The smallest in the German builder’s line-up, the Bavaria 30 nevertheless packs a surprising amount of living space. Steve Raea reports.
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Mac 370
Since its 1986 debut in New Zealand, the Mac boats brand has become something of a kiwi icon. The range has a great reputation as tough, durable and safe boats, and the designs extend from 2.1m dinghies to the flagship 6m sports cabin boat.
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Image 9m Fish Master
Given builders customise their product to suit the requirements of each owner, there’s always something different emerging from the Invercargill-based Image Boats factory and the 9m Fish Master is another example. Paul Smith reports.
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Keelow Craft River wild 560 XL
After a recent jet-boating expedition in Canada, Christchurch’s Ken Bowmar gained a new respect for the larger, alloy-constructed boats favoured by Canadian and North American jet boaters. He decided to have one built. Paul Smith reports.
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Stabi-Craft 609 Super Cab
Sky Television’s “Fishing NZ” host Adam Clancy recently took delivery of a new Generation II Stabi-Craft 609 Super Cab from Gulfland Marine. Appropriately named Black Magic, Clancy and boat will soon start filming in a place near you. Steve Raea reports.
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Elan 40
Brain Smith’s specs for a new boat were seemingly contradictory - comfortable cruiser, easy to sail short-handed, but good looking and a slick mover that would stimulate his race demons. The Elan 40, he says, delivered it all and more. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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Senator 780W
Things quickly get confusing for anyone buying a new boat – after a while all models start to look the same and vital statistics begin to blur. At about this time the heart takes over and the best-looking boat is often the one that ends up being towed home. Lindsay Wright reports.
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Voyager 11m catamaran
Yes, it’s a catamaran cruiser. No, we don’t see many of them in New Zealand waters – and certainly never one of these, a Voyager 1100. However, that could all be about to change. Greg Adams reports.
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Sea Bandit 4000 SF
With the pace, handling and style of a trailer boat and the comfort and on-board amenities of a sports cruiser, the new Sea Bandit 4000 SF brings fresh appeal to the mid-size market. Steve Raea reports.
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McLay 745 & 775 cruiser hardtops
Nelson’s Totally Boating dealership says steadily increasing fuel costs have triggered a noticeable trend to diesel power in the larger trailerboat market. Two McLay hardtop cruisers are prime examples. Paul Smith reports.
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