Hawke’s Bay Coastguard’s new search and rescue vessel is an 11.7m purpose-designed RIB that gives its crews the ability to respond to emergencies further away, more quickly, and in much greater safety and comfort
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VIDEO: Swift R525
Lithe, light and finely-constructed, the Swift R525’s sweet lines mask her somewhat unusual pedigree. But in a recession she’s bound to be a tempting proposition for entry-level boaties. And if you’re a DIYer looking for project, the hull-and-deck option’s excellent value for money.
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VIDEO: Bluefin 665 HT Offshore
Sturdy construction and superior seagoing manners are synonymous with Sportcraft’s Bluefin series, properties ably reflected in the Tauranga company’s newest model – the 665 Offshore. A slightly scaled down version of its bigger sibling – the 700 – the 665 offers easier towing and handling without compromising performance.
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VIDEO: Osprey 610 HTC
If the country’s in a recession, no one’s told Lloyd Elliott, owner of Nelson’s Osprey Boats. The company has just enlarged its factory, invested in new technology and is well on the way to double production over the next year.
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VIDEO: 1962 Riva Tritone Aperto
The iconic, Italian-built Riva speedboats of the 1960s oozed sensuality. With gleaming mahogany brightwork, tumblehome hulls and powerful engines, they became must-have accessories for aristocrats and celebrities. Today they’re collectors’ items – very rare and very expensive – so it’s a treat to find one in the Marlborough Sounds.
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VIDEO: Extreme 610 Game King
Introduced at last year's Hamilton Boat Show, Extreme Boats' 610 Game King was pitched at boaties looking for a large but manageable all-rounder - big enough for adventurous fishing, small enough for easy towing. Seven satisfied customers later, you could say the design has hit the sweet spot.
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2009 Yamaha PWC models
Unveiled to the media in Sydney late last year, the new Yamaha range introduces a host of hot features designed to enhance the riding experience. Chief among them is an exquisite, supercharged powerplant stuffed into the flagship models.
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VIDEO: Activa 6400
Traditional styling, timeless elegance and 21st century technology come together in Activa’s 68-foot pilothouse launch, a pleasure platform that effortlessly caters to all flavours of boating interests
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Bayfisher 555
The 6mm hull plate says it all: if you’re the kind of hunter-gatherer who likes pulling up on remote beaches and chasing crays around tricky reefs, the new Bayfisher 555 is your platform.
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Eco-friendly grunt
V8 petrol engines and fuel economy aren’t phrases typically found in the same sentence, but the repowering of a 7.3m Naiad RIB proves that Yamaha’s new 300hp four-stroke V8 can offer fuel-saving opportunities.
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