Sales • Service & Maintenance • Rebuilds
Tailored diesel marine solutions for work and pleasure.
Worldwide.
Whether you run a commercial operation, transport passengers or just love spending your spare time on the water, we can provide the marine diesel engine that’s right for your vessel.
We stock new and used engines from the world’s most trusted brands, including Gardner, Lister Petter and Isuzu Marine.
It’s all backed by an extensive range of spare parts, and a team of engineers who are experts in servicing, maintaining and rebuilding marine diesel engines, wherever you happen to be.
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A total diesel marine engine solution – right here.
Whether you’re buying a new or used diesel engine from scratch or want to get improved performance from your existing one, you’ll find the solution you need at Shaw Diesels.
- New and second-hand engines for sale
- Engine rebuilds and reconditioning
- Marine gearboxes and transmission systems
- Hydraulic hose and water pump repairs
- Regular servicing and maintenance
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The top names in marine diesel engines and accessories.
We stock New Zealand’s largest range of marine engines, gearboxes and accessories.
You can buy new or one of our used and reconditioned options. Not sure which option to choose. We can advise you on the right solution.
Isuzu Marine
Isuzu Marine engines have been powering commercial fishing boats, ferries, tugs, charter vessels and workboats since 1947. Here at Shaw Diesels, we offer the full range of genuine Isuzu Marine propulsion engines.
Lister Petter Marine Engines
Lister Petter marine engines are found in working and pleasure craft all over the world. Whether propelling a ferry, powering crucial navigation systems or providing backup for a sailboat, people on the water trust Lister Petter engines for reliability and durability that lasts for years.
Gardner Engines
This classic engine is popular with the fishing and pleasure craft industry. We stock a full range of spare parts and our diesel engineers can provide regular servicing and maintenance that will keep your Gardner engine running at its peak for years.
Dong-I
Dong-I specialises in marine transmissions with hydraulic clutch systems, hydraulic steering systems and power take-offs (PTO). The company has established a name for quality and reliability. Manufacturers such as Daewoo Heavy Industries and Hyundai Machinery Co use Dong-I marine transmissions for their engines.
Zenith Engineering
The Zenith Isuzu marine genset range delivers reliable power for commercial and leisure marine applications. Each unit is built to suit the vessel’s requirements, with options for cooling systems, exhaust setups, control panels and premium alternators.
QuantiParts
QuantiParts, a Wärtsilä company, specialises in genuine OEM spare parts for classic diesel engines. Shaw Diesels supplies QuantiParts components across New Zealand and the Pacific for brands including Deutz MWM, Stork Werkspoor, Bolnes and Sulzer.
Sales and servicing for commercial craft.
Commercial operators of coastal traders, fishing boats, passenger ferries and other commercial craft throughout New Zealand, the Pacific and beyond rely on us to keep their vessels running efficiently.
We also supply and install major peripherals such as winches and hydraulic anchor winches.
Our team of marine diesel experts can advise on the best marine diesel engine for the job you’re doing, and tailor a regular servicing and maintenance programme that will keep your engines running at peak performance, with minimal downtime.
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Sales and servicing for pleasurecraft.
We’ll help you make the most of the water, with regular servicing that will keep your engine in peak condition. It’s the simple, cost and time-effective way to avoid any breakdowns – either before you head to the coast, or even worse, when you and your family on the water.
We’ll make sure your craft is dependable and kept in good running order. You can bring your engine to our workshops in Auckland or Christchurch, or contact us and one of our team will come out to you.
If you’re looking for a new or second-hand engine, we stock the world’s leading brands for you to choose from (we’re happy to advise on the best make and model for your boat).
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Rapid response 24/7
There’s no “right time” for a diesel engine disaster.
And because every hour counts when your diesel engine is down, our team is on call to put things right for you, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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Examples of our work on the water.
The Adventurer II
Shaw Diesels supplied a Gardner 6LXB engine (127HP @ 1500rpm) for The Adventurer II, a replica single-screw, tunnel-hull riverboat for multi-day guided tours on the Whanganui River. The Adventurer II is owned by Jos Ebben, Robert Baldwin and Bob Harris, and was built to brave the 239 rapids and cruise the serene waterways between Whanganui and Taumarunui.
MV Tribu
A major servicing of the main engines – two DEUTZ 620 V6, gensets, and two DEUTZ 1015 V6 – was undertaken on the MV Tribu at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.
Alica Craig – engine rebuild
Shaw Diesels rebuilt a Gardner 4L3 and 3 UC gearbox for the famous and remote Cecil Peak Station in Queenstown. The engine is used in a barge that carries supplies across Lake Wakatipu.
Cecil Peak Station
Shaw Diesels rebuilt a Gardner 4L3 and 3 UC gearbox for the famous and remote Cecil Peak Station in Queenstown. The engine is used in a barge that carries supplies across Lake Wakatipu.
Zenji refit
We did a major refit for Zenji, the impressive sailing yacht, while the yacht was based at Viaduct Harbour. The work involved taking the two DEUTZ 616 V12 engines into our workshop for servicing.
Jane Gifford
Prior to the relaunch of the historic Jane Gifford, Shaw Diesels rebuilt her two Gardner 4LW engines. The Jane Gifford was built in 1908 and is the last of the traditional rigged sailing scows in New Zealand. She originally carried granite to Auckland from mines on the Coromandel.
Windana
Our staff serviced two x twin Gardner 6LXB marine propulsion Engines for MV Windana rated at 140HO @ 1700rpm
