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Inside the making of Eugen Seibold: the yacht built to work where research ships cannot
A yacht built for a very unusual brief
When the Max Planck Society set out to commission a research...
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boot Düsseldorf 2026: Axopar 38 Cross Cabin makes world debut
The Axopar 38 Cross Cabin will debut at boot Düsseldorf 2026, marking the next stage in the Finnish ...
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Electric outboard motor gains real muscle with ePropulsion Spirit 2
More power, more range and smarter features see the Spirit range step beyond harbour duty and into g...
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Tectrax announces the Boat-Launcher’s new wireless joystick controller
A new wireless joystick brings intuitive control to TecTrax’s amphibious Boat-Launcher.
Just before...
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Where New Zealand’s marine industry is heading, through a global boating lens
Global boating trends through a New Zealand lens.
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New World back delivering groceries to Coromandel peninsula by boat
Staff at the New World supermarket in Whitianga are back on the water as they deliver food to the Co...
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Fishing taken to a higher, bigger level: Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL
A larger, more capable Surtees that lifts expectations for what a serious fishing boat can deliver.
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Anura powered amphibious rescue craft successfully trialled across Broome’s vast coastline
Designed for tides first, boats second
Broome sits on the south western edge of the Kimberley regio...
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Industry trailblazer: the Russ Bowler story (Part 2)
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the 1987 New Zealand Challenge,
not least Michael Fay (later Sir Mi...
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Beneteau Gran Turismo range redefined for modern New Zealand boating
Three new express cruisers built around space, ease of use, and time spent outside.
A calmer direct...
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Riviera unveils the new 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition
Riviera’s latest launch brings fresh power, refined styling and a long list of innovations to the mi...
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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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Drunken skipper Travis Whiteman fined for reversing into swimmers with propellor
A Christmas Eve swimming and fishing trip turned to a bloody disaster in 2022, when two women were s...
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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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HCB for New Zealand
James Dalzell from The Nautical Group luxury yacht brokers has announced the group will represent pr...
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Alan Smith launch Muritai: a Northland classic with real pedigree
A 1965 Alan Smith launch that captures the best of mid century kauri craftsmanship and coastal cruis...
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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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From 75 to 450: Voodoo XF450 and the next step in luxury Kiwi adventure cats
How the Voodoo XF450 scales a proven foil assisted platform into the superyacht world.
The post w...
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2025 Christmas Gift Ideas
Ahoy there! 🎁 Christmas is just around the corner, so we’ve pulled together top presents for all the...
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Crossing ‘the Ditch’ alone: Malcolm Dickson and the rise of a record Solo fleet
Twenty-one sailors will take on the Tasman in May 2026, led by a 79-year-old designer-builder whose ...
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Carbon composite multihulls and the rise of Anahita
How advanced materials are reshaping the future of performance cruising
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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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The updated take on an Italian dayboat, Pardo 43
Complete rebuild of the original Pardo 43, not a cosmetic refresh.
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DAME Design Awards 2025 puts smart marine design under the spotlight
Metstrade 2025 is not only about size and scale. At its heart sits the DAME Design Awards 2025, whic...
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Metstrade 2025: Kiwi innovation takes centre stage in Amsterdam
Kiwi innovation shines at Metstrade 2025 as New Zealand companies shape the future of global marine ...
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Race World Offshore 2025: From Lake Michigan to Key West glory
Race World Offshore’s first fully independent season began on the cold rollers of Lake Michigan and ...
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Remembering Brian Edward Collings
A craftsman, innovator, and proud New Zealand boatbuilder.
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From fire to flip: Day 1, Key West World Championship 2025
Monster Energy / M•CON leads Key West World Championship 2025 opener as a spectacular Mead Family Ra...
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McLaren Performance M300: Honda’s 300-horsepower breakthrough
The McLaren Performance M300 marks a rare crossover between automotive engineering and marine power....
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Showdown in the Straits: Race World Offshore crowns champions in Key West
Key West hosts the 2025 Race World Offshore finale as champions are crowned ahead of New Zealand’s T...
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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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Vetus previews next-generation electric propulsion at Boot Düsseldorf 2025
Vetus, marine innovator unveils new high-output E-Line and expanded systems integration
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Princess C48 and C48 Open: a new kind of freedom
At Cannes 2025, Princess Yachts revealed the C48 and C48 Open concept, one unlike its familiar flybr...
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Australian Offshore Superboat Championships 2025 results: Boost Mobile and The Sting dominate Lake M...
The 2025 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships roared to life at Lake Macquarie under warm ski...
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Boost Mobile / 222 Offshore and The Sting sweep their classes as Lake Macquarie roars back to life f...
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Beneteau Flyer 10 Sport Top
French design meets versatile day boating freedom.
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Australian Offshore Superboats start a new year: Superboats roar into the season
Day 1 delivers emotion, precision, and high-stakes racing as Australia’s premier offshore series ope...
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The 2025/26 Australian Offshore Superboat Championships roar to life
Lake Macquarie hosts the season opener for the Australian Offshore Superboat Championships 2025/26, ...
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Small engines, big difference: keeping your outboard happy this summer
A boatie’s guide to simple outboard maintenance
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The 2025/26 Australian Offshore Superboat Championship bursts back into life as part of the Lake Mac...
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