TEST REVIEW: COBALT 232WSS
Cobalt Boats’ 232WSS is a wakeboarding rocket with plenty of punch. John Ford gets to grips with one impressive American thoroughbred…
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Sydney Boat Show: Chaparral MerCruiser special
Extended warranty on new MerCruiser-powered boats
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NEW ENGINES — Victorian boater repowers with Hyundai SeasAll
Hyundai establishes marine-engine range in Australia
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TEST: 2011 BAYLINER 175 BOWRIDER
The popularity of bowriders, deckboats and sportsboats has exploded over the last 10 years. John “Don’t Gimme Any Lip” Willis tested Bayliner’s most recent entrant in this growing market, the 2011 model 175 Bowrider.
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TEST: RAE LINE 186C
Our current exchange rate has seen a huge import market develop in trailerable boats, with every man and his dog bringing them in from the good ol’ USA. However, says John Willis, a favourable exchange rate with our Kiwi neighbours has restored our old ANZAC alliance. Well, in boating anyhow.
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TEST: FORCE 21S
The 21S sterndrive is a totally new boat from Force. We sent John Ford up the river for a quick spin in this finger lickin’ fast machine.
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TEST: TROPHY 2152 (DIESEL)
The 2152 Trophy has a new common-rail diesel motor, making it economical and easy to live with. It’s also a competitively priced 6m fishing boat and that’s enough to get John Ford headed out to see.
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TEST: SEA RAY 185 SPORT
It’s got style, space, and goes like a scalded cat. Sea Ray’s excellent new 185 Sport makes family boating a pleasure rather than a pain in the neck.
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TEST: SAVAGE 175B
John Willis discovers a strong contender in the entry-level bowrider class, the versatile Savage 175B.
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New MerCruiser packs a punch
Mercury says new high performance 8.2lt motor has emissions comparable to a diesel engine
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MerCruiser to power new Mustang 2850 Sports Cruiser
300hp MerCruiser 5.7lt 350 MAG fitted as standard on Mustang’s updated cruiser
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New distributrion network for Cummins MerCruiser Diesel South Pacific
No impact for customers and dealers
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New MerCruiser appointment
Mark McNally appointed new Sales and Application Manager for MerCruiser New Zealand
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“New Mercury Month” kicks off in October
Mercury to offer big deals and incentives throughout October
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Mercury MerCruiser’s next gen Big Block out soon
Race-based 8.2-litre engine will be available in catalyst and non-catalyst versions
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TEST: TROPHY 1902 WALKAROUND
This cute-as-a-button 19ft offshore fishing boat packs a hell of a lot into its diminutive dimensions, writes David Lockwood
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Low-cost big block repower from Mercury
New options to repower big block motors with quality reco engines.
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Mercury/ Mercruiser
At this year's Melbourne Boat Show, we caught up with a number of the manufacturers...
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TEST: SPY RX22
A lot of R&D has gone into the CAD-designed Spy RX22 to make this award winning Australian ski/wakeboat a world-class product, writes John willis
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TEST: CARIBBEAN 27 REPOWERED
Going from petrol to modern electronic turbo diesels may sacrifice a bit of top-end speed but the move does have distinct advantages. Take a new Caribbean 27 that underwent the change. Paul Tuzson reports
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