Swell Marine

08/09/2025

Lithium batteries are brilliant… if you do them right. But cut corners with cheap gear or a dodgy setup, and you’re asking for trouble - heat, fire, and a whole lot of swearing in the bilge (if you haven’t already blown up by that stage).

That’s why we only fit proper marine-compliant gear like Victron.

👉 Got questions about your setup? Drop them below or send us a PM.

06/09/2025

On one of the latest jobs, the owners wanted better sounds...

So we ripped out the tired old system and fitted a Fusion stereo upgrade. Clean install, great control through the displays, and the sort of sound that makes long passages a hell of a lot more enjoyable.

05/09/2025

We’re proud to say we’re a specialist Garmin Marine dealer. What does that mean for you? 🤔

It means that you’re not just talking to a reseller, but to someone who can advise, troubleshoot, design, and install Garmin systems every damn day (ok, maybe not the weekends), whether it’s autopilots, radars, sounders, or full navigation packages.

👉 Boat builders, commercial skippers, or proud launch owners - if you want Garmin done right, come to us.

https://swellmarine.co.nz/garmin-sales-and-service

04/09/2025

We had one boat come in that looked flash, but under the skin, she was a ticking time bomb.

Everything (and I mean EVERYTHING) was run through a computer-based switching system. Pumps, gauges, genset, even the bloody doors. 🤯

And when the computer glitched? Lights out. Literally. Dead in the water.

You don’t want your boat telling you “computer says no” when you’re halfway to the Barrier, don’t you?

👉 Ever had your system fail on you at the worst possible time? Tell us your story in the comments.

03/09/2025

Batteries aren’t the sexy side of boating, but they’re the bit that keeps everything else alive - bilge pumps, sounders, nav lights, FRIDGE FULL OF BEERS.

When they die...
..your day on the water dies with them.

Right now, Bosch marine batteries at The Chandlery are on special: N200, HCM24, HCM27, HCM31, DC24, DC27, DC31.

Solid, reliable power, 20% off until September 30.

👉 Drop into The Chandlery in Russell (15 Aucks Rd) or message us for details.

01/09/2025

The swell’s easing, the sun’s got a bit more bite, and that means only one thing - boating season is creeping back in. YAAY!

🤔 But before you blast off, have a think: are your electronics firing up? Are your batteries holding the charge?

Or are you going to find out the hard way when the family’s on board and the thing won’t even start? 😭

We’ve got the gear, the know-how, and the time right now to get your boat ready before the season rush hits.

👉 DM us or give us a ring to book your pre-season check.

Best coffee at Long Beach Coffee Cart, Russell

www.swellmarine.co.nz

15/08/2025

17/03/2025

Plot your course, track your stats, and let Raymarine do the heavy lifting—because guesswork is so last season.

From fuel efficiency to auto-routing, this chartplotter has you covered, whether you're cruising the local Veronica Channel in Opua or tackling a 1,000NM passage to Fiji.

⚓ Special deals on Raymarine packages for trailer boats at The Chandlery www.thechandlery.co.nz until April 18th—or while stock lasts! Get in before they sail away!

03/02/2025

The countdown is ON!

We are rolling into the Auckland Boat Show 6th-9th March with an arsenal of Henri-Lloyd premium sailing and (drumroll please) lifestyle gear.

💥Bigger range.
💥Fresh arrivals.
💥Exclusive deals.

Do you want performance gear that turns heads and won’t accept mediocre? Catch it all at the Auckland Boat Show - The Chandlery | Henri-Lloyd booth (139B) your next adventure depends on it.

14/01/2025

Happy New Transducer - Start year with fresh gear, and you know it will be a great year!

Helping out local community organization - Project Island Song with a transducer replacement.

Not because it was faulty, broken, or required an upgrade... but because it had gone off to an adventure and never came back. 😅

How is your transducer going?

10/01/2025

Everyone is recovering from holidays and we know how hard it is to get back into the groove of working. And seems like our website is feeling similarly, so it's taking a break, but you can reach us via DM, [email protected] or call 0275627955.

Meanwhile, see you out on the water over the weekend.