740 Hard Top
Built to Brave the Roughest Conditions
Challenge Marine continues to raise the bar with the launch of the 740 Hard Top by Offshore Boats NZ – a serious contender in offshore boating.
Meet the Offshore 740 Hard Top – a purpose-built offshore fishing weapon designed for boaties who thrive in tough conditions. With its rugged 8mm hull construction, this plate boat delivers confidence, control, and comfort offshore. Whether you’re chasing pelagics or heading wide for a weekend mission, the 740 Hard Top delivers a premium ride, complete with hydraulic steering, elite bolster seating, and an impressive list of standard and optional features that elevate every outing.
For those who demand serious performance and flexibility, the 740 Hard Top offers a wide range of upgrade options – from outriggers and rocket launchers to full electronics packages and deck wash systems. Whether it’s big fish or big adventures, the 740 Hard Top is built to take you further, in comfort and control.
740 Hard Top
Standout Features
- 8mm hull for offshore strength
- 300 litre fuel tank
- Portantino transom
Overall Length - 7.4m
Towing Weight - Approx. 2800kg
Recommended Outboard
HP - 200 to 350
Transom & Hull Thickness - 8mm
Beam - 2.5m
Deadrise - 18 Degrees
Rocket launcher with 6 Rod Holders
(Upgrade available to 11 Rod Holders)
32mm Alloy Bow Rail
740 Hard Top
Ready for the Rough Stuff
740 Hard Top
Walkthough Video
740 Hard Top
Model Specifications.
- Seakeeper Ride *NOW STANDARD*
- 8mm Hull
- 300 Litre Fuel Tank
- Portantino Transom
- Forward Access Hatch
- Elite Bolster Seats with Swivels & Slides
- Counter Levered Seat Bases
- Lined Cabin & Squabs
- Hatches – Battery Boxes & Transom
- Large Dash
- Smooth Floor 5mm
- Underfloor Storage
- Alloy Rod Holders x 6
- Rocket Launcher with 6 Rod Holders
- Live Bait Tank incl Glass
- Alloy Bow Rail 32mm
- 5mm Transom Grab Rails
- Boarding Ladder x 1
- Walk Through Transom
- Hydraulic Steering
- Helm
- Battery Switch
- Wiring Loom
- Navigation Lights
- Bilge Pump
- VHF
- Trim Tabs
- Full Glass Windscreen 6mm
- Sliding Windows
- Hard Top
- Paint – colour and style TBC
- Auto Anchor Kit RC8-8 Winch, Anchor, Rope & Chain
- Simrad NSS16 EVO3S
- TM275 Transducer
- GPS Antenna Package
- S5100 Module
- Auto Pilot
- Fusion Baby Apollo Stereo
- Speakers x 2
- Lighting kit
- Tuna Tubes
- Outriggers
- Bait Board – Standard
- Bait Board – Folding with 6 Rod Holders – Custom Build
- Rocket Launcher with 11 Rod Holders
- Live Bait Tank Aerator
- Road Cover
- Lighting Kit: 2 x Cabin Lights, 2 x Flood Lights & Blue Bait Tank Light
- Pirahna P3 Underwater Blue Lights x 2
- Blue Strip Lighting (Gunnels only)
- Deck Wash
- U-Dek Complete
- Gas Strut for Underfloor Storage
- Gunnel Drawers (each)
- Additional Grab Rails
- Recessed Drink Holders x 6
- Electric Toilet
- Wipers
- 70 litre Icey Tek Ice Boxes (each)
- Icey Tek Bin Squabs (each)
- 200hp to 350hp (recommended or compatible engine range)
Note: All engine options come with Twin Batteries set up & outboard rigging.
Fully customised packages available above and beyond specs listed, including extended fuel range and custom fit outs
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