About Us

Challenge Yachts Ltd (Trading as Challenger Appliances) is a New Zealand-owned and operated company specializing in off-grid, alternative energy appliances. The company is based in Penrose, Auckland where we have our warehouse, service department, technical centre and showroom.

The business was established in the 1960s by Kalman Bekesi. Challenge Yachts Ltd became leaders in the marine and manufacturing industry; we were the first company to manufacture and export production yachts to the United States from New Zealand.  Innovation, invention, skill and technical expertise have been the signature of the company ever since. 

For over 40 years Challenge Yachts has been distributing to the wholesale, trade and retail markets of New Zealand with a focus on the marine and recreational vehicle sectors. Seven years ago the company also successfully reached the domestic market as the demand grew for alternative energy appliances. 

We are a registered vendor with WINZ & MSD. We help customers arrange suitable, hot water, cooking, and refrigeration solutions. We are familiar with the process and can provide quotations and all required documentation to support applications. 

Today Challenge Yachts Ltd proudly manufactures and distributes its Challenger range of products. Challenger products are manufactured to stringent safety standards and the highest of quality. With all of our products designed with the New Zealand environment in mind, they commonly outperform rival products that are imported. The Challenger brand has become a household name for many boaties and motorhomers.