From the back of his Character Boats and Marine workshop, Dave Anderson approaches with a large smile and offers a firm handshake.
He runs a clean and tidy workshop and three ‘classic’ jet boats from the 1950s and 1960s are currently inside in varying states of repair. Outside sit more than half-a-dozen boats, from a just-repaired and modern HamiltonJet boat to numerous old jet boat and runabout hulls of varying ages, types, brands and conditions. All have – or will soon have – experienced the care and attention of a boatbuilder and classic boat restorer who, in just a few short years, has built a strong reputation and attracted a customer base from throughout the country.
North Canterbury-born-and-bred, Dave grew up in and around boats and always knew he wanted to build them. So, when he left school,
