Boating New Zealand Magazine
2025
America’s Cup but not as we know it
After the announcement (finally) of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Auckland recently, this historic event will likely never be the same again. Whether that’s good news or bad depends on your point of view, I guess. Many readers will likely welcome the increased frequency of the event – every two years – and the consistency the new Protocol promises. Some will likely also welcome the €75M cost cap, which should make the event far more accessible and attractive to potential teams and their investors. So too the use of existing AC75 hulls, or new hulls built t...
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100% tariff on semiconductors
A newly threatened 100% tariff on semiconductors and computer chips imported into the US could have a significant ripple effe...
2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival brings the harbour to life
Whangārei’s Town Basin will come alive this October as the 2025 Whangarei Maritime Festival returns with classic boats, hands...
A family cruiser for all seasons
THE ANTARES 12 COUPE by BENETEAU is a versatile family cruiser designed for comfort, elegance, and innovation, suitable for a...
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2005 Bavaria Cruiser 42 — a proven bluewater cruiser with 3 cabins, 12.99m LOA and 1.80m draft. Beautifully located in the Bay of Islands. Priced at NZD $235,000, this is serious offshore capability at an exceptional value, price $235,000
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America’s Cup but not as we know it
After the announcement (finally) of the Protocol for the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup in Auckland recently, this hist...
Amphibious freedom for any boat
The latest innovation from Tectrax is a game-changer: an autonomous, amphibious trailer system.
Beneteau Oceanis 47: Eighth-generation elegance for long-haul cruising
Beneteau’s Oceanis range has long been associated with accessible cruising and smart design. Now entering its eighth generati...
Catalyst V2
The Catalyst V2 is based on the same proven hull design that makes the Catalyst such a standout, delivering an exceptional co...
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. appointed exclusive New Zealand distributor for Skilsø Boats
Charlie Bravo Boat Co. is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Skilsø Boats - Norwa...
Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service the cooling system!
There are two major eng...
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Dr Dave offshore medic course
Dr Dave (Dave Austen MD) is offering a two-day offshore medical course, November 15-16, at Royal Akarana Yacht Club in Auckla...
Dufour 44: Très Bon
Helming the Dufour 44 during a club race was both exhilarating and surprising, reports our Australian correspondent Kevin Gre...
Length Over All (M):
13.91
Entries open for 2025 PIC Coastal Classic: A Kiwi icon gears up for a big comeback
One of New Zealand's most iconic offshore sailing events is back—and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Entries are now officia...
European premiere for Riviera at the Cannes Yachting Festival in France
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will showcase the highly versatile new 4300 Sports Express in her European p...
Fountaine Pajot and Dufour Yachts to Premiere at 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival
FOUNTAINE PAJOT AND DUFOUR YACHTS will headline the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival from 9–14 September, showcasing several wor...
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as seawater and, to a lesse...
Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the smashed door when this cry goes up. Rather, it w...
Innocenti’s birthday refit
What takes three years to plan and pluck up the courage to embark upon, costs three times as much as your original budget, ta...
Jack Ewen returns to lead global sales at Sealegs
Marine industry sales expert re-joins amphibious craft manufacturer as Global Sales Director, with a focus on international g...
Lake day memories: A family on the water
I’m Bevan Ratcliffe, and my wife Keri and I live in Wānaka with our two boys, aged three and six. Over the past couple of sum...
Maritimo M50
Maritimo’s new M50 is the result of a lot of intensity, born out of a singular purpose – namely, to fit a 50-foot pen. Design...
Horsepower (HP):
1600
Length Over All (M):
15.69
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
26,500 (dry)
Construction:
Solid GRP hull
Length Over All (M):
15.2
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP
Mark Hall strengthens Lusty & Blundell’s technical sales capability
A few months on from his appointment, Mark Hall has settled into his role within Lusty & Blundell’s account management te...
Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about boating. I completed a Gateway experience and...
Mumbai bets big on flying electric ferries to tackle congestion
Mumbai, one of the world’s most congested cities, is turning to the sea—and cutting-edge Swedish technology—to fix its overlo...
New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling of its all-new Verado 425h...
Purekraft Rova 29 Amphibious
The Purekraft Rova 29 Amphibious is an impressive beast however you look at it, whether on the hard standing tall on its whee...
Horsepower (HP):
600
Length Over All (M):
9.92
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
5000
Length Over All (M):
9.0
CONSTRUCTION:
Aluminium
Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been awarded BLA’s Supplier of...
Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality materials and components, has unv...
Superbly Senator
Hawkes Bay’s Senator Boats is best known for its range of strong, capable, trailerable aluminium ‘chamber’ boats, respected f...
Horsepower (HP):
90-115hp
Length Over All (M):
3.9
YEAR:
2025
Construction:
5mm bottom, 3mm chambers, 4mm sides & decks, 3/4mm hardtop
Length Over All (M):
5.65
CONSTRUCTION:
Aluminium
The Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup protocol reveals a groundbreaking new partnership for the...
Groundbreaking 38th America’s Cup Protocol unites all teams in equal partnership, transforming governance, inclusivity, and c...
The Peter Lester Story
Peter Lester
1954 – 2025
The worldwide sailing community was shocked to hear of the unexpected death of sailing legend Pete...
The Power of Sail – Part 1
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of ...’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovation and events Kiwi bo...
The second yacht named Tawera
In my last article I wrote about the strong relationship between the menfolk of the Wilson and the Horton families, the propr...
YYachts Y6: a pocket superyacht redefining owner-operated luxury
The YYachts Y6 redefines superyacht luxury for owner-handling. A 20-metre carbon-built cruiser offering comfort, privacy, and...