Client Testimonials

"When I first decided to keep my boat at Eastbourne I asked around who was the best person to look after her and James Tate’s name came up.I have been using his company ever since and have been 100% happy and would have no hesitation in recommending them."

"James, Jayne and their team have undertaken a wide range of services on my Southerly 38 this summer. Throughout they have been thoroughly professional and dependable, including tricky jobs such as installing barber hauler padeyes which required appropriate reinforcement of the side decks.  Other services have included replacing all the halyards, fitting a spinnaker pole storage system and uphaul to the mast, guard wire replacement, adding lacing to the guardwires alongside the foredeck and replacing the failed shear pin on our bow thruster.  All completed to time and budget - a great service - thank you Tate Marine!"

"My thanks to James and staff for the repair work to Silver Fox in Brighton Marina. Efficiently repaired stainless steel push pit, fibreglass, and gel coat."

"Having worked with Tate Marine for many years I can say that they provide a professional and friendly service covering all aspects of work in the marine industry. Their workmanship has always been first class and I would highly recommend them."

"Fantastic staff, with a fountain of knowledge and the ability to resolve any problems placed in their hands."

"One of the best marine services the harbour has to offer."

"I had quite a task moving my boat by road from Brighton to Essex and couldn’t be as present as I would have liked to be due to the distances involved. One call to Tate Marine and they liaised with the marina, unstepped the mast and prepared it for transport with total professionalism. When my boat reached its end destination, the Harbour Master even commented on the neatness of the rigging and the way everything was stowed. Jayne and James were fantastic throughout, thanks so much for all your help and hard work."

"Jayne and Rob have done a lot of work on my boat over the autumn. They have been prompt, reliable and very thorough. I will wholeheartedly recommend them for services like boat repair work, anti fouling and cleaning."

"When we bought our now 24-year-old boat, we were prepared for a little restoration and ongoing care. We have now used just about all the services offered by Tate Marine and possibly some they don’t offer! From antifoul stripping to zinc anode replacement James, Rob, Jayne and Charlie and the team have carried out plumbing, minor electrical, interior woodwork, teak refurbishment. GRP and gel coat repair, stern gear overhaul, polishing and valeting. However, no rigging as she is a motor cruiser! Everything carried out to a very high standard and without surprises.

As we live over 18000 kilometres away, we need a trustworthy and reliable service. We absolutely recommend Tate Marine from our experience over the last 3 ½ years of care and great work."

"Having worked with Tate Marine for many years I can say that they provide a professional and friendly service covering all aspects of work in the marine industry. Their workmanship has always been first class and I would highly recommend them."