Angus James Smith founded "Angus Smith Marine" in 1965. His love of fishing provided the respite from his busy public life as Mayor of the city of Townsville, a position he held from 1952 to 1967.

His first outboard was a 1.5hp British Seagull, which he and family used from their beach hut at Cungulla. He saw the future recreational potential of outboard motors and his Marine Retail and service company was formed.

Evinrude motors had established an Australian manufacturing facility in Bankstown, N.S.W. 75hp was the largest outboard in those days.

Physically it was as large as the currant 250hp outboards and to own one of these was a real status symbol. The big sellers were the 18hp and 25hp Evinrude models rigged to a 12ft tinnie for estuary fishing, which is abundant in our waters.

Ian Smith, third son of Angus, was keen to learn the business. He spent six years working with Evinrude and Johnson motors.

Beginning on the assembly line and graduating through the ranks of both service and sales representation to become service manager with their New Zealand operations, returning in 1975 to take over the family business. With this background, the company takes pride in providing quality service.

Mr. Robert Crump joined Angus Smith Marine in 1968 and in 1972 moved to Ingham as manager of the new branch. His service background and knowledge gained through the years has been invaluable to the boating community in the Herbert valley.

Mr. Gary Lancashire joined as a junior technician in 1974. Gary has gone on to become one of Australia's premier master technicians. He has been twice honored with the Evinrude and Johnson Master Technician of Australiaaward. He heads a dedicated service team who pride themselves in delivering the highest quality service and total quality on new boat installations. In his words, "There is only one winner with a quality installationÖ He who pays for it."

Angus Smith Marine prides itself in selling quality products.

Honda outboards are at the forefront of 4-stroke technology having 40 years of experience in development. The people at Honda say, "Honda outboards are not only a pleasure to run, but a pleasure to live with as well".

Evinrude outboards lead the world in 2-stroke technology. The FICHT direct injection outboards have been expensive to develop however the technology is now there for the boating public to enjoy. There power to weight advantage, clean fuel burn, smooth and quiet operation and amazing fuel economy has left the opposition in its wake.

It's said Johnson outboards are so trustworthy you'd let it take out your sixteen year old daughter".

Bombardier Recreational Products, the new owners of Evinrude and Johnson outboards are a quality manufacturing corporation. Being the third largest manufacture of aircraft in the world the quality demanded of this industry will be seen in their recreational divisions.

Quintrex boats are Australia's premier manufacturer of aluminum boats. We have seen Quintrex come from their humble beginnings to become arguably the world leader in quality aluminum boats. Flared Bow, Maxi Tramsom, Hornet Bottom, Millennium Bottom.

Quintrex the undisputed market leader developed all of these. The most important and best value for money accessory you can add to your new aluminum boat is Millennium Bottom.

At Angus Smith Marine, we are proud of the Marine products we sell and the service we provide.