Yes, you can buy a boat on a budget and still get a top quality product
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VIDEO: Four Winns SL222 & SL242
Luxury styling gets a dose of adventure-DNA in the new Four Winns SL series, a range of speedsters that gives lake boaties the freedom to go fast in comfort
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Fyran 595 Pursuit
A well turned-out, mid-sized vessel, Fyran’s new 595 Pursuit easily accommodates four or five anglers, and the frugal engine and low weight combine for an economical day out. At just less than $60k, it’s an attractive drive-away package.
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Salthouse 65Q
The Salthouse 65Q was ordered as a two-hand operational serious coastal cruiser, and has been repowered with a whole new propulsion system for a new level of docking friendliness and greater efficiency at sea
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VIDEO: Lazercraft XP741 Generation II
No one would accuse Dunedin’s Lazercraft of building dull boats, but even die-hard fans will agree the new-generation models have something special. The latest of them – the XP741 – is a slick advance on its predecessor. And it comes with a competitive price tag.
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Mustang 430 Sports Coupe
Mustang is being turned around from a builder of knockabout boats to one that manufactures world-class craft. We take a look at the new 430 Sports Coupe.
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Image 8.5 Jet
When Westport’s Dave Tait and his boating partner Neil Avery began exploring a new fishing and cray-potting platform to replace their aging Hamilton Jet 190, they quickly gravitated to an Image 8.5m
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VIDEO: Activa 6400 Contemporary
Activa boats, imported into New Zealand by Adventure Bay Motor Yachts, is known for its timeless classic designs. So the latest model, the 6400 Contemporary, is something of a break from tradition.
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Explorer 5.5m RIB
We go for a spin in the latest bit of kit for the rescuers who return many boaties safely to shore when the Lake Taupo turns ugly
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VIDEO: Extreme 460 Sport Fisher
Introduced at this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show, the 460 Sport Fisher is the newest foal in the Extreme Boats stable. Robustly-constructed and spacious for her size, she’s sure to be favoured by those looking for hassle-free boating from the beach.
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