Vessel
M.Y. Just Because is a custom Makaira Gen 3 platform built in New Zealand and configured for extended coastal and offshore use. The focus is simple: strength, systems, and control in variable conditions.
Core Specifications
- Twin Mercury 300 hp Verado V8s, paired with joystick control and Skyhook, provide precise handling in tight quarters and challenging conditions
- A Seakeeper Ride system actively manages pitch and roll at speed
- Redundant electronics and power systems support reliability away from dock
Technical Specifications
Builder: Makaira Boats Ltd — New Zealand
Model: Gen 3 850 / 28 ft Custom
Hull & Structure
- 5083 aluminium plate construction
- 8 mm hull, chines, keel bar, transom, pod, and stringers
- Flared aluminium hull
- Lifetime hull warranty (10-year transferable)
Dimensions & Capacity
- LOA: approximately 31.8 ft
- Beam: approximately 9.4 ft
- Fuel: 760 L
- Fresh water: 60 L
- Black water: 40 L
Propulsion & Control
- Twin Mercury 300 hp Verado V8
- Mercury 15 hp Pro Kicker
- Mercury JPO joystick with Skyhook
- Bow thruster CT45
Navigation & Systems
- Garmin 17-inch helm display
- Garmin cockpit helm display
- FLIR night vision
- Drop-down radar arch
- VHF with AIS
Comfort & Interior
- Lock-up wheelhouse
- Diesel heater with hot water
- Italian leather helm seating
- Fridge, 12 V oven, electric toilet
- U-Dek flooring
Trailer & Transport
M.Y. Just Because was configured with transport in mind from the outset. The vessel is paired with a purpose-built Makaira aluminium trailer, allowing for overland movement, launch flexibility, and secure long-distance transport when required.
The initial delivery from New Zealand to Canada was completed via flat-rack shipment, with the vessel shrink-wrapped and professionally secured for ocean transit. Dimensions, weight distribution, and securing points were verified to meet international shipping standards, ensuring the boat arrived in Canada in the same condition it departed.
This transport capability allows the vessel to move efficiently between regions while maintaining the integrity of the hull and onboard systems.
