A Purpose Built x7010WA, Built For Real World Use Jarrod from Halls Maintenance & Fabrication, based in Barham, NSW, recently shared his experience of starting his first CNC Marine boat build, and how the journey unfolded from the initial idea through to...
DIY Builder Highlight: Alex x4210BA & Trailer Build At 16 years old, Alex is already taking on his own boat build, working on a modified x4210BA along with a trailer to suit. After attending a Pure Plate Boat Building Course, he’s now applying what he’s learned to...
Nambucca Heads Newest Rescue Boats Grays Marine’s GM68 The arrival of the new Gray’s Marine GM68 marks a major step forward after years of operational limitations caused by ongoing sand build-up in the Nambucca River. Built by Gray’s Marine, the 6.8-metre GM68...
Based in Oregon US, Torch Craft Marine has grown from a personal project into a busy boatbuilding operation. Founded in 2020, the company may be relatively new, but its roots run much deeper. Owner Troy began building boats for himself and friends while running a...
New Rescue Vessel: Alpine Lakes 20 Boating safety and emergency response in the Snowy Mountains has been significantly enhanced with the official opening of a new Marine Rescue Alpine Lakes base and the commissioning of the replacement vessel, Alpine Lakes 20 (GM68),...
Builders Highlight: Southern Marine Fabrication Location: Grove Tasmania Daniel is based in Grove, Tasmania, and brings 10 years of experience building 5-8m recreational and survey vessels. He has also worked as part of a small team delivering larger projects,...
Inside CNC Marine: Inboards vs Outboards, Expanding to the U.S, and Building a Boat BrandLiam and Marsh dive into inboards vs outboards, horsepower limits, and smart boat design, while exploring CNC Marine’s expansion into the US and what it takes to build, ship, and...
Inside CNC Marine: Cheap Imported Boats vs Local Builds: What’s the Real Difference?In this episode Liam and Marsh tackle a question that’s been popping up more and more in the boating world: are cheap imported boats hurting the local plate boat market? 👉Boat Chats...
Case Study Dr.Daniel – DIY Builder x6520HTO + TL6520HTO Daniel has a trade background as a pipe fitter, with prior welding experience but no direct boat-building experience. He managed the build alongside full-time work, completing fabrication during available...
Everything You Need to Know: Custom/Modified Boat in 2026 This guide breaks down everything you need to know to get your boat from an idea to water. Step 1: Decide What You Want The first step: figure out what boat suits your lifestyle. Are...
