The Boat Works on the Gold Coast brings a 300-tonne travel lift, two 100-metre covered refit chutes and more than 1,000 marine professionals together in one superyacht service destination.
The Boat Works continues to strengthen its position as one of Australia’s leading destinations for superyacht refit, repair, maintenance and support, combining serious infrastructure with an unrivalled concentration of specialist marine expertise.
Located in the heart of the Gold Coast Marine Precinct, the 55-acre facility spans two world-class yards, including a dedicated Superyacht Yard designed to accommodate larger vessels and the needs of captains, crew and owners undertaking everything from scheduled maintenance to complex refit programs.
Lifting capacity and covered refit chutes
At the centre of its superyacht capability is the Gold Coast’s largest 300-tonne travel lift, supported by five additional haul-out machines across the facility. This extensive lifting capacity is complemented by more than 100 individual refit sheds, expansive concrete hardstand, deep-water access, dedicated superyacht berthing and a range of covered working environments.
Further enhancing the facility are The Boat Works’ purpose-built Watersheds, two 100-metre covered in-water refit chutes that allow significant maintenance and refit works to be undertaken while vessels remain afloat. Offering shelter, accessibility and flexibility, the Watersheds provide an important solution for larger vessels requiring extended project periods without haul-out.
A complete marine service ecosystem
While the infrastructure is substantial, one of The Boat Works’ greatest strengths is the depth of expertise available onsite.
The precinct is home to more than 100 marine businesses and over 1,000 skilled marine professionals, creating a complete marine service ecosystem in one destination. Captains and project managers have direct access to an extensive A-Z of trades and services including engineering, shipwrights, fabrication, painting and refinishing, antifouling, mechanical and electrical works, electronics, hydraulics, refrigeration, interiors, detailing and project management.
Having this depth of capability within one precinct allows multiple stages of a project to be coordinated efficiently, minimising unnecessary vessel movements and simplifying logistics for owners, captains and crew.
New accommodation and a gym for visiting crew
The Boat Works also continues to invest beyond the vessel itself, with a growing focus on the experience of those staying onsite during maintenance and refit periods.
By the end of 2026, the precinct will welcome new onsite crew accommodation and a dedicated gymnasium, further enhancing the facilities available to visiting captains and crew. These additions will complement existing Captains Lounges, three onsite cafés and dining venues, courtesy vehicles, customer amenities and a major marine chandlery and trade supplies store.
An East Coast service hub
Strategically positioned on the Gold Coast between Sydney and the cruising grounds of the Whitsundays and Cairns, The Boat Works provides an ideal East Coast service hub for Australian and international yachts.
From annual maintenance and charter preparation through to major refits and technical support, The Boat Works offers the scale, lifting capacity, specialist expertise and facilities required to deliver complex projects with confidence.
For superyachts, captains, crew and owners, The Boat Works brings everything together in one clean, green and world-class marine destination.
www.theboatworks.com.au
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