Chris Lorigan

Test: Fish City FC580

The clever new FC580 represents a great opportunity to get out on the water without robbing a bank, and is the perfect craft for a mission whenever the mood strikes.
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Test: Nereyda 500 Sport

This is the new incarnation of the iconic Kiwi Sea Nymph. If you’re after a simple but effective family leisure boat, the Nereyda 500 Sport is definitely worth thinking about — it really is a hell of a lot of fun and you won’t have the bank manager banging down your door.
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VIDEO: Contrapel

This unique technology could potentially change the face of marine propulsion. The guys from Contrapel are excited and justifiably confident. What they’ve built works so well it more than validates the time and money they’ve invested. And the US Navy’s keen to get its hands on it…
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Wave Dancer Fishing Charter

It was supposed to be half a day out on the water and we should have been back at our desks by one o’clock to put magazines together. But we had way too much fun, caught plenty of fish and stayed out all day. Who can blame us?
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Tow test: Volkswagen Touareg

Sure, you can pick up a big old 4WD for ten grand, but when you’re pulling a 2980kg boat worth over $200,000 you need to feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel — especially if you get into a bit of trouble at the boat ramp. You can trust the Touareg.
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