Monthly Archives: October 2012

Press Release

Deal Struck for Isle of Wight boat firm

Alicat Workboats have purchased the assets of Isle of Wight boatbuilders South Boats Special Projects. The sale of the assets of the Cowes based company South Boats Special Projects— which went into administration earlier this month — were agreed for an undisclosed fee, safeguarding jobs, according to those behind the deal. Joint-administrators David Clements and Richard Toone […]

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Alicat Admin | October 13, 2012

Press Release

Richards Dry Dock >>>Alicat Workboats – The End of an Era

The last remaining wooden dry dock in England is being decommissioned. Richards in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, was built more than 100 years ago but is not big enough to accommodate a lot of modern boats. General manager Simon Coote said a £2m refurbishment project would see the dock become a boat lifting facility, specialising in […]

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Alicat Admin | October 9, 2012