2020 is off to a busy start for Yachting Developments, with the Auckland-based yard’s latest superyacht – 33-metre Al Duhail (Hull 1017) – launching on 22 January 2020. Al Duhail safely entered the water in Hobsonville before travelling to Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour where she will undergo final finishing work ahead of sea trials. Al Duhail and the Yachting Developments team. Photo: Georgia Schofield Al Duhail is an all-carbon sportfisher, featuring naval architecture and design work by Warwick Yacht Design. Her interior was developed by Yachting Developments’ specialist interior team in conjunction with the owner. The owner’s interior brief was for… Read More

Spinlock inflatable lifejackets have now gained Maritime NZ approval for use on both commercial and recreational vessels in New Zealand. Spinlock lifejackets are internationally popular with boaties and fishers, partly because their recreational and non-Solas commercial models need only be serviced once every two years (instead of annually as is the case with most inflatable lifejackets). Spinlock lifejackets are available in a range of fashionable colours, fit comfortably around the shoulders (rather than the neck like other lifejackets) are lightweight and low profile. They include a single crotch strap with recessed clip (to reduce the risk of snagging), have 170N… Read More

Well-known industry brand, Events Clothing, has announced a new majority shareholder as the uniform provider prepares for a time of expansion. Managing Director Owen Rutter is excited to announce that international yachting personality Brad Butterworth has come onboard as the new majority shareholder in the business. “After 29 years of proudly dressing superyacht crew, sailing teams and corporates, we are ready to expand our business with the support of new owners,” says Rutter. “Brad and I have been sailing compatriots for over 30 years and these years of friendship and rivalry on the water have now converged into the next… Read More

Plans for the 36th America’s Cup are growing even more exciting, with the announcement of a new design concept ­– the AC9F – for a proposed Youth America’s Cup to take place in Auckland. Yachting Developments will play a crucial role in the event with the yard’s design team, led by Bob Graham, having developed the 9-metre foiling mono-hull concept, which was formally unveiled at the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) on 12 December 2019. A prototype for the AC9F is currently in build at the Yachting Developments yard and will hit the water in February 2020. The Youth… Read More

Hyundai Marine New Zealand are set to launch a new Hyundai SeasAll G68 engine into their current range of diesel inboard marine engines. The G68 is an inline 6-cylinder 6.8L 300-350hp engine, which will sit in the middle of Hyundai Marine ’s current range of engines. Hyundai Marine Sales Manager Mark Harrison says, “The G68 comes in two variants, a light duty commercial producing a peak of 350hp @ 2800rpm and heavy duty commercial producing a peak of 300hp @ 2500rpm, ideal for work boats and recreational boats.” The G-Series engine is extensively used in Hyundai trucks overseas and will… Read More

There will be more ways to win with the legendary Furuno Snapper World Cup expanding its reach with a new initiative launched for 2020. Traditionally the trophy was up for grabs at key fishing competitions around New Zealand, however for 2020 an angler can now submit an entry, having caught the fish anytime outside of an organised event – The Furuno Snapper World Cup partnering with the DB Export Fishing Competition through its website www.fishingcomp.co.nz to enable online entries.                                 The Snapper World Cup will… Read More

Rayglass Boats, manufacturers of the popular Legend range of GRP trailerboats, the internationally-renowned Protector range of RIBs and the incredibly successful 3500 cruiser, have launched a new interactive website that is both engaging and stylish. At www.rayglass.co.nz boaties can choose a model that interests them and then view it in close-up detail with a comprehensive video “walk-through” that highlights all of its many innovative features.                           There are also detailed descriptions of all Rayglass and Protector models, a look at the history of New Zealand’s most successful production… Read More

WASSP Multibeam has launched its new rapid deployment multibeam sounder – the W3 Rapid Deployment System (RDS). Revealed at Pacific Expo 2019 in Sydney this week, W3 RDS has been designed for Navy’s, Maritime Police and Search & Rescue organisations for use where depths are unknown and to find safe navigation routes for larger vessels. When a fixed transducer installation in a small vessel such as a tender isn’t always practical, the W3 RDS has been designed around a portable Carbonfibre Mast that includes a transducer, motion sensor and satellite compass. This lets operators deploy the unit over the side… Read More

Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s top distributor of world-leading marine products and systems, again successfully hosted their traditional networking event at this year’s Auckland On the Water Boat Show. The popular social event, held on Lusty & Blundell’s new stand in the show’s Karanga Plaza Pavilion on October 3 enabled marine media, boatbuilders, marine electricians and other members of the New Zealand marine industry, to view the latest releases from L&B’s new partners Spinlock and Raritan as well those from existing partners such as Raymarine, Vesper Marine, Ultraflex, C-TEK, Blue Seas and Scanstrut. They also enjoyed live entertainment, a… Read More

ENL Group will partner with the NZ Millennium Cup as a Silver Sponsor for the 2020 Regatta in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands – 29 January to 1 February. Organised by the NZ Marine Export Group and a dedicated committee of some of New Zealand’s most pre-eminent superyacht industry figures, the NZ Millennium Cup is a celebration of good racing, great cruising grounds and exceptional hospitality. The event will provide an opportunity for ENL Group to talk about its technical superyacht and refit capabilities, well recognised as industry leaders in ship navigation and communications systems as well as demonstrating its… Read More