Reviews

Reviews

AMF 840

AMF has a reputation for building solid dependable blue water aluminium boats. Dene Priestley got the opportunity to trial the latest and largest trailerable boat to roll from its Mt Maunganui factory just a day prior to it's delivery into the hands of its new owner.
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Campion Explorer 622i

The Canadian Campion Explorer 622i's popularity in New Zealand is reflected by more than 30 sales since it was first introduced in 1996. The latest version of the boat - diesel-powered - arrived recently and it's already attracting plenty of interest. Lawrence Schaffler reports.
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Boss Boats Express 470

Boss Boats of Te Puke is headed up by Tony Peterson, who spent a number of years working for Tony Ward's Kwik Kraft Boats in Tauranga before setting up his own operation. The company has continued to grow, offering the Sea Boss range of aluminium boats along with its Express range of jet-driven riverboats. Paul Smith reports.
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Seaforce 430 Winna

Since its June debut at the Auckland Boat Show, where it collected the award for the Best All-Purpose Boat under Six Metres, seven Seaforce 430 Winnas have been sold - three at the show itself. The rapid sales underscore the wide appeal of a stylish, easy-to-handle runabout. Lawrence Schaffler reports.
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Challenger 525 Platinum III

Challenger Boats of Tauranga could possibly be one of boating's best kept secrets. The new 525 Platinum III is possibly the best handling and quietest boat in its class. Steve Raea explains.
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Fyran 705 X Pursuit Hard Top

Think Kiwi boating and more often than not the name Fyran will spring to mind. Steve Raea discovers that although the historic brand is still as strong as ever, a willingness to change with the times has also contributed to its dominance in the aluminium trailer market.
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