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Dibley Picnic Boats: Kiwi design with a classic twist
A Kiwi twist on the Picnic Boat — Dibley’s designs blend classic style, modern performance, and effortless simplicity.
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Superyacht Octopus returns to Cairns for anniversary stay
The legendary expedition yacht M/Y Octopus is back in Far North Queensland, marking a milestone for the region’s superyacht industry and highlighting ...
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Sessa Marine F48
Italy’s Sessa Marine, known for its excellence in boat building using only the best quality materials and components, has unveiled the new F48, expand...
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The ultimate owner’s version: inside Aaron Beattie’s Pipiroa masterpiece
A Thames–Paeroa catamaran build shows what happens when a lifelong boatbuilder pours decades of skill into his own dream boat — only to change course ...
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Owning a legacy – the timeless yachts of John Lidgard
Crafted in New Zealand Kauri, John Lidgard’s yachts remain timeless icons of adventure and craftsmanship.
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Arahina: the Wahine rescue launch adrift in uncertainty
A vessel declared abandoned
Yesterday (10 September 2025) The Post reported that Wellington’s former pilot launch Arahina, famed for her role in the ...
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Braveheart 2: Lowland 80 motor yacht for bluewater cruising
Dutch built, Australian refit, ready for passage. Braveheart 2 blends Pieter Beeldsnijder design with long range economy and real onboard comfort.
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Lakeland Queen Rotorua relaunch: the return of the lady of the lake
From her 1987 debut to her 2025 resurrection, Rotorua’s sternwheeler has carried generations of stories across Lake Rotorua.
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Rayglass legend: the story behind New Zealand’s iconic 730
The grit behind the glory
If awards alone were the measure of success, Rayglass would have secured its place long ago. But the real story of the Auck...
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Final Fastnet for Pyewacket
Roy Disney's iconic VO70 bows out after the 2025 Rolex Fastnet Race — but her legacy is far from over.
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EXCLUSIVE: Simply the Best, the Kiwi cruiser-racer that still lives up to her name
In New Zealand sailing circles, some yachts earn a reputation not just for how they perform on the water, but for how they’re built, lived aboard, and...
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Bond 26 and the boats of 007: Will the new film keep the nautical tradition afloat?
Will Bond 26 will carry on a time-honoured tradition: will there be a boat scene?
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Oyster 53: Bluewater benchmark with a Kiwi backstory
Among bluewater cruising yachts, few names hold the enduring gravitas of the Oyster 53. Designed by Rob Humphreys and built between 1999 and 2008, the...
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Santa Maria: A legacy carved in timber
Some boats are more than the sum of their timber and fastenings.
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Inferno at Waitangi: The fiery fate of ‘The Tui’ and the ship’s storied past
Early this morning, flames lit up the Bay of Islands skyline as The Tui, the historic three-masted ship long moored beside the Waitangi Bridge, was co...
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Looking Back: Challenger 595 revisited
The Challenger 595 isn’t just another fibreglass runabout — it’s a solidly built, intelligently designed vessel that remains impressive nearly two dec...
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Jack Guard and his Gipsy: Craft, character and coastal history
Step onboard Gipsy and you’re not just stepping into a boat – you’re stepping into a story.
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A walkthrough of the Kingfisher 725 Hardtop: Built for serious adventure
Kingfisher Boats has released a fresh video walkthrough of the 725 Hardtop on YouTube, showcasing this 7.25-metre aluminium weapon in its full glory. ...
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KUUJJUAQ: A Marten 72 that blends speed, style, and sophistication
For anyone who believes that high-performance yachts must sacrifice comfort for speed, the Marten 72 KUUJJUAQ is a compelling contradiction
Diesel Clean
Diesel Clean specialise in the remediation of contaminated diesel. We have over 10 years of experience sorting out contamination issues in diesel.
We work on everything from standby generator stor...
Hydraulic Steering
So-Pac Marine has over 30 years of experience as both importer and distributor of equipment for pleasure and commercial craft.
Our plastic access hatches are widely used in NZ, Australia and the USA. Sales in these markets jump each year and we continue to look for new export markets. Take a look at our new 4000 series hatches, which we claim to be virtually waterproof, now with CE approval.
We import some of the best known brands from the US, Europe and Australia, and have long establish...
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2005 Ganley Solution 43
The Ganley “Solution” can sail anywhere on our oceans. It has low mileage 72 HP Nissan diesel with 3:1 Borg Warner gear box French oller furler with lots of sails, anchors and batteries plus solar panel, GPS, and depth sounder.
1975 Alan Mummery Ketch
The 1975 Alan Mummery Ketch is a classic, craftsman-built 12.2m (40-foot) timber cruising yacht with a robust three-skin kauri hull and centre cockpit layout.