Who we are
We specialise in wooden boats, from small to about 45ft in length overall.
Do it once, do it right.
Walking through the door of Shed 10 is like taking a step into a time capsule. Listed with the Historical Places Trust, the Green doored boat shed has stood here for over 100 years and counting. Everywhere you look, you see the evidence of hundreds and hundreds of boat maintenance jobs. We like to think of it like polishing diamonds – you don’t get to a polished diamond, without creating a little mess. So yes it gets messy inside, but what emerges on the water after time in the shed, is anything but.
Since Glenn was a boy, he’s had a fascination for boats. All kinds of boats, but wooden boats in particular. It was a bit of a family thing, with Dad also involved with the boating world, so Glenn was able to gain a great deal of accumulated boating knowledge from an early age. It’s this knowledge and experience, that forms the backbone of the business. Whether it’s as straightforward as a hull clean and an antifoul, or more major like the replacement of rotten timbers, as intricate as an interior fitout, or as thorough as a full strip and revarnish on a century old bridge decker, one characteristic that has always stayed with Glenn throughout the years, has been a desire to always do the job right.
There’s no room in the BURNNAND shed for ‘shoddy workmanship’. It’s why our regular customers trust their boats with us and why we welcome every new project that comes our way.
We take pride in a job well done.
Leadership
The team at Burnnand Marine
Craig Robertson
Boatbuilder & builder
Dennis Estoque
Boatbuilder
Andy
Boatbuilder & builder
What our customers say
When I purchased Phantom, a beautiful classic wooden launch, I knew she had great potential but needed a freshen-up and some personalization to make her my own. Glenn and his team took my vision and turned this into reality, seamlessly blending my ideas with practical solutions that have enhanced both the form and function of the vessel.
Glenn’s deep understanding of classic boat layouts—what works and, more importantly, what doesn’t—gave me complete confidence throughout the process. The end result has exceeded my expectations in every way. The craftsmanship and attention to detail displayed by his team are truly second to none.
Beyond the initial restoration and repaint, Glenn has also been incredibly accommodating, always finding time to fit in extra jobs and refinements along the way. I couldn’t be happier with Phantom’s transformation, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Glenn and his team to anyone looking for expert boat restoration and customisation. See Phantom project here
Bob Leeming
Auckland
Boat: Phantom
“I’ve owned Mataroa for a few years now and she’s always been a special boat to me.
But it was time for a proper refit – the old girl was getting tired. The crew at Burnnand Marine did an outstanding job from start to finish. They really understand wooden boats and it shows in their workmanship. Nothing was too much trouble, and they kept me in the loop the whole way through.
Seeing Mataroa back in the water looking better than she has in decades was a real thrill. The team have given her a new lease on life, and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.”
Ed Blackwell
Auckland
Owner: Mataroa
“I’ve worked with Glenn on my boat Skipjack, a 1918 ten metre kauri hull launch. In that time we made the boat watertight, both above and below the waterline. This required the replacement of all keel bolts and skin fittings, re-decking of the topsides and re-fitting of wheelhouse windows. We also fitted a stove, electric head, and modified the engine box and gas locker. Glenn also took care of antifouling.
Undoubtedly, there are boat builders who could have done a similar job, however, at no time did I contemplate an alternative, simply because Glenn is so easy to work with. He and his team proved over and over, to be proactive, attentive to detail and quick, and consequently, highly cost-effective. These days, in Waikawa, Skipjack draws many admiring comments.
That the boat looks as good as it does, is largely due to his skill with wood and glass. Equally important, I am extremely pleased that his efforts have made Skipjack a most seaworthy vessel. And the shed on Ngapipi by the OBC is very easily accessed. I would commend Burnnand Marine to any wooden boat owner who wants excellent service at a very reasonable rate.”
Greg Billington
Auckland
Boat: Skipjack
“I’ve owned my classic launch {Pleasure Lady} since 2001 and berthed at the OBC. During that time the boat has undergone many upgrades, varnishing and paintwork by Glenn at Burnnand Marine. They have always been very accommodating when we need work done, big or small. It’s really the high standard of workmanship that always stands out and just knowing the job will always be done properly.
I will continue using Burnnand Marine in the future and would recommend him and his team always.”
Tony Rae
Auckland
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