Brin Wilson Boats Ltd

19/08/2026

Five places that Flexiteek can transform.

See how synthetic teak can give your boat a fresh new look. 💙

14/08/2026

Here's Emotion2. The beautiful catamaran that we had the joy of completing a five-month osmosis repair job on.

We've shown you some pretty gnarly photos of how she was before. Here are some from the work in progress so you can see what goes into a full osmosis repair in the hands of our expert team.

It's a long post but hey, it was a long project!

Emotion2 was too big to haul at Gulf Harbour Marina. Instead, the boat was successfully hauled out at Poplar Road.
Once the boat was set up, we erected a full protective enclosure and began planing back the hulls to assess the condition of the laminate.

Then sanding commenced. Sections of foam were replaced. The extent of the water damage meant we had to remove a substantial amount of compromised fibreglass from both hulls. To restore the structural integrity of the boat, we laminated five new layers of fibreglass over the repaired areas before applying our specialised coating system.

The hulls were then carefully faired, spot-filled, undercoated, and prepared for antifouling.

One of the biggest challenges was ensuring the vessel was completely dry before rebuilding. To achieve this, we installed multiple drainage pumps to continuously remove trapped moisture and utilised our specialised hot vacuum blanket drying system. This drying process was essential and significantly extended the project timeline.

The client was extremely pleased with the finished project. Not only did the catamaran leave with structurally sound, fully restored hulls, but the removal of more than 200 litres of trapped water also resulted in a noticeably lighter vessel when it was relaunched, improving both performance and efficiency.

11/08/2026

Nothing makes us happier than a job well done and a happy customer. This Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 is a beauty and Flexiteek is perfect for it. 💛

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10/08/2026

08/08/2026

Katinka! You beauty. 🌼

To support our new partners The International SeaKeepers Society, we got on with a restoration of this lovely yellow keeler over winter. Katinka was donated to Seakeepers to support their work.

Jan says:

“To help modernise the boat, we donated a brand-new Flexiteek synthetic teak deck. The deck has now been manufactured and is ready for installation. Before it is laid, we'll be repainting the coachroof to ensure the finish is completed to the highest standard.”

“As part of the refit, we've also given the hull a thorough wet sand and scraped back the waterline, where years of antifouling had built up to a significant thickness. These preparations will help restore Katinka to her former glory and provide a solid foundation for the next stage of the project.”

If you have time for a read, make a cup of tea and sit down, as there's more about this sweet project on our website:

🔗www.brinwilsonboats.co.nz/projects/brin-wilson-helps-give-katinka-a-new-lease-on-life

05/08/2026

Small problems have a habit of becoming expensive ones if they're left too long.

Here are five signs your boat needs attention 🔧

• Small gelcoat cracks
• Water staining
• Loose fittings
• Soft spots underfoot
• Bubbling or lifting paint

Catching issues early can save time, money and bigger repairs down the track.

If you've noticed any of these signs, the Brin Wilson team can assess the problem and recommend the best solution, so your boat is ready for another great season on the water.

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01/08/2026

A five month osmosis repair project returned this stunning catamaran to good health and she is now back in the sea ready for more sailing adventures.

Check out this project's photo diary now online:

🔗 www.brinwilsonboats.co.nz/projects/5eoo5a8zwws5xj8isnntdyeag6keep

This boat looks fantastic now but 200 litres of trapped water was removed from Emotion 2 during a five month long osmosis restoration project. The team tell the story: We were approached by a client experiencing significant issues with their catamaran, which was located in Whangārei. After tra

29/07/2026

It's still winter. It's still the smartest time for boat maintenance. ❄️

Winter offers some real advantages:

• Better availability for haul-outs and specialist contractors
• More time to complete several jobs during one yard visit
• Less stress and fewer delays as summer approaches
• Your boat is ready to launch and enjoy when the weather warms up

Whether you're planning repairs, antifouling, Flexiteek decking or a refit, now is the perfect time to get into it.

28/07/2026

We are looking for a part time office assistant we are based in Gulf Harbour Marina.
Fancy joining a friendly, close knit team in one of the most beautiful waterfront settings around, Brin Wilson Boats is looking for an organized, personable Office Assistant to help our busy marine business to run smoothly.
This role starts with one day a week (fridays) with a genuine scope for more days as the role grows, an ideal fit if you are after flexible, manageable hours or easing back into work.
About the Role: A varied hands on office role supporting the day to day running of our marine business.
What we need is:
*Previous Office Administration experience
*Confidence using Microsoft Outlook, Work and Excel
*Excellent organizational skills and communication skills
*Strong attention to detail and a professional approach

If you are organized and enjoy working with people, and are looking for a flexible part-time role, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter telling us about your experience and why you would be a great fit for our team
Applications will be treated in confidence.
Please send to [email protected]