Salthouse Boatbuilders is a family owned business that has been
part of New Zealand's iconic boatbuilding industry for over 53
years. Our reputation has been built on quality craftsmanship,
outstanding service, and strong business values.
When John Salthouse formed Salthouse Boatbuilders in 1956, the
Auckland Harbour Bridge was still three years from opening and
materials like carbon fibre and nomex were more than 30 years away
from being used in the construction of boats.
John's first commission was eight 12-foot dinghies at a cost of £65
each. These were built at his original yard at Stanley Bay on the
northern shores of the Waitemata Harbour.
A year later John moved the business to Greenhithe on the upper
reaches of the Waitemata Harbour where it remains to this day. In
the early years Greenhithe was something of a North Shore outpost
and a telephone line was not installed until several years later.
John's wife Judy had the task of running down the hill from their
house on Rame Road with important telephone messages.
The location is unchanged but the premises have been regularly
updated with slipways and construction buildings being added over
the years.
Cache is positioned on the wharf and care will be required if
young children are present!!!
Cache is a film canister with cammo
Pybfr gb gur yvtug....... T.Y