Facilities

Boat lift

Haul out for a scrub, anodes or an inspection without leaving the marina. All lifts are two-way (out and back in), operated by marina staff, and booked through the office.

Rates · 1 July 2026

Two-way lift rates by vessel and user

Lift typeBerth licenseeBerth tenantNon-marinaCommercial
L1: Standard lift
One hour$127$196$271$432
Two hours$141$210$300$492
Full day (over two hours)$157$250$360$563
Half day (after 1st day)$94$138$205$274
Full day (after 1st day)$124$198$287$437
L2: Heavier vesselsExtra strop at front or back to spread load
Double strops, 1 set$130$198$287$415
L3: Heavier vesselsDouble strops at both front and back
Double strops, 2 sets$245$388$564$807
L4: Oversized vesselsSingle/double strops plus extensions
Extender strops, per set$43$62$97$130
ExtrasIn addition to the lift rate above
Difficult lift, large vessels (each)$103$138$205$316
Lift adjustment (each)$57$82$138$185
Labour / clean up (per hour)$68$97$124$172
Water blaster hire$57$82$110$137

All prices inc. GST. Strop configuration is confirmed by the lift operator at booking based on vessel weight and hull shape. Extras are charged in addition to the lift rate.

Booking a lift
Boatlift levy

Boat owners berthed at the marina pay a boatlift levy that funds the lift’s upkeep. The levy is redeemable against the boatlift rates above when you use the lift within 24 months.

$28.75
Per month inc. GST
$345
Per year inc. GST

Commercial work on vessels on the boat lift may only be done by approved contractors.

The lift at work

Out of the water by mid-morning

A typical haul-out: into the slings, a water blast, then work on the hull while she’s up where you can reach it.

The City Cat motoring into the boat lift bay at Chaffers Marina

Into the lift bay, between the lift legs.

Water blasting a hull and propeller after a haul-out at Chaffers Marina

Water blasting the hull, with anodes, shaft and prop all within reach. Water blaster hire is charged on top of the lift rate.

The Chaffers Marina boat lift, ready for the next haul-out

The lift, ready for the next haul-out.