Lochin Marine International Ltd design, build and sell fast 'offshore' commercial and leisure craft to a worldwide. The company is owned and run by Simon Thomas including the brokerage division - Simon Thomas Yacht Sales with 40 years experience specialising in the resale of seriously 'seagoing' vessels of all types.

The Lochin range encompasses 10m (33ft), 11m (36ft), 11.5m (38ft) up to 12m (40ft) designs providing large models each bespoke built to meet individual customer needs. Optional wheelhouse positioning gives complete freedom of choice according to accommodation or cockpit emphasis and all our designs are fully supported by retained naval architects.

These vessels are proven for use in the toughest conditions.

Lochin History
Lochin Marine was founded in the early 1970's by Frank Nichols, following a near fatal experience during a perilous journey across the English Channel in exceptional weather conditions.

A major fire and engine failure nearly cost him his life and the experience poignantly illustrated the need for a more sea kindly craft to cope with typical rough weather conditions. The name is an anagram of 'Nichol' and Lochin Marine (Rye) Ltd was started in 1972 based near to and latterly at the port of Rye in East Sussex.

The Future
For approaching 40 years Lochin has embraced a policy of continual design development through a greater understanding of the 'keeled' semi-displacement hull forms on which the designs are based.

The employment of modern power systems developing even greater hp has provided an excellent opportunity to maximise performance but retaining that essential characteristic for which Lochin is known - seaworthiness. New designs have been introduced and continue to be developed particularly the 366 range embracing up-to-date construction techniques and standards. All Lochin craft meet Cat. B 'Offshore' status under the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and structure in generally in accordance with Lloyds standards.

’We always recommend asking a Lochin owner what he thinks of his Lochin craft - our reputation depends upon his answer!’