Older Projects

Elliott 1350 Tourer – Sharpe Focus

Aquamagic Yachts modified the galley of Sharpe Focus, an Elliott 1350 Tourer, to incorporate a dedicated navigation station and installed a boarding platform to enable the tender to be carried across the stern along with numerous other little jobs. Sharpe Focus is a smaller version of the Elliott 1550 which can be seen on the For Sale page.

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Project management of Emirates Team NZ AC50, America's Cup 2017

In the second half of 2016, Aquamagic Yachts provided America's Cup project management services for Emirates Team New Zealand to ensure their new AC50 race yacht would be delivered on time and meet the class rules. Built using hi-tech carbon prepreg laminates and alloy Nomex cores, this yacht was at the leading edge of composite construction.

Phil Salthouse, Emirates Team New Zealand team member


Upgrade of a 68' powerboat

Aquamagic Yachts were also the project managers for the re-commissioning of a 68’ powerboat that had been idle for some time. We undertook work on the engineering and electrical systems, as well as boatbuilding and upholstery work.



New build of a composite OK dinghy

Aquamagic Yachts were asked to build a custom foam and glass OK racing dinghy for former Olympian Dan Slater. Dan was aiming for the OK Dinghy Worlds being held in NZ in 2019. This boat was built to the “ready for paint” stage at the owner’s request.

Dan Slater went on to win the 2019 World Championships in this boat in Auckland.

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Finishing work on a Salthouse 63' launch

Aquamagic Yachts were involved in the hands-on finishing of the interior and assisting in the installation of the systems and upholstery to complete this vessel.

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New build of a Pelin 5m "sandbagger" type yacht

This project was to build a 5m Pelin design “sandbagger” type yacht to Aquamagic Yachts’ high standards for a very discerning client. It involved many aspects of our skills: boatbuilding, design modifications, colours, rig and deck gear layouts. The result is the stunning little boat “Shirley” that has turned heads.

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New build of a Warwick 75' performance cruising yacht

Shahtoosh, a Warwick 75 performance cruising sloop, was completed in 20 months to exacting standards and incorporated some of Aquamagic's elegant details and innovative solutions for complex situations. In addition to building this beautiful vessel, Aquamagic Yachts Limited also created the colour schemes and the interior styling.

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