McIntyre Mini Globe Race

For over six decades, Douglas B Foote Ltd (DBF) has been a trusted name in precision engineering, providing high-performance marine hydraulic solutions to boatbuilders, shipyards, and marine operators...

We have over 35 years of experience and knowledge of the NZ Marine Industry gained through owning our own successful retail business for 17 years and working in other wholesale marine companies in Senior Management and Sales. We have always had a great rapport with the marine community from the business owner to the consumer.  When the  opportunity arose to represent Ronstan / Andersen’s quality products in NZ we jumped at the chance.  Mainst...

Whether you’re launching from a remote beach, cruising to your favourite fishing spot, or hauling gear to a secluded bach, the 2023 Sealegs 8I Alloy Cabin is built to do it all—without a boat ramp in sight.

Step aboard Gipsy and step into a living legacy. At 35 feet, built from heart kauri in 1946, this classic launch isn’t just another pretty hull – she’s a rare survivor from a golden era of Kiwi boatbuilding, and a direct link to one of New Zealand’s most storied maritime families.