Pumps and bilges
Bilge pumps, float switches, alarms, freshwater pumps, shower-drain pumps, washdown pumps and associated wiring or plumbing.
Boat systems maintenance in Guernsey
Practical repairs for the parts of your boat that quietly keep everything afloat.
Pumps, toilets, plumbing, lighting, 12/24V electrics and onboard fault-finding, completed with clear communication and a proper written record.
- Marine-engineering background
- Guernsey-based mobile service
- Specialist referrals when required
Clear diagnosisKnow what failed and why
Recorded workPhotos, parts and recommendations
Honest boundariesNo bluffing beyond competence
Local networkSpecialist help when needed
Services
Boat maintenance without the engine-room fog.
Focused help for the practical systems that owners depend on every time they step aboard.
Toilets and sanitation
Manual and electric marine toilets, seals, joker valves, blockages, macerators, holding-tank pumps, vents and odour investigation.
12/24V electrics
Fault-finding, switches, fuses, damaged wiring, corroded terminals, battery drain, USB outlets, lighting and basic charging issues.
Plumbing and leaks
Freshwater systems, taps, tanks, hoses, clips, fittings, valves, deck showers and minor water-ingress investigation.
Lighting and electronics
Navigation lights, cabin lighting, VHF, AIS, chartplotters, sensors and straightforward onboard electronics installation.
General onboard repairs
Hatches, catches, wipers, horns, fans, locker fittings, minor sealing work and the long tail of irritating boat defects.
How it works
A simple process, from vague fault to useful answer.
- 1
Send the details
Tell us the boat, berth, symptoms and urgency. Photos or a short video are useful.
- 2
Book an attendance
You receive the attendance basis and any likely parts or access requirements.
- 3
Diagnose and agree
The fault is investigated, options are explained and approval is obtained before significant extra work.
- 4
Repair and record
The completed work, parts used and any remaining recommendations are clearly documented.
The marine arm
The Properly method, applied within the marine industry.
Properly Marine is a distinct arm of the business, led by a former sea-going marine engineer with practical experience of onboard systems, fault-finding and the realities of keeping boats working in a saltwater environment.
It uses the same clear process as Properly—inspect, understand, prioritise, act and record—but with a scope built specifically around pumps, plumbing, sanitation, lighting, low-voltage electrics and general onboard repairs. Engine, LPG, major structural, rigging and specialist-certified work is referred to an appropriate local professional.
Why that matters
You get a straightforward diagnosis, a clear boundary around competence and help finding the right specialist when the job crosses it.
Pricing
Simple enough to understand before anyone lifts a floorboard.
Straightforward pricing for fault-finding, repairs and routine maintenance.
Best for faults
Diagnostic visit
£65first hour
- Initial inspection and fault-finding
- Up to one hour of labour included
- Clear options before major additional work
Ongoing work
Standard labour
£65per hour
- Charged after the first diagnostic hour
- Parts and specialist consumables additional
- Minimum booking may apply
Prevent problems
Boat systems check
Quotedto suit the boat
- Bilge pumps, batteries and lighting
- Freshwater and toilet operation
- Written findings and priority list
Request a visit
Tell us what the boat is doing, or stubbornly refusing to do.
Include the boat, berth, symptoms and urgency. Photos or a short video often save diagnostic time.