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Lancing Marine offers the full range of VETUS engines and equipment, including propulsion, exhaust, fuel, steering, and onboard systems. Working closely with VETUS, we deliver tailored packages for motor and sailing vessels — leisure or commercial — with expert advice, full support, and proven reliability alongside our standard product line

Fuel-Water Separatoor - Protect your diesel system with the Micro-Separator® MFC—no filters, no fuss. It removes water, rust, and sludge, reducing downtime and extending injector life. Ideal for marine engines and generators.

Manecraft Deep Sea Shaft Seals are a UK-made, maintenance-free alternative to stuffing boxes. With a bronze/nitrile interface, no shaft wear, and built-in safety, they’re trusted across marine sectors. In stock at Lancing Marine with full support.

Reduce vibration and eliminate alignment issues with Python-Drive—featuring a CV joint and integrated thrust bearing. A robust, low-maintenance Aquadrive alternative for marine propulsion systems, supported fully by Lancing Marine.

Castoldi jet drives offer compact, efficient propulsion for tenders, patrol boats, and fast craft. Trusted in commercial and military marine sectors. Lancing Marine supplies genuine parts, technical support, and rebuild kits across the UK.

Castoldi jet drives deliver compact, efficient propulsion for tenders, RIBs, and fast commercial craft. Learn how this proven Italian technology offers manoeuvrability, shallow draft operation, and full UK support from Lancing Marine.

Access full Jabsco marine pump spare parts lists for easy maintenance and quick repairs. Ideal for bilge, engine cooling, and utility pumps. Lancing Marine supplies genuine parts with UK support and fast delivery.

Bowman heat exchangers are known for reliability and top-tier heat transfer performance. UK-made to high standards, with wide availability of units and spares. Full support and stock held for marine and industrial applications.

Losing coolant from your marine heat exchanger header tank? This guide explains why levels drop and how fitting a coolant expansion tank can help. Simple setup advice from Lancing Marine.

Discover Sterling Power’s smart marine battery chargers, battery-to-battery systems, and advanced power management solutions—designed for efficient, reliable charging and power distribution onboard boats, yachts, and commercial vessels.

Centa flexible couplings deliver smooth power transmission and reduced vibration in marine drivetrains. Trusted in UK workboats, yachts, and commercial craft. Full support, spares, and technical advice from Lancing Marine.

Need a marine alternator or starter motor replacement? Lancing Marine supplies quality parts for Ford, Perkins, and other engines—trusted by UK boatbuilders, operators, and refit yards. Fast support and direct replacements available.

Forani & Pecorari marine pumps offer proven reliability for bilge, firefighting, and cooling duties. Robust, serviceable designs ideal for UK workboats, commercial vessels, and leisure craft. Available with full support from Lancing Marine.

Exalto cutlass bearings provide smooth, low-friction shaft support for small boats and RIBs. Ideal for shaft-driven craft in UK waters, with easy sizing and full support from Lancing Marine. Reliable, long-lasting performance in tough marine conditions.

ZF saildrives offer smooth, compact propulsion for yachts and sailboats—ideal for tight engine bays and efficient thrust. Trusted by UK builders and refit yards. Lancing Marine provides full support, spares, and technical advice.

Protect your vessel from corrosion with effective cathodic protection. Learn how anodes safeguard hulls, shafts, and drives in UK waters. Lancing Marine supplies zinc, aluminium, and magnesium anodes for all marine applications.

Explore the Perkins marine engine range—reliable power for workboats, fishing vessels, and leisure craft. From 3-cylinder to 6-cylinder models, Lancing Marine offers full support, spares, and marinisation kits across the UK.

FPT marine engines offer powerful, efficient solutions for commercial and leisure craft. Trusted for reliability, emissions compliance, and performance. Lancing Marine supplies full UK support, spares, and application advice.

Understand inland waterways emissions compliance for marine engines. Learn how Stage V and retrofit options affect workboats, hire fleets, and private craft. Expert guidance and solutions from Lancing Marine.

Navigate IMO, EU Stage V, and UK emissions rules for marine engines. Understand offshore, inland, and commercial vessel compliance. Lancing Marine offers expert advice and compliant power solutions for UK operators.

SternPowr stern drives pair inboard torque with outdrive control, built on a “service first” ethos and a modular range: 80, 90, 100 and 1000 Series. The 90 was the big unit, with a larger lower housing and gear set; the 100 added reinforced cases and a strengthened upper yoke. Lancing Marine imported SternPowr from Marine Drive Systems (NJ) and supports fleets, holding spares and replacement drives. The 100 Series equipped Pacific 22 RIBs used by the Royal Navy before Halmatic’s move to the Atlantic 24. For new builds and repowers, we now recommend Castoldi waterjets for commercial and military duty.

Upgrade to a serpentine alternator and belt system for improved reliability, charging performance, and reduced belt wear. Ideal for marine engines on UK leisure and commercial craft. Kits and support available from Lancing Marine.

Bennett trim tabs enhance stability, performance, and fuel efficiency on powerboats. Ideal for leisure and commercial craft. Lancing Marine supplies genuine Bennett systems, spares, and expert support across the UK.

Shire Diesel engines offer smooth, quiet, and reliable power for narrowboats and inland waterway craft. Trusted across the UK for leisure and commercial use. Full support and spares available from Lancing Marine.

Gustafsen 2725E spares are no longer made, but Lancing Marine supplies compatible parts across the UK and Europe. We recommend Bowman FH220 for cooling and offer solutions for oil cooling, including remote or deletion options.

Technodrive marine gearboxes offer smooth, reliable performance for inboard engines. Lancing Marine supplies genuine spares, support, and gearbox solutions across the UK and Europe for TMC models and more.

Engine diagnostics, rebuilds, marinisation, gearbox servicing, precision machining, and custom fabrication—all carried out in-house. Marine engineering support for private, commercial, and OEM clients across the UK and Europe.

Michigan Wheel marine propellers and propulsion products are trusted worldwide for performance and reliability. We supply propellers, shafts, couplings, and hardware with expert support across the UK and Europe for leisure and commercial craft.

PRM marine gearboxes are trusted worldwide for reliability, long service life, and smooth performance. Ideal for pleasure craft, workboats, and fishing vessels. Full range, spares, and technical support available in the UK and Europe.

Still using an older PRM marine gearbox? This guide lists discontinued models, their end-of-production dates, and current PRM gearbox equivalents—helping you find spares, replacements, and support.

ZF Marine gearboxes are compact, reliable, and trusted across commercial and leisure craft. With models to suit various engines and hulls, they offer smooth, durable performance in tight engine spaces. Full support and supply available.

Seeing blue exhaust smoke from your Ford 2700/2720 engine? You may be overfilling the sump. This guide helps DIY boat owners check correct oil levels by engine variant to avoid oil splash and excessive consumption.

Struggling with cold-start white smoke on your Ford 2700-series engine? Our de-smoking kit modifies the injection pump to fire 3 cylinders first, rapidly warming the engine and reducing smoke within seconds. Includes solenoid, pipes, and setup guidance.

If your engine has been submerged, fast action is critical. This guide explains how to recover a flooded engine, with real-world advice from successful Cummins 8.3L rescues. Delay makes damage worse—act quickly.

The PRM 125 is a lightweight, compact marine gearbox ideal for pleasure craft. Simple mechanical operation with no clutch adjustment required. Reliable, rugged design for standard-rotation engines.

Shaft Lok locks the propeller during sailing, preventing shaft spin. Reduces transmission wear, heat buildup, and noise—improving efficiency and sailing comfort. A smart upgrade for quiet, low-maintenance cruising.

Latch release cylinders for 80–91 series Sternpow’r drives are long out of production. We stock parts and offer a manual release workaround for commercial users—plus guidance on safe cylinder removal and system modification.

Early Ford Sabre 250HP engines (A-spec, pre-1984) can suffer oil condensation at low power. Originally built for high-speed craft like the Fairey Huntsman, these engines use a raw-water oil cooler—this guide explains the issue and how to fix it.