ELITE’S NEW LAUNCHINGS

It has been a busy year for Elite Marine design with three new custom builds hitting the water plus another Elite AT 43.

First of these was the 15.8m sedan ‘Bliss’ built in Opua by Blue Fix Boat works powered by twin Cummins QSB 485hp retuning 30kts. Bliss features a full width master stateroom and ensuite which is cleverly incorporated into this lowprofile design, Bliss also has a tender garage for a 3m tender. Finishing timber is high gloss Walnut. Look for the full boat review in the next issue of PowerBoat magazine.

Following a few months later was the 18m Mid Pilothouse ‘Zaphira’ from Lloyd Stevenson B/B. She is a stunning looking vessel with her Aroura metallic hull color. Power comes from twin MAN i6 800hp and has Twin Disc EJS docking system making manovering and berthing easy for the owners. Zaphira has an effortless cruise of 21kt and a sprint speed approaching 30kts fully laden. Fit out is outstanding and luxurious with Oak timber joinery.

Weber Marine of Gulf Harbour have just launched the 15.8m Mid pilothouse ‘Hijack’ which is fully rigged for sport fishing and family cruising, Hijacks power comes from twin D8 Volvo Pentas rated at 600hp returning 29kt sprint speed, Her interior joinery is Oak stained to a rich deep color enhancing the grain highlighted by the modern contemporary colors and fabrics Hijack is loaded with Simrad electronics and has a full Czone electrical control system.

Elite Marine Design have a further 4 custom builds under construction at present with steady inquiry for future designs.