Hardstand

Hardstand at Mill Bay Boat Ramp –

Hauling boats and Cradle Hire

Mangonui Cruising Club runs the hardstand as a service to members and the community. Sailing and fishing boats up to 10 tonnes can be hauled on our range of cradles for cleaning, anti-fouling and repairs. A minimum of third party insurance cover is required for all boats being hauled.

Changes to sanding and painting rules February 2023

The cruising club committee has set the following requirements when using the hardstand to meet the increasing environmental expectations for our consent from Northland Regional Council:

Sanding only permitted with a vacuum dry sander – NO WET SANDING – (Dry sander available at D B Hire)

For any spray painting the boat must be completely shrouded otherwise no spraying

Drop sheets must be used in addition to existing requirements when painting.

ALL debris from cleaning and sanding must be bagged and disposed with off site

Failure to follow the above requirements could cause Northland Regional Council to close down the hardstand. We therefore reserve the right to refuse to haulout any offenders.

HARDSTAND CHARGES

Tractor costs cradles 2, 3 & 4 $250 (members $200)

Tractor costs cradle 1 $350 (members $300)

Cradle charge $40 per day (members $25)

Cradle Maintenance and Environmental Charge $80

$50 additional charge for boats over 10 Metres

These changes are due to increases in running costs for employees, consents and NRC monitoring. Our wastewater disposal must be upgraded within the next two years at considerable expense. Without these increases the hardstand will be nowhere near breaking even and the club will not be able to afford continuing to run this facility.

These costs are still cheaper than at Opua.

Full individual membership costs $125 – Click for Membership page

Members are expected to assist with working bees to keep the hardstand running.

To pay your deposit: MCC Bank account: 38-9007-0024989-00

MCC Committee

Want to use our Hardstand?

Contact our Hardstand Supervisor – Ewold Van Mechelen Mobile 0224140868 Email – hardstand@mangonuicruisingclub.com

Click below for:

Haulout Booking Form

Instructions to Hardstand Users

Hardstand Information and Requirements

Dinghy Racks

These are owned and allocated by the club please contact the Commodore for further information. For details of dingy rack register contact treasurer@mangonuicruisingclub.com

Moorings Purchase and Servicing in Mill Bay

Administered by Northland Regional Council – click here for further information

Also ask around in the club or talk to the Mangonui Harbour Warden Mr Steve Smith