
NEW OWNERSHIP SETS EXTREME BOATS ON NEXT-GEN COURSE
New Zealand aluminium boatbuilder Extreme Boats has entered a new era following a major ownership

VICTRON’S NEW ORION 1400XS DC-DC CHARGER IDEAL FOR DUAL 12V & 24V BATTERY SYSTEMS
Fully programmable for 12v, 24v or mixed 12v/24v systems, the clever new Orion1400XS DC-DC charger

RAYGLASS IN-HOUSE BOAT SHOW, 6-9 NOVEMBER
You’re invited! From 6-9 November, Rayglass Boats is opening its doors to its HQ for

CANTIERE MIMÌ TO DEBUT IN SYDNEY
Boatology will host the Australian debut of the Cantiere Mimì brand and the first model,

FIVE PRO TIPS BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT:COMMENTARY FROM PREDICTWIND FOUNDER, JON BILGER
Here are five pro tips all ocean goers should be aware of when it comes

COMPOSITES CONSTRUCTIONS LAUNCHES THE CAPE50 WHERE PERFORMANCE MEETS STYLE
Steve Campbell’s Composites Constructions has unveiled the impressive new Cape50, a performance cruiser that blends

ALTEX NO. 5 PLUS ANTIFOULING
Stronger Protection for Kiwi Boats. Fouling is an unavoidable reality for boat owners in New

LOCAL SALES EXPERT TO LEAD L&B’S WHANGAREI BRANCH SALES
In response to strong regional growth and increasing demand from local and visiting boat owners

HERLEY BOATS EXPANDS EXPLORER RANGE WITH NEW 45FT BUILD FOR THE U.S. MARKET
Herley Boats has announced the development of a new 45ft aluminium explorer for an American client on

LAKE BRUNNER CLASSIC BOAT GET TOGETHER 2025
An amazing range of craft came from all over the South Island recently to converge

ABSOLUTE MARINE BRINGS WORLD-CLASS HERTZ MARINE AUDIO TO KIWI WATERS
There is exciting news for New Zealand’s boating community as Absolute Marine has been appointed

CL YACHTS UNVEILS FIRST TRI-DECK CATAMARAN: CLC115
Hong Kong-based shipyard, CL Yachts, has revealed its latest innovation ahead of the 2025 Fort

SCANSTRUT’S IMPRESSIVE NEW QI2 ULTRA DELIVERS SUPER-FAST, SECURE, WIRELESS CHARGING
Scanstrut’s impressive new Ultra is the world’s first Qi2-certified, mag-compatible marine-grade phone charger. Qi2, the

ALTEX MULTIPURPOSE PRIMER / UNDERCOAT
Altex Yacht & Boat Paint introduces the Altex Multipurpose Primer / Undercoat, a versatile single-pack

GET JIGGING
Jigging is a great method to employ in spring and into summer with many benefits

Hawaii – By Land and Sea
As winter well and truly settled into New Zealand earlier this year, Doug and I

MARINE CAMERAS
SAFETY, SECURITY & SITUATIONAL AWARENESS Marine cameras have become an increasingly important tool for boat

FROM WORN TO WOW: ENGINES – REPOWER OR REBUILD?
We understand that not all of our readers are in a position to invest in

MARINE INSURANCE
GUIDE: WHAT EVERY BOAT OWNER SHOULD KNOW When was the last time you read the

MARITIMO M50 FLYBRIDGE
DESIGNED FOR LIVING, BUILT FOR LUXURY The latest in the Maritimo line is the M50…

PUREKRAFT ROVA 29
BUSINESS CLASS ON THE WATER If you’re seeking a less expensive option to an Airbus

GREENLINE 58 FLY
TOMORROW’S BOATING TODAY With sleek lines that immediately announce its Greenline pedigree, the 58 Fly

TAKACAT T300 LX-R
A RUGGED LITTLE INFLATABLE PUNCHING ABOVE ITS WEIGHT Climbing aboard the new Takacat T300 LX-R,

CULPRIT’S REPOWER: MORE POWER, LESS FUEL, AND SMOOTHER PERFORMANCE
When Steve, the owner and builder of Culprit, first launched his custom-built gamefishing boat in

NEW CHEOY LEE DISCOVERY SERIES AND 130 EXPLORER MEGAYACHT TO BE FEATURED AT 2025 FLIBS
Award-winning megayacht builder Cheoy Lee Yachts has announced it will showcase detailed plans for the

ABSOLUTE YACHTS UNVEILS TWO NEW STARS AT CANNES: AURORA & ANDROMEDA
At the recent 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, Absolute Yachts turned heads by presenting 11 stunning

RIVIERA ACADEMY ADVANCES TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Australia’s luxury motor yacht builder Riviera recently hosted its annual three-day Technician Training Academy for

OFFSHORE POWERBOAT SEASON OPENS AT GULF HARBOUR AFTER 16 YEARS
The Opening round for 2026 saw the return to Gulf Harbour for the first time

DEMEY YACHTS UNVEILS 18M EVOLUTION OF ITS 17M SEMI-DISPLACEMENT CATAMARAN DESIGN
DEMEY Yachts is excited to announce the next evolution of its 17-metre semi-displacement power catamaran

FIN CHASER AMPHIBIOUS BOAT ASSISTS IN SEA RESCUE. FIRST VOYAGE TURNS HEROIC
What began as the new owner’s very first trip in his Fin Chaser 6m amphibious

VOLVO PENTA BRINGS ADVANCED JOYSTICK FEATURES TO WIDER BOATING MARKET
Volvo Penta is expanding its award-winning Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) features with the launch of

MARITIMO S60 SEDAN MY: STYLE, PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICAL LUXURY
Australian luxury motor yacht builder Maritimo unveiled its new S60 Sedan Motor Yacht at the

FROM BACKYARD SHED TO INDUSTRY BENCHMARK
Nearly three decades ago, former trainee car mechanic Mike Borrelli launched Metan Marine from a

SURTEES WELCOMES WOODBINE MARINE
Surtees are excited to announce that Woodbine Marine, Hamilton, has joined their Surtees Dealer Network.

2025 VOLVO PENTA AWARDS
Pic Caption: Wayne Patten (Managing Director, Volpower NZ Ltd), Anna Muller (president of VP), Izak

PROPSPEED LAUNCHES FOULFREE MULTI-SURFACE SYSTEM
Propspeed®, a leading innovator in biocide-free, foul-release coatings, have announced the debut of its newest

DON’T MISS THE R MARINE SPRING SHOWCASE THIS WEEKEND
R Marine Flagship is set to host its R Marine Spring Showcase event this October,

MARINE XPRESS SHOWCASES VIBRA-STOP: ANTI-VIBRATION PADS TO COMBAT ALLOY BOAT RESONANCE
Alloy boats, prized for their strength and lightweight performance, are also notorious for transmitting engine

SIMRAD MARINE ELECTRONICS UNVEILS SIMRAD® AUTOCAPTAIN™
Simrad Marine Electronics, a brand within Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has unveiled the Simrad® AutoCaptain™ Autonomous

THE ALL-NEW PARDO 43: EVOLUTION OF AN ICON
Since its debut in 2017, the Pardo 43 has become one of the world’s most

WORLD PREMIERE:RIVIERA’S 64 SPORTS MOTOR YACHT – SERIES II – A LEGEND REFINED
Riviera will celebrate several “firsts” at this year’s Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. On October

MARITIMO RETURNS TO SIBS
Maritimo Luxury Motor Yachts is proud to announce its participation in the Sydney International on Water

WEBASTO BLUECOOL VX-SERIES TO COOL LAGOON’S NEW TOP MODEL EIGHTY 2
Delivering industry-leading efficiency, durability, and comfort control, the advanced BlueCool VX-Series chiller system from Webasto

ZF MARINE UNVEILS NEW POD 4900
ZF is extending its pod propulsion range with the new POD 4900. Designed for larger

FLEMING YACHTS TO SHOWCASE AT SYDNEY SHOW
Fleming Yachts has confirmed it will be exhibiting two of its more popular models at

LATEST LIGHTHOUSE UPDATE OFFERS FULL SUZUKI INTEGRATION
Raymarine’s latest update for its popular LightHouse operating system includes a new Suzuki App, offering

NEW RACE BOAT HULL NOW AVAILABLE FROM HUNTSMAN BOATS
At Huntsman Boats, innovation often starts with collaboration. Earlier this year, ski racer and race

VETUS’ NEW BOWPRO & RIM DRIVE 48V THRUSTERS
Vetus’ new top-of-the-line BOWPRO & RIM Drive 48v thrusters employ Vetus’ renowned maintenance-free brushless induction

SARGO 33: HIGH LEVELS OF COMFORT, RIDE & REFINEMENT
The Sargo 33 exudes sportiness, safety, and strength. With a long waterline and robust deep-V

QUICK NAUTICAL EQUIPMENT AND VOLVO PENTA ENTER NEW COLLABORATION
Quick Group and Volvo Penta are collaborating to fully integrate Quick Nautical Equipment’s electric proportional