Burnsco vs Smart Marine:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Burnsco had more branded searches than Smart Marine among marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand. Burnsco had about 35,900 branded searches, while Smart Marine had 6,710. Burnsco made up 42.2% of all marine chandlery retailer searches we track, and Smart Marine accounted for 7.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about marine chandlery retailers, both Burnsco and Smart Marine appeared in all three answers. Burnsco was mentioned before Smart Marine in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Burnsco, about 5 searches for every 1 for Smart Marine
Who does AI mention more?
Both are mentioned in every answer we collected.
Who does AI recommend more?
Burnsco, named ahead of Smart Marine in every answer
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Top marine chandlery retailers in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, both Burnsco and Smart Marine showed up in all three answers. Burnsco was listed before Smart Marine in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Marine Deals3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Burnsco3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Smart Marine3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Fosters Ship Chandlery3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Lusty & Blundell2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about marine chandlery retailers
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which marine chandlery retailer should I shop at in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best marine chandlery retailer in New Zealand for boat equipment?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“boat chandlery nz”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best marine shop”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 19, 2026.
Is Burnsco or Smart Marine more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Burnsco and Smart Marine by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five marine chandlery retailers we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Burnsco, Smart Marine. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Marine Deals | Burnsco | Smart Marine | Lusty & Blundell | Fosters Ship Chandlery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.2% | 33.9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 0.57% |
| Nov 2025 | 53.3% | 33.8% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 0.46% |
| Dec 2025 | 49.1% | 37.5% | 12% | 1% | 0.37% |
| Jan 2026 | 53.8% | 33.6% | 10.8% | 1.4% | 0.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 53.5% | 33.4% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 54.5% | 34.2% | 9% | 1.7% | 0.58% |
| Apr 2026 | 53.3% | 33.8% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 0.56% |
| May 2026 | 57.9% | 30% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 0.7% |
| Jun 2026 | 61.1% | 26.2% | 10% | 1.9% | 0.69% |
| Jul 2026 | 53.2% | 33.6% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 0.51% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.9% | 34.6% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 0.52% |
| Sep 2026 | 48% | 42.2% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 0.45% |
How has the Burnsco and Smart Marine comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Burnsco was ahead of Smart Marine in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burnsco’s share of searches among marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand moved from 33.9% to 42.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 31.7K to 35.9K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Smart Marine’s share of searches among marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand moved from 10.7% to 7.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 10K to 6.7K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand marine chandlery retailers in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, Burnsco gained share of searches among marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand, from 34.6% to 42.2%.

In September 2026, Smart Marine lost share of searches among marine chandlery retailers in New Zealand, from 8.9% to 7.9%.
How are branded searches counted?
19 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Burnsco’s and Smart Marine’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Burnsco
11 branded search terms
- Burnsco
- burnsco for sale
- burnsco gift voucher
- burnsco marine
- burnsco marine tauranga
- burnsco mount
- burnsco nelson nelson
- burnsco pukekohe
- burnsco sale
- burnsco tga
- burnsco voucher
Smart Marine
8 branded search terms
- mount smart marine
- mt smart marine
- smart marine
- smart marine boats
- smart marine company
- smart marine mount
- smart marine superstore
- smartmarine
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