A closer look at the job
A few recent jobs, ranging from engine bay rewires to finished cabin lighting.
Not your average sparky
Marine electrical is a specialism that takes experience, knowledge, and the right approach.
Marine Specialism
Marine electrical work is a specialism in its own right. Katy works specifically with boats and commercial vessels, and understands the additional demands of electrical systems in the marine environment.
MCA Experience
Experience working to MCA standards on inland waterways vessels, and working directly with MCA surveyors on commercial passenger vessel projects.
Full Project Management
Survey, MCA coordination, sourcing materials, final testing. It's all covered, start to finish.
Complex Systems
Battery banks, inverters, motor controllers, heating conversions. These jobs go well past basic wiring, and that's the point.
Canal Network Based
Based on and around London's canal network. I know the marine environment because I work in it every day.
Direct Service
You deal with Katy. No call centre, no subcontractors passed the job down the chain, no chasing someone else for answers.
Trusted by London boaters
"Katy was super helpful, efficient, prompt & professional. After seven years afloat, these are rare qualities indeed."
Ben Southworth
London boater, new ignition switch and engine rewire
"Katy is a great find! She turns up on time, gets the work done, and doesn't overcharge. She is a great communicator, keeping in touch throughout the job, making adjustments where necessary and giving thoughtful and top notch advice. Such a relief to find a trustworthy and honest tradesperson, as there's a lot of wrong'uns about, and we have been lucky enough to welcome her aboard. Thank you so much Katy!"
Helena, Footloose
London boater, rewired kitchen
Meet Katy Bartlett
"I started working on boats when I bought my own. It was a massive jump from the domestic, land-based electrical work I'd been doing up until then. Luckily I met Keith Meadowcroft (Volt Master Training), and he took me under his wing and pointed me in the right direction."
Katy's been an electrician since 2013, and moved onto the river in 2018. She went on to get her BMET (British Marine Electrical Technician) qualification, working across various boats and marinas around London to build up experience. Three years followed in the maintenance department at Thames Clippers, on their fleet on the Thames and at their dry dock in Tilbury. That's where she got properly familiar with commercial vessel systems and the standards they're held to.
Now running KBES, Katy led the complete electrical refit of MV Beauchamp, a 22-metre MCA-certified commercial passenger vessel on Regent's Canal. She coordinated directly with MCA surveyors and used marine-grade materials throughout.
A shore power fault on your liveaboard, a full system overhaul on a commercial vessel, it's the same deal: straightforward, reliable work and no middlemen.
Qualifications
- EAL Electrical Installer Level 22012
- City & Guilds Test & Inspection Level 22012
- City & Guilds PAT Testing2012
- City & Guilds 17th Edition2012
- Asbestos Awareness2015
- BMET (British Marine Electrical Technician)2018
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations2021
- Electrical Propulsion Course, Keith Meadowcroft (Volt Master Training)2025
MV Beauchamp
Complete electrical refurbishment carried out on a 22-metre commercial passenger vessel operating on Regent's Canal, London.
MV Beauchamp
Katy led the complete electrical refurbishment of this MCA-certified commercial passenger vessel, coordinating directly with MCA surveyors throughout and using marine-grade materials to the highest standard.
- Full 230V rewire, plus a partial rewire of the 12V, 24V and 48V DC systems
- 96 new batteries and a Victron power management system
- 6.2kW electric heating conversion
- Marine-grade cable throughout to BS6883 spec
Ready to discuss your project?
Canal boat that needs rewiring, commercial vessel that needs work done to MCA standards, either way, get in touch and we'll talk through what you actually need.
What happens after you get in touch?
You'll hear back within 1–2 days. Most jobs can be assessed remotely, and that's free. What you'll get is an estimate rather than a fixed quote, since the full picture usually only shows itself once the work's underway. If your boat's near me, I'm happy to come and take a look in person too, also free.
Phone
07990 733841Location
Greater London Canal Network