COAST New Zealand has launched a new addition to its much-revered Marine Bean Collection. The new Nautilus comes nearly 20 years after the company launched the Marine Bean Collection®, which is renowned for its superior quality and understated style for around pools, deck and aboard boats.The new Nautilus style is a smaller, streamlined version of the Marine Bean Chair. It is the perfect size to use on any boats from boats, in fact any smaller areas where space is at premium. PRESS RELEASE – COAST launches new Nautilus Marine Bean BagBeing easy to carry, stack and move around, the Nautilus is… Read More

Navico Group, the world’s leading supplier of integrated systems and products, will have a presence at the 2024 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, May 16-19.Located in stand number 244, Navico Group will showcase a range of products including:·       NEW Lowrance® Eagle® – Lowrance’s new entry level fishfinder, Eagle features newly designed high-definition enhanced sonar, with FishReveal™ technology and detailed C-MAP® charting including Genesis Live.·       NEW Simrad® NSX® ULTRAWIDE – The Simrad® NSX ULTRAWIDE is the world’s first fully-featured ultrawide marine display. Delivering all the benefits of dual screens in one place and providing a more streamlined and immersive experience resulting in an elevated dash… Read More

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

She’s got it; Sassafras takes the win! At the morning’s briefing, principal race officer Harold Bennett told owners, captains and crew he was sending them on two of the Cup’s longest courses. 
“With 15 to 18 knots of wind forecast, our race committee is sending you out into the Hauraki Gulf. The Multihull Division is bound for Gannet Rock and a drag race, while our NZ Millennium Cup division is taking on the longest course they’ll tackle over the regatta.”

And tackle it they did, with the superyachts out on 33.2nm course four, and multihulls taking on course five’s 41.6nm. The NZ Millennium Cup division was… 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