Pelin Empress

Auckland boatbuilder Richard Edlin breathes new life into old bones with the restoration of a Pelin Empress – previously consigned to an uncertain future – and in doing so, puts forward a compelling case for buying old over new. Steve Raea reports.
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Smarts stimulus

Retrofitting electronic gear will enhance the boating experience, says Kevin Green, and there is a wealth of new product out there.
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Tow Vehicle: Ford Territory

The Territory's TDCi powerplant has given the Australian Ford a new lease of life, adding a surfeit of torque, impressive refinement and enhanced towing ability. Exactly what the Territory needed.
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Tow Vehicle: SsangYong Rexton II Sport

Ok, so it is not the popular poster child for the Korean car industry, but 16 years after it was introduced in New Zealand, SsangYong is progressing nicely on the back of some Tonka-tough utes and SUVs. We think it makes for a hardy tow machine.
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