New boat service gives owners luxury of time

Western Australians who own boats but don’t have time to maintain them will benefit from a new facility at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson.
 
Aquastack Marina is a secure facility that will provide repair, maintenance and boat-and-trailer stacking, as well as launch and retrieval services, to boats sized 5.5 metres to 10 metres. The facility was officially opened this month and is located near popular Perth boat ramps Woodman Point, East Fremantle and Rockingham.

The Department of Industry and Resources Marine and Defence Branch has been involved in granting access to Aquastack Marina at the AMC.

General Manager of Marine and Defence John O’Hare said Aquastack Marina was a great addition to the AMC, and would help fill a storage gap in the recreational boat industry. 

“The need for recreational boat facilities in WA has increased, so it is great to see this innovative, space-saving concept come to the AMC,” he said.
 
“There has been a 40 per cent increase in registered recreational boats over the past 10 years, and a recent survey revealed that the State’s boating industry contributes $380 million a year to our economy.
 
“Western Australia is also playing a bigger role on the international boat scene, with WA boats and recreational marine products totalling about $62 million in exports in 2007.
 
“This innovative facility therefore represents a great investment to the State’s marine industry at the AMC,” he said.     

Director of Aquastack Marina Luke Clayton said its service offered clients peace of mind as their boats and trailers were stored exactly the same way each time. 
 
“Aquastack Marina offers a quick turnaround time. Clients can call us 30 minutes before they want to head out and we will have their boat ready for them to hit the water,” Mr Clayton said.
 
“We look after repairs, services and maintenance and can even pack a picnic basket. Our ultimate package means you don’t even have to lift a finger, we will organise everything and have the boat ready and waiting in the water for you to directly step on to.
 
“Our purpose-built fork lift can carry up to 25 tonnes and the facility can fit 220 small, medium and large sized boats and trailers with ease.”