All articles by Barry Thompson – Page 4
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CJR Propulsion appoints NZ distributor
CJR Propulsion in the UK has partnered with Q-Marine Power and Propulsion to offer the full CJR propeller range in New Zealand.
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NZ builder’s first 20m foiling powercat nears completion
Carbon Cats is a new company set up by international offshore powerboat competitor Wayne Valder
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Kiwi boat ownership rockets
The latest marine industry data shows that boat sales are up significantly in New Zealand due to Covid-19
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NZ$250k Grand Prize up for grabs at 2021 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show
The recently announced Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize for the 2021 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will again be a huge incentive for Kiwi boaties and fishers to attend the country’s largest, longest running and most popular boat show.
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NZ boat importers report strong sales boom
Austrailian, US and Italian brands are among those finding success in New Zealand’s boat sales surge
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Smuggler Marine reports increased demand for amphibious range
Smuggler’s 700CC is proving popular in New Zealand Smuggler Marine has confirmed the sale and delivery of five more Strata amphibious models to New Zealand buyers. The Smuggler Strata amphibious models are said to be growing in popularity with Kiwi boaties, with two 700 centre console models ...
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Seakeeper secures first NZ dealer for DC range of gyros
Seakeeper’s Pacific distributor, Twin Disc Pacific, has appointed Fish City Hamilton as its first New Zealand dealer for the Seakeeper DC range of gyro stabilisers.
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Kiwi big-boat boom
With more than 80 boats over 10m currently in build or on contract in New Zealand, it seems that the Kiwi big boat industry is still very much alive and well. In fact you could say it has never been stronger.
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Electric Boats develops control and management platform for electric propulsion
EBP (Electric Boats Platform) is Electric Boats’ newly developed control and management platform for a range of electric propulsion options on the water.
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Salthouse introduces first outboard-powered Corsair
New Zealand’s Salthouse Next Generation Boats has released details of the first outboard-powered model in its Salthouse Corsair range.
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Legacy Marine announces two new builds
Both boats, including 70ft sportfisher, due for completion late 2021
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Auckland Boat Show cancelled
Acting on instructions from its member exhibitors, the Auckland Boat Show, scheduled to run October 8-11, has been cancelled by the organisers, NZ Marine.
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Kiwi trailer boat builders busy despite lockdown
New Zealand is home to around 20,000 trailer boats from 3.5m-9.5m While some business sectors of New Zealand are finding things hard, especially the travel and food industry, not so it seems when it comes to the marine market. By all accounts, the Kiwi marine industry is ...
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Smuggler unveils new Strata Amphibious model
The Smuggler Strata 620 / 660 / 700 Amphibious range combined with Orion S25 system is made from the company’s 23 deg deep vee hull
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Export market takes off for Lightning Marine’s FatCat range
Builder moves to larger premises to keep up with demand
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Propspeed launches Business Resource Centre
Through the BRC, sales representatives and B2B customers can now sign up for a live, online training session and get access to technical and sales support
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Auckland’s largest marina to undergo huge redevelopment
Westhaven Marina, situated in the heart of Auckland, is expanding both on shore and on the water
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Voodoo Yachts wins order for five foiling powercats
Pachoud Yachts’ Voodoo brand gains momemtum
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Big demand for space at Auckland Boat Show
Due to an unprecedented response for space, New Zealand’s forthcoming Auckland Boat Show has had to secure more exhibitor capacity to meet the demand.