Who we are

Once known as Dinghy's & Outboards, we've overhauled the name — but not the mission. Marine Canterbury is the engine room of Christchurch's marine scene.

We’re your local Suzuki Outboard dealer, running power all the way up to 350 horses — plus expert support to keep every piston firing and every weekend uninterrupted.

Behind the scenes? A modern workshop where grease meets genius. From outboards and inboards to high-performance tournament wakeboard and ski boats, we get under the hood and bring machines back to life like.

From boat sales to secure storage, Marine Canterbury is your full-service marine HQ — handling everything from bow to stern. Locally owned, quality-obsessed, and always ready to keep you on the water where you belong.

Meet The Team

  • Nigel South

    - Director/Skipper -

    Nigel is a passionate boater, loves water skiing and a bit of fishing. A Family man with two small children. Christmas time you will always find him camping swimming skiing with the extended family at Glendhu bay Wanaka. Come say gidday.

  • Garry Hanna

    - Senior Technician -

    Gary is one of our senior technicians with many years in the boating trade, from building hulls, rigging and fixing outboards. He was trained by Mercury NZ and is a registered Mercrusier technician. Garry is also a bit of a IT man, he loves playing with electronics both at work and at home.

  • Gary Parker

    - Senior Technician -

    Gary is also one of our senior technicians with many years in the boating trade. He was trained by Mercury NZ and is a registered Mercrusier technician which he has a real passion for. In his time off you will find Gary building and racing boats and cars. He loves taking the family water skiing.

  • Cameron Shearman

    - Customer Service -

    Cam has moved from our afterschool employee to full time this year. He brings a great attitude and loves the water. In his spare time Cam loves to explore our waters diving and fishing .

Contact us

Got a question? Need a quote? Want to talk boats? You’re in the right place. Drop us a message using the form, give us a call, or swing by the shop.

Once we hear from you, we’ll get back to you quick—usually same day during business hours.