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Jason Dickey's updates the community on the decision process and reasoning for the drivetrain options being fitted to the ultra-long-range Pacific 62 sport-fisher.

The immaculately maintained Dickey Semifly 32 'Dida' is for sale. Supporting our mates at Dickey Boats, we thought we'd let the NZFW community know.

Make Summer last longer with a Suzuki DF90ATX outboard Fully Fitted for just $15,999!

Heading back to work? Keep Dickey Boats in mind. 2024 is looking huge and we've a number of vital team roles on offer.

A video blog with Jason Dickey of Dickey Boats discussing aspects vessel stabilisation and how it works. Plus options for dynamic stabilisation, how and why they choose a specific system for the new long-range Pacific 62

Part four of Jason Dickey's development blog for the ultra-long-range Pacific 62. Designing a cockpit for bluewater fishing, inshore fishing and other watersports.

NZFW summarises Jason Dickey's blog updates on the development their Pacific 62. The ultra-long-range sportfisher is being specifically built to allow the goal of near self-contained fishing adventures across the Pacific and around the globe.

At this year's Auckland Boat Show, Yamaha Motor NZ enabled customers to experience the Yamaha Helm Master EX control System, and try out a couple of new outboards, out there on the water. If you're interested in checking out the Yamaha Helm Master EX for yourself, contact a local Yamaha Dealer.

Yamaha Motor are renown for technical innovation, and rather than just 'electrifying' a traditional outboard, they designed a system from the ground up.

Perfectly suited to serious fishing or diving trips, the SS660 is also a superb family boat that delivers adventure in style.

If you love a big smooth riding glass boat with all the latest tech and luxury features, take a look at this dream machine from Tristram Marine. Main feature, twin Yamaha V6 300's with Helm Master EX.

New Zealand has more than 15,000 km of beautiful coastline, making it a popular place to spend time on a boat.

We're back with the first episode of our 'I'm Re-powering with Yamaha' video series! This video series will give you the full understanding and information when considering your own Yamaha Re-power project. In this episode, we catch up with Josh from Turangi - 1 of 3 winners of our #imrepoweringwithyamaha competition. We hear about Josh and his boating yarns, take a look at his boat, and meet Craig from Turangi Marine who will undertake the Yamaha re-power on his 5m Ramco.

Here's a lot of boat in a smaller package. Ideal for anything from day trips to serious fishing. Take a look around the mighty little Haines Hunter SF485

Super excited to team up with Suzuki NZ!! This new 2021 50hp 4-stroke Suzuki is going to open up a whole new world of opportunities for us in the Hauraki Gulf and we can't wait to share these adventures with you.

Check out the new IV707 Explorer getting put through its paces and get an insight into the design features that go into every Innovision boat with founder Simon Minoprio.

If you are interested in a new boat dealership in Hamilton (and Auckland) check out Woodbine Marine. They deal in a few brands including Stabicraft, Yamaha, and more, plus they also are the Hamilton Buccaneer dealer. We took a bit of a look into the Buccaneer Factory and the dealership recently, check out the video.

Young angler Flyn Jack talks through the new Huntsman Elite Angler HT all rigged out and in action.

Check out the new SIMRAD command unit in action with Stabicraft and the team from Ocean Sports Marine in Whakatane. Take your boat switch game to the next level with this epic new tech.

Stabicraft has just launched its exciting new 2250 Ultracab WT. The WT (walk-thru) model is the natural follow-up to the original 2250, launched in 2019. Since hitting the global market, the 2250 has become one of the most popular Stabicraft vessels in what was already a pretty impressive fleet.

The complete modular VHF solution. Simrad are pleased to announce the arrival of our premium multi-station black box marine radio systems - the SIMRAD® RS100 and RS100-B. The latter integrated with a Class-B AIS transceiver and GPS. These systems are expandable and customisable to suit any boat and any on-water communication needs.

Suzuki powered and fully loaded. Here's the latest on the Lateral Line boat build

Milan and Nathan decided to build an aluminium trailer after Dayne explained the pros and cons on steel and alloy.

Circa boats are a sensational riding hull, customised to suit each client's needs, catering for the most discerning boat owners. The team at Offshore boats in Whangarei customise and distribute these boats, and this includes the featured beauty here, a 950 SL.

If you have never heard of Offshore boats before, that’s not surprising, as the brand has only recently been born at the hands of the team at Northland Marine and co. With many years of experience in the trailer boat game, specialising in some of the mainstream alloy brands, Johnathan Barlow and business partner Paul Dunn from Marine North in Whangarei, set out to build the alloy boat they wanted, with no limitations or compromises.

Nathan tows the boat to Brave Design to be wrapped inside and out. Check out the process for transforming the look of a boat from polain alloy to art.

The Suzuki powered boat Milan and Nathan have always wanted to build was born at Marco boats in home town Morrinsville a few weeks back. Here's the progress.

Marco boats in Morrinsville have 99% of the fabrication work on Milan and Nathan’s idea of the Suzuki powered dream boat completed. Next stop, Brave Designs.

Yamaha has launched an amazing new digital boat control system that holds you over your fishing spot or sets up a controlled drift, hands free! Applicable to single and multi engine craft, this is a world first and should be very popular if you like holding over pins, deep drops etc.

In this video Dave from Fergs kayaks Wellington NZ shows us a few tips on how to get back into your sit on top kayak in the case of a capsize...NOTE: this video is just a quick reference, it is highly recommended that you take a course to get the full understanding of how to self rescue quickly and safely.

Here's the Yamaha factory recommendations for correct flushing and cleaning of your Yamaha outboard. Are you doing it right?

Here's a good video from US of A that outlines the pro's and con's of single vs twin outboards. If you are in two minds ;-) check it out.

Huntsman Boats showcasing their incredible Centurion Elite Angler and introducing brand ambassador Flyn Jack. Check out Flyn and the boat in action chasing tuna in the north Island, and take a look at the Huntsman factory in operation.

True Kit boats make very cool little fishing platforms, at much the same cost as a kayak. Check out a few features and benefits with owner of the company Rod Dawson.

Making waves in the alloy boat market, or rather, cutting through them, Innovision boats offers a genuine point of difference with its unique bow design and customised build quality. Take a look at the attention to detail on this particular 585, just completed for a discerning customer who wanted everything fully loaded. There are some unique and very nice details and features on this boat. From rear deck winch, to retractable rod leashes, there’s not much more you could wish for on a mid-sized alloy rig. Simon Minoprio, founder of Innovision boats, takes a walk through the boat’s features and benefits, and shows you just what this boat builder can achieve if that is your brief. The 585 sits in the mid-range for Innovision, and should be on your list of boats to look at if a stable, smooth riding platform, with lots of fishing space, is what you want.

The Innovision 656 Explorer is an alloy boat with some really unique selling points, particularly in its bow design. A boutique boat, manufactured to order, the Innovision 656 sits in the mid to upper range. Check out Innovision owner Simon Minoprio, and one of his 656 customers, talking about the 656 and the Innovision difference.

If throwing soft baits, saltwater flies, or stick baits is your bag, then take a second look at this. NZ Fishing World recently spent a bit of time with fledgeling boat manufacturer Innovision, based in Whangarei, filming and enjoying a day on board a couple of their smaller model offerings, including the very handy 515 centre console.

There's a whole new way to take a lot of the stress out of launching your boat if you live in the Auckland area. Tamaki Marine Park offers an opportunity to roll up to a secure facility, launch straight off a pontoon into a calm estuary, and can take a lot of the hard work out of the return chores.

Suzuki Marine continues to offer products that provide better acceleration, better fuel efficiency and better value with the worldwide release of the DF100B at the Genoa Boat Show today.

What would you do when your mates complain about selling the old boat? Build them a new one, of course.

Southern’s most popular boat blends alloy and fibreglass elements to offer a craft that satisfies the fisherman and the family man. It was a clear calm Monday morning when we met up with Peter Carlson from Southern Boats to review his popular Southern XP746 model with latest upgrades.

The subject of much talk from a design perspective this year we finally meet the striking Innovision 616 Explorer in person. Simon Minoprio is a motivated man. A senior marine electrician by trade currently working with Alloy Yachts, Simon is used to working at the very big end of town.

Heading out to the Noises in the Hauraki Gulf we put the boat through its paces to see what it could do.

“How about we blast out to Penguin Shoals for a fish?” Offered Ryan Carmichael, Sales Manager for Tauranga’s Master Tech Marine. This guy is talking my language, I thought. A brand-new boat, the Buccaneer 565 Billfisher, pushed by a sweet engine package in the Suzuki DF115A, heading out a to fishing spot I was yet to visit.

Many people stow away their boat over winter, however proper care and inspection is essential to ensure springtime does't become an expensive repair exercise.

Being completely different to big boats, a good deal of planning needs to be done to kit out your small boat properly and travel in comfort. Forsyth Thompson explains.

Ed note to start. John Adams is an ex commercial fisherman with a vast amount of expertise using echo sounder. He is the author of How to use an Echo Sounder/Fish Finder, and a keen recreational fisherman.

Crossing west coast bars in New Zealand is one of the most dangerous assignments a Kiwi fisherman will undertake. It pays to have local knowledge, a good vessel and good contact with the Coastguard, as Peter Jessup explains.

Great advice on how to tie an anchor when jet ski fishing.

Check out the 2017 Wave Runner line from Yamaha

The Coromandel Peninsula hosts some of the hottest and most accessible fishing NZ has to offer. Here's a quick look at some of the Mercury Island's many hot spots and boat launch locations.

Advances in technology have radically changed an industry once guided by a seafarer's intuition and secrets handed from generation to generation. Today, the best fishermen are as skilled with a laptop as they are with a rod and reel…

Many people stow away their boat over winter, however proper care and inspection is essential to ensure springtime doesn’t become an expensive repair exercise.

There is so much amazing fishing off the west coast of NZ, but almost all harbours require crossing a notorious bar. There's a few bars that are dangerous on the east coast as well, so here's a great video put together by the Coastguard on how to cross them safely. Watch and learn

So, you think you’ve seen it all before? Be assured that you haven’t. Suzuki’s new big boy on the block, the DF350A, unveiled to New Zealand Fishing World at a recent Noosa-based media day, certainly caught us by surprise.

If throwing soft baits, saltwater flies, or stick baits is your bag, then take a second look at this. NZ Fishing World recently spent a bit of time with fledgeling boat manufacturer Innovision, based in Whangarei, filming and enjoying a day on board a couple of their smaller model offerings, including the very handy 515 centre console.