Dockmate, the affordable new wireless control system that enables skippers to remotely control their engines and other controls, can now interface directly with popular Ultraflex electronic engine controls. The new CAN Bus interface, which directly connects the Dockmate system and Ultraflex electronic engine controls, enables complete, wireless, fingertip control over single or twin engines, gearboxes […]
Catch up with the latest news from the marine industry below, and don’t forget to check our competition and new releases spots.
Dream Yacht Charter launches premium long-term yacht charter option
Dream Yacht Charter, the world’s leading yacht charter company, continues its strategy of diversifying its services in 2019 by introducing Dream Yacht Sabbatical. Launched at the Dusseldorf Boat Show, the program allows for the turnkey organisation of long-term yacht charters, ranging from one month to one year, while offering exceptional voyages. Following the successful launch […]
New marine coating, Lightspeed receives DAME Awards nod
Oceanmax’s second product makes its first appearance on a major international platform, nominated for the METSTRADE Show’s highest honour after its appearance at this year’s Auckland On Water Boat Show. Oceanmax’s Lightspeed, the first clear foul-release coating for underwater lights, has been shortlisted for the 2018 DAME Design Award, held annually as part of METSTRADE, […]
Join the RNZYS at the Auckland On-Water Boat Show
Join the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron anytime during the Auckland On-Water Boat Show and they will waive the $550 joining fee. The RNZYS, located on the idyllic waterfront at Westhaven Marina and beneath the harbour bridge, is arguably one of the best spots in the city. Whether you own a boat or not, the […]
Sealegs releases new electric amphibious technology
Sealegs, the world leaders in amphibious craft, continues the amphibious boating revolution it started in 2001 with the unveiling of Sealegs Electric E4. The Sealegs Electric E4 is a better, faster and more powerful amphibious craft which combines the latest advances in lithium battery and brushless electric hub motor technology. It has been developed based […]
Vinyl wrap provides eco-friendly anti-foul solution
The Auckland On Water Boat show, the largest in New Zealand, promises to be a feast for the eyes for the many Kiwis who love boating both as a hobby and a profession, such as Hamilton-based adhesive antifouling specialists Glenn and Mitchell Clough of Marine Protection Solutions. Making their debut appearance at the Auckland on […]
New Zealand-built new releases show Kiwi ingenuity at the show
The Auckland On Water Boat Show’s twentieth edition runs from 27-30 September and this year will have a bumper crop of new release New Zealand-built boats which span the market; from RIBS and trailer boats, to luxury launches. An impressive Smuggler Strata 900 will be a stand out when the show opens on Thursday. With […]
More horsepower, new releases and bigger engines
We’ve got a swathe of engines for you to discover at this year’s show, ranging from grunty outboards to newly-released commercial engines. South Pacific Diesel Systems will have this special factory-prepared Scania DI13 exhibition engine on display. This engine is the latest offering from SCANIA Sweden and is available in various power ratings from 700hp […]