Reviews

Reviews

Chaparral 330 Cruiser

Plush, stately and exquisitely finished, the Chaparral 330 cruiser exhibits a surprising turn of speed - with only a dignified murmur. She's a sleek, visually-arresting vessel that turns heads in every marina. Kevin Kevany slipped behind the helm on Lake Taupo.
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Seaswirl Striper 2101

The spacious live bait tank and 12 rod holders leave no doubt about who might find the Seaswirl 2101 most appealing, but the boat is also a comfortable, family-orientated cruiser, all finished in that inimitable, American style. Rob Gale jumped aboard.
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Trophy 2352

Just when does a boat become a launch? When it's too big to lug around on a trailer, perhaps. Lindsay Wright checks out a dedicated fishing machine that packs enough volume and hardware to qualify as a launch-on-a-trailer.
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Hamilton Jet Rescue

Built for operating in rough seas with maximum power and maneuverability, the Sumner Lifeboat Institution's new vessel reinforces the benefits of water jet technology in rescue situations. Paul Smith reports.
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Bluezone Rumblefish

Tutukaka's newest dive operator - Bluzone - boasts a sea-friendly RIB that carries ten passengers and all their gear in comfort - and most importantly - gets them to the Poor Knights in super-quick time. Hardly enough time to start feeling queasy. Lawrence Schäffler reports.
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Seaquest 26m Catamaran

Arguably one of the most admired vessels in Auckland's Viaduct Harbour, Seaquest blends sleek lines with large volume, outdoor entertainment areas that must be the envy of the surrounding apartment dwellers. Dene Priestley hitched a ride to savour a world of superbly appointed, luxury cruising.
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Gibbs Aquada

It doesn't come with ejector seats or dashboard-mounted martini mixers, but in every other respect the amphibious Gibbs Aquada lets you live the 007 dream. All you need is courage - to drive it into the sea. Lawrence Schäffler slipped into the cockpit.
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Sea Nymph 580 Regal

Testing a boat on a choppy seaway can often make it difficult to get a feel for its balance - to find out how she really runs. So when Lindsay Wright tested Sea Nymph's latest model - the 580 Regal - he opted to go sweet 'n' sour.
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Windhawk 35

With its classical lines, comfortable living areas and warm, nautical decor, the new Windhawk 35 exudes a timeless, olde-worlde charm. Smooth and easy, she'd be a perfect charter boat. Lawrence Schäffler stepped aboard and meandered through the Marlborough Sounds.
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Sunrunner 3700 SE

The sports cruiser market is the fastest growing segment in Australia and it's not hard to see why with boats like the new Sunrunner 3700 SE, writes Steve Raea.
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