2025

Ngataki: The little boat out and about promoting Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival
Ngataki might be one of New Zealand’s most famous wooden boats. She’s small, cap...

Belle of the Bay
By the time Aucklander Kate Farrant turned 30 in September, her 1960s kauri ex-F...

Here comes Johnny!
No, it won’t be Jack Nicholson’s grinning, demented face popping through the sma...

Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service t...

Marine pest or native look-alike?
Know the difference and help protect our best boating spots.
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Dedication pays off
The standout story for me in this issue of Boating NZ must be John Macfarlane’s ...

Fishing is good for your health
A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of i...

Moana Auckland returns in 2026
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from...

New Buccaneer dealer
Auto Marine Services (AMS) in Taupo has been appointed an official dealer for Bu...

ZeroJet electrifies the AB Inflatables Lammina AL
ZeroJet has introduced a new electric RIB package based on the AB Inflatables La...

Tech advice for Northland customers
Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new senior sales role at its Whangarei bra...

NZ Composites GRX Arma PET
NZ Composites is introducing Armacell’s ArmaPET Struct GRX, to replace the curre...

HCB for New Zealand
James Dalzell from The Nautical Group luxury yacht brokers has announced the gro...

Assault Amphibious milestone
Peter Carlson and the team at Family Boats are very proud of delivering their 20...

The Power of Sail: Part 2
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine...

The second Tawera, 1935
During the winter of 1935, Scott Wilson engaged Arch Logan to design the largest...

Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Krake...

Eight simple battery checks from Century Batteries to help prevent rescues
During this year's National Safe Boating Week (6 to 12 October), Century Batteri...

Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine t...

Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about ...

Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book
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Mark Hall strengthens Lusty & Blundell’s technical sales capability
A few months on from his appointment, Mark Hall has settled into his role within...

The Russ Bowler story pt1: By Design
Russ Bowler was Bruce Farr’s partner for over 40 years. A skilled designer/sailo...

OceanPro 533 Cuddy Cabin
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70-100
Length Over All (M):
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YEAR:
2025
Construction:
Pontoon-style aluminium monohull
Length Over All (M):
5.33
CONSTRUCTION:
Aluminium

ZeroJet and Pochon electrify French waters
ZeroJet, a pioneering New Zealand company, has announced a new partnership with ...

Naiad production in USA
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft...

Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand wi...

New head for Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Bus...

Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper
Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform ...

Momentum electric outboard for New Zealand
Momentum Electric Marine’s advanced M10 electric outboard motor has arrived in N...

Fishing, fast boats, and factories
A bill designating 19 new marine protected areas for Hauraki Gulf Marine Park ha...

Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From n...

Book reviews: A selection of new titles recommended by Boating New Zealand
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Oakley Marsh Lines Up for Tour de France à la Voile — the Only Kiwi on the Start Line
Five weeks ago, Oakley Marsh finished second at the Le Défi Paprec by 18 seconds...

Meet the Maltese Team Racing the Full UKOPRA 2026 Championship
A Maltese offshore racing team has committed to finishing the 2026 UKOPRA Champi...

Cyca appoints Mana Group to shape commercial future of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race
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2025

Oakley Marsh Lines Up for Tour de France à la Voile — the Only Kiwi on the Start Line
Five weeks ago, Oakley Marsh finished second at the Le Défi Paprec by 18 seconds...

Meet the Maltese Team Racing the Full UKOPRA 2026 Championship
A Maltese offshore racing team has committed to finishing the 2026 UKOPRA Champi...

Cyca appoints Mana Group to shape commercial future of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht race
Trusted by Australian icons. Built for iconic events.















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