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!

How The Boat Sales Process Led To The Boatbreakers® Idea
At Boatbreakers® we often get asked the question, 'What made you start boat breaking?'. The best person to talk through the reasons is our Director Steve Frankland. Boatbreakers® was his brainchild so we sat down and discussed what led to him to enter the world of boat breaking. Steve [...]
Posted: 17 May 2019
Boat Disposal A Personal Approach In The UK
Boat Disposal is a growing issue. At Boatbreakers® we like to think we offer a personal approach to boat disposal in the UK. For many boat owners deciding to dispose of their end of life boat can be a tough decision.
Posted: 3 May 2019
Boatbreakers Jet Ski Disposal and Re-Sale
This summer along with Buy Any Jet Ski the team at Boatbreakers® are looking to deal with more Jet Skis.
Posted: 26 April 2019
Yacht Wrecks On The Rise Across the UK
Yacht Wrecks littering beaches, harbours, rivers and canals have become commonplace across the UK. With yachts losing any value they had people can quite simply wash their hands of the boat. Within a mile of our Boatbreakers® yard in Portsmouth, there are currently three yacht wrecks at least. One yacht [...]
Posted: 18 April 2019
Abandoned Yacht Collection Saga
Eastney beach is a hot spot for end-of-life and abandoned boats. Over the years the Boatbreakers® team has been tasked with removing many of the boats that have been ditched on the beach by former owners.
Posted: 15 April 2019
Mooring Fee Renewal Deadline Day
Save thousands and scrap your boat before the mooring fee renewals in April. Why relaunch a boat that you know you won't get to use again?
Posted: 28 March 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 2)
Part 2 of our 2019 recap...
Posted: 27 March 2019
2019 Boat Disposal Recap (Part 1)
2019 has been a busy year for Boatbreakers® so far. From our first day back in after the new year we had boats turning up for disposal.
Posted: 25 March 2019
Welcome to the new Boatbreakers Site!
Welcome to the all new Boatbreakers® website. We thought that it was time to freshen things up and help make it even easier for you to use.
Posted: 21 March 2019
Swedish Boat Scrapping Scheme
Our Boatbreakers® team are always on the lookout for new stories about the world of boat disposal. We were pleasantly surprised to see that Sweden is the latest nation to help fund end of life boat disposal.
Posted: 4 December 2018
Dumped Boats In A Gosport Marina
A marina in Gosport has become a dumping ground for dumped boats. The problem of owners leaving a boat to rot in a boatyard is a growing issue.
Posted: 20 November 2018
Boat Graveyard in Bermuda
Our team found this video of abandoned boats in a Bermudan Boat Graveyard on Youtube. Whilst the video is a fairly short one it shows a worrying image of how many boat yards will end up looking if boats are left abandoned by their owners.
Posted: 19 November 2018