About us

BoatBoys specialise in skilled marine labour hire, boat valet, boat maintenance, skilled marine labour, marine spray painting & paint preperation, filling & fairing & more. Director Mike Vitali has fifteen plus years painting super yachts most of which consists of 30M-60M super yachts built in New Zealand & Europe. We work alongside Emirates team New Zealand & some of New Zealand's leading marine companies & America's cup syndicates. We have experience, people & quality workmanship to back our service. If you want honest & reliable service, don't hesitate to call us, we will be very happy to help you.

 

BRIEF COMPANY HISTORY: New Zealander Mike Vitali proudly incorporated BoatBoys limited in May 2009.  Mikes previous work history was in marine fairing and painting, he served his time in various Boat yards in the Auckland region in the early stages of his career.  Mike operated a very successful business Profair Marine ltd in & around Auckland, New Zealand for a period of seven years.  During this period the company completed many yachts with a large team of skilled fairers and painters; including some of New Zealand’s most prestigious super yachts, America’s Cup racing yachts and classic antique yachts to name a few.

Mike Vitali is a husband, father, business owner and eldest son of six children, born and raised on the North Shore playing rugby, surfing, and playing guitar for local bands.  His metal polisher father and mid-wife mother taught him his core ethics of hard work, honesty and integrity.

Mike says: “Honestly, I really enjoy what I do. I am thankful that when I wake up I look forward to providing the service we provide to our customers because I enjoy it! In my opinion, although business is used for making money I do think some businesses get it wrong.  If the service is outstanding and the quality uncompromised then the work and the profit from the business will happen. First chase giving the customer excellence, the rest will follow.”

BOATBOYS VISION

• Build integrity, honesty and excellent work ethic into our grass-roots boat builders.

• Establish a qualification through the marine training organization for professional boat valet workers.

• Supply great workers to our local marine businesses on a temporary basis.

• Help build the New Zealand marine refit industry by providing a top quality marine painting service.

BOATBOYS CORE VALUES

Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you:  BoatBoys promote supporting one another at all times within our company both internally and externally.  An all round contribution to give the expected high quality service that people have come to expect from the New Zealand marine industry and New Zealander’s in general. Striving to value each other as individuals and equals, regardless of race, creed, skill level or experience.

Good old-fashioned handshake business: We aim to build on the handshake business agreement which New Zealand business was founded on. The goal being to bring back the day when people looked each other eye to eye and agreed - and business was done. Simple! Yes is Yes and No is No. Integrity, honesty & transparency.

Positive attitudes & passionate people: No backstabbing is the backbone to a successful person. We don’t tolerate putting other people down for selfish gain. As most kiwi mothers have taught their children “If you don’t have anything nice to say. Don’t say it at all!”

World-class standards: New Zealand is a world-class country. We aim for world-class standards every day so other nations can learn from our example. Look at the short history of New Zealand and you will see achievement after achievement gained by the very attitude that is already in all New Zealanders. Nothing but the best at all times!

HOW CAN BOATBOYS HELP YOU?

EMPLOYMENT: If you are looking for temporary employment ranging from 0-40 hours per week that is both diverse and rewarding - perhaps weekend work to earn more? Call us to become a BoatBoy so we can promote your service (male or female). Employment with BoatBoys will not effect your full time employment. You can do both!

CONTRACTORS: If you are self employed and looking for potential work we would love to hear from you!

BOAT OWNER: If you would like to pay less for top quality labour for the general maintenance and servicing needs of your boat; contact us and list either the service you are wanting, or the problem you have with your boat. Our team will point you in the right direction for your general boat maintenance, boat repairs and all general boating needs.

MARINE INDUSTRY COMPANY: If you would like to hire affordable skilled labour on a temporary basis to manage workload and deadline commitments, call us today we are ready to help you (09) 9401711