Marine Engineering Services

Our experienced team offers a full range of marine engineering services. With a well-equipped engineering workshop in Hamble near Southampton, as well as mobile repair facilities, we can work on boats locally, across the UK, and abroad.

With over 45 years experience, we can also advise on regular maintenance and service packages, and provide mechanical and electrical solutions for your boat, including motor yachts, sailboats, multihulls, racing yachts, and RIBs.

We are also an Approved Agent for the servicing and installation of Nanni Diesel Engines and Yanmar Marine Engines, and approved to commission Volvo Penta engines and IPS drives for new boats in our fleet.

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Our Marine Engineering Services

We provide a wide range of marine engineering services to ensure your boat is well-maintained and ready to go. Our experienced team of qualified engineers do all of the hard work, so you can spend more time on the water than in the boatyard and enjoy the peace of mind of professionally serviced mechanical and electronic onboard systems.

Engine Servicing, Repower & Installation
Batteries & Power Management
Electronic Upgrades & Software Updates
Deck & Interior Lighting
Underwater Lighting
Treatment Makers
Air Conditioning & Heating Systems
Refrigeration Systems
Stern & Running Gear
Skin Fittings & Seacocks
Winterisation & Recommissioning

Boat Engine Servicing, Repower and Installation

Yanmar and Nanni Engines

Ancasta Yacht Services is an Approved Dealer and Service Agent and for Yanmar and Nanni diesel marine engines. We're dedicated to helping you stay afloat with minimal downtime, so whether you need us to install, repair or overhaul your diesel engine, our experienced team of marine engineers is ready to assist. We also offer a variety of servicing packages, including annual maintenance and winter layup, along with a report for your service records.

Yanmar – Approved Dealers and Service Agents

Yanmar Servicing

Nanni – Approved Dealers and Service Agents

Batteries & Power Management

As we equip our boats with more appliances, modern luxuries, and extra comfort, an efficient power system is essential. To ensure everything operates smoothly, we provide generator repair and installation services for hassle-free sailing. With our extensive experience in installing and servicing generators and power management systems, we can manage both complex, custom setups and standard configurations effectively.

Electronic and Software Upgrades

Boat electronics evolve rapidly, so it’s important to update your software regularly. Doing so will fix bugs and ensure that your electronics are operating correctly. Regular updates can even enhance the functionality and performance of your onboard equipment. At Ancasta Yacht Services, we can handle this process for you.

Alternatively, if your boat's electronics system is a few years old, you may consider upgrading to a newer package. Taking advantage of the latest technological advances can significantly improve your navigational safety and confidence.

Boat Lighting Installation

We provide the installation of exterior deck flood lighting, navigational safety lights, cockpit lighting, and soft ambient lighting for yacht interiors.

Whether you need us to service your existing boat lighting systems or are looking for guidance in designing an entirely new setup, our dedicated team is here to assist.

Our expertise ensures that your vessel is not only beautifully illuminated but also equipped with the proper safety features for nighttime navigation.

Underwater Lighting Installation

Create beautiful mood lighting with reliable underwater LEDs, surface mounted or thru-hull, available in a variety of colour options.

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Water Makers

An onboard reverse osmosis water maker is essential upgrade for bluewater sailing and is also beneficial on shorter coastal trips, as it eliminates concerns about conserving water or contamination from unreliable filling points.

Our marine engineers can install a new water maker, or service your existing one to ensure you and your crew can enjoy cruising near or far without any worry about your water supply.

Air Conditioning & Heating Systems

Air conditioning can be an excellent addition to any yacht, especially when there is limited airflow around your boat, no matter where you're moored or anchored.

Reverse cycle units also offer onboard heating, allowing you to extend your boating season and enjoy the freedom your boat provides in any location and at any time of year.

Whether you need a new air conditioning system installed or your existing one serviced, we can attend to it.

Refrigeration Systems

The ideal marine refrigeration system operates quietly, provides easy access while underway, and minimises power consumption to ensure you have fresh food and chilled drinks readily available all of the time.

We can fit a variety of refrigeration models to your motor yacht or sailboat, or provide annual servicing to minimise breakdowns.

Stern & Running Gear

Common stern and running gear issues to watch out for include pitted propellers, bent prop shafts, loose bolts on couplings, wear and tear on gearboxes and drive plates, leaking stern glands, and unusual noises or vibrations.

By implementing a regular annual service schedule, we can help you identify these problems before they escalate, and carry out any necessary repairs and maintenance.

Skin Fittings & Seacocks

Skin fittings and seacocks should be checked regularly for signs of corrosion, ideally every year when your boat is hauled for anti-fouling. A failed or leaking seacock could spell disaster if not spotted early on.

Boat Winterisation & Recommissioning

Winterising your boat is a great way to enhance your boat's longevity. Our typical end-of-season yacht servicing package includes winterising the engine, generator, fresh water system, WC and batteries, plus a thorough check of the alternator, starter motor, engine mounts, lubricants and underwater fittings. Then, once the cold winter months have passed, your systems will be recommissioned and ready for you to set sail again in the spring.

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Ancasta Yacht Services Ltd

Port Hamble, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Southampton, SO31 4NN

Ancasta Yacht Services is based on the picturesque banks of the River Hamble in the UK with direct access to Southampton Water and the Solent.

The Port Hamble site features covered workshops for yachts up to 26 meters, an engineering workshop, wood and laminating facilities, and a joinery shop.

Ancasta Yacht Services:

T: +44 (0)2380 454 111

E: [email protected]

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