Monohull
Boat Review
Benny 53 Go (2006)
The epitome of design, the Benny 53 Go offers the same level of style and comfort as a Sydney pentho...
Boat Review
Elliott 1250 Tourer
This Aussie-built, Kiwi-designed deckhouse cruiser has the legs for fast passagemaking around the ba...
Boat Review
Beneteau First 36.7
In March 2006, the latest model in Beneteau's First cruiser/racer range looked set to follow the suc...
Boat Review
Beneteau Oceanis 411
Decades of chartering know-how have been synthesised in the Beneteau Oceanis 411's crisp lines, grea...
Article
Article
Article
Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot
A yacht built for a very unusual brief
When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
Article
Article
Article
boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
Article
Article
Article
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415: A next-generation cruiser with sailing in its soul
Debuting at Cannes in September, Jeanneau's all-new Sun Odyssey 415 is poised to become a new benchm...
1975 Alan Mummery Ketch
The 1975 Alan Mummery Ketch is a classic, craftsman-built 12.2m (40-foot) timber cruising yacht with...
YEAR:
1975
1974 Townson 36 Custom
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven perform...
YEAR:
1974
Boat Review
Elliott 1150 Tourer
Denim is a classic Kiwi tale. Start with a solitary man and a dream, pile on the challenges, stir in...
Construction:
Composite
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass/epoxy/foam core (deck) and plywood (hull)
Dibley 7.5m Sportsboat
Despite the lack of gennaker it’s still a fun and fantastic ride down the harbour, and reminds me ho...
Construction:
Vacuum-infused
CONSTRUCTION:
Carbon fibre hull & decks
2005 Ganley Solution 43
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3...
YEAR:
2005
Italia Yachts 9.98 NextGen
Italia Yachts has announced the launch of the IY 9.98 NextGen, a groundbreaking evolution in yacht d...
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3300: A modern racing yacht with a proven track record
Since 2008, Jeanneau has produced 150 Sun Fast 3200 sailing yachts, establishing it as a popular per...
.
.
.
World Sailing Approves Urgent Changes to Storm Sail Design Requirements
In a move to reinforce safety standards for offshore sailing, World Sailing has approved changes to ...
Boat Review
Beneteau Oceanis 34.1
As you would expect from an experienced design team, the boat is well-balanced and, while the sail a...
Horsepower (HP):
21 (std), 30
Length Over All (M):
10.77
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
5,470
Length Over All (M):
9.50
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Saffier SE 33 Life
The Saffier SE 33 Life daysailer is a breath of fresh air in the production yacht world, with perfor...
Horsepower (HP):
15
Length Over All (M):
11
YEAR:
2024
Displacement (M):
3000
Length Over All (M):
9.85
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 380
In the wide cockpit, the racing-style Carbonautica wheels are positioned well aft and outboard, corr...
Horsepower (HP):
40
Length Over All (M):
11.22
YEAR:
2024
Construction:
GRP
Length Over All (M):
10.77
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Dibley 12m canting-keeler
The cockpit is open and spacious, raceboat-style, with a cool curved edge to the deck at the open tr...
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
Length Over All (M):
10.85
CONSTRUCTION:
E-glass over a foam core
Moody 41DS
The major point of difference between this boat and a regular cruising yacht is the high-profile dec...
Length Over All (M):
12.52
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
11.42
Boat Review
Beneteau First 36
The First 36 has a pleasingly yacht-like cockpit: this is a boat that is meant to be sailed.
Length Over All (M):
11.98
Displacement (M):
4800
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
10.25
Boat Review
Artnautica 60 Sportfisher
The hull and IPS 800s make for a happy marriage. Matuku cruises at 23-24 knots, consuming about 155 ...
Length Over All (M):
18
Displacement (M):
22000
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
CONSTRUCTION:
100% resin-infused carbon
Parker 920 Explorer Max
The 920 Explorer Max was conceived as a multi-role vessel: a day boat, fast commuter, sportfisher an...
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Displacement (M):
3413
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Dufour 470
Nothing is more enjoyable to sail to windward than a deep-keeled monohull.
Length Over All (M):
14.85
Displacement (M):
13200
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Wind Spirit – LSB 24m Expedition Ketch
The warm tones of the naturally finished anegre wood paneling creates a snug ambience and the carefu...
Length Over All (M):
24
Displacement (M):
50000
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
22
CONSTRUCTION:
Cold-moulded multi-layer strip-plank yellow cedar encased in E-glass and Kevlar
Boat Review
Caribbean 2400 Hardtop
These vessels will take you a long way out, run all day long, and get you back home safe, sound, and...
Horsepower (HP):
400
Length Over All (M):
8.0
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
7.2
Fleury 6.7 Keeler
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” – Leonardo Da Vinci. A simple boat can mean basic; more ...
Length Over All (M):
6.7
Displacement (M):
850
Construction:
Wood
Length Over All (M):
6.7
CONSTRUCTION:
Plywood
Senator 800 HT
The way the Senator behaves gives the impression it would be completely unflappable – easily capable...
Length Over All (M):
8.3
Construction:
Aluminium
CONSTRUCTION:
6mm hull, 5mm decks and bump rails, 3mm pontoons
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Marlin
Clark Gayford, host of the Fish of the Day TV programme, has pretty exacting requirements. The press...
Length Over All (M):
7.17
Displacement (M):
1750
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
6.98
Merry Fisher 895 Marlin
Sportfishing, along with freediving, was very much on the agenda for the Merry Fisher 895 Marlin’s i...
Length Over All (M):
8.83
Displacement (M):
3899
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
5.98
Fi-Glass Lightning 5.8
In 61 years of boat manufacturing you can learn a thing or two. You’ll see good times and bad times...
Length Over All (M):
5.8
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Boat Review
Caribbean 2400 Stern Drive
At 7.2m LOA with a towing weight a touch over three tonnes, the Caribbean 2400 is a serious towing p...
Length Over All (M):
7.8
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Length Over All (M):
7.2
CONSTRUCTION:
Solid GRP
Extreme 645 Game King
Bait Balls – a new Extreme 645 Game King equipped as a demonstrator for Josh Western’s marine electr...
Horsepower (HP):
200
Length Over All (M):
6.45
Construction:
Aluminium
CONSTRUCTION:
5mm bottom, 4mm sides and decks
Elite 15.5m Sportfisher
Bill Upfold’s Elite 15.5m ‘Humdinger’ is part game-fisher, part luxury family cruiser.
Length Over All (M):
15.5
Construction:
Composite
Tristram 701 Vanquish
The 701 is the latest model release from Hamilton-based Tristram Marine, available in a soft top con...
Horsepower (HP):
225
Length Over All (M):
7.1
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Share this
Article
Article
Article
Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interisland...
Article
Article
Article
Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range
The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts...
Article
Article
Article
The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance
For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes...
Comments
This conversation is moderated by Boating New Zealand. Subscribe to view comments and join the conversation. Choose your plan →
This conversation is moderated by Boating New Zealand.
LATEST NEWS
Monohull
Article
Article
Article
Interislander expects hours-long delays over by the weekend
KiwiRail says higher than usual freight and passenger numbers are leading to delays on Interisland...
Article
Article
Article
Hinckley unveils Picnic Boat 45 as new flagship of iconic range
The latest evolution of one of boating’s most recognisable designs has arrived, with Hinckley Yachts...
Article
Article
Article
The OK Dinghy: The New Zealand dominance
For nearly 70 years, the OK Dinghy has been one of this country’s most popular international classes...
Hi, this is a sample comment.
Hi, this is a sample comment. 2