Hybrid Boats for the luxury market

Herley Boats is a designer and manufacturer of premium aluminium powerboats based in Tauranga, New Zealand.

One of New Zealand’s few premium aluminium boat builders offering unique solutions in power, performance, safety, comfort and the only local boatbuilder offering Hybrid diesel-electric power plants. They offer customised designs and builds for powerboats and catamarans, from 22 to 60 feet, for the luxury market. 

Their vessels are designed from the hull upwards, offering a superior ride and stability at rest while not compromising on luxury. They lead the way with their innovative design and build methods and hybrid diesel-electric power plants.

After years of frustration buying, building and using boats that had the final finishing details missing – like cheap quality materials, water pooling and awkward helm positions, the team at Herley Boats decided to design and build their own.

Nick Herd, Director of Herley boats, began his career as a boatbuilder. And from there moved to marine design, production and project management at some major trailer boat builders and shipyards around New Zealand. His ground-up level of experience has led to the design and production of the high-end vessels offered by Herley Boats.

Tavolo provides a hygienic high-end finish for surfaces

Herley Boats needed a high-end finish for its interior galley, benchtops, tabletops, head and shower surfaces, and some exterior benchtops and surfaces onboard the Herley Powercat 3400 – New Zealand’s first locally produced diesel-electric hybrid catamaran.

The large family cruiser, which features two queen beds, a full galley, a separate shower and head, and a large open area cockpit, was designed for long, open-water trips in style and comfort.

They needed a surface that met the high-end aesthetic of the boat, was mould and mildew resistant, UV stable, and could withstand the harsh sun and salt-laden marine environment without degrading or delaminating.

Tavolo surface of choice

Tavolo premium acrylic solid surface in 12mm, met the aesthetic and practical requirements for this luxury boat manufacturer. Tavolo Coronet, a fresh, cool white, complemented the interior woodwork and was used for the galley to create seamless, hygienic interior and exterior benchtops, tabletops and surfaces. And to provide hygienic, easy to clean head and shower surfaces.

The exterior Tavolo benchtop with stainless steel sink was designed as an easy to clean, hygienic outdoor galley and bar for serving and entertaining guests.

The ability to easily machine to the client’s exacting requirements meant surfaces were templated and shaped to fit, with raised edges and soft rounded corners – essential for safety in a moving vessel.

Its inconspicuous join seams meant a visually seamless finish and optimised the materials required for the project.

The UV stable and solid surface qualities of Tavolo make it ideal for boat surfaces. With a high-end aesthetic, mould and mildew resistant qualities, and UV stability, it can withstand the harsh sun and salt-laden marine environment without degrading or delaminating.

Tavolo can be repaired and refinished to ensure a long lifespan. Ideal for luxury boats like the Herley.

Tavolo acrylic solid surface, high-pressure laminate and melamine provides a safe, hygienic, durable, finished solution for 232 Cakery. 

232 Cakery is a specialist cake shop based in Bethlehem Town Centre and The Crossing in Tauranga. There you will find amazing high-quality cakes and sweet treats complemented by amazing freshly brewed coffee. A small team in their off-site bakery craft their creations with 100% New Zealand butter and fresh cream, with other high-quality ingredients.

232 Cakery is an edible gift shop with both retail and online stores. Their cakes help their customers celebrate special occasions, such as birthdays, anniversaries, new babies and other events. Some customers just have a sweet tooth and love to indulge in their beautifully presented cakes and macarons that look and taste delicious.

New store opens in Bethlehem

Following on from the success of their first store at The Crossing, 232 Cakery saw the potential for a second store at Tauranga’s Bethlehem Town Centre, opening in February 2022.

Their first outlet, based at Tauriko in Tauranga, is situated within The Crossing and has enjoyed regular and steady foot traffic in the mall. The new Bethlehem store, located between Countdown and Unichem, needed a new counter to mirror the visual identity of the Tauriko store, and act as the shop window for the Bethlehem store – creating a high-impact visual display to entice customers inside. A counter with a high-end appeal to match the high-quality hand-crafted cakes sold in-store and online for pickup.