New Zealand Custom Aluminium Boatbuilding
JP Crafts
New Zealand-built aluminium vessels for commercial and recreational clients. Custom construction with practical offshore capability and a reputation for quality that gets used in real conditions.
About JP Crafts
Built in New Zealand.
Built to Work.
JP Crafts (JP RIBS Limited) is the boatbuilding arm of the Pinnacle Marine group. We build custom aluminium vessels for commercial and recreational clients — prioritising practical offshore capability over complexity for its own sake.
The aluminium construction approach delivers a vessel that is strong, low-maintenance, and suitable for demanding marine conditions. Every build is tailored to the specific requirements of the client and the intended operating environment.
Being part of the Pinnacle Marine group means our clients benefit from a combined depth of marine experience — from boatbuilding through to operations, management, and brokerage.
Known Projects
CODE 9.8
High-performance aluminium RIB. Built for speed, range, and offshore capability.
Electric Wave
Development support for electric propulsion applications in the marine sector.
Commercial Projects
Purpose-built commercial vessels for NZ maritime operators.
What We Build
Capabilities
Commercial Vessels
Purpose-built commercial aluminium craft — work boats, patrol vessels, passenger ferries, and specialist commercial applications.
Recreational Vessels
Performance-focused recreational builds for private clients. Aluminium construction with practical offshore capability.
High-Performance Craft
Custom high-performance vessels where speed, strength, and reliability are the brief. Engineered for purpose.
Design Collaboration
We work with clients and designers to develop specifications that match the intended use. From concept through to launch.
Refit & Modification
Structural modifications, deck reconfigurations, and major refit work on existing aluminium vessels.
Technical Consulting
Marine technical consulting for owners, operators, and other builders. Practical experience applied to complex problems.
Why Aluminium
Strength
High strength-to-weight ratio. Able to handle demanding offshore and commercial conditions that would compromise lesser materials.
Longevity
Aluminium vessels built well have exceptional longevity. Resistance to corrosion and rot that composite or timber cannot match.
Low Maintenance
Reduced ongoing maintenance requirements compared to other construction materials. Less time managing the vessel, more time using it.
Repairability
Aluminium can be welded and repaired locally. No specialist materials required, no long lead times.
Discuss a Build
Commercial or recreational. Tell us what you need and we will discuss whether we are the right builder.
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