Melbourne’s biggest indoor marine dealership has officially opened in Lyndhurst, in the southeastern suburbs around 25km from the centre of Melbourne. New World Honda Marine have shifted their marine dealership from their old home at New World Honda in Berwick, to a massive purpose built showroom and sales yard where you can now peruse your next purchase in air-conditioned comfort.

Situated on the corner of Monash Drive & Westernport Freeway (Melway 96 A 11) this marine dealership is a must visit when purchasing your next boat.

With close to 100 new and used boats onsite, Michael and his team from New World Honda Marine really did their homework when they first started drawing up the plans. The massive indoor showroom has over 40 boats on display, from Honda powered 4.2m Seajay Classics up to the huge 8m Haines Hunter Patriots and Prowlers with twin Honda 225hp outboards and fully decked out with aerials and outriggers.

The showroom is all under lights and all in air-conditioned comfort. A purpose-built dock will surround the boats so you’re not straining to see inside or removing some skin from your shin when climbing ladders to get inside. You can check out the full range, stepping in and out with total ease.

Out in the front yard there are over 50 new and pre-loved boats, ranging from family cruisers, powerful ski and wake boats to solid plate offshore fishing rigs. There has to be a boat in this mix that suits your budget and needs.

Back inside is an extensive boating accessories department run by Mark Lewis (with over 20 years boating experience). This department covers everything from spare parts, oils and life vests, through to flush kits to protect your pride and joy. There’s also one of the biggest up-market electronic sounder, radar and chart plotter displays from the worlds best leading brands including Navico, Lowrance, Raymarine and Furuno.

Last but not least, this place has the great parking, with widest driveways I have ever seen.

Out the back are heaps of fully equipped service bays with a dedicated fit out bay. The service desk makes booking your next service that much easier and with tons of room to swing the Queen Mary if needed, there is no hassle in dropping off or picking up your boat.

Headed by Cameron and David, who have over 58 years combined experience, you can rest assured that your next service or power upgrade is in the best of hands. David is a master technician on all major marine motor brands, so he knows all the ins and outs to keep your boat running at its optimum.

Haines Hunter. The quality finish and attention to the detail has positioned Haines Hunter a leader in fibreglass boats. Based in Melbourne, Haines Hunter boats are much sought after for their superior ride, as well for as holding their resale value when its time to up grade. Haines also back their boats with a seven-year owner protection warranty.

Part of the marine industry for just on 50 years, with a stable of models including Pro-Strike, Breeze, Classic, Sport Series, Patriot, Prowler and R-Series in sizes from 520 through to the impressive 800 series, Haines Hunter just don’t build boats, they craft vessels. New World Honda Marine has also been awarded the Haines dealer of the year from 2005 through to 2008 consecutively.

Mastercraft. Out of America, Mastercraft is a leader in ski and fun sports boats. Totally suited to having fun on the water, these quality boats have led the way as far as wake boarding and skiing is concerned. With models such as X-Series, Prostar, Maristar, Saltwater and the ultimate CSX series, Mastercraft is built just for fun.

Sea Jay. Making aluminium boats since 1989, this family owned Australian business based in Queensland has grown from strength to strength. Fully welded wide side decks with stich welding on 3mm and 4mm material bottoms and internally on chines and keel for extra strength, Sea Jay stands above the rest.

Famous for their Sure Trac Hulls with reverse chines and deeper Vs, Sea Jay boats have great stability at rest and a smooth ride when underway. With series such as Open, Punt, Tournament, Console, Runabout, Bowrider and Cabin extending over a total of 22 models coupled with a minimum of 2-5 sizes per model, there is sure to be a Sea Jay to suit every boaters needs.

Honda Maine. Outboard motors have come along way in a short period of time. The introduction of 4-stroke motors has taken marine motors into the next phase. And Honda Marine is a world leader in 4-stroke technology.

With proven race bred technology such as V-Tec and BLAST giving power right through the rev range, Honda’s lean burn gives unrivalled fuel economy. You can save up to an incredible 50% on fuel usage over carburetted 2-stroke outboards, as well as being assured there is no oil use in your running costs.

Honda is also leading the way in these times of looking after the environment, with every outboard in the range meeting the strict OEDA 3 Star rating. The Honda 150hp is one of the most environmentally friendly outboards on the market. To top it all off, every Honda outboard comes with a 5-year domestic use warranty.

Not only is there indoor comfort when purchasing your next boat, but New World Honda Marine can also finance and insure (Club Marine) on site, to make it all as easy as pie when purchasing your next boat. New World Honda Marine is looking forward to the exciting times ahead so I recommend you do yourself a huge favour and take the time to check over this massive complex when next you’re thinking about anything boating.