Gold Coast's leading marina & shipyard

Graeme and I have had another positive and productive time at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard hardstand, thank you all.
We look forward to returning next time, catching up with the team ( it’s nearly like being ‘home’ ).  Wishing all at GCCM many thanks.

Vessel Owners –  Felicite & Graeme

We’ve been to a lot of Shipyards and the experience we have had at GCCM has been fantastic. To have all of the trades within a couple of hundred metres of the boat and world class trades that know what they’re doing, it’s been a great result and I am really happy.

Vessel Owner – Damon Olsen (Nomad Designs Australia)

The keel pit at GCCM is an incredible asset. Due to it and the wide range of trades at GCCM, we were able to get so much done and now there is a substantial difference in boat speed as a direct result of that work. Bumblebee 4 achieved her goal and gave us at least one extra knot of speed which our competitors noticed. We were happy to tell them it came down to the refit. Bumblebee 4 is as good as the day she was launched in 1979 – if not better – and this is all due to the help from everyone at GCCM.

Vessel Owner – Graham (Scooter) Eaton

It is a privilege to own a vessel like Blue Goose and her latest refit was a chance to reinvent the way a boat like Blue Goose can be used. The entire project team led by Black Joe have done an amazing job. I would especially like to thank Glance Phipps from AME for not only his hours of work but the pride and passion he poured into this project. What started out as the headache nobody wanted to take on has become the darling of GCCM.  The group of people that come together at GCCM are the best in the business. It’s only at GCCM you can even dream of undertaking such a project and the result is the proof in the pudding.”

Vessel Owner – Ned O’Neil

We had heard about this oasis up north where nothing was too difficult, the facility was expansive, and they would fit around your schedule.  We didn’t quite believe it.  When we arrived, the yard was a hive of activity and yet organised.  To lift us, we needed to remove the back stay and within minutes, Travis had the rigger down to remove it for us.

Vessel Owners – John & Kim Clinton

Thanks very much for making our stay so easy, enjoyable and successful.  It’s been an absolute eye opener and my pleasure to deal with such a professional ‘Marine Team’.  We look forward to visiting you again the future.

Vessel Owner – John Forsyth

We needed to paint the yacht.  Yet we did not want the hassle of removing the mast so when Travis suggested tenting her on the yard to save on the cost of removing the mast and the expense of a shed hire, we had confidence GCCM knew what was needed.

Vessel Owner – Lisa

We were conscious of our budget and were keen to do as much as we could ourselves.  The GCCM team was so accommodating, helpful and supportive of allowing us to do this.  The yard guys are great.  We could easily find everything we needed.  It was so easy to get things done.  It seems like anytime we need something or some assistance, the solutions appeared.

Vessel Owners – John & Sue

The yacht had been at GCCM in late 2018 for the usual annual maintenance period. When looking for a yard to complete a hull refinishing and the engineering works for PYLC, we were confident in selecting GCCM again based on our previous experience. The contractors were of high quality and very well priced. The crew and I selected them based on word of mouth referrals and competitive quotes. We had access to all the trades we needed onsite and they worked well together. Everyone from the café staff­ to the o­ffice and yard teams were helpful and friendly.

Vessel Captain – Dan Airey

We were very specific in selecting the contractors and facility who work on this yacht. She is not a traditional superyacht, yet we want for those who board her to gasp as they would entering a yacht. For that, we needed a group who were well versed in delivering this level of craftsmanship and it was impossible to go past the team at GCCM.

Vessel Owner – David Fisher

We also used the time to complete a range of works calling on many of the contractors onsite at GCCM… the trip was well worth it as the yard was 50% cheaper than Sydney and the contractors were very price competitive.  We have also encountered a really friendly community both in the GCCM team and the tenants. I have had access to a courtesy car which is invaluable for someone away from their home port.

Vessel Owner – Alex Martin

We selected GCCM for our three-month project predominantly due to its reputation for quality work.  The other main factor was the range of contractors and services in the facility.  I managed the project and it was invaluable that the GCCM team and contractors would work around the boat’s schedule and each other to get the job done.  The wealth of knowledge and experience of some of the senior shipwrights at GCCM to select the right contractors for the right job certainly made the difference to our project.

Vessel Captain – Craig Pearson

The  crew were so pleased with our time in the shipyard.  Every staff member from the lovely ladies in the office to the security guys of an evening and even the shipyard guys who did our haul out were always friendly, attentive and nothing was ever an issue.

Charter Manager – Kirsty Sabarre

I would just like to personally thank GCCM for the service they provided the vessel during our time in the yard, and the helpful staff and supplied contractors for any situation that the vessel needed.  The GCCM project management was such an asset and made every aspect of the refit that much easier knowing it was quality controlled and kept to a strict schedule enabling us to concentrate on other projects.  Also, the friendly staff for organizing the great crew excursions, and involving all the yachts in the marina.

Chief Officer – Byron Dobson

From day one GCCM has provided us with exceptional service, expertise and all the facilities that we need to get work done in an efficient and cost-effective manner. All of the marina staff are always professional and willing to go the extra mile for us and do so with a smile. The facility itself with all the trades we require under one roof enables us to get numerous quotes for the same job so that we can make informed decisions quickly.  All of the above in conjunction with the crew activities the marina puts on (Top Golf, bowling etc) along with the location of GCCM make it a great place for any superyacht to get refit work done.

2^nd Officer – Sam Redward

The reason we chose GCCM is because of the level of service and exceptional range of contractors.  GCCM is the best shore support in the industry.  Kevin Altera provided 100% support 24 hours a day.  Travis Slatter lifted and stood the yacht with great care and attention.  The office team and Yacht Concierge were always on hand and nothing was ever too difficult.  We used a variety of contractors and all of them gave great advice and support.

Vessel Captain – Matthew Baily

GCCM has been the most refreshing shipyard experience I have had in many years of yachting.  What a great example this facility is to the industry on how things should be done.  I can highly recommend them to industry.  Everyone really made us feel at home and welcomed.  All our wishes were met with a smile and helpful attitude.  The crew absolutely loved the Gold Coast area.

Vessel Captain – Ferdi Heymann