November 2023
The Voyage of The Aegre
It’s 1973. Nick and Julie Grainger have nervously set sail in their 6.55m Shetland-style boat from Scourie in NW Scotland towards Madeira off the West...
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Happy ending
What a long, great trip it’s been: Massachusetts, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Panama Canal, Galápagos, Marquesas, Tuamotus, Society Islands. The final 3,000...
Sending it in skiffs
As Team New Zealand flew to victory on Auckland Harbour in early 2021, they were reinforcing this country’s enthusiasm for and mastery of fast, light ...
Early Kaipara; The boats of the Bennetts of Port Albert
Small boats, under sail and later power, featured heavily in the history of Albertland.
Rewiring your boat
Fully rewiring a boat is an expensive exercise, as I am discovering during my rebuild project. Even a modest amount of new cable can cost a fair amoun...
Self-built Sportfisher
Fifteen-year-old Mack Lane built his own 4.5m open top fishing boat from plywood sheathed in fibreglass, with some guidance from his father, Scott Lan...
Yamaha WaveRunner 2024 Line-Up
Yamaha WaveRunners continue to champion big displacement marine engines, with the release of the industry’s first 1.9-litre naturally- aspirated high-...
Let’s go powerboat racing
New Zealand is home to two major series for long course power boat racing: The New Zealand Offshore (NZOPA) series and the New Zealand Boat Marathon C...
A delicate balancing act
In the good old days, the mark of a conscientious designer was a scale model being put through its paces in a test tank. No longer.
A luxurious retreat: Wellcraft 355
Complementing its sleek exterior, the Wellcraft 355 boasts powerful triple outboard propulsion.
A Custom Statement
Kotare’s owner wanted a vessel that was unique in terms of design, styling and functionality, including a custom transom, custom seating and a pilotho...
Sargo Boats for New Zealand
European Marine will demonstrate the Sargo 36 out of Waikawa in the Marlborough Sounds following the boat show.
The Challenger Returns
The new CPC-rated (pending) Challenger models feature updated interiors and are available with a variety of outboard engines.
Douglas B Foote Ltd (DBF)
For over six decades, Douglas B Foote Ltd (DBF) has been a trusted name in precision engineering, providing high-performance marine hydraulic solutions to boatbuilders, shipyards, and marine operators...
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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!
1974 Alan Mummery Ibis
The 1974 Alan Mummery Ibis is a 9.8m (32.15ft) timber yacht built on Waiheke Island by renowned New Zealand designer Alan Mummery.