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Haines Hunter - Family fun for generations

by Haines Hunter 14 Sep 2022 08:23 AEST
SF545 LE © Haines Hunter

The team behind Haines Hunter have been building boats in New Zealand for almost 75 years. That amounts to thousands of boats, with at least four generations of Kiwis coming along for the ride.

All that experience went into the design of the SF545 LE. In this months edition of The Ride, we take a close look at what makes it one of the best boats on the market.

Are you thinking about upgrading your boat? Visit our online Boat Builder to get a quote from your Haines Hunter dealer.

Haines Hunter have been supporting Legasea for many years. They have launched a new campaign to stop bottom trawling and scallop dredging in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park which we think is a great initiative. Learn more below.

Ride on!
Haines Hunter Team

Boat of the month: SF545 LE

The SF545 'Sport Fisher' Limited Edition is incredibly versatile and easily adapts for fishing, water sports or simply cruising. A real step up in performance compared to other boats its size, this excitement machine handles superbly in all conditions - especially when conditions become challenging.

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Dennis Mac reviews the SF545 LE. Ideal for family fun or fishing adventures, the SF545 Limited Edition features a list of upgrades that make it something very special in terms of style, functionality and space. What's more, there is no compromise on quietness, style, finish or comfort - without even mentioning the legendary Haines Hunter ride!

Hard Top vs Soft Top

A number of the models in the Haines Hunter range come in two different general configurations, that being what we call a soft top - much like a convertible car on the road with a retractable roof or what is known as a hard top version - a boat with a normal fixed roof.

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Build your own boat - Get a quote!

Choose your model, specify the colour, your preferred outboard engine and features, then just click send! Your nearest Haines Hunter dealer will get back to you with a quote on your ideal Haines Hunter. Give it a shot...it could be the first step you take to getting aboard your dream boat for the ride of your life.

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Legasea: Hands off my Bottom

Join us in showing the Government that New Zealanders do not want to see any more bottom trawling or scallop dredging in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park.

Find out more here

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