History

Aluvan is a family-owned business which started in South Brisbane and is now based in Beerwah on the Sunshine coast. We specialize in plate boats ranging from 4.4M through to 8M offering either production built designs or bespoke configurations to suit your needs. Coupled with our rugged inhouse built aluminium trailers Aluvan Marine can offer you the package to suit your needs.

Terry Allen

Terry was born in Roma (QLD), he started out at the age of 15 building gates and farm equipment for a small fabrication company. As years progressed, he worked in the shipyards, played in various bands, started a foundry and eventually moved into the recreational boat industry. Terry's main involvement in these companies including R&D, maintenance, factory setup, production streamlining, factory machinery development and tooling. In his time with Australia’s largest aluminium boat manufacturer, Terry designed and was responsible for many ground-breaking revolutions in hull design including the "Hornet" which also lead to the "Millennium" hull which defined a new era in boat design, these designs are still used today and famous in the Australian marketplace. Terry's name appears on International Patents regarding these designs.

Terry continues his marine experience with Aluvan Marine as founder and chief designer, but still consults with other companies in their design and manufacturing methods. Terry has since expanded further into machinery design and production, also developing his knowledge into industrial glazing.

Daniel Allen

Daniel was born in Southport (QLD), Daniel started out at a well-known fiberglass boat manufacturer in Yatala working as a detailer. He remained in the marine industry as a detailer and contracted to many other companies. After a short move up north, Daniel returned to Brisbane to work at a bus manufacturing factory which specializes in supplying school and commercial busses all over Australia. Daniel has also completed various fabrication and welding qualifications during his employment.

Daniel has now taken over responsibility for a Aluvan Marine, with all of the fabrication and assembly of the vessels being completed at the business based on the Sunshine Coast. Daniel also specializes in Fabrication of our vessels trailers, Ute trays and Canopy’s.