b'ULTIMATE CHARTERS The cabin is roomy and comfortable for customers as we leave Westhaven at dawn with calm conditions.T he opportunity cameCUSTOMISED BOAT manual whale bilge, additional internal recently to go in theirHunter had additional customisationshand holds, extra rod holders fitted on new boat Hunter. in addition to the 8mm upgrade,the bow platform for stickbaiting and This 915 Walkaroundincluding more seating in the cabin,softbaiting off the front, increased bow Extreme is sister towith a second live bait tank fitted, arail height for anglers, a fuel sensor, Gatherer which isforward underfloor fish bin with bilgeadditional battery upgrades for survey, a 795 Walkaround,pump (as the boat sleeps in the waterwith forward cabin decamp paint for both boats had beenwith no option to drain via a bung) andfurther noise reduction.commissioned in 2021 to replace aging boats in their fleet.The 915 Walkaround had upgradedThe sea state was vastly different 8mm hull/sides and was fitted with twinoff Waiheke into the Firth with a strong 15 knot+ southerly making 225hp Mercury SeaPro V8 outboardsfor sloppy conditions, but the boat with active trim for improved fuelhandled this superbly.efficiency.This is important with multiple skippers operating multiple boats and it helps the business with ongoing fuel price increases.The V8 SeaPro outboards also feature a heavy-duty gearcase that is validated at three times the lifespan of recreational gearcases to help decrease the workload on the engine. While Advanced Range Optimization (ARO) and closed-loop fuel control on the V8 outboards precisely adjust the fuel mixture for optimal fuel economy.18FISHING IN GODZONE MAR/APR 2022'