About Dickson Marine

At Dickson Marine we are proud of our blend of traditional craftsmanship and cutting edge technology and our talented team of local boatbuilders and craftsmen take immense personal pride in their work. Over the past 30 years we’ve earned a proud reputation for meeting clients needs both local and international . We’ve cut our teeth on Government Contracts. We know that you don’t get a second chance meeting tough design criteria and tight deadlines for organisations like the Military and the Police. To tell you the truth, that’s the way we like it. Dickson Marine has the largest yacht building and refit facility in New Zealand’s extraordinary South Island. Our directors and staff bring a wealth of experience to the job. Among them we have a naval architect with experience that includes warship and passenger ship design, and model testing of new hull shapes. Be it old timber or exotic composites, a refit, a paint job, repairs or a custom new- build, we will do it all.

 

 

 

Our Vision

At Dickson Marine we know and understand the passion and pride that every owner takes in their boat and we are committed, whether constructing newbuilds or rebuilding the “oldies” to delivering quality and great service that reflects the finest boat building traditions and uses modern technology to its best advantage. We know that having high standards and skill levels isn’t enough – to ensure we deliver quality our team listens to what our client actually wants and creates ideas and develops inspiration to make it happen. We are a one-stop shop, coordinating all activities and developing that all-important relationship between the parties involved to ensure we meet and exceed the expectations of all.

Our Motto: “Dickson Marine, Your Yachting Partner”

Management Team

We’re proud of our record and the skills and qualifications of our management team, and we believe that our strength is in the vast range of practical hands-on experience they bring to the job.

Operations and Project Manager – Basil Hart

Basil, a qualified ship, yacht and boatbuilder, has been indulging his passion in the boatbuilding industry for some 37 years now. There’s nothing he doesn’t know about building in traditional materials of steel, alloy and timber and he just loves getting to grips with new technologies such as hi tech modern composites. Basil is the man to talk to when you want a price, or to find out how your project is progressing, or to get advice, in fact, for any aspect of customer service. When he’s not at work he can be found out on the harbour, challenging the wind and the waves or anyone else willing to take him on.

General Manager – Anita Gardner

Completing the management team, Anita brings a different set of skills to Dickson Marine which she joined over 2 years ago. She has 21 years experience as National Operations Manager for a New Zealand Shipping company, some 3 years as General Manager of a large Taxi Company and her focus is on delivery of excellent customer service and quality product which she believes is the key to a successful and profitable operation.

Yacht Services – Rocka Romcke

A real man of the sea, Rocka has vast experience in command on large international yachts. Rocka coordinates the Refit Nelson group.

Naval Architect - Harry Stronach

Also a director of the company, Harry is an expert in ship and boat design and provides technical advice. He is one of the most qualified and experienced Naval Architects in New Zealand.

Our Facilities

Dickson Marine’s Premises has been specifically laid out for boat building and refitting and boasts the following features:

• Easy access to water because of our location right alongside the Nelson marina.
• Even our location is special. One of Nelson’s unique points of difference is its proximity to the CBD.
  From our premises its just a 10 minute walk to the CBD or to other specialist marine services providers.
• Our 50 ton marine travelift, handles boats up to 80 ft (max width 19.6 ft).
• We have our own courtesy berth beside the travelift dock.
• We have a sealed, secure hardstand area of 18,000 sq ft with power and water available.
• We provide laundry and ablution facilities for our customers using the hardstand.
• We can provide both long and short-term boat storage on stands.
• 100 ton slipway is available just a short distance from our yard.
• Our purpose-built indoor facility caters for up to vessels up to 27 m (90 ft) long.
• We have an approved spray paint booth for smaller items.
• We have a large 50 ft oven for baking composites (hulls and components). The oven features computerised temperature control and recording systems to ensure even temperatures are maintained.
• Our wet out machine ensures accurate saturation with epoxy resins when laminating.

Awards

Insistence on the best reaps its own rewards and Dickson Marine’s quality has been recognised by those who know when the team won the South Island Marine Trades Challenge award for boat building in 2003 and then in 2005 went on to win not only the New Zealand Marine Trades Challenge but also the Australian Marine Trades Challenge.

Employment - Join the Dickson Marine Team

The skills required by Dickson Marine are varied because of the diverse and flexible nature of the work that we undertake. One day you could be involved in building hi-tech components, the next preparing a hull for sanding, building a teak deck or doing shipwright work on a fishing vessel. Dickson’s also does its bit in teaching the youth of today the skills of boat building and there is always at least one apprentice with whom our skilled and qualified tradesmen are sharing their skills. If you are a qualified........

• boat builder (traditional wooden or composite)
• marine painter or
• joiner/cabinet maker or
• have spent a lot of time repairing/building boats and boating and the sea are your passion, and if you are:
• meticulous and
• get your kicks out of producing quality work and
• willing to do the necessary to achieve deadlines you could fit into our team.

You also need to be able to be flexible in your hours, be conscious of your own health and safety and that of your colleagues, keen to keep abreast with/learn new techniques and technology and willing to share your knowledge and skills with others. To apply for a job with Dickson Marine, please use the enquiry form here:

Testimonials

Odilon Refit Please Wait For The Video To Load.

Chris Bouzaid
SV Waianiwa
Newport, RI, USA

Dear Basil,

I would just like to thank you and the team at Dickson Marine for the great job you have done on the refit of the Waianawa.

The refit on the Waianawa was a big job and a lot of important decisions needed to be made during the project. Your system of keeping me informed and offering the different alternatives to complex problems along the way made the decision process easier and more accurate.

The paint job on the hull looks even better than I had hoped and the mast and superstructure both look great.

The new bow thruster works great and it is amazing how well it has been fitted so as not to use space on the forepeak.

I am more than happy to recommend Dickson Marine to anyone who needs work done well and in a timely manner.

Kindest Regards,

Chris Bouzaid

Sunday, December 17, 2006

Refit Nelson

Dickson Marine leads and coordinates the Refit Nelson Cluster which is a group of companies each specialising in different aspects of boat and yacht refits complementing and supplementing the skills and capabilities of the Dickson Marine Staff.

Skill Sets

• REFIT MANAGERS
• NAVAL ARCHITECTS
• BOAT BUILDERS
• ELECTRICIANS
• ELECTRONICS SYSTEMS
• PLUMBERS
• UPHOLSTERY
• PORT SERVICES
• REFRIGERATION
• AIR CONDITIONING
• FITTERS
• PAINTERS
• SAILMAKERS
• RIGGERS
• MECHANICS
• CABINET MAKERS

Click to visit refit Nelsons Website For More Detailed Information

Some Recent Projects

Newbuild Name	Description	Construction Techniques
Sjambok/Beau Geste	45’ Reichel Pugh Racing yacht decks and components	Prepreg carbon nomex
Vahine Piti	55' Ron Given offshore sailing cat	cedar core and epoxy
Sarau	55' Dickson fast cruising yacht	Epoxy foam composite, vacuum bagged and baked
Jet Boat	2 experimental tourism boats	Kevlar glass foam
Avant Garde	Dickson 60' fast cruising cutter	Strip planked in Kauri
Beluga	60 ft High speed launch	Glass foam kevlar composite
Fruition	50' Dickson pilothouse cruising yacht	Strip planked in Kauri
QuoVadis	Lidguard 44 Reward design	Strip plank Kauri
Kaniva	Ganley 40' Pacemaker design cruising yacht	Steel
Spirit of Ecstasy	34' Dickson modern cruising yacht	Strip planked timber and structural glass
NZ ARMY	61 patrol and assault craft	Kevlar glass foam
Morepork	Young 43 Centre cockpit cruiser/racer	timber deck and interior fit out
Wildone	44' Dickson very high speed sports boat	Glass foam composite
Lady Elizabeth	60" Police Launch by John Harrhy	Built to survey with modern hi-tech composites Epoxy, foam, carbon kevlar, nomex.
Zenith	Dickson 45' performance cruiser	Diagonal timber planking
Southern Flyer	Dickson 48 fast cruising yacht	Laminated strip plank timber and structural glass
La Riva	53 ft High speed launch	Glass foam kevlar composite
Bolero	Lidgard 43, Reward design.	Strip planked timber, extreme quality project
Crazy Horse	High performance, 28ft, twin outboard	Moulded polyester fibreglass and plywood
Nuvola Nova	Dickson 53, high speed launch.	Glass foam kevlar composite
Sunguest 3	Dickson 40, centre cockpit.	Strip planked timber
Year--Name	Major Refits
2008 Libertine	Pelin 33 Liberty Launch	Stern Platform Rot Repairs
2008 Raine	Custom clinker-built kauri launch	Rebuild cabin top
2008 Findhorn	Warwick 55 Cruising yacht	Fit bowthruster
2008 La Diva	Scot Robson custom Motor Yacht 67’	Lengthen in 2 places, reengine, accident repairs and paint
2008 Ocean Jewel	Van de Stadt 75	Refit and paint, fit bowthruster, re-engine, new systems
2008	Scot Robson Custom 67’	Hull Extension
2007 Wei Hai	70 year old Classic Wooden Yacht	Restoration
2007 Ngaroto / Million Dollar 1	Passenger ferry	Complete Interior Fitout
2007 Blue Waterford	Warwick 54	Stern platform extension, bowthruster
2007 Lorraine	62’ daysailer	Modify vessel and fit self-furler
2007	Horizon 50	Maintenance refit, osmosis, bowthruster
2007 Matawai	Kennedy 60	Paint and refit
2007 Margaret Anne	Kennedy 60	Paint and refit
2007 Soulmate	Chico 54	Paint and refit
2006 Waianiwa	Dixon 60, McMullen and Wing	Fit Bowthruster and repaint
2006 Touch’nGo	Trimaran	Refit
2006 Scoundrel	34ft Cruiser Racer	Refit
2006 Anna Louise	Alden Ketch 52	Paint and Refit
2006 Pacific Diamond	Formula Cruiser Launch	Flybridge Extension
2006 Neos	Aluminium yacht	Repairs and Repaint
2006 Adix	Superyacht	Made and fitted 2 new wooden booms
2006 Glowworm	Eric Cox Carvel cruising yacht	Repair grounding damage, fit new engine
2005 Vaimiti	Sailing Catamaran	Minor refit
2005 Raindrop	Robert Perry 34	Repaint, repairs and re-rig
2005 Maraqeta	Pelin Semi-Displacement Launch	Major Refit, reengine and repaint
2005 Libertine	Pelin 33 Liberty Launch	Repaint hull
2004 Anna Louise	Cutter Rigged Ketch	Major refit and repaint
2004 Double Trouble	Scot Robson Powercat	Major Refit and repaint
2004 Bolero	Swan 59	New Teak Deck
2004 Cecilie	Nicholson 55	New Teak Deck
2003-Southern Cloud	Salthouse 55'launch	Fit bow thruster system
2002-Katrilli	Sparkman and Steven 43'	New teak decks, repaint
2002-Mahalia	43' Ganley	Major refit
2002-Ariel	Bruce Clark design 47' Kauri sloop	Major refit, repaint hull
2001-Coconut	Dynamic 80'	New teak decks, interior joinery, repaint hull
2001 Rory Mhor	60' Salthouse steel yacht	Major refit
2000-Zuno	61' Swan	New teak decks, interior joinery
1999-Midshipman of the Sea	58 Alloy Trintella	Interior refit, repaint topsides
1999-Sunstone	37 Sparkman and Stevens cruiser	New teak decks