Best of the boat show

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Sea Angler selects some of the most exciting new fishing boats for different budgets coming to market in 2023

SMARTWAVE SW4200

First up is the New Zealand manufactured Smartwave 4200. Constructed from double skinned polyethylene Smartwave boats are ‘unsinkable’ and incredibly durable while also being lightweight. The fishing boat of choice for Aussie and Kiwi anglers the 4200 is also extremely stable to fish from and provides a smooth, quiet ride. Rated up to 50HP the 4200 can cruise at 30kt with plenty of clean deck space to fish from as well as storage space. Personal modifications to Smartwaves are virtually limitless and are a big appeal to anglers, each one wishing to customise their own. The 4.2m 4200 comes as an open tiller controlled or centre console version in a range of vivid colours.

RRP £12,065 (including VAT) www.thewolfrock.co.uk

SMARTWAVE SW 3500

The little sister to the SW4200 is the 3500. At 3.5 metres the 3500 is lighter, smaller and even more versatile as a family and fishing boat that can be towed and stowed almost anywhere. The 3500’s hull design allows for early planning speed and is rated to a maximum of 30HP. The heavily reversed chines make it incredibly stable to fish from for up to three passengers with plenty of deck space. Featrures include bow rails, rod holders, long and short shaft options and underseat storage

RRP £4,900 (including VAT) www.thewolfrock.co.uk

Cheetah 720 Adventure Catamaran

The Cheetah Adventure 720 is the first in a joint venture between Cheetah Marine and RS Electric Boats. This new ‘drop-sided’ family catamaran is an affordable, lowmaintenance, all-purpose ‘off road’ leisure boat that allows owners to safely explore the coast beyond the crowded tourist hot spots.

Based on the proven Cheetah 7.2 Series the Cheeta Adventure 720 provides a spacious deck for socialising, storage and even overnighting with the optional onboard Adventure Tent. The unique drop-down starboard side provides an easy access for loading and unloading from the deck as well as ‘in-water’ unhooking and release of big game fish such as sharks. The open deck layout is a blank canvas with the flexibility for the owner to add options to suit the fishing layout they want. Optional extras include an onboard toilet, BBQ, galley, freshwater deck shower, deck tent, fishing rod holders, and more. The Adventure is available with three engine options to suit budget and required performance. Twin 80hp, 90hp or 100hp and twin 100 litre fuel tanks. What’s more, it can be legally road towed in the UK and on the continent and easily dry stored and slipway launched.

For prices contact:

www.cheetahmarine.co.uk .

KOLIBRI

The Kolibri company has been designing and manufacturing boats in the Ukraine sinc