Sea Raider Boats FAQ

Straight answers to the questions we get asked most about Sea Raider Boats: where the boats are made, what they are built from, what the price includes, warranty, survey, lead times and delivery. If your question is not here, call 07 3477 9338 or send an enquiry.

Where are Sea Raider boats made?

The hulls are manufactured overseas by a trusted long-term partner, one of the world’s leading aluminium boat manufacturers, in 5083 marine-grade aluminium plate. Everything else is done by Sea Raider’s own team at Cleveland Marina in Queensland: motor installation and rigging, trailer assembly and matching, electronics, EVA decking and full fit-out, Australian compliance, registration and quality control. Every boat is water-tested here before handover.

Are Sea Raider boats Australian made?

They are Australian assembled, fitted out, certified and registered. The bare hull is built by our overseas manufacturing partner to our specification; the boat you take delivery of is completed, rigged, tested and registered in Queensland. We say that plainly rather than claiming more than we should.

Is Sea Raider Boats the same company as Searider boats in Western Australia?

No. Sea Raider Boats is a family-owned Queensland business at Cleveland Marina, Brisbane (www.searaider.com.au). Searider, also written Sea Rider, is a separate aluminium boat brand from Wangara in Western Australia. The two companies are not related. Our model names are the Boss 770 and 880, the 6.25m, 6.85m and 7.5m Centre Console, Pro Fisher, SportsCab and BowRider, the 9.6m Pro Fisher and the 7.9m, 8.8m and 10m Shark Cat.

Who owns Sea Raider Boats?

Sea Raider Boats is a family-owned business based at Cleveland Marina (Redlands Coast Marina) in Queensland, with three generations of boating on Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast Broadwater behind it. The family’s boating history on this water began in 1972.

What are Sea Raider boats made from?

Every hull is 5083 marine-grade aluminium plate, not pressed sheet. Typical plate thicknesses are 6mm bottom sides, 5mm topsides and a 6mm transom (8mm on the 9.6m Pro Fisher). Hulls are foam filled and watertight for positive buoyancy, decks are self-draining, and the monohulls run a deep-V for a softer ride in a chop.

What models does Sea Raider build and how much do they cost?

Sixteen models across six families, from 6.25m to 10m. Boat-only prices in AUD including GST start at $38,160 for the 6.25m Centre Console, Pro Fisher, SportsCab and BowRider; $59,760 for the 6.85m Centre Console, Walk Around and Pro Fisher; $64,560 for the 7.5m Centre Console, Pro Fisher and SportsCab; $100,260 for the Boss 770 and $108,252 for the Boss 880; $119,760 for the 9.6m Pro Fisher and the 7.9m Shark Cat; $163,860 for the 8.8m Shark Cat; and $245,560 for the 10m Shark Cat. Custom yachts from 15m are quoted individually.

What does the listed price include?

The listed price is for the boat only. Motor, trailer and electronics packages are quoted as options with your build, so the final package price depends on the engine, trailer and fit-out you choose. Call 07 3477 9338 for a packaged quote.

What warranty comes with a Sea Raider boat?

A 5-year hull warranty on every boat in the range, from the 6.25m through to the 10m Shark Cat, and a 6-year warranty on the outboard motor supplied with your package. Third-party components such as electronics, trailers and accessories carry their own manufacturer warranties. Full terms are on our warranty page.

What certification do the boats carry?

Every boat is inspected to ISO 9001 and CE certification standards. Any model can also be built to Australian commercial survey, including hire and drive (Class 4), provided it is requested before construction starts.

Can a Sea Raider boat be built to commercial survey?

Yes. A commercial survey build can be ordered on any model, but it must be requested before construction begins and is quoted separately. Survey cannot be added to a boat that has already been built as a recreational vessel. See our boat survey guide for what is involved.

Can I see a boat or do a sea trial before I buy?

Yes. We are at Cleveland Marina, Cleveland, Brisbane, and usually have boats available to inspect and sea trial. Visits are by appointment, 9:00am to 5:00pm. Call 07 3477 9338 or email [email protected] to arrange a time.

What are the lead times?

Custom orders typically take 2 to 3 months. Stock boats are often available immediately, and a motor fit takes roughly 1 to 2 weeks.

Do you deliver outside Queensland?

Yes, Australia-wide. Freight is quoted per delivery. Queensland packages include boat and trailer registration; interstate registration is arranged in your home state.

Do you accept trade-ins and offer finance?

Yes to both. Send photos and details of your trade-in for a valuation. Boat finance is available through our finance partner, and boat insurance quotes are available through New Wave Insurance.

Does Sea Raider sell boat trailers?

Yes. We sell galvanised and aluminium boat trailers from 4.8m to 8.2m, set up to your hull at Cleveland Marina, with Queensland registration and delivery from Brisbane available. Trailers are sold on their own or packaged with a boat.

Which layout should I choose?

It depends on how you use the boat. Centre Console suits anglers who want 360-degree deck access. Pro Fisher adds an enclosed hardtop cabin for weather protection on long runs. SportsCab combines a cabin with an open cockpit. BowRider is the family and watersports layout. The Shark Cats are twin-hull catamarans for stability and load carrying offshore. The Boss 770 and 880 are the big-deck offshore monohulls, available in Reef Runner, Voyager or All-Rounder layouts.

How do I contact Sea Raider Boats?

Phone 07 3477 9338, email [email protected], or use the enquiry form on our contact page. We reply within one business day. Visits to Cleveland Marina are by appointment.