
NEW RELEASE LUXURY BOATS MAKING A BEE-LINE FOR AUCKLAND
Auckland’s 2025 Boat Show line-up is building on last year’s success. The just-released line up

HULL HYGIENE, BOAT PERFORMANCE AND MARINE BIOSECURITY RULES
An updated guide for Kiwi boat owners. Making sure your boat is clean before travelling

10 FIRST-TIME BOATING TIPS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE BIA
To Remember this Summer. As the popularity of boating continues to grow across Australia (and

M50 GLOBAL REVEAL
Launching at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2025. Discover the allure of the Maritimo M50

H2OCEAN: FABRUM AND KING WATERCRAFT COLLABORATE
Christopher Boyle, Executive Chair, Fabrum (left) with Will King, Founder, King Watercraft (right) and H2Ocean.

TRISTRAM MARINE UNVEILS EXCITING NEW CONCEPT
The single outboard 821 Offshore. Evolution comes naturally at Tristram Marine, and this year they

MARRA MARINE LAUNCH THEIR FIRST ELITE
A 13.8m masterpiece, they are thrilled to showcase. Tauranga-based custom boat builders Marra Marine launched

KAWASAKI UNVEILS NEW 2025-26 MODELS
Let the good times roll! Kawasaki Motors is thrilled to reveal a number of new

HULL HYGIENE, BOAT PERFORMANCE AND MARINE BIOSECURITY RULES
An updated guide for Kiwi boat owners. Making sure your boat is clean before travelling

GRAND G750
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE Sometimes looks can be deceiving. Dan Arscott, managing director of

TE WHARA V
NOT JUST A BOAT, BUT A LEGEND, A HISTORY, A STORY AND A COLLABORATION Designed

STRYDA 900C
4WD on land and sea When a Stryda amphibious craft emerges from the sea, its

OCEANPRO 620 HT
FISHABILITY & FEATURES GALORE I can recall when I first met Pauanui based boat builder

FC600CCA
DESTINED TO MEET A NICHE MARKET DEMAND The new Fin Chaser Centre Console Amphibious (FC600CCA)

GURIT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENTS
TESTING FOR SAFETY AND RELIABILITY AT SEA In late November, we had the privilege of

MARINE DYNASTIES – PART TWO
YESTERDAYS, TODAYS & TOMORROWS ALLAN TONGS BOATBUILDERS Allan Tongs Boatbuilders has been in business building

IMAGE 7.75M HT FISHMASTER
THE COMPLETE FAMILY ADVENTURER When given the opportunity to review the latest Image Boats’ release

GOANA GIGGLE
Gladstone Goanna Gets a Lift – and a Rescue! When a goanna found itself in hot

AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ELECTRIC BOAT, THE GENEVO E8
Is close to commencing construction. Entering the fast-growing global electric boat market, valued at US

CIRCA MARINE PROUD TO RE-INTRODUCE THE CIRCA 20M CRUISER
Ideal for a couple wanting to enjoy life cruising and exploring. Circa Marine re-introduces the

Essential Boating Apps Every Kiwi Mariner Needs in 2025
By the team from Mariner Insurance. Looking for the best apps to enhance your boating

MAKAIRA BOATS TRAILER BOAT TOURNAMENT IS BACK
Sat 25th and Sun 26th of January 2025. Over $45,000 in prizes. The Makaira Boats

LIFEJACKETS SAVE LIVES
Coastguard begs kiwis to just wear it. This year has been one of New Zealand’s

NZ MARINE HOSTS LARGEST-EVER SUPERYACHT EVENT IN AUCKLAND
New Zealand’s 2025 superyacht season is underway with a bang. New Zealand’s Superyacht Welcome Function

PROTECT YOUR BOAT WITH AUGUST RACE SEALERS!
Offering a range of sealers ensuring your boat continues to look brand new for years

HORIZON FD80
With the first fishing cockpit featured. Horizon’s launch of the FD80 Hull 16 marks the

HONG KONG INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2024 ENDED WITH POSITIVE RESPONSE
From both exhibitors and visitors. The Show, organised by Club Marina Cove, is widely regarded

NEW DISTRIBUTOR FOR RAILBLAZA!
Kiwi Yachting is proud to announce they are the NEW NZ Distributors for RAILBLAZA! After

REDHOT MARINE FORMULA V SERIES
Returning for the 2024/2025 Season. The REDHOT Marine Formula V Series returns for the 2024/2025

HORIZON POWER CATAMARANS SELLS FOUR POWERCATS AT FLIBS
Two display boats sold, and two new-build orders signed. Two display boats were sold and

PORT JET CRUISES POWER WITH MERCURY
Choosing Mercury’s 350hp V10 SeaPro Outboards. Anthony and Jodi Heeney, owners of Port Jet Cruises

CONGRATULATIONS TO EV MARITIME
Success at the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards. Congratulations to Michael Eaglen and the team at

FATCAT’S FOR HIRE
Whitianga Boat Hire just took possession of two Fatcat 4500’s. Whitianga Boat Hire has just

NZ COMPOSITES ANNOUNCE NEW GRX ARMA PET
Armacell’s patented rPET foaming technology is going to the next level. Armacell is introducing ArmaPET

PALM BEACH 107
The epitome of performance, handling, and cutting-edge technology. An expanded range and new flagship model

Boat Stabilisers
BALANCING EVERY MOVE WITH PRECISION Both fin and gyro stabilisers work to dampen sea forces

FIRST EVER INDUSTRY-WIDE SURVEY
Half Moon Moon Bay Marina, Auckland which was named Marina of the Year in the

HEMPEL LAUNCHES SILICONE HULL PAINT RECHARGER
Hempel’s Infinity, revolutionising boat maintenance. Hempel A/S introduces the world’s first and only recharger for

GRAND BANKS YACHTS ANNOUNCES CLASS-LEADING GRAND BANKS 62
The new era of Grand Banks performance delivers more speed, more range, and more adventure.

RIVIERA WINS INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE
Presenting the “People and Skills Development” Award (From the left) Ed Slack IBI Editor, Boat

EPROPULSION EXTENDS 96V PRODUCT OFFERINGS
Strengthening recreational OEM business. ePropulsion Americas, the global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and

FREEDOM BOAT CLUB ANNOUNCES ITS NZ EXPANSION
With Multiple Locations Launching through 2025. Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator

OBDSTAR MARINE DIAGNOSTIC SCANNERS
For Experts and Enthusiasts, now distributed in NZ. OBDSTAR Marine Diagnostic Scanners, now distributed in

INNOVISION BOATS – IV7000 AMPHIBIOUS HARD TOP
Innovision Boats thrilled to announce the launch of their latest amphibious creation. Innovision Boats, renowned

FORD NZ NEWS
Ford Ranger Super Duty coming in 2026. Ford Ranger Super Duty will deliver next-level, work-ready

DICKEY BOATS PACIFIC 62
Redefining the Long-Range Sport-Cruiser. Dickey Boats is proud to announce the launch of the Pacific

30% OFF EVERYTHING AT QUAD LOCK
Don’t miss out on the once-a-year sale & exclusive bundles! Quad Lock is thrilled to

PINE HARBOUR DAILY BOATS OPEN DAY
Friday 29th November from 2pm to 7pm. Discover Hassle-Free Boating! Join in at Pine Harbour

NZ ELECTRIC MARINE FIRMS MERGE
ZeroJet and Tectrax unite to form a new electric marine powerhouse. ZeroJet and Tectrax, two