May 2021
The Briand Brand
When the crew on ETNZ’s 2017 America’s Cup-winning cat began to pedal, many thought it a bold and innovative move by Grant Dalton’s team – typical of...
TIRED BATTERIES? GO LITHIUM-ION
Lithium-ion battery technology has revolutionised energy storage across multiple industries, offering unrivalled performance, capacity, weight and lon...
The BOAT CATCHER – Marina Manager
She worked stints aboard several boats of around 50m in size in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.
THE SINCLAIRS OF LYTTELTON PART 2 – Mascotte
Jimmy Sinclair’s Mascotte was not only the Champion yacht of Lyttelton from 1891, he was also New Zealand Champion in 1892 and 1893.
Jimmy had contin...
SHADY SAILS
This time round, Brigadoon’s trip south left a trail of smiling faces in her wake – her previous illicit passages have been outlived by her later trav...
THE ‘LAZARUS’ CUP
Ever since it was first staged in 1851, the battle for the Auld Mug has delivered scarcely believable storylines. Auckland’s 2021 edition didn’t disap...
Spot the hazards – Norman Holtzhausen
It is your responsibility to make sure your boat complies with the maritime rules regarding navigation lights.
Smart lithium, smarter trolling
Electric trolling motors should only be run at 80% of their available power, not flat out.
DIGITAL DELIGHT
From the MFD screen, owners can quickly check trolling motor and house battery charges, fuel and water levels.
SAVING LIVES
EXOLOK is a new cylinder locking system from Survivtec Crewsaver for lifejacket gas cylinders.
EXOLOK will be fitted to all new Crewsaver lifejackets...
VESPER’S CORTEX VHF – CORTEX FOR TRAILER BOATS
Vesper's Cortex has redefined VHF by offering high speed, advanced monitoring in a simple, easy-to-use package that’s proving popular in larger traile...
LIGHT AND AFFORDABLE
The Travel 603 is the latest addition to Torqeedo’s line-up of clean, quiet portable electric outboards.
The super-quiet, two-horsepower-equivalent, d...
THE RIGHT ZONE
CZone’s new Touch 10 Generation 2 display combines an ultra-fast dual-core processor, and an IPS optically-bonded display. The new processor ensures a...
Turks in turmoil
On the international stage Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can be a divisive figure, but his latest proposal – a new shipping canal to ease th...
Cup of sorrow
The Plastic Cup is work of Auckland artist Cate Dine, whose unusual medium-of-choice was triggered about eight years ago during her daily walks on nea...
Mariner Design
Naval Architecture
Detailed 3D modelling and renderings
Concise Mass Estimation
Stability Studies
Comprehensive Specification Documentation
2D contract and construction drawing produc...
Voyager Trailers
Voyager Boat Trailers have been Manufactured in New Zealand for over 40 years, which means our trailers are built using experience and knowledge to achieve the best boat trailer design. We build Quality Trailers from Start to Finish here in our Hamilton Factory, that means we Fabricate our Chassis here on site AND assemble, we also support NZ industry by using trailer fittings from reputable NZ Suppliers. We can honestly say ‘Proudly NZ Made’.
Voyager Boat Trailers have a low centre of gravi...
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