Reviews

Reviews

Colson 9.7.

The racing action in the open 30ft class is hotting up in Auckland with several recent high-profile launchings. Steve Raea catches up with veteran racers Colleen and Neil Bassett in the Bay of Islands and runs a weather eye over their new Colson 9.7.
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Yamaha FX Waverunner

Yamaha’s new WaveRunner FX is a classy blend comfort and performance – a PWC that switches easily between stately, three-up cruising and teeth-clenching euphoria. Terry Williams-King reports.
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Hanse 400e

Race-winning performance is not generally associated with production-built yachts. Most production yacht buyers are happy to trade-off a bit of speed for ease of handling and large comfortable interiors. With Hanse’s 400e, that compromise isn’t necessary, writes Steve Raea.
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Sea Nymph Executive

Like the mythical spirits that share its name, Sea Nymph’s new “Executive” range offers a little beauty and seduction of its own, reports Greg Adams.
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Horizon 190

Even sat on the trailer at the boat ramp, there’s a touch of American swagger to the 190 Horizon. From its sleek, stylish lines down to the eye-catching mag wheels, it screams “I’m no ordinary bowrider.” Greg Adams reports.
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Escape 17 Catamaran

The ideal way for a beginner to get a taste of sailing is on a small sailing catamaran. With their single sail and double hulls, the small boats are light, stable and easy to sail. The Escape 17 continues that tradition, writes Norman Holtzhausen.
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Gulf Craft Ambassador 32

With a seafaring history going back thousands of years, it’s unsurprising that the United Arab Emirates is home to one of the world’s most prolific boatbuilders – Gulf Craft Inc. The company’s new Ambassador 32, writes Gary Lovell, will sit easily with our market.
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Marco jet boats

For some Lake Karapiro residents, writes Lindsay Wright, one sunny mid-October day will be remembered as the day of the doughnut
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Calibre 745 Tournament

Sea-kindly, spirited and sophisticated, the Tournament 745 Sports Fisher has found a new lease on life in the experienced hands of Craig Ross of Whenuapai-based Calibre Boats. Steve Raea reports.
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13.5m Corsair Cabriolet

Rejuvenating an iconic design with modern technology, fresh styling and quality craftsmanship, Dean Salthouse has created a user-friendly, fun-oriented vessel that begs to be taken on an extended cruise with the family. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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