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Southampton Boat Show is back! Featuring our Pontoons and Solent Rib Charters.

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From the 13th – 22nd September Britain’s biggest boat show returns to Mayflower Park in Southampton. The 55th edition of the show will feature everything the leisure marine industry has to offer. Ranging from paddleboards to superyachts, kayaks to catamarans, and all the products and services in between. If it’s on or around the water – you’ll find it at the show.

An best of all if you visit over the next couple of weeks you’ll even see our pontoons and be able to hop on board  one of our sister company – Solent Rib Charters Suzuki powered Ribs for a blast on Southampton Water.

Head on over to stand M200 on the marina section of the show to have a go yourself.

Here’s a few pictures from last years show.

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