Do it yourself boating is about taking charge onboard — from simple fixes to clever upgrades, these hands-on projects keep your boat shipshape and adventure-ready.
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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
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Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Cl...
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New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling o...
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Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
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Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as...
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From Viking seas to southern lakes: clinker boats and the spread of northern craft
From Viking seas to Kiwi lakes, clinker boats endure as seaworthy, beautiful vessels built to last.
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Get Ready for Summer – Testing and flushing your boat’s water systems
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How to flush and test your boat’s water system to keep tanks, pumps, and pipes fresh and safe for su...
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Auckland Heritage Festival 2025: A peek at the maritime journeys on show
From tugboats to steam ferries, the Auckland Heritage Festival 2025 celebrates the city’s maritime p...
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The painstaking, decades-long restoration of Auckland’s Toroa steam ferry
Like West Auckland's answer to Noah's ark, the Toroa ferry has been perched by the Lincoln Rd off-ra...
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Marine toilet maintenance: the simple way to keep your heads sweet
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Regular marine toilet care prevents odours, blockages, and costly fixes — keep your head fresh and r...
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Tender upkeep with Burnsco
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From pumps to repair kits, Burnsco has everything you need to maintain your tender. Keep it clean, s...
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Refresh your boat’s first aid kit
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Don’t let ageing supplies compromise your safety at sea.
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The two yachts named Tawera
A very high proportion of commercial vessels, yachts and launches built in
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Frames, fibre, and art that stays put
From frames to fibre, here's how to display art onboard safely, stylishly, and without breaking the ...
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Fresh canvas, clear views: practical boat care for comfort afloat
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Keep your boat’s canvas, clears, and upholstery fresh with simple cleaning habits. Practical tips fo...
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Furano’s CSH10 Omni Sonar – compact powerhouse for sport fishing
Furuno’s latest full-circle sonar delivers sharper imaging, longer reach, and rock-steady performanc...
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Official New Zealand boating charts – how to get them and keep them updated
Free, official, and always up to date — here’s why LINZ charts remain the foundation of safe navigat...
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Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
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A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, and keep sea pests o...
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Turning air into water — the SXR 68 XL redefines off-grid yachting
From solar-regenerative power to atmospheric water generation, this U.S.-built hybrid yacht takes su...
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A weekend spruce-up or a full interior transformation?
Redecorating without losing her soul.
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Lowrance’s latest ActiveTarget Software (25.2) upgrade: sharper, smarter, more connected
Lowrance owners have reason to fire up their displays this month. The brand’s latest software releas...
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Check your safety gear before next season
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Because when things go wrong, you won’t have time to second-guess your kit.
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Managing your onboard power
Keep your batteries healthy and your systems running smoothly with these practical tips for managing...
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The fight to save Auckland’s last steam ferry
Auckland’s last steam ferry is turning 100. The Toroa’s team needs help to get her back on the Waite...
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Smooth cruising starts ashore, Maritimo’s guide to smart motor yacht upkeep
Keep your motor yacht ready to perform — and retain its value — with a proactive maintenance schedul...
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Garmin Force Current: A kayak trolling motor with a twist
Garmin’s new all-in-one kayak motor promises stealth, precision, and a simpler setup.
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Maritimo anchoring tips: safe anchoring and retrieval for luxury motor yachts
A practical guide to anchoring your Maritimo yacht safely, confidently, and with less stress—straigh...
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Ponsonby Cruising Club hosts a rare look into plywood performance and racing history: Spencer’s radi...
From tomorrow (24 July) to 14 August, Ponsonby Cruising Club invites members and visitors to step ba...
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The last WW1 boat found, the HMS Nottingham rediscovered
The last missing Royal Navy cruiser of the First World War has been found, her story told in steel, ...
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Chatham Islands waka find detailed in new report
A new report has shed light on the potential origins of a partially excavated waka in the Chatham Is...
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Managing your onboard power system
Expert advice on managing power aboard your Riviera yacht, including battery care, inverter use, cha...
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256-year-old relic of European contact with NZ rediscovered in RNZ podcast
A 256-year-old anchor described by Heritage New Zealand as "one of the oldest relics of early Europe...
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Battery charging and voltage levels
Most people, including boaties, don’t fully understand the relationship between battery charging and...
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Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living
In a collaboration between Exteta and Riva, a co-branded line of furnishings has evolved, offering a...
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Maritimo interior design: crafting luxury and personality at sea
Over the past few years, Maritimo Interior Design has become a defining feature of the brand’s ident...
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150 years of Lürssen: a shipbuilding legacy gorged in innovation, family and firsts
On 27 June 1875, a 24-year-old boatbuilder named Friedrich Lürssen opened a modest workshop in the ...
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Garmin GPSMAP 1553xsv: Big-screen brilliance in an ultrawide format
Garmin’s new GPSMAP 1553xsv, launched on June 14, 2025, marks a bold step forward in premium marine...
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Garmin Apollo RA800 for those into serious on-water sounds
Garmin has launched what it calls its most powerful marine stereo to date—the Fusion Apollo™ RA800—d...
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Moana rising: Matariki, waka and the ancient sea roads of the Pacific
As Matariki rises in the winter sky above Aotearoa, it signals more than the start of the Māori New ...
Barnacle Buster
Barnacle Buster is a highly effective marine growth remover specifically designed to tackle the buildup of barnacles and other marine organisms in your raw water cooling system.
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From your backyard or your Marina we can pick up your power boat or sailing vessel and transport it anywhere in NZ.We have a reputation for high quality work and forty years experience.We specialise in the marine industry but transport a wide selection of overdimention and/or delicate loads.With a fleet of specialized transporters we have the right vehicle for any load.
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The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3:1 Borg Warner gear box French oller furler with lots of sails, anchors and batteries plus solar panel, GPS, and depth sounder.
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Introducing the AST 400, the pinnacle of dinghy tenders. Meticulously designed and crafted, this all-new model, unveiled in 2024, offers unparalleled performance and versatility for the modern boater.