There is no shortage of race yachts that will cruise comfortably, but is it really feasible to have a production yacht worthy of the mantle of racer/cruiser? James Nichols says it is and it’s in the shape of the new Dehler 41.
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Smuggler Kingfisher 670
When Smuggler Marine took over the moulds of the iconic Bonito range a few years ago, the plan was to improve on these popular boats, arming them with the latest specification to match current market trends. Smuggler has succeeded brilliantly with the Kingfisher 670.
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Image 8.5M FishMaster
Image Boats has carved out a successful niche in the large trailer-boat market, with a range of serious offshore performers perfectly adapted to their natural high-latitude environment. Steve Raea travels south.
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Nereyda 480 Sport
Sea Nymph was one of the oldest and most-respected brands of composite boats manufactured in NZ. However, increasing globalisation saw the brand temporarily disappear, before emerging under the new guise of Nereyda Boats.
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Everyman 550 Hard Top
Adding a hardtop to the proven Everyman 550 hull has added a dimension greater than the sum of its parts, writes Matthew Jones.
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Hunter 50AC
Hunter Yacht’s previous aft-cockpit flagship, the Hunter 49, has been superseded with the new Hunter AC 50. As Allan Whiting reports from Sydney, the US production yacht builder continues to impress.
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Coup de grace: Riviera 75 Flybridge
For over 20 years, Riviera’s Coomera-based yard has set the standard for production boat building in Australia. But it stretches boundaries to describe the new Riviera 75 Flybridge as a production boat.
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Personalised performer: DNA 821HT
When customisation is part of your genetic code, the customer can choose the boat of their dreams. Matthew Jones puts the DNA 821HT through its paces.
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Birds of a feather: Sea Ray 185 Sport
Born in the US, the latest Sea Ray 185 Sport bow rider provides a glimpse into the future style of American sports boats. But has style overtaken practicality? Steve Raea travels to Christchurch to find out.
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Profile 9m HW
Profile Boats’ flagship 900HW is certainly eye-catching, but the real treasure is in what lies beneath the dazzling golden paint job. Matthew Jones travelled to Napier and discovered that, in this instance, all that glitters is gold.
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