ABOUT US

Good hands. Honest advice. Generations of marine experience.

Located in beautiful Warkworth, just north of Auckland, Quayside Boatyard is a proper, family-owned yard built on real boatbuilding heritage. From cruising yachts and classic launches to wide-beam catamarans, trimarans, and serious offshore passagemakers, we help boaties keep their vessels safe, reliable, and ready for the next adventure.

Whether you are dropping in for your annual antifoul, tackling a tricky structural repair, or getting the boat up to scratch for a Pacific cruising season, we have the facilities, the skills, and the local trades to get the job done right.

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More Than Just a Place to Park the Boat

Any yard can haul a boat out of the water, but what happens next is what matters.

We know that managing a boat project can feel like a second job. That is why we do things differently. At Quayside, we bring together a trusted network of marine services in one handy Mahurangi River location. For you, that means no more endless phone calls chasing contractors, fewer delays, and the absolute confidence that the work is being done by people who care about your boat as much as you do.

From glasswork and mechanical servicing to electrical upgrades and full-scale restorations, we keep the project moving smoothly so you can get back to doing what you actually love: being out on the water.

Prepping for the Horizon? We Know Cruising.

We regularly work with local and international cruising yacht owners who are either gearing up to head north for the Pacific season, or returning from offshore miles and needing some TLC before the next leg. We can help you check off everything on your blue-water wishlist:

  • Reliable haulouts and premium antifouling

  • Full mechanical and engine servicing

  • Marine electrical and plumbing upgrades

  • Traditional timber work and structural repairs

  • Clever interior fitouts and storage solutions

By handling everything in one yard, we help you maximise your time ashore so you can clear customs and head past the horizon with total peace of mind.

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The Multihull Specialists

Finding a yard that truly understands (and can actually fit) catamarans and trimarans can be a massive headache. Multihulls require specialised facilities, careful handling, and a team that respects the unique physics of a wide-beam vessel.

Quayside has become the go-to destination for multihull owners from Auckland, Northland, and beyond. Whether it is a quick haul-and-wash or a major structural refit, we offer a spacious, practical, and incredibly accommodating alternative to the big, impersonal commercial yards.

Real Boatbuilding Roots

We did not just start managing a boatyard one day; our roots are firmly set in traditional boatbuilding.

That background changes the way we look at every single job. Because we know exactly how boats are designed, framed, and put together from the keel up, we don't just patch over a problem. We diagnose the root cause and give you practical, common-sense advice on the best way to fix it.

The yard has grown over the years into a full-service facility, but our core values have never changed: quality craftsmanship, straight-shooting advice, and a genuine passion for the New Zealand marine community.

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Why Boaties Choose Quayside

Multihull Capability:

One of the few yards in the region purpose-built to give wide-beam catamarans and trimarans the space they need.

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Complete Marine Services:

No stress, no runaround. Antifouling, engineering, electrical, plumbing, and structural work all coordinated right here.

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Cruising Yacht Expertise:

Trusted by blue-water sailors prepping for serious offshore voyages and Pacific loops.

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A Genuinely DIY-Friendly Environment:

We love hands-on owners. We offer a flexible, welcoming space where you can roll up your sleeves and work on your own boat, with expert advice close by.

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The Handy Warkworth Location:

Skip the stress and chaotic traffic of city-based marinas. We are easy to reach by road or water for both Auckland and Northland boat owners.

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Generations on the Tools:

Built on decades of real marine knowledge, honest family values, and proven workmanship.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Just about everything! We regularly work on monohull yachts, coastal launches, catamarans, trimarans, offshore cruising boats, and classic timber vessels.

  • Absolutely. We are one of the few yards in the region equipped to safely accommodate wide-beam multihulls for haulouts, hardstand projects, and refits.

  • Yes, all the time. Many cruising boaties choose us to get their vessels shipshape for Pacific voyages, offshore passages, or to handle maintenance and storage after a long ocean crossing.

  • We certainly can. We can coordinate multiple core marine trades on your behalf, taking the stress out of everything from routine maintenance to complex structural restorations.

  • You sure can. We pride ourselves on being a practical, owner-friendly boatyard. We welcome you to remain involved and do your own work where appropriate.

  • Through our facility and trusted network, we handle haulouts, high-pressure washing, antifouling, Propspeed, fibreglass and gelcoat repairs, traditional timber and rot repairs, mechanical and engine servicing, marine electronics, plumbing, custom interior fitouts, and long-term secure storage.

  • You can find us in Warkworth, just north of Auckland. It is a fantastic, relaxed location that avoids city congestion while remaining incredibly convenient for boat owners across the Auckland and Northland regions.

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Let’s Chat About Your Next Project ➔

Whether you need a quick haulout, your annual maintenance sorted, or you are planning a major dream refit, the team at Quayside is here to help.