American Wholesale Boats is a New Zealand based company which was established in Christchurch in 1990 by Paul and Sue Larkin. Paul bought his first boat when he was just 19 and has been involved in the local marine industry almost continuously since 1970. As a result he has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is also an avid scuba diver and fisherman but still enjoys a bit of water skiing. Prior to starting AWB Paul managed one of largest, most successful boat dealerships in New Zealand, handling a variety of brands of locally made boats and imported engines. In 1990 Paul Larkin visited the U.S.A. with a view to purchasing and importing used American powerboats into New Zealand, effectively doing the same in the marine industry as with the popular used car import industry from Japan.

Finding boats of suitable quality and value proved difficult but a meeting with a prominent Bayliner dealer resulted in Paul being offered new Bayliners virtually at dealer cost. AWB offers a complete source and ship service. Our shipping agents obtain the best rates going and additional savings can be obtained here. All boats are shrink wrapped prior to shipment, usually the original factory applied wrap, to ensure that they arrive still looking brand new. They specialise in the worlds leading brand, Bayliner. Until recently this included Motoryachts and the Trophy range of sports fishing boats. These are now stand alone brands but are still part of the group with Motoryachts being re-branded as Meridian.

For more information, please visit http://www.boatsdirect.co.nz