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River Yar Boatyard

Yarmouth • Isle of Wight

The Best Of Both Worlds

River Yar Boatyard, Yarmouth Isle of Wight

River Yar Boatyard offers the best of both worlds. Close to the popular harbour town of Yarmouth and a stone’s throw from the Solent, yet tucked away for a peaceful and protected place for you and your boat.

Only a few minutes drive (or a 15 minute walk) from the Lymington to Yarmouth ferry, it’s the ideal location for locals and non-island residents alike looking for somewhere secure and sheltered to keep their boat.

Nestled on the western bank of the River Yar, south of Yarmouth Bridge, River Yar Boatyard benefits from the natural protection of Saltern Wood as well as the beautiful surroundings home to much wildlife.

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Services include:

Moorings

River Yar Boatyard offers fully serviced walk ashore moorings for boats from 6m to 16m. We have Finger berths for smaller boats and along side deep water moorings for larger boats. We can offer a few restricted access or tidal berths.

Dry Sailing

Dry sailing your boat or RIB can save thousands on annual maintenance and upkeep. Your boat will remain ashore and will be launched to one of our moorings when required. This can be done with our without your own trailer.

Boat Handling

Boat lifting up to 20tons. Drafts of up to 6ft can be accommodated. Whether you want your boat out for a weekend or the Winter we can help.

Storage

River Yar Boatyard can offer long or short term storage, both under cover or outside.

Antifouling

Antifouling your boat is a basic requirement for most boats in UK waters. Antifouling reduces the growth of weed and marine organisms on the bottom of your boat, improving fuel economy, boat speed and handling. Antifouling is generally required to be reapplied once per year.

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Propspeed

Keep your running gear and any other underwater metals free of marine growth and protected against corrosion with Propspeed. Propspeed, the original and best performing foul-release coating in the industry, has been tried and tested around the world for over 21 years, consistently delivering customers the same result – improved boat performance, lower fuel and operational costs, sustained value of their investment, all while keeping the vessel’s running gear looking its best.

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Coppercoat

Coppercoat is an alternative to antifouling. Coppercoat is the most durable and long lasting anti-foul coating available. A single treatment of this water-based epoxy resin commonly provides a high level of fouling protection for a decade or more. By using Coppercoat , owners save the time and expense of the repainting associated with traditional anti-fouls.

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Polishing

Polishing of Topsides (waterline to rubbing strake) or Superstructure (above deck level) can take many forms, with a wide array of products and techniques available. We predominantly use Farecla polishes for the majority of our work. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Painting

From small touch ups to full resprays we can accommodate all jobs. Our painters are trained in the use of all International and Awlgrip products so rest assured a high quality finish will be provided.

Varnishing

Single or 2 pack varnishing available, including touch ups and full strip back and coat building.

GRP Repairs

Be it a small gel coat chip, or significant accident damage, River Yar Boatyard’s team can get your GRP back to full health.

RIB Repairs

River Yar Boatyard can repair rips and tears in both Hypalon and PVC tubes.

Refits

Vessel refits come in all shapes and sizes, from an external spruce up of paintwork and fittings to a full strip out and rebuild of the interior. We can cater for most levels of refit work and varying time frames and budgets. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Teak Decks

Although the supply of Teak in the UK is heavily restricted now, please get in touch to see what alternatives we can offer.

Special Offers

Dry Sailing Packages From £250/meter/year

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