Chichester Harbour Yacht Surveys
RP Marine Surveys are based in Dell Quay Yacht Yard, Chichester Harbour. We use the boatyards listed below to lift and survey boats in the boundaries of Chichester Harbour. If you would like a quote for a survey or a chat please do not hesitate to ring or use one of our quote forms found on the Pre-purchase page or Insurance Renewal Surveys page.
List of Marinas and boatyards in Chichester Harbour where boats can be surveyed.
1. Chichester Marina
2. Dell Quay Yacht Yard
3. Birdham Pool Marina
4. Bosham Yacht Company, Bosham Quay
5. Northney Marina
6. Hayling Yacht Company
7. Wilsons Boatyard & Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club
8. Emsworth Yacht Harbour
9. Thornham Marina & Paynes Boatyard
10. Wyche Marine
11. Sparkes Marina & Hayling Island Sailing Club.
1. Chichester Marina
The yard can has 2 travel hoists and can lift boats uptoboats upto 60 tonnes. There are 'lift for survey' deals, usually over lunch but can be arranged overnight. The marina's number is (01243) 512731.
There is a broker on site, Opal Marine (01243) 511381
2. Dell Quay Yacht Yard
RP Marine Surveys base. The friendly yard can handle boats upto 15 tonnes and 42' feet in length. There are tidal constraints. The yard has experience in all types of repair including osmosis treatments. Phone, Steve, Kevin or Penny on (01243) 785954.
3. Birdham Pool Marina
Birdham Pool, in Chichester harbour provide lift for facilities for craft upto 20 tonnes and a draft of 2m, either on a launch trolley or crane. Phone Trish on (01243) 512310.
2 brokers on site are RBS Marine on (01243) 512101 dealing in Rodman Boats and Boatshed on (01243) 211246
4. Bosham Yacht Company, Bosham Quay
The Bosham Yacht Co. provides lifting and storage facilities. They are found in the car park in Bosham. Contact Tim Cath on 01243 513345 Mobile: 07979 903241
Boat insurance renewal surveys have been performed on the Bosham Quay between tides. Harbourmaster Michael McGrail 01243 573336
5. Northney Marina
Northney Marina on Hayling Island, Chichester Harbour. Lifting facilities and hard standing for the survey of boats upto 35 tonnes. Marina office 02392 466321.
Brokers on site: Network 02392 637466, Boatshed 02392 001256
6. Hayling Yacht Company
Hayling yacht company have hauling facilities for craft upto 18m and 30 tonnes. There are tidal constraints. Boatyard office 02392 463592
7. Wilsons Boatyard & Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club
Wilsons Boatyard, in Chichester harbour provide haul out facilities for yachts and motorboats. There is hard standing for multihulls and bilge keeler to be surveyed between tides. Boatyard office 02392 63726. There is a broker on site Hayling Marine 02392 7266
Surveys have been performed between tides on the hard in front of Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club usually for members selling or re-insuring their boats.
8. Emsworth Yacht Harbour
Emsworth Yacht Harbour, in Chichester harbour provide lift ouit facilities for craft upto 40 tonnes and a draft of 2m. Marina office (01243) 377727.
The broker on site is Slipway Marine. Phone Jeremy on (01243) 375403
9. Thornham Marina & Paynes Boatyard
Thornham Marina, Emsworth, in Chichester harbour provide haul out facilities for yachts and motorboats from a locked in pool. Marina office 01243 375335.
Surveys have been performed in the members only (by invitation) Paines Boatyard for members selling or re-insuring their boats.
10. Northshore Boatyard

There are lifting facilities in Northshore (01243) 512611, usually reserved for Northshore clients with Southerlies, Vancouvers, Fishers, MG Springs etc.
11. Haines Boatyard & Itchenor

For smaller craft Haines boatyard have hauling facilities. Phone Mike Andrews on (01243) 512228
It is possible to survey craft on the drying piles in Itchenor which are provided by Chichester Harbour Conservancy (01243) 512301
10. Wyche Marine
For smaller bilge keel craft drying opposite Wyche marine is possible. Phone Roddy on (01243) 782768
11. Sparkes Marina & Hayling Island Sailing Club.
Sparkes have a 40 tonne crane that can be used to lift for survey with no tidal constraints. Marina Office 02392 463572
Surveys have been performed in Hayling Island Sailing Club on boats the hardstanding, for members selling or re-insuring their cruising boats. HISC 02392 463768
