Van Isle Marina » New Yacht Park http://www.vanislemarina.com Full Service is your Berthright Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:03:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Winterizing Your Boat: Exterior (Hull) http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/12/winterizing-your-boat-exterior-hull/ http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/12/winterizing-your-boat-exterior-hull/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 18:37:38 +0000 admin http://www.vanislemarina.com/?p=1928 We are fortunate to be located in a place where boating can be a year-round activity.  However, it is still important to winterize your boat for the season.  Throughout the year, blisters, cracks, barnacles and other sea growth can build up on the hull and it needs special attention during the winterizing process.

Here are some helpful tips for winterizing the hull:

  • Haul-out your boat and pressure wash the hull
  • Clean off the barnacles and sea growth from props and shafts, struts and trim tabs
  • Check for stress cracks, blisters and other damage
    • Drain blisters and patch with appropriate filler
    • For serious damage, consult a professional
  • If aluminum hull, bang out dents with rubber mallet
  • Treat the hull with a 3M Marine Ultra Performance Paste Wax
  • Open seacocks to allow water to drain
  • Use a proper boat cover to protect from cold temperature damage

Please consult your boat’s operating manual before conducting any suggested actions.

Other useful sites for winterizing tips:

Van Isle Marina’s Yacht Park is also available to help you winterize your boat this season. Our Brownell submersible trailer can haul-out up to 70ft vessels. Contact our Marina Services Representatives to book your appointment today at 250-656-1138.

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Here are some helpful tips for winterizing the interior:

  • Remove all electronics, valuables, fire extinguishers, PFDs, etc.  The cold and dampness in the air can cause problems for some of these items and it is also an excellent time to have them cleaned and checked.
  • Place all cushions in an upright position to help with air flow.  Or better yet, bring them home so that they are in a controlled climate over the winter months.
  • Clean the fridge and freezer, turn them off and leave the doors open during the winter months.
  • Clean the washrooms and drain the sinks and showers.
  • To prevent moisture in the air, install a dehumidifier or use odor and moisture absorbing products.
  • Place electric Air Dryers or fans to assist in creating air movement which will diminish the potential for mold and mildew.

Please consult your boat’s operating manual before conducting any suggested actions.

Other useful Sites for winterizing tips:

Van Isle Marina’s Yacht Park is also available to help you winterize your boat this season. Our Brownell submersible trailer can haul-out up to 70ft vessels. Contact our Marina Services Representatives to book your appointment today at 250-656-1138.

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Visit Van Isle Marina’s Fuel Dock to take advantage of our Volume Fuel Discount Program which will save you money when topping up your tanks.

Other useful sites for winterizing tips:

Van Isle Marina’s Yacht Park is also available to help you winterize your boat this season.  Our Brownell submersible trailer can haul-out up to 70ft vessels.  Contact our Marina Services Representatives to book your appointment today at 250-656-1138.

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For further information on winterizing your boat, please look at the below links:

Book your haul-out with Van Isle Marina’s Yacht Park to winterize your boat for the season.  Our Marina Services Representatives will be happy to assist you.

]]> http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/11/winterizing-your-boat-antifreeze/feed/ 0 Yacht Park Services for Winterizing Your Boat http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/09/yacht-park-services-for-winterizing-your-boat/ http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/09/yacht-park-services-for-winterizing-your-boat/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:50:40 +0000 admin http://www.vanislemarina.com/?p=1728 Winter is closely approaching and it’s time to think about winterizing your boat for the season.  Winterizing your boat is a very important process that runs from bow to transom and helps protect your boat from hull degradation and blistering, from the hull deteriorating under algae and barnacles, from your engine hoses cracking, wires corroding and your engines and tanks from water damage.  By protecting your boat during the winter, you save yourself the hassle and cost of repairs and replacement parts in the spring.

Van Isle Marina’s new Yacht Park has services available to help winterize your boat whether you store it in our yacht park over the winter or put it back in its slip at our docks.  Ask our Marina Services Representatives for an appointment to have your boat hauled out and winterized for the season.  Our new Yacht Park and 60 ton submersible Brownell Trailer can haul-out and accommodate up to 70 ft vessels.  Please visit our Marina Rates and Services for further details and contact our Marina Services Representatives for assistance in protecting your boat this winter.

Please visit Discover Boating and Popular Mechanics for excellent detailed lists for winterizing your boat.

View the YouTube videos titled Winterizing Your Boat: the 5 Step Process by West Marine for detailed visual instructions:

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 ‘Yacht Park’ sets new standard with State-of-the-Art Storage and Maintenance Facility
SIDNEY, BC.  World-class yachting facility, Van Isle Marina of Sidney BC continues to enhance its marina experience with the July opening of its ‘Yacht Park’, a storage and maintenance facility.

The Yacht Park spans approximately four acres including 200 feet of dedicated service dock and boasts a 60-ton self-propelled submersible haul-out trailer, one of the first of its kind on the west coast.  Full-service yacht maintenance and repair will be conducted with personal attention to detail in a superbly maintained facility surrounded by landscaped grounds. The expansion will provide an additional 95 annual and monthly storage spaces taking the overall marina capacity to 633 open and covered berths.  Trailer and mast storage is also available.

“We are excited that this long-awaited expansion has become a reality,” commented Mark Dickinson, Van Isle’s President and owner.  “The addition of the Yacht Park enhances our ability to be a ‘one-stop shopping centre’ for boaters’. The new facility has been constructed to the highest environmental standards and provides high security for yacht storage and maintenance.”

Van Isle Marina, a third-generation family business, is one of the largest full-service marina operations in British Columbia and is located in Tsehum Harbour, just minutes from BC Ferries’ Swartz Bay terminal, Washington State Ferries’ Sidney terminal, and Victoria International Airport. Other marina services include nightly, monthly and annual moorage; Canada Customs Port of Entry; Fuel Dock and Yacht Sales, along with a Marine Store; Business Centre; Showers; Laundromat; and water-front dining at Dockside Grill.

For more information contact Mark Dickinson, Van Isle Marina, 2320 Harbour Road, Sidney, BC, (250)656-1138 or mdickinson@vanislemarina.com.

]]> http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/07/vancouver-islands-van-isle-marina-to-complete-major-expansion/feed/ 0 Full Service & Self Service Yacht Park http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/06/full-service-self-service-yacht-park/ http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/06/full-service-self-service-yacht-park/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:06:05 +0000 admin http://www.vanislemarina.com/?p=1492 Van Isle Marina is pleased to announce that its Yacht Park will offer Full Service & Self Service for those wishing to have work done on their vessels.  The new Yacht Park Storage and Maintenance Facility will be open July 2011.  The services we offer are listed on the Marina Rates page under Marina Services.

Some of our services include:

  • Annual & Monthly Storage
  • Yacht Detailing
  • Equipment Rentals
  • Power Washing, Bottom Painting, Zincs
  • Fully Fenced Yard with Security Card Access
  • And much more

For inquiries, please contact our Marina Services Representatives at 250-656-1138.

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Our Yacht Park features:

  • 60 Ton Self-propelled Haul-out Trailer
  • Power Washing, Bottom Painting, Zincs
  • Annual and Monthly Storage
  • Yacht Detailing
  • Fully Fenced Yard
  • Security Card Access
  • Environmental Management Systems
  • Fully Insured Contractors
  • Paved Yard Surface
  • Live Web Cams
  • Equipment Rentals
  • Trailer & Mast Storage
  • 200 Feet of dedicated Service Dock

For inquiries, please contact our Marina Services Representatives at 250-656-1138.

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47' Riviera Flybridge 2009

Victoria Harbour hosts the 21st Annual B.C. Yacht Brokers Floating Boat Show April 28th to May 1st, 2011.  New and pre-owned power and sail boats will be on display during the four day event.  Visit Victoria’s Inner Harbour and see the beautiful boats on display.

Van Isle Marina will have six vessels on display.  Stop by and speak with our experienced Yacht Broker’s for detailed information and a tour of the vessels.

Below is a list of all Van Isle Marina vessels on display this year:

New Yacht Park - OPENS JULY 2011

Van Isle Marina’s new Yacht Park Manager, Rob Hollander, will also be available for questions regarding the new Yacht Park opening in July 2011.  The Yacht Park’s Brownell 60 ton self-propelled submersible hydraulic trailer can haul-out 20 to 70 foot vessels.  Monthly and annual storage will be offered in addition to other services such as bottom painting, zincs, power washing, yacht detailing, mast storage and project management.

]]> http://www.vanislemarina.com/2011/04/victoria-harbour-floating-boat-show/feed/ 0 Van Isle Marina Announces New Yacht Storage and Repair Facility http://www.vanislemarina.com/2010/02/van-isle-marina-announces-new-yacht-storage-and-repair-facility/ http://www.vanislemarina.com/2010/02/van-isle-marina-announces-new-yacht-storage-and-repair-facility/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:50:10 +0000 admin http://www.vanislemarina.com/2010/02/van-isle-marina-announces-new-yacht-storage-and-repair-facility/ Completion Summer 2011

• Brownell 60 Ton Self-propelled Submersible Hydraulic Trailer
• Monthly & Annual Yacht Storage
• 20,000 Square Foot Service and Retail Building
• Full-Service Repair and Maintenance Facility including: Power Wash, Zincs, Anti-fouling Paint, Detailing, Mast Storage, Project Management

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