Allan Tongs Yachts Appoints Australian Broker
d'Albora Yacht Brokers becomes exclusive Australian representative for the Auckland-built Elite AT43 motor yacht.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Australia and New Zealand
Auckland boatbuilder Allan Tongs Boatbuilders has signed an exclusive Australia-wide representation agreement with d'Albora Yacht Brokers. The deal gives d'Albora sole authorised Australian representation for the Elite AT43, which the broker will market through 16 marinas across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Why it matters
Allan Tongs previously could not serve Australian buyers directly despite steady enquiries, and the agreement gives them a local sales channel. The company is also lifting annual production from two vessels to three or more.
The AT43 has a three-cabin GRP hull and is designed to fit standard 13.5 and 14-metre marina berths in New Zealand and Australia. Allan Tongs has built custom motor yachts for more than forty-three years.
The players
Allan Tongs Boatbuilders
A family-owned Auckland boatbuilder that has produced custom motor yachts for more than four decades.
d'Albora Yacht Brokers
An Australian yacht brokerage that will hold exclusive authorised representation for the Elite AT43 across the country.
Nigel and Ester Tongs
The husband-and-wife team who run Allan Tongs Boatbuilders.
The details
Buyers go through the same design process used for New Zealand customers, choosing engine configuration, cabinetry and interior finishes. The AT43 sits between a standard production boat and a fully bespoke motor yacht, and is listed by the broker as available to order.
Timeline
The agreement was announced in an article published on 3 November 2026.
First AT43 deliveries into Australia are expected at an unspecified upcoming date.
Market Landscape
The agreement extends the long-running trans-Tasman yacht trade by giving a New Zealand builder a formal Australian sales channel rather than relying on direct enquiries. It also reflects a shift toward semi-custom motor yachts that sit between production boats and fully bespoke builds.
Prospective Australian buyers can now go through d'Albora for the AT43 rather than dealing with a New Zealand yard directly. The 13.5 and 14-metre berth fit means the boat can be moored at standard marinas in both countries.
The takeaway
Buyers looking at semi-custom motor yachts now have a local Australian route to the Elite AT43 through a single broker. Checking berth dimensions against the boat's 13.5 to 14-metre fit is a practical first step.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ChannelLife Australia.
