The yard’s tenants are able to provide service for both motor and sailing yachts, mono- and multihulls. There are experts in upholstery and stainless steel, shipwrights, mechanical and electrical engineers, sandblasting specialists, surveyors, watermakers and desalination equipment, chandlery, safety gear, electronics and refrigeration, signage and graphics, project managers and boat brokers.

Owners and captains can deal directly with businesses for any job, from antifouling to complete refits, or assign a project manager to handle the entire project.

“The surrounding Coomera precinct is unique in its proximity to manufacturers, suppliers and contractors, meaning further cost-savings for clients and quicker turn-around times,” added Subichin.

Word-of-mouth referral from satisfied customers and surveyors is one of the main means of promotion of The Boat Works’ cost-effective, professional five-star service. The facility features an all-weather, climate controlled working environment to ensure boats are protected and work runs to schedule.

A 24-metre Sunseeker charter yacht from Hamilton Island was the most recent vessel to arrive for insurance repairs, including a full respray after being damaged by debris. The yacht subsequently extended its stay to undertake an internal refit.

Equipment at The Boat Works includes two marine Travelifts with capacities of 100 tonnes and 70 tonnes, and a 45-tonne hydraulic submersible Sealift, which is particularly useful for the wide-beam catamarans that are prevalent along the coastline.

Adding to its complement of 35-plus screened sheds for refits are four prestige “supersheds” up to 15 metres in height, which can accommodate yachts of up to 36.5 metres. Due for completion within the next few months is another hardstand precinct, including covered hardstand and a spacious showroom, which will be the Bayliner Queensland headquarters.

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