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Sunshine Coast-built catamaran surges into global spotlight

A Sunshine Coast boat-building company is making global waves with the launch of a world-class catamaran, built using cutting-edge carbon fibre and 3D printing technologies.

Cure Marine Cure 55 catamaran Miyu. On the water lighthouse in the distance.

Built entirely at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters, the lightweight high-performance vessel was designed by renowned Australian naval architect Paul Bury and crafted by Cure Marine’s skilled team.

Miyu, which means “beautiful moon’’, will soon set sail from Mooloolaba to her Gold Coast owners and make her international debut 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 1,000 3D printed parts and extensive use of carbon fibre, setting a new global standard for lightweight performance cruising catamarans.

The firm’s success follows last year’s launch of the 'Cure Custom 70', the largest sailing vessel ever unveiled by Cure Marine.

L to R Cure Marine crew Dave Biggar, Carl Bird and Ed Penn.

Redefining Australia’s boat building industry

Since 2017, Cure Marine has received steadfast 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,” Mayor Natoli 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 (direct and indirect)*.

Cure Marine co founder Dave Biggar and Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli.

New standard of excellence

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,” Mr Biggar 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 meaning behind Miyu

The name Miyu holds special meaning for a couple from the Gold Coast.

Translating to “beautiful moon”, Miyu reflects 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.

*Source National Economics (NIEIR) modelled by economy.ID


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