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 […]
Catch up with the latest news from the marine industry below, and don’t forget to check our competition and new releases spots.
New Zealand-built new releases show Kiwi ingenuity at the show
The 2018 Auckland On Water Boat Show’s twentieth edition 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 bright orange accents across the stainless […]
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 […]
More large luxury vessels than ever before
Organisers of the 2018 Auckland On Water Boat Show say they’re expecting more large and luxury vessels than ever before. “Every corner of the marine industry has been affected by the approach of the 36th America’s Cup and the boat show is no different,” says organiser Stacey Cook. “As excitement builds, we’re seeing renewed interest […]
New generation boat hook
Rusler’s innovative Mooring Mate represents a new generation boat hook. A boon to all sailors and boaties taking away the uncertainty of capturing and securing a mooring line. Mooring Mate is uniquely slender and futuristic in design and made from marine-grade stainless steel. It has many exciting features not found in the old traditional boat […]
Monitor your boat from mobile or tablet
Have you sat up late on a stormy night worrying about your pride and joy tossing and turning, heaving on its mooring lines, and fretting that something might be going wrong and you’re not there to see it? Keeping a watchful eye is now easier than you think. Sentinel Marine solutions is now available in […]
Kids’ guide to the show
This year’s Auckland On Water Boat Show is lining up to be a great one for kids with new sailing gear, Sammy the Seagull and other goodies for them on the day. The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron is back and as a show special, they’re waiving the usual squadron joining fee. They’ll also be running […]
Kev & Ian’s Marine sea trials 2400 Supercab
Kev & Ian’s have been attending the Auckland on the Water Boat show for many years. This year Kev and Ian’s celebrates 30 years in the Marine industry. The Kev and Ian’s Marine stand will be twice the size of last year based at OS-18. On the Marina they will have the spectacular Stabicraft 2400 […]