March 2024
Tropical hopping
Of the large fleet of Kiwi-boats that set out each year for Fiji, quite a few sail directly to Tonga, some to the Cook Islands, but hardly any make it...
New antifouling
The marine environment generally contains a profusion of life. Nothing can be left immersed in salt water without it quickly becoming covered in marin...
Topcoat maintenance tips from Akzonobel
A summer topcoat maintenance programme will ensure that your boat remains pristine all the way through the season and beyond.
CYO mackerel
Skyrocketing bait prices could make justifying regular fishing trips more challenging for budget-conscious anglers. Perhaps it’s time to catch your ow...
P Class Centenary Celebrations
Love them or hate them the unpretentious and pugnacious P Class has been around for 100 years.
Salt spray: a visual language
Nelson-based Sean Garwood is a prominent and accomplished marine artist, who has literally lived his expression – on paper, canvas and in three dimens...
The Tattersfield Bothers; The 24ft Linear Raters Part 1
In the February issue I left Lt. Home Kidson arriving back in England in late 1935 to marry the lovely Lady Georgianna Curzon.
I’m OK. You’re OK? We’re OK!
Avoiding falls and trips – Mr Salt offers sage advice to a canny youngster.
Boat sales with integrity
Both Ron and Tracye love boats and their enthusiasm and passion carry over to their work.
Waikawa expansion welcomes boaties to Sounds
This place is very significant to local iwi and it was important to acknowledge that and to open the marina together with them.
What Cat 1 inspectors want
We have a Cat 1 Safety Certificate requirement for New Zealand-flagged vessels departing on an international voyage.
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...
BBS Timber LTD
NZ owned and operated, BBS Timbers are dedicated to supplying a comprehensive range of high-quality timber and panels to construction companies, architects, designers, builders and individuals all over New Zealand and the Pacific. Our extensive range of hardwood and softwood timbers gives you access to over 40 species of both NZ native and exotic timbers.
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2023 Sealegs 8I Alloy Cabin
Whether you’re launching from a remote beach, cruising to your favourite fishing spot, or hauling gear to a secluded bach, the 2023 Sealegs 8I Alloy Cabin is built to do it all—without a boat ramp in sight.
1974 Townson 36 Custom
With a beam of 3.28m, a draft of 1.9m, and a displacement of 6,240kg, Jenanne II is a proven performer under sail, equally capable as a comfortable Gulf cruiser or a serious contender in classic yacht regattas.