Located on the Port River banks (five minutes from Port Adelaide and North Haven yacht clubs) is 'your first port of call': Port River Marine Services.
Jim Theodore — a qualified boat builder (shipwright) and Australian Small Ship Surveyor — is managing director of the company.
With more than 30 years experience in the industry, Jim is well respected in Adelaide and around Australia as one of the best in the industry for quality and performance.
Not surprisingly, Jim expects nothing less than high quality and performance from his team!
Team members include highly skilled shipwrights, fibreglassers, specialised welders (including alloy and stainless) and the finest timber craftsmen.
Expert two pack finishes and top quality marine upholstery are just a few of the services available.
Port River Marine features South Australia's largest marine service centre, housing a 60 tonne marine travelift, 600 tonne slipway with undercover facilities to 20 metres, marina berthing and on-site accommodation — all protected by a three metre-high electric fence and boundary beams which are fully monitored.
Our main office and Marine Accessory Shop are serviced by specialised sales staff experienced to assist in various areas of marine inquiries.
The company's boat brokerage is housed in the main office and managed by John Mate.
John has also had more than 30 years experience in boating.
Over the years John has owned numerous powerboats and yachts and has been president of various marine sports and recreational associations.
He is currently the president of the Trailer Sailer Association.
Having been involved both in and on the water and in sales most of his working life, John fully appreciates the frustration of getting the right boat for the right price.
John gives 110% effort for both buyer and seller.
This is immediately evident in his pride and integrity in and out of business.
Port River Marine is an agent for: Club Marine, New Westcoaster, Jotun Paints, International Paints, Epiglass Paints, 3M, Rota Cota, GME and various marine chandlery/equipment and fabrics.
Memberships include: the Boating Industry Association of South Australia, Cruising Yacht Club of South Australia, Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron, Small Ship Surveyors Association, the General Insurance Code of Practice, South Australian Game Fishing Club and Australian Certified Applicators of several products.
Don't just visit our website — come and meet 'THE TEAM' at Port River Marine.