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Haines Hunter SE725 upgrades

Haines Hunter has announced a range of upgrades to its flagship enclosed hardtop SE725 model, further cementing its...
25 June 2026

EcoFoul Magic: A potential game changer in marine antifouling

During the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, the founder’s great-grandfather developed an improved method for fixing dyes to...
5 June 2026

Elliott 12m – efficiency by design

Greg Elliott has designed some notable vessels during his career, both power and sail. As fuel costs rise,...
12 May 2026

Fury unleashed

In the most exclusive segment of the yachting sector, there are two very distinct, but also complementary, trends:...
30 April 2026

Peter Brookes, master mariner, master crafts

A life less ordinary: restoring wooden boats. On July 12, 2025 between 150 and 200 wooden boat enthusiasts...
1 April 2026
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SWAN 44
SWAN 44
NZD $150,000
1974 Swan 44 'Nanea' — hull 74 of 76 ever built. Yanmar 54HP (2017, 380hrs), new teak decks, full sail wardrobe. A legendary Nautor/Sparkman & Stephens offshore cruiser-racer. Auckland. NZD $150,000.
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Electric trolling motor mount for Haines Hunter

Haines Hunter has recently installed a Minn Kota trolling motor on one of its 660 models. Minn Kota...
16 January 2026

Marine pest or native look-alike?

Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots.  With an army of boats out on the...
31 December 2025

Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’ 

Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book their haul-outs and any services...
2 December 2025

Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing

PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater. PWC (personal watercraft) fishing has become increasingly...
31 October 2025
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