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Reviews

Cat Concepts NZ38

The Cat Concepts NZ38 powercat is another example of a New Zealand-built production boat enjoying strong export markets, and using a group-contracting approach to design, mould, finish and market the boat. Geoff Green went aboard the latest Cat Concepts development.
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Stabi-Craft 593HT

All Stabi-Craft hardtop models are selling well and the 593HT is the most popular of them all. Geoff Green took one to sea in the face of an ominous forecast and a filthy black cloud on the horizon.
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Turbocraft 600

The Turbocraft 600 combines the ample power of a 5.7l V8 with the operational safety of a jet unit to produce a sports package aimed squarely at the recreational water ski and wake board markets. Paul Smith and keen skiers put it through its paces.
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W/L 3800 Flybridge Powercat

Catamarans New Zealand's all new W/L 3800 Flybridge powercat is optimised for sport fishing without compromising cruising potential. The design is aimed at US markets, but the W/L 3800 is also available for New Zealand and Australian delivery. Geoff Green went aboard and talked with the principals behind the project.
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Surtees 6.1 Bar Crusher

Surtees Boats has grown steadily from a hobby operation 15 years ago and is now a significant player in the aluminium boat market. Geoff Green responded to the challenge of their 6.1m Bar Crusher and took one to sea off Whakatane.
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Riviera 37

With a styling makeover, new hull and improved systems, our Australian correspondent David Lockwood thinks the new Riviera 37 raises the bar for off-the-shelf cruisers.
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Fi-Glass Firestar

The Fi-Glass Firestar is constructed to meet a $30,000 price-point, but it's also built to perform and provide long, reliable service. Geoff Green was pleasantly surprised when he drove one on Lyttelton Harbour.
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Salthouse Sovereign Spirit Elite

By focusing on the Australian market, Salthouse Marine Group has built strong brand recognition and delivered four luxury vessels across the Tasman. Their latest - the 17.3m Sovereign Spirit Glenerik - reinforced their reputation and impressed visitors to the Sydney Boat Show. Geoff Green went aboard.
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Formula 54

Formula Cruisers recently launched Pacific Diamond, a customised version of its 16.2m production model. Geoff Green went aboard to see what changes had been made.
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Buccaneer 635 Exess

Buccaneer Pleasure Craft has released the 17th model in its Buccaneer range. Geoff Green says the family cuddy-cabin 635 Exess has design innovations not previously seen in a trailer boat.
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