AMC & Northbank Showcase: Premium Boats at SCIBS 2025

Australian Marine Centre (AMC), one of Queensland’s leading marine dealerships, is thrilled to announce a powerful new partnership with iconic South Australian boat builder Northbank Fibreglass Boats. This exciting collaboration brings Northbank’s acclaimed range of offshore fibreglass trailer boats to Queensland — exclusively through AMC.

With a 20+ year legacy of building strong, smooth-riding, and highly functional fishing boats, Northbank has become a benchmark in Australian plate-style glass boats. Designed for serious anglers and built for tough Aussie conditions, each vessel reflects precision engineering and performance-driven design — a vision led by Director Andrew Harris, whose commitment to innovation continues to raise the bar. The recent launch of the 520CC Outcast is a standout, setting new standards in the sports fishing centre console space.

Rod Elliot, Dealer Principal at AMC, said:
“Queenslanders have been crying out for a hardcore fibreglass brand with the size, ride, and offshore ability to go the distance. After visiting the Northbank factory, it was clear — the culture, build quality, and long-term vision were next level. We’re genuinely excited to align with such a forward-thinking team and deliver world-class rigs to our customers.”

Andrew Harris, Director at Northbank, added:
“AMC is a standout dealership — passionate, experienced, and totally customer-focused. They don’t just sell boats, they live the lifestyle. That’s exactly who we want representing our brand. Their commitment to showcasing all seven Northbank models at Sanctuary Cove is a massive vote of confidence in our range.”

AMC will proudly unveil seven Northbank models at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show — marking the brand’s exclusive Queensland debut. The display will include the:
🔹 500C
🔹 520CC
🔹 550C
🔹 600C
🔹 650WA
🔹 650HT
🔹 750HT

This will be the largest trailer boat display at the show, giving boating enthusiasts the chance to get hands-on with the full lineup.

Des Hughes, AMC’s Marketing Manager, said:
“In a time when many brands are scaling back, Northbank is investing in innovation — and it shows. These boats are designed by real fishermen, for real fishing conditions. They tick every box: fishability, function, and rock-solid performance. We couldn’t be prouder to bring Northbank to Queensland.”

About Northbank Boats

Proudly South Australian and family-owned, Northbank Boats has been building high-performance fibreglass trailer boats for over 20 years. Their range blends offshore capability with everyday usability, built to exacting standards and trusted by serious boaters nationwide.

About AMC

Based in Slacks Creek, Australian Marine Centre is a leading Queensland dealership representing premium marine brands. From new boats and repowers to servicing and parts, AMC serves the Brisbane, Gold Coast, and broader QLD boating community. For the second year running, AMC will present the largest trailer boat display at the 2025 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, complete with product activations and on-water demos.

📅 See It Live: Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
🗓️ 22-25 May 2025
📍 AMC x Northbank Display

📞 Media Contact:

Des Hughes – Marketing Manager
📧 des@amcboats.com.au | ☎ (07) 3808 7333
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