Boating New Zealand
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Boating NZ is New Zealand’s premier marine title devoted to putting its readers behind the wheel of the latest trailerboats, yachts and launches to hit the market. It inspires with practical content and cruising adventures, leads the fleet with its racing coverage and is on the pulse of the latest maritime news and innovation.
Ultimate 21
When launching his first boat-building venture, Mark Presnall drew on his experience with aluminium trailer boats and worked with Jarrod Hall of Hall Marine Design to create the Ultimate 21, the first of a planned range of Ultimate boats.
Lazercraft 640 GT Sport
The 640 GT Sport is a soft top model with the Lazercraft DNA of old, but with welcome improvements to handling and stability, interior layouts and internal volume.
Frers 33.8m Superyacht
This 33.8m carbon-fibre sloop’s stately presence would enhance any superyacht marina, but she’s unlikely to spend much time harnessed in one. Cygnus Montanus is owned by a serious sailor.
Tristram 701
The 701 is the latest model release from Hamilton-based Tristram Marine, available in a soft top configuration as the Vanquish and in a hardtop, the 701 Offshore.
Breaking
Biotherm retakes control ...
Biotherm surged ahead with a northerly gamble, but the Ocean Race Europe fleet remains tightly packed heading toward Boka Bay.
Rolex Big Boat Series 202...
Point Bonita returned as a mark on Day 3 of the Rolex Big Boat Series 2025, with the Bay in full breeze and colour.
San Diego survive final-r...
High drama on Narragansett Bay as San Diego Yacht Club secure their second Invitational Cup title ahead of Royal Hong Kong and Royal Vancouver.
Coromandel strong winds: ...
Boating New Zealand contributor, Kirsten Thomas, tells us of her liveaboard experiences during last night’s Coromandel storms.