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Australia's Greatest Boats 2016 | Surtees 850 Game Fisher

Peruse images of the Surtees 850 Game Fisher, a contender in the Aluminium Fishing Boats category at the Australia's Greatest Boats 2016 test.

Trade-A-Boat review of Surtees 700 Game Fisher

We’ve come up with all sorts of armour-clad descriptions of the bulletproof Kiwi warriors from Surtees Boats.

Trade-A-Boat review of Surtees 850 Game Fisher

When Australia’s Greatest Boats judge and Club Marine magazine’s managing editor Chris Beattie steps off a review boat and exclaims it "...would take anything up to a tsunami in its stride", you know it’s something special.

Surtees 610 Game Fisher Review: Are You Game? – Boat Fishing

"With a long list of features on a tough plate hull, the Surtees 610 Game Fisher is one serious offshore fishing machine.

Surtees 700 Game Fisher Review: Cabin Fever – Boat Fishing

"The Surtees 700 Game Fisher is feature-packed fishing machine perfect for extended trips or long runs offshore.

Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher Review – New Zealand Fishing News

"Having first tested a Surtees boat 20 years ago, it has been interesting to see the marque progress from a one-man, one-boat-a-month operation, to become one of the largest top-level alloy boat manufacturers in New Zealand, with a strong export trade and over 40 employees.

Surtees 5.5 Workmate Hardtop Review – Australia's Greatest Boats

Review of the Surtees 5.5 Workmate Hardtop. See how the Surtees punches well above its weight.

New Surtees 8.5 on the cover of Trade A Boat NZ

The new Surtees Boats 8.5 made the cover of Trade A Boat NZ...good stuff! Grab a copy for the full review. The latest issue is out now! Take a quick look at what's inside this month's issue: http://bit.ly/1u1ljTK

Video: Surtees 8.5 Wide Body Trade A Boat Review

Trade A Boat recently put the new Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher Widebody through its paces. Check out the video to see how she runs. http://www.tradeboats.com.au/tradeaboat-reviews/boats/1410/surtees-85-game-fisher-widebody-video-review/

A day on the water with Northside Marine

R & D doesn't get much better than this!! A day out trolling with Tia on the exceptional Surtees 6.7 Gamefisher!! Huge back deck, awesome ride, and the Yamaha F200G make this package stand out in a crowd.

Surtees 4.85 Workmate Review - Trailer Boat

“The little boat that punched well above its weight – that's how the judges felt about this tough little Kiwi workhorse. It didn't have the sophistication or grunt of the big boys but it left a hell of an impression on all who drove it.”

Surtees 5.8 Game Fisher Review - Club Marine

“Like all other Surtees models, the 5.8 comes with the company’s famous ballasted keel system that, on this model, can hold an impressive 340lt of water. Open up the adjustable ballast gate when at rest and it makes the boat ultra stable and, once underway, it drains out.

Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher Review - Boating New Zealand

“Six through-gunwale rodholders are set up for trolling and there are sinker holders in the coamings to keep heavy sinkers from swinging around while re-baiting when bottom fishing. They also serve as cup holders. A nice detail is the small nozzle on the bait station – perfect for rinsing bait-covered...

Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher Review - Trade-A-Boat

“Unleashing the 300 horses bolted to the stern and pushing the big Surtees way past the realms of recreational use was no issue for the solid hull.”

Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher Review - Trailerboat Fisherman

“The Game Fisher 8.5 contains Surtees’ signature features like the non-pounding, super deep V hull and unique stabilising ballast technology.