In the recent months despite NZ’s lockdown, C-Tech have been pumping out orders trying to match the high demand. In the last month we have shipped out over 170 orders all across the world. Rob “Salty” Salthouse has joined the C-Tech team To keep up with our ever-growing demand we are lucky enough to welcome industry expert Rob Salthouse ‘Salty’ who has recently joined our team as Tube Sales Manager and R&D. Rob has been in the marine industry for over 30 years, he’s competed in 4 laps around the globe in the Volvo Ocean Race, 7 America’s Cup Campaigns… Read More

Stabicraft is New Zealand’s largest trailer boat manufacturer and is internationally regarded as one of the most disruptive. They’ve just launched some pretty exciting kit, which will likely change the marine industry in the coming years, and we’re not even talking about a new boat design. This is a digital revolution. While Stabicraft’s new digital face showcases the core brand story and breath-taking adventure content in the form of a slick new website, it is the company’s new ‘Build Your Stabi’ program that breaks new ground. Build Your Stabi allows potential new owners to experience an interactive 3D boat builder… Read More

Auckland, New Zealand – Leading marine manufacturer, Tru-Design Plastics Ltd has expanded its production and research capabilities by relocating to a new 3000 square metre facility at the Airport Oaks precinct close to Auckland’s International Airport. The move which will allow Tru-Design to increase production capabilities and meet growing international demand comes after the company suffered a fire at their old premises, where thankfully no one was injured. “Although the fire was a serious blow to our business at the time, we took the opportunity to take stock of where and what we wanted to look like in five to… Read More

Check out the latest from Rayglass! Exclusively built as a dive tender for the recently launched feadship 94m superyacht VIVA, this 12.5m Protector 410 Chase is one serious any water, anywhere high-performance luxury tender. Powered by twin Mercury Racing 450hp V8 outboards and fitted with additional luxury seating, wet bar and custom-built removal storage for 12 dive cylinders T/T VIVA is one extremely well equipped, high-performance, ultra-comfortable adventure tender offering the ultimate on-water luxury experience. To learn more and discover why Protector RIBs are among the most capable and durable utility vessels in the world visit www.protectorboats.com Read More

Tucked deep in the Pacific Ocean, and on the edge of the world’s most notorious body of water, the Southern Ocean, is where you will find some of the most innovative and imaginative minds of the 21st century. When you think of New Zealand, for most the initial thoughts are with snowcapped mountains, pristine blue water and a population that attributes the ocean as part of their everyday life. It’s no wonder that New Zealand is at the top of the game when it comes to taking an idea and pushing it to the limits. One only has to look… Read More

Raymarine’s stunning new Cyclone takes open-array radar to the next level, delivering incredibly powerful CHIRP precision in a low profile, lightweight package. With a strikingly aggressive aircraft-wing-inspired design, Cyclone radars not only look as good on a 6m hardtop as they do on 18m cruiser, they also offer a level of performance usually found only on much larger and far more expensive radars. Thanks to the latest CHIRP pulse compression and beam-sharpening technology, combined with Raymarine’s unique new RangeFusion™, Cyclone radars can quickly and clearly identify and display both close range and distant targets in a single radar image that… Read More

COMPLETELY DEVOID OF BIOCIDES, Crystal Boat is a 2K gliding paint with an antifouling effect suitable for fibreglass and metal hulls. Crystal Boat is a long-lasting self-cleaning paint. Repaint time could be up to three years and it can be used in the same way as a conventional antifouling paint. The surface layer of the paint prevents fouling from contacting the hull and, due to the friction generated by the speed of the boat through the water, facilitates the removal of barnacles. It also protects against moisture in the same way as conventional anti-osmosis treatments and creates an insulating layer that… Read More

THE TYPHOON 19 (T19) from the Kit Carlier Design studio is an asymmetric-vee, wave-piercing super cat. This large-volume power cat provides spaces typically found only on larger superyachts and is for owners seeking a vessel with long range capabilities and luxury, at speed. The T19 is available in sedan and flybridge configurations, with forward- or aft-raked screen options. But don’t just take our word for it, check it out for yourself! Learn More – https://www.kitcarlierdesign.com/project/typhoon-19/   Read More

PROPSPEED HAS RECEIVED ENDORSEMENT from Riviera Australia. The luxury yacht manufacturer applies Propspeed as a factory standard for all new models and recommends the use of Propspeed for existing owners as protection against fouling and corrosion of running gear and underwater metals. Propspeed “Riviera has been using Propspeed on all new motor yachts built by the company for the past five years. In addition, Riviera’s aftermarket and service department based at the manufacturing facility in the Gold Coast, has been using Propspeed for the past 10 years,” says Michael Swain, Riviera’s aftermarket and service Manager. “We believe Propspeed is a… Read More

14m Sedan render. Elite Marine ELITE MARINE DESIGN are busy with new projects. Weber Marine in Gulf Harbour are in the final stages of an Elite 18m Sport fisher powered by twin MAN i6 800s. After that the Weber team mov on to an Elite 16m Mid pilothouse with twin 600hp D8 Volvo Pentas. This vessel will be set up for sport fishing and cruising. At the same time, they will start on an Elite 14m Sports Sedan. This features a split-level cockpit to cater for fishing, diving and entertaining and a full-width master stateroom. Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders has an… Read More