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Reviews

MacGregor 26

The McGregor 26 is one of the few boat designs that blends sail and engine power into a neat package. Paul Smith went to see if the concept is a success.
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Osprey 650HT & 750HT

Aluminium pontoon boats with large cockpits and enclosed hardtops become an attractive fishing proposition in the country’s more Southern latitudes, particularly when the concept is crafted by Nelson’s Osprey Boats. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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Hov Pod hovercraft

Boats are boring. Jetski’s are so “nineties” and they get you into heaps of trouble if you go hooning in the wrong place. For real fun – and to turns heads everywhere you go – get yourself into a Hov Pod. Norman Holtzhausen reports.
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Zenith XS8

High performance sports yacht or family trailer sailor, the Zenith XS8 introduces fresh design and thinking to the small yacht market. Steve Raea filed this review.
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Fi-Glass Warrior

It was almost 50 years ago, in 1958, that Frank Simpson commenced building a GRP dinghy called the Fisherman. Today, more than 10,000 boats later, Fi-Glass is one of the most recognisable names in the New Zealand marine industry.
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Hunter 38

American-built Hunter Yachts has turned a corner with new production processes and material and is attracting excellent reviews with its new range of cruising yachts.
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AMF 770 Pro Sport

The new flagship in AMF’s Pro Sport stable is the just-released 770, and like its smaller sisters, this boat’s designed for the serious fisherman – though also for one who appreciates a little form with pure functionality.
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Activa 4500

“Trawler” conjures up images of ageing fishing fleets and seagulls fighting for discarded scraps. Rusty, uncomfortable, smelly – definitely not luxurious. Until you climb aboard the Activa 4500. Greg Adams reports.
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Elan 340

Voted the best European production yacht under 10 metres in Dusseldorf earlier this year, the new Rob Humphreys-designed Elan 340 comes with high expectations. Steve Raea set sail on the first of the new design to arrive down under.
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