The Boat Development Company

Isle of Wight

£50,000 Bridging the Gap Recipient - September 2013

Mike Burnham, Owner of The Boat Development Company, purchased Seaward Marine Ltd to continue operations with boat building for leisure and commercial users (motor cruisers, commercial work and pilot boats from 19ft to 49ft.) They provide repair, refit & brokerage services, as well as a new range of Eco friendly motor boats.

The company requested funding to support the start-up of the new business through the purchase of key equipment required.