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

MORE THAN JUST A MAGAZINE!

FIRST REVOLUTIONARY YAMAHA CROSSWAVE • ARRIVES IN NEW ZEALAND

FAST, FUNCTIONAL, AND BUILT TO ENTERTAIN

BLENDING OFFSHORE HERITAGE WITH MODERN INNOVATION

A BOAT THAT MADE WAVES • GLASTRON GT-150: The Little Speedboat That Became a Hollywood Legend

2027 AUCKLAND BOAT SHOW TO OPEN AUSTRALASIAN BOAT SHOW SEASON • NZ Marine has revealed the dates for the 2027 Auckland Boat Show, with the industry-owned event returning to Auckland’s Viaduct Events Centre and Jellicoe Harbour from 1–4 April 2027.

OUTDOOR EXPO SET TO RETURN TO CHRISTCHURCH THIS OCTOBER • New Zealand’s passion for the outdoors will be celebrated in Christchurch from 2–4 October 2026, when the Outdoor Expo returns for three days of adventure, inspiration and community.

AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST OFF-WATER BOAT SHOW WRAPS UP SUCCESSFUL FOUR-DAY RUN • Thousands attended the recent Sydney Boat Show, with exhibitors reporting strong sales, quality leads and growing consumer confidence across the four-day event, which closed on Sunday, 2 August.

NEW AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW TO LAUNCH IN SYDNEY • Sydney’s Darling Harbour will host a new major marine event in 2027, with the launch of the Australian International Boat Show from 29 July to 1 August.

STABICRAFT NAMED OFFICIAL GRAND PRIZE BOAT PARTNER FOR THE HUTCHWILCO NEW ZEALAND BOAT SHOW, 2027 & 2028

DON’T MISS THIS WEEKEND! THE NZ BOAT, FISH & DIVE EXPO • If you haven’t already planned to, here’s your reminder that the 3rd Annual NZ Boat, Fish & Dive Expo is bringing New Zealand’s marine community together for another huge weekend.

CL YACHTS COMPLETES SEA TRIALS OF FIRST CLB65 SUV AHEAD OF HONG KONG CLIENT PREVIEWS • CL Yachts has completed sea trials of the first CLB65 SUV, marking another milestone for its new 19.7-metre model. Following her launch at the company’s Zhuhai, China, production facility, the yacht has arrived in Hong Kong ahead of her official Asian premiere.

YAMAHA MARINE NZ CELEBRATES ‘YAMAHA’ GREAT WHITE SHARK MILESTONE • Yamaha Marine New Zealand is celebrating a milestone in its support of shark scientist Dr Riley Elliott, with one of the largest Great White Sharks tagged through his research programme now carrying the name ‘Yamaha’.

ANOTHER MIMÌ MODEL SELLS • Boatology has welcomed the arrival of Australia’s first Mimì Libeccio 9.5 Cabin, now cruising the iconic waters of Sydney Harbour.

ONE TEAM, EVERY MARINE SERVICE • Gulf Harbour Marine Group brings together four highly respected marine businesses under one trusted umbrella, offering clients a seamless, end-to-end marine solutions from a single location.

FIRST EVER ELECTRIC PROTECTORE COMING SOON: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NAUT • Protector and New Zealand electric propulsion company Naut have partnered to develop the first fully electric Protector vessel, combining Protector’s internationally recognised hull design with Naut’s high-performance electric propulsion technology.

MERCURY SEAPRO POWERS OFFSHORE DIVING SERVICES • Perth-based Offshore Diving Services has upgraded to a new pair of Mercury 150hp SeaPro Commercial Outboards after logging an impressive 4,500 hours on its previous...