About Seafury
Seafury International’s surface drives and propellers have been in production for over 20 years.
Over this period of time our product has been the centre of extensive research and development, resulting in a product of robust reliability, one that is simple and uncomplicated in design, low in maintenance and high in performance.
The Company’s Founder and Senior Designer Dave Winter has had 30 years experience in the Marine Engineering field, of which 20 years has been manufacturing surface drives and propulsion equipment.
The Company operates out of premises in Auckland, New Zealand and Cairns, Australia and exports surface drives throughout the world.
Seafury are the world's first propulsion manufacturer to standardise their drive system for a 45° transom, greatly improving astern performance and overcoming an earlier criticism of surface propulsion.
All aspects of the Seafury Surface Drive system are manufactured to the very highest of marine standards and this is one of the reasons that Seafury drives are fitted on a large range of vessels world-wide.
Staff and representatives
“Ralph was born and educated in New Zealand. Over the last 30 years he has established and managed a number of companies including property development, health care and marine sales and marketing. In 1998 he established The Big Boat Shed in Cairns Australia which now services the marine and reef fleet industry of the Great Barrier Reef. In 2006 Ralph bought into Seafury with the view to build on the success story already established and to expand the international business currently enjoyed by Seafury and its many clients.
Ralph enjoys fishing, swimming, outrigger paddling and social golf.”
“Simon has twenty years experience in the Marine Industry, starting his career in a family-owned ship building company specializing in recreational and commercial vessels. Throughout this time he gained vast experience in many facets of the industry, including the development of high quality vessels required for the international market. Simon brings international experience to the company having lived and worked in a number of countries around the world over a 10 year period.
In his spare time, Simon enjoys getting on and in the water, traveling and snow skiing.”
“Dave was the designer and creator of the original Seafury Surface Drive System 20 years ago, with over 30 years experience in the Marine Engineering field. He formed his own company in the 1980’s in Marine Engineering and manufacturing, and then in 1988 started designing and building surface drives. Dave is one of the most highly respected surface drive consultants in the Southern Hemisphere. In his spare time he enjoys fishing around the waterways of Auckland.”
“Don has been Seafury’s Far East Manager for 3 years, and holds a qualification in Marine and Industrial Engineering. Don has worked for many years in the marine industry, including vast experience working with Engine Manufacturers and Ship Builders. He has been involved with importation and distribution engineering equipments, along with servicing of diesel engines with many renowned worldwide manufacturers. He enjoys a hit of golf in his leisure time.”
“Joe began his career working for the Beijing Government, and also working for a high speed vessel company. He started his own business 10 years ago and has been appointed the sole distributor for Seafury in China.”
“William works closely with Joe in China, and has been employed by the Shanghai Si Men Wo Diesel Company since he graduated from University after majoring in Mathematics.”
“Jane began at Seafury International in early 2007, and has spent the majority of her working career in the marine and marketing industry. Working at Seafury enables her to mix her two specialties together, whilst residing in Far North Queensland for the past 20 years enables her to enjoy her love of camping and golf (and she doesn’t play off an enviable handicap!)”
“Valentina, or Tina as everyone knows her, studied for an equivalent Bachelor of Commerce and Administration, and has a Certificate of Merit in Business Administration and Computing, and also in Small Business Accounting. Tina has more than 29 years working in Administration and Accounts and in her spare time she enjoys floral arrangement, house design and going to the theatre.”
