New superyacht refit sheds are a ‘game changer’ for Australian Gold Coast

Four new ‘mega sheds’ have been installed by The Boat Works and are the tallest refit sheds on the Gold Coast offering a 20-metre height clearance.

The four sheds are designed for major refits and refinishing works on superyachts up to 50 metres in length.

They have a 16-metre width to accommodate the scaffold and scissor or boom lifts necessary for various refit works, along with plenty of room aside for cooling towers, storage containers, and tenders or jetskis.

The Boat Works says all sheds provide state-of-the-art LED lighting, ample power for vessels and trades, drainage channelled into a treatment process and commercial curtains for privacy and reduction of noise and dust.

“To meet demand, we accelerated our plans,” says The Boat Works owner, Tony Longhurst. “Our new mega sheds are five-metres higher than our existing super sheds and they are the largest on the Gold Coast, ready and waiting for the largest privately owned and commercial superyachts.”

The first superyacht to use the new mega shed was the 34.6m Moonen motor yacht Beluga, with an 8.1m beam. The four-deck explorer has ample room and enough air draft for refit and maintenance works.

The mega sheds are situated in the dedicated superyacht facility with easy access to a chandlery superstore and various marine services within the Gold Coast marine area.

General manager, Steve Sammes from Sanctuary Cove Marina says: “The new sheds are a great addition to the already existing comprehensive offering that The Boat Works can provide to our Sanctuary Cove Marina berth holders.

Gold Coast mayor, Tom Tate says the ‘mega sheds’ represent a further “game changer” for the city’s marine industry.

“Our focus, as a council, is on diversifying the economy – and the marine industry is key to that approach,” says Tate. “We want the world to know that our city is not only a welcoming port for superyachts and their crew but that we also have the logistical and technical facilities to ensure the best service and support is in place throughout their visit.

“In the past three years, we have seen significant state, council and private sector investment in the marine industry. I applaud all parties for their confidence in expanding this vital industry sector.”