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Bertram announces 34-foot centre-console model
Bertram's approach to product design emphasizes elegant, reliable solutions that enhance the user experience.
Sealegs service Waiheke
Employed by Sealegs since 2018, James began his journey assembling Sealegs crafts at the Auckland head office and soon transitioned to the service department.
Maritimo Black Edition
One of the hallmarks of Maritimo motor yachts is their large open cockpits that seamlessly connect with the galley inside.
Re-tube for pilot vessel
The ability of Explorer to digitise the tube into design software and then CNC machine the patterns was critical.
Palm Beach 85
Regardless of the version and customizations chosen, the PB85 epitomizes luxury and a profound connection with the water.
Chase Zero verification
HPiVS Verification Services is also a Notified Body for the Pressure Equipment Directive, providing the perfect combination of knowledge and experience to assess the hydrogen system.
Kōpū Marine opens
Waikato Regional Council Chair Pamela Storey described the facility as “game changing”.
Boat Bling
$1000 of Flir M232 Thermal Cameras
The M232 can be used to identify objects in the water with different thermal footprints
EYE ON THE BOAT
Raymarine’s new CAM300 mini day-night IP camera is a compact, high definition, fully waterproof camera that transforms an Axiom MFD display into a powerful onboard video observation system.
BLOW-UP BLISS
COAST New Zealand has launched its new state-of-the-art NIMBUS™ Collection of luxury inflatables.
Extinction of sweating – Zhik‘s breathable PFD
Zhik’s new lightweight, Breathable PFD is an ergonomically profiled buoyancy vest. It’s so light it barely feels like you are wearing it.
FIND YOUR WAY UNDER POWER OR SAIL
The SuperSport Venture SS-PR2 magnetic compass from Ritchie Navigation displays an accurate heading even when stopped, and also instantly shows minute course changes.
HydraCell Power
HydraCell is a water-activated oxygen fuel cell that offers long shelf life, extended usage times, lower operational costs. It operates and is disposed of without toxic emissions.