Boat Reviews NZ

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  Fountaine Pajot Soana 47

  All boats – says the old adage – are something of compromise. An inevitable trade-off between great, OK and indifferent features. So it’s pleasing when the pendulum swings to the ‘great’ side of the equation.

  Brand

  Fountaine Pajot

  LOA

  13.94M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Roger Hill 18m Foil-assisted Power Cat

  Every new design from catamaran guru Roger Hill contains fascinating innovations. His latest vessel even has the wildlife talking.

  Brand

  Roger Hill

  LOA

  18M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Smuggler Strata 580

  Smuggler Marine has really found a niche with its Strata range of high-quality, immaculately finished rigid inflatable boats (RIBs). The company’s latest is the Strata 580, a development of its popular 550 with a bit more length in the cockpit.

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  Brand

  Smuggler Strata

  LOA

  5.8M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Elite 12.8m

  Kooringal is the home of a family beach house on Moreton Island, Queensland, belonging to an Australian couple now living in New Zealand. It’s also the name of the couple’s new Auckland-based Elite 12.8m built by Scott Lane Boat Builders.

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  Brand

  Elite Marine

  LOA

  12.8M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Dan Leech L825 Power Cat

  A family-friendly power cat cruiser, the Leech 825 was the design of choice for international ocean sailor Daryl Wislang and his family.

  Brand

  Dan Leech

  LOA

  8.25M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Dickey 32 Semi-fly

  The latest version of the popular Dickey 32 expands its appeal and performance.

  Brand

  Dickey

  LOA

  10.2M

  Construction

  Aluminium

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  Corsair Euro 44E

  Reviewing a boat on a rough day is a rare experience, but with the photography already in the bag and another cyclone on the way, we decided to take our chances with the weather.

  Brand

  Corsair

  LOA

  13.5M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  BRIG Eagle 10

  The BRIG name was born round 25 years ago from the Russian space programme and when the big political change occurred, they took that space technology and turned it to good use in hull hydrodynamics and boat building.

  Brand

  BRIG

  LOA

  9.95M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Given E-Cat 11.5m

  The time comes for all yachties to slip into something more comfortable, and for the Elliotts, it’s Margaritaville, their Ron Given-designed E-Cat 11.5m, built by Craig Partridge Yachts in the Bay of Islands.

  Brand

  Given

  LOA

  11.5M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Hanse 418

  The recent Windcraft Owners’ Regatta provided the perfect opportunity to explore Hanse’s new 418 – the upgraded replacement to the popular 415.

  Brand

  Hanse

  LOA

  12.4M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Surtees 750 Game Fisher sterndrive

  It’s been more than 10 years since Surtees Boats last offered an inboard sterndrive option, so Undercover is quite a big deal for the Whakatane boatbuilder, as well as for Mercury New Zealand, who supplied the 230hp Mercruiser TDi.

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  Brand

  Surtees

  LOA

  7.5M

  Construction

  Aluminium
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  Riviera 4800 Sport Yacht

  If, as the bumper sticker suggests, the worst day’s boating is better than the best day’s working, surely not much beats a workday afternoon anchored off Waiheke, drinking champagne on a 50-foot powerboat, and calling it research.

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  Brand

  Riviera

  LOA

  15.23M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Monte Carlo 5S

  There comes a time in every boatie’s life when comfort becomes a priority. And if it’s comfort you’re looking for, coupled with Italian styling and plenty of power, the Monte Carlo 5S has it in spades.

  Brand

  Monte Carlo

  LOA

  15.1M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Truekit Explorer and Navigator tenders

  “The tender revolution is upon us.” Sounds like a statement from a fascist dictator or advertising executives who’ve been at an all-day wet lunch. To truly understand it, you need to be a boatie.

  Brand

  Truekit

  LOA

  3.0M

  Construction

  Inflatable
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  Surtees 610 Game Fisher

  Launching or retrieving a trailer boat fills many owners – especially new owners – with dread. By fitting a Balex Automatic Boat Loader, you can swap the swearing for serenity.

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  Brand

  Surtees

  LOA

  6.1M

  Construction

  Aluminium

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  Custom Protector 12.5m

  This custom Protector 12.5m RIB only just squeaks into her berth at Orams Drystack, but negotiating the tight approaches to the dock is a breeze thanks to Sea Star’s Optimus 360.

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  Brand

  Rayglass Protector

  LOA

  12.5M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)
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  Dehler 34

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

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  Brand

  Dehler

  LOA

  10.7M

  Construction

  Composite
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  Caribbean 2400 Stern Drive

  At 7.2m LOA with a towing weight a touch over three tonnes, the Caribbean 2400 is a serious towing proposition – but that’s quickly forgotten when she slides into the water.

  Brand

  Caribbean

  LOA

  7.8M

  Construction

  Fibreglass (GRP)