The Smartgyro SG20 gyroscopic stabiliser can now run on battery power, delivering silent stabilisation at anchor without a generator for 40 to 55ft motor yachts.
TecTrax has developed a waterproof wireless joystick for their Boat-Launcher with a 500m range, 4-hour battery life, and built-in display for speed and drive mode.
Superyacht Infinity, a 117m Oceanco build owned by Eric Smidt, has crossed the Hauraki Gulf and anchored in Coromandel Harbour on a New Zealand visit.
CTEK launches the NXT 5 and NXT 15 chargers in NZ, offering smart 12V charging for marine batteries with safety features and a five-year warranty.
The Raymarine Pathfinder solid-state X-band radar is now available in NZ through Lusty & Blundell. IMO-compliant, low maintenance, and built for vessels up to 10,000 tonnes.
Seventy-seven Riviera motor yachts formed a stunning horseshoe raft-up on Perth's Swan River, drawing 600 guests to one of WA's best boating events of the year.
The Scanstrut Connect Cold Water Outlet offers a permanent, flush-mounted washdown solution for Kiwi boaties. Easy to install, IP68 rated, and built to last.
PredictWind launches PredictRain, an AI-powered app delivering hyper-local 6-hour rain forecasts updated every 15 minutes. Perfect for boaters planning on the water.
Eight young New Zealanders aged 18-30 will sail to Antarctica on historic tall ship Bark EUROPA, crossing the Drake Passage as part of the Antarctic Heritage Trust expedition.
Maritimo's redesigned 2025 Muster series swapped long passages for relaxed local weekends in Moreton Bay, Hamilton Island, and Pittwater, with big rewards for owners.
Lexus unveiled its Catamaran Concept at Japan Mobility Show 2025, blending autonomous navigation, solar power and luxury sanctuary design for the future of boating.
The LXNAV E360 round chartplotter took top prize at the 2025 DAME Design Awards, beating 146 entries with its compact touchscreen design and full navigation features.