Golden Arrow Marine celebrates 50 years as a Perkins Dealer: 1964 - 2014
The history of Golden Arrow Marine as a Perkins dealer begins in 1964 when it was based in Newhaven. After 37 years, having outgrown its premises, it moved in 2001 to Southampton where it employed around 15 staff. Further changes happened in 2009 when the company not only moved to new premises at Shamrock Quay, but expanded the business with four branches along the south coast to include Portsmouth (formerly Motortech Marine) at Port Solent, Poole (formerly Poole Marine Services) in West Quay Road and most recently Chichester (Marina). The company now employs over 50 staff and is the official 'Number 1' Perkins Dealer within the UK, beating all other dealers put together. And you can see why:-
- Factory approved engine overhaul facility
- Extensive parts and all ranges in stock
- Dedicated field sales team throughout the UK and Ireland
- Showroom facilities
Perkins marine engines are the preferred choice of many powerboat owners and yachting enthusiasts, pilot boat skippers, workboat operators and fishermen around the world. Perkins trusted reliability has been chosen for round-the-world yacht race fleets. There are currently over 8 Perkins models to choose from the 86hp up to 300hp for leisure, commercial and auxiliary application.
Golden Arrow Marine provides expert advice on the selection and installation of engines, gearboxes, power products, and a host of accessories and service providing worldwide distribution including direct supply to the trade.
The latest undertaking is re-powering the 1953 Green Parrot , a 45' Picket Boat (with Royal association) with twin M130's for the British Military Powerboat Trust.
Golden Arrow Marine is currently exhibiting at Seawork International in Southampton; stand A83, the largest and fastest growing commercial marine and workboat event to be held in a European working port.
Martin Bizzell, Engineering Director said, "We are really delighted to have been trading with Perkins for 50 'Golden' years! The success for both our businesses is a testament to the quality of products, dedication and commitment of staff over the years. Perkins is hugely important to our business and we are proud to supply to the leisure, commercial and trade. We pride ourselves on the highest level of services and technical support and we look forward the next 50 years!"