Sounds Marine

16/12/2024

Merry Christmas from the team here at Sounds Marine, also a safe New Year's to all. We are shutting down for two weeks, last day this Friday the 20th and back to work Monday the 6th of January. Well wishes to all.

29/10/2024

Its amazing how much things can grow soo fast under the water. Regular maintenance can go a long way, saving you time, money and getting your boat looking in great condition again! Some before and after pictures.

03/10/2024

Its amazing what fiberglass can do! This was completed by our fiberglass master at Sounds Marine. These two fabricated rear exhaust pods and flapper stoppers look amazing and are robust.

26/09/2024

What is an anode?
An anode is a sacrificial block of either zinc or aluminum alloy that is mounted on, or connected to, the underwater metal parts of your boat E.G. stern drives, shafts, propellers, rudders, trim tabs and skin fittings.

What do anodes do?
Anodes are designed to sacrifice themselves by depleting first, rather than expensive parts of your drive or underwater metal fittings. Stern drives, underwater propulsion gear and hull fittings are made up of two or more types of metal. Galvanic corrosion is an electrochemical reaction between two or more different (or dissimilar) metals submerged in seawater. Anodes connected to these metals are more galvanically active and will corrode before the vital parts of your vessel.

Are your anodes corroding as they should?
Vessel owners need to be aware of the location and condition of sacrificial anodes mounted on their boat. Many owners don’t realise the corrosion damage that can occur to stern drives and under water metal fittings if anodes are not regularly maintained or replaced.

Why is it critical to check and maintain anodes?
Generally sacrificial anodes need to be replaced when 50% consumed. Correct corrosion protection to vital boat parts is not achieved if anodes are left to deplete below 50%. Generally the size and amount of anodes installed to each moored vessel are designed to last up to 12 months. However, many factors can contribute to anodes depleting at a faster rate including; water temperature, salinity, water current flow, stray electrical current and vessel or jetty wiring faults. Therefore, checks are often required.

19/09/2024

We have a really talented team here at Sounds Marine! Complete over hall on deck. Contact us for any maintenance, repairs and tidy ups. Only 95 days until Christmas and slots are filling up fast ⚓️⛵️🌊🌞🐟🦀🤯

06/09/2024

Toilet Time - SIMPLE DOS AND DON’TS
Prevent issues with your toilet by following these simple rules:

DO use toilet paper designed for marine toilets. This will break down easily and make blockages less likely.
DO use a dedicated marine toilet cleaner. Bleach is not only terrible for the marine environment, but it will also break down the seals inside the toilet and cause them to them fail.
DO put some fresh water in the bowl and flush it through the system before you leave the boat. This will stop the bacteria and other microorganisms in seawater from causing a smell.
DO check seacocks and pipes when the boat is out of the water, as calcification can cause narrowing which increases the chances of a blockage.
DON’T try to force the handle if you have a blockage. You’re more likely to crack the toilet base than fix the problem.
DON’T leave water in the bowl over winter if there’s a risk that it could freeze and crack the bowl.

https://www.burnsco.co.nz/guides-and-advice/how-to-service-a-boat-toilet/

21/08/2024

17/07/2024

Aroha - 53' launch. Now completed. After a few solid months of getting Aroha ready to head back into the water today. The team did a great job on this!
- Top side re-paint
- Teak re-caulk
- New antifoul colour
- Propspeed

26/06/2023

Are you looking for a new opportunity that has variety and the potential to learn new skills at a locally owned and operated business? Sounds Marine currently have a full-time position available in our Waikawa Marina Yard.
Due to the current marina expansion and our ever increasing workload, we have an opening for another Yardperson/Labourer
Reporting to the Paint Team Leader, the primary purpose of this role is to keep the boats moving through our busy yard to ensure we can the service the increased number of boats in the area.
What We're Looking For:
• Physically Fit
• Honest and Reliable Work Ethic
• Ability to Understand and Demonstrate Safe Work Practices
• Ability to Work Independently and Competently
• Full Clean Driver's Licence
• Experience with airless spraying would be an advantage
• Experienced Forklift Operator would be an advantage
Key Tasks
• Wetsanding & Antifouling boats
• Washing & Polishing boats
• Assisting tradesman with vessel maintenance & repairs
• Forklift operating - unloading trucks
• Keeping the yard organised and tidy
• Ensure yard movements are conducted in line with the Management Plan
• Accurately checking Inwards Goods
Benefits
• Opportunities to Upskill
If you think you are the ideal candidate for this role please email a copy of your cv and cover letter to: admin@soundsmarine.co.nz
Pre-employment medical testing including a drug and alcohol test may be conducted.
Please note we will only be responding to candidates that are short listed.

14/10/2021

Congratulations to our friends at Akaroa Dolphins for being named as a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards - Canterbury 👍 well deserved team ✅

03/03/2021

What a difference a couple of weeks make! We have a large number of trailer boats coming in to have an Antifoul system applied to assist with keeping the hull clean if in the water for extended periods of time. The owner of this Tournament went the extra mile & we re-painted the stripe to match. A quick cut & polish and she is now looking like new!
Give us a call if you'd like to do something similar to improve your vessel 03 5738554

17/01/2021

Happy New Year everyone - we have been back a week and already have unprecedented enquiries and work booked in. If you were thinking you might get some work done on your boat please get in touch sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment.
We are advertising on My Job Space for more staff - if you know anybody with good skills please send them our way.