THE BOAT WORKS EXPANDS: STAGE 5 HAS BEGUN, DOUBLING SIZE OF SUPERYACHT YARD
The Boat Works is known for its commitment to delivering high quality marine infrastructure, which in turn attracts more boats and creates jobs.
Continuing the momentum, the Longhurst family will add further investment into the marine precinct with major construction comprising the addition of 50 percent more sheds and hardstand to the now three-year-old Superyacht Yard.
With foundations piled and concrete being poured, completion is scheduled for the end of 2023.
“Building on the success of the superyacht facility that we opened in January 2020, we are adding more infrastructure for tenants and customers,” explains CEO and owner, Tony Longhurst.
LIFTING THE BAR: 90-TONNE BOAT LIFT, THE FIRST OF ITS KIND
The Boat Works have welcomed the versatile 90-tonne expandable travel lift from Boat Lift in Italy – making them the first boat yard in the southern hemisphere to operate a lift of this kind. The Boat Works now has five machines operating over both yards, lifting every type of vessel up to 300-tonnes.
“To keep pace with demand, we decided to invest in this variable width, all-wheel drive machine,” explained General Manager, Shane Subichin.
“It has an adjustable beam width narrowing the vessels footprint from 8m down to 5.5m allowing the team to maximise the vessel set down footprint.
5 GOLD ANCHOR & SUPERYACHT READY ACCOLADES
Industry and Award-winning shipyard and marina, The Boat Works has been awarded 5-Gold-Anchor accreditation in conjunction with the Superyacht Ready certification.
Formalising what visiting owners and superyacht captains already know – The Boat Works is the region’s premier facility for vessels of all sizes, makes and models. Offering a comprehensive choice of skilled marine professionals teamed with superior marine infrastructure and facilities, defining The Boat Works as the destination for vessel and superyacht activity.
Superyacht Ready is an accreditation from the Marina Industries Association (MIA), available to marinas that have the minimum capacity and capabilities required to provide safe and adequate berthing for Superyachts.
The Superyacht Ready criteria is based around the suitability of the marina’s infrastructure to accommodate superyachts, accessibility for superyachts, security measures and service availability. The program is designed to help skippers and owners identify suitable marinas for their vessel.
For more information review our website www.theboatworks.com.au
NEW PARTNERS TAKE UP RESIDENCE
The newest precinct onsite to be open is one-of-a kind and has been purpose designed to complement the VIP Captains Lounge onsite.
The DOCK is a prestigious waterside yacht sales headquarters (located adjacent Kokomo Kitchen & Bar).
The bespoke offer provides offices and showrooms for our premium yacht sales businesses.
Welcoming R Marine Jones, Alexander Marine and The Yachts Sales Co.
Published in print July-September 2023
