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!

Example of Unsuccessful Boat Giveaway
The Boatbreakers team are always on the lookout for boats that we think are neglected or abandoned. Recently we saw an example of a potential boat giveaway.
Posted: 26 November 2019
Boatbreakers Art: Artist Showcase @sophbish_art
Boatbreakers Art Boatbreakers Art. Our first Artist showcase is for Sophie Bishop Art (@sophbish_art). Sophie creates incredibly intricate black and white drawings which we have always admired from afar. We thought that what we do would give her plenty of inspiration for a drawing. Our brief was simple [...]
Posted: 11 November 2019
Boat Photography: Photographer Showcase @Brewmage
Boatbreakers are always looking to spread the word around the issue of boat disposal. We feel that a perfect way to do this is to get as many people aware of the problem as possible.
Posted: 11 November 2019
Used your Boat Enough This Season?
Do you use your boat enough? We don't just mean to keep the boat in good condition. Enough could mean have you used the vessel enough to warrant what you pay for her.
Posted: 8 November 2019
Save On Mooring Fees Renewal This Winter
Save on mooring fees renewal this winter and choose to scrap your boat. Marinas and Boatyards will soon be getting ready send you your mooring fee renewal bill.
Posted: 8 November 2019
Free Boat Disposal: It Doesn’t Always Cost
Is Free Boat disposal possible? The cost to scrap a boat can come as a shock to some boat owners.
Posted: 7 November 2019
Quicker to Scrap than Sell Your Boat
Nine times out of ten it will be quicker to scrap your boat than to sell her. This is obviously unless you have someone offering to take the boat off of your hands.
Posted: 7 November 2019
Time to Scrap Your Boat? Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late
Could it be time to scrap your boat? Every year more and more boat owners are taking the decision to scrap their boat.
Posted: 6 November 2019
Inherited a Boat? Is it an Asset or Liability?
Have you inherited a boat from a friend or family member? Like any inheritance or gift, it is usually something of value that is passed on.
Posted: 5 November 2019
Scrap Calculator Tweaks and Changes
The Boatbreakers team are always looking for ways to improve our site and to make it easy to navigate.
Posted: 31 October 2019
Boat Scrapyard Finally Joins Instagram
Boat Scrapyard has finally joined Instagram. Previously it had been featured on our feed but we thought it's time it had a dedicated page.
Posted: 29 October 2019
Boat Mould Disposal: Boatbreakers Breaking the Mould
The Boatbreakers team were on the road last week. It was a trip to Stratford Upon Avon for a boat mould disposal job. There were three large GRP boat moulds with multiple smaller moulds inside. Judging by the size of the moulds the boats that came out of them were big!
Posted: 28 October 2019