The Marauder 8.4 is a quintessential New Zealand cruiser-racer designed by the prolific Alan Wright in 1976. Conceived as a response to a growing demand for fractional rigs, lighter displacement, and increased interior volume, the design struck a remarkable balance between family-oriented comfort and offshore resilience. Production was largely centered in Auckland, with Bruce Hopwood Yachts Ltd and Marine Composites producing fiberglass versions, though a significant number were also built from plans in wood-strip or plywood. According to historical records from the Marauder 8.4 Owners Association, approximately 200 units were produced before the 1987 share market crash and local luxury taxes effectively halted production. The model remains a staple of the Hauraki Gulf sailing scene, prized for its ability to handle the "wild and woolly" conditions typical of the region.
Marauder 8.4 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Marauder
- Model
- 8.4
- Builder
- Bruce Hopwood Yachts Ltd
- Designer
- Alan Wright
- Number Built
- 200
- Production Year(s)
- 1976 - 1989
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