About Us

From the Start

Horizon - Boats International secured the Exclusive Agency for Horizon Motoryachts four years ago. John and Julie Rapmund Company directors originated the company back in 2000 as a Marine Brokerage at Sanctuary Cove and have steered the company to the successful business it is today.

John White the latest to join our growing team in December 2009 as Sales Manager brings with him extensive Marine knowledge to assist John and Julie with the increasing day to day load and to help point Horizon Boats International into a new direction.

The New Look for Horizon will also raise the image of the Brokerage under the Horizon banner. Our 36 Berth Marina will allow Horizon Boats International to Market a range of Pre-owned vessels to a very high standard in a facility rarely seen in Australia.

The Team

John Rapmund | Managing Director - Mobile: 0403 124 024 Email: john@horizonyacht.com.au

John Rapmund's boating knowledge began at a young age when he was first introduced to life on the water, learning to ski, after many years of fun he decided to turn his passion into his work becoming a ski boat salesman in NSW.

After moving to Queensland in 1997 he was approached to become a larger vessel salesman, then moved on to become the director of Boats International Pty Ltd.

Starting the company Boats International Pty Ltd in 2000 was just the start of this growing business. with currently a staff of ten employees and securing the Horizon Agency in 2006, it was obvious leadership was steering the company in the right direction. Hence Horizon - Boats International Pty Ltd was created to house the Horizon Agency and Brokerage.

Sales Manager

John White \| Sales Manager - Mobile: 0414 750 138 Email: johnw@horizonyacht.com.au
		Horizon Boats International welcomes John White to our growing team as the new Sales Manager. John brings experience and great boating knowledge with 10 years in the Marine industry based here on the Gold Coast as a Sales Manager for Riviera. “We are very proud to have John come and work with us, he brings enormous knowledge and a personal touch to Horizon Boats International to take us to the next level” says John Rapmund.

Sales

Colin Cox | Mobile: 0418 445 998 Email: colin@horizonyacht.com.au

Colin Cox started in the Marine Industry in Sydney in 1987 selling vessels such as Mariner, Bertram and Caribbean Boats and general brokerage.

Colin moved to the Gold Coast in 2001 and became Sales Manager for Leigh Smith Cruiser Sales at Gold Coast City Marina for 2 years.

Colin joined Boats International in November 2003 and brings with him an extensive knowledge of all types of vessels for all uses and purposes.

Colin's extensive boatmanship abilities include skippering vessels all the way up and down the eastern coastline thus proving strong reliable captain qualities which are highly sought in this business.

Wayne Neale | Mobile: 0418 767 260 Email: wayne@horizonyacht.com.au

Wayne started working life as a Boat Builder + Yacht Rigger straight from school where he soon moved onto sales, in those days cold moulded boats varnished inside and out.

In 1970, Wayne was selling Cars, and then in 1975 obtained his Dealers License. Operation was on the same site until 1987. From 1982 until 1987 Wayne also had a Motor Bike Shop.

From 1987-1991, Wayne had a Trailer Boat Yard, and was the Dealer for Maxum & Sea Nymph Boats, Evenrude & Force Outboard Motors.

Wayne has owned three larger boats, 32' half toner race yacht "Manaroa", 42' Hereshoff Ketch "Photina" and a 36 Pelen Cruiser "Vesper". He also raced offshore Power Boat during the 80's and was Skipper in a Jet Rescue Boat from mid 70's to mid 80's.

Wayne moved to the Gold Coast January 1991 and started work as a Broker for Australasian Boat Sales on the 19 January 1991. The business was renamed Boats International in 2000.

Wayne has now been in the same office, same desk for over 16 Years!

Warranty & Service

Mark Western | Mobile: 0424 658 100 Email: mark@horizonyacht.com

As a keen golfer Mark started working for Horizon – Boats International on a casual basis to allow his commitment to his golf tuition. Currently Mark plays off scratch handicap and has all intentions to continue his golfing career and hopes one day to play the Pro circuit.

Mark joined Horizon -Boats International in 2006 as junior detailer. The same dedication Mark puts into his golfing career has excelled his position with Horizon – Boats International with a recent promotion to head of Warranty and Service. Mark has been well rewarded by Horizon clients around Australia. His cheerful manor to clients and experience with Motoryachts has seen Mark fulfill his position with to a very high standard.