
DUBAI INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW POSTPONED TO NOVEMBER
The decision ends uncertainty over the show, initially set for April 8. As the conflict

BOATOLOGY’S LATEST UPDATES
Sold: Another Mimì on its way. Another Mimì has been sold, with a Mimì Libeccio 9.5 Cabin now bound

CENTURY BATTERIES EXTENDS PARTNERSHIP WITH COASTGUARD TAUTIAKI MOANA
Century Batteries has extended its long-standing partnership with Coastguard Tautiaki Moana, reinforcing support for the

BRAD ZOELLE NAMED PRESIDENT OF BOSTON WHALER
Brunswick Boat Group, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), have just announced the appointment

MERCURY MARINE ANNOUNCES ENRIQUE BOLANOS AS NEW GM FOR AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, AND ASIA
Mercury Marine a leader in marine propulsion systems and a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC)

A SNEAK PEEK INTO THE CONSTRUCTION OF CLB65 SUV HULL 1
Crafted for owner-operators in mind, the all-new CLB65 SUV is entering its final construction phase,

SOUTHERN PACIFIC BOATS SETS A NEW STANDARD FOR YACHT CLUB SUPPORT WITH THE ZEROJET-POWERED CORMORANT ELECTRIC 490
Southern Pacific Boats, a premier name in high-quality Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs), is proud to

RIVIERA OWNERS JOIN SPECTACULAR SYDNEY RAFT-UP TO HELP RAISE FUNDS FOR GOTCHA4LIFE
One of Australia’s luxury motor yacht builders, Riviera, supported a grand fund-raising initiative for the mental

ULTIMATE ROD RACKS – PROTECT THE GEAR THAT EARNED ITS PLACE
You didn’t choose your game rods by accident. Every bent butt, every reel, every setup

YACHTING DEVELOPMENTS SHOWCASES 34.9M CUSTOM SPORTSFISHER GRAMAC VII
Yachting Developments is pleased to share the story of Gramac VII, a 34.9-metre fully custom

Theme of quality and opportunity dominates the 25th Auckland Boat Show
From boats to new tech, diesel engines to fishing experts, one word summed up early

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SHELTER VIEW JET SPRINTS THRILL THE CROWD
Non-stop action and nail-biting finals thrilled spectators at the Shelter View Jetsprints on Sunday, the

NEW ZEALAND UPDATES GUIDE FOR TEMPORARY IMPORT OF SMALL CRAFT INCLUDING CRUISING YACHTS AND SUPERYACHTS
NZ Marine, with the support of New Zealand Customs, has recently produced an updated Guide

QUALITY MARINE CLOTHING EXPANDS TO GOLD COAST
Quality Marine Clothing (QMC), a leading provider of premium marine uniforms, branded apparel and lifestyle

Caribbean C40 Flybridge Production Update
The return of the Caribbean 40 marks a pivotal chapter for Caribbean Boats, led by

MERCURY MARINE UNVEILS INTEGRATED SUITE OF DIGITAL AND CONTROL INNOVATIONS
Mercury Marine, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), have recently announced the launch of

EIGHT DECADES OF INNOVATION – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION LTD CELEBRATES EIGHTY
New Zealand’s leading marine electronics distributor and manufacturer, Electronic Navigation Ltd (ENL), will mark an

SUNCHILL – THE PARTY STARTS HERE
The Sunchill isn’t just another float — it’s the reason everyone wants to be around

NEW ZEALAND-BUILT BOATS LEAD NEW DEBUTS AND INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION AT LANDMARK 25TH AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW.
New Zealand boatbuilding innovation will headline a strong line-up of new launches, technology releases and

SCANIA NEW ZEALAND ACQUIRES POWER SOLUTIONS EFFECTIVE 1 MARCH 2026
Scania New Zealand has announced that it will merge the operations of South Pacific Diesel

LEGENDS OF MARITIME HERITAGE COME TOGETHER FOR 2026 AUCKLAND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL.
The line-up of boats, activities and exhibitors in next month’s Auckland Wooden Boat Festival has

POWER UP FOR THE 70TH HUTCHWILCO NEW ZEALAND BOAT SHOW
The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show marks its 70th anniversary in 2026, running from 14–17

WOMEN IN MARINE EVENT TO OPEN 25TH AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW
The 25th Auckland Boat Show will open with a new initiative aimed at strengthening diversity

ZF INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF MARINE CONTROL
ZF will showcase its new 2F TotalCommand Control System at the Auckland Boat Show, running March

SURTEES AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW ON WATER
The 2026 Auckland Boat Show will take place from March 5th to 8th, centred around

MARITIMO RETURNS TO THE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW
Australian luxury, long-range motor yacht specialist, Maritimo will return to the 2026 Auckland Boat Show,

GIVEAWAY: PROPSPEED® ENTERS EXPANDED MARKETS WITH DEBUT OF NEW FOULFREE™ MULTI-SURFACE SYSTEM
Propspeed®, a leading innovator in biocide-free, foul-release coatings, announced today the debut of its newest

SALT WATER VS. FRESH WATER
If you’ve ever taken the same boat from a calm lake to the open ocean

ULTIMATE LADY
SHE’S STILL THE ULTIMATE LADY When Ultimate Lady was launched in 1998, she boldly brought

WHAT’S EATING YOUR BOAT? THE MOST COMMON FORMS OF CORROSION
Part One: Corrosion is an unavoidable reality of boating, but catastrophic damage is not. By

JACKSON BAY
Tucked away on the remote and spectacular West Coast of the South Island, about 50

ENL CELEBRATES 80 YEARS
In 2026, Electronic Navigation Limited (ENL) celebrates 80 years at the forefront of New Zealand’s

SwellPro Fisherman FD3 Waterproof Drone
As a friend of PowerBoat magazine, use the code: PowerBoatTo receive an extra 10% discount

MARITIMO DESTINATIONS
Loads of options. Heaps of activities. Plenty of safe anchorages. What’s not to love? New

30 years of powerboat dedication
When we started D&B Publishing in the mid-1990s, I doubt Barry Thompson and I gave

HONDA MARINE – REGISTER FOR YOUR ON WATER DEMO
Honda Marine are heading to this year’s Auckland On Water Boat Show and they’d love

HERLEY COMMENCES CONSTRUCTION ON 45FT OFFSHORE PLATFORM
Tauranga-based aluminium builder Herley Boats has begun construction on a fully custom 45-foot offshore platform,

FIN CHASER 800HTA SET FOR AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW DEBUT
Visitors to the Auckland Boat Show will get their first look at the all-new Fin

JETSPRINT’S TOUGHEST DAY BRINGS OUT THE BEST
Jetsprinting thundered into Taranaki on Saturday the 14th of February, when the brand-new Mountain View

VERADO V10 OUTBOARDS REVOLUTIONISE KIRBY MARINE’S OFFERING
Mercury Marine’s V10 Verado 400hp has set a new performance benchmark for Kirby Marine, enabling the

FLIR’S NEW M460 & M560 CAMERAS SET TO REVOLUTIONISE THERMAL IMAGING
FLIR’s new flagship series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560, look set

CULE MARINE LTD ANNOUNCED AS EXCLUSIVE NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR FOR DOMETIC UK BLIND SYSTEMS
Cule Marine Ltd has been appointed the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Dometic UK Blind

SIMRAD MARINE ELECTRONICS DEBUTS NEW NSO® 4
As Simrad Marine Electronics celebrates its 80th anniversary, the brand marks eight decades of innovation with the

FURUNO NEW ZEALAND EXPANDS NAVIGATION LINE-UP WITH TZTMap and TZtouchE
Furuno New Zealand is set to introduce two new multi-function display (MFD) ranges to the

SOUTHERN 40 SPORTS FISH SEDAN
Southern Lass was designed to exceed expectations day after day, delivering unwavering strength without compromise.

FROM WORN TO WOW: REPAINT, TOUCH UP, POLISH OR WRAP
Owning a boat is about more than just getting out on the water; it’s also

SAXDOR 400 GTC
WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T HAVE IT ALL? Throughout my extensive experience in the recreational marine

RIVIERA 5600 SPORT YACHT PLATINUM EDITION
SPACE TRAVELLER By Jeni Bone The remarkable new Riviera 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition has

TRAILER BOAT – GAME FISHING
Game fishing from trailer boats is the most popular way Kiwis target marlin and tuna