A new era for onboard lighting

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

Off Canvas

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Lumishore has launched what it claims is the world's first marine-grade fully colour-tunable DC smart interior / exterior lighting system.

What the Lux lighting collection offers boat owners is full spectrum, CRGBW, colour-tunable and white temperature tunable lighting all in the same DC fixture for an unlimited combination of colours and intensity.

The centrally controlled nature of LUX delivers colour consistency throughout an entire vessel for a balanced and unified look.

Simple to set up and use, owners can control the lights by zone and create lighting scenes to match any mood.

Five-channel

The LUX Lighting system offers strip, neon flex, down and courtesy fixtures. Each has five-channel CRGBW (cold-white/red/green/blue/warm-white) LEDs.

The benefit of LEDs with cold and warm white over RGB/RGBW is that they produce the highest CRI (colour rendition index).

By integrating these LEDs directly into the fixture, Lumishore says its lights are able to produce an almost infinite combination of hues, saturation and temperature, which has never been done before in a DC-powered LED light.

The controls are also designed to be straightforward, with a simple-to-use palette wheel for colour selection and a horizontal slide bar for quick adjustments to lighting intensity and white balance in each RGB colour.

Lighting can also be managed across multiple zones using optional pre-sets to create different moods and effects.

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