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Discover New Zealand’s best boats with expert reviews, specs, and local insights—sailboats, powerboats, and yachts covered.
BOAT REVIEW
Broadbill 8m Walk-around
Launch
It’s amazing what can be achieved when passion meets know-how – and it’s superbly demonstrated in th...
Horsepower (HP):
500
Length Over All (M):
8.250
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 519
Launch
Two Auckland mates who’ve known each other since primary school have just bought near identical Jean...
Displacement (M):
13900
Length Over All (M):
15.75
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Given 10.8m Econocat
Launch
“I didn’t want a planing boat, and I didn’t want outboards, so Ron and I got together and came up wi...
Displacement (M):
5800
Length Over All (M):
10.8
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Hanse 385
Launch
In less than a year the Hanse 385 has become the German company’s best selling yacht. The 59th boat ...
Displacement (M):
7600
Length Over All (M):
11.4
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Ultimate 21
Launch
When launching his first boat-building venture, Mark Presnall drew on his experience with aluminium ...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.35
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Lazercraft 640 GT Sport
Launch
The 640 GT Sport is a soft top model with the Lazercraft DNA of old, but with welcome improvements t...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.4
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Frers 33.8m Superyacht
Sailing Boat
This 33.8m carbon-fibre sloop’s stately presence would enhance any superyacht marina, but she’s unli...
Displacement (M):
131000
Length Over All (M):
33.83
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
BOAT REVIEW
Tristram 701
Trailer Boat
The 701 is the latest model release from Hamilton-based Tristram Marine, available in a soft top con...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Length Over All (M):
7.40
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)