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16 Boating Accessories Top boating gear for you and your crew

24 Strange but true Irving Stewart scours the UK for the more unusual boating stories

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66 Readers’ Letters The best of the month’s projects and advice

79 Mid-season maintenance Expert checks for your boat and engine

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News in brief Inland with Garmin Garmin has a new Inland Waterways Ireland product, available as a download for boating enthusiasts within the Shannon Navigation region of the Republic of Ireland.

The Inland Waterways Ireland download is the first boating product developed for the Shannon Navigation compatible with all Garmin mapping for recreational and marine devices. It allows the user to search for points of interest, as well as build routes automatically or manually on the Shannon Navigation network. POIs include marinas, geographic locations, lakes, locks, jetties, fishing locations and river shorelines. www.garmin.co.uk

Special Delivery from Cheetah Cheetah, the renowned manufacturer of powered catamarans, has just undertaken its longest ever delivery voyage by sea. The 800-mile journey to the German, Polish border took five days and included four overnight stops and a trip through the Kiel Canal. It represented the final moments of an inquiry in 2009 from Eddy Stoll, a German hotelier and fisherman.

Like all Cheetahs, ‘Carmen Calypso’ was built to provide an answer to the specific demands of its owner. In this case, not only did the boat need to be the ideal fishing craft for work in the Baltic Sea,

but it also had to take hotel guests out to catch their own dinners. And the final outcome was Cheetah’s 10.2m craft with a spacious wheelhouse where guests could retreat from the extreme conditions of the Baltic.

New owner, Eddy Stoll, is delighted: “The journey from The Isle of Wight to Bansin confirmed all of my expectations of the boat: good speed, great balance, light, clean and tidy with great lines and a wonderful reaction to the rough Baltic Sea. I will be catching eels, flounder and pike using long lines in the Summer and nets in the Wintertime.” www.cheetahmarine.co.uk

Yellowbrick supports Rough Seas expedition The world’s largest rental provider of satellite-based tracking devices, Yellowbrick, has announced its support for Project Rough Seas, which will see a group of young care leavers embarking on a once in a lifetime tall ship expedition.

Yellowbrick’s tracking devices will enable supporters and media to track the progress of the 36 young adventurers, as they journey by both land and sea across Sweden and Norway from 29 July to 19 August.

With the ability to work anywhere on earth, the Yellowbrick tracking device obtains a position using the Iridium Satellite System, which it relays to Yellowbrick HQ. Yellowbrick then updates the position within seconds of the data being transmitted, displaying the information on an online map. This will be linked into the expedition’s website, so supporters, sponsors and media can all follow their progress. www.yellowbrick-tracking. com

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Droitwich enters new era A new era is beginning at Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire this summer, with the completion of a 35-year project to re-open the town’s canals.

Originally, the Droitwich Barge Canal, built by James Brindley and opened in 1771, served the Droitwich salt industry, linking the town to the River Severn and the world beyond. The Droitwich Junction Canal was then opened in 1854 and was one of the last canals to be completed. Both canals declined due to competition from the railways and were officially abandoned in 1939 - but in 2011, over 70 years on, they are open for business once again.

As part of the restoration, a park has been created, providing picnic sites, fishing pegs, and new stop off points for boaters, walkers and cyclists, plus 26 new visitor moorings. It means you can now journey along this newly created 21-mile ring on a voyage of discovery that shows off some of the best this county has to offer.

At the time of going to press, a weekend of celebrations was set to kick off in Vines Park, with a display of canal boats, plus boat trips, canoe taster sessions and a programme of guided walks.

Due to coincide with the the annual Droitwich Spa Music and Arts Festival, it promises to be a great start for the new-look Droitwich waterways. www.wychavon.gov.uk

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Garmin’s new Montana handheld unit is designed to be a versatile GPS for the serious adventurer - and to that end, it is ruggedly built for use on foot, on the water and in the car. It has a barometric altimeter for elevation profiling and routing functions, using preloaded HD mapping. Its three-axis compass also gives it a heading, even when standing still.

And in addition to a glove-friendly touchscreen, the 650 and 650t models can also record photos courtesy of their five-megapixel cameras.

Dan Bartel, Garmin’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales, said: “Montana was designed to be rugged, portable and incredibly versatile for people who are always after adventure.” And with its robust construction allied to a predictably intuitive interface, it looks like another quality handheld unit from the established masters of navigation made simple.

Price: £429.99 (Montana 600) £499.99 (Montana 650) £549.99 (Montana 650t) www.garmin.co.uk

Garmin’s new GDL 40 is designed to be an affordable marine weather solution that brings on-demand graphical weather and radar data directly to a compatible NMEA 2000 Garmin chartplotter. Dan Bartel, Garmin’s Vice President of Worldwide Sales, explains: “For the first time, mariners will be able to purchase vital weather data on demand when they need it most. Whether you’re avoiding approaching weather or checking the wind direction, having a pay-as-you-go solution like the GDL 40 provides added flexibility, convenience and confidence on the water.” Once activated, GDL 40 users can buy day passes to begin receiving 24 hours of continuous weather data. Details include weather radar, wind speeds and direction, sea surface temperatures, wave heights, local forecasts and marine warnings. The waterproof antenna allows easy installation with pole, flush or under-deck mounting options - and for improved reception, the GDL 40 can also be connected to an after-market GSM antenna.

Price: £199.99 Day passes: £4.99 www.garmin.co.uk

A pocket full of knots This handy pocket guide contains all the most useful boating knots, whether on board or alongside. Each knot is broken down into clear stepby-step illustrations, with a photo of the finished knot and background information on its strengths, weaknesses, and when best to use it. This 128-page paperback is a perfect aide-memoire for experienced sailors, and the ideal learning tool for novices. The author, Jim Whippy, is a former magazine editor and author of Sea Fishing, published by Adlard Coles Nautical. He also presents DVDs and is a selector for the England sea angling team.

Price: £7.99 ISBN: 9781408139455 www.bloomsbury.com

Poetic perception portals These compact binos from Swarovski Optic are designed with travel and leisure in mind - and while we could immerse ourselves in detail, it’s always good to hear what the manufacturers have to say, so here’s an explanation from Carina Schiestl-Swarovski, Chairwoman of the Swarovski Optic Executive Board: “Observing is more than seeing. It’s seeing the big picture and revealing hidden details. It’s the stirring up of a constant desire for new discoveries. So close you could almost reach out and touch, feeling as if you were really there.”

Back on planet earth, marine use tends to involve movement, so if you want to “overcome the natural limitations of your perception and immerse yourself in precious moments” the (slightly) more affordable 8x magnification models are the better option.

Price: £790 (8x); £820 (10x) www.swarovski.com

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Five years after the arrival of Yamarin boats in the UK, Irving Stewart takes a fresh look at what’s on offer from the UK-friendly Cabin range . . .

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When Yamaha launched the Yamarin range in the UK in 2006, it was significant that many of the journalists present were drawn to the 59HT which, in essence, expanded

the original concept of the classic Broom hard top sports boat of the 1970s, but with radically updated features and styling.

Subsequently I tested the 59HT and totally fell for its charms. Small wonder then that it was voted this magazine’s ‘Boat of the Year’.

The 59C (the cabin version you see here) and also the 59CC (which has a slightly longer cabin) are both built on the 59HT’s extremely efficient hull. They both offer a stylish and practical alternative to the ‘sit-up-and-beg’ fisher-style day boats that seem so popular nowadays. And they are in a different league altogether to the more cramped cuddy cruisers that have long been big favourites for UK family users.

In essence, what Yamarin has done is expand the covered sports boat concept of the 59HT by introducing a much longer cabin-cum-wheelhouse and reducing

You couldn’t ask for a more user-friendly bow space - but why no seats?

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ordic boaters seem to have a different attitude to boating.

In fact, per capita, they are the greatest boat owners on earth. This is probably down to a long tradition of using boats every day and in all seasons - and it helps explain why the majority of Scandinavian boats tend to be more functional to use and easy running to drive than most. They also have better weather protection than those produced in warmer climes, so it’s not difficult to see why such craft are great for the UK and its indifferent weather.

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Easy access from nose to stern makes her an easy and relaxing boat to handle

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the open-air cockpit. This helps meet the demands of boaters who want lots of covered space - and especially those seeking a more secure cabin. By closing off the rear of the cabin with a side-opening doorway and raising the roof height, there is far more indoor space than that afforded even by our old favourite, the 59HT. ➧ The clever incorporation of full-length

The boat based professional What better way to maximise your investment than to live and work aboard your boat.

Colin Jones explains . . .

Working while cruising is now so simple that I am surprised more people don’t do it. After all, there is no better way to maximise your marine investment than by spending not just your free time on board but also your working day - and as our liveaboard Editor will tell you, it has never been easier to make that happen.

The vital hardware Boats and modern communications enable you to enjoy visiting some super places on your boat and earn a bob or two as you go. I know because, as a marine journalist, I have been doing just that for 20 years - and in that time, working away from home has undergone lots of changes.

Doing it from the boat is no longer much different from flexi-time or a home office. A number of our friends who would like to live, work and play in places like Dartmouth, but cannot afford the piratical property prices, put their boats there instead. They then use them not just as a base from which to carry out the odd local job - but as a completely selfsustaining (even profit making) live-in home and office. If you get it right, as my friends and I have learned to do, you may find your house quickly losing its appeal.

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Work and WiFi If you wish to be a full-timer, the first requirement is to be certain that you have enough assured work to generate a regular income. Many work-aboards have a long term plan, moving and moulding what they do for a living into their new life of freedom. This takes time, but watching its evolution is very satisfying. As a freelance writing team, it took me and the wife about 12 years to acquire a portfolio of clients for whom we work every month,

so we know that as long as we write, we will eat. It means hard research and preparation when we are ashore or holed up for a spell, but we can be ‘off the leash’ for seven months at a stretch without any great concern.

We know a wholesale pharmacist, some accountants, graphic designers, editors, consultant solicitors and proof readers, all of whom are able to make this kind of lifestyle work. But reliable communications are an absolutely essential part of this and the internet is obviously a major component. And success here is partly dependent on location, because relying on harbour masters’ offices, internet cafes and public libraries is not enough for serious work.

You must have reliable WiFi direct to your floating desk.

We have a team of Boat professionals ready and waiting to answer your queries. So don’t hesitate.

If you have a question you want an answer to, we have everything you need right here.

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Perplexing questions, contentious rants or perhaps top tips for other readers and praise for great service - this is the place to share your thoughts with the nation.

The winner of the Star Letter prize will receive one of these fantastic WaveRunner Cooler Bags worth £12.49. They can hold up to two six-packs of 330ml cans, making them perfect for those days afloat when a cool drink and bite to eat are required. For more information about this and many other Yamaha watersports accessories check out www.yamaha-motor.co.uk/accessories.

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New engine for my Kruger Lambda PETER CAPLEN ■ ■ ■ ■

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Dear Boat,

Please can you advise whether it’s advisable to exceed a boat maker’s maximum outboard power.

When I purchased my Kruger Lambda, I didn’t buy an outboard as I already had a 5hp and this was also what the dealer was offering. It really needs more power and I am considering a Parsun 9.8, as the max recommended is 10hp. But given that the 15hp doesn’t cost much more, this option would give me spare power for more load or for an awkward wind.

The boat is used for estuary and coastal pleasure trips.

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I have been searching for an inflatable and outboard engine. It must fold up to go in the back of a hatchback and it will be used two or three times a week for two adults pottering about and fishing in Morecambe Bay. Any ideas?

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As a result of these tests, the craft is then given a CE Category, which is clearly marked on the C-plate and fixed to the craft in a prominent position.

Any owner exceeding the C-plate capacities of a boat, or using it in conditions for which it is not certified, does so at his own risk. He will invalidate the manufacturer’s warranty on the craft and he may also render his insurance invalid.

In the case of the Kruger Lambda, this is C-rated for three passengers, a maximum load of 350kg, and a maximum engine size of 7.5kW (which equates to 10.05hp). However, the manufacturers do not state the Lambda’s maximum transom engine weight.

From this, we can conclude that the Lambda is certified to accept, say, a Parsun 9.8hp engine with a maximum weight of 36kg and theoretically a much heavier 9.9hp at 50.8kg. Unfortunately, Parsun’s 15hp engines (also 50kg in weight) would thus exceed the boat’s certified design parameters.

We are aware that this safe, beamy craft has in the past been fitted with lighter two-stroke 9.9hp engines, and more recently with four-stroke 9.9s without any problems. However, exceeding 9.9hp (in the form of a similar weight 15hp) on a Lambda used at sea, even in inshore conditions, is not wise. Doing so could result in the craft tackling sea conditions at a higher speed than it is certified to safely manage - and that could adversely affect both its handling and the safety of those on board.

Obviously, when push comes to shove, any final decision is with the individual owner but we would recommend that you think carefully about passenger safety and also bear in mind the warranty and insurance issues.

Irving Stewart

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In the third part of his Smartwave fit-out, Peter Caplen turns his attention to the steering system and controls . . .

Installing equipment such as a steering console to a polyethylene boat is similar to working on a GRP boat but rather different to fitting it to a RIB or inflatable. On a RIB, the console is usually mounted across the way, on the upstands that are glued to the tubes. For a solid boat, (GRP, polyethylene, aluminium or wood) the console is just bolted into place.

The steering consoles are generally the same for either RIBs or solid craft, so it is just a matter of finding one of the correct size and style for the boat. On my previous RIB, the steering was fixed on both tubes so it went across the whole width of the boat. For the Smartwave, however, which has masses of interior space (thanks largely to the absence of an inflatable collar), I wanted a console that bolted to the floor on one side of the boat to allow room to move forward and aft without having to step over the steering bar.

After some web research, I found just what I was looking for on the Inflatable Boat Supplies (IBS) site. As well as a range of cross-tube steering and pedestal steering systems, they also had a smart stainless steel system that was ideal for the Smartwave at a price that wouldn’t break the bank - always an important consideration!

The job begins . . .

Last month, the steering cable was connected to the engine as one of the last jobs on the engine installation. There is some logic to this, as when the steering head is fitted to the boat, the cable will not be found to be a couple of inches short, as there is some room for altering the position of the helm when fitting.

The large gear is lifted out of the steering drum so that the end of the cable can be inserted into the recess in the gear.

The steering system kit from IBS comes complete with various fixing nuts and bolts.

The cable will then lie flush within the groove in the gear.

The first job is to assemble the steering cable into the steering drum.

The cover is removed to reveal the steering gears into which the cable will be fitted.

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Launching your boat The RYA’s Chief Instructor (Motor Cruising and Power), Rachel Andrews, shares some top tips on getting your slipway work right . . .

Launching your boat shouldn’t be difficult, but it can often throw up some challenges if you’re new to boating - where to launch from, what to look out for and of course, most importantly, getting the boat from your trailer onto the water.

Luckily, with a bit of planning and some knowledge of what to look out for, it will quickly become a routine part of your life on the waves. To help you with that, we’ve put together a short guide on how to make the move from land to water a smooth one.

The planning phase When planning a trip, remember that not all slipways are the same size. You will need to think about the most suitable sort of slip and if you have a large boat, you need to ensure it can be accommodated. And not all slipways are free to use. There might be a one-off cost to factor into your budget, while other slipways will lead into waters that require a permit.

On the day . . .

On the day, you should park your vehicle a safe distance from the water and examine how the gradient and condition of the slipway will affect the distance you can reverse your trailer. Slippery slopes can make it difficult for rear-wheel drives and there’s a danger of front-wheel drives wheelspinning under a heavy trailer.

Always take caution and double check that your winch strap and a second rope is securely connected to the strong point on your boat. If it slides off the trailer earlier than planned, it might meet the concrete before the water.

Positioning is vital for a smooth and safe launch. Start off by reversing slowly down the slipway, but remember to open all your windows so you can hear if someone needs you to stop.

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Once you’ve found your ideal location, you will need to check the local tide tables to monitor how high the water levels will be so you can pick a time when you have plenty of water under the boat.You will also need to use the tide tables to plan a rough time for your return to the slipway.

Finally, be aware that strong winds and heavy rain can be a problem when setting off, so keep a close eye on weather reports.

It’s never a good idea to get your car wheels too wet and it’s even advised to avoid fully submerging the wheels on your trailer.

You might find that you need to extend the length of your tow with some rope or a metal extension but this shouldn’t be too complicated.

It’s always best to start by applying your handbrake and chocking the trailer wheels. Then it’s a case of lowering the jockey wheel, connecting up the extension and taking up the slack by driving forwards. Just remember to remove the chocks before continuing your reverse.

Now you’ve positioned your boat, you can stand alongside the trailer and ease it off. If you’ve had to submerge most of your trailer, you might find it easier to jump on board and reverse away.

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The bit at the back Editor’s comment Quiz - Ropes and rigging Perfectly peculiar

We all use them but do we really know what we’re doing? This month, David Greenwood takes a closer look at ropes and rigging . . .

Questions 1 - Ropes or wires running from the top of the mast to the stern of a boat to support the mast are known as backstays. But what about the line from the top of the mast to the bow?

2 - What do you call the lines that come from the sides of the mast to the sides of the boat?

3 - Can you name the line that is used to hoist a flag?

4 - We’ve all seen the ropes that are used to control the main and jib sails, but what are they called?

5 - What is the name of the rope that is permanently attached to the bow?

Answers 1 - The line that supports the mast at the bow is called the forestay.

2 - The lines that come from the sides of the mast to the sides of the boat are known as ‘shrouds’.

3 - The flag-hoisting line is called the flag halyard (‘hal’ coming from ‘haul’).

4 - Strangely enough, the lines used to control the main and jib sails are referred to as the ‘sheets’ - the mainsheet and the jib sheet or foresheet.

5 - The rope that is permanently attached to the bow for tying the boat to a pile or pontoon is sometimes referred to as a ‘bow-rope’ but it also goes by the rather peculiar name of the ‘painter’.

Having moved into my new liveaboard boat (see page 72), it seems to me that the people who inhabit our waterways are a different breed altogether . . .

In the first 24 hours after opening my door, I had been given a couple of bottles of wine, a British Waterways key, a sack of coal, a pork pie and a wealth of great advice from about six different sources. And it didn’t end there. While pottering about, getting things in order, I was checked on by a Jane, a Sue, a Bob, two Daves, a Keith and a selection of people whose names escape me for now. It was a delightful culture shock, and as I supped a pint at the local pub the evening after my arrival, I had the feeling that I had already become part of a proper community.

So what is it that makes boaters so very different from house dwellers? Is it a shared disdain for traffic?

Is it a shared love for boats? Or is it the knowledge that we’ve all made that decision to turn the activity we love into a full-time life choice? Whatever it is, I’m delighted to be here, among happy, relaxed people who have the time and the inclination to seek your company, look you in the eye and share a good old-fashioned chinwag.

Pub of the Month by Paul Antrobus The Ramsholt Arms, Ramsholt, River Deben IP12 3AB

This is a peaceful and pretty spot on the north side of the River Deben between Felixstowe Ferry and Woodbridge. You an use the landing quay (a rough , concrete affair) or anchor off and land by dinghy on the stony sand beach. There is sunny outdoor seating on the grassy bank, and it’s light and cosy indoors. Popular for walkers and boaters (and children and dog friendly), it stocks Adnams, Woodfordes and local Earl Soham beers and a good (but not cheap) wine list.

Locally sourced pub grub, with mains from £9 to £12 is good. Arrive by car via a single track road off the B1083 or come by boat - much more fun!

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