John Eichelsheim

From bespoke powercats and rugged hardtops to electric propulsion, heritage restorations, and Kiwi industry milestones, our August issue celebrates innovation and tradition across boating. We explore Raglan’s harbour spirit, shark research powered by Yamaha, alternative sailing rigs, refits done right, and the passionate people shaping New Zealand’s marine future.

Welcome to the July 2025 edition of Boating NZ magazine, which leads off with an exclusive review of the new Rayglass Legend 2700 – two of them, in fact. The 2700 is an important new model for Rayglass, an evolutionary development of the company’s multi-award-winning Legend 2500, of which around 600 are in circulation.

Welcome to the May 2025 edition of Boating NZ. It is almost as if someone up there flipped the switch a week or so ago, replacing a long period of settled weather with rain, wind, and cooler temperatures.

Blue skies, sparkling water, big crowds and a record number of interesting boats of every sort made the 25th anniversary of this event extra-special.