Marine trades in Cairns & Far North Queensland

General marine and shipwright services at Mossman, north of Cairns - fibreglass and structural repair and vessel maintenance for the Port Douglas and Douglas Shire area. A small operator; limited public reviews, so confirm scope and availability.

Cairns marine surveyor (Rod Armstrong; 4.3 stars) at Bungalow - specialists in AMSA Domestic Commercial Vessel (DCV) surveys, fleet compliance and regulatory advice (trusted by major reef-tourism operators for ferries, pontoons and dive tenders), alongside pre-purchase and condition surveys. Practical, thorough and prompt.

Cairns marine business specialising in Mercury and MerCruiser products with Mercury-trained technicians. Servicing, repairs, repowering and new boat packages using genuine parts, plus boat brokerage.

Highly regarded Cairns slipway and boatyard (Ben and Jenny; 5 stars over 40+ reviews) at East Trinity - haul-out and hardstand, shipwright repairs across timber and fibreglass including full vintage/classic rebuilds, antifoul and an on-site chandlery, with a welcoming, supportive yard culture.

Outstanding cruiser-favourite boatyard (Ben and Jenny; 5.0 stars over 42 reviews) at Lee Yan Rd, East Trinity - haul-out and hardstand well suited to catamarans and cruising boats (handling 10m+ powercats and 40ft+ cats), with morning-ball staging, expert prep/finish advice and a genuinely welcoming boatyard community. DIY-friendly or assisted, and repeatedly rated well above the city-side yards for care and communication.

Cairns luxury and superyacht shipwrights at Bungalow - structural repairs, refits and restorations across timber and composite for larger and premium vessels using the port's superyacht facilities.

Recognised as the superyacht hub of Australia (4.6 stars over 820 reviews), Cairns Marlin Marina at Spence St (operated by Ports North) berths vessels up to 140m and 6.5m draft - floating pontoons to 60m, fixed Sailfish Quay wharf 60-140m - plus recreational and pile-mooring berthing, all 24hr access with bunkering and gated security. A 5-minute walk to the Cairns CBD and minutes from the marine refit district; named among the world's best megayacht marinas. The main hub for the reef fleet and international cruising yachts.

Trade-qualified mobile outboard mechanic in Cairns with 37 years' experience servicing the recreational light-marine sector at your home. Full outboard servicing and repairs - diagnostics, rebuilds, steering, wiring, trailers and pre-purchase inspections.

Cairns trimmer (Steve; 4.7 stars) at Draper St, Parramatta Park - custom boat covers and motor bags built to survive far-north conditions (owners report excellent durability up the PDR/Cape), plus canvas and interior fit-outs. Happy to do phone/video consults and out-of-hours drop-offs for non-locals.

Cairns yacht sail loft at Newell St, Bungalow - new sails, repairs and alterations and marine canvas for the Far North Queensland cruising fleet. NOTE: limited/mixed review history - confirm current scope and availability.

Queensland's northernmost marina (Crystalbrook; 4.4 stars over 1,490 reviews) at Wharf St, Port Douglas - 135 berths for mono- and multihull vessels including superyachts to 50m, permanent and visitor berthing, a full-service slipway and fuel, in a resort precinct of restaurants, bars, a brewery and reef-charter operators. The gateway marina for the northern Great Barrier Reef, Low Isles and the Ribbon Reefs.

Cairns marine mechanics (25+ years) based at Portsmith and an authorised Suzuki sales, service and spare-parts dealer. Repower specialists servicing all makes and models of outboards and inboards, workshop or mobile, plus electronics, batteries and accessories.

Cairns marine technicians (50+ years combined) at Bentley Park specialising in Honda outboards, and also servicing Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki. Servicing, repairs, repowers, pre-purchase inspections and electrical work, from the workshop or mobile across Far North Queensland.

Cairns marine and diesel engine specialists with 40+ years' experience and authorised dealers for Yanmar, Perkins, Iveco and ZF. Servicing, diagnostics, rebuilds and repowers for boats, trawlers and yachts, plus industrial engines and generators, across North Queensland and the wider region.

Cairns marine trimmer (4.8 stars) at Barry St, Bungalow - boat covers, canopies and canvas work with excellent same-day turnaround, service and pricing.

Cairns upholsterer (Steve and Karen; 4.9 stars over 51 reviews) at Franzmann St, Bungalow - a strong industry reputation for boat canopies and large catamaran canvas awnings alongside auto and marine interior work, with second-to-none attention to detail and advice.

Cairns marine diesel engineering specialists servicing commercial fishing and reef charter vessels, luxury yachts and industrial engines. Twin Disc electronic controls, sterndrive and IPS rebuilds and testing, with a diesel-powered test rig, workshop, on-site marina service and nearby slipways.

Cairns (Portsmith) marine electrical and electronics specialists (Sonny, Dan and team; 5 stars) - widely rated the best in FNQ for sounders, charging and battery systems, yacht electrical and custom fit-outs, big or small.

Cairns chandlery (also with a Darwin store) at Liberty St, Portsmith - a wide range of marine and sailing gear with a reputation among world-cruising sailors for sourcing hard-to-find parts and delivering them anywhere along the coast. NOTE: reviews are mixed (3.7) - cruisers praise the go-the-extra-mile service (Desmond especially), but one review flagged high pricing on a basic item; worth price-checking commodity parts.

Established Cairns commercial shipyard (Norship Marine) at Tingira St, Portsmith - slipway and dry-dock haul-out with ship repair, refit and maintenance, backed by advanced in-house engineering, machining and fabrication and certified marine specialists, operating across North Queensland and Darwin. NOTE: strong on large/commercial and government work; reviews note premium pricing versus recreational yards - price-check for smaller recreational jobs.

Port Douglas sailmaker (5 stars) at Port Traders, Craiglie - sail repairs, servicing, new sails and marine canvas with quick inspection and good-value, timely turnaround, well regarded by the far-north cruising community.

Cairns marine surveying practice (Graham; 5 stars) in Cairns City - commercial ship and Domestic Commercial Vessel surveys, AMSA compliance and consultancy, plus pre-purchase and condition work, noted for professional, informative and courteous service.

Cairns store of Road Tech Marine (RTM; 4.6 stars over 220 reviews) at Mulgrave Rd, Bungalow - the national marine, camping and 4WD accessories chain with a large, well-organised range: wiring, switches, fuses, anchors, ropes, chain, fridges, battery systems and PLBs at good prices. A popular one-stop for boaters and campers.

Highly regarded Cairns shipyard and storage facility (Christian and Christina; 4.7 stars) at East Trinity - hardstand and long-stay dry storage, heavy-trolley haul-out to superyacht size, moorings, a comprehensive workshop and antifoul, with free use of tools. Cruisers repeatedly rate it well above the city-side yards for care, communication and safety.

Highly regarded Cairns shipyard and storage facility (Christian and Christina; 4.7 stars) at Lee Yan Rd, East Trinity - heavy-trolley haul-out to superyacht size (a 54ft/21T Amel hauled safely in 35kt winds), moorings, long-stay dry storage, a comprehensive workshop and antifoul with free use of tools. Cruisers rate it well above the city-side yards for care, communication and safety. (Also listed under Chandlery/Storage.)

Cairns marine and industrial supplier (Michael, Katie and team; 4.5 stars) at Redden St, Portsmith - rope, wire and rigging, lifting gear, hardware and fittings (plus caravan accessories), with outstanding product knowledge and genuinely helpful, old-fashioned service. Strong on rigging and splicing for the FNQ fleet.

Established Cairns shipwrights and joiners (owner Thomas Symonds, manager Steve Scott; est. 2011, grown from one man to a ~10-strong team). Shipwrights, cabinet makers, blaster-painters and panel beaters serving Navy and Border Force prime contractors, all three Cairns shipyards, and tourism, dive, cruise and private vessels - custom timber fit-outs, CNC joinery and structural repair to a high, contract-compliant standard.

Cairns multi-use haul-out and refit facility (Joel and team; 15+ years; 4.8 stars) at Tingira St, Portsmith on Smiths Creek - a 35-tonne travel lift and hardstand for up to 75 vessels, with undercover shed, mobile 'Igloo' shelter and concrete/bitumen yard options, plus mast and refit storage. DIY-friendly or fully project-managed, with excellent on-site trades. NOTE: one review flagged foreshore amenities need upkeep for passing cruisers.

Cairns northern-beaches marina (4.2 stars) at Harbour Dr, Trinity Park - marina berths in a residential canal estate with deep-water access to Trinity Inlet, plus an on-site waterfront bar and restaurant. Responsive, interstate-owner-friendly management.

Cairns chandlery (4.6 stars) at Tingira St, Portsmith - deck hardware and fittings, safety gear, ropes and a good all-round range, well set up to outfit boats heading remote (Weipa, the Cape and Torres Strait), with friendly, helpful staff and a cafe on-site. A bit of a Cairns hidden gem.

The highest-capacity shipyard in Northern Australia and the Indo-Pacific (est. 1977) at Trawler Base Rd, Cairns - a 3,000-tonne slipway lifting vessels to 100m LOA and 19.6m beam (the largest slipway north of Brisbane), a 350-tonne floating dock, deep-water fit-out berths, 135T and 100T cranes and ultra-high-pressure robotic blasting. A preferred supplier to the RAN and US Navy, Def(AUST)5000 and ISO accredited, working 24/7 on naval, commercial and large vessels.

Cairns store of Whitworths Marine & Leisure (4.4 stars over 175 reviews) at Hartley St, Bungalow - a broad range of boat hardware, spare parts, safety gear, ropes and lines, electronics, fishing gear and clothing. Standout, knowledgeable staff (Mick, Lauri and Matt well regarded) who go above and beyond for new and experienced boat owners.