Boating Lifestyle

DIY BOATING

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.

Adam Clancey // Photo: Century Batteries

Article

Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues

Boat Maintenance

During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Ze...

3 December 2025

Advertorial

Maintenance tips for your boat

Boat Brief

As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on...

31 October 2025

Article

Awlgrip and the art of restoration

Boat Maintenance

From backyard beginnings to global renown, Metan Marine’s story is one of craftsmanship, grit, and a...

24 October 2025

Article

Galvanic corrosion

Boat Brief

Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as...

30 September 2025

Article

Smooth cruising starts ashore, Maritimo’s guide to smart motor yacht upkeep

Maritimo

Boat Maintenance

Keep your motor yacht ready to perform — and retain its value — with a proactive maintenance schedul...

27 July 2025

Article

Managing your onboard power system

Boat Maintenance

Expert advice on managing power aboard your Riviera yacht, including battery care, inverter use, cha...

20 July 2025

Tech Article

Battery charging and voltage levels

Boat Brief

Most people, including boaties, don’t fully understand the relationship between battery charging and...

19 July 2025

Opinion

Antifoul effectiveness

Boat Maintenance

Antifouling: Time to clear the decks on regulatory delay

15 July 2025

Know your fuel network

Boat Maintenance

If you’re planning to cruise the length of New Zealand or venture beyond familiar waters, knowing wh...

25 March 2025

Tamaki Marine Park’s On-site Boat Builders in Growth Mode

Boat Business

CMS is fast becoming one of Auckland’s most trusted boatbuilders.

7 June 2022

Leaking hydraulic steering

Boat Maintenance

The cost was $175 for the kit and $25 for a new bottle of hydraulic fluid. Plus, we were soon back o...

25 January 2022

Repowering trend gives older boat new life

Boat Maintenance

The busy boat-sales market and the ongoing border closures are leading more Kiwi boat owners to upgr...

20 October 2021

Isolating times

Boat Maintenance

Isolation during Covid-19 and lockdown is a perfect time to tackle those bitty jobs you’ve been mean...

2 June 2020

Keeping it Cool

Boat Maintenance

Keep your engine running at the right temperature to avoid major damage and you won’t need to get h...

31 March 2020

a new spark

Riviera

Boat Maintenance

“Lighter, smaller, stronger” may be a well-worn tagline for new technology, but it’s a very relevan...

25 June 2019

Cool runnings

Boat Maintenance

Lindsay Wright has a long and acrimonious history with boat refrigeration. "Like a lot of cruising ...

21 March 2019

The prop’s gone AWOL

Boat Maintenance

On a recent scallop-gathering trip out at the Coromandel, all went well until a diver noticed that o...

22 November 2018

Alternative sacrificial anodes

Boat Maintenance

Electronics are always exciting, engines can be a thrill, even mooring lines and anchors catch passi...

23 August 2018

Stumped by Electrolysis

Boat Maintenance

An investigation into an oil leak led to a surprising culprit.

21 June 2018

Rewiring your boat

Boat Maintenance

Re-wiring your boat is not a trivial task, but if you’re experiencing battery problems, finding it h...

21 June 2018

17m Tennant powercat makeover

Boat Maintenance

After a decade of operating a 17m ocean-going power cat, her owners knew her every quirk and foible,...

28 May 2018

Restoring Elray III

Boat Maintenance

In the late 60s Elray III – New Zealand’s fastest hydroplane of the period – carried a number of d...

24 May 2018

Is your gas safe?

Boat Maintenance

Gas installations on New Zealand boats often lag far behind existing gas regulations. Certified fitt...

28 August 2017

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Boating Lifestyle

DIY BOATING

Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues

Maintenance tips for your boat

Awlgrip and the art of restoration

Galvanic corrosion

Smooth cruising starts ashore, Maritimo’s guide to smart motor yacht upkeep

Managing your onboard power system

Battery charging and voltage levels

Antifoul effectiveness

Know your fuel network

Tamaki Marine Park’s On-site Boat Builders in Growth Mode

Leaking hydraulic steering

Repowering trend gives older boat new life

Isolating times

Keeping it Cool

a new spark

Cool runnings

The prop’s gone AWOL

Alternative sacrificial anodes

Stumped by Electrolysis

Rewiring your boat

17m Tennant powercat makeover

Restoring Elray III

Is your gas safe?

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DIY BOATING

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LATEST NEWS

Hydroplane Invitational Cup Series launches in New Zealand

Why is the Aratere ferry still in New Zealand waters?

Public response surges as fishing community pushes back, with marlin decision expected this week

Two North Island harbours cleared of Mediterranean fanworm after long-running checks

Gitana 18 and the next leap in offshore flight

Galvanic corrosion

Antifoul effectiveness

Know your fuel network

Leaking hydraulic steering

Isolating times

Keeping it Cool

a new spark

Cool runnings

The prop’s gone AWOL

Stumped by Electrolysis

Rewiring your boat

Restoring Elray III

Is your gas safe?