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Cruise Craft Executive 630, If you enjoy weekend cruising, why not do it in style
CruiseCraft's 'Executive' line consists of cruisers—boats short on the 'fishing' orientation so ingrained in the company's evergreen Outsider and Explorer boats, but long on as mu… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge, Its very clear this Riv 61 is both an entertainer and long-ranger.
Black is the new black. And it looks as good as it ever has shining on the topsides of the Riviera 61 Enclosed Flybridge. Riv's 61 needs its stylish looks to steal some attention from the big 70 la… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Sunrunners new layout of its 4800 Sports Cruiser balances indoor luxury with alfresco life.
There is a certain irony in the fact that this latest version of Sunrunner's 4800 is labelled the Euro.
The Euro is the third layout on the 4800 hull, which the Gold Coast manufacturer introduce… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Back in 2003, the management of the French boatbuilding company Jeanneau took a deep breath and plunged into unknown waters.
Long-time company policy had been to steer a conservative design and styling course while their fellow Europeans hurtled forward into the avant-garde. But Jeanneau took the … MODERN BOATING REVIEW
This modern fibreglass hull utilises the latest in technology to deliver a seriously smooth ride.
Haines Group technicians first used new resin transfer technology to produce components of a (then) new 675F model we tested in Modern Fishing's April '08 issue. Then they went on to de… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Yamba Welding and Engineering Pro Punt - Day Tripper, A new breed of punt is bringing luxury to this reliable fishing platform
It's not surprising that punts have been around for a long time. Traditionally, they are flat-bottomed vessels offering good stability, shallow draft and lower power re… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
This couple of cuddy cabins are comfortable and reliable fishing platforms.
These Melbourne-built boats are a timely reminder that not all good fishing boats are built somewhere up north. The two tested here, like peas in a pod, are different-sized versions of the same thing—one is a bit bigg… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Evinrude has stepped into a new power class in style with this range of impressive outboards.
At a recent media event on the Gold Coast celebrating the 100-year anniversary of the Evinrude outboard motor, Modern Fishing had the opportunity to test the new 25 and 30hp tiller steer E-TECs on … MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Bayliner 175 Bowrider
This quality runabout offers more for your money.
For family boaters who thought buying a used sport boat was the only way they could afford to get on the water, think again. Bayliner's new 175 Bowrider proves they can get all the fun, room and quality constructi… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Haines Signature 485 SF
WORDS: WARREN STEPTOE
PHOTOS: NICK WOOD & WARREN STEPTOE
Take a deep breath—this could just about be perfection done up as sportfisher.
Innovation has never been a stranger to Haines Group boats but few of their many earlier initiatives match th… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Steber 3800 Sportsfisher
WORDS & PHOTOS:
SCOTT AMON
Built for serious fishing, the Steber 3800 also offers the luxuries of a cruiser.
I hadn't been for a run in a Steber bigger than 22ft for a decade. The last time was aboard their old 41-footer (12.5m), and that was a go… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Seafarer Voyager
WORDS & PHOTOS:
WARREN STEPTOE
Twin four-strokes add to the ultimate trailerable offshore fisher.
The Voyager is unique amongst Seafarers in being a centre console with a full size double bunk inside. Seafarer simply call it a 'walkaround'. Our test b… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Stacer 569 Easy Rider
WORDS & PHOTOS:
WARREN STEPTOE
Fishing, family cruising or watersports?
Stacer's all-rounder covers it all.
Once upon a time tinnies were plain old, no-nonsense, fishing workhorses whose looks and general standard of finish were unimportant. Stacer… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
Rivera Enclosed Flybridge 70
WORDS: KEVAN WOLFE
The most technically advanced Riviera yet.
It came as no surprise when Riviera turned up at the Sydney International Boat Show with an Enclosed Flybridge 70. After all, it was the worst kept secret in the industry.
Given the talen… MODERN BOATING REVIEW
WORDS & PHOTOS: IAN MACRAE
Consistent quality keeps the SR3 leading the field.
I've been testing boats for longer than I care to remember and I've come to the realisation that there are a number of brands on the market that I can rely upon to consistently turn out quali… MODERN BOATING REVIEW