Pontoon Repairs Project

Thanks to everyone who has given their support!

The Little Ship Club’s Main Pontoon is essential to our community, providing safe and convenient access for members and visitors alike. For 2025, one of our top strategic priorities has been the repairs to and modest restoration of this vital asset.

This was successfully completed in time for our 2025 “Commodore’s At Home” Patron’s Luncheon on Saturday 25 October. On this occasion, our LSC Patron, HMAS Moreton Commander Rose Apikotoa RAN, gladly relinquished the ceremonial opportunity on offer to allow our beloved Honorary Life Member Pam Mobsby to cut the ribbon, as the refurbished Main Pontoon was officially declared open!

Project scope

The repair project included:

  • Installing four new Bellingham Marine Australia pontoon segments 3mx3m square (each)
  • Using one of the new segments to ‘swap in’ and move another (enabling an old segment to be removed)
  • Using 100 rods within the new pontoons
  • Receiving and retaining 20 sound-condition rods as Club reserves for the future
  • Using new hardware walers to hold the new segments together
  • Enhancing stability with two additional 3m x 0.9m brackets (to go around two existing poles) 
  • Replacing rub blocks, rollers and the grey fender
  • Installing new, angled Bellingham cleats
  • Replacing Supafend dock wheels
  • Refurbishment work completed by the amazing Complete Marine Services team!

Amongst many individuals to thank for their efforts in seeing the logistics of this project through, we particularly acknowledge the commitment of LSC I-P/Cdre Maria Anderson, Steve Carroll (LSC Game Fishing Club) and Ken Allsop (Dockside Marina) for their tireless efforts over many months.

Especially impressive was the professional dedication and camaraderie of Complete Marine Services’ Bruce, Ron and Adam, over the 10 days scheduled (and achieved!) to deliver this important work – “thank-you” to everyone involved!