Refits and Maintenance - Franklin's of Waikawa
The Complete Marine Maintenance Facility
Located in at the head of Waikawa Bay in the beautiful Marlborough Sounds, Franklin's of Waikawa offers a full marine maintenance service from simple lift and clean downs through to complete refits - including repaints, repowers, interior remodels, new keels, new rudders and rigging services.
The Waikawa staff are experts with both timber and composite construction and remodeling of interiors is handled by Franklin's joinery and cabinet maker staff.
Franklin's of Waikawa offers the following facilities:
- Secure yard that features 38,265 sq ft of hard stand area.
- Two refit tunnel sheds - 58 ft by 29 ft and 64 ft by 36 ft.
- A 2,034 sq ft Workshop, featuring full woodworking and metal working facilities.
- An administration office and a marine maintenance retail shop, fully stocked with supplies of paint, anodes, timber, plywood, resins etc.
A 35 BFM Travelift - maximum 17 foot beam.
Mast gantry.
- Rigging, mechanical and electrical services.
Purpose built wash down area with variable pressure water blasting and specially constructed catchment sump to safeguard the environment. The only Regional Council approved wash down site in the area.
Secure hard stand area with adjustable steel cradles for yachts and power boats.
Power and water adjacent to each site.
Full marine repair, maintenance, refit and modification service available, including traditional and contemporary timber techniques, fibreglass and state of the art composite construction.
Specialist antifouling preparation and application for the best possible underwater finish, fuel economy and performance.
Hard stand space for short or long term hire, with off-season discounts available.
Do-it-yourself owners are welcome and our expert staff will happily offer advice or help with some work.
You can down load our 2 page PDF leaflet that details conditions for working in our yard.
A wealth of knowledge and expertise
Franklin's of Waikawa Marine Maintenance Facility is supported by Ian Franklin Boat Builders Christchurch and expert staff from both yards will often work together on major projects.
Our years of experience building boats for many international clients ensures that your maintenance project will be benefit from our considerable skills and knowledge.
The Franklin Team are expert in both traditional and contemporary building methods for either sail or power.
Each project receives the same dedicated attention to detail and care you'd expect from an international boat builder with a world wide reputation for quality and performance.
To see a list of our staff and their expertise, go to The Team page.
Cruising the South Pacific?
The yard is ideally situated for those cruising the South Pacific and planning to have those projects attended to.
Make the trip to the South Island of New Zealand and Franklin’s for your refit and you'll benefit from the peace of mind that comes from entrusting your craft to a professional marine maintenance yard with a stable, skilled, English speaking workforce with a welcoming Kiwi can-do attitude.
Down load this 2 page PDF for your copy of our yard's details and services -
Cruising_Website_Llet_May09.pdf
Come for the maintenance...
Stay for our Southern hospitality and scenery
Should you wish to stay while the work is done, there is a wide range of accommodation close by - from hotels and apartments through to furnished homes... and the world famous Marlborough wine region is right on our door step.
Or you could venture further afield with a rental car or motorhome and take in the stunning sights and experiences of the South Island. Either way you'll enjoy true Southern hospitality that the South Island is famous for.
If however you need to get back to your home while the work is carried out, there are local and international airports close by.
Whatever your preference, we will be happy to assist you with the arrangements.
If you would like to contact our Waikawa yard and talk over the options for your vessel or to make travelift bookings please phone: (+64) 03 573 8500, or email us here
View some of our past projects
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Refits and Maintenance - Ian Franklin Boat Builders, Christchurch
While the focus of our Christchurch yard is on custom boat building and our 925 and 1225 production launches, the yard does take on refits, repairs and maintenance work - see the example of the rebuild of Cattiva.
By applying our vast knowledge in custom boat building, and using the expertise of Franklin Engineering, the Christchurch yard is ideally positioned to support our Marine Maintenance facility - Franklin's of Waikawa.
