Aluminium production builder Ramco Boats has diversified into pontoon craft with a difference. Geoff Green spent a telling west-coast day aboard the 680 Patrol, the company's first pontoon offering.
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Oliver Royale 400
The Oliver Royale 400 uses the proven Oliver Royale 4300 hull but, with a stylish new deck and flybridge and detailing designed to meet the international market, Geoff Green thinks it should be viewed as an all-new model.
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Lazercraft 720 GT Hardtop
Lazercraft have been offering alloy hulls married to fibreglass decks and cabins for a decade. Geoff Green went to the Bay of Islands to see how the composite combination came together in the 720GT Hardtop.
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Rayglass Cruisemaster 700
The term Cruisemaster may evoke images of classic American automobiles on Route 66, but it also describes the essence of this 7.3m trailerable cruiser. Geoff Green went aboard.
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AMF Express 37
Aluminium Marine Fabricators (AMF) in Te Puke recently launched their first Express 37 for Wellington clients that have cruising and international adventure on their minds.
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Ballistic 1950KC
Ballistic Boats has released the latest ski-boat to hit the market and Geoff Green thinks this Craig Loomes designed flyer will do more than turn heads.
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Breeze 4.9m Dory
The commercial and contracting sectors have embraced the Breeze dory because it is virtually indestructible, unsinkable and it floats in a puddle. The same hull, but in a more developed form, is available to the recreational sector. Geoff Green visited the Waikato region to find out more.
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Aqualite 601RV
I had no intention of writing a boat review when I stepped aboard the Aqualite 601RV. Family Boats had supplied it as the photographic boat and I hardly gave it a second thought when I boarded it at sea.
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Genesis 400 Flybridge
Genesis Marine, with its range of popular mid-size launches, is New Zealand's most prominent production launch builder. Geoff Green went aboard Crystal Clear, the latest Genesis 400 Flybridge.
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White Pointer 850
The East Cape region provides awesome fishing potential but it generally requires an ocean capable craft to capitalise on the opportunities. Geoff Green experienced a trailer boat with this bluewater capability when he went to Napier and Gisborne to trial the White Pointer 850.
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