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Electric Outboards Reach A Tipping Point For New Zealand Small-craft Use
The 3hp-equivalent class has matured to the point where electric is a practical default for tenders, tinnies, and inflatables, with caveats worth understanding before you commit.
Small electric outboards have been promising a lot for several years. In 2026, the best of them are finally delivering, ...
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Nurdles: The Scourge Of The Sea
The world's oceans are facing a silent, insidious menace: nurdles.
Nurdles are tiny pre-production plastic pellets, no larger than a lentil, and they have become one of the most significant contributors to marine plastic pollution by spilling from transport and manufacturing processes into ...
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Minimising Plastic Waste At Sea
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the world’s waterways every year, and reducing single-use plastics, disposing of waste properly, supporting clean-up initiatives and raising awareness are the most practical ways boaties and coastal communities can help minimise the damage.
Plastic ...
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Electric Outboard Motors: All You Need To Know
For the purposes of this review we will investigate small (approximately 3hp) outboards. We are all familiar with 2 stroke outboards (dirty but light, no longer manufactured) and 4 stroke outboards (cleaner but relatively heavy). So how does the new range of eco-friendly electric outboards ...
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Living On Your Boat - Is It Right For You?
Living on a boat can be an exciting and unique experience. It offers a chance to see the world from a different perspective and enjoy the freedom of living on the water. However, it also requires some extra preparation and planning.
Here are some tips to help you make the most out of your boat ...
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