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Auckland classic Formula 33 gets FPT N60 repower with big speed and economy gains
Mike Smith's extended Formula 33 Runaway gets a full FPT N60 repower by Onshore Marine, delivering big speed and fuel economy gains on Auckland waters.
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Surtees 770 Game Fisher XL launches with 17 pre-orders and overnight capability
Surtees has released the 770 Game Fisher XL, a trailerable offshore fishing boat with overnight capability, 350hp rating, and 17 orders placed before launch.
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RNZAF Poseidon locates missing fisherman north of Tokelau during Pacific patrol
A Royal New Zealand Air Force P-8A Poseidon located an overdue fisherman north of Tokelau, showing how Pacific patrol aircraft double as a vital search and rescue resource.
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Supra and Volvo Penta concept puts Forward Drive into a dedicated wakeboat
Supra Boats and Volvo Penta have created a concept wakeboat fitting Forward Drive technology to the Supra SE, bridging sterndrive familiarity with premium wake performance.
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Police left man's home adrift at sea and it has never been found, IPCA finds
The IPCA found police failed a man after arresting him and leaving his yacht, his only home, adrift off Northland. The vessel has never been recovered.
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Surtees unveils 770 Game Fisher XL with 17 orders ahead of public launch
Surtees reveals the 770 Game Fisher XL, a trailer-friendly offshore powerhouse with big-water capability, premium cabin features, and 17 orders before public launch.
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Yanmar to supply engines and propulsion systems to IMOCA Class from 2026
Yanmar becomes the official engine and propulsion partner of the IMOCA Class from 2026, supplying technology for offshore racing including the Vendee Globe.
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Lloyd Stevenson builds 8.5m carbon tender for superyacht Sea Eagle II
Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders is crafting an 8.5m carbon limousine tender for superyacht Sea Eagle II, with 40-knot performance and climate-controlled luxury.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 35, 40 and 50 designed around how Kiwis actually use a boat
Explore the Beneteau Gran Turismo 35, 40 and 50 - three express cruisers designed around how Kiwis actually use a boat, from day trips to coastal cruising.
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NZDF seeks industry ideas for $50m-$100m Pacific and Southern Ocean surveillance upgrade
New Zealand Defence Force consults industry on a $50m-$100m aerial surveillance upgrade covering the South-West Pacific and Southern Ocean. Learn more.
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Riviera launches 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition to international crowd on Gold Coast
Riviera unveils the 5600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition on the Gold Coast. Discover its luxury features, twin Volvo Penta D11 IPS 950s and upcoming boat show dates.
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Whakatane Yacht Club members quit marina as silt blocks access to dredging barge
Silt blocking Whakatane Yacht Club's channel is forcing members to Tauranga. The club wants the district council to dredge 200m of access channel.
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