Boatbuilders & Manufacturers
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This September Wajer Yachts met you all around the globe
This month was one for the books. From HISWA in the Netherlands, to their private Cannes Rendez-Vous, the SOC Weekend in Sardinia, and of course the N...
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Maritimo service practicality: why good design makes all the difference
Discover Maritimo’s philosophy of service practicality—yachts designed with simplicity, durability, and reliability to minimise maintenance and maximi...
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Maritimo M55 and S55: the benchmark motor yachts shaping a generation
Maritimo’s M55 and S55 define luxury motor yachts, combining efficiency, sea keeping, and timeless design to maintain lasting worldwide appeal.
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Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 to shine at Newport International Boat Show
Experience the Grand Banks GB85 and GB54 at the Newport International Boat Show, where luxury, craftsmanship, and performance take centre stage.
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Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive debuts at Newport Boat Show
The Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive makes its world debut at Newport, offering HamiltonJet propulsion, custom design, and coastal cruising freedom.
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Caribbean reborn: Maritimo craftsmanship powers a new era
The Caribbean 40 marks a bold new era, fusing Maritimo’s innovation and racing pedigree with Caribbean’s proven heritage and trusted seaworthiness.
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Driving into the blue: how Tectrax is redefining amphibious boating and now amphibious trailers
We go hands-on with Tectrax’s electric amphibious system and revolutionary new Boat Launcher platform
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150 years of Lürssen: a shipbuilding legacy gorged in innovation, family and firsts
On 27 June 1875, a 24-year-old boatbuilder named Friedrich Lürssen opened a modest workshop in the German riverside village of Aumund. He’d just fini...
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Ashley Highfield steps down as CEO of Oyster Yachts after seven-year tenure
Oyster Yachts has announced that Ashley Highfield will step down as Chief Executive Officer this autumn, ending a pivotal seven-year chapter with the...
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Quintrex celebrates 80 years of aluminium boat innovation — and Kiwi boaties are on board
Founded in Sydney in 1945 by Terry Quantrill and Frank Newman, Quintrex initially began life converting war-surplus vehicles into trucks and trailers....
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How dedication, focused investment and operational restructuring brought Oyster Yachts back from the...
Once on the brink, British luxury yacht builder Oyster Yachts has now charted a course back well into profitability, marking a significant turnaround ...
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World’s largest electric ferry launches in Tasmania, representing a maritime game-changer
In a bold move for the future of green shipping, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has launched the world’s largest fully electric ferry—marking a global tu...
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Palm Beach Motor Yachts: Celebrating 30 years of excellence
In 2025, Palm Beach Motor Yachts will celebrate 30 years of crafting some of the world’s most distinctive, luxurious, and efficient Downeast-style mot...
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Sunreef Yachts raises the bar with Solar Skin 3.0
Sunreef Yachts has once again taken a bold step forward in sustainable boating with the unveiling of its Solar Skin 3.0 – a next-generation solar ener...
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Ferrari goes foiling: The Prancing Horse takes to the sea
Ferrari—the name’s synonymous with speed, precision, and Italian flair. But now, in a move that's turning heads beyond the race track, the iconic carm...
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Maritimo acquires Caribbean Boats Australia
Maritimo Motor Yachts has proudly announced the acquisition of the iconic Australian boat brand, Caribbean, further strengthening Maritimo’s position ...
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Riviera floats Australia’s exports
A fleet of Queensland-built luxury motor yachts valued at more than $45 million were driven onto a semi-submersible ship in the Port of Brisbane, ahea...
A visionary leader: Azimut’s Paolo Vitelli dies unexpectedly following accidental fall
On December 31, 2024, the nautical world lost one of its most innovative and influential figures. Paolo Vitelli, founder of the Azimut-Benetti Group, ...
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Maritimo’s next chapter: Innovation, expertise, and long-range luxury for New Zealand buyers
For over 60 years, Maritimo has been at the forefront of luxury motor yacht craftsmanship, handcrafting long-range vessels in Australia that blend ...
Seawind production in Turkiye
Seawind Catamarans brand-new production facility in Turkiye is now up and running and in full production mode. The first Seawind 1170 produced in Euro...
NZ Composites
With the widest range of Carbon Fibre Dry Fibre Reinforcements, Vacuum Process Consumables, PET Cores, Woven Cloths/ NCF Stitched Fabrics available from local stock available. Moreover, our offerings...
Docklands 5 Marine
Dockland 5 Marine is a haul out & hardstand facility on the beautiful Whangarei Harbour. Just a short distance to the Whangarei CBD, Dockland 5 Marine is the perfect place to carry out boat repairs & refresh before your next adventure.
Whether you are cruising, skippering a vessel or between fishing seasons, bringing your boat out at Dockland 5 Marine is no problem. Our 70Ton Travel Lift & 50+ hardstand capacity means we can accommodate a huge range of different sized & shape...
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2024 Axopar 29 Cross Cabin
The Marine Brokerage have a brand new 2025 Axopar 29 XC in stock ready for immediate handover to a buyer.
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.