Marine trades in Townsville

Mobile marine mechanic (Andrew) with 15+ years' experience servicing Townsville and the surrounding area.

Townsville marine trimmer (Yvette; 5 stars) at Ingham Rd, Garbutt - covers, clears, cushions and upholstery, delivering great quality, nicely finished work on time at a competitive price.

Townsville marine surveyor on The Strand, North Ward - pre-purchase, insurance and condition surveys and marine services for the Townsville and North Queensland fleet.

Townsville's marina (4.7 stars over 320 reviews) at Mariners Dr, The Strand - marina berths, visitor and liveaboard berthing, a fuel dock and laundry, close to town. Renowned for exceptionally friendly, attentive staff and a safe cyclone-season berth; many 'quick stopover' cruisers end up staying months.

Marine diesel specialist covering Townsville and Tropical North Queensland, offering engine overhauls, inspections and condition reports by a trade-qualified diesel fitter and licensed marine engineer, using compression testing, oil analysis and sea trials.

North Queensland loft of Hood Sailmakers at Black River, north of Townsville - new racing and cruising sails, repairs, servicing, boom bags and marine canvas for the Townsville and NQ fleet.

Townsville marine mechanics (owner Paul) providing a fully mobile service to marina-based and trailer boats across Townsville and Magnetic Island. Diagnostics and repairs on Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda and Mercury outboards and inboards, an authorised Garmin dealer, plus survey inspections and boat condition reports.

Townsville's leading outboard service and repair centre (managed by Noel Gravener) with a fully equipped workshop servicing all major outboard brands. Also Australia's most comprehensive outboard wrecker, supplying quality pre-loved parts and reconditioned engines nationwide.

South Townsville brokerage (co-located with Townsville Slipways) listing monohulls, catamarans, trimarans, power boats, commercial fishing and charter vessels. The team are boat owners and sailors themselves, with building and maintenance experience, and arrange pre-purchase surveys, haulouts and mechanical inspections - drawing interstate and overseas buyers to Townsville. NOTE: mixed public reviews (many relate to the adjacent slipway) - verify before use.

Townsville marine dealer offering Yamaha-certified servicing and maintenance, plus re-powers and engine repairs.

Townsville chandlery and boatyard (Chris and team; 4.5 stars) at Sandspit Dr in the Townsville Marine Precinct - a well-stocked chandlery (deck hardware, parts, fair prices) combined with haul-out, hardstand and on-site engineering and repairs. Handy chandlery right at the hardstand, with helpful after-hours support for cruisers. (Also a haul-out/refit yard.)

Townsville's boatyard and chandlery (Chris, Mark and team; 4.5 stars) at Sandspit Dr in the Townsville Marine Precinct - travel-lift haul-out and hardstand with an on-site chandlery, mechanics and engineering, antifoul and a handy courtesy dock. Fair prices and good stock for recreational and commercial vessels. NOTE: a couple of reviews queried service invoicing - confirm scope/inclusions up front. (Also listed under Chandlery.)

Townsville marine electronics and electrical specialists (Peter; 5 stars) - experienced, patient diagnostics on battery and charging systems, autopilots and comms, with genuine after-hours help.

Townsville one-stop automotive and marine workshop offering marine servicing and diagnostic repairs, comprehensive inspections and preventative maintenance alongside car, truck and fleet servicing.

Townsville-area shipwright (Steve; 5 stars) at Mount Low - a small, honest operation known for meticulous, high-quality custom timber and fibreglass work, repairs and fit-outs that consistently exceed expectations.

Long-established Townsville slipway (over 100 years old; Heath and crew; well rated) at Plume St, South Townsville - trolley slipway haul-out (careful multihull siting, survey lift-outs) where owners can do their own work or select their own trades, plus antifoul. Unpretentious, community-minded and reasonably priced, with good local-industry knowledge. NOTE: one negative review re paint overspray on a mast; otherwise strong feedback.

Breakwater Marina brokerage (Justin; 4.6 stars) at Mariners Drive, just off The Strand, Townsville - 40+ years buying and selling yachts, power boats and marina berths. Full-service: valuations, insurance, deliveries, repairs, charters and syndicate shares. Strong reviews for making interstate sales effortless. NOTE: one negative review regarding vessel condition disclosure - verify independently.

Townsville's yacht club and marina (4.3 stars over 710 reviews) at Plume St, South Townsville - marina berths, swing moorings and visitor berthing with full club facilities and a popular waterfront restaurant and bar overlooking the city. A welcoming base for the North Queensland sailing fleet.