Activity at Hythe Marine Park goes from strength to strength
Throughout 2010, activity at the SEEDA owned Hythe Marine Park has increased significantly. Last year, SEEDA (assisted by their managing agents CB Richard Ellis) and in conjunction with Yacht Project Associates , created ’Solent Refit’, a unique refit and repair facility for large yachts.
Solent Refit was set up in order to maximise the use of the unique facilities offered on the site, which includes a ship lifting facility capable of handling yachts up to 70m long, together with extensive working deep water berths, moorings and lay-up areas for even larger vessels.
Solent Refit operates across a large part of the 12 acre specialist marine industrial park and there have been various vessels which have been slipped, or worked on within this facility over the last few months.
Recent activity has included the successful launch by Yacht Project Associates of the first Palmer Johnson Sportsyacht built in the UK, within one of the industrial units on the site over the last two years. The new vessel, with a length of 52m and a weight of 320 tonnes, was manoeuvred across the site, positioned on the specialist rail system and launched via the heavy slipway in July.
Although mainly occupied by tenants there are still some workshops and offices available to let on site to marine related companies. Offices ranging from 200sq ft upwards are available on flexible lease terms to assist start up and small businesses. Plus there are moorings and berths which are available for short or long term periods. Other marine businesses who wish to take advantage of these facilities should contact Jon Diaper of CB Richard Ellis on 023 80206344.
Further information on the accommodation and facilities available at Hythe Marine Park can be found at http://www.hythemarinepark.com and details on the services offered by Solent Refit can be found at http://www.solentrefit.com.
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