Magazine Issues
September 2025 Issue

Editorial September 2025: America’s Cup but not as we know it

Maritimo M50

Superbly Senator

Dufour 44: Très Bon

New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines

Sessa Marine F48

Amphibious freedom for any boat

Galvanic corrosion

Innocenti’s birthday refit

Lake day memories: A family on the water

The second yacht named Tawera
August 2025 Issue
From bespoke powercats and rugged hardtops to electric propulsion, heritage restorations, and Kiwi industry milestones, our August issue celebrates innovation and tradition across boating. We explore Raglan’s harbour spirit, shark research powered by Yamaha, alternative sailing rigs, refits done right, and the passionate people shaping New Zealand’s marine future.


Catalyst 45 Render

Fin Chaser 700HTA

Sea.AI protects whales

Russell Boating Club opposes fast-tracking marina proposal

New rescue PWCs for Manukau

DOC removes wilding pines

New SEAKEEPER RIDE products

Boatgear Marine Wholesale

Radio over IP upgrade for Nelson Coastguard

ZeroJet upgrades electric jet system

Rayglass ‘R Edition’ Protector Range

Ben Vickery from Marine Decking Solutions

Sean McColl: 30 years Building Stabi relationships

ePropulsion partners with Power Equipment

Kiwi firm Fischer Panda generators enters the Australian market

Quick Thrusters get Mercury Marine integration

Raglan, Waikato: Long Pursuit; New Home

Yamaha powers shark research

Attitude is everything: The John Morrison story

Alternative sailing rigs: Mastfoil ketch | Inflatable wing sail | Kites

Understanding and managing power consumption

A fresh start for Curlew

The perfect fit: A refit at Clevedon’s Scott Lane Boatbuilders

Formula 4000 restoration: Total reform
July 2025 Issue
The July issue spotlights the debut of the Rayglass Legend 2700 and features reviews of the Innovision 616 Venture and Assault 920 Amphibious. It dives into battery systems, marine mammal tracking, and NZ’s new emissions rules. Feature stories follow adventurers across Cook Strait, swimmers in the Bay of Islands, and volunteers in Dominica. Jo Aleh’s inspiring career is profiled, alongside coverage of fishing techniques, model shipbuilding, and Wild Thing 100’s race ambitions.

New boats, new emissions rules

Rayglass Legend 2700

Innovision 616 Venture

Assault 920 Amphibious

Rayglass Legend 2700

Wild Thing 100 eyeing Ocean Race record

Sea Cat’s excellent adventure

Helping hands and scraping Chairs: A volunteer’s tale from a Dominica school

Map marine mammals on the move

Battery charging and voltage levels

BOI swim: A personal journey

Firing up reluctant kingfish

New boats, new emissions rules

Simply the best: the Jo Aleh, MNZM, story

Matakana’s little ships

Across the Strait: crossing Cook Strait in Zephyrs
June 2025 Issue
The June issue explores Kiwi innovation and adventure, from the Stabicraft 2050 Frontier and Elliott 1150 Tourer to antifoul debates and hybrid trends. Readers will find tales of Atlantic crossings, classic yacht regattas, Etchells battles, and Kelsey Muir’s Lipton Cup win. Features include a tribute to Graeme Woodroffe, a profile on waterjet propulsion, and insights into battery maintenance, caulerpa threats, and emerging marine fuels. Plus, Riva furniture, Whiskey Project vessels, and the rebirth of Kokoru.


Elliott 1150 Tourer

ARG Gyro Stabilisers

Demand for hybrids on the rise

New Brand Strategist for GB Marine Group

New vessels, branding for Whiskey Project

Tenob Marine team expands

Lowe brings his sales game
Fosters to distribute GEBO

Boatie discovers new caulerpa location

Exteta x Riva: The art of nautical living

HVO: New fuel for yachts

Starling chief measurer retires

Cruise vessel subs facilitate marine exploration

Women in sport: Kelsey Muir helms the 104th Lipton Cup winner

K Boats: Making dreams come true

Tight sailing for Etchells Cup

NZ’s finest race for glory

Waikawa Boating Club WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race

Battery charging and maintenance for an extended battery life

A free-spirited talent: The Graeme Woodroffe story

PETREL, Raters again

How did we get here? Kiwis’ Atlantic crossing

Hard or soft for snapper

Thames Traditional Boat Festival: Mind the TRAD

No ramp? No problem!

Superior service

Kerikeri inlet: Flocking to history

Kokoru: A Phoenix from the ashes
May 2025 Issue
This issue features boat reviews of the Elite 13.8m Sedan Kaeā, set for the Marlborough Sounds; the practical Matera 40 catamaran; and the innovative electric Candela C-8. Features include the Yates family’s historic launch Silver Bell, Kawau Island’s sewage problem, and Tony Singe’s 50 years in the marine industry. Haines Hunter’s new vacuum-infused hardtops, fishing tackle tips, and repowering the Pelin Challenger are also covered. There’s a trailer boat trip to Tennyson Inlet, a preview of the 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival, a comparison of electric vs petrol outboards, and Yamaha’s hydrogen outboard debuting in New Zealand.


Elite 13.8m Sedan Kaeā

Matera 40 cruising catamaran

Candela C-8 Hardtop

A very brief history of: Marine foils

12-volt anchor windlass installation

Nordic

The Robert Brooke story

The Yates family of the Far North and their Bailey & Lowe launches Part II: Tui Silver Bell

In the poo!

50 years of service to the marine industry

Seize the moment

High-tech hardtops: Lighter, stronger Hunters

The Catch: Let’s put this with that…

The perfect engine for a Pelin Challenger

Trailer boat adventures: Time out in Tennyson

Electric vs Petrol outboards: Not so fast

Yamaha hydrogen power: Hydrogen-fuelled outboard

Australian Wooden Boat Festival
April 2025 Issue
In April's magazine issue, we take a first look at the stunning Dicky Boats Pacific 62 and put the Sargo 33, and Axopar 29XC Cross Cabin through their paces. We also take a deep dive into Weapon of Choice , and a Dibley 7.5, and one of New Zealand’s most famous racing yachts. Explore long-range powerboat cruising, adventure jet-boating, and the revival of kitset boat building. Follow the transformation of the Elite 40 Excel, discover the ultimate multi-purpose fishing tackle, and get inspired by the incredible John and Linda Parish story. Plus, we celebrate 71 years of the Moth class, the Yates family’s legendary launches, and BNZ’s Retro Boat winner!


Dickey Pacific 62

Axopar 29 XC Cross Cabin

Dibley 7.5m Sportsboat

The Yates family of the far north and their Bailey & Lowe launches

Personal Water Craft (‘jetskis’)

Happy anniversary: 25th NZ Antique and Classic Boat Show

Joystick demo a world’s first

Flying high

Dynamic duo: The John and Linda Parrish story

The winner of the NZ Retro Boat 2025: Tugboat

Gone to the dark side: Our journey from sail to power – part 2

excel-lent refurbishment

Adventure jet-boating: Alpine charge!

Kitset boats: Rekindling a culture

Moth restoration: The Moth At 71





















