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Hassle Free Boating Sydney

Enjoy Your Boat. We'll Handle The Rest.

Vessel management, skippering, relocation and detailing across Sydney and the Northern Beaches. No boat too big or too small.

  • Licensed & fully insured
  • 10+ years in the marine industry
  • Owner-led
  • Sydney & Northern Beaches
What we do

Less hassle, more boating.

Most boats spend far more time waiting than moving. Hassle Free Boating takes care of the washing, the servicing, the moving and the managing, so the only thing left on your list is deciding when to go out.

Services

Three ways we look after your vessel.

Managed motor cruiser moored against sandstone cliffs on Sydney's Middle Harbour

Vessel Management

Ongoing care of your boat: scheduled, reported and handled without you lifting a finger.

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Scheduled care
Pre & post servicing
Condition reports
Open cockpit and helm seating of a sports cruiser at rest in a sheltered bay

Skippering & Relocation

A licensed skipper at the helm for the day, the season, or the delivery from one marina to the next.

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Day skippering
Transfers & charters
Vessel relocation
Close view of a polished dark hull reflecting the shoreline, showing a mirror-finish detail

Detailing

Interior and exterior detailing that keeps the finish and the resale value intact.

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Exterior wash
Interior detail
Cut & polish
Ready when you are

Book with Hassle Free Boating.

Tell us about the boat and where it sits. We come and see it in person, then send through a plan and a quote.

Vessel Management plans

Consistent, regular and tailored packages.

Essentials
Monthly

Monthly care

For boats that go out now and then and need to stay ready in between.

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Premium
Tailored

Tailored plan

For larger vessels, heavier use, or anything that does not fit a standard rhythm.

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Large motor yacht at anchor on Sydney Harbour with the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind
Every vessel

Management for boats of every size.

Day boats, cruisers and large motor yachts, all looked after to the same standard. The bigger the vessel, the more there is to stay on top of, and we take care of all of it.

Motor yacht on still water off Sydney, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge behind
Why Hassle Free Boating

Why owners choose Hassle Free.

Owners come to us so they can stop thinking about the boat. Every vessel has different needs, so the service is built around yours, while the standard of care stays the same whatever the size. We handle the upkeep, the servicing and the scheduling, and report back after every visit.

  1. 01

    Treated as our own

    Every boat is looked after as if it were ours, from a day boat to a superyacht.

  2. 02

    Documented every visit

    Photos and a short written report after every job. You always know what's been done.

  3. 03

    10+ years on the water

    Over ten years in the marine industry, on everything from RIBs and day boats here to large luxury superyachts overseas. Nothing gets learned on your time.

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How it works

Three steps, then you stop thinking about it.

01

A short call

A quick conversation to understand the boat and how you use it, then we book a time to come and see it. Quotes and inspections are free.

02

A plan and a quote

After the visit you get a written plan and a quote. Where something needs a test patch first, we say so rather than guess at it.

03

We take it from there

Hassle Free Boating manages the schedule, the trades and the reporting. You turn up and use the boat.

In the detail

The parts you actually notice.

Teak, stainless, glass, upholstery, gelcoat. The finish is the first thing a guest sees and the last thing a buyer forgets.

Coiled dock lines and polished stainless cleats on a foredeck above green water
Teak side deck and curved glass running aft along a motor cruiser
Stainless boarding rails and teak swim platform above clear green water
Cream cockpit upholstery with cushions, bushland shoreline behind
Sandstone cliffs and sky mirrored in the tinted glass of a saloon window
Polished white hull curving away above its own reflection in still water
Google Reviews

Rated by the owners we look after.

4.9 from 13 Google reviews

  • Esti provides exceptional service and looks after my boat so well. He can’t be faulted and I recommend him highly to all. A true professional!

    Brad French · Google review
  • I can’t recommend Esti highly enough. He’s been looking after my boat for the past 6 months and the attention to detail he brings to every job is outstanding. He genuinely takes pride in his work, and it shows in the finished result every time.

    If you’re looking for a reliable, professional boat detailer who cares about your boat as much as you do, definitely give Esti a call. Highly recommended.

    Tristian Mooney · Google review
  • Excellent service at all times. Esti is a true professional when it comes to boat maintenance and safety and a really enjoyable person to work with. Always reliable and accessible. All the hassle is taken out of our boat management.

    Richard Kovacs · Google review
  • Esti is incredibly reliable and detailed. I have used his services many times and recommended him many times and everyone he works with is thrilled with his care and service. I have owned boats for more than 20 years and Esti is one of the best people in the industry.

    Gavin Solsky · Google review
  • Esti ( HFB ) looks after the maintenance of my 60’ Riv cruiser and 7m Capelli

    He is a pleasure to deal with and his work always reliable, efficient and thorough.

    Congrats to HFB

    Carr Corp · Google review
  • Highly attentive and world class service from Esti. Tremendous all around!

    Mal McHutchison · Google review
  • Esti at Hassle Free Boating is exceptional! From routine maintenance to handling intricate details for all matters concerning your boat, Esti ensures everything runs smoothly so we can just focus on enjoying our time on the water. His communication and service is always superior. We recommend Esti and the team at Hassle Free Boating for all aspects of boating- our Cranchi is in the best and most trusted of hands with Esti. He makes every aspect of boat ownership and management completely effortless. Always professional, incredibly prompt, and attentive to every detail. If you want true hassle-free boating, Esti is the person to see!

    Madeleine Love · Google review
  • Esti Does a great job of looking after our boat which makes it such a pleasure when we get up to Sydney to take it out and it’s all ‘ship shape’ and looking great. Everything is looked after and he is always available and nothing‘s too hard and is great to have a chat to and catch up on what’s been going on on the harbor as well. highly recommend

    David Lundberg · Google review
  • Esti has been maintaining my Brig 10 under contract for the past 6 months. Esti is very professional and takes a lot of pride in his work. He is very reliable and has very good contacts around the waterfront. No job is ever a problem.

    I can’t recommend Esti highly enough. Mark T

    Mark Tolhurst · Google review
  • Known Esti for many treat years while he worked on boats in a previous role. He always kept his work to the highest standard and was extremely professional - even making sure to always wear a big smile!!

    It’s no surprise he brought this same standard into his solo venture. A few months in and it’s been about as good as we could have asked. Looking forward to working with Esti for many more years.

    kindle2468 · Google review
  • Esti and his team are quality operators who do the heavy lifting on owning a boat. They care and highly trustworthy

    Craig Blair · Google review
  • Esti has been looking after our boat for years and does an awesome job every time. Treats it like his own and always makes sure it is ready to go. Highly recommend them.

    Dean Wanless · Google review
  • Esti does a fantastic job. The RIB looks stunning every time they detail the boat. Their care and attention is greatly appreciated.

    Frazer Wilson · Google review
Questions

The things owners ask first.

Are you fully insured?

Hassle Free Boating is fully insured. While we are aboard we are responsible for the vessel, and your own policy continues to cover the boat itself. If you are unsure how your policy treats a third party operating your vessel, it is worth a quick call to your insurer.

How do you access my boat?

Keys and marina access are arranged once at the start and held securely. Every visit is logged and reported.

Where do you operate?

Pittwater and Middle Harbour are home water, and we work across marinas around Sydney and the Northern Beaches. Relocations run as far as the Central Coast and Port Stephens.

What does a typical engagement look like?

Most owners settle on a fortnightly or monthly schedule, which is the sweet spot for keeping a vessel at its best. One-off detailing, skippering and relocation jobs are welcome too.

How is pricing worked out?

Every boat is different, so we come and see it before quoting. You get a written plan and a price for the work agreed.

Get in touch

Tell us about your boat.

Helps us quote accurately first time. We arrange a visit to see the vessel in person before sending anything through.
Service area
Sydney & the Northern Beaches
Map of the Hassle Free Boating service area across Greater Sydney, from Richmond and Penrith to Campbelltown, Cronulla and the Northern Beaches, marking Church Point, Bayview, Newport, The Spit and Mosman
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