The Sea Trial Zone will be one of the most dynamic areas of the 2026 Auckland Boat Show, with leading New Zealand and international brands offering live demonstrations and on water experiences throughout the event.
Game fishing enthusiasts can head to M56, where Fishing Boats NZ presents the 720 Surtees Game Fisher, Surtees reveals the all new 770 Game Fisher XL, and Senator Boats runs its RH770 demo rig.
Fishing taken to a higher, bigger level: Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
At M57, Extreme Boats will demonstrate the 795 Game King, while M58 sees Fin Chaser Boats showcasing the FC700HT Amphibious demonstrator.
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At M53, Family Boats will showcase Assault Boats, AB Inflatables, Beneteau, Brig, Buccaneer and Southern. Visitors can step aboard and experience a broad mix of RIBs, trailer boats and larger models in real conditions.
Makaira Boats features at both M54 and M64, presenting its latest builds.
Performance will be front and centre at M55, where Profile Boats invites visitors to go for a ride in the 785H Platinum powered by a Mercury V10 425.
Power and stability specialists are strongly represented. Twin Disc Pacific and Seakeeper at M59, and Twin Disc New Zealand at M65, will highlight Seakeeper Gyro and Seakeeper Ride systems alongside a full range of marine equipment.
Innovision Boats at M60 will run its 757 custom hardtop Kotare powered by a Yamaha 425 XTO with Helm Master EX, alongside the latest generation 616 Explorer powered by a Yamaha 200 XSA.
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Bailex Marine at M62 will display the Bailex Dock and a new trailer build.
Engine brands dominate the upper marina. Mercury Marine New Zealand at M66, Gulfward Marine at M67, and Honda Marine at M68 will present new releases and leading outboard technology.
The Sea Trial Zone offers visitors the rare opportunity to see, hear and feel these boats and systems performing on the water.
