Premier full service boatyard situated at the
heart of the River Dart near Dartmouth
Peace of mind | Ease of access | Maximum convenience
BLACKNESS MARINE
The boatyard with a difference!
Born in 2006 as a bold diversification project providing accessibility to the River Dart, Blackness Marine now proudly offers an unparalleled, pressure free boating experience. Now well established with decades of experience within our dedicated team, independently evolving with the needs of our customers the focus on customer service is the core focus of what we offer… Simply put, we are here to help you get the very most from your time afloat!
Drystack Membership
Purpose built Drystack facility offering a combination of covered berths in the hangar and galvanised outside rack berths on the sheltered hardstanding. All drystack members benefit from covered storage during the winter layup period.
- Convenient booking through app
- Covered winter storage
- Fendered pontoons
- Marine engineering department
- Onsite maintenance contractors
- Fresh water wash-off upon each recovery
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Secure Boat Storage
Extensive hardstanding, powered throughout with water points around the yard, we can accommodate most types of vessel, galvanised cradles provided as standard for larger fin keel yachts.
- Conveniently located between Totnes & Dartmouth
- Good Tidal Access
- Range of covered and hard standing storage
- Marine engineering department
- Maintenance / Refit
- Rigging
Marine engineers to Comprehensive range of trades available onsite for refit, maintenance, rigging and marine engineering.
Self Launch Memberships
The option suited to those preferring to launch and recover themselves in a more secluded part of the river. With waterside parking for car and trailer whilst afloat this is possibly the most user friendly self-launch on the river.
- Freedom of self-launching/recovery
- Conveniently located between Totnes & Dartmouth
- User friendly slipway
- Car and trailer shoreside parking
- Fresh water wash down
- Good tidal access
Marine Engineering & Boat Maintenance Services
Our workshops and maintenance building are home to a comprehensive range of professional local trades offering a full range of engineering and maintenance services in house. Coupled with an extensive network of external approved contractors we have your requirements covered whilst ashore with us.
- Comprehensive range of trades for maintenance
- Marine engineering department
- Rigging
- Collection / Delivery within Dart
- Covered maintenance hangar
- Expert advice and expertise
Why Blackness Marine
Nestled in a spectacular rural secluded location on the shores of the River Dart, near Dartmouth Blackness Marine is perfectly situated to enjoy the natural playground that is South Devon. Within close proximity to the towns of Dartmouth and Totnes, boaters can also easily access the riverside villages of Dittisham, Stoke Gabriel and Tuckenhay and the nearby blue flag beach of Blackpool Sands. Further afield are Salcombe and Torbay for those wanting a longer adventure.
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Jack Handley
"Brilliant place for a haul out and pressure wash or just for using their slipway. Staff in the office and on the yard are friendly and professional. Friends kept their boat there and have used it frequently and it's just so easy, a simple phone call and it's in the water ready to go!"
Jack Handley
Paul Tomline
"The BEST location for entering the River Dart, incredible, hard-working team and simply excellent facilities, can't recommend highly enough : )"
Paul Tomline
James K
"Superb location on a beautiful stretch of the River Dart. A secure yard and a very impressive dry stack facility- staff are friendly and helpful, couldn’t recommend more highly! 10/10!"
James K
Keith Hutchison
"The dry stack facilities are first class. The staff are really helpful and we loved being able to phone up in advance, turn up and the boat was there waiting for us on the pontoon ready for another fantastic day on the Dart. Totally hassle free boating - perfect!"
Keith Hutchison
Gordon Hallett
"I really should not say this BUT a fantastic quiet part of our lovely river Dart.
Visited many Estuaries, harbours etc and this place is certainly one of the very best."
Gordon Hallett
James Frost
‘We have stored our RIB in the covered dry stack at Blackness for 4 years - the service has been superb - everyone is friendly, and happy to help novices like ourselves. The engineering side is also seamless - a quick email sorts pretty much everything. On top of that, it is a simply stunning location and utterly unique for a "marina".’
James Frost
Joshua Stewart
‘We have been using Blackness Marine facilities for several years to store and launch our RIB. The support we have had has been brilliant from all the staff. Really useful slipway on the Dart.’
Joshua Stewart | BATH
David Scott BICKINGTON
“I have wintered my sailing boat at Blackness Marine for several years. The service is efficient and friendly. Repairs are done on schedule and the prices are competitive. I especially like the fact that it’s a family-run operation that has grown rapidly but still maintains the personal touch.“
David Scott | BICKINGTON
Enjoy the pleasure of boating with peace of mind
With your convenience at the heart of what we do, why not come and check out the facilities and see how we can help you today.
