Wilsons Boatyard
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Full service boatyard in Hayling Island
Wilson’s Boatyard lies on the eastern side of Hayling Island within the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Area and fronting on to Mengham Rythe, a very well sheltered tidal creek. It is in this area where we have one group of fore and aft moorings with another at the eastern end of the approach channel.
As a boatyard, Wilson’s first came into its own just after the end of World War Two when yachting became more affordable and boats more numerous. To cater for this increasing demand, the grandfather of the present owners began to offer a few moorings and hauled boats ashore for winter storage. The 1970s saw a period of major change both in the numbers of craft and the methods of handling them and the expertise built up over the last forty years allows our customers to take comfort from the careful way in which their craft will be handled.
Cruising Destination Ideas
Here in one of the many tranquil backwaters of Chichester harbour there are already a myriad of wonderful places to visit. From Dell Quay to Bosham and Emsworth the list is extensive. Or, once outside of the harbour the endless delights of the Solent beckon.
Boats and Engines for Sale
Our customers often ask if we can help them to sell a boat or maybe an engine. Have a look at our current inventory to see if anything takes your fancy.
Pontoon berthing
.EXCITING NEWS!!! In the Spring of 2026 we are having some new pontoons installed here at Mengeham Rythe. These will provide us with some greatly needed walk ashore berths
Who we are
David J. Wilson
David is the Yards’ Managing Director
Barrie Wilson
Davids’ brother Barrie is the Yard’s Operations director
Shawn Jackson
Shawn has been with the Yard since he was 3 years old.
Andy Weedon
Andy is Shawns little helper in the Yard and also speaks fluent Latin. ducimus qui blanditiis praesentium voluptatum deleniti atque corrupti.
Ann Abra
Ann has been responsible for keeping the office at Wilsons on an even keel for over75 years
Kelly Newman
Another fluent Latin speaker Kelly has been solely responsible for dragging Ann into the 21st Century
“A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind. Live passionately, even if it kills you, because something is going to kill you anyway.” ―Webb Chiles
“Confronting a storm is like fighting God. All the powers in the universe seem to be against you and, in an extraordinary way, your irrelevance is at the same time both humbling and exalting.” ―Francis LeGrande
Wilsons Boatyard
Contact
+44 (0) 2392 464 869
info@wilsonsboatyard.co.uk
Address
The Boatyard, Marine Walk, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11 9PG