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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  • Insurance write off Vindo 32 Yacht

    It's always a shame to see nice boats coming in to the yard for disposal. The latest boat to come into the scrapyard was a Vindo 32. The Vindo yacht had been written off by the insurance company as the costs of repair outweighed the value of the boat.

    Posted: 20 November 2020

  • Scrap Seamaster 20 From Suffolk

    Our latest scrap boat in for disposal was a Seamaster 20 river boat from a yard in Suffolk. The boat was out of the water for years.

    Posted: 20 October 2020

  • Super Saturday Success and Another Group Milestone

    The Boatbreakers team hosted our first Super Saturday event on October 10th. Our Boat Scrapyard group has also surpassed 12,000 members on Facebook.

    Posted: 14 October 2020

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    Prelude 19 Scrap Yacht Collection

    Our Boatbreakers team was back out in the local area this week to remove a small yacht from Hardway in Gosport. The boat was a small Prelude 19 Yacht.

    Posted: 14 October 2020

  • Wrecked Boat Collection From Gosport Park

    Boat Collection From Local Park The Boatbreakers team didn't have far to travel for the latest scrap boat collection. A high and dry boat was collected this week from just down the road in a local Park. It's been a long time coming but the Boatbreakers team finally got our [...]

    Posted: 9 October 2020

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    Contessa 34OOD Back From the Movies

    The Contessa 34OOD yacht we had in for scrap has had an interesting month before her disposal.

    Posted: 5 October 2020

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    Old Mirror Offshore Yacht Disposal in Netley

    Our Boatbreakers team were out on the road again last week, this time not far from home in Netley

    Posted: 30 September 2020

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    Boat Scrapyard Group Reaches Another Milestone

    Our Facebook Boat Scrapyard Group we set up during lockdown has reached another big milestone. We now have over 11,000 boaty members.

    Posted: 24 September 2020

  • find bargin deals on used boat parts at boatscrapyard
    Buying Used Boat Parts in the UK

    If like most boat owners, you probably have a running list of parts to buy for the boat. But if your eyes water at what it will cost you at the chandlery, you might be interested to know that you can buy used boat parts for less than 50% of the retail price! The trick is knowing where to look..

    Posted: 11 September 2020

  • Boatbreakers at the YouBoat Show 2020

    Boatbreakers at the YouBoat Show 2020 Boatbreakers will be part of the YouBoat Show 2020. The chandlery discount event will be held September 4th, 5th and 6th. FREE entry and parking but you must book ahead. There should be plenty of boating bargains to be had. Boatbreakers, Youboat [...]

    Posted: 1 September 2020

  • Wrecked FRP Yacht in Portsmouth Harbour
    FRP Microparticles Detrimental to Marine Life

    End of Life and Abandoned boats are having a detrimental effect on marine life.

    Posted: 6 August 2020

  • Boat Scrapyard Group Hits 9000 Members

    Boat Scrapyard our Facebook group reached another impressive milestone. At the time of writing we've just made it over 9000 members.

    Posted: 4 August 2020

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