Service· Krabi mainland coast· Thailand

Port Takola Boatyard, Chandlery and Engineers

8° 2.8′ N · 98° 54.2′ E

The working boatyard at Port Takola: hydraulic trailer haul-out to 38 t, a 9,000 sq m hardstand, a small chandlery and three on-site contractors for engines, antifouling, glass and rigging.

Practical

Southeast Asia Pilot position 08°02.770N 98°54.150E. Haul-out by Roodberg hydraulic trailer to 38 t and 2.4 m draft; multihulls to 11 m beam. On-site: Headway Engineering (engines, gearboxes, props and shafts; +66 89 446 1991, info@headway.co.th); Modify Marine (antifoul, woodwork, fibreglass, paint, steel, outboards; +66 87 884 6280); Popeye Marine (antifoul, woodwork, fibreglass, paint, rigging; +66 84 846 8869). Small chandlery on site, hardware stores nearby; parcels received (duty and delivery fees payable first). DIY allowed; outside contractors need marina approval. Noonsite reports also praise Krabi Engineering (Khun Arm) for engine work. Prices not published; ask the marina (VHF 69, +66 75 818 184).

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Repairs, haul-out and parts in Krabi