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What do you enjoy about boating? What is it that compels us to devoutly ignore family members and instead lavish our boats with a level of attention Paris Hilton would shy away from? We could take the romanticised view that we are harkened to the water by the feisty mistress that is the sea, a force both beautiful and terrifying, calling out to be tamed… and so on. But that really just means we like playing the skipper and driving our boats. Putting the throttle down and feeling the boat respond to your touch is an immensely enjoyable moment – and that satisfying sensation is what the good chaps at MRL have taken it upon themselves to enhance. Have a look at the review of their newest craft, the Stingher 800 GT (page 54). This is a RIB so enjoyable to helm that we had to make use of a crowbar and an entire barrel of roast chestnuts to prise chief tester, Alex Smith, away from the steering wheel after the test. If however you are watching your money fly down the fuel pipe at a rate of knots then you might want to look at the EVO 750 on page 46. This is a boat that can cruise at twenty knots using just seven litres of fuel per hour and has an all in towing weight of one tonne, allowing it to be transported by a range of small cars. Don’t believe me? You’ll be able to try the boat for yourself at Southampton Boat Show (first look, page 32), with fuel prices continuing to rise, it’s certainly food for thought.
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Finally, as some of you may know, we have recently moved offices down to Swanwick and naturally there are a few new faces in the team. One chap (not pictured for certain reasons) revealed to us he had never once stepped on a wakeboard, had never dared to water ski and thought barefooting was a form of square dancing. So naturally we decided he should try to learn all three - in a single day - and told him his job depended on it. How did he get on? Is his future with Sports Boat and RIB safe? Read on to page 96 to find out.
THE SPORTS BOAT AND RIB TEAM CONTACT US . . . EDITORIAL Adrian Porter Editor
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This selectively bearded ex-yottie has a fondness for wakeboarding, a love for speed and a healthy disdain for corduroy trousers.
Sadly, our sales beacon of loveliness has decided to move on to pastures new. Good luck Michaela, you will be missed!
He has a name that sounds like a seedy chat line, but Guy’s passion for production sees him working around the clock with no extra pay.
Managing Director, Designer and chief nanny to the CSL team, Rich is a wearer of many hats. Which is lucky, because he’s got no hair.
A celebrity in her own right, Jayne is the best dealmaker in the business - but rumour has it she can be bought off with cupcakes and a pretty smile.
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The calibre of Colin’s advice ought to see him running the world. Until that day he will spend his time making complex ideas seem refreshingly simple.
Our Race Consultant has eyes like a fly and reactions twice as fast. Is that a powerboat trophy in his pocket? We can only hope so . . .
When he’s not hauling in shark or paddling his kayak in a force 5, Simon likes to climb aboard his classic powerboat and caress the wood.
When his Spanish bar fell into a hole, Craig relocated to the Middle East, to become our world reporter with a winning smile and a huge party budget.
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The good doctor talks us through bumps on the hull and how to deal with osmosis
Our guide to getting that gold medal
SOLENT SOIREE The SB&RIB forum go in search of the perfect day on the Solent
The end of an era? Reviewing the latest and last boat show from North Wales
The six absolute must have bits of kit for those with a watersports obsession
Can you learn to wakeboard, water ski and barefoot ski in a single day? We send an unsuspecting ‘volunteer’ to find out
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ALL IN A DAY’S WORK We find out if it is possible to learn to water ski, wakeboard and barefoot in one day
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skua’s new ribquest Skua RIBs is still a relatively new name in the market, having only been around for two and a half years. But in that short time, the company has come on leaps and bounds, culminating in the recent announcement of their successful acquisition of big name competitor, Ribquest. David Brown, Managing Director of Skua said: “The acquisition of Ribquest has allowed us to rapidly increase our market share. The strong brand and rigorous quality standards which Ribquest use to build their RIBs, will go hand in hand with the production processes we already use at Skua. We have employed the old 10 I SB&RIB
team from Ribquest and are looking to increase their numbers shortly.” So what does this mean for Ribquest? When David Brown was asked if any plans were in place, he replied “well, we are looking to update the Ribquest range. A new console is to be added and we are looking at a moulded sun deck for the larger models. We are also in the process of building our first 9m cabin RIB too.” Both Skua and Ribquest will be at the PSP Southampton International Boat show, but look out for a test of Skua’s RB6 RIB in the next issue. www.skuaribs.com
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SIx wateRSpORt aCCeSSORIeS Six vital items to help you make the most of your chosen watersport.
tURn aROUnd Matt ‘sensei’ Crowhurst reveals the ancient art of landing those pesky 180s.
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HAIL THE NEW PRINCESS For the first time in over ten years, British builder Princess Yachts will be releasing a sub-forty foot sports cruiser – the V39. A boat that Princess claim will ‘redefine the standard for her size category.’ Fitting into their V-Class range of sports yachts, Princess has said their new
vessel will be ‘fast, agile and spacious’. Details are a little scarce at this point but the new boat will be powered by Volvo D6330 engines (standard fitting) and sport a ‘unique hull design’ that should ensure the V39 has a quick transition to the plane. We have no details whatsoever about what makes the hull unique at this point, but Princess claim it will make the ride economical with a highly efficient cruising speed. More details as we get them. www.princess.co.uk
RYA FOR IPAD The RYA has announced that from 17 September, you’ll be able to download a selection of RYA publications to a host of Apple devices (iPad, iPhone, iPod touch) with the new free ‘RYA Books’ app, available from the App Store. The application needed to download the books is both free and available now. Those who download it now will be given access to taster versions of books but will have to wait until the 17 September to be able to download full publications. Steen Ingerslev, RYA Publications Manager explains more “this is something we’ve been looking into ever since the news broke of the very first iPad and it gives us the opportunity to take our publications to the next exciting level. We will start with embedding animation and video content but with the rate that technology advances, who knows where we’ll be in a year.” www.rya.org.uk/go/ebooks
There’s now another way to keep up with all the latest news from the world of Sports Boats and RIB. Having finally signed up to Twitter, you can now get 140 character instalments from your favourite magazine on the latest goings on, just look for SBandRIB and hit follow.
JelF at It agaIn
Fresh from being crowned UIM 2011 World GT15 Champion last month, the extraordinarily talented eleven year old has added ‘GT15 European Champion’ to his growing list of impressive achievements. Ben commented: “I’m really happy to have won the European title, I knew I was in with a chance after winning the World championship, but there’s some strong competitors in Europe so I knew it wouldn’t be easy.”
BUSIneSS awaRd
The Crown Estate’s 2011 Marine Business Award has been won by the Green Blue, the joint environment programme established and managed by the RYA and the BMF. The marine award recognises excellence in sustainability, innovation and business performance. Nominations are drawn from coastal and marine business operations and coastal community initiatives developed with communitywide involvement.
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NEWS IN BRIEF THE BILLION DOLLAR HOAX In the last month, reports emerged of an unnamed Malaysian businessman splashing out on a cool £3 billion super yacht, which used over 100 tons of gold in its construction. Oddly enough, the story proved to be a hoax - but we can still dream…
USED RIB SHOW
A new boat show is set to debut in 2012. The ‘National Used RIB Show’ will be based at MDL’s Sparkes Marina on Hayling Island and will open its doors on the 30th March. Over seventy RIBs will be on display, a large percentage of them being second hand. RIBs will be displayed both on the water and ashore, giving the public the opportunity to test some of the boats. Entrance and parking to the 2012 show is free. More details: www.usedribshow.co.uk
sad end for regional boat shows After 10 shows held over a number of years, both the North and South Wales boat shows have been cancelled and put up for the sale by the current organiser. The news comes just days after the latest event, the North Wales boat show, held in Bangor at the Vaynol estate took place. Talking to Sports Boat and RIB about the shows, organiser Ben Sutcliffe remarked that he had received “virtually no proper support from local councils or government, and this year several companies who promised to be at our shows but didn’t attend either, I’m afraid the few spoil it for the many who have done well. Sunseeker London wanted to come back in 2012 and launch their new 38 footer. “I owe a debt of thanks to several companies who have been there right from the start, at every show, come sun or, mostly, rain!” The shows, websites and data are all for sale. A full review of the show is on page 84. www.bensutcliffemarine.co.uk
CHANNEL QUAKE
On the 14 July, it was confirmed by the British Geological Survey that an earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale was recorded, its epicentre approximately 85km southeast of Portsmouth. Various reports came in from those in the area who felt the slight tremble of the earthquake, the force of which left loose items rattling slightly – as if a large vehicle had just driven by. Dr David Kerridge, BGS Director of Geoscience Research, published on the Survey’s website that “this is the largest earthquake in this area, within 25 km, since a magnitude 4.5 event happened in 1734.” More details: www.sportsboat.co.uk
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Lee Debuse, one of the highest profile riders on the UK Scene and owner of LDB Wakeschool has become the newest member of Ultra Sport Europe’s Liquid Force team. Lee commented that “it’s great to be part of such a long established and well looked after team with Ultra Sport. And Liquid Force has always been the brand leading the way in wake.”
tug capSIzeS
A man has been reported missing after a tug boat capsized in the Thames. Happening as we go to press, it is not yet clear what caused the boat to overturn, spilling out its three man crew. Part of the Thames was partially closed for a period of time following the event.
JoBe upS game
Jobe has announced they will be investing heavily in the development of brand new wakeboards and bindings for 2012 and beyond. Launching a completely new shape of board and a new binding range, Jobe has said they will be dropping their brand Jstar, with all new items being produced under the Jobe banner. www.jobesports.com
RnLI ReScue
Twelve canoeists were brought safely back to shore by Llandudno’s RNLI lifeboats on the 14 August. After running into rough water, two of the canoeists did sustain mild injuries, but were treated on board one of the rescuing craft. All 12 were picked up and deposited safely ashore by 13:15. None required further medical attention.
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Tetra Boats has announced a new partnership with US electric engine maker, Minkota. Producing a range of inflatable tenders, Tetra Boats will now be available to all customers with the option of electric outboards and propulsion systems. Managing Director, David Williams said “we can now supply an environmentally friendly engine to accompany all of our inflatable tenders from our smallest and most economical E230 Eco tender
which [has an LOA] of just 2.3 metres, right up to our top of the range S330 Sport.” (which is 3.3 metres) Tetra Boats was launched less than a year ago at the 2010 Southampton Boat Show. Already they have gained a good reputation in the industry and have recently acquired their first European distributor, Origin Marine in Barcelona, who are now stocking the complete range of Tetra Boats. www.tetraboats.com
power pool returns Suzuki has announced they will be returning to the 2012 Boat and Caravan show with their ‘Power Pool’, their crowd pleasing display piece seen earlier this year, which put boats on the water – despite it being an indoor show. Commenting on the company’s continued involvement with the show, Gareth Lumsdaine, Suzuki ATV and Marine Sales and Marketing Director commented: “The Boat & Caravan Show gives us an ideal platform to show customers our range of 2.5hp - 300hp four stroke outboard motors and drive sales through our dealer and boat builder network. The Suzuki Power Pool worked well for us this year as it enabled us to display the products on the water, even though the show is indoors.” www.suzuki-marine.co.uk www.boatandcaravan.co.uk
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6.0M
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£3,200
£2,720
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£3,600
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DIARY DATES 21 AUGUST PORTSMOUTH BOAT JUMBLE Portsmouth Admission £3.50 023 92381405 or 07887 771451 27-28 AUGUST P1/AQUAX ROUND FOUR Cowes www.p1superstock.com 4 SEPTEMBER ESSEX BOAT JUMBLE Battlesbridge, Essex Admission £4.00 023 92381405 or 07887 771451 27-28 AUGUST P1/AQUAX FINAL ROUND Liverpool www.p1superstock.com 11 SEPTEMBER 2011 NORTHERN BOAT JUMBLE Middlewich, Cheshire Admission £3.00 01270 522251 or 07974 753123 16-25 SEPTEMBER PSP SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW £5 off regular ticket for SB readers – see page 32 southamptonboatshow.com 18 SEPTEMBER WEST SUSSEX BOAT JUMBLE Chichester, Sussex Admission £3.00 01903 761773 or 01903 764304 24 SEPTEMBER DEVON BOAT JUMBLE Newton Abbot, Devon Admission £3.00 01803 835 915 or 07831 337 951 2 OCTOBER SOLENT BOAT JUMBLE Royal Victoria Country Park, Southampton Admission £4.00 023 92381405 or 07887 771451
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relentless pro tour returns The biggest wakeboard tour is in the UK is now underway, with three venues still to be visited in September. The championship is comprised of a balance of boat and cable events, forcing the competitors to be a master of both disciplines. These events naturally showcase the jaw dropping skills of the best in the buisiness as they slog it out against each other for that envied top spot and title. O’Neill and Kustom Footwear are the associate sponsors for the tour, with new supporter Midland Nautique joining the fray and funding the new
‘Double Up Big Air’ contests, which will feature at both boat stops. For more information, videos, photos and the chance to win a bunch of goodies, head on over to the official Relentless UK Pro Wakeboard Tour Facebook page, where all the information is posted. Remaining dates on the calendar are as follows: Sep 17 - West Midlands Waterski Centre, Tamworth (boat) Sep 24 - JBSki, Chertsey, Surrey (cable) Sep 30 to October 1: Quayside Wake & Ski, Mytchett, Surrey (boat)
scorpion’s new serket Scorpion has announced they will be showcasing their new RIB, the Serket 87, at the Southampton International Boat Show. Coming in to replace the Serket 85, the new craft will be 8.7 metres long and will have an optional a T-Top bimini as well as a sun pad, integrated rear deck, picnic table, generous storage and a payload capacity of 2800kg. There is a choice of standard fitted engines - either a pair of Mercury Verado 200hp, or Suzuki 175hp. Both options deliver similar performance and are reportedly well balanced with the RIB. Other options are available by request. Prices start at £66,500 excluding engines and VAT. If you want to see the boat in person then head over to stand C038 at the Southampton show. A first look at the Southampton show can be found on page 32, with details of new boats coming next issue. www.scorpionribs.com