Salthouse Boatbuilders

04/11/2026

The sailing and coaching world is a small one and a good boat will find its way quickly into the hands of experts and champions. A good boat will also be tested to its limits and expected to perform under rigorous conditions – the Salthouse Coach Boats are meeting these standards not only on the water, but also on paper.
Our Salthouse Coach Boats have been officially certified to meet the high health & safety, and environmental standards of the European CE standard, Great Britain’s UKCA standard and the CPC standard for Australia and New Zealand.
We have worked hard to ensure our boats meet these standards and are proud to give our clients confidence when choosing a Salthouse Coach Boat.

NZ Marine Industry
Coastguard New Zealand
Australian Volunteer Coast Guard
Yachting New Zealand

As New Zealand heads into another summer boating season, anyone shopping for a new boat is being encouraged to ask one important question: does it carry a CPC plate?

The CPC (Compliance Plate Certification) programme is a nationally recognised New Zealand boat-building programme endorsed by Coastguard NZ and NZ Marine, giving buyers confidence that their boat has been built to recognised, independently audited standards. Twenty two of NZ's top boatbuilders are building to the CPC build standard. Look for the CPC Plate!
https://www.nzmarine.com/news/item/cpc-boat-building-plate-gives-kiwi-boaties-confidence-ahead-of-summer

27/10/2026

01/10/2026

The pack-down job is complete! 🤩👌👊

Our Salty Marshall Boats are officially put to bed for a few months, ready to be back on the water for Naples 2027 and the 38th America’s Cup.

When planning for the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona, event organisers were looking for a RIB that could be customised specifically for the demanding marshalling role. Just as important was finding a boat that would keep the Marshalls comfortable through long, consecutive days on the water, in all conditions.

Fast forward to the 38th America’s Cup, and these same boats continue to prove the value of quality construction — delivering exceptional reliability, minimal maintenance, outstanding fuel economy and a proven platform for high-performance sailing support.

Built for the job. Built to last. And ready for whatever comes next. 👊🌊

27/09/2026

Day three of racing at the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta.

Two fleet races in the afternoon, followed by a winner-takes-all Match Race Final between the top two teams.

Then the real work begins… the enormous pack-up. Boats, race marks and markset bots all need to be transported back to the haul-out zone, washed down, dismantled, reorganised and packed back into containers ready for the next event.

It’s a big job — and it takes a village to get it all done. 💪

Feeling proud that our Salthouse Coach Boats have once again, performed like clockwork throughout the regatta. ⚓️👌🤩

27/09/2026

Good morning Naples 🙌

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26/09/2026

While all eyes are on the racing 👀 busy little Marshall boats are all eyes on the spectators, patrolling the boundaries & keeping the course clear 😎😎🫡

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24/09/2026

The cove of tranquility is looking a little less tranquil as race marks, mark set bots, marshall boats and support tenders are all slotted into one cozy space in the lead up to Race Day 1.
Just as well the team are experts in onwater logistics and puzzle solving. 🧩😎

22/09/2026

The little cove of tranquility!
Alot of relocation has gone on in the last 24hrs in preparation for practice day today, ready for racing to begin. Naples is a bustling city, and space at a premium - just as well our little Salty Marshall boats can slot in happily anywhere 👌😎

19/09/2026

For your viewing pleasure!! 🤩
Camera boat getting airborne on its way into the water. When you're following the racing on TV - now you've got an image of just where that footage is coming from 😎🎥