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New lives for old boats

The restoration and ownership of classic boats is booming – across New Zealand and around the globe. Tom...
26 December 2023

December 2023: Your summer cruising library

Alex Stone looks at tempting onboard reading options for this summer
13 December 2023

Lieutenant Kidston RN of HMS Diomede and his toys

Fresh from Eton and straight from the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, Lieutenant Home Reginald Arthur Kidston joined...
13 December 2023

The back end

Any boat that is going to be used for extended trips will need a toilet of some sort.
13 December 2023

One Family’s Boating Journey: Weather delays and water woes

A couple of weeks before the September 2023 school holidays, Kirsten planned our anticipated two-week sail. We’ve never...
13 December 2023
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2024 Matera 40 Performance Catamaran Aventador
2024 Matera 40 Performance Catamaran Aventador
$860,000
Fast and comfortable 2024 Matera 40 performance catamaran with four cabins and modern design, ideal for cruising or entertaining.

Marina construction challenges

Marina expansions, while exciting for berth holders, often come with challenges.
13 December 2023

It’s really very hard to push-start a boat

It is a really good idea to have a spare starter & alternator, especially if you only have...
13 December 2023

Downsize for more fun

The day I chose to go smaller with my soft-baits turned out to be a turning point in...
13 December 2023

Up the WAHS!

It’s an overlooked, quiet, and quite beautiful waterway right close – surprisingly so – to Auckland. Me old...
13 December 2023
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