Carrybridge Boat Company

23/10/2026

As the season winds down, the days are getting short, the fog and frost arrive and the hibernator's start moving to their Winter perches. A few pictures as usual.

17/10/2026

Mint Sheerline 760 sent to us to resolve a problem with the black water system. (Toilet constantly blocking).
The cause; limescale build up inside the plumbing had restricted the pipes and diverter block from 38mm to under 10mm.
The solution; strip, clean and reassemble the diverter block and fit new pipework throughout.
There were a few challenges to gain access some areas as usual.

07/10/2026

A bit of dock rash spoiling the look of the aft platform which is being prepared for teak effect decking. Gelcoat now sorted and ready for the decking to be completed.

03/10/2026

Beautiful day to be out on the water dealing with a couple more late season recovery jobs. There have been quite a few groundings recently partly due to low water levels no doubt. All the vessels involved were recovered undamaged and were able to continue their voyages.

01/09/2026

A few more Broom and Haines aft cabin cruisers in for routine engine & generator servicing. A mixture of Nanni and Volvo-Penta units. Coolant circulation pump showing early signs of stress swapped out on one of the Nanni units.

30/08/2026

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11/08/2026

Obsolete and underperforming Bow-thruster unit swapped out for a contemporary Vetus 4512D model. The new system was integrated into the existing GRP tunnel. Main harness and fuse uprated to correct specification for optimum performance of the replacement system.

11/08/2026

Very well maintained Perkins powered Haines 38 having her annual engine/transmission service. Engine and engine space valet completed when we were in there.

23/07/2026

Final fix (wiring harnesses fabricate and fit), on Vetus bow-thruster retrofit on Bounty Sovereign 34 completed. Comprehensive installation including dedicated battery, joystick controllers on both stations plus handheld remote control.

22/07/2026

Bounty Sovereign Sunbridge 34 having a Vetus Bow-thruster system installed before she departs to her new home on the Shannon.
The first few fixes complete, a few pictures of progress.