October 2025

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...

Secure your haul-out now for a ‘clean summer getaway’
Marine biosecurity experts call on New Zealand boat owners to ensure they book
...

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

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

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
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....

Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward ...

Readership surges across print and digital
Welcome to your October 2025 edition of Boating New Zealand magazine.
In this...

Prestige M48
Showing your hand too early in poker, or indeed in any emerging market, is a gam...
Length Over All (M):
14.79
Displacement (M):
17.5

Buccaneer 605 Exeed
The 605 Exeed impresses with its quiet, dry, and supremely comfortable ride.
Horsepower (HP):
150-200
Length Over All (M):
6.46
YEAR:
2025
Length Over All (M):
6.05
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP

Yamaha WaveRunner marks 40 years with 2026 lineup
Four decades of WaveRunner innovation
In 1986 Yamaha launched the WaveRunner 50...

A vintage vessel with a modern mission: How a 50-year-old sailboat is pushing the boundaries of elec...
When Dan and Kika of Sailing UMA first set sail over a decade ago, it wasn’t for...

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Gineico Marine to bring smartphone-controlled docking system SMARTDOCK to Australasia
SMARTDOCK, a smartphone-controlled docking and manoeuvring system for boats, mak...

Boat hull biosecurity: NZ’s fight against fanworm spread
Marlborough has recorded 18 fanworm incursions since 2014. None has established ...

New Hanse 461 available through Wayfinder Yachts
The original Hanse 461 was built in 2005. This new version, to be publicly unvei...
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October 2025

Gineico Marine to bring smartphone-controlled docking system SMARTDOCK to Australasia
SMARTDOCK, a smartphone-controlled docking and manoeuvring system for boats, mak...

Boat hull biosecurity: NZ’s fight against fanworm spread
Marlborough has recorded 18 fanworm incursions since 2014. None has established ...

New Hanse 461 available through Wayfinder Yachts
The original Hanse 461 was built in 2005. This new version, to be publicly unvei...












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