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Gone From Leisure Boating, Still Sold New: The Two-Stroke Outboards of Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu and Mercury
Outboards

Gone From Leisure Boating, Still Sold New: The Two-Stroke Outboards of Yamaha, Suzuki, Tohatsu and M...

Mercury’s Danish website lists a new 25hp outboard in stock at DKK 36,290,...
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International’s Perfection Pro combines a choice of more than 215 colours with UV protection for lasting gloss and colour retention. // Photo courtesy AkzoNobel
Boating News

Perfection Pro: Topcoat colour that out-shines the New Zealand sun

Ask New Zealand boat owners what they want fro...
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The replica Batavia is towed into central Amsterdam prior to dry-docking. Photo credit - Aalst Fotografie.
Boat World

Batavia’s final voyage

The Batavia, the full-scale reconstruction of a 1628 Dutch East India Company ve...
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The Azimut fleet range. Photo courtesy - The Nautical Group.
Boat Business

The Nautical Group Official Azimut Dealer in New Zealand

The Nautical Group has been appointed the official Azimut Yachts dealer in New Z...
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But by the time they are visible in a pristine location like Marlborough Sounds, it’s too late to go back. Photo/istock.com/kovgabor79
Boat Brief

There is no proof that marine pests cause harm…

A new fun series answering the questions about marine biosecurities.
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Boating News

Last chance to discover the remarkable story of Mighty Mary

The remarkable story of New Zealand sailor Leslie Egnot and the women who ...
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Tracking data of a green sea turtle. // Image courtesy Department of Conservation
Environmental & Sustainability News

Green turtles in New Zealand are clocking up the miles

Satellite tracking has revealed some impressive coastal journeys by green turtle...
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Destinations

Rivers running low in the north as El Niño dries things out

If you're heading for a river or lake in the north or ...
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Yamaha 85A and Its Two Chinese Twins: The Parsun and Yahatsu T85
Outboards

Yamaha 85A and Its Two Chinese Twins: The Parsun and Yahatsu T85

Yamaha launched the 85A two-stroke in 1978. According to Yamaha, it is still bei...
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Photo credit: Maritimo
Boating Lifestyle

Maritimo Boating Destinations: Exploring Dubai’s Islands by Luxury Motor Yacht

Explore Dubai’s coastline, iconic islands, and world-class marinas aboard a luxu...
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Photo credit: Maritimo
Boating Lifestyle

Maritimo Muster | Hamilton Australia 2026

Discover the enduring friendships and celebrated lifestyle of Maritimo owners at...
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Photo credit: Maritimo
Boating Lifestyle

Maritimo Boating Destinations – San Francisco USA

San Francisco Bay offers one of the most compelling cruising experiences on the ...
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Diver in a field of Caulerpa. // Photo courtesy of NIWA.
Invasive pests

Exotic caulerpa report tracks regrowth and management work

Exotic caulerpa remains present across Northland, the Hauraki Gulf and Coromande...
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Boats

McConaghy GT86 – dawn of a new era

Nearly two years in the making, the McConaghy GT86 brings together superyacht in...
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Boat gear

Simrad Marine Electronics introduces industry-first navigation aid feature for Simrad® Radars

Simrad Marine Electronics, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, today ...
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Golden Globe Race

Golden Globe Race 2026: Guillou battles South Atlantic gales

Two fierce depressions have interrupted Damien Guillou's run towards the Cape of...
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The new SARGO 32 combines an enclosed wheelhouse with more space aboard, while keeping weight level with the SARGO 31. // Photo courtesy: SARGO
Boating News

The new SARGO 32 combines increased space with single-engine performance

SARGO Boats introduces the new SARGO 32, an all-season boat with more space and ...
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Visitors explore the Caribbean display at Docklands during the Melbourne Boat Show, which attracted more than 42,000 people. // Photo courtesy: Maritimo Yachts
Events

Caribbean comes home to record-breaking Melbourne Boat Show

Caribbean
More than 42,000 visitors went to the 64th Melbourne Boat Show at Docklands from...
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Boats

Off-grid superyacht catamaran Sitara for sale at EUR 4.9m

The 24.99 m VisionF catamaran Sitara has 34 solar panels on her roof, 175 kWh of...
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Coastguard Houhora’s long night run to a trailer boat off Cape Reinga. // Photo credit: Coastguard Hauhora
Coastguard Rescues

Coastguard Houhora’s long night run to a trailer boat off Cape Reinga

Six volunteers from the country's northernmost Coastguard unit travelled more th...
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Matt Flanagan and Dean Harris. // Photo courtesy Offshore Collective
Boating News

Offshore Collective launches shared ownership of brand new Rayglass boats on the Hauraki Gulf

Former Rayglass Sales Manager Matt Flanagan launches a new way to own a brand ne...
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Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush finalists for Team World Sailor of the Year – vote now
Yachting New Zealand

Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush finalists for Team World Sailor of the Year – vote now

Seb Menzies and George Lee Rush have been announced as finalists in the Team of ...
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Edgaras Riabko Honoured by Lithuanian Government for UIM F2 World Title
UIM F2

Edgaras Riabko Honoured by Lithuanian Government for UIM F2 World Title

Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius has honoured 2026 UIM F2 World C...
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Boat World

Saxdor announces new 460 GTS

Following the successful launch of the Saxdor 460 GTC earlier this year, Saxdor ...
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Apache and Wired before the 10am start. Both would reach Russell before the following afternoon’s deadline. // Photo credit: Roger Mills.
Coastal Classic

Drinks Trolley and Wired outlast the calm as 10 racers beat the Coastal Classic deadline

Rob Bassett and Brett Russell’s Wired took line honours in the 2026 PIC Coastal ...
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History

CMBs & DCBs

Last month I left RNVR Lieutenant Charles Webster at HMS Victory at Portsmouth i...
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Coastguard Rescues

Five rescued last night after boat sinks near Ponui Island

Five people were rescued from the water in the Hauraki Gulf last night after the...
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Fishing & Diving

Do fish see colour?

Fishing lures come in a huge variety of colours, but is that to attract fish or ...
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Tohatsu MFS150A: Its First In-House 150 Against Yamaha, Suzuki and Mercury
Outboards

Tohatsu MFS150A: Its First In-House 150 Against Yamaha, Suzuki and Mercury

Tohatsu's first in-house 150hp outboard is a higher-revving MFS140A. Here is how...
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St Mary’s Bay Boat Harbour (L to R) circa 1940, circa 1950, and circa 1960 with the Harbour Bridge opened
History

The formative years: 1928-2004

This month signifies a major shift at Westhaven Marina, as the long-term licence...
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Photo credit: YCCS / Young Azzurra
Foiling Week

Young Azzurra, Federico Pilloni and Maddalena Spanu on the podium at Cico 2026

Cesare Barabino finishes fourth in the ILCA 7 Porto Cervo, 24 October 2026. The ...
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Boat Bling

Super sonic sensor

AIRMAR has introduced the TriSonic Smart Multisensor, the marine industry’s only...
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Boat Bling

PredictWind Puts Boaters Back in Control of Their Starlink Data Offshore

Marine weather forecaster PredictWind has released new data control modes for Da...
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Coastal Classic

Coastal Classic grinds to a halt as Another Duchess, Motorboat III and Diablo retire

The breeze faded to nothing north of Kawau on Friday evening, and the 2026 PIC C...
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RAD Propulsion: The Electric Outboard Maker Chasing £25 Million
Outboards

RAD Propulsion: The Electric Outboard Maker Chasing £25 Million

In June, Powerboat News covered two British companies building 300hp diesel outb...
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PIC Coastal Classic 2026 - Prestart. Photo credit: Roger Mills
Coastal Classic

Coastal Classic fleet lines up under grey skies, with Russell a long way off

With 20 minutes to the start, the PIC Coastal Classic fleet is filling the harbo...
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Bay of Islands Sailing Week

Every boat tracked live at Bay of Islands Sailing Week

From the start gun in Opua to the last boat home, the 2027 fleet will report its...
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Boat Bling

Smarter power – no limits

Dometic’s new 12V DC-DC charger offers ultra-Fast charging capability delivering...
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Coastal Classic

Coastal Classic fleet heads north into a fading breeze

The final briefing before tomorrow’s PIC Coastal Classic told 100 crews what mos...
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Boat Bling

Clear display

A+T Instruments has launched the HFD5, a direct replacement and upgrade for the ...
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