{"id":16,"date":"2020-05-28T03:20:48","date_gmt":"2020-05-28T03:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smuggler.co.nz\/?page_id=16"},"modified":"2022-06-30T15:14:24","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T03:14:24","slug":"testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smuggler.co.nz\/testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Thank you for manufacturing such a great Rib. The 520 Strata goes beautifully and is well matched with the Yamaha 70hp outboard. The boat gets on the plane effortlessly and is exactly how I hoped it would be. Very stable, very quiet with superb build quality\u2026\u2026I\u2019m very glad I made the decision to go with Smuggler.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tProud owner of a Smuggler Strata 520 RIB, Whangapoua\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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We were delighted to take delivery of our new Amphibious Smuggler last November 2019.\u00a0<\/em>David delivered it to us on time at Opito Bay and provided detailed training in its use.\u00a0<\/em>The Smuggler is a great sea boat and ideal because of the limited boat ramp availability at Opito.\u00a0<\/em>No need to mess around with tractors.<\/em><\/p>

After sales service has been superb and we look forward to owning it for many years.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Having owned a Smuggler Strata 770 CC amphibian for seven years the decision to buy the latest generation model 800 CC was a no brainer. \u00a0After 65 years on the water having owned many vessels both sail and power, I am firmly of the mind that Smuggler amphibious RIBs are safe, seaworthy, soft riding, dry, user friendly boats for all round family pleasure. Picnic days out at a secluded beach or fishing the bay or out wide my Smuggler delivers on all counts. When the going gets rough other boats are left in our wake.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

There\u2019s an old saying that goes \u201cYou only get what you pay for\u201d. David and the team at Smuggler go the extra mile to deliver boats that are right up with the play and represent good value. They include up to the minute technologies in design, build strength and fit out all with an excellent standard of overall finish. Smuggler Boats stand out from the pack. Plus, the huge advantage that the wheels system offers. This has given added years to my lifetime on the water. I am absolutely delighted with my new boat plus the back up and after sales service delivered by the Pringle Family. I feel qualified in giving Smuggler amphibians my highest endorsement.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSmuggler Strata 800CC owner, Russell\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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