Explorer NZ is a New Zealand based RIB manufacturing company in its second decade of operation.

Explorer NZ uses innovation and leading edge technology to produce safe and environmentally efficient products in the following application areas:

Recreational RIBs

6.0 metre Family Outboard

2.9 metre Inboard Waterjet

We manufacture recreational craft in sizes from 2.9 metres to 8.3 metres powered by outboard motors or inboard stern drive waterjets. For the inboard waterjets we have developed 2 stroke and 4 stroke options and are now looking at developing a diesel variant.

Within the range a number of models have been specifically designed and built within the weight and size constraints of specific yachts tender systems eg a 2.9 metre waterjet tender to fit within the constraints of the Maritimo Locker.

Commerical RIBs

10 metre Inboard Waterjet Troop Carrier

5.5 metre Inboard Waterjet Rescue Craft

Explorer NZ's design and manufacturing expertise comes from a long association with providing high speed purpose built commercial and military RIB craft.

The most recent innovation has been the delivery of a 5.5 metre high speed lightweight coast guard jet craft designed to operate in rough conditions and be airlifted.

OEM, Retube and Repair Services

Sealegs with Explorer NZ hypalon tubes

Explorer NZ also offers OEM, retube and repair services for any RIB or Inflatable brand in either Hypalon or PVC. 

Explorer NZ is the current outsource tube manufacturer for all Sealegs International craft. This enables us to offer a unique 'factory direct quality' retube or repair service for Sealegs craft.

Given this business, Explorer has a number of experienced and expert tube technicians as permanent staff. This skill combined with rigorous QA processes ensures that Explorer provides a manufacturer level of quality to the retube for RIBs of any brand.