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Finnish finesse • The Sargo 33 is a versatile, hardy, good-sized fibreglass vessel that will take you to your destination quickly and provide for your comfort when you arrive. Whether it’s a quick fishing trip in gnarly weather or a long weekend away exploring your favourite coastline, this Finnish 33-footer does the business.

Sargo 33

GONE TO THE DARK SIDE OUR JOURNEY FROM SAIL TO POWER – PART 2 • Ted Dixon and his partner Jenny Johnson spent eight years cruising the Caribbean and North America, as well as the South Pacific, most recently five months in Fiji, aboard their Nordhavn long-range power cruiser (LRPC) Southern Star. In this second instalment they examine the costs of ‘going dark’.

Personal Water Craft (‘jetskis’)

Alpine charge!

WEAPON of CHOICE • Sportsboat sailing is fast, fun, frequently wet, appealing to those who want maximum thrills for a reasonable cost. Long-time sportsboat stalwart Phil ‘Phizzle’ Houghton was bitten by the bug nearly 30 years ago, and is back on the water with a new design menacingly called Weapon of Choice.

REKINDLING A CULTURE • Want a simple, inexpensive pathway to becoming a boatie? Consider building a kitset vessel. It’s an easy solo project but will bring greater rewards if tackled by a family or community group. Guaranteed to ignite your dormant DIY skills – and leave a warm glow of satisfaction.

Joystick demo a world’s first • Launching in May, Mercury’s joystick steering system for single outboards is a plug-and-play upgrade designed for Mercury outboards with electric steering.

BOAT BUSINESS

excel lent refurbishment • It’s glorious powerboat weather and ideal for an impromptu speed test of the Upfold 40 launch, Excel. The launch’s owner/driver has a grin from ear to ear; he’s been told to go hard – make it look good. With his new engine now run in, this is his first real opportunity to give it some welly.

NEPTUNE’S NEMESIS

NEW DAWN • Expertly considered – those two words come to mind after talking through the design of the Pacific 62 with its owner and builder Jason Dickey on a day out on the Waitematā.

Fishing gear that multi-tasks • So many different fishing techniques are used on such a wide variety of fish species these days, that many of them require specialist rods and reels for success.

RETRO BOATS • Reflections: John & Linda Parrish | Crossword The Moth at 71 years, and still going strong VintageView: The Yates family’s Bailey & Lowe launches Antique & Classic Boat Show & Retro Boat Trophy 2025

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THE MOTH AT 71

VINTAGEVIEW • The Yates family of the Far North and their Bailey & Lowe launches

Happy anniversary! • Blue skies, sparkling water, big crowds and a record number of interesting boats of every sort made the 25 th anniversary of this event extra-special.

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