Bill Upfold is a qualified boat builder having served his apprenticeship with John Lidgard Yachts & Co Ltd. in 1977-1981. During that time Bill became experienced in custom desi...

Being both a boat builder and sailor gives Marine Surveyor James Newcombe a distinct advantage when it comes to understanding what to look for when conducting Pre Purchase Inspections, Surveys and Pre Insurance Surveys. His C.V reads impressively; following his completion of a Trade certificate in Yacht and Boat Building he has been involved in the construction, modification and repair of many types of vessels; from custom built wooden launches, work on the QE2, superyachts and ocean going r...

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.

The 1972 Adams 45 Hornpipe is a proven bluewater cruiser built for serious offshore and coastal adventures.