Meet Toby and Shelley at Marine Boat Carpets
Marine Boat Carpets is a husband-and-wife business run by Toby and Shelley Butlin. We believe that good boat carpets come from a combination of practical experience, careful workmanship and a personal approach to looking after our customers.
For us, this is about more than supplying carpet. It’s about understanding what each boat owner needs, helping them choose the right materials and making sure the finished result is right for their boat.
We work closely with our customers throughout the process, from the first conversation and choosing samples to preparing the carpet, finishing the edges and arranging fitting where required. By remaining personally involved, we can pay attention to the details and provide the friendly, reliable service we believe every customer deserves.
Our Marine Experience
Our background is rooted in the marine industry, with Toby bringing valuable experience from boatbuilding and boatyard environments. That practical understanding helps us appreciate the different challenges that can come with working inside a boat, where floor shapes, available space and existing fittings all need careful consideration.
We understand that every boat is different. Some owners want to replace tired carpets in an older boat, while others are looking for a fresh finish for a newer interior. Some need removable carpet sets, while others prefer professionally fitted carpet.
We take the time to understand the project before recommending suitable options, helping customers make informed decisions about the carpet, colour, texture and finish.
Between us, we bring around 30 years of combined marine industry knowledge to the business. We draw on that experience to offer practical advice and a service shaped around the needs of boat owners and marine trade customers.
A Personal, Hands-On Service
One of the things that matters most to us is being involved in every stage of the job.
We don’t want customers to feel that they’re simply placing an order and hoping for the best. We want them to know who they’re dealing with, have the opportunity to ask questions and feel confident that their requirements have been understood.
Our approach includes:
- Understanding your boat: We discuss the project, the areas to be carpeted and the type of finish you’re looking for.
- Helping you choose: We can talk through suitable carpet options, colours and textures, with samples available to help you make a decision.
- Careful preparation: Accurate measurements or suitable templates are important when producing carpets to fit the shapes and spaces within a boat.
- Attention to the finishing: We take care with the carpet edges and overall presentation, aiming for a neat, professional result.
- Clear communication: We believe in being approachable, keeping customers informed and being straightforward about the work involved.
Whether we’re working with a private boat owner or a marine trade customer, we aim to make the process as simple and reassuring as possible.
Investing in Quality Workmanship
We care about the details that make a difference to a finished boat carpet. A good choice of material matters, but so do the preparation, shaping and edge finishing.
To strengthen this part of our service, we’ve invested in our own carpet whipping machine. This allows us to finish carpet edges in-house, giving us greater control over an important stage of the work.
We believe that taking care with these details helps us deliver a more consistent, professional finish. It’s part of our commitment to continually developing the way we work and providing a service our customers can feel confident about.
Boat Carpets for New and Older Boats
We help customers with a variety of boat carpet requirements, from refreshing an older interior to preparing carpets for a newer boat.
If your existing carpets are worn, dated or no longer suitable, replacement carpet can make a real difference to the appearance and comfort of the interior. If you’re planning a new carpet set, we can help you explore suitable materials and finishes for your boat.
Our services include bespoke removable interior carpet sets, professionally fitted boat carpets and carpet supply for marine trade customers.
We know that choosing carpet can involve several decisions, and the full range of options cannot always be shown online. That’s why we offer personal guidance and, where our service area allows, visits to boats so customers can view samples in their own surroundings.
Working with Marine Trade Customers
We also work with marine trade customers who need a reliable, professional approach to boat carpet supply and fitting.
We understand the importance of clear communication, suitable materials and dependable workmanship when carpets form part of a wider boat sale, preparation or refurbishment project.
If you’re a yacht broker, boat dealership, boatyard or marine refit specialist, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements and explore how we may be able to help.
Whether you have a single project or an ongoing requirement, we welcome enquiries and believe in building working relationships through good service and straightforward communication.
What Matters to Us
As a small family-run business, our reputation matters to us. We want customers to feel comfortable asking questions, understand the options available and receive honest advice throughout their project.
The principles behind our work are simple:
- Quality: Taking care over the preparation, materials and finished details.
- Honesty: Giving straightforward advice and clear information about what’s involved.
- Personal service: Dealing directly with Toby and Shelley, who remain involved in your project.
- Professionalism: Approaching every job with care and respect for the customer’s boat.
- Reliability: Communicating clearly and doing our best to make the process straightforward.
We know that your boat is important to you. Our aim is to provide carpet solutions that suit your requirements, along with a service that feels personal from beginning to end.
Talk to Us About Your Boat Carpets
If you’re considering new boat carpets, replacing an existing interior or looking for a supplier for your marine business, we’d love to hear from you.
You don’t need to have every detail worked out before getting in touch. Tell us a little about your boat and what you’d like to achieve, and we’ll be happy to discuss the available options.
We look forward to hearing about your project and helping you find the right carpet solution for your boat.