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About Vertex Marine & Metal

Vertex Marine & Metal is a marine engineering and fabrication business based in Whangārei.

I build and repair the metalwork that has to survive salt, vibration and years of hard use.

That means solar arches, davits, rails, deck fittings, hull and deck repairs, polishing and one-off custom parts, in stainless steel, aluminium and steel, above and below the waterline.

I've been doing engineering and fabrication for 7 years.

With experience in computer design, I can bring your ideas to life before bringing the material to the workshop, so changes can be made before the work starts.

Sunset over the water from the deck of a yacht, with stainless steel railing along the side Lee Heyns in the workshop, wearing a hard hat and high-vis jacket

At a glance

7 years experience

Seven years in engineering and fabrication.

Stainless, aluminium and steel

All the common marine metals, welded and fabricated to suit the job.

Above and below the waterline

From deck fittings and rails to hull repairs and rudder tubes.

Designed in 3D

I can draw your part in 3D first, so you know exactly what you’re getting.

Mobile, with a workshop

Mobile, with a workshop in Whangārei. I work on site at marinas and hardstands from Whangārei to Ruakākā, and Auckland on request.

How it works

Practical work at a fair price

  1. 01

    Talk the job through

    Have a job in mind? Send a few photos and measurements and I’ll let you know how I’d tackle it.

  2. 02

    A clear price

    You'll know up front whether the job is quoted or charged by the hour, and the work is done the way it was agreed.

  3. 03

    Job done right

    I do the work in my workshop or on site, and keep you updated as it goes.

“Lee is the only person I’d trust to install a new rudder tube in my yacht while I’m overseas. I know the job will be done properly, and at a fair price.”

Carl, s/v Omigo

Contact

Ready to start your project?

Whether it's fabrication, design work, repairs or welding, tell me about the job and I'll get back to you with a price.

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