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// MARINE RESEARCH
// LIFESTYLE
// EXPLORATION
// FISHING
// RESCUE
// EVENT SAFETY
// COAST GUARD
// SURVEYING
// FAMILY ADVENTURE
// PROFESSIONAL USE
// SEARCH & RESCUE
// WATERSPORTS
// WILDLIFE MONITORING
// COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
// DIVING SUPPORT
// EMERGENCY RESPONSE
// HIRE & RENTAL
// TOURISM & LEISURE
// MARINE RESEARCH
// LIFESTYLE
// EXPLORATION
// FISHING
// RESCUE
// EVENT SAFETY
// COAST GUARD
// SURVEYING
// FAMILY ADVENTURE
// PROFESSIONAL USE
// SEARCH & RESCUE
// WATERSPORTS
// WILDLIFE MONITORING
// COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS
// DIVING SUPPORT
// EMERGENCY RESPONSE
// HIRE & RENTAL
// TOURISM & LEISURE

Specialist Roto-tech Builds

As the UK’s authorised distributor for Roto-Tech products, we transform the Kontra craft into a fully customised solution. Renowned for world-class robustness, delivering durability and extreme practicality. Built from fully recyclable, cutting-edge polyethylene, these platforms go beyond boats—customisable with fluid tanks, heat pump housings, floating docks, pontoon hulls, and modular pipe-carrying floats.

  • Kontra 350

    Compact, stable, and spacious for its size, with customisable layouts.

  • Kontra 400

    Added sponsons for extra buoyancy, stability, and engine protection.

  • Kontra 450

    Combines RIB-like stability with a spacious hull, virtually unsinkable.

  • Kontra 450CC

    Centre console version of the 450 for enhanced control and visibility.

Specialist Rescue Series

Built for emergency response and high-demand operations, the Kontra Rescue Series delivers unmatched durability, stability, and reliability. Designed with professionals in mind, these robust, reinforced craft excel in rescue, patrol, and operational scenarios where performance is critical. Already trusted by emergency services across Europe including rescue teams, firefighters, police, and military Kontra boats are proven in the harshest conditions.

  • Kontra R400

    Rescue-focused 400 with reinforced durability and increased load capacity.

  • Kontra R400C

    R400 with a console for improved handling in high-demand situations.

  • Kontra R450C

    Larger rescue craft with a console, offering stability and performance.

  • Kontra R450CC

    Centre console rescue version of the R450, built for professional use.

  • ADVENTURE BUILT

    At Specialist Small Craft, we are marine craft experts. For over 15 years, we've honed our skills, perfected our designs, and specialised in creating the highest quality boats. Now, leveraging the cutting-edge stability of the Kontra range and other trusted partners, we craft vessels adapted to your needs.

  • BREAK FREE FROM THE ORDINARY

    Say goodbye to complex maintenance and restrictive platforms. Embrace a modular, upgradeable, and virtually unbreakable design that fuels your spirit of exploration.

Built for You, Engineered to Perform

Tailor your craft to your exact needs. Every Kontra boat is designed with a modular, upgradeable framework, allowing you to configure your vessel for any application whether for rescue, exploration, professional use, or family adventure. Built in a state-of-the-art facility by highly skilled technicians, every craft is engineered for extreme durability and custom-built to perform.
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Who we design and build for

  • Fishermen

  • Family Adventures

  • Coast Guards

  • Rescue Teams

  • Explorers

  • Researchers

  • surveyors

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  • OUR EXPERTISE

    Our expert technicians and marine specialists are on hand to provide friendly, industry-leading design and build advice for your exact requirements.

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