May 2022
Re-ballasting Florence
Ian Wells of Wellington Point, Queensland, a former Kiwi, has sent this great tale to the Editor. It is too good to merely paraphrase, so here it is, ...
ONE FAMILY’S BOATING JOURNEY – Peninsula discoveries
In last month’s article, Chris shared his trials with the head on board SV Sauvage. The story now continues with the family’s Christmas cruise to the ...
Fun & adventure – the RYCK 280
Hanse’s 2021 motor boating brand RYCK splashed down in Sydney late last year. Dealer Windcraft invited Kevin Green to use it as a media platform durin...
Dealing with calcification
Last issue we covered the affliction of corrosion, but boats that remain in the water for long periods suffer from the reverse problem – calcification...
The Serial Collector
There is a private collection of boats in Istanbul that’s always expanding, to the point that any article on the subject has the inevitable defect of ...
Wrigglier rubber
My advancing years and a long-time passion for soft-plastic fishing probably qualify me as a ‘veteran’, but the challenge of bringing soft-baits to li...
1970’s Offshore Power Boat Wars – Part II – Detroit Iron
Last issue we learned that Gerard Richards and his mates were V8 racing addicts, seduced by the mighty Mustang and Camaro track cars of the late ‘60s,...
The Journey along Matai Creek to Nelson -The centre of it all
Alex and Lesley Stone and whanau venture up the Maitai Creek, to the very centre of New Zealand.
Way beyond willing and able
Imagine you and three shipmates take off to sail across the Cook Strait. Each single-handed in a twelve-foot dinghy. On a day the Interislander ferrie...
Gone, but (hopefully) not forgotten
Well, it’s official.
No surprises, I suppose – the intention to head offshore was flagged very early on – but Auckland will not host the 37th America...
World Cat 325CC NZ debut
Family Boats has been selling World Cat for 17 years, sending them all over the Pacific, and now stocking them in New Zealand.
Diesel Clean
Diesel Clean specialise in the remediation of contaminated diesel. We have over 10 years of experience sorting out contamination issues in diesel.
We work on everything from standby generator stor...
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 Qual...
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2005 Haines Signature 600RF
Well-kept, garage-stored family boat with low hours, new carpets, and full gear. Soft-riding foam-filled hull, ideal for fishing or cruising. Regretful sale—owner upgrading. Located in Pauanui with minimal trailer use. Ready for its next adventure—don’t miss out!
2005 Palm Beach Motor Yachts PB 32 Sport Sea Eagle
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