Savages Wharf again leads the way with an environmentally friendly system that was planned from project conception. At Savages we store 16 Ton of rainwater in below ground tanks and use this rainwater for blasting through our Lavor Wash unit. The Lavor is recognised as the best on the market and blasts both cold and hot water as well as delivering a hot detergent wash when required to remove grease and oil from decks and hulls. For heavily fouled boats we have a swizzle stick that is capable of removing anything, almost .
The waste water is then treated through a triple interceptor plant , where first flush goes to sewer, second flush to settling tank and then surface water goes to stormwater, our system is now the standard by which government agencies are measuring new installations.
Savages Wharf prides itself on the quality of workmanship in this area and enjoys a solid demand from enthusiastic racing yacht owners who understand the benefits of a fast finish. We recommend and use the quality International brand of paints that are the products of choice on our own boats, if you would prefer another brand Savages can arrange that on your behalf.
Savages Wharf offers both rolled and sprayed finishes, our pricing is the most competitive on the bay and we provide fixed quotes upon lifting of the boat.
In between coats, Savages Wharf offers a lift and blast special to customers and a diving service to maintain the finish and efficiency of the hull through the water, thus reducing fuel costs and/or providing that winning advantage to racing boats.
Savages Wharf team of professional painters and shipwrights will bring out the best finish on your timber, fibreglass, aluminium or steel vessel as the facilities of dedicated undercover areas and the keel pits allow tradesmen to work to their best standards. Our fume extraction system provides safe working conditions inside and protects the outside environment.
Two sheds are available for painting/project work for boats up to 60 feet (18 metres) in length, so whether your requirements are a full respray or minor gel coat repairs you can rest assured it will be well attended to.
Savages Wharf boasts some of Melbourne 's leading shipwrights each are craftsmen in their particular fields of timber, fibreglass and composites. We offer maintenance, repairs, modification, new builds and we commission imported boats to the manufacturers specifications.
Savages Wharf professional and friendly team offer a service second to none and can advise you on the most cost efficient methods. We are experienced in replacing teak decks, timber mast refurbishment and replacement, keel and rudder modifications, osmosis treatment and major refits.
Savages Wharf offers ongoing maintenance programmes that will, as our mission statement suggests, ‘enhance the enjoyment of owning a boat'.