Gold Coast - General Info
Description:
The Gold Coast area of Queensland which lies south of Brisbane, includes the marina facilities of Southport and a number of marinas within the Broadwater – an area of protected waters between South Stradbroke Island and the mainland.
Entrance Notes or Cautions:
Two navigable channels connect this area with southern Moreton Bay, accessible to vessels of 2m draft and 22m height. The ocean is accessible through the Gold Coast Seaway, navigable in all except extreme swell conditions.
Position:
28°1′S, 153°24′E.
Nearby coverage includes: Scarborough and northern Moreton Bay, Brisbane and the Brisbane River, Manly and southern Moreton Bay.
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Pete’s diagnosis of our engine’s oil consumption problem – worn valve guides, stiff seals and poor valve seating – was made within 10 minutes of firing up the engine. Pistons, rings, liners, and bottom end all OK. His diagnosis was confirmed when we got the head off.
Irish Pete has a mobile workshop and will travel all over the Gold Coast and Brisbane areas to work on board or on site. If you are in the Gold Coast area and need mechanical work of any kind, I can recommend Pete unreservedly. His number is +61498 129 383.
And I must also make mention of The Boat Works, a shipyard on the South Coomera River near Southport. This is a wonderful place to get work done. The staff are genial, professional, cooperative and helpful. The yard provides a free courtesy car for you while you are there, and their prices are very reasonable. I haven’t met a cruising yacht which is not fulsome in its praise for The Boat Works. I cannot say the same of Gold Coast City Marina, next door.