Serenity Now was recently completed and transported to Central Otago ready to immerse it’s first-time Tristram Owners in the tranquility of Lake Wanaka. Built alongside and delivered in tandem with a friend’s 691 Millennium M2, these two brand new Tristram’s were designed and optioned for overnighting, entertaining, fishing and watersports from Glendhu to Minaret Bay and beyond.
Team Tristram recently completed and handed over this brand new Tristram 641 Offshore which is destined for the crystal, turquoise waters of Taupo. Towering cliffs and secluded beaches will be the backdrop for the V8-powered machine which is designed to get their hearts racing, take them to places of Zen, and everything in between.
Dave Miller’s Tristram 600 Cabriolet features a range of unique and practical saltwater flyfishing accessories. Discover more in Boating New Zealand Magazine’s latest feature article.
Ready to show off amidst the spectacular alpine backdrop of Lake Wānaka, ‘Ace’ is rigged for watersports, fishing and entertaining – a game changing crossover for her new owners. Ace will get up and fly with a Mercury 250hp V8 Verado with a 2023 Mercury engine control upgrade, Fusion on-board entertainment with Bluetooth, Simrad Go9, an XAir forward-facing folding tower and bimini top and XAir board racks both featuring the popular Mannex black upgrade, an upgraded black windscreen and a black metallic vinyl wrap.
Boat Shows come and go very quickly for Team Tristram, but what doesn’t, are the positive vibes we leave with after meeting with current and future Tristram owners. We enjoyed four incredible days of meeting new families, hearing on-water stories from our owners, supplier catch ups, development of new initiatives, and a huge amount of positivity towards boating in general. With a number of additional Tristram orders being taken, our team have returned supercharged to take the Tristram brand to new and even more exciting heights. We’re ready to ‘venture beyond’.
Destined to drop jaws in Simpson’s Beach and capture the attention of boaties in the bay is ‘Simply Magic’. Simply Magic and her crew are lucky to have the idyllic Mercury Islands in their backyard, and now, their dream vessel to get there. A picnic alongside Great Mercury Island’s grandeur white cliffs, a spot of fishing in the shallows off Blackjack reef, or a sun-drenched cruise South to the Hahei coast, Mahurangi Island, and Orua sea cave. Simply Magic’s owners love their South Island based Tristram so much, they had to get another for their Northern escape! At the helm Simply Magic’s Skipper will enjoy Mercury Skyhook with Joystick Piloting, as well as Simrad Komodo’s digital glass helm. Navigation has never been easier! Simply Magic also features class-leading 2.78m beam, underfloor rod storage, a 70L live bait tank, pull-out 72L ice box, galley with fridge and cooker, plus a large comfortable overnighting cabin for long-range extended adventures.
It’s important to periodically check the condition of your capstan as well as your warp and chain for signs of deterioration. Be sure to examine your capstan’s motor and terminals. If there is any sign of corrosion or you’ve noticed changes in your capstan’s performance, contact the Tristram Service Centre team for advice. If your warp is in good condition but is slipping in the capstan when launching or retrieving, try tightening your capstan clutch with the provided tool, or schedule a booking with the Tristram Technicians to have your capstan serviced.
All About The Detail – Adventure and sports fishing are now cemented in Tristram Marine’s ethos. Another in-credible demonstration of this has recently been created, further revealing the company’s world-class team’s insatiable appetite to venture beyond.
‘Trilogy’ is ready to play – kitted with a serious watersports set up, Trilogy will be the foundation of many good times for her third time Tristram Cabriolet owners. Trilogy flies through the water with a Mercury 300 4.6L V8 Verado in cold fusion white with Fusion Bluetooth on-board entertainment, Simrad GPS and sounder, ample rod holders and an XAir forward facing tower and bimini top. Trilogy’s owners can look forward to many new memories on board, in her wake, and at the helm – check out the premium Tristram feel that keeps this skipper coming back for more.
Last week Kingsley and Tristram accompanied Mercury Marine to experience the all new V10 Verado® outboard line up at the Miami International Boat Show. Available in 350hp and 400hp, this new 5.7L naturally aspirated outboard delivers extraordinary power for offshore adventures. In true Verado form, the new engine is unbelievably smooth, quiet, and refined. Team Tristram look forward to showing off New Zealand’s first V10 units at this month’s Auckland Boat Show, 23-26 March in Jellicoe Harbour.
‘Tākapu’ is ready to raise the bar and has the Hauraki Gulf in her sights. This brand new Tristram 821 Offshore looks forward to many adventures from her Orams Marine base and provides the versatility to conquer them all. Think game fishing beyond the Barrier, day trips to Claris, or overnight excursions to Onetangi or Man-O-War.
If your Tristram has been sitting out in the harsh elements, you may have noticed that your gelcoat has lost a little bit of its shine since leaving Tristram Headquarters. If you are looking to give your Tristram the birthday it deserves and return it to its showroom glory, contact the Tristram Service Centre for a quote today.
Canterbury bound and ready to captivate the Southern Lakes – ‘Indifferent’ will show others how it’s done. Indifferent is the ultimate vessel for an afternoon jaunt across Lake Coleridge to capture the Rolleston Ranges, or a wild day of wakeboarding on Lake Tekapo. Powered by the very capable Mercury V8 Verado outboard, Indifferent also boasts an impressive watersports set up. XAir forward-facing folding tower and bimini top, XAir combo racks, Fusion on-board entertainment with Bluetooth and upgraded Signature Series speakers, waketower speakers, electric trim-tabs with auto-retract and a Simrad NSX9 MFD.