Navigating the secondhand boat – A mariner insurance guide; Second time around
Buying a secondhand boat should not be difficult or stressful – provided buyers follow a few simple guidelines.
Scanstrut Flip Pro USB and Accessory Sockets
In the first of an occasional series reviewing products “I have found useful” Boating NZ DIY columnist and boat reviewer Norman Holtzhausen…
2024 Seagull Regatta: For those who can endure
The Seagull Regatta, which has been held annually since 1980, took place this year over Easter Weekend. It saw boats exploring the Waikato…
Duralac anti-corrosive jointing compound
Since it sets hard, Duralac is not ideal for fixings that need to move or require some flexibility.
AC Chase Boat
Built specifically to service the AC40 fleet in upcoming America’s Cup Youth and Women’s regattas, the craft is built to meet exacting…
Castlepoint billfish
Average sea surface temperature in this area fluctuates from year to year, and scientists are not able to explain all of the fluctuation.
Captain Nemo
Captain Nemo - one of those purposeful-looking, no-nonsense, unpainted aluminium, definitely French-design ocean passage-makers.
Zipwake uptake
Swedish boat-trim specialist Zipwake has underscored its growing international popularity with a stellar 2023 performance – its best year…
Labour of Love
The project with Marra Marine took two years and was completed in the summer of 2024, just in time for the Lake Rotoiti Annual Classic…
Topcoat maintenance tips from Akzonobel
A summer topcoat maintenance programme will ensure that your boat remains pristine all the way through the season and beyond.
Salt spray: a visual language
Nelson-based Sean Garwood is a prominent and accomplished marine artist, who has literally lived his expression – on paper, canvas and in…
What Cat 1 inspectors want
We have a Cat 1 Safety Certificate requirement for New Zealand-flagged vessels departing on an international voyage.
