The custom Senator 800 HT Miss Dee Meana represents a new direction for Senator Boats – it’s effectively the first of a new, large-volume cabin cruiser range.

Although a new name on the New Zealand boating scene, Lamont Jets has an excellent pedigree. The brand’s been launched as a luxury range of custom-crafted jet-powered inflatables from Explorer Boats based in Kumeu, Auckland.

Alan Wright is one of New Zealand’s most prolific designers. A father-and-son team has brought one of his most successful powercat designs back to the market.

Businessman and philanthropist Dave Sutherland has teamed up with celebrity chef Ben Bayly to launch Coastal Adventures, a new venture offering bespoke food experiences on the water for up to 24 guests, with the option of multi-day charters for smaller groups.

Purekraft designs and builds custom aluminium boats – but its extraordinary flexibility was particularly tested with the 8m Heatwave.

While bigger isn’t always better, lengthening the Offshore Boats 650 HT by a metre has made an already impressive aluminium trailer boat even more of a bluewater weapon.

Yanmar has treated its VIP guests to exceptional views of the America’s Cup action on the Hauraki Gulf, all from the comfort of the company’s new X47 Express Cruiser.