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"From my earliest memories, I have always wanted to build boats” – Lloyd Stevenson

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With lloyd’s relentless drive for excellence, the team at lloyd stevenson boatbuilders have built an enviable reputation for quality and fine craftsmanship, amassing an impressive portfolio of bespoke sailboats and motor yachts of the highest quality. quality, integrity and service are our highest values; we partner with you, listen to what you want and then work with you to handcraft a boat that meets your needs exactly. so, step off the well-trodden path of mass-produced luxury. forge your own legend with lloyd stevenson boatbuilders. no crowded showrooms, no pressure sales tactics. just a passionate team of boatbuilders who become your partners in making your nautical dreams a reality. contact us today, and let the adventure begin..

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LIFESTYLE YACHTS LIMITED

Custom built boats, Repairs, Alterations, Maintenance and Vessel Management.

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Find your next short break.

Our company is based on the belief that our customers' needs are of the utmost importance. Our entire team is committed to meeting those needs. As a result, a high percentage of our business is from repeat customers and referrals.

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

Aaron Beattie owns and operates Lifestyle Yachts. Aaron has 30 years of boat building experience in all facets of boatbuilding construction, from new builds, to designing and construction of boat interiors to Superyacht standards. Having worked at or contracted to some of New Zealands Top Super Yacht Builders such as:

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  • Sensation Yachts Ltd
  • Formula Cruisers Ltd
  • McMullen & Wing
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Lifestyle Yachts works closely with renowned designers Ron Given and Roger Hill specialising in multihulls.

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Alterations

We can alter or change your boat to suit your needs.

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Maintenance

We can organise and under-take any maintenance requirements.

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Repaints, antifoul and prop speed.

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Insurance Work

Lifestyle works with many different insurance companies doing repairs and insurance inspections.

Featured Yachts

Aarons joinery work is featured on yachts such as

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Poe Miti - Launched March 2013.

Poe Miti was constructed for our first overseas client. Another of Ron Given`s sucsesful designs

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Utuma`atu December 2016

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Soroako 11.8m

Soroako 11.8m Ron given full displacement power cat with high efficiency in mind.

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Toi Toi was first a dream of my perfect boat, long before the reality. Prior to the actualization were many years of wishing, searching, fun purchases but not quites. Then finally the purchase of an incomplete project, redesigning and the building.

- Rob Murray

Aaron had two Ron Given hulls designed for a sailing catamaran in need of completion, and I had a vision of an easily propelled cat with economical motors (no mast)

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New Zealand's leading advanced composite Boat Builders, specializing in both race and pleasure, working with you to build your  custom boat to the highest standards. 

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SAIL  |  POWER  |  RACE  |  PLEASURE

Nic de Mey takes great pride in building New Zealand’s finest custom advanced composite boats.

Nic and his team of professional boatbuilders specialize in advanced composite construction to create everything from small racing boats to luxury superyachts. They work in close communication with their clients, merging yachties’ dreams with boat builders’ experience to construct beautiful and bespoke custom boats built to an incredibly high standard.

As a qualified boat builder and a competitive ski racer, it’s safe to say nobody knows boats quite like Nic de Mey. In his company’s 25 years, his team has built everything from carbon rowing skiffs to ski race boats, superyacht parts to foiling catamarans and even weapon systems for the Australian Navy.

Nic de Mey Yachts has built boats for clients all around the World. Whether you are after a boat built for speed or one for pleasure, whether you’re a first-time boat buyer or a lifelong yacht enthusiast, Nic de Mey Yachts will deliver.

Get in touch with Nic today at 64 07 281 0078 to work alongside our team of passionate boatbuilders.

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Pachoud Yachts

Specialist in the building of composite motor yachts 15 - 50 metres, Pachoud Yachts are renowned world-wide for engineering excellence, world-class high-quality finishes, luxurious timber interiors and unwavering attention to detail. We have successfully completed over 50 Yachts building everything from power catamarans, motor launches to high performance Carbon Fibre racer-cruising yachts.

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We have seen the recent exciting launch of Lola, featured in Boating New Zealand and Pacific Power Boat magazine, and the award-winning Samara - our 24m exploration Helicat. Current projects include a stunning 26m catamaran superyacht and six 18m sportcats from the Voodoo range. Check out voodooyachts.com for more info.

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With 17 years of experience, Built Boats has established itself as a premier boat design consultancy in the world-renowned city of Auckland, New Zealand – home to the America’s Cup. Delivering services tailored specifically for our customer’s wants and needs – whether pertaining to performance or style innovation– we collaborate with prominent boat builders worldwide, ensuring quality results that provide an unrivaled on-the-water experience. Our diverse portfolio comprises Super Yacht Tenders, Production Boats, and sophisticated appendages, setting us apart from other designing firms while being sought after by those seeking unparalleled excellence in boating endeavours.

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Matthias Gibson BDes(Hons) AMRINA Nav.Archit 

Matthias Gibson was born into a family with deep ties to the seafaring industry, including his great grandfather being a former deep sea fisherman and his father looking for any opportunity he could find to sail. It only seemed natural that Matt would grow up inspired by these experiences, eventually pursuing boat design as an academic program at Massey University. After seventeen years of design experience – from high-speed planing craft to super yachts and more – Matt took it upon himself on embarking on this mission professionally; founding Build Boats alongside many successes along the way.

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The L70 has been designed for no horizon to be out of reach with unrivalled performance and a level of comfort and class that leaves the L70 in a league of its own.

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Embrace the endless possibilities our oceans offer and voyage to the destinations you desire in comfort, style and ease.

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Designed for those wishing to explore offshore islands and coastline in a relaxed manner and live a life full of discovery and experiences. 

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The L35 introduces a new era in motor yacht design, construction, styling and quality.

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50 years building composites for the worlds toughest conditions and customers

More maxi yacht line honour wins than any other builder, passion to be the best, pushing the boundaries, cutting edge design partners,  world leaders in the construction of advanced composite  yachts & components.

From luxury multihulls to high performance race yachts, this is production boat building with full custom capability. When you build with McConaghy, not only do you benefit from our 50 years of experience, but from a dedicated team with a shared passion to see your vision brought to life.

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The Makara sailing superyacht series features subtle intricacies and perfectly proportioned style.

Designed to glide with the lightest of breeze, the Makara yachts deliver the highest levels of sailing performance with minimal effort and maximum comfort.

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MC Multihulls

The McConaghy Multihull range is designed with the performance cruiser in mind. Whether you’re an experienced multihull sailor or new to the genre, and whether you seek bluewater adventures or coastal cruising with friends and family, these innovative multihulls offer impressive sailing performance in a stylish and luxurious package.

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McConaghy appointed exclusive build partner for the next generation Infiniti 52

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VORTEX POD RACER WINS AT FOILING WEEK AWARDS

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McConaghy to build ETNZ Chase Zero boats

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MC60 Nominated for Multihull of the Year!

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Success for KER40+ Invictus

Wild oats xi, mark richards, skipper.

“It’s a freak of a boat, you just don’t get 10-year-old boats in our sport even being competitive, so it’s just a freak to still do what it’s doing.”

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James cameron.

“They came up with incredibly innovative solutions to the problems…. they sought new techniques, things that had never been done before” continued Cameron. “I owe myself, my safety in their hands and I trusted them, when they bolted the hatch closed and I descended, I knew the vehicle was right, it was well designed and well executed…I could not be prouder of this team, they made history” said Cameron.”

Clint Clemens

“I couldn’t be more pleased with the design and the build. The team at McConaghy really embraced the project during the build and really supported the boat through delivery and commissioning. The boat fulfils all my vision for the project in terms of handling and superb performance. The team definitely broughttheir composite and race boat skills to Finn.”

Shearwater 57’

Guido belgiorno-nettis, owner.

“When an owner embarks on the great journey of building their dream vessel, it’s critical to make the journey enjoyable. My wife and I had the pleasure of commissioning not one but two performance cruising yachts with McConaghy Australia. Both have exceeded our expectations.

McConaghy build beautiful, strong, light, fast and reliable boats. That was proven with our first yacht Satori– launched in 2001, so we decided to ask McConaghy to build us our second yacht ,Shearwater – a 57-foot performance cruiser. Shearwater is ALL carbon. McConaghy explored all areas to reduce weight, while allowing all the creature comforts.

I cannot oversell the pleasure we experienced building Shearwater with McConaghy. Eric and his team are quite extraordinary to work with, professional and talented – to observe what they can produce on the workshop floor was a wonder.”

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Clean tracking, comfortable and fast. For pacing the world’s high-performance classes, coaching junior sailors or just enjoying a day out. Enjoy the smooth ride, tight turning angles and more flexible working room of a Salthouse Coach Boat.

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Light, durable, easy to store and transport. A great choice for marinas, resorts, charter businesses, large regattas and events worldwide. See why the 37th America’s Cup Regatta and a world-leading RIB charter company, have invested in Salthouse Coach Boats.

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Enjoy a boat that will take your family through all levels of sailing and be available for epic marine adventures on your days off. See why Emirates Team New Zealand sailor Richard Meacham has chosen a Salthouse Coach Boat for his family.

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My studio is based in Auckland, New Zealand. I believe that the yachts I design should be beautiful, functional, and meet the owner's brief.

Our office motto > A successful project is a happy client.

To achieve this I work meticulously, considering projects from every angle, right through to the smallest detail. I strongly believe that good relationships are the key to successful projects, and our office prides itself on building a strong sense of trust and understanding with our clients and suppliers.

What's the point if the whole exercise is not a pleasant experience for all involved?

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Q-West Boat Builders

New Zealand’s pre-eminent boat builders

At Q-West Boat Builders, we combine passion, design and technology together with the highest quality manufacturing and project management to result in vessels that exceed expectations and are performance-driven.

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From our base in Whanganui, New Zealand, which provides an ideal environment for us to produce and test the boats we build, we deliver and our clients will testify to that. Q-West is dedicated to manufacturing the highest quality vessels and exceeding the expectations of a global market. Q-West is more than a manufacturing business which specialises in steel and aluminium marine construction. It has grown on the back of the strategy of quality, building the best and tailoring every inch of the boats we build to our customers’ requirements.

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We know that reputation is based on trust, that’s why we commit ourselves to you and your vision to see it achieved on time and on budget.

Our powerful combination of Lean manufacturing, project excellence and technical expertise has established the company as a recognised manufacturer of market leading and cutting edge craft which can be found throughout the world.

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Our customers have confidence and trust that Q-West will deliver every time to the highest quality – because that’s what we do. We look forward to you experiencing that for yourself.

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Our hard earned reputation for innovation and quality has seen our work recognised via awards and, most important of all, happy customers. We have a strategic plan which sees us continuing to grow, deliver and be the best .

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Only expert craftsmanship will do in producing world-class results. We have the right team working on your behalf to see the vision come to life. They are passionate, loyal and committed to exceeding your expectations.

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TECT RESCUE

TECT Rescue is a 14.8m search and rescue catamaran constructed for Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Association Incorporated.  The state-of-the-art craft is equipped with enhanced capabilities for sea rescues, and is larger and swifter than their current vessel.  This is the first vessel constructed for this client.

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Mahina is an 18.6m high-speed catamaran constructed as a pleasure craft for a private client.  The vessel has a high-end finish both internally and externally.  This is the first vessel constructed for this client.

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TE KAIHŌPARA

Te Kaihōpara was constructed for The University of Auckland.  The primary role of the craft is for research, survey and educational missions, led by the University of Auckland’s Institute of Marine Science, based in Leigh. This is the first vessel constructed for this client.    

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Every vessel has been delivered on time and on budget. Q-West has constructed every vessel to our complete satisfaction and without any disputes. It has been a pleasurable experience with each vessel.

Allan Drinkrow Pine Harbour Marina

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The decision for Q-West to build the new Waiheke ferry was an easy one for Fullers CEO Douglas Hudson. Q-West has a solid reputation for building aluminium boats, from fishing and charter vessels to high-speed ferries. Q-West worked closely with our Project Managers to produce a quality craft that meets our expectations.

Douglas Hudson Fullers CEO

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Port Taranaki operates on New Zealand's rugged West Coast which demands vessels of the highest build quality and design. In 2014, Q-West delivered, on time and budget, the most advanced pilot launch in New Zealand. With a specific eye on safe pilotage this vessel was the first pilot launch in New Zealand to be built under 'Class Rules', through Lloyds of London. Thank you Q-West for your skills, expertise, dedication, and most of all passion to deliver such a fine craft.

Roy Weaver Chief Executive, Port Taranaki

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In 2010 the Wellington Police Maritime Unit took delivery of an 18.5m foil assisted catamaran built by Q-West Boat Builders Limited. Lady Elizabeth IV was delivered on time and on budget. Q-West constructed the vessel to our satisfaction and without any disputes. It was a pleasure working with the team at Q-West and I am happy to recommend them to any Company looking to build a vessel.

John Bryant, Senior Sergeant Officer in Charge, Wellington Police Maritime Unit

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Building on their obvious satisfaction with the success of their last acquisition from Q-West, Victoria’s Water Police have come back for another. Same designer, same yard.

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January 26 2018 was International Customs Day, and was considered a suitable day for Q-West Boat Builders to officially handover to New Zealand Customs Service their newest vessel the 18.6 metre Teknicraft-designed Hawk V.

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Q-West has delivered another prime Teknicraft-designed, Scania driven, Hamilton Jet-powered patrol vessel.

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Waikare II hits the water.Circa Marine are proud to announce the recent launch of the new 17.5m “Waikare II“ Catamaran for the Northland Regional Council... read more

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Confidence at sea.

A tradition of building quality New Zealand made boats.

Circa Marine are specialist aluminium boat builders and fabricators.

If it’s a workboat, pleasure boat, fishing boat, ferry, pilot boat, rescue or barge. For over 40 years, Circa Marine has excelled in high quality aluminium fabrication. At our dedicated workshops in Whangarei, New Zealand, offer a full design and build package of your new yacht, motor yacht, ferry, rescue, pilot vessel, workboat, fishing boat/barge to a maximum length of 40m. All work is completed in house by our highly experienced NZMITO trained and skilled staff.

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Circa Marine and Industrial Ltd specialise in the quality fabrication of explorer and passage-makers yachts , catamarans , fishing boats , workboats , ferries, barges and launches. We also provide quality aluminium and steel fabrication covering the marine, industrial and general engineering sectors. Our fully equipped workshops onsite in Whangarei offer vessel and steel fabrication and marine engineering. We also provide marine cabinetmaking, joinery and upholstery , machine shop facilities, painting and electrical services - and we run the only foundry in Northland to produce both ferrous and non-ferrous castings. Our service provides full vessel refit and repair , including structural modifications, extensions, interior design, electrical and electronic upgrades, and equipment servicing. We also offer repower and upgrades, fairing and painting, and we specialise in plant repair and maintenance, shutdown work, boat and yacht repairs and insurance claims.

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As professional marine aluminium boat builders , we offer a complete design and build package for your new yacht, motor yacht, ferry, rescue boat, pilot vessel, workboat, or fishing boat/barge to a maximum length of 40m. All work is completed in-house by our highly skilled and experienced aluminium fabricators . Our builders are New Zealand Marine Industry Training Organisation ( NZMITO ) qualified, and all work is based on exceeding client expectations and meeting the requirements of various classification organisations - including the prestigious Lloyd’s Register , DNV, ABS MCA and CE.

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Working closely with clients while developing their projects, our dedicated team will help you realise your vision for a personal vessel or a vehicle to bring to market. Circa Marine utilises the latest technology during design and construction to ensure the finest tolerances are maintained - and we work hard to minimise waste throughout production. Only the highest quality materials are sourced to ensure component quality equals the craftsmanship of all builds - including for upholstery, fairing and painting. 

"There are few companies in the world who can build aluminium boats to the standard of Circa Marine in New Zealand. They have the experience and skill to make the most of the material's advantages without appearing to suffer from any of the well-documented difficult characteristics of working with aluminium. Anyone looking for a quality custom aluminium boat would be well advised to speak to Circa first."

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Circa excel in working with clients during the development of their projects. A dedicated highly skilled team will work with a client to bring their ideas to reality or to market.

Interior craftsmanship of the highest standards , born from a passion of excellence by the whole Circa team.

Custom luxury yachts, aluminium products and boat refits are completed in-house by highly experienced craftsmen .

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Makaira Boats is a family run business that builds industry leading aluminium sport fishing boats. We are the only company to offer a lifetime warranty on hulls, because quality is at the forefront of everything we do.

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Humble Beginnings

Makaira Boats was started when owner Allan Shaw was completing his time as Marine System Engineer at Alloy Yachts, New Zealand premier superyacht builder. Allan recognised a gap in the market for offshore trailer boat’s that had long range capabilities and sound sea keeping. Allan saw a clear lack of build standards in the aluminium trailer boat building industry world wide as well as a lack of performance.

After completing his time at Alloy Yachts in 2011 Allan started drafting his ideal boat and put the wheels in motion to build hull no.1 – a King Bank 940 Called “The Game” which gained a lot of traction for the brand and was the base point for the company.

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Growth & International Demand

Since then the company has steadily grown to where it is today having a purpose built factory with 9 boat build capacity and further expansion underway that will see the company into a new production line with triple the capacity.

Makaira is growing exponentially, with demand consistently outpacing capacity. We have built a strong following not only in New Zealand but also internationally in Australia and the U.S.A that recognizes the quality and performance of our boats. Alot of our boats are sold internationally and can be shipped anywhere in the world.

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" I dreamed of an aluminium boat that performs in all conditions, but couldn't find it on the market. So I built the first Makaira in my shed with a buddy. People loved the boat and wanted their own. The rest is history. "

— Allan Shaw, Founder

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Armed police swarmed an Auckland apartment building after a witness mistook photographic equipment for a gun.

Witnesses saw about a dozen officers, some armed, enter the Goodview Apartment Hotel in Hobson St shortly before 10am Saturday.

Police arrested three people at the scene, but only one is staying in custody.

“No firearm was located and police believe that in this instance a long piece of photographic equipment was mistaken for a firearm by an observer,” a spokesman said.

Police arrest a man after responding to reports of someone wielding a gun at Goodview Apartment Hotel in Auckland. It later transpired what a witness thought was a firearm was a piece of photographic equipment, police say. Photo / Dean Purcell

The exact nature of the long item the witness saw remained unclear, a spokesman said.

A Herald photographer at the scene saw a man in a basketball jersey being taken away by police. The spokesman said one man was arrested over an outstanding warrant while two others were released without charge.

Armed police outside Goodview Apartment Hotel on Hobson St in central Auckland today. Photo / RNZ / Lucy Xia

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