Chris Woodhams's Articles
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Looking back at the Hutchwilco Auckland Boat Show 2027 - in video
Explore the highlights from the Hutchwilco Boat Show at the Auckland Show Grounds. Experience the best in boating.
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Wellington sailor Oakley Marsh to race Brittany's Defi Paprec after years on the dock
Wellington sailor Oakley Marsh steps off the dock and onto the start line of the Defi Paprec in Brittany, racing a Figaro BENETEAU 3 toward an Ocean Race dream.
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Suzuki Marine's full outboard lineup on show with specials from $999 and 7-year warranty
Suzuki Marine's full outboard lineup is on show with specials from $999, 7-year warranty, and 0% finance. See the range built for NZ trailer boats.
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Kingfisher Powercats shows 730 debut, redesigned 670 and 510 at Hutchwilco
Kingfisher Powercats debuts the 730 at Hutchwilco alongside a redesigned 670 and the 510. See what sets these twin-hull powercats apart from the rest.
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MarineMind trolling motor gets world-first public showing at Hutchwilco Boat Show
The MarineMind trolling motor makes its world-first public debut at the Hutchwilco Boat Show. Plus, why marine induction cooking is replacing gas on board.
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Haines Hunter OP725 Overlander leads three-boat lineup at Hutchwilco 2025
The Haines Hunter OP725 Overlander leads the lineup at Hutchwilco 2025, alongside the SP635 and SF485. Plus, a 1983 V17L marks 70 years of the boat show.
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Rayglass Legend 2400 completes three-year range refresh with 13-year platform as its base
The Rayglass Legend 2400 builds on a 13-year platform to complete a three-year range refresh, offering a new helm, raised foredeck, and three propulsion options.
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Team Australia confirmed for 2027 Americas Cup with Slingsby, Ashby and Simmer leading charge
Tom Slingsby, Glenn Ashby and Grant Simmer lead Team Australia's challenge for the 2027 Americas Cup in Naples, backed by the Winning family.
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Yamaha unveils wireless joystick control and Torqeedo at Hutchwilco Boat Show
Yamaha unveils wireless joystick control for Helm Master EX, Torqeedo electric motors, and YAM inflatable RIBs at the Hutchwilco Boat Show in New Zealand.
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Fin Chaser brings full range to Hutchwilco show, from entry tinny to V10 eight-metre amp
Fin Chaser brings its full aluminium lineup to the Hutchwilco Boat Show, from an entry tinny to an eight-metre V10 amphibious and the stunning 800HTWA hard top walk-around.
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Mercury 150R brings digital throttle and shift to mid-size boats at Hutchwilco
Mercury's 150R brings DTS technology to mid-size boats for the first time. See the full lineup at the Hutchwilco Boat Show, including electric Avator motors and joystick piloting.
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Slingsby and Jensen power Australia to second straight SailGP win in Bermuda
Tom Slingsby and Iain Jensen led the Bonds Flying Roos to a dominant SailGP victory in Bermuda, with a clean event final win over Spain and Germany.
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