Our Philosophy
"To construct the very finest custom built contemporary racing
and cruising yachts and powered craft that deliver both exceptional
performance, robust durability and superb standards of detail and finish."
High ideals such as these don't just happen… it takes careful attention to detail, a thorough knowledge of a wide variety of construction methods and materials, a close working relationship with designers and material suppliers, a willingness to utilise specialist technical services - proven new construction methods and state-of-the-art materials - and above all, an abundant enthusiasm and pride in the final product.
The Franklin Team's attention to detail, accuracy and overall weight combined with strength and superb finish have earned them a favoured builder status with several of the world’s leading designers.
Success spurs them on...
They say you are only as good as your last boat, but that takes no account of a solid record of successes.
There are numerous Franklin boats worldwide that continue to carry successes with them. Boats that the Franklin Team look back on with pride and satisfaction of a job well done, a client well satisfied and a boat well built.
The Franklin Team know however that you cannot rest on your laurels, rather they use these successes to spur them on to better things and each new project is seen as an opportunity to improve and build even better.
The Franklin Team... a New Zealand custom boat builder with a tenacious commitment to excellence,
spurred on by New Zealand’s great yachting successes, both as yachtsmen and yacht builders.
Just check out our Hall of Fame
