Based in the heart of Australia’s boat building industry on the Gold Coast, Montebello commenced building prestige power catamarans in January 2008.  Montebello’s 12.5m power catamaran will target the largest market segment of the luxury cruiser market focusing on the principals of “value for money”, fuel economy, overall boating performance and quality of finish.  Rising fuel prices are resulting in a significant trend away from the traditional monohull to the modern fuel efficient light weight power catamaran.

Montebello has also commissioned the design of a 12.5m sailing catamaran which commenced production in late 2008. The sailing catamaran will be purpose built to meet the Australian and international bareboat charter markets offering high returns for owners with it’s 4 ensuited cabin layout. The sailing catamaran will also include an “owners” version which will specifically meet individual owner’s requirements and will include a larger rig and therefore higher performance as required.

 

Montebello’s catamarans are designed by the world renowned naval architect Roger Hill who has designed boats for 30 years in his native New Zealand as well as overseas in Annapolis in the USA with Bruce Farr and in Lymington in UK with Rob Humphries.  Roger has specialized in the design and construction of power and sailing catamarans for the past 15 years. Roger Hill's website: www.powercatsnz.com 

 

The founder and CEO of Montebello is Gary Zamparutti, Gary has worked for more than 40 years in the Marine industry and clocked up thousands of sea miles.  Gary’s marine experience which includes yacht building, sea transport, charter operations, fishing fleets, marketing and sales, has been harnessed to ensure Montebello not only meets but exceeds its customers demanding requirements.  Gary’s extensive sea experience compliments Roger Hill’s exceptional boat design skills. The very experienced Montebello workforce led by the production manager Dave Smith has been carefully selected from Queensland’s boat building industry.The team brings to life the designer’s and management’s dream of bringing to the market two very exceptional boats.  The company will be a proud and committed member of the Australian marine industry and will work to develop the industry further through an apprenticeship scheme.

 

 

Montebello’s production activities are based at the Horizon Shores Marina which is located mid way between Brisbane and the Gold Coast.  Horizon Shores will be the largest marine complex in the southern hemisphere when all planned stages of development are completed.  The marina will have 1400 berths and the marine industrial area will be home to other major boat builders and marine suppliers. Further details on the marine precinct can be found on www.meridienmarinas.com.au