Lawrence Schaffler

Reviews

Yamaha Technology

Yamaha released its new-generation V6 outboards late last year, and while these high-performance beasts are things of beauty in their own right, it’s the sophistication of their digital smarts that’s got tongues wagging. Particularly the new 6Y9 LCD screen...
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Salthouse Corsair Euro 49

Black Pearl – the new launch from Dean Salthouse’s Next Generation Boats – uses the same hull as her predecessors but is some 1.5m longer due to an extended stern. While that promotes sleeker lines, it’s the sharper styling, gorgeous fit-out and technology smarts that give this pearl its true lustre…
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Sealegs 7.1m RIB

Sealegs’ new 7.1m RIB is not noticeably different from its predecessors, but it does boast a number of new features that promote the vessel’s unique amphibious abilities to non-recreational end users
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VIDEO: Naiad Coastguard Boats

Coastguard’s Far North fleet has been bolstered with the addition of two new 10m Naiad RIBs. While the boats have identical hulls, layout and engine choices reflect the crews’ individual preferences – and underscore the design’s versatility.
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VIDEO: Lazercraft XP741 Generation II

No one would accuse Dunedin’s Lazercraft of building dull boats, but even die-hard fans will agree the new-generation models have something special. The latest of them – the XP741 – is a slick advance on its predecessor. And it comes with a competitive price tag.
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VIDEO: Extreme 460 Sport Fisher

Introduced at this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show, the 460 Sport Fisher is the newest foal in the Extreme Boats stable. Robustly-constructed and spacious for her size, she’s sure to be favoured by those looking for hassle-free boating from the beach.
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VIDEO: Coastguard’s AMF RIB

Hawke’s Bay Coastguard’s new search and rescue vessel is an 11.7m purpose-designed RIB that gives its crews the ability to respond to emergencies further away, more quickly, and in much greater safety and comfort
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