So, you’ve decided to buy a boat for your next weekend trip but are unsure whether to get a boat or yacht builder. We’ve assembled a few pointers to help you decide.

Reasons to buy or build a boat:

They are often more affordable and practical. Fishing boats can be used for commercial and recreational purposes. Specific types of boats include a dinghy, ski boat, rowing boats, fishing boats and sailing boats.
They are generally quite small and fuel efficient. Boat supplies and boat spray paints are also more affordable.

Reasons to purchase a yacht:

They can offer better weather protection than a camper trailer because of their cabins. This makes them particularly useful for long trips.
They are more luxurious and designed to impress. They offer more home-like comforts, such as beds, fridges, built-in cooking facilities and more.

Think you’ve made a choice between the two? Whether you’re looking for boat shops near you or gorgeous yachts for a good price, you can view our online listings to find a builder or service in your local area.

Barefoot Inflatable Solutions

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Underwood, QLD 4119

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Unit 2/ 51 Kenway Dr, Underwood, QLD, 4119

11.85km

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Somerset Scientific

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Ormeau, QLD 4208

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Unit 14 18 Blanck St, Ormeau, QLD, 4208

11.19km

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Active Fabrications Qld Pty Ltd

Boat & Yacht Equipment, Beenleigh, QLD 4207

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Open until 5:00pm

65 Logan River Rd, Beenleigh, QLD, 4207

1.61km

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East Coast Trimming Pty Ltd

Boat & Yacht Equipment, Yatala, QLD 4207

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143 Pagan Rd, Yatala, QLD, 4207

4.84km

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GARLACRAFT BOAT BUILDING & REPAIRS

Boat & Yacht Sales, Loganholme, QLD 4129

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DJ Freight

Boat & Yacht Transport Services, Loganholme, QLD 4129

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Mainstream Marine

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Woongoolba, QLD 4207

Legacy Boats

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Steiglitz, QLD 4207

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74 Steiglitz Rd, Steiglitz, QLD, 4207

18.19km

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Wondall Road Marine

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Steiglitz, QLD 4207

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Shed G 1, Horizon Shores Marina , Cabbage Tree Point Road, Woongoolba, QLD, 4207

17.91km

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Shipwright Mobile

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Thornlands, QLD 4164

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2/ 100 Beveridge Rd, Thornlands, QLD, 4164

19.23km

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Elite Gelcoat Repairs

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Wongawallan, QLD 4210

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7 Bottlebrush Lane, Wongawallan, QLD, 4210

19.4km

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Aluminium Marine Pty Ltd

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Thornlands, QLD 4164

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94- 96 Beveridge Rd, Thornlands, QLD, 4164

19.39km

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Martz Cruising Yachts

Boat & Yacht Builders & Repairers, Tamborine, QLD 4270

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87 Pendennis Rd, Tamborine, QLD, 4270

17.84km

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Alfab (Aust) Pty Ltd

Boat & Yacht Equipment, Crestmead, QLD 4132

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Open until 4:00pm

4 Radium St, Crestmead, QLD, 4132

9.72km

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Boat & Yacht Sales, Shailer Park, QLD 4128

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N.Q. Boat Haulage

Boat & Yacht Transport Services, Stapylton, QLD 4207

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161 Rotary Park Rd, Stapylton, QLD, 4207

7.26km

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N.Q. Boat Haulage

Boat & Yacht Transport Services, Yatala, QLD 4207

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Darlington Park Peachey Rd, Yatala, QLD, 4207

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Liam shanks custom fiberglass and repairs

Fibreglass Repairs & Products, Marsden, QLD 4132

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Open until 5:30pm

20years experience in all aspects of fibreglass, custom items, boat rebuilds and fitouts, mould making and maintenance. Also including underhull cleaning.

10 Pauline St, Marsden, QLD, 4132

7.24km

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