Business Details
Marine Fabrication & Fishing Equipment Specialists
Solent Engineering has established itself as a leading provider of specialist marine fabrication and commercial fishing equipment. With over 30 years of engineering expertise, our team delivers precision-engineered solutions including potting blocks, net haulers, and hydraulic systems tailored to the UK and Irish fishing fleets. Our facility combines advanced 3D CAD design capabilities with hands-on fabrication experience from high-profile projects like McLaren Formula 1, ensuring both innovation and practical application.We maintain rigorous quality standards through in-house mechanical polishing, mandrel tube bending, and CNC profiling while offering nationwide delivery of large-scale fabrications. Our commitment to continuous improvement drives regular product development informed by direct customer feedback.
Services
Commercial Fishing Equipment
Marine Fabrication
Hydraulic Systems
3D CAD Design
CNC Machining
Tube Bending
Mechanical Polishing
Product Development
Fabrication Transport
Custom Stainless Components
Highlights and features
- 30+ years' engineering experience from McLaren Formula 1 project involvement
- In-house 3D CAD design and finite element analysis capabilities
- Specialist stainless steel polishing to superyacht finish standards
- Nationwide delivery of large-scale marine fabrications via HIAB transport
- Customer-driven product development informed by direct industry feedback
Services
Marine Fabrication
We create precision-engineered stainless steel components for commercial vessels using advanced fabrication techniques. Our team produces custom davits, whelk riddles, and structural fittings with superyacht finish standards. Utilising mandrel tube bending and mechanical polishing capabilities, we ensure corrosion-resistant marine hardware that meets exacting maritime specifications.
Commercial Fishing Equipment
Specialist manufacturing of potting blocks, net haulers, and longline systems for the fishing industry. Our equipment improves vessel efficiency through ergonomic design and durable materials. We offer complete installation packages including hydraulic systems and control valves tailored to modern fishing operations.
Hydraulic Services
Full lifecycle hydraulic system support from design to installation. We supply electromagnetic clutch pumps, control valves, and high-pressure hoses for marine applications. Our in-house manufacturing enables rapid production of custom hydraulic components while maintaining strict quality control standards for vessel safety.
3D CAD Design
Advanced 3D solid modelling for product development and structural analysis. Our CAD capabilities include finite element analysis to optimise designs before fabrication. This technology enables seamless integration with manufacturing processes, reducing lead times while ensuring precision in complex marine component production.
CNC Machining
Comprehensive machining services using 3-4 axis CNC equipment and large-scale lathes. We handle both one-off prototypes and production runs for marine components. Our capabilities include prop shaft repairs and custom machining of heavy-duty fishing vessel parts to exacting tolerances.
People
David Middleton
Design and Manufacturing Lead
With over 30 years' experience in fabrication engineering, David oversees product design and manufacturing. His background includes McLaren Formula 1 development and commercial aluminium vessel construction. He utilises 3D CAD software for structural analysis and product innovation.
Questions
What marine fabrication services do you offer?
We provide stainless steel fabrication for davits, whelk riddles, and structural components using mandrel tube bending and mechanical polishing to superyacht standards.
Do you supply fishing vessel equipment nationwide?
Yes, we deliver commercial fishing gear including potting blocks and net haulers across the UK and Ireland with nationwide HIAB transport capabilities.
Can you handle large-scale fabrication projects?
Our facility manages large fabrications with HIAB delivery up to 4-inch diameter tube work and 36-inch diameter machining capacity.
What hydraulic system support do you provide?
We supply complete hydraulic packages including hoses, control valves, and M+S motors with same-day manufacturing and on-site installation support.
How do you ensure product quality?
We combine 3D CAD finite element analysis with 30+ years' engineering experience and superyacht finish standards in all stainless steel components.
