Do you service both outboards and inboard engines?

Many marine businesses handle outboards, and some cover inboards, stern drives and marine electrics as well. Tell the technician exactly what you have so they can confirm they are equipped for it.

Can servicing be done at my mooring or do I need to slip the boat?

It depends on the job — routine outboard servicing is often done at a mooring or on a trailer, while hull and below-waterline work needs a slip or hardstand. Ask what your specific task needs.

What maintenance matters most in Tasmanian waters?

Antifouling and propeller, anode and electrical checks are important given cold, salty water and heavy fouling, along with fuel and cooling-system servicing before the season. Book ahead in spring when everyone is launching.

Do you travel to the islands and outlying areas?

Some do, but travel to King Island, Flinders Island and remote ramps carries cost and timing constraints. Ask about call-out travel when you book.

Do tradespeople here cover the whole of greater Hobart?

Most businesses based in Hobart cover the greater area — the northern suburbs and Glenorchy, the eastern shore through to Sorell, and south through Kingston and the Channel — but some restrict their radius or charge travel beyond a set point. Say where you are when you call.

Does the mountain and valley frost affect what work can be done?

Cold mornings, frost and occasional snow on the higher slopes can delay roofing, concreting and external painting, and they matter for heating design. A business used to the area will plan around the seasons rather than promise a fixed date.

Best Marine Services in Hobart

11 marine services across Hobart and the surrounding area, ranked — with what each business actually does, taken from their own websites.

Listings checked 9 October 2026.

About marine services in Hobart

Hobart sits between the Derwent estuary and kunanyi / Mount Wellington, and the work here is a mix of heritage homes in Battery Point and North Hobart, post-war brick through the northern suburbs and Glenorchy, and newer builds on the eastern shore and out toward the Huon. Frost on winter mornings in the Derwent Valley and snow on the mountain are routine rather than unusual, so roofing, gutters, drainage and heating are seasonal jobs, not cosmetic ones.

The ranking

Featured listings are marked and appear first. The remaining businesses are ordered editorially by what we could verify from their own material. Order is not a paid ranking, and we do not list businesses we cannot confirm.

1
42 South Marine

Cambridge, 7170 ·

A marine trimming and sailmaking business at Cambridge that states decades of experience in both trades and is the Tasmanian agent for North Sails. Its work covers boat covers, clears, dodgers and bimini, hull liners and upholstery, and general canvas and PVC products, with projects spanning trailer boats, powerboats and cruising catamarans. Suits boat owners around Hobart wanting custom covers, clears and trimming or sail work from a single local supplier.

Marine trimming & upholstery · Boat covers & clears · Sailmaking (North Sails) · Canvas & PVC products
- North Sails agent
0499 076 850 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

273 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge, 7170
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2
Channel Marine

Margate, 7054 ·

An accredited Mercury and MerCruiser service centre that has been based in the North West Bay area for over 30 years, now on Waterworth Drive at Margate. It services and repairs most makes of two- and four-stroke outboards and inboard petrol engines, and sells Mercury outboards and McLay and Senator boats alongside parts and accessories. Its technicians also handle full boat rewires and fitting sounders, radios and bait boards, making it a fit for southern Hobart owners wanting a Mercury specialist and a range of boats in one yard.

Mercury & MerCruiser service · Outboard & inboard repairs · Boat rewires · Electronics fitout · New & used boats · Parts & accessories
- Accredited Mercury & Mercruiser service centre
- 30+ years
03 6267 1456 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

10 Waterworth Drive, Margate, 7054
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3
Derwent Marine

Derwent Park ·

A family-owned boatyard at the northern end of Prince of Wales Bay, operational for more than 30 years, with a conventional slipway and a 15-tonne haulout cradle, a 25-metre jetty with deepwater work berths, a shipwrights' workshop for fitout and cabinet work, a machine shop and a large building shed. It is a registered repair centre for insurers and takes on boat building and repair projects. Suits Hobart owners of larger or timber vessels needing a full-service yard for building, refit or insurance work.

Slipway haulout · Jetty berths · Boat building · Shipwright & fitout · Machine shop · Insurance repairs
- Family owned
- Registered insurance repair centre
03 6273 0090 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Derwent Park
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4
H Marine

Hobart ·

A Hobart-based marine electrical and electronics business that designs, installs, services and troubleshoots systems on recreational and commercial vessels from inflatables to research vessels. It works with brands including B&G, Simrad, Furuno, Raymarine and Victron across navigation, communications and power management, covers single- and three-phase low-voltage systems, and offers remote optimisation advice as well as onboard fault-finding. Suits owners and commercial operators wanting a dedicated marine electrician and electronics specialist rather than a general engine workshop.

Marine electrical · Electronics installation & repair · Navigation systems · Power management · Shore power & generators · Diagnostics & consulting
- Marine electrical & electronics
03 6161 3720 0404 582 127 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Hobart
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5
Hobart Boating Centre

Bridgewater, 7030 ·

A Bridgewater marine centre focused on boat and outboard servicing, repairs and motor board fitting, and an authorised Honda Marine dealer for outboards, genuine parts and accessories. It is also an approved inspection station for boat trailer registration and states it is a MAST Boat Safe partner. Suits trailer-boat owners around the greater Hobart area who want servicing, trailer rego inspections and Honda parts in one place.

Boat & outboard servicing · Repairs · Honda outboards & parts · Trailer rego inspections
- Honda authorised dealer
- Approved trailer inspection station
0499 348 699 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

14 Letitia Grove, Bridgewater, 7030
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6
Lewis Marine

Cambridge, 7170 ·

A Cambridge dealership on Kennedy Drive that sells Yamaha outboards and Quintrex, Extreme and Cruise Craft boats, and services all major outboards, sterndrives and inboards including diesels, plus trailers, jet skis and caravans. It uses Yamaha factory-trained technicians and covers new and used boat sales, parts, finance and insurance. Suits southern Tasmanian boat owners wanting a dealership that can service almost any engine and handle the trailer or ski as well.

Yamaha outboards · Servicing & repairs · New & used boats · Sterndrives & inboards · Trailers & caravans · Parts & accessories
- Yamaha factory-trained technicians
03 6248 3222 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

273 Kennedy Drive, Cambridge, 7170
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7
Lindisfarne Bay Boat Yard

Lindisfarne, 7015 ·

A boat yard in sheltered Lindisfarne Bay beside the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania, led by Malcolm McDougall, offering slipway services, hull cleaning, antifouling, scraping and painting alongside all types of repairs and custom alterations. It also handles insurance surveys, mooring and boat cleaning, and provides yacht delivery locally, interstate and internationally, drawing on over 30 years in the industry. Best suited to Hobart owners who need a yard for maintenance and survey work or a vessel moved by sea.

Slipway · Antifouling & painting · Boat repairs · Insurance surveys · Yacht delivery · Mooring & cleaning
- Slipway
- 30+ years
0408 123 805 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

1A Ford Parade, Lindisfarne, 7015
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8
Margate Marina

Barretta, 7054 ·

A marina and slipyard on Marina Drive at Barretta, about 20 minutes south of Hobart, that slips vessels up to 18 metres and 23 tonnes including catamarans using a Roodberg hydraulic submersible trailer. The yard has a wash bay, a designated abrasive blasting zone and spacious hardstand for trades and DIY owners, and the marina offers floating berths, 24/7 fuel, a free pump-out and trailer storage. Suits southern Tasmanian owners needing a haulout, antifoul and hardstand work with marina facilities alongside.

Slipyard & haulout · Antifouling & wash bay · Hardstand & DIY · Floating berths · Fuel & pump-out · Trailer storage
- Roodberg slipway trailer
- Slips to 18m
03 6267 9600 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

40 Marina Drive, Barretta, 7054
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9
Maynes Marine

Glenorchy, 7010 ·

An established Glenorchy boating centre that services all brands and models of marine engines and holds diagnostic software for Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, Yamaha and BRP. Its factory-trained technicians handle outboards, inboards, sterndrives, jet drives and personal watercraft, from routine servicing and intermittent fault-finding through to full rebuilds, alongside new and used boat sales. A practical one-stop option on Hobart's northern side when both the engine and the boat itself need attention.

Outboard servicing · Inboard & sterndrive · Jet drive & PWC · Engine diagnostics · Rebuilds · New & used boats
- Factory-trained technicians
03 6272 7000 Website (opens in a new tab) Details

Unit 2/25-33 Howard Road, Glenorchy, 7010
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10
Shippies Shipwright Services

Dunalley, 7177 ·

Qualified timber shipwrights who own and operate the Cannery Slipway at Dunalley, with two 50-tonne cradles that take vessels up to 60 feet and a 5.5 metre beam, and DIY options available. Their work covers traditional timber repairs such as caulking, ribbing, planking and copper fastening, antifouling and anodes, 12-volt wiring, diesel repowers, refits and new builds, along with pre-purchase, insurance and vessel condition surveys. The clear choice for timber-boat owners and anyone near the Denison Canal wanting a private slipway with survey and restoration skills under one roof.

Slipway & hardstand · Timber repairs · Antifouling & anodes · Marine plumbing · 12V electrical · Surveys & insurance repairs · Refits & new builds
- Qualified shipwrights
- Private slipway
0478 637 486 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

Imlay Street, Dunalley, 7177
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11
Xtreme Marine Services

Dodges Ferry, 7173 ·

A Dodges Ferry marine workshop that has serviced recreational and commercial boats across south-east Tasmania for over 15 years, with a team its site puts at more than 55 years of combined industry experience. It is an authorised Tasmanian dealer and service agent for Honda Marine and Tohatsu outboards, covering routine logbook servicing, fault-finding, repowers, warranty repairs and trailer work, plus new and used boat and motor sales. Suits owners wanting a manufacturer-backed service agent used to the cold water and changeable weather of southern Tasmanian boating.

Routine servicing · Mechanical & electrical repairs · Repowers · Warranty repairs · New & used boat sales · Trailers
- Honda & Tohatsu dealer
- Factory-trained technicians
03 6265 9484 Website (opens in a new tab) Email Details

1D Okines Rd, Dodges Ferry, 7173
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Marine Services in Hobart — common questions

Do you service both outboards and inboard engines?: Many marine businesses handle outboards, and some cover inboards, stern drives and marine electrics as well. Tell the technician exactly what you have so they can confirm they are equipped for it.
Can servicing be done at my mooring or do I need to slip the boat?: It depends on the job — routine outboard servicing is often done at a mooring or on a trailer, while hull and below-waterline work needs a slip or hardstand. Ask what your specific task needs.
What maintenance matters most in Tasmanian waters?: Antifouling and propeller, anode and electrical checks are important given cold, salty water and heavy fouling, along with fuel and cooling-system servicing before the season. Book ahead in spring when everyone is launching.
Do you travel to the islands and outlying areas?: Some do, but travel to King Island, Flinders Island and remote ramps carries cost and timing constraints. Ask about call-out travel when you book.
Do tradespeople here cover the whole of greater Hobart?: Most businesses based in Hobart cover the greater area — the northern suburbs and Glenorchy, the eastern shore through to Sorell, and south through Kingston and the Channel — but some restrict their radius or charge travel beyond a set point. Say where you are when you call.
Does the mountain and valley frost affect what work can be done?: Cold mornings, frost and occasional snow on the higher slopes can delay roofing, concreting and external painting, and they matter for heating design. A business used to the area will plan around the seasons rather than promise a fixed date.

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