David Glen

Hawkes Bay’s Senator Boats is best known for its range of strong, capable, trailerable aluminium ‘chamber’ boats, respected for their sea-keeping abilities and durability.

Maritimo’s new M50 is the result of a lot of intensity, born out of a singular purpose – namely, to fit a 50-foot pen. Design, R&D, engineering, plug, moulding, and parts manufacture, as well as fit-out, all worked fearlessly to have the M50 ready to premiere at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.

Helming the Dufour 44 during a club race was both exhilarating and surprising, reports our Australian correspondent Kevin Green.