One of Auckland’s very few women yacht brokers is reporting a big surge in recreational boating in Auckland – and is expanding her business in the city by linking with a southern broker to help meet the demand for both new and used boats.
Janis Marler and partner Blair Harkness of City of Sails Marine Brokers have been appointed Northern Sales Representatives for South Island based NZ Boat Sales, offering the full range of new Aquila cruising catamarans, as well as Seawind, Outremer, Corsair and Overblue power and sail catamarans.
“This is a very exciting new development for both the Auckland and New Zealand luxury boat market. Now we can offer from our Auckland base an impressive range of luxury cruising catamarans that are also perfectly designed for entertaining.
“We’re looking forward to a great summer, and we’ll be at this year’s On Water Boat Show aboard the brand new 13.32 metre luxury power catamaran Aquila, which is the first example of the Aquila range of catamarans to be brought into the country by NZ Boat Sales and Australian partners Multihull Central,” says Janis. The show runs from September 29 to October 2 in the Viaduct Harbour.
The Aquila 44 recently turned lots of heads at the Sydney Boat Show and is certain to do the same in New Zealand. She arrived in Auckland by freighter early in September and has been readied for the boat show.
The Aquila 44 features an unusual yet very modern, efficient hull design and is the ultimate in cruising style and luxury. “The Aquila range will be very popular with those wanting the additional space, stability, layout and comfort. They’ll catch the eye of cruisers, wine buffs and gourmet cooks alike, and will bring a new meaning to the term ‘dream boat’ for those who take their fun seriously this summer,” says Janis.
Janis and Blair and their son Jay Harkness have together sold a very wide range of recreational yachts and launches to sailors from throughout New Zealand and overseas. All the team members have long experience in owning and sailing boats, as well as in marketing, communications, selling, and yachting journalism. Janis’ connections with boating extend over three generations – as well as through family ownership of a number of traditional and modern sail and power boats.
Source: NZ Boat Sales
