On day three of the Auckland Boat Show, the 2023 event is emerging as a show of sales. Exhibitors have reported strong trading across the range of marine displays; from berths to large yachts. As the central Auckland location has filled with boats, sea trials and suppliers, the boating public has demonstrated a strong appetite […]
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World’s most compact Gyro on display
Quick Gyro New Zealand are presenting the incredible X3 mini DC Gyro. The world’s most compact gyro is 12V DC powered and is just 42cm square. The X3 weighs just 130kg and delivers an incredible 3900N-m of anti-roll torque. The Quick X3 gyro is 30 per cent smaller and generates 50 per cent more torque […]
Ray White presents Riva and Pershing at this year’s show
As the exclusive distributors for the Ferretti Group in New Zealand, Ray White Marine NZ is excited to announce its line up for the show. For the first time in Australasia you will have the opportunity to experience the Riva 66′ Ribelle; one of the world’s most luxurious production yachts. Ray White Marine NZ will […]
Offshore Cruising Tenders & Zerojet showcase latest electric jet tenders
ZeroJet, the New Zealand designer and manufacturer of electric jets, and local boat builder Offshore Cruising Tenders are showcasing the latest electric jet tenders at the Auckland Boat Show 2023. Combining OC Tender’s light and stable boats with ZeroJet’s efficient and powerful electric jet system, they are safe, easy to use, compact and quiet, and […]
Hanse 460 to make NZ premier at 2023 show
Style, functionality and luxury are set to make the new Hanse 460 one of the big sailing drawcards of the Auckland Boat Show. The Hanse 460 has been a star attraction at recent European boat shows and now Kiwi yachting enthusiasts have their chance to check-out all the features of the award-winning luxury cruiser from […]
Boat show charities and marine causes to discover in 2023
The Auckland Boat show is not only the place to see newly-released boats and the latest in innovation from across the marine world; there’s also a host of marine charities to discover. This year’s show will help maritime enthusiasts discover a restoration project of a yacht which holds a special place in New Zealand yacht […]
The restoration of a piece of New Zealand sailing history
If you haven’t heard the name Titus Canby, you’ll likely know her pedigree. Launched in 1971, this 27 foot yacht was the first keel boat design to be built by the young New Zealander Bruce Farr. Just 21 years old at the time, Farr’s career went on to encompass the design of approximately 80 world […]
Quick Gyros present a smaller, simpler, smarter gyro.
Quick Gyros are 30 per cent smaller than competitor brands and use a very simple air-cooled system. The smarter adaptive precession developed by Quick means guaranteed market-leading anti-roll torque on any vessel and in any sea conditions. Super compact means easy installation and gyros to suit any boat from 20ft up. With 13 different gyro […]