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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  • Elysian 27 from Norfolk

    Moving On: Why This Elysian 27 Left Norfolk for Boatbreakers The Elysian 27 is a staple of the British inland waterways. Known for their spacious cabins and reliable handling, these cruisers have provided decades of enjoyment on the Norfolk Broads. However, even the most beloved classics can eventually become a [...]

    Posted: 24 February 2026

  • Devon Day Boat

    A Second Act for a Classic? The Story of Our Latest Devon Day Boat At Boatbreakers, we often see vessels that have simply reached the end of their journey. But every so often, a boat arrives that makes us pause, put down the tools, and appreciate its lines. This was [...]

    Posted: 22 February 2026

  • Bertram 28 Fishing Boat From Littlehampton

    Balancing the Books: Why This Bertram 28 Swapped Littlehampton for Recycling Deciding when to say goodbye to a beloved vessel is never easy. But for the owner of a Bertram 28 fishing boat in Littlehampton, the math simply stopped adding up. Known for their legendary deep-V hulls and rugged construction, [...]

    Posted: 20 February 2026

  • pippin 20 now sold

    Selling our sailing boat as I just don't have the time to sail it. Comes with lots of bits new furling drum Out board engine 6hp Mercury four stroke. She is currently in the water in Portsmouth Harbour it's a lifting keel so can sit up right in [...]

    Posted: 18 February 2026

  • Help save this Colvic Countess 33 from the Scrapyard.

    At Boatbreakers®, our mission is usually to responsibly recycle vessels that have reached the end of the line. But every so often, a boat comes across our radar that deserves a second chance at life.

    Posted: 16 February 2026

  • Sunken Boat on the Hamble

    Resurrected from the River: A Hamble Recovery Success Story At Boatbreakers, we see boats in all states of repair, but there is always a particular sense of urgency when the word "sunken" is involved. Recently, our team was called down to a yard on the River Hamble. The Salvage Operation [...]

    Posted: 12 February 2026

  • Sunken Broom 37 from Southampton

    The Mystery of the Sunken Transocean 37: Salvage and Disposal in Southampton At Boatbreakers, we are often called in to handle the aftermath of maritime "surprises." Our latest recovery took us to Southampton, where a Transocean 37, a substantial and typically reliable motor cruiser, mysteriously sank on her mooring overnight. A [...]

    Posted: 10 February 2026

  • Westerly GK24 from Essex

    At Boatbreakers, we often say that every boat has a story. This was certainly true for the Westerly GK24 we recently collected from a quiet boatyard in Essex.

    Posted: 6 February 2026

  • A Decade of Documenting the Final Voyage Ten years ago, our team at Boatbreakers® launched a unique venture into the digital world. The Breaking Boats Blog. What began as an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the difficult but necessary process of marine disposal and recycling has flourished into a fascinating resource. [...]

    Posted: 5 February 2026

  • Sadler 32 from Chichester

    At first glance, the Sadler 32 we recently collected from Chichester Marina looked like a dream boat.

    Posted: 29 January 2026

  • Thompson 27 Collected from Kent

    At Boatbreakers, we often see the same cycle. A project boat starts with high hopes but eventually becomes a burden to the owner. Not to mention a "fixture" in the boatyard.

    Posted: 25 January 2026

  • Westerly Centaur in Lymington

    The Reality of the "One Pound" Boat: Saying Goodbye to a Lymington Centaur In the boat disposal business, we see a lot of legendary hulls come through our gates. Few are as iconic as the Westerly Centaur. Known for their rugged build and "go-anywhere" attitude, they are usually the darlings [...]

    Posted: 21 January 2026

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