First Port Marine

06/09/2026

That's another circle around the sun and Labour weekend and the school holidays are upon us again.

Book in quick and get the much needed service ticked off.

If your after gadgets, trolling motors and Simrad gear or other bits an pieces get on the phone and give us a call.

31/07/2026

The pressure is on when it comes to towing your boat.

Have a look at the fact sheet links below and make sure you comply, or the new weigh bridges around the country are going to put the brakes on your holiday!!

One of the big issues is going to be making sure you don't exceed the tow capacity of your vehicle.

https://www.touringbrain.co.nz/ui/guides/nz-towing-capacity

https://www.aa.co.nz/cars/owners/towing/towing-weights/

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/11/docs/11-driver-licence-classes.pdf

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/53/docs/53-overdimension.pdf

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/factsheets/53b/docs/53b-overdimension-roles.pdf

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/rules/docs/vehicle-lighting-2004-as-at-1-may-2021.pdf

https://www.nzta.govt.nz/assets/resources/glovebox-guide-safe-loading-towing/docs/Know-how-to-tow-essential-tips-for-towing-a-trailer.pdf

29/07/2026

Its on the way!! The first to land is the 130Hp Hidea 20inch ready to bolt on your boat.

Its going out for an introductory price of $17,990 fitted to your boat.

23/07/2026

Winters a great time for a bit of maintenance. Standard annual services to the big 1000hour services...or maybe you 'Ran Over' some fishing line.

Your trailer might need a bit of TLC before your next big trip too.

Call us to book in for that bit of maintenance or a new gadget for the boat.

19/06/2026

Coming to Hawkes Bay soon!!

Hidea Outboards will offer a more affordable boating option at approximately 40% less than big brand names.

16/06/2026

Theres just over two weeks until the next school holidays!

Come and get your boat ready for the next winter get away.

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

We are experiencing technical difficulties! The phone should be back on soon.

07/04/2026

If the fuel prices are getting too high to go for a fish, consider a few new toys for the boat (or a service) in the mean time.

have supplied the bits for this setup.
It includes Simrad NSS12, Recon trolling motor, VHF and a 3 in 1 600watt transducer.

It all links together for accurate spot locking and no throwing out the anchor.

09/03/2026

Easter holidays are coming up fast...again.

We've got all sorts of aftermarket and genuine parts available to keep you operating at needed & affordable rates.

Book in for a pre Easter service after a busy competition season.