Norwegian based Viknes Boats has appointed Charlie Bravo as its exclusive New Zealand distributor.
Billed as ‘the best boats you’ve never heard of’, Viknes Boats was founded in 1988 and since then has sold more than 3,000 craft.
The brand recently entered Germany, the Netherlands and the UK and and is now extending its reach to New Zealand.
“If you consider the similarities between Norway and New Zealand’s coastlines, our boat designs are very well suited for NZ and the often tough, frequently inclement conditions,” said Viknes CEO Kristian Sivertson.
“We’re excited to partner with Charlie Bravo as a respected, experienced and professional marine distributor and look forward to working with them bringing Viknes Boats to NZ.”
We’ve been scouring the globe for a good powerboat range.
Cameron Burch
Cameron Burch, director of Charlie Bravo, added: “Since starting the business we’ve been scouring the globe for a good powerboat range to complement the cruising yachts we also represent.
“Viknes caught my eye as an established manufacturer with versatile, purposeful designs – a good balance of form and function, clever design and great performance/sea keeping.
“I think Viknes are perfectly suited to our market, the ‘four seasons in a day’ climate we’re famous for and the market shift toward economical, easily maintained drivetrains.
“The new Viknes 10 with her single engine, shaft drive and semi displacement hull design delivers the comfort, performance, range and reduced maintenance costs more and more kiwis are asking for.
“Perfect for year-round boating and the first of a new generation of designs for Viknes – these are the best boats you’ve never heard of and we’re excited to be bringing them to New Zealand.”
Charlie Bravo is based in Auckland and provides marine sales and services. The company is also the exclusive NZ agent for Elan Yachts.
