Tidelines: Sealegs gets some big international exposure

Auckland amphibious boatbuilder Sealegs has scored an international promotional coup. The inflatable with powered legs that can handle sand and tarmac will feature on the History Channel this Sunday. The feature in the Tactical to Practical segment covers the development of the craft, its recreational and tourism applications and sales potential. The Sealegs company will show the boat at the Paris International Boat Show in December.

Whiting adds Nanni to NZ diesel range

Whiting Power Systems has added the Nanni range of European-built diesels to its comprehensive range of engines, drive components and generators. Tony Whiting, managing director of the Auckland-based company, says the robust and reliable band of compact lightweight engines is well-proven around the world. The company will stock 15 engines from the range. The 10 to 130hp models are Kubota-based and the 175-320hp engines are Toyota-based.

Southern company takes top award

The Invercargill company Stabi-Craft Maine won the Best Aluminium Boat award at the Otago Boat and Outdoor Show. With a big reputation for building rugged craft, the winning 609HT model rigged for serious fishing was ruled pretty as well as practical.

Water-watch

Things are beginning to get serious on the racing scene this weekend. Activities include:

Saturday: Mullet Boat race to Hobsonville (Ponsonby CC); Percy Jones Gold Cup (Bucklands Beach YC); Opening Day (Panmure YMBC).

Saturday and Sunday: North Harbour Tanner Cup trials (Wakatere BC).

Sunday: His and Hers Race (Ponsonby CC); Shorthanded Race (Weiti BC); Sprint Series (Auckland SC).

Clubs and organisations planning events in or on the Waitemata or Manukau harbours should register in advance with the Auckland Regional Council Customer Service Centre on (09) 366 2000. The 24-hour response number for the ARC maritime unit is (09) 362 0397.