Case Studies
23. January 2026

Powerboat racing team accelerates ahead with bott cubio

Eastwood Racing, a leading Cornwall-based powerboat racing team, competes at the highest level of British powerboat racing. Operating from a dual-purpose garage—servicing vehicles by day and transforming into a race boat workshop by night—the team faced growing challenges in organisation and efficiency. They needed a solution that would streamline their workflow and deliver a professional workspace. That’s when bott stepped in with its premium cubio storage system, completely transforming Eastwood Racing’s operations and setting the stage for championship-winning performance.
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"We race powerboats and they’re quite big, with a lot of parts and a lot of tools. We knew we were wasting time moving everything around all the time. Once we saw what bott could offer, we knew how much it would improve our organisation. From that point, we knew it was going to be bott."

Gary Aldington, Lead Mechanic, Eastwood Racing

For Eastwood Racing, there were several key factors and priorities when selecting a manufacturer. These priorities aligned perfectly with bott’s work ethos and therefore provided the team with:

✔ Custom-designed layouts tailored to the garage
✔ Heavy-duty drawers & cupboards for organisation
✔ Visual planning with 3D design previews
✔ Local manufacturing, made in the UK
✔ Fast, efficient installation by an expert team

As Grant Doe, Operations Director, said;

bott’s products are extremely well made, the team was exceptionally easy to deal with, and being based in Cornwall was a big selling point.

“A match made in heaven”

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During a race, the team’s boat was involved in an unexpected collision, leaving it badly damaged. When it returned to the garage, there was a huge amount of work to complete—and very little time before the first race of the season. Thanks to bott’s products, the team could stay organised, knowing exactly where every tool and piece of equipment was. This efficiency transformed their workflow, allowing speed and precision to become real game-changers for Eastwood Racing.

We had four weeks to get the boat ready for the first race. Thanks to the bott setup, we managed a full rebuild in three weeks—and then went out and won our first race of the season.

Boat crash disaster turned around with bott products

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With the new storage system in place, the team saw dramatic improvements in efficiency and workflow:

  • Faster rebuilds: Seamless working without losing tools.
  • Improved organisation: A structured layout keeps the workspace efficient. 
  • Enhanced safety: Important equipment is now stored securely.
  • Future-proof flexibility: With the modular features, the system can evolve with the team.

Having everything in the right place has no doubt helped the speed of boat repairs. It’s made a huge difference to the workflow and makes us feel more professional. When you look and feel professional, you generally perform better—and we’re leading the British Championship now.

Real results boosting efficiency and workflow

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Gary recalls how bott tailored the entire process to their needs. 

Andy from bott came down, had a good look around, and understood what we were trying to achieve. He showed us different products, colours, and how we could tailor the setup. Then he sent through 3D visualisations, which really helped us refine the layout.

The entire installation took just one day, leaving the team with a flawless, high-performance setup. bott's attention to detail ensures every workspace transformation is smooth and precise.

The bott design and installation experience

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When the installation happened, it was incredible—fast, minimal disruption, and the result looks exactly like the drawings.

Eastwood Racing’s collaboration with bott has been transformative. The cubio system didn’t just improve storage — it elevated the entire team’s performance.

It’s neat, organised, and future-proof. It hasn’t just improved the garage—it’s improved the whole team from streamlined workflows to race wins.

For any team looking to optimise their workspace, bott is your one-stop solution, offering design, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and complete support.

More than just storage

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As 2025 ended, Eastwood Racing emerged victorious, securing the top spot as UKOPRA Class 1 Offshore Champions. As they embark on an exciting 2026 season packed with racing and exhilaration, follow their journey here:

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