Christchurch companies Fabrum and King Watercraft create world-leading zero-emission high-performance hydrogen-powered RIB boat H2Ocean in Christchurch, ‘The Hydrogen City of New Zealand’

What an honour to be a tiny part of the SAILGP debut into New Zealand waters!! We are proudly Christchurch made and it it was such a thrill to see two of our K5000 zipping around Lyttelton harbour as tech support boats for the SailGP teams. An enormous thanks to our customers who made this possible for us!

It was an absolutely exhilarating spectator sport to watch being so close to the racing and an incredible atmosphere. Looking forward to what is to come at future events!

Christchurch Yacht Club have two King Watercraft Ribs which are not just used as support boats for sailing!! Great to see to the kids having fun out on the water on the biscuit. Their 3.6m RIB is shown above carrying 6 people comfortably too! What a champion wee boat!

This tender has been designed to handle at high speed and has very responsive operating characteristics. There is loads of power, creating great acceleration, yet the shallow hull form allows safe manoeuvring and a smooth in tight turning. With a custom ski bar, the owners can make the most of all water sports and easily lift the jet onto the deck of their motor yacht for island hopping and coastal cruising

This unique brief was to design and build a custom specialised fishing jetski Rib using the componentry of a Yamaha Waverunner GP1800.

With a unique twin console fitout and bimini top, this 2020 design didn’t last long as a demonstrator model before it got snapped up! Its new owner was looking for a spacious all rounder for all the kids and gear, that would perform and look the part! They couldn’t go past its large seating arrangement and impressive and functional bimini top! Keep an eye out for it in the Abel Tasman!