Why Fin Chaser
More Comfort Underway and At Rest
The Fin Chaser Boats COMFORTRIDE Ballast System revolutionizes the traditional flooding keel system. You can trust that when you pull up to your favorite fishing spot the flooding keel will fill up automatically, lowering the center of gravity and putting more of the hull in the water resulting in ultimate stability at rest. Before you drive home you then have the option of filling up the forward ballast chamber, this is done by opening the gate valve pictured, a few minutes before you leave letting water rush from the already full ballast chamber to the forward ballast tank. The extra 100 – 200L (depending on model) of water up the front of the boat helps push the nose into chop and smooths out the ride for everyone on board. Both chambers breathe independently and can be flushed by placing a hose into the breather at the front of the boat ensuring salt residue is flushed away.
Drier By Design
The Fin Chaser Extended Gunnel Gunnel combined with large down turned chines provides the ultimate in dryness for everyone on board. The smaller chop is deflected well by the chines, larger waves are quickly turned around and deflected back down towards the water.
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BOYANCY YOU CAN TRUST
The Fin Chaser Dual Positive Buoyancy System provides the safety and security of a pontoon boat, without sacrificing the all-important internal fishing space. Both the port and Starboard gunnels are filled with closed cell foam, providing both buoyancy and stability if the boat was to ever be filled with water, whilst the port and starboard sealed underfloor buoyancy chambers combined with the gunnels leave all Fin Chaser Boats with positive buoyancy so when you take your family out you can rest assured your Fin Chaser Boat will stay afloat.
INTEGRATED PUMP-FREE LIVE BAITING
The Fin Chaser Passive Live Bait Tank featured in all our models enables the option of live baiting, without needing pumps, aerators or even a battery. This simple design lets water fill up to the waterline level of the boat. If more flow is needed for full days live baiting or large amounts of live baits then you can add the “Live Bait Pick up” which includes a venturi.
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The Fin Chaser Boats Story
FC Boats (now Fin Chaser Boats) was founded in 2011 when Ross Christensen realised there was an opportunity to vastly improve smaller-sized aluminium boats in New Zealand. After using, selling and servicing trailer boats for over 20 years he could see a real need for aluminium boat packages that were practical, good quality and cost-effective, so with an engineering background and passion for fishing, diving and boat racing Ross aspired to set a new benchmark.
The Journey
Ross’ journey started by understanding all the attributes needed to make the best, most practicable small aluminium boat for New Zealand fishermen with ride, stability, dryness, usable space, storage and strength. He then worked on finding the best solutions to these challenges for the ultimate all-round boat and teamed up with a reputable aluminium boat designer. Together with their concepts and design expertise, they built the first FC Boats prototype. This was immediately fitted out and tested in various conditions and it was proven to exceed all their expectations as a boat built for fishermen.
Since 2015 the factory has expanded with the demand for these award winning aluminium boats, which are now designed and made in Hamilton. Ross’ son, Max Christensen, joined the family business after completing a trade certificate in general engineering and bought with him his experience and passion for game fishing, along with his desire for functional quality aluminium fishing boats. He has grown the team along with a new purpose-built factory to expand to meet the increase in demand and consistent quality on the hull and structure work.
Modern computer programs have aided Fin Chaser Boats growth, improving attention to detail and designs. This allows the team to cut to within .1mm on their Lloyds certified high tensile marine grade alloys with their inhouse router cutter. This gives them consistent build and hull performance along with a great profile boat view in the boat building process.
Not only are the boats well thought out for maximum fishing room, but visual profile is also important for the overall look and design of the boat.
Family Run Business
This family business, alongside a great team, are constantly trying to improve both design and quality of the Fin Chaser Boats’ range by keeping in touch with the Fin Chaser Boats’ family of owners for feedback and by being active fishermen themselves. Today, Fin Chaser Boats are recognised as extremely safe and stable boats for family recreation, fishing and diving which offers over 16 different boat packages to suit the owner’s individual needs. Fin Chaser Boats have provided hundreds of enthused Kiwi fishermen with their ideal extreme all-rounder boat built for maximum fishing room using award winning aluminium designs.
