b'Feature05 0607 0805 MCLAYamphibious RIBs, including the all-newquality, and the Profile Boats 735H offers The McLay 741 Raptor brings aOcean Craft Aluminium 7.1 amphibiousan uncompromised boat to the serious whole new dimension to amphibioushardtop. While built in Dubai, Ocean Craftangler and the overnight leisure boatie boats and has unique features thatMarine\'s first full aluminium amphibiousalike. The Profile Boats 735H does all this, distance it from its competitors. Mclayboat has a solid Kiwi connection. Notproviding the safety and security of an Boats were among the first to install aonly is the wheelie system suppliedaluminium designed pontoon hull that can Tectrax system in their range, with theby Auckland-based Anura Amphibioushandle the most adverse sea conditions release a few years ago of the RaptorSystems, but also the layout and conceptwith confidence.741. A unique feature of the Raptor is theof the boat are Kiwi inspired. The new Tectrax wheels retract and fully disappearOcean Craft Aluminium 7.1 amphibious08 SEALEGS within the hull, providing unparalleledhardtop has explicitly been designed forThe first and largest manufacturer amphibious style and performance eventhe New Zealand and Australian markets.of amphibious boats, Sealegs has a strong through the heavy stuff. The bow wheelsWhether you\'re targeting fish or wantinglocal and international market. The range are hidden behind \'bomb doors\', so thereto cruise the coastal waters recreationally,extends from a 3.8m tender to a 12m are no spray issues from the exposedthis beautifully built, tough plate boathardtop cruiser. There are ten models wheels. Also, the Tectrax system runs verycompetes with the best and still has all thecovering everything from the centre quietly with its electric drive comparedcomfortable trimmings to accommodateconsole to the full cabin, with a variety to most other Amphibious boats thatthe whole family. The 7.1m AMPH boatof alloy and fibreglass hull construction. have a petrol motor inside the boat tois also available in console versions, plusThere are seven RIB models and three run the systems. The new amphibious8.4m and 9.4m models are available. cabin variants in the range. Since 2004 McLay is aptly named because Raptor isthey have pioneered amphibious boating derived from "rapere," a Latin word that07 PROFILEtechnology. With over 1500 boats means to seize or capture. Based on theProfile is a renowned builderworldwide, the Sealegs brand has been a 701 Cruiser, the 741 Raptor has beenof quality boats developed for familyhuge success. The latest to join the stable increased from 5mm to 6mm hull bottom.recreation, fishing, and diving. Theis the 3.8 Tender, the smallest amphibious This was done to reinforce the boat\'samphibious version of the ever-popularboat on the market. Designed as a yacht structural integrity due to the extra 680735H uses Tectrax\'s electric systemtender, it sets a new standard for boats in kgs, which are carried over the bow andproviding customers with immaculatethis class. There are several RIBs, such as stern areas. presentation and performance with nothe all-popular 6.1 Sport and 7.1 Sport, compromises regarding deck space. Withthrough to the 7.5 Hydrasol and 7.5 06 OCEAN CRAFTan overall length (excluding the engine)Electric. Sealegs also recently added the Ocean Craft Marine is one ofof 7.6m and a deck space of 5.2 m2,6.5m alloy cabin, which joins the alloy the world leaders in manufacturingthe 735H is a must for any discerningboat models, 7.5m and 8.5m. At the top RIBs for leisure, professional andboatie. Profile Boats are renowned forof the range are the 9m Hydrasol and the military applications. They offer severaldelivering outstanding ride and buildawesome 12m cabin.66FISHING IN GODZONE SUMMER ISSUE #48'