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QUEENSLAND MARINE CENTRE: NEW IGUANA YACHTS’ DEALER IN AUSTRALIA

Australia is the land of the amphibious. With its 34,000 kilometers of wild coastline, don’t be held back by difficult access. The Iguana allows you to access the most remote or difficult-to-reach beaches. More and more Iguanas are present in Australia and that is why we are happy to announce our collaboration with Queensland Marine Centre! As an official Iguana dealer, Andrew Bennett’s team will represent Iguana Yachts in Australia. Do not hesitate to meet them to learn more about our brand and the Iguana Mobility system.

ABOUT QUEENSLAND MARINE CENTRE

QMC began in 1996 as Sea Ray QLD and they quickly grew to expand the brands. They have been committed to supporting the world’s most respected products in their categories since then. Andrew is proud to have Iguana join the stable of their other top brands; with a fully trained and qualified workshop team, and parts, and warranty department, they can offer great support through the sales and more importantly aftersales process. 

Iguana was a very easy choice for me. At QMC we only supply and service the worlds leading brands in their field and with Iguana it was obvious that they were clearly industry leading in the amphibious sector. They were by far the highestquality and most capable craft we could find for their superior performance on land and in the ocean!

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LOCATION

10/71 Shipper Drive

Coomera QLD 4209, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5519 9035

Mail: sales@qmc.com.au

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MEET TOBY, THE IGUANA YACHTS’ SALES MANAGER FOR LEISURE

If you follow our Instagram account, you have probably seen Toby Scruby’s photos or perhaps you have already met him on boat shows: he is our sales manager for leisure. Originally a water sports instructor in the UK, he moved to Dubai and became a superyacht salesman. Here is his unusual career path and what brought him to Iguana Yachts.

HOW DID YOU GET IN THE MOTOR BOATING INDUSTRY?

Toby Scruby

“I’ve been in the industry since I was 17 years old. I  secured a place at the UK Sailing Academy on the Isle of Wight to be trained as a Professional Water Sports Instructor. After my training finished I then went overseas and worked for various Water Sports based companies. When I was 22 I decided to spend some time in London and secured a job working for a well-known Marine Parts manufacturer called Holt Allen, back then it was Jack Holt. This then exposed me to a new area of the Leisure Boating Market.”

“In 2004, I had the opportunity to visit Dubai and during that visit, I saw an opportunity to be part of an early growth stage of what has now become a massive Yachting hub. I secured my first position running Fairline Yachts for the GCC, it was lovely being connected to British Builder and I was very passionate about the product and the highlight of my time was securing the sale of Fairline’s flagship model, the Squadron 74. This then led me to various other opportunities working with Sunseeker, Azimut/Bennetti, and then setting up my own Marine Company under the umbrella of the Al Futtaim Family, called al Futtaim Marine. This grew very quickly to become the UAE’s leading aftersales provider and we secured some excellent warranty contracts, from Chris Craft to Lurssen. Walking around M/Y Azzam was defiantly a highlight and being asked to carry out various works on board proved we had some of the best and most skilled technicians available. The final stages of my 18 years stint in Dubai took me into working for a Private Office and Fleet Managing/Owners rep which I thoroughly enjoyed.”

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO THE IGUANA ADVENTURE?

“It was the challenge of having a product, which was obviously not an easy sell. But had a great purpose/solution to people’s boating needs. It was definitely a challenge seeing whether I could make it work and I’m pleased to say we have secured many new clients and dealers globally, plus becoming a serious contender in the Super Yacht tender market, which is very exciting. I remember the first time I drove an Iguana, I think it was in Dubai. I had to go and do a delivery and I had never even been on one before. It was quite terrifying! But I was equally surprised by how simple and user-friendly the Track System was. 

I was a little apprehensive at the early stages but the more time I spent with clients and time on board it really has become a serious solution to solving clients’ boating needs, should it be a property located on a tidal estuary in the UK or a wonderful private island in the Philippines.”

WHAT IS IT LIKE DRIVING AN IGUANA? HOW DIFFERENT IS IT FROM A REGULAR BOAT?

“One thing that we always come back to is the seaworthiness of our boats. Especially the X100, the high-sided tubes, and nearly 4 tonnes weight makes the X100 a really good sea boat. A lot of people don’t see this as they automatically just look at the amphibious ability, the Iguana also provides a proper platform that you would find on any other nonamphibious boat, our track system doesn’t hinder any of the internal space on board.”

WHAT VISION DO YOU HAVE FOR THE FUTURE OF IGUANA YACHTS?

“I think we’re definitely growing our super yacht market. In recent years clients have wanted to extend their cruising zones and explore more places in the world, which the Iguana fits perfectly with. As one client says he looks forward to his “Iguana Adventure” so the future for Iguana is strong in both the Yachting sector and interestingly the hotel and Resort market is quickly catching onto the ease and safety of guest transfer from waterside locations.”

JOIN THE TEAM!

Are you interested in joining our team? Find out about the positions available or apply spontaneously and discover the Iguana world.

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IGUANA YACHTS: THE IDEAL TENDER FOR SUPERYACHTS

The M/Y Jems was able to take advantage of the Iguana’s amphibious capabilities all summer with its X100 White Edition tender. The Iguana is the ideal tender for superyacht owners and crew. It is fully amphibious, so it can be deployed anywhere in the world with ease. In addition, its design makes it easier to tow behind a superyacht than most other tenders on the market. Its patented, watertight design creates a safe environment for guests after they embark. This 44m superyacht uses it for everything, from crew chores to guest activities. With its ability to conquer any terrain, the Iguana can be used far beyond the boundaries of a traditional boat. It requires no berthing or anchoring, just ascend on any stretch of land, and disembark from a steady platform effortlessly onto dry land.

Discover the amazing pictures below. 

ESCAPE THE ORDINARY

Unlimited access to shores. A sense of freedom like no other with our single-handed amphibious operation. The beach landing does not require a skipper, so your guests can enjoy complete privacy and autonomy if they so desire. Combining the Iguana Mobility System (IMS) with the operational effectiveness of IMS, exploration options truly become transformative. 

Iguanas are ideal for cruising, fishing, and even water sports. A unique design of the Iguana makes it the ideal platform for water sports, including scuba diving, wakeboarding, and towing inflatables.  

ENJOY EASY BEACH SETUPS

Iguana amphibious tenders can be used to settle all the details on the beach within 5 minutes and with only 2 crew members. Supplies, tables, chairs, and beach toys can be easily accessed from the stable platform, conveniently parked near the set up area. This process is quick, safe, and efficient. As a result, the chefs’ carefully prepared platters are less likely to be dropped, coolers of ice and champagne no longer have to be carried through the waves, and crew fatigue and injury risks are greatly reduced. Beach landing, even with a sizable swell will never be the same again.

Iguana tenders

Off-load all your equipement, food and drinks, up the beach in minutes, with minimal stress and minimal crew.

HAVE A SAFE TENDER FOR YOUR GUESTS AND CREW

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First, an Iguana is safer to embark than a traditional boat. By avoiding incidents that could happen on a pontoon, with a trailer, or in a dinghy, your guests will experience a safer experience. In addition, you can transport your passengers in complete safety via a big, stable platform that can accommodate guests of all abilities, including those with limited mobility. Due to their unrivaled abilities, iguanas provide the driest, safest, and most sable ride possible.

MAKE YOUR CREW'S WORK EASIER AND MORE PLEASANT

As your yacht tender, an Iguana is easy to maintain and service. With only minor preventive maintenance, the electric and hydraulic propulsion, combined with carbon nylon wheels and stainless steel bearings, delivery long term, hassle-free operation. You can fit your Iguana into your superyacht’s garage with its smooth lines and impeccably designed folding consoles. To ensure the perfect fit and lifting point arrangement, you can also work with the Iguana Design Team.

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We went to the Caribbean and there was one particular beach the boss like to go. We dropped the anchor every year and the problem was we were using a small inflatable zodiac, having to do some military style landings on the beach where the swell could be up to one and a half meter when you have got the wife and kids in there, it makes it very difficult. [...] The first time he went with the Iguana on the beach with his wife and kids, he said, I want one, he was so astonished as we all were with the performance of it. [...] I would recommend It to other yachts. The boss still maintains it's the best he has ever bought. I have to agree with that regard to the build quality and service. It's been fantastic, the best tender i have ever come across.

Iguana Tenders

Iguana Yachts are very reliable and robust boats made with a reinforced carbon structure, 20mm marine grade aluminum and a stable bipodal design. Moreover, Iguanas ae built to ensure safe towing in all conditions: reinforced carbon fibre attachement point installed during manufacture, self-bailing deck and low center of gravity.

Pictures by King Tide Media

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MEET US AT THE DETROIT BOAT SHOW 2023 WITH THE IGUANA SPORT

We are delighted to announce our participation to the 65th edition of the Detroit Boat Show with our official dealer in Michigan Elk Rapids Marina. The show will take place from January 14th to January 23rd, 2023. Meet us at booth 100, right inside the main showroom. 

On this occasion, you will have the unique opportunity to discover the Iguana Sport on display for the first time in the US. Susie Cooper, Lewis Cooper, and John Conrad will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the Iguana or about our unique amphibious mobility system. 

We hope to see you there!

THE IGUANA SPORT ON DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE US

The Iguana Sport is a combination of elegance and comfort. This 9.2m center console is made for all types of activities with a practical, versatile and stylish deck. It can hold 12 passengers and hit a top speed of 48 knots on the water with twin 350 HP. 

We are very pleased our latest model will be presented to the American market for the first time. 

Iguana Sport

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Lenght

BEAM

Max Power

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Capacity

9.2M

3.11M

700HP

48 knots

12 PAX

Iguana Sport amphibious boat
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ABOUT ELK RAPIDS MARINA

Elk Rapids Marina is the official Iguana dealer in Michigan. Located on Elk Lake, this marina was fully renovated last year by Lewis and Susie Cooper to make it a special and welcoming place for boating enthusiasts in the region. Offering exclusive brands and bespoke services, the Elk Rapids Marina team is the perfect partner to care for Iguana owners on the lake. 

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Iguana Sport