Monohull
Beneteau First 44
Fifteen knots eased back to about 10 knots and the boat felt light on the helm, responding nicely to...
Displacement (M):
10500
Length Over All (M):
14.15
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Dibley 12m canting-keeler
The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open tr...
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Rayglass 3000
There are two different powerplant configurations currently available: either twin outboards or sing...
Horsepower (HP):
600
Length Over All (M):
8
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Legacy Marine L45
The L45 is intended to fulfil the role of a luxury motoryacht capable of operating in typical New Ze...
Displacement (M):
20000
Length Over All (M):
13.8
Construction:
Aluminium
Artnautica 60 Sportfisher
The hull and IPS 800s make for a happy marriage. Matuku cruises at 23-24 knots, consuming about 155 ...
Displacement (M):
22000
Length Over All (M):
18
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
Parker 920 Explorer Max
The 920 Explorer Max was conceived as a multi-role vessel: a day boat, fast commuter, sportfisher an...
Displacement (M):
3413
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Caribbean 2400 Hardtop
These vessels will take you a long way out, run all day long, and get you back home safe, sound, and...
Horsepower (HP):
400
Length Over All (M):
8.0
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Senator 800 HT
The way the Senator behaves gives the impression it would be completely unflappable – easily capable...
Length Over All (M):
8.3
Construction:
Aluminium
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Marlin
Clark Gayford, host of the Fish of the Day TV programme, has pretty exacting requirements. The press...
Displacement (M):
1750
Length Over All (M):
7.17
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Merry Fisher 895 Marlin
Sportfishing, along with freediving, was very much on the agenda for the Merry Fisher 895 Marlin’s i...
Displacement (M):
3899
Length Over All (M):
8.83
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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