Bayliner's 2002 range of Capri bowriders are typical of the US manufacturer's emphasis on fun family boating. Steve Raea headed to Lake Taupo for a day out on the 195 and flagship 215 Capri models.
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Southern Boats 670 Cuddy Cabin
Sleek lines and dazzling looks set the SouthernSportz 670 Cuddy apart from its peers and proves again the South Island's prowess in aluminum boat building and design. Southern man, Steve Crowley, checks out the 670 Sterndrive and the 670 Outboard.
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Ramco Sportsman 850 Hardtop
Moderation is the new model Ramco 8.5m (26ft) Sportsman Hardtop, released at the 2001 New Zealand Boat Show where Ramco staff christened it "The Magnet".
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Breezecraft Tuff Cat
Robust construction and pragmatic design are the dominant features of the latest and biggest catamaran to roll off the Breezecraft production line - the 6.3m Tuff-Cat. It's bound to attract interest from the fishing and diving fraternity. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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Bonito 635 Kingfisher
The 635 Bonito Kingfisher was released in June 2001 and Geoff Green drove two examples, one on placid Lake Tarawera and the other on a white-capped Auckland harbour swept by a short, steep chop.
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Quinnie Spirit 5.8m
If technology could relieve traffic-jam blues by teleporting you from behind the wheel of your car to behind the wheel of your boat, owning a Quinnie Spirit would be really useful - a seamless transition, but for the wind teasing at your tie and toupee. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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Sampitres Wave-piercing Catamaran
Spectators around the Waitemata Harbour can often observe leading-edge designs before they are exported around the world. Sampitres, the latest wave-piercing motor yacht designed by Craig Loomes Design Group was commissioned during Christmas and Geoff Green was invited aboard before it was shipped to Europe. Photography by Chris Lewis.
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Tristram Millennium 691
Tristram Marine's Millennium 691 was introduced at the 1997 Auckland Boat Show, where it won the Trailerboat of the Show award.
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Legacy 30 Profish
The Legacy 30 Profish is a unique two-level boat purpose designed for sportfishing. The well-developed prototype, built using more than 100 production moulds, was launched in November 2001. Geoff Green went aboard soon after it was commissioned.
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Black Cat 8.9m
The very capable 8.9m Black Cat fills a gap in the market, has the ability to travel fast and offers a lot for its size. Geoff Green went aboard to talk to the designer, owner and builders.
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