FAQ’S

A. You are responsible for showing us where to place the Travelift straps on your boat and informing us of any obstructions such as transducers.

A. Find out where the lifting points are and the approximate weight of the boat. Bring in all fenders, equipment and lines which might become tangled with the lifting straps; you may also wish to pull up protruding speed logs.

A. You are normally expected to be present to oversee the lift or launch, however if this is impossible we’ll ask you to sign a form to indemnify us – we may make an additional charge for this service.

A. Stones Boatyard is a “do-it-yourself” boatyard – boat owners may work on their own boats, hire Nanaimo Yacht Services, or other professional contractors. 

A. We welcome outside contractors to the yard. They must complete and sign our Contractors Agreement, show evidence of insurance, WorkSafe BC coverage, and sign in and out to record their hours. You will be charged a nominal contractors fee per man hour they are working in the yard.

A. No, our boatyard crew will block and support your boat, supply a ladder and move boat stands as required.

A. Travelift, pressure washing and layday charges are based on the boat’s overall length including bow sprits, dinghies, davits, etc. All charges invoiced must be paid before the boat is launched.

A. You must keep your boat’s area clean. Tarps are placed under every boat to catch falling debris, paint scrapings, fibreglass or sanding residues. Please clean your site daily and dispose of any waste materials and fluids properly. Please ask for assistance regarding their disposal.

A. You may stay onboard your boat while in the yard – a nominal daily fee is charged. There is a washroom in the Laundromat in the yard, and showers in the marina for your use. No toilets, sinks or petroleum products may be discharged overboard in the yard.

A. All children in or about the yard, including the Boatyard floats, must be accompanied by an adult and must wear life jackets while on the floats.

A. All dogs must be on a leash and under control at all times. Owners must clean up after their pets.

A. The main gates to the yard are open from 0800 until 2000. If staying onboard your boat in the yard, you will be given a key to the man gate to get in and out of the yard after hours, plus a key to the marina showers and toilets located opposite Carlos O’Bryan’s pub.

A. One vehicle may be parked adjacent to your boat – parked vehicles must not interfere with Travelift operations. One additional parking pass may be obtained at the Boatyard Office for designated parking in the marina.

A. Electricity is provided at each boat stand – please inform the boatyard office before plugging in. You will be charged a daily fee for using power.

A. Pressure washing of your boat’s bottom can only be done by the yard staff in the washdown area serviced by our water treatment plant. We are an environmentally minded yard and comply with Environment Canada’s “Best Management Practices” for boatyards. If you want to pressure wash the deck and superstructure please ask for permission from the Boatyard Manager.

A. Media/sand/dry ice blasting is only allowed after approval from the Boatyard Manager. Spray painting, hull sanding, scraping or peeling are only permitted providing your boat is fully tented/tarped – we rent tarps for this purpose.

A. You, as the boat owner, are responsible for the safety, upkeep and maintenance of your boat at all times and in particular before, during or after storms, heavy winds, rain or snow, etc.

A. Smoking is prohibited in any building, or within 3 metres of a door, in the Boatyard and we ask you dispose of your cigarette butts carefully.

A. We do not loan or supply tools but rent scaffolding and some power tools.

A. Raising sails, climbing the mast or removing standing rigging is not allowed for safety reasons, whilst your boat is in the yard.