Marine trades in Whitsundays

Airlie Beach marine electronics and electrical business (Kenny and team) in the Shingley Drive marine precinct, handling installs and repairs for Whitsunday boat owners.

Whitsundays marine electricians (Ian, Ant and team; 4.6 stars) at Coral Sea Marina - honest, helpful work on alternators, windlasses, charging and electronics, going above and beyond for cruisers and local yachts.

Cannonvale outboard specialists with 20+ years' experience, servicing and repairing all brands of outboard engines and steering systems. Also trailer repairs, boat fit-outs, electrical rewiring and diagnostics.

Cannonvale marine engineering business and the Whitsunday region's only authorised Yanmar and Volvo Penta dealership. Stockists of Northern Lights, Kohler and Mase generators and Twin Disc gearboxes, covering all mechanical and engineering repairs.

Professional marine mechanic based at Airlie Beach (Port of Airlie and Coral Sea Marina) and Hamilton Island, specialising in service and repair of all marine systems on yachts and power vessels, engine and generator servicing and tender outboards.

Whitsundays marine surveyor and consultant (Guy Howard; 5 stars over 14 reviews) near Airlie Beach - AMSA surveys, pre-purchase and condition inspections, and new-vessel arrival/commissioning oversight across power, sail and multihull. Decades of hands-on marine experience, humble and honest, with comprehensive photo reports and genuine insurance advice.

Whitsundays trailer-boat storage and valet service (Rob; 5 stars) at Loop Rd, Jubilee Pocket - secure car and trailer parking with a launch/retrieval valet (climb aboard, and they launch you and stow the trailer and car), wash-down facilities and airport-style pick-up/drop-off. The easiest way to boat the Whitsundays without towing.

Whitsundays marine business with a combined 40 years' industry experience in boat sales and service.

Well-regarded Whitsundays bareboat and skippered charter company (4.8 stars over 53 reviews) at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach - self-skippered Leopard catamarans and yachts (no licence needed; thorough training), praised by repeat multi-charter families for well-maintained boats and outstanding 5-star response when issues arise.

Australia's multi-award-winning Whitsundays bareboat company (operating since 1985; 4.5 stars over 122 reviews) at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach - 28 self-skippered vessels from 32ft to 58ft (sailing yachts, sail and power catamarans; no licence required; early briefings standard), an ECO-certified operator with intimate local knowledge and twice-daily radio scheds.

Whitsundays loft of Doyle Sails (Charles and crew; 5 stars) at Jubilee Pocket, Airlie Beach - tailor-made racing and cruising sails proven on circumnavigations (south of Tasmania, north of Scotland, Bay of Fundy), plus quality canvas repairs and restitching from experienced sailmakers who are sailors themselves.

Whitsundays shipwright and marine surveyor (Iain; 5 stars) serving the Mackay-Whitsunday region from Brandy Creek. A craftsman with a rarely-matched skill set - qualified shipwright work to the highest standard, plus thorough walk-through and full pre-purchase/insurance surveys, trusted by interstate buyers.

Long-running Whitsundays boatyard (4.7 stars) at Loop Rd, Jubilee Pocket near Airlie Beach - hardstand and dry storage with haul-out and slipway for everything from tinnies to superyachts, an on-site chandlery and easy access to repair trades. Widely praised as the best-value, most helpful haul-out in the Whitsundays.

Long-standing Whitsundays brokerage (BIA member) at Airlie Beach, handling sail, power and catamaran listings across the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef cruising grounds.

Whitsundays boat detailer based at Airlie Beach - washing, cut and polish and interior detailing, a mobile service for the Whitsundays cruising and charter fleet.

Whitsundays haul-out yard at Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach - travel lift haul-out and hardstand with antifoul and access to on-site trades (Boatsmiths and others), a key lift-out point for the Whitsundays cruising and charter fleet. NOTE: sharply polarised reviews (3.7) - some praise the service, but several report rushed 24hr haul-out windows, high fees and rude admin; confirm your work window and quote in writing before booking.

Marine electrician based at Hawkes Boatyard in the Airlie Beach marine precinct, serving the Whitsundays.

Established Whitsundays chandlery (4.6 stars over 63 reviews) at Shute Harbour Rd, Jubilee Pocket near Airlie Beach - a full-range chandler covering paints and coatings, antifoul, hardware, safety gear, rigging and fittings, with knowledgeable staff drawing on years of boating experience. A key resupply point for the Whitsundays cruising fleet.

The Whitsunday region's leading outboard service centre and only authorised Suzuki engine dealer and service centre, at Jubilee Pocket. Same-day servicing and a 24-hour breakdown service.

Outstanding boutique Whitsundays charter operator (5.0 stars over 501 reviews) at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach - self-skippered sailing catamarans (no licence needed; energetic, thorough briefings), with a small, personal fleet and a team repeatedly singled out for making the trip. One of the most highly-rated hire operators in the country.

Whitsundays marine chandlery and rigging service (Ian, Cody and team) at Coral Sea Marina North, Airlie Beach - standing and running rigging including on-time re-rigs for visiting cruisers, plus splicing, deck hardware and boating supplies.

Well-priced marina chandlery (Ian, Cody and team; 4.2 stars) at Coral Sea Marina North, Airlie Beach - deck hardware, fittings and safety gear plus an in-house rigging service (standing and running rigging replacement), with friendly, professional service and a surprisingly deep range for its size. Handy for the Whitsundays racing and cruising fleet.

Established Whitsundays bareboat operator (4.6 stars over 127 reviews) at North Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach (part of the Dream Yacht Charters network) - self-skippered sailing and power catamarans (no licence needed; confidence-building settle-in and clear daily comms), for exploring the Whitsundays. Well-maintained fleet and supportive staff.

Bowen marine business with 30+ years' experience, offering Mercury outboards, petrol injector servicing, trailer wiring and electronics fitting (radar, autopilot, radio, GPS) plus marine accessories.

Whitsundays yacht rigger at Cannonvale (Airlie Beach) - standing and running rigging, mast work and rig inspections for the region's cruising and charter fleet.

Whitsundays brokerage at the Marlin Marine Centre, Jubilee Pocket (Airlie Beach), centrally placed to service all three local marinas - Coral Sea Marina, Hamilton Island Marina and Port of Airlie. Also runs its own trailer-boat sales yard and a second-hand marine goods range, with a Shute Harbour Marine Brokerage opening in 2026. Directly services a wide arc of the Queensland coast from Cairns to the Gold Coast.

Whitsundays loft of Ullman Sails (Dale and Paul Mitchell; 4.9 stars) at Carlo Dr, Cannonvale - high-quality racing sails (both are racers, strong on OMR-optimised designs) and cruising sails with standout after-sales service, trading alongside Airlie Sail & Shade for canvas. 12+ years the loft of choice for many Whitsundays sailors.

Whitsunday marine and diesel specialists (16+ years) with a workshop at Jubilee Pocket and stocked mobile service vehicles. Expert diesel and petrol fuel injection repairs, generators and full servicing of all makes, travelling from Townsville to Rockhampton and west to Emerald.

Award-winning Whitsundays bareboat company with the largest fleet and cruising area in the region (~40 boats, 35-49ft; 4.9 stars over 208 reviews) at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach - self-skippered power boats, sailing catamarans and yachts sleeping 2-12 (no licence required; thorough briefing), with provisioning, Starlink and snorkel/fishing/SUP add-ons. Average charter 7-10 nights.

Mercury Marine certified sales and service centre established in 1988, covering Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Bowen, Proserpine and the Whitsunday islands. Mercury and Mariner outboards, MerCruiser sterndrives, Mercury Diesel, plus boat and trailer sales and yacht management.

Airlie Beach marine business (formerly Whitsunday Yamaha Marine) with 25+ years' experience and factory-trained, Cert 5 marine technicians. Yamaha outboard dealer servicing all outboard brands with full workshop facilities and re-powers, plus Stessco and Polycraft boats.

One of the original Whitsunday bareboat operators (4.9 stars over 114 reviews) at Shute Harbour - self-skippered charter of well-maintained sail and power catamarans and yachts (no licence needed; full training and daily radio scheds provided), plus skippered and sail-guide options and provisioning. Friendly, professional and highly rated across repeat customers.

Whitsundays office of World Wide Boat Brokers at The Boathouse, Port Drive, Airlie Beach (Dan Howcroft and Jennie; 5 stars). Praised for marketing campaigns that exceed expectations, regular enquiry updates for sellers, and genuinely 'over and above' after-sales support including insurance quotes.

Yacht brokerage operating from Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach - sail and catamaran listings for the Whitsundays cruising and charter fleet.