b'Testing the new 533 Cuddy533 Cuddy Cabin to appeal to thisautumn, and staffer Peter Hemsley Cabin from Oceanpro onmarket, offering a 5.35m boat withdrove the boat across from the yard the Tauranga harbour. a blend of performance, practicality,with the tractor to the boat ramp.and premium craftsmanship. First impressions, the cuddy looks The 533 Cuddy Cabin is builtgreat with its dark olive-green vinyl with the same hull as used onwrap above the waterline, with dark the 535-centre console which Itinted windscreen, an impressive am remarkably familiar with andheavy duty bimini T-Top and sitting can attest to its great qualities,on a shiny alloy-built trailer.offering a soft riding, dry andWith the new 55-degree entry hull, amazingly comfortable ride. borrowed from their popular selling 530 hardtop, the 533 Cuddy also gives TAURANGA TEST a lot more internal beam (1.53m), which The first 533 Cuddy Cabin was builtwould easily accommodate 3-4 anglers.and delivered to dealer Bay MarineThe 533 also maintains Oceanpros in Tauranga, and I organised tosignature shear line while utilising head out in the boat in early March. their new tapered pontoon design.It The day was stunning for earlyis a good-looking cuddy cabin boat.Good seats with room underneath to keep chilly bins, with an excellent bimini for shade and sporting six rod holders in the rocket launcher.A fter spending considerable time fishing with their 460 and 535 centre console models, I have come to appreciate how good their pontoon vessels are for our fishing requirements.Although I am not a major fan of cuddy cabin styled boats, these boats make up much of the trailer boat market and are popular with Kiwi boaties.They have their place and Oceanpro have launched the/FISHINGINGODZONE61'