Welcome to DRIVE Marine Services

Everything You Need to BUILD, REPAIR or RESTORE your Boat using AUSTRALIAN MADE PRODUCTS Designed For AUSTRALIAN CONDITIONS

TRADITIONAL BOAT BUILDING MATERIALS INCLUDING
Oakum, Caulking Cotton, Jeffries Marine Glue, Copper Boat Nails
Silicon Bronze Nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, washers, etc.

WOODWORK PROJECTS FULLY EXPOSED TO THE ENVIRONMENT

DRIVE Marine Services supplies everything you need to build, repair or restore your boat using Australian made products designed for Australian conditions in modern Boat Building.

The products we sell are the safest & easiest to use for wooden and composite boat building using the Bote-Cote Marine Epoxy System and AQUACOTE Water Based Paints.  These products work equally as well on fibreglass and steel boats especially for the DIY as we take great pride in product support.  Also the AQUACOTE Topcoat is extremely safe to use between decks as there is no solvent and no waste.

We specialise in traditional boat building materials including Oakum, Caulking Cotton, Jeffries Marine Glue, Copper Boat Nails, Silicon Bronze Nails, Screws, Nuts, Bolts, Washers, and DAVEY & Co. Traditional Boat Fittings.

DRIVE Marine Services is the BoatCraft Pacific Distributor in the greater Sydney area and Country NSW and ACT.   BoatCraft Pacific is an Australian owned company which manufactures all of its products locally using the safest and best products available.  Where another Australian Company has a leading product in the marketplace such as TREDGRIP Non Slip coating, Boatcraft Pacific distributes it instead.   At DRIVE Marine Services we have adopted this philosophy and fully support using the safest and most environmentally responsible products and techniques available to the customer and wherever possible will source our products from Australian owned companies.  An overview of products sold is listed below.

-  Australian made for Australian conditions.
-  Easy to mix 2:1 ratio mix. The mix ratio is not as critical as 5:1 mixes.
-  Much safer to use than 4:1 / 5:1 mixes which contain TETA and isocyonates,
    therefore much less chance of becoming Hyper Sensitive.
-  Does not suffer Amine Blush
-  Now Available with clear TIMBA COTE resin where a crystal clear coating is
    required on timber no matter how thick.
- Three Timber coloured Fillers available - Sanding, Gluing & Filleting & High
   Strength.
-  Indefinite Shelf Life.
-  Economical Ask us for our "Are You Paying Too Much" Brochure.
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-  Australian made for Australian conditions.
-  100% Water Proof when cured.
-  Australia's answer for gorrilla Glue.
-  Achieves a chemical bond as well as a mechanial Bond.
-  Comes in sizes from 125ml to 200 Litres.
-  Batch No. marked to make sure you are always buying fresh product.
-  Needs a closed joint for full strength & must be clamped.
-  Maximum strength when moisture applied to both surfaces & strongly
   clamped.
-  Will glue oily & oxidising timbers, metals, fiberglass, concrete & stone,  in fact
   most things except Poly plastics.(contact us for techniques)   
-  Tips sheet available for new users.                                                         more info

-  Australia's first Water Based Marine Paints for Australian conditions
-  Available in clear & colours.
-  The WATER BASED alternative to varnish and estapol.
-  Epoxy High Build Primer that provides a tough base for Topcoating.
-  Two Pack Topcoat which is extremely tough when cured.
-  Wash out & thin using water.
-  Long life as it has excellent UV resistance (no toxic solvents required).
-  No Waste with TOPCOAT - Unused portion can be returned to container.
-  Safe to use between decks (inside) as there are no toxic solvents added.
-  Ask for our detailed tips sheet developed based on our practical experience. 
-  Indefinite Shelf life.
-  Pricing is similar to Solvent based polyurethanes. Cost saving is that no
   solvent required and no waste with Topcoat.
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Metallic copper based Epoxy anti-fouling.
-  Last 5 to 10 years with a minimal maintenance.
-  very economical when over a ten year time span.
-   Procedure for applying to Fibreglass seals the hull and significantly reduces
     the chance of OSMOSIS.                                                                           more info

-  Australian made for Australian conditions.
-  Mirror Clear finish pouring Epoxy resin ideal for Decoupage, table tops and
   for bedding items including shells, insects etc.
-  Very high gloss finish no matter how thick.
-  Equivalent to applying 50 coats of varnish.
-  It can be layered to build up to any depth & remain crystal clear. 
-  Often known as Liquid Glass.
-  Kits supplied with detailed instructions based on our practical experience.
-   Indefinite shelf life.
-   Will not go hard in the container like some other pouring resins.                                                                                                                            more info

  High strength epoxy adhesive
-  Australian made for Australian conditions.
-  Australia's economical answer for joints with ultimate strength.
-  Extended working life of 60 minutes.
-  Non-sagging thixotropic paste formulation easily fills large gaps.
-  Bonds strongly to most substrates &100% waterproof.
-  NEW -  Now available in light & dark timber colours.
-  Indefinite shelf life.                                                                                        more info

 Water based, rubberised, non-slip paint
-  Easy to apply
-  Non abrasive, as synthetic rubberised grit, not glass beads.
-  Remains Non Slip, even when wet.
-  Easily Recoated
-  Soft Underfoot.                                                                                                more info

Rusty Metal Primer and Convertor
-   Water Based using Tannates to convert rust.
-   Needs rust to be effective.
-  No Acid- will not affect paint or galvanising.
-  Protects for up to 12 months without painting
-  Unique no other rusty metal primer available like it - all others are acid     based.                                                                                                            more info

At DRIVE Marine Services we place emphasis on customer service and on being a “One Stop Shop for the Amateur & Professional Boatbuilder” who wants to use quality products.   

Our aim is to provide you with good quality products at a reasonable price.  Add to this, product support on how to use the products including tips & techniques for your project.  We also have accounts with the major Importers / wholesalers and are happy to source all of your requirements.   We are proud to say we can compete on price with the major Hardware Stores.  If not stocked, it is because we have not sourced the item, do not recommend it, or it is cheaper elsewhere and we will tell you and suggest you go to them.

As BoatCraft Pacific have traditionally marketed their products to the wooden boat builder most of their sales have been direct or through distributors, as a result they are not well known in the general marine or woodworking industries.  If you have a favorite chandlery or Hardware store; ask for our products & if not known, tell them how good our products are and suggest they contact us, as we are keen to have local stores stock your requirements.

DRIVE Marine Services is actively promoting the product range at Sydney International Boat Show, other regional Boat Shows and Woodworking exhibitions. We are also happy to do presentations for wood working groups such as Mens Sheds and sailing/ boating clubs.