essex boat yards
is very much a family
business. Founded back in 1967 by
David Barke, it is now run by his four
sons: James, Nick, Guy and David. The
enormous boatyard, which sells both
new and used boats, ranging from 20ft to
80
ft, is ideally located just 50km outside
London, on the River Crouch. It can be
easily reached by easyJet passengers
from every London airport, but is
particularly close to Southend
and Stansted, which are only a 10 and
30-
minute drive away respectively.
Although based in England, Essex Boat
Yards sells its boats to customers all
around the world.
As the UK’s largest independent
boatyard, with over 200 craft in stock
at any one time, it specialises in selling
a mixture of motor and sailing boats.
These range from small and sleek 20ft
speedboats to 80ft luxury motor yachts,
priced anywhere between £5,000 and
£3m. It is the official dealer for prestigious
brands such as Fairline, Glastron, Jenneau,
Four Winns and Arvor, but also stocks a
THE BEAUTIFUL FAIRLINE
TARGA 50
This easy-to-handle motor boat with a
huge master cabin can, at 50ft, fit into
the best coves and most economical
berths. From £500k plus VAT.
JUST SOME OF THE SUPERB
BOATS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW
THE STRIKING FAIRLINE
SQUADRON 50
With three roomy cabins and a huge
flybridge for entertaining, prices start
from £575k plus VAT.
THE NIPPY CHRIS CRAFT 22
At the other end of the scale, this
exciting speedboat costs £75,000 when
new. Essex Boat Yards' price: £29,950.
great selection from a wide range of other
companies. In addition, it is also happy to
buy, sell and part exchange.
The boatyard has gained a reputation
for excellent service that doesn't stop
once the craft is sold, and customers
are supported all of the way through
their boating journey. It specialises in
organising cost-effective transport and
sourcing quality moorings anywhere
in the world, and is renowned for its
award-winning after-sales care.
Essex Boat Yards is open for
business 364 days every year and will
always work around its customers'
other commitments. It understands the
value of your free time, and so is able
to prepare and deliver boats extremely
quickly, allowing you to take advantage
of holidays, special occasions or simply
the upcoming season. In addition, a 24/7
technical support service is available.
Here, you are certain of the best
deal around. The overheads in Essex
are much lower than many of the exotic
destinations that the company sells
boats into, meaning that it is able to pass
the savings on to the customer. As such,
Essex Boat Yards can guarantee fair
prices in return for exceptional service,
wherever you are.
Tel. +44 1702 258 885 (Essex),
+44 1489 576 888 (Southampton)
essexboatyards.com
The spacious Squadron 65,
from £999k ex VAT
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