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Selene yachts establishes agency at the boat works.

The Selene Yachts Australia team celebrated the official opening of their premises at The Boat Works, with a celebration for owners, friends, family, industry colleagues and connoisseurs of the luxurious explorer brand.

At the 23 August event, two Selene Classic Explorer models were on display – the Selene 66 and Selene 49 – with the Selene 66 elevated and illuminated on the hardstand in front of their offices in the latest boutique building on-site, known as “The Wharf”.

General Manager, Darryl Harkness welcomed guests and introduced Directors, Terry Goldacre and Ben Appo, both of whom have a passion for boating and a long history with the Selene brand.

“Terry has experienced the build process on his Selene 66, so he knows it intimately, and Ben is an experienced boat builder who has worked at The Boat Works for many years and was closely involved in the build of the 66 and the 49,” Darryl explained.

“Ben has worked on almost every Selene in the country – and there are about 20 cruising our waters and further afield.”

Selene 66 owner and Selene Yachts Australia Director, Terry Goldacre spoke of the heritage and philosophy of Selene, sharing with guests his own path to ownership and opening the local brand dealership.

“The company was founded in the mid-1990s by naval architect (and land architect as well), Howard Chen, who has worked with shipyards in Taiwan since the 1970s. His vision was to build a full displacement, trawler-style boat, designed and built for long-range, self-sufficient, safe cruising, which he did with the Selene range.

“At first based in Taiwan, the business then moved to mainland China, and has now consolidated in a new shipyard near Macau It’s not a mass-produced brand – they build around 30 per year – and every boat is customised and superbly crafted. Every Selene is unique. That was Howard’s passion, and he’s still in charge. He is a very creative man, and extremely talented and technical, leading a team of wonderful craftspeople.”

To date there are more than 400 Selene motor yachts cruising the world. For their first foray into the local market, Selene Yachts Australia exhibited the 66 and 49 at the 2024 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May, and many of those people who visited SCIBS and expressed interest in learning more attended the launch event.

Terry bought his first Selene 13 years ago from its original owner, Dick Smith, and enjoyed a decade of cruising aboard. He said he was very impressed with its handling and stability even in the roughest conditions. “I embarked on building a new Selene just over two years ago and got to know Howard and his right-hand people at the factory, Candy and Arena, very well.

“I was shocked that for the past 15 years Selene hasn’t had representation in Australia. There’s definitely a market for Selene here. We had a meeting of minds in China. I really value Howard and his vision. I admire the quality of build, the commitment of the company and their passion. I could not fault their craftsmanship and quality.

“Then over dinner , Howard asked me ‘why don’t you do it?’ And I said, ‘why not?’ It’s about time that a world-class brand like Selene had a presence in Australia.

“So, Ben and Darryl and I agreed to embark upon this journey. We set up Selene Yachts Australia, with a website and marketing, and exhibited at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show. And now, we have an office and boats!”

Darryl Harkness, Ben Appo and Terry Goldacre.

Joining their local fleet in 2025 will be a stock boat which is currently in build at the factory in Zhuhai on the Pearl River – a Selene 62 Ocean Explorer (hull #20).

Designed in collaboration with Dutch designer, Guido de Groot, the Ocean Explorer range shares qualities with a Selene classic ocean yacht but with softer lines, larger hull windows, a sleek flybridge and more contemporary interior styling.

Terry continued, “Selene has dealers in the US, in the Mediterranean and Australia. When we were deciding where to locate the home base for Selene Yachts Australia, only one location stood out to us. The Boat Works is more than a yard – it’s a boating precinct with a can-do attitude. We have been welcomed so warmly by The Boat Works and we’re so proud to be here.”

Darryl Harkness, who spent most of his career in the corporate world and has owned a Selene 54 for 12 years, said they were thrilled by the response at SCIBS and the follow up since.

“There’s a good loyal base here – around 20 Selenes – and the offering is extremely attractive to a cruising couple or family looking for a fuel-efficient, ocean-going vessel to take them anywhere.”

Commenting on their choice of The Boat Works as their headquarters, Darryl stated, “The world-class facilities and expertise located at and around The Boat Works ensures we can collaborate with experts as we do any final fit-out work and commissioning.

“We are delighted to see our new offices nearing completion and we look forward to welcoming future and current client to The Boat Works.”

Shane Subichin, The Boat Works’ General Manager welcomed Selene Yachts Australia, saying “It’s great to see the Selene Yachts Australia team in collaboration working closely with on-site marine trade professionals to ensure top-notch commissioning work.

“Ben Appo has recently utilised the skills from many of The Boat Works marine businesses who have expertly applied the final touches to these stunning yachts, delivering exceptional results,” he added.

“We’re delighted with the interest so far and we’re now focused on introducing Selene to a broader Australian market,” said Darryl.

“Selene blends luxurious comfort on board and a proven design for bluewater cruising. ‘Where adventure meets elegance’ is the brand promise, and we believe people will be impressed with the level of personalisation they can achieve with Selene.”

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We wanted a compact yacht because we will load her on a cargo ship to explore new playing grounds like the Pacific Northwest or Northern European seas… It’s easily doable with a 42′ boat, and at a reasonable price. We want to see our new boat like a life enhancer and not as a financial or technical burden. This is why sizing the project, refining the specifications and a sound cooperation with the shipyard is essential, and Selene’s teams were ready to help from day one. We have found our perfect yacht…

I spent ten years as a full time vessel master and live-aboard owner. After obtaining my United States Coast Guard Master’s license, I spent countless hours cruising the waters of the San Juan Islands and the Canadian Gulf Islands.

Our constant, and the place we call “home” is M.V. Ellipsis, a Selene 60 Ocean Yacht delivered in 2007. We boat now without boundaries and enjoy navigating the rugged open waters off the west coast as much as we do the Inside Passage.

Summer and fall 2018, we will explore the Columbia and Snake Rivers, getting some experience with the locks on the river. 2019 should find us heading south in the Pacific, spending time cruising Mexico.

Even though my Selene 38 is the smallest in the range we’ve covered more than 20,000 miles in SE Asia; starting in Hong Kong, down to Vietnam and Borneo, then across to Thailand, later south to Malaysia and Singapore.

Everywhere I looked I was impressed with the quality. These are not production boats, but customized, handcrafted, solid vessels. Thank you for building us a beautiful and well founded boat! We look forward to many years of cruising in safety and comfort!

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I went out on « Argo » today. The boat looks and performs fantastic. Convey my thanks to all the key people at the yard. The galley looks absolutely amazing. The new sound insulation you have done is really working with minimal vibrations!

We had a wonderful time in the San Juan Islands and Princess Louisa in British Columbia. The boat was perfect! We were in 25 knot winds with beam seas, some of which were well over 8 feet. « Mystic Moon » handled it perfectly!

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72 Ocean Explorer

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The Selene 128 Ocean Explorer Yacht is the result of an international collaboration of designers and architects under Howard Chen’s design team leadership. Working with renowned Dutch architect Guido De Groot we have developed a contemporary long-range yacht whilst capitalizing on our quality construction and reputation for experience and innovation in the displacement yacht sector. A first look at the Selene 128 shows several of the Selene family traits with a powerful raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and bulbous bow. But a contemporary twist is also apparent in the addition of the large side windows in the hull and stainless anchor pockets.

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Technical Sheet

117′-5″ (35,66m)

28’ (8,53m)

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8’-6’’ (2,62m)

Maximum speed :

Cruising speed :

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