Raymarine, the global leader in high performance marine electronics, has honoured Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s leading distributor of world-leading marine products and systems, for their long history of successfully representing Raymarine in New Zealand and throughout the South Pacific. The relationship began in 1974, when L&B introduced Kiwi boat owners to Autohelm, the world’s first autopilot for recreational vessels, and L&B has been proudly “on board” with Raymarine ever since. “For the last 50 years, it has been a wonderful honour to be able to share Raymarine’s incredible innovations with our clients,” says Mark Milburn, L&B’s Managing Director.… Read More

Surtees Boats is proud to unveil the all-new 770 Game Fisher, a vessel that redefines modern boating by combining cutting-edge design, exceptional functionality, and the highest standards of craftsmanship. With this launch, Surtees raises the bar in premium fishing boats, delivering a new standard of sophistication and performance for fishing enthusiasts. The 770 Game Fisher is designed for those who demand the best, whether they’re chasing bluefin tuna on a crisp winter morning or enjoying a sun-soaked summer adventure. From its innovative features to its modern aesthetic, this boat demonstrates Surtees’ commitment to innovation and improvement. Innovative Design: A Modern… Read More

Yamaha Marine has appointed Onfire Design to drive sales of its recreational range of on-water machines as well as finance and insurance products. Already off and running, Onfire recently launched a new retail campaign for Yamaha Outboard, Wave Runner and Finance. Including digital, print and above the line, the campaign identifies Yamaha as the ‘Real Deal’ with a series of impressive retail offers. Capitalising on Yamaha’s market leading credentials and superior dealer network, the campaign aims to ignite sales for the coming boating season and reassert its No.1 position. The Yamaha outboard promotion also features a powerful endorsement from Kiwi… Read More

The Chandlery, Russell-based premium marine and outdoor gear provider, is proud to announce the official return of Henri Lloyd, one of the world’s most iconic and trusted sailing apparel brands, to New Zealand shores. Through a new partnership with Henri Lloyd Australia, exclusive dealer of the brand for Australia and New Zealand, The Chandlery has become the first reseller of the renowned brand in New Zealand, a move that perfectly aligns with The Chandlery’s commitment to providing high-quality gear that sailors and adventurers can rely on. After being absent from the New Zealand market for some time, Henri Lloyd –… Read More

Electronic Navigation, the New Zealand distributor and technology partner for global marine giant Furuno, has a proud role to play in the Japan-based conglomerate’s latest record sales success. Furuno, developer of the world’s first fish-finder back in 1948, and now one of the biggest international producers of marine navigation and communication equipment has recently  recorded its largest revenue year ever of 114B Japanese Yen or $1.26 Billion NZD. Gareth Hodson with Satoshi Miwa FURUNO General Manager of Product Planning and Marketing Division. FURUNO HQ Japan. The brand’s best known in New Zealand for sitting atop the radars on most super… Read More

Boating New Zealand, New Zealand’s best-selling boating magazine, has announced the purchase of Trade-a-Boat, a digital-only boat sales marketplace. The purchase agreement, effective August 30, 2024, includes Trade-A-Boat’s website, assets and intellectual property. Trade-A-Boat NZ has been a part of the New Zealand marine scene since the mid-90s, so the brand is familiar to most Kiwi boaties and the marine industry. Trade-A-Boat NZ started out with boats for sale listings, but later added editorial content and morphed into a full-blown, corporately owned, monthly boating magazine. Trade-A-Boat NZ transitioned from print to digital in 2016, becoming primarily an online boats for sale… Read More

On 1 July 2024, changes to the administrative arrangements for assessing the adequacy of recreational craft departing for overseas came into effect.  Those intending to take a recreational craft overseas must meet a number of safety and administrative requirements before they can depart. Section 21 of the Maritime Transport Act is designed to support the safe passage of these craft and their crew when departing for overseas, requiring the Director of Maritime NZ to be satisfied that the craft itself, the safety equipment it carries, and the crew, are all adequate for the intended voyage.Administrative arrangements to meet the section… Read More

13 June 2024 – HamiltonJet, the New Zealand-based world leader in high performance propulsion technology, and pioneers of electrification in the marine industry, continues to innovate with the launch of its new cutting edge fleet monitoring solution, Overwatch by HamiltonJet. Overwatch is a market-leading piece of technology designed to provide shore-side staff with detailed multi-vessel information in real-time that promises to revolutionize marine operations, deliver operational efficiencies and increase levels of safety for crew and passengers. The platform has been four years in the making – two years development, working out how to harness the power of vessel digitisation, and… Read More

Surtees Boats, a leading name in the marine industry, is thrilled to announce an exciting change in its operations. With our lease ending in Tauranga, at the Hewletts Road site, we have decided to relocate our sales yard back to our headquarters in Whakatane. This move aligns with our goal of finding a more suitable location that can cater to a comprehensive Surtees Service Centre & Hub. Surtees Boats will continue to deliver exceptional customer care and service. Our commitment to our valued clients remains unwavering, and we will ensure that our high standards of quality and service are maintained… Read More

Raymarine collaboration will allow ePropulsion to send engine data direct to Axiom displays A collaboration between electric motor manufacturer ePropulsion and marine electronics specialists Raymarine means boaties will be able to display the engine data from their ePropulsion motors directly onto Raymarine’s Axiom MFD displays, without the need for any additional gateways or interface boxes. This seamless integration means ePropulsion owners will be able to monitor data and status updates, such as battery level, speed, gear and estimated range, directly onto their Axiom’s engine dashboard application. In addition, a smart dynamic range ring overlay on the chartplotter display will make it… Read More