Slipway & Grid


Owners information for slipway and Hardstand Use
  1. Only financial members vessels may be hauled or stored.
  2. Cradles must be of acceptable standard, as determined by the slip master, and fit the vessel to be hauled.
  3. Cradles must be removed after launching.
  4. Minimum bearer width is 2.65 meters.
  5. Vessel owners are required to arrange suitable assistance when hauling or launching their vessel. (in addition to the owner, a minimum of three adults is required, no children).
  6. Power transformers/RCDs are expected to be used.
  7. Guide ropes on vessel - two at bow, two at stern, one head rope or as required.
  8. Slip charges: (all prices are GST exclusive)
    Hardstand $0.20 per foot per day (Minimum 1 Day)
    Long Stay $0.20 per foot per day
    Haul Out $1.00 per foot - minimum charge
    Launching $1.00 per foot - minimum charge
    Road Access $1.00 per foot
    Call Out $22.50
    Emergency Call Out $45.00
    Cradle Hire $1.50 per day
    • The Long Stay charge applies to all vessels that are on the hard stand after a period of 4 months.
    • The Road Access Charge applies:
      1. Those vessels that have been stored on the hard stand and where the owner wishes to load the vessel onto a transporter (The slip master will control the moving of the vessel to the top end of the rails).
      2. Those vessels being offloaded from a transporter to the hard stand.
      3. Does not apply if the vessel is taken directly to the top of the rails after it is hauled out.
    • The Call Out Charge applies:
      1. Where a vessel is send away because insufficient manpower has been arranged to move the vessel off the rails to its designated position on the hard stand.
      2. Where a vessel, in the case of being hauled out, or the owner, in the case of a launching, does not arrive at the slip, as arranged, without previously informing the slip master.
      3. When it is necessary to allow a vehicle on the slip.
  9. Payment:
    1. Interim accounts for hardstand storage will be sent monthly.
    2. Accounts are to be paid within 7 days.
    3. Final account must be paid before vessel can be launched.
  10. Terms of conditions for slipping of vessels:
    1. No sand blasting will be permitted on the hardstand or grid bay.
    2. When spray painting vessels liability is on the owner to make good any damage caused to other property, due to overspray.
    3. When spray painting vessels ensure proper covers are used.
  11. Unless authorized and under the slip masters supervision, vehicles and trailers are prohibited on the slip.
  12. Should the ownership of the vessel change while the vessel is on the slip the new owner, if not already a member, must either immediately apply for membership of MCC or remove the vessel within 14 days.

REMEMBER THE SLIPWAY IS A WORKING AREA. IT IS NOT FOR STORAGE.