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The spectacularly calm waters of the Marlborough Sounds and Tasman Bay are the perfect location for NZ Boat Sales - a boat brokerage company offering a comprehensive range of services to a growing clientele worldwide.
Whether buying or selling a yacht, launch or commercial vessel, we cordially invite you to contact us.
On top of that, we professionally provide marine insurance quotes, written boat valuations and arrange vessel deliveries worldwide.
Sales berths are also available in both Nelson and Picton. Contact us now to discuss your requirements -
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The Nelson Story
Don & Steve Thomas have seen business go from strength to strength since they first opened as Optimum Marine & Shipbrokers in 1993 at Nelson Marina. Both Don & Steve have marine engineering backgrounds and enjoy cruising local waters in their launches. Pat Holmes joined the team in 2004, bringing his extensive sailing experience including years of offshore cruising and knowledge into the mix. He holds Commercial Launchmaster qualifications. Recently we have welcolmed Rob Webber to the team. Rob has extensive experience with commercial boats and within the fishing industry.




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The Picton Story
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The Wellington Story
Well known identity,
George Janis covers the Wellington region for NZ Boat Sales. ‘Gentleman George’, as he is affectionately known, has been around boats since a child, and loves nothing more than to share his passion, and pass on his nautical knowledge and expertise. Cook Strait is George’s SH1 to the Marlborough Sounds, and for many years and he has been ‘crossing the ditch’. People find George a pleasure to do business with.
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The Full Story
As the business has grown, so too have the marina facilities in the Nelson, Marlborough and Wellington regions.If you need proof that Nelson/Marlborough is the perfect home for a business such as NZ Boat Sales, let's not forget that the Marlborough Sounds and Abel Tasman National Park are two of the most popular aquatic cruising grounds in New Zealand.
Over many years The NZ Boat sales team have worked hard to build a network of extensive contacts throughout the country and the world.
This means that if you are looking to buy or sell a yacht, launch or commercial vessel they're bound to know the right people. They also competently and quickly deal with insurance quotes, valuations and vessel deliveries.
NZ Boat Sales Ltd is a member of the Marine Industry Association of New Zealand.