Try and pick a location where there are qualified and experienced people who can assist with crane, trailer and semi-trailer hire. If possible you want a boat yard or such that have a range of boat cradles to suit a variety of yacht sizes otherwise you might need to custom make a cradle to suit your yacht.

Pick a provider who can serve you year-round with ample parking, wide access roads, marine batteries, propeller repair, winter and summer dockage on hardstand, supplies for boat cleaning, painting and renovations. Plus you might want to have onsite experienced boat builders and fitters to assist.

Each location and boat yard will have its own particular pricing. The list below will give you an idea of the kinds of things that might vary the price of yard hire, make sure you know the details and exceptions of your selected location.

Prices for Hardstand Outside

$POA per m² per week (including your working area.)

$POA a day extra per person if you work on your project. (for water, power and facilities).

$POA a day if you bring in outside trades.

Prices for Hardstand Inside

$POA per m² per week (including your working area).

$POA a day extra per person if you work on your project. (for water, power and facilities).

$POA a day if you bring in outside trades.

Boat yard security fencing

Make sure that the security of a boat yard is up to a high standard. Chainwire fencing with a barb wire or razor wire top is typical and a reasonable start. Fencing Specialists can do chainwire security fencing for a boat yard if you need someone to set that up.