Bill Higham Marine

Great service and back up Delighted with our New Zodiac 550 Open

From the first phone call I found the staff at Bill Higham Marine both knowledgable and helpful. I wanted to replace my old Zodiac Furtura 4.7m inflatable and 40 horse two stroke engine with a new boat and four stroke engine..I set my budget and Aled Jones talked over and costed me a couple of options for this and I was just about to finalise my order when I visited the boat yard and saw the Zodiac Pro 500 RIB. I realised that this is what I really wanted. Yes, it blew my budget but I knew it would be worth it in the long run.It was back to the drawing board and Aled helped me design a custom rigged boat with tiller steering so I could keep as much available deck space for SCUBA diving equipment. I decided on an electric start 50 horse power Tohatsu four stroke with tiller steering. We installed the battery in the handy anchor locker and put the fuel tank forward in order to even out weight distribution fore and aft. Also mounted forward are two boat boxes for storing flares, first aid kit, tools and spares.The electronics have been mounted on the A-frame with a Garmin Echomap 45+ CV, navigation and anchor lights and a hand held waterproof radio. There is also a bracket for mounting a dive flag. Aled found me an extension arm for the GPS and echo sounder which gives good visibility to the person driving the boat and sitting on the port side tube. Most RIBs are designed for console steering so Aled suggested a non-slip patch be glued onto the port side tube in the driver seat position. The deck is covered with rubber matting for extra grip and to prevent damage to the gel coat by diving gear.Switches for the electronics, including a bilge pump have been mounted on the front of the anchor locker. For security, a outboard motor Vcanolock has been installed.The trailer is a EXT750 Maxi roller customised with a spare wheel and handy handles for moving it around by hand.When I finally took delivery of the boat the workmanship (largely done by Kyle) was first class.Aled and the team at Bill Higham marine are very much customer focused, a rare thing these days. Their priority was getting me the boat that I really wanted rigged to maximum functionality and all at a competitive price. They are not just box shifters looking for a quick sale.Sea trials so far have gone well (I’ve only had the boat a week). There will be odd tweaks needed here and there but basically the boat and rig are sound.I would like to thank Bill Higham marine (and especially Aled and Kyle) for going the extra mile to get me a great boat which I hope will last me many years. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

Took my newly purchased Zodiac Pro 500 with 50hp Tohatsu out for the first time today. A big thank you to Jamie and the team for helping me spec. this superb Rib, looking forward to some warmer days ahead exploring the coast line of North Wales.April Bank holiday, a lot warmer and calmer, great day out on the water. Still running engine-in but thats ok as I get to know how she handles. Always puts a smile on my face :)

A huge thanks to Jamie and all the team. After one easy & extremely helpful call my brand new 20hp Parsun Outboard arrived (literally within 12 hours).Would highly recommend, prices are very competitive and service is excellent. Will definitely use again.

I am very impressed with the service I have received from Jamie at Bill Highams Marine. I phoned and had many questions about the outboard I wanted to buy. All my questions were answered honestly and in detail which led me to purchasing the engine. The purchase was straigtforward and supported again by instructions from Jamie who ensured everything went without problems. He is a good front man for the company. The engine arrived within 24 hours,was well packed and after filling with engine oil started second pull and ran well. A big thank you to Jamie and the company for making the experience so seamless.

Bought my 50HP Tohatsu outboard with 7 year warranty. Pleasure dealing with the boys. Fantastic service and very helpful.

After buying a new trailer from them and discovering they do repairs and servicing I gave them a try. Friendly, helpful and look like they’ve done a great job, definitely will use again.

Just bought our Quicksilver 420 alu hulled boat from Jamie at Bill Higham Marine. Great knowledgeable service and easy to get in touch with. Really chuffed with our purchase and would definitely recommend!

I would like to complement the staff at Bill Higham Marine nothing is too much bother, really freindly and very professional. Jamie Williams keep up the good work many thanks J.Peck.

Not seen Simon since he was in Boothstown Manchester. Good for a bit of a catch up, done us a good deal on a trade in on a new motor many thanks would highly recommend and use again. Cheers Simon.