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Surviving Winter…

Morgan Marine Chandlery – Surviving Winter – A step by step guide Dealing with Condensation Winter sailing or living aboard over the winter months can be harsh. Thing are always made worse by the scourge of condensation. People depend on heat to survive but when that warm air comes in to contact with cold surfaces

Posted on: 7th December 2018 7th December 2018
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Coppercoat shines!

I was very interested to read a news piece today regarding the problem of barnacles that some of the Golden Globe competitors are facing. While it is true to say that ever tightening laws regarding the composition of active anti-foul coatings is making life difficult for paint manufacturers, certainly it is perfectly possible to produce

Posted on: 31st October 2018 31st October 2018
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Going to the dogs!

Search and rescue dogs converge on Morgan Marine for special training event. Search and Rescue dogs from across the UK were in the Morgan Marine yard this weekend to put their skills to the test in a specialised training event aimed at giving – many of them – their first experience of travelling on water.

Posted on: 22nd October 2018
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Morgan Marine – the complete service!

Morgan Marine have always strived to offer a complete service to its customers…. A short while ago we had a lovely Jeanneau Leader 805 come into the Morgan Marine Boatyard for sale on brokerage. A popular boat and competitively priced, it sold within days before even being advertised or going onto our website. We keep

Posted on: 17th October 2018 17th October 2018
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Morgan Marine Boatyards – full of history!

Over the years, we get many varied and interesting boats into the yard for winter overhauls, or longer, for restoration. Some have great historical significance and are full of history often dating back to well over a century. Maria, a beautiful fishing smack, is just such a boat. Built by Harris Bros at Rowhedge, in

Posted on: 11th October 2018
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Ship’s Brass Telegraph - twin hammerhead design

Seafaring Memorabilia from Morgans

We were recently lucky enough to acquire two lovely pieces of Naval history with a view to offering to our customers. Siemens Brothers of London, Ship’s Brass Telegraph, twin hammerhead design and independent handles. Ship’s commands include: ‘Hard, Port, Steady, Course, Steady, Starboard, hand written on one head and Let Go, Slack Away, Not Clear,

Posted on: 10th October 2018 12th October 2018
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Stunning new Leader 40 arrives at Morgan Marine

Following on from its great reception at the Southampton Boat Show, our lovely Jeanneau Leader 40 is still generating plenty of interest here at Morgan Marine. She is truly a beauty, both on and off the water, as these images and video from our brief trial show – we needed to turn her around in

Posted on: 26th September 2018 24th October 2019
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Bulletin: Use of safety harness tethers on sailing yachts

Following the fatal accident on board the sailing yacht CV30 in the Indian Ocean on 18 November 2017, the MAIB issued SAFETY BULLETIN 1/2018, issued by Steve Clinch Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents re. safety harness tethers The Marine Accident Investigation Branch is carrying out an investigation into the fatal man overboard accident on board the

Posted on: 10th September 2018 10th September 2018
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Sailing Yacht A – impressive or excessive?

Undoubtedly one of the most talked about yachts over the past few years… Sailing Yacht A has drawn global attention for her unique form, massive size and well-known owner. Built for Russian billionare yacht owner Andrey Melnichenko, the boundary pushing Sailing Yacht A is a natural head turner. Launched in 2015, the vessel is a sail-assisted motor yacht built in Kiel by

Posted on: 14th May 2018 14th June 2018
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Brightlingsea past – the MTB 102

MTB (Motor Torpedo Boat) 102 is shown here in Brightlingsea in 1946 is being decommissioned after serving throughout the second world war. (The boat in the foreground is ‘My Orthia’, built by James & Stone of Brightlingsea in 1946). MTB 102 was originally launched in 1937 making her the first MTB of the that era.

Posted on: 12th April 2018
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Our Customers Say:

Thought I’d send you a note to say how pleased I am with the MF 1095 and all the systems that you’ve put in. The boat has done 20 hours and the engines will be serviced shortly. There have been no issues arising and all systems function properly.

Can I take this opportunity to thank you for taking the time helping me with this. It is refreshing to work with you and your organisation and receive great customer service along with outstanding attention to detail. Normally I just get stock answers because I am asking technical questions which would involve doing some work.

Just to thank you all for a very efficient and professional service. Thank you for delivering our boat to the Norfolk Broads and sorting out our bow thruster.

I love an “anything can be done” attitude! Wish you & your team were closer to Poole

Thank you for all your help and fantastic service

Harbour Master

Thank you for a great response on getting our boat out, assisting with repairs and re-launching.Your team is a credit to you - they made something difficult and problematic into something stress free.

Absolutely love the new boat - an absolute beauty. It's everything I hoped it would be and more 😎👍. Thanks very much for all your help in getting the deal over the line.

Just to confirm safe receipt of my new tender and to thank you and the team for efficiently getting everything sorted!I’m delighted with the new purchase and can not wait for the summer!I am sure we will do business again in the future.

It’s a pleasure doing business with you and I’m sure Morgan Marine will flourish with your genuine / honest approach to business.

I feel that I must say, that your never ending helpfulness, customer focus and down right hard work is very much appreciated

Thanks for all your help and the very nice work to the bow of the boat.

Thank you for the very efficient and professional service provided on the 16/3/2021 which included collection from mooring, hoist out power wash, lowering both masts and hoist on to a transporter. All done with the minimum of fuss by a very cheerful staff.

Our huge thanks to the Morgan Marine team - an amazing experience from start to finish - even the challenging delivery!

Many thanks to Morgan Marine for doing the right thing for the environment and wildlife. If only everyone would do the same.

Lovely to meet you and we would like to thank you very much for your time and expertise over the past couple of days. For us it was invaluable and certainly made the trip over very worthwhile.

Cheers for the work you guys did on my Dory. The engine runs lovely now - thanks!

Many thanks again for all for your hard work in brokering the deal and delivering the boat. All greatly appreciated. I hope restrictions ease quickly and you have a great summer.

Thanks for your continued efforts - the service and level of contact is not seen enough these days - you are the exception.

Thanks to all at Morgan Marine for your help over the last year or so. Your guidance, advice, service and support has been first class.

I'd just like to thank you for all your help over the last few years. You've always been very nice to deal with. I wish you the very best for the future.

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