Fullers Discovery 1 is the first and largest in a fleet of high speed, efficient commercial ferry boats Designed and Built by Conrad Robertson and Robertson Boats. Initially launched as Kawau Kat 1 it spent many years operating in the Kawau Bay area before being brought by Fullers in Auckland where it operates around the Auckland Harbour and wider Hauraki gulf. Constructed of laminated ply wood and fiberglass and built in 13 weeks from start to launch at the Robertson Boats facility in Warkworth with all components of the vessel constructed and installed in house it represents what can be achieved using intelligent design and construction techniques and its 27 year service record is a testament to its durability, versatility and operational effectiveness.