Boating New Zealand — February 2018

88 Boating New Zealand

biscuit riders. With the shallow draft it’s also easy

to beach the vessel.

Today Sealver manufactures a range of the

vessels in various sizes – some with rigid hulls,

some semi-rigid with inflatable pontoons. The

larger models – with reinforced kevlar hulls – are

geared to maritime rescue roles. The vessels are

sold through agents in more than 50 countries

• but not yet in New Zealand and Australia. The
  company is actively trying to address this issue,
  seeking contact with interested dealers here.
  Without a local dealer, it’s difficult to say what
  a landed 444 might cost in New Zealand, but the
  company’s website lists the price at €9,500 (about
  NZ$16,000 depending on the exchange rate). BNZ

RIGHT Optional extras

include a fold-up bimini.

BELOW The 444 fits snugly

around most PWCs, and is

supplied with appropriate adaptor

kits to suit specific models.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION VISIT WWW.SEALVER.COM