2025
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Dedication pays off
The standout story for me in this issue of Boating NZ must be John Macfarlane’s feature on the remar...
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What’s my line?
In some ways we live in a golden age of fishing, where using all sorts of diverse techniques, a wide...
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Fishing is good for your health
A significant New Zealand study involving nearly 1,900 anglers, the largest of its kind globally, ha...
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Moana Auckland returns in 2026
Moana Auckland, New Zealand’s Ocean Festival, returns for its third edition from 28 February to 15 M...
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New Buccaneer dealer
Auto Marine Services (AMS) in Taupo has been appointed an official dealer for Buccaneer Boats.
The...
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ZeroJet electrifies the AB Inflatables Lammina AL
ZeroJet has introduced a new electric RIB package based on the AB Inflatables Lammina AL platform. T...
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Tech advice for Northland customers
Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new senior sales role at its Whangarei branch to meet the grow...
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NZ Composites GRX Arma PET
NZ Composites is introducing Armacell’s ArmaPET Struct GRX, to replace the currently stocked GR grad...
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HCB for New Zealand
James Dalzell from The Nautical Group luxury yacht brokers has announced the group will represent pr...
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Assault Amphibious milestone
Peter Carlson and the team at Family Boats are very proud of delivering their 20th Assault amphibiou...
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The Power of Sail: Part 2
Welcome to ‘A very brief history of…’ researching the history of everyday marine technology, innovat...
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The second Tawera, 1935
During the winter of 1935, Scott Wilson engaged Arch Logan to design the largest racing/cruising yac...
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Joky
Amateur boat builder Hamish Russell asked French designer Patrick Balta to design
a 10-metre plywoo...
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Kraken 58 European Yacht of the Year nominee
New Zealand yacht designer Kevin Dibley is very proud to announce that his Kraken 58 design is one o...
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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 Ze...
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Scanstrut is BLA Supplier of the Year, 2025
Scanstrut, a global leader in the design and manufacture of outdoor and marine technology, has been ...
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Matt Macleod, Ovlov Marine, on becoming an outboard technician
Why did you become an outboard technician?
I have always been passionate about boating. I completed...
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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...
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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 Lusty & Blundel...
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The Russ Bowler story pt1: By Design
Russ Bowler was Bruce Farr’s partner for over 40 years. A skilled designer/sailor in his own right ...
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Beware zinc
Dear Editor
With respect to the article in September’s Boating NZ on Galvanic Corrosion, I would s...
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How much is it?
Dear Editor
Great magazine you’ve got – I’m always subscribed to it.
However, there’s been somet...
OceanPro 533 Cuddy Cabin
OceanPro is not really a name that springs to mind when thinking about New Zealand-built aluminium t...
Horsepower (HP):
70-100
Length Over All (M):
5.5
YEAR:
2025
Construction:
Pontoon-style aluminium monohull
Length Over All (M):
5.33
CONSTRUCTION:
Aluminium
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Getting Saucy
Saucy Jane is the name of Bill Hamilton’s first successful jetboat, now lost to history, and of Jim ...
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ZeroJet and Pochon electrify French waters
ZeroJet, a pioneering New Zealand company, has announced a new partnership with Pochon, a leading Fr...
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Naiad production in USA
The Whiskey Project Group (TWPG), a global leader in high-performance watercraft design and manufact...
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Freedom Boat Club Christchurch and Freedom local
Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club, is expanding in New Zealand with a new location at...
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New head for Volvo Penta
Volvo Penta has appointed Hanna Ljungqvist as Head of the Volvo Penta Marine Business and a member o...
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Saxdor yachts’ AI-powered co-skipper
Saxdor Yachts introduces Saxdor AI, an innovative AI-driven co-skipper platform integrated into the ...
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Momentum electric outboard for New Zealand
Momentum Electric Marine’s advanced M10 electric outboard motor has arrived in New Zealand, distribu...
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Fishing, fast boats, and factories
A bill designating 19 new marine protected areas for Hauraki Gulf Marine Park has been passed, with ...
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Fidelis, the classic 61′ racer cruiser
There are many stories about trans-Tasman rivalry in all fields of sport. From netball to rugby, fro...
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Book reviews: A selection of new titles recommended by Boating New Zealand
Under wide and starry skies – 50 sailing destinations in seas less travelled
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Adventure fishing: Andrew Hill’s top tips for PWC fishing
PWCs are increasingly used for recreational fishing in saltwater and freshwater.
PWC (personal wa...
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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...
Smuggler Strata 800SS
New Zealand has led the world in the development of small amphibious recreational boats, and hundred...
Horsepower (HP):
300
Length Over All (M):
8
YEAR:
2024
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP hull and decks, Hypalon tubes
Riviera 4300 Sports Express
Building large, multimillion-dollar bluewater motoryachts for a global market is a serious business,...
Length Over All (M):
13.88
YEAR:
2025
Displacement (M):
15,500
CONSTRUCTION:
Fibreglass (GRP)
Viknes 10
Now headed to our shores, is this clever new family cruiser the ultimate all-rounder?
Very few bo...
Length Over All (M):
10.60
Displacement (M):
6,300
Construction:
Fibreglass (GPR)
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New and improved: Mercury Marine introduces two new V10 Verado outboard engines
Mercury Marine introduced two new V10 Verado outboard engines in late July with the gala unveiling o...
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Day one abandoned as Bay of Islands Sailing Week waits for a clean start
The decision to abandon the first day of racing for the 2026 Bay of Islands Sailing Week was made at...
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Westport Harbour – Some secrets are worth sharing
The northernmost port on the South Island’s West Coast is a hub that offers full commercial services...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week racing abandoned for day as conditions worsen
Racing at Bay of Islands Sailing Week 2026 has been abandoned for today after conditions across the ...
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