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Naval Architect - designers of power, sail, pleasure and commercial vessels

29/10/2026

This is the Boating New Zealand video of the Leech 38, TJ.
Top speed 28.5 knots
Cruise speed 20 knots

One of the great advantages of a custom build is getting exactly th...

29/10/2026

We’re incredibly proud to see the Leech 38 TJ, featured on the front cover of the latest issue of the Boating New Zealand magazine.

A fantastic milestone for our design business.

Be sure to grab the latest issue and check it out!
Boating New Zealand

06/09/2026

25/08/2026

A quick update from Will on the little Leech 18cc

It’s all coming together!
Recently we have glassed the cockpit floor, got both the upper hull sides on, top deck on, the gunwales on and the bow steps fitted.
Our next steps are to glass the hull sides and cut the fold down hull side doors in.

Overall the build is going swiftly considering we are just working on it in the weekends and around other commitments. It’s cool to see it look like a proper boat after a lot of hard work.⚓️

01/08/2026

Element 6 is pleased to announce the launch of the E6 OK Evolution, a new OK Dinghy developed in collaboration with naval architect Dan Leech and former OK Dinghy World Champion Dan Slater. [Photo (c) Robert Deaves] https://www.sail-world.com/news/298429/?source=facebook

24/07/2026

An update from Will on the Leech 18CC powered by ZeroJet
The hull bottom module has now been glassed, faired, undercoated and top-coated. The final step before rolling it over is a buff and polish. After we will work on the upper hull and deck coamings. All the hull side panels have now been joined together, and the centre console has been assembled and is ready for glassing. We've also added drop-down bow steps, making beach loading and unloading simple while also making it much easier to board the boat from the trailer. An 8-metre is in design....

08/07/2026

This is the new Leech 1160 Expedition power cat that will be based in Australia. Built from aluminium and powered by twin 300hp Mercury outboards with foil assist.
The interior has three cabins, a bathroom with a separate shower, twin centre helm seats, a large galley, and a spacious L-shaped lounge where the table can be lowered to create an extra queen-size bed.

04/06/2026

It’s going to be super exciting to see this weapon on the water! Rendering showing interior layout.

15/05/2026

We are excited that the Leech 18 CC will now be powered by fully electric jet propulsion units from ZeroJet.

The package that will be fitted features twin ZeroJet 30kW electric waterjet units paired with 12 batteries, delivering a total capacity of 32.4kWh.

The addition of the extendable hard top increases available solar panel surface area while also providing expanded sun shade when deployed

Sea trials will take place at our home of Charteris Bay before the boat heads north to Auckland. The plan is for the Leech 18 CC to make its debut at the Auckland Boat Show in March 2027.

Really excited to work with ZeroJet on this project. Keep an eye on the page for updates.

Attached are updated colour renderings completed by Will, along with a current build photo showing the hull ready for final sanding prior to laminating.

22/04/2026

Always a pleasure receiving photos from the owners of the Leech Power Cats. These stunning shots capture the Leech 980 at D'Urville Island—right at the top of the South Island, New Zealand.

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22 Doris Faigan Lane
Lyttelton

Telephone

+64273062423

Website

http://www.leechboats.com/

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