About Option Marine
Option Marine is a wholesale textile company with a focus on products to help marine trimmers & fabricators create all sorts of wonderful soft products for marine craft.
Owner Ross Wilkie began his motor trimming apprenticeship in the 80s and after completing his training spent a number of years running his own Trim shop; he then went on to work for a wholesaler in the trim supply industry before launching Novatex in 2004. In time, Novatex became renowned for attention to detail and great service. Ross then purchased Option Marine in 2016 as a way of reaching a wider customer base. Ross Willkie & staff's experience in the motor trimming trade provides Novatex & now also Option Marine with an unparalleled understanding of what motor trimmers & marine fabricators require when it comes to quality and workability of materials. Our highly-trained staff are continuously building on their skills set and knowledge base. As a collective our staff have more than 100 years’ experience in the motor trimming and upholstery industry.
Owner Ross Wilkie began his motor trimming apprenticeship in the 80s and after completing his training spent a number of years running his own Trim shop; he then went on to work for a wholesaler in the trim supply industry before launching Novatex in 2004. In time, Novatex became renowned for attention to detail and great service. Ross then purchased Option Marine in 2016 as a way of reaching a wider customer base. Ross Willkie & staff's experience in the motor trimming trade provides Novatex & now also Option Marine with an unparalleled understanding of what motor trimmers & marine fabricators require when it comes to quality and workability of materials. Our highly-trained staff are continuously building on their skills set and knowledge base. As a collective our staff have more than 100 years’ experience in the motor trimming and upholstery industry.