TRAILERBOAT manufacturer, Horizon Aluminium Boats has announced it has added iconic Aussie brand and long-time rival, Stessl Boats to its stable.
Horizon has secured the rights to manufacture the full range of Stessl boats from retiring Stessl Managing Director, Rod Sloane.
Horizon’s general manager, Scott James, is looking forward to the new undertaking.
“When we heard that Rod was looking to wind back the production of Stessl Boats and to ease into retirement, we saw an opportunity to take on the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of Stessl boats alongside our Horizon brand.
“Rod was looking to step back from day to day manufacturing operations so we came to an agreement to move the construction of the full range of Stessl models to our Horizon Boats facility in Currumbin Waters on the Gold Coast.
“Stessl is a house-hold name with Aussie boating families, the brand having been part of the Australian boating landscape since the late 1970s,” Scott added.
“In that time Stessl has produced some very innovative craft, including the Edgetracker V-nose boats, and the Platerix Series heavy duty plate alloy boats.
“We look forward to manufacturing these time-proven craft and building on the Stessl reputation for innovation in design, layout and construction.
“We believe the addition of Stessl Boats to our model line-up will grow our business and compliment our Horizon boat range,” Scott said.
“Our customers will benefit as we will now be able to offer them everything from light weight car topper dinghies through to heavy duty plate alloy offshore fishing boats,” Scott concluded.
Horizon Aluminium Boats will be manufacturing the full range of Stessl models, including the popular Edgetracker open boats, Bluewater runabouts, Trophy centre consoles, Funseeker bowriders, Seahawk half cabins and Coastrunner centre cabins.
The Stessl boat range will continue to be available through the existing Stessl dealer network. For further information and the location of your nearest Stessl dealer, please visit the Stessl Boats website.
