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Cobra 500 — A 5m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2005) GEOFF and Mike Barnes of Mallards Boating have, I believe, read the boating market…
Seacat 636 — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (May/June 2011) Contact 0800 926 242 for your nearest Yamaha Marine dealer. AT A GLANCE Length: 6m…
Explorer 465 — by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT July/August 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length: 4.65m Beam: 2.2m Weight: 350kg Construction: GRP Buoyancy: Foam-filled Fuel capacity: 4×25…
F200
By Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT July/August 2006) SMITH’S first boat review — how would it go? After a quick introduction to Peter…
Lee Cat 9m Walkaround Version II
Reviewed by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2013) THE place — Johannesburg Boat Show 2013. The boat — the new 9m…
Supercat Sliver 29 — A 29ft craft by Supercat Marine
Tested by Erwin Bursik (November/December 2007) Tel/Fax: (046) 624-1867 • Cell: 076 833 6000 E-mail: supercat@cluesnet.co.za • www.supercat.co.za THE revolutionary 38ft…
Arrowcat 30
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2011) LUXURY DEFINED IT’S nearly a year since I sat down with Ernie…
Cobra Cat 800
(SKI-BOAT March/April 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 8m Beam – 2.8m Min hp — 150hp Max hp — 200hp Construction —…
Butt Cat 25 — Yellowfin Edition
Reviewed by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2017) FUN DAYS LIE AHEAD Butt Cat 25 Yellowfin Edition By Nauti-Tech THE “ode” to…
Ace Glider 530
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT May/June 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.3m Beam — 2.3m Min hp — 60hp Max hp —…
Jet Boat 510 — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (May/June 2011) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m Beam – 1.95 Min hp — VX 1100 – 100hp Max…
Ace Glider 750 Enclosed
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT September/October 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length –…
Vision 24 – A 24ft mono craft
(Jan/Feb 2002) A craft in its final stages of being fitted-out caught my eye. Her lines were familiar, but at…
HONDA AQUATRAX 1200
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (November/December 2010) MAKING WAVES JETSKIS are becoming more and more popular by the day, and it’s quite…
Seacat 636 CC — by Yamaha
(March/April 2013) Seacat 636 CC — by Yamaha SPECIFICATIONS Length – 6.36m Beam – 2.4m Min hp — 2 x…
BobCat 43 – A 13m craft by Two Oceans Marine
Reviewed by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT May/June 2001) Tel: +27 21 448-7902 • Fax: +27 21 447-6668 E-mail: 2oceans@mweb.co.za • www.2oceans.co.za…
Seacat CC — A 4,9m craft by Yamaha
Tested by Erwin Bursik (July/August 2005) THE Seacat CC made its first public appearance at the Johannesburg Boat Show in 2004,…
UNITY 156 ELITE
Tested by Erwin Bursik (November/December 2006) BRODERICK SPORTS — formerly Jet Ski Warehouse — are not new kids on the block…
Seacat 565 FC — by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (January/February 2008) Contact 0800 926 242 for your nearest Yamaha Marine dealer. SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.65m Beam…
Ski-Craft 16.6 Walkthru – A 5,15m craft
(March/April 2002) AT A GLANCE Length: 5,15m Beam: 2,15m Weight: 487kg Construction: GRP with honeycomb stringer/floor moulding. Flotation: Closed cell,…
Butt Cat 865
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT November/December 2011) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 8.65m Beam – 3.1m…
Supreme Craft 570
Tested by Kevin Smith (November/December 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.7m Beam — 2.4m Min hp — 2 x 50hp Max hp…
GT 580
Tested by Erwin Bursik (September/October 2008) AT A GLANCE Length: 5.8m Beam: 2.45m Draft: 40cm Construction: GRP only — completely woodfree…
Supreme Craft 530 Baysport CC & Executive FC
Tested by Kevin Smith (November/December 2007) AT A GLANCE Length: 5.3m Beam: 2.35m Draft: 50cm Construction: GRP Flotation: Foambead-filled bottles Boat…
750 Power Cat — by Two Oceans Marine
Reviewed by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT March/April 2013) MOTHER MAJESTIC — Whither goest thou? — Two Oceans 750 Power Cat PICTURE yourself…
CoastCat 18 — A 5,5m Craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT March/April 2003) LOA: 5,60 metres Beam: 2,40…
Gamefish 510
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2011) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.1m Beam — 2.3m Buoyancy — Foam-filled Approx weight — 490kg…
SuperCat 38 Sport — An 11,6m Craft by SuperCat Marine
(March/April 2001) Tel/Fax: (046) 624-1867 • Cell: 076 833 6000 E-mail: supercat@cluesnet.co.za • www.supercat.co.za SPECIFICATIONS An eleven metre craft that…
Citation 700CC
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2014) AT A GLANCE Length: 7.0m Beam: 2.63m Draft: 0.4m Max fuel capacity: 150…
Butt Cat 660
Reviewed by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT March/April 2018) THE LAST…
Cobra Cat 585 — A 5,85m craft
(SKI-BOAT September/October 2003) LOA: 5,85m Beam: 2,40m Flotation: 1 litre bottles Hull weight: 950kg Weight on trailer: 2 200kg Rated…
UNITY SURFMASTER 490
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (November/December 2010) WHY is it that whenever you plan to go out to sea the weather turns…
Seacat FC and CC — by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (May/June 2007) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 4.9m/16ft Beam – 2.13m/7ft Flotation — Foam-filled (1 300l) Hull weight…
SkiCraft 440 Sport – A 4,4m Craft
(November/December 2002) LOA: 4,4m Construction: GRP honeycomb stringer/floor moulding. Flotation: Closed cell, high density polyurethane foam. Hull weight: 425kg Weight…
Two Oceans Marine 48 Sportfisher
Tested by Erwin Bursik (January/February 2013) BIG & BEAUTIFUL — Two Oceans Marine 48 Sportfisher IN the golden glow of…
F16
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2009) AT A GLANCE Length: 4.95m Beam: 2.2m Draft: 300mm Approx weight: 460kg Fuel…
Seacat 565 Walkthrough — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (September/October 2009) Contact 0800 926 242 for your nearest Yamaha Marine dealer. SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.65m Beam…
V Cat CC
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (March/April 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 6.2m Beam – 2.6m Min hp — 2 x 60hp Max hp…
Explorer 510 CC by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT May/June 2018) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m Beam – 2.1m Hull weight – 450kg Recommended power…
Benguela 530 FC & CC
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT September/October 2011) SPECIFICATIONS Length: 5.35m Beam: 2.35m Approx weight: 840kg Rated min hp: 2 x 60hp…
Benguela 530 CC
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2010) AT A GLANCE Length: 5.35m…
SKI VEE 500 SPORT
Tested by Kevin Smith (July/August 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5m Beam – 1.8m Hull weight — ±400kg Fuel capacity — 4…
Cobra Cat 630
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT July/August 2009) AT A GLANCE Length: 6.3m Beam: 2.65m Draft: ±3380mm Approx weight: 820kg Fuel capacity:…
Citation 700
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT March/April 2012) CITED FOR EXCELLENCE JUST when everybody was wondering why Mallards Boating was so quiet…
Glacier Bay 2640
Tested by Erwin Bursik (January/February 2007) An upmarket craft to suit all applications AS I scanned the stands at the International…
Barracuda 160 — A 4,85m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT September/October 2001) Length: 4,85m Beam: 2,00m Weight: 450kg Construction: Moulded fibreglass hull, moulded fibreglass top…
Ace Glider 630
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2010) AT A GLANCE Length: 6.1m Beam: 2.5m Fuel capacity: 200 litres Carrying…
SEACAT 520 CC — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (November/December 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.2m Beam – 2.22m Min hp — 2 x 50hp 2-…
Gamefish 595
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (January/February 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.96m Beam – 2.36m Min hp — 2x60hp Max hp — 2x125hp…
Citation 900
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2008) “A NEW nine-metre mono is about to be launched by Mallards,” one of the…
Black Watch 34
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2003) A TRUE FISHING MACHINE In action,…
Seacat 565 CC — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (July/August 2018) THE Seacat 565 CC was tested back in 2007 by my good friend Kevin Smith (see…
Cobra Cat 525
(SKI-BOAT July/August 2016) SPECIFICATIONS Length: 5.25m Beam: 2.35m Approx weight: 780kg Fuel capacity: 6 x 25 litres Rated max hp:…
Nova Cat 270
Tested by Erwin Bursik (September/October 2003) A truly fine craft The Moçambique Archipelago makes very different demands on craft that are…
Supreme Craft 620 Classic
Tested by Kevin Smith (January/February 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length: 6.2m Beam: 2.35m Draft: ±0.85m Approx weight: 700kg excl. motors Fuel capacity: 150…
Explorer 510 — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT May/June 2010) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m (16ft) Beam – 2.1m Weight — 400kg Recommended motors…
Sodwana Cat 16
Tested by Kevin Smith (July/August 2007) KEEPING up with the times is what the boating game is about nowadays. As a…
Gamefish 625
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (May/June 2010) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 6.25m Beam – 2.50m Min hp — 2 x 90hp Max hp…
Concept 16 — A 5m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT January/February 2005) IT’S hard to believe I first tested this popular boat all of six years…
Cobra Cat 900 – A 9 metre Craft
(SKi-BOAT November/December 2001) Sitting at the helm on the flybridge of his new Cobra Cat 900, Sean van Veïjeren looked…
Noosacat 2300
(July/August 2001) PICTURE the scene: Durban’s Point marina — 10am — all is calm, even the water. The NoosaCat 2300…
CoastCat 16 — A 5,1m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT January/February 2004) The CoastCat 16 has been a…
Thundercat 520
Tested by Erwin Bursik (March/April 2007) Length: 5.2m Beam: 2.2m Draft: 40cm Construction: GRP Flotation: Foam Fuel capacity: 6 x 25l…
Cobra Cat 700
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT March/April 2005) PURE MAGIC! Another Cobra Cat, unmistakably a Cobra, I thought as the new Calypso…
Supreme Cabin 185
Tested by Kevin Smith (May/June 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.65m Beam — 2.2m Min hp — 1 x 90hp Max hp…
HANDLINING YELLOWTAIL PART 3
(Originally published in the May 2019 issue of Ski-Boat magaine) By Johan Smal STILL somewhat dazed, I became aware of…
Twister 730
Tested by Erwin Bursik (January/February 2009) THE Twister 730, surrounded by bunting and highlighted by an array of spotlights, was the…
Ace Glider 750
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2011) STAR OF THE SHOW! THE Ace Glider 750 caused the biggest stir that…
THE ART OF ANCHORING Part 2
(Originally published in the July 2019 issue of Ski-Boat magazine) By Anton Gets HAVE you ever experienced fear? No,…
Trophy 2509 Walkaround
Tested by Erwin Bursik (March/April 2003) The Trophy 2509 came thundering out of Durban Harbour, flinging spray wide and aft as…
Angler 220 WA
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2005) DURING the 2004 Miami Boat Show, I found myself repeatedly returning to the…
Cabo 43 Convertible
(SKI-BOAT January/February 2003) SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 46 ft Beam: 15 ft. 1 in. Draft: 4 ft. 4 in. Deadrise: 18H deg.…
Kingcat 170 — A 5,4m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (November/December 2005) ENTHUSIASM in the voice of a man telling you about his new boat conveys a…
X-28 WALK AROUND — by X-Boats
(September/October 2016) THE Cape Winter weather was my greatest concern while I was busy arranging to review X-boats’ 28-foot Walk…
Swift 190 Cabin
Tested by Erwin Bursik (September/October 2002) AT A GLANCE LOA: 5,9 metres Beam: 2,3 metres Construction: GRP with glassed narine ply…
Falcon 700RSR Semi Rigid
(SKI-BOAT May/June 2001) I have been following the development of this craft for some time now and it was good…
SEACAT 636 HARDTOP — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (May/June 2013) SEACAT 636 HARDTOP — by Yamaha SPECIFICATIONS Length – 6.36m Beam – 2.4m Min hp…
Billfish 230 CC
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT May/June 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 7.2m Beam — 2.55m Min hp — 2 x 90hp Max…
Cobra Cat 630
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT July/August 2013) SPECIFICATIONS Length: 6.3m Beam: 2.6m Draft: ±400mm Approx hull weight, with engines: 1 950kg…
Nova Sportfisher 220
Tested by Erwin Bursik (May/June 2005) OUTSTANDING! THE Nova Sportfisher — and then there were four! Yes, this was my introduction…
Spearfisher 625 Cat
(September/October 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 6.25m Beam – 2.5m Weight — 800kg Flotation — bottles Motors — from 2 x…
T-Cat
Tested by Kevin Smith (January/February 2007) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m Beam – 2.3m Draft – 95cm Fuel capacity – 4×25 litre…
Cobra Cat 640
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT September/October 2006) A HELL OF A BOAT! A NEW CobraCat is born! The first CobraCat 640…
Benguela 1450 — by Natal Caravans & Marine
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT September/October 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 4.55m Beam — 2.00m Dry weight — 395kg Min hp —…
Triton 2486WA
Tested by Erwin Bursik (May/June 2006) SO FISHABLE – SO PRACTICAL! THE never-ending quest for perfection! While in some cases this…
Magnum 32 Walkaround — by Two Oceans
Tested by Erwin Bursik (March/April 2005) Tel: +27 21 448-7902 • Fax: +27 21 447-6668 E-mail: 2oceans@mweb.co.za • www.2oceans.co.za FAST AND…
Yogi-Cat 500
Tested by Kevin Smith (May/June 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Construction — GRP Resin Length – 4.9m Beam – 2.3m Draft — ±230mm…
Thundercat 800
Tested by Erwin Bursik (November/December 2008) THE Thunder Cat 800, flags flying from her outriggers, made her debut during the 2008…
Cobra Cat 525
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (January/February 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.25m Beam – 2.35m Construction — GRP Weight — 740kg Buoyancy —…
Magnum 36 — by Two Oceans Marine
Tested by Erwin Bursik (November/December 2010) Tel: +27 21 448-7902 • Fax: +27 21 447-6668 E-mail: 2oceans@mweb.co.za • www.2oceans.co.za A FISHING…
THE ART OF ANCHORING Part 1
(Originally published in the May 2019 issue of SKI-BOAT) By Anton Gets NINE out of ten boats that turn over…
Cobra Cat 800
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT September/October 2004) IMMENSELY FISHABLE — AND BEAUTIFUL! A BEAUTIFUL new boat beached next to me at…
Butt Cat 41
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT January/February 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 12.5m Beam – 4.4m Min hp — 2 x 250hp Max…
SEACAT 636 SPORT CABIN — by Yamaha
(November/December 2015) Length: 6.36m Beam: 2.4m Approx weight: 1 600kg Fuel capacity: 8 x 25 litre Jerry cans Rated max…
Unique 540 Semi-rigid
Tested by Kevin Smith (September/October 2006) AFTER viewing Superduck’s Unique 575 Cat on the beach, it was time to have a…
Supercat 38 Sport Custom — An 11.6m craft by Supercat Marine
Tested by Erwin Bursik (May/June 2008) Tel/Fax: (046) 624-1867 • Cell: 076 833 6000 E-mail: supercat@cluesnet.co.za • www.supercat.co.za YOUR PERFECT SUN…
KingCat 166 — A 5,1m craft
(SKI-BOAT January/February 2001) AT A GLANCE Length: 5,1m Beam: 2,44m Weight: 380kg Construction: Fibreglass/balsa deck; GRP encapsulated foam bulkheads. Flotation:…
Explorer 540 — Marketed by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT September/October 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.4m Beam – 2.2m Approx hull weight — 450kg Construction —…
F200 — A 6.1m
Tested by Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT May/June 2007) AT A GLANCE Length: 6.1m Beam: 2.5m Draft: 40cm Construction: GRP Flotation: Bottles and…
Gamefish 430
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT March/April 2009) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 4.45m Beam – 1.88m Min hp — 2 x 25hp Max…
Unity Tiger
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (September/October 2010)SPECIFICATIONS Length – 4.85m Beam – 2.2m Weight — 420kg Min hp — 1 x 90hp…
Gamefish 510
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (March/April 2010) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.1m Beam — 2.3m Weight — 490kg Min hp — 2 x…
SHARK CAT – by Durban Yamaha
(November/December 2013) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m Beam – 2.1m Min hp — 2x40hp 2-stroke or 2x50hp 4-stroke Max hp —…
Benguela 1650 — by Natal Caravans & Marine
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT November/December 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.1m Beam – 2.1 Min hp — 2 x 20hp…
Sport Fisher 320 Centre Console
Tested by Erwin Bursik (March/April 2010) SPECIFICALLY SPLENDID WHEN I first saw the Ocean Specific 320 lying at moorings in front…
SEACAT 520 — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (May/June 2013) SEACAT 520 — by Yamaha SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.2m Beam – 2.22m Min hp —…
Trophy 30 Walkaround
Tested by Erwin Bursik (January/February 2005) Sporty looks and outstanding performance AS I walked onto the moorings at the Royal Cape…
INDIGO 430 HYBRID
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (September/October 2012) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 4.3m Beam – 2m Draft — 260mm Weight — 420kg Hull construction…
Seacat 565 CC — by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (November/December 2007) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.65m Beam – 2.3m Hull weight – 750kg Min hp – 2…
Seacat 800 — by Yamaha
Tested by Henrich Kleyn (November/December 2009) Contact 0800 926 242 for your nearest Yamaha Marine dealer I RECENTLY had the privilege of…
Unique 575 Semi-rigid
Tested by Kevin Smith (September/October 2006) AJ Smith, owner of Superduck, was adamant that the Unique 575 and 540 had to…
Benguela 530 FC
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT March/April 2011) Length: 5.35m Beam: 2.35m Approx weight: 870kg Recommended hp: 2 x 60 – 2…
Catskee 375 — by Natal Caravans & Marine
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT March/April 2011) Bill Harrison Tel: (031) 702-7291 • Fax: (031) 702-7209 E-mail: info@natalcaravans.co.za • www.natalcaravans.co.za…
F16 — A 4,95m
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT November/December 2004) PETER Motzouris lives boats. If he’s not designing and building new models to add…
Superduck 540
Tested by Kevin Smith (January/February 2007) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 5.4m Beam – 2.2m Draft – 30cm Fuel capacity – 4 jerry…
FX 160 High Output Cruiser — by Yamaha
Tested by Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT March/April 2008) SPECIFICATIONS Length – 3.37m Beam – 1.23m Height — 1.24m Dry weight: 355kg Rider…
Explorer 510 CC — by Yamaha
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (SKI-BOAT July/August 2011) SPECIFICATIONS Length — 5.1m Beam — 2.1m Weight — 400kg Recommended motors — 2…
Ace Glider 530FC
Tested by Kevin Smith (SKI-BOAT May/June 2008) AT A GLANCE Length: 5.3m Beam: 2.3m Draft: 40cm Construction: Wood-free hull, fibreglass…
Rodman 1170
Test by Erwin Bursik (January/February 2007) ON the waterways of Vigo in Spain I was introduced to Rodman and the magnificent…
Titan 300 Walkaround
Tested by Heinrich Kleyn (September/October 2009) AT A GLANCE Length: 9m Beam: 3m Draft: 50cm Approx weight without engines: 3 300kg…
Ski-Craft Leisure — A 5,15m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (September/October 2004) LEISURE PLEASURE — A boat for all reasons “I HAVE a craft with a difference…
Angler 180F — A 5,5m craft
Tested by Erwin Bursik (SKI-BOAT September/October 2005) NUWAVE Marine’s Wynand Wiering is extremely enthusiastic about their imported American craft, the…
Supreme Craft 520 CC & SportMan
Tested by Kevin Smith (September/October 2007) AT A GLANCE Length: 5.2 metres Beam: 2.35 metres Draft: +/- 0.86 metres Minimum hp:…