YOUR TRUSTED PARTNER ON THE WATER
This is where our journey begins. Get to know our business and what we do, and how we're committed to quality and great service. We're glad you're here to be a part of our story.
ABOUT US
Bridge Marina Travelift is a professional boat haul-out facility situated at Bridge Marina, Tauranga and with close proximity to Mount Maunganui. It is a hub for boating professionals who are always on hand to offer their skill, advice, and expertise.
The yard provides hardstand facilities for up to 30 freestanding vessels with competitive antifoul packages.
HISTORY
Now owned and operated by Mike and Lexi since February 2025, the facility continues the strong reputation built by Bruce and Lucy Goodchap, who founded the business alongside the Marina in 1997.
Bridge Marina Travelift remains an active member of the New Zealand Marina Operators Association, committed to supporting the local boating community with quality service and care.
Our TEAM
With a reputation for professionalism and expertise, Mike, Marek, Halin, John and Lexi at Bridge Marina Travelift work together to provide comprehensive vessel maintenance services. They lift over 500 vessels annually, offering underwater maintenance such as antifoul, Propspeed, and anode replacements. Additionally, Marek and the team can carry out vessel repairs, including painting, surface restoration, fibreglass repairs and other marine maintenance through their network of reputable marine contractors.
The team is happy to give out advice for repair projects that come into the yard.
Mike is an experienced marine engineer with a UK MCA Chief Engineer Small Vessel license, limited to 3,000 GT and 9,000 kW and over 15 years experience at sea, working worldwide as both a sole engineer and chief engineer on vessels ranging from 40m to 90m. He is a qualified fitter and turner from his days on land prior to going to sea.
Marek is a travelift driver and professional qualified painter with over 18 years of experience at BMT, specializing in marine coatings, vessel finishing and repairs. His expertise ensures top-quality paintwork, surface preparation and vessel repair services
Halin is an experienced painter who has recently started his apprenticeship in Marine Facilities and Boatyard Operations. He is a diligent worker with a keen eye for detail and high-quality paint application.
ON SITE
Equipped with a 35-tonne travelift, Bridge Marina Travelift can accommodate vessels with a beam of up to 5.5 metres. A four-sling lifting option is available for larger vessels, and the jib crane on the travel lift can handle yacht masts and motors up to 1000 kg. On site there is a small chandlery with anodes, paint and painting supplies.
