Tasman Bay · outboard & inboard specialists
Keep your engine reliable. Know when your next service is due.
Haven Marine Engines services outboard and inboard engines for recreational boats across the Nelson region. We run a service-interval reminder so you never miss a season — check yours below.
Check your next service →Pickup & launch service
Nelson to Motueka
When is your next service
Service interval reminder
Enter your last service date and engine hours. We will tell you when the next one is due and how urgent it is.
Check your next service
Engines we service
Outboard and inboard, petrol and diesel
We service all major marine engine brands sold in New Zealand. Genuine and aftermarket parts held in stock.
Outboards 2.5–350 HP
Two-stroke and four-stroke. Full EFI diagnostics. Authorised service dealer.
Outboards & MerCruiser
Verado, FourStroke, OptiMax and all sterndrive models.
Outboards 2.5–350 HP
Lean Burn and dual-prop models. Genuine parts from NZ distributor.
Outboards 2.3–250 HP
BF series portables through to large four-strokes.
Inboard diesel
JH and GM series. Winterisation, impeller and injector service.
Sterndrive & inboard
D-series diesel and petrol sterndrives. Drive leg service and anode replacement.
Our coverage
Nelson, Richmond and Tasman
Workshop at Port Nelson for all engine work. We offer a trailer pickup and launch service from Nelson to Motueka — $80 each way for boats under 7 metres, quoted for larger hulls.
| Location | Service | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Port Nelson workshop | All engine work | No extra |
| Nelson Marina | On-water service | $40 travel |
| Richmond | Trailer pickup | $60 |
| Māpua / Ruby Bay | Trailer pickup | $80 |
| Motueka | Trailer pickup | $80 |
Credentials
Qualified and insured
Yamaha Dealer Service
Factory-trained and authorised since 2014.
Maritime NZ Compliant
All work meets survey and safety standards.
NZ Marine Member
Bound by the NZ Marine Code of Practice.
$2M Public Liability
Insured with Vero for workshop and on-water work.
EPA Compliant
Oil, fuel and coolant disposed through licensed waste handler.
How we work
From booking to launch
Book
Call or email with your engine make, model and hours. We confirm a date within 24 hours.
Drop off or pickup
Bring the boat to Port Nelson or we collect on the trailer from Nelson to Motueka.
Service & diagnose
Full service per manufacturer schedule: oil, filters, impeller, anodes, gear oil and a diagnostic scan. We photograph anything that needs attention.
Report & collect
You get a written report with photos, a service sticker on the engine and a reminder set for your next interval.
Hours & contact
Find us at Port Nelson
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Thursday | 7:30am – 5:00pm |
| Friday | 7:30am – 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:00am – 12:00pm (pickups only) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Phone
Workshop
Shed 7, Vickerman StreetPort Nelson 7010
The team
Craig Downey — owner, 22 years in marine engines, ex-Yamaha NZ
Liam Turei — diesel specialist, Yanmar/Volvo Penta certified