Category: Company News

1 December 2022, Company News

U-Dek Transforms

Ever wondered how a custom U-Dek install could transform your boat? Recently we had the opportunity to re-floor a launch here in Tauranga marina. The results speak for themselves in the transformation of the deck area which went from looking a bit rough and worn into a soft, clean looking area. We do all our…

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16 November 2022, Company News , 4 comments

Why buy a cat?

Ever wondered what the benefits of a Powercat are over a monohulled boat? Why you should choose a catamaran over a monohull? What’s better? More beam: More beam means more useable space inside and around the decks. Without the ‘pointed’ shape of the bow of a monohull, a cat gains considerable space forward where our…

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11 November 2022, Company News

Kingfisher Boats shop is now LIVE

Our Kingfisher Boats shop is now live online! You can shop online for T-shirts, Fish Rulers, Lure Holders and the Sea-It range. All products also available instore at our Mt Maunganui factory. Octi Offcuts! Octi offcuts are now available instore only at our Mt Maunganui based factory. Call in if you are after a strip…

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3 October 2022, Company News , 1 comment

450 Side Console

Check out our latest 450 Side Console Minicat build! Our latest 450 side console build is ready to hit the water in time for summer. This boat was fitted out with a Garmin package, Fusion stereo, Haswing trolling motor and Honda 60HP outboard. Finished in gloss red wrap with a custom U-Dek pattern and lure…

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30 September 2022, Company News , 2 comments

Minicat reviews keep rolling in!

We’ve been on the receiving end of some pretty amazing feedback on our Minicats lately. These incredibly capable boats continue to surprise and delight our customers with their stability and performance in the sea. We also have some pretty impressive fuel consumption figures coming back, most recently a customer with the 570 Minicat with a…

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23 September 2022, Company News

1200 Semi Displacement Launched

In August we had the pleasure of handing over a 1200 semi displacement cat, designed by Roger Hill. This boat has a number of awesome features that make overnighting and fishing a pleasure on board. Starting in the cockpit this boat features a bait station island, providing a great spot for dealing with fish, whilst…

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13 July 2022, Company News

Cuddy Cabin Minicats

Our award winning 510 Minicat now comes in a cuddy cabin version! And so does our popular 450! Maximizing the fishing space in the rear whilst retaining our forward casting platform our cuddy cabins give you the perfect mix of maximum fishing space whilst providing protection from the elements. 510 Minicat Cuddy 450 Minicat Cuddy…

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23 June 2022, Company News

13m Kingfisher Powercat

Our customer, an avid fisherman, designed this boat for to be able to go game fishing with his family, a 13m Kingfisher design, this powercat boasts a 4.6m beam, 2 x 800 L fuel tanks, 2 X 325 L water tanks and is powered by 2 x Cummins QSB 6.7. Hotwork is now complete and…

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16 May 2022, Company News

510 Minicat WINS at the 2022 Boat Show

Our 510 Minicat wins at the 2022 boat show! Our 510 Minicat centre console took home the prize for the up to 6m specialist fishing boat at this year’s Hutchwilco Boat Show. The judges follow a strict judging criteria looking for advantages and benefits and we came out on top! We had lots of great…

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2 May 2022, Company News

Kingfisher 510 Minicat

Grant Dixon of NZ Fishing news took our 510 minicat out for a spin to put it through its paces. Check out what he had to say in his 510 review in the video below You can also check out his review at Kingfisher 510 Minicats: Stable, Spacious & Capable – The Fishing Website

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26 April 2022, Company News

Kingfisher boats features in NZ Manufacturer

Recently we caught up with NZ Manufacturer about Kingfisher Boats. We are on a journey to improve our processes and our product. Thanks to a partnership with Tidy International we have the software to help us stay on track. Click on the link below to read more. How Tidy International helps float Kingfisher’s boats –…

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26 April 2022, Company News

Kingfisher 670 Powercat review

Grant Dixon of NZ fishing news took our Kingfisher 670 powercat for a spin, check out what he had to say in the link below: Kingfisher 670 Powercat – balanced and poised – The Fishing Website Click here to visit our 670 page and learn more about our smooth riding, stable 670 powercat: https://www.kingfisherboats.co.nz/our-boats/kingfisher-powercats/kingfisher-670-hardtop-6m-powercat/ You…

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