Marine trades in Hobart & Derwent

Hobart marine services and surveying practice (Adam and team; 5 stars) at Dowsing Point - marine surveying and consultancy, condition surveys and expert project/rebuild advice for recreational and commercial vessels, praised for professional, friendly and reassuring service.

Eastern-shore Hobart yacht club (4.1 stars over 250 reviews) at Cambridge Rd, Bellerive - marina berths and visitor berthing on the Derwent, with a sailing academy, racing program and a club restaurant with views across the marina to Mount Wellington. A friendly eastern-shore boating base.

Tasmanian brokerage owned and operated by Steve Taylor (30+ years in boat sales), based at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, Lindisfarne, and Oyster Cove Marina in Kettering on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel. New and used power boats, sailing yachts and commercial vessels, with a consultative approach - they also organise shipwrights, mechanics, electricians, detailing, slipping, pre-purchase surveys, on-water deliveries and interstate transport. Tasmania's longest-serving Club Marine agents. NOTE: limited public review history.

Hobart brokerage (Matthew; 4.5 stars) based at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania, Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - professional sale campaigns with a strong record of finding the right buyer promptly and achieving target prices.

Kingston auto and marine electrical business (4.4 stars, 65 reviews) with an experienced marine division - Raymarine electronics, BEP and MasterVolt power systems and Vetus gear, plus wiring and diagnostics for boats across the Channel and Hobart.

Margate marine dealer and Mercury agent (Alan and team), praised for fast turnarounds, honest dealing and quality outboard sales, servicing and installs.

Hobart marine detailer (Glenn and team; 5 stars) at Goodwood - professional boat detailing, hull cleaning, wash and polish and gelcoat work on the hardstand, taking exceptional care of vessels up to 60ft. Well located and highly recommended by yacht owners.

Hobart hardstand and boat-lifting yard (Glenn and team) at Goodwood, lifting vessels up to 60ft and supporting on-the-hard maintenance.

Hobart auto and marine electrical business (strongly recommended across early reviews) offering marine electrical wiring, diagnostics and installs alongside auto-electrical work.

Tasmania's leading boat brokerage (Jack Allison, Steve and team; 5 stars) at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - and the exclusive Australian dealer for Delta Powerboats. Sail and power including classic and timber yachts, with a reputation for kind, knowledgeable and beautifully presented sale campaigns that sell promptly.

Well-regarded Hobart sailing club (4.5 stars) at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - marina berths, dry storage and visitor berthing on the Derwent, with a strong sailing academy and racing program and an excellent waterfront restaurant. A welcoming Derwent base alongside the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania.

Hobart loft of Doyle Sails (4.3 stars) at Napoleon St, Battery Point - new racing, cruising and superyacht sails including Stratis membrane, plus repairs and strong after-sales support (going out of their way to help mid-regatta). NOTE: one review reported a sail colour/spec mismatch - confirm order details in writing.

Bridgewater marine workshop (Mark and team) offering quick, no-fuss outboard servicing and repairs across different boats and brands.

Boutique skippered charter (5.0 stars over 13 reviews) at Sandy Bay Rd, Hobart - crewed private cruises on the Derwent aboard a luxurious, spacious cruiser (Indian Coast), with catering, bar and attentive hosting (Scott and Sherril) for special occasions, corporate events and relaxed sightseeing. Competitive pricing and a wealth of local knowledge.

Highly rated skippered sailing charter (4.9 stars over 54 reviews) at Kings Pier Marina, Hobart - crewed half and full-day sails on the Derwent aboard a large, well-kept yacht, with hands-on sailing if you like, rich Hobart history and famous homemade scones. A relaxed, memorable way to experience the Derwent under sail.

Hobart (Sandy Bay) full-service marine business offering yacht rigging and re-rigging - mast removal and stepping, splicing, rig tuning, inspections and mast cradle hire - alongside slipping, shipwright, diving and refit services on the Derwent.

Established Hobart marine electronics specialists (since 1999; all staff qualified electrical contractors) at Lindisfarne - certified dealers and installers for Garmin, Furuno, Simrad and Raymarine including commercial, fitting out recreational, commercial and fishing vessels to a high standard.

Hobart marine surveyors and consultants (5 stars over 8 reviews) at Goodwood - pre-purchase and condition surveys plus commercial vessel (DCV) surveys, AMSA compliance and consultancy, with in-depth knowledge of the boating and shipping industry across recreational and commercial vessels.

Hobart-based marine and general electrical business at Blackmans Bay, covering boat wiring, systems and installs across the Derwent and southern Tasmania.

Long-serving Hobart marine workshop (Reg and team) at Moonah, a Sea-Doo dealer with deep outboard knowledge across all makes, plus supply-and-fit repowers and trailer parts.

Long-established Hobart ship chandlery (4.7 stars) at Morrison Street with a rigging division widely rated the best in Hobart - standing and running rigging, masts and furling systems (Furlex/Selden dealer), wire, rope, splicing and deck hardware, serving the Derwent fleet for decades.

Long-established Hobart ship chandlers (4.7 stars) at Morrison St on the waterfront - a traditional chandlery strong on ropes and lines, safety gear and diving/fishing/boating clothing plus general boat supplies, with great service built over decades. A Hobart institution opposite the pub on the docks.

World-class Hobart marina (4.6 stars over 100 reviews) at Bender Dr, Derwent Park - a 350-berth floating pontoon system for mono- and multihulls, 10 minutes from the city in the maritime precinct. Deep water, all-weather shelter, 24/7 fuel and pump-out, modern amenities, courtesy car/ute, and The Marina Cafe and Spotty Dog Brewery on-site. Close to all marine trades and a friendly liveaboard community.

Hobart loft of Quantum Sails at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay (on the Derwent) - new high-performance racing and cruising sails, repairs, design and tuning for the Tasmanian fleet, part of the global Quantum network.

Hobart shipwright (James and team) specialising in wooden and classic boats, restoration and repairs to a high standard - a trusted name for heritage vessels.

Hobart detailer (Ben and team; 5 stars over 100+ reviews) at Rokeby - boat hull preparation, cut/polish and gelcoat restoration with long-lasting results (wax still beading 9 months on a 50ft gelcoat), alongside auto detailing. On time, on budget and attentive to detail, with pick-up and delivery.

Hobart electrical contractor (Josh and team) with a dedicated marine division - complete AC/DC systems, switchboards, battery banks, inverters and shore power for private vessels, commercial workboats, barges and marina infrastructure.

Tasmania's largest yacht club (est. 1880; 4.3 stars over 290 reviews) at Marieville Esplanade, Sandy Bay - a 120-berth marina with hardstand, haul-out and boat maintenance and visitor berthing on the Derwent, a sailing academy and a waterfront club restaurant. The finishing point of the Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race and a key Hobart boating base.

Hobart-area auto and marine trimmer (4.6 stars over 32 reviews) at Cambridge - boat cushions, upholstery, covers and seat re-trims alongside auto work. NOTE: mostly positive but one detailed complaint about colour mismatch, pattern and finish quality on a cushion set; confirm materials and spec in writing.

Southern Tasmanian marine supplier (4.8 stars) at Ascot Dr, Huntingfield (Kingston) - boat hardware and fittings, electrical and plumbing and safety gear for trade and retail, with experienced staff and good stock. A handy chandlery base south of Hobart.

Dodges Ferry marine business (Matt and team) specialising in Honda outboards - servicing, new motors, installs and rigging - and also looking after commercial vessels.