Boat Maintenance
Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of what is at stake beneath the waterline, with a s...
Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service the cooling system!
There are two major eng...
Boat gas bottle safety: Summer checks every skipper should know
Summer cooking and cockpit dinners are part of boating life, but gas systems need proper care.
Gas is a normal part of boa...
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Anchoring and docking: get ready for summer with Burnsco
With summer underway and the bays and marinas filling fast, it pays to sort your anchoring and docking setup before the crowd...
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Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues
During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteries encouraged New Zealanders to put water saf...
Biosecurity New Zealand & Burnsco: Protect our Paradise
Burnsco is on-board with the Protect Our Paradise campaign.
Protect Our Paradise is connecting boaties with the reasons they...
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Boat fenders: a practical guide to softer landings
Choosing the right fenders and mooring gear so your hull stays unmarked and your day stays calm.
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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...
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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, unex...
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 wi...
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 ...
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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...
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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 lesse...
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 ge...
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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 ...
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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.
Managing your onboard power system
Expert advice on managing power aboard your Riviera yacht, including battery care, inverter use, charging tips, and onboard m...
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....
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...
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 exi...
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 fi...
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, wri...
A new spark, lithium batteries
“Lighter, smaller, stronger” may be a well-worn tagline for new technology, but it’s a very relevant description for the new ...
Cool runnings
Lindsay Wright has a long and acrimonious history with boat refrigeration. "Like a lot of cruising folk," he writes, "I’ve b...
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 sh...
Alternative sacrificial anodes
Electronics are always exciting, engines can be a thrill, even mooring lines and anchors catch passing glances in the chandle...