Cruise News June 2023

Cruise News

Newsletter of Island Cruising NZ

In this issue:

Rally to Japan

Pacific Rally Adventures in Fiordland

Shipwreck in Minerva

Fiji Regatta Week

And lots more!

issue 23

In this issue

June 2023

From the Helm

The latest update from Viki.

Pacific Rally 2023

Some fabulous photos of the adventures so far

Rally To Japan

Fiji Regatta Week

Party @ Cloud 9

Meet Greg Just - Port Officer

Shipwreck in Minerva

Adventures in Fiordland

Amy & Luke share their South Island Rally experience

Become a Member of Island

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The PredictWind Tracker for this year's rally

From the helm

This time last month we were patiently awaiting a weather window to depart to the Islands, and since then nearly 72 Pacific Rally yachts as well as many other Island Cruising members and other cruisers have set off to various places in the Pacific!

There were a few dramas en-route, firstly a pretty rough ride out of New Zealand, followed by a glassy calm patch and a few days of motoring which chewed through the fuel. We had some impressive acts of generosity among the rally fleet with some mid-ocean fuel transfers to boats in need before the wind filled in again and developed in to a nasty low crossing NZ creating a strong northerly across the rally track.

Many of the boats managed to find good shelter in Minerva Reef, while others weathered the storm A big shoutout to the crew of Kuia who stood by when one of the other boats was having some issues with a mysterious leak when the weather got rough. You guys are awesome.

One crew member got badly bitten by a big fish they'd caught requiring 10 staples to sew him back up again, we also had a crushed hand injury, so the Cat 1 Medical kits and Offshore Medic skills learned from Oceania all got a bit of a work out!

We also had one boat lose their chart plotter for a few hours - thank goodness for the paper charts!

Thanks also to David on Perigee who created a morning VHF net for the rally boats any anyone else nearby to join in with, which was great fun and very much appreciated by everyone

There were some excellent fish caught along the way - check out the photos later on in the newsletter and thanks to Ballingers Hunting & Fishing for providing some great fishing tackle in the rally packs!

On arrival in Fiji and Tonga the rally boats were welcomed with various festivities. Nawi Island Marina in Savusavu opened early especially for the rally boats to enter and they were invited to their opening party which looked like lots of fun

In Tonga we were very warmly welcomed by Tonga Tourism who helped facilitate the officials for us and enabling the boats to get cleared at anchor.

Big Mama, Earle and their son Andrew made us all feel very welcome at Pangaimotu Island Their yacht club was badly damaged in the tsunami last year but despite this we had a wonderful time with them with BBQ's on the beach, a sports day, and lots of cold beer was drunk as well as running us all back and forth to town in their boat

Tonga Tourism laid on a fantastic welcome event with a Tongan feast, kava and dancing which was a wonderful day. We even got to catch up with David Hunt who many of you will remember from way back in the 1980's when he helped create the Island Cruising Rally!

Nuku'alofa is well worth a stop on your Pacific travels. There are some excellent restaurants, some really interesting places to visit, a rich history, lots of shops selling almost everything you could possibly need, and the International Airport is there for crew, and friends and family flying in and out. Tongan people are so kind and friendly.

One of the great things about being on a rally is the people you meet. The families have all teamed up and the kids are having a whale of a time with each other, which of course makes life a bit easier for the parents too! We've also got about 10 boats who were on the rally with us last year and they are able to share some of their knowledge of the places they've been to with the first timers.

This time next month we will be doing our special clearance in to the Lau Group in Fiji. This is not normally a port of entry, so we are flying the officials out to Vanua Balavu to arrange clearance for the rally boats and a few extras who are joining us This saves heaps of time where you'd otherwise have to sail straight past these spectacular islands to clear in at Savusavu and then sail back upwind again to get back there Thanks to our agent Yacht Help who are arranging the clearance for us.

Did you know we matched up over 60 crew members with various boats on the rally? This is a great way to be part of the action without having your own boat to sail. Check out the CrewSeeker page on our website for details

Last week I took part in the Pearls of Boating Wisdom course here in Christchurch. Ross Porter has put together a comprehensive course to learn about all the different systems on board, all excellent things to know when you are crossing an ocean. Check out the details later in the newsletter.

Welcome aboard to our new sponsors this month! All Marine - a Chandlery in Whangarei, 36 Degrees Brokers and Marsden Cove Marina We've got a fantastic stable of very generous sponsors and supporters of Island Cruising - so if you aren't a member already I highly recommend you join up to make the most of the excellent discounts and benefits they can offer you! Check them all out on our website here. You can very quickly recoup the cost of your $95.00 membership by taking advantage of the generous savings!

We've got an event at Cloud 9 in Fiji on the 13th July - all welcome! So if you are up in Fiji please do come and join us It will be heaps of fun

Thanks to all the rally participants who have been sending through their photos of their adventures and kindly allowing me to share them so you can get a feel fo

I hope you enjoy Cruise News this month

If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know.

Cheers Viki

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Do Good Things

Here at Island Cruising, we love to do our bit to support the communities we visit and the efforts of awesome organisations such as Sea Mercy Fiji, Days For Girls, Lions Club and Rotary.

This year boats on the rally were able to assist with transporting sanitary kits beautifully hand made by the volunteers here in New Zealand - Days For Girls, we also had one boat take up a case of reading glasses on behalf of the Lions Club. These recycled glasses and kits for girls will be distributed to communities in need throughout Fiji by Sea Mercy and the awesome efforts of Jonathan Robinson and his team.

We also teamed up with the Rotary Club in Opua to transport clothing to their sister club in Nuku'alofa. Many people have been affected by the tsunami and eruption last year and the local Rotary Club will ensure those clothes go to good homes!

Thanks to everyone who helped with these projects!

Thanks to Tonga Tourism for the beautiful photos

Fiji Regat w events added to the schedule, the 39th edition of Fiji s largest annual regatta is likely to be another record breaker and will take place from 6-10 September 2023.

We have a packed schedule of events and entertainment this year for competitors, family and friends so register early to ensure you don’t miss out. With live entertainment each evening, the Friday night theme this year is 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea - sure to be a highlight! “With our safe and protected deep-water harbour, moorings and marina facilities, not to mention our beautiful resort facilities and the amazing Musket Team, we are ready to offer a world-class regatta. Even if you are not participating in the regatta, it’s a fantastic time for everyone staying at the Resort to join in the party”, says Musket Cove Resort’s Manager Joe Mar

“We are grateful to all of our international and local sponsors who have come on board to make this year’s regatta a success and we extend a big Bula welcome to participants from around the world to this year’s event”, adds Company Director William Moffat.

Fiji Regatta Week at Musket Cove will be an incredible event that any sailing enthusiast should consider attending. With our beautiful location, world-class facilities, and fun events, it's sure to be a memorable experience.

Interested yacht owners, participants and sponsors are encouraged to contact the resort and the Musket Cove Yacht Club. The Notice of Race and entry information for Fiji Regatta Week can be found here on the regatta’s website.

Vava'u Port Officer

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Greg Just, from NZ, has been the Island Cruising Vava'u Port Officer since 2010. He put together www.vavau.to/portofficer.pdf which is an in-depth tips and tricks guide for Tonga. Based in Vava'u since 2007 he has an impressive knowledge of Tonga and has done the passage NZ/Vava'u 13 times!

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Liam Clark takes on more technical sales

Lusty & Blundell Ltd, New Zealand’s leading distributor of top-quality marine products and systems, has expanded showroom manager Liam Clark’s role into the crucial area of technical sales.

Based at L&B’s head office in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore, Liam’s key area of focus will be Raymarine’s market-leading marine electronics. This will include working with key customers to understand what they are trying to achieve and then suggesting the best possible packages to meet their needs.

Having joined L&B in 2018 in a 19-year-old junior sales support role, Liam’s ability to quickly absorb new information, along with his hands-on experience and fast-growing practical knowledge, saw him become an integral member of Lusty & Blundell’s internal sales team before being promoted to showroom manager in 2022.

“Liam’s on-water experience and the additional knowledge he has gained since joining L&B has given him an extremely sound understanding of our broad range of products,” says L&B sales director Cameron Maher. “Liam’s enthusiasm to service our clients and run his team is an inspiration to all of us.”

Liam grew up around the ocean and boats and is an avid boatie, spearfisher and multiple boat owner.

“I love spending lots of time on the water and getting to use as many products in the L&B range as possible,” he says. “That practical experience then allows me to recommend the best possible solutions for our clients: products and systems that are not only reliable and high-performing but also perfectly suited to their needs.”

Liam says he takes pride in the strong relationships he has fostered with key L&B clients and enjoys working with and pushing his team of three showroom sales representatives to achieve ever-higher levels of customer service and expertise.

Liam says he is very excited about his latest role and how dynamic it is.

“This new position will allow me to use the skills and experience I already have to gain an even deeper understanding of our huge range of great products. It will also let me quickly grasp the technical details and therefore the potential of the latest releases as they come to market.”

Thanks to Chris Glew who sent through this article. Chris' Grandfather was the engineer on board.

Thought it might be of interest to those who've just visited Minerva Reef :)

A new web-based app called the Marine Vessel Portal (MVP) has been developed to help New Zealand boat owners, marinas and councils reduce the risk of marine pest incursions. The MVP is already a key tool in marine biosecurity management, recording surveillance activity, findings and the presence of marine pests in bays and harbours from Northland to Bay of Plenty. It also records information about the regional hull surveillance programmes, including biofouling levels and pest species found on boats during routine inspections. By signing up to the MVP boat owners and marina operators can be empowered to better manage their biofouling risk.

The Portal will include:

Information about a boat’s recent hull maintenance or cleaning can be entered into the MVP by boat owners, maintenance contractors, haul outs and dive companies. The MVP also contains results from hull surveys undertaken by council marine biosecurity teams in Northland, Auckland, Bay of Plenty and Waikato.

When a vessel arrives in a new location marina staff will be able to see when a boat was cleaned, its antifoul coatings, and details of recent inspections. This, along with talking with the boat owner about where a vessel has traveled, will help them decide if a boat presents a marine biosecurity risk or not.

How to get started

Boat owners can claim their boat in the system by entering some basic information about their vessel, including its name, description, usual location and their contact details. Uploading a photo is also helpful.

Once submitted, our team will work to match it up with a boat already in the system and ask the boat owner to confirm the match - or they will set up a new entry if needed.

With access to the MVP, owners can see details of past dive inspections of their vessel including any the level of fouling and marine pest species found. They can also add their own information about their vessel’s antifouling maintenance

Participating marina operators can view this information, negating the need for vessel owners to carry/email documents before arriving at a marina or in some cases, between regions.

The Marine Vessel Portal is an app developed and shared by Northland Regional Council, Auckland Council, Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Waikato Regional Council. These councils are empowered to collect information about vessels by the Biosecurity Act, but participation by boat owners is optional.

When a boat owner claims their boat they will need to provide permission for the identity of their vessel to be confirmed with their marina operator (if applicable) and will have an opportunity to review and accept a Privacy Agreement. A two-step authentication process will protect the integrity of vessel data.

Click here to sign yourself up to the portal.

Learn More about Marine Biosecurity

This year's marine biosecurity webinar series will focus on two key challenges we face in the fight against marine pests: funding critical marine biosecurity work, and filling the gaps in our clean hull framework. There is also a special session for council and agency staff.

These webinars are designed to prompt conversation, discussion and broader understanding of key issues involved and we encourage industry to attend.

Check out the upcoming Marine Biosecurity webinars here.

Register ASAP if you'd like to join us!

Early July, we will fly the Fijian officials out to Lau where they'll meet boats who will sail across from Tonga to Lau. The benefit of entering at Lau makes the ocean passage much quicker, and more convenient for people wanting to enjoy this special part of Fiji.

Limited spaces available, so please contact info@islandcruising.nz for all the details.

Loyalty Islands Rally

The Down Under Rally, in conjunction with Island Cruising NZ, is excited to be accepting registrations for our 2023 Loyalty Islands Rally.

By joining the Loyalty Islands Rally, participants can experience the best of New Caledonia's magnificent cruising grounds, especially those in the east and to the south that are often difficult, if not impossible, to return to from Noumea in the limited time available.

To make this opportunity possible, the Down Under Rally are paying the costs related to flying in officials and our agent from the mainland to perform the FULL INWARD CLEARANCE of vessels participating in the rally. As such, the clearance of the participating vessels can only occur in the location below on the date and time stipulated. The rally entry fee includes all costs associated with obtaining this clearance.

RALLY DESTINATION / CLEARANCE LOCATION

Anchorage name: Baie de Drueulu

Approx. Anchorage waypoint: 20° 55. 405 S | 167° 04.949 E

DATES:

Vessels participating in the rally must be at anchor at Baie de Drueulu, Lifou, by 9:00 am on the morning of the 14th September 2023 (subject to suitable weather for the voyage from Fiji during the week before the scheduled arrival date.

Vessels can arrive at any time up to 24hrs before this date, but no one will be permitted to disembark the vessel or make physical contact with anyone other than those aboard the vessel.

INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE:

Full Inward Clearance into New Caledonia at Lifou Island, Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia. This provides the opportunity to first cruise the Loyalty Islands, then the east coast of mainland New Caledonia, Isle of Pines and the southern lagoon without first having to go to Noumea to clear in and then beat to windward in an attempt to experience the best of the cruising on offer in New Caledonia.

Our comprehensive Sailing to & Cruising New Caledonia guide that includes information regarding customs, biosecurity and immigration, along with other relevant and valuable information about cruising in New Caledonia.

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

Shuttle bus service: A shuttle bus will be available to take rally participants to the Supermarché (SuperMarket) on Lifou for provisioning and the local post office /ATM, where local currency and sim cards can be obtained. Our agents will be on hand throughout the day to assist with translation and advice during this process. This will allow you to fully reprovision and cruise New Caledonia without first visiting Noumea. Shuttle bus fee: Approximately 1000 xpf per person. (about AUD 15.00)

Official Welcome Ceremony & Traditional Feast: The opportunity to attend an Official Welcome Ceremony & Traditional Feast hosted by the local village. The ceremony/feast & info session will occur in the afternoon/evening the day after arrival. The cost to attend is 3000 xpf per person (about AUD 45.00). Payable to the representative of the Lifou village at the event.

Rubbish & Prohibited goods disposal. If applicable, the fee will be determined on a per-vessel basis by the bio-security officer at the time of vessel inspection.

REFUND POLICY.

In addition to the standard Down Under Rally Refund policy which can be viewed in the attached terms of entry, the following applies: Should less than 20 vessels register by midnight on the 7th of August, the Down Under Rally reserves the right to cancel the rally.

If the Down Under Rally cancels the rally due to insufficient registrations being received, all monies received by way of deposits and or registration fees will be refunded within 7 working days of notification of cancellation being made.

RALLY REGISTRATION FEE (PER VESSEL.)

$AUD 690.00 per boat with up to 4 persons aboard.

HOW TO REGISTER.

To secure your place as a participant, a deposit of $AUD 250.00 must be paid before midnight on the 31st of July, 2023.

Final registration details and all required information, along with the registration fee balance, will be payable before midnight on the 7th of August.

TO PAY YOUR DEPOSIT AND SECURE YOUR PLACE ON THE RALLY, CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK. https://www.downunderrally.com/new-caledonia-loyalty-islands-rally-about

Help us ensure the minimum number of registrations are received, please spread the word and feel free to share this event with your cruising friends.

Imagine you are half way between New Zealand and Fiji, and your engine stops working, your electrical system is no longer charging your batteries, you've sprung a leak or your steering system fails.

Would you have the skills and knowledge to be able to troubleshoot the problems and undertake some repairs?

Learning some key techniques, understanding how your systems work together and ensuring you've got the right tools and spare parts on board your vessel can mean you get back underway quicker and prevent issues arising in the first place.

Join Ross Porter's upcoming course to learn more about maintaining and repairing your essential systems on board.

Beviamo Yacht Charters - the business or yacht alone

Seldom does the opportunity to acquire a going concern yacht charter business based in the pristine Marlborough Sounds become available.

What is for sale:

· Luxury Bavaria C42 cruising yacht currently in survey for commercial operations

· Fully functioning web site and domain name and addresses

· Marketing brochures

If a yacht charter business doesn’t appeal, the yacht is available for separate sale without the business assets

Beviamo has cruised the pacific extensively and has only ever been chartered on ‘Skippered only’ basis by its owner

Beviamo has been owned by us since its importation in 2005 and was commissioned using only the best marine fittings and equipment.

She is a Registered NZ ship and suitable to cruise offshore ‘as is’ requiring only a Cat 1 inspection prior to departure.

Sail away price NZD$270,000 ono Visit us at www.beviamo.co.nz

For more information please contact the owner Ross Anderson +64 21709579

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Hydrovane What do people say about theirs?

By Sarah Curry of Hydrovane International Marine

If you sail with an autopilot, you'll already know how awesome they are, especially when you sail for long distances short handed, however as with all electronics on board, you need to consider the power demands on running things 24/7, and what your strategy would be if the equipment failed or if you were unable to generate the power to run it.

Steering issues can and do happen, so having a back up emergency steering solution is essential for going offshore.

A Hydrovane is an awesome solution It uses no power, is a back up for if your steering or rudder fails, it is silent, stylish and can be installed on most vessels

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2000 Beneteau Oceanis Clipper 411 | Blind Date

Blind Date is a beautiful three-cabin owner ’ s version that is well equipped for comfortable cruising. The Beneteau 411, crafted by the renowned Groupe Finot, exemplifies a true marriage of performance and beauty. With the bulb / fin keel, maximum stability and efficiency on all points of sail are achieved by her low centre of gravity. The yacht’s rigging has just been done with a brand-new set of Dacron sails. More info here.

2014 Moody 41AC | Stella II

Stella II is a true contemporary classic, a Bill Dixon-designed Moody 41 Aft Cockpit featuring all the beautiful lines of yesteryear but with the performance and control of a modern cruiser. With her almost plumb bow the yacht’s water line length is extended, and performance is increased by the modern design of her hull, keel and rudder. However, it is always important that when you are rowing back to shore, you look back at your yacht with a sense of pride and pleasure. Stella II certainly delivers this. Click here for more

2013 Dufour 405 GL | Just Kiddin

Set up for cruising, Just Kiddin was purchased with all the factory options, including plush washable leatherette cushions on the large U-shaped lounge and the settee/nav station opposite, upsized 55hp Volvo diesel with low hours, bow thruster and electric halyard winch.

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I have been based in New Zealand for the past 5 years after cruising on and off for 8 years, having sailed the East Coast of Africa, the West and East Coasts of Australia as well as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. My wife and I live on our boat and are still fully involved in the cruising lifestyle. I am a Licensed Immigration Adviser for New Zealand and, as a yachtie, have a particular interest in helping yachties with their immigration issues. Island Cruising NZ Members get a 30% discount

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FOR SALE

Fiorentino Offshore 12’ Para-anchor.

This unit has never been deployed. Fiorentino's Offshore parachute sea anchors are built to withstand extreme weather. This is the only parachute sea anchor to self-adjust in heavy seas and strong ocean currents. It is also the only sea anchor that absorbs massive shock loads without blowing panels or twisting parachute lines. Thus no collapsing canopies, which can make quite a difference when cruising in storm conditions. The Offshore anchor is ideal for short-term outings and long distance offshore cruising. The Offshore Anchor also allows boaters to rest, ride out the storm without worry. Our Offshore Anchor is the only compact anchor built with tough flexible 8 oz. nylon fabric, strong commercial fishing lines and all stainless hardware. Also includes built-in custom sized canopy weights, patented stainless steel Para-Ring that prevents chafe and canopy tumbling during heavy weather. Fiorentino paraanchors are perfectly weighted down so they can be deployed with or without a deployment bag. The Fast PAK stowage bag allows you to roll the para-anchor up fast just like a sleeping bag! Plus, it stows the trip line and anchor all in one bag. These units retail New for £1000 ($NZ 2038.00) or more. For sale

$NZ 1200.00

Windpilot Pacific MF3 for Tiller steering

This is a slightly used Tillerpilot (setup on yacht for testing purposes) in almost “as new” condition. It came with the 36ft yacht I bought packaged in the original box. There is excellent after sales service with this popular well proven design. For more information, check out the website for videos and setup instructions or email the manufacturer directly. peter@windpilot.com www.windpilot.com

Price of new unit: €3600 ($NZ 6495.84 + GST). \ Price for this unit $NZ 4400.

I also have a storm jib and Tri Sail

For all items I can be contacted at: David Woodward (Auckland) 0294929753 Davesue222@gmail.com

A piece of awesome Americas Cup yachting memorabilia from 1995. $1500.00 looking at OFFERS

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Sea Anchor Para 24 foot Hatteras Model .Complete System - never used (thankfully!) so in excellent condition Suitable for vessels from 40 to 90ft Came off a 50ft 20 tonne cruising yacht. Comes with 150 metres of 16mm nylon braid complete with thimbles and primary float and retrieval line and float Adds considerable peace of mind to ocean passages.

$1600

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Highfield Dinghy

2016 Highfield CL 340 Hyperlon for sale. Includes Yamaha F25 four stroke, dinghy wheels, navigation light, foot pump, oars, Mantis anchor, water/fuel seperator, davit lifting lines, and hyperlon cleaning materials.

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Crewmatchingserviceforskipperslookingforcrewor crewlookingforaboat.

Clive Bennett

clive.bennett@seaboatsbrokers.com

+64 27 494 9799

TKAMALII is a magnificent yacht and represents the ultimate conclusion of traditional timber boat construction The current owners have sailed around the world on many yachts, and the yacht is without doubt the most comfortable, sea kindly, sturdy ocean-going vessel they have ever sailed With only a handful of owners in her life she has been the love and passion of all who have owned her Featuring a deep, full keel hull form for enhanced windward performance for this deceptively fast and exceptionally comfortable cruiser. The present owners purchased the vessel in California and after major hull restoration, in 2013 cruised the Pacific to her new life in New Zealand where upgrading has continued in between use as a family cruiser with the finest of pedigrees. A detailed history is available on request. More information here.

92ft Dubois Aluminium Ketch

ACOA is a beautiful ketch rigged Aluminium cruising yacht, designed by the renowned superyacht designer Ed Dubois. Built by Double & Jesse in Germany for long range passage or coastal voyages. She has been around the world and also explored the Antarctic.

Continuous upgrades and professional maintenance including a refit in Orams Marine New Zealand. Most recently she received a new paint job (superstructure, hull, mast, boom), all electronic systems upgraded and domestic equipment changed. Built in safety features include 3 watertight bulkheads plus access via stern and side boarding platforms.

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DOCKLAND 5 Marine Ltd

The perfect place to carry out boat repairs & refresh before your next adventure with haul out & hardstand facilities on the beautiful Whangarei Harbour

John Peagram Manager

Mob: 0274 930 812 | Phone: 09438 8558 | Email: john@dockland5 co nz

Open Ocean Watermakers has been manufacturing watermakers in the beautiful Bay of Islands of New Zealand since 2001 Terry Forsbrey is the owner of Open Ocean. He and his wife Ariel lived aboard their yacht for 22 years and actively cruised offshore for 12 of those years. During their time on the water, Terry discovered that high tech components in a watermaker are not only unnecessary, they are usually the first thing to break down, and most often in remote locations When helping out other cruisers, he frequently found that by-passing these components would get their watermakers working once again That's when he realized that a simple, reliable, and affordablewatermaker could be made

Terry developed the early version of an engine driven model and took it cruising He put it to the test for five years He then returned to New Zealand to design and build a reliable watermaker without any superfluous gadgets Thus was born a revolutionary new concept in watermakers One that works all the time, is easy to operate, and doesn’t break the bank

Island Cruising NZ members get a $300 discount on a new water maker from Open Ocean!

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