Marex

The Classic Yacht Association is run by a committee of volunteers that are passionate about the use and preservation of New Zealand’s maritime heritage. The committee strives to maintain the natur...

It all started in 2003 when… We wanted our own houseboat. A simple craft where we could sleep and potter around our estuary with friends and family. Most solutions were very expensive and, somehow, not flexible or friendly. So, with the help of marine experts we designed the “do it yourself” method of interlinking plastic pods. We added a deck and a garden shed. Fun came naturally. Now everybody wants one! We have supplied all over the world including Antarctica. You may also have reco...

Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.

Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.