Marine Engineering and Propeller Manufacturers

seahawk and hydralign

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marine engineering

We specialise in custom marine fabrication and machining, everything from made to measure sheaves to large scale bimini frames.

non-marine

JBC has a well-established engineering workshop and can service architectural, commercial, automotive and domestic engineering needs.

Our Story

Established in 1974 by yachtsman, Jack Christoffersen, JBC Yacht Engineering is still Australian owned and run. Based at Carreening Cove in Sydney Harbour, our staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about all things marine.

JBC offers a wealth of experience in engineering services, specialising in both modern and traditional machining and fabrication techniques. We provide services such as welding, design and repair on site, confident with all materials and metals.

JBC manufacture Hydralign Feathering Propellers and Seahawk Feathering and Folding Propellers. Tested in some of the world’s toughest waters, our props are more efficient and durable, outperforming their competitors time and time again. Designed to get boats reacting positively in both forward and astern with fewer working parts and positive incremental pitch adjustment, Hydralign and Seahawk ensure better performance and smoother transitions. Find out more about them here:

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The Workshop

JBC is a custom yacht fabrication and engineering company, however we are in no way limited to marine engineering and fabrication. Our workshop is well-established, and we can service all areas, including; architectural, commercial, automotive and domestic. We are skilled at fabrication in stainless steel, mild steel, brass and bronze.

We have a wide variety of machinery at our disposal and are the most versatile engineering, installation and repairs for feathering propellers on the Sydney waterfront. We are geared up to be able to work on site or off. For marine customers, if needed, we can organise berthing at our marina so we can get work done quickly on your boat, or we can head over to you by car or by boat.