Boat CareSince 1902

N 50° 40'54” W 3° 27'56”

CompleteBoat Care

W. Trout & Son is a family boatyard in Topsham providing complete boat care and engineering for motorboats and yachts. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern marine know-how to keep your boat performing and looking its best.

What we do

Our Services

Trout’s provides complete boatyard services — from builds and repairs to storage, pontoons, and moorings.

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Engineering (Inboards & Outboards)

Our engineers keep propulsion systems reliable with manufacturer‑approved service and support.

  • Commissioning, servicing, diagnostics and winterising for leading brands
  • Genuine parts and manufacturer‑supported procedures
  • Dealers for Yamaha outboards; support for Volvo Penta and Beta Marine inboards

GRP and Gelcoat

Our GRP specialists carry out repairs that restore appearance and strength, from scratches to full rebuilds.

  • Cosmetic and structural repairs from small scratches to major damage
  • Excellent gelcoat colour matching
  • Epoxies, composites, carbon fibre as required
  • Insurance repairs handled efficiently with your insurer

Rigging

We supply and fit rigging tailored to your boat, covering both traditional and modern specifications.

  • Standing and running rigging supplied and fitted
  • Traditional and modern specifications supported

Craning & Handling

We plan and carry out safe lifts for vessels moving to or from the water, trailer or storage.

  • Mobile craning to and from water, trailer, lorry or storage
  • Power and sailing boats craned up to 32 ft (tide and weather dependent)

Storage, Moorings & Pontoons

We provide secure on‑site and partner storage, along with managed moorings on the Exe.

  • On‑site and partner storage with CCTV, water and 240 V power
  • Tidal marina berths up to 8 m and swinging moorings up to 12 m at Topsham

Electrics & Electronics

We install and integrate trusted systems to improve safety, navigation and comfort afloat.

  • Supply and fit of marine electronics and vessel power systems
  • Typical equipment: Raymarine, VHF, GPS, sounders, speed logs, navigation lights and shore power

Chandlery

Our chandlery stocks essential parts and consumables to keep projects moving.

  • From anodes and cleats to deck hardware and accessories
  • Supply only or supply and fit through our workshop

Metalwork - Steel & Stainless

Our partners provide custom metalwork which we integrate and fit off in‑house.

  • Specification and supply of stainless stanchions, bases, rails, towers and custom fabrications via established partners
  • Integration and fit‑off handled in‑house
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AuthorisedStockists & Resellers

We sell, install and support Yamaha outboards and Beta Marine inboards, and we stock genuine Volvo Penta parts. All servicing is carried out to manufacturer procedures by trained engineers.

Engines & Parts
How we do it

Case Studies

Trout’s provides complete boatyard services — from builds and repairs to storage, pontoons, and moorings.

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Paints & Varnishes

Fisheries Patrol

GRP and Gelcoat | Paints & Varnishes | Insurance Repairs

Gel Coat Repairs to Hull Side

Engineering (Inboards & Outboards) | Electrics & Electronics | GRP and Gelcoat | Paints & Varnishes

Ring 750 - Refit

Wood – Repairs & Small Builds | Paints & Varnishes | GRP and Gelcoat

Bristol Pilot Cutter - Repairs

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Chosen by you

Why owners choose us

12 Decades of Experience

We’ve been serving the Exeter boating community for over 120 years.

Precise Colour Matching

We’re known for precise Gelcoat colour matching on GRP, to ensure consistency.

Everything On Site

Our engineers, crane, storage and chandlery are all on site - no need to worry!

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Frequently asked questions

Who are Trout’s Boatyard?

W. Trout & Son is a family boatyard in Topsham providing complete boat care and engineering for motorboats and yachts. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern marine know-how to keep your boat performing and looking its best.

What services do you offer?

The services offered include comprehensive boat maintenance, repair, and support. These cover everything from GPR, gelcoat, and paintwork to metalwork, wood repairs, rigging, and engineering for both inboard and outboard engines. Additional services include electrical and electronic work, chandlery, fuel supply, craning and handling, insurance repairs, and mooring equipment. The company also provides storage, moorings, pontoons, and full boat collection and delivery services.

What are your opening hours?

Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Sat: 8am – 12:30pm
Sun: CLOSED

How can I find you or contact the boatyard?

W. Trout and Son Ltd are located on Ferry Road in Topsham on the fabulous Exe estuary in beautiful Devon in the south-west of England. We are just a 5 minute drive from Junction 30 on the M5, south of Exeter. To get in touch with us, give us a call on 01392 873044 or send us an email at info@troutsboatyard.co.uk.