Designed and built in New Zealand, Haines Hunter boats are known for one thing above all, a feature you can actually feel when you’re out on the water. The legendary Haines Hunter ride!
Inspired design, breakthrough innovation, unmatched craftsmanship. In a Haines Hunter, the ride just gets better!
75 years and counting
They say you can’t buy experience but every Haines Hunter comes with more than 75 years of refined design, construction and testing built-in. Our craftsmen have passed on their skills from one generation to the next, embraced innovation along the way and cherry-picked the best new technologies. Of course, it also means we’ve received decades of customer feedback, which is another reason why the ride just gets better!
Built to Last
There’s a good reason why you see so many seasoned Haines Hunters out and about. They’re built tough! In fact, Haines has a significantly higher fibre-to-resin ratio in its hull construction than some competitors - adding strength and reducing weight. What’s more, transoms, a critical area of any boat’s construction, are built to eliminate flexing under load – very reassuring when you’re offshore in challenging conditions.
Optimal use of materials
On board a Haines Hunter, everything you see, as well as everything you don’t see, has been selected for its high quality and performance. For example, decks and bulkheads use a foam core sandwiched between an inner and outer skin. This technique is used in high performance racing boats and reduces weight compared to other construction methods – improving fuel economy without compromising on strength and durability.
Deep V Hull Design
A precise 21°, Haines Hunter’s Deep V provides the smoothest possible ride because the hull knifes cleanly through waves rather than pounding on them. Furthermore, the hull has longitudinal “strakes” providing lift and throwing spray away from the boat, keeping the deck dry. All in all, the Deep V makes a huge difference to the comfort of all on board.
Handlaid GRP Construction
Hull construction is a highly skilled craft that demands attention to detail. That’s why this integral structural component of a Haines Hunter is made from GRP, Glass Reinforced Plastic, and laid by hand. It’s very time-consuming process but known to result in superior strength, rigidity and longevity. Until a better construction method comes along, our craftsmen will continue to ply their trade in this time-honoured fashion. At Haines Hunter, there are no shortcuts.
Made in New Zealand
As well as being manufactured in New Zealand, many fittings and features aboard a Haines Hunter are also sourced here. Stainless rails, rod holders and fuel tanks are all manufactured by trusted local suppliers as is the durable, comfortable foam cushioning beneath the seating. However, if we can’t find it here, we’ll go to the end of the earth in search of quality. Switches from the USA, curved glass from Ireland, we source the best wherever it is!