WASSP, the Kiwi sonar technology that has spent 20 years looking down
New Zealand-developed WASSP multibeam sonar marks 20 years with 3,000 systems sold across 40 countries, proving commercial viability for working boats.
WASSP 1 day ago
Boat gear
Starlink raises Personal Maritime plan limit to 60 feet after cruiser complaints
Starlink expands its Personal Maritime plan to boats up to 60 feet after cruiser backlash, but Ocean Mode data costs jump to $6 per GB.
Boat gear 1 day ago
The technology that could convince you to buy a bigger boat
Volvo Penta, Avikus and Simrad are building docking assist tech that could be the reason you buy a bigger boat
Boat gear 8 days ago
Smoking engine? Repowering buys back years for less
Smoking engine or heavy fuel use? Discover how repowering with Nanni diesel engines extends a boat's life for a fraction of new-boat cost.
Nanni 13 days ago
Vendée Globe winner trades solo racing for family voyage
Vendée Globe winner François Gabart swaps solo racing for a family voyage, repowering his catamaran with a new Nanni N4.80 engine.
Nanni 14 days ago
eLY30+ takes Special Boats crown at Gdynia POLBOAT Awards
Lamdo Yachts' electric eLY30+ has won the Special Boats category at the Gdynia POLBOAT Awards 2026, powered by ExploMar prop
Gdynia POLBOAT Awards 22 days ago
Wireless tech takes the hassle out of masthead upgrades
Cable-free marine sensors make upgrading wind instruments highly accessible without requiring complex mast wiring.
Boat gear 24 days ago
Enertec adds low-draw Aqua Nautica watermakers to lineup
Enertec Marine has added the low-draw Aqua Nautica watermaker range, sized 30 to 110 litres an hour, for New Zealand and Australia.
Boat gear 26 days ago
Nanni's methanol engine slashes emissions without losing power
Nanni's new methanol-diesel engine slashes CO and NOx emissions while maintaining full power, a milestone NZ boat owners and dealers will be watching.
Nanni 28 days ago
Maxwell Marine launches concealed BH8 anchor windlass
Maxwell Marine's new BH8 windlass conceals itself below deck, installing in the bow or stern with up to 900kg pulling capacity.
Boat gear 29 days ago
B&G and Jon Buoy pull off industry first
B&G and Ocean Safety have built the Jon Buoy Smart Release, the first safety product wired directly into a boat's navigation system.
Boat gear 30 days ago
Nanni joins SEA Index as superyacht emissions scrutiny grows
Nanni becomes a SEA Index Ally, adding its Dual Fuel and hybrid tech to the superyacht emissions rating system backed by Yacht Club de Monaco.
Nanni about 1 month ago