Boat Maintenance
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Boom tent awning: simple shade that transforms summer onboard
A boom tent awning boosts shade, airflow and comfort onboard. Here’s how it works and why it matters this summer.
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Solar power afloat: From DIY dreams to plug-and-play reality
How modern marine solar panels are transforming onboard energy — from experimental pioneers like Sailing Uma to off-the-shelf systems now available at...
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Light and lustre: LED upgrades and brightwork revival
LEDs boost safety and efficiency, while well-kept timber adds warmth, pride, and timeless appeal to every boat.
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Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward to leisurely days on the water. However, unexpected boat issues can di...
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Get Ready for Summer: from gumboots to sea boots
If it weren’t for your gumboots, where would you be?
Footing it safely from Catalina Bay to the Coastal Classic
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Awlgrip and the art of restoration
From backyard beginnings to global renown, Metan Marine’s story is one of craftsmanship, grit, and an enduring partnership with Awlgrip coatings.
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Updated haulout directory released for 2025–26
Plan ahead for haulout season — 50+ approved facilities listed from Northland to Bluff
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PIC Coastal Classic Weather and Tactics Clinic: PredictWind routing allows for strategy and schedule...
With less than three days to go before the start of the 2025 PIC Coastal Classic, early weather forecasts are in, painting a picture of what’s in stor...
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Small engines, big difference: keeping your outboard happy this summer
A boatie’s guide to simple outboard maintenance
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Safety starts on shore: getting ready for the season ahead
Good preparation keeps you safe at sea. Lessons from the PIC Coastal Classic Boat Prep and Safety Clinic highlight the basics of summer boating safety...
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Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an electrolyte such as seawater and, to a lesser extent, in impure fresh...
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Get Ready for Summer – Testing and flushing your boat’s water systems
How to flush and test your boat’s water system to keep tanks, pumps, and pipes fresh and safe for summer.
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Marine toilet maintenance: the simple way to keep your heads sweet
Regular marine toilet care prevents odours, blockages, and costly fixes — keep your head fresh and reliable with the right gear.
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Tender upkeep with Burnsco
From pumps to repair kits, Burnsco has everything you need to maintain your tender. Keep it clean, safe and ready for summer adventures.
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Refresh your boat’s first aid kit
Don’t let ageing supplies compromise your safety at sea.
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Fresh canvas, clear views: practical boat care for comfort afloat
Keep your boat’s canvas, clears, and upholstery fresh with simple cleaning habits. Practical tips for lasting comfort afloat.
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Prepare for summer: clean your anchor locker and stop pests hitching a ride
A boatie’s pre-season guide to clean your anchor locker, choose the right hook, and keep sea pests off your gear.
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Check your safety gear before next season
Because when things go wrong, you won’t have time to second-guess your kit.
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Smooth cruising starts ashore, Maritimo’s guide to smart motor yacht upkeep
Keep your motor yacht ready to perform — and retain its value — with a proactive maintenance schedule.
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Managing your onboard power system
Expert advice on managing power aboard your Riviera yacht, including battery care, inverter use, charging tips, and onboard monitoring systems.
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Battery charging and voltage levels
Most people, including boaties, don’t fully understand the relationship between battery charging and voltage levels.
Know your fuel network
If you’re planning to cruise the length of New Zealand or venture beyond familiar waters, knowing where to refuel is crucial. While many marinas offer...
Tamaki Marine Park’s On-site Boat Builders in Growth Mode
CMS is fast becoming one of Auckland’s most trusted boatbuilders.
Leaking hydraulic steering
The cost was $175 for the kit and $25 for a new bottle of hydraulic fluid. Plus, we were soon back out on the water at a time of year when getting it ...
Repowering trend gives older boat new life
The busy boat-sales market and the ongoing border closures are leading more Kiwi boat owners to upgrade and up-spec their existing craft — something m...
Isolating times
Isolation during Covid-19 and lockdown is a perfect time to tackle those bitty jobs you’ve been meaning to do for the last five years but have never g...
Keeping it Cool
Keep your engine running at the right temperature to avoid major damage and you won’t need to get hot under your collar, writes Lawrence Schaffler.
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a new spark
“Lighter, smaller, stronger” may be a well-worn tagline for new technology, but it’s a very relevant description for the new battery systems now avai...
Cool runnings
Lindsay Wright has a long and acrimonious history with boat refrigeration. "Like a lot of cruising folk," he writes, "I’ve been tied up in some godfo...
The prop’s gone AWOL
On a recent scallop-gathering trip out at the Coromandel, all went well until a diver noticed that one of the boat’s drive shafts looked a bit bare – ...
Alternative sacrificial anodes
Electronics are always exciting, engines can be a thrill, even mooring lines and anchors catch passing glances in the chandlery. But let’s be honest, ...
Rewiring your boat
Re-wiring your boat is not a trivial task, but if you’re experiencing battery problems, finding it hard to crank your engine or have devices that are ...
17m Tennant powercat makeover
After a decade of operating a 17m ocean-going power cat, her owners knew her every quirk and foible, failure and frustration in annoying detail. Fixin...
Restoring Elray III
In the late 60s Elray III – New Zealand’s fastest hydroplane of the period – carried a number of drivers across the elusive 100mph threshold. But fo...
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Is your gas safe?
Gas installations on New Zealand boats often lag far behind existing gas regulations. Certified fitter Robb Baird says not a week goes by where he doe...
Cule Marine
The Cule brand (pronounced ‘cool’) was established in 2007 to offer New Zealand’s boat building industry the option of a premium-quality, locally manufactured boat hatch. No small feat when your comp...
Great Escape
Sailing in the Bay of Islands is sensational. Whether you’re a newbie looking to find your sea legs or an old hand who already knows the ropes Great Escape has a sailing holiday for you. We have a fleet of affordable kiwi yachts and a crew of very experienced sailing instructors.
Explore our secluded bays and sheltered waters as you sail yourself through the world renown cruising grounds of the Bay of Islands.
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