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“There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing

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MARITIME ARTISTRY IN NEW ZEALAND’S BAY OF ISLANDS Several months ago, Pacific PowerBoat editor Doug

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Christmas came early for an enthusiastic group of Riviera owners, partners and family members, gathered

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SUPERYACHT INDUSTRY CELEBRATES ANNUAL WELCOME FUNCTION IN AUCKLAND
Auckland’s waterfront came alive during the first week of December, as superyacht captains, crew, and

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Grand’s new flagship model – the Grand G980 – includes a functional overnight cabin, configurable

CTEK’S POWERFUL NEW RB PORTABLE BOOSTERS
CTEK’s new RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters make it quick and easy to

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VETUS EXTENDS EXISTING NMEA 2000® PGN TO INCLUDE WATERLOCK TEMPERATURE
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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

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

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As New Zealand’s boating season approaches, it’s time to get your vessel looking its best.

ROXEN INTRODUCES CAR-TOPPABLE ELECTRIC PWC
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ePropulsion, a global leader in marine electric propulsion systems and services, have just announced the

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Takacat New Zealand, the pioneering designer and manufacturer of premium portable inflatable catamaran boats, is

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Their best-selling adult skis, the O’Brien Celebrities, make almost anyone, from newbies to experts, feel

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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

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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
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The latest round of powerboat racing on Lake Taupō delivered some of the toughest conditions competitors have

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