Marine electrical
12V installations and upgrades, from adding equipment to improving an existing setup. We consider how power is distributed and how each part of your system connects.
Explore marine electrical ↗Marine electrical · Essex & Suffolk
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Marine electrical and electronics installations in Essex and Suffolk. Solar, lithium and Victron power systems designed around your boat and life on the water.
Electrical · Electronics · Solar · LithiumEssex & Suffolk · Travel further afield by arrangement
What we do
Thoughtful upgrades.
Better time on the water.
From a new installation to an upgrade of your existing setup, start with the way you use your boat.
Onboard electronics
Planning a chartplotter, VHF or radar installation? Discuss navigation and communications equipment, including Raymarine and Simrad, alongside your existing onboard setup.
Explore marine electronics ↗Solar installations
Use daylight to support life aboard. We discuss panel space, onboard consumption and charging arrangements to plan a solar installation around your boat.
Explore solar installations ↗Lithium upgrades
More than a battery swap. We consider battery capacity, charging, monitoring and the existing electrics together when discussing your move to lithium.
Explore lithium upgrades ↗A system that works together
The right equipment.
Working beautifully together.
We supply and install equipment from a range of marine electrical and power brands, selecting products to suit your boat, your existing installation and the way you spend time afloat.
Tell us what you have now, what you want to run, and where you want your next upgrade to take you.
A selection of the brands we supply and install.
Have a particular product in mind? Ask us about supply and installation for your boat.
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Tell us about your boat
Share your boat type, location and what you would like to change. Photos of the existing setup are a useful starting point.
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Consider the whole system
Discuss the batteries, charging sources and equipment together, so the proposed upgrade suits your use.
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Agree the next steps
We’ll discuss the scope of the work and arrangements with you before proceeding.
Off-grid boat power in Essex and Suffolk
From a solar charging upgrade to a complete lithium and Victron system, we plan around your existing equipment, the power you need and the way you use your boat. We cover Essex and Suffolk, with travel further afield by arrangement.
Explore off-grid boat electrical systems →The experience behind Current
Marine understanding.
Practical electrical experience.
Current Marine Electrical brings together five years of marine engineering experience and a background in building and wiring campervans. We specialise in off-grid installations, bringing practical 12V experience to marine electrical, solar and lithium projects.
Our approach is straightforward: attention to detail in the installation, professionalism in the service, and honest advice throughout. We take time to understand your boat, explain the options and consider how the whole system will work together.
More about Current Marine Electrical ↗Where we work
Essex. Suffolk.
And further afield.
Serving boat owners across Essex and Suffolk, with travel further afield by arrangement. Get in touch with your boat’s location to discuss your project.
EssexSuffolkTravel by arrangement
A few useful answers
What should I include in my enquiry?
Your boat type and location, a short description of the work, and any equipment you already have or are considering. If you have photos or a preferred timeframe, include those too.
Why choose lithium for my boat?
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries can offer more energy for their weight and size, with efficient charging and the potential for faster recharging when the system supports it. Whether the upgrade is worthwhile depends on how you use your boat, your current batteries and your charging equipment. Explore lithium upgrades →
Can I simply swap my existing battery for lithium?
Not without checking the rest of the system. The battery, chargers, alternator charging arrangements, protection and monitoring need to be compatible. We look at the installation as a whole before recommending a change.
Will solar cover all my onboard power needs?
That depends on the equipment you run, available panel space, shading and the conditions. Solar can contribute to your daily charging, but output varies. We start with your normal power use and discuss realistic expectations. Read about marine solar →
How do I know what size battery or solar system I need?
Start with what you want to run and roughly how long you use it each day. Your time away from shore power, existing charging sources, installation space and budget all help shape the right setup.
Can the work be carried out in stages?
Tell us your priorities and what you might want to add later. We can discuss a staged approach and identify where an early choice could affect a future upgrade.
Can we discuss Raymarine or Simrad electronics?
Yes. Tell us whether you are planning a chartplotter, VHF, radar or another electronics upgrade, along with the equipment you already have. We can discuss the proposed installation and the compatibility checks it needs. Explore electronics installations →
Do you only fit the brands shown here?
No. These are a selection of the brands we supply and install. If you have a particular product in mind, tell us the make and model so we can discuss suitability.
How much will an installation cost?
Cost depends on the equipment, the condition of the existing system, access and the work required. Send us your boat details and plans so we can discuss the scope and what information is needed for a quotation.
Can we discuss solar and lithium together?
Yes. We can discuss both as part of your proposed upgrade, alongside your existing charging setup and the equipment you want to power.
My boat is outside Essex or Suffolk. Can I enquire?
Yes. Travel further afield is by arrangement. Let us know where the boat is based and what work you have in mind.
Allow around two weeks for a full installation
A complete installation typically takes around two weeks of installation work. Your written quote will confirm the scope and expected schedule after we have assessed the boat. Equipment availability, access and additional work can affect this estimate. Smaller upgrades are planned individually; booking lead time is separate.
Let’s talk about your boat
Your next chapter
starts with a conversation.
Call or email to discuss your electrical, electronics, solar or lithium project. Include your boat’s location so we can talk through the next steps.
CALL US07399 342288
EMAIL USenquiries@currentmarine.co.uk