The Big Boat Shed

About

The Big Boat Shed is multi-use storage facility catering to the marine and construction industry. Specialising in refit and repair of boats and heavy machinery, we can deal with anything from mechanical, engineering, fabrication, electrical, paint refinishing, detailing and fiberglass repairs.

Operating in Cairns for over 15 years, The Big Boat Shed prides itself on offering you the convenience of DIY or let us project manage it for you.

Joel Mckenna purchased The Big Boat Shed in 2014. With 20 years in the boating industry he has been a massive asset to the already well established Big Boat shed.

Travellift Services

The Big Boat Shed utilises a 35 Tonne Marine Travellift with fabric slings to haul your boat out.

The easily accessible basin in Smiths Creek is only 5 minutes from the Cairns Marina and has bump pads throughout to protect your boat. There is also a floating dock close by if you arrive early.

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Hardstand

The Big boat Shed has a range of hardstand options to suit your needs.

Undercover - Store and work on your boat within the fully concreted shed, out of all the elements.

The Igloo - A versatile mobile shelter which can be maneuvered over any vessel for undercover storage

Concrete Yard - Your vessel may be placed on a concreted pad for the duration of your stay.

Bitumen Yard - Or choose the hardy bitumen hardstand

Mini Storage

Need storage during your refit?? We have a number of different storage options onsite, from 3mx3m mini storage to 5mx5m trade centres with mezzanines.

Mast storage is also available on elevated, protected racks onsite.