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BOAT WORLD • Boat World News Review: OffshoreNZ 11m | Flagship – a personal journey Shipwrecked en route to the 1968 Zephyr Nationals Two-stroke vs four-stroke – 40hp outboard shootout Brief: Marine pest of the month | Silic One antifoul DIY: Kitset refrigeration | Review: Shaw 1050

AUCKLAND ANNIVERSARY REGATTA

A NEW CHAPTER IN MARITIMO’S S-SERIES

ANTIQUES AND CLASSICS ON SHOW

BLACK FOILS FALL SHORT IN ABU DHABI

ANOTHER MAHURANGI SPILL, ANOTHER SYSTEM FAILURE

RETRO BOATS DESCEND ON TARAWERA

70 BOATS FOR 70TH ZEPHYR NATIONALS

LAGOON 43

MARITIME NZ CERTIFICATION

WAIHEKE MARINA CAFÉ OPENS IN PŪTIKI BAY

HAURAKI GULF – RESTRICTED AREAS

IMPRESSIVE UPGRADES TO PALM BEACH XI AHEAD OF SYDNEY HOBART RACE

SYDNEY HOBART RACE TURNS 80

GET OUTA HERE! • Built from aluminium by Whangarei’s Offshore Boats NZ, this 11m Dan Leech designed foil-assisted power catamaran had its genesis at a SailGP event in Lyttelton a few years ago.

TUNED BY EXPERIENCE • Launched in 2025, the 19.8m Flagship is the first of Riviera’s new 58 Sports Motor Yachts (SMY) into NZ. She is classic Riviera – handsome and gleaming – but she also illustrates the options and possibilities available to buyers wanting to refine a new Riviera to their usage/cruising preferences.

INTRODUCING OUR R MARINE FLAGSHIP TEAM • At R Marine Flagship, we lead the market through unmatched marine expertise. As New Zealand’s home of Riviera, nationwide brokerage and a true full-service business, we deliver a complete sales and ownership experience supported by one of the most knowledgeable teams in the industry and recognised for their integrity, discretion, and unwavering professionalism. Read on to discover more about some of our amazing team.

AN ASTONISHING JOURNEY TO THE 1968 ZEPHYR NATIONALS • The Platinum Anniversary of the Zephyr class at Howick in 2026 will host a guest with a pedigree like no other. Sue Currie, a teenage Zephyr sailor in the 1960s during an era where female participation was not common, was shipwrecked on the way to the 1968 Zephyr Nationals, then flew to Auckland the following day and commenced racing that afternoon – all within 24 hours of the Wahine sinking.

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40HP SHOOT OUT! • The FC 430 Tiller is one of Fin Chaser’s longest running and most popular models. First introduced in 2011, it’s an entry-level model that remains a top seller for Fin Chaser. And while this seaworthy little boat goes well with a 30hp outboard, it is commonly bundled with a tiller-steer 40hp.

Marine pest of the month • Asian paddle crab (Charybdis japonica)

SILIC ONE • A NEW WAVE IN FOULING-RELEASE HULL PROTECTION

Keeping it cool this summer • Summer is here – time to relax aboard your boat and enjoy the truly amazing water New Zealand has to offer.

SHINING LIGHT • Once upon a time, Scott Fyfe and three good mates built an out-there race boat: the Young Rocket 31 Extreme, still seen most Friday nights out contesting the RNZYS Rum Race under her current owner. Now 30-odd years later – a little older, but still with the same desire for speed and thrills – Scott Fyfe has dialled up the new boat of his dreams with designer Rob Shaw.

BOAT BUSINESS • Boat Business news Boat Brief: Peter Brookes Review: Saxdor 400 GTO | Boat Bling Genesis 320 refit | The Catch: Swerve for birds Business Profile: Huntsman Boats aiming high

AXOPAR 38 CUSTOMISABLE ADVENTURE BOAT

THE ALL-NEW GREENLINE 42

PURPOSE-BUILT POWERBOAT FOR MARITIME...