Formerly at Sanctuary Cove, Spectrum Marine is now conveniently located at Runaway Bay Marina. Spectrum has been best known for its role as the home the home of Integrity and Whitehaven Motor Yachts in Queensland. That role has been expanded in the last 12 months to include the amazing Aquila range of Power Catamarans, providing a full range of options for every boating lifestyle
Gavin Ward has joined the group as Dealer Principal and manages the day-to-day operations and sales across all brands and the range of brokerage vessels. Gavin has an extensive background in yacht sales and substantial expertise as a CEO in the corporate sector.
“Most of my life I have owned boats, raced boats, built them, repaired them and sold them. I’m passionate about the industry and I love talking to people about boats,” he says.
“In this role I will be working across all of our brands, each occupying distinct positions in the market. I’m also looking forward to contributing to some exciting developments. It’s a great time for our industry. We’re enjoying steady enquiry as people follow their hearts and make boating a priority. It’s all about family and leisure time, making memories. There’s nothing better than that!”
Focusing on the boating lifestyles of clients, Spectrum Marine can offer a vast range of vessels to find the perfect solution for everyone’s boating needs; spanning luxury, long-range cruising, performance and entry level boating.
Whitehaven Motor Yachts can provide a wide selection of solutions, that can be adapted to embrace each owner’s vision of creating their ideal motor yacht. Aquila power catamarans have an impressive range of performance multihulls from the 28 foot Molokai offshore design to the luxurious Aquila 70. Integrity Motor Yachts have found a niche, delivering a high-quality finish, spacious design and easy, efficient operation with low maintenance and running costs.
On top of that, trading up has never been easier, with Spectrum Marine’s dedicated brokerage boat division.
“For us, it’s all about delivering lifestyle,” says Gavin. “We’re passionate about it, we live it every day! We love them, we use them, and we have many decades of experience as boaties and professionals in the business. With our substantial resources, the Spectrum Marine family can help owners get the best out of their boating experience.”
And there are many innovations to look forward to in 2023.
Extending on its existing success, we are looking forward to 2023 when we will be delivering some great new Integrity solutions. Key amongst that is the new 470 Coastal Express cruiser, which will embrace the traditional comfort and quality but will also provide a new ‘modern contemporary’ look and feel, plus provide genuine higher speed cruising capability for those who need to call for greater performance. This faster semi-displacement model is already in production and we will be releasing it when we talk to customers at this year’s Sydney Boat Show. We expect to have the first boat here in early 2023 and any new orders taken by August can be delivered in time for Summer boating in 2023.
The new Integrity 520 SX Plus will be in market mid 2023 and is another giant leap from the brand.
Featuring advanced styling and higher speed cruising capability, this great new cruiser boasts a 17’2” beam at its widest point, offering huge volume accommodation for two couples, each with discrete shower and toilet facilities, including fully separate shower stall. No cramping in this is a luxury escape for you and your friends.
“It’s a real liveaboard innovation in the Integrity range,” explains Gavin. “As released the standard 520 should be capable of a top speed of around 22 knots.”
“It’s an exciting time to be involved in boating – whatever sort of boating you’re keen on – offshore fishing, custom, day boats, we have a variety of solutions to meet customer’s lifestyles” says Gavin.
“We are looking forward to catching up with our existing customers over winter with some exciting events and cruising experiences that will introduce owners to like-minded boating enthusiasts and show newcomers to boating some fantastic itineraries and anchorages.”
To get in touch with Gavin, phone: 0418 402 809 or email gavin@spectrummarine.com.au
More information at spectrummarine.com.au
Published in print July-September 2022
