HAINES HUNTER GOES AMPHIBIOUS
THE RIDE JUST GOT even better with the release of the new Haines Hunter Overlander Pursuit 725, Haines Hunter’s first amphibious craft (see BNZ’s review this issue, p22).
The Overlander expands Haines Hunter’s flagship 725 range, combining Haines Hunter’s award-winning 21° deep V hull with the New Zealand-designed and manufactured Anura amphibious system to create the ultimate adventure machine.
Capable of over 44 knots with a 350hp four-stroke outboard, the Overlander has a supremely comfortable, quiet, and dry ride, as well as all the onboard amenities for a perfect day on the water.
Powering the Anura S25 all-wheel drive amphibious system the company’s new Electric Over Hydraulic (EOH) motor. The EOH features a 48V, 28kW electric motor with 12.4kWh battery pack, which produces maximum drive torque of 3,500Nm and enables the Overlander to travel at 9kph on land.
The hardtop Overlander comes with an impressive range of standard features and can be optioned up with enclosed head (toilet), fridge/freezer, galley and full length V-berth.
To accommodate the Anura system, Haines Hunter replaced E-Glass with carbon fibre in some areas of the hull and transom to add structural strength without adding weight. Strength and lightness, combined with
