The

Southern Pacific Story

A history of New Zealand made quality.

Since 1988 Southern Pacific has built inflatable boats for Kiwis to withstand the harsh New Zealand conditions. Back in those days the fabric was glued together by hand, transoms were crafted from plywood, and the yard operated out of Browns Bay.

A brief timeline of Southern Pacific

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1988

Southern Pacific is founded and starts production.

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2010

Southern Pacific move from their original Browns Bay location out to the new factory in Kumeu.

Southern Pacific Inflatables Factory
A Kiwi Yachting Company Logo
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2013

Southern Pacific become a part of the Kiwi Yachting company.

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2014

The Cormorant 500/550/600 is introduced to the range.

Cormorant 600 Boat
Fabric cutter
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2015

Southern Pacific introduce a new Pro-sail fabric cutter to the production chain.

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2019

Southern Pacific open their new showroom at the factory in Kumeu.

Southern Pacific Showroom
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2019

Southern Pacific expands distribution into Australia with MarinePlus.

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2020

The PerformR is introduced into the Southern Pacific range.

PerformR boat on water
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2024

The SeekR is introduced to the range, along with the first innovative ‘never go flat’ D-tube in our range.

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2025

The Shore Tender launches into the Southern Pacific range. Designed by naval architect Rob Shaw, this debuts our first line of rigid tenders.

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2026

Southern Pacific welcomes its first fully electric RIB in partnership with ZeroJet – the Club E490.

Southern Pacific Factory Tour

Boat coming out of factory

Southern Pacific Tube Fitting

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