About Us
Dale Boatbuilders was established in Taupo in 1976 by Bernie, who had actually been building boats here since 1966. Since taking over in the 90s, Joe has grown the business from a one-man operation, to employing a team of workers able to cover all your marine and fibre glass needs.
Our Services
Boat Repairs & Maintenance
We specialise in high quality repairs ranging from: Collision holes, Scratches and cracks, Rotten transoms and floors, Window re-sealing and replacements, Repaints, Restorations of your old faithful
Automotive Repairs
We’re not all about boats! Car and truck fibreglass parts are our game too: Spoilers, Wheel arch flares, Truck cabs and Horse floats
Recreational Vehicles
Our workshop is now handling increasing numbers of motorhome and caravan repairs and refits. Most of these vehicles have fibreglass bodies. We have an almost constant stream of work involving interior refits now: Crash damage, Water leaks, Interior refits and RV appliances
Jet Skis & Water Toys
We can fix and repair them all: Jet Skis, SUPs, Surfboards, Sailboards, Kite Boards, Water Skis and Wake Boards
Boat Alterations, Refits & New Builds
If you own a boat that you love, we can make it even better adding features like: Boarding platforms, Auto anchoring systems, Gensets for your 240 volt needs, Solar Panels, Hull extensions and Teak Decking
Boat Grooming
With boats spending almost their entire lives outside they need regular, thorough cleaning - including a cut and polish. We can make your boat showroom fresh.
Yacht Rigging & Sails
Utilising Joe’s lifelong experience in yachting, as well as his past life as a sailmaker, we are experts in all things to do with sailboats. We can: Arrange an inspection of your rig, check your sails, advise on how to make everything operate more smoothly. Agents for most leading chandlery suppliers and sailmakers
New Technology
At Dale Boatbuilders we keep up with new technology being developed in the composite world. These techniques require their own specialised resins and fabrics: Vacuum Bagging, Prepreg, Vacuum Resin Infusion, New Fabrics eg. carbon fibre and basalt fibre
ABC Storage
Automobile, Boat Caravan/Camper storage
Examples of Recent Work
Before
Rotten transoms.
This is quite a common problem in older boats, but don't despair they can be repaired!
After
Ready to go.
Repaired and even better than new using modern materials!
Before
Damage to front of caravan
Damage caused by a road accident at the start of summer holidays
After
Repaired
All repaired so that the holidays could still go ahead!
Before
Hole in One Pontoon
Taupo tourist attraction needed redecking after many years of use
After
Redecked and ready
After the new deck and holes complete with sand bunkers were completed, it was towed back out and anchored in position
Testimonials
Our Partner
Dale Boat Builders are pleased to introduce you to our new initiative – ABC Storage. We now offer secure undercover storage for all your boats and vehicles. Whether you want to keep your boat, caravan or motorhome protected during the cooler months, or your garage or driveway doesn’t provide enough space for your vehicle, our storage options provide a simple solution. Undercover storage helps to keep your boat or vehicle clean, dry and out of the weather, giving you peace of mind. ABC Storage is also perfect for prestige, vintage and classic cars and motorbikes. The indoor facility provides a dry, clean and secure environment.