The Sunshine Coast’s boat building industry is charting new waters with the launch of a high-performance catamaran boasting cutting-edge carbon fibre and 3D printing innovations.
The Cure 55, built at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters, is a lightweight high-performance vessel designed by renowned Australian naval architect Paul Bury and crafted by Cure Marine’s team.
Miyu, which means ‘beautiful moon’, will soon set sail from Mooloolaba to her Gold Coast owners and will feature at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.
Cure Marine is rapidly expanding its global footprint with five Cure 55 catamarans already in construction and orders received from Australia, Europe and the United States.
Using the largest 3D printer in the southern hemisphere, each catamaran will feature over 1000 3D printed parts and extensive use of carbon fibre, setting a global standard for lightweight performance cruising catamarans.
It follows last year’s launch of the Cure Custom 70, the largest sailing vessel unveiled by Cure Marine.
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Since 2017, Cure Marine has received support from Sunshine Coast Council, ranging from guidance in town planning and development assessment to ongoing business development and export support.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Cure Marine was redefining Australia’s boat building industry, creating a world-class product that is both engineered and manufactured locally.
“Congratulations to the entire team at Cure Marine for delivering to the world this exemplary high-performance vessel,” she said.
“We’re proud to see Sunshine Coast businesses like Cure Marine leading the way in high-tech manufacturing and global innovation.
“It’s impressive to see this level of production stem from the Sunshine Coast. “
The Cure Marine Coolum Beach facility, built in 2022, is anticipated to realise a total economic impact in the region of $63.06 million and 215 local jobs.
Cure Marine co founder Dave Biggar said the team was proud to launch a vessel that pushed the industry forward to a new standard of excellence.
“Our team has worked tirelessly to push the industry forward and to create a world-class product during the development and manufacture of this boat,” he said.
“Sunshine Coast Council’s Investment Attraction team has been instrumental in helping us establish and expand Cure Marine so we can continue to manufacture and grow right here on the Sunshine Coast.”
The name Miyu holds special meaning for a couple from the Gold Coast.
Translating to ‘beautiful moon’, Miyu was designed to reflect the elegance of sailing and the art of navigation.
Phonetically speaking, Miyu represents ‘me and you’, capturing the couple’s vision of shared adventures on the open water.
