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Boats that stood out to us, and might inspire your next adventure.
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Alan Smith launch Muritai: a Northland classic with real pedigree
A 1965 Alan Smith launch that captures the best of mid century kauri craftsmanship and coastal cruis...
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New Zealand Yachts and the return of a Kiwi original
Twenty years after Spirit, New Zealand Yachts is back with a design built for today’s superyacht wor...
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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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A yacht built for science: how Eugen Seibold is helping decode El Niño
The 22 metre sailing vessel purpose built by YYachts is gathering data that could reshape our unders...
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Spectacular day boat by EightySix Boats
Modern design paired with Kiwi practicality shapes a new style of aluminium day boat.
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Azimut 58 motor yacht: Italian luxury ready for your next adventure
The Azimut 58 motor yacht sits right in the sweet spot for owners wanting to move beyond smaller fly...
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Getting Saucy
Saucy Jane is the name of Bill Hamilton’s first successful jetboat, now lost to history, and of Jim ...
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Foil.One Pegasus and the rethink of one person boating
Vintage racecar styling meets modern carbon fibre construction
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Palm Beach XI: bold new chapter for a racing legend
Mark Richards and his team unveil transformative upgrades ahead of the 2025 Rolex Sydney Hobart Race...
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1934 Classic Arch Logan ‘Little Jim’
Some boats feel alive the moment you step aboard. Little Jim does.
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The private pursuit: Talisman and the Maritimo M75 redefine what freedom feels like
The art of freedom
Some yachts are built for speed. Others for status. The Maritimo M75...
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Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...
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The Beast: a boatie’s analysis of the sale of Michael Hill’s expedition icon
Built in New Zealand and trophy-worthy, the 39 m twin-hull explorer The Beast now heads to market — ...
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Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi design with a classic twist
A Kiwi twist on the Picnic Boat — Dibley’s designs blend classic style, modern performance, and effo...
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Superyacht Octopus returns to Cairns for anniversary stay
The legendary expedition yacht M/Y Octopus is back in Far North Queensland, marking a milestone for ...
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Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality material...
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The ultimate owner’s version: inside Aaron Beattie’s Pipiroa masterpiece
A Thames–Paeroa catamaran build shows what happens when a lifelong boatbuilder pours decades of skil...
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Owning a legacy – the timeless yachts of John Lidgard
Crafted in New Zealand Kauri, John Lidgard’s yachts remain timeless icons of adventure and craftsman...
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Arahina: the Wahine rescue launch adrift in uncertainty
A vessel declared abandoned
Yesterday (10 September 2025) The Post reported that Wellington’s forme...
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Braveheart 2: Lowland 80 motor yacht for bluewater cruising
Dutch built, Australian refit, ready for passage. Braveheart 2 blends Pieter Beeldsnijder design wit...
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Lakeland Queen Rotorua relaunch: the return of the lady of the lake
From her 1987 debut to her 2025 resurrection, Rotorua’s sternwheeler has carried generations of stor...
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Rayglass legend: the story behind New Zealand’s iconic 730
The grit behind the glory
If awards alone were the measure of success, Rayglass would have secured ...
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Final Fastnet for Pyewacket
Roy Disney's iconic VO70 bows out after the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race — but her legacy is far from ove...
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EXCLUSIVE: Simply the Best, the Kiwi cruiser-racer that still lives up to her name
In New Zealand sailing circles, some yachts earn a reputation not just for how they perform on the w...
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Bond 26 and the boats of 007: Will the new film keep the nautical tradition afloat?
Will Bond 26 will carry on a time-honoured tradition: will there be a boat scene?
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Oyster 53: Bluewater benchmark with a Kiwi backstory
Among bluewater cruising yachts, few names hold the enduring gravitas of the Oyster 53. Designed by ...
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Santa Maria: A legacy carved in timber
Some boats are more than the sum of their timber and fastenings.
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Inferno at Waitangi: The fiery fate of ‘The Tui’ and the ship’s storied past
Early this morning, flames lit up the Bay of Islands skyline as The Tui, the historic three-masted s...
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Looking Back: Challenger 595 revisited
The Challenger 595 isn’t just another fibreglass runabout — it’s a solidly built, intelligently desi...
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Jack Guard and his Gipsy: Craft, character and coastal history
Step onboard Gipsy and you’re not just stepping into a boat – you’re stepping into a story.
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A walkthrough of the Kingfisher 725 Hardtop: Built for serious adventure
Kingfisher Boats has released a fresh video walkthrough of the 725 Hardtop on YouTube, showcasing th...
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KUUJJUAQ: A Marten 72 that blends speed, style, and sophistication
For anyone who believes that high-performance yachts must sacrifice comfort for speed, the Marten 72...
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Rayglass 3500 – 1/6 share
A rare opportunity has come up to secure a 1/6 share in one of the most sought-after vessels in the ...
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