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

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine

YEAH RIGHT

LOOKING AT THE BRIGHT SIDE…

A FESTIVAL ON THE WATER RETURNS

LEGACY MARINE: L70, L45 & L35 SEE THEM AT THE AUCKLAND ON WATER BOAT SHOW • Legacy Marine may be a fairly new name in the New Zealand Boat building industry, but the family behind it certainly aren’t. The Shaw family are the driving force of Legacy Marine who also own and operate the hugely successful and award-winning Extreme Boats in Whakatane.

WORLD FIRST – SEALEGS ELECTRIC AMPHIBOUS TENDER • Sealegs International have again redefined the amphibious boating market with the release of their latest offering – the Sealegs 3.8-meter amphibious electric tender – Sealegs 3.8TE.

AUCKLAND ON WATER SHOW BIGGEST EVER

BESPOKE RIBS FROM JPRIBS • JP RIBS craft bespoke vessels display exceptional performance coupled with a smooth, efficient ride. Fully customisable, they are handcrafted in New Zealand to combine world-leading performance with an individual approach.

YANMAR ENTER THE NZ BOAT MARKET • After only being available in Japan, Yanmar Marine International Asia has introduced a new style of pleasure fishing boat to Oceania shore.

INDUSTRY STALWARTS RECOGNISED • Lionel Sands and John Street were both awarded “Honorary membership of NZ Marine”, in recognition of their outstanding service to the marine industry.

FATCAT EXPORT SUCCESS • The FatCat 4500 rotomoulded polymer catamaran has proven an international success for its builders.

NEW ANURA AMPHIBIOUS SYSTEM • Anura, an industry leader in amphibious technology, has announced the launch of its newest addition to its product line - the S15 Amphibious System.

SURTEES CELEBRATE 30 YEARS • This year sees Whakatane based Surtees Boats celebrating their 30th year in business.

TOP CATCH MASTER CLASS AT HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW • Several of New Zealand’s top fishing experts will feature at the Top Catch Master Class at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. Presenters already confirmed for the 2023 show, which is being held at the Auckland Showgrounds on May 18-21, include Dave Ahoia and Dallas Abel, Daniel Tiria, Scott Tindale, Mark Kitteridge, Laurie Pottinger and Bruce Duncan.

LEECH 1025 POWER CAT • Launch just prior to Xmas was this new Leech 1025 powercat. The Dan Leech designed1 025 uses the well proven Leech semi displacement power catamaran hull form. The powercat was built for an Auckland owner by Allspec Marine in Nelson, from composites.

WORLD PREMIERE OF ILIAD 53S AT SCIBS • ILIAD Catamarans will stage the global premiere of its new ILIAD 53S at the 2023 SCIBS from 25 – 28 May.

KIWI GAINS IMCI ACCREDITED • Greg Marsden, has recently been accredited as an Affiliated Inspector with the IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute).

TESORO BEING RELEASED AT SCIBS • The all new Tesoro T-40 will see it’s Asia Pacific premiere at SCIBS in May.

YDL BUILDING 34M SPORTFISHER • Construction of this high speed, long range 34m (112 ft) Carbon Fibre Sportsfisher is well underway. Many people may know Yachting Developments as the builders of the highly successful 38m (128ft) Sportsfisher Lanakai. The 100 strong skilled team at Yachting Developments are now busy building yet another...