Posted on behalf of Joe Bayne re. Penewasa Shipyard, Kudat

Recently completed a haulout in Kudat Borneo and was very satisfied. The yard is commercial, catering to fishing boats which are on a dirt hard stand. Yachts can also use this at a slightly cheaper rate, but we chose to use the concrete apron by the office and travel lift. Each vessel on this apron got its own shower and toilet which also gave a small amount of storage – but not for paint and the like.
The staff was friendly and accommodating.

We did this as mostly DIY but contracted with Tommy to assist in hull painting. He normally gives a contract price, but after our disaster with Zeke in Carmen Philippines I oversaw the work and we agreed on a price for him to spray and the labour for sanding and priming would be separate. This worked well and the Imron paint from Dayspring in Kota Kinabalu gave a nice gloss.

I had some stainless work done by the yard and was very pleased with it also.
The yard can organize galvanising and some supplies from KK.
I would use this yard again.

Marina Jetty is open, however, it is really only suitable for boats up to 40ft and I would not leave the boat for any length of time,the marina was never built correctly from the start,the pylons were never rammed in, and are still moveable,the pontoons are small and are unstable the cleats were also never securely bolted in,there are lights now but no power for the boats unless you have a very long extension lead, this is an ok spot for a few days ? if it blows up I think they will have a problem, and the staff have no idea of boats including Adam Wong, so if there is a problem make sure your there !! also they have no insurance, boats on anchor should not pay until moorings are in place ? and the marina buys a boat to assist to back tie, there are many local boats also an anchor that is not paying!! most are not secured very well and often break loose, so be aware !!!!