About Us
Gulf Harbour Rigging was established at the Gulf Harbour Marina in 1988. The business originated in Auckland in 1971 as Terry Gillespie Ltd.
Services
Our dedicated rigging workshop is located in the Gulf Harbour Marine centre, but we can provide a mobile service Auckland wide, or to any other location by arrangement.
Testimonials
“Dear Terry, Phil, Mike & Rob, What a truly awesome job you did helping us with the mast on Twin Image!
Gulf Harbour Rigging
Complete yacht rigging and advisory services for local and offshore vessels. Wire and rope specialist work for marine and architectural applications.
Committed, passionate sailors, with over 50 years of combined experience with rigs from Optimist dinghy to Superyacht size, the staff of Gulf Harbour Rigging can help with all your rigging requirements.

Located in New Zealand, 15nm north of Auckland, in the Gulf Harbour Marine Centre with its 35 and 100 ton Travelifts and hardstand, and amongst affiliated trades; marine engineer, marine electronics, boatbuilder, painter, marine trimmer, boat brokerage and café.
Gulf Harbour Marina has 1,033 berths ranging from 10.5 to 50 metres and is a popular destination for visiting overseas vessels with rental and workberths available.
- Rig inspection
- Mast removal and restepping
- Stainless and Aluminium Welding
- Spar repairs / refinishing
- Replacement of standing and running rigging
- Rope sales and splicing
- Wire swaging
- Sales and service of furling equipment
- Rigging hardware and systems
- Winch servicing
- Mast electrics / wind instruments / radio antennas
- Lazy jacks
- Lifelines and jackstays
- Undercover mast storage
- Marina / mooring lines
- Architectural rigging
Insurance work, routine maintenance and repairs, or simply a peace of mind up mast inspection, Gulf Harbour Rigging will help you sail with confidence.
Racing, cruising, local or offshore – check out our services page, and contact us to find out how we can help you.