ANTICIPATION AHEAD OF HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW

Anticipation is building among Kiwi boaties and fishers with confirmation the 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is going ahead. The 2022 show at the Auckland Showgrounds on May 12-15 will present all the latest boats, engines, electronics, accessories and fishing and diving gear.

All visitors to the 2022 show can enter the draw for the must-be-won Surtees/yamaha Grand Prize worth over $280,000. This prize includes a Surtees 7.5-metre 750 Game Fisher enclosed cabin, an all-new Yamaha F250 V6 DES Offshore series engine, Yamaha’s Helm Master EX control system, a custom braked tandem Hosking Trailer and a full suite of Garmin electronics.

Decked out with an eye-catching wrap from Brave Design, the Surtees/yamaha Grand Prize comes complete with everything the lucky winner needs to safely and comfortably go boating.

The Master Class series of free fishing seminars showcasing new fishing techniques, expert fishing tips, and demonstrating the latest fishing gear is back.

The 2022 show also introduces the new Fishing and Adventure Kids’ Club Experience hosted by Scott Parry, Mig Rumney from the hit Fishing and Adventure TV series.

Try your hand at the new Haswing Trolling Motor Challenge in the Hutchwilco Pool.

The winner takes home a 2m Zodiachaswing prize pack worth $5,000 courtesy of Lusty & Blundell. Register online at www. lusty-blundell.co.nz or www.boatshow.co.nz and select the day and time that best suits, or register on site at the poolside L&b/raymarine caravan for any available time slots.

Other great show prizes include two $2000 2+1 Viking double-seat family kayaks to win on each of the four days of the show and a complete Splashdrone 4 bundle worth $5269 from Jcmatthew.

A live auction will be held outside Hall 2 at 1pm on Saturday, May 14. Proceeds go to Coastguard. See the products for auction in the Hall 2 foyer or on the show website.

Tickets bought online receive a second, bonus entry into the Grand Prize draw, as well as automatic entry into the draw for a fully kitted-out powered Viking fishing kayak worth over $8000.

The 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, May 12–15, is open 10am–6pm daily and until 9pm Friday. Admission is $25 for adults – children 16 and under are free. Buy tickets at www.boatshow.co.nz or at the gate.

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