POWERNEWS – October 2026
Over 50 years of Aussie boating innovation – that’s the story Power Equipment, the Australian, New Zealand and Oceania distributor for Tohatsu Outboards, shared in the October issue of PowerNews.
The feature sits down with Tim and Sally Stessl to talk about three generations of the Stessl family in boat building, how Sea-Trex and Makocraft have grown on the Gold Coast, and why both brands have run exclusively on Tohatsu power since 2020.
“Everyone should have the opportunity to have a boat.”
Tim Stessl
It’s a simple philosophy, and it still drives everything we build – from car-topper tinnies like the 386 Topper Tracker through to offshore-ready centre consoles over seven metres.
Explore the full Makocraft range HERE, or check out Sea-Trex at seatrex.com.au.