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Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
Construction:
GRP
Caribbean 27 Flybridge Sport Fisher
Fuel consumption for a vessel this size is pretty good, as you might expect from a modern common-rai...
Horsepower (HP):
380
Displacement (M):
dry, 3,140
Length Over All (M):
9.0
Construction:
Solid GRP
Southern XF650
Southern Boats has been building top-quality aluminium trailer boats for more than three decades. It...
Horsepower (HP):
150 to 225hp
Length Over All (M):
6.85m
Construction:
Aluminium
Tristram 691 Offshore
When Kingsley and Lance Fink pulled up at Westhaven boat ramp with the Tristram 691 Offshore in tow,...
Horsepower (HP):
200 to 250hp
Length Over All (M):
6.90
Construction:
GRP
Seawind 1170
Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design froma vastly experienced ...
Displacement (M):
9,200kg
Length Over All (M):
11.9m
Vindex 350 S
When the itch for another boat project required scratching a little over two years ago, de Fluiter d...
Displacement (M):
5500
Length Over All (M):
10.8
Construction:
Composite
Cora 48 Catamaran
Performance is modest, as expected for its power-to-weight ratio, but nearly 17 knots of speed was a...
Displacement (M):
24000
Length Over All (M):
14.75
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Buccaneer Five Seven Five
The spacious cockpit is uncluttered but has plenty of seating. The cockpit sole is covered in SeaDek...
Horsepower (HP):
150
Length Over All (M):
5.75
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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)
Sealegs 12RC
‘Behemoth’ is a word which springs to mind or, perhaps more nautically, ‘leviathan’.
Length Over All (M):
12.3
Construction:
Aluminium
Haines Hunter SP635
The hardtop SP635 shares the same underpinnings as the popular SF 635 which was a completely new mod...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.76
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Elite 15.8m Sport Sedan
The pride and joy of a multi-generational family, Bliss resides on a pier that’s home to a couple of...
Displacement (M):
16200
Length Over All (M):
15.8
Construction:
Composite
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)
Buccaneer Six Fifteen
Based on the well-known Buccaneer 605 hull, the Buccaneer Six Fifteen has increased the 605’s waterl...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.78
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Surtees 750 Game Fisher
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show prize boat package would be every Kiwi angler’s dream to own.
Horsepower (HP):
300
Displacement (M):
1590
Length Over All (M):
7.5
Construction:
Aluminium
Sargo 31 Explorer
The Sargo 31’s exterior looks like it means business – in a cool way.
Displacement (M):
5400
Length Over All (M):
9.96
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Beneteau Swift Trawler 41 Sedan
This vessel has much to recommend it for a couple or a family.
Displacement (M):
11040
Length Over All (M):
13.42
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Haines Hunter Overlander OP725
The Anura system is not only pleasingly quiet in operation (no noisy internal combustion engine in t...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Displacement (M):
2400
Length Over All (M):
7.5
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Ryck 280
At first glance the boat appears to be a large centre console, although hidden beneath the console a...
Displacement (M):
2700
Length Over All (M):
9.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Caribbean 32 FB
With classic styling, good performance and class-leading ride and handling, there’s a lot to like ab...
Displacement (M):
6500
Length Over All (M):
10.385
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Seawind 1370
Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.
Displacement (M):
11000
Length Over All (M):
13.7
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Sessa Yacht Line C47
Sessa vessels have a CE CLASS B rating – certified offshore to 200 miles, for winds up to force 8, a...
Displacement (M):
14500
Length Over All (M):
14.27
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
Lazercat 950
The helm station is well-equipped and simple to operate, thanks to the simplified switching that’s b...
Displacement (M):
3800
Length Over All (M):
9.5
Construction:
Aluminium
Innovision 808 Venture Estero
As has become more usual for the crew at Innovision Boats, Estero has been extensively customised.
Horsepower (HP):
400
Length Over All (M):
8.2
Construction:
Aluminium
Moody 41DS
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Boston Whaler 405 Conquest
Step aboard and the 405’s roomy cockpit certainly makes a strong first impression.
Displacement (M):
17853
Length Over All (M):
12.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Sargo 36
It packs more features and equipment inside its modest 36 feet (11.80m) than do many much bigger boa...
Displacement (M):
8400
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Elite 18m Mid Pilothouse
The loving care and attention that has gone into every detail is clearly evident.
Displacement (M):
28000
Length Over All (M):
18
Construction:
Composite
Challenger 720HT
Like the rest of the Challenger range, the 720 HT’s fibreglass hull is designed by Terry Reid, who h...
Horsepower (HP):
250
Length Over All (M):
7.15
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Quarken 27 Cabin
This size is notably popular in New Zealand, being small enough to be trailered, yet spacious enough...
Displacement (M):
2700
Length Over All (M):
8.35
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Iliad 53 S
Compared to the range’s flybridge models, the 53 S has much less windage and greater stability, so ...
Displacement (M):
24000
Length Over All (M):
16.35
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Beneteau First 36
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Displacement (M):
4800
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Sea Ray Sundancer 265
The Sea Ray Sundancer 265 is an impressive example of all that is good about American production boa...
Displacement (M):
3200
Length Over All (M):
8.07
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Oceanpro 540 GTS
He aimed to produce something that provided the best of both worlds: the tough, rigid hull sides of ...
Horsepower (HP):
115
Length Over All (M):
5.4
Construction:
Aluminium
Senator 500 Side Console
Senator allows owners to spec the boat however they want it, starting with a base, but very comprehe...
Length Over All (M):
5.2
Construction:
Aluminium
Caribbean 2300 Hardtop
Straight from the factory, the Caribbean 2300 is ready for fishing action.
Length Over All (M):
7.84
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Profab 1200
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Displacement (M):
11700
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Construction:
Aluminium
Innovision 555
The boat had to be a ‘pure lure-fishing weapon’
Horsepower (HP):
150
Length Over All (M):
5.56
Construction:
Aluminium
Maritimo S75
My first impression of the S75 was its striking and sleek profile, thanks to nearly 75 feet (23m) of...
Displacement (M):
48000
Length Over All (M):
23.07
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Hanse 460
Code has three cabins, the master cabin forward and twin double quarter berths.
Displacement (M):
12600
Length Over All (M):
14.60
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Rodman 31 Spirit Hardtop
Although relatively unknown here, Rodman is one of Europe’s most respected brands.
Length Over All (M):
9.48
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
GHB 10.5m powercat
Makédo’s construction is a foam-cored, epoxy sandwich: Corecell foam for the hulls and Divinycell fo...
Displacement (M):
3479
Length Over All (M):
10.7
Construction:
Composite
HH 50
After a day of sailing the HH50, I can clearly see the attraction, assuming your budget is large eno...
Displacement (M):
16000
Length Over All (M):
15.79
Construction:
Composite
Grand Banks 54 Laughalot
The Grand Banks 54 delivers traditional styling with timeless good looks, comfortable accommodations...
Displacement (M):
25000
Length Over All (M):
18.41
Construction:
Composite
Pescador 35
In a market that can sometimes confuse bling with ease of use and reliability, it is refreshing to s...
Displacement (M):
7500
Length Over All (M):
10.8
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Stabicraft 1450 Frontier ProFish
Stabicraft boats will need no introduction to anyone with New Zealand boating experience.
Horsepower (HP):
50
Length Over All (M):
4.42
Construction:
Aluminium
Legacy Marine L35 Awatea
The Legacy 35 was designed by the world-famous, New Zealand-based LOMOcean team.
Displacement (M):
6000
Length Over All (M):
10.58
Construction:
Aluminium
Aluka 823 Walkaround
At rest, the boat was extremely comfortable, and certainly fits the family-friendly bill.
Horsepower (HP):
350
Length Over All (M):
8.23
Construction:
Aluminium
Wright 52 Powercat
The Wright 52’s interior exudes sheer comfort, usability, and Kiwi boat-building craft.
Displacement (M):
16000
Length Over All (M):
15.4
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
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)
L980 semi-displacement powercat Emocean
Semi-displacement power cats work well when the hulls are narrow and the bridge decks high.
Length Over All (M):
9.80
Construction:
Composite
Elan E6
The Slovenian builder has set its sights firmly on owners who want speed as well as style.
Displacement (M):
11250
Length Over All (M):
14.30
Construction:
Composite
Dufour 470
Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.
Displacement (M):
13200
Length Over All (M):
14.85
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Swift Trawler 48
Mature boaties will love the walk-around side decks, the ease of the sliding door at the helm, and t...
Displacement (M):
12200
Length Over All (M):
14.7
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095
The Merry Fisher 1095 should prove to be a most cost-effective vessel to run and own, while at the s...
Displacement (M):
4638
Length Over All (M):
10.75
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
E-40 Powercat
The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGett...
Displacement (M):
3600
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Boston Whaler 360 Outrage
Formally introduced at the 2022 Miami International Boat Show, the 360 Outrage has been nothing shor...
Displacement (M):
6070
Length Over All (M):
11.12
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Rodman 890 Ventura
The Rodman 890 Ventura is sold with the promise of quality, prestige, innovative features and excell...
Displacement (M):
5150
Length Over All (M):
8.90
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Innovision 757 Explorer
The stern of the 757 is a great example of what a fishing boat should be.
Horsepower (HP):
400
Length Over All (M):
7.65
Construction:
Aluminium
Beneteau GT45
The GT has a very Mediterranean feel to it, with its swooshy styling and open entertaining areas jus...
Displacement (M):
11241
Length Over All (M):
14.78
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Wind Spirit – LSB 24m Expedition Ketch
The warm tones of the naturally finished anegre wood paneling creates a snug ambience and the carefu...
Displacement (M):
50000
Length Over All (M):
24
Construction:
Wood
Regal 42 Grand Coupe
Steering is light and the Regal responds immediately to helm inputs.
Displacement (M):
11204
Length Over All (M):
12.78
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Classic 45
Stepping into the saloon one is immediately impressed by the spacious full-width salon and generous ...
Displacement (M):
19500
Length Over All (M):
13.98
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Sasga Menorquín 54
The boat feels like a large boat underway, its 24 tonnes just gliding along, powered by twin Volvo D...
Displacement (M):
24260
Length Over All (M):
17.15
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
King K5000 RIB
If you’re in the market for a highly spec’d, high-quality RIB with good looks and performance, take ...
Length Over All (M):
5.1
Construction:
Aluminium
Sea Ray SLX 260
Sea Ray has always been about raising the bar and going beyond the expected.
Displacement (M):
2.52
Length Over All (M):
9.41
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)
Legacy L70
Legacy Marine’s first L70 is the sort of sportfishing paragon other vessels will be measured against...
Displacement (M):
60000
Length Over All (M):
24
Construction:
Aluminium
Sealegs 12m RIB Cabin
On land it’s a big machine to pilot – tall, wide, and long, with a very wide turning circle, though ...
Displacement (M):
7000
Length Over All (M):
11.3
Construction:
Aluminium
Maritimo S600
Such is the refinement, handling and practical feel of the excellent Maritimo S600, it reminds me of...
Displacement (M):
32600
Length Over All (M):
18.62
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Buccaneer Exess XL
The overwhelming impression I took away from our few hours on Lake Dunstan is how well this boat goe...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.46
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
NEEL 43
The NEEL 43 has a versatile sail plan, making it ideal for the varied conditions of bluewater voyagi...
Displacement (M):
9000
Length Over All (M):
13.1
Construction:
Composite
ILIAD 62
Since the brand’s inception just over three years ago, ILIAD is quickly become an established brand ...
Displacement (M):
40000
Length Over All (M):
18.95
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Princess F55
Princess has been making high quality motoryachts since 1965, with a range that currently runs from ...
Displacement (M):
4.6
Length Over All (M):
17.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Fjord 38xpress
The angular lines of plumb bow, flat sheer and abrupt transom are reminiscent of the Banfield’s Wall...
Displacement (M):
6060
Length Over All (M):
11.63
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Candela C7
One of the keys to the C7’s impressive performance is its light weight. All up, it weighs just 1.4 t...
Displacement (M):
1300
Length Over All (M):
7.7
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
Sasga 42 HT
The Menorquín range (pronounced Men-or-keen) are based on the look and shape of a traditional small ...
Displacement (M):
11260
Length Over All (M):
13.2
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Dreadnort V5500 CC
Gypsy Rose is a highly-spec’d semi-custom V5500 CC model with several customer-driven features.
Displacement (M):
1970
Length Over All (M):
5.76
Construction:
Aluminium
Riviera 78 Motor Yacht
On boarding the 78 MY, the words of Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst echoed in my head: “timeless and ...
Displacement (M):
56299
Length Over All (M):
24.82
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Given 14.5m Sailing Catamaran Katoa
Despite the lumpy, confused seas and changeable breeze, Katoa felt great throughout.
Displacement (M):
10500
Length Over All (M):
14.5
Construction:
Composite
Fleury 6.7 Keeler
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci. A simple boat can mean basic; more ...
Displacement (M):
850
Length Over All (M):
6.7
Construction:
Wood
Marex 330 Scandinavia
Norwegian boat builder Marex is on to winner with its Lithuanian-built 330 Scandinavia, as evidenced...
Displacement (M):
5500
Length Over All (M):
10.49
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Innovision 616 Explorer
Painted in a striking metallic Brisbane Blue from Superyacht Coatings, this distinctive looking trai...
Displacement (M):
1950
Length Over All (M):
6.18
Construction:
Aluminium
Assault Pursuit 8m Amphibious
New Zealanders have led the world in developing amphibious RIBs, and the latest offering from Assaul...
Displacement (M):
1900
Length Over All (M):
8.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Bavaria C45
Beautiful weather doesn’t always equal the best weather for going sailing, but sometimes you just ha...
Displacement (M):
11935
Length Over All (M):
13.98
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Takacat Predator T640P
Takacat started in Takapuna on Auckland’s North Shore in 2007 supplying a range of inflatable catama...
Horsepower (HP):
180
Length Over All (M):
6.4
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Gran Turismo 41
The Italian phrase Gran Turismo, meaning Grand Touring, has been used by the car industry to signify...
Displacement (M):
7958
Length Over All (M):
12.67
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Elan GT6
When you think about speed and style, sport cars spring to mind. And so it was with Slovenian manufa...
Displacement (M):
13340
Length Over All (M):
15.2
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Prestige 520
This is a special review – two vessels at the same time. The Prestige 520 Fly model comes with a lar...
Displacement (M):
15579
Length Over All (M):
16.11
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Absolute 47 Flybridge
We’re parking the Absolute 47 back on her Westhaven berth in a 18-knot breeze. The fairway looks awf...
Displacement (M):
23000
Length Over All (M):
14.63
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Saxdor 200 Pro Sport
It is not often that we get to review a boat as innovative as this one, with features I have not so ...
Displacement (M):
1100
Length Over All (M):
5.94
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
ZeroJet OC350
According to a quote in the United Nation’s Our World publication, “the future has arrived, and it i...
Displacement (M):
183
Length Over All (M):
3.51
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
Iliad 50
Purpose-built motor catamarans like this explorer-style Iliad 50 give owners a versatile vessel for...
Displacement (M):
24000
Length Over All (M):
15.51
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Dreadnort D7500
It takes considerable courage to design and then build a trailer boat as radically different as the ...
Horsepower (HP):
350
Displacement (M):
3520
Length Over All (M):
7.9
Construction:
Aluminium
Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 First Line
If you’re a retired airline pilot with a bit of a need for speed, you’re probably looking for perfor...
Length Over All (M):
12.87
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Sasga Menorquín 34 HT
Occasionally you see a boat that makes a memorable impression, as happened to Ernest Henshaw a few y...
Displacement (M):
9000
Length Over All (M):
10.03
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Stryda 900C Amphibious
2019 was an auspicious year in New Zealand, although thinking back to those heady pre-Covid days som...
Length Over All (M):
9.0
Construction:
Aluminium
Excess 15
That’s exactly what the owners of this Excess 15 sailing cat did, picking her up from the factory in...
Displacement (M):
18400
Length Over All (M):
14.76
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Innovision 656 Explorer
Like the rest of the range, the 656’s distinctive styling – largely the result of function dictating...
Horsepower (HP):
250
Length Over All (M):
6.65
Construction:
Aluminium
Brig Eagle 8 and Eagle 6.7
The two Eagles are birds of a feather, with versatile layouts, good quality fittings, similar trim l...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Length Over All (M):
7.98
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BRABUS Shadow 900
Scandinavian design gets a major boost from German engineering in this turbocharged BRABUS, reports ...
Displacement (M):
5000
Length Over All (M):
11.73
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Blue Diamond 680HT
If you can’t find exactly the boat you want to buy, and you’re a handy chap, why not design and buil...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Length Over All (M):
7.1
Construction:
Aluminium
Bavaria C42
Getting back out on the water after an extended period in lockdown felt so good — especially with ...
Displacement (M):
9678
Length Over All (M):
12.9
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Swift Trawler 41 Fly
French boat manufacturer Beneteau is one of the oldest and largest boatbuilders in existence, still ...
Displacement (M):
11040
Length Over All (M):
13.43
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Salthouse Coach Boat
How a decades-long family boat building empire has happily downsized to build the world’s best coach...
Horsepower (HP):
70