Boat Reviews
Explore New Zealand’s top boat reviews! From sailboats to luxury yachts, get expert insights and detailed specs to find your perfect vessel. Discover the best models for local waters and make informed decisions with our trusted reviews.
BOAT REVIEW
Haines Hunter Overlander OP725
Trailer Boat
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Caribbean 32 FB
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Seawind 1370
Yacht
Solar panels on the vast roof help keep the batteries charged.
Displacement (M):
11000
Length Over All (M):
13.7
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Sessa Yacht Line C47
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Legacy Marine L45
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Lazercat 950
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Innovision 808 Venture Estero
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Moody 41DS
Yacht
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Boston Whaler 405 Conquest
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Elite 18m Mid Pilothouse
Launch
The loving care and attention that has gone into every detail is clearly evident.
Displacement (M):
28000
Length Over All (M):
18
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Challenger 720HT
Trailer Boat
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Quarken 27 Cabin
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Iliad 53 S
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Beneteau First 36
Yacht
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Sea Ray Sundancer 265
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Oceanpro 540 GTS
Trailer Boat
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
BOAT REVIEW
Senator 500 Side Console
Trailer Boat
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
BOAT REVIEW
Caribbean 2300 Hardtop
Trailer Boat
Straight from the factory, the Caribbean 2300 is ready for fishing action.
Length Over All (M):
7.84
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Profab 1200
Launch
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Displacement (M):
11700
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Innovision 555
Trailer Boat
The boat had to be a ‘pure lure-fishing weapon’
Horsepower (HP):
150
Length Over All (M):
5.56
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Maritimo S75
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Rodman 31 Spirit Hardtop
Power Boat
Although relatively unknown here, Rodman is one of Europe’s most respected brands.
Length Over All (M):
9.48
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
GHB 10.5m powercat
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Grand Banks 54 Laughalot
Launch
The Grand Banks 54 delivers traditional styling with timeless good looks, comfortable accommodations...
Displacement (M):
25000
Length Over All (M):
18.41
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Pescador 35
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Stabicraft 1450 Frontier ProFish
Trailer Boat
Stabicraft boats will need no introduction to anyone with New Zealand boating experience.
Horsepower (HP):
50
Length Over All (M):
4.42
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Legacy Marine L35 Awatea
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Aluka 823 Walkaround
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Wright 52 Powercat
Launch
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Artnautica 60 Sportfisher
Launch
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
BOAT REVIEW
Parker 920 Explorer Max
Power Boat
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)
BOAT REVIEW
L980 semi-displacement powercat Emocean
Launch
Semi-displacement power cats work well when the hulls are narrow and the bridge decks high.
Length Over All (M):
9.80
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Dufour 470
Yacht
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Swift Trawler 48
Launch
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)