Reviews

Reviews

VIDEO: Bonito 550 Sting

If all-round family boating fun and value for money top your wish list then the Bonito 550 is certainly worthy of closer inspection. It is a smart all-round package with a proven pedigree and a proud manufacturing history.
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Coastal 650 HT

Taranaki locals call them the “Land Rovers of the Sea” – but we think that Coastal Boats’ new 650 HT is a Land Rover that handles like a Lamborghini
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Hanse 540e

If shorthanded luxury cruising is your brief, maybe mixed with some family-style racing, the Hanse 540e should be high on your shopping list
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KiwiKraft 780HT Overnighter

There is something about the South Island that’s made it the home of tough, alloy pontoon boats. KiwiKraft’s newest model (and its biggest production boat), continues the trend, adding a level of comfort not always seen on these tough workhorses.
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VIDEO: Coastguard’s AMF RIB

Hawke’s Bay Coastguard’s new search and rescue vessel is an 11.7m purpose-designed RIB that gives its crews the ability to respond to emergencies further away, more quickly, and in much greater safety and comfort
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Altec 760 Hard Top Jet

Christchurch’s Altec Boats NZ Ltd recently fitted one of its 760 Hard Tops with an inboard engine and jet unit, and while the boat’s great, the engine/jet combo could do with a little tweaking
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VIDEO: Swift R525

Lithe, light and finely-constructed, the Swift R525’s sweet lines mask her somewhat unusual pedigree. But in a recession she’s bound to be a tempting proposition for entry-level boaties. And if you’re a DIYer looking for project, the hull-and-deck option’s excellent value for money.
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VIDEO: Bluefin 665 HT Offshore

Sturdy construction and superior seagoing manners are synonymous with Sportcraft’s Bluefin series, properties ably reflected in the Tauranga company’s newest model – the 665 Offshore. A slightly scaled down version of its bigger sibling – the 700 – the 665 offers easier towing and handling without compromising performance.
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