Royal Phuket Marina expand with new Dry Stack 'Boat Butler' service

by Duncan Worthington on 21 May 2016 Royal Phuket Marina has opened the island's newest Dry Stack boat storage facility with the latest Wiggins Marina Bull forklift technology – the first of its kind in Asia. With the aim to grow boating in Phuket and in response to the needs of smaller powerboat owners, Royal Phuket Marina's Dry Stack caters for boats upto 12 metres (39 feet) in length and increases boat capacity at Royal Phuket Marina to 296.

“Our new Dry Stack provides cost-effective storage for small boat owners who wish to minimise boat maintenance and keep their boat in a safe and secure, easily-accessible location. The Wiggins Marina Bull forklift provides the latest in lift technology and is from the USA. It's negative lift means boats can be lifted in and out of the water with the utmost safety, ensuring owners 100% peace of mind.

The first section of the Dry Stack accommodates 60 boats while the second section will accommodate a further 66, bringing our total marina capacity to 296,” said Mrs. Woranart Wongvanich, Marina Manager, Royal Phuket Marina.

“Wet berths in the marina are at a premium and we run near 100% year-round occupancy. With the Dry Stack we can accommodate smaller powerboats out of the water and with our new “Boat Butler” service we can provide convenient, hassle-free boating for our clients,” added Mrs. Wongvanich.

The Boat Butler concept is unique, akin to valet parking for your boat, whereby a boat owner makes one call to Royal Phuket Marina and their boat is in-the-water, fuelled and ready to go upon their arrival. And when an owner returns they simply pull up to the dock, hand-over the keys and leave Royal Phuket Marina's concierge team to wash-down the boat and put it back on the Dry Stack. It's that simple and Royal Phuket Marina offer unlimited free lifts in and out of the water.

“Within minutes of arriving an owner will be on their boat and enjoying the spectacular cruising grounds that are on the doorstep of Royal Phuket Marina. Our service aims to give owners more time out on the water, allowing them to enjoy their investment while we take care of the hard work for them,” commented Mrs. Wongvanich.

In addition to the huge annual savings on cleaning and maintenance costs, and protection from exposure to salt water – both of which will reduce a boat's depreciation – there is 24/7 CCTV and clients have full access to the lifestyle facilities of Royal Phuket Marina, making Royal Phuket Marina's new Dry Stack and Boat Butler service the perfect choice for small powerboat owners.

Prices are based on boat size and start from 2,352THB per metre per month.

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