How to prepare your boat for heavy rain?
The recent unprecedented floods and rain have left many boat owners devastated. The damage we have seen has varied from fully submerged vessels where not much can be done to extensive and expensive cleanups and refitted electricals. Being prepared is the best thing a...
Volvo Penta’s Dynamic Positioning System and Related Integrations
Volvo introduced its Inboard Performance System (IPS) in 2005 and added the Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) to it in 2009. The IPS was a revolution in marine technology and continues to lead the way. The DPS is a part of the larger IP system that automatically...
58-Foot Riviera
We often work with interstate owners and buyers and this time around; we were able to help a Sydney based customer with his purchase of a 58-foot Riviera. The customer was interested in purchasing a Queensland based boat and got our team to inspect the vessel, do a...
Marine Growth and how to prevent it
Marine growth is unavoidable for anything that stays in the water, such as your boat. Any object left in the water is quickly coated by slimy algae and will eventually be colonised by larger organisms such as barnacles, mussels and seaweeds. How quickly and to what...
What is new and improved with Volvo marine engines?
Our service manager, a wealth of knowledge and an all-around boat experts, Jonathon talks about the latest Volvo marine engines and the improvements that taken place. Volvo marine engines are now even easier to service, more durable and a lot neater to fit into your...
Working on a Whittley
We are proud of the expertise and experience we have in our team and that expertise is valued by the boating public and marine professionals alike. Recently we had the pleasure to assist one of The Boat Works' valued staff members in servicing her new boat. Charmaine...
Unbeatable one-stop-shop service at The Boatworks
One of the many benefits of bringing your boat to us is that you will have all that our expertise and location has to offer at your disposal. As we are located at The Boatworks Shipyard and Marina in Coomera on the Gold Coast, we are lucky to have a wide range of...
The Pelican – An update on the 70-foot-long catamaran
Earlier this year, we worked on a large catamaran, The Pelican. This 70-foot-long catamaran was in parts at that point with two hulls, usually 30 feet apart, detached and sitting side by side. Nearing the end of all the works, it is a different story now! Seatech team...
Trophy Wife – 112-foot luxury yacht
We work on the big yachts regularly, but Trophy Wife is one of the biggest ones we’ve had in our books lately. This yacht is truly impressive, with accommodation for up to ten guests and five crew on board, an exterior designed by Francesco...
How a pre-purchase inspection and some solid advice can save you thousands
For the past couple of weeks, we have worked with a customer who bought a 28-foot Randell online without seeing the boat. It was love at first sight, and the sale went through without a pre-purchase inspection. The owner loves to get to know his boat inside out and...
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