June 2024
Scanstrut Flip Pro USB and Accessory Sockets
In the first of an occasional series reviewing products “I have found useful” Boating NZ DIY columnist and boat reviewer Norman Holtzhausen talks sock...
Cruisers, go green!
Global warming is all over the media, especially when yet another natural disaster hits, which is more and more frequently.
2024 Seagull Regatta: For those who can endure
The Seagull Regatta, which has been held annually since 1980, took place this year over Easter Weekend. It saw boats exploring the Waikato River, from...
Re-propping my outboards
When it comes to choosing propellers for any boat, a fair amount of trial and error is required to get the performance you want.
Safety first
Crashing a boat at high speed is not something anyone wants to experience, but it is a very real possibility when racing given the unpredictability of...
Total Bliss
Sandspit Marina is home to Bliss, a strikingly handsome 15.8m Elite sedan-style luxury motor yacht built to the highest standards by Bluefix Boatworks...
What a drag!
Properly set, a reel's drag system prevents busted lines and lost fish, but too much drag can be hard on anglers.
Exploring Port Charles; The forgotten port
It can be an epic journey there, and it’s a relatively short creek – complete with surprises. The adventure is well worth it, on both counts. With the...
Winter projects
Brrr! Winter is truly upon us, just in time for the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at Greenlane, Auckland, which as I write starts tomorrow.
Gravity at 45-degrees South
Cook had sailed past, naming it Doubtful Harbour because of the breaking seas and islands guarding the entrance.
Mainsheet Menace
For offshore sailing it is worth adding an inner forestay and runners at about two-thirds mast height.
AC Chase Boat
Built specifically to service the AC40 fleet in upcoming America’s Cup Youth and Women’s regattas, the craft is built to meet exacting requirements.
Diesel FuelBiocide
BC-250 is the only diesel treatment you'll need because it cleans your injectors, kills bacterial and fungal contaminations (diesel bug), helps separate water from your fuel. It is safe and easy to u...
Barnacle Buster
Barnacle Buster is a highly effective marine growth remover specifically designed to tackle the buildup of barnacles and other marine organisms in your raw water cooling system.
This powerful formula ensures a thorough cleaning from intake to discharge, addressing common issues such as reduced cooling efficiency and potential damage caused by accumulated growth. Unlike harsh chemicals that can harm your equipment, Barnacle Buster is formulated with safety in mind, offering a gentle yet ...
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