Yard Services

Preserving Maritime Heritage, Supporting Working Vessels

the excelsior trust

At the heart of the Excelsior Trust lies our historic Yard in Lowestoft — a working waterfront hub dedicated to the care, conservation, and continuation of traditional maritime skills. More than just a boatyard, our site offers a full suite of services for heritage and other vessels as well as sympathetic support for other wooden or characterful craft. From skilled refits and maintenance to secure storage, slippage, moorings, and resident services, we provide practical, professional solutions in an environment rooted in history. By choosing our yard, vessel owners not only access exceptional services — they become part of a mission to keep Britain’s maritime legacy alive.

Slippage Services

Facilities for boat slippage at most states of the tide (depending on boat size)  Maximum displacement capacity rated at 120 tons (increase to 250 tons under development). Vessels > 24 m please contact yard manager. Free mooring for 24hour either side of lift. Traditional sailing vessels may attract charity status discounts.

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Berths & Dry Storage

We are pleased to offer both berth and on shore dry storage for vessels at our quayside and yard. Dry storage will require you to provide your own trailers. Road access for HGV is limited so please contact us to discuss available options and services.

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Engineering Services

Experienced blacksmiths, metal engineers, wood crafts and engineers on site for help and support as required. Please feel free to contact our tenants directly to discuss the services they can provide.

  • Blacksmith
  • Metal & Fabrications
  • Wood, carpentry & joinery
  • Engineers & boat builders
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short & long term

Tenancies Available

Interested in our yard services, volunteering or training?  We’re here to help!

We are happy to provide turnkey or bespoke yard services, organised volunteering and structured training. Let us know what you need and we’ll do our best to help.

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Yard Services