‘Eligo’ was handed over in the days before Christmas to first-time Tristram Owners who excitedly matched their vinyl hull wrap colour to their Bentley Continental GT! While this isn’t their designated tow vehicle, we have been assured their brand new Land Rover Defender is on order and en route to New Zealand!
This brand new 701 Offshore now lives in Tutukaka and is geared up for some serious offshore adventures, equipped with Simrad electronics, a Mercury V8 powerplant, Enduro Trailer with Balex Automatic Boat Loader, twin live bait tanks, saltwater deckwash and much more.
Tristram / 701 Offshore
Engine / Mercury 250hp 4.6L V8 Verado in Cold Fusion White
Trailer / Enduro tandem axle
Upholstery / Iced White with Black piping
SeaDek / Mocha over Black
Destination / Tutukaka NZ
Other notable features aboard:
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- Blue water performance – smooth, dry and excellent handling in rough conditions
- Cabin windows for monitoring surroundings overnight
- Class-leading beam offering brilliant cockpit space and buoyancy/stability
- Custom ‘Tristram’ items (bowrail, rocket launchers etc) in pre-polished German 316 stainless steel
- Deep-vee hull offering unbeatable performance and handling
- Distinct sharp and modern styling, complimented by carefully executed ergonomics for the passengers and skipper, who has the option to sit or stand to drive
- Fibreglass moulded keel (as opposed to flat spot or v-shape at bottom of hull)
- Full length brass keel strip
- One-piece moulded internal liner for tortional strength & rigidity plus ease of cleaning
- Straight keel line to eliminate porpoising
- Two colour gelcoat on hull with gelcoated colour band in black
- Cockpit-located galley with full head room and 360 degree exterior vision. Cooking smells, gas and fridge noises are free from your cabin for a fresh and quiet overnighting experience
- Premium marine grade upholstery package made in house by Tristram Marine, includes vinyl ceiling panels for engine sound absorption