Endeavour Yacht Services deal with Commercial customers around the UK. Our goal is to set up with the customer a maintenance schedule or the one off Repair. Schedule the project, immediate or for an annual. Get the work done and the craft back to work.

At Endeavour Yacht Services we have the skills to deal with the most challenging of projects.

Wood, Plastic and Metals,

Hull Fixtures, Deck Hardware and Fittings,

Keels, Skegs and Rudders

Seacocks and Plumbing.

We can provide a full engineering service.

Engine Service, Oil change, Fuel filters and Impellers,

Generator Servicing and installation,

Replacement Shafts, Cutlass bearings and Shaft Seals,

Prop Servicing.

Fabrication with Endeavour Yacht Services includes...

Stainless Steel and Aluminum,

Repairs, Maintenance, Modifications and Bespoke Work.

Pushpit's, Pulpit's, Stanchions, Anchor Rollers etc

Hull Plating, Pipe Work

Hull and Deck Fittings

Endeavour Yacht Services have a wealth of experience in dealing with GRP repairs, from the smallest chip to the most serious of damage. It is always a stressful time having to deal with damage to your craft. So let us take the stress from you and deal with all elements of the damage. GRP work is the major element of the repair work but we pride ourselves in having the expertise to also repair all associated ancillary damage.

View our Gallery to see the depth of expertise here at Endeavour Yacht Services.

Tired and worn antifouling will cause a build up of Marine growth on your hull and keel which will slow your craft down. Endeavour Yacht Service have the resources to lift and store your craft for the removal and application of antifouling. We will be pleased to apply your own favourite brand of antifouling or supply a solution best suited to your craft from the many brands available. When we organise for your boat to be lifted out of the water we will check the hull / keel / prop shaft / propeller for any anomalies and give you a professional assessment as to the condition of your craft below the waterline without charge. Why not let us inspect, clean or replace your Anodes at the same time. We will also be pleased to clean your Prop shaft and Propeller.

Spray paint, Brush paint, Roller paint. Hulls, Decks, Bright works, Metal works, Wood works, Non slip, Clear coat. This is a massive area of expertise. We do not do all the painting ourselves, we do call in contractors who are the best in their fields. This way we can ensure the best results. Pick the man for the job.

Yachts can look tired and drab after the winter lay-up. Let us give you a free, competitive estimate for a shampoo and polish and take this onerous task out of your hands and get your season of to a great start.

Osmosis, what is it?

Osmosis is blistering found in areas of the craft that has constant or very regular water coverage. It was believed in the early days of GRP boats that Gelcoat was water proof. This is proven not to be true, it is porous. But this has to be over a prolonged period. The water works its way through the Gelcoat into the GRP finding very small voids; this causes a chemical reaction which builds up pressure under the surface of the Gelcoat.
This is how the blisters form.
At the build of a new boat two Gelcoats are/were applied (some companies now only use one non pigmented Gelcoat below the waterline). If the Gelcoat over coating times are not adhered the styrene can be trapped between the two coats, this can cause, over time partial separation of the two coats. This does not cause the reaction to happen, but increase the chances of it happening. When the first layer glass fibre is applied to the Gelcoat it must be put down on a good layer of resin, then allowed to soak and then consolidated. If the glass fibre is not put down onto a good layer of resin and dry glass fibre touches the tacky Gelcoat, some of the fibre will not take in the resin. The fibre will then in effect be a straw, just waiting for the moisture to come through the Gelcoat and the straw will suck up the moisture, and then you have a very good base for osmosis. We all know Osmosis is bad news for any Yacht, but forget how stressful it can be for the boat owner. Endeavour yacht services can help to remove that stress.

Prevention

Prevention is the best option on the market. Some modern Boatbuilding companies have very good build procedures in place to prevent Osmosis. The earlier a boat can have preventative coatings applied the better the chances of not ever getting it in the future.

Investigation

First indication is the blistering that can be seen beneath the Antifouling. On popping some random blisters a fluid seeps out, the fluid has a potent odour. From this, moisture reading should be taken to assatain how badly and how far the osmosis has spread.

Treatment

A bad scenario would be to peel the gel coat back to the GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic).
Sand Blast the surface to break any voids.
The hull will then need to be hot washed or pressure washed until the moisture readings come down into the green zone. In some bad instances E-Glass (a glass fibre woven rovin) will need to be applied with an epoxy resin.
Apply varying epoxy coating.
Apply the antifouling.
Done.
There are many different types of epoxy products that can be used. We use International Paints products. Some customers ask for another product they have heard of, we can look at that as an option.

Modifications can be carried out on many parts of a yacht.

A modification could be the solution to the huge expense of changing your yacht. Modifications come in all areas and Endeavour Yacht Services have the skills and expertise to design and implement all types of modifications.

Contact us for a solution to your design shortfall and have a bespoke modification to enhance your leisure experience.

Dealing with Insurance Companies to get your craft repaired can be a daunting task. Endeavour Yacht Services has a long history in dealing with insurance claims. We will give you a rapid, free, competitive estimate for your work and if successful in being appointed to carry out the repairs we will provide you with a professional service to get the work completed in a timely manner to our very high standard of workmanship. In some cases we are able to deal with the insurance company on your behalf.

• The sites offer lift out, storage and maintenance facilities for all types of vessel.

• The facilities we have at hand start with a dock area providing deep water access at all states of the tide.

• Yacht basin pontoon, space for up to 130ft.

• We have a choice of three different lifts from small craft and up to 180 tonnes.

• Hot or cold pressure wash.

• Storage whilst work is carried out at all three sites.

• Inside storage: Two sheds, one can take 100ft yacht and the other 130ft yacht, both sheds have overhead gantries.

• Outside storage is available on all three sites.Tents and scaffolding can be arranged if required.