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Complimentary Marina visit to Westhaven. We'll show you the boat, the marina, and the membership. No pressure.
Book a Marina Visit →Both grant unlimited access to the same fleet of twenty-four Haines Hunter SF545s, across three Auckland marinas. The only difference is when you can get out on the water.
Member responsibility (rental-car style): hose down and clean boat (cleaning equipment provided) re-fuel at marina fuel pump on return.
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| SBC membership | One simple monthly fee |
| Insurance | Included |
| Servicing & maintenance | Included |
| Storage | Included |
| Trailer costs | Not required |
| Cleaning & fleet management | Included |
| Unexpected repairs | Included |
| Access to fleet | Included |
| Expense | Est. Annual Cost (NZD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boat finance repayments & interest | $14,000 – $18,000 | Based on financing approximately $80,000 over 5–7 years |
| Trailer WOF, registration & maintenance | $800 – $2,000 | Tyres, bearings, brakes, servicing and repairs |
| Dry stack / storage fees | $6,000 – $12,000 | Depending on marina and storage option |
| Insurance | $1,500 – $3,000 | Comprehensive cover for an $80k boat |
| Engine servicing & maintenance | $1,500 – $3,500 | Annual servicing, impellers, batteries, wear items |
| General repairs & unexpected costs | $1,000 – $5,000 | Electronics, upholstery, trailer repairs, damage etc |
| Cleaning & upkeep | $500 – $2,000 | Cleaning products, detailing or paid cleaning |
| Registration / miscellaneous costs | $300 – $800 | Safety gear updates, trailer registration, small ongoing costs |
| Depreciation | Variable | Boat value may reduce over time |
| Selling costs / time | Variable | Can take months to sell privately |
“It’s a no-brainer.” - SBC Member
Boating is for every season. Enjoy summer adventures, autumn fishing trips and everything in between. After your initial 12-month membership, simply provide three months' notice if you decide it's time to move on.
All new members complete Coastguard's Day Skipper online course ($295). We will reimburse the charge if you already have the same or similar qualification. SBC provides your on water induction/training for free.
No large upfront payment. Simple monthly direct debit on the first of each month. After your initial 12-month membership, you can cancel at any time with three months' notice.
Midweek or Full Week. Both unlimited, both the same boats.
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Complete your Coastguard Day Skipper course and you'll then be booked in for your free practical induction. Membership fees are a direct debit on the first of each month.
Complimentary Marina visit to Westhaven. We'll show you the boat, the marina, and the membership. No pressure.
Book a Marina Visit →