The Austral Company 

The Austral Company was founded by the Vincent family in 1940 and we are proud to say the third generation of family members are now operating the business. Austral are one of the few companies in the world dedicated solely to the manufacture of marine propellers. We produce propellers of all types up to 72" (1.83m) diameter for use on both pleasure and commercial craft.

Austral are marine propeller specialists and as such our plant and equipment is purpose built with this aim alone. Our facility is totally self contained and includes a CAD/CAM design centre, pattern shop, modern non ferrous foundry, machine shop with CNC capability, finishing section and quality control department. Computers are used extensively throughout the plant in such areas as propeller design, tooling manufacture, production scheduling, electronic propeller balancing, quality inspection and calibration.

Austral prides itself on its ability to satisfy a total propeller design concept within a short manufacturing lead-time. We manufacture propellers of superior styles, to a high quality standard and at a "value for money" price. Most importantly, we can select a propeller size which custom matches the boat, engine and application. 

Strategic Quality Plan

Several years ago Austral embarked on a detailed long term strategic plan to take it into the 21st Century. Basically the plan was twofold - firstly it involved the development of a whole new range of improved propeller designs and secondly we aimed to produce finished propellers to much higher quality, and standards of geometric accuracy, than previously achieved using handmade pattern techniques. Through an extensive Research and Development programme we achieved far more than our most optimistic objectives and we now have many new exciting products. Our new product range is very diverse and extends from small 4 blade CompuThrust propellers for ski boats through to large 5 bladed CompuQuin propellers for high speed motor yachts.

Austral Exported Worldwide

In these days of fast communication and rapid transport, buyers can easily obtain products from wherever they choose. To be competitive it is essential to have products which rank with the world's best. Proof of Austral Propeller's world wide reputation for quality and reliability is that they are now consistently exported to over 40 overseas countries within North America, Europe, East Asia and the Pacific region.

Austral has had a long association with the marine industry both in Australia and overseas. Austral Propellers are long standing members of the Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX), the Boating Industry of Australia. (BIA) and the National Marine Propeller Association (NMPA).