Multihull Solutions is the newest name in the Australia and New Zealand industry, but has been years in the making.

Powered by an absolute commitment to providing the very best service and advice, Multihull Solutions has been strategically developed to meet every need of sail and power multihull buyers and sellers, as well providing a comprehensive resource tool for enthusiasts.

The Multihull Solutions team is a dynamic blend of exceptional sales experience, local knowledge and marine knowhow, with a genuine passion for delivering old fashioned customer service.

Mark Elkington, Managing Director
Mark has been involved in the marine industry for his entire life, starting his sailing career in dinghies as a child in Western Australia, and he then sailed regularly with renowned yachtsmen like John Sanders in his youth. After completing studies at the Fremantle Maritime College, he bought his first cruising boat at the age of 20 and was a Safety Officer for the America’s Cup in 1987. Mark moved to Hamilton Island soon after to manage luxury vessels and was the inaugural President of the Hamilton Island Cruising Yacht Club. He was one of the founding directors of Sunsail Yacht Charters in Australia in 1994, responsible for the development of the Hamilton Island base and its Australian fleets, and subsequently the highly successfully importation of Fountaine Pajot Catamarans into Australia.

His passion for multihulls was nurtured, and Mark imported the first Lagoon Catamarans, worked on the interior redesign of the Perry 43, and assisted the growth of Catana in the region. Married with two boys, Mark has kayaked over 2500kms to raise money for childhood leukemia, and sailed more than 10,000nm in various offshore races including the Sydney to Hobart.

Richard Kilburn, Commercial Director
Born and bred in Yorkshire, England, Richard’s passion for boats was ignited when he single handed a mirror dinghy at the age of seven. Never far from the water since then, Richard has instructed and raced in several classes including Prindle and Nacra catamarans. He moved to Australia in 1997 in his role as IBM General Business Sales Manager and quickly developed a strong network in the Australian IT industry. His last role working for EMC (a global hardware and software organisation) saw Richard winning the Global Account Manager of the Year title and then a promotion to Country Manager for New Zealand.

A love of Australia saw him become an Australian citizen in 2001 and it wasn’t long before the smell of the saltwater lured him out of the board room and back to the ocean. Aboard Lionheart, his 42ft Tayana yacht, Richard and his wife Jane, spent two years blissful cruising the South Pacific. Now based on the Sunshine Coast, Richard is a keen kiteboarder and windsurfer, and is actively involved in the marine community.

Patrick Gilot, Sales Executive
Born in France, Patrick has studied in Europe and lived in South America, USA and various European countries, and is fluent in English, French, Spanish and German. He first started sailing aboard Lasers while at school in Marseilles, and later cruised the Mediterranean on Catana catamarans. Patrick has worked with Catana since 2000, starting in Florida with one of the company’s agents. He was appointed Catana’s Export Sales Manager in 2003, a position he held until 2008.

During this time, Patrick attended all of the world’s major boat shows and was an integral force in the launch of Catana’s new range and bigger models. Patrick now brings his world of experience to Multihull Solutions, based in Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Michael (Nod) Crook, Services Manager
Michael brings over 12 years of specialist marine engineering experience to Multihull Solutions. Originally an aircraft engineer, Michael moved to the Superyacht industry and completed two seasons in the Med and US maintaining the 50 metre MY Michaela Rose. Since moving to Australia, Michael has worked all along the east coast commissioning a large variety of imported and domestic production boats, and enjoying a lot of sailing on the side. He also completed the 2008 Sydney to Hobart, winning the PHS Division.

Having completed several Atlantic and Pacific Ocean crossings, as well as being an AYF Offshore Yacht Master, Michael always enjoys helping owners deliver their new catamarans. From the initial importing of a boat, right through to handover and delivery, Michael is committed to making your multihull buying and owning process a smooth and enjoyable experience.