BOATING New Zealand

The Excess 11 is available in New Zealand through local agent 36 Degrees.

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

9000

Length Over All (M):

11.33

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Excess 12

Excess

Market differentiators in the burgeoning cruising catamaran market can be difficult to find, yet thi...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

10300

Length Over All (M):

11.73

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Sea-Doo Switch

Sea Doo

Pontoon Boat

Sea-Doo’s all-new Switch marries the performance of a personal watercraft with the versatility of a ...

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

6.4

Construction:

Other

Fatcat 4000 Fisherman

Fatcat

Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle

Lightning Marine’s Fatcat 4000 sticks with the ‘simple is best’ small boat ethos.

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

240

Length Over All (M):

3.8

Construction:

Other

Riviera 395 SUV

Riviera

Sports utility cruisers can be likened to the hot hatchbacks of the boat world. They have to work ha...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

11300

Length Over All (M):

13.27

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Dan Leech L825 Power Cat

Dan-Leech

A family-friendly power cat cruiser, the Leech 825 was the design of choice for international ocean ...

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

8.25

Construction:

Composite

ALL BOATS

FISHING BOATS. A fishing boat is your gateway to adventure on the water. Built for speed, power, and precision, it takes you to the heart of the action, where the thrill of the catch meets the freedom of the open sea. It’s not just fishing—it’s living the ultimate pursuit.

What A Rush!

Catalyst

Cruising Catamaran

Catalysts were originally conceived for Emirates Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup team as a high-spe...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

4 x 300hp up to 4 x 600hp

Length Over All (M):

13.7

Construction:

Carbon Fibre

Caribbean 27 Flybridge Sport Fisher

Caribbean

Flybridge Sport Boat

Fuel consumption for a vessel this size is pretty good, as you might expect from a modern common-rai...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

380

Displacement (M):

dry, 3,140

Length Over All (M):

9.0

Construction:

Solid GRP

Southern XF650

Southern

Southern Boats has been building top-quality aluminium trailer boats for more than three decades. It...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

150 to 225hp

Length Over All (M):

6.85m

Construction:

Aluminium

Tristram 691 Offshore

Tristram

When Kingsley and Lance Fink pulled up at Westhaven boat ramp with the Tristram 691 Offshore in tow,...

4 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

200 to 250hp

Length Over All (M):

6.90

Construction:

GRP

Haines Hunter SP635

Haines Hunter

The hardtop SP635 shares the same underpinnings as the popular SF 635 which was a completely new mod...

5 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

200

Length Over All (M):

6.76

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Rayglass 3000

Rayglass

CHECK OUT MORE FISHING BOATS

There are two different powerplant configurations currently available: either twin outboards or sing...

5 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

600

Length Over All (M):

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

PERFORMANCE BOATS. Engineered for speed and thrill, these high-performance boats cater to adrenaline seekers, offering exhilarating racing, or skiing, and wakeboarding experiences.

Cora 48 Catamaran

Cora

Cruising Catamaran

Performance is modest, as expected for its power-to-weight ratio, but nearly 17 knots of speed was a...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

24000

Length Over All (M):

14.75

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Bavaria C45

Bavaria

Beautiful weather doesn’t always equal the best weather for going sailing, but sometimes you just ha...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

11935

Length Over All (M):

13.98

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Bavaria C42

Bavaria

Getting back out on the water after an extended period in lockdown felt so good — especially with ...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

9678

Length Over All (M):

12.9

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

SAILING YACHTS. A sailing yacht offers the purest connection to the sea. Its sleek design and dynamic sailing experience promise adventure, freedom, and the thrill of mastering the wind. Owning one is not just about sailing—it's about embracing the spirit of exploration.

Beneteau Oceanis 34.1

Beneteau

As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail a...

1 month ago

Horsepower (HP):

21 (std), 30

Displacement (M):

5,470

Length Over All (M):

10.77

Saffier SE 33 Life

Saffier Yachts

Daysailer

The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with perfor...

2 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

Displacement (M):

3000

Length Over All (M):

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380

Jeanneau

Sailboat

In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

Length Over All (M):

11.22

Construction:

GRP

Seawind 1170

Seawind

Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...

4 months ago

Displacement (M):

9,200kg

Length Over All (M):

11.9m

Beneteau First 44

Beneteau

Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

10500

Length Over All (M):

14.15

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Dibley 12m canting-keeler

Dibley

Keeler

The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open tr...

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

Construction:

Composite

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COASTAL ADVENTURE. Perfect for the longer adventure on the water; the ultimate all-in-one leisure boat! Perfect for vacations, these versatile boats mean you can fish from a spacious deck, snorkel in clear waters, sunbath, or relax in shaded seating areas.

Sasga Menorquin 55FB – Carajillo

Sasga

Luxury Motor Yacht

She makes a wonderful ship for coastal adventures and holidays, promising easy passage-making and pl...

2 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

960

Displacement (M):

18.5

Length Over All (M):

16.88

AMPHIBIOUS BOATS. Amphibious boats blend land and water adventure seamlessly. With the ability to transition between terrains, they offer unmatched versatility and freedom, taking exploration to a whole new level.

Sealegs 12RC

Sealegs

‘Behemoth’ is a word which springs to mind or, perhaps more nautically, ‘leviathan’.

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

12.3

Construction:

Aluminium

Haines Hunter Overlander OP725

Haines Hunter

The Anura system is not only pleasingly quiet in operation (no noisy internal combustion engine in t...

5 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

300

Displacement (M):

2400

Length Over All (M):

7.5

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Sealegs 12m RIB Cabin

Sealegs

On land it’s a big machine to pilot – tall, wide, and long, with a very wide turning circle, though ...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

7000

Length Over All (M):

11.3

Construction:

Aluminium

Innovision 616 Explorer

Innovision

Painted in a striking metallic Brisbane Blue from Superyacht Coatings, this distinctive looking trai...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

1950

Length Over All (M):

6.18

Construction:

Aluminium

Assault Pursuit 8m Amphibious

Assault

New Zealanders have led the world in developing amphibious RIBs, and the latest offering from Assaul...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

1900

Length Over All (M):

8.6

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Dreadnort D7500

It takes considerable courage to design and then build a trailer boat as radically different as the ...

5 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

350

Displacement (M):

3520

Length Over All (M):

7.9

Construction:

Aluminium

EMERGING TRENDS IN BOAT DESIGN

FOILING BOATS. The AC75 boats are currently showcasing the sexiness of foiling technology. Foiling boats offer a smoother, faster ride by lifting out of the water, reducing drag and increasing speed. Their design enhances fuel efficiency, improves handling, and delivers a more thrilling boating experience.

Lazercat 950

Lazercat

The helm station is well-equipped and simple to operate, thanks to the simplified switching that’s b...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

3800

Length Over All (M):

9.5

Construction:

Aluminium

Profab 1200

Profab

The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

11700

Length Over All (M):

13.0

Construction:

Aluminium

Pogo 36

Pogo

Sloop

The course for the SSANZ race had us first heading to Gannet Rock, off the NE coast of Waiheke Islan...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

3800

Length Over All (M):

10.86

Construction:

Composite

L980 semi-displacement powercat Emocean

Dan-Leech

Semi-displacement power cats work well when the hulls are narrow and the bridge decks high.

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

9.80

Construction:

Composite

Candela C7

Candela

One of the keys to the C7’s impressive performance is its light weight. All up, it weighs just 1.4 t...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

1300

Length Over All (M):

7.7

Construction:

Carbon Fibre

Fleury 6.7 Keeler

Fleury

Keeler

“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci. A simple boat can mean basic; more ...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

850

Length Over All (M):

6.7

Construction:

Wood

ELECTRIC & HYBRID BOATS. Electric and hybrid boats offer quieter, cleaner, and more efficient boating with reduced emissions and lower operating costs. They combine traditional power with cutting-edge technology for a sustainable and enjoyable on-water experience.

HH 50

Catamaran Sloop

After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

16000

Length Over All (M):

15.79

Construction:

Composite

L980 semi-displacement powercat Emocean

Dan-Leech

Semi-displacement power cats work well when the hulls are narrow and the bridge decks high.

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

9.80

Construction:

Composite

E-40 Powercat

John McGettigan

The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGett...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

3600

Length Over All (M):

Construction:

Composite

Sasga Menorquín 54

Sasga

The boat feels like a large boat underway, its 24 tonnes just gliding along, powered by twin Volvo D...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

24260

Length Over All (M):

17.15

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Maritimo S600

Maritimo

Luxury Sports Cruiser

Such is the refinement, handling and practical feel of the excellent Maritimo S600, it reminds me of...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

32600

Length Over All (M):

18.62

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Marex 330 Scandinavia

Marex

Norwegian boat builder Marex is on to winner with its Lithuanian-built 330 Scandinavia, as evidenced...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

5500

Length Over All (M):

10.49

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Sealegs Electric E4

Sealegs

Sealegs has been making amphibious craft for 17 years, driving a continuous process of development a...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

1390

Length Over All (M):

7.3

Construction:

Aluminium

SMART BOATS / CONNECTED. Smart boats integrate advanced technology for enhanced navigation, safety, and convenience. With features like automated systems, real-time data, and connectivity, they offer a more efficient, responsive, and enjoyable boating experience.

HH 50

Catamaran Sloop

After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

16000

Length Over All (M):

15.79

Construction:

Composite

Kinetic 62

Performance catamarans like this carbon 62-footer simply eat up those tradewind miles, while their ...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

10350

Length Over All (M):

18.9

Construction:

Composite

INNOVATIONS IN HULL TECHNOLOGIES

WAVE PIERCING HULLS. Wave-piercing hulls are a cutting-edge innovation in hull technology that cut through waves more efficiently. This design reduces drag, enhances stability, and delivers a smoother, more comfortable ride in challenging sea conditions.

Astus 16.5m Tri-maran

Easy to tow, simple to rig, quick to launch – topped by a generous splash of adrenalin-inducing perf...

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

4.94

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Senator RH770

Napier aluminium boatbuilder Senator Boats is happy to customise any model in its extensive range to...

5 months ago

Length Over All (M):

7.93

Construction:

Aluminium

ASYMMETRIC HULLS. Asymmetric hulls represent a breakthrough in hull technology, offering improved performance by reducing drag and enhancing maneuverability. Their unique design allows for better handling and stability, particularly in rough waters.

Lazercat 950

Lazercat

The helm station is well-equipped and simple to operate, thanks to the simplified switching that’s b...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

3800

Length Over All (M):

9.5

Construction:

Aluminium

Hanse 460

Hanse

Sloop

Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

12600

Length Over All (M):

14.60

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Dehler 30OD

Dehler

Boats are designed to maximise their chances within the strictures of certain design rules conventio...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

2800

Length Over All (M):

10.3

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Stryda 600s

Stryda

Auckland boatbuilder Stryda Marine has just released a centre-console variation of its popular 6m 60...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

2000

Length Over All (M):

Construction:

Aluminium

Beneteau Swift 35 Trawler

Beneteau

Cruising Trawler

When it came to choosing Brendan and Vicki’s first launch, it was Vicki who did the heavy lifting. ...

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

8252

Length Over All (M):

11.29

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Dehler 34

Dehler

Fast, frisky and fun, the new 10.7m Dehler 34 is the racing-oriented cruiser’s dream package.

5 months ago

Displacement (M):

5450

Length Over All (M):

10.7

Construction:

Composite

PLANING HULLS. Planing hulls are a significant advancement in hull technology, designed to lift and glide over the water’s surface. This reduces drag and enhances speed, providing a faster, more efficient, and smoother boating experience.

Rae Line 206

Rae Line

Cruising Flybridge Luxury Motor Yacht

Some boats are good to look at from the outside and some are good to be onboard. Like her sister the...

2 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

200

Displacement (M):

1580

Length Over All (M):

6.45

Construction:

Hand-laid GRP

Maritimo M75

Maritimo

The Maritimo M75 is a boat you will use, and that is the name of the game.

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

3250

Displacement (M):

55,600 (dry)

Length Over All (M):

23.07

Caribbean 27 Flybridge Sport Fisher

Caribbean

Flybridge Sport Boat

Fuel consumption for a vessel this size is pretty good, as you might expect from a modern common-rai...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

380

Displacement (M):

dry, 3,140

Length Over All (M):

9.0

Construction:

Solid GRP

Southern XF650

Southern

Southern Boats has been building top-quality aluminium trailer boats for more than three decades. It...

3 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

150 to 225hp

Length Over All (M):

6.85m

Construction:

Aluminium

Buccaneer Five Seven Five

Buccaneer

The spacious cockpit is uncluttered but has plenty of seating. The cockpit sole is covered in SeaDek...

5 months ago

Horsepower (HP):

150

Length Over All (M):

5.75

Construction:

Fibreglass (GRP)

Ryck 280

Hanse