Seafarer

Legendary fishing boats since 1957

The legend didn't write itself... Seafarer fibreglass boats have been produced in Australia since being founded by Doug Fry in 1957. Lindsay Fry (Doug's son) grew up in the Seafarer factory, working on every part of the manufacturing process, then fishing and boating in his spare time. It is this background that made him one of the most insightful boat designers and builders in Australia.

Lindsay sold the company in November 2007 to The Haines Group knowing that keeping Seafarer in the hands of an Australian family owned manufacturer would ensure all that his boats and all that made them great would continue.

Production has now moved to Wacol QLD where Seafarers are built alongside the production lines for Signature and Traveller. The current 11 Model Range is the peak of the Seafarer evolution.

The latest generation of Seafarers back up the companys reputation for building boats that ‘don't break’, are ‘hard to wear out’ and ‘hold resale value’.

Renowned for designing unique, custom fabricated boat fixtures from stainless steel, Designer Stainless products are currently manufactured in Wacol Queensland at the same facility as Australia’s largest and most awarded fibreglass trailer boat manufacturers The Haines Group.

Paul Williams and his team, true Australian craftsmen, are providing state of the art stainless steel products in Marine, Architecture and the Automotive industry.

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A Family Dynasty Going from Strength to Strength in 2010 at The Haines Group
12/04/2010
With a new member of the population every 4 mins or so in Queensland, the Sunshine state has fast become the nation’s leader in registered recreational vessels and with many different leisure boats out there, boating enthusiasts and wannabes alike have a smorgasbord to choose from. Queensland is home to The Haines Group, manufacturers of fibreglass trailer boats, and the boats they produce are still being sold in huge numbers all around Australia. Read more...

There’s a boat for every summer budget
4/01/2010
“We have a range of vessels including inflatable boats, premium fishing vessels, and lifestyle boats ideal for a range of watersports, so there is something for everybody’s needs and budgets.” Read more...

Designer Stainless - Perfect Customisation
1/01/2010
Brisbane-based metal fabricator Designer Stainless has been ‘steeling’ the limelight in the boating industry after being recognised for outstanding stainless steel workmanship.Read more...

Revolutionary manufacturing process advances boat industry
30/11/2009
In keeping with Kyoto Protocol to reduce Greenhouse gases responsible for climate change by 2010, one of Australia’s largest fibreglass boat manufacturers The Haines Group has modified its manufacturing process to reduce styrene emissions, while improving product consistency and output at the same time. Read more...

Seafarer Vantage wins ‘Modern Boating Fishing Boat of the Year’
26/06/2009
It was revealed on Wednesday night that The Haines Group’s Seafarer Vantage has won the title of Modern Boating Fishing Boat of the Year 2009. In the eyes of the Haines group this new model is a winner in many ways.Read more...

Family marine business to grow: The Haines Group buys out Seafarer
27/11/2007
One of Australia’s largest fibreglass boat manufacturers, Brisbane based The Haines Group, has increased its market share in the leisure and fishing boat market; acquiring Gold Coast company Seafarer Fibreglass Boats for an undisclosed sum. Read more...

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