Harriet Shoots First Stag from Boat
We saw in the New Year 2021, doing what our family at AwaJets LOVES to do most - hunting the mighty Motu river on our inflatable 475 jet boat.
It's pretty rare for my husband and I to be able to do a trip together. With our six hearty deer dogs and my brand new shot gun, we were good to go.
We headed off at 4am to arrive up the Motu River and be on the water by 6am. After boating about 5kms up the river, we found fresh deer tracks on the side of the river bank.
After letting the dogs go, within minutes they had tracked a deer and the chase was on!
We tracked the dogs' movements on our GPS’s and waited patiently as they very skillfully chased the deer down to the river. We spotted the deer in a clearing and chased it along the river bank and into the river which was the perfect time for me to take my shot.
It was a pretty exciting hunt. Not only was it the first time I had used my new shot gun but it was the first time I had ever shot a deer and my first stag from a boat.
What a buzz! Venison curry on the menu tonight.........

Best thing my husband has ever brought! I thought 'oh no it'll mean you'll be out with your mate's 24/7'. But No, it has brought our family closer and we have had many family adventures boating all across New Zealand. Stewart Island, Lake Hauroko, Wairaurahiri River, lake wanaka, the Wilkin, the horomanga, the whirinaki, waimana river, waioweka gorge, rangiteiki river, amongst a few, best purchases ever.
Just a quick email to thank you and your company for the very professional service and correspondence in my purchase of one of your Solar Strela inflatables.
I have completed the two hours on the initial running in at half throttle of the motor and am looking forward to the power that I feel the engine can produce in making a safe trip in the river when I have to open it up. The boat performs probably beyond my expectations in cornering and stopping in a hurry.
You can chalk me up as another one of your happy customers.
I’ve never known such a fun boat as these and if you get stuck on the bottom just get out drag it to deeper water and you’re away again , yep it’s that simple and they don’t break the bank to own one . There are heaps out there now and most boaties are happy for you to tag along to gain confidence and make new friends , so come on go and buy one and live every day like it’s your last.
We recently purchased a solar jet boat from Awajets and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Communication was excellent—prompt, clear, and consistent throughout. The delivery was fast, and everything was handled with professionalism and care. The team walked us through how the boat operates, ensured we understood everything clearly, and tested it to make sure everything was running smoothly. They also provided safety gear, including life jackets for the whole family. Friendly, helpful, and thorough at every stage. We’re incredibly happy with our purchase, thank you Gary, Harriet and workers at Awajets!!!! To any one thinking about it: go get one, you won’t regret it! Highly recommended.
Thank you and your company for the very professional service and correspondence in my purchase of one of your Solar Strela inflatables.
I have completed the two hours on the initial running in at half throttle of the motor and am looking forward to the power that I feel the engine can produce in making a safe trip in the river when I have to open it up. The boat performs probably beyond my expectations in cornering and stopping in a hurry.
Best thing my husband has ever brought. You know I thought oh no it'll mean you'll be out with your mate's 247, but no it has brought our family closer and we have had many family adventures boating all across New Zealand. Stewart Island, Lake Hauroko, Wairaurahiri River, lake wanaka, the Wilkin, the horomanga, the whirinaki, waimana river, waioweka gorge, rangiteiki river, amongst a few, best purchase ever.
My husband and I were privileged to be able to hunt with Gary on his boat and what an awesome experience it was. We were able to penetrate deep into the Ngahere via the river. We quickly accessed the good hunting spots. These spots would normally take a long day of walking to access.
The boat managed the problematic areas of the river with ease and our comfort was not compromised. The boat was more than capable of the payload of 3 people, 3 dogs, and our hunting gear. Not to mention our harvested quarry on the return trip home.
