Boat Care &Engineering
Our Services
Trout’s provides complete boatyard services — from builds and repairs to storage, pontoons, and moorings.
01.
GRP and Gelcoat
Our GRP specialists carry out repairs that restore appearance and strength, from scratches to full rebuilds.
- Cosmetic and structural repairs from small scratches to major damage
- Excellent gelcoat colour matching
- Epoxies, composites, carbon fibre as required
- Insurance repairs handled efficiently with your insurer
02.
Rigging
We supply and fit rigging tailored to your boat, covering both traditional and modern specifications.
- Standing and running rigging supplied and fitted
- Traditional and modern specifications supported
03.
Metalwork - Steel & Stainless
Our partners provide custom metalwork which we integrate and fit off in‑house.
- Specification and supply of stainless stanchions, bases, rails, towers and custom fabrications via established partners
- Integration and fit‑off handled in‑house
04.
Chandlery
Our chandlery stocks essential parts and consumables to keep projects moving.
- From anodes and cleats to deck hardware and accessories
- Supply only or supply and fit through our workshop
05.
Diesel Fuel
We supply low‑sulphur white diesel without biofuel direct from our pontoon.
- White diesel from the pontoon direct to your boat (low sulphur, no biofuel content)
06.
Wood – Repairs & Small Builds
Our boatbuilders preserve traditional craftsmanship with careful repairs and sympathetic refits.
- Traditional repair work to planking, decks, spars and fittings
- Sympathetic joinery and refits for classic craft
07.
Electrics & Electronics
We install and integrate trusted systems to improve safety, navigation and comfort afloat.
- Supply and fit of marine electronics and vessel power systems
- Typical equipment: Raymarine, VHF, GPS, sounders, speed logs, navigation lights and shore power
08.
Craning & Handling
We plan and carry out safe lifts for vessels moving to or from the water, trailer or storage.
- Mobile craning to and from water, trailer, lorry or storage
- Power and sailing boats craned up to 32 ft (tide and weather dependent)
09.
Mooring Gear & Anchors
We supply and install mooring equipment that suits local conditions on the Exe.
- Chain, anchors, shackles, swivels, buoys and pick‑up gear
- Supply only or supply and lay in the Topsham area
10.
Insurance Repairs
We are happy to estimate for and carry out insurance repairs. We can also recommend a number of marine insurance brokers who can advise on your marine insurance needs.
11.
Engineering (Inboards & Outboards)
Our engineers keep propulsion systems reliable with manufacturer‑approved service and support.
- Commissioning, servicing, diagnostics and winterising for leading brands
- Genuine parts and manufacturer‑supported procedures
- Dealers for Yamaha outboards; support for Volvo Penta and Beta Marine inboards
12.
Paints & Varnishes
Finishes are applied with care to protect hulls and decks while achieving a professional look.
- Trusted paints, antifoul and varnishes
- Application by brush for boats up to 35 ft
13.
Storage, Moorings & Pontoons
We provide secure on‑site and partner storage, along with managed moorings on the Exe.
- On‑site and partner storage with CCTV, water and 240 V power
- Tidal marina berths up to 8 m and swinging moorings up to 12 m at Topsham
14.
Boat Collection & Delivery
We can arrange collection and delivery between your mooring and the yard.
- We can collect boats from moorings within the Topsham area and, for suitable boats on road-safe trailers, we can also offer collection and delivery by road.
Discuss your boating needs with us
Looking for more details about our services or ready to book? Get in touch with us.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get started with a project?
Simply get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements. We’ll talk through your ideas, offer advice, and outline the next steps.
Do you provide quotes before starting work?
We provide clear, detailed estimates before any work begins, based on what we can see at the time. Once we get started, if we discover anything unexpected or additional work is needed, we’ll always discuss it with you first before proceeding.
Can you adapt your services to suit my needs?
Absolutely. Every project is different, and we’re happy to tailor our approach to meet your specific requirements.
How do you ensure quality and reliability?
With over 120 years of experience, we take pride in our workmanship and attention to detail. Every job is carried out to the highest standard by our skilled team.