In November 2024, we purchased a 2022 model Island Gypsy 400 through Boats International in Hope Harbour. The Island Gypsy is our second boat. Previously, we had an older, 36 foot, flybridge cruiser, which we had purchased 3 hand and owned for 3 years. Whilst we both had some history with boating prior to that,…
Step onboard and experience the latest innovation from Island Gypsy with the new 50 Widebody displacement cruiser. In the realm of luxury yachts, the arrival of the Island Gypsy 50 wide body has sent ripples through the maritime community, offering a seamless blend of luxury, performance, and functionality. The Island Gypsy 50 is a masterpiece…
Boats International are excited to announce the location of their new home. The experienced team is now anchored at Hope Harbour Marina – Pier P, 9 John Lund Dr, Hope Island. Hope Harbour is centrally located on the Gold Coast waterways. A short cruise south and you’ll find yourself frolicking with the dolphins at Wave…
Vessel- Island Gypsy, Newport 400 Engine- Steyr 280 HP Diesel Destination- Southport, Gold Coast to Cottage Point, Sydney A fantastic perspective onboard an Island Gypsy 40 while it journeys down from the Gold Coast to Sydney. Read all about it from a happy new customer A summary of the trip to Sydney A great…
This Island Gypsy 46 with the two-cabin layout isavailable for immediate delivery. It suits cruising familiesseeking an economical and feature-filled motor yacht.At 46ft (14m) it’s the same LOA as the first two Newportmodels, but the space below decks has been expertlyoptimised to accommodate a second cabin, with largeensuite in common, including separate shower, toiletand vanity.The…
Boats International, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Gold Coast, stands as a beacon for both seasoned boaties and newcomers to the maritime world. As Queensland’s esteemed representative of Island Gypsy Boats, we specialize in not just offering vessels but crafting experiences that last a lifetime. Our dedication to quality, personalized service, and being…
The two-cabin version of the Island Gypsy Newport is in build, on track to arrive in Australia in August 2020 and ideal for cruising families looking for an economical and feature-filled motor yacht. At 46ft (14m) it’s the same LOA as the first two Newport models, but the space below decks has been expertly optimised…
The iconic Halvorsen brand has been revived in the new range of connoisseur craft, launched in 2019 as the Newport 460 – a collaboration among industry veterans and ideally suited to couples who enjoy entertaining onboard and the quiet pleasure of coastal cruising. Blending the allure of the classic lines of a ‘down east’ style…
Boats International is the new name for a seasoned team who offer customers their combined expertise from three decades in the boating business – manufacturing, importing, brokerage and new boat sales. Based at Sanctuary Cove Marina at our perfectly-positioned floating office on F Pier, Boats International is your one-stop shop for premium motor yacht brands, including Hurricane…
Collaboration on a mutual client, Powerplay Catamarans, and a friendship cultivated over three decades, have developed into a formal partnership between two respected industry entities, Swan Super Lines and Hurricane Boats Australia, shortly to be known as Boats International. Swan Super Lines (SSL) will become an extension arm of Boats International , Director Ian Swan…
Fans of zippy, versatile sports cruisers rejoice – the sleek, stylish and spacious Focus Power 33 will fill the gap in the wake of iconic, departed marques such as Mustang and Sunrunner. Bursting with features and head-turning European appeal, Focus Power 33 is a 10m cruiser with a generous 3.47m beam, designed by world-renowned naval…
Australian cruising boaties will soon have the choice of the superb, Australian-designed Powerplay brand of luxury power catamarans, now distributed exclusively by Hurricane Boats Australia based at Sanctuary Cove. Established in Townsville in 2000 by award-winning boat builder and designer, James Dewing, Powerplay Catamarans span models from 15m to 25m. Today, based in Thailand, Powerplay…