Sportscruisers can carry a hot price tag but it’s hard to beat Jeanneau’s Leader 10 in the value-for-money stakes. This two-cabin, 36-foot weekend escape machine delivers on luxury, looks, fit-out and sporty pizazz.
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Salona 38
Designing a successor to the Salona 37, one of the most respected European yachts of the decade so far, can’t have been an easy task for J&J Design. Little wonder the Salona 38 retains most of the 37’s DNA, with the odd chromosome tweak here and there. ALLAN WHITING reports.
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Senator RH690
Senator Boats has an enviable reputation for building no-compromise vessels, so what better place to put an RH690 through its paces than the wild, west coast of Kawhia. Matthew Jones reports.
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Surtees 5.8 Gamefisher
While it’s one of the company’s newer models, the 5.8 Gamefisher is already fast becoming a Surtees icon. Matthew Jones took one for a ride to find out why.
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White Pointer 850 Custom Cruiser
With All Black legend Dan Carter waiting for us at Napier Airport and the ocean liner Sea Princess holding station off Napier Harbour, news of Trade-A-Boat’s pending review of Mark Sinton’s new White Pointer 850 Custom Cruiser Fred had spread farther than first thought.
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Image Elite 6.4M
Southland’s Image Boats is revisiting the prospect of developing a range of smaller, more affordable boats and will test the market with the debut of its new 6.4m Elite hardtop. Steve Raea slips behind the wheel.
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Farr 400 One-Design
One-design race yachts have had mixed fortunes in New Zealand but are enjoying a resurgence offshore, particularly in Australia where high wages and a high dollar are playing into the hands of Aussie yachtsmen. The new Farr 400 looks set to become the next big thing in the 40-foot class.
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Everyman 470C
Everyman boats seem to break all the established rules, yet they consistently produce stable, smooth-riding hulls that exceed expectations. Their newest “baby,” the 470 Cuddy, is no exception…
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Regency Legacy 700 Limited Edition
Regency Boats has combined American sports boat styling with quality New Zealand manufacturing in a fuel-efficient hull design. Matthew Jones finds this potent combination makes for a rocket-like, head-turning ride.
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Hanse 415
Replacing the most popular boat in the range is a tricky proposition, but Hanse has taken no risks with the introduction of the 415. It manages to retain all the 400’s good points and add some of its own. Allan Whiting reports.
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