Abel Tasman National Park Taranui Power Cat Catamaran Charter boat

Welcome Aboard The Taranui - Your skipper is Rod Stuart

Introducing Taranui, our new power cat. Modern & comfortable she is fitted with a galley, BBQ, WC and shower.

Taranui is Maritime Safety Authority surveyed for 25 day passengers and can sleep 6 plus crew.

Taranui is the Māori name for the caspian tern. You might spot some of these seabirds as we cruise along.

Taranui's specifications

Wright/Lavranos designed.
Taranui is an 11 metre, semi-displacement, power catamaran. This hull type gives a soft and stable ride.

All aluminium construction, built by Murray Newman of West Coast Boats in Raglan. She has twin 200hp Volvo engines - spinning 20 inch Tiger props on shafts, and carries 800L of diesel and 300L of fresh water.

Range at 14knts is 450 miles.
Cruising speed 12-16knts.
Top speed is 22knts

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