What does it take to turn an 8-metre hardtop into a boat you can live on for days and trust when adventure takes you well offshore? Meet “Dusty Moorings”, Grant’s adventure-ready Senator RH770. Designed for multi-day missions, long-range capability, serious fishing plus days cruising the Marlborough Sounds. This rig is the definition of purpose-built.

We’re excited to share that Marine & Outdoors is now an official dealer for Seakeeper Ride — one of the latest advancements in marine technology. As a dealership, we’re always looking for ways to bring our customers the best innovations on the water, and Seakeeper Ride is a game-changer.

Meet Succession, our 2025 Senator RH770 demonstrator. Fitted out to a high standard to showcase what’s possible when performance, safety, and tech come together.

When Simon came to us with his vision for the ultimate Senator RH770 package, his brief was simple. He wanted a boat that offered comfort for the family, exceptional safety in all conditions, and the tech to chase big fish out wide - here’s how we made it happen.

Just like their higher horsepower cousins, re-powering your mid-size outboard comes with a boatload of benefits. Check out the amazing transformations of two boats with the Yamaha F70hp.

Cory and Kim’s boating adventures are a familiar story for many Marlburian families. They were looking for a boat that could serve a dual purpose - ideal for fishing trips while also offering comfort for longer journeys and overnight adventures.

Investing in regular outboard maintenance is a sure fire way to protect your investment and enjoy trouble-free and safe boating. A regularly serviced engine will also be less likely to need larger, more costly repairs and will reward you with longevity.

Mark recently completed an outboard re-power on this Stabicraft 589 Supercab. With plenty of life left in the hull, but an outboard that was showing signs of age and unreliability, re-powering was a great option to give these boaties years more enjoyment out on the water.

Paul came to us wanting more stability and comfort while steaming out to his favourite fishing spots. While his Southern is known for slicing through sharp chop, Paul had heard about the benefits of the automated Zipwake system and how it could improve his performance while underway.