Mr Boats

18/10/2026

Boat projects are rarely finished. They simply reach “ready enough to launch”.

As your local Boating & Outdoors dealer, our team can help connect the next job with the right gear and practical advice.

Whether it is a tidy-up, a refit or a bigger restoration, we would love to see what you are working on. Drop a photo in the comments or bring the project questions instore!

14/10/2026

14/10/2026

The annual Melbourne Boat Show is here! Visit us from tomorrow 15th to Sunday 18th down at the docklands precinct!

Melbourne Boat Show

14/10/2026

The boat usually gets all the attention.
The trailer quietly carries the consequences…

Check out our 7 point check to ensure your trailer is set for the season - https://boatingandoutdoors.co.nz/boat-trailer-maintenance-nz/

Check the tyres and sidewalls, make sure the spare is aboard and inflated, and confirm the jack and wheel brace you carry actually suit the trailer. It is a much easier exercise in the driveway than on the shoulder of the road.

If something needs attention, call into Mr Boats, part of the Boating & Outdoors dealer network.

We spend plenty of time thinking about what can go wrong on the water. Sometimes the trip comes unstuck before the boat reaches it. A boat trailer deals with heavy loads, long periods sitting still, highway speeds and regular saltwater immersion. Spring boat trailer maintenance is your chance to fin...

13/10/2026

Small enough to take almost anywhere. Reliable enough to get you home. Save up to $700 on selected Mercury portable outboards.

https://www.mercurymarine.com/au/en/Promotions/Portables-Q4-2026

T&C's apply. available at participating Mercury dealers on selected models

11/10/2026

When a boat says “something feels off”, experienced ears can be worth a lot.

Outboards, electronics and trailers all develop small issues that are easier to deal with before the season gets busy. A real workshop gives you somewhere to take the boat, explain what it is doing and get practical help.

The team at Mr Boats can help you work out the next step instead of guessing. We represents Boating & Outdoors locally - national marine buying power without losing the value of a local team who knows boats.

09/10/2026

Thinking about upgrading? Now could be the perfect time to repower. Get on the water sooner with $0 Deposit and 2.99% comparison rate finance!

T&Cs Apply. Contact your local Mercury Finance Dealer to find out more.

https://www.mercurymarine.com/au/en/Promotions/Finance-Q4-2026

08/10/2026

New lifejacket rules land 9 October: here's what changes for you
From 9 October 2026, the rules around wearing lifejackets on recreational craft are changing across New Zealand.

If you're aboard a recreational craft 6 metres or under, you need a lifejacket on the whole time you're underway. Doesn't matter what you're in - small motorboats, sailboats, yacht tenders, dinghies, kayaks, paddleboards and jet skis are all covered, if they're under that size. There are a few specific exclusions (like SUP surfing), but if that's not you, the rule applies.

For boaties, now's a good time to get across exactly what's changing - and to make sure every lifejacket on board actually fits the person who'll be wearing it.

Check your lifejackets before 9 October

Don't wait until the first proper boating weekend to discover someone's jacket doesnt fit. Pull your lifejackets out now and give them a proper check:

Straps and buckles are all working
Fabric is free of cuts, tears or deterioration
The jacket is still the right size, especially for growing kids
Labels check out, and it's still the right type for how you use the water.
Come and and our life jacket range @ Mr Boats, Dyers Road, Christchurch

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Xtreme Marine on becoming a Mercury Premier Dealer! 🎉

Premier status is the highest level a Mercury dealer can reach. It recognises dealers who go above and beyond in sales, service and customer care, and Xtreme Marine has earned it.

Whether you're repowering, buying new or booking a service, you can count on the Xtreme Marine team for expert Mercury advice and support.

06/10/2026

Small enough to take almost anywhere. Reliable enough to get you home. Save up to $700 on selected Mercury portable outboards.

https://www.mercurymarine.com/nz/en/promotions/Portables-Q4-2026-NZ

T&C's apply. available at participating Mercury dealers on selected models.

02/10/2026

Mr Boats is at the Christchurch Outdoor Expo this weekend at the A&P Showgrounds!

Come down, have a look around and pop in to check out the awesome range of boats we have on offer, from alloy to glass, there’s something for everyone.

Come say hey to the team and start planning your next adventure on the water!

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

Not sure which engine you need? Can't figure out what rigging options are available? Try our configurator, where you can spec up the perfect engine, choose rigging options and get a price instantly! Click here to find out more: https://configurator.mercurymarine.com.au/

01/10/2026

The difference between suitable and genuinely useful often comes down to experience.

That practical experience helps match gear to the boat, the job and the person using it - and gives you someone local to come back to when you need help.

Mr Boats is part of Boating & Outdoors, bringing the wider network’s range and buying power together with local marine knowledge in Christchurch / Timaru.

26/09/2026

The sound of happiness

24/09/2026

Wherever you go, make sure you pack a Mercury

21/09/2026

Tag the person you love packing the dishwasher with 🥰