TAS · Kettering, Middleton, Cygnet, Huonville, Barretta
Kettering marine rigging specialists on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel - complete mast, boom and pole service in aluminium and carbon, supply and installation of masts and stays, and standing and running rigging for southern Tasmania's cruising and racing fleet.
Huonville Yamaha dealer (Craig, Andrew and Michelle) with old-fashioned service - outboards and skis, servicing, and a strong parts and propeller stock.
Cygnet timber-boat specialists in the Huon Valley - traditional wooden boat building, repair and restoration in a region famous for its wooden-boat heritage. Confirm contact and current availability.
Kettering marine diesel engineers (Ian) with ~20 years serving the Oyster Cove and Channel boating community. Reliable diesel servicing and repairs, including Volvo Penta, with parts on hand.
Well-regarded marina (4.6 stars) at Marina Dr, Barretta (Margate), south of Hobart - marina berths, flexible haul-out facilities, on-site fuel and clean amenities, with staff conducting regular daily marina walks and vessel checks. A safe, secure, friendly base close to town and great Channel anchorages.
Well-regarded marina and boatyard (Justin, Deon, Fiona and Phil; 4.6 stars over 67 reviews) at Barretta (Margate), south of Hobart - flexible haul-out facilities handling recreational and commercial vessels (including 11m+ alloy cats), hardstand, on-site fuel and clean amenities, with regular daily vessel checks. Straightforward, stress-free slipping close to town and the Channel's cruising grounds. (Also listed under Marinas.)
Tasmania's major southern marina (4.5 stars over 160 reviews) at Little Oyster Cove, Kettering, 34km south of Hobart on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel - 300 floating pontoon berths (power and water), visitor berthing, an on-site boatyard with haul-out and extensive marine services. The hub of recreational boating south of Hobart, home port to one of Australia's best cruising grounds, and the Bruny Island ferry terminal.
Kettering shipwright business (Rod and Duncan Mennitz) known for quality glassing and timber work, major stern rebuilds and antifoul at the ferry-side yard.
D'Entrecasteaux Channel sailmaker (Russ; 5 stars) at Middleton, south of Hobart - new sails, quality repairs and marine canvas, praised as professional with impeccable workmanship for the Channel and southern Tasmanian fleet.
Kettering shipwrights on Ferry Rd, on the D'Entrecasteaux Channel south of Hobart - timber and fibreglass repair, restorations and refits for southern Tasmania's cruising fleet.
Cygnet marine mechanic servicing the Huon Valley.