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Raven 31: Super cute coastal cruiser with cozy living

• LOA (approx) 9.5 m
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Perfectly prepped world cruiser: Awesome Amel Santorin 46 Sloop

• LOA (approx) 13.8 m
• Engine Perkins 50hp
• $255,000.00

Salthouse Crusader 12.8 offshore capable ,coastal cruiser or live aboard.

• LOA (approx) 12.8 m
• Engine 2013 Nanni Kubota

Robert Brooke 10.0 Launch 1987

• LOA (approx) 10.0 m
• Engine 1987 Lees Ford

Warwick 47 Centre Cockpit Offshore Cruising Cutter

• LOA (approx) 15.2 m
• Engine 2009 Yanmar Westerbeke Generator
• Cabins 2 x double
• $320,000.00

Passport 42 bluewater or coastal cruiser

• Engine Rebuilt 2021 Perkins
• $120,000.00

Trawler Launch “Big Bud”

• LOA (approx) 22.6 m
• Engine 2003 Cummins  360 hp.
• Cabins 4 Doubles
• $2,750,000.00

Outstanding ocean-going cruiser: charming Gallant 53

• LOA (approx) 16.2 m
• Engine 1969 Perkins
• $250,000.00

Nautitech Open 40 Catamaran

• LOA (approx) 11.98 m
• Engine 2016 2 x Volvo Penta Diesel Engines
• $640,000.00

Easterly 30

• LOA (approx) 9.2 m
• Engine 2018 (May) Beta Marine

Warwick 43 , “Tilbury” 1989

• Engine 2005 Yanmar
• $225,000.00

Beneteau Ombrine – 960 – Price Reduced!

• LOA (approx) 9.76 m
• Engine 2001 Volvo Penta
• $130,000.00

Welcome to The Vining Marine Group

The Vining Marine Group are your go-to boat brokers for launches, powerboats, yachts, and marina berths. We are made up of a group of independently owned and operated marine boat brokers, with locations across New Zealand, including Waikawa (Picton), Nelson, Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland, Opua and Whangarei. Whether you’re thinking about buying or selling, trust in our experienced team of professional boaties to give you the best quality service.

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Thank you so much for all your help & assistance with our purchase of "Jayne", the many taxi rides, honest advice, and professional approach to our new home were very much appreciated. You are fantastic to work with and made the whole experience enjoyable and relaxed. (Follows the purchase of a Roberts 44 Offshore Yacht)

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Pinnacle Marine Luxury Yachts

Pinnacle Marine is a luxury yacht brokerage in Auckland, New Zealand. We are New Zealand's exclusive dealer for Azimut-Benetti – the world's premiere brand for luxury yachts and the world's largest private yachting group. We also partner with Elan Sailing Yachts, winner of a 2021 Red Dot Design Award.

As of 2024, Pinnacle Marine has the largest fleet of European yachts in New Zealand.

March 10 2024

Pinnacle Marine Sells an Azimut Grande Trideck

We are proud to announce the sale of an Azimut Grande Trideck. Sold to a buyer here in New Zealand, this luxurious superyacht is scheduled for delivery towards the end of 2024.

We're Moving!!

Pinnacle Marine European Ltd (Azimut Yachts NZ) will be relocating to Beaumont Street, Auckland Central in the coming weeks. This is an important step for our business and a big change for us, so we want to keep our clients and friends up to date with our move.

The new office space will be a great new home for us and the business. It will give us modern co-working areas, more social space and much easier access for our clients.

The office is located just a short walk from the Viaduct precinct and Auckland Marine hub – there's plenty of street parking and it's close to marine shops, cafes, restaurants and green spaces nearby. Overall, this will be a positive move.

There will be a short period where we'll be working remotely, our staff are available via email or phone at any time, please watch this space for our new office opening details.

Find a Used Boat, New Zealand

If you're looking for a used boat in New Zealand, we can help. In addition to our global connections, we've got a network of contacts across the North and South Islands and can usually find pretty much anything you're looking for.

To get started, we need an idea of the type of boat you're looking for (preferably the make and model), the year, and an estimate of your budget. Once we've got your details, we'll take care of the rest.

We make things easy for clients. We manage surveys, insurance and delivery logistics, and arrange handover right here in New Zealand.

If you're looking for a used boat, trust is essential. We build lasting relationships and give advice that's respected throughout the industry.

We organize fam trips to European ship builders and yacht festivals, as well as offering sea trials on our stock and demo boats in New Zealand.

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Pinnacle Marine Sells an Azimut Atalntis 51

18 April 2024

We're to announce the sale of a very stylish Azimut Atlantis 51. Let's take a detailed look at this superb boat.

Pinnacle Marine Sells an Azimut Grande 32M

12 September 2023

Pinnacle Marine announces the sale of a second Azimut Grande 32M. In July 2023 the yacht was delivered to her new owner in Phuket.

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With offices from the top of the North to the bottom of the south and powered by the South Pacific-wide network of 36 Degrees Brokers. North to South Brokers focus on power and sail listings sub NZD200,000 throughout New Zealand.

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WELCOME TO SOUTH PACIFIC BOAT SALES

Passionate about the sea, and assisting our fellow seafarers

South Pacific Boat Sales is a Boutique Marine Brokerage specializing in marketing and selling quality Yachts, Catamarans, and Launches. Our services extend from Auckland & Surrounds to Gulf Harbour, Sandspit, Tutukaka, Whangarei, Opua, and Kerikeri.

Our Marine Brokers, led by Ron Mossman and Mike Mottl, have extensive experience in sales, marketing, coastal and offshore sailing, and professional yacht racing. This equips us with a comprehensive knowledge of vessel types, both local and international, enabling us to fully understand your needs, whether you’re selling or buying. Additionally, we provide expert advice on foreign vessels, including registration, flag, importation, and taxes.

A personalised professional service, from a Team you can trust.

For sellers , we take immense satisfaction in managing the entire process, from preparation to marketing and sale, ensuring a seamless transaction for you.

For Buyers,  we actively listen, then help you find and purchase just the right vessel.

For a friendly and obligation free chat about your boating needs, contact one of our team now.

Purely as an aside, I wish to compliment you on your ‘professionalism’. Right from the very beginning I sensed that. I know I must have driven you to drink at times but you certainly didn’t let it show but rather remained continually very attentive as if nothing was a problem. I feel that you have been very factual and honest during our dealings and I respect that very much. You took a lot of the stress away...

We heartily recommend Ron Mossman. Here's why: We first met Ron when he knocked on the hull of our yacht. Having learned that we were interested in selling our yacht, but unable to contact us directly through email, Ron had hopped in his car and driven from Auckland to Whangarei...

Eric & Vandy

Fate I believe is a wired and beautiful thing. You have been, so professional, attentive, conciensous and worked hard and fairly to make this happen. Your skill at photographing and presenting Saorsa undoubtedly made this sale happen well...

I would like confirm you how satisfied me and wife in France are, when you gave us the final unconditional sign off, regarding our boat sale contract. It’s been a very high level performance, confirming your skills and knowledge in every parts of such a deal...

I want to thank you for your help in facilitating a quick and successful sale. Your performance and professionalism exceeded my best expectations...

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New Zealand Marine Brokers is a commercial vessel brokerage and valuation company. We have been serving professional mariners in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific since 1991 and are regarded as a leader in the Pacfic’s marine industry.

New Zealand Marine Brokers also offers valuation and consultancy services and have appraised and valued commercial vessels for all major banks and financial institutions. We are also regularly instructed by fishing companies, ship owners, ship managers, insurance companies, government authorities and the legal and accountancy professions – see our profile for further information.

Our main focus – we market and sell – locally and internationally – Workboats, tugs and barges – Cargo vessels – Utility vessels – Fishing vessels of all kinds – Charter vessels and tourism boats

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"We enjoyed working with Bryce recently when purchasing our sports fisher launch. He was very personable, easy to work with and went the extra mile. Even though the sale was over a year ago he still keeps in touch to this day." Rotorua

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I have known Bryce for many years and have always found him willing to go the extra mile for his customers. Bryce and I have concluded several boat sale deals together and every time both vender and purchaser have been happy with the outcome.

Bryce’s work ethic is very much in line with my own where by giving the customer the best experience possible, relationships mean more than the deal itself.

Therefore I have no hesitation in recommending Bryce to handle your boat brokering needs.

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TBS have been the specialist in high quality launch & yacht sales for more than 40 years. With happy clients from all across New Zealand, and on occasion overseas, we are the brokerage that gets the job done. Buying or selling you can’t go wrong with the trusted team at TBS! 

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ALL BOAT BROKERAGE LTD commenced operations in early 2002 after the owner worked for one of the top boat brokerages for 11 years as a yacht and launch broker. Specialising in racing, racer/cruising yachts, cruising yachts, all types and sizes, launches all types and sizes.

ABB was set up as a specialist brokerage to cater for both buyers and sellers looking for reliable and professional services with knowledge and experience 2nd to none with hands on experience when buying or selling (We do the hard yards to make the whole process easy).

ABB handles clients/ sellers NZ wide and Internationally.

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ABB lists yachts and Launches all over NZ. Additionally, we have relationships with International brokerages in Asia, Europe and USA as well we list international boats.

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9.5 m 31 ft | NZD $420,000 | 2023

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16 m 52 ft | NZD $150,000 | 2033

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11.4 m 37 ft | NZD $95,000 | 1998

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13.4 m 43 ft | NZD $625,000 | 2008

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11.2 m 36 ft | NZD $650,000 | 2012

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14.5 m 47 ft | EUR €135,000 | 2000

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14.5 m 47 ft | NZD $795,000 | 2005

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13.8 m 45 ft | NZD $165,000 | 1998

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11.3 m 37 ft | NZD $695,000 | 2021

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We offer a charter boat portfolio of an impressive growing repertoire of over 65 managed and represented charter vessels locally and internationally, providing a wide variety of charter boat experiences and can tailor make land, sea, air packages, fishing charters, day and extended cruising. From sailing yachts to luxurious corporate launches; we can provide the vessel for you.

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Mike Lynch, British Tech Entrepreneur, Among the Missing After Yacht Sinks Off Sicily Coast

M ike Lynch, one of the U.K.’s most celebrated tech entrepreneurs, lived for years under the cloud of a criminal investigation by U.S. prosecutors alleging that the value of the company he sold to Hewlett Packard for $11 billion was fraudulently inflated. In June, following a trial in San Francisco, he was acquitted.

On Monday, Lynch, 59 years old, was among those declared missing after his luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. It was hit by a sudden thunderstorm just before sunrise, according to Italian officials.

A total of 22 people were aboard the vessel. Six passengers, including Lynch, one of his daughters, two other British nationals and two Americans, were missing, along with one crew member, according to the Italian Coast Guard and a person familiar with the matter.

The south Italy cruise was planned as a celebration of the recent courtroom victory, according to the father of one of the survivors and other people familiar with the matter.

There were 15 people, including a year-old baby girl, rescued. Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was among the people who were rescued, according to a person familiar with the situation.

A coast guard official said the yacht was anchored near the port of Porticello overnight Sunday when a storm hit the coast, creating a tornado-like column of air and water.

The crew apparently had little warning. There was no distress signal from the yacht, the coast guard said.

Karsten Borner, the captain of the boat that rescued survivors, told RAI TV that the “yacht tipped to its side and sank within a few minutes. It all happened in really little time.”

Italian officials said rescue efforts were still under way Monday, and that the yacht sank about 164 feet deep.

Shortly before midnight local time, Italian rescue authorities said in a statement posted to X that cave divers’ first inspection of the wreckage didn’t yield any results because of debris blocking their access beyond the bridge.

Survivors include Ayla Ronald, a lawyer who worked on Lynch’s U.S. fraud case, her father, Lin Ronald, said. They were on the boat to celebrate the legal victory, said Lin Ronald, who is based in New Zealand and works in the yachting industry.

The British-registered yacht, named the Bayesian, was off the northern coast of the Italian island near the capital Palermo, according to ship-tracking website MarineTraffic.

A person with knowledge of the matter said the yacht was likely owned by Lynch. It was managed by London-based brokers Camper & Nicholsons.

Built in Italy in 2008 by the Perini Navi shipyard, the 184-ft yacht was able to accommodate up to 12 guests and 10 crew, according to YachtCharterFleet.

Yacht brokers valued the vessel at around $35 million.

Lynch founded software company Autonomy in the 1990s. The Cambridge University Ph.D. and his employees deployed so-called Bayesian mathematics, which traces its roots to Thomas Bayes, an 18th-century statistician and Presbyterian minister.

Autonomy was bought by American tech company Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion in 2011.

Lynch was lauded as one of the few U.K. executives who had built a world-leading software company from scratch. The company, at the time Europe’s second most valuable, helped customers sift for insights in vast amounts of data. It counted intelligence agencies, banks and law firms as clients.

The deal has since been described as one of the worst in Silicon Valley history. The Hewlett-Packard CEO who approved the deal resigned within a year. Lynch also left the company in 2012.

Hewlett-Packard took an $8.8 billion write-down later that year and said it was duped into overpaying.

The subsequent split of the tech giant into two companies in 2015 was overseen by then-CEO Meg Whitman, who took over after the Autonomy deal was agreed.

The decision to break the company up came as it struggled with declining revenue, corporate scandals and management turmoil. The personal computer and printer business now operates under HP Inc., which makes computer servers, networking equipment and data storage systems. The Autonomy business went with Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, which sells business software, servers and networking gear.

Lynch was charged in 2018 by the U.S. government, which alleged that he and his lieutenants had used false and misleading documents to make the business-software maker more attractive to a potential purchaser. He unsuccessfully fought extradition to the U.S.

Lynch was acquitted of criminal charges in June, ending the nearly 13-year saga. Lynch declared afterward that he was “elated” and looking forward to returning to what he loved, “my family and innovating in my field.”

Another Autonomy executive, former finance chief Stephen Chamberlain, was also acquitted of fraud charges.

Lynch in recent years has been running Invoke Capital, a venture-capital firm focused on European technology. One of its investments was in a firm called Darktrace, which uses artificial intelligence to detect cyberattacks. The company went public in 2021 and is now valued at more than $4 billion.

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