Our Workshop Location
Boat Repairs Melbourne operates from a purpose-built workshop at JV Marine World, 878 Springvale Road, Braeside VIC 3195. Braeside sits in Melbourne's south-eastern industrial corridor, roughly 25 kilometres south of the CBD, with easy access from the Monash Freeway (M1), Eastlink, and the Frankston Freeway (Peninsula Link). The workshop is central to Melbourne's primary boating population — the boat owners who keep their vessels on Port Phillip Bay's eastern and southern shores.
Suburbs We Serve
We accept vessels from across Melbourne, but most of our customers come from the suburbs along Port Phillip Bay's eastern corridor — from Mordialloc and Chelsea in the north through to Frankston, Mount Martha, and the Mornington Peninsula in the south. We also regularly see vessels from Melbourne's eastern and south-eastern suburbs, where boat ownership rates are high and access to our Braeside workshop is straightforward.
Port Phillip Bay Corridor (Northern)
- Mordialloc
- Mentone
- Parkdale
- Edithvale
- Chelsea
- Bonbeach
- Aspendale
- Patterson Lakes
- Carrum
- Seaford
Frankston and Surrounds
- Frankston
- Frankston South
- Langwarrin
- Skye
- Karingal
Mornington Peninsula
- Mornington
- Mount Martha
- Safety Beach
- Dromana
- Rosebud
- Rye
- Blairgowrie
- Sorrento
- Portsea
- Hastings
- Somerville
- Tyabb
South East Melbourne
- Braeside
- Dingley Village
- Keysborough
- Springvale
- Noble Park
- Dandenong
- Lyndhurst
- Cranbourne
- Berwick
- Narre Warren
- Hallam
- Hampton Park
Eastern Suburbs
- Cheltenham
- Moorabbin
- Highett
- Sandringham
- Hampton
- Clayton
- Oakleigh
- Mulgrave
- Wheelers Hill
- Glen Waverley
Why Boat Owners Choose Us
Port Phillip Bay boat owners have a specific set of repair needs. The Bay's enclosed, nutrient-rich waters create aggressive antifouling conditions — particularly between October and March. Many of the fibreglass boats kept in Melbourne's coastal marinas and on swing moorings are 15 to 30 years old, which means transom, stringer, and floor deterioration is common. And Melbourne's UV load means gelcoat oxidation is a near-universal problem on boats that aren't regularly waxed and polished.
We focus exclusively on fibreglass boat repair, restoration, and maintenance. We don't split our attention across automotive, caravan, or other industries — our knowledge, materials, and processes are all specific to marine fibreglass work. That focus makes a difference in the quality of our diagnosis and the durability of our repairs.
Distances and Travel Times from Key Suburbs
Our Braeside workshop is centrally located for Melbourne's south-east boating community. Below are approximate driving distances and travel times from popular suburbs — most customers find they can reach us within 30 minutes, even when towing a trailer.
- Mordialloc — 7 km, approximately 10 minutes
- Chelsea / Bonbeach — 10 km, approximately 12 minutes
- Frankston — 18 km, approximately 20 minutes
- Dandenong — 12 km, approximately 15 minutes
- Cranbourne — 22 km, approximately 25 minutes
- Mornington — 35 km, approximately 30 minutes via Peninsula Link
- Patterson Lakes — 12 km, approximately 14 minutes
- Berwick — 20 km, approximately 22 minutes via Monash Freeway
- Glen Waverley — 18 km, approximately 20 minutes via Eastlink
- Sandringham — 12 km, approximately 15 minutes
All travel times are estimates based on typical weekday traffic conditions. If you are towing a boat trailer, allow a few extra minutes for the trip and for manoeuvring at the workshop entrance. Our site at JV Marine World has ample space for trailer access, including wide driveways and dedicated parking for vehicles with trailers.
Why Braeside Is Ideal for South-East Boat Owners
Braeside sits at the intersection of Melbourne's major south-eastern transport corridors. The Monash Freeway (M1), Eastlink, and Peninsula Link all converge within minutes of our workshop, making the location accessible from virtually every suburb in the south-east — from Oakleigh and Clayton in the north through to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula in the south. For boat owners trailering from the eastern suburbs, Eastlink provides a toll-road route that avoids suburban traffic entirely.
The location also places us close to the boat ramps and marinas where most of our customers launch and moor their vessels. Patterson Lakes Marina, Mordialloc Creek boat ramp, Frankston boat ramp, and the various Mornington Peninsula launching points are all within a short drive. This means that seasonal work — antifouling before summer, detailing after a season on the water, or pre-launch inspections in September — can be coordinated efficiently without your boat spending unnecessary time on the trailer or in transit.
As part of the JV Marine World complex, our workshop benefits from a marine-focused environment. Boat owners visiting for repairs often take advantage of the broader marine services and chandlery available on site. It is a purpose-built facility designed for working on boats, not a general industrial unit adapted for marine use.
Getting Your Boat to Us
Most customers trailer their vessel directly to our Braeside workshop. If you need directions or have questions about access for a larger trailer, call us before you set out. For vessels that require haul-out for antifouling or underwater hull work, we can advise on the haul-out process as part of your booking.
Workshop hours: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Call 0475 790 642 or email info@boatrepairsmelbourne.com.au.