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09/10/2026

V6000

05/10/2026

Dreadnort 4x2 Dive Cat - First Launch & Testing

Looking for a capable boat for the summer?We have you covered! Three ex-demo boats up for grabs at freshly reduced price...
02/10/2026

Looking for a capable boat for the summer?
We have you covered!
Three ex-demo boats up for grabs at freshly reduced prices:
D7500HT
V6000HT
D4000
Check out the listings on Boatseekr!

We can also offer our new 4x2 Dive Cat prototype, however we are currently using this as a demo boat. Get in touch if you want a demonstration!

4x2 got a quick 2nd run in yesterday, the couple of little issues we had on the first run have been solved and she runs ...
08/09/2026

4x2 got a quick 2nd run in yesterday, the couple of little issues we had on the first run have been solved and she runs like a beast!
We’ll do a few tweaks to the design for ergonomics and production and get them in build.
We’re happy to do demos on this if anyone is interested!

4x2 Dive Cat hits the water for it’s first run! We are extremely happy with the performance, handling and soft ride! W...
21/08/2026

4x2 Dive Cat hits the water for it’s first run! We are extremely happy with the performance, handling and soft ride! What a platform!

We’ve trialled a Stingray Starfire hydrofoil on our D4000 today in preparation of mounting the engine on the 4x2 Dive Ca...
13/06/2026

We’ve trialled a Stingray Starfire hydrofoil on our D4000 today in preparation of mounting the engine on the 4x2 Dive Cat.

This was the perfect test bed as we know the performance of this boat well. We noticed around 1/2 to 1 knot less top speed (now 30knots), better hole shot and lower planing speeds, and a lot less cavitation in turns. We can do a near full lock full speed turn with no cavitation.

We trialled this foil due to the ‘No Drill Installation’. Upon trying to install this without drilling, we noticed how ineffective this mounting solution is and definitely do not recommend it. We ended up drilling and bolting this on with two bolts in the cav plate.

It’s been a very busy month in the design office since the boatshow, so unfortunately the 4x2 dive cat has not been fitted out for sea trials yet! Stay tuned, we hope to get in and mount the steering and controls in the next month or so and get it on the water!

Here’s a photo of the bow door down. It drops roughly 800mm under the water with the built in steps. We could offer th...
18/05/2026

Here’s a photo of the bow door down.
It drops roughly 800mm under the water with the built in steps. We could offer this with a ramp and clip on dive ladder too.

You could say “The cat is out the bag!” Now, we look forward to unleashing it! The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat ShowWe ca...
16/05/2026

You could say “The cat is out the bag!” Now, we look forward to unleashing it!
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
We can’t wait to show you what new designs that we have cooking up! Plenty more innovations to come… square pegs are not ment for round holes, it’s time to break those traditional boring moulds.

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat ShowDrop by and say hello at our stand! Our new 5m was not quite ready for the show thi...
14/05/2026

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
Drop by and say hello at our stand! Our new 5m was not quite ready for the show this year, we’ll post some photos of this in the near future!

Please note that we are inside this year!The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show
10/05/2026

Please note that we are inside this year!
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show

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