Marine Engineering
for Commercial and Recreational Vessels
Marine Engineering
for Commercial and Recreational Vessels
Aqua Pro Marine can help you get underway with 100% confidence in the safety and performance of your boat.
We cater for all your slipway needs from simple antifoul and polish, to more extensive insurance and refit projects.
Service and repair to all stern gear including props, shafts, seals, bearings, rudders and steering systems.
With Mig, Tig and Oxy welding all in house, Aqua-Pro Marine has the skills and experience to get the job done right.
SUPERIOR VESSEL MANAGEMENT
Repair and installation of all marine engine and drive systems
Whether you’re a hard-core competitor or a weekend warrior, the requirements are the same. You need 100% confidence in your vessel.
- Long term asset maintenance strategies
- Insurance claims handling
- Project management
- Pre purchase assessments

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Aqua Pro Marine Engineering specialises in the service and support of a range of marine diesel power plants including but not limited to Caterpillar, Cummins, Iveco, John Deer, Steyr, Volvo Penta, Yanmar and more.












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Aqua Pro has been servicing and maintaining my game boat “Smartbill” now for over 15 years. I find them reliable, professional and exhibit a lot of knowledge and experience with all things marine mechanical associated with my diesel inboards. Aqua Pro ensures my game boat Smartbill is always performing at optimum level and always ready for any offshore fishing tournaments we choose to enter. I highly recommend Aqua Pro, in particular Brett Thorp, who I find pleasant to deal with, is honest and charges fairly for any work he performs.
Sam Ayad
Boating is a way of life for many Australians, with about 2.5 million, approximately 10% of the population, having direct access to boats, and this number continues to grow year after year. And whilst taking to the water brings great pleasure to devotees, boat maintenance and upkeep is an aspect of this lifestyle that demands serious consideration. Whether you are a weekend recreational fisherman or operate a commercial boating enterprise, safety on the water must always be your first concern, and what price is peace of mind! – but after that there is little doubt that the appearance of a boat and the degree of comfort that it affords are also high on the list of requirements.
Aqua Pro Marine Engineering, led by Brett Thorp and based in NSW have been keeping boats running safely and efficiently whilst also maintaining their pristine looks for over two decades, in which time they have also built up an extensive network of professional contacts within the boating world.
Whether you have a luxury yacht, a racing boat or operate a fleet of commercial fishing boats you will at some point require the services of a highly qualified and experienced marine mechanic serving the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie regions, and with Aqua Pro you will receive a service that is uncompromising in meeting the highest possible standards when it comes to taking care of your boat. (vessel maintenance)
With an extensive range of slipway services covering all possible needs, ranging from polishing and anti-fouling to full refits and remedial insurance work, when you hand over the maintenance of your vessel to Aqua Pro, you can be assured that your expectations will not only be met, but surpassed – this is the minimum standard to which Brett and his team work.
These superior standards, coupled with the facility to undertake Tig, Mig and Oxy welding as well as full scope machining capabilities, Aqua Pro will readily undertake all manner of engineering projects, including fabrication of engine mountings, power transmission units, exhausts and can also undertake vibration analysis and back pressure testing. Furthermore, this marine engineering company serving Lake Macquarie and Newcastle can fulfil repairs and maintenance of all engines up to 1500 hp plus all auxiliary systems including hydraulics, power generation, all electrical systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
Buying a boat or multiple boats can usually represent a significant financial investment and protecting your assets is a further way in which Aqua Pro can help you, with long term strategies designed to protect and enhance your investments.
A refusal to accept second best and a critical eye for details are factors that set Aqua Pro apart from competitors and whether you have a luxury yacht such as a Riviera requiring a service in Port Stephens, a Maritomo for service in Newcastle or something far more modest, you will still receive the same exemplary level of service that will give you the peace of mind necessary when you set sail.
For all of you marine engineering maintenance and repairs, and marine engine sales and repowering and re-fit needs in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie look no further than Aqua Pro marine Engineering.
With over half a million boat licences and nearly a quarter of a million boats registered in NSW it’s easy to see just how popular and accessible boats are these days, but whether you have recreational or commercial vessel, you will understand the need to keep your boat in tip top shape, for your safety and comfort.
Aqua Pro Marine Engineering under the stewardship of Brett Thorp, a highly qualified and extremely experienced marine engineer, have been providing a full range of marine engineering services to Port Stephens, Newcastle and Lake Macquarie for over 20 years, dealing with refits, repairs and rebuilds for countless very satisfied clients.
Throughout his time as a leading marine mechanic serving the Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie boating community, Brett has built up an extensive and trusted network of industry professionals upon whom he can rely, meaning that there are very few marine engineering jobs that he can’t undertake. Working on all engines up to 1500 hp, auxiliary systems including power generation and transmission, hydraulics through to AC and refrigeration, you can be assured that Brett will hand your vessel back to you, in better shape than you would have expected. And with a full range of fabrication and welding services, Aqua Pro are specialists in engine mounting issues and vibration analysis as well as marine exhaust design and manufacture including back pressure testing to meet and exceed manufacturers standards.
If you are looking for a Riviera service in Port Stephens or a Maritimo service in Newcastle or even marine engine sales in Newcastle or Lake Macquarie, reach out to Brett for a free quote today.
For more than 22 years, Brett, the driving force behind Aqua Pro Marine Engineering has been providing a comprehensive range of slipway services and marine engineering services to boat owners, boat operators and enthusiasts in Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie. With many years of experience working on fishing boats and other vessels, combined with a vast knowledge of marine mechanics, repairs and maintenance, Brett brings his eye for detail, precise and accurate working to bear for the benefit of his many long-standing clients.
From routine hardstand services such as anti-fouling and polishing to long term maintenance and management of your vessel Brett provides an outstanding service that assures your peace of mind, that your boat will be in the best water going condition it can possibly be – there are no compromises when it comes to safety.
And as a premier marine mechanic in Newcastle, Port Stephens and Lake Macquarie Brett can take care of all engines up to 1500hp and has expertise in maintaining all stern end equipment such as steering systems, props and rudders as well as all auxiliary systems including hydraulics, air conditioning and refrigeration. Furthermore, with an in-house capability of Mig, Tig and Oxy welding Brett can attend to all of your fabrication needs too.
If you need a reliable marine surveying service in Port Stephens, perhaps for a pre-purchase assessment, or are seeking asset management or an outstanding shipwright in Lake Macquarie or Newcastle, simply get in touch with Aqua Pro Marine Engineering for a free quote today.