Auckland sport mode

The ultra-stylish wallytender43 has just arrived in New Zealand for its Australasian premiere, and has already been causing a stir on Auckland’s waters.

The design is unmistakably Wally and sporty, with blistering pace and manoeuvrability delivered via the balanced, deep-V hull form developed by Wally and Ferretti Group’s engineering department.

An angular glass windscreen, hull with sharp origami-style lines and carbon sailcloth hardtop are the first aspects to catch the eye, but the design behind this dayboat is all about being fit for purpose.

An inviting stern swim platform gets a size boost when the wallytender43’s aft wings fold down, with extended sunpads tempting you to make the most of the expansive area close to the water.

There’s a walkaround cockpit, with plenty of shade and protection for guests at the top speeds of 40 knots, and a welcoming forward sunbed providing extra space to lounge for the up to 12 people it can carry.

A comfortable cabin below complete with a bathroom and double berth makes for ease on the water as well as the ability to overnight.

However, it’s the wallytender43’s looks and performance that are likely to set it apart when it’s released to Australia and New Zealand at the Auckland show.

An ergonomic helm station, propulsion to 880 hp and fine-tuned performance and handling make this one to watch.

Following the successful 2024 launch of its Legacy 70 custom aluminium yacht, New Zealand builders Legacy Marine will bring its adventurous, luxurious take on custom aluminium yachts to Auckland.

With two vessels this year, the Legacy Marine team will be showcasing its biggest custom vessel – a Legacy 70 designed for cruising the Pacific in comfort – and a new 55-foot multihull, the Legacy L55SF, which will be introduced to the public for the first time at the show.

From Gisborne, Dickey Boats will launch its Pacific 62. The ever-popular boatbuilder describes the Pacific 62 as its most capable long-range sport-fisher-meetsexplorer to date. Designed to appeal to adventurers, it will merge versatility and fuel efficiency with exceptional seakeeping abilities when launched this year.

Generous living space equipped with facilities for self-sufficiency adds to the appeal for local excursions or extended sea voyages. The Pacific 62 is designed by seafarers to accommodate adventures big and small, with all the amenities and space serious fishers and divers expect.

High levels of equipment customisation can be accommodated as required without compromising on safety or efficiency.

Appealing to those who appreciate both efficiency and speed, Scott Lane Boatbuilders will present a foil-assisted catamaran at the 2025 show. Made entirely of carbon fibre, the vessel is designed by Roger Hill.

It follows the successful debut of the first in this series, which displayed its potential for customisation as well as additional luxury and accessories, combined with the extra capability and excitement of speed that the foiling design delivers.

For fans of innovation and world-leading products, Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders – builders of Catalyst boats for both Alinghi and INEOS – will make the same vessel design available to consumers at the show, along with other New Zealand-designed launches.

Likewise, Auckland-based company Rayglass, which supplied Protector vessels for America’s Cup officials and the race village, will be displaying its vessels to the public.

Tickets are on sale now for the Auckland Boat Show 2025, and visitors can expect growth on the 2024 show, which displayed 400 boats and a wide array of marine product and service companies.

The event’s sea-trial marina allows show visitors to not only learn about new products, vessels and services, but also experience them on the waters of Waitematā Harbour.

Known for that large sea-trial area, and for providing a launching point for new marine releases, the show is a favourite on the Southern Hemisphere marine calendar.

The show also has a fast-growing reputation for being a hub for innovation releases, with new technologies and finetuned services launched at the show from within New Zealand’s marine industry.

“We’re a marine nation and it makes sense that we lead the world in creating better ways to be safer, faster and more sustainable on the water,” says show organiser Stacey Cook.

auckland-boatshow.com