Built with Precision, Engineered for Performance
At Blyth Catamarans, every vessel we create is born from exceptional craftsmanship and unwavering attention to detail. Our entire build process takes place at our purpose-built 3.7-acre facility in Essex, where we control every stage of construction from start to finish.
We construct our hulls using hand-layout or infusion, a technique that delivers unmatched structural integrity and durability. This approach eliminates weak points and ensures your vessel can handle the toughest marine conditions year after year.
What sets us apart from our competitors, is our complete in-house capability. Our skilled engineers handle all mechanical and electrical installations, while our dedicated fabrication workshop produces custom stainless steel fittings tailored precisely to your vessel’s needs. This means tighter quality control, faster turnaround, and a truly bespoke service that responds to your exact requirements.
We work hand-in-hand with leading naval architects and marine surveyors who share our commitment to excellence. Our vessels are built to meet the highest standards, and often exceed, the most demanding maritime certifications, including MCA Workboat Code 3, MCA Class IV, V, and VI, MCA SSPS, and Irish P5 standards.
As the UK’s premier builder of custom catamaran workboats, we never stand still as we are always innovating. Continuous product development drives us forward, while our ISO 9001 accreditation confirms our dedication to management excellence and consistent quality.
Whether you need a specialized patrol vessel, survey platform, wind farm support craft, or passenger catamaran, we bring decades of catamaran expertise to deliver a vessel that works as hard as you do. From initial consultation through sea trials and beyond, you’ll experience the Blyth Catamarans difference, where British engineering tradition meets modern marine innovation.
The Leaders in GRP Catamaran Boat Building
OUR HISTORY
Where It All Began
In 1989, Terry Searle spotted an opportunity that would change the UK’s commercial marine landscape forever. He envisioned something different, a GRP catamaran workboat purpose-built for the demands of professional operators. That vision became reality with the launch of the Blyth 33, the first commercial catamaran of its kind in Britain.
The traditional workboat sector was quick to recognise what made catamarans special. Compared to conventional mono-hulls, the twin-hull design delivers dramatically lower fuel consumption thanks to reduced water resistance, a benefit that translates directly to your bottom line, voyage after voyage.
But the advantages don’t stop there. The catamaran platform provides an exceptionally spacious working deck that can be configured for virtually any marine operation. Whether you’re handling equipment, accommodating crew, or installing specialised gear, you’ve got the space to work efficiently.
The greatest advantage lies in the inherent stability of the Blyth catamarans design. This superior steadiness extends your operational window, keeping your crew working safely and productively even as conditions deteriorate. When weather turns and mono-hulls head for harbour, Blyth Catamarans keep working.
There’s also the reassurance of twin engines, genuine redundancy that’s simply not practical in 10-12 meter mono-hulls. If one engine encounters trouble, you’ve got backup to bring you home safely.
Time has vindicated Terry Searle’s original vision. The very first Blyth Catamaran, “Jo Jo” now operating as “Taurus”, remains in active service, a testament to both design excellence and build quality that simply lasts. “Taurus”, the original vessel, now shares the water with over 200 Blyth Catamarans working worldwide. From the North Sea to the Caribbean and from Scottish lochs to Australian harbours, our vessels serve as dive platforms, angling charters, fishing boats for potters and netters, passenger ferries, survey craft, patrol vessels, and wind farm support workboats.
What started as one man’s vision has grown into a legacy of British marine engineering excellence carrying behind it over three decades of innovation. Every vessel we build today carries forward that pioneering spirit, combining proven catamaran advantages with modern materials, systems, and an unwavering commitment to quality that’s made Blyth Catamarans the trusted choice for professional operators around the world.
A Great Team Behind Our Great Workboats
The company employs a workforce who are well trained, vastly experienced and highly skilled. Blyth Catamarans is proud to have achieved accreditation to ISO 9001, ensuring every boat is built to the highest possible standards for every application intended. With our own ‘in-house’ technical department, we are able to tailor an existing, proven design to meet specific customer needs.
Blyth Catamarans
Stuart Davidsen
