Custom boat parts: fittings, brackets & deck hardware

At sea, a part isn't chosen at random

A cracked fitting, an engine or electronics bracket you can't find, a fit-out part that doesn't exist for your model: on a boat, a part must withstand loads, impacts, UV and above all corrosion. It is designed for its exact location, then made in a suitable material.

Possible parts

• fittings, chainplates and backing plates;
• brackets for engines, electronics, antennas or solar panels;
• deck hardware and fit-out parts: cleats, fairleads, spacers, covers;
• parts for old boats that are no longer made;
• adapters between new equipment and an existing boat.

The right material for the marine environment

• 316L stainless steel — the most common grade in marine use, more corrosion-resistant than 304 stainless.
• 5000-series aluminium — so-called marine alloys, light, for brackets and plates.
• Engineering plastics — polyethylene, POM: no corrosion, for guides, chocks and wear parts.

Beware of mixing metals: stainless-aluminium contact in seawater promotes galvanic corrosion. Assemblies are designed to avoid it (insulators, choice of fasteners).

How it works

1. Photos and dimensions — the part, even broken, and its location.
2. Survey — measurements, template or 3D scan if the shape requires it.
3. Design — 3D model, loads and material checked.
4. Manufacturing — finished part, or drawings to have it made near your harbour.

A part no longer made? See also unavailable spare part. A heavily loaded part? See strength calculation.

Frequently asked questions

Does the boat need to be nearby?

No. Photos, a few dimensions and possibly the part sent by post are enough in most cases. An on-site survey is possible on the Hérault and Gard coast.

Can you remake a part for an old sailing boat?

Yes, that's often the case with old boats: the original part, even damaged, is the basis for the survey.

How much does a custom part cost?

It depends on the part, the material and the process. You receive a costed proposal after your photos have been reviewed, before any commitment.