Tristram 690 Cabriolet ‘Kererū’
‘Kererū’ is fresh off the Tristram Production Line and is now en route to its new home at the southern end of Lake Taupo, Omori.
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‘Kererū’ is fresh off the Tristram Production Line and is now en route to its new home at the southern end of Lake Taupo, Omori.
Another beautiful brand new Tristram is off to Kinloch for some winter fishing in the prestine waters filling the caldera of the Taupō Volcano. This diesel powered Tristram 741 Offshore features a sealed and water-tight engine bay for wet and windy adventures and cockpit-located galley to keep the cabin fresh for overnighting. We wish these first-time Tristram Owners all the best as they launch her at the Kinloch Marina this weekend!
Sounds Time // After a quick flight north to Tristram HQ, the owner of this brand new Tristram 821 Offshore enjoyed an on-water handover of his new machine ‘Sounds Time’ this week, before it made its journey south to its home in the Marlborough Sounds. This incredible package was optioned by its owner with state-of-the-art electronics including the Simrad Komodo Glass Helm, Autopilot, HALO Radar and FLIR Thermal Imaging Camera for night vision through Marlborough’s labyrinth of natural inlets. Absolute magic.
Sounds Time’s CAD designed and CNC moulded cockpit is geared up and ready for serious offshore fishing adventures with a 70L live bait tank, SeaDek flooring, underfloor rod storage compartments, seal-free moulded boarding platform to keep the engine bay dry and, of course, Mercury’s mighty 270hp 3.0 V6 Diesel powerplant. Smooth, efficient, and loaded with torque.
Industry-leading naval architectural innovation and cutting-edge precision were pinnacle priorities during the Tristram 821 Offshores inception. As a result, a dry, silky smooth and unbelievably stable ride are just some of the key performance features the owner of ‘Sounds Time’ will enjoy as he embarks on his offshore adventures through the Marlborough Sounds to the Cook Strait and beyond.
Game fishing and diving were the owner’s priorities for his brand new Tristram 701 Offshore ‘LEGA-SEA’. Destined for the Alderman Islands, Great Mercury, Cuvier and beyond, this serial-Tristram-buyer’s brief was met and exceeded by Team Tristram who’ve completed yet another premium offshore trailer boat complete with game poles, live bait tanks, Simrad electronics, Fusion Bluetooth entertainment system and much more.
Fishing, diving and overnight trips are on the adventure-menu for the proud owners of this brand new diesel-powered Tristram 821 Offshore.
This brand new Tristram 691 Millennium M2 ‘Long Time’ is fresh and ready for some Autumn fishing around Kawau Island and beyond. Equipped for fishing, diving and relaxing, this industry leading targa top boat will create incredible memories for the owner’s family and friends. The Tristram Team wish them all the very best as they embark on a very unique and special ownership experience.
‘Waimarino’ has been handed over and is heading to Whangamata just in time for Easter! This fishing-ready package will be enjoyed by it’s owners who have optioned it with the ultra-dependable and grunty Yamaha V6 3.3L outboard, Simrad electronics, SeaDek flooring, Fusion Bluetooth® entertainment system and much more.
‘Tally-Ho’ is ready and set for it’s trip south to the Marlborough Sounds. This 821 Offshore is powered with twin V8 outboards with Mercury’s Joystick Piloting technology for seamless docking, fishing and much more. This trailerable machine sits at the pinnacle of premium boasting everything ‘Tristram’ including a digital glass dash, cockpit-based galley, hardtop hatches, brass keel strip, wide side decks, integrated live bait tank, and CAD designed and CNC moulded superstructure. We wish these owners all the very best as they adventure into the Marlborough Sounds and beyond.
Destined for the mighty Cook Strait, this brand new Tristram 701 Offshore ‘Red Goose’ is now en route south from Tristram HQ for fishing adventures off the coast of Wellington and Waikawa Beach. This package epitomizes ‘boating the in the 21st century’ with Yamaha’s incredible new Helm Master™ EX technology, Balex® Automatic Boat Loader and even an electric berley dropper.
Whitsundays-bound and ready for transport! This epic new game fishing rigged Tristram 741 Offshore is heading for Australia this weekend and is geared up with some serious equipment for fishing, overnighting and everything else in between.
Game fishing is top priority for these first-time Tristram Owners who chose the 701 Offshore for their blue-water adventures off the coast of Northland. Three generations in this entrepreneurial family including a Radio/TV presenter, fashion designer, boat builder, Shortland Street actress, home builder and Kiwibank executive all have one thing in common… a love for being on the water. They’ll enjoy everything their incredible new boat has to offer… refined V8 power from Mercury, state-of-the-art Simrad, Fusion & GME electronics, tuna tubes, game poles, sink, cooker, toilet and much more.
This beautiful brand new machine ‘Hydrotherapy’ will be spotted in the steamy bays of Tarawera over summer while it’s owners live the dream aboard enjoying their brilliant blue hull wrap, Signature Series Fusion Bluetooth sound system, Simrad 12” GPS, Mercury 270hp V6 Diesel and so much more!
The Tristram Cabriolet Range continues to set the bar as New Zealand’s quintessential crossover, providing functional space for either fishing or watersports. Each buoyant and dry hull offers owners peace of mind in even the most unpredictable waters. The latest Cabriolet to ‘set sail’ from Tristram HQ is Awanui. This V8-powered Tristram 640 Cabriolet is off to Taupo for some serious freshwater fishing adventures and is equipped with only the best fixtures and fittings the marine industry has to offer. We wish Awanui’s owners all the very best as they begin to enjoy unforgettable family memories onboard.
Tristram Marine is closing on Friday 19th December 2025. Urgent on-water assistance will be available via +64-7-849-5225 during the break. Service technicians will be onsite from Monday 12th January 2026. Our Showroom is scheduled to resume normal opening hours from Monday 19th January 2026.
Our team wish you, your family, and your friends an amazing summer on the water!

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