| | | | 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. | | Hello Sailors
Over the past three decades Yachtfinders Global has developed into a leading international yacht brokerage known for quality, integrity, and a global perspective. The company began by identifying a market gap for quality second-hand boats in New Zealand and expanded rapidly worldwide, adapting to changing markets and focusing on premium offerings. Founded in 1996 by Gary Erceg, Yachtfinders Global started by importing quality second-hand boats into New Zealand, quickly expanding sales to the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States, establishing a global brokerage mindset. The company expanded into Asia during the early 2000s, navigating the Asian financial crisis with resilience, and later introduced European new-boat brands to New Zealand, prioritising premium builders and long-term value over volume from 2008 to 2015. Yachtfinders Global developed a significant yacht delivery service across oceans and ports worldwide, and today represents leading Italian and Chinese yacht builders, maintaining strict standards and standing as New Zealand’s oldest brokerage under original ownership with a strong reputation.
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The 52 Ocean Explorer: Designed for the World’s Waters
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The latest addition to the Ocean Explorer series, the Selene 52 brings a fresh, contemporary design to long‑range cruising. With a more open layout, expansive windows, and sleek exterior lines, it offers a modern aesthetic while preserving the performance, safety, and seaworthiness Selene owners expect. A raised pilothouse, Portuguese bridge, and Deep Hull design ensure confidence on any passage. Shaped by real‑world cruising experience and the newest marine technologies, the 52 Ocean Explorer comes equipped with many of Selene’s most sought‑after features as standard. Lithium batteries, solar panels, Victron power systems, Furuno electronics, CMC stabilisers, and a robust John Deere 6068 engine with a get‑home drive all come built in. Inside, a comfortable salon‑and‑galley‑down layout leads to two luxurious staterooms, two heads, and generous outdoor living spaces. Whether crossing oceans, exploring coastlines, or settling into life aboard, the Selene 52 Ocean Explorer delivers modern comfort without compromising capability.
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The Diver Who Survived the Impossible | | | |
Saturation diver Chris Lemons was working 265 feet beneath the North Sea when the ship above suddenly drifted off position. His umbilical lifeline snapped, cutting off his breathing gas, heat, light, and communication in seconds. With only a small emergency tank containing about five minutes of air, Lemons was left alone in near-freezing darkness on the seafloor. Nearly 40 minutes later, when rescuers reached him, they expected to recover a body — but incredibly, he was still alive.
| | | | Navetta 66: The Aurora of Modern Luxury Cruising | | | | The Navetta 66 – The Absolute Aurora sets a new benchmark in luxury cruising, turning every journey into something extraordinary. It brings you closer to the sea with a perfect balance of comfort, freedom, and modern design. Flooded with natural light and wrapped in panoramic views, the yacht creates a seamless connection with the ocean. Expansive windows open to endless horizons and shimmering water, enhancing the sense of calm and immersion. Aurora isn’t just a name—it’s a statement. It represents exclusive comfort, advanced technology, and the freedom to explore in a class‑leading experience. | | | | | |
Catching up with 'The 71 Percent'
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Before embarking on their Pacific Ocean crossing aboard a 49 Selene Classic Explorer, Lindsey and Nathan of the 71 Percent caught up with Wayne Goldman and Dylan Hildebrand at the Selene Shipyard Expansion ceremony in Zhuhai, China. If you follow YouTube adventurers Lindsey and Nathan of The 71 Percent, you probably know that they just landed safely in French Polynesia after a nine day voyage from Tahiti. Up next is one of the more challenging legs of their cross-Pacific journey, as they head north toward Hawaii.
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Standout of the Auckland Boat Show !
Absolute 48 Coupé, Available Now and Priced to Move
| | | | | | | | We recently showcased the Absolute 48 Coupé at the Auckland Boat Show. Throughout the event, the 48 Coupé drew exceptional interest, with visitors consistently praising its clever use of space, sophisticated lighting, and effortless indoor–outdoor flow. Many didn’t hesitate to call it the standout boat of the show, highlighting its innovative design and the remarkable way space and light are integrated throughout the vessel. Perfectly aligned with New Zealand’s boating lifestyle, the 48 Coupé is an outstanding choice for those seeking both style and practicality on the water. Get in touch with us to learn more or to make us an offer as this stunning yacht is seriously for sale. | | | | | | | | | |
As New Zealand prepares to welcome another busy cruising season, the ‘Guide to the Temporary Import of Small Craft’ has been updated to provide greater clarity for visiting yacht owners and captains.
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Step Into the Trawler Life: 2005 Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
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A standout Beneteau Swift Trawler 42, beautifully kept and ready for adventure. This model is known for its effortless walk‑around decks, practical side doors, and impressive seakeeping — ideal for exploring the Hauraki Gulf with confidence. Stylish, capable, and well‑balanced, it’s a comfortable cruiser that looks great and performs even better.
| | | | | | Emirates Team New Zealand officially relaunched their AC75, at the Wynyard Point base in Auckland. | | | |
The official re-launch of Emirates Team New Zealand’s AC75 Taihoro marked the next big step forward in the team’s Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup campaign. Taihoro has undergone a high-tech evolution from its previous incarnation when it won AC37 in Barcelona. Management, the team and all involved are now focused on securing an historic fourth consecutive victory in Naples in 2027.
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Absolute Navetta 52 – Ultimate Long‑Range Cruiser Packed with Premium Features
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The Absolute Navetta 52 2017 combines long‑range capability with apartment‑level comfort. Its refined interior includes a full galley, wooden flooring, wine cooler, dishwasher, and generous refrigeration, making life on board effortless. Reversible air‑conditioning, heating, blinds, and mosquito nets ensure comfort in all seasons, while a full entertainment suite—home theatre, TVs, satellite decoder, stereo, and cameras—keeps everyone entertained. Built for extended cruising, it features a watermaker, inverter, washer‑dryer, boiler, and full tank monitoring. Practical additions like a watertight door, electric marine toilet, and protective covers enhance usability. With outdoor entertaining spaces and a BBQ/grill, the Navetta 52 is a beautifully equipped cruiser.
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Why's the ship so tidy?
It's always decked out! | | Recipe of the Week:
Yoghurt & turmeric baked fish, fried spring onions & mint Stuf | | - 4 fish fillets
- 1T garam masala
- 2 t turmeric
- 1 c plain yoghurt
- ½ T lemon juice
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- 1 splash rice bran oil
- 1 bunch fresh mint to garnish
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Place fillets into a bowl. Combine garam masala, turmeric and yoghurt together. Add lemon juice and salt to taste. Spoon over the fish, turning to ensure the fish is well covered. Leave for 1 hour (this is preferable but not essential). Preheat oven to 200C. Transfer the fish to a baking dish and cook for 20".
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