MAKAIRA — pronounced Ma-kai-ra. (Latin via Greek: μαχαίρα «sword») is a genus of marlin and also the moniker of Allan Shaw’s aluminium creations.   Makaira master builder Allan Shaw says there are three key ingredients to a perfect riding hull — hull shape, structure and balance. To prove his theory, he builds his own boats … Continue reading TOUGH KIWI PLATEY | MAKAIRA BOATS