Trade-a-Boat has been raiding the archives of old magazines. Check out this review of the Ramco 460 Prelude, first published in October 2006…
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What does a spark plug actually do?
A spark plug has two functions. One, it ignites the fuel/air mix (its “electrical” performance), and two, it removes heat from the combustion chamber (its “thermal” performance).
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Looking back: Osprey 700 Walkaround Hardtop
When the Rodney District Council harbourmaster began looking for a replacement craft, he knew it had to be a multi-role boat. The Osprey proved just the ticket.
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Bensemann Boating’s new range of Whittley boats
As we take shelter from a heavy downpour at this year's Auckland on Water Boat Show, Richard Cains of Bensemann Boating tells us a bit about the new range of Whittley boats from Australia.
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Video: Auckland on Water Boat Show 2016
Check out some of the highlights from the first day of the Auckland on Water Boat Show 2016.
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Video: Tristram Offshore 881
We check out Tristram Marine’s impressive Offshore 881 at the Auckland on Water Boat Show 2016.
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Video: Sealegs 2017 Luxury RIB
Check out this video of Sealegs’ 2017 Luxury RIB at the Auckland on Water Boat Show 2016.
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Looking back: Gemini Waverider 505 Inflatable
Gemini has been making full inflatable and rigid inflatable boats since 1982, originally used in the challenging seas off South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. They’ve since become highly regarded around the world and the Waverider series is the flagship of the range.
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Whittley boats hit Kiwi shores
Whittley boats have a proven reputation across the South Pacific region as ‘the classy glass hull’ and they’re about to make a big splash in New Zealand waters.
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How to prevent and treat seasickness
Seasickness can be the blight of boating, but there are pointers to be had. Here’s how to fight it and, even better, prevent it altogether.
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Looking back: Luhrs 28 Open and Hardtop
We look back at the old Florida-built Luhrs 28 Hardtop and 28 Open are big-little fishing boats noted for their size, long distance performance and miserly fuel consumption.
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Man overboard: what to do and how to do it
Losing someone overboard is every skipper’s worst nightmare, but being prepared will improve the odds of recovering the unfortunate person considerably.
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Image 9.75m FishMaster Review
When the wife is an important part of the buying process, you know it had better be right. See how the Image 9.75m Fishmaster stood up to the ultimate test and more in our review.
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What to do when you have a fouled prop
Irrespective of what kind of boat you own, it’s a safe bet that at some point you’ll experience the ‘joy’ of a fouled prop.
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Looking back: Kawasaki STX 12F jetski
The ZX-12R Ninja motorcycle engine has massive power output, with clean emissions and quiet, reliable operation that underscore its choice for an advanced PWC.
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Looking back: Coast Craft 560 Pontoon/Jet
Rapid power, damn quick top end, and excellent handling characteristics are key in this solid original. We look back at a review of the Coast Craft 560 that we first published in 2007.
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Fi-Glass Comes to Fish City Albany
Fish City Albany has announced that it will retail the popular Fi-Glass Boats brand from its North Auckland retail store.
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New Custom 930 due from Pinnacle Boats
Pinnacle Boats in Whitianga have started construction on their latest build, a custom 930 model.
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Extreme 570 Centre Console Review
We dissect the winning ways of the extreme 570 centre console, finding a heady fusion of innovation and practicality with superb build and finish. The superlatives keep coming in this review…
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Looking back: Challenger 595 boat review
Check out this review of the Challenger 595 (first published in Trade-a-Boat magazine in 2007).
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