Specialist Small Craft Ltd - Marine Distribution

07/09/2026

Great to see the Southampton Lifeboat Kontra R450CC that we supplied out and about on Southampton Water, collaborating with Hamble Lifeboat. Well done all! Roto-Tech Rescue

31/08/2026

We've spent many years involved in the lifeboat and flood rescue markets - supporting and supplying, with all the background work of identifying, sourcing and testing products and components to ensure compatibility and suitability.

We're therefore immensly proud to have worked with Hamble Lifeboat and put together this specially developed Roto-Tech Rescue Kontra R450 as the first ever lifeboat for Southampton. We look forward to hearing how this craft with the fabulous crews, and supporting staff make a real impact with saving lives. UK Independent Lifeboats, News and Events

04/08/2026

If you're struggling to decide what type of PolaStorn outboard propeller you need, here's a basic Blog Post, sharing some the car analogies we use when speaking to customers on the phone:

https://www.specialistsmallcraft.co.uk/blogs/news/how-to-choose-the-perfect-boat-propeller-using-simple-car-analogies

Choosing the right propeller can feel like diving into a sea of confusing numbers and technical jargon. However, finding the perfect prop is much easier if you think about your boat like a car. By mapping pitch, blades, and materials to gears, drivetrains, and tyres, you can start to determine exact...

03/08/2026

Just delivered! - Nearly 200 propellers amd hub kits added to stock today. New propeller lines and new stock of existing popular props now available for immediate order and Tracked 24 shipping. Check out our website or give us a call.

www.specialistsmallcraft.co.uk

01980-624512

02/08/2026

Back in stock!

We've just taken delivery of a quantity of HyDrive Commander COMKIT1 and COMKIT6 bullhorn steering kits.

These kits include satin black anodised aluminium cylinders with high quality polished stainless piston rods (not the inferior chrome plated rubbish) and stainless link arm. Helm's have long life and tough stainless shafts, not the aluminium shafts seen elsewhere. The COMKIT1 is rated to 300hp and the COMKIT6 to 150hp, for leisure and commercial use.

Make sure you specifiy great quality HyDrive hydraulic steering on your boat. Give us a call for more information!
https://www.specialistsmallcraft.co.uk/products/commander-bullhorn-kit

Everything required for Outboard installations up to 300hp (single installation) or 600hp (twin Counter Rotation). S/S shaft 401 helm for ultimate durability.

21/07/2026

Many thanks to the guys at Tiato Ltd who went above and beyond creating and fitting these great graphics for us, on the all new and first ever Southampton Lifeboat!! Local businesses supporting each other.This boat with a number of special and unique features is a Roto-Tech 450RCC - built as a rescue boat and used all across Europe and beyond for flood and close to shore rescue. Southampton Lifeboat Roto - Tech Rescue The Stonehenge Chamber

05/07/2026

First ever Southampton Lifeboat! We're showing the new and first ever Southampton Lifeboat in the heart of Southampton this weekend at the Southampton Thai Festival. This is an independant charity funded lifeboat, and operated by local volunteers, for the people of Southampton. The festival is a great day out with around 15 stalls of Thai food - no two the same! A large stage has acts on all day. There's a kids funfair Singha B**r and cocktails too. Bring a picnic blanket and make a day of it! Southampton Thai Festival

04/07/2026

We're here at the Southampton Thai Festival at Hoglands Park, to launch Southampton's first City based Lifeboat to the local community. This is the first ever Southampton Lifeboat covering the upper Southampton Water, Southampton Docks, and rivers Itchen and Test. We're chuffed to bits to confirm that after hours of trials, a Roto-Tech R450CC rescue boat was chosen. If you're in the Southampton area this weekend, come on down - there's lots of food, dance, music and activities - all sponsored by Singha B**r! Southampton Lifeboat Southampton Thai Festival UK Independent Lifeboats, News and Events

01/07/2026

Many thanks to Giant Storage once again for all your help with our Logistics and Storage needs - your care and assistance is second to none. We regard you as an essential part of the team, and know we're in safe hands when supporting great charities such as Hamble Lifeboat.

If you're a small growing business needing space and logistics support then these guys are the only company we'd recommend you call. 5⭐️

25/06/2026

We've decided to mix it up a bit! Rather than going to a boat show and being overwelmed with hot tubs and garden furniture, you can now go to a fab Thai Festival in Southampton on 4/5th July with amazing food, music and dancing + see us with Roto-Tech boats, propellers and other equipment! Put it in your diary today! Southampton Thai Festival