Dedicated boatbuilding, computerized engine fault analysis, and bespoke woodwork for small leisure yachts, coastal fishing skiffs, and workboats along the South African West Coast.
Real hands-on craftsmanship meets digital precision. Every boat that docks at Port Owen receives rigorous master-level attention.
Diagnostics & Electrical
High-precision oscilloscope and OEM diagnostic scanners for Yanmar, Volvo Penta, Yamaha, Mercury, and Cummins. We diagnose injector timing, sensor calibration, and wiring faults.
Structural & Composite
From severe saltwater osmosis stripping to multi-stage polyurethane spray fairing. We restore weathered fiberglass hulls to showroom mirror brilliance.
Timber & Teak
Master carpenters shaping Burma teak, Iroko, and marine mahogany. We custom-lay teak cockpits, fabricate coamings, and hand-craft nautical companionway doors.
Custom Boatbuilding
Custom fabrication of sturdy coastal fishing skiffs, estuary tenders, and transom extensions. Tailored specifically for rough South Atlantic and West Coast waters.
Slipway Maintenance
High-pressure hull wash, mechanical scraping, multi-season copper-free or ablative antifouling coatings, propeller shaft laser alignment, and zinc sacrificial anode replacement.
Electronics & NMEA
Clean, Mil-spec marine electrical rewiring. Installation and calibration of Garmin, Simrad, Raymarine chartplotters, CHIRP fishfinders, VHF radios, and lithium battery banks.
Witness the difference master shipwright fairing makes. From neglected chalky gelcoat, saltwater blistering, and frayed rigging to a seaworthy, race-ready vessel built to conquer South Africa's Atlantic coast.
32ft Cape Cruiser
Osmosis Stripping & Fairing
100% Fuel Rail Balance
9 Working Days
After: Port Owen Refit
Before: Weathered
Select your vessel specification to receive an instant estimate guideline for work performed at Port Owen Boatyard.
Subject to final dockside physical inspection
No stock renders. A glimpse into the daily life of shipwrights, diesel mechanics, and boatbuilders at Port Owen.
Situated directly on the Berg River estuary, our boatyard offers sheltered deep-water berths, crane haul-outs, and dust-controlled bays for composite fairing and fine timber joinery.
Safe launching and haul-out for vessels up to 45ft with draft capability along the Berg River channel.
Bench-testing of fuel injectors, alternators, hydraulic steering helms, and electronic throttle actuators.
Ensuring coastal commercial and charter skippers pass statutory seaworthiness audits with confidence.
Endorsements from commercial fishing operators and yacht owners across St Helena Bay, Saldanha, and Port Owen.
"We had an elusive intermittent CAN-bus error shutting down our port Yanmar diesel during offshore charters. Marine Diagnostics diagnosed the faulty sensor harness in under 3 hours and had us back on the water before the weekend rush."
"The teak deck restoration on my 36ft sloop was carried out with true artisan care. The joins, the caulk lines, and the custom companionway woodwork reflect old-school craftsmanship you rarely find anywhere else."
"They built a reinforced transom and custom gunwale T-top for our 21ft fishing skiff. Solid, seaworthy, and handled the turbulent West Coast swell without a rattle. Highly recommended boatyard!"
Common questions regarding slipway haul-outs, mobile diagnostic callouts, and engine warranties.
Reach our head shipwright and certified diagnostic team directly. We provide emergency slipway assistance and scheduled vessel consultations.
