Whiston Marine Services

19/01/2025

So, it’s that time of year.
The daffs are starting to show their heads down here in sunny Cornwall.
It’s the time of year when we start to think of the calm, sunny days ahead.
Boat time is becoming more of a reality than a dream.
If you are thinking of buying a boat, don’t be put off by the fact that your dream boat (sorry🙄) may be a good way away from your home port.
We can bring your dream home. With or without you onboard.
Enjoy 2025.

26/12/2024

Looking forward to 2025 and a few more bespoke motor boat deliveries.
Keep well all.
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12/11/2024

Stoke on Trent Boat Club with me cousin
Staying aboard Sundragon
What a superb evening
Not at sea
Still afloat
Cracking

16/09/2024

16/09/2024

Aria is now safely in St Helier Marina, Jersey
Thanks to the new owners for entrusting me with her delivery
Ready for the next one now

15/09/2024

Looks like it’s going to be a good trip today

14/09/2024

Day 2, Aria
Plymouth to Guernsey
Nice day for it

13/09/2024

At it again
What a beautiful day to be at sea

06/03/2024

So, the decision has been made to part with Perla after almost 7 years of ownership. We are looking forward to getting Yakima up to the same standard & she will be in Falmouth Marina as soon as she is ready.
Perla is a fantastic boat & is ready to look after her new owners as she has looked after us since 2017.
Here are the details:

https://www.boatsandoutboards.co.uk/boat/2004-channel-island-channel-island-32-9283883/

02/11/2023

Oh dear …..

23/06/2023

“Yakima” - the story so far:

I arrived in Cherbourg yesterday, Thursday 22nd June, having left home the day before & spent a night in Poole, Dorset. During my 25 year service with the RNLI & during subsequent boat deliveries, I have spent many a night there.
The ferry from Poole, was a good trip of about 4.5hrs.
I was met at Cherbourg by Frédéric from https://www.ideal-yacht.com
He drove me to Carteret marina, around 30 miles, to show me “Yakima”, a 1999 Aquastar 38, which Cheryl & I were considering as a possible “upgrade” from “Perla”.
Fred spent considerable time yesterday showing me around the boat, including my inspection of all the engine room & bilge spaces along with a good look at the control systems & interior fit out.
While she is indeed a very good example of the marque, at a good price, I concluded that, at this time, we would be better served by keeping our trusted Channel Island 32, “Perla”.
Having spoken with Cheryl, I told Fred our decision last evening & then spent some time considering my options for getting back to Cherbourg!
Today we had been scheduled to take her (“Yakima”) for a sea trial, which I declined further to our decision the previous evening & not wanting to waste any more of Fred’s time.
Fred met me at the boat again this morning & we spent quite some time once again considering “Yakima, whilst testing her mechanical, electrical & electronic systems onboard.
Fred then drove me the 30 miles back to Cherbourg, where I spent the afternoon awaiting my ferry back to Poole.
The moral of the story is: if you are interested in a certain boat, go see her, wherever she is (within reason).
I would certainly recommend Fred’s services through Ideal-Yacht.Com & would be more than happy to deal with him in the future.
Here’s to the rest of the summer & some quality boating.

21/06/2023

Another adventure underway ……..

11/06/2023

Jack’s great adventure 2023 continues ….

29/04/2023

And here we are back in our favourite place once again

04/04/2023

Today we have been seeing candidates for a new crew member’s position aboard Perla for the forthcoming cruising season.
No preference will be given to friends, or family members, especially granddaughters 🤓

26/03/2023

And we’re off, roll on summer …

01/03/2023

And …. She’s back in where she belongs.
More memories in the making.
Perla 2023

24/02/2023

Perla’s ready to go, 3 weeks ahead of schedule
New anodes where necessary, service kits for both rope cutters, anti fouling sanded back and re done, stern gear stripped back to bare metal, undercoated & anti fouled, spray rails sanded & varnished all by PW & CMW. Finally, hull polish & wax by Nick Congdon, cheers Nick.
Relaunch next Wednesday, all being well.