Smuggler Marine has released their new Strata 750 RIB, with several improvements and appointments over the previous generation model.
The new model now features Smuggler’s all-new Gen 2 console with
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Record numbers of boats debuted at the 2024 boat show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show has developed a reputation as the hub for new releases and innovations in the marine industry.
This year was no different, highlighting the best-in-show products, as well
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Rayglass Boats launches the all-new Legend 3000
The multipurpose cabin cruiser comes fully equipped with premium features and is the perfect crossover for boaters looking to entertain family and friends, spend the day fishing, or take a weekend getaway.
“Most
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Harbourmaster urges owners: address old vessels before they become a costly crisis
The Waikato regional harbourmaster has a simple message for owners of old, derelict vessels moored in the region: Please manage your boat properly, to avoid it turning into a crisis and a costly burden
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No fishy business in our parks and reserves
The Kāpiti Coast District Council has detected an invasive fish species in their lakes that have likely been illegally released for sport fishing.
Council Environment and Ecological Services team lead
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Public complaints rise over marine mammal disturbances by boats and jet skis
The Department of Conservation’s marine technical advisor, Hannah Hendriks, says DOC has received numerous complaints from the public about boaties and jet skiers getting too close to marine mammals.
“This
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Auckland’s Wooden Boat Festival to showcase 160+ vessels
From tiny model boats, perfect in every detail through to a steam tug that helped build the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to our most famous race yachts: more than 160 boats will be on display at Jellicoe Harbour
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Mercury Racing introduces new 60 APX competition outboard
Mercury Racing has introduced the 60 APX outboard motor as the latest addition to its portfolio of Apex pure competition outboards designed for closed-course circuit racing.
The 60 APX was revealed at
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Kiwis finish third, Aussies claim first win at New Zealand SailGP
New Zealand has finished third on Sydney Harbour at the SailGP while Australia sailed away with the win – their first of the season – after going neck and neck with Denmark for most of the
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Rocky Escape: Police Scale Up Warnings To Stay Safe
Just before 2 am on Friday the 16th of February, Police received a report of a person stuck on the rocks at Bethells Beach.
The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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The Police Eagle helicopter was deployed and observed the fisherman, who
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SLSNZ Urges Public To Swim Between Flags Following Rescues
Surf Lifesaving NZ (SLSNZ) has once again highlighted the importance of understanding the conditions and understanding your limits, as well as swimming between the red and yellow flags while out swimming
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Gritty Sailors Unfazed by Choppy Seas at 184th Anniversary Regatta
Rough conditions for the 184th Oceanbridge Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta this month sent many of the keelboat entrants packing. But the high winds, at times gusting 25 knots or more, weren’t enough
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Record fleet marks milestone anniversary for New Zealand’s premier big boat regatta
Despite entry numbers dwindling in the wake of Covid, the list of entrants for the annual sailing event tipped over the milestone 100 mark on Tuesday, with several late entries received before registration
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Call for road safety-esque campaign for water safety
This comes after annual statistics were released on Tuesday, which showed 90 people died in preventable drownings last year, only slightly down from the 94 deaths recorded in 2022, but still above the
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Skipper slammed for plowing into protected seabirds
An Auckland man has been fined $2500 after he was prosecuted for deliberately skippering a speedboat through a flock of protected seabirds, and then sharing a video of the incident on social media.
Matthew
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Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2024: Tickets On Sale
The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is close to full capacity, attracting many of the biggest and best marine brands.
Owned and operated by Mulpha Events, it is Australia’s largest marine
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Jet boat crash lands company in court
The incident on December 30 occurred during a “thrill ride” on the river, leaving the driver of a recreational boat seriously injured, a Maritime NZ spokesperson said.
The decision to file
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Boat recovered after fisherman survives 24 hours stranded at sea
The boat of a man who survived 24 hours at sea has been found.
A 61-year-old fisherman Will Fransen survived nearly 24-hours stranded at sea off Whangamata, after he fell out of his boat on a solo fishing
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Yamaha Launches New F350hp Outboard
Yamaha Marine New Zealand has announced the release of its all-new F350 V6 4.3L horsepower outboard.
The new engine combines big horsepower, state-of-the-art features, industry-leading boat control integration,
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Boaties urged to think carefully during wild weather
With wild weather set to impact parts of the country, Maritime NZ wants recreational craft users to think carefully and exercise caution before heading out on the water.
As there are several weather watches
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