About
us

Why work with us?
BoatSmart HQ is committed to providing the very best vessel management experience in market, from supporting you as you take ownership of your new vessel with easy warranty management, through to regular preventative maintenance to ensure you maximise both your time on the water, and the lifetime value of your asset.

Boatsmart HQ Partners

Our Partners

Sports Marine

BoatSmart HQ is the New Zealand service partner for Sports Marine. We provide seamless, end-to-end delivery of their new boat Warranty Management Programme across New Zealand, for their global brands such as Princess Yachts, Nimbus, Saxdor Yachts, and more.

Ray White Marine

BoatSmart HQ is the nationwide service partner for Ray White Marine. We provide seamless, end-to-end delivery of their new boat Warranty Management Programme across New Zealand, for their portfolio of brands such as Ferretti Yachts, Pershing, Itama, Riva, and more.

YachtShare

BoatSmart HQ is the Australia service partner for YachtShare. Our First Mate network provides advanced vessel management services for their members’ boats in our growing number of Australian franchise territories.

Crombie Lockwood Marine Insurance

As a BoatSmart HQ member you can access preferential market rates on Marine Insurance with marketing leading local insurer Crombie Lockwood, as they know your boat is being well serviced and maintained by BoatSmart HQ.

The Best Marine Service Providers

BoatSmart HQ works with the best-of-the-best in marine service providers, across our marina network. We consider our service partners as an extension of our team and we trust them to do an exceptional job on our members' boats.

There are lots of benefits to being part of the BoatSmart HQ network of partners.
Here are just a few:

We do the heavy-lifting

BoatSmart HQ is here to take care of all of the little details, so you can rest assured that your customer is enjoying the very best new boat experience in the market.

We're raising the bar

We are setting the standard for advanced vessel management in New Zealand. Our commitment to best-practice is at the heart of everything we do.

We're growing, fast

We are an ambitious brand, and we're committed to being the preferred partner of both discerning boat owners, and market-leading marine service providers alike.
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Our Team
Management

Nick Paul

Chairman
Nick has enjoyed a lengthy career within the telecommunications industry, and later founded The Sales Factory. An avid lover of all things aquatic, Nick loves to dive, sail, fish and surf as much as he can.

Jeff Taylor

Founder & Managing Director
Jeff is an investor in intellectual property. He recently returned to New Zealand, and was looking for a managed boat maintenance solution, which has led to the development of BoatSmart HQ.
Men on the ground

Zach Du Burgess

Director of Operations
Zach has worked as an engineer and First Mate on Superyachts, with years of marine experience. Recently, Zach has worked with tech forward businesses, engaging with clients and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Steven Yang

Director of Marketing and Technology
Steve was initially a BoatSmart HQ client, and was so impressed with the solution, he's now come on board as part of the team. Steve brings with him a wealth of international marketing and brand experience.
First mates - New Zealand
First mates - Australia
  • “With a maintenance and activity log, and an independent monthly assessment, BoatSmartHQ services help to maintain the value of my asset, assists with my insurance profile, and allows me to cruise with confidence.”
    Daniel
    Riviera 46 Coupe
  • “BoatSmart assists boat owners by taking the uncertainty and worries out of owning and caring for their expensive asset. Imagine having the comfort of knowing that your vessel is being maintained and serviced on a regular basis - how better than to enjoy the asset you have trouble free.”
    Bruce
    Gulf Group Marine Brokers
  • “This is my first sea bound boat. With my BoatSmart First Mate's knowledge on tap, I have true peace of mind. Plus it makes me safe, saves time and money.”
    Steve
    GulfStream 38
  • “Shout out for the fabulous app and service BoatSmart provide. My First Mate seamlessly looks after my baby. If you don't use them, you should.
    GIVE THEM A CALL”
    Russ
    Fairlane 57
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