Sleek passagemaker under construction in NZ

10:05 PM Tue 24 Mar 2009 GMT

'With dual C18 Caterpillar diesels, this beauty will cruiser ’all day’ at 12.5 knots.' Liesel Trotter

New Zealand boat builder, Profab Central Engineering, based in Palmerston North, is working on what it terms Build Project 08, a 31.5-metre alloy motor yacht for Diverse Projects.

The hull was successfully turned I October and the superstructure is rapidly taking shape. Stage two of the build program, interior paintwork and finishing details, will be undertaken in Whangarei.

Designed by the Craig Loomes Design Group, the vessel is being built to Germanischer Lloyds 100 A5 class and New Zealand MSA survey.

She will cruise at 12.5 knots courtesy of dual C18 600hp Caterpillar engines.

The interior will be designed by Chris Connell which, the builders claim, will complete the picture of a motor yacht offering the very best all-round quality.

Diverse Projects, based in Auckland, specialises in the construction of new vessels for owners worldwide. The company boasts a reputation for high quality and for ensuring vessels are completed on time.

Diverse Projects' 'virtual shipyard' approach provides its clients with total start to finish project coordination, great control and full transparency. It says bringing together the best contracting teams available in New Zealand ensures low risk and high expertise.

Massive hull of the 31.5-metre passagemaker was turned in October - it is now being prepared for internal paintwork and finishing. - Liesel Trotter

The group provides project management for yacht construction, build coordination, construction management and consultancy, refits, charters and brokerage. It has the resources and expertise to undertake a variety of vessel projects, from top-of-the-line pleasure craft to commercial vessels and refits.

Company directors, John Vitali and Lars Bjorklund boast more than 30-years experience, while their passionate attention to detail is renowned.

'Understanding the needs of our clients is paramount and we go to great lengths to not only meet those needs, but exceed them,' they jointly declared.

by Bob Wonders

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