Boat gear
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Calm start to the week before midweek gales hit Cook Strait and west coast
Settled seas Monday and Tuesday give way to gale-force winds and rough swells by Wednesday. Plan your week on NZ waters with this coastal boating forecast.
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Honda V6 outboards target Kiwi bluewater market with 2026 dealer rollout
Honda unveils new V6 and updated inline four-cylinder outboards at Cannes. NZ dealer rollout planned for early 2026, targeting bluewater and trailer boat skippers.
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Vetus brings propulsion, manoeuvring and anchoring under one system for 2025
Vetus unites propulsion, manoeuvring and anchoring under one brand for 2025. Discover the Bow Pro thruster, E-Line 48V drive and Maxwell anchoring systems.
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Rayglass Roadshow brings Legend 2700 and 3000 to Whitianga and Tauranga in September
The Rayglass Roadshow visits Whitianga and Tauranga this September. See the Legend 2700 and Rayglass 3000 up close with sea trials available. Book now.
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Azimut Neuron platform promises 70 percent cut in yacht servicing needs
Azimut's new Neuron digital platform promises up to 70% fewer servicing needs, remote diagnostics, and smarter onboard control for yachts up to 80 feet.
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Gales and 5m swells to grip NZ waters until Wednesday mid-week window opens
Gale warnings and 5m swells grip NZ waters through Tuesday. A mid-week ridge brings calmer conditions Wednesday. Here is what boaties need to know.
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Mercury launches mid-tiller kit for 25hp and 30hp FourStroke outboards
Mercury Marine's new mid-tiller kit for 25hp and 30hp FourStroke outboards brings pro-level control, ergonomics, and features to small boats. Available now in NZ.
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Ron Given-designed Econocat Kismet offers efficient displacement cruising for sale
Kismet is a Ron Given-designed Econocat displacement powercat offering twin diesel efficiency, twin ensuites, and serious sea-keeping. For sale in New Zealand.
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Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf face gale warnings while southern waters stay calm
Gale warnings hit Bay of Islands and Hauraki Gulf while southern waters stay calm. Plan your week on the water with our NZ boating forecast for late August.
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South Island offers calm sunny waters while North Island faces rough seas this weekend
South Island offers calm, sunny boating this weekend while the North Island faces rough seas, heavy rain and strong winds. Find out where to go and what to avoid.
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Mercury launches 425hp V10 Verado and upgraded 350hp Verado for offshore performance
Mercury Marine launches the new V10 425hp Verado and upgraded 350hp Verado, delivering stronger acceleration, less weight, and quieter cruising for offshore boats.
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Furuno CSH10 omni sonar brings 900m range and target lock to sport fishing boats
The Furuno CSH10 brings 360-degree scanning, 900m detection range, and target lock to large sport fishing boats. Discover what this compact sonar can do.
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