Hutcheson Boatbuilders Ltd, Shipwrights and Boat Builders of Tauranga, New Zealand.

Hutcheson Boat Builders launching new Ellliot yacht

Since 1993, we at Hutcheson Boatbuilders have established a strong professional reputation in Tauranga, the Bay of Plenty, and across New Zealand for quality boat building work. Our services include maintenance, refits, and new builds. Our workshop is conveniently located next to Vessel Works in Tauranga. This prime position places us close to other marine service providers, both marinas, and the central business district (CBD), making it easy for our clients to access a full range of marine facilities.

Comprehensive Boat Building and Shipwright Services

Our Work

Based in Tauranga, we are professional boat builders committed to delivering a full spectrum of shipwright and boat building services. Our expertise covers both recreational and commercial vessels, ensuring that every project receives the highest standard of craftsmanship and care.

Our Services Include:

New vessel being launched

New Vessels

If you are looking at having your dream vessel built by quality boat building tradesman here in Tauranga, call Hutcheson Boatbuilders for a no obligation discussion and quotation. Live the dream.

Chart Table built by Hutcheson Boat Builders

Refits

Hutcheson Boatbuilders can refit your vessel to a very high standard. We are popular with visiting overseas yachts and local boat owners to carry out this boat refit work. Tauranga is blessed with quality trades people in the Marine Industry.

Damaged hull on fishing vessel to be repaired by Hutcheson

Boat Repairs

Ouch! Fishing Trawler versus rock. When you have a mishap and need urgent repairs, Hutcheson Boatbuilders have the quality tradesmen to make boat repairs. No boat repair too large or too small, we will fix your ouch.

Boat Painting undertaken by Hutcheson Boat Builders

Boat Painting

Hutcheson Boatbuilders carry out the full range of painting jobs from small gel coat repairs and antifouling to complete boat repaints for any size vessels constructed in wood, fibreglass, aluminium, steel, carbon fibre and Ferro.

Hard Top for yacht buit by Hutcheson Boat Builders

Hard Tops

Need a hardtop for your vessel? We have moulds for various size hardtops or alternatively, we can custom build a brand new hardtop to suit your vessel. Enjoy your boating and stay out of the weather when you need to.

Teak Work by Hutcheson Boat Builders

Teak Work

Hutcheson Boatbuiloders are experts when it comes to traditional deck teak work. View our work. We are also NZ installers of Dek-King® synthetic teak marine decking system alternative to traditional teak decking.

We Build Greg Elliott Designs Vessels

Hutcheson Boatbuilders specialise in building Greg Elliott designed EVO 660 Powerboats and 1350 Tourer’ Pilothouse Yachts

EVO 660 Powerboat built by Hutcheson Boat Builders

EVO 660 Powerboat

The Greg Elliott designed EVO 660 is a production powerboat which offers fun for the whole family. The EVO is a safe, soft riding and seaworthy boat whilst keeping fuel consumption to a minimum. The unique central pod arrangement enables the E660 to be more functional whilst improving comfort on the water without closing the space in and allows for unrestricted visibility.

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1350 Tourer

The 14 meter Greg Elliott ‘1350 Tourer’ pilothouse production yacht, was developed to satisfy the demand for a comfortable performance cruising yacht which is offshore capable and affordable, while being of a size which is manageable for just two crew. The yacht has an all round saloon window for excellent exterior vision and there is excellent indoor/outdoor flow.

Hutcheson Boat Builders Location


Hutcheson Boatbuilders Ltd,
17 Hikuwai Place, Sulphur Point,
Tauranga 3110, New Zealand.

Postal Address:
PO Box 339,
Tauranga, 3140.


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