Harbour’s latest addition gives boaties a real lift

Yaringa Boat Harbour is excited to announce the opening of its 75-tonne travel lift, adding a new level of service to the region’s marine industry. The state-of-theart lift was opened on Thursday, June 16, by Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Anthony Marsh and Mal Hart of Hart Marine, with many leading business and industry locals on site to witness the occasion. Hart Marine’s Tura, a new ORC173 pilot boat for Flinders Ports, South Australia, was dropped into the water using the new lift.

Hart Marine, now located at Yaringa Boat Harbour, has more than 40 years of experience in the boat-building industry. With a diverse team of marine experts offering extensive knowledge and skills, the Hart team at Yaringa continue to work on multiple projects for clients both locally and worldwide.

The travel lift was designed and engineered by AW Maritime, constructed by the Hart and Yaringa team, and installed by PW Johnston Marine Piling and Construction. The travel lift allows Yaringa and the associated on-site marine specialists to lift and store both commercial and recreational vessels up to 75 tonnes using the ASCOM BHT 75t mobile crane. This makes Yaringa one of Victoria’s leading harbours capable of handling such large boats and truly is a game-changing addition.

Yaringa Boat Harbour, under new management since 2019, continues to vastly improve the ideally located facility at the top end of Western Port. Considered by experts to be the best fishing base on the Mornington Peninsula, Yaringa offers trailer boat storage, marina berths, hardstand and haul out facilities, with on-site boat works offering anything you could ever need to service your vessel. Somewhat of a hidden gem, the harbour is quickly gaining the reputation as a Peninsula ‘must visit’ for both locals and visitors from further afield.

The harbour also boasts a magnificent waterfront restaurant, Cptn Jack’s. Cptn Jack’s menu features artisan produce from across the Peninsula blended with inspiration from across the globe. They are passionate about every ingredient used and love working with incredible local suppliers. From Thursday to Sunday, sit by a roaring open fire, savour a delicious meal from the full menu and enjoy a splendid cocktail or some locally crafted wine – all while you soak up the stunning harbour view.

YARINGA BOAT HARBOUR - 1 Lumeah Road, Somerville

www.yaringa.com.au

CPTN JACK’S Open Thursday-Saturday 11am-4pm then 5-11pm;

Sunday 11am-4pm

www.cptnjacks.com.au