Luke Edney

Luke’s journey with us started over a decade ago in 2015, where he originally joined to write content and learn the industry ropes. Fast forward ten years, and he is now the Owner and Director of both Boatbreakers and Boat Scrapyard!

In that time, Luke has not only helped shape our online presence but also established Boatbreakers as the go-to authority for end-of-life boat solutions. His work has seen him featured in:

  • Multiple Marine Publications

  • BBC Radio

  • Four successful series of Scrap Kings on Quest

  • Mentions in the Daily Telegraph

  • Provide Boats/Props for Movies and TV including Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Paddington and Doctor Who.

Key Digital Contributions

A journalism graduate of Brighton University, Luke is the engine behind our highly successful digital platforms, including:

  • The popular Breaking Boats Blog.

  • The incredibly successful Boat Scrapyard Group, boasting over 60,000 members.

  • The Boatbreakers YouTube channel, which has amassed over 16,000 subscribers and more than 12 million total views!

Your First Point of Contact

Having helped thousands of boat owners recycle their end-of-life vessels and saved them thousands in the process, Luke remains the first point of contact for all incoming enquiries. He personally manages them through to conclusion, providing expert guidance every step of the way.

Luke is always happy to help with any enquiry, so please feel free to get in contact with him directly!

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  • Small Yacht from a farm in Essex

    Essex Boat Recycling Bringing a neglected boat back to life requires time, energy, and constant maintenance. When those fall away, a project vessel can quickly become a permanent, rotting fixture on a driveway. That was precisely the case for a small yacht in Essex that had spent several years slowly [...]

    Posted: 10 May 2026

  • Project Boat from Birkenhead
    Garden in Birkinhead after removal

    Birkenhead Project Boat Removal Not every boat disposal takes place at a bustling marina or coastal yard. Sometimes the Boatbreakers team has to head inland to tackle a far more tricky location. That was recently the case when we traveled to Birkenhead to clear an old project boat tucked away [...]

    Posted: 7 May 2026

  • Hunter from Gosport

    Hunter Horizon Recycling Holding onto an unused boat can quickly turn from a passion into a financial drain. That was exactly the situation faced by the owner of a Hunter Horizon 23. Who ultimately called in the Boatbreakers team to put an end to mounting storage fees for a boat [...]

    Posted: 4 May 2026

  • Dawncraft 25

    Restoring a classic boat is a labour of love, but sometimes a single unfortunate accident can end the dream in an instant. That was recently the case near Guildford, where a damaged Dawncraft 25 reached the end of its journey after a trailering mishap brought restoration plans to a sudden [...]

    Posted: 1 May 2026

  • Pandora from Fareham

    Sunken Pandora 19 Yacht When a vessel sinks at her berth, quick action is essential to prevent long-term damage, navigation hazards, and fuel leaks. The Boatbreakers team was recently called out to Fareham. After a classic Pandora 19 met an unfortunate end at her pontoon mooring. The trouble likely started [...]

    Posted: 30 April 2026

  • Simplicity 25 from Kent

    Abandoned Simplicity 25 Abandoned project boats can quickly turn into major liabilities for marine facilities. This was certainly the case for a Simplicity 25 sitting forgotten in a Southampton yard. Originally purchased on eBay with high hopes of restoration. The owner gradually lost enthusiasm for the project and eventually disappeared [...]

    Posted: 29 April 2026

  • Abandoned Project from Gosport

    Abandoned Project Boat Removal Abandoned boat projects are a tale as old as time in the marine industry. Someone spots a bargain on eBay, falls in love with a dream, and envisions sailing off into the sunset. That was exactly the plan for one ambitious buyer in Gosport, who bought [...]

    Posted: 27 April 2026

  • Colvic Traveller 28 from North Wales

    Our recent mission to Shell Island in North Wales took the definition of "deadline" to a whole new level

    Posted: 25 April 2026

  • Pegasus 800 from Wicor

    The Boatbreakers® team was called to Wicor to collect a Pegasus 800. A popular and quick cruiser-racer that had reached the end of its journey.

    Posted: 22 April 2026

  • Macwester Rowan from Exeter

    The Boatbreakers® team successfully navigated the logistical challenge of collecting a Macwester Rowan 22 from this historic quay for professional recycling.

    Posted: 20 April 2026

  • Fishing Boat from Haslar Marina

    Boatbreakers® recovers a fishing boat from Haslar Marina, Gosport. Recycling was chosen to avoid repair bill and mounting storage fees.

    Posted: 17 April 2026

  • Trailer Sailer collected from Berkshire

    Boatbreakers® collect a classic trailer sailer from a garden in Berkshire. Her trailer made for a seamless collection.

    Posted: 16 April 2026

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