March 2024 by Harry Sandercock
Really friendly staff, good customer service. Purchased a Cobra VHF radio after meeting them at Boatlife show, it?s nice to support a local family run independent business.
September 2023 by h ogrady
I'm servicing the old diesel engine on a recently acquired Hardy: the people at PLM were friendly and knowledgeable, and they either had in stock or could get the parts I needed. There's a good general chandlery too.
August 2023 by William Laing
I have bought a Project sailing boat at PLM at really very good value and is refurbishing it 'on the hard' at the marina. Their assistance in general with knowledge, chandlery, security and just simply being there with friendly encouragement is really to be commended. I have spend four months to date working on the yacht and I have no complaints at all. Really an exellent and efficient team in a efficient, working marina. I post before and after photos to show project progress. Thank you Peter and staff!
July 2023 by Tjip van Dale
We had a broken engine control cable of our Volvo penta boat diesel. It meant big trouble to get back to Holland. No shop was able to deliver it on saterday (or answer the phone anyway) but in a call with Peter Leonard he suggested that one way or another he problably can provide a solution So visiting the shop we showed the broken cable and after some searching they came with the perfect cable and for a very reasonable price. A tip for the service was refused. Bottemline Peter Leonard gave us a few extra days to enjoy our last week sailing in the english waters. Tjip o/b SV Rosalee
July 2023 by James Bailey
Morning Pete, was very impressed yesterday how your team jumped straight on my boat. Tried and tested two new parts to try and find the fault. Brilliant, especially late on Friday afternoon. ThanksService: General repairs & maintenance
May 2023 by Mark Beaumont
Use these guys for chandlery and accessories and advice and service. These guys are a knowledgable long standing business of father and son and staff with great service, a really knowledgable marine business with all the bits you need in stock, a marine engineering service yard and brand new boats for sale and service too. Recommend them for sure.Service: General repairs & maintenance
March 2023 by Philippe Onclin
I contacted Peter Leonard Marine for an overhaul of my marine engine. I had a very pleasant conversation with Mr. Peter Leonard SENIOR, he would arrange for the review to be done.After a week I inquired by email when the review would take place and received a reply from Peter Leonard JUNIOR. That was on a Friday and the check would be done on Monday. He asked me to wire an advance of £150. I transferred the amount as requested the next morning and emailed a screenshot as proof to Peter Leonard JUNIOR to ensure payment. We live abroad.I immediately received a reply: as per mail yesterday afternoon, we are unable to work for you. I will refund your payment on Monday.Excuse me? First of all, we did not receive an email and I asked him which email this is about: no answerI asked again why he suddenly doesn't want to work on our engine: no answer.Business seems to be going too well, hopefully it stays that way.Service: General repairs & maintenance
November 2022 by Dave kite
Had a few lovely phone calls with the company, was after buying a new Engine in the 115hp-140hp range, had a great and informative discussion about choices and what?s available at the moment( COVID related issues), have provided info and videos of engines to px, then everything has gone cold now, after a few emails and phone calls just getting no response now, shame because I like supporting established local businesses, but will now be looking elsewhere for my purchase.
November 2022 by Shaun Tester
Excellent service,friendly and helpfulAny queries or problems we had were quickly dealt withHighly recommend the smart liner boats
November 2022 by David Aguiar
Very professional service received from Peter Leonard and his menQuality work from knowledgable crewServices: Boat cleaning
November 2022 by Rupert Delamer
Lovely people, not to be confused with his namesake!Services: Boat cleaning
November 2022 by MCM CONSTRUCT LTD
Stay away from this company.I have been charged £500 for antifouling a 16.5 ft fishing boat.After first use the antifoul started to peel.It is obvious that the hull havent been prepared properly.They havent even touche it with sand paper.They used 2 different colours aswell for patching up.Worst customer service .I had the hull cracked in 2 places.They've charged me £2000 for "proffesional" repair.The finish is rough .They havent sand it the grp.They havent even put the gelcoat on the repairs.Theyve covered with antifoul.I will NEVER ever use this company again.The young fellow i think is the son.....very rude and arogant aswell.EVEN IN YOUR RESPONSE , TO MY REWIEW YOU CAN'T EXPLAIN THE BAD WORKMANSHIP THAT YOUR "cowboys" DID ON MY BOAT.I HAVE PAID IN FULL YOUR QUOTES EXPECTING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT RESULTS.IN THE FIRST PICTURE IT IS SO OBVIOUS THAT THE ANTIFOUL WAS APPLIED DIRECTLY ONTO THE "JETWASHED " HULL.YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED ..........COWBOYS.Service: General repairs & maintenance
November 2022 by Mr H
Currently have my boat ?Lilypad? moored here and I can definitely say it?s a very friendly and helpful site with a shop that?s got you covered for all boating needs! The site is well maintained with security. Restricted access, Wi-Fi, toilets and Vera is one of the nicest person I know! She?s a real caring and helpful person!
November 2022 by Sussex Boat Trips
We always use Peter Leonard to service our Suzukis every 100 hours. We?ve twin 250Hp units on our 10m commercial RIB so we tend to be there every few weeks at this time of the year.We usually get the boat lifted out as the tide comes up and then dropped back in before it gets too low to escape back to the river. That means Steve (their trained technician), has a really tight time frame to get them turned around in time. He?s not failed us yet and the engines continue to run as new after 400 hours of use.I wouldn?t hesitate to recommend Peter Leonard Marine to any other commercial operator and would certainly steer anyone with Suzukis in particular towards them for their servicing.Special thanks to Steve for his attention to detail and ability to answer any questions I have.
November 2022 by Yusuf Daniju
Great guys in the yard, I have stayed at the yard following a dismasting for three months, and found everyone there to be courteous and helpful. When the mast arrived, the yard was willing to help me fit the mast step at short notice.One of the most reasonably priced places to stay while getting work done on the south coast.Service: General installation
