NEWSHamble returns to its boating roots06/07/2022Save articleMDL Marinas’ Hamble Point Marina is adding new yacht building tenants to its existing marine manufacturing repertoire.SHOW FULLSCREENBoat building hubSource: MDL MarinasHamble Point Marina is adding new yacht building tenantszoom inzoom outOne of these is the electric boat manufacturer RS Electric Boats which has recently moved to the marina from its previous base in Romsey, Southampton.“With the Pulse 63 being production ready, we need manufacturing space that will support the volume of boats we need to deliver,” said Alex Newton-Southon, CEO – Design & Technologies at RS Electric Boats.“MDL and its Hamble Point Marina is an ideal solution for us. Not just the space available, but the location close to Southampton Water, giving us easy access to the Solent as well as MDL’s Ocean Village Marina, where we’ll be conducting boat tests and sea trails.”Larger homeRS Electric Boats joins established tenant ePropulsion UK, the UK & Ireland Distributor for ePropulsion, in the growing line-up of businesses dedicated to sustainable boating at the marina.Supporting its international expansion plans, Dromeus Yachts has also moved its head office from Turkey to Hamble Point, leasing 424sq feet of office space in the marina’s Saltmakers House.Besides its 230 first class berths, Hamble Point Marina is a marine service centre, offering extensivemaintenance and repair facilities. The marina also offers an extensive range of shore-side facilities.In addition to the Ketch Rigger bar and restaurant, Hamble Point in total boasts over 50 tenants providing a wide range of marine services from sail making to electrical work.
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