Boat gear

Scanstrut wins BLA Supplier of the Year award for 2025

Scanstrut has been named BLA Supplier of the Year for 2025, recognised for product innovation and distributor support across its marine equipment range.

Boaties brace for storm: heavy rain and wind to hit North Island and upper South

Simrad Yachting launches AutoTrack™ for HALO® 2000 & 3000 Radars

Simrad Yachting has launched AutoTrack™ for HALO 2000 and 3000 radars—automated target tracking designed to enhance safety and situational awareness.

Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive: coastal freedom, custom-built

Discover the Palm Beach GT60 Jet Drive – a jet-powered luxury cruiser combining shallow-water agility with offshore performance and bespoke design.

Quick Nautical equipment thrusters and Mercury Marine integration now officially available

Quick Nautical Equipment thrusters now integrate with Mercury Joystick Piloting, offering precise control and retrofittable compatibility for key engines.

WinTech installs 3.1MW solar array and closed-loop systems at boat factory

WinTech has installed a 3.1MW solar array and closed-loop water and air systems at its boat factory, cutting emissions across WinTech, King, and Stellar production.

Garmin quatix® 8: The ultimate nautical smartwatch for modern boaters

Garmin GPSMAP 1553xsv: Big-screen brilliance in an ultrawide format

Garmin Apollo RA800 for those into serious on-water sounds

Scanstrut Ultra SC-CW-14G: Marine Phone Charger Review - Part 1

We review the Scanstrut Ultra SC-CW-14G, a Qi2-certified waterproof marine charger with fast wireless charging and magnetic phone grip.

Lewmar offers lifetime warranty on Ocean and EVO® winches

Summary and Boating/Fishing Outlook: 22–26 May 2025

This week's boating and fishing outlook covers the Coromandel Peninsula and beyond, with conditions, tips, and what to expect on the water from 22 to 26 May 2025.