May 2, 2014
Professional Skipper Magazine – BlackJack II
Committing to the purchase of a new build can be a gamble, especially if the intended vessel has no history or pedigree.
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Senator Boats
May 4, 2013
Senator Typhoon MH 820 – long legged Bay boat
Hawke’s Bay is wide, open water with virtually no islands or other structures to provide shelter for boaties when the weather suddenly cuts up.
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February 15, 2013
Taking it to the bank
One of the good things about working at Fishing News is travelling the country, meeting different people, checking out their boats and (sometimes) going fishing in them.
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February 27, 2012
Baby we were born to run… fish.
I’m sure it won’t come as big news to anyone but, as a pretty general rule, aluminium pontoon boats are not the marine world’s prettiest creations.
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January 23, 2012
Typhoon goes like The wind – MH630
There’s something kinda intimidating about Senator boats. They look like they mean business.
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December 5, 2011
Centre of Attention – Senator RCC450
The Senator Typhoon MH630 as reviewed in the February issue definitely meant business for the keen fisho who wanted a tough boat. READ MORE
September 15, 2011
Boats Of Interest – Senator Inshore 400
Earlier this year, Napier boat builder Senator Boats released a new model, a 4.10m pontoon boat.READ MORE
February 4, 2011
Big Boat Review – Senator 13.5m Offshore Custom
The boat review this month is a departure from the usual ‘Trailerboat Trial’, but the 13.5m launch Ai Toa Lua, built by Senator Boats, is also a departure from the norm.READ MORE
March 21, 2010
A versatile all rounder – Senator RC440
The coastal reaches to the north and south of Hawkes Bay feature a series of niche beach communities where surf launching is the order of the day.READ MORE
June 16, 2009
Trailer Boat Trails – Senator 760
Napier manufacturer Senator Boats was set up 13 years ago, with owner Wayne McKinley having a boat-building history going back nearly 20 years.READ MORE
April 19, 2009
At the Limits – Senator 750
In an age where we’re bombarded daily by galleries of images, there are some that lodge in our memories longer than others.READ MORE
March 16, 2009
The Hunter’s Choice –
Senator 860 & 650
Recreational fishing in Foveaux Strait is not something one takes on lightly… READ MORE