The 2026 Auckland Boat Show is shaping up to be a serious date on the boating calendar, and Surtees is arriving with something worth seeing. Taking centre stage will be the all-new 770 Game Fisher XL, a premium offshore platform that demands more than a casual glance at the dock.
The best part is that visitors will actually get to take it out on the water.
Surtees is running on-water demonstrations throughout the show, with sea trials available by booking only. Keen anglers and serious buyers are encouraged to secure a slot early. This is no ordinary dockside walk-around. It is a chance to feel the hull underfoot, test the balance, and see how the 770 Game Fisher XL performs where it matters most.
At 7.7 metres overall with a 2500mm beam, the 770 Game Fisher XL delivers the footprint many Kiwi fishos have been asking for. The elevated sheerline gives improved walk-around access and a purposeful offshore stance. Underfoot, a 6mm hull and 4mm sides speak to strength, while a 530L water ballast system with a shut-off gate provides stability at rest and confidence underway. A 400L fuel tank and a recommended power range of 200 to 350 horsepower leave no doubt about its blue water intent.
Fishing practicality is front of mind throughout the design. Alloy rod holders, a proper bait station, a live bait tank, a walkthrough transom, and a boarding platform all support a working day on the water. When the session runs long, an 80L hot water cylinder, 50L fridge, sink with hot and cold water, and a lined cabin with sleeping infills make overnight missions comfortable.
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Also representing the Game Fisher pedigree at the show will be Fishing Boats NZ with the Surtees 720 Game Fisher. At 7.2 metres, with a 380L ballast system and 325L fuel capacity, the Surtees 720 Game Fisher has already proven itself as a capable offshore performer with genuine family appeal. Bookings are being handled directly through Fishing Boats NZ, with enquiries welcome at
sam@fishingboats.co.nz
The Auckland Boat Show occupies the Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour precinct and remains one of New Zealand's premier marine showcases. On-water displays, new model launches, and a strong line-up of trailer boats, game fishing rigs, electronics, and marine accessories make it the ideal place to compare platforms and make informed decisions before the next season kicks off.
If offshore fishing is your game, Surtees has given you two good reasons to clear your calendar.
