West Marine Ltd.

The West Marine Ltd. was the part of the Peel Engineering Company. They made several 18 foot Peel Inshoreman boats called a Peel Pig. Which where simple small fishing boats with an outboard engine and a small cuddy forward, These where made at a factory in Jurby at the North of the Isle of Man. There was also a 25 foot Midshoreman which was more suited to the Irish sea. It had an inboard diesel engine with Z drive. A forward 2 Berth cabin, a 2 berth mid cabin which doubled up as a galley/saloon, and a separate head. The Wheel house was open to the rear straight onto the deck. There are only supposed to be three of these ever made, to qualify for a Government business grant, which was never received. It was designed by Dr. E. C. B. Corlett. Also there was a 33 or 35 foot Offshoreman, which was a motor sailer with possibly only one or two built. In addition to these there was a small Row Boat / tender with possible sailing capabilities, this is believed to be a GRP copy of an old boat that was lying around the yard at the time.