Red Car Marine P/L

Red Car Marine P/L Boat repair service in Hobart, specialising in repair, restoration, refits, modifications, conversions of wooden vessels.

We have just been up to Triabunna to do some caulking on another converted fishing vessel Nitewatch, we had the pleasure...
30/07/2026

We have just been up to Triabunna to do some caulking on another converted fishing vessel Nitewatch, we had the pleasure of helping to convert this vessel a few years ago with Malcolm Ferguson we finished the construction of the wheelhouse. Then Red Car Marine (AKA) Rcm shipwrights fitted the vessel out with Birdseye Huon Pine and some very dark blackwood,
All stainless work was done by Spencer Marine Triabunna
Orginally built in Bundaberg then went to South Australia then to Tas

Hello AllWe have the pleasure of welcoming an old friend back to Tasmania and having the pleasure of maintaining, repair...
14/07/2026

Hello All
We have the pleasure of welcoming an old friend back to Tasmania and having the pleasure of maintaining, repairing and repainting Thallassa, built by Drakes in Triabunna in the early eighties, this vessel was converted from a cray vessel to a pleasure vessel by the late Graham Freeman in 2012 in Triabunna

09/05/2026

Just letting everyone know if you have wooden boat project and want to save some money on labour etc we can help coach you through the process, you get involved with hands on skills.
We have a workshop shed that can handle up to 12m long x 3.5m beam by 3.5m high vessels, you can come and work on your own boat under cover with our expertise knowledge.

So if you or you know someone that this could suit, please contact us

List of vessels we have helped owners restore in our workshop

Halverson 40 ex RAAF vessel

Sayer 40 without keel on

Millcraft 35 ex Australian governor generals vessel

Herreshoff H28

30 foot Sydney harbour launch

31/03/2026

VALE Ron Heddle

We want to acknowledge the sad passing of our mate and dear friend Ron Heddle, known widely throughout the boat building industry in Tasmania and a local of Kettering. Our sincere condolences to his partner Patty, and all of Ron's children. Ron has been a part of James' life since 1987 and became a good friend to us both over the years. We will miss your visits to the yard Wag.

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6-8 Negara Crescent
Goodwood, TAS
7010

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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