AC Marine is operating from Sunbury Lock Ait at George Wilson’s Yard in Sunbury / Walton on the upper river Thames. Admittedly not an ideal location for sailing barges, some 15 bridges beyond the sea, but a pleasant and convenient location for a barge yard. We are situated near Sunbury Lock. About 1.5 hour cruise gets you from Teddington to us. It is best to get to us by road fro the Walton side. Click here for detailed directions.
For boats based or cruising on the none tidal Thames, the Environment Agency requires a license for navigation. We will arrange a FREE river license for you which you can pick up at Teddington lock to provide free travel to Sunbury. Should you require to live aboard while in the yard with your barge, we will provide you with all necessary facilities such as water, electricity as well as a parking space for your car.
We provide qualified BSS examiners and CORGI registered gas installers.
Facilities
Moorings - we can accommodate barges up to 40m.
Steelworks - fabrication workshop with cutting and welding facilities. Specialised machining on site.
Carpentry - fully equipped carpentry and fit-out workshop on site.
Engineering - gas, electrical, electronic, plumbing, heating and propulsion services.
