About Us
The Formosa aluminium boats are designed and built in Lytton, Brisbane and are known for their strength, stability and versatility. Formosa Marine are the most innovative in aluminium boat design in Australia, working closely with customers and dealers to ensure you receive the best in hull design, functionality and value. Each hull has the same engineering specifications, so you can be assured that you will receive plate boat construction and a spacious layout regardless of the size or model selected from the largest range of plate boats on the market.
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Here are just some reviews from customers:
Customers First
Formosa Marine’s central focus and commitment have always been customer satisfaction and service. They work closely with their dealers and directly with customers to ensure they receive the boat of their dreams. The development of Formosa Marine boats and their operations has always been driven by the desire to design great boats and meet customer demand; not focusing on what others in the marine industry are doing.
Quality
Customers demand quality, and with a Formosa boat you won’t be disappointed. Formosa Marine’s team of Welders, Fabricators and Fitout Specialists have been specifically trained and supported in their roles, in turn they take great pride in the production of the boats. Firstly, quality boat features and options are designed and manufactured inhouse, otherwise quality products (mainly for fitout) are sourced from marine industry specialists. Enhancements are always being made, however minor; be assured though, Formosa Marine never skimps on quality!
Integrity
Innovation
Formosa Marine began in 1998 to satisfy the simple need to design and fabricate, hence why there is a long history of development that will continue into the future.
With the above company values and ever increasing brand recognition, Formosa Marine has become a thriving business achieving an impressive growth over recent years. Since the beginning, the business has moved as production increased and today they own their shed in Lytton, Brisbane; a testament of their dedication to producing quality, safety and performance in aluminium plate boat manufacturing.
History
1998 Formosa Marine Pty Ltd became a registered business in aluminium pressed boats.
1998 Developed the strength and range of Formosa Marine aluminium pressed boats to handle the Australian environment.
2006 Classic range developed with plate quality design, converting to a 4mm bottom and
3mm side hull as standard which allowed for a modern flat side.
2007 New hull construction technique introduced featuring fully welded floor, ribs and longitudinal hull structure.
2009 Introduction of an entirely new hull design; the Tomahawk range was developed to meet customer demand for self-draining decks. Enhanced reputation as a builder of “Quality build, Ultimate Performance” boats.
2011 MK3 Classic released with a new hull on the Classic range. Based on the now popular Tomahawk hull which included the reverse chine hull, fastback transom and raised sheer line which improved performance, comfort and practicality.
2011 SEA-ROD by Formosa Marine brand designed and manufactured to meet the demand for a water ballast hull design for extra stability at rest.
2014 MK4 Classic released with 4mm sides and the Tomahawk rib structure as standard.
2016 V2 Hull design introduced with an improved deadrise, trim range, extra floor structure, extra side pockets, the Formosa designed bow-roller and Tow-Catch™.
2016 Standard features and optional extras were evaluated, improved on where needed and new designs were added to meet demand such as the new Hard Top options.
2016 SEA-ROD Active Transom development.
2016 Re-branded Tomahawk to the Tomahawk Offshore and the Classic range is now known as the Tomahawk Classic.
2016 SEA-ROD Active Transom released and marketed.
2016 New 700 Offshore added to the Centre Console, Half Cabin and Centre Cabin models.
2016 New 480 Offshore added to the Centre Console, Side Console, Territory and Runabout models.
2016 X Bowrider designed and released at the Sydney boat show end of July.
2017 New Offshore 740 Cabin ‘Fully Enclosed Cabin’ Hard Top, Sydney Boat Show release.
2018 Formosa Marine turned 20 years old! In celebration, all boat graphics had a revamp, each boat order with a Bait Board and Bait Tank received a free Railblaza gift and the exclusive 20th Anniversary emblem.
2018 New ‘Enclosed Cabin with Lockable Roller Door’ Hard Top option for Cabin models, sizes 580 to 740, Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show release.
2019 Launch of the Formosa SRT™ Plate Hull with the Formosa SRT PRO DECK™ and innovative Quad4™ Water Ballast. The Vision Cab model and the BOSS Centre Console design also released at the Brisbane Boat Show.
2020 Focused on product development. New Centre Cabin design with a wider cabin and new Hull Graphics / Decals.
