Freemantle Marine Services Ltd provides a wide range of marine services for motorboats, yachts and commercial vessels. From our base in Cardiff, we offer a completely mobile boat refit and repair service to support boat owners across the Bristol Channel and further afield.
Our highly skilled team have boating in their blood and understand the importance of providing a customer focussed, professional service to ensure our customers can maximise their time on the water and have access to the best advice and maintenance for their vessels. Whether you need an insurance repair, want to carry out a total refit or need a new coat of antifoul we are here to help.
At Freemantle Marine Services Ltd, our aim is to help you keep your boat looking and performing at its best whether you spend your time afloat fishing, racing, socialising, playing, working or exploring. We understand that boat ownership is a passion and a way of life, and we want you to see us as part of your extended crew when you need us.

Dave Freemantle
Dave Freemantle has over 20 years’ experience in the marine industry, with sailing being his lifelong passion. He sails professionally and has worked on boats all his life. He has a degree in Yacht Manufacturing and Surveying from Southampton Solent University, which is recognised by the Royal Institute of Naval Architects. Throughout his career he has worked with some of the industry’s leading brands to finally tune his craftsmanship and skills. He specialises in GRP and gelcoat repairs, bespoke GRP moulds, spraying, painting/fairing, varnishing and woodwork. He is highly regarded in the industry by both his peers, leading industry surveyors and manufacturers.

Ali Freemantle
Ali Freemantle has over 15 years’ experience in the marine industry. Following her Masters in International Public Relations at Cardiff University, she moved into the marine industry helping to develop and implement strategic marketing and business development plans. She also has extensive experience in project management, working with suppliers and third parties to ensure larger scale refit and repair works are kept on track and on budget. Her industry knowledge and understanding of the market and customer base sees her support the business functions of the company.
