The Slipway Milford

15/03/2026

We have some spare slip space at the moment if anyone has been putting off jobs. Short windows available for any size vessel even small keel yachts. Give Jason or Cam a shout to book or check availability.

15/03/2026

A couple of Silic One jobs headed out last week. A commercial catamaran and a Naiad Rhib.

Hempel Silic One is a biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release system for boat hulls that offers several environmental, performance, and maintenance benefits. It utilizes a hydrogel micro-layer that makes it difficult for organisms to attach to the hull, allowing them to be easily removed when the boat is in motion, increases in fuel economy and top speed are usual.

Contact us for an estimate if these benefits appeal.

11/02/2026

Sad to say she was euthanised today, too much damage to her head and beak 😞

Had this sweet girl turn up injured yesterday. She was super hungry, ate the 1/2 a cup of peas I bought today and some porridge and milk from our fabulous neighbour. Managed to catch her and sent her home with Jason. She’s off to a bird rescue tomorrow.

25/12/2025

11/10/2025

Korara and Snufkin launched this morning, replaced by two new classic woodys.

10/10/2025

A small selection of Slipway paint jobs on display recently at the OBC open day, 5 out of 7 boats attending is pretty good going. If you want your classic maintained or a major job done, feel free to drop us a line. 2 large covered railway slipways, one smaller uncovered. Don’t risk your pride and joy on a truck to get work done…..

10/10/2025

A small side project completed recently, a Hartley Skipper surfboard…. Bit of a 70s flashback

10/10/2025

We also apply Awlwood MA, Mahanui leaving us recently after a “varnish”revamp and a few other bits.

10/10/2025

Catalina, a late model Salthouse Corsair left last week with her new Hempel Silic One bottom paint, significant fuel reduction and a better top speed was noted, contact us if you’re interested in getting this amazing new product applied.

10/10/2025

Kiti anti fouling and Wilma supervising from a lofty spot earlier today…..

10/10/2025

Going green, Snufkin and Korara ready to slip back in on tomorrows high tide, both looking very smart! Seahawke teal on Korara and Altex #5 green on Snufkin. Korara sporting her new international topsides paint after a bare wood strip down.