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Powercat benefits

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…

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5 August 2026, Videos

Catch, Cook, and Cruise — Frank and Jane from Beyond the Coast on Their Kingfisher 510

Frank and Jane from Beyond the Coast spend their lives on the water — filming, fishing, and sharing their adventures with hundreds of thousands of followers across New Zealand and Australia. So when it came to choosing a boat, they knew exactly what they were looking for. It started with a mate’s 510. Frank stepped…

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4 August 2026, Company News

Kingfisher Arrives in French Polynesia — Welcome, Punaruu Marine

We’re excited to announce that Kingfisher Boats has a new dealer in French Polynesia — Punaruu Marine, based in Puna’auia, Tahiti. Punaruu Marine has just taken delivery of their first Kingfisher 450 Powercats, and we couldn’t be more stoked to see our boats finding a home in one of the most beautiful stretches of water…

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22 July 2026, Videos

Kingfisher 730 Powercat — Full Walkthrough

If you’ve been wondering what the Kingfisher 730 Powercat is really like up close, this is the video for you. In this walkthrough, Kingfisher’s own Jeremy Mason takes you through every inch of the 730 — from the full walkaround deck and twin engine setup through to the cabin, storage, and all the details that…

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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:…

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Kingfisher Boats Appoints PDL Marine as Licensed UK Builder

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…

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Offshore Top Water Yellowfin Tuna in the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

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…

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Great Barrier Island Snapper Mission Aboard the Kingfisher 510 Powercat

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Putting the 450 Powercat to the Test

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…

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510 vs 570 Powercat

10 July 2025, Videos

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…

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The Kingfisher 620 Hardtop Powercat is pure magic. Safety, luxury, and adventure seamlessly merged, creating an unforgettable escape. From a cozy cabin to thrilling open seas, it's the epitome of boating perfection. For those craving an unparalleled experience, this Kingfisher is your dream come true.

James Cook, Tauranga

Why buy a cat?

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Catch, Cook, and Cruise — Frank and Jane from Beyond the Coast on Their Kingfisher 510 5 August 2026

Kingfisher Arrives in French Polynesia — Welcome, Punaruu Marine 4 August 2026

Kingfisher 730 Powercat — Full Walkthrough 22 July 2026

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