Berthon Blog
Reviving a Classic: Restoring the Leonardo Eagle 44, Alarm
May 19, 2025
Following an extensive refit at Berthon, the 2014 Leonardo Eagle 44 (formerly named Lily) has returned with a new name and a fresh start: Alarm. The new name is a tribute to the historic 1830 cutter built by Thomas Inman, whose original site is now home to Berthon. Prior to…
Berthon Boat Company past and present
September 19, 2024
On Friday 6th September, Brain May delivered a compelling talk about Berthon’s history, from 1877, up until current day. The story is one of a family enterprise, which has grown and expanded with influence and presence across the world. But today’s Berthon owes its philosophy and staying power to…
Land and Water Project; Berthon & Sustainability
August 27, 2024
Land and Water, a civil and environmental engineering company, is currently undertaking a project focused on waterway maintenance and restoration on the Boiler Marsh. The operation began with the careful assembly of two working platforms constructed from pontoons. Using Berthon’s yard wall, sections of the pontoon were craned into place…
The Royal Navy’s P2000
August 22, 2024
The Royal Navy’s P2000 or Archer class ships are primarily used for training, maritime security tasks and in ambassadorial roles for RN recruitment and outreach events. Berthon provides support to the P2000 fleet as part of a wider Contract, supplying spares and effecting emergency maintenance to the entire fleet alongside…
The Berthon Gauntlets
July 24, 2024
By Brian May, Berthon Boat Company It was back in 1933, when my great grandfather HG (Harry) May asked his naval architect, Rodney Paul, to design the first Gauntlet. This was the design brief – “The concept was to be a sea-kindly craft with moderate over-hangs and draught, a fairly…
Gemini 880, the ultimate adventure RIB
May 23, 2024
Gemini RIBs, exemplified by the custom-built Gemini 880 recently built for an experienced Irish customer, represent the pinnacle of adventure leisure boating, engineered for exploration in coastal and offshore waters. With its commercial-grade hull, this 8.8m RIB is a testament to unmatched durability and performance. Rigged with twin Yamaha…
