Boat Reviews

Haines Hunter 625 Offshore HT: A Hard Top Game Changer

27 Sep , 2025

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Haines Hunter 625 Offshore HT: A Hard Top Game Changer

Australian icon Haines Hunter, never resting on its laurels, has produced yet another new hard top model which is sure to be a winner with West Aussie offshore fishers, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. A ...

Senator 500CU: Offshore Fishing Power with Safety at its Core

14 Sep , 2025

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Senator 500CU: Offshore Fishing Power with Safety at its Core

Pontoon boats, with their innovative chamber design, have always been promoted for their safety, however New Zealand builder Senator Boats has taken their product much further to produce a fantasti...

Westerberg 5m Seagull

04 May , 2025

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Westerberg 5m Seagull

We’re not sure if the design was named after the way he played, but what is clear is that the new Westerberg 5m centre console is a perfect fit for the fishing adventures of Mark LeCras around WA. ...

Bar Crusher 670 BR

20 Apr , 2025

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Bar Crusher 670 BR

Bow rider versus cabin is a much-debated issue when families are considering buying a new boat, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. THERE’S no doubt a cabin boat provides a lot of protection from sea spray w...

Cruise Craft E695HT

13 Apr , 2025

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Cruise Craft E695HT

With the national boat show circuit underway throughout Australia, manufacturers are rolling out new models and there are bargains to be had as dealers clear the decks of current stock. BARRY WISEM...

Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand

04 Aug , 2024

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Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand

At almost seven metres in length, stepping aboard the latest Kingfisher 670 Hard Top Powercat from New Zealand provides an instant feeling of spaciousness, security and stability, writes BARRY WISE...

Seafarer Victory 6.2HT

26 Jul , 2024

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Seafarer Victory 6.2HT

The latest BMT package by Western Australia’s oldest marine dealership represents a pinnacle in the Australian recreational boating scene, backed by quality and long-standing reputations. BARRY WIS...

Dog with plenty of bite

17 Jul , 2024

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Dog with plenty of bite

New to the West Australian aluminium plate boat market comes the Mad Dog range of vessels from Victoria, as BARRY WISEMAN reports. The 510 Dundee Pro Centre Console is one of the larger boats in th...

One cool Cat

03 Nov , 2023

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One cool Cat

Most would agree you can never have enough room on any boat, particularly those under five metres in length that are ideal for long-distance towing. BARRY WISEMAN looks at what the Kingfisher 450 M...

Built for Leisure

21 Oct , 2023

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Built for Leisure

Whether it’s a fully kitted out fishing rig or a DIY project you’re wanting to complete at your own pace, the LeisureCraft 6.0m Camo could be for you, reports BARRY WISEMAN. For only $24,000 you ge...