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Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts
A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats. On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat enthusiasts flocked to Peter Brookes’ boatyard in Waimauku to see for themselves Peter’s work in progr...

Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts
Electric trolling motor mount for Haines Hunter
Haines Hunter has recently installed a Minn Kota trolling motor on one of its 660 models. Minn Kota has been around for a long time, and Haines Hunter has fitted a couple of its boats with them ove...

Electric trolling motor mount for Haines Hunter

Marine pest or native look-alike?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots. With an army of boats out on the water this summer, it’s a great time to learn how to spot and report marine pests. The first step i...


Marine pest or native look-alike?
Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book their haul-outs and any services they need ahead of the summer cruising period.

Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
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