Highfield appoints Lewis Marine as Tasmania dealer
by Highfield Boats 23 Sep 2024 23:24 PDT
Peter Pembroke with Seton Lewis of Lewis Marine, Tasmania © Highfield Boats
Highfield Boats Australia has appointed Lewis Marine as its exclusive dealer for Tasmania.
Located just 15 minutes from Hobart, Lewis Marine is a family-owned and managed business, operating since 1956 and has been passed down through three Lewis generations over 60 years.
Occupying state-of-the-art premises in an industrial estate near the airport, Lewis Marine showcases a range of top brands, including Quintrex, Cruise Craft, Extreme Boats from New Zealand along with Yamaha engines.
The showroom is supported by a full service centre, with 12 employees, including four working in marine mechanics and engineering.
Seton Lewis, General Manager and third generation in the business, grew up boating and waterskiing in the Hobart area. He undertook his Marine Mechanic apprenticeship and now heads up the business.
Seton said the decision to represent Highfield Boats was an easy one.
"We have sold the product and know that it is a high-quality and in-demand brand for RIB tenders and day boats," he stated.
"Tasmania has so many waterways and cruising grounds so the opportunities for tenders, fishing boats and day boats are immense. Highfield has a huge range of tenders from 2.5-metres to RIBs up to 9-metres that are so versatile you can use them for any watersport and family day boat."
Peter Pembroke from Highfield Boats Australia says he is delighted that a long-standing relationship has turned into a formal dealership agreement.
"Lewis Marine has strong ties with local sailing clubs and boaties, and offers world-class service and support to customers," he says.
"Boating is a huge pastime in Tasmania and it's the host venue for the finish of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, as well as being a popular charter destination.
"We can see great potential for growth for the Highfield brand in Tasmania with Lewis Marine's connections and appreciation for the brand."