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With a passion for excellence and a love for the marine world, we deliver the best boat solutions to meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Our commitment to innovation and design ensures an unparalleled experience on the water.

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As a specialist marine consultancy, we help clients navigate the complex world of yacht and boat ownership - whether that means sourcing the perfect new vessel, guiding the purchase of a pre-owned yacht, or custom-designing one of our bespoke RIBs.

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Our Specialisms

We specialise in locating and creating boats that match your exact requirements. Whether you want a custom-built Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) tailored for speed, handling, and on-water performance, or a carefully vetted classic motorboat with character and provenance, our boat-finding service oversees every step of the process so you can be confident in your purchase.

Boat Finding

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Combining advanced marine technology with the craftsmanship of our expert team of boat builders and certified marine electricians. From premium leisure yachts to fully off-grid liveaboards, we deliver tailored solutions that elevate comfort, capability, and sustainability on the water.

With successful conversions ranging from 24-foot cruisers to 60-foot yachts, our experience spans complete propulsion overhauls, hybrid systems, energy storage, and integrated onboard power management. Every project is planned, engineered and built to the highest standard, specific to you. Giving you a quieter ride, lower maintenance, and a modern, future-proof yacht you’ll love to spend time on.

Electric Conversion

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We are Rebel RIBs South Coast dealer and their electric partner. We offer a carefully selected range of boats and motors, backed by expert, independent advice to ensure you choose the right setup for your needs.

Delivering RIBs from 3 - 7+ metres with both electric and petrol motors. Our aim is to deliver the perfect boat to customers.

Boat and Motor Sales

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We are dedicated to reshaping your experience on the water. Providing solutions that are perfect for your needs and allowing you to enjoy our oceans cleanly and quietly, leaving only waves behind.

The Team

James and Ed

eSolent is a father and son team with over 60 years of boating experience. Both Ed and James are commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmasters, and James is an RYA Cruising Instructor. Both have extensive experience sailing in both the UK and beyond.

Our team combines deep industry knowledge with practical, hands-on experience across yacht design, build management, and advanced electric propulsion. We are leaders in electric yacht conversions, delivering fully engineered solutions for vessels from 24 to 60 feet. From concept to commissioning, we design, manage, and execute complete conversion projects that reflect each client’s performance, sustainability, and lifestyle goals.

At eSolent, we believe boating should be effortless, enjoyable, and future-focused. Whether you’re dreaming of your first boat, refining your current one, or transitioning to cleaner electric power, we’re here to provide honest guidance, technical excellence, and a truly personal service.

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[ TESTIMONIALS ]

"eSolent’s experience and knowledge gave us the peace of mind that our choice of specification was the right one for our training vessel. Volunteers and students love its weight-saving and hassle-free setup.

The aftersales support from Ed and James was superb, with both product feedback and technical advice during the installation process"

James, Marchwood Yacht Club

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Common Questions

  • We have premisses in Northney Marina at the top of Chichester Harbour. But you can also find us at lots of boat shows and we often on the water doing demos.

  • Give us a call! We love to talk everything boating and would love to give you our advice and guidance.

  • The motor costs are usually fairly equivalent. The extra cost comes from the batteries.

    However once the batteries are in the running cost are hugely reduced, charging off mains electricity and little to no upkeep cost.

    There is also the option to install batteries in multiple phases.

  • Our Momentum M10 can easily hit 16kts on a Rebel Raider 360, if this isn’t fast enough for you then we stock Tohatsu petrol engines which will satisfy any petrol head!

  • Silent.

    Clean.

    No servicing.

    No oil.

    Shall we go on…

  • There are many factors which you need to consider when choosing an outboard including: weight, size, range, size of boat.

    We have loads of experience helping people find the right outboard for them.

    Give us a call or come and see us and let us help you.

  • We test every motor personally before we put it in front of our customers.

    We make sure we are 100% confident in the products we sell, giving you the confidence you need when purchasing one of our products.

  • We are at the forefront of electric boating. Offering the best products to our customers.

    However, there are some uses where electric motors cannot compete with petrol on price and speed.

  • Tohatsu engines are at the forefront of petrol engines. Offering the most efficient and cleanest motors on the market at a price that is affordable to all.

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