Grand Inflatable Boats, a leading European manufacturer of luxury rigid inflatable boats and tenders, have officially opened the doors to their new boat showroom on the Gold Coast. The premium RIB brand, who specialise in centre console fibreglass RIBs and tenders from 3 to 8.5 metres, announced their arrival in Australia earlier this year, and have since welcomed the entire Grand range into the region, now available to view at their Gold Coast head office.
Grand was founded 23 years ago in Ukraine and currently operates in over 40 countries worldwide. The brand is internationally renowned for the distinctive styling, superior craftsmanship, and functional design ethos of their boats. Moving away from the customarily utilitarian appearance of RIBs, Grand’s purposeful practicality adds to their contemporary styling and underpins the angular, sleek lines of their modernized range of rigid inflatable boats.
Grand’s versatile choice of RIBs range from luxury yacht tenders, high-performance sports boats, fishing RIBs, family cruiser boats and commercial RIBs – all of which can now be viewed in-person or virtually at the newly-opened dealership in Arundel.
Here, customers can enjoy a high-end boat viewing experience, peruse brand merchandise, and test the boats out for themselves on sea trials. Customers are also able to sit down with the sales team and create a boat entirely tailored to suit their preference, from the styling of upholstery and flooring, to the inclusion of onboard extras such as an electric toilet, fridge or sink & shower system, and the colour of their tubes, flooring and cushions – down to the very colour of the material stitching itself.
Daniel Arscott, sales director for Grand Boats Australia, expressed his delight at the interest the brand has seen already: “Since opening our doors not too long ago, we’ve seen really positive levels of interest, in particular for our tenders and our sports model – the D600. With several sales already in the region, we believe Grand has the potential be an exciting new option for individuals and families looking for a leisure boat that offers both comfortable cruising and luxury amenities.”
Grand’s latest model – the Grand G680 – is projected to be a particularly popular choice for families looking for a boat that trailers easily and cruises comfortably in all conditions. This centre console 6.8m (22ft) craft is fitted with a fridge-freezer, freshwater sink, tap & shower system, wet bar & extensive sun bed areas; a combination of features that are hard to come by in midsize vessels of this size.
Perfect for those in search of elevated comforts, superior quality, optimised handling on the water, and a comfortable ride for all passengers, Grand Boats pride themselves on their practical design approach and their distinctive, contemporary styling.
The brand has also aligned themselves with Yamaha as their outboard partner of choice for the Australian market, as well as Garmin as their chosen electronic partner.
With boats in stock and ready for the upcoming summer boating season, their Gold Coast showroom is open now for visitors to experience the brand firsthand and explore the world of contemporary rigid inflatable boating.
Visit the Grand Boats showroom at 16 Demand Avenue, Arundel, QLD, 4214.
Or view the range at www.grandboats.com.au
For further information: info@grandboats.com.au
Published in print January-March 2025
