The 2026 Auckland Boat Show is shaping up to be a serious date on the boating calendar, and Surtees is arriving with something special. Front and centre will be the all new 770 Game Fisher XL, a premium offshore platform that demands more than a casual glance.
Better yet, you can get out on the water in it.
Surtees will be running on water demonstrations during the show. Sea trials are by booking only, so keen anglers and serious buyers are encouraged to secure a slot early. This is not a dockside walk around. It is a chance to feel the hull, test the balance, and see how the 770 performs where it matters most.
Fishing taken to a higher, bigger level: Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
At 7.7 metres overall with a 2500mm beam, the 770 Game Fisher delivers the footprint many Kiwi fishos have been asking for. The elevated sheerline gives improved walk around access and a modern offshore stance. Underfoot, a 6mm hull and 4mm sides speak to strength. The 530L water ballast system with shut off gate ensures stability at rest and confidence underway. A 400L fuel tank and recommended 200 to 350 horsepower range underline its blue water intent.
Fishing practicality remains front of mind. Alloy rod holders, a proper bait station, live bait tank, walkthrough transom and boarding platform all support serious work. Meanwhile, an 80L hot water cylinder, 50L fridge, sink with hot and cold water, and a lined cabin with sleeping infills make overnight missions comfortable.
Book your 770 on-water demonstration here at https://share-ap1.hsforms.com/1urQP0goxRxSlYuftZMT5Ug2tmfd
Also representing the Game Fisher pedigree at the show will be Fishing Boats NZ with the Surtees 720 Game Fisher. At 7.2 metres, with a 380L ballast system and 325L fuel capacity, the 720 has already proven itself as a capable offshore performer with genuine family appeal.
Bookings for the 720 are being taken directly through Fishing Boats NZ. Enquiries can be made via sam@fishingboats.co.nz.
The Auckland Boat Show, held on the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour precinct, remains one of New Zealand’s premier marine showcases. With on water displays, new model launches, and a strong line up of trailer boats, game fishing rigs, electronics, and marine accessories, it is the ideal place to compare platforms and make informed decisions before the next season kicks off.
If offshore fishing is your game, Surtees has given you two compelling reasons to clear your calendar.
