Kiwi electric launch system C-ROVR debuts to Europe in 2026
Kiwi-made C-ROVR electric launch system debuts to Europe at Southampton Boat Show 2026, showcasing NZ innovation in remote-controlled boat launching.
Tectrax about 1 month ago
Boat gear
Seago's new Rapid lifejackets simplify safety choices at SIBS26
Seago unveils its new Rapid lifejacket range at SIBS26, simplifying safety choices with automatic or manual inflation options for every boater.
Seago about 1 month ago
Garmin's new GMI 40 puts your boat data on one screen
Garmin's new GMI 40 marine instrument display packs a 4.3 inch touchscreen with wired and wireless links across the boat.
Garmin GMI 40 about 1 month ago
New Sole Advance SK-80 engine makes world debut in Southampton
The Solé Advance SK-80 marine engine makes its world debut at Southampton International Boat Show 2026 on the Engines Plus stand.
Boat Shows & Events about 1 month ago
Navico Group partners with Audison and Hertz parent Elettromedia for integrated marine audio
Navico Group and Elettromedia will integrate Audison and Hertz audio systems with Simrad, Lowrance and B&G multifunction displays for boat builders.
Boat gear about 1 month ago
ePropulsion's eCore untangles the mess of boat electrification
ePropulsion launches eCore, an energy management system unveiled at Cannes that unites propulsion, batteries and power onboard cruising boats.
Boat gear about 1 month ago
Mercury and BlueNav bet on retrofit, not replacement
Mercury and BlueNav have built a hybrid outboard RIB that keeps petrol for speed and adds electric motors purely for docking and stealth mode.
Outboards about 1 month ago
WASSP, the Kiwi sonar technology that has spent 20 years looking down
New Zealand-developed WASSP multibeam sonar marks 20 years with 3,000 systems sold across 40 countries, proving commercial viability for working boats.
WASSP about 2 months ago
Starlink raises Personal Maritime plan limit to 60 feet after cruiser complaints
Starlink expands its Personal Maritime plan to boats up to 60 feet after cruiser backlash, but Ocean Mode data costs jump to $6 per GB.
Boat gear about 2 months ago
The technology that could convince you to buy a bigger boat
Volvo Penta, Avikus and Simrad are building docking assist tech that could be the reason you buy a bigger boat
Boat gear about 2 months ago
Smoking engine? Repowering buys back years for less
Smoking engine or heavy fuel use? Discover how repowering with Nanni diesel engines extends a boat's life for a fraction of new-boat cost.
Nanni about 2 months ago
Vendée Globe winner trades solo racing for family voyage
Vendée Globe winner François Gabart swaps solo racing for a family voyage, repowering his catamaran with a new Nanni N4.80 engine.
Nanni about 2 months ago