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

PRINT: CREDIBILITY YOU CAN HOLD, IMPACT THAT LASTS • As we mark our 30th year in business, it’s a moment to reflect on just how far both the industry and our community have come. Since 1996, PowerBoat Magazine has stayed true to a simple philosophy: celebrate the world of powerboating in all its forms, and deliver content that informs, inspires, and earns the trust of our readers.

FIN CHASER 800HTWA • An 8m amphibious, walk-around, hard top – all in one!

FLEMING 60

PURPOSE-BUILT FOR TRUE ADVENTURE

LIBECCIO 11 CABIN: HERITAGE, CRAFTSMANSHIP, PERFORMANCE

Lamborghini and Italian Sea Group Present 101FT MOTORYACHT • At the recent Monaco Yacht Show, Automobili Lamborghini and The Italian Sea Group presented the worldwide premiere of the new Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT. The collaboration between the two companies began in 2020 with the launch of the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63, which paid tribute to the year the House of Sant’Agata was founded and was a huge success among enthusiasts.

70 YEARS OF BOATING BRILLIANCE HUTCHWILCO 2026: BIGGER THAN EVER • This year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show runs Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 May 2026 at Auckland Showgrounds. It remains a powerhouse of kiwi boating and fishing culture, blending heritage with fresh energy.

SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW UNVEILS WORLD-CLASS EXHIBITOR LINE-UP • The Southern Hemisphere’s largest marine event, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS), returns to the Gold Coast from May 21–24, 2026 with one of its strongest exhibitor line-ups yet.

YAMAHA TO SHOWCASE NEW PRODUCTS AT NEW ZEALAND BOAT SHOW • There will be a wide variety of new product and innovation from Yamaha at the upcoming Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show – May 14-17.

SNAPCATCH FISHING COMPETITION LAUNCHES CATCH – SNAP – COMPETE – CONNECT • A new nationwide fishing competition is set to shake up the scene, blending technology with sustainability. The SnapCatch Classic, powered by the SnapCatch app, opened for registration on 17 March and runs from 30 March to 10 May, finishing just ahead of this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show.

VOODOO YACHTS UNVEILS THE XF80 • The Next Evolution in High-Performance Luxury Yachting. Voodoo Yachts proudly announces the XF80, a new flagship model that builds on the globally acclaimed XF75 platform. Now in production on orders, the XF80 represents a significant step forward in performance, capability, and onboard luxury - setting a new benchmark in high-performance luxury yachting.

FATCAT BOATS LAUNCHES WORLD-FIRST TWIN JET OUTBOARD CATAMARAN • New Zealand builder FatCat Boats has unveiled what is believed to be a world-first: a twin outboard jet-powered catamaran, based on its proven FatCat 4500 platform and delivered to a customer in Far North Queensland, Australia.

30 Years of Great Reading

WE HAVE A WINNER

PROPSPEED® ENTERS EXPANDED MARKETS WITH DEBUT OF NEW FOULFREE™ MULTI SURFACE SYSTEM • Propspeed®, a leader in biocide-free foul-release coatings, has announced the launch of its latest product, the Foulfree™ Multi-Surface System, designed to protect a broader range of vessels and underwater components, from RIBs and centre consoles to cruisers and pleasure...