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HOME-GROWN BEAUTY

One of the advantages that upmarket Aussie boatbuilder Maritimo has is founder Bill Barry-Cotter’s enthusiasm for that ultimate on-water test arena — offshore powerboat racing. From that, there’s a dedication throughout the organisation for attention to detail and system integrity.

It’s encouraging too, in a number of ways, that Maritimo employs apprentices and develops them through real-world on-the-job involvement into experienced craftspeople. They then have the right attitude and a pride in their work to

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