At Shackell Fabrication, we specialise heavily in premium marine-grade metal fabrication and welding, delivering durable, precision-engineered solutions built to withstand harsh saltwater environments. As our core focus on this page, we offer high-quality, tailored marine fabrication services engineered with care to meet the exact specifications of boat owners, commercial operators, and marine developers.

Our core marine capabilities include:
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Casting Decks
Custom-designed, structural aluminium or steel casting decks that integrate seamlessly into your boat's layout. Built for stability, strength, and durability, our decks maximise your fishable space while standing up to heavy use.

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Bow, Grab Rails and Cleats
High-strength, flawlessly welded safety rails and heavy-duty mooring cleats. Custom-bent to follow the exact contours of your vessel, they provide essential structural safety and secure tie-off points that resist intense marine wear.

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Fuel Tanks & Water Tanks
Bespoke marine fuel and water storage tanks custom-fabricated to fit perfectly into your boat's hull configurations. Every tank is pressure-tested and expertly welded to ensure complete structural integrity and zero leaks.

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Bait Boards
Premium, functional custom bait boards designed for the serious angler. Engineered for easy cleaning and durability, we can customise these with rod holders, drainage points, and robust mounting systems to suit your deck layout.

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Additional Steel Seats
Custom-fabricated additional seating and structural bench frameworks designed to safely expand your vessel's seating capacity. These heavy-duty additions are built to take the bumps and thumps of rough seas.

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Our Business & Factory Capabilities
Beyond our specialized marine work, Shackell Fabrication delivers excellence across all types of custom metalwork. Our purpose-designed, state-of-the-art factory is fully equipped to handle projects ranging from minor modifications and custom boat fit-outs to incredibly large-scale commercial marine fabrication.
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The factory boasts excellent, wide-open truck accessibility, ensuring vessels and heavy trailers can manoeuvre safely. Furthermore, we utilise advanced heavy lifting equipment on-site, meaning your boat parts or full vessels are handled, modified, and prepared for pickup with minimal stress and absolutely no wasted time.

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Serving the Tweed Coast Locally

We are all about saving Tweed Coast boaties and commercial marine businesses valuable time and ever-increasing freight costs. Centrally positioned right here on the Tweed Coast of New South Wales, our location means our marine customers completely avoid the stressful, time-consuming commute to Tweed Heads, the Gold Coast, or Ballina for quality custom metalwork.
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We understand that no two vessels or custom layouts are identical, which is why we offer a highly personalised approach from start to finish. You can easily call us to discuss your specific marine project requirements, or we can arrange a convenient time to meet face-to-face at our factory or directly on-site at your boat or slipway. Choose the local Tweed Coast specialists for reliable, stress-free, and masterfully executed marine fabrication.