Admiral Boats

Admiral Boats is a premier boat building company based in Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand, specializing in creating exceptional custom-built boats that bring their clients' dreams to life. Their focus is on quality and performance, crafting boats that embody superior design, construction, and collaborative performance to provide unforgettable experiences on the water.

The company was established by Steve, who began his boatbuilding apprenticeship with Buccaneer Boats and gained extensive experience working on complex vessels such as a 60ft Ron Given designed catamaran and a 40ft Roger Hill catamaran. Steve also contributed to moulding design and production fibreglass work for various boats before designing the flagship Admiral Boats 10m luxury sports cruiser, which is recognized for its quality and craftsmanship. The range includes the 9m Gamefisher designed for sportfishing with full custom fitouts and a 10m Sports Fisher with advanced features for offshore adventures.

Admiral Boats prides itself on a team of talented tradesmen with diverse backgrounds in fishing, diving, and surfing, contributing to the building of Ultimate Kiwi Dreams. The company upholds stringent quality and attention to detail, combining composite engineering and partnerships with reputable brands like Volvo Penta to ensure their boats deliver superb blue-water performance, efficiency, and quiet comfortable cruising.

Steve's passion for boat building was inspired from a young age growing up in a hands-on family environment, where craftsmanship and making things by hand were part of life. His vision and dedication are reflected in every Admiral boat, making the company a trusted choice for custom, high-quality vessels that stand out for their craftsmanship, performance, and safety.