Yamaha has added two new portable outboards to its line up with the introduction of the new generation F20 and T25 outboards. The new F20 is built around the F25, an Innovation Award-winning outboard featuring  modified ECU mapping and a redesigned camshaft as well as an alternator that produces up to 16 amps of power, 60 percent more output than the previous generation F20. There is also ample electrical power for battery charging with plenty to spare for additional electronic equipment. The variable trolling rpm switch makes the F20 the perfect fishing companion, while the easy-to-use fresh water flush attachment makes… Read More

The 36th America’s Cup may still be two years away but Emirates Team New Zealand’s campaign is already near top gear and Kiwi industry is winning. (Reproduced with permission from The Spinoff) Imagine having to raise northwards of $100 million within four years just to run your business, and not being entirely sure how you’re going to do it. It’s not a challenge most Kiwi enterprises face, and yet this is how Emirates Team New Zealand operates day-to-day. The countdown is on for the team, with two years to run until it defends the America’s Cup on the waters of… Read More

Press release After 30 years of service in the marine industry, Kevin Griffin is selling up to explore numerous other exciting interests. Fortunately for us it is not the end of Kev & Ian’s Marine. The iconic Kiwi brand launches into a new era under the experienced hand of Luke Sharp from Outboard Marine Technologies. Above: Luke (left) seals the deal with Kevin. Kev and Ian’s Marine will be relocating to new premises in Wiri, currently being renovated. Luke’s relationship with Kev & Ian’s dates back to the 1980’s when, as a typical kid overflowing with energy, he would play… Read More

WhisperPower, thealternative energy powerhouse from the Netherlands, has appointed EAL as its primary Auckland dealer (marine). John McGettigan (left) with Jasper Hannay of EAL. Effectively creating a one-stop-shop for on board power needs, it adds WhisperPower’s ground-breaking super-quiet and vibration-free generators and advanced alternative electrical systems to EAL’s line up. Its products include marine systems and individual products which cover both the marine recreational and commercial markets with a broad spread on offer including well-performing energy systems and back ups, alternator systems, battery chargers, sine wave inverters and many more. EAL’s Jasper Hannay is looking forward to spreading the word… Read More

Tauranga Mayor, Greg Brownless, celebrated the official opening of Lusty & Blundell’s new Tauranga branch on April 4, cutting the symbolic ribbon and warmly welcoming members of the marine industry and the media. Officially opening Lusty & Blundell’s new Tauranga showroom and service centre are (from left) NZ Marine executive director Peter Busfield, Tauranga Mayor Greg Brownless and Lusty & Blundell CEO Mark Milburn. The official opening, which was also a NZ Marine Boating After 5, gave keen boatie Mayor Brownless, industry members and media the chance to check out the new showroom and service centre. It also gave them… Read More

Well known TV fishing star Matt Watson will be among a strong line-up of expert Master Class speakers at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland on May 16-19. The popular Master Class free fishing seminars will be held throughout the show in the Rock Fishing Hall and will again be hosted by Hauraki Gulf fishing guru and master fish filleter Bruce “Captain Swish” Duncan. Matt will be sharing his wealth of knowledge about saltwater fishing and offering a variety of information on how to catch more (and bigger) fish. He will also… Read More

A range of electric outboard motors, from ePropulsion, is now available at dealers around New Zealand. Innovative brand ePropulsion has been a pioneer of electric propulsion systems for six years “It’s great to see the demand for electric outboards grow in New Zealand” says Adam Wrightson from Electric Power and Propulsion NZ, distributor of the ePropulsion brand. “It means people are seeing the huge benefits of electric boating, as well as the positive environmental impact” The products range from the Spirit 1.0, pictured below, (equivalent 3HP)  to the Navy 3.0 (equivalent 6HP) and the Navy 6.0 (equivalent 9.9HP). The Spirit… Read More

Lifejacket manufacturer Hutchwilco, is recalling its ‘Fisher Vest’ lifejacket. The Hutchwilco Fisher Vest is an inflatable lifejacket designed to be worn by fishermen. An issue has been discovered where the inflatable bladder inside the jacket may not fully inflate when activated. “The issue we have discovered is that there is a possibility that the bladder inflation may not burst the zip as designed, if it has not been packed correctly,” says Hutchwilco Operations Manager, Bernard Orme. “While the partial inflation will still afford the wearer some positive buoyancy, it is not as designed and certified.” “After critical evaluation, we made… Read More

36 Degrees Brokers are incredibly excited to announce their appointment as exclusive dealers for the new EXCESS catamaran range which has just released designs for the first two models. As part of the Beneteau Group, EXCESS Catamarans are an ambitious and innovative addition to the multihull market, with the Excess 12 and Excess 15 revealed at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January. “This is a very exciting development to the multihull market and we’re sure Kiwis are going to be impressed with the changes and improvements from other multihull ranges,” notes 36 Degrees Broker director Conrad Gair. With twin helm… Read More

CTEK’s powerful, fully automatic 15A and 25A battery chargers are compatible with any 12V battery, including the increasingly-popular Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) batteries. Suitable for both marine and land-based applications and for both home and commercial workshop use, CTEK’s safe, strong and robust new PRO range can effortlessly cope with heat, dust and humidity. Combining fast and powerful charging with practical, long-term maintenance capability, the new PRO range features advanced new technology to ensure that a safe, fast charge is delivered to exactly match the needs of each individual battery. They also boast a dedicated reconditioning programme to restore battery life and… Read More