New Model: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 51

Bluefix Boatsworks from down under New Zealand has just launched its largest build to date with the NorthCape 51 it launched at end of 2024.  The NorthCape Custom 51 has been designed to deliver exceptional fishing performance coupled with a luxury interior.  The 51 has a hull designed to enable anglers to chase down fish fast, while keeping the cockpit as dry as possible.  The Bluefix NorthCape 51 is build with epoxy foam core construction with full resin infusion of all components and flat panels. The hull and superstructure has been hand laid and vacuum consolidated.  The full gloss teak interior will be both functional and luxurious. The North Cape 51 features an aft drop-down window will create a very social space which unites with the aft cockpit.  The lower deck features a three cabin, two bathroom layout.  The Bluefix NorthCape 51 is standard powered by twin Scania 750hp for top speeds up to thirty knots and a cruise of 22, but the first featured 875hp units.  

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.6 m (51.1ft)

Beam - 5.2 m

Draft - 

Displacement - 

Fuel Capacity - 5200 l

Water Capacity - 800 l

Accommodation - six berths in three cabins

Engines - 2 x Scania DI 13 750hp, or 875hp
Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max, 22 cruise with 750hp

Construction - resin infused with epoxy resin and PVC foam core

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

New Model: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 43

Bluefix presents NorthCape 43, a beautiful sportfishing convertible of thirteen meters in length, designed to deliver exceptional fishing performance, coupled with a luxury interior for family cruising. The NorthCape Custom 43 has been designed for maneuverability with a dramatically curved transom and tumblehome hull running aft, and also studied to back down fast reaching speeds up to thirteen knots. The NorthCape 43 also gets through the corner fast, thanks to its split propellers which are apart to each other mre than anything else on the market. Full epoxy foam core construction using resin infusion and powered by twin Cummins 600hp engines, the NorthCape 43 reaches speeds up to thirty knots.   Comfort and luxury is also a major feature of this sportfish cruiser, with a drop down aft window creating an open bulkhead for a very social fishing experience, along with a two cabin layout sleeping four.  Bluefix Boatworks who are a semi custom builder, started the NorthCape 43 in success mode, selling four units before the first hull was finished, and also securing an order for a 51.

Technical Data:

LOA - 13.6 m (44.6ft)

Beam - 4.5 m

Fuel Capacity - 3100 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Acommodation - four guests in two cabins

Engines - 2 x Cummins QSC8.3 600hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - thirty knots max, 22 cruise

Construction - fully cored resin infusion with epoxy resin and foam core

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz

Project: Bluefix Boatworks NorthCape 43

The NorthCape Custom 43 is currently under build at Bluefix Boatworks in Opua, New Zealand. Full epoxy foam core construction using resin infusion and powered by twin Cummins 600hp engines, the NorthCape Custom 43 has been designed for maneuverability with a dramatically curved transom and tumblehome hull running aft, this sportfish cruiser will get through the corner fast thanks to extra split drive trains. Fuel efficiency and long-range capabilities have also been a focus in this design, with 3100 liters of diesel capacity unheard in a sportfish of this size. Comfort and luxury is also a major factor with a drop down aft window creating an open bulkhead for a very social fishing experience, along with a two cabin layout sleeping a four comfortably.

www.bluefixboatworks.co.nz