Seaward Engineering Company, Glasgow

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Members on this forum will know that Seaward Engineering were the go to people for Kelvin spares. Run by two ex Kelvin fitters Andy Bruce and John Dick they held the last remaining Kelvin spares manufacture by Kelvin for out of production engines - J's and K's series included.  I have been unable to contact Seaward and I have received information (not confirmed) that they are no longer in business. This is a request for information on Seaward, are there any forum members who can share what is the current trading position of Seaward and of the upmost important to Kelvin owners, what has happened to the Kelvin spares held by Seaward. Finally, just on the off chance, do we have any forum members who live in Glasgow who could visit Seaward (in Pollokshaws Rd) and let us know what they find! (I would do this myself but living in the midlands, it a long way for me to go for what could be a wasted journey).

[gbclive]

Thanks for the information - I hope Andy and John are both OK.

Would it be OK for me to repost this on the Kelvin Owners Facebook Page?

[dmr]

This link (from a forum member) suggests that they are no longer trading:

 

https://www.apolloduck.com/boat/kelvin-j3/650002

 

and the engine would not fit on our engine bed otherwise I would get it.

 

..................Dave

[gbclive]

Someone from the Kelvin Owner Facebook page spoke to Andy about two weeks ago, and he was well, with no suggestion at that time of closing down. 

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3 hours ago, dmr said:

This link (from a forum member) suggests that they are no longer trading:

 

https://www.apolloduck.com/boat/kelvin-j3/650002

 

and the engine would not fit on our engine bed otherwise I would get it.

 

..................Dave

I have contacted the advertiser asking the him what information he based his statement on that Seaward were no longer trading but he as so far not responded.

 

I have again today called Seaward but the phone remains unanswered.

 

On a serious note, we are all living under the shadow of Corvid-19 so hoping Andy and John are well and whatever is happening with Seaward is only temporary.

[noddyboater]

30 minutes ago, BrandyMark said:

 

 

I have again today called Seaward but the phone remains unanswered

That might be because the last I heard they were very busy out and about doing their regular work,  big engines in big boats.

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4 hours ago, noddyboater said:

That might be because the last I heard they were very busy out and about doing their regular work,  big engines in big boats.

Thanks for your feedback noddy, can you tell us how long ago you heard this information i.e. was it in the last few weeks and who from i.e. was it Seaward? It would be a big relief to a lot of Kelvin owners if we can give a definitive answer that Seaward are still trading.

[noddyboater]

It was a few months back,  around July I think. 

A friend of mine who owns the CTS tug Strider is a customer of theirs and had been in touch with them. They had just had a load of work on some coastal vessels that would apparently keep them busy for a while. 

[gbclive]

OK, a reassuring update?.

It’s been confirmed on the Kelvin owners Facebook group, that Seaward Engineering are still trading.

The owner of the J3 for sale on Apolloduck had stated they had stopped trading but he has now retracted that statement.

[Bramangie]

Last week I contacted Seaward Engineering for a pair of Gardner LW crankshaft thrust washers . Badly needed to complete an engine rebuild.

John Dick was most helpful and got them dispatched and delivered to me in under 24 hours . Great service from a great traditional company. Both John and Andy are in their seventies but still looking after icons of engineering excellent. Thankyou both 👍

 

[Stilllearning]

On 05/05/2024 at 09:34, Bramangie said:

Last week I contacted Seaward Engineering for a pair of Gardner LW crankshaft thrust washers . Badly needed to complete an engine rebuild.

John Dick was most helpful and got them dispatched and delivered to me in under 24 hours . Great service from a great traditional company. Both John and Andy are in their seventies but still looking after icons of engineering excellent. Thankyou both 👍

 

One can only hope that they are training up some youngsters to hand the business on to.