Anytime a boat pleases owners on opposite ends of the experience spectrum, odds are the designer's scored a perfect 10. Which pretty much sums up the Westlander 440 jet boat – even though it's a relatively new kid on the block
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Doral Alizio 28
A sudden spike in the range of high-end, imported launches is giving New Zealand buyers more choices than ever before. The latest contenders – from Canada’s Doral – should find a ready market.
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Zenith Aggressor 5.9m
A year after the design was first launched, Zenith Boats' 5.9m Aggressor is set to become the company's most popular model. A finely-proportioned hull with aggressive lines (what else?), its reputation for agile, edge-of-your-seat performance is superseded only by its role as a fishing platform.
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Yamaha F350 – V8 Outboard
Yamaha's big gun – the F350 5.3 litre V8 outboard – delivers huge torque and offers owners of large offshore boats an irresistible advantage: lots more fish-fighting space in the cockpit. Even better, it comes with sophisticated manners.
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Riviera 44
With the launch of its new 4400 Sport Yacht, Riviera has entered a new era of manufacturing, where lighter, stronger hulls and Volvo's IPS drives offer better performance and efficiency.
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Eclipse 750
It’s been more than a quarter of a century since New Zealanders could buy a new, home-grown trailer sailer. But the drought’s been broken by the recently launched Eclipse 750 – and the wait’s definitely been worthwhile.
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Windhaven – One of a kind
A 40’ launch capable of cruising non-stop for 5000 nautical miles, Windhaven lends new meaning to the word ‘unusual’. But then her designer and builder – Napier’s Noel Parsons – is an unusual thinker with a flair for outside-the-square engineering.
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Seahouse Liberty 6800 HT
Before handing over $100K+, prospective boat-buyers understandably like to trial a few different models. But sometimes a boat looks so good the decision is almost instinctive. Seahouse’s Liberty 6800 HT triggers that instinct.
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AMF 770 Pro Sport
The new flagship in AMF’s Pro Sport stable is the just-released 770, and like its smaller sisters, this boat’s designed for the serious fisherman – though also for one who appreciates a little form with pure functionality.
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