Meet the Chat owners
We are marine professionals, passionate about what we do. We have built a solid and growing reputation in the Wellington region for doing a great job, on time, and within budget. Our names says it all - anything boating. We know what it's like to not have the time to work on your boat. So let us do it for you - you'll be out on the water in no time. Trust us with your pride and joy.
Get in touch
Talk to us about what your boat needs - even if you're not sure what to ask - ask us! We have contacts right across the marine industry and can link you with boat maintenance and servicing professionals throughout the country.
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first mate
Chrissy Burgess
I grew up around boats - my Dad built our first boat - I spent a lot of my childhood on Lake Wanaka. Trevor and I have been in the marine business for over ten years now and we enjoy what we do. I can help you with a full valet of your boat after a trip away, or an annual spring clean or a spruce up before sale. One aspect of our business I really enjoy is providing you with a walk on / walk off service so you can get away without having to spend hours getting ready and cleaning up on your return. This includes providing laundered bedding and towels, a full inside clean and a full outside clean ready for your next trip.
Skipper
Trevor Burgess
Boating, diving, fishing and cruising have been life long passions of mine. Before working in the marine sector I worked in the corporate world. My first boat was a Hartley and I have a confession to make: It sat in our garage for a long time and was never used! So, I know what it's like to have a boat that you want to spend your time using on the water and not have to work on as well. I have been very involved with both Coastguard as a Master and boating educator, and the Mana Cruising Club as a past commodore and honorary life member, so I am very involved in my local boating community. I believe in giving back and using my services to help others. And I get to work with boats too - how lucky am I!