Hackett Landing Slipway - slipway is now renovated with new rails and ready to go!
ABOUT US
Hackett Landing Slipway is a small friendly Northland business for slipping and maintaining boats in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Ron Hackett and his wife Heather have been successfully running the business for over 20 years. Ron is a passionate boat builder with over 40 years experience, and he specializes in traditional wooden boat building techniques. He has completed a traditional "Slocum Spray" replica (first vessel to sail around the world solo, Joshua Slocum). In recent years he managed the luxurious restoration of the Waitemata, a 100 year old pilot boat that worked in the Waitemata harbour until the 1950's. He has lovingly hand crafted a number of traditional kauri whaleboats which have taken part in annual races in the Kawhia harbour.
Ron has recently upgraded his hauling out facilities. The current trolley is made of heavy duty steel and is adjustable for width and length. The maximum weight for haulage is 15 tonnes, and maximum draught 2 metres. However each boat will be individually assessed for suitability. Sadly we have had to increase our fees to be more in line with other haul outs, and rising costs. You will still find our prices competitive! Check out p3 for fees.
No children or pets allowed on site.
Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your boats haulage and maintenance needs, see contacts page.
Hackett Landing Slipway is a small friendly Northland business for slipping and maintaining boats in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand. Ron Hackett and his wife Heather have been successfully running the business for over 20 years. Ron is a passionate boat builder with over 40 years experience, and he specializes in traditional wooden boat building techniques. He has completed a traditional "Slocum Spray" replica (first vessel to sail around the world solo, Joshua Slocum). In recent years he managed the luxurious restoration of the Waitemata, a 100 year old pilot boat that worked in the Waitemata harbour until the 1950's. He has lovingly hand crafted a number of traditional kauri whaleboats which have taken part in annual races in the Kawhia harbour.
Ron has recently upgraded his hauling out facilities. The current trolley is made of heavy duty steel and is adjustable for width and length. The maximum weight for haulage is 15 tonnes, and maximum draught 2 metres. However each boat will be individually assessed for suitability. Sadly we have had to increase our fees to be more in line with other haul outs, and rising costs. You will still find our prices competitive! Check out p3 for fees.
No children or pets allowed on site.
Please don't hesitate to contact us to discuss your boats haulage and maintenance needs, see contacts page.
