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Victron’s Lithium SuperPack NG - the super-easy upgrade for lead-acid batteries
Victron’s exciting new Lithium SuperPack NG is a super-easy-to-install, drop-in replacement for old lead-acid batteries. -
L&B adds marine & RV expert to Bay of Plenty team
Date: 07-04-2026Lusty & Blundell, New Zealand’s leading supplier of marine and RV products and systems, has added experienced marine and RV expert Rhys Hunter to their Bay of Plenty sales and service team. -
Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 boasts faster speeds, better performance, more responsiveness
Date: 07-04-2026Raymarine’s new Axiom 2 range delivers faster speeds, better performance and more responsiveness. -
CTEK’s powerful new RB portable boosters jump start dead 12v batteries with ease
Date: 12-03-2026CTEK’s powerful new RB 3000 and RB 4000 portable boosters are designed to quickly and easily jump start boats and vehicles with dead 12V batteries. -
FLIR’s new multi-spectral M460 & M560 cameras set to revolutionise thermal imaging
Date: 23-02-2026FLIR’s new flagship series of multi-spectral maritime camera systems, the M460 and M560, look set to revolutionise the way thermal cameras are used at sea. -
Scanstrut’s new Ventura Series Cold Water Outlet makes washing down a breeze
Date: 10-02-2026Scanstrut’s new Ventura Series Cold Water Outlet, which comes complete with its own wash down kit, is ideal for rinsing off sandy feet after a walk on the beach, hosing down muddy bikes, rinsing the dog or simply cleaning up after a long hot day. -
Raymarine on board to help map 100% of world’s ocean floor
Date: 28-01-2026Raymarine has entered a strategic collaboration with The Nippon Foundation and GEBCO (General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans) to support the Seabed 2030 project an ambitious global initiative to map 100% of the world’s ocean floor by 2030. -
CTEK takes battery charging to the NXT level
Date: 18-12-2025CTEK’s new NXT Series literally takes battery charging to a whole new level. Specifically designed for hands-on users, CTEK’s new NXT 5 and NXT 15 chargers continue CTEK’s unique reputation for battery chargers that deliver performance, reliability and value. -
FLIR’s Ocean Scout Pro wins prestigious DAME Award
Date: 21-11-2025FLIR’s popular handheld thermal imaging camera, Ocean Scout Pro, has won the fiercely-contested Personal Equipment category at the 2025 DAME Design Awards. -
Dockmate’s new DPS V2 Positioning System gives skippers even greater control
Date: 06-11-2025Dockmate’s new DPS V2 Positioning System now gives skippers even more precise control over the positioning of their vessels. -
Maretron joins Raymarine/FLIR family will help deliver deeper integration
Date: 03-11-2025Following Teledyne’s acquisition of Maretron, the company has joined the Raymarine and FLIR family, allowing Raymarine to deliver deeper integration and even more advanced vessel-automation solutions. -
Spinlock’s new Venture Kit Bag range tough, versatile & ready to go!
Date: 24-10-2025Tough, versatile and affordable, Spinlock’s new Venture Kit Bag range, available in three practical sizes, is the perfect companion for any adventure. -
Scanstrut’s impressive new Qi2 Ultra delivers super-fast, secure, wireless charging
Scanstrut’s impressive new Ultra is the world’s first Qi2-certified, mag-compatible marine-grade phone charger. -
Victron’s new Orion 1400XS DC-DC charger ideal for dual 12v & 24v battery systems
Date: 14-10-2025Fully programmable for 12v, 24v or mixed 12v/24v systems, the clever new Orion 1400XS DC-DC charger is ideal for dual battery systems, especially those connected to a smart alternator. -
Sales expert to lead branch sales in response to growing technical demands of Northland customers
Date: 01-10-2025In response to strong regional growth and increasing demand from local and visiting boat owners wanting more expert technical advice and a wider range of marine equipment, Lusty & Blundell has introduced a new key senior sales role at their busy Whangarei branch. -
Vetus’ new BOWPRO & RIM Drive 48v thrusters: smoother, quieter, more control
Date: 30-09-2025Vetus’ new top-of-the-line BOWPRO & RIM Drive 48v thrusters employ Vetus’ renowned maintenance-free brushless induction motors to deliver genuine variable-speed power, greater control and a smoother, quieter experience. -
Latest LightHouse update offers full Suzuki integration
Date: 30-09-2025Raymarine’s latest update for its popular LightHouse operating system includes a new Suzuki App, offering full integration with Suzuki engines; the ability to overlay numerous data boxes; enhanced cyber security and automatic upgrade notifications. -
Victron’s Venus OS 3.60 & IO Extender: a cost-effective monitoring & control system
Date: 11-09-2025Victron’s Venus OS 3.60 firmware update and its new switch pane combine to offer an effective, relatively low cost and easy-to-install monitoring and control system for use with the Victron IO extender and other switching devices. -
Regional growth results in key promotion at busy Lusty & Blundell Whangarei branch
Date: 05-09-2025Increased demand from both local and visiting boat owners has seen Cayla Moulpied, previously Lusty & Blundell’s Auckland showroom manager, promoted to Internal Sales Project Manager and head of branch operations at the company’s busy Whangarei branch. -
Scanstrut’s compact, durable Ventura Series: the stylish new way to connect
Scanstrut’s stylish new Ventura Series is the quick, smart way for RV owners and boaties to connect to everything from 12V or mains power, TV antennae and USB-C to solar panels and even water for outdoor showers. -
MPS’s range of anodes & shaft straps offer superior galvanic protection for all vessels
Date: 26-08-2025MPS’s comprehensive range of anodes and shaft straps, which are available in New Zealand through Lusty & Blundell, offer superior protection against even the harshest galvanic corrosion. -
Muir’s powerful new 48v winches deliver significant weight, space & cost savings
Date: 30-07-2025Muir’s new 48v high quality Vertical Storm and Horizontal winches offer owners significant savings in weight, space and cost. -
ARCO’s Zeus high output alternators an ideal alternative for RVs
Date: 29-07-2025ARCO’s range of high output alternators are a great option for RV owners wanting a strong, reliable source of high output power without the need for a noisy, space-hungry generator. -
Scanstrut’s new ATMOS delivers fast, easy inflation with just the press of a button
Date: 09-07-2025Scanstrut’s new ATMOS is a beautifully designed, in-built air station that makes it super-easy to quickly inflate and deflate a wide range of paddleboards, kayaks, inflatable boats and other “blow-ups”. -
Safely navigate at night with confidence with FLIR’s new Ocean Scout Pro
Date: 01-07-2025The new hand-held FLIR Ocean Scout Pro is a rugged, marine thermal camera that allows skippers to navigate at night with confidence.
