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Mazara So what does a boatbuilder who has carved out an enviable reputation for building quality custom cruisers choose for himself? The design options are obviously broad and the ability to customise a boat to exactly what he wants isn’t in question.		Ngalla Intended for extended coastal cursing this 16m Pilothouse design Launched recently. Powered by twin 450hp Caterpillars a service speed in the mid to high teens is expected with a long range speed of 9knts.		Te Whara The Name Te Whara comes from the Maori name for the Whangarei Heads, where the owner grew up and spent many happy times on the original Te Whara, which was built for his grandfather back in 1919 by the famous Bailey & Lowe partnership.


Sun Chaser The 13.6m (44ft) Roger Hill designer powercat is destined for cruising the north-western coast of North America. The boat reflects the considerable boating experience of its Seattle-domiciled owner and the knowledge acquired in the search for his perfect boat.		Westpoint Launched prior to Christmas 1999 in time to take full advantage of the America's Cup charter boom, Westpoint is the latest design to be launched for Bill Upfold and one of his biggest yet.		Mistress Some boats are designed for cruising, some for passage-making and some for entertaining or serious sportfishing.


Ilikai This 58ft sportfisherman continues the luxury lines of Countach, but with a more traditional interior, reports Shane Kelly.		Blue Waterford There's a lot to be said for experience, so when an Auckland businessman went shopping for a designer and builder for his new boat he had little hesitation in going straight back to those responsible for his previous launch.		Highlander ( under construction ) Elite 57’ Sedan Motor YachtWhen approached to design this Sedan Motor Yacht, the clients had very specific ideas to be incorporated learnt from more than 20yrs boating in their present vessel.