Boating NZ

PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES

It is the family behind the renowned Extreme aluminium trailer boat range, but Glenn Shaw always wanted to build offshore cruising boats capable of completing voyages beyond the scope of most trailer boats. So, the Shaw family drew on its boating DNA to create Legacy Marine, producing a range of high-quality aluminium motoryachts to fulfill that goal.

The very first Legacy 35 (L35) was built for the team behind Hauraki Express. Hauraki Express is a water taxi and fishing charter business, which means it has high expectations of its fleet. Vessels must be able to cope with adverse weather and sea conditions, have decent range and good fuel economy, and carry big payloads for their size.

For Hauraki Express, the knowledge their new boat came from a builder with a deep understanding of how to manufacture durable aluminium boats that last the distance was just as important.

The Legacy 35 was designedquality, will give any Legacy owner peace of mind.

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