DIY BOATING
Do it yourself boating is about taking charge onboard — from simple fixes to clever upgrades, these hands-on projects keep your boat shipshape and adventure-ready.
EcoFoul Magic: A potential game changer in marine antifouling
During the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain, the founder's great-grandfath...
Virtual reality, smart tech, and new antifouling tools highlight marine pest fight at upcoming boat ...
Visitors to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show will be given a powerful reminder of wha...
Cooling system service
Is your engine beginning to run hotter than normal? Maybe it’s time to service t...
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...
Maintenance tips for your boat
As peak boating season approaches and the weather warms up, we all look forward ...
Awlgrip and the art of restoration
From backyard beginnings to global renown, Metan Marine’s story is one of crafts...
Galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a flow of electric current between dissimilar metals in an...
Smooth cruising starts ashore, Maritimo’s guide to smart motor yacht upkeep
Keep your motor yacht ready to perform — and retain its value — with a proactive...
Managing your onboard power system
Expert advice on managing power aboard your Riviera yacht, including battery car...
Battery charging and voltage levels
Most people, including boaties, don’t fully understand the relationship between ...
Know your fuel network
If you’re planning to cruise the length of New Zealand or venture beyond familia...
Tamaki Marine Park’s On-site Boat Builders in Growth Mode
CMS is fast becoming one of Auckland’s most trusted boatbuilders.
Leaking hydraulic steering
The cost was $175 for the kit and $25 for a new bottle of hydraulic fluid. Plus,...
Repowering trend gives older boat new life
The busy boat-sales market and the ongoing border closures are leading more Kiwi...
A new spark, lithium batteries
“Lighter, smaller, stronger” may be a well-worn tagline for new technology, but ...
The prop’s gone AWOL
On a recent scallop-gathering trip out at the Coromandel, all went well until a ...
Alternative sacrificial anodes
Electronics are always exciting, engines can be a thrill, even mooring lines and...
Rewiring your boat
Re-wiring your boat is not a trivial task, but if you’re experiencing battery pr...
17m Tennant powercat makeover
After a decade of operating a 17m ocean-going power cat, her owners knew her eve...
Restoring Elray III
In the late 60s Elray III – New Zealand’s fastest hydroplane of the period – c...
Is your gas safe?
Gas installations on New Zealand boats often lag far behind existing gas regulat...