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

Purpose-Built Excellence: GRAMAC VII AND THE ART OF CUSTOM YACHTBUILDING • Yachting Developments is proud to highlight Gramac VII, a 34.9-metre fully custom motor yacht that exemplifies the yard’s approach to building yachts that are designed to be used, trusted, and lived aboard.

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine

BOAT SHOW SEASON: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AND THE ROAD AHEAD • There’s something about this time of year that lifts the energy right across the boating industry. The boats are polished, the covers come off, new models are unveiled, old friends reconnect, and conversations inevitably drift toward plans for the season ahead. Yes, it’s boat show time again, and we couldn’t be more excited.

RAE LINE 186 CX

PALM BEACH 85 • The Palm Beach 85 is more than a new flagship, it’s a milestone for Palm Beach Motor Yachts.

A GRAND NEW BENCHMARK

WORLD’S LARGEST OUTBOARD POWERED BOAT

MARINE INDUSTRY REBOUNDS AS 25TH AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW EXPANDS TO MEET EXHIBITOR DEMAND • New Zealand’s marine industry is showing clear signs of recovery, with the 25th Auckland Boat Show expanding its footprint in response to renewed confidence and growing exhibitor demand.

THE PIONEERING LONG-RANGE CRUISER GRAND BANKS 54 ON DISPLAY AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW • As Grand Banks prepares to celebrate its 70th anniversary throughout 2026, the company will showcase one of its most popular models, the Grand Banks 54, at the 25th Auckland Boat Show.

YAMAHA MARINE NZ ANNOUNCES NEW HELM MASTER SYSTEM NOW AVAILABLE FOR KIWI BOATIES • Yamaha Marine NZ has announced the availability of its new Helm Master® EX Wireless Control System, delivering greater freedom, precision and confidence for Kiwi boaties.

THE ICONIC PALM BEACH 55 ON DISPLAY AT THE AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW • Palm Beach Motor Yachts will return to the Auckland Boat Show, March 5–8, showcasing the iconic Palm Beach 55.

ZF INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE THE FUTURE OF MARINE CONTROL • ZF will showcase its new 2F TotalCommand Control System at the Auckland Boat Show, running March 5–8 at the Viaduct Events Centre.

TAKACAT LAUNCHES THE REVOLUTIONARY T220UL SET TO DEBUT AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW • Takacat, the New Zealand-based designer of premium catamaran inflatables, has launched the T220UL Ultralight, a 2.2m boat that sets a new standard for portability and performance in compact tenders and dinghies.

FRIGOMAR AIR CONDITIONING AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW WITH BOATGEAR • Making its debut at the Auckland Boat Show in 2026 is Frigomar, with its New Zealand distributor Boatgear.

BROAD SMUGGLER RANGE AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW • Smuggler Marine will showcase its full range at the Auckland Boat Show, giving visitors a close-up look at both amphibious and traditional RIBs.

SURTEES AT AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW ON WATER

OCEANFLO DESALINATION ENTERS A NEW PHASE OF GROWTH • Oceanflo Desalination, a New Zealand leader in marine Watermaker technology, is entering an exciting new phase of growth. Founder Chris Dent is joined by Ross Pratt and Chris Pratt, who have purchased a stake in the business.

INDUSTRY STALWART RON BROWN PASSES AWAY • It was with great sadness that NZ Marine learned of the passing of Ron Brown earlier this month, on the Gold Coast where he had lived for several...