
SEAREBBEL SMART ASSISTED NAVIGATION SYSTEM WE EXPERIENCE THIS FIRST-HAND
Doug Dukeson recently put Searebbel’s MobilePilot Smart Assisted Navigation System through its paces, and says

MARETRON JOINS RAYMARINE/FLIR FAMILY
Following Teledyne’s acquisition of Maretron, the company has joined the Raymarine and FLIR family, allowing

VETUS EXTENDS EXISTING NMEA 2000® PGN TO INCLUDE WATERLOCK TEMPERATURE
VETUS, a global leader in innovative boat systems, has collaborated with the National Marine Electronics

PIER 25 – THE NEXT STAGE OF EXPANSION AT THE BOAT WORKS
Steering into 2026, The Boat Works unveils ‘Pier 25,’ taking the premier marine destination to

A QUICK SALE FOR “THE PRETTIEST BOAT” AT SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Boatology reported strong interest in the Mimi Libeccio 8.5 Cabin, with many visitors declaring it

FLIR WINS PRESTIGIOUS DAME DESIGN AWARD CATEGORY FOR OCEAN SCOUT PRO
UK FLIR, global leader in high-performance marine thermal-imaging systems, is pleased to announce that the

25TH AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW GEARING UP
The 25th edition of the Auckland Boat Show will feature an estimated 200 boats on

WHAT WAS THE ONE OCEAN PROTEST ALL ABOUT?
The One Ocean Protest was held on Saturday, 22 November 2025, when hundreds of recreational

PITTWATER PROVES PERFECT SETTING FOR LATEST MARITIMO MUSTER
Purchasing a Maritimo is never the end of a journey: it is the beginning of

GIVEAWAY – PRODUCT OF THE WEEK ALTEX MULTIPURPOSE PRIMER / UNDERCOAT
Altex Yacht & Boat Paint introduces the Altex Multipurpose Primer/Undercoat, a versatile single-pack primer and undercoat

CL YACHTS UNVEILS FIRST TRI-DECK CATAMARAN: CLC115
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FULL THROTTLE INTO 2026: THE PWC WORLD AHEAD
TAIGA MOTORS DEBUTS 100% ELECTRIC PWC IN THE US Forget the typical noise and vibration.

PREDICTWIND LAUNCHES NEW GPS TRACKING EXPERIENCE: BUILT FOR SAFETY, MADE TO SHARE
World-leading marine weather forecaster, PredictWind, is redefining safe and connected voyages with the launch of

DOCKMATE’S NEW DPS V2 POSITIONING SYSTEM
Dockmate’s new DPS V2 Positioning System now gives skippers even more precise control over the

SEMCO IN HOT DEMAND!
As New Zealand’s boating season approaches, it’s time to get your vessel looking its best.

ROXEN INTRODUCES CAR-TOPPABLE ELECTRIC PWC
Swedish start-up Roxen Innovations has created a lightweight electric PWC by pairing jetski performance with

INTRODUCING THE VOODOO XF450: SUPERYACHT LUXURY MEETS FAST ADVENTURE.
Voodoo Yachts is proud to unveil the XF450 – the largest, most advanced yacht the

THE STORY OF SOUTHERN OCEAN MARINE
For decades, Southern Ocean Marine, established 1996, also known as Southern Ocean Boat Builders, has

EPROPULSION EXPANDS AWARD-WINNING LINE-UP WITH NEW SPIRIT 2 ELECTRIC OUTBOARD
ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, have just announced the

TAKACAT NZ NAMED MOST TRUSTED BUSINESS IN AUCKLAND REGION
Takacat New Zealand, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of premium portable inflatable catamaran boats, is

OBRIEN INTRODUCES THEIR CELEBRITY 68″ COMBO WATERSKIS
Their best-selling adult skis, the O’Brien Celebrities, make almost anyone, from newbies to experts, feel

GREENLINE 42: A NEW CHAPTER IN DESIGN AND ON-WATER EXPERIENCE
Greenline Yachts has announced the launch of the highly anticipated Greenline 42, a model that

SALES, DEBUTS, CROWDS AND A CELEBRATION OF BOATING LIFESTYLE REDEFINE A NEW-LOOK 2025 SIBS
The 56th Sydney International On-Water Boat Show has concluded after four vibrant days of quality

AKZONOBEL AND AXALTA TO COMBINE IN ALL-STOCK MERGER OF EQUALS, CREATING A PREMIER GLOBAL COATINGS COMPANY
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) (“AkzoNobel”) and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) (“Axalta”) have just announced they’ve entered into a

MULPHA ANNOUNCES FURTHER EXPANSION AT SANCTUARY COVE MARINA
Sanctuary Cove Marina has commenced the next stage of its expansion to cater to increasing demand from

POWERBOAT PROMOTION WORKS – TAKACAT SALE FOLLOWING REVIEW
Hi Doug Just a quick note to thank you and the PowerBoat team for the boat review

SIMRAD® AUTOTRACK™ NOW COMPATIBLE WITH FULL RANGE OF SIMRAD®, LOWRANCE®, AND B&G® RECREATIONAL RADARS
Simrad Marine Electronics, a leader in marine electronics and navigation, today announced the expanded compatibility of

TAUPO OFFERED UP TOUGHEST CONDITIONS FOR THE LATEST OFFSHORE POWERBOAT RACING
The latest round of powerboat racing on Lake Taupō delivered some of the toughest conditions competitors have

2025 YAMAHA ROLLO’S MARINE BRIDGE TO BRIDGE WRAP
The 41st Yamaha Rollo’s Marine Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic delivered another spectacular showcase

A UNIQUE OFFERING – A NEW ERA FOR COASTAL LIVING IN WHITIANGA
New Zealand’s first freehold marina ownership model launches this summer The Coromandel coast has always

PROPSPEED ENTERS EXPANDED MARKETS WITH DEBUT OF NEW FOULFREE™ MULTI-SURFACE SYSTEM
Multiple components, many substrates, one biocide-free foul-release system delivering sustained underwater performance. Propspeed, a leading innovator

RIVIERA GROWS IN EUROPE WITH APPOINTMENT OF DOĞUŞ MARINE IN TÜRKIYE
Riviera has expanded its presence in the European market with the appointment of Doğuş Marine

PREDICTWIND EXPANDS WEATHER MODEL SUITE
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IRIS INNOVATIONS LAUNCHES NEXT-GENERATION MARINE NIGHT VISION CCTV CAMERA
Iris Innovations, a world leader in specialised marine camera technology, has announced the launch of

RAYGLASS BOATS MARKS MAJOR MANUFACTURING MILESTONE AT NEW TAKANINI FACILITY
Rayglass Boats has successfully completed the first in-house lamination of its 380 Wide Body Protector model

POLYU AND CHEOY LEE SHIPYARDS FORGE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE ALTERNATIVE-POWERED VESSEL TECHNOLOGY
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and Cheoy Lee Shipyards have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding

FREEDOM BOAT CLUB EXPANDS IN AUSTRALIA WITH SYDNEY SOUTH LOCATION
Freedom Boat Club, a division of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) and the world’s largest boat

NEW COASTGUARD BOAT POWERED BY SUZUKI
Suzuki New Zealand are proud to support the local Whanganui Coastguard’s newest addition to their

MARITIMO REVEALS ALL-NEW S50 SEDAN MOTOR YACHT
Ever evolving, Maritimo has introduced new design features in its latest vessel. Australia’s world-class luxury motor yacht builder expands

SPINLOCK’S NEW VENTURE KIT BAG RANGE TOUGH,VERSATILE & READY TO GO!
Tough, versatile and affordable, Spinlock’s new Venture Kit Bag range, available in three practical sizes, is the

MARITIME NZ LAUNCHES NEW BEHAVIOUR-CHANGE ‘SPOKES-BUOY’ WITH FEDERATION
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NEW ZEALAND LAUNCHES DIGITAL BOAT REGISTER FOR RECREATIONAL VESSELS
New Zealand’s boating sector has entered the digital age with the launch of the NZ

2025 AXOPARTY EVENT + THE RISE OF THE AXOPAR COMMUNITY IN AUSTRALIA
Every year, Axopar owners from across Australia come together for a day on the water

CENTURY BATTERIES URGES RESPONSIBLE BOATING FOLLOWING THE NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK
As National Safe Boating Week kicked off last month, Century Batteries urged New Zealanders to

DOMETIC RECEIVES FIVE NOMINATIONS FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS 2025 DAME DESIGN AWARDS
Dometic is proud to announce that five of its latest product innovations have been nominated

INTRODUCING MICROTENDER MAX – FISHERMAN VERSION
In response to customer demand for a tender that’s immune to fish hooks and spines,

SNEAK PEEK – MARITIMO’S S50 SEDAN MOTOR YACHT
The global reveal will take place on 13 November at the upcoming Sydney International On-Water

THE 2025 SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL ON-WATER BOAT SHOW TO HOST MAJOR PRODUCT DEBUTS AND INDUSTRY SHOWCASES
From 13 to 16 November 2025, Sydney’s Darling Harbour will come alive with a stunning

OBITUARY: BRIAN COLLINGS A TRUE GENTLEMAN OF THE NZ MARINE INDUSTRY CONDOLENCES FROM THE POWERBOAT MAGAZINE TEAM
The New Zealand marine industry has lost one of its true gentlemen with the passing

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