Australian Boat Builders
At boatplace, we give precedence to our home-grown builders above all others. International builders are also listed, but are done so separately below.
The Aussies
- Haines Boats - JOHN HAINES DIES AGED 72
- Mustang Boats
- Riviera Boats
- Maritimo Boats
- Quintrex Boats
- Kencraft Boats
- Savage Boats
- Stacer Boats
- Argus Boats
- Aussie Builder 10
Cobalt 262 – family favourite in 2009.
Not just any bowrider, the Cobalt 262 is something very special for the family looking to maximise their leisure time. Featuring a spacious layout with faultless handcrafted over engineered construction and a list of standard specifications many would list as options. More about the Cobalt 262
Beautiful Riviera lines... Riviera's new 5000 Sport Yacht might not be able to control the weather but its revolutionary Zeus drives will make it a lot easier to manoeuvre in close quarters and windy conditions. more
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Fountaine Pajot has just launched the stunning new Lipari 41, a world class cruising multihull that shatters the benchmarks set by its peers. From the yard of the world’s leader in cruising catamarans, the Lipari 41 replaces the immensely popular Lavezzi 40 and brings with it enhanced performance and design.
The catamaran has been constructed with a low centre of gravity and light displacement of 7.6T to ensure safety, stability with optimal comfort and performance in all conditions. Its two 20Hp standard engines provide a cruising speed of 7.7 knots, while the option of two larger 30Hp engines offers up to 9.5 knots if required. more
Argus 35 Powercat on the way! Argus Boats, a newly-formed division of Outback Marine Australia Pty Ltd has begun production of the Argus E35, a new design from highly acclaimed naval architect, Roger Hill. more
Powercat Future Adventure Bay Powercats is one of the increasing number of New Zealand companies that are building boats for the international market. The company uses Kiwi and Aussie designers and expertise, but their boats are actually built by two Taiwanese yards in China, managed by experienced Taiwanese boat builders. more ![]()
Kencraft makes further sales to China - Innovative Southbeach ‘Explorer’ a World-beater Gold Coast boat builder, Kencraft Marine has confirmed a second export order of four Southbeach Explorers to China. Kencraft’s general manager, Ken Blacklock said the first boat, used to carry the owner’s clients and guests around his luxury Hangzaou waterfront development, has performed faultlessly since it was shipped to China in February of last year. more
Builder's Tech Shed

OCEAN CRAFT are proud to announce the new Ocean Craft Ultra-Deep Vee high speed Ocean Basher In recognition for the need for speed - giving you even more buoyancy for faster, bigger payloads and longer range giving you a better ride than a catamaran in a planing monohull. more

