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Award-Winning Boatyard
Facilities & Services
Located at the southern end of the marina, the Bay of Islands Boatyard is New Zealand’s northernmost full-service, commercial yard - and one of the country’s leading haul-out and wash-down facilities.
Our experienced team deliver a wide range of marine maintenance services, including haul-out, wash-down, sanding and painting.
With a full service precinct and 35 marine trade partners on-site, Bay of Islands Marina is uniquely positioned to handle everything from quick jobs to full refits.
Named New Zealand Boatyard of the Year 2024 by NZMOA, we remain committed to the high standards that earned this recognition.
20 work berths for in water maintenance, travel lift and trailer haul out options for hard standing services.
AWARD WINNING FACILITIES
Proud winners & finalists in numerous Marine Industry Awards
- including 2024 Boatyard of the Year
TRAVEL LIFT &
HAUL OUT
50-tonne Travel Lift & 60-tonne Haulout Trailer options for vessels of varying sizes.
Unrivalled choice and experience our on-site Marine Precinct leads the way in service excellence.
Marine Maintenance,
Your Way.
Unlike some boatyards, owners are welcome to work on their vessels in designated areas once hauled out, giving you the flexibility to manage the tasks you want to.
With 20 dedicated work berths for vessels up to 20m and award-winning expertise on site, we make maintenance easy — so you can get back on the water sooner.
Why Choose the Bay of Islands.
Award-winning expertise
Proven processes
Flexible work spaces
A full Paint Shop
35+ marine service providers
Efficient turnarounds
it's all in one place!
Looking for a Lift?
Our 50-tonne Travel Lift and 60-tonne Haulout Trailer offer reliable solutions for vessels of varying sizes.
With cutting-edge boat handling technology, our skilled and friendly team ensures your vessel is carefully lifted from the water, pressure washed, transported, and securely placed on one of our 74 hardstand spaces with ease and efficiency.
Once on the hardstand, a full range of onsite Service Providers within the boatyard are available to meet all your maintenance needs.
Please refer to our helpful haul out guides for information on how to prepare for your services.
Take advantage of our Marine Service Precinct
35+ expert providers.
One connected hub.
Unrivalled choice, exceptional experience and flexible service options all set within our award-winning boatyard.
With over 35 marine trade partners on site, Bay of Islands Marina is uniquely positioned to take care of all your maintenance and service needs, from quick turnarounds to full-scale refits.
Browse the range of marine service partners on site via our Marine Services Directory.
Sailing Yacht Deriska – 50ft Refit & a Full Circle Story
Over four months, Deriska has been transformed at the Bay of Islands Boatyard, completing a full exterior repaint alongside an extensive refit.
At 50ft, this classic sailing vessel showcases the scale and capability of our Marine Services Precinct, with multiple specialist teams working together to deliver a high-quality finish.
The project also carries a special story. Owner Deniz grew up sailing on Deriska with her parents and is now, alongside her partner Mahmut, setting off on a new chapter aboard the same boat — a true full-circle moment.
A standout example of what’s possible when experienced teams come together — delivering quality, precision and results for larger vessels.
Scope of works included:
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Full exterior repaint – Opua Boatyard Spray Shop
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Fabrication and polishing – Fish Eye Fabrication
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Teak repairs and interior joinery – Opua Boat Builders
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Laser-aligned waterline and porthole refurbishment – CMC Design
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AD and DC panel installation & upgrade to a full Lithium system – Marine Electrics Opua
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New sail package – North Sails
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Mast works and rewiring – NZ Yacht Services
"It’s no wonder you won boat yard of the year...
...The service and ease of securing an endless flow between tradies to carry out work on our launch has been a wonderful experience.
While dealing with a family issue and unable to visit the yard during the work period, we never felt we did not know what was happening, as we were kept well informed throughout the duration.
To the staff and contractors who carried out the work
— THANK YOU VERY MUCH"
— Greg & Michelle
