Electric RIB demonstrated to Bay of Plenty harbourmasters
ZeroJet and Southern Pacific Boats demo the new Club Electric 490 RIB to Bay of Plenty harbourmasters near Tauranga.
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Beneteau closes Cadillac plant and sells Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab in US overhaul
Beneteau closes its Cadillac plant and divests Four Winns, Glastron and Scarab as it consolidates production in Europe. Here is what the shake-up means for boating.
Boating News 3 months ago
Why this new research vessel is being built around drones, not divers
French design house, Thomas Tison, creates a research vessel built for underwater drones, not divers, backed by Mines Paris engineering.
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Sandspit Wharf head to be rebuilt after piles deteriorate faster than expected
Auckland Transport will rebuild the Sandspit Wharf head after piles deteriorated faster than expected. Work starts July 2025. Have your say on the new stair design.
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Three Navetta world debuts headline Absolute's 11-boat Cannes show
Three Absolute Navetta models make world debuts at Cannes Yachting Festival 2025, including the Navetta 50, 58, and 66, alongside an 11-boat line-up.
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BookaBuoy relaunches as peer-to-peer platform for mooring and berth hire
BookaBuoy relaunches as NZ's peer-to-peer platform for mooring and berth hire. List your buoy or berth, manage bookings, and earn money from your mooring.
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Russian frigate fires warning shots at NZ couple's drifting yacht in Channel fog
A New Zealand couple in their 60s faced a terrifying encounter in the English Channel when a Russian naval frigate fired warning shots at their drifting yacht in foggy conditions.
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1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine
A well-maintained 1981 Lidgard 30 timber yacht with Yanmar diesel is listed for $15,000 at Vining Marine. Classic NZ design built for local conditions.
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Candela to supply electric hydrofoil ferries for Fiji's Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands
Fiji signs MoU with Candela for electric hydrofoil ferries linking Nadi/Denarau to the Mamanuca and Yasawa Islands from 2027.
Environmental & Sustainability News 3 months ago
Power Equipment to distribute Tohatsu outboards across Oceania from July 2026
From July 2026, Power Equipment becomes the exclusive Tohatsu distributor for Australia, New Zealand and Oceania, expanding into petrol outboards for the first time.
Boating News 3 months ago
Smuggler Marine unveils Stealth 800 Amphibious with Anura wheel system and up to 350hp
Smuggler Marine unveils the Stealth 800 Amphibious with Anura wheels and up to 350hp. Skip the boat ramp and explore NZ's coastline with ease.
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Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine makes in-water debut at Venice boat show
The Beneteau Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Edition made its in-water world debut at the 2026 Salone Nautico Venezia. Discover what sets this flagship model apart.
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