🚤 Power Meets Precision: Surtees 750 Game Fisher + Yamaha F300 Engine Preview
Your Deep Dive Review Ahead of Hutchwilco Boat Show 2025
⚓ Built for Boaties Who Demand More
Whether you're chasing kingfish off the coast or loading up for a family mission to the outer Gulf, the Surtees 750 Game Fisher paired with the Yamaha F300 XSB2 V6 engine is one of the most talked-about setups heading into the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show 2025.
It’s more than just a boat and motor—it’s a powerhouse designed for serious fishos, seasoned boaties, and ocean-going adventurers who expect performance, stability, and reliability on every trip.
🚤 Surtees 750 Game Fisher Enclosed Cabin – Full Specs & Highlights
Quick Stats:
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Length: 7.5m (LOA)
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Beam: 2.5m
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Hull Thickness: 6mm
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Fuel Capacity: 300L
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Material: Marine-grade aluminium
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Dry Weight: Approx. 1600kg (hull only)
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Passengers: Up to 7
🧭 Key Features:
✅ Wave-Piercing Hull
Engineered for rough water performance, the hull design cuts through chop while maintaining high-speed stability.
✅ Enclosed Hardtop Cabin
All-weather boating comfort for offshore missions, with spacious standing room and full visibility.
✅ Ballast Stabilising System
Unique to Surtees, this tech floods the keel for extra stability at rest and drains for a lighter ride underway.
✅ Game Fishing Ready
Includes transom live bait tank, rod holders, deck wash, and large kill tank—ideal for targeting snapper, kingfish, or albacore.
✅ Built-to-Order Layouts
Custom options for fridge placement, seating, electronics, and deck space let you rig it your way.
🛠️ Yamaha F300 XSB2 V6 4.2L – Marine Power Refined
Quick Specs:
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Horsepower: 300hp
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Displacement: 4.2L V6
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Weight: 263kg (dry)
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Control: Digital Electric Steering (DES)
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Fuel: Unleaded petrol (91 or higher)
⚙️ Key Features:
✅ Digital Electric Steering (DES)
Integrated electric steering offers pinpoint precision, no hydraulic fluid, and seamless low-speed control.
✅ Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust (TERE)
Directs exhaust above the prop in reverse at low RPM—resulting in cleaner, quieter docking.
✅ Yamaha TotalTilt™
Single-button full tilt operation with built-in tilt limiter—perfect for launching and retrieving solo.
✅ Variable Trolling RPM
Allows you to fine-tune your trolling speed in 50 RPM increments—great for lure presentation or setting a calm drift.
✅ Reliability You Can Count On
Yamaha’s reputation for long-term performance and local service support remains unmatched in NZ waters.
⚖️ Surtees 750 vs Similar Boats in 2025
Looking at the Hutchwilco lineup, here’s how the Surtees 750 stacks up against key contenders:
| Feature | Surtees 750 Game Fisher | Extreme 745 Game King | FC 700HT Amphibious |
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| Hull Material | 6mm Aluminium | 5mm Aluminium | 5mm Aluminium |
| Enclosed Hardtop | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Ballast System | ✅ Yes (Flooding Keel) | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Fuel Tank | 300L | 250L | 200L |
| Recommended Engine | 250–300hp | 225–300hp | 200–250hp |
| Ideal Use | Offshore Fishing | Multi-purpose | Inshore/Amphibious |
🗺️ Adventure-Worthy Performance Deserves a Map to Match
At Tides Out Maps, we celebrate the places this boat can take you:
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Hauraki Gulf reef lines
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Kaikōura canyons
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Northland drop-offs
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Bay of Plenty kingfish pins
Our handcrafted wooden ocean maps turn those offshore memories into home-centre talking points.
🎁 Add a bespoke addition to your next custom map
🎟️ See It In Person – Hutchwilco Boat Show 2025
Want to see the Surtees 750 + Yamaha F300 combo up close?
Visit the official Surtees stand at the Hutchwilco Boat Show for a hands-on look and a chat with the team.
📅 May 15–18, 2025
📍 Auckland Showgrounds, Greenlane
🔗 Official Event Info & Tickets
📚 More in Our Hutchwilco Blog Series
✍️ Final Thought
The Surtees 750 Game Fisher with Yamaha F300 isn't just a showstopper—it's a reliable, high-performance platform that’s built to last and engineered for your biggest offshore goals.
Pair it with a personalised map of your favourite launch spot, reef, or anchorage—and you're not just boating. You're building a legacy.