Father’s day hot five It’s two days until Father’s Day and at show HQ we’re gearing up to celebrate the best guys in our lives. If, like us, you’ve left your planning to the last minute we’ve got a few ideas that’ll make dad’s day, whatever he’s into. 1. For the dad who likes a […]
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New Zealand premiere for the new generation Beneteau Oceanis 51.1
Kiwis are about to experience Beneteau’s NEW Generation with the Oceanis 51.1 making its New Zealand debut at the 2018 Auckland On Water Boat Show. This hotly anticipated new model has a host of features and innovations which are a tribute to the extensive design and research processes conducted by Beneteau over 130 years in […]
Doyle Sails to present leading sailmaking technology
The innovative team at Doyle Sails will be presenting some of its leading sailmaking technology at this year’s show. DELTA A modern alternative to the traditional panelled sail construction, Delta provides you with high-quality fibre and proven fibre layouts. Utilising the same adhesives and lamination process as our Stratis plant these sails offer similar benefits […]
Digital monitoring solution from ENL Group for fishing industry
ENL Group has developed a new world leading digital log book for the New Zealand commercial fishing industry, designed to meet the coming digital monitoring regulations. The system, Olrac, has been independently developed by OLSPS Marine & ENL to offer an e-logbook that will meet Fisheries NZ requirements whilst giving vessel owners, managers, operators any […]
Flagship Dickey Semifly 45 first time on show
The 2018 Auckland On Water Boat Show promises to be an extra special occasion for acclaimed Napier custom boat builder, Dickey Boats. This is the first time the company’s glamorous Semifly 45 will be presented to the boating public; an exciting landmark for the whole Dickey Boats team after its launch in late 2016. Described […]
World-leading watermakers
Absolute Marine will be introducing what’s been described as ‘quite simply, the most-efficient watermaker available’. CJD Watermakers are easy-to-operate, ultra-quiet and modular to fit into unused spaces. They’re designed and built in New Zealand and made to be both low on maintenance and running costs. CJD watermakers have worked hard to bring you the most […]
BlackDog Cat offering sea trials of its unique boats
Blackdog Cat’s unique vessels need to be tried to be believed, so we’re very excited to announce they’ll be available for sea trials during the show. The trailer boats are big on safety features, stability and floor space while not compromising on performance and efficiency. With the experience of building and vigorously testing these vessels […]
Boat show exhibitor involved in Thai cave rescue
The world held its breath as Thai navy divers, aided by international diving specialists, went in to rescue the Wild Boars soccer team from the depths of the flooded Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand last week. Not every rescue has a happy ending but we rejoiced when the 12 boys and their coach were […]