THE BOATYARD

The Boatyard is Tonga’s only yacht haul out and service facility. Ideally located in an old quarry, The Boatyard sits 20ft above mean sea level and is protected on three sides by steep hills and the old quarry face. Access to the water is gained via a gently sloping slipway.

Using a Roodberg HBC40 hydraulic trailer and a custom built  Hostar Marine hydraulic trailer we are able to cater to all the needs of both visiting sailing yachts and our local tourism vessels. The recent addiction of a Roodberg HBC40 gives us the capacity to lift monohulls and multihulls up to 40tons.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Boatyard is committed to doing our part to preserve the environment. Our waste water filtration systems are a first in Tonga, and we continue to explore ways to support environmentally sustainable projects. . In the past we are proud to have worked with VEPA (The Vava’u Environmental Protection Association) who play a crucial role in Vava’u’s environmental protection, and we look forward to supporting them with future projects.

PLAYING OUR PART

As a nation that lives on the water, The Boatyard has recognised that it has an important role to play in supporting the local communities. The Boatyard is working with members of the local Fisheries so that we can best support their needs, especially during times of emergency such as cyclones.

We have also worked with the Tongan Voyaging Society who are trying to return ‘Vaka Moana’, the traditional sailing canoe, to Tongan waters and re-introduce the next generation to Tonga’s great sailing traditions. Follow the voyaging society here.

SERVICES

• Woodwork
• Fibreglass repair/fabrication
• Metal fabrication/welding
• Mechanics
• Electrical repair
• Marine store