Founded in 1931, WarrenBoats is a proud fourth-generation family business with a long-standing heritage in traditional boat building and marine services. The Warren family are renowned for building and servicing the iconic Seaview Dinghies, having constructed over 200 boats, establishing a reputation for craftsmanship and quality that continues today.
While new Seaview Dinghy builds are now rare, we remain committed to preserving traditional boatbuilding skills. Our expert team continues to maintain and restore the fleet, ensuring these classic boats remain in outstanding condition. This dedication helps support a thriving competitive dinghy racing scene, with over 100 active Seaview Dinghies on the water during the peak months of July and August.
Recognition & Notable Achievements:
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The Seaview Dinghy has been featured in the Association of Yachting Historians (article available for download).
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In 2018, more then 100 Seaview Dinghies took part in the Sea View Yacht's Club's 125th Anniversary Sail Past on August 19th.
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In 2023, WarrenBoats was proud to be a finalist in both the CLA awards and the Royal Isle of Wight Agricultural Society's Small Rural Business of the Year awards.
Our Services Today:
Over they years, WarrenBoats has evolved beyond it's boatbuilding roots. Today, we offer a comprehensive range of professional boating services, combining traditional expertise with modern marine solutions to meet the needs of boat owners across the region.
Heritage
In 2022, WarrenBoats restored a former Wesleyan chapel in Seaview, Isle of Wight, creating a dedicated space to support our heritage boat building, maintenance , and repair services. This carefully managed renovation supported by The Rural Development Programme for England, enhances the local streetscape while providing expanded workshop facilities, improved storage, and a new second floor office to support our growing operations.
As part of our continued investment in qualify and efficiency, we have also upgraded our IT systems to improve customer communication and streamline our marine services across Seaview and the wider Isle of Wight.
Our Boat Store is ideally located next to Sea View Yacht Club, placing us at the heart of the local sailing community. The facility includes staff amenities and a central office base, making it easy for boat owners in Seaview and across the Isle of Wight to visit us.
The building has been sensitively restored to reflect the character of Seaview while providing modern, practical facilities for our staff and clients.
For more information about our Seaview boat services or to speak with our team, please visit the contact section below.
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