NZ ROWING BOAT BUILDER & REPAIRER

SL RACING IS PROUD TO BE NEW ZEALAND OWNED AND OPERATED
WE STAND BY OUR WORK. ALL OUR SKIFF HULLS COME WITH A 5 YEAR QUALITY GUARANTEED WARRANTY.
SL Racing is dedicated to designing and constructing the fastest and most economical composite boats for rowing clubs and teams in every corner of the world. We take the highest quality materials and, with precision engineering, manufacture internationally competitive rowing skiffs. We will never compromise on quality, but by streamlining our manufacturing methods and using cutting edge technology, we are able to provide you with the best possible prices for top level racing boats.
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SL Racing started trading mid 2010 with the intention of developing a skiff that would help the rower to reach their true potential while providing coaches and support staff with a robust, long lasting, racing shell. Not only did we use our own boat building and large rowing experience but have brought in further experienced boat builders, composite engineers and industrial engineers to create something very special.
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SL Racing uses the latest technologies and techniques to produce the highest of quality racing skiffs. We invest in using the latest CAD and 3D CNC machining to not just create a skiff that is superior to row but that is also precise, strong and premium.
"I've known Simon Lack for over a decade. I'm excited to see him expanding SL Racing, bringing his attention to detail and focus on quality to the boats he builds. "

​- EMMA TWIGG, WORLD CHAMPION & FEMALE ROWER OF THE YEAR 2014

MAKING A ROWING BOAT

From start to finish, SL Racing takes huge pride in our manufacturing process, materials and final results. We discuss the time frame you need your boat in and keep you updated from start to finish. We'll build a boat to your specifications, guarantee its quality with a 5 year warranty, and deliver it to your doorstep ready to row.

LAMINATING

To start with we sculpt your boat in our custom built moulds. We layer carbon and honeycomb before curing the boat in our temperature controlled booth to ensure a precision finish.

BUILDING

Once all the elements of the boat have been post cured, we get to put all the pieces  together. We combine the hull, deck and other structural elements by hand in our factory.

PAINTING

You choose the colour of your paint job, but we always suggest a single colour job - it's simple, effective and most importantly it's easy and cost efficient to repair.

FIT OUT

Finally our craftsmen turn your boat into a racing machine! We fit top quality products both inside and out of the boat so that when it lands at your club it's ready to row and ready to race!

HIGH QUALITY BOATS & REPAIRS

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

FAST, DURABLE & KIWI MADE

ROWING BOATS & REPAIRS

​​SL Racing use the latest in composite technologies and techniques to produce the highest quality racing skiffs. We invest in using the latest CAD and 3D CNC machining not just to create a skiff that is superior to row but that is also accurate. All skiffs are constructed by vacuum bagging to ensure total bonding between layers and to create a skiff of maximum strength at minimum weight.

​All boats are built to the highest of quality standard so our hull warranty is 5 years. Carbon fibre outer and inner skin reinforced with nomex honeycombs and top quality epoxy resins are used. All hardware used is top grade stainless steel. We use the best quality materials to create our skiffs, testing and constantly innovating to make sure that you have the best possible final product.

Each skiff includes:
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  • Carbon fibre sourced from Japan - internationally recognised as the best quality product.
  • Honeycomb direct from Europe - tried, tested and continuing to impress us.
  • Paint (both the clear inside coat and coloured outside coats) from PPG - a brand that is synonymous with trust and quality.
  • Anodized aluminium riggers which are lightweight and corrosion resistant.
  • High grade (A4) stainless steel nuts and bolts to stand the test of time.
  • Custom built anodized aluminium slides. CNC machined foot plates and carbon seat tops.

​We think about every little detail of our boats so you can be confident that they will last the test of time while leading the pack.

Singles
 Our singles are made to order - if you have a particular individual request, we'd be happy to help out. We export our singles globally. Click on the model below to see full boat specs.

DOUBLES & PAIRS
SL Racing doubles & pairs transition between sculling and sweep oar easily. We export our doubles and pairs globally. ​Click on the model below to see full boat specs.

Fours & Quads
Our most popular boat size, the SL Racing four and quad continues to have competitive success. All our fours are able to be exported globally. Click on the model below to see full boat specs.

Eights & Octuples
The crowning jewel of any club or school fleet, an SL Racing eight is guaranteed for precision and quality. All our eights are able to be exported globally. Click below to see full boat specs.
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THE SL RACING CREW

SIMON LACK

As an age group New Zealand rowing representative, Simon moved up to the hub of training in New Zealand - Cambridge - early in his rowing career. While rowing his way to Elite National titles, Simon continued his passion into a profession - learning the boat building trade while immersed in training at Karapiro.

In 2010, Simon decided to take a higher quality approach to boat building into his own business. SL Racing was born and since that date Si personally builds or oversees the build of every boat that comes out of the SLR factory. With such a lengthy rowing career at every level of racing  he understands what a rower wants in a boat, and importantly, what a club and school needs in their boatshed. 
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E: [email protected]
P: +64 6 844 7262
​M: +64 27 424 3831

HAMISH LACK

Like most of the Lack family, Hamish started his water sport journey at Hawkes Bay Rowing Club but quickly found his way into the kayaking scene as well. An engineer by training, Hamish brings an analytical mind and trusty set of hands to the SL Racing sheds. When he isn't on the shop floor, you'll find Hamish in the SLR offices making sure the company ticks by day to day, or behind the lens of a camera - exploring his love of photography.

Keeping it in the family and bringing in the thought process of an engineer has been invaluable to SL Racing as it grows internationally. Hamish will be the first to push innovation within SLR and that means our boats stay at the front of the field and best in class.
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P: +64 6 844 7262​

AUSTRALIA & USA DISTRIBUTORS

Malcolm Carey 
P: +61 499999359
E: [email protected]

Peter Bradbury
P: +61 412695146
E: [email protected]

OUR BOATS IN ACTION

At SL Racing we love to see our boats coming down the course or winding their way up waterways. Below are a few shots of some of our skiffs in action - if you have a photo you'd like us to include, be sure to get in touch!

CONTACT US

Simon Lack
P: +64 6 844 7262
​M: +64 27 424 3831
​E: [email protected]

Australia & United States
Malcolm Carey 
P: +61 499999359
E: [email protected]

Peter Bradbury
P: +61 412695146
E: [email protected]​
SLRacing is New Zealand's premier rowing boat builder, rowing boat manufacturer and rowing boat repairer.
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