Motor Yacht
BOAT REVIEW
Dickey Pacific 62
Power Boat
Passage making is about long days at sea, often with swell and waves running at different angles, or...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Displacement (M):
18,000
Length Over All (M):
18.75
BOAT REVIEW
Sasga Menorquin 55FB – Carajillo
Launch
She makes a wonderful ship for coastal adventures and holidays, promising easy passage-making and pl...
Horsepower (HP):
960
Displacement (M):
18.5
Length Over All (M):
16.88
BOAT REVIEW
Sargo 31 Explorer
Launch
The Sargo 31’s exterior looks like it means business – in a cool way.
Displacement (M):
5400
Length Over All (M):
9.96
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Caribbean 32 FB
Launch
With classic styling, good performance and class-leading ride and handling, there’s a lot to like ab...
Displacement (M):
6500
Length Over All (M):
10.385
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Sessa Yacht Line C47
Launch
Sessa vessels have a CE CLASS B rating – certified offshore to 200 miles, for winds up to force 8, a...
Displacement (M):
14500
Length Over All (M):
14.27
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Lazercat 950
Launch
The helm station is well-equipped and simple to operate, thanks to the simplified switching that’s b...
Displacement (M):
3800
Length Over All (M):
9.5
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Innovision 808 Venture Estero
Launch
As has become more usual for the crew at Innovision Boats, Estero has been extensively customised.
Horsepower (HP):
400
Length Over All (M):
8.2
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Boston Whaler 405 Conquest
Launch
Step aboard and the 405’s roomy cockpit certainly makes a strong first impression.
Displacement (M):
17853
Length Over All (M):
12.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Elite 18m Mid Pilothouse
Launch
The loving care and attention that has gone into every detail is clearly evident.
Displacement (M):
28000
Length Over All (M):
18
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Quarken 27 Cabin
Launch
This size is notably popular in New Zealand, being small enough to be trailered, yet spacious enough...
Displacement (M):
2700
Length Over All (M):
8.35
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Iliad 53 S
Launch
Compared to the range’s flybridge models, the 53 S has much less windage and greater stability, so ...
Displacement (M):
24000
Length Over All (M):
16.35
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Profab 1200
Launch
The quad-cam 7.6L V12 600hp Verado is stunning!
Displacement (M):
11700
Length Over All (M):
13.0
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
GHB 10.5m powercat
Launch
Makédo’s construction is a foam-cored, epoxy sandwich: Corecell foam for the hulls and Divinycell fo...
Displacement (M):
3479
Length Over All (M):
10.7
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Grand Banks 54 Laughalot
Launch
The Grand Banks 54 delivers traditional styling with timeless good looks, comfortable accommodations...
Displacement (M):
25000
Length Over All (M):
18.41
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Pescador 35
Launch
In a market that can sometimes confuse bling with ease of use and reliability, it is refreshing to s...
Displacement (M):
7500
Length Over All (M):
10.8
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Legacy Marine L35 Awatea
Launch
The Legacy 35 was designed by the world-famous, New Zealand-based LOMOcean team.
Displacement (M):
6000
Length Over All (M):
10.58
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Artnautica 60 Sportfisher
Launch
The hull and IPS 800s make for a happy marriage. Matuku cruises at 23-24 knots, consuming about 155 ...
Displacement (M):
22000
Length Over All (M):
18
Construction:
Carbon Fibre
BOAT REVIEW
Parker 920 Explorer Max
Power Boat
The 920 Explorer Max was conceived as a multi-role vessel: a day boat, fast commuter, sportfisher an...
Displacement (M):
3413
Length Over All (M):
9.95
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
L980 semi-displacement powercat Emocean
Launch
Semi-displacement power cats work well when the hulls are narrow and the bridge decks high.
Length Over All (M):
9.80
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Swift Trawler 48
Launch
Mature boaties will love the walk-around side decks, the ease of the sliding door at the helm, and t...
Displacement (M):
12200
Length Over All (M):
14.7
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095
Launch
The Merry Fisher 1095 should prove to be a most cost-effective vessel to run and own, while at the s...
Displacement (M):
4638
Length Over All (M):
10.75
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
E-40 Powercat
Launch
The E-40 PowerCat is the latest in a long line of engineering and boating innovations by John McGett...
Displacement (M):
3600
Length Over All (M):
12
Construction:
Composite
BOAT REVIEW
Rodman 890 Ventura
Launch
The Rodman 890 Ventura is sold with the promise of quality, prestige, innovative features and excell...
Displacement (M):
5150
Length Over All (M):
8.90
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Beneteau GT45
Launch
The GT has a very Mediterranean feel to it, with its swooshy styling and open entertaining areas jus...
Displacement (M):
11241
Length Over All (M):
14.78
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Regal 42 Grand Coupe
Launch
Steering is light and the Regal responds immediately to helm inputs.
Displacement (M):
11204
Length Over All (M):
12.78
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Classic 45
Launch
Stepping into the saloon one is immediately impressed by the spacious full-width salon and generous ...
Displacement (M):
19500
Length Over All (M):
13.98
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Sasga Menorquín 54
Launch
The boat feels like a large boat underway, its 24 tonnes just gliding along, powered by twin Volvo D...
Displacement (M):
24260
Length Over All (M):
17.15
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Sea Ray SLX 260
Launch
Sea Ray has always been about raising the bar and going beyond the expected.
Displacement (M):
2.52
Length Over All (M):
9.41
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Caribbean 2400 Hardtop
Trailer Boat
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)
BOAT REVIEW
Legacy L70
Launch
Legacy Marine’s first L70 is the sort of sportfishing paragon other vessels will be measured against...
Displacement (M):
60000
Length Over All (M):
24
Construction:
Aluminium
BOAT REVIEW
Princess F55
Launch
Princess has been making high quality motoryachts since 1965, with a range that currently runs from ...
Displacement (M):
4.6
Length Over All (M):
17.6
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Fjord 38xpress
Launch
The angular lines of plumb bow, flat sheer and abrupt transom are reminiscent of the Banfield’s Wall...
Displacement (M):
6060
Length Over All (M):
11.63
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Sasga 42 HT
Launch
The Menorquín range (pronounced Men-or-keen) are based on the look and shape of a traditional small ...
Displacement (M):
11260
Length Over All (M):
13.2
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
Marex 330 Scandinavia
Launch
Norwegian boat builder Marex is on to winner with its Lithuanian-built 330 Scandinavia, as evidenced...
Displacement (M):
5500
Length Over All (M):
10.49
Construction:
Fibreglass (GRP)
BOAT REVIEW
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
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