It’s a smart-looking rig carried on a premium, dual-axle, braked Enduro trailer fitted with a Balex auto-loading system. Called Timeless, this boat is a new model with a raft of new features, many of them carried over from larger models in the Tristr

Townson built the first Electron in 1987, and over the next two decades, he hand-built over 900 of them to his exacting standards. Besides his perfectionistic and disciplined work ethic, Townson was an innovator and invented several techniques for bu

While Lowe Yachts is new, its principal Dominic Lowe has been around boats all his life, with over 25 years’ experience in yacht sales, service, yacht charter and associated activities, here in New Zealand and overseas. After a brief hiatus selling y

While the Viscount will be unveiled in upcoming months, already consumers are seeing new features developed during that design and construction process introduced to most other hulls including Warrior, Lightning and Dominator. Fi-Glass has a close co

WHEN IT COMES TO GREAT LOOKS and superb design you won’t beat this new bait board, frame and clamp. Designed to mount on the Tenob ski pole just like the white version, you have to see this board to appreciate just how good it looks! Fits 51mm (2”) s

On a chilly, blustery Tuesday afternoon at Orakei Basin, a passionate group of Electron sailors had no desire to be anywhere else. When asked why they sailed Electrons, here were some responses: “Much cheaper than golf.” “It’s a lovely way to fill in

Events such as the Evolution Sails Women’s Regatta, sailed out of the Waikawa Boating Club in the Marlborough Sounds, have become hugely popular for their combination of fun yet competitive racing and social times ashore. The Gulf Harbour club north

Last issue we looked at using landing nets, which requires less skill – even complete novices can be coached through the netting process by an experienced angler. When netting, the important thing is not to panic and this applies to gaffing fish as w

It begins with Lance’s father, Ray, who left school as a teenager to become a carpenter. However, Ray loved boats more than houses and, in the mid-1950s, became a boatbuilder for the late Bob Wild in Hamilton. Ray went out in 1960, building his first

After the euphoria of the Paris Olympics, the last couple of weeks have left me feeling rather flat. Television viewing doesn’t have quite the same appeal now as it did during those wonderful but short weeks. But didn’t our athletes do us proud? Acro

The definition of a ‘one horsepower’ in pre-metric terms was 33,000 ft-lbs per minute. The pressure at ignition at the low compression ratios and efficiency of the time was, say, 200psi at ignition, tailing off to 50psi at the end of the stroke, givi

The new equipment consisted of some sort of motive power, a vacuum pump, a milking set and a cream separator. Steam engines required a steam ticket and rigorous safety requirements. An electric motor was the dream, but in many regions electricity sup

Reflections: The Lance Fink Story | Crossword A very brief history of antifouling VintageView: NZ-built engines Pt 1 ‐ The Zealandia The 1000th Electron■

STABICRAFT MARINE’S 2350 SUPERCAB is a 7m high-performance, offshore machine equipped with more space and creature comforts so you can ‘Adventure with Confidence’. The new 2350 is the latest to join the Supercab line-up with a brand new, proven offsh

Coating your hull with antifoul prevents hitchhikers such as barnacles, mussels and weed from taking a firm hold under your boat’s waterline, preventing damage to the hull, decreasing drag through the water and improving fuel economy. Antifoul coatin

1. Raised road or track across water or wet ground (8) 6. ____-pull controls – used to manoeuvre boat (4) 8. Epoxy resins do this over several days after being applied (4) 9. Structure used to support marine device and hold it in place (8) 10. Surnam

Boat Business News Review: Southern XF650 Boat Bling | Boat Brief: Fi-Glass upgrades The Catch: Grab the gaff! Kerry Hamill’s Last Sail■

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Rob Hamill wasn’t supposed to be in the water that day. Although he was tempted by the gentle cyan waves in the remote Thai anchorage, doctors had removed a carbuncle from his neck a few days prior and ordered him to stand down. But his three sons –

There are many different hull designs and shapes, derived and refined largely as a result of trial and error in modifications and testing. Today, technology is much improved, allowing many new theories to be tested using AI in the digital world befor

Seakeeper has developed gyroscopic stabiliser systems that are compact and lightweight enough to install in smaller craft, including trailer boats, greatly enhancing their comfort and handling. Recognising the potential – and with a customer keen to

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It’s shaping up to be a great summer on the water in the Marlborough Sounds. For those who want to cruise, the enlarged marina at Waikawa still has berths available for visiting boaties, while the Waikawa Bay Boating Club has a busy programme of raci

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So while the XF650 is constructed to Southern’s usual impeccable standard and with the same proven hull design, it forgoes some of the luxury features and fishing touches that generally make Southern’s range stand out. The model designation XF differ

52 YEARS OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT UNDER SAIL Some 60 years ago an Auckland sailor Lou Fisher noticed something special. Teenagers who came sailing on his family yacht developed a gleam in their eye as they discovered the magic of sail – using just the po

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Seawind has been building boats for 42 years, in the process becoming not only pretty good at it but also getting to know their userbase well. So, Seawind knows a large proportion of that base wants an offshore-capable catamaran in the 40-foot range

A dream came true for two young Aucland sailors on the waters off the Marseille coast on August 2 when Isaac McHardie and Will McKenzie won an Olympic medal for New Zealand. The pair crossed the finish line in the men’s skiff (49er) medal race in thi

Marlborough Sounds Marinas is delighted to successfully achieve the International Clean Marina certification through the Marina Industries Association (MIA) for the Asia Pacific Region, and the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (I