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Each week we enjoy bringing you up-to-date local and international news, along with the boats that we proudly represent from Absolute, Selene and Hylas and a brokerage line-up that we sell here and around the world. | |
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Hello Sailors!
This time of year puts even the hardiest of us to the test! As we grapple with requests and deadlines, we know readers, clients and the entire industry are also trying to squeeze every last commitment and promise into these final days before Christmas and, hopefully, some well-earned time off. This is our last newsletter for 2025. Thank you for allowing us into your lives on a weekly basis (well over 5,000 of you and growing) - we hope you’ve enjoyed our selection of news, whether boating or otherwise. We wish you a wonderful Christmas and New Year and look forward to 'talking' again on Jan 10. Meantime, we are available 24/7 to attend to any of your inquiries and requests over the festive break.
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Unwrap Pure Luxury: Your Absolute 48 Coupe Awaits This Christmas!
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Thinking about buying a Coupe?
You might be amazed at the exceptional value offered by this brand-new, Italian-designed, 48-foot solar-powered yacht. Featuring three full bedrooms (no bunks), two Volvo IPS engines with optional Auto-Docking, and the most impressive indoor-outdoor living and entertaining spaces in its class, this groundbreaking vessel is ready and waiting for its new owner at Westhaven Marina.
Contact our team for a viewing
Independant walk through of the Coupe
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Tourist Delivery Direct from the New Selene Factory
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I’ve just returned from the grand opening of the new Selene Ocean Trawlers yard in Zhuhai, China. Was fantastic to reconnect with so many Selene colleagues from all around the world. Yachtfinders Global is one of the oldest Selene dealers worldwide so was particularly enjoyable to recognise the growth as we celebrated not just the increase in personnel, but also to celebrate the physical expansion at the headquarters
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2009 Nordhavn 56 Motor Sailer Mark II
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The Nordhavn 56 Motor Sailer blends the freedom of sailing with the strength of a trawler. Built by Pacific Asian Enterprises, it represents a shift from traditional Mason sailboats to rugged trawlers—now combined for range, efficiency, and versatility. This hybrid design pairs a modest sail plan with an Undusted controllable-pitch propeller, improving fuel economy and stability in rough seas. A forward sailing cockpit with helm and powered winch controls complements a trawler-style saloon and wheelhouse, creating a seamless mix of comfort and performance. A spacious aft deck completes the layout. Luxury touches abound. The aft swim platform doubles as a dinghy dock, accessed through a transom door leading to a covered cockpit with varnished teak accents. A BBQ, refrigerator, and sink console sit atop a teak deck, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining.
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Nathan & Lindsey had a dream - travel around the world on the ocean - and they’re not just on any boat, but on a Selene 49
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YEARS of dreaming and planning for blue water.. open ocean voyaging, they FINALLY did it! Come follow their journey through thick and thin and dreams abounding.
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Begin Your Adventure in China – We’ll Handle Everything to Bring the Selene 60 Explorer Home to New Zealand
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The Selene 60 Ocean Explorer is crafted in China by world-class boatbuilders and designed by Guido de Groot for long-range cruising in style. Built tough with GRP and packed with luxury features—three staterooms, flexible layouts, and a sleek contemporary interior—it’s ready to make the big trip across the Pacific to New Zealand. With a raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and efficient bulbous bow, this yacht is built for adventure and comfort.
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Should the Captain go down with the Ship? | |
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In the event of disaster at sea, a captain is faced with clear-cut moral and legal obligations. Marcel Vaarzon-Morel explains why the captain should almost always go down with the ship. It is a popular expectation and a folklore tradition on the high seas that the captain of a ship should always go down with it, risking their own life in order to ensure the safety and welfare of their passengers. But in the modern shipping world is this still the case?
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Absolute Presents the new 70 Fly
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Step aboard the all-new Absolute 70 FLY and experience a yacht that redefines elegance at sea. With sweeping glass panels for panoramic views, a sleek flybridge, and a revolutionary stern platform that slides effortlessly into the water, this masterpiece blends cutting-edge design with ultimate comfort. Every detail—from space optimization to atmospheric lighting—has been crafted to elevate your time on the water. The 70 FLY isn’t just a yacht; it’s your gateway to unforgettable adventures.
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‘Incredible’ carved canoe dates back to first settlement of islands near New Zealand | |
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When Nikau Dix gathered some worn bits of timber on the beach one day in August 2024, he thought they might make a nice coffee table. The fisherman, who lives on the main island in New Zealand’s remote Chatham archipelago, had spotted the wooden fragments after heavy rains had washed out a creek. He soon came to realise this was no ordinary driftwood.
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Selene 42 Voyager - Your Ultimate Long Range Coastal Cruiser | |
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The Selene 42 Voyager Sedan is a fresh evolution of the classic Selene 42 Archer, now featuring a redesigned superstructure with European, Floridian, or Mediterranean flair. Powered by a single Cummins QSB 230HP or John Deere 180HP diesel engine, this yacht offers a spacious saloon, flybridge, and enlarged engine room. Inside, enjoy a beautiful teak interior, two staterooms, and a fully equipped galley. With 700 gallons (2,650 L) of fuel capacity, the Selene 42 Voyager guarantees extended cruising range—perfect for those who demand comfort, style, and performance.
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What did one ocean say to the other?
Nothing. They just waved. | |
Recipe of the Week:
Best Ever Potato Salad Stuf | |
- 1.2kg new potatoes
- HERBY GARLIC MAYO
- 1 egg
- ½ C vege oil
- 1⁄4 t salt
- 2 Tb lemon juice
- 1 t wholegrain mustard
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ C chopped mixed herbs: parsley, sage, mint, basil;
- TO SERVE:
- 100g sour cream
- 2 T chives
- 30g pinenuts, toasted
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Boil new potatoes in large pot of salted water until just cooked. Drain and set aside. Blitz all herby mayo ingredients together with stick mixer until creamy. Chop potatoes into bite sized pieces then pour them into serving bowl. Mix sour cream and herby garlic mayo through potatoes. Sprinkle chopped chives and toasted pine nuts over top. Serve warm or chill in fridge until ready to serve | |
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