It’s set to be a bumper Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show for Napier’s Senator Boats, with the leading aluminium boat builder announcing it will display no less than 10 models at the show – which will be held at Greenlane Show Grounds, May 16-19.  For the first time in decades, Senator Boats will have its own corporate display in Pavilion 3, site #385, where they will showcase their award winning range from 4 metre through to 7.7 metre models.Sales staff from Upper North Island dealers Auckland Marine Centre, Rollos Marine and Fishing Boats NZ will be on hand, as well as… Read More

The latest update to Raymarine’s renowned Axiom LightHouse operating system includes a number of new features as well as improved performance and stability.The just-released LightHouse 4.6.103 software update includes a handy new fuel range overlay that graphically illustrates how far the vessel can travel at its current speed before running out of fuel.The new update also gives control over Mercury Marine’s Bow Hook, Sky Hook and Drift Hook functions from the side bar and generators that come with a compatible remote controller can now be started or stopped from the display within the Dashboard app.There are also several handy updates… Read More

The ride has just gotten even better with the release of the new Haines Hunter Overlander Pursuit 725, Haines Hunter’s first amphibious craft.The release of the Overlander configuration expands Haines Hunter’s flagship 725 range, and sees the new model combining Haines Hunter’s award winning 21° deep V hull, and the New Zealand designed and manufactured Anura amphibious system – the Overlander is the ultimate adventure machine.Capable of over 44 knots with a 350hp four stroke outboard, the Overlander has a supremely comfortable, quiet, and dry ride, as well as all of the amenities onboard for a perfect day on the… Read More

Marking the completion of their apprenticeship, graduates were recognised for their achievements at the MAST Graduation on 14 March at Auckland’s Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.Celebrating alongside our graduates were all who have supported them throughout their training to obtain their trade qualification, including the MAST Training Advisors. “It’s a journey of opportunities and challenges – all of which shape their personal and professional growth” says MAST Training Advisor Robert Howatson. “We’re extremely proud to shake their hand as they receive their qualification certificate.”The strong presence of marine-related industries (including composite and industrial textiles) at graduation, highlighted the interconnectedness and… Read More

Rayglass Boats, one of New Zealand’s largest GRP boat builders recently announced the launch of the newest and most versatile model in its Legend Series, the Legend 3000. The multipurpose cabin cruiser comes fully equipped with premium features and is the perfect crossover for boaters looking to entertain family and friends, spend the day fishing, or take a weekend getaway.“Most models we see in the market today are either fully fishing focused or designed solely for entertaining. The Legend 3000 fits in the hybrid sweet spot, combining comfort, ample space, and customizable options for all-in-one trips,” said Dean Harris, President,… Read More

The final day of racing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf saw the fleet competing in light air on a course which gave them 23nm for one last push to reign supreme.The yachts took off from Motutapu, to the Noises, then D’Urville Rock, Rakino, the Haystack, and home again, though over the substantial length of the course they weren’t able to shake clear of each other.Millenium Cup Regatta 2024Perseus^3 crossed for home first while behind her, Janice of Wyoming, Sassafras, Cat+Ion and Kotuku clung together in a drag race.Yesterday’s grey, moody Auckland sky was brightened as Janice of Wyoming unfurled her cowboy… Read More

New Zealand’s largest on-water boat show will play host to this year’s new boat releases when it forms part of Moana Auckland this March.Preparations are underway now for the huge selection of boats journeying to Auckland for the Auckland Boat Show.With more than 500 marine brands, and 150 boats on display, the 2024 show will host this year’s new boat releases with an enormous array of vessels from sailing yachts, to RIBs; trailer boats to luxury motoryachts.It’s a jewel in the crown of Moana Auckland; New Zealand’s Ocean Festival. The city’s deep connection with the water will be on full… Read More

From tiny model boats, perfect in every detail through to a steam tug that helped build the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to our most famous race yachts: more than 160 boats will on display at the Jellicoe Harbour in Auckland’s Viaduct from 1-3 March for the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival.“We put out a call for owners of wooden boats to let us know if they were keen to be involved and the response was overwhelming,” says Tony Stevenson, co-director of the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival.The list includes an electrified classic launch, a full line up of A-Class gaffs, Ranger, Innismarra, Tawera,… Read More

MIAMI (Feb. 15, 2024) — Mercury Marine®, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), introduced Mercury Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels, compatible for use with the Mercury Verado® family of V8, V10 and V12 outboard engines from 250 to 600hp, at the Discover Boating™ Miami International Boat Show in Miami Beach, Florida. Enhanced by electric steering, Joystick Steering for Single-Engine Vessels rounds out Mercury’s suite of joystick systems, delivering effortless command and control to owners of vessels powered by sterndrives, inboards, Zeus® pod drives, multi-outboard installations, multi-outboards with an integrated bow thruster, single-engine pontoons with deployable thrusters, and now, boats with… Read More

Yamaha Marine New Zealand has announced the release of their widely anticipated all-new F350 V6 4.3L horsepower outboard. The new engine combining big horsepower, state-of-the-art features, industry leading boat control integration, premium level performance and of course Yamaha’s legendary reputation for reliability.Yamaha has been the leader in bringing big horsepower engines to the outboard market, introducing the V8 F350 in 2007. Since this time, Yamaha has dominated the New Zealand offshore market when it comes to high horsepower and boat control system integration, with the new V6 F350 filling an important segment in Yamaha’s extensive high horsepower line-up.The new F350… Read More