October 2022
One Family’s Boating Journey: Learning the ropes with Penny
Well surprisingly – or not – our first sail of the year, meaning the spring/summer season, is yet to happen. I have managed to get myself involved wit...
One man and his boats: Harold George; Victory at war
Harold George had a busy decade in the 1930s. Despite the Depression the Lovegrove & George legal practice in Queen Street flourished and his yach...
Keep up the fight
She started off as one giant log of kauri, the superlative boat-building timber that made New Zealand famous and the British navy invincible.
New WaveRunners for 2023
Yamaha Motor New Zealand has announced their 2023 WaveRunner model line-up, which sees all-new colours and updated decals across the 15-model range – ...
Find those fish (Part 4): Work-ups – a wild gannet chase!
Hovering, fluttering and feeding seabirds often indicate feeding predators.
Berthing stern-first
Berthing a twin-engine vessel stern-first with the wind blowing up or down the fairway.
Cruising in Greece Post-Covid
Having motored my yacht, Celestine, a Carambola 38, across the width of Europe, by river and canal, in 2019 (Boating New Zealand, January 2020 issue),...
The hull cleanup
Cleaning off old coatings from a boat’s hull is no easy task, especially if they are years old, made up of a variety of materials and several layers t...
Power forward with Mana
Coastguard Mana’s new 12.5m Protector rescue vessel Te Awarua might look much the same as 21 other Protectors that make up Coastguard’s new fleet of e...
Boating industry on a roll
Boating was invited to the New Zealand launch of the Boston Whaler range of American-built powerboats at the Auckland headquarters of Rayglass Boats, ...
Egmont Air puts on the Gloss
Egmont Air, trusted suppliers to the boatbuilding and manufacturing industry, offer a comprehensive design-to-installation service of spray-booth and ...
MRX fleet powering into the future
MRXs are used many times a week by a variety of people, and I can’t think of a harder job for an engine, doing short trips where they never get fully ...
12 Hot Trends to Watch in 2023
Innovative engineering and technological breakthroughs are making boating easier, safer and more comfortable than ever. Here are a dozen emerging tren...
Opua Marina: State of the art
Bay of Islands Marina is a relatively modern marina that was only opened by Far North Holdings 22 years ago, but it is built around one of the oldest ...
40 years of the ‘Classic’
What began as a drag race for sailors, open to everyone and with no handicaps, will celebrate its 40th start this October.
In pursuit of a dream
The 40-footer first came to New Zealand while being sailed two-handed round the world in the 2010 Global Ocean Race by Ross and Campbell Field, under ...
13m Marine Berth FOR SALE
For sale or rent: a premium 13-metre berth at Hobsonville Marina, Space E23.
This sought-after spot boasts a full-length finger, providing ample space and convenience, making it larger than most ...
Docklands 5 Marine
Dockland 5 Marine is a haul out & hardstand facility on the beautiful Whangarei Harbour. Just a short distance to the Whangarei CBD, Dockland 5 Marine is the perfect place to carry out boat repairs & refresh before your next adventure.
Whether you are cruising, skippering a vessel or between fishing seasons, bringing your boat out at Dockland 5 Marine is no problem. Our 70Ton Travel Lift & 50+ hardstand capacity means we can accommodate a huge range of different sized & shape...
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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!
2012 Alloy Cat NZ Kingfisher 900
Alloy Cats designed a great fishing catamaran in their Kingfisher 9m. Good layout with plenty of storage and sleeping for four.