pacific powerboat magazine

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine

Pacific PowerBoat is a bi-monthly magazine targeting powerboats from 3m to 30 metres, from trailerboats to motor yachts and cruisers. This high gloss publication features boat reviews, new products, destinations and technical articles – all 100% power boat focused. Each issue includes a second stand-alone magazine, targeting a specific sector of the marine market. Pacific PowerBoat + Alloy Boat Magazine appears three times a year, Pacific PowerBoat + Pacific PassageMaker Annual, Pacific PowerBoat + RIB Annual, Pacific PowerBoat + PWC Annual

Read on Any Device

Switch between PDF & Text Mode

Bookmark & Search Content

Read Offline

Receive New Issue Notifications

Cancel Anytime

in this issue

Alia yachts 45m superyacht – san.

“It’s projects like SAN that attract the best clients from all over the world, reinforcing our reputation as a leading custom yacht builder.” SAN features a fully open main deck extending from the stern to the bow, framed by full-height glass facades and sliding doors both aft and forward. This design offers an unparalleled sense of openness and a seamless connection to the sea. SAN integrates indoor and outdoor spaces harmoniously, allowing for a straight walk from aft to forward and providing panoramic views through the expansive glass around the salon. The exterior deck furniture is multi-functional, adapting perfectly for dining, cocktail settings, and sunbathing, enhancing the versatile and luxurious outdoor living. The aft deck’s bulwarks can fold down to expand the sunbathing area, further enhancing the alfresco socialising experience.…

MARINE INDUSTRY – ALIVE & KICKING PRE SUMMER 2024!

About a month later, the excitement continued with two significant events. First, Yamaha hosted a grand celebration in Auckland City to honour Hugh Stewart and his retirement after 43 years of service to the company. The very next night, over 100 guests gathered for the opening of the new 7000 sqm Rayglass Factory during the Rayglass/NZ Marine’s Boating After Five event. Propspeed proudly celebrated its 25th anniversary, a remarkable milestone reflecting a quarter-century commitment to protecting running gear and underwater metals. Their success is a testament to the dedication of their team (past and present), the trust of their partners, and the loyalty of their customers. We also celebrated Hutchwilco’s impressive 130th anniversary. This iconic New Zealand company has a rich history dating back to the early 1890s, and you…

RIVIERA 6800 SPORT YACHT PLATINUM EDITION

The Riviera design group in collaboration with superyacht designer, Luca Vallebona, have created the much anticipated 6800 model which has been years in the making and now the new flagship of Riviera’s Sport Yacht Collection. These world-class motor yachts share a design philosophy that embodies four imperatives: timeless styling, luxurious single-level living, effortless blue-water performance and ease of operation. Platinum Edition means superior appointments and amenities, greater refinement and luxury, gleaming colour palettes, and aesthetics guaranteed to stand out. Perfect for a long-range adventure or a weekend away, it offers a choice of three or four staterooms and three bathrooms, a crew cabin or utility laundry, a full-height walk-through engine room, and an impressive tender garage devoted to water sports. Riviera’s 6800 Sport Yacht has so many separate entertaining areas…

AQUILA 42 YACHT POWER CATAMARAN

The new 42 Yacht Power Catamaran from Aquila is a two-stateroom/two-head yacht with an additional utility cabin with a single berth. A three-cabin/three-head layout and a four-cabin/three-head version are available. For guests, the yacht features three alfresco entertainment areas serviced by a full galley and wetbar. The Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran has an LOA of 41’6” (12.64 m), a beam of 21’ (6.4 m) and a draft of 3’7” (1.1 m). The Aquila 42 Yacht Power Catamaran is equipped with features that will bring a smile to any boater’s face—whether they plan on cruising near or far. The 42 Yacht is built to CE Certification Category A and designed by world-renowned power catamaran design firm VPLP Design; this ensures that it is safe and seaworthy. Advanced electronics packages make…

FLEMING F85

Design and Engineering The renowned naval architects of Norman R Wright and Sons designed the hull to be the most efficient and beautiful semi-displacement hull on the water. Building on their experience, they have extensively used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software to fine-tune the hull design to ensure it is absolutely the most efficient and has the best possible behavioural characteristics in all sea states. Composite engineers have designed the optimum strength/weight ratio of the vessel, so the robust construction is retained – but is achieved with less weight and is all verified by DNV. Two versions Open air – for those who prefer the wind in their hair, the traditional style Fleming open flybridge or Enclosed – The pilothouse is moved to the upper deck where it is fully…

DMW CELEBRATES THEIR 50 YEARS

It was great to see so many members of the marine industry in attendance, including DMW’s past and present dealers, suppliers, staff, and friends; it was a privilege for the Powerboat Magazine team to attend. DMW celebrated its 50-year history across three generations and over 23,000 trailers. They recognised some of their dealers and manufacturers that have been involved with their brand for a significant amount of time. Rollos Marine, Gulfland Marine, Marine North and Peninsula Marine Ltd were awarded for their long-standing and loyal relationship. Haines Hunter NZ, Senator Boats, Profile Boats and Stabicraft were recognised for their contributions as key manufacturers to the DMW brand. Family Boats was awarded Top Sales for a North Island Dealer for the past decade, along with Bays Boating for the South Island.…

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine January - February 2023

Read on Any Device

Switch between PDF & Text Mode

Bookmark & Search Content

Read Offline

Receive New Issue Notifications

Cancel Anytime

in this issue

Conceived in collaboration with Lobanov Design Studio, BMT Nigel Gee and the interior designer Achille Salvagni. “Our Tuhura is a simple idea,” explained designer Igor Lobanov, “The thought was to take a natural shape similar to those seen in the earliest canoe-type craft and augment it multifold to a larger scale, using modern technology.” The main inspiration for the interior design is East Asia and the Pacific islands. Achille Salvagni refers to the interior as a “brushed teak habitat” including thin reveals in gunmetal and natural bronze with tatami floors. ‘Tuhura’ is derived from the Maori verb meaning: to discover, bring to light, unearth, open up, explore, and investigate. “Our Tuhura is a simple idea,” explains Igor Lobanov, “The thought was to take a natural shape similar to those seen…

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES LAURIE

I had a phone call one day around 13 years ago. In fact, from a guy who had purchased a Nordhavn 46 and was planning to cruise the Med with his wife. Would I be interested in a story? Of course, I said yes, as I like stories about the Kiwi can do attitude. Kiwi’s out there doing it. I admit I was a little jealous as cruising around the Med sounded idyllic. That guy was Laurie Cranfield, who, with his wife, Diane, would spend the next seven years exploring just about every corner of the Med. What started in the March 2010 issue of Pacific MotorYacht as one or two articles stretched out to an ongoing series that lasted for over eight years and more than 75 episodes. The…

WHAT A CRAZY TIME

Mind you, we did hear this 24 months ago when it was suggested that COVID (through the same mainstream media) would launch us into the worst economic recession ever seen in our lifetime. Buckle in, they said. To then, for the marine industry anyway, experience one of the most positive, buoyant marine markets I have seen in my 35-year stretch working in the marine industry. According to recently released statistics, with 40% of the population boating annually and the nation’s fleet growing by an estimated 44,810 vessels per year, boating in New Zealand has reached new heights. The New Zealand marine industry is on a roll. Boating is New Zealand’s largest recreational activity, with 1.9 million, or 40 per cent of New Zealand’s population, participating in boating each year. However,…

DEAN LEIGH-SMITH PASSES

Australian marine industry stalwart, Dean Leigh Smith passed away recently. Along with brother Ryan he operated the very successful Leith-Smith Yachts brokerage based in Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast. A vibrant and very active participant in the Australian marine industry, Dean followed the ethos of offering a good old fashioned service, coupled to his vast product knowledge. The Leigh-Smith family has been selling boats in Australia for over five decades with brothers Dean & Ryan Leigh-Smith drawing on their earlier generations passion, values and experiences. The renowned Gold Coast City Marina, was designed, built run and 50% owned by the Leigh-Smith Family until 2014. The GCCM served as a 17yr apprenticeship for Dean & Ryan Leigh-Smith establishing an in-depth knowledge of the marine industry. Another achievement was the Gold Coast Marine…

FROM LAND TO SEA IN SECONDS

Recognised at the Waikato Business Awards, the FC 700HTA joins its sister ship the FC 700 Centre Console Amphibioius (FC700CCA) as part of the new FC Venture range. FC’s unique features are at the forefront of design, with qualities that customers will appreciate. The FC 700HTA features FC’s extended gunnels, a passive live bait tank, plus FC’s dual positive buoyancy system. At the heart of the amphibious craft though is the Anura Amphibious System. Boasting continuous run time as opposed to other electric systems, and built for even the harshest terrain, the FC 700HTA gives the user greater freedom both on land & sea. Featuring a Mercury 250 V8, Minn Kota Ulterra, Zipwake trim tabs and Seadek flooring, comfort at sea has been carefully considered. Inside, the FC 700HTA boasts…

CUSTOM BUILD

Striking in its refined green exterior paint finish, the boat offers a dedicated master suite forward plus a midship guest cabin for ad ditional comfort and privacy on liveaboard cruises. Increased use of wood-finish laminates adds even more class to the bathroom and bedroom spaces. Subtle changes to the saloon are tailor-made to its owner’s specific requirements. The Dickey Semifly 36 offers supreme fuel economy via a Volvo D6-440 sterndrive with efficient lithium batteries supplying the house systems, including an induction cooktop. The Dickey Semifly 36 is one of five models in the Semifly range and certainly one of the most popular. Bridging the gap elegantly between the highly capable Semifly 32 and the flagship Semifly 45, the completely redesigned Semifly 36 delivers in every way. Space, pace, ride and…