August 2022
HAROLD GEORGE: Celox and Victory
With connections to the Couldrey family and growing up in Northcote on Auckland’s North Shore, Harold George could hardly escape becoming a fine seama...
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY – How much power?
On land it is easy to forget about power and often we (particularly our teenagers) aren’t concerned about leaving lights on in unoccupied rooms, or le...
LEADING LIGHTS IN THE NAVIGATION BUSINESS – BUOYS WILL BE BUOYS
People who have done their boating in New Zealand or received their boating education here, may not know it, but they’re programmed to respond to the ...
A WATERPROOF RECIPE
Flexible spray dodgers and biminis made of Sunbrella or similar waterproof textiles keep the cockpit comfy and dry. Unfortunately, those materials los...
Bilge pump disaster
Is you bilge pump installation up to moving a large volume of water out of your hull should the need arise?
Crew briefings
Been to the boat ramp recently and heard the shouting and hollering as a flustered, bewildered looking crew leaps ashore with a line, frantically look...
Winter Wonderland
Last week I had the privilege of spending two days in the snowy Southern Lakes district. I was there to go boating, which isn’t always at the front of...
Thrills in the Southern Ocean
Mark Sedon has experienced more highs, thrills, danger and accidents than most of us. The dangers have been life-threatening, the rewards often sublim...
Calamari time
The cooler months may not suit some anglers, but they signal productive and tasty times ahead for squid (egi) fishers!
NSX: The resolution is here
Simrad’s NSX Smart Plotter & Fishfinder products incorporate many of the features and benefits found in Simrad’s high end NSO and NSS ranges.
Our Maritime Heritage
Buried deep within the Viaduct Harbour’s New Zealand Maritime Museum
is a team of photography specialists digitising the facility’s formidable archiv...
Catamarans International
Catamarans International produces the majority of its components from female moulds. This allows for a hard wearing Gel Coat finish without the added expense and time involved with fairing and painti...
Boat Fix New Zealand
Steve Pennington and the team have been repairing boats in and around Auckland for more than 20 years.
With an excellent reputation for all aspects involved in keeping your pride & joy in tip top condition.
We have a team of highly skilled and passionate craftsmen ready to meet your needs. From small repairs through to major alterations, trailer and upholstery repair we are the ultimate "one stop shop".
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1972 Delta Delta 36
“Katinka” is a well-maintained example of the 1972 Delta 36, a proven bluewater cruiser with a rich sailing history and robust pedigree.
1949 Curnow & Wilton trawler
A classic 13-metre timber trawler, Santa Maria blends rugged heritage with cosy liveaboard comfort—ready for her next adventure.