Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders

Based in Auckland, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders builds custom motor yachts, sailboats, and superyacht tenders for an international clientele. Founded in 1983 by shipwright Lloyd Stevenson, the yard specializes in one-off composite and wood-epoxy builds ranging from 10 to 30 metres LOA. Operating from a purpose-built facility in East Tamaki, the company combines traditional boatbuilding techniques with modern advanced composite engineering.

The shipyard’s construction portfolio encompasses diverse vessel categories, including long-range displacement passage makers, high-performance monohull sailing yachts, and the Catalyst range of power catamarans. Additionally, the yard has established a global reputation for producing custom superyacht tenders, including open guest launches, limousine tenders, and heavy-duty utility workboats. Each project is built entirely to order from raw hull structures upward, working in close collaboration with independent naval architects and private clients.

Construction methodologies utilize light, durable composite matrices alongside sustainably sourced timbers such as Western Red Cedar and native New Zealand Kauri. Utilizing high-modulus carbon fiber, vacuum-infused epoxy resin systems, and precision joinery, the production team crafts structurally efficient hulls and bespoke interiors tailored to specific operational profiles. Alongside new builds, the Auckland facility manages a dedicated refit and repair division offering structural modifications, hull repainting, and systems overhauls.

Through transparent project management software and digital build tracking, the yard maintains real-time communications with global vessel owners throughout multi-year construction cycles. By combining master joinery, advanced material science, and uncompromising quality standards, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders remains a prominent name in bespoke southern hemisphere yacht construction.