Stones Boatyard and The Marine Store

Stones Boatyard is a professional, clean and environmentally friendly do-it-yourself boat haulout and marine repair facility, located in Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia. Before you arrive there is a fuel dock on the approach to the boat lift dock.

Hours: from 9 am until 5 pm daily, Mon - Sat, and after hours yard customers may enter through a locked gate.

The boat yard features include:

• Modern, remote controlled 83 US ton Marine Travelift
• Stable waiting dock adjacent to the Travelift with an easy-access entry gangway for boaters
• Water filtration and cleaning system to filter runoff water from the washdown area
• Safe pedestrian access to the dock and boatyard
• Fully paved and clean boatyard with up to 40 marked stalls
• Each stall has 110V/15AMP, 110V/30AMP power and potable water available
• Some stalls have access to 220v/40 and 50 amp power for heavier equipment and welding
• On-site equipment rental: scaffolding, ladders, tarps, power tools, shop vacs, etc
• Forklift service available and cranes can be brought on site as required
• On-site chandlery for all your haul out supplies including zincs, paint and painting supplies, and nuts, bolts and screws hardware
• Garbage, oil and hazmat disposal in the yard
• Do-it-yourself owners and contractors are welcome
• On-site mechanical and boat-care services available through Nanaimo Yacht Services
• Friendly, knowledgeable staff
• Liveaboards welcome in the yard
• Fax and parcel receipt services
• Toilet and washroom facilities on-site
• Plentiful parking available

See our Boatyard Rates page for the travel lift charges.

Amenities nearby include bed and breakfast or hotel accommodation, boat brokers, kayak rentals, supermarkets and shopping malls, banking facilities and plenty of coffee shops! The yard is surrounded by two pubs and a mediterranean restaurant offering a variety of drinks and cuisine.

Come and talk to us about our storage options or find out more about Boat Storage - Vancouver Boat Yard

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Marine Engine Repair and Plumbing Maintenance Nanaimo

We provide routine servicing, repairs and installations.

Typical engine repairs and installations we deliver are:

• Engine repairs, tune-ups, rebuilds and re-powering of inboards & outboards, both diesel and gas engines
• Marine transmission alignments, repairs and rebuilds
• Shaft, strut and propeller repairs & PSS dripless shaft seal installs, anode and cutless bearing changes
• Servicing of coolers and heat exchangers
• Oil sampling and testing
• Exhaust system replacements
• Installation of all mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Electronic & electrical installation and upgrades
• Propane stove and system checks
• Bow thruster installation

Other typical types of work are:

• Plumbing
• Fibreglass work to repair, for example hull blisters and gelcoat chips
• Window re-bedding and leak fixing
• Mast/rigging/ furling gear inspections and tuning
• Maintenance of inflatable dinghies and paddleboards

Please contact us to discuss your individual requirements. 

Beneteau Parts: For all Beneteau sail and power boats

Electromaax Marine Charging Solutions:

Espar Marine Heaters:  

Gill boating foul weather gear and clothing:

Interlux Paint:  

Jeanneau Parts: For all Jeanneau sail and power boats

Kohler Marine Generators:

Lagoon Catamaran Parts: For Lagoon Catamarans 380, 380S2, 39, 400, 410, 410S2, 420, 421, 440, 450 and Lagoon Power 43 & 44

Life Cell Marine Safety:

Planar Marine Heaters:

Ports and Passes:

PSS Shaft Seals:

Swing-lift Outboard Motor Hoist:

Webasto Marine heaters:

Yanmar Marine Engines:

ZF Marine transmissions:

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BOAT STORAGE – VANCOUVER ISLAND

We have space in the boatyard for dry boat storage each winter with special rates for periods of 1 month or more. Call us to obtain your quote. Our prices per month depend upon the size of your boat. Please check our rates pages for more detailed information (at the bottom of the page). You have the option of simply transporting your boat to us and we will haul and store it for you or you can opt for our guardiannage programme and we will both store the boat and ensure that it is taken care of throughout the winter. This is especially beneficial if you live outside the Nanaimo area.

A major aspect of boat ownership is working out where you are going to store the boat when it’s not being used. Dry boat storage is storage out of the water, the alternative is in a marina where the boat is left in the water. There are different activities that need to be completed for storing a boat.
Dry storage is normally storage inside a warehouse. It means your boat is secure and protected from the weather, it saves money on trailer maintenance and less expensive than having a marina berth, but there are some drawbacks. Drawbacks can be you may not be able to get to your boat when you want it and larger boats may not fit. Before you store your boat make sure all valuables are removed from the boat, remove batteries and put them on trickle charge, empty fuel tanks (for fire prevention) and ideally keep your boat protected with a waterproof cover.
Come and talk to us about our storage options or find out more about boat storage in Vancouver Island

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HAULOUT RATES - Nanaimo Boatyard BC

Check out the current rates for Stones Boatyard Nanaimo Services, Travel Lift services, marine equipment rentals and more.

LIFT RATES

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One Way Lift

• 20 ft – 30 ft – 30 mins. in slings
• 31 ft – 49 ft – 45 mins. in slings
• 50 ft – 85 ft – 60 mins. in slings
• $55.00 per half hour past maximum

Two Way Lift

• water to blocks to water
• trailer to blocks to water
• water to blocks to trailer
• trailer to blocks to trailer
• water to trailer or trailer to water
• Pressure wash: Charge is for a maximum of 60 mins. $21.00 per 30 mins past maximum.
• Additional charges for very heavy cleaning and disposal may apply.
• Environmental fee: starting at $20.00 up to 30ft up to $54 for an 80 ft boat charged on all lifts.
• Tarp Rental: $11 per week
• Laydays: No charge on haul and launch day. 50% discount November 1 to March 1
• Contractor fees: $7 per hour
• Forklift: $65 per 30 mins.
• Clean-up charge: $60.00 per 30 mins.
• Power Tool Rental: $10.00 per day
• Scaffolding: $5 per day
• Boat stand rental off site: $5 per day per stand
• Liveaboards: $6 per day
• No open sanding below waterline.

DRY LAND STORAGE RATES

• These Dry Land Storage rates are available November 1 to February 28 each year.
• Dry land storage rates are paid in advance and the monthly rate is not pro rated.
• Boats remaining after March 1 are charged full layday rates.
• Those boats classified as Dry Land Storage vessels are not permitted to be used as living accommodation.

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Boat Lifts and Repair Services Vancouver

Haulout (Boat Lift/Hoist) and Storage Facility – EXPANDED YARD AS OF 2016

Stones Boatyard is a professional, clean and environmentally friendly do-it-yourself haulout and marine repair facility. We’re a full service boatyard with one of the biggest marine travelift’s on Vancouver Island, capable of lifting boats up to 83 US tons/75 Metric tonnes, 85 feet in length and a 20 foot beam. Boat owners are welcome to work on their own boats, utilize our boat repair services or employ outside contractors.

We also offer winter dryland boat storage with monthly rates beginning in November until February 28th the following year.

Engine, Hull, General Repairs & Maintenance

Nanaimo Yacht Services: our boat repair division marine mechanics and staff carry out repair work and maintenance on your boat or sailing yacht from one-off repairs to ongoing care within our yard, at Stones Marina or in other local marinas. The services we provide range from engine and transmission repair and maintenance, to fuel polishing, and larger installations such as generators or a bow thruster. We also have a full staff to complete general labour tasks such as bottom painting, and zinc changes.

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Nanaimo Yacht Services

What we Offer:

• An 83 ton Marine Travelift and haulout facility 
• A “Do-it-Yourself” yard and the option of bringing in an external contractor if necessary
• An on-site repair shop performing a vast range of mechanical, electrical and hull/fibreglass repairs to sail and power boats
• Dryland boat storage for the winter
• Winterization and Guardiannage Service both at Stones Marina and nearby locations
• An on-site Chandlery Store  for all your boating needs
• An on-site inflatable repair shop to maintain and repair all inflatable dinghies and paddle boards

Chandlery Store

Our new, larger chandlery store is now open with a huge range of haulout painting and cleaning supplies with antifoul paint from the top brands such as Interlux, Pettit and more. We carry a wide range of zinc anodes in stock at all times. Whatever we don’t have in stock we will be able to obtain for you at very competitive prices. (Usually overnight) We also carry sealants, marine polish, electrical & plumbing fittings and stainless fasteners such as nuts, bolts, washers, machine screws, hose clamps and cotter pins.

Haulout (Boat Lift/Hoist) and Storage Facility

Stones Boatyard is a professional, clean and environmentally friendly do-it-yourself haulout and marine repair facility. We’re a full service boatyard with one of the biggest marine travelift’s on Vancouver Island, capable of lifting boats up to 83 US tons/75 Metric tonnes, 85 feet in length and a 20 foot beam. Boat owners are welcome to work on their own boats, utilize our boat repair services or employ outside contractors.

We also offer winter dryland boat storage with monthly rates beginning in November until February 28th the following year.

Engine, Hull, General Repairs & Maintenance

Nanaimo Yacht Services: our boat repair division marine mechanics and staff carry out repair work and maintenance on your boat or sailing yacht from one-off repairs to ongoing care within our yard, at Stones Marina or in other local marinas. The services we provide range from engine and transmission repair and maintenance, to fuel polishing, and larger installations such as generators or a bow thruster. We also have a full staff to complete general labour tasks such as bottom painting, and zinc changes.

Inflatable Repair facility

From March 1, 2018, we are now offering the services of our Certified inflatable repair technician in our on site repair shop.

Contact us now to discover more and/or obtain your estimate and see the Contact page for our location and details!

Nanaimo Yacht Charters – Our sister company is Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School which offers sailing and cruising yacht charters around our 26,000km coastline, an unforgettable Pacific Northwest experience, as well as sailing courses accredited with International Sail & Power Association, International Yacht Training and Sail Canada sailing courses. See their website  for further details.

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Boat Painting Challenges - Yacht Services, Nanaimo Boat Yard

Boat Painting Challenges….

It’s a messy, time consuming job which can easily can go wrong if the paint products are applied incorrectly or if the wrong products are used. Some of the most common problems which come up are listed below:

Poor Quality Gel Coats Painted Badly

Owners of boats with gel coats will notice after a few years the surface may well begin to oxidise and chalk.  You can wax and polish your boat, but a few months later it will probably turn dull again. This is when people turn to painting. If the boat is painted well the results will be good and depending on the weather may last for many years.

If you’re tempted to do it yourself or use casual labour, think again. Use a yard where their reputation is sacrosanct and you will be able to see examples of their work.  A covered paint shed is essential for achieving a good result.

Dark colors have become popular, but be wary. Dark colors absorb much more heat than light colors so for dark painted areas it means the plastic will continue to cure.  This can result in shrinkage and serious damage to to the surface. 

Like all types of painting, preparation is key:

• Remove as much of the boat hardware as possible – window frames, cleats etc. Paint between the boat and the hardware will eventually crack and peel away.Avoid painting window frames and any stainless steel screws as eventually the paint will simply flake off.
• Remove all teak. Wood holds moisture so if you paint it eventually the paint will simply peel off.
• Remove all historical waxes that may have been absorbed by a porous gel coat. This is normally done by dewaxing and sanding.
• Fill all holes and scratches.
• Apply special primer coats to make the surface easier to adhere to.

At Nanaimo Boatyard this is a common problem people seek for us to resolve.

Blistered Paint

Finish Area is Showing Brushmarks

Paint Finish Appears Bumpy

Paint is Peeling Off

Paint Appears Matt (rather than gloss).

Come and talk to us about your painting requirements.

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