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16 November 2022, Company News

Why buy a cat?

Powercats, or catamarans, offer clear advantages over monohull boats, especially for boating enthusiasts and anglers. Here are the top reasons to consider a Powercat for your next vessel: More beam: The wider beam of a Powercat gives you significantly more space, especially in the bow area. This provides ample room for casting decks, fishing, and…

20 March 2026, Videos

Chasing Kingfish and Snapper in the Kingfisher 670 Powercat — 170km Voyage to the Coromandel

There’s no better way to break in a new boat than a 170km round trip across the Hauraki Gulf. We joined Alistair and his son Spencer on the maiden voyage of their stunning new Kingfisher 670 Powercat, “Voltron” — destination: the Coromandel, in search of hard-hitting kingfish and trophy snapper. Watch the full mission here:…

17 March 2026, Company News

Kingfisher Boats Appoints PDL Marine as Licensed UK Builder

New Zealand aluminium boat builder Kingfisher Boats has appointed PDL Marine Limited as its licensed manufacturing partner for the United Kingdom. The agreement will see PDL Marine produce a selection of Kingfisher aluminium monohull and Powercat vessels for the UK market, bringing the proven New Zealand-designed platform closer to UK and European customers. Based in…

20 January 2026, Videos

Offshore Top Water Yellowfin Tuna in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat — Whakatane

One target. A closing weather window. And a Kingfisher 510 Powercat ready to go. Frank, Brock, and Sam launched out of Whakatane with a single goal: find the yellowfin tuna on top water before the afternoon wind arrived and shut things down. Watch how it unfolded: Yellowfin tuna on top water is some of the…

23 December 2025, Videos

Great Barrier Island Snapper Mission Aboard the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

Great Barrier Island is not a casual destination. A 160km-plus round trip across the Hauraki Gulf, shifting conditions, and demanding fishing once you arrive — it’s the kind of mission that separates capable boats from great ones. Sam, Brock, and Braden loaded up the Kingfisher 510 Powercat and pointed the bow at Great Barrier, chasing…

The Perfect Family Boat Kingfisher 670 Powercat

29 November 2025, Videos

The Perfect Family Boat? A Day Out on the Kingfisher 670 Powercat at the Hen and Chick Islands

What makes the perfect family boat? We headed out to the legendary Hen and Chick Islands off the Northland coast to find out — and the Kingfisher 670 Powercat made a pretty convincing case. Watch the full day here: The Hen and Chick Islands (Taranga) are a Northland icon — rugged, remote, and teeming with…

XL Yellowtail Kingfish Hunt Kingfisher 510 Powercat

8 November 2025, Videos

XL Yellowtail Kingfish Hunt — 140km Offshore Mission in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

Can a 5m centre console handle a 140-kilometre offshore mission across the Hauraki Gulf? The Kingfisher lads set out to answer that question — with one target in mind: monster yellowtail kingfish. Watch the full adventure here: This is the ultimate test for a small boat. An 86-mile round trip pushing deep into open water,…

XL Pacific Bluefin Hunt Kingfisher 510 Powercat

31 October 2025, Videos

XL Pacific Bluefin Hunt in the Bay of Islands | Kingfisher 510 Powercat

The crew headed north to the stunning Bay of Islands chasing rumours of massive XL Pacific Bluefin Tuna — and the Kingfisher 510 Powercat was the weapon of choice for the mission. Watch the full adventure here: It’s the kind of fishing that demands a capable, reliable boat. The Bay of Islands offers world-class offshore…

7 August 2025, Videos

Putting the 450 Powercat to the Test – Bay of Islands Mission

We handed the keys to our mate Sam and told him to see what the 450 Powercat Centre Console could really do. Joined by Brayden, they towed this weapon up to the Bay of Islands for a full-on fishing mission—and it did not disappoint. From kingfish to snapper, watch as they push the boat to…

10 July 2025, Company News

510 vs 570 Powercat – Which One’s Right for You?

We often get asked: “What’s the difference between the Kingfisher 510 and 570 Powercats?” So we’ve put them side by side in this video to show you exactly what sets them apart. The key difference? Cockpit space. The 570 offers an extra 600mm of room at the rear, giving you more space for fishing, moving…

26 June 2025, Videos

Video: Kingfisher 670 Powercat – Built for the Waikato Harbour Master

Join Hayden for an in-depth walkthrough of the Kingfisher 670 Powercat, built to New Zealand Maritime Survey standards and purpose-designed as a Harbour Master vessel. Discover why this rugged and versatile aluminium powercat is the ideal choice for patrol, rescue, and keeping our waterways safe. From its ultra-stable platform and spacious deck layout to its…

21 March 2025, Videos

Mastering Micro Baiting: Summer Fishing Tips with Josh Darby

In this video, Josh Darby demonstrates the fundamentals of micro baiting aboard his Kingfisher 570 Powercat. Filmed during the summer anchovy season, Josh showcases effective techniques for this fishing method. Micro baiting involves using small baitfish, like anchovies, to attract larger predators. This approach is particularly effective during summer when anchovies are abundant. Josh…

12 February 2025, Videos

New Video: Ross’s 450 Powercat Experience!

Check out our latest video featuring Ross Iremonger and his 450 Kingfisher Powercat Centre Console! After downsizing from a larger 7m boat, Ross couldn’t be happier, saying, “It looks good, it’s stable, and it does exactly what I hoped it would do.” See the boat in action and hear why it’s been the perfect choice…

Why buy a cat?

Chasing Kingfish and Snapper in the Kingfisher 670 Powercat — 170km Voyage to the Coromandel

Kingfisher Boats Appoints PDL Marine as Licensed UK Builder

Offshore Top Water Yellowfin Tuna in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat — Whakatane

Great Barrier Island Snapper Mission Aboard the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

The Perfect Family Boat? A Day Out on the Kingfisher 670 Powercat at the Hen and Chick Islands

XL Yellowtail Kingfish Hunt — 140km Offshore Mission in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

XL Pacific Bluefin Hunt in the Bay of Islands | Kingfisher 510 Powercat

Putting the 450 Powercat to the Test – Bay of Islands Mission

510 vs 570 Powercat – Which One’s Right for You?

Video: Kingfisher 670 Powercat – Built for the Waikato Harbour Master

Mastering Micro Baiting: Summer Fishing Tips with Josh Darby

New Video: Ross’s 450 Powercat Experience!

Why buy a cat?

Latest News

Chasing Kingfish and Snapper in the Kingfisher 670 Powercat — 170km Voyage to the Coromandel 20 March 2026

Kingfisher Boats Appoints PDL Marine as Licensed UK Builder 17 March 2026

Offshore Top Water Yellowfin Tuna in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat — Whakatane 20 January 2026

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