Tectrax
Tectrax Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, designs and manufactures patent-pending electric amphibious systems (Generation 2) and the Boat-Launcher retrofit product line, selling through OEM boat builder and trailer manufacturer partnerships to recreational boaters, coastal property owners, yacht operators, and commercial marine customers.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2017
- HeadquartersAuckland, New Zealand
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tectrax does
Tectrax Limited is a New Zealand-based manufacturer of electric amphibious boat systems, headquartered in Auckland with 1-10 employees and founded in 2017. The company's core product is the Generation 2 Electric Amphibious System — a hydraulic-free architecture using 48V LifePO4 batteries, brushless DC hub motors, triple-seal technology, and patent-pending electric steering and deployment systems that allow a boat to drive on land for up to an hour and transition to water in under 30 seconds. Three patent-pending technologies (All Wheel Electric Drive / Awed, electric steering, electric deployment) underpin the platform and deliver published advantages including 4,000+ Nm of torque, 40% steeper gradient capability, and twice the manoeuvrability of prior systems.
Tectrax monetises hardware through two routes: (1) OEM integration of its amphibious system into boats built by named partners including Flyfin, Senator, McLay, White Pointer, Fenton, Cobra, Profile, StabiX, Assault Boats, and King Boats (K8000 launching September 2026); and (2) the Boat-Launcher product line launched publicly in May 2025, a trailer-mounted electric drive system priced from NZD$80,000+ that retrofits boat launching capability onto existing trailer boats. Boat-Launcher is sold direct from Auckland, through authorised dealers, and through trailer-manufacturer OEM partnerships spanning New Zealand (Marco), Australia (GFAB, SBS), and Europe (Van Claes), with active recruitment of dealers in South Africa and the USA.
The company operates as a subsidiary of Wave Propulsion Group following its March 2025 merger with electric propulsion peer ZeroJet, combining amphibious mobility, electric propulsion, and intelligent launch under one marine technology umbrella. Revenue is generated from hardware unit sales and supporting integration/warranty services; named customers include individual mid-market recreational boat owners in New Zealand (Coromandel, Mangawhai). The company received a NZ$2M seed round led by Movac in 2022 and smaller Callaghan Innovation grants, and currently identifies as New Zealand owned and operated with global reach via partners.
Tectrax firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tectrax
- Legal name
- Tectrax Limited
- Website
- https://tectrax.co.nz
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2017
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tectrax Limited, based in Auckland, New Zealand, designs and manufactures patent-pending electric amphibious systems (Generation 2) and the Boat-Launcher retrofit product line, selling through OEM boat builder and trailer manufacturer partnerships to recreational boaters, coastal property owners, yacht operators, and commercial marine customers.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Tectrax is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Auckland
- HQ country
- New Zealand
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices2 records
Markets served
Tectrax business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Electric Amphibious Systems: Tectrax designs and manufactures electric amphibious systems that are integrated into boats by partner builders. The systems are factory-installed on respected boat brands including Flyfin, Senator, McLay, White Pointer, Fenton, Cobra, and King Boats. Revenue is generated from system sales to boat builders and direct to customers.
- Boat-Launcher Products: The Boat-Launcher is sold as a standalone electric boat launching system starting from NZD$80,000+GST. Manufactured in New Zealand with aluminium builds, available in various models (2WD through 8-16WD) to accommodate boats from 4.5m to 10m and up to 7,000kg. Sold directly from Tectrax or through authorized dealers and trailer manufacturer partnerships globally.
- Boat Builder Integration Services: Tectrax provides design and integration support, on-site training during first installation, testing and quality assurance, marketing support, and after-sales service coordination to boat builder partners. This creates ongoing revenue through partner collaboration.
- Warranty and After-Sales Support: Tectrax provides 3-year warranty on amphibious systems and 5-year battery warranty, with support for maintenance questions and training for boat builders.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Boat-Launcher 3WD - For boats 6-7m up to 3500kg GVM |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Boat-Launcher 4WD - For boats 7.1-8m up to 4900kg GVM |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Boat-Launcher 6WD - For boats 8m+ up to 8000kg GVM |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Boat-Launcher 8-16WD - Custom systems for boats 10m+ |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Tectrax Electric Amphibious System - Integrated into partner boats |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | 48V LifePO4 Battery |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels9 records
Tectrax product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tectrax designs and manufactures electric amphibious drive systems that give boats wheels, enabling them to drive on land for up to an hour and transition to water in under 30 seconds. Its flagship offering is the patent-pending Generation 2 hydraulic-free electric amphibious system, which is factory-installed by boat builder partners (Flyfin, Senator, McLay, White Pointer, etc.). The company also sells Boat-Launcher, a standalone retrofittable electric boat launching system that attaches to existing trailers and is controlled wirelessly up to 500m away, with multiple wheel-drive configurations (3WD through 8-16WD) to suit boats from 4.5m to 10m+ and up to 7,000kg.
Product overview
Tectrax operates as a product portfolio company under Wave Propulsion Group, offering two distinct product lines: the Tectrax Electric Amphibious System (factory-installed on partner boat brands) and the Boat-Launcher™ (retrofittable to existing boats via trailer manufacturers). The core technology is a patent-pending, hydraulic-free Generation 2 electric system featuring triple-sealed axial flux motors, electric steering, and automated launch/land capability. Products serve recreational boaters, coastal property owners, yacht tender operators, and commercial marine operators. The company also maintains a sister brand, ZeroJet, focused on electric boat propulsion.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Boat-Launcher: World's first fully electric, remote-controlled boat launching system that enables launch and retrieval without a tow vehicle
- All Wheel Electric Drive (Awed™)
Products and services
- Tectrax Electric Amphibious System Patent-pending electric amphibious drive system that gives boats wheels, allowing them to drive on land for up to an hour and transition to water in under 30 seconds. Factory-installed on partner boat brands (Flyfin, Senator, McLay, White Pointer, Fenton, Cobra, King Boats, etc.). Features triple-sealed axial flux motors producing over 4,000Nm of torque, electric steering, E-Joystick control, 5-inch touchscreen display, 48V LifePO4 batteries and automated launch/land. Fits boats up to 4,000kg with no compromise on deck space.
- Boat-Launcher Standalone electric boat launching system that attaches to existing boat trailers, enabling one-person launch and retrieval via wireless remote control from up to 500m away without modifications to the vessel. Available in multiple wheel-drive configurations (3WD, 4WD, 6WD and custom 8-16WD) to accommodate boats from 4.5m to 10m+ and up to 7,000kg. Manufactured in New Zealand, starting from NZD$80,000+GST, distributed through authorized dealers and trailer manufacturer partners globally.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% more torque than traditional amphibious systems
- +8 more outcomes
Companies that use Tectrax
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tectrax technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Tectrax partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ZeroJetcoreZeroJet and Tectrax completed their merger in March 2025, forming Wave Propulsion Group alongside Boat-Launcher. ZeroJet brings electric propulsion technology, creating an integrated marine technology ecosystem combining electric propulsion, amphibious mobility, and intelligent launch systems.
- Wave Propulsion GroupcoreParent company structure encompassing Tectrax, ZeroJet, and Boat-Launcher as an integrated marine technology group focused on electric propulsion and amphibious systems.
- Assault Boats (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner in New Zealand integrating Tectrax electric amphibious systems into their boat builds.
- Cobra Ribs (United Kingdom)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner in the United Kingdom integrating Tectrax systems into Cobra Ribs products including the Terramar T8 amphibious vessel.
- Flyfin (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner offering Flyfin HT Amphibious boats with factory-installed Tectrax systems. Also supplies aluminium trailers.
- McLay (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner offering McLay 741 Raptor with Tectrax electric amphibious system. Wheels retract fully within the hull.
- Profile Boats (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner integrating Tectrax systems into Profile Boats products.
- StabiX (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner offering specialized amphibious boat solutions in New Zealand.
- White Pointer (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner offering White Pointer T-Rex 780 with Tectrax amphibious technology, maintaining full cabin space.
- King Watercraft (New Zealand)coreOfficial Amphibious Build Partner in New Zealand with King Boats K8000 amphibious model launching September 2026.
- GFAB Trailers (Australia)coreOfficial Boat-Launcher Build Partner in Australia integrating Tectrax amphibious technology into trailer builds for the Australian market.
- Marco Boats (New Zealand)coreOfficial Boat-Launcher Build Partner manufacturing and supplying Boat-Launcher systems in New Zealand.
- SBS Trailers (Australia)coreOfficial Boat-Launcher Build Partner in Australia integrating Tectrax technology into trailer manufacturing.
- Van Claes (Europe)coreOfficial Boat-Launcher Build Partner in Europe, bringing amphibious launching technology to European markets.
- Trailer Manufacturers (Global)minorTectrax is actively seeking trailer manufacturer partnerships globally to expand Boat-Launcher distribution. Currently partnered with manufacturers in New Zealand, Australia, and Europe with plans to expand to USA and South Africa.
- Authorised Dealers (Global)minorTectrax is actively seeking authorized dealers globally to distribute the NZ-made Boat-Launcher. Looking for partners in South Africa and USA specifically.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Tectrax competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Sealegs International: New Zealand-based pioneer and global leader in amphibious boats, offering both hydraulic and electric amphibious drive systems for recreational and commercial use. Direct competitor to Tectrax in the powered-amphibious recreational segment, particularly in NZ and Australia.
- Iguana Yachts: French builder of amphibious superyacht tenders (Iguana 29, 43, 50) using retractable hydraulic track systems. Directly comparable on target market (yacht owners wanting beach access) and overlapping OEM distribution through yacht dealers.
- Hyside Marine: New Zealand builder of amphibious RIBs and tenders using wheel-based drive systems. Competitor in the same NZ recreational amphibious niche and shares the Oceania dealer ecosystem.
- Gibbs Technologies: UK/US-based developer of high-speed amphibious vehicles (Quadski, Phibian) using retractable wheel systems. Comparable on the core technology concept of retractable wheels enabling land-water transition, though focused more on personal watercraft than boats.
Emerging players
- ZeroJet: New Zealand electric boat propulsion developer that merged with Tectrax in March 2025 to form Wave Propulsion Group. Sister company under the same parent, providing complementary electric propulsion technology for the same marine electrification thesis.
Broad incumbents
- Candela Speed Boat: Swedish premium electric hydrofoil boat maker targeting recreational buyers wanting quiet, emission-free boating. Overlaps with Tectrax on the broader marine electrification trend and the recreational owner demographic, though without amphibious capability.
- X Shore: Swedish electric boat maker producing premium electric recreational vessels. Broadly comparable as an established electric boat incumbent pursuing the same premium recreational electrification customer, though not amphibious.
- Boesch Motorboote: Swiss heritage manufacturer of premium electric and combustion recreational boats since the 1950s. Comparable as a high-end electric recreational boat maker with strong craftsmanship positioning, but not amphibious.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Tectrax leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Tectrax funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds3 records
Investors2 records
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Tectrax M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tectrax
What does Tectrax do?
Tectrax designs and manufactures electric amphibious drive systems that give boats wheels, enabling them to drive on land for up to an hour and transition to water in under 30 seconds. Its flagship offering is the patent-pending Generation 2 hydraulic-free electric amphibious system, which is factory-installed by boat builder partners (Flyfin, Senator, McLay, White Pointer, etc.). The company also sells Boat-Launcher, a standalone retrofittable electric boat launching system that attaches to existing trailers and is controlled wirelessly up to 500m away, with multiple wheel-drive configurations (3WD through 8-16WD) to suit boats from 4.5m to 10m+ and up to 7,000kg.
Is Tectrax a public or private company?
Tectrax is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Tectrax founded?
Tectrax was founded in 2017. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tectrax based?
Tectrax is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand, in the Oceania region.
How does Tectrax make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Electric Amphibious Systems are the primary driver. The others are boat-Launcher Products, boat Builder Integration Services and warranty and After-Sales Support.
Who are Tectrax's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Sealegs International, Iguana Yachts, Hyside Marine and Gibbs Technologies. ZeroJet is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Candela Speed Boat, X Shore and Boesch Motorboote.
Does Tectrax have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tectrax.