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Absolute Yachts wins top honour at boot Düsseldorf
Absolute Yachts has taken a major international win at boot Düsseldorf, with the Navet...
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Auckland Boat Show turns 25!
The Auckland Boat Show, celebrating its 25th anniversary next summer, is the premier event showcasin...
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2026 Motor Boat Awards reveal the best motorboats of the year
The 2026 Motor Boat Awards were unveiled last night during a gala ceremony celebrating the standout ...
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What 83 feet means for Bluegame
The BGX83 is the point where Bluegame’s crossover thinking fully comes together, delivered in its la...
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European Yacht of the Year 2026 winners announced at boot Düsseldorf
The winners of the European Yacht of the Year 2026 awards were officially announced on Saturday 17 J...
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Aquila debuts its first sailing catamaran with the all new Aquila 50 Sail at Miami
Aquila is set to enter the sailing market for the first time with the world debut of the Aquila 50 S...
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Aquila debut new 45 Sport at Miami International Boat Show
Aquila Power Catamarans continues to build global momentum following a landmark showing at the 2025 ...
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A first look at the new Horizon V74 EVO at Boot Düsseldorf
Horizon Yachts has used Boot Düsseldorf to quietly introduce the third generation of its long runnin...
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Simrad at 80: eight decades of marine electronics innovation
In 2026, Simrad Marine Electronics marks 80 years since its origins in post war Norway, a milestone ...
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Saffier SE 28 Leopard
The world premiere of the Saffier SE 28 Leopard takes place at boot Düsseldorf this January, offerin...
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Saxdor 460 GTC set for global debut at boot Düsseldorf
After six months of controlled launch announcements, Saxdor 460 GTC is ready to step into the light....
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Prime Minister opens Starboard Maritime Intelligence’s new Wellington headquarters
Opening marks growth in New Zealand maritime intelligence capability
Prime Minister Christopher Lux...
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AST adds 310 model and folding transom to carbon tender range
Kiwi boaties will already be familiar with AST and its lightweight carbon tenders, with the brand re...
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Sea Ray’s SLX 360 Outboard brings big-boat thinking to the day-boat space
Sea Ray has lifted the curtain on the SLX 360 Outboard, a new premium day boat that blends outboard ...
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Axopar 38 Cross Cabin makes world debut
The Axopar 38 Cross Cabin will debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, marking the next stage in the Finnish ...
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Hallberg-Rassy 370 unveiled as new offshore cruiser
The Hallberg-Rassy 370 will make its world debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026. Positioned between the 340...
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Human powered circumnavigation boat built in New Zealand rewrites ocean endurance rules
The New Zealand-built pedal boat designed to fix a flaw in human powered circumnavigation.
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La Tortue 147 and easy summer living afloat
The 2025 International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte set new records, with a larger fleet, world...
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Sargo 45 Fly
The next evolution of an award-winning yacht.
Following the remarkable success of the Sargo 45, l...
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Vessev VS–9 Skye and the return to simple day boating
Vessev’s move with the VS–9 Skye is less about changing direction than changing application. The sam...
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Fishing taken to a higher, bigger level: Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
A larger, more capable Surtees that lifts expectations for what a serious fishing boat can deliver.
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Forward Drive wakeboat concept bridges sterndrive handling and premium wakes
Has Volvo Penta’s forward-facing twin propeller drive finally removed the handling hurdle that has k...
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The Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
Boating New Zealand joined Surtees in Whakatāne on Wednesday as the 770 Game Fisher XL was unveiled....
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Yanmar named official technical partner to IMOCA Class from 2026
Yanmar has signed a long-term agreement with the IMOCA Class, becoming the class’s official technica...
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Beneteau Gran Turismo range redefined for modern New Zealand boating
Three new express cruisers built around space, ease of use, and time spent outside.
A calmer direct...
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Riviera unveils the new 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
Riviera’s latest launch brings fresh power, refined styling and a long list of innovations to the mi...
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FPT signs Tauranga Diesel Specialists as new marine dealer
Marine & Industrial Power has added Tauranga Diesel Specialists (TDS) to its FPT Marine Dealer N...
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Em Trak New Zealand partnership brings proven AIS tech to Kiwi skippers
Charlie Bravo Boat Co takes on exclusive distribution of Em Trak, bringing a respected AIS range and...
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The summer safety step most Kiwi boaties still overlook
A simple five minute job can spare emergency teams wasted hours when loose gear or unattended boats ...
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Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
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Gitana 18 and the next leap in offshore flight
Unveiled in Lorient, the new Maxi Edmond de Rothschild marks a decisive shift in ocean-racing multih...
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Viknes 10 named Best for Family as Charlie Bravo brings the brand to New Zealand
Cameron Burch from Charlie Bravo returned from visiting the Viknes production facilities on Askøy Is...
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Rethinking the rescue boat: How next generation vessels could transform SAR
Mike Hammond says tomorrow’s rescue boats may look very different from the fleets we know today.
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Wave-piercing hulls and the Kiwi cat that redefined offshore performance
A new direction in offshore hull design
When Ultimate Lady launched in 1998, most private motor yac...
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Carbon composite multihulls and the rise of Anahita
How advanced materials are reshaping the future of performance cruising
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Excess 11 hybrid option brings quiet cruising to Kiwi waters
Excess adds a new hybrid package to its popular 11, now available through 36° Brokers.
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Choosing the right fenders and mooring gear so your hull stays unmarked and your day stays calm.
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Lexus Catamaran Concept: a new chapter for luxury on water
Lexus explores luxury on water with a serene, autonomous catamaran designed for quiet, zero-emission...
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New pontoon restores full access at Tūtūkākā boat ramp
Community-driven rebuild brings both sides of the ramp back into action.
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NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow returns to Lake Rotoiti in March 2026
Wooden classics, lake racing, and heritage stories return to St Arnaud with Boating NZ once again su...
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