Hutchwilco NZ Boatshow award winners

The 2012 Hutchwilco NZ boatshow was a great success with attendance numbers up about 5% on last year according to the organisers which translates to more than 36,000 visitors to the four-day show.

“We worked very hard to attract both dedicated buyers and family groups to this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show,” says general manager Dave Gibbs, “and it looks like we succeeded.”

“Our family-friendly areas such as the Club Marine Discover Boating Centre, the Youthtown Aqua Fun Zone and the new Dinghy Central display offered the chance for people of all ages to experience a wide range of boating activities.

“Many of them will now be very enthusiastic about a marine lifestyle and could well be the boat owners of the future.” he added.

Boat Show Award Winners

Boat of the Show: Sports/Ski Boat:
Malibu Wakesetter MXZ

Boat of the Show: GRP Fishing Boat Under 6 Metres:
Smuggler Multisport 570

Boat of the Show: GRP Fishing Boat 6-7 Metres:
Rayglass Legend 2200

Boat of the Show: GRP Fishing Boat Open:
Rayglass Legend 2500

Boat of the Show: Aluminium Fishing Boat Under 6m:
Profile 585 Centre Console

Boat of the Show: Aluminium Fishing Boat 6-7 Metres:
Extreme 610 Pro Fisher

Boat of the Show: Aluminium Fishing Boat Open:
McLay 1100 Walkaround

Boat of the Show All Purpose Under 6m:
Stabicraft 1850 Supercab

Boat of the Show: All Purpose 6-7 Metres:
CSB Huntsman Explorer SD7

Boat of the Show: All Purpose Open:
Beneteau Antares 8.80

Boat of the Show : Overall Winner
Profile 585 Centre Console

Other Awards

New Zealand Boat Show Hall of Fame
Mike Hodson

Marine Direct Ltd Most Innovative Stand
Tackle Box

Marine Direct Ltd Best Small Stand
Garmin

Marine Direct Ltd Best Commercial Stand:
Yamaha Motor New Zealand

Connex Most Innovative Local Product Award:
Captain Hook Fishing Stiff Hook DropShot Fishing Rigs

Connex Most Innovative International Product Award:
Furuno TZ Touch