Motor Yacht Service Centre, based in New Zealand, has joined the Maritimo stable as an authorised sales partner for the Australian boatbuilder.
A family-run business, Motor Yacht Service Centre is based at Hobsonville Marina, Auckland, and has supplied service, warranty and support for Maritimo motor yacht owners in New Zealand for the past 20 years.
“Wherever they need our support, we fly or travel to meet them,” says Dean Ryder, who has specialised in marine service for 40 years.
Motor Yacht Service Centre is headed up by Dean and Glynis Ryder, their daughter, Sophie, and son-in-law Shanon Robertson, and is considered a one-stop-shop that can assist with purchase, custom build of the boat, aftermarket improvements, service packs and warranty.
Ryder adds that the 20-year “apprenticeship” stands them in a strong position to represent Maritimo in New Zealand.
In November 2024, Maritimo announced senior management changes as it planned to broaden its Australasian network.
The team at Motor Yacht Service Centre comprises 12 staff and as many as 30 contractors. Located at a bustling marina close to Auckland and surrounded by skilled trades and a chandlery, Motor Yacht Service Centre is planning a brand new building dedicated to Maritimo sales and service.
Commenting from his unique perspective about the evolution of the Maritimo brand and model range over the past two decades, Ryder continues: “We have observed the changes over the years, as materials and technology have evolved.
“We‘ve kept pace with changes in design, construction, engineering and the finer details. We believe we’re uniquely placed to sell Maritimo because we have serviced and supported them from the start.”
According to Ryder, the Maritimo brand is strong in New Zealand. “They have been designed for our conditions. They’re robust, well-built, they handle the heavy seas and the weather, and they’re ideal for cruising the South Pacific. Owners love their Maritimo. We have service plans for around 80 and there are about 200 or so in New Zealand.”
Maritimo’s new generation range includes the flagship M75 and S75 models.
“Several M75s have been sold into New Zealand, including the first M75, Talisman. We were involved in the design and engineering of that boat and we go to great lengths to support them, as we do with all our customers, including travelling to Indonesia and across the Asia Pacific to assist,” says Ryder.
“The smaller end of the model range, including the new M50 Flybridge, will appeal to new owners and introduce Maritimo to another demographic. We look forward to representing Maritimo at the two New Zealand shows – Auckland On-Water in March and the Hutchwilco Boat Show in May.”
“At the moment, we’re busy building the brand and working on the business in the background,” says Robertson. “The next phase is the construction of the new 900-square-metre facility, which will be up and running within 12 months, offering visitors a marvelous view over the harbour from its second storey.”
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