About Bill Higham Marine

Who we are

Bill Higham Marine is a warm family run business, we’ve been here for 45 years now and we are very proud of our solid reputation for delivering a quality product to our valued customers at the right price.

Our warehouse in North Wales run by Simon Higham is stacked to the rafters with new and used outboard engines, inflatable boats and RIBs. Our advice is free and impartial – something refreshing in the marine industry! So if we don’t have exactly the right engine, inflatable boat, or part of your application, we’ll tell you so. But chances are – that won’t be the case, and we will steer you towards the perfect boat or outboard for your needs.

But with over 200 outboards always in stock and over 100 inflatables in stock at any one time, we are sure to be able to steer you towards the right decision for you and your application. We are proud of our broad customer base who keep returning time after time, we have much repeat business. These guys depend on their outboards for their livelihoods and lives, they trust us and so should you.

What we do

We’ve scoured the globe to find you the coolest, most functional boats and outboards available today. We bring you the outboard engine that packs the most punch into the pound from Parsun outboards with ‘No Dealer Servicing’ for their 3 year no quibble warranty – very refreshing!

We have the very best UK deals on new mariner outboards, don’t forget our Tohatsu outboard offers – they are consistently the most reliable outboard motors with 7 years warranty.

We carry the biggest stocks in the UK of new and used outboard motors with around 200-400 engines in stock at any one time. And we are very proud of our own UK-designed and world-renowned Seapro inflatable boats, they are designed right here, for British waters, and are made from THE best quality German fabric.

We also offer the world renowned Quicksilver inflatable boats for sale along with AB, Zodiac, Sunsport to name a few. We are one of the biggest inflatable boat centres in the UK. Get an inflatable boat package deal from us and we will usually (if you ask us nicely) offer FREE nationwide delivery on all of our best quality inflatable boat deals too!

James Taylor

03/04/2024

What a service from start to finish 100% recommend bill Higham

Dave C

21/02/2024

Jamie at Bill Higham Marine did a great job setting me up with a new Zodiac RIB, trailer and all the extras I was after.

Mark Hind

I first encountered Higham Marine about 9 years ago when having got tired of Honwave transoms rotting out , Zodiac valves being expensive to replace way too frequently when I got sand in there accidentally , and Avons being hellishly overpriced for a leisure boater on a work like budget . Simon Higham had developed the SeaPro HD range to a better spec , using a unique fabric that’s durable but tough and my first Seapro was the 340HD. I live in Cornwall and it’s a little rugged round the coastline and we’re dogged by Pacific Oysters too which have sharp edges to their shells . I’ve had punctures in every inflatable … except my 340 HD . It’s now 9 years old so I’ve just had delivery of a new SeaPro 310HD . Meantime the pontoon in the harbour ate the bow off my grp Dory as the glass fibre is no match for swells against a pontoon and it can be carnage in summer when boaters fight for space to moor up across each others boats . That , right there is the prime situation for needing a better quality boat . Any can be used , but can they survive life in the meantime and for me , 19 years as sailmaker here , yacht racer and student marine scientist, the boat has to be versatile . I’ve towed it to the Solent behind a yacht , I’ve carried divers and their kit for surveys and the sectional aluminium floor hasn’t even dented . I’ve beached it and it’s light enough to roll over and scrub the bottom mid season and this really is a little inflatable that can do big things and not need a trailer or boat lift either . Please folks , don’t mistakenly compare the price to lesser boats , even the assembly works precisely by design ! The upgrade to an all aluminium sectional strengthened transom around 2021 proves Higham Marine listen to us the customer and improved the design so negligence no longer leads to rotting transoms when left full of water for extended periods. Come on people don’t always get it right do we ? I sure don’t , but this range of inflatable boats are the Tonka Toys of the industry. The boat is half the equation. The company. ? I’m in Fowey ( deepest darkest Cornwall ) and I’m happy to give my business to a bunch of great people in Wales ! The reason being they know their products . They care that we get maximum fun for our quid . They go above and beyond to make sure we’re happy to have bought from them , and I’ve dealt with a LOT of boat dealers , owners , fellow yacht racers and owners in my time but won’t shop elsewhere! This week they chatted delivery options with me , confirmed yesterday that my new boat would be delivered today . I woke to messages with tracking details , a courtesy message and Jamie rang me to make sure the pallet line courier had arrived and found me . Come on folks , I’m a 55 year old Luddite afraid of technology and even in this social climate Bill Higham Marines customer support installs confidence in buying online . Thank you all from Simon and Jamie to Aled and the rest of the team . Here’s to getting back on the water and I’ll be seeing you guys again before long …. Psst - heads up folks they don’t only sell boats 😉🤗 Thank you all , Mark

Ash Preston

31/01/2024

Went out of their way to help arrange delivery at short notice. Excellent communication throughout, highly recommended!

carl berry

25/01/2024

Just purchased my Parsun Long shaft 4stroke, Jamie Williams was very helpful over the phone and obviously very knowledgeable in this field. I had a very slight hiccup on running engine within an hour (My total mistake) I rang Jamie and within 2 minutes my issue was solved, So engine seems very good value for money with 3 years warranty, hopefully runs well over time Would recommend these guys

john peck

01/12/2023

I would like to complement the staff at Bill Higham Marine nothing is too much bother, really freindly and very professional. Jamie Williams keep up the good work many thanks J.Peck.

Stephen McGahan

06/11/2023

After buying a new trailer from them and discovering they do repairs and servicing I gave them a try. Friendly, helpful and look like they’ve done a great job, definitely will use again.

Gethin fon

04/09/2023

Bought my 50HP Tohatsu outboard with 7 year warranty. Pleasure dealing with the boys. Fantastic service and very helpful.

David Dale

30/08/2023

Not seen Simon since he was in Boothstown Manchester. Good for a bit of a catch up, done us a good deal on a trade in on a new motor many thanks would highly recommend and use again. Cheers Simon.

mike ford-branch

09/08/2023

Ahoy Bill Higham Marine : Me looking for a Outboard , in the low /mid power range , BUT also using REMOTES , which is essential for my Boat : a Dory , SO WHY DOES BHM NOT prioritise as a choice outboard in the Low /Mid range with REMOTES ? It would make scnse , really would do ! URG These days the BHM is not what it was when in the Midlands , is it ? URG URG

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