Blair Boats was established in 1989 in Warkworth, New Zealand, by master boat builder David Blair. With a passion for crafting high-quality vessels, David set out to build custom boats that not only meet but exceed the expectations of boating enthusiasts.
Over the first decade, Blair Boats produced five custom vessels ranging from 35ft classic designs to 75ft fast carbon fiber cruisers. In 2006, the company relocated to Kerikeri, where David and his stepson, Laurie Jury, constructed the 8.5-meter racing trimaran 'Lucifer'.
Since then, we have specialized in refits and repairs for island cruising boats arriving in Opua. Notable projects include building the 55ft Elite design 'Loxleigh' and the 9m sailing catamaran 'Splice' designed by David Devillers.
Now led by director Laurie Jury, with David Blair serving as a mentor, our team comprises five skilled boat builders. Laurie and team member Michael Payne have been with Blair Boats since their teenage years, embodying the dedication and expertise that define our company.
We collaborate closely with trusted contractors in electrical, mechanical, engineering, and upholstery work to provide comprehensive services to our clients.
Located in Oromahoe, just south of Kerikeri and 20 minutes from Opua Marina, our facility boasts:
Founder and director Dave Blair has been building boats since 1980s, Daves experience ranges from building classic wooden boats off hand drawn lines to designing and building race winning ultra-light carbon fibre racing trimarans. Dave has personally built eight new boats, overseen may more as the foreman for Robertsons boat yard and refitted more vessels than he can remember.
Dave’s stepson Laurie Jury is the current Manging director. Laurie started working with Blair boats as teenager, along with senior boat builder Micheal Payne.
We are a small family owned and operated business, with four long term skilled staff members.
Blair boats has been operating since 1989, the business has been built on a great reputation, we only used the best proven materials, employ and keep skilled staff members, have a long track record of satisfied clients, our boats-built 40+ years ago have stood the test of time and a still all active today.
We have the facilities, knowhow, staff, skilled contractors and the ‘can do’ attitude to tackle the toughest jobs, we are the one stop shop for refits and newbuilds.
Given our inland location we have low overhead and can pass these savings on without any compromise on the standard of work. We are small/lean team of boat builders and don’t need big margins to cover support staff, being family owned and operated we are not out to make large profit margins, rather focus on giving the highest standard of work at reasonable cost.
Dedicated to exceptional service, we prioritize your satisfaction every step.
As a family-owned business, we bring personal care to every project we undertake.
Your comprehensive solution for refits - handling everything from repairs to upgrades.
We invite you to become part of the Blair Boats family. Whether you're interested in a custom build, repairs, or restoration, our team is here to bring your vision to life.
