NSW · Port Macquarie, Taree, Tuncurry, Coffs Harbour, Toormina, Lorne and surrounds
Mobile Mid North Coast shipwright (Cal; 5 stars) based at d'Albora Marina, Port Macquarie, with experience from small runabouts to prestige vessels across Sydney and the Gold Coast. Mobile timber and fibreglass repair, painting, antifoul and Propspeed, fit-outs and maintenance - servicing Port Macquarie, Laurieton, Forster and Coffs Harbour, and able to work at Laurieton Slipway.
Forster-Tuncurry upholsterer (Frank; 4.7 stars over 26 reviews) at Tuncurry - marine-grade vinyl re-upholstery for boat seats and cushions alongside furniture and auto trim, with invaluable fabric advice, fast turnaround and reasonable pricing.
Port Macquarie's marina (d'Albora; 4.4 stars) at Park St on the Hastings River - marina berths, a fuel dock, and an on-site slipway and repair yard, in a protected, easy-walk-to-town location with waterfront cafes and restaurants.
New Coffs Harbour haul-out yard (opened Oct 2023; part of the GC Marinas group) in the Marine Precinct on Marina Dr - a 75-tonne marine travel lift (approx. 75ft LOA / 7m beam), an expansive hardstand for up to 15 boats, water/pressure blasting, on-site antifoul and hand-picked marine trades, beside the 168-berth Coffs Harbour International Marina. The midway haul-out point between Sydney and the Gold Coast. NOTE: mixed reviews on management/staffing in early operation; confirm scope up front.
Mid North Coast sail loft (Rohan; 5 stars) at Lorne near Camden Haven - specialists in one-design racing sail development with National and State champions across Flying 11, Sabot, Heron, NS14, MG, Maricat and Arrow Cat classes, plus cruising sails, repairs and sailing equipment.
Port Macquarie slipway (Nuri and team) at Park St on the Hastings River (at the d'Albora marina precinct) - slipway haul-out, antifoul and shipwright repairs, with hard-working, professional service for the mid-north-coast fleet.
Coffs Harbour store of Road Tech Marine (RTM; 4.2 stars) at Pacific Hwy - national marine electrical and accessories retailer with wiring, switches, fuses, anchors, ropes and chain, fridges and battery systems for boats, caravans and 4WDs. Helpful, knowledgeable staff (particularly on 12V and battery setups).
Highly rated Port Macquarie marine electronics specialists (Terry, Kurt and team; 5-star across 90+ reviews). Supply and professional fit-out of Garmin and Simrad sounders, GPS, radar and trim-tab systems, plus fault-finding and tidy-ups on existing wiring.
Long-established Australian boat builder (est. 1946) at Taree on the Manning River - renowned for hand-laid fibreglass hulls and seakeeping. Builds custom recreational and commercial (survey) vessels and undertakes major structural repairs, refits and restorations, including on its own Steber-brand boats.
Long-established Australian boat builder (Steber International, est. 1946) at Taree on the NSW Mid North Coast - hand-laid fibreglass sport fishers and cruisers (28-49ft) plus commercial patrol, pilot, research and workboats for government and industry. Renowned for rugged, seaworthy hulls and custom fit-outs across recreational and commercial markets.
Mercury dealer and marine mechanics servicing and repairing Mercury outboards and other makes of inboard and outboard engines, with quality engine installations and diagnostics.