For local boat manufacturer Scimitar, 2023 is proving to be another busy year for the team, following the relaunch of the all Australian-made power catamaran at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show last year.
With 3 new vessels completed in 2022, production is well underway on the latest model to be launched at SCIBS 2023, alongside the first of the production model Minitar catamaran tender.
“The response from the market and the industry has been very encouraging for the relaunch of the brand, with clients showing strong interest in the locally manufactured vessels, built with purpose for Australian conditions. With the launch of our flagship flybridge model in December last year (which has already had over 1000 nautical miles pass under her keel), we have been working on the next flybridge model which will be aligned to those customers seeking a super-efficient, easy to use, Australian made vessel at a competitive price point. We will have both vessels on display at the 2023 Sanctuary Cove Boat Show, so customers will have the opportunity to compare both levels of specifications first hand,” comments Scimitar Boats Director Tommy Ericson.
Scimitar are also working on 2 larger models aimed at those looking to venture further afield, increase their range or to accommodate their growing families. The 1770 (representing the length of 17.70 metres) measures just shy of 60ft and proves to be a real game changer in the power catamaran space with expansive accommodation, amenity and serious long range ocean going capability.
To complement the 1010 and the 1770 models, a mid-sized model is also well advanced in its development with a number of existing Scimitar owners showing considerable interest in a larger version of their beloved 1010.
Further detail of both of these models will be released on Scimitar’s website www.scimitarboats. com.au and at SCIBS 2023.
MINITAR TENDER
Although by no means the largest of vessels featured in this publication, the Scimitar 3.75m (12ft) catamaran tender affectionately known as the “Minitar” is creating its own following amongst boaters looking for the ultimate tender.
Developed as a result of a lack of options on the market, the Scimitar design team (a subsidiary of the Aus Ships Group) applied their expertise and years of experience to come up with a tender that ticks a lot of boxes; lightweight (less than 100kg); stable (thanks to the catamaran hull form); shallow draft; good internal volume; efficiently powered.
The pre-production model was on display at SCIBS in 2022, and has now progressed to full production. Following the same engineered composite construction as the 1010’s, the Minitars are infused closed cell foam cored with a gelcoat external finish.
The Minitar is already in demand with more than 5 on order from Moreton Bay boaters, who have spied the pre-production model on the water and enquired directly.
Models will be on display at the 2023 Sanctuary Cove Show so be sure to stop by at the Scimitar display to take a look.
Published in print April-June 2023
