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MAINTENANCE AND MARINAS

Phuket is one of the best places in Southeast Asia for repair and maintenance services.

Services include mobile repairs and in-water repairs at any of the island’s marinas, and Full haul-out and refit service at the Boat Lagoon Marina, Royal Phuket Marina or one of Phuket Town’s slipways. There are also small yards, mainly in Chalong and Rawai that service the growing numbers of custom new builds of sailing and power craft.

There are four main marinas on the island; Ao Po Grand Marina; Phuket Boat Lagoon, Royal Phuket Marina and YachHaven Marina.

You can take on fuel and water at any one of the marinas. You can also visit one of the fuel and water barges in Ao Chalong or in Patong.

Yacht Haven and Ao Po Grand Marina are the only two marinas that can accommodate superyachts, while Asia Marina and Ratanachai Slipway in Phuket Town can haul-out vessels up to 500 tonnes. For haul-out and refit work there are a number of facilities. Ratanachai Slipway in Phuket Town has the capacity to haul out vessels up to 52 metres and 209.50 tonnes using its railway type slipway. Ratanachai caters to a varied customer base - Naval vessels, fishing fleets and pleasure vessels. The yard is located up the river past the Seatran ferry terminal.

Further up river, and the first shipyard you reach by road from Phuket Town, is Asia Marina. With a 100 tonne to 500 tonne travel lift, Asia Marina is an alternative for large vessels wanting to haul-out.

A multihull-specific boatyard to the north of Chalong Bay, with concrete ramps and two trailers customised to haul out shallow-draft catamarans up to 16 metres in length and weighing 16 tonnes.

There are workers available on-site, with storage space for around 50 boats on the outdoor hardstands, and there is a good chandlery five minutes from the yard.

MAINTENANCE AND MARINAS

Phuket’s marinas, boatyards and slipways meet every boater’s maintenance, mooring and repair needs. The four main marinas (Ao Po Grand Marina, Yacht Haven Phuket Marina, Royal Phuket Marina and Boat Lagoon) have all recently upgraded their various facilities and services.

Ao Po Grant Marina (opened 2008): 80 & 47T Roodberg lifts trailer; fingers on outer dock. 300 berths (boat lengths of 100m plus) for catamarans and monohulls. Also features a restaurant, clubhouse, swimming pool, fitness centre, condominiums, rental apartments and retail shops. Hardstand for at least 80 vessels, boat ramp for trailable boats(www.aopograndmarina.com; derrickd@aopograndmarina.com; Tel: +66 (0) 85 794 7600).

Yacht Haven Phuket Marina (opened

1997): In February 2015, a new 260-meter pontoon and three 50-meter fingers were installed giving the marina 320 berths which are able to accommodate vessels up to 100+ meters. The free-floating pontoons, constructed to comply with international standards for marine eco-system protection, are equipped with electrical power, fresh water connections, and 24 hour security services across the property. Dedicated working dock for refits; strong service culture. In-water repair and maintenance, dedicated team (www.pyhmarina.com,info@pyhmarina. com; Tel: +66 (0) 76 397 908).

Royal Phuket Marina (opened 2005):

Professionally managed state-of-the-art dry stack boat storage. Wet berths that can accommodate 100 vessels up to 35 meters; hardstand facility accommodating up to 26 vessels from 7 to 22 meters, up to 50 tons. Recently increased capacity from 170 to 250 boats. Facilities include a 50-tonne travel lift, 2-tonne JIB crane, forklift services, temporary berthing, boat garage, & recovery services (www.royalphuketmarina.com, marina@royalphuketmarina.com, Tel: +66 (0) 76 360 833).

Phuket Boat Lagoon (opened 1994): With 180 wet berths, 144 hardstands and 12 dry stacking bays and complete service centre of specialised technicians and engineers, Phuket Boat Lagoon is aninternational standard marina for berthing and repairs. New travel lift (capacity 60 tonnes). Accommodation available, steel and stainless-steel maintenance a specialty. Villa supermarket, shopping mall, hardstand, three travel lifts (80 tonnes), numerous chandleries, marine services (www.phuketboatlagoon.com; info@phuketboatlagoon. com: Tel: +66 (0) 76 239 055).

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KRABI

Krabi Boat Lagoon: In-water berths 80 boats; hardstand 100 boats; travel lift 35 tons, forklift (www.krabiboatlagoon.com; info@krabiboatlagoon.com Ph: 075818765. Phone: +66 75 818 765 Mobile: +66 (0) 86 281 0330)

Port Takola Yacht Marina & Boatyard:

When completed, all 260 berths will have full length fingers and extra wide concourses will maximize convenience while loading and docking. Featuring 24-hour security, refueling service, fresh water, electricity supply and disposal of waste, grey and black water come as standard. The boatyard is serviced by 38t Roodberg hydraulic trailer, and provide technical services such as yacht repair and cleaning, (www.porttakola.com; matthew@porttakola.com; Tel: 66 (0) 89 446 1991).

BOATYARDS OF NOTE

Chalong Boatyard & Storage Co. Ltd:

Mueang District, Phuket, two custom designed trailers for hauling out multihulls safely, up to 75 feet, mobile crane, grass and sand hard standing area. Yard workers available, own work possible, 5 mins from chandlery and Chalong supermarkets. Showers, single phase and three phase power (https://www.facebook. com/ChalongBoatyardStorage/, Tel: +66 (0) 76 510 714).

G & T Boatyard and Chandlery: Thalang District, Phuket, full-service boatyard with hydraulic trailer. Can handle boats up to the 1.7m draft, multihulls welcome. Power (true 220V) and water. tarmac surface, chandlery on site, long-term storage available, DIY friendly. short hike from Ao Po Grand Marina (https://www.facebook.com/GTboatyard/, Tel: +66 (0) 76 315 540).

Phuket M9 Marina: Offering catamaran boat repairs, from 30-59 feet weighing up to 40 tons (www.m9marinaphuket.com, info@m9marinaphuket.com, Tel: +66 (0) 93-724-8585).

Phuket Premier Boatyard Co.,Ltd:

Thalang District, Phuket. Full-service boatyard for mono & multihulls, gravel hardstand area. Roodberg 60-ton trailer and lift in self-made protected lagoon, gravel hardstand area. Long-term boat storage, DIY & liveaboards welcome. Small chandlery and on-site contractors available, WiFi, metered power 220/380V. Located in northern Phuket, close to Yacht Haven Marina (https://phuketboatyard.com/ Tel: +66 (0) 81 486 9618).

Ratanachai Slipway: Located inside the entrance of Tha Chin River just a few miles north of popular Ao Chalong yacht anchorage, haul out up to 52m, 210 tons (www.ratanachai-slipway. com; info@ratanachai-slipway.com; Tel. +66 (0) 76-210852).

Chean Vanich Pier

Located: Vanich Road, Rassada District; Just 10 Minutes form Phuket Town. In the water berths 30 Boats; hardstand 40 boats. (Facebook Page: Chean Vanich Pier; Tel. +66 (0) 86-544-0207).

Chean Vanich Pier

See contact details in this Guide to book appointments, and make inquiries.