A Farewell and Heartfelt Thank You from JD Yachts

After 25 extraordinary years, JD Yachts will be closing its doors.

This has not been an easy decision—but it’s one we’ve made with deep reflection and immense pride in all that we’ve achieved. We set out to build a company grounded in trust, transparency, and a passion for getting people on the water. We believe we’ve done just that.

To our clients—some of whom have been with us from the very beginning—we owe everything. Your unwavering support and trust shaped our journey. Many of you returned to us time and again for your boating needs, and that loyalty became the foundation of our business. We’re honoured to have helped so many families and individuals realise their dreams of yachting across the UK and the Mediterranean.

To our industry colleagues, tradespeople, and the marinas who welcomed and supported our work—you made this possible. The collaborative spirit and shared commitment to excellence within the marine sector gave JD Yachts its wings. We always sought to drive business back into local trades and infrastructures, and we’re proud to have played a part in sustaining that ecosystem.

To our dedicated team—Toby Hawkins and Isabella O’Leary—thank you for your incredible contribution, professionalism, and commitment to our shared mission. You’ve been integral to our journey and success.

A special thank you to our families for your constant support, patience, and belief in us—especially through the demanding times. JD Yachts has always been about more than just boats; it’s been about people, partnerships, and heart.

The current business climate, especially for SMEs in the marine sector, has become increasingly complex and challenging—particularly in relation to post-Brexit trade regulations and the double taxation of vessels between the UK and EU. These conditions have made it nearly impossible to scale sustainably or operate competitively abroad. We believe it’s important to acknowledge how much the industry has changed—and how vital it is to protect what was once a thriving cornerstone of Britain’s maritime heritage.

As we close this chapter, we do so with enormous gratitude for every client, colleague, and friend we’ve met along the way. The memories, the adventures, and the trust you placed in us will stay with us forever.

Thank you for letting JD Yachts be part of your story. We are proud of the legacy we leave behind.

With heartfelt thanks,

Darren & Justin

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Engine manufacturer Volvo Penta has outlined plans to offer hybrid and all-electric power solutions for marine users by 2021.
 
"Volvo Penta is embracing the electric transformation and will be at the forefront in delivering compelling business cases to customers using this new technology," says Björn Ingemanson, president of Volvo Penta.
 
"We will take a full systems supplier approach helping our customers in the transition to the new technology. This will happen application-by-application, on the basis that the business case for switching to electric will differ across our many customer segments."
 
Ingemanson added that while the shift to electric power is part of a "long-term transition", diesel and gasoline-powered primary drive systems will remain the most appropriate power source for many applications for years to come.
 
Johan Inden, Volvo Penta chief technology officer, says the company is already several years into its electrification journey.
 
"We have spent this time building competencies, experience and establishing the technologies required to deliver a sustainable power solutions road map," he says. "The advanced engineering projects we are currently running, and the performance data received gives us confidence that we are on the right technology path to offer customers a compelling business case for electrification."
 
As part of the switch to electric propulsion, Volvo Penta said it will be ramping up its electrification investment program. As part of this process, it has already established an electromobility development-and-test laboratory at its Swedish headquarters.
 
In the future, the company plans to offer both hybrid and all-electric solutions from the outset and is already field testing prototypes with system validation under way.
 
"We have a deep understanding of power systems in a wide variety of applications, which we will use to help customers meet the transformation towards sustainable power solutions in the months and years ahead," says Inden.
 
"These solutions will not just be more sustainable, they will also be high performance – delivering a no compromise win-win offering for customers and the environment."
 

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