New Mercury Active Trim System– Revolutionises trimming your boat

18 April 2016

Mercury Marine’s new Active Trim system is now available for boat lovers. The new technology has already gained fans around the world for the way it automatically and effortlessly trims an engine or engines. Active Trim doesn’t just make boating easier and more fun, it also improves engine performance and cuts fuel costs – while

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Mercury Marine’s new 115 Pro XS FourStroke – Performance Redefined

27 February 2016

It’s simple – Mercury’s new 115 Pro XS FourStroke outboard delivers significantly better performance than any other 115hp outboard on the market today. With the design based on the popular and proven Mercury 115 FourStroke, the new 115 Pro XS is 4% lighter than its nearest competitor. At the same time, the new engine’s 2.1L

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What are customers saying about Marine South?

12 February 2016

We purchased a McLay 588 Fisherman from Marine South in 2008, we found Paul & Margie to be honest, down to earth people offering sound advice and excellent post-purchase service.  Marine South carries a wide range of products and accessories and are willing to share their boating knowledge with their customers.  The friendly relaxed atmosphere

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Buccaneer Winner Auckland Boat Show

01 February 2016

Our Fibreglass Brand Buccaneer also scooped awards at the Auckland boat show with their new model. The Buccaneer 685 hardtop won the all-purpose 6-7 metre award. With the sale of our 650 Senator pontoon demonstrator boat, a new model in the same range has been ordered, the Senator 650 wide cabin. This new option gives

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Be Safe Be Seen

27 January 2016

Water safety is paramount! Here, you can see Libby Ruddenklau modelling a Loose Unit Neoprene High Visibility life jacket. It’s an excellent life jacket designed for waterskiing, kayaking, and more. Libby was concerned about water safety in and on the water. So she designed a science fair project and Hutchwilco New Zealand made the vest following her

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Be Aware of New Navigation Safety Bylaws

12 January 2016

Life jackets are compulsory  Every person in board a craft that is 6 metres or more in length must wear a properly secured flotation device in circumstances where tides, river flows, visibility, rough seas, adverse weather, emergencies or other situations present an increased risk to the safety of person on board…..See us at Marine South

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McLAY 735S CRUISER IS SUPREME AWARD WINNER

11 January 2016

“She’s fast, but comfortable, she’s roomy, but sleek, she’s for the serious fisher, but family-friendly too” McLay’s 735s Cruiser impressed the judges and took the coveted Boat of the Show Award, as well as Aluminium Fishing Boat of the Show Open. The McLay 735s is notable for a number of reasons, including its powerplant, a

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McLay 690 Cruiser Hardtop Wins Aluminium Fishing Boat 6-7m category

21 January 2012

McLay 690 Cruiser Hardtop Tops the Aluminium Fishing Boat 6-7 metre category at the 2011 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show!

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