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The Boat Builders Based in Half Moon Bay Marina on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, theBoatBuilders are an experienced team ready to take care of all your boating needs.
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The Boat Builders have been in operation since 1980, originally set up by Peter Millen, the business is built on quality of craftsmanship, reliability and reputation. In February 2015, the reins to the business were handed over to one of his original apprentices, Joe Richardson. Starting out in small tin shed, the business has grown to two large workshops in Half Moon Bay Marina which can facilita

te and store anything from a dinghy to a 60ft launch. The onsite travel-lift, lifts vessels up to 35 tonne, and our qualified tradesman can work with any range of boat building job. Including structural or cabinet work, timber or fibreglass, insurance work to major refits. We can refurbish teak decks or replace if necessary and can undertake installation of holding tanks and bowthrusters, keel rebeds, hull/duckboard extensions, bait tanks, hardtops and rot repairs. Located at the hardstand end of Half Moon Bay Marina, we have the added benefit of offering a one-stop service of all marine facilities including marine engineering, outboard/inboard motor servicing, spray painting, anti-fouling, electronic installation and electrical repairs, stainless steel fabrication, marine refrigeration, upholstery, rigging and sailmaking. Together with these service companies at Half Moon Bay Marina, we run an integrated service of looking after you boat in combination with one another. We have a full surveyed vessel available for salvage work and towing of boats.

Our services extend beyond boats, as we also undertake various repairs and general maintenance work on motorhomes and ca...
06/05/2026

Our services extend beyond boats, as we also undertake various repairs and general maintenance work on motorhomes and caravans for both individual clients and insurance providers.

What a stunning morning for a pre dawn sea trial !!
01/04/2026

What a stunning morning for a pre dawn sea trial !!

The Wooden Boat Festival held over the weekend provided a fantastic opportunity to see Greg McClean and his beautifully ...
16/03/2026

The Wooden Boat Festival held over the weekend provided a fantastic opportunity to see Greg McClean and his beautifully built boat, Lorraine. Greg's timber steaming demonstrations were well-received, and he had the chance to discuss Lorraine's build process with many interested attendees. We look forward to hearing about his future projects!!

A side project worth noting involves the restoration of Tigre, an 8.5m catamaran designed by Ron Given that was prominen...
11/03/2026

A side project worth noting involves the restoration of Tigre, an 8.5m catamaran designed by Ron Given that was prominent in Auckland's yacht racing circuit. After being found in disarray, she was salvaged and brought to us for renovation. With the mast, rigging, centre beams, and trampolines removed and new features such as clipper to dreadnaught bows, solid decking, seating areas, hardtop, and outboard motors installed, Tigre is set to have a new life as a fun and versatile powercat. Watch this space........

Neo is meticulously working through the offshore job checklist. We take great pleasure in supporting her as she prepares...
10/03/2026

Neo is meticulously working through the offshore job checklist. We take great pleasure in supporting her as she prepares to depart for Fiji in the near future. The sheer volume of work and administrative duties involved in these blue water passages is considerable. The importance of safety and current operating systems cannot be overstated for a safe passage. We look forward to following her adventures.

Had the pleasure of working on Intrepid ll this past week.She is a Viking 82 boasting 5200HP achieving some massive spee...
01/03/2026

Had the pleasure of working on Intrepid ll this past week.
She is a Viking 82 boasting 5200HP achieving some massive speeds.
Intrepid is on tour around NZ for the rest of summer before heading back to the Pacific for some more serious fishing.

A few interior jobs ticked off and on their way again. Our team did an awesome job to be proud of !!

01/03/2026
01/03/2026
Meet Lorraine - a 12’ traditional dinghy in the making.Inspired by an 1800s Royal Clyde design and brought to life here ...
01/03/2026

Meet Lorraine - a 12’ traditional dinghy in the making.
Inspired by an 1800s Royal Clyde design and brought to life here at Half Moon Bay by local boatbuilder Greg and the crew at The Boat Builders.

Built with a mix of classic craftsmanship and modern technique, Lorraine is more than just a boat - she’s a passion project, a learning tool, and hopefully a future showstopper at the Wooden Boat Festival.

Follow along as we share her journey from lines to launch.

Solid effort boys !!
04/04/2021

Solid effort boys !!

The boys getting it done today!!!
Caught in sponsors grid The Boat Builders

Address

Unit A4, Marina Hard Stand, Argo Drive, Half Moon Bay

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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Telephone

095354746

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