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Celebrating 60 years in the business of boating – est. 1968

At GILFLITE, we create more than just Boats—we create Lifestyles.

The GILFLITE isn’t just a Boat – it’s a family heirloom. Built to last generations, it’s the ultimate symbol of family adventure. And let’s be real – if you want serious street cred on the water, nothing beats a GILFLILTE! It’s cool, it’s iconic, and it turns heads!

Whether you’re riding in a brand-new custom build GILFLITE or acquiring one on the second hand market, you know you’ve got that edge-it’s pure GILFLITE.

Our boats keep families active, healthy, and bonded, creating treasured memories.

A GILFLITE will empower children to step away from their screens and onto the water, where they build confidence, refine their skills, and ignite a lifelong passion for adventure. With a focus on high-performance design, every ride inspires them to push their limits and master the sport while creating lasting memories of family togetherness.

Built to last for generations, The GILFLITE is the true family heirloom

Our proven track record shows that a GILFLITE keeps families connected-sharing adventures, building trust, and creating lifelong memories. A GILFLITE is more than a boat’ it’s a family legacy-inspiring responsibility, confidence, and togetherness. Once a GILFLITE owner, always a GILFLITE owner.

Whether you’re young or simply young at heart, the GILFLITE Vibe energizes you with vitality and purpose on the water. Known for its dependable performance and impeccable design, GILFLITE stays with you for a lifetime. From those who bought their first GILFLITE back in the 70s, 80’s, 90s, and have cherished it ever since—treating their boat like a child or a partner—to those returning for their second, third, or even fourth GILFLITE Boat as loyal members of the GILFLITE Community upgrading their boats over the years, these GILFLITE’S become family heirlooms.

Even seasoned enthusiasts, who may no longer ski, return to their GILFLITE to relive their youth—feeling the same thrill just by driving their boat. Owners bring them back for a complete refurb and rebuild, so they can pass them to their grandchildren. Whether you’re cruising, skiing, boarding, jumping, teaching the next generation to ski, or simply savoring the drive, each generation of skiers finds pure joy in a GILFLITE.

And that’s why, if it’s a new boat you need, ‘The GILFLITE Crossfire’ is the ultimate all round sports boat-light to tow, simple to launch, effortless to drive and easy to retrieve. It’s the perfect choice for cruising, skiing or just getting out on the water-not a bulky wake boat, but a versatile reliable performer in any setting. And it looks Good!

That’s why GILFLITE is a lifestyle choice

Whether it’s your first boat or your last boat – we guarantee your choice!

GILFLITE is a premier Australian-owned, designed, and manufactured brand with a legacy spanning over 60 years. Our journey began in the 1960s with record-breaking, and beautifully crafted timber race boats before expanding into the high-performance pleasure craft era that we are known for today. Headquartered in Bayswater, Victoria, we remain dedicated to crafting exceptional powerboats that uphold a proud tradition of Australian craftsmanship.

Leading the way in design and innovation for the boating industry and the automotive markets.

With total commitment to manufacturing excellence!

GILFLITE specialises in high-performance products and expert craftsmanship, tailored to meet your specific requirements.

Ensuring the ‘GILFLITE ® Quality Guarantee’

Quality endures life-times and ensures a sustainable future;

The GILFLITE ® is the family heirloom of the 21st century

“The Family that skis together stays TOGETHER”

GILFLITE ® a style of life

Welcome to GILFLITE ® Boats …

Australian owned, Australian designed, Australian built

For information on Toolsafe by GILFLITE please visit the Toolsafe website, link below

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Updated copyright © 2026 GILFLITE – Paula Gill

GILFLITE restoring the classics

GILFLITE Maintenance & Upgrade work – re manufacturing the classics with complete boat re-builds
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Welcome

GILFLITE Boats was established in 1968 by brothers David and Kevin Gill, who were at the forefront of marine innovation, crafting record-breaking speedboats and winning major races on the Australian Powerboat Racing circuit. David Gill in particular, developed the first stable rear-drive runabout, which dominated Australian racing. By 1968, this boat was the first displacement hull in Australia of it’s type to surpass 100 mph un-supercharged.

As their business grew, they transitioned from timber to fibreglass hulls, pioneering the industry with innovative runabouts, leading the ski boat market with both inboard and outboard designs. Their legacy was built on invention—from the world’s first “Soft Clutch” system to pioneering multi-compound perspex windscreens and the award-winning Pulse Ski Training Bar. By the mid-80s, their finely engineered runabouts set benchmarks globally.

Beyond boating, GILFLITE expanded into automotive design with the Toolsafe service bodies. Today, GILFLITE is proudly Australian-owned, continuing to innovate in design and production across diverse industries.

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Scream’n Eagle

This tribute is from a close friend and son-in-law, who knew Ian Harvey as a man unafraid to take on a challenge. A true gentleman and a boat racer through and through, he lived life at full throttle, never backing down, always doing things his own way. ‘Screamn Eagle’ Tribute to the Legendary Ian Harvey, …

Contact

GILFLITE Boats (Vic)  

38 Industry Place, Bayswater Vic 3153 Australia

tel: (03) 9720 1812

Int. tel: + 61 03 9720 1812

fax: (03) 9720 1872

email: info@gilflite.com.au

Contact: David Gill

OR for all ORDERS and Business Admin: Paula Gill –

email: paula@gilflite.com.au


RAM MARINE (WA)

46 Sundercombe St, Osborne Park WA 6017

tel: 08 9446 7433

mobile:  0409 842 810

email: rappleby@bigpond.net.au

Contact: Roy Appleby


GILFLITE a style of life!

Registered Trademark: GILFLITE® is a registered Trademark under the Australian Intellectual Property Law act.