Unveiled at the Auckland International Boat Show last month, the new Caribe DL15 is a large, frisky inflatable designed for family fun with plenty of space for more serious tasks. Gary Lovell reports.
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Chianti 615
Reflex Products Ltd produced its first Chianti 615 in 2000 and since then the boat has proved to be a consistent seller offering versatility, stylish lines and quality construction in addition to good on water performance. Paul Smith reports.
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Eagle 53
It might seem a little incongruous that a man who spends his working day whizzing around at more than 500mph is content to spend his leisure time pottering around at seven-knots. But slow, says Brian Houghton, a UK pilot now domiciled in Auckland, is the only way to travel at sea. What better then, than a slow boat from China? Steve Raea reports.
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Hanse 370E
Buying a first boat may be a big step for some, but Sandy Owen took on more than most – buying her first boat with literally no experience of skippering one. Sarah Long reports.
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AMF
The power plant’s moved inboard on the latest offering from AMF, so Lindsay Wright went along to see how it handled a bumpy day on the Whanganui River bar.
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Larson Senza 226
Stylish, fast and comfortable, the new Larson Senza 226 is just the ticket for the aspiring boating family. Steve Raea slipped behind the wheel.
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Calibre 11.5m Sportsfisher
XCalibre packs enough punch to take anglers out to where the big fish are biting, combined with the right facilities for fine dining after the action's over. Lindsay Wright got a taste of the good life, looking for marlin off the Kaipara Harbour.
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Robertson Boats Rampage
Stylish, comfortable and fast, Robertson Boats new 40-foot planing sedan Rampage brings a fresh and innovative approach to the design board. Steve Raea caught up with the designer, builder and boat at Gt Barrier Island.
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Sea Nymph Oasis, Tango, Charger
For fun on the water, jet boats take a lot of beating. They used to be the preserve of alpine river enthusiasts, but Lindsay Wright went for a blast in a trio of jets aimed squarely at the family fun market.
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Hartz Vulcan 5.0m Sports Jetboat
Paul Smith first saw the deck moulds for the new Hartz Marine jet boat a little over two years ago. Impressed by the Vulcan's rounded "European" styling and portafino transom design, he welcomed the offer to climb behind the wheel of the latest model.
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