MBS Fabrics was formed in 1953 by Pat Vanner and his son Terry, trading under the name Motor Body Supplies Limited as trade only suppliers to the motor, coach building, trimming and upholstery trades. The advent of fibreglass and volume production boat building in the 1960s sparked the growth of the business into the marine trimming and boat building industry.

Outboard servicing and rigging. Honda, Suzuki and Mercury dealers. Previous Yamaha dealers. Specialist in large horsepower engines eg. 50hp and above. Specialists in fault finding for Honda, Suzuki, Yamaha and Mercury engines.

Fixed price deliveries. Sailing yachts delivered with care in NW European, UK, Eire, Mediterranean and Atlantic waters, by RYA /DoT Yachtmasters. 30 years experience. Owners welcome. Tuition if required. References available.

Manufacturers of a full range of batteries, chargers, alternators and invertors.

Have uncovered and covered slips, workshops etc.

Consultants in maritime archaeology and wreck site environments. Advice regarding treatment and analysis of marine archaeological objects. Recording of archaeological objects and collections management.

Martec work with you to identify your goal & implement our products & training programmes to achieve it. Martec works alongside you from the start and when your objective is achieved, we continue, delivering beyond expectations.

Experienced in the restoration and operation of small (up to 200hp) vintage marine diesels built between 1930-80, plus marine engineering experience (transmissions, shafting, stern tubes etc). Also experience in restoration and operation of marine electrical systems, and upgrading of same using modern components.

Amongst all their other ropes, Marlow supply Hardy Hemp, a polypropylene rope that looks and feels close to the real thing and now make rope in solid white. They also now have a Classic Series of ropes made from modern manmade fibres, but with classic aesthetics.