My immediate urge to call for ‘flank speed’ set the scene for the sea trial of this aluminum craft. Flank speed is typically reserved for situations in which a ship is in imminent danger, such as being attacked by enemy aircraft. In this case, flank speed will probably mean the fish are biting up the coast, so “let’s go!”
MORE THAN IT SEEMS
As a centre of agriculture and farming, Palmerston North is typically known for its university and its wind farm. But having tested the Profab 1200, a Roger Hill powercat design, it should also be known for boat building.
Profab Central Engineering is a boat building company with a growing list of exceptional custom-built boats to its name. Many of its vessels are the commercial workhorses we see all over New Zealand’s waters, but it can also list superyachts and recreational vessels on its resume. Some of them are (in)famous to many in the boating scene, while others are much more discreet.
The Profab 1200 will probably
