As one of the longest serving members of the Maritimo Team, Ross ‘Rossco’ Willaton has contributed an immeasurable amount to the success and high standing of the Maritimo brand worldwide.

Rossco was a highly valued marine mechanic contracting to Maritimo from the early days some 20-years ago when Bill Barry-Cotter established the business. In 2005, he was invited to come on board full-time and has been responsible for overseeing delivery, warranty and handover of many of the Maritimos that made their way overseas – some into remote and unusual destinations.

Rossco has delivered Maritimos to intrepid owners in England, Canada, Japan, Papua New Guinea, Thursday Island and Vladivostok, Russia’s bay city, which was a memorable handover that involved Rossco taking the helm while the new owner and his friends enjoyed a hunting expedition and many, many celebratory crates of vodka!

July 2024 marked the 50th Anniversary of Rossco’s powerboat racing career. With 16 Australian and three World Championship titles under his belt, it has been a very rewarding half century.