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Vindex 350 S

When the itch for another boat project required scratching a little over two years ago, de Fluiter decided that repurposing a Vindex 350 flybridge would be quicker than building another new boat.

1 month ago

Vindex 350 S

Vindex

Launch

When the itch for another boat project required scratching a little over two years ago, de Fluiter decided that repurposing a Vindex 350 flybridge would be quicker than building another new boat.

1 month ago

Cora 48 Catamaran

Cora

Launch

Performance is modest, as expected for its power-to-weight ratio, but nearly 17 knots of speed was available when I used maximum throttle.

1 month ago

Cora 48 Catamaran

Cora

Launch

Performance is modest, as expected for its power-to-weight ratio, but nearly 17 knots of speed was available when I used maximum throttle.

1 month ago

The pride and joy of a multi-generational family, Bliss resides on a pier that’s home to a couple of other Elite motor launches – Sandspit Marina is a hot-spot for the Bill Upfold-designed vessels, wi...

1 month ago

Elite 15.8m Sport Sedan

Elite

Launch

1 month ago

Rayglass 3000

Rayglass

Launch

There are two different powerplant configurations currently available: either twin outboards or single diesel inboard.

1 month ago

Rayglass 3000

Rayglass

Launch

There are two different powerplant configurations currently available: either twin outboards or single diesel inboard.

1 month ago

Sargo

Sargo 31 Explorer

The Sargo 31’s exterior looks like it means business – in a cool way.

1 month ago

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Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 Sedan

This vessel has much to recommend it for a couple or a family.

1 month ago

Hanse

Ryck 280

At first glance the boat appears to be a large centre console, although hidden beneath the console and forward area is a sizeable overnight cabin.

1 month ago

Caribbean

Caribbean 32 FB

With classic styling, good performance and class-leading ride and handling, there’s a lot to like about the Caribbean 32.

1 month ago

Sessa

Sessa Yacht Line C47

Sessa vessels have a CE CLASS B rating – certified offshore to 200 miles, for winds up to force 8, and waves up to up to four metres high. Very capabl...

1 month ago

Legacy

Legacy Marine L45

The L45 is intended to fulfil the role of a luxury motoryacht capable of operating in typical New Zealand coastal conditions.

1 month ago

Lazercat

Lazercat 950

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

1 month ago

Innovision

Innovision 808 Venture Estero

As has become more usual for the crew at Innovision Boats, Estero has been extensively customised.

1 month ago

Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler 405 Conquest

Step aboard and the 405’s roomy cockpit certainly makes a strong first impression.

1 month ago

Sargo

Sargo 36

It packs more features and equipment inside its modest 36 feet (11.80m) than do many much bigger boats.

1 month ago

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