Exploring the Rayglass 2700 - The ultimate multipurpose vessel

The Rayglass Legend 2500 launched in 2006 and quickly became New Zealand’s most popular and awarded fibreglass boat. So, naturally we started to wonder - how can we make it even better? Over almost 20 years we asked for customer feedback, then used it to develop the next evolution of the 2500. We addressed what customers didn’t like about the vessel (there wasn’t much), and improved on all the features they did like with the all new Legend 2700. 

The next evolution of the Legend

The Legend 2700 has all the features people loved about the 2500, but with countless updates, and refinements. The result is a vessel that can truly do it all, whether you’re into serious fishing, long range cruising, entertaining family and friends, or overnighting in complete comfort.

It still has that signature Rayglass unsinkable hull design (with improvements over the 2500), as well as a more refined interior, and updated design with hard modern lines. And it still fits on a trailer - so you can take it anywhere. 

Room to move

One of the most obvious changes that we made compared to the 2500 was to add more room to move when fishing, entertaining or cruising. That includes:

• Additional length at the bow, which allows for much wider side decks. This makes accessing the foredeck for cleaning, fishing or sunbathing much easier. 
• A much bigger anchor locker thanks to extra bow volume, which stops bunching and jamming and allows for a longer chain. 
• A much bigger, head-height opening into the cabin so two people can comfortably stand up (something we’ve never seen with other boats this size). 
• A longer cabin that flows seamlessly through to the gull galley and cockpit. 
• extra leg space and head height, making the separate, lockable toilet much more comfortable.
• Additional head height underneath the hard top thanks to new flat hardtop design, which provides a sense of space and openness. 
• Additional length down the gunwales, so you can comfortably fish four in the cockpit
• Narrowed coamings 
• that enable us to provide an extra 160 mm of internal beam - the internal beam is now comparable to a 2.8m wide vessel (while not having towing restrictions).

The extra space, and smart, ergonomic design makes the 2700 the most comfortable and practical vessel of its size on the market in New Zealand. 

Three different configurations to suit every boater

1. Single outboard 300 hp V8 or 400 hp V10 

A single outboard gives you the best of both worlds. Efficient boating, extra space at stern, and less engine maintenance required compared to the twin outboard and diesel sterndrive option.

You’ll get an expanded half-transom platform, with extra space and more room to walk around (including room to walk in front of the engine when it’s  trimmed down). You can also opt to add removable corner rails (much like the inboard diesel option) to turn the half platform into a serious fishing area either side of the engine.

1. Twin outboard 200 V6s or 225 V6s

If you prioritise performance, this is the setup for you. It’s available with twin Mercury 200 hp or 225 hp V6 engines.

Each horsepower option provides rapid throttle response and the ultimate thrill and handling when you open it up, while providing excellent fuel economy at cruise speeds. This is the perfect setup for boaters who want to integrate high-tech options like joystick piloting and Skyhook digital anchoring. You’ll still get a quarter-transom platform, which provides great access for boarding from the dock and water.

1. Inboard diesel 3.0L 270 hp V6

The Mercury 3.0L 270 hp diesel engine sits in a watertight, soundproof engine bay, and is ideal for long range cruising, offering unbeatable fuel efficiency for a boat of this size. You’ll get an expansive duckboard space, perfect for diving, fishing and swimming. 

And because the engine bay is water tight, there’s no corrosion issues, and washing down after use is much easier. 

The extra space we’ve added also means you’ve got the option to include a dinghy at the stern, plus 2 x 70 litre removable chilly bins and one under the central D-rail on the duckboard). Adding corner rails to this space transforms it into a great fishing platform. 

Updated & ready for everything

The Rayglass 2700 is the 2500 updated and maximised - with more space, ergonomic design, smart tech and a motor-yacht quality interior. It’s packed with features and specs that make it easier to go further, catch more fish, overnight in complete comfort, and bring the whole family along.

Features include:

• Ergonomic redesign of vessel controls - everything is within arms reach from the captain’s seat, whether you’re sitting or standing. 
• Integrated luxury captain seats, flip-up armrest, and soft rider suspension pedestals as standard.
• Customisable foot rests at helm. 
• Improved storage throughout, including lockers on starboard side with enough room to store up to three 6 foot fishing rods, and dedicated storage for fender and doc rope on port side. 
• Dual sliding side windows.
• Improved onboard drainage system, with deep water channels around underfloor hatches, with watertight engine bay and bilge. 
• Panelled flat glass windscreen, enabling better wiper coverage in wet weather.
• Clean, modern dash design with flush-mount black dash display.
• Simrad NSS4 16” display as standard. 
• Mercury digital engine gauge & wireless phone charger as standard.
• All switching moved to dash, with LED lit switches that are more user friendly and visible than toggle switches. 
• All new Lenco pro control trimtabs as standard with auto-stabilisation function.with the option to upgrade to Seakeeper Ride.
• All remote battery switches on dash, so there’s no need to go into the engine bay to turn your batteries on. 
• Option for stainless steel removable tuna tubes. 
• Central live bait tank.

When developing the 2700 we wanted to create something that can cater to any day out on the boat - so we built a modular cockpit system. This includes a luxurious bench seat for those days cruising or entertaining, but also a drop in tackle box for serious fishing. 

This includes pull out tackle drawers, plumbed in drainage, and a central working area for prepping bait. 

The bait board has been updated too, with 900 mm of width providing a huge working space, plus integrated knife and fishing tool holders, cup holders and four rod holders. Flip that over and there’s recessed feet for a Weber Baby Q and built in storage for cooking utensils - perfect for frying up your catch fresh out of the water. 

Motor yacht quality interior

This may be an extremely practical and technologically advanced vessel, but it’s not short on luxury either. Over the years we found that often buyers of vessels of this size have switched from a motor yacht, wanting something smaller, and more manageable - so we decided to provide that same luxury in a trailer boat package. 

• The highest quality finish of any vessel in this class.
• Ultra-premium vinyl lined cabin - which provides a much more luxurious feel than standard carpet. 
• Integrated ambient strip lighting
• Options for premium diamond stitch upholstery.
• A large hardtop sunroof for those perfect days out on the water allowing natural light and airflow throughout the cabin.
• A spacious, plush cabin for comfortable overnighting on long trips away. 
• A separate toilet compartment that’s much larger than the one in the 2500, plus a hot and cold shower on the transom.
• A fully appointed galley with 50L electric fridge, hot and cold fresh water, sink and tapware, plus a twin hob gas cooker and ample storage.
• An optional, removable sunlounger on the bow. Perfect for hiding from the kids, sunbathing, afternoon naps or the perfect place to stretch out and read a book.
• The option to fit a dinghy on the transom with davits (for inboard models).
• A huge amount of storage throughout the vessel, including galley, cockpit and under seats and under floor.
• Walkthrough access to transom on both port and starboard sides.

Early feedback from 2500 owners who have viewed this vessel has been incredibly positive - they’ve been blown away with the fit and finish quality and the improvements that have been made. 

The freedom to go anywhere (and do anything)

Most vessels with the capabilities and long spec sheets of the 2700 need to be permanently docked. But just like the 2500, the Rayglass 2700 is able to be towed from home to any coastline or lake, anywhere giving boaters the ultimate freedom. And thanks to the 2.5m beam, it fits towing regulations in both Australia and New Zealand. 

What’s more, every 2700 comes on an Alloytech aluminum 3.5 tonne, tandem axle trailer - ready for adventure, fishing, cruising or overnighting - wherever you end up. 

 

Arrange a private tour or sea trial 

 

If you would like to request more information, enjoy a private tour or request a sea trial of the Rayglass 2700 get in touch with Matthew Flanagan or Sam Bennet at Rayglass today. 

 

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