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Next generation technology on board your vessel.

Carla and Doug Dukeson took the opportunity to explore one of the smallest nations on the planet – The Rock!

The world’s biggest sportfishing yacht nears completion.

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CONNECTING YOUR VESSEL

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THE HISTORY OF KIWI TRAILER BOATS BY THE DECADES Looking Back – Part Two - The 1960s.

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COMPANY PROFILE – DOMETIC MARINE A journey of growth and innovations since 1920.

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SLOW PITCH JIGGING

Fishing in Godzone’s editor Matt Hewetson examines the technique of slow pitch jigging.

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BOW STYLES

Naval Architect Blair Lewis looks at traditional flared bows vs vertical bows.

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

Milky white snapper.

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PEOPLE IN BUSINESS – MCLAY BOATS

How a small engineering company in remote Milton became one of the country’s most respected manufacturers of highquality aluminium boats.

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PHIL GILBERT Biogrumble – Who, What, Why?

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STRAIGHT FROM THE GALLEY

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DESIGN FOCUS _PROJECT 406

THE WORLD'S BIGGEST SPORTFISHING YACHT 'PROJECT 406' NEARS COMPLETION

Dutch shipyard Royal Huisman is putting the finishing touches on the world's largest sportfishing yacht. Royal Huisman Project 406 is has just left Hall 2 of the shipyard’s newbuild facilities in Vollenhove.

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abelled Project 406, the 52m (171ft) luxury sportfishing vessel features everything a superyacht owner and a die-hard angler could possibly hope for. She is fitted out without compromise for both high end sportfishing and lush living. The boat which was commissioned in 2020, had her superstructure completed in June of 2022.

The interior, exterior, and architecture is designed by the Vripack Yacht Design Studio. Their portfolio includes a vast array of luxury vessels totalling over 7500 complete projects and spans everything from explorer superyachts to luxury sailboats.

Project 406 features six decks, including a top tower that offers unhindered views of the stern deck when the crew is battling fish. In the evening, this same top deck becomes a 'Sky Lounge' with expansive 360 degree views.

Currently, the boat is having her finishing touches completed on the upper decks before beginning sea trials. Her next construction phase will include the installation of the upper deck, sun awning hardtop, and the radar mast.

Her entire hull and superstructure is made from lightweight Alustar aluminium. The aluminium-magnesium alloy is becoming increasingly popular with superyachts due to its ability to minimize weight while maximizing strength, increasing fuel efficiency and reducing the vessel's gross tonnage.

According to a recent company update, due to the unique nature of the build and the requirements of the buyer. Royal Huisman currently have over 350 specialists and builders working on Project 406 and various projects currently underway.

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PUBLISHERS COMMENT _ DOUG DUKESON

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MILKY WHITE SNAPPER!!!

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t is all the talk at the ramps – the increasing numbers of fish with milky, white, mushy flesh, found in about 20% of snapper in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf and Northland’s east coast.

Testing by Biosecurity NZ found no evidence of exotic disease or parasites and no evidence of a food safety risk. However, the fish were found to have nutritional deficiencies.

Scientists reported that the conditions suggested a long period of starvation, with symptoms including poor body condition, liver atrophy and tissue breakdown.

Surely nutritional deficiencies means there is some sort of breakdown in snappers’ normal diet – caused by what???

Whatever it is, it shows that something incredibly bad is happening to our environment.

The fact that snapper may be starving, when they are such a hardy species – is cause for alarm and urgent action. LegaSea are looking into this and have researchers investigating.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS? Sedimentation, made worse by extreme weather this year, is already the highest threat for inshore habitats. Any further instability is likely to have an impact by smothering the shellfish that snapper like to eat. This is something the local council has known of for some time and needs to address.

SEAWEED OUTBREAK? An outbreak of the invasive superspreader seaweeds Caulerpa brachypus and Caulerpa parvifolia – now found in parts of the Hauraki Gulf, around Aotea Great Barrier and Northland’s Bay of Islands – could be another contributing factor, although unlikely.

COMMERCIAL OVERFISHING AND DESTRUCTIVE FISHING? LegaSea believe this is a sign of a more complex matter, but said fishing methods such as purse seining (which scoops up schools of bait fish), have too much impact on the marine ecosystem unless some restrictions, such as marine reserves, are put in place. As well, destructive fishing methods such as Danish seining and bottom trawling are destroying habitats on the seafloor. So, as a precautionary measure we should stop them until more is understood.

One thing we can make a noise about, is reducing or banning all commercial trawling in our Hauraki Gulf. Despite the public’s overwhelming opposition to destructive fishing in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, trawling and Danish seining will continue if the government’s plan for trawl corridors succeeds.

Fisheries NZ has presented four options for trawl corridors (or bottom fishing access zones). These options will ban bottom trawling for between 79% to 89% of the Marine Park (in waters less than 200 metres deep). The Hauraki Gull Alliance do not think this is good enough and want a 100% ban.

Submissions for the ban have now closed off – we now wait with our fingers crossed, and hope that sense ensues, to ensure that local recreational fishing remains viable for our future generations.

Enough grizzling… on a brighter note, recent figures released by the NZ Marine Industry Association show the industry to be in good shape. The marine industry is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2 billion in local sales, and $800 million in exports.

Other new statistics showed the number of apprentices in boatbuilding and related trades has reached 650, with more than 5500 boats expected to be built this year — the vast majority being trailer boats between 3.5 and 8m.

NZ Marine also reports that 1.9 million people are regularly out on the water, making boating New Zealand’s most popular recreational activity, so as long as the weather cooperates this summer, let’s get out there and enjoy our beautiful harbours and waterways.

Safe Boating all…

Doug Dukeson Publisher.

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SEEN & ADMIRED _ ELITE 18-METRE MID PILOTHOUSE ZAPHIRA

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Recently launched is the Bill Upfold-designed, Elite 18-metre Mid Pilothouse Zaphira, built by the team of talented boat builders at Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders.

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owered by twin MAN i6 800hp engines, with the hull based on the earlier 18-metre Upfoldsignature silent chines, Zaphira has an effortless cruise of 21kt and a top speed of around 30kts fully laden. Coupled with a Twin Disc EJS docking system, maneuvering and berthing has been simplified for the owners.

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Zaphira is Arabic for “successful and triumphant”, painted in an Aroura metallic hull colour and fitted out in oak timber joinery, Zaphira is certainly all of that. An outstanding and luxurious example of Kiwi design paired with custom boat building.

Look out for the full review on Zaphira, in the next issue, March/April, of Pacific PowerBoat magazine.

MODEL Elite 18m Mid Pilothouse DESIGNER Bill Upfold/Elite Marine Design BUILDER Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders CONSTRUCTION Epoxy glass over balsa and epoxy glass over ply and foam for the superstructure LOA 18M LENGTH 15.8M BEAM 5.4M DRAFT 1.2M DISPLACEMENT 28000kg ENGINE 2 x MAN i6 @ 800hp FUEL CAPACITY 4400L WATER CAPACITY 900L MAXIMUM SPEED 29.5 knots CRUISE SPEED Up to 25 knots ACCOMMODATION Three cabins Lloyd Stevenson Boatbuilders LLOYDSTEVENSONYACHTS.CO.NZ Elite Marine Design ELITEMARINE.CO.NZ

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SEEN & ADMIRED _ QUINTREX 555 FREESTYLER X

QUINTREX 555 FREESTYLER X

An alloy boat a little different from the rest. Earlier in 2023, Quintrex unveiled a new range of Freestyler bowriders, with the ‘X’ models differing radically to other bowriders and trailerboats in NZ and Australia – mainly due to the fact they are powered by the new Rotax S, the world’s first outboard featuring Stealth technology.

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by Quintrex’s parent company Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP), a 1.9lt, three-cylinder engine configuration, except the Rotax technology places the engine and drive leg externally on the transom, the powerhead being semisubmerged in a water-tight cowling.

windscreen layout offers uninterrupted views and the most comfortable Quintrex driving experience to date.

This has allowed designers to maximise the overhead cockpit/transom space with the addition of an extended swim platform, sunlounge and fishing/casting deck.

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Although the smallest in the range, the 555 Freestyler X boasts immense useable space due to the Rotax S. The MAX Deck provides an additional 1.2m of functional space at the stern with unobstructed views over the transom - providing the perfect platform for lounging with friends, gearing up for watersports and or casting for that trophy fish.

Options are plentiful, with alloy flooring, complete with soft touch, non-slip sea tread finish, if watersports is your calling, option up with a wake tower or add a bimini for those long days out on the water.

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Designed to be easily operated, the Freestyler X is completely functional through a digital display. Standard with a 9 inch screen, fully integrated into the dash.

The new engine is available in 115hp and 150hp versions. Both are two strokes featuring direct fuel injection. They share a 1.9lt, three-cylinder engine configuration, except that the powerhead is horizontal.

Tucked below the MAX Deck platform, the seamlessly integrated engine means more usable space with all the benefits of a traditional outboard.

It is reported the advanced direct-injection technology allows for up to 20% improved fuel efficiency compared to traditional outboard engines in the same class.

With the Rotax S115 option on the transom, the 555 Freestyler X runs at a top speed of 37.3 knots (69km/h) at 5900 rpm.

We look forward to getting out on the water to review this range in an upcoming issue of PowerBoat Magazine.

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The overall design is sleek and modern with the most comfortable, digital driving experience imaginable.

Add to this the revolutionary new Rotax Stealth Outboard, with legendary power and fuel economy, and you may have the perfect boat. But then, it’s a Quintrex. What else would you expect?

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SEEN & ADMIRED _ CROWNLINE 280 CRX

CROWNLINE 280 CRX The all-new Crownline 280 CRX outboard powered cruiser from Crownline Boats, is a fabulous looking vessel with attractive exterior style and lines.

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rom the cockpit forward, you are greeted by open space that's been crafted to enhance your time on the water. With comfortable seating, convenient amenities, and intuitive controls, your time out on the 280 CRX, will be enjoyable.

This all-round cruiser has been designed for entertaining friends, enjoying watersports, or just simply cruising along enjoying hours and even weekends, out on the water.

This new outboard model, down below, has close to 30% more volume, (offering twin berth accommodation) than the previous model, with over 6 foot head room.

Crownline has seen the trend to move towards outboard options and this model has taken this direction. Available in either single or double outboard options, the

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performance is impressive for such a larger cruiser, with a single 400hp engine, the 280CRX is good for just under 50mph.

One unique new feature added is the Crownline board assist ladder - found on the side of the transom it is electrically operated from either within the boat or from the water.

This 280 CRX outboard powered cruiser, is feature packed, including heating and AC, an auto fire extinguishing system, pressurized water system, and a galley with richly toned cabinetry, ceramic-top electric stove, refrigerator, microwave, and stainless steel sink, combined offering endless possibilities for amazing days on the water and overnight stays.

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AUCKLAND’S ON WATER BOAT SHOW SET FOR 14-17 MARCH 2024 Motoryachts, sailing yachts, RIBs, trailer boats and amphibious vessels are making their way to Auckland for New Zealand’s largest on-water boat show.

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arch 2024 will see central Auckland fill with boats as the Auckland Boat Show gets underway on March 14 2024. A key feature of the inaugural Moana Auckland festival, the show attracts annual new launches from within New Zealand and across the globe.

This year’s new releases include the New Zealand debut of Italian yacht brand, Sessa Marine, Haines Hunter’s presentation of its recent SP635 release, the debut of three new Princess Yachts models, the New Zealand debut of Finnish allseason boat Sargo, and the unveiling of a new-to-the-market Beneteau boat syndication opportunity, among other new launches.

Also available to view for the first time at the Auckland Boat Show will be highperformance amphibious technology created by New Zealand company Anura.

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company engineers amphibious technology to work for recreational vessels, as well as commercial applications.

Engine heavyweight, Scania will be on show with South Pacific Diesel Systems, presenting leading Swedish technology as part of the show’s repaint, re-power, and repair exhibitor displays. With a wide selection of exhibitors displaying the latest innovation across paint, anti-foul, power, and marine accessories, the show has become a hub for both commercial and recreational marine consumers to discover innovative products to keep their vessel performing at its peak.

The dates of the 2024 show which runs from 14-17th March, have been set to form part of a plethora of on-water activities during summer for the first edition of Auckland’s Moana Festival. Supported by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, the festival not only includes the boat show, but 14 other events which celebrate the ocean including

a range of regattas and the New Zealand Millennium Cup superyacht regatta, the inaugural Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, the World Manu Champs, Perpetual Guardian’s Sculpture on the Gulf and many more.

The Auckland Boat Show brings festival goers in contact with New Zealand’s, and the international marine industry. Known for its unique sea trial area; the only one of its kind in a New Zealand boat show, it presents attendees with the chance to experience how vessels perform on the water, getting them up close and personal with manufacturers and dealers. It presents the largest collection of vessels on the water available to view in New Zealand, acting as a one-stop shop for the industry to gather with its audience. Tickets are on sale from 5th December.

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NEW LOOK HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW FULLY-LOADED FOR MAY 2024 New Zealand’s largest exhibition organiser, XPO Exhibitions is grabbing the helm and promising a truly revitalised and reinvigorated Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 16 - 19 May 2024 at the Auckland Showgrounds.

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ommitted to retaining the cherished historical elements of the show, XPO say they owe it to the industry to look forward, delivering a show that stays true to its colours and culture, yet leaps ahead with the showcasing of new trends and innovation.

Helen Kay, Exhibition Manager, says “that will translate to fresh new features with stacks of new content, and inspiration for our nation of marine enthusiasts, boat lovers, and fishing fanatics.”

Keen anglers in 2024 will be amped to check out the NEW Shimano Fishing Pavilion, featuring cutting-edge fishing technology, and showcasing the NEW Shimano Masterclass Series. A destination where you can enhance your fishing skills with the latest gear, equipment, and of course, expert advice and knowledge to reel in whatever you’re after. New Zealand’s own fishing royalty Matt Watson will be headlining the Shimano Masterclass Series daily.

Once you’ve mastered the art of reeling in your catch, head to the new Kai Collective to seek out the best produce to accompany

it. The Kai Collective is set to celebrate all things food with a key focus on kaimoana.

The organisers are listening to survey feedback introducing a stack of NEW nautically themed entertainment for the kids. So head on over to the 20m long and 9m high giant inflatable pirate ship, or see how long you can ride on the NEW rodeo Shark, all brand NEW to the show and brand NEW in New Zealand!

“In place of the awards, XPO is hosting a NEW all-inclusive exhibitor function with entertainment, refreshments, and excellent networking opportunities; and importantly the presentation of the prestigious Hall of Fame Inductee.”

With all these changes afoot, what about the Grand Prize boat giveaway? Never fear! The organisers, together with valued partners are committing to deliver an even more impressive prize boat than 2023! The new “scan to win” technology that debuted at the 2023 event will be back in 2024 with tech upgrades to ensure visitor usability is seamless. Additionally, NEW to the Grand Prize is an ONSITE, live draw at 5pm on Sunday, giving visitors and exhibitors a

chance to be at the show to witness the draw, and adding to the hype of the prize.

The $300k+ Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize boat features a sleek white wrap design on The Surtees 750 Game Fisher Enclosed Hull is expertly crafted for the smoothest ride and versatile fishing adventures. It is equipped with the all-new Yamaha F250 DES V6 Offshore 4.2L engine with the ground breaking Yamaha Helm Master EX boat control system. The boat’s towability is enhanced by the Futura Trailer’s fully anodized aluminium, weld-free design, minimising corrosion risks. Packed with top-notch features from Garmin, Sea dek, Okuma, BLA, Fusion, and more, this prize is the ultimate package for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

With so many new features, the 2024 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show promises to be a delight. Tickets go on sale from mid-December just in time to make a splash under the Christmas tree and make someone’s year.

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT _ NEWS

SPINLOCK’S NEW DECKVEST NEMO+ - A ‘PLAYFUL’ WAY TO KEEP KIDS SAFE Spinlock’s new Deckvest Nemo+ is a combination lifejacket and deck harness designed specifically to keep younger crew members safe and comfortable on the water.

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vailable in two sizes: Infant (for those up to 15kg) and Child (for those 15-30kg), the Deckvest Nemo+ is a high-volume buoyancy 150N lifejacket with a supporting collar, ensuring that children are turned over with their head supported out of the water, even if they are non-swimmers.

The Deckvest Nemo+ also features a back harness for a safety line, to help keep small hands away from the clips and a cleverly designed front hand-only grab handle so adults can lift the child to safety with minimal risk of snagging.

With a bright, playful look that makes them fun to wear, the Deckvest Nemo+ lifejackets boast soft neck panels to reduce chafing and a padded secure leg strap to hold the jacket in place. They are also easy to attach and to adjust the buckle for extra safety.

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HUTCHWILCO’S LATEST LOOSE UNIT RIDE - TRIPLE THREAT

The Triple Threat tube is guaranteed to give you loads of fun on the water.

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ual towing points make it so you can tow it in a couch position or simply reverse it, load it up with the kids & tow it Chariot style. The low centre of gravity and cockpit shape give young riders comfort and peace of mind.

The Triple Threat provides great value & comes complete with neoprene handles & knuckle guards for comfort, quick connect & boston valve for rapid inflation & deflation. Tow up to 3 riders with all the quality features that the Loose Unit name lives up to and enjoy family fun on the water.

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ELECTRIC JET RIB FOR ZERO COMPROMISE BOATING The new EJET 330 electric jet combines Highfield’s performance and strength as the world’s leading manufacturer of aluminium RIBs, with ZeroJet’s e�cient and powerful electric system.

• No exposed propeller means safer use in the water.

• The low-profile makes beaching easy and allows the boat to skim over shallow ecosystems.

• The compact size makes it easier to stow and store in smaller spaces.

• The ZeroJet 15 kW electric motor and jet pump is integrated into the hull, giving more space on the boat compared to outboard engines.

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SEA-DOO EXPLORER PRO WINS GOOD DESIGN AWARD

Sea-Doo is known in the market for its innovative design and this has been further acknowledged with the Sea-Doo Explorer Pro winning yet another award in 2023, an Australian Good Design Award.

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he Sea-Doo Explorer Pro is designed for adventurers who want to explore uncharted waters: to give riders more space for that extra gear, incredible stability, protection, customisation and increased comfort riding over long distances. Notably it’s the first ever PWC to come with a windshield designed to shield the rider from the elements.

Inspired by diverse Australian conditions, the windshield enables longer rides in all seasons. This unit comes with a 170hp engine, giving you plenty of torque for towing all while still being fuel efficient.

The seat’s cushioning, knee pads, and adjustable handlebars allow for an enjoyable ride in different positions. The front has a new bumper to push and pull the vehicle with ease while beaching. The rear extension and LINQ attachment system expand its cargo space. Wideangle mirrors provide a better view of the surroundings in open water. Inspired by the great outdoors, the Sea-Doo Explorer’s Iceland Gray colour and highcontrast features give it a rugged and purposeful look.

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ZEROJET IN HIGH DEMAND AT METSTRADE New Zealand electric propulsion company, ZeroJet, was in high demand at the recent METSTRADE event in the Netherlands.

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long with showcasing their 15kW Electric Jet Systems as part of the NZ Pavilion section of the show, the system was a DAME Design Awards 2023 finalist in the Propulsion & Dynamics category. The DAME Awards celebrate important aspects of marine equipment design, from aesthetics to functionality, integration to packaging, and price efficiency to lifecycle management.

Additionally, ZeroJet’s electric jet system was highlighted with an Honourable Mention Award at the IBI / METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards. This was a result of the joint project with Highfield Boats for the

development and launch of the EJET 330 model (as reviewed in the Pacific Powerboat Nov/Dec 2023 issue).

ZeroJet CTO, Neil Mans commented “It was amazing to receive these awards and be seen amongst the marine industry leaders. The whole ZeroJet team should be very proud of this recognition and what they have achieved.”

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Takacat NZ have announced a new catamaran model series for release in 2024 - the Takacat LX-R Series.

There will be six models ranging between 3m and 5m to make up the series. The LX-R series features alloy decks with inflatable tubes manufactured from TPU. Lightweight and highly efficient, the LX-R series will make for a

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olvo Penta’s continuing, multi-faceted approach to sustainability has been recognized as part of the first MRH Innovation and Sustainability award program. The new award was organised by the Marine Research Hub in partnership with the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) 2023. It was presented at the event to showcase industry-leading innovation efforts that drive the marine segment toward increased sustainability, with Volvo Penta named as one of the top three finalists.

Volvo Penta’s roadmap to net-zero is based on a multi-faceted approach. This includes the development of future alternative fuels as well as hybrid-electric and fuel cell technologies, combined with advances in innovative boat design. One of the most important recent developments is the continuing evolution of the famed Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS). Boaters love the unrivaled maneuverability and forward-facing propulsion this unique design offers. But its efficiency savings are what really stand out.

A further example of Volvo Penta’s advances around sustainability is its use of HVO 100 (also known as renewable diesel), a fossil-free fuel able to power any of the company’s diesel engines. The initiative is simple for customers to adopt, as no mechanical adjustment is required by the owner – simply refuel with HVO 100 and immediately start enjoying lower emissions boating.

For hybrid-electric, Volvo Penta has embarked on several initiatives, including a demo with Groupe Beneteau. The behind-the-scenes event at Volvo Penta’s Gothenburg facility showed more than 70% of attendees would likely choose a hybrid-electric system for their next purchase. Elsewhere, Volvo Penta is testing several solutions in support of its aim to reach net-zero by 2050..

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HORIZON YACHTS LAUNCHES CUSTOM DESIGNED FD80 A new Horizon FD80 has hit the water.

The most successful model in the builder’s popular high-volume Fast Displacement (FD) Series of motor yachts, the FD80 balances style and space with superyacht amenities.

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ach FD Series build is unique and this latest FD80 is no exception. Boasting a four-stateroom layout with an on-deck master suite and a split-use skylounge, the new FD80 features a custom interior by the FD Series’ architect, renown Dutch designer Cor D. Rover. “We are delighted to welcome another Cor D. Rover Signature Series design to our market,” says Horizon Yacht Australia director Mark Western. “The modern interior styling of this new FD80 showcases the luxurious finishes available in the FD Series, while the abundant use of curves is testament to Horizon’s craftsmanship and customization capability.”

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LIVING THE PAST, TODAY The inaugural Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is coming to life.

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rom 1-3 March 2024 a festival celebrating Auckland’s maritime heritage will be held for the first time on the waterfront. “Wooden boats are in our DNA,” says founder of the event, Tony

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Stevenson. “We are an island nation, connected by waterways and boats are truly integral to our way of life. Wooden boats are that connection back to our heritage.”

The inaugural Auckland Wooden Boat Festival, which is part of the Moana Auckland Festival, is organised by members of the Tino Rawa Trust and the Classic Yacht Association with the support of Tātaki Unlimited, the New Zealand Maritime Museum and Eke Panuku. It will tell the story of Auckland’s maritime history from early Māori times through to

today. From its festival village in Wynyard Quarter, it will offer up timeless activities like sail making, boat building, try-sailing sessions, seminars and films, and an astounding display of more than 100 boats.

“Each of these boats has an intergenerational story to tell. They were handcrafted in a time when we still made things with our hands. Some carried across oceans some were traders serving communities up and down our coasts. They were our transport and our recreation,” says Stevenson. Auckland has one of the largest active classic fleets in the world but until now has never had its own major wooden boat festival. Many of these boats are 100 years old or more. They have survived wars, depression, celebrations, anniversaries, disrepair and thankfully restoration,” says Stevenson. He says the Auckland Wooden Boat Festival is also an opportunity to reflect on how far New Zealand has advanced. “So often we are ahead of our time, in design, technology, sailing and even socially. This is a chance to showcase these historical and contemporary stories.”

The event is calling for Expressions of interest from boat owners who would like to take part.

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AUSSIE BOAT SALES MAKING WAVES LOCALLY & INTERNATIONALLY The recent Melbourne Boat Show at Docklands saw one of Australian’s leading Boat Dealer, Aussie Boat Sales put together a strong line up of new boats including a Southern Hemisphere Debut.

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ictorian dealers for Chaparral, Robalo, Stejcraft & Polycraft and long-time Honda Marine dealers – Aussie Boat Sales showcased all of these brands with 14 boats & 10 engines on display.

‘We were very excited to present the all-new Chaparral 250 OSX bowrider for the first time in Australia’, said Scott O’Hare – ABS dealer principle. The 250 OSX is the latest outboard sports boat from Chaparral with a genuine offshore hull design, deep freeboard, big swim platform and a head compartment. We feel that this particular model ticks a lot of boxes for buyers’, said O’Hare. ‘With a 14-passenger capacity,

engine rating to 250 HP, 230 litre fuel capacity for massive cruising range, all of the quality finishes and ‘saltwater tough’ construction Chaparral are famous for, and importantly the fact that it all weighs in around 3000 KG wet, on trailer, we reckon it is a winner’, he said.

The Chaparral Importers for Australia and New Zealand Scott and Dani O’Hare– met with fellow international Chaparral dealers while visiting the Genoa Boat Show in Italy last month. Scott and Dani enjoyed some time with their Italian and Portuguese counterparts and with the Chaparral international sales manager, Tom Devries, who presented them with the 2023 International dealer award. The

award is recognition for outstanding sales – including physical sales results, but it also considers customer satisfaction and aftersales service. The award applies to 50 International Chaparral dealers outside of North America. There are 150 dealers in the Chaparral network in total. This is the 8th time that ABS has achieved the number #1 International spot and the 12th time in the top three.

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NEW ILIAD 62 (ENCLOSED FLYBRIDGE) UNVEILED IN AUSTRALIA

The ILIAD 62 is the ultimate fuelefficient power catamaran that will take you further.

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eaturing a bridge deck height of 1.15 metres at half load, the ILIAD 62 strikes an impressive silhouette and boasts one of the longest range capabilities in her class at more than 3,500nm. The catamaran is designed for sublime relaxation and social gatherings with a choice of spacious alfresco areas. The superb flybridge (open or fully enclosed) seats ten in luxurious comfort and features an independent galley complete with refrigeration, BBQ/grill, separate bar fridge, ice maker and more.

Recline on the foredeck’s decadent lounges at sunset, and enjoy casual dining in the generous cockpit, which features seamless

access to the epicurean galley and saloon.

Accommodation onboard is voluminous and beautifully proportioned, with each cabin featuring oversized ensuites, superb natural light and absolute privacy. For extended-passage voyagers, the exclusive owner’s hull can also incorporate a dedicated laundry, workshop, office and even separate crew quarters with separate bow access.

The ILIAD 62’s design allows for either traditional davits fitted to her transom or a transom-lift platform for launching

the tender and use as a dive platform. An optional flybridge-mounted crane can also be fitted to lift. Optimal safety is assured with clutter-free decks, wide walkways, and full composite-built stairwell with ergonomic handrails to the flybridge.

The ILIAD Power of Choice allows you to express your individuality with the flexibility to choose your layout, finishes and options to make it as distinctive as you are.

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SAXDOR 400 GTO A highly anticipated flagship model

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he Saxdor 400 GTO is a highly anticipated flagship model that embodies exceptional performance and cruising efficiency. Built on a twin-stepped hull and designed for twin outboard rigs, the Saxdor 400 GTO promises an outstanding on-water experience.

The open wheelhouse extends to the full beam of the boat, maximising internal living space and offering direct access to side terraces, a unique design feature that enhances the functionality of the balconies and creating a private island experience while at rest.

The lower deck accommodates a spacious forward double cabin, a separate bathroom, an option for a kids’ cabin and an amidships double cabin. All of it executed with impeccable design and a sense of style, making it such a pleasure for the eye.

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summer topcoat maintenance program will ensure that the aesthetic look of your boat remains pristine all the way through the season and beyond. To start, it’s essential you have the correct equipment for the job to keep your surfaces looking their best for longer. For instance, did you know that the choice of cleaning products can adversely impact the durability and quality of coatings? The aim is to select cleaning products that are PH neutral as anything 28 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

too acidic or alkali can have detrimental effects. Most household cleaners are not PH neutral. Products containing bleach may leave permanent stains, even from splashes. So take extra care if these are being used anywhere. Metal polish, too, will damage painted surfaces, so if a metal polish is used, ensure it is fully rinsed off before proceeding with further cleaning. Brushes should have soft bristles, while natural sponges are best. Avoid abrasion pads at all costs.

This might be more difficult to avoid in the summer, but higher temperatures can soften paint leading to damage when routine cleaning takes place.

So, if you can, carry out cleaning and maintenance when the temperatures are a little lower: early mornings or after dusk.

Once you have the correct equipment, you need the right products to use on your surfaces.

Awlwash 2.0 is a gentle detergent cleaner, part of the industry-leading Awlgrip family of products produced by AkzoNobel. It washes and cleans to prevent dirt and grease build-up. Depending on the job to be done, it can be diluted as required. After cleaning, always rinse thoroughly.

Step two after using Awlwash 2.0 is to apply

Awlcare, a protective polymer sealer, that polishes to a gleaming shine while containing no harsh abrasives. It is non-yellowing and its effects will last through multiple washes. For best results, repeat use of Awlcare builds up protection against the harshest conditions.

Richard Jennings, Global Technical Manager Yacht at AkzoNobel, says: “The boat that’s the envy of all the others in the harbour isn’t necessarily the newest or the biggest, it’s the best maintained. Existing coatings can look fantastic for a very long time if maintained and protected carefully.

Both Awlwash 2.0 and Awlcare have been specifically formulated to maximise the lifespan of your topcoat. They are the safest and most effective protection around.”

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YAMAHA ROLLOS MARINE BRIDGE TO BRIDGE WATER SKI CLASSIC The 2023 Yamaha Rollos Marine Bridge to Bridge Water Ski Classic was memorable with so many moments in a crazy race that showed the race is never easy and you should never ever give up.

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022 winner Under Siege started on pole position after a dominant time trial win.

Their run was stopped just short of the

halfway point of the first leg, a blown fuse shutting the boat down and taking them out of the race. Boat 2 on the grid was the all kiwi team of Nordic Racing that didn’t fear much better with a faulty fuel pump taking them out early too. Boat 3 was Messiah and a fall just out of the start line really made their job tough right from the outset although they still managed to be the first boat through to the end of the first leg in Taupiri.

This really threw the door wide open and with white caps and tough conditions on sections of the river course, anyone could take the victory. Raptor were the quickest on leg 1, ahead of Highly Suspect and Little Man but margins were tight and it really was anyone’s race going into leg 2. Messiah with the clean water laid down with the quickest return leg time, was only enough for 3rd overall, 2nd was Highly Suspect in

a solid run but Raptor hung on literally by their fingertips to take the outright victory doing their best to throw it away up the final straight after slack rope caused skier Harrison Galea to ski the last few 100 meters of the course with his arms out in front.

This was the first time since 1993 that a single rig outboard had won the race outright and the first time since 1991 that a Yamaha powered boat had won.

Congratulations to the team of driver Kane Frost of Hamilton, observer Vaughan Anderson also from Hamilton, and Australian skiers Daniel Rigg and Harrison Galea.

“We are looking forward to a big event with plenty more including many people coming out of retirement and pulling boats out of sheds for our 40th running in 2024” says Brad Dutton.

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STRIKING NEW PRINCESS V55 - AVAILABLE JANUARY 2024

The all-new V55 features a sleek and dynamic exterior profile coupled with an intelligent use of space and all the performance qualities synonymous with the V Class range.

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he all-new Princess deep-V resin-infused hull of the V55 not only provides a smoother, more efficient ride but also creates more space below deck, with design features making use of every remote corner.

Complementing this, two powerful Volvo D13 engines can reach speeds of up to 37 knots, ensuring a thrilling ride whatever the weather.

Below the deck, there is spacious accommodation for up to six guests, including a full-beam master stateroom with a large double bed – thanks to the space created within the resin-infused

V55 has been designed for owners who wish to spend more of their time above deck, getting in touch with the world around them and truly experiencing what a sports yacht has to offer.

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ALEXANDER MARINE TO REPRESENT AQUILA Aquila Australia has appointed Alexander Marine as its second Queensland agent for Aquila Power Catamarans, joining Spectrum Marine as representatives for this impressive international brand.

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n the back of the appointment of Alexander Marine as the Queensland Dealer for Whitehaven Motor Yachts, the Whitehaven Group continue to capitalise on this partnership with their appointment as an Aquila Agent to further support their distribution of the Aquila Power Catamaran in the prominent Queensland market.

“The Whitehaven Groups success with Aquila has made Australia & New Zealand the second biggest market for the brand outside the US, and the appointment of Alexander Marine is strategic to maintaining this enviable market position,”

said Bruce Scott, Managing Director of the Whitehaven Group.

Todd Holzapfel, Dealer Principal/Director at Alexander Marine, described the appointment of Alexander Marine as “an exciting extension of our new relationship with Whitehaven Motor Yachts”. Todd has inspected the range of Aquila power catamarans, including the 42 Yacht and Aquila 36 Sport in Cannes, and the all-new 47 Molokai at Fort Lauderdale International

Boat Show. “I have spoken with professional Captains about their positive experiences of the Aquila range, and I can see increased interest in the marketplace from buyers considering the features and benefits of power catamarans,” he said.

“There is tremendous scope for the brand in Australia and a host of exciting new models launching soon.”

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When they launched their first product, the Marine Bean, the America’s Cup competition was in full swing on Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf. Hand-made in New Zealand using high-quality Sunbrella marinegrade fabrics, COAST products have become the choice of superyacht owners and crew, architects and designers, resorts, Councils, colleges, events and discerning customers who appreciate their design and durability.

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ow, 20 years on, the result of extensive R&D and feedback from clients, COAST introduces the Nimbus Collection, designed as portable, stowable, stylish floating furniture that can take whatever nature dishes out.

As COAST co-founder, Nicola Webster explains, there was a niche in the market which has traditionally been the sole domain of plastic pool toys! “We’ve been asked many times over the years to develop high-quality inflatable furniture, especially by clients for whom storage space is a premium,” she states. “There has been nothing on the market that’s comfortable, durable and would stand up to the harsh marine environment, chlorine or UV exposure.”

The liners are fitted with a standard marine inflatable boat inflation/deflation valve and can be inflated with a normal inflatable boat pump, or the USB electric pump that

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“COAST is a trusted brand in Queensland, where the heat and UV can be intense.

COAST furniture suits the Australian alfresco lifestyle, particularly in Queensland where we relax and entertain outdoors all year round. “The Nimbus range is a real breakthrough, and our clients tell us they love the flexibility of being able to use it on and off the water.

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NIUE IMPRESSES AND FLIGHTS INCREASE

Air New Zealand re-introducing a twice weekly service.

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he tourism industry in Niue is celebrating the news that Air New Zealand is re-introducing a twice weekly service departing Auckland on a Tuesday and Saturday from 2 April 2024.

Demand for the destination has continued to grow throughout 2023, and this was initially recognised with a larger aircraft for the weekly flight being provided; which was later expanded to a seasonal twice weekly service November to the end of January.

“The second flight confirmation has come at a perfect time. After just getting back from hosting two big famil groups in Niue, and with the self-famil program introducing other travel professionals to Niue, I am confident 2024 (and beyond) will be huge. It seems everyone is looking for something a little different, very relaxed, yet full of adventure... and Niue ticks all those boxes and more. My tip though...although this opens 3 and 4-day travel options most will want to stretch it out to 7, 10 or 11 days...there is just so much to do in our island paradise.” Says Sarah Porter – Niue specialist and travel trade point of contact in New Zealand.

Director of Tourism Micah Fuhiniu-Viviani adds “we are absolutely thrilled with the announcement of the second air service from April 2024. This really does compliment the hard work our team and the wider tourism industry has put in over this last winter, where not only demand to travel to Niue was at an all-time high but satisfaction levels of our visitors are off the charts. We appreciate the commitment Air New Zealand have shown to Niue in acknowledging this and making the flight a fixture for 2024.”

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ore than 100 guests and 10 magnificent Horizon yachts berthed at Coral Sea Marina and Resort for four days of socialising and sharing their diverse yachting experiences. Hosts, Horizon Australia’s Mark Western, Erica Rae, Tony Jones, Jessica Pyke-Nott, Brad Flexman and owners in a relaxed, social setting is a great Liam Phibbs, welcomed owners and their way of finding out what we can do to families and friends and presented their enhance their experience.”

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Wrapping up the 2023 Horizon Representing event sponsor, Mulpha Rendezvous, Mark Western said he was and Sanctuary Cove where he is Marina ecstatic with the effusive feedback. “The Manager, Steve Sammes travelled to Airlie very next day, emailed or D13 called D13people IPS 1350 Beach with his wife Helen. “Horizon is D13 IPS 1350 IPS 1350 to say ‘top event’, which is very pleasing. the longest standing tenant at Sanctuary “A lot of work goes into organising Cove and we’re proud to sponsor their and executing our Rendezvous and it’s Rendezvous,” he said. Meeting Horizon

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ALWAYS IN GOOD COMPANY AUSTRALIA AND ASIA PACIFIC REGION ON SHOW TO THE WORLD OF SUPERYACHTS Australian Superyacht Rendezvous 2024.

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ustralia and the broader Asia Pacific region’s growing superyacht movement will be celebrated when the fourth edition of Australian Superyacht Rendezvous is staged on 17 and 18 May 2024 at Australia’s most awarded marina, Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) in Queensland, Australia.

Trenton Gay, CEO of GCCM and organiser of the 2024 Australian Superyacht Rendezvous made the announcement recently at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida.

“We are delighted to announce the fourth edition of Australia’s leading event for superyacht enthusiasts – Australian Superyacht Rendezvous – will be staged over two memorable days in May 2024 to showcase why Australia and the Asia Pacific region is such an ideal choice for global superyachts,” Mr Gay said.

Australian Superyacht Rendezvous will assemble an elite and diverse fleet of around 20 of the finest superyachts for charter or sale currently in Australia along with international and Australian guests with a personal or business interest in what Australia and the Asia Pacific region can offer superyachts. “Past editions of Australian Superyacht Rendezvous have attracted international guests from Monaco, Hong Kong, Tahiti, New Zealand, Thailand, UK, USA, Canada, Vanuatu, Cook Islands, Indonesia and Singapore and we look forward to welcoming an even bigger contingent of international attendees in 2024,” he said.

“It is also widely anticipated that Australia will welcome an influx of superyachts when it hosts the Olympic Games in Brisbane, Queensland in 2032 so now is an ideal time for superyacht internationals to learn more about Australia as a superyacht host destination.”

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Alexander Marine as exclusive importers of Ocean Alexander Motor Yachts, is pleased to present the Ocean Alexander 30R to the Australian and New Zealand boating market. Evan K Marshall's 30R design has rapidly gained popularity among yacht buyers, evidenced by the swift delivery of multiple hulls and retail orders scheduled for construction.

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Alternatively, Ocean Alexander's signature dark interior colour palette will appeal to selected buyers. Depending on owner’s requirements, this model is available in both the Skylounge and New Generation Pilothouse (NGP) Alexander Marine specialise in the sale of new and premium brokerage motor yachts. They are the exclusive importer and distributor for Ocean Alexander and Galeon Yachts in Australia and New Zealand.

Recently they have also been appointed the Queensland dealer for Whitehaven Motor Yachts.

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Directors Scott and Ursula Hanson have recently acquired two more businesses, MarineXpress and VibraStop, which they have integrated into their existing operation in West Auckland.

“We are excited by the opportunity these brands present. Five years ago, we purchased Cule with the intention of strengthening the brand of New Zealand-made boat hatches by investing in manufacturing, technology and strong customer relationships. We intend to bring the same gusto to MarineXpress and VibraStop and we look forward to offering a wide selection of high quality, fit-forpurpose products backed by friendly, local service.”

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NIMBUS 405 COUPE AVAILABLE JANUARY

The Swedish-built Nimbus 405 Coupe is the largest boat in the Nimbus Coupe Series, which includes the 305 Coupe and 365 Coupe. All Nimbus Coupes boats are built with the award-winning a symmetrical sidewalk design, creating a more user-friendly and safer boat while maximising space onboard.

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imeless beautiful lines meet meticulous design and clever functionality. The Nimbus 405 Coupe has been refined to perfection since 1969 and more than four thousand Nimbus Coupe models have been sold around the world. The Nimbus 405 is the perfect boat for the conscious boater who enjoys social activities, comfortable living, easy handling and excellent long distance cruising properties.

An important feature of the Nimbus sidewalk concept is the large flush fitted sliding door to starboard. The sliding door provides quick access when docking alongside and enables the captain to manoeuvre the boat from standing on the side deck. The sidewalk concept also allows the use of the aft deck for various activities.

On the foredeck the extra space is used to integrate a large sun deck as a natural feature of the boat’s design. The saloon has an open Scandinavian layout which is light, airy and roomy but made cosy thanks to

the use of smart ambient lighting and wood fittings. The large U-sofa seats 6-8. The dining table folds down into a cocktail table with glass holders, making the saloon a perfect place for socialising.

The Nimbus 405 also boasts a large electric sliding glass roof with integrated sun blinds.

When fully opened it provides an airy feeling inside. With the touch of a button, it offers perfect protection from inclement weather.

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ANTICIPATION BUILDS FOR AQUILA 47 MOLOKAI The first of its kind, a centre console catamaran with the speed, ride and “fishability”, plus an air-conditioned cabin with queen-sized bed and ensuite, the Aquila 47 Molokai launched to great acclaim at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

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Underway, seven protected helm seats in two air-conditioned rows keep your crew safe and comfortable, while state-of-theart Raymarine electronics, C-Zone digital switching and a custom-tuned Fusion audio system put information and entertainment at your fingertips.

Pressurised livewells fed by a Hooker sea chest keep bait fresh, while cavernous fish boxes accommodate the largest fish and longest trips. Electric reel outlets provide power for deep-dropping, and the carbon fibre hardtop is reinforced for outriggers and custom towers.

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HYDRO THUNDER SERIES – UPDATE AFTER TWO ROUNDS 2023-24 Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder series has recently completed two successful rounds in November at Glendhu Bay, Wanaka and Lake Ruataniwaha , Twizel.

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he 99th Masport Cup was help at the Meridian Rowing Centre supported by Southland Rowing, Top Hut Sports Bar, Mackenzie District Council . A good field of (8) Grand Prix Hydroplanes have entered the 2023-24 five round series . Dominating the series to date is ‘Miss Waverley’ David Alexander taking out the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder series at Twizel and winning the 99th running of the Masport Cup .

Alexander was fast and consist ant over the two day regatta maintaining his lead over the series , Alexander also won the 2022-23 series . The cold water temperatures took its toll on previous champion’ Lucas Oil’ GP

David Alexander in ‘Miss Waverley’ taking out the Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder series at Twizel and winning the 99th running of the Masport Cup

577 Ken Lupton suffering engine issues on the first day. Lupton won the first round of the series in Wanaka but could not repeat the same at Twizel. Christchurch entrant ‘Thunda Struck ‘ Raymond Hart who was the 98th winner of the Masport Cup also chased minor mechanical issues over the weekend , Hart was rapt with the event and the venue and said we will be back in 2024.

The Total Transport Junior series winner for Twizel was Kendall Tacon from Waihi , Kendall the only girl competing in the Junior series took the lead from Sam Martin ‘Barracuda’ from Christchurch, second place went to Ants Elliot driving ‘Redback’, Sam Martin finishing in third, other support classes Formula One , Modified and Grand National Hydroplanes and a full field of

Clubman boats excited the thousands of spectators over the two day event. It has been ten years since the Masport Cup was held at the Meridian Rowing Centre the NZ Grand Prix Hydroplane Drivers Club organiser Denise Preece said it is an awesome venue great viewing for the spectators and the competitors were also thrilled with the new venue and race course a big thank you to all those involved, We look forward to bringing this event back to Twizel in November 2024. The Lucas Oil Hydro Thunder series now moves onto Mangakino 9-10th December, Lake Taupo 27-28th January 2024 and the final round will be at Lake Karapiro Cambridge 10-11th February 2024.

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DEMEY YACHTS MAKING GREAT PROGRESS WITH SPACESHIP 60 POWER CAT DEMEY Yachts is making significant progress with its inaugural Spaceship 60 Power Cat, set for launch in March 2024.

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Two Spaceships are concurrently in the manufacturing phase, the second poised for a July 2024 launch. Both clients, one from New Zealand and the other based in Australia, created a design and build brief around creating "the best" in every aspect, prioritizing fuel efficiency, safety and comfort.

A milestone achieved for Boat 1 is the installation of the coach roof, the last major

carbon fibre part to be built, revealing a ground breaking feature on a vessel this size with an upper boat storage area. This unique aspect adds versatility and functionality to the crafts. It provides dedicated space for water toys such as jet skis, paddle boards, or small yachts alongside a separate upper entertainment area; the purpose-designed 3.7-meter carbon fibre catamaran tender is housed in the lower tender garage.

The design and construction quality level stands out on both vessels, impressively evident upon inspection. Both crafts are

identical in every aspect, from interior surfaces to colours and systems; when navigating both crafts without a factory reference, you would be hard-pressed to know which build you are on. It is also unusual for two separate clients who were strangers to each other at the start of the build process agreeing to build identical vessels in every aspect, the level of focus DEMEY Yachts brings to communication, design and build execution is obviously at play here.

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TWO INDUSTRY VETERANS JOIN MARITIMO AMERICAS

Leading Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Maritimo, continues their dominance in the Americas, driven by new model launches and a focus on customer service.

To ensure that they deliver their renowned customer experience, the company announced that two industry veterans, Keith Teynor and Josh Northrop, will be joining the Maritimo Americas team. Teynor and Northrop bring with them more than three decades of experience in the boating industry.

Keith Teynor will join the company as Managing Partner for Maritimo Americas, taking the helm from Maritimo Americas President Dave Northrop and overseeing sales, logistics, marketing, and service for the company within the United States, Canada, and South America. And while his experience includes over a decade working in sales and managerial roles for the largest marine retailer in the U.S, his first experience with Maritimo stretches back to his time as the president of private lending for a national financial firm, where he conducted several transactions with the company on the client side and got to know the Maritimo team.

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LUSTY & BLUNDELL’S NEW TEAM LEADER

Matt Tatton-Brown, the experienced equipment salesman, avid kayak fisher and professional dancer (best known for his multiple appearances on TV’s Dancing with the Stars) who joined Lusty & Blundell’s renowned sales team early last year, has stepped up to become the company’s new showroom team leader.

Based at the company’s headquarters in Albany, on Auckland’s North Shore, Matt will now be responsible for overseeing the knowledgeable showroom team, ensuring all the diverse parts of the showroom run smoothly and responding to email and phone inquiries.

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PROPSPEED APPOINTS EMEA SALES DIRECTOR

Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater foul-release coatings, announced today the appointment of Davide Burrini as their new Sales Director for the region of Europe, the Middle East

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and Africa.

The Boating Industry Association Ltd have announced a changing of the guard with Outgoing President Andrew Fielding said the transition was smooth and in the making for some time and resulted from his need to assist his family with a transition to a new management model for its Anchorline Yacht Brokers business. Adam Smith brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the industry to the role of President. As owner of Australian Boating College Sydney, he also has more than 30 years of experience in the industry and that includes the most recent two years as Vice President, and four years as a Director of the BIA Board.

Having raced sailboats as an amateur for much of his life, Davide has long held a love for the sea. Before stepping into the marine industry professionally, his career began in the telecom industry with marketing and business development roles, working with various multinational companies.

After this, Davide Burrini spent several years in pricing management and commercial strategy positions before moving to the marine industry.

“We’re thrilled to be adding Davide to our sales team,” said Marcus Hamilton, CEO, Propspeed. “His experiences in sales leadership, channel management and OEM development in the territory are strongly aligned with Propspeed’s growth strategy. Paired with his passion for the industry and the ocean make him a perfect fit for our company ethos. The EMEA region represents a significant opportunity for expansion, and we are confident that Davide's expertise will be instrumental in our pursuit of these goals."

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Maritimo 48

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MARITIMO 52 & MARITIMO 48 MODELS

In the third chapter of Maritimo’s 20th anniversary celebration, we chart the phase that followed the instantly successful M60, building on the momentum with the introduction of Maritimo 52 and Maritimo 48 models. We also chat with two passionate Maritimo owners who epitomise the Maritimo spirit of adventure and appetite for the bounties of the boating lifestyle.

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ollowing the Maritimo 52 which launched in 2005 and sold 72 units, the Maritimo 48 was an exceptional model for Maritimo.

108 units of this revolutionary flybridge were sold and delivered to owners all over Australia, driving the continual growth of the company.

The Maritimo 48 spurred on the company’s expansion at its Coomera headquarters, comprising a new lamination facility and fit-out facility on-site as well as upgrades at the Hope Harbour facility. “The expansion was activated in late 2005 and meant that we were ready for the increase in production to keep pace with demand on these new models,” comments Phil Candler, Maritimo General Manager. The Maritimo 48 found its niche, earned praise from critics and customers, and was a successful export, particularly to New Zealand and the US. The 52 and 48 appealed to the US market for their enclosed flybridge, which made them suitable for all-weather cruising and worked as a second social space. The strong, stable hull design and fuel economy also impressed. “The Maritimo 48 really hit a chord,” says Phil. “Bill found the perfect opportunity in that size boat with its features. A 48 was considered a big boat in those days and it lay the foundations for future boats, including the modern age 55.

The Maritimo 48 seeded the success of the models that followed it.”

The Maritimo 48 earned its accolades and sales success. In 2015, coinciding with Bill Barry-Cotter’s recognition in the Queen’s Birthday awards, Maritimo celebrated its 400th vessel sold – an Maritimo 48 Cruising Motor Yacht. Today, Maritimo relies on the same principles underpinning the development and design of new models.

“It’s a combination of customer interface and innovation melded to create ever improving product, whilst staying true to the core Maritimo principles.”

In Brisbane, Barry and Stephanie Roper are eagerly anticipating the delivery of their new Maritimo M55 which they have named “Ropes” – a play on their surname and the pleasant task of “chucking them out when we pull into a marina”, as Barry explains.

The M55 will be their second Maritimo after much-loved and well-travelled Maritimo 48, “Ti Amo”, which they bought in 2020 during a break in pandemic travel restrictions and have since cruised thousands of nautical miles. Their Maritimo 48, Ti Amo, so named for their love of boating and each other, was bought on a referral from a friend and former boat broker familiar with the brand. Our first trip was up to the Whitsundays where we stayed for eight weeks and just enjoyed ourselves and the scenery.” The Maritimo 48 “ticked all the boxes”, says Barry, a seasoned boat owner.

This adventurous couple is looking forward to “semi-retirement” coinciding with the arrival of Ropes. “The beauty of boating is that we can head off, spend a week on board, and Steph can fly back to work when she needs to.”

Ti Amo, decked out with rod holders across the rear and storage for gear under the rear locker, has been the ideal platform for their love of fishing. “We’re into all kinds of fishing – fly, game fishing, spear fishing – as well as snorkelling, cooking, eating and relaxing.” The choice of their first Maritimo might have been made with the heart, but the decision to buy the M55 was made with a combination of heart and head.

practical and beautiful. Steph loves the styling, the space, the choice of colours and textures, and everything having a place on board. It’s a very logical layout and it works.

Ropes has several custom features installed, including the mandatory array of rod holders. Inside, bar stools have been installed at the galley counter and the lounge was redesigned to accommodate.

Then there’s the OC Tender 350, a New Zealand-made carbon fibre tender that weighs just 60kg, or 100kg with the outboard.

As the date for delivery of their M55 inches closer, Barry and Steph are counting the days until they can set off into the blue and enjoy these pastimes seven days a week.

“Ropes is our retirement plan – it’s our holiday home on water,” says Barry, rhapsodising about the peace and fulfilment they both feel on the water. Asked where they’re planning to voyage aboard Ropes, Barry exclaims “EVERWHERE!” Every day, there’s something new to experience.

It can be relaxing one day and hectic the next. We’re learning and challenging ourselves, while having fun. You never sleep as soundly as you do on a boat. That’s what we’re looking forward to – quality and quantity time.”

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FULL RANGE OF AVATORS IN STOCK IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

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ew Zealand with the full range of Avator electric outboard models to be available for purchase from Mercury dealers just in time for the festive season.

Following months of anticipation all three outboards – the Avator 7.5e, 20e and 35e – models will hit the market before Christmas, making them the perfect gift for boating aficionados to unwrap on Christmas Day. “Since we launched the Avator 7.5e to the market at the beginning of 2023, the excitement and interest in our first electric outboard engine have far exceeded our expectations,” Mercury Marine ANZP Senior Marketing Manager Anthony Brown said. “We are thrilled to now be able to deliver the full range of Avator outboards and look forward to seeing them on the water this summer.”

The 7.5e model delivers speed and acceleration performance comparable to a Mercury 3.5hp FourStroke motor, while the 20e offers acceleration similar to a 5hp FourStroke outboard and the 35e generates acceleration comparable to a 9.9hp FourStroke outboard.

The Avator outboards come with the option of tiller or remote steering and are well-suited for powering small vessels, including aluminium fishing boats, micro skiffs, rigid inflatables, tenders, and small pontoons.

In addition to the Avator outboards hitting shelves by Christmas, the 7.5e model’s 1 kWh lithium-ion battery and the 20e and 35e model’s 2300Wh lithium-ion batteries will also be available to purchase.

The 7.5e model’s 1 kWh lithium-ion battery is a game-changer, requiring no cable connections allowing the battery to conveniently slide into place under the flip-up top cowl, saving valuable space within the boat. For those wanting extended journeys, spare batteries can be swapped in seconds, ensuring uninterrupted fun on the water.

The 20e and 35e models up the ante, offering more power and the ability to connect multiple Avator batteries using a Power Centre for extended range and run time. The Power Centre serves as a central hub for power cable connections, allowing for a clean and organised boat installation, able to connect to up to four batteries.

The Avator series is Mercury’s next step forward in marine innovation and is part of its commitment to being a leader in electric propulsion.

VETUS D AND M-LINE DIESEL ENGINES GAIN HVO APPROVAL

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ETUS, creator of complete onboard boat systems, has announced that approval has now been granted to use Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) on its D and M-Line series of marine diesel engines. The approval and certification follow an intense period of bench and field tests. HVO, also known as renewable diesel or green diesel, is a diesel-like fuel that can be produced without fossil resources. This lowercarbon fuel is a more sustainable alternative to diesel and contains low sulphur and aromatics. HVO is derived from a variety of lipid sources, the most common including vegetable oil, tallow, or used cooking oil.

The use of renewable fuels such as HVO substantially decreases exhaust emissions by up to 90% in CO2, CO, HC, NOx, and PM. HVO burns more cleanly than first generation biodiesel or mineral diesel. In addition, due to its good oxidation stability, it is not prone to bacterial growth. HVO can be used as a direct replacement for fossil diesel in any certified VETUS engine, either pure (EN 15940) or blended in any proportion with diesel (EN 590). The use of HVO requires no engine modifications which brings big benefits to existing customers who can switch over to HVO with no additional costs.

“VETUS has already made big inroads into zero-emission propulsion with the development of its E-Drive electric propulsion series,” says Sander Gesink, VETUS Marketing Director. “The approval of HVO for our D and M-Line engines is another significant advancement for our customers who wish to cut their emissions while enjoying time on the water.” When switching to HVO fuel, VETUS recommends engine owners refer to their VETUS representative or dealer and follow operations manual instructions.

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ULTIMA’S POWERFUL NEW 3.0 ELECTRIC OUTBOARD BOASTS AN EVEN GREATER RANGE

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ltima’s new 3.0 electric outboard comes with an even more powerful battery, giving an impressive almost 50% increase in range.

The latest model’s lightweight Lithium battery has been upgraded from 20.3Ah to 30.0Ah meaning the new Ultima 3.0 can now cover 50km at around 3.5km/h; 23km at just over 5km/h and even 8km at full speed (8.8km/h). Run time has also been substantially increased to almost an hour at full speed; 4½ hours at half throttle and a whopping 15 hours at slow.

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Ultima 3.0 features a powerful 110lb-thrust brushless motor, making it ideal for use on a wide range of dinghies, tenders and inflatables. It comes complete with an easy-to-use digital speed control on an adjustable handle and is fitted with an emergency magnetic kill switch.

Thanks to its easily removable, rechargeable, LiPo battery (which includes a handy LED status indicator) and its lightweight, compact design, the Ultima 3.0 is easy to transport and store, with a total weight of just 17.3kg (including the 7.6kg battery).

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TORQEEDO REVEALS NEXT-GENERATION ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS

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ith more than 250,000 Torqeedo drive systems in the field, Torqeedo now introduces their latest product innovation. The iconic Travel motor has been delighting boaters with its outstanding efficiency, useful technology, and easy-to-use design since 2005 and more than 100,000 Travel motors have already been sold worldwide. Now, Torqeedo has taken the original to the next level.

“The new Travel family marks the opening of a new chapter of Torqeedo products. The original Travel was Torqeedo’s first product and the one that disrupted an industry. A true icon which now has been redefined,“ said Fabian Bez, CEO of Torqeedo GmbH. “The new lineup serves an even broader range of boating applications, adds many user-centric features, and allows boaters to fully customize their Travel experience to meet their individual needs. The customers’ demands are at the very core of our product development – resulting in the Travel XP. Our latest product with up to 1600 W input power clearly closes a gap in the market.”

The new Travel family’s modular design starts with four packages to choose from:

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The Adventure Package pairs an 1,100 W Travel and a 1,080 Wh battery with an innovative mounting and steering system that gets kayak anglers quickly and stealthily to their secret spots.

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The Power Package easily propels bigger boats, boats on coastal waters, or that routinely experience windy, wavy conditions with its heavy-duty 1,600 W direct-drive motor and 1,425 Wh battery.

real-time range and runtime and makes it even easier to read. TorqLink, Torqeedo’s advanced communications protocol, and Bluetooth and WiFi are built in so owners can connect with Torqeedo’s new smartphone app, TorqView. The app enables a host of new features, including maps, trip logs, and over-the-air updates. Now, motor updates can be performed anywhere there’s an internet connection, meaning the Travel is always up-to-date, safe, reliable and efficient. Torqeedo owners can also opt-in to allow Torqeedo and its authorized service centers to collect system information to provide the fastest and most efficient service and maintenance experience possible.

Once the package is selected, a multitude of charging, propeller, and accessory options allow boaters to build their perfect electric Travel companion. “These innovative outboards are designed to be ultra-easy to use, transport, and stow, and the click-andplay battery means no more cables to connect. Once the battery is removed with a click and the tiller is folded, the compact and lightweight motor is easy to hand up and down to the dinghy, fits easily in a lazarette, and won’t leak fuel and oil while stored,“ Thomas Wiedemann, Senior Vice President Global Program Management, adds.

"The entire user experience, down to the new connected features and the smartphone app, leverages Torqeedo’s 18 years of experience in building the world’s best electric drive systems and brings it to a new generation of boaters who demand greener, cleaner, and more thoughtfully designed products,” said Sven Mostögl, Senior Vice President Branded Retail. “This launch is the start of a new chapter for Torqeedo. Not only are we significantly reshaping and sharpening the product portfolio and brand appearance, but we have also made the next decisive step in building the future of electric boating.”

The included 180 W charger cuts charge times in half, and a backlit, full-color display takes Torqeedo’s intuitive user interface with onboard GPS-calculated

The new Travel family of clean boating products and accessories will be available in early 2024.

The Essential Package is the original Travel, redefined. It pairs an ultraefficient 1,100 W outboard motor with a 1,080 Wh battery.

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The Range Package substitutes a highercapacity battery (1,425 Wh) for when you want to spend all day on the water, taking boaters even further.

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COX MARINE COLLABORATES WITH DOMETIC MARINE To validate the CXO300 with the Optimus 360 Joystick and E-Actuator

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ox Marine is always looking for new ways to unlock the potential of a CXO300-powered boat.

By working with Dometic, they have integrated the technologically advanced electronic steering Optimus E-Actuator and the Optimus 360 Joystick to the CXO300’s rigging options, providing high performance, energy efficiency and season-after-season reliability. Paired with the exceptional dynamism of CXO300’s torque, this electronic steering system provides instantly responsive handling and precise, controlled manoeuvres, unlocking the potential of the CXO300, particularly at low speeds.

With no hydraulics, more space is made available in the stern of the boat, with the removal of the power steering pump and hoses, a cleaner look on the transom, and reduced maintenance of the hydraulic systems. Introducing the Optimus 360

joystick gives our customers confidence and control when at the helm. This intuitive control system allows you to move not only forward and back but also sideways and is designed to make low-speed manoeuvring that much easier. Introducing these systems to our product has been undertaken based on increasing customer demand for precision steering and control aboard a wide range of recreational and commercial vessels.

Nathan Quick, Principal Controls Engineer at Cox Marine, explains, “Adding joystick control to the CXO300’s controls system provides the end user greater control when slow speed manoeuvring their vessel around

a marina. The system seamlessly integrates with the other Dometic control products that are already in use with our outboard. The joystick system was integrated and validated with the support of the Dometic team.”

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or battery bank. Monitoring and protecting each individual battery cell within the battery (or battery bank) the Smart BMS 12/200 will disconnect the alternator, charge sources or DC loads as soon as it detects low battery cell voltage, high battery cell voltage or over temperature.

The Smart BMS’s dedicated alternator connection provides current limiting and one-way traffic from the alternator into the battery; this means any size alternator (and starter battery) can be safely connected to the Smart Lithium

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LEARNING TO LAUNCH _ REBECCA HAYTER

BE NICE TO YOUR WINDLASS As the saying goes, look after your tools and they’ll look after you. Or in this case, look after your windlass and your windlass will look after you.

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he windlass has tough conditions of employment. It’s in the wettest part of the boat, sometimes neglected in the maintenance regime and is in charge of heavy lifting.

So it will love you for making its job easier and instilling a good health and safety regime on its behalf.

Everyone has their own anchoring regime; I’m a fan of taking it slowly. After lowering the anchor with a gentle reverse to ensure the chain lays down on the seabed clear of the anchor, I usually give it time to settle in to its new environment before engaging reverse gear with slightly more grunt to bed it in. In the meantime, I walk forward and generally check all is fine on the bow.

At this point, it’s good practice to put on a snubline from the foredeck bollard to the anchor chain, then ease out a little chain on the windlass so that the snubline and bollard, not the windlass, are taking the load. This avoids one of the most common ways to injure your windlass.

Richard Macalister at Kiwi Yachting says that reversing under engine power to set the anchor puts a far heavier strain on the windlass than it would normally experience from holding the boat in a breeze and can inflict damage.

A snubline diverts the load to the bollard, which is designed to take big loads.

The next big opportunity to be nice to your windlass is when raising the anchor.

Always start the engine before operating the windlass so you don’t drain its battery. In the general manoeuvres to lift your anchor, you’ll probably be in and out of neutral, forward and sometimes even reverse; when you’re operating the windlass in neutral, maintain engine revs at about 1000rpm to help the battery that’s powering the windlass. Don’t ask your windlass to pull the boat to the anchor. Instead, use the boat’s engine to position the boat so that the chain comes up over the bow roller from directly underneath. You’ll gradually work your way to a position directly above the anchor. Have someone on the bow 54 JANUARY NOVEMBER / FEBRUARY / DECEMBER 2024 2023

The snubline should be taught under load; the anchor chain is slack.

The snubline transfers the load to the bollard, instead of the windlass.

pointing to the chain or use your bow camera if you have one to keep the bow roller above the chain.

approach so that it lands gently. Use your crew on the bow or the rode counter to give you a docking distance.

If the chain meets the bow roller at a sharp angle, that’s maximum friction and therefore maximum strain on the windlass.

Pause the windlass and use the bow thruster or throttle to reposition the boat.

Sometimes the breeze will do that for you.

Continue to give the engine extra revs in neutral to help your windlass; remember that it has to work extra hard once the anchor is off the bottom. If the windlass comes under more load than it can handle, for example if the chain is exiting the bow roller at a sharp angle or is fouled on the seabed, it may throw the circuit breaker.

Make sure you and your crew know where the circuit breaker is and how to reset it quickly.

Other ways to pamper your windlass include giving the chain a good wash down as it comes up to get rid of excess mud, rinsing with fresh water if you have that facility, having it serviced regularly and regularly checking its dedicated battery and terminals. Even better, read your operator’s manual for recommendations on ways to love your windlass in between trips, such as removing the gypsy to flush out the insides and check the seal where the unit passes through the deck.

Occasionally, anchors can be extra hard to break out of the mud. The old school says to break it free by driving over the top of it, but that’s tough on the anchor chain, shackle and shank. A better way is to bring the boat immediately over the anchor so that the anchor chain is tight, and straight up and down. Wait a minute or two. Often, that will be enough to release it from the mud. Finally, as your windlass brings the anchor home, avoid slamming it hard into the bow roller. Slow down on final

As they say, happy windlass, happy cruising!

And here’s an anchoring story: About 10 years ago, I was anchored in a Young 88 yacht in Whangaruru Harbour in 50-plus knots. We were holding well, but as the tide came in, the yacht started yawing from side to side and I was worried it would pull out the anchor.

In regards to anchoring issues, the maxim is nearly always: Let out more warp. Since the water depth was increasing with the tide, I had less warp out relative to the depth in which we had anchored at low tide, so I let out more warp. The boat settled down immediately.

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WHAT IS THE QUESTION? _ PHIL GILBERT

BIOGRUMBLE. WHO, WHAT, WHY? As the 2023 festive season looms, boaties minds will revert back to last seasons weather aborted cruise, and the inability to actually stop, fish, dive or even transit in many places that offered shelter. This was due to the restrictions, Rahui, and outright bans in place at the Mercury Islands, Gt Barrier, and parts of the Bay of Islands.

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This was to prevent the spread of the invasive Caulerpa weed. hich brings me to the first part of my bleat…!

As evidenced, the bans had little to no effect on halting any spread. The weed has also been found around Coromandel, Kawau and Waiheke this year. Oddly, the no anchoring edict has not been put in place for Waiheke, or Kawau, so it must be ok to further the spread in these areas. Much fanfare surrounded the many well-funded methods proposed to kill this invasive pest. Nowhere, on any MBIE site, or Hauraki Gulf Forum site, or Bay of Islands Council site, can I find any reference to these trials, and the results of these. Good public money has been spent, yet nobody has a result to share with the main users, the NZ boating public, and locals, iwi and commercial interests in the affected locations. The cynic in me can’t help thinking the lack of effusive plaudits over the success of killing methods to date does not auger well.

The Gt Barrier and Mercury Islands edicts’ banning anchoring, fishing, diving, or heaven forbid, transiting these areas with dive gear on your boat, expire 30 Nov 2023, and as yet there is no advice as to whether these bans will be further extended or dropped as the failure they appear to be. I personally agree with efforts to halt invasive species, but when you have a tide driven weed, floating and relocating wherever the currents go, containment is almost impossible. Killing it where located, if possible, has much better merit me thinks.

Good luck to them but the recreational boating public need to know what is happening.

In that vein, my second bleat has a modicum of self-interest.

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Over the past decade, there was much ado over the invasive Fanworm, which threatened to overrun all our marinas, wharves, coastal flats and waterways. Much discussion was had on ways to halt, kill, and/or remove this little blighter. A casual stroll down any marina, or the shallow surrounds will show the armchair cynics were right. Fanworm is everywhere. Can anybody enlighten the public on what methods of containment, and eradication are being pursued over this blight now?

Is being eradicated still a target even?

Here is the self-interest part. Avid readers of my prose will know I own a trailerable 7.5 RIB, the amphibious version proven to be fiscally irresponsible. On most days I can launch and retrieve this craft on my own within minutes, but the need to remove this from the water every few days for a squirt to remove early barnacle growth becomes onerous. Given antifoul dies out of water, slippery bottoms peel off at speed and don’t like sitting on hard wheels when trailered, and increasing laziness abounds,

I investigated various docking systems to have the boat sit out of water when idle. I reasoned there would be a few second hand systems coming on the market, as Hoppers, to comply with their Coromandel Council resource consents, had dictated the removal of jet docks and other non-compliant lifters from their waterways. I was wrong. I was then informed that the jet dock/float brick units were not allowed under biosecurity requirements, as they could not be cleaned in situ. Hoppers resource consent requires that all the marina berths in their waterways be cleaned yearly to remove and prevent Fanworm. This cost is of course passed on to the berth owner.

Hoppers, to their credit, have diligently carried out this activity, but here’s the rub… at Marsden Cove, the Marsden Maritime Holdings (MMH) owned marina, which forms the core of the waterways stage 1 development, and provides the passage to stages 2-6 does not have any of their marina floats cleaned. Bar leaner gossip relates this MMH position is because the Council does nothing about the infestation in the greater Whangarei Harbour, so why should they? If this is indeed the case, why then does Hoppers, a blameless party, have to continue this hopeless exercise?

Fanworm is a prolific breeder, and there is a nursery in the middle of a no go zone!

At significant expense, I have located and installed a Fanworm friendly lift dock for my craft. I am eagerly awaiting the bill for cleaning this, in addition to the existing dock. I must admit though, it certainly does remove one or all of my excuses for not going fishing, when my long suffering partner requires, I supply fresh fish forthwith!

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BLISSED OUT The new Elite sports sedan from Bill Upfold and Bluefix Boatworks showcases new concepts in the arrangement of spaces in motoryachts and superstar quality in build.

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Bliss, the new Elite Sports Sedan 15.8m at Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island

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Bliss at speed, with her perfectly proportioned windows on display.

The helm station is designed to blend with the boat's decor.

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ou know that old saying: ‘You had me at Hello’? Well, the new Elite Sports Sedan 15.8m had me at Bliss, her name on the transom. Not only for the word, but for its perfectly matched typeface, Beloved Script. Such a stylish introduction promised attention to perfection throughout the boat – and Bliss delivered.

As for the subtle, shapely windows in the hull, I think they were flirting with me.

Upfold has designed more than 80 motoryachts, but he pulled out a new piece of paper to draw Bliss for a Hamilton couple and their eldest son and son-inlaw. They’d owned large trailerboats and were new to motoryachts, but they knew what they wanted: a twin-engine sports sedan with sleek lines, classy looks and comfortable accommodation for two couples, plus an overflow cabin with two berths. As the project progressed, the owners presented the designer and builder with favourite concepts they’d seen in boating magazines and specific requests throughout the interior styling. Oh, and they wanted lots of space and light.

I met Bliss at Sandspit Marina, near Warkworth. The

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son of the ownership quartet was our skipper. Also on board were Bill and Christine Upfold, and Charlotte Rowe, co-managing director of Bliss’s builder, Bluefix Boatworks. Pretty soon we were off the dock and heading across Kawau Bay. Bliss excels in what our skipper describes as ‘liveability’.

Notably, in three distinct areas: the raised saloon and helmstation; the cockpit and galley; the accommodation below decks.

Bliss’s raised saloon is her place of visual drama.

The windows either side are tinted, 6mm single panes which run from windscreen to cockpit without mullions or internal furniture to break the view.

The effect is stunning.

Upfold admits the window manufacturers, Seamac, had concerns about the installation of such large panes, but several Bluefix Boatworks staff have worked on superyachts; they are expert at managing big, fragile components. The three for’ard, windscreen panes are 10mm glass, untinted to maximise night vision.

The internal view is equally blissful. The raised seating, to port, is upholstered in half-sanded Italian leather and within chatting distance of the helmsman. The coffee table is another demonstration of superyacht skills: it’s grain-filled walnut, inlaid with a light timber, bathed in 16 coats of gloss varnish. It rises, accepts a central insert and becomes a dining table.

There’s also a two-seater and single-seater to starboard behind the helm, so there is plenty of seating for 10, often required on this family boat. A remote control operates the TV which rises from a bulkhead between the saloon and galley and swivels for viewing from the lounge or cockpit. Other comforts include air conditioning, stereo speakers, power points, and strip and down lighting throughout.

Even so, Bliss is a relatively simple boat, which was a priority throughout the build. The BEP switchboard manages all electrics, including circuit breakers and remote battery switches for the engines, inverter and genset. Later, when I inspected underfloor lockers, I found sensible access to sea cocks, black and grey tankage, and shower drains.

Generally, the father and son had input into the

mechanical aspects, and the mother and son-in-law, a graphic designer who created the Bliss logo, worked with an interior designer on the décor. The helmstation reflects contributions from all of them. ‘I wanted a modern looking dashboard that would be part of the boat’s décor rather than utilitarian,’ says our skipper.

They selected Simrad multi-function screens, because his parents were familiar with the brand.

We anchored at Mansion House Bay, Kawau Island for brownies and whipped cream, while Christine and Charlotte launched the dinghy from its garage in the transom to take some photos. A remote control activates twin electric, linear actuators which lift the transom and central section of the boarding platform, allowing the dinghy to slide on rollers into the water. Retrieval is easy, with a barber hauler to help.

A door on the port side of the boarding platform accesses the utility area under the cockpit seating. All fishing gear is stowed in dedicated holders, along with a washing machine and water maker. If it’s ever necessary to replace the washing machine, it can be removed via a panel in the adjacent dinghy garage.

We decided to idle over to Moturekareka Island for lunch. The bow camera proved its worth as it revealed an old inner tube coming up with the anchor. With the anchor and windlass concealed in a massive bow locker, the foredeck is clear space. Bluefix Boatworks has its own painting facility, giving it control over its build

schedule and quality, which is immaculate. The exterior paint is International Awlcraft 2000.

And so to lunch at Entertainment HQ: the arrangement of cockpit and galley. The cockpit’s L-shaped lounge seating is diagonally opposite the L-shaped galley bench which extends into the cockpit, where it extends even further to reveal the Weber barbecue in a large ‘drawer’.

At some point, you’ve transitioned between galley and cockpit, but it’s difficult to say just when.

In social-dining mode, the full-height sliding door between the cockpit and galley stows to port. To secure the boat or close the saloon while underway, the door slides all the way to starboard into a slot in the galley bench, so there is no need for a bulkhead. An infill fills the slot when it’s needed for galley duties.

The galley has all the ingredients of a modern kitchen: full-height Liebheer refrigerator, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, Bosch Combi oven and pull-out cabinets that make full use of storage potential. All of these are concealed behind walnut panels.

The other showpiece of walnut craftsmanship is below decks. A companionway beside the helm leads down into a foyer-like space, rather than a corridor. Here, the windows in the topsides come into play, bringing light into the accommodation. The interior panels are tastefully furnished with vinyl over foam. The for’ard cabin has an island bed at the same height as the for’ard windows either side with a headboard in crafted walnut.

Bedside shelving doubles as structure to strengthen the bow sections; there is a small wardrobe and en suite bathroom with room including electric toilet, shower, mounted basin and even a linen cupboard – nice.

Superyacht quality craftsmanship created the headboards in the cabins.

The midships cabin has the island berth oriented athwartships.

The en suite bathroom for the midships cabin runs along the port chine.

The L-shaped seating to port is secured by a coffee table that converts to a dining table.

Gleaming timber panels present a fully integrated look to the galley.

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Entertainment HQ: Perfect indoor-outdoor flow between the cockpit and galley.

Easy launch and retrieval for the inflatable dinghy in the garage.

There is good access to the twin Cummins QSB 480 engines.

The galley bench extends into the cockpit and conceals the Weber barbecue.

The overflow cabin is to starboard off the foyer. Mostly, it’s a couch for quiet space, but it converts to a top and bottom bunk. Don’t tell anyone, but it also hosts the secret cupboard in which the owners’ niece/granddaughter stows her crayons. Double bi-fold doors offer privacy; when closed, they secure to magnets to avoid having clips in the carpet.

The midships cabin with en suite is the star. The island berth lies athwartships, the pillows level with the lower, aft window in the topsides: what a view to wake up to.

The unusual feature is the en suite bathroom which runs the length of the cabin, along the boat’s port chine. Long and slim, it has plenty of vanity space and benefits from the lower topside window. The bulkhead separating the cabin from its en suite is furnished with an extensive set of drawers.

It’s quiet down here, too, thanks to Upfold’s signature silent chine, which prevents the lappity-loppity of wavelets against the hull.

A full height door conceals the half-height fire-proof door which leads to the engine room and home of the twin Cummins QSB 480hp engines. Upfold recommended Cummins for reliability and power to weight ratio. The engine room is well designed, with ease of access to all routine maintenance, and space for the inverter, Kohler genset, steering system and hot water cylinder. There is even a retractable clothes line with a peg basket.

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It was time to head for open water. The Elite Sports Sedan 15.8 is a soft-riding, planing hull with a fine entry and a lifting strake just below the waterline at rest. As Bliss gains speed, she climbs up on to the lifting strake, which directs the spray down. Any spray that gets past that is knocked down by the upper, silent chine.

Upfold describes the sports sedan shape as a slightly warped, planing hull in which the deadrise diminishes from about 27 degrees for’ard of midships to about 13 degrees at the transom. ‘That’s the most efficient planing form for boats designed for speeds up to 30 knots,’ says Upfold. ‘She starts to clear the wake at about 11 knots off the transom and is fully planing at 15 knots.’

The twin, five-bladed, 26-inch Australian Veem propellers are in hull tunnels, which protects the propellers, reduces draft and provides the most efficient shaft angle to power the boat through the water. ‘Veem propellers are the bees’ knees,’ Upfold says, ‘because they are completely CNC-manufactured, so you’re guaranteed that every blade is identical. It’s more expensive, but putting a good set of propellers on your boat is like putting Perellis on your car.’

Bliss has a top speed of 30 knots and cruising speed of 20 knots, but mostly she cruises at around 8 knots because her owners are enjoying the journey as much as the destination.

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Bliss, with her perfectly crafted logo on the transom.

‘It’s incredibly economical,’ the skipper says. ‘Coming across here today at seven knots, we were doing 4 litres an hour on each engine.’

SPECIFICATIONS Bliss is a joy to helm with power-assisted Hydrive steering, making turns confidently and Construction smoothly in a flat attitude. The Cummins engine controls enable synchronisation to run the Loa 15.8 m engines at identical revs – apart from keeping course in a straight line, according to Upfold, Lod 15.2 m synchronising the engines can reduce motion-sickness, since our inner ears pick up the difference Beam 4.9 m in engine revs and sound, and feel confused even if we’re not aware of it.

Draft 1 m We headed back to Sandspit, an estuary surrounded by native bush and farmland, Displacement 16,200kg and a marina of narrow channels, tight turns, strong tide and often a boat Fuel 1500L or, in our case, a dredge barge coming the other way.

Water tanks 750 L To prepare their clients for such scenarios, Bill and Christine Upfold did Deadrise 13 to 27 degrees a weekend cruise on Bliss in the Bay of Islands with the retired owners.

Engines Cummins QSB 480hp Gearboxes ZF85a 2:1 ratio Coming into Opua Marina, Upfold directed the owner in operating the Genset Kohler twin propellers and Maxpower bow thruster as he practiced berthing Bliss in a strong tide. The owner was allowed one sigh of relief before Upfold ELITEMARINE.CO.NZ made him take the boat out, turn around and berth her again.

BLUEFIXBOATWORKS.CO.NZ The son of the ownership admitted he’d also faced a big learning curve in VIEW VIDEO HERE boat manoeuvring and benefitted from some tips from staff at Bluefix Boatworks. His top tip? ‘Just go slowly and think about what you’re doing.’ He had no problems putting Bliss back in PERFORMANCE DATA her berth at Sandspit.

RPM Fuel port Fuel stbd Fuel total Speed range L/nm Bliss is the first Upfold boat built at Bluefix Boatworks, which 1000 4 4 8 8 1500 1.00 appointed Tim Hight as project manager. Clearly, it’s been 1200 8.3 7.7 16 8.9 834 1.8 a happy working relationship with great communication all 1400 12 11.5 23.5 9.7 619 2.42 round. Construction in timber and fibreglass composite over 1600 18.9 17.6 36.5 10.4 427 3.51 temporary framing began in January 2022, and Bliss was 1700 25.4 24 49.4 11.1 337 4.45 launched in March 2023. Bluefix Boatworks employs around 2000 35.3 34 69.3 12.6 273 5.50 27 staff, including 11 apprentices.

2200 39.2 38.3 77.5 15.6 302 4.97 Bliss is a stunning example of the arrangement of space and 2400 46.1 46.9 93 18.9 305 4.92 design aesthetics. She is also a reflection of Upfold’s stage in his 2600 57.4 55.4 112.8 21.6 287 5.22 2800 63.8 63.6 127.4 24.4 287 5.22 career. In his early 60s, with more than 35 years’ experience, 3000 76.4 74.3 150.7 26.8 267 5.62 almost exclusively in motoryachts, he is designing at his 3200 88.1 86.4 174.5 29 249 6.02 best. The sleek, soft lines of the exterior are star quality.

3320 96 96.5 192.5 30.2 235 6.37 The new window styling in the topsides and its integration Fuel run on 6/6/23: Seas choppy, 8 pob, fuel 90% full, water 50% full with accommodation below decks is genius.

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Connecting your vessel

WITH NEXT GENERATION TECHNOLOGY When we think about fishing at sea, we know the technology on board plays a pivotal role in guiding, enhancing, and safeguarding the journey.

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BY DANIELE MAGNI & NIK THULLESEN, GLOBAL MARINE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

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Whether venturing out for a day of fishing or exploring coastal waters, the need for robust and seamless internet connectivity has become more important than ever.

This article delves into the specifics of a frequent deployed solution, exploring how it opens a world of possibilities for trailer and small boat owners. From live streaming to accessing real-time navigation and weather data, this solution ensures that the vessel stays connected, no matter the size.

Traditionally, smaller boats have meant compromising on some of the technological luxuries larger vessels enjoy. However, DRAWN BY: with the rapid advancements in marine APPROVED: technology, the tide is turning. Global CUSTOMER: Marine Technology Services (GMTS) is at the forefront of this technology, introducing bespoke connectivity solutions tailored specifically for the unique needs of these vessels.

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At the heart of the system was deployed a single 5G router with WiFi capabilities.

This is the core of the solution, managing

different internet sources and bonding them in a single, faster, and stronger connection.

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Whether it's for streaming live videos,

Their innovative approach combines the power of modern telecommunications with a deep understanding of the marine environment, thanks to their experience in the industry.

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“From live streaming to accessing real-time navigation and weather data, this solution ensures that the vessel stays connected, no matter the size...”

checking the latest weather updates, or simply staying connected with loved ones, the router ensures that these activities are seamless and hassle-free.

Connected to the router, GMTS often install maritime antennas capable of receiving cellular signals up to 35 nautical miles offshore.

These small, rugged Dome-shaped antenna (picutred top right) are specifically designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the sea while maintaining a strong and stable signal, without compromising the look of the vessel.

This is crucial for trailer boats with very little real estate for antenna installation, and often venture into areas where conventional connectivity would be spotty at best. The antenna's ability to pick up signals from distant cellular towers means that the journey can continue farther without losing touch with the shore.

But the true game-changer in this connectivity suite is the addition of a custom Starlink flat panel (pictured right) as an internet connection, adding redundancy and speed to the cellular. This means even in areas where cellular signals fade, the vessel will maintain connectivity, a feature that is invaluable for those venturing into remote fishing spots or navigating challenging waters.

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becomes readily available, enhancing safety and efficiency. The ability to live stream directly from the boat creates new opportunities for sharing experiences and even monetizing content for professional fishermen and content creators.

GMTS's solution, is more than a sum of its parts; it is a cohesive system that redefines the boundaries of what is possible on a trailer boat. Ensuring that every journey, regardless of the distance or location, is backed by the assurance of uninterrupted, high-speed connectivity.

Ever thought about that All-Blacks game you missed last time you went fishing?

Not anymore.

ENTERTAINMENT MADE IT SIMPLE For the modern fisherman, these technological advancements translate to more than just convenience; they represent a transformation in the way the sea is experienced. Real-time data access, from navigation charts to weather forecasts,

Whether you are skippering a cozy little trailerboat or commanding a luxury 25m cruiser, one thing is for sure, good tunes and entertainment while sailing the seas just set the right vibe.

It is all about making those sea voyages extra special, whether it is through a simple radio system serenading your journey, or

a state-of-the-art sound system that fills every nook and cranny of your boat with crystal-clear music, teamed up with a couple of LED TVs for that visual kick.

At this day and age, the love for on-board entertainment is as strong as ever.

Now that we are fully connected, let’s delve into what you ought to consider choosing the perfect electronic setup for your boat, blending the latest tech with practical seafaring.

AUDIO For those zippy trailer boats, the key is waterproof and compact. Trailer boats are not like the big cruisers, so their tech needs are different. You will want something small and tough up against saltwater harshness and constant movement.

Brands like Fusion, Sony, Sonos, and others are making waves with marine AV systems (Sonos not so Marine friendly, but worth a recommendation for a like-homeexperience), specifically engineered to brave the ocean elements without compromising the overall quality.

Marine gears have got to be tough and rugged going against water, salt, and sun.

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That's where the IP rating swoops in, telling you just how weather-resistant your gear is.

A true-blue marine audio unit laughs in the face of splashes and light rain. And it's not just about keeping the water out; we are talking durable rust-resistant parts and all that jazz to make sure your sea tunes keep playing no matter what.

For the bigger boats, it is all about quality and full integration.

Your sound system is part of a bigger system, often linked up with the vessel’s computer system for a seamless entertainment experience on board.

The Audio system will not be limited to only speakers, but it also includes amplifiers.

The emphasis is not merely on size but on the intelligent integration of a high-quality amplifier that does not tax the battery, coupled with efficient speakers that do not demand exorbitant power.

The correlation between performance and quality of the amplifier is a pivotal consideration, especially on smaller vessels.

Now, is time to talk about Multi-Zooning.

Multi-zoning systems are the new cool, changing the game in on-board entertainment.

No more long speaker cables losing quality or getting tangled with other electronics.

Each area of your boat can have its own little amplifier, keeping things neat and tidy.

This multi-zoning approach not only enhances the quality of the audio signal but also provides a customized entertainment experience, letting different areas of the vessel to have its own vibe.

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When looking for a new stereo system, make sure it can connect to either wireless or wired networks and support the likes of Spotify, Tidal and most importantly Apple Airplay 1 or 2. The latter being the key for proper multi-zone audio in seamless playback.

In smaller areas like cabins, you can swap out the room amplifier for an all-in-one system, adding a compact subwoofer for extra performance, creating a perfect little entertainment hub.

The introduction of totally interactive keypads empowers users to access preprogrammed customed channels, offering detailed insights into artists and track titles.

In the quest for an optimal audio experience, seeking the advice of an audio expert becomes invaluable, ensuring the best value, customization, and software integration tailored to your boat and budget. This approach is not only honest and competitive but also positions experts to provide warranty and support, enabling seamless upgrades, enhancements, or repairs to existing installations.

One product worth mentioning is the Fusion 700 Series, perfect for both trailer boats and bigger vessels. It's got everything from iPod connectivity to Marine VHF channels, and you can control it from your iPad, iPhone, or Android device.

This innovative system operates "stand-alone" in trailer boats as the entertainment

system, boasting iPod and iPhone connect ability along with the ability to receive Marine VHF channels, seamlessly replayed through your on-board stereo speakers.

Owners of boats equipped with a large screen can seamlessly link into software, enabling a compatible multifunction display (MFD) to transform into the entertainment control centre. What sets the 700 Series apart is its wireless control capabilities, allowing users to control the system from anywhere on the boat using iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, PC, and Android products. This level of connectivity and control choices positions Fusion as a frontrunner in the marine entertainment system arena.

And best of all, the Fusion Apollo series support Apple Airplay 2 and many other services to keep you connected and playing those tunes!

VIDEO Gone are the days of bulky sets and fuzzy reception. Now that we have sleek flatscreens available from 19 inches all the way up to 61 (in the 12v range), we need to understand what we want from our Video system, how to choose the right devices.

Now screens are very versatile, showing and integrating a vast array of input, everything from movies to navigation info.

There are also great solutions for smaller boats.

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Ultra-slim, light, and compact, their latest model boasts both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, ideal to link up to their own Avtex Soundbar. Just connect it to internet and you can discover a whole new world of entertainment; from premium streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+, iPlayer, ITVX, Spotify, YouTube and much more, you even get the opportunity to share your photos wirelessly from any Android or Apple(iOS) device.

Installing a flat-screen is a fine art – you need top-notch cables to make the most of these high-resolution screens. And if you are into fancy setups, check out TV lifts that let you swivel your screen all around with a remote. As for digital TV, remember that signals can be patchy on the water, so you might need a special antenna for consistent reception.

Another great and often deployed solution will be to integrate an Apple TV to your LED screen for an ultimate smart and user-friendly experience. With the iOS ecosystem, the full integration of your devices on board will be optimal and seamless.

So, there you have it, sea lovers! The world of marine electronics in 2023/24 is all about blending top-notch tech with the rugged demands of the sea. From awesome audio systems to versatile TVs, there's a whole range of options waiting for you.

No matter what kind of boat you're steering, there's something out there to make your seafaring adventures even more amazing.

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AUTO ANCHOR LIGHT I've integrated an anchor light into my chain locker, this addition lights up the anchor during night-time deployment and retrieval of the anchor. The light is activated both during the anchor's descent and its retrieval. it stays on for 60 seconds, which gives you time to check that the anchor is stowed correctly and ensures that the chain isn’t twisted.

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A HYBRID IN MORE THAN ONE SENSE The all new 3.8 TE is aimed at a specific market, despite being the smallest craft in Sealegs' extensive range of amphibious boats.

BY RON CZERNIAK - MARINE CONSULTANT

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Putting the 3.8 TE through its paces

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ith the advent of electric vehicles and, for that matter and more recently; electric boats and outboard motors, the term hybrid has very much entered mainstream, day to day conversations. Conventional dictionary definitions describe the term as something that is a mixture of two very different things, or a thing made by combining two different elements.

These definitions ‘somewhat’ apply to the new Sealegs 3.8 TE RIB (Rigid hull Inflatable Boat). I say somewhat, simply because the 3.8 TE (Tender Electric) embraces more than two elements. From the get-go, for over twenty years, Sealegs boats were - and still are hybrids in the traditional two elements sense. That is, they are craft that perform on water and,

being amphibious boats with wheels, have the capability to travel over land. But the 3.8 TE combines yet another element – being driven on land powered by battery electric motors while utilising a traditional 40 hp Yamaha petrol outboard out at sea.

Sealegs’ products have been innovative from the beginning and the 3.8 TE takes their pioneering approach to yet another level.

True Kiwi Ingenuity at its best!

But why a small (for Sealegs) hybrid tender?

To answer this question and to find out how this new model performs out on the water and over land, I spent time with Jake Olliff, Sealegs’ electric design engineer, tasked with developing this model.

The idea for the 3.8 TE came about approximately two and a half years ago and was driven primarily by market demand from a select segment of the boat

building industry. A well-known Aussie manufacturer of luxury power boats, in the 20 to 23 metre (65’ – 75’) range, wanted an eco-friendly tender which would fit neatly into their on-board tender storage garages or be easily lifted on deck by davit from the three strong lifting points. A further consideration was the fact that Sealegs appreciated that the 6 to 8 metres length RIB market was already crowded and that by being the first to develop an inimitable 3.8 model, they could stay ahead of their competitors. The 3.8 TE further expands the Sealegs range – now spanning ten models from 3.8M to 12M. The 3.8 TE is a complete system redesign starting from a blank slate. Sealegs built on their experience with their electric land driven 7.5 metre model, which utilises powerful, high-torque hub-mounted POWERBOATMAGAZINE.CO.NZ 77

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Off the trailer and ready to drive to the water

brushless electric motors to effortlessly and quietly, drive this electric amphibious craft out of the water and up beaches and through difficult terrain. Being their first foray into electric propelled wheels, the drive technology of the above-mentioned 7.5 Electric has been well proven since its introduction 6 years ago. But the 3.8 improves on this electric drive development even further.

Although confident that a tender such as the 3.8 would be popular, Sealegs adopted a rather clever marketing approach to gauge the degree of market demand before committing significant resource to the project. Prior to building a prototype they advertised their intent to develop the 3.8M on their website, requesting that interested customers place a significant deposit, thus demonstrating their serious interest while providing Sealegs with ‘seed capital’ to justify proceeding with the project. They set their benchmark at 15 deposits, reasoning that this was a go/no-go line and, that once there, would feel confident that they were on the right track. Currently they have secured orders (with deposits) for 23 boats and have a fully working prototype that continues to undergo significant stress testing across a range of environments. It was this “all but finished” craft that we used for our land and sea trials on a pleasant, mid-November spring day at Gulf Harbour, north of Auckland.

As Jake and I unloaded the 3.8 TE from its trailer and readied it for its sea (and land) trials, I recalled the first time I saw a Sealegs boat. Almost twenty years ago, during my time with Maxwell Winches and while exhibiting at the Dubai Boat Show, a young chap by the name of David McKee-Wright, a Sealegs co-founder, had brought the first of their, then strange, ‘new 78 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

craft’ to the show, hoping to attract the interest of affluent Gulf State customers.

As an intrigued fellow Kiwi exhibitor, we struck up a conversation during which I was not only impressed with this revolutionary amphibious concept, but also the enthusiasm David had for his product.

I couldn’t help thinking to myself, “These guys are onto something”. Two decades on, Sealegs craft are no longer considered strange and even though bystanders still stop and stare as they witness a Sealegs boat trundle down a beach, the craft are now somewhat ubiquitous, especially in New Zealand.

But time to see if the 3.8 TE delivers.

The first thing I should mention is that although Jake brought the boat up to Gulf Harbour on a trailer, likely only about 10% of customers are going to trailer this craft.

After all, it is called a ‘tender’. And, by definition, a tender is essentially a smaller craft that runs back and forth from a larger boat, typically ferrying passengers to and fro from ship to shore. Once off the trailer – easy when you can simply drive it off and onto the boat ramp parking lot – Jake ran me through the ‘on land’ operating system.

However, before discussing the controls, what is immediately obvious is that there are three retractable wheels. Two at the stern and one in the bow. The stern wheel drives contain 2.2 kw electric motors, used to propel the boat while on land. These motors are enclosed in completely sealed units, containing a viscous thermal and water ingress resistant gel and collectively produce about 6 Hp. May sound small, but being electric are very efficient and generate impressively powerful torque. The tyres were chosen for their knobbly, high grip tread and fit smoothly into the wheel wells forward and aft. The bow wheel is

used only to steer the boat and is currently unpowered, but this may change in the future to fall in line with most of the larger Sealegs boats which are generally AWD. Power is supplied by a 3kWh battery pack, installed under the bow seat, to assist with overall stability of the craft. The electric motors enable the ‘vehicle’ to travel at a top speed of approximately 10 kmph (6 mph), depending on terrain and incline.

It is recommended that the maximum ‘up’ incline is 14 degrees (25% grade) and ‘down’ incline is 11 degrees (20% grade) – a little steeper than the average boat ramp.

Average run time on land, again depending on terrain, is 45 minutes with the battery charge percentage being displayed on the Simrad chart plotter unit, which also shows popup notifications at key percentages.

Fully recharging the batteries takes 3 hours utilising a 24-volt ‘off boat’ charger unit.

Some regenerative charging comes from the outboard, but this is quite minimal.

I stress at this stage that this very close to ‘production ready’ model is still a work in progress prototype and although very near to being churned out in volume, there are still some final, minor tweaks and developments being incorporated into the ultimate production units.

On first glance, the controls look a wee bit intimidating.

But remember, this is a land and sea vessel, so in effect, two sets of controls. However, once you wrap your head around the fact that while on land you will be using one set of controls, and at sea, another set, it is all quite straight forward – the on-water controls being much the same as any helm station controlled, outboard vessel.

Nevertheless, since we are yet to get the 3.8 TE in the water, let’s look at those land controls first. Immediately to the right of

The comprehensive helm station controls seem intimidating, but are quite straight forward and the whole console is designed to blend with the boat's decor.

the steering wheel there is a black ‘joystick’. This is used for forward and reverse manoeuvres while on land. Push it up (towards the bow) and you go forward. The further you push it the faster you go. Push it down (towards the stern) and you are into reverse, then ditto above. The next thing to note is the eight-button panel directly above the joystick. On land steering on the production units will be provided by the helm steering wheel. The pre-production prototype we were on utilised an ‘interim” steering solution – with the lower, left two buttons, with arrows pointing port and starboard, being currently used for steering moving the front wheel left or right as you press either the port or starboard button respectively.

However, this will not be an issue on production models, the 3.8 TE will be steered by means of the steering wheel, once Sealegs are confident that the steering wheel system is working reliably.

The ‘steering’ buttons are only a temporary modification, fitted so that the engineers (mainly Jake) could get the boat out on the water quickly for testing and reliability of the rest of the systems.

No customer craft will be sold with this button steering. Whew!

But what about the other six buttons on this current ‘steering’ panel? Moving clockwise from top left; Navigation and Anchor light Control, Courtesy Light Control, All Wheels Up Activation Control, Pin Code Unlock Button, Amphibious System Enable Control, All Wheels Down Control.

And we can now ignore the left/right steering buttons.

That’s about it for the ‘land based’ controls, except for that big red panic button. It is there for one very good reason. If everything starts turning to custard while on land, bang down on that control and everything comes to a stop! Think of it like a hand brake on a car.

So, land operation briefing complete, it’s time to head for the water. Although I got the chance to drive it into and out of the water at the beach later in the day, I was quite happy for Jake to do the

Easing into the ocean down the steep, slippery boat ramp.

initial demonstration drive down the slippery (tide out), sharply inclined boat ramp. One thing for sure, you can’t help smiling as you slowly trundle towards the water, perched on your currently landlocked steed, soon about to transform and become a sea horse in the water. If you’ve never experienced an amphibious craft, it is hard to describe the buzz.

Really fun comes to mind, though!

Once in the water and tying alongside the boat ramp jetty to take some photos, Jake began to explain to me how to operate the RIB on the water. This part was more familiar as the controls are the same as for any small to medium, helm station-controlled vessel. Steering wheel where it should be while the driver is

seated to starboard on the two-person helm seat, the forward/aft throttle control lever to starboard and the on/ off engine key on the lower port corner of the helm console below the Yamaha CL5 digital readout display unit. The futuristic steering wheel, which can be tilted down to fit into the tender garage more easily, also houses several control buttons (see image above). Rounding off the displays you will find the centrally mounted, easy to read Simrad NSX 3009 chart plotter and depth sounder which also displays all operationally relevant information for the electric amphibious system. A mini aquatic Starship Enterprise!

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Under helm seat storage for fuel tank.

Wide, comfortable bow seat with anchor locker and ‘Top Secret’ battery pack below

But back tracking for a moment. One thing Jake did stress as we entered the water, is the importance of getting the outboard motor started and the propeller shaft down as you get into deep enough water while at the same time start retracting the wheels; controlled by the clearly marked buttons on the port side of the steering wheel. All sounds a bit complicated, but it really isn’t.

An analogy that comes to mind is learning how to first drive a manual transmission car compared to an automatic. Seemed formidable at the time, but after a few days of driving a ‘stick shift’ it all became second nature. Same with the Sealegs. By the end of the day, wheels up/down co-ordinating with outboard up/down, all became familiar.

I realised as we got ready to head out to sea, that once again I was doing a boat review that was two tests in one (Refer November/ December 2023 Issue) as the amphibian hybrid duality became clearly apparent.

Fully briefed by Jake, I took the helm as we rounded the Gulf Harbour breakwater to put this new Sealegs tender through its paces. A slight to moderate sea and a southerly breeze provided conditions that could typically be encountered by future 3.8 TE owners as they use the craft to ferry their guests and crews to shore and back from the mother ship anchored offshore in a sheltered bay.

First impressions are the most noteworthy and one of the first things that struck me was how roomy this little RIB is. Ideal for two to four people, it is however rated for a maximum payload of 425kg (937lbs), roughly translating to four passengers plus the driver. With only four people on board there is ample room for the driver and one passenger on the aft helm seat, with the second passenger being accommodated on the ‘jump seat’ to port of the helm console and the fourth person sitting in the roomy bow seat. There is storage under the 80 JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2024

aft bench seat for the outboard fuel tank and other small accessory equipment. Under the wide forward seat, the custom anchor locker can be found, while the “still top secret” battery pack and other equipment is housed below this in a sealed, but accessible bow compartment.

Before hitting the throttle for the first time, I asked Jake how aggressive I could be during the sea trials. He quite confidently said; “Go for it”. So, I did! Bracing myself at the wheel I reached for the throttle control lever, which I must confess I found to be positioned a bit ergonomically awkward when engaging the lever in the fully forward throttle position. Mentioning this to Jake, he agreed and advised that they were working on how to better position the control lever on the helm console, while still being able to accommodate the plethora of other equipment, wiring cables and controls also housed within the cabinet. Knowing how Sealegs constantly strive for perfection, I am confident that this little niggle will be sorted out on their production units. Speaking of the helm station, the windscreen on all production units will also be able to be tilted (like the steering wheel) to offer a lower profile for on-board tender garage storage in the mother ship.

Given the green light, the fun began.

Knowing full well that the typical owner of this tender would be unlikely to hammer it through seas as I was about to, I really wanted to see what this radical little craft could do. The 40 Hp Yamaha is a more than adequate power unit and on a calm water run we topped out at around 20 knots with two of us on board. Trimming the boat on the plane is done solely by adjusting the motor position but Jake hinted at the fact that Sealegs is developing an automatic trim, which will make life

that much simpler. The Seastar hydraulic steering is positive and the boat planes well with 2 – 3 people on board. Interestingly, the only hydraulics on this boat is for steering the outboard.

Suffice it to say, the 3.8 TE didn’t disappoint. Whether through tight turns, thumping head on into waves or trying to make her ass slide out of control through sharp ‘S’ manoeuvres, the worst I could come up with is that she can be a little wet when hammering into waves as the wind blows back the sea spray and her stern can be a little skittish in tight (Ron’s race mode) performances. The ‘wetness’ can be forgiven.

This boat isn’t designed for the type of stuff I was putting her through. She’s meant to ferry folks back and forth to shore.

However, I wondered aloud with Jake about the slightly sloppy stern. Jake explained that there were several challenges in relation to the aluminium hull design and although they had started by using a ‘bog standard’ 4 metre hull, several criteria had to be considered: not least of which being the added weight of the wheels and 40 Hp Yamaha outboard on the stern. In addition, the batteries to power the wheels also had to be housed somewhere, ending up as it turned out, in the forepeak of the hull below the custom anchor locker.

Sealegs is continuing to tweak the hull which, being aluminium, it is simple to modify, unlike a composite molded hull, and they are confident that the production models will overcome the tendency for stern slide.

All that aside, Jake and I had a ton of fun out on the water, and I was mightily impressed with the way the 3.8 TE

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performed at sea. But after spending time zapping around the bay, I was keen to drive this creature up and down on land.

Fortunately, it was low tide and the small beach to the west of the boat ramp provided the ideal spot to take the boat ashore.

Remembering Jake’s tutorial, I concentrated on the console in front of me as well as watching where I was going as we neared shore, while ascertaining that we were approaching shallow enough water to engage the wheels, I stared down at all the controls – some on the console and some on the steering wheel. I’ve got this!

Once fully up on the beach, time to get off the boat and stretch our legs. Retract all three wheels and the tender sits comfortably level on the sand allowing passengers to easily exit the boat and stay dry ready for a stroll up the beach to that fashionable restaurant where they intend to while away the afternoon eating and drinking, before returning to the luxury mother ship as the sun sets at the end of a beautiful evening.

James Bond, eat your heart out!

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get away from the rocks at the top of the beach (joystick pulled slowly aft) and then slowly forward on the joystick, we accelerate a bit more and head for the water. Once I feel the boat start to float, I simply reverse all the procedures I employed driving ashore and, hey presto, outboard started and tilted down, wheels up and locked throttle forward and we are on our way back to the boat ramp. As we near the ramp I remember: “Oh yeah, we don’t need to tie alongside the boat ramp jetty so we can get off and head for the parking lot to get the boat trailer; we just have to drive the boat up the ramp”. Gotta love it!

Before summarising our day out, I realise that I had tended to overlook many of the other fine touches that this ‘beyond state of the art’ craft, features. First and foremost, the aesthetics. The inflatable tubes with their distinctive two-tone grey/white colour, delineated with a bright orange diagonal stripe, immediately catch your eye. Plus, little things like the retractable cleats and the faux teak, anti-slip deck treads over the rear wheel arches and bow platform. But check out the specifications chart below and their website for all the other good stuff.

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KIWI TRAILER BOATS BY THE DECADES _ THE 1960S

THE HISTORY OF

KIWI TRAILER BOATS BY THE DECADES PART TWO: The 1960's

BY DOUG DUKESON & PETER J. MORGAN

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In 1965 Sea Craft produced their first GRP production boat – the 15ft Costa Mesa.

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Chris Craft from the USA made an entry into New Zealand in the early 60’s

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The first strip-planked cedar/fibreglass Clipper 23, Geo, came out of the new Mason Marine factory in Wairau Road, Takapuna. Geo was a standard small-window Clipper 23ft powered by the Graymarine Fireball V8 rated at 188hp running through a Warner Velvet Drive Hydraulic gearbox. In its day, the Clipper 23 was a work of art and considered one of the finest built boats in the country. The Mason Marine reputation was born and reinforced when Tony Mason won the NZ Industrial Design Award for |his boat designs.

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Boaties had the choice of sterndrives from Volvo Penta, Eaton Powernaut, Atlas Aquapower, Francecraft, Graymarine, Flexidrive, Hydrodrive, Kiekhaefer MerCruiser, OMC and Melhop. Of those, the only ones left today are MerCruiser and Volvo Penta.

A Clipper 23 out on the harbour in full glory

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Australian Ernie Nunn won the Griffith Cup and took speedboating’s most prestigious trophy back to Australia.

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The biggest selling boat in New Zealand was the 16ft Plylite Sportmaster convertible.

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Elray, driven by Jock Appleton, retained the Griffith Cup for New Zealand despite a strong Australian challenge.

You needed 385 pounds in overseas funds to purchase a Mercury 100 hp outboard.

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Marine Plastics released the 12ft 6in Sea Nymph in GRP, the boat that started this long enduring brand. Bill Hamill Ltd of Rotorua was one of the first dealers. Retail price was 225 pounds.

The popular Marlin Ocean probe depth sounder sold for 45 pounds.

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A Fleetcraft Voyager 18’ 9” cabin boat in plywood cost 485 pounds complete, ready for machinery.

Homelite built the world’s first 55hp 4 stroke outboard.

The net weight of the engine was 227 lbs and it was based on a 4-cylinder, overhead cam, 59.4 cu. in. block.

Few made their way to New Zealand.

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The De Havilland Company started building aluminium boats, the first being the Speed Topper. Production was 15 boats a week and they cost 135 pounds. Later models included the 14ft Tempest and Tradewind.

Bryan Jackson, an Auckland caravan manufacturer, launched Caracat I, a combination boat and caravan concept. Powered by two 40hp Johnson outboards it ran 26 mph and was later followed by an improved model, Caracat II.

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Bermuda, Bundy, Homelite, Scott, McCulloch, Rootes, Clinton, and West Bend outboards were still available.

Bryan Jackson, an Auckland caravan manufacturer, launched Caracat I.

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1962

In 1962 Fi Glass brand started to make an impact in the production fibreglass market with the Fi Glass 11ft 6in (3.5 m) Fisherman

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The Chevrolet 283 cu. in. (4.6-litre) V8 was a popular power option amongst the ski boat fraternity.

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The Fi Glass brand started to make an impact in the production fibreglass market, albeit slowly at first, with an 11ft 6in (3.5 m) fisherman. This was soon followed by a 16ft 6in (5.0m) open runabout and a hard chine cabin cruiser.

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Ninety six boats ranging in size from 12ft (3.66m) to 40ft (12.2m) entered New Zealand’s first offshore powerboat races, the Atlantic 100 and Epiglass 40. Bill Caughey’s Aquilla won the speed section of the 100-miler and Dave Lichtenstein’s Ski Kat took out the 40-mile event.

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Howard Smith’s 18ft cathedral hull runabout paved the way for even larger models.

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The 1962 New Zealand Boat show recorded an attendance of 63,000 and boasted a 300ft x 40ft x 4ft 6in deep pool in the main arena.

The Fleetcraft Voyager and Marlborough 20, both popular boats in ’63

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Jock Appleton’s Elray I and Elray II scored a double victory in the Masport Cup.

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Plylite opened a huge 11000 sq ft showroom at Paraparaumu. The building is currently the home of Paraparamu Boating Centre.

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Trim tabs gained popularity on trailer boats, with both manual and electro-hydraulic models fitted.

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Mason Marine released the Clipper 19, which was styled and constructed along similar lines to the popular Clipper 23.

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Atlantic 100 overall winner was Alf Pinker in his 21ft (6.4m) cabin cruiser Debonair, with Ron Brunton taking overall honours in the Epiglass 40. The event attracted 82 entrants and as yet no specialist race boats had been built for the event.

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Maurie Dunn was killed at Bottle Top Bay when his hydroplane Elray II was demolished during a speed run at 130 mph.

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A Johnson 90hp electromatic retailed for 685 pounds and a Johnson 40hp Big Twin for 360 pounds.

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Some of the more popular boats of the year were: Fleetcraft Voyager, Marlborough 20, Hartley Gadabout, Pelin Aquarius, Marlin 19, Plylite 18, Marksply 20, Fi Glass Regent and Clipper 23.

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Plylite opened a huge 11,000 sq ft showroom at Paraparaumu. (pictured Alex McKimm)

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Miss Horotiu won the Masport Cup held on the Tamaki Estuary in Auckland. This was the second time for driver George Sullivan.

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Hewitt Boats (NZ) Ltd and Bertram Boats announced they had made arrangements to manufacture the world famous Bertram Boats in New Zealand. The first model was a Ray Hunt designed V19, later re-badged the Vistacraft V19.

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Reid Trailers enter the market and provide a stock supply to cater for popular Hartley and Plylite deep vee models.

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Sea Nymph V13 and V17’s released by Marine Plastics.

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Glen & Peter Urquhart had Frank McLeod build a new 18ft (5.5m) hard chine flatbottom, which they named Miss Coventry. Powered by a 427 SOHC Ford, this boat went on to be one of the most successful in its class.

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In 1964 the Seacraft brand was building 70 to 80 kauri boats per year, these were predominantly powered by Mercury outboards and sterndrives.

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Richard Hartley’s Guide to Boatbuilding book had sold 82,000 copies since first released and Hartley had sold over 50,000 sets of plans, worldwide.

Peter Morgan, then a student at the University of Auckland School of Engineering at Ardmore, was the first in the country to run laboratory tests on composite sandwich panels suitable for boat construction. He began construction of Aurora, a 20ft (6.1m) powerboat of his own design, NZ’s first composite sandwich boat.

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Yamaha outboards made their first appearance in New Zealand, distributed by Outboard & Boating Ltd of Auckland. Models ranged from 4hp to 8hp.

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Donald Campbell was killed at Coniston Waters whilst attempting the world water speed record. He crashed at over 350 mph.

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Cresta Craft from Christchurch gained nationwide interest with V160 and V140 models.

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Sea Craft produced their first GRP production boat – the 15ft (4.6m) Costa Mesa. This was soon to be followed by a 19ft (5.8m) cabin cruiser.

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Trailer Craft Marine produced a range of deep-V boats in plywood and enjoyed excellent success in local offshore racing.

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Wellington’s first offshore race struck rough seas and was won

by Bill Stevenson in Clipper II.

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Peter Knight’s Bel Air III won the 150 cu. in. title at the United States national sweepstake regatta. John and Keith McGregor finished fourth at a meeting in Valleyfield, Canada. They were both part of a New Zealand speedboat team to the USA.

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Tru Jen broke the NZ unlimited hydroplane speed record with a run of 126.74mph.

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Fi Glass released their all-new Lightning runabout and it became one of the country’s best-loved ski boats.

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Aucklander Roly Crowther developed the world’s first Wankel outboard, using the Wankel KM37 powerhead. It developed 9hp and apart from the powerhead everything was made in New Zealand.

In 1965 Sea Craft produced their first GRP production boat – the 15ft Costa Mesa.

Fi Glass released their all-new Lightning runabout and it became one of the country’s best-loved ski boats.

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1. Hartley had sold over 50,000 sets of plans, worldwide.

2. In 1964 the Seacraft brand was building 70 to 80 kauri boats per year.

3. Sea Nymph V13 and V17’s released by Marine Plastics (V13 pictured).

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When Peter Morgan showed Tony Mason the completed hull of Aurora, Peter’s revolutionary composite sandwich 20ft (6.1m) offshore powerboat, Tony quickly arranged to make a mould off it, and thus was born the Clipper DV20, the only Clipper model ever to have hard chines! The 25-degree deadrise gave the Clipper DV20 an incredibly soft ride and with a MerCruiser 225hp (Chev 327 V8) sterndrive they had a top speed of around 45 mph. On Aurora’s launching day, Jack and son Peter Morgan’s old friends Tony Mason and Richard Hartley were so impressed with Aurora’s soft ride that Tony immediately designed the deep-V Clipper 24 (7.32m) and Richard Hartley, immediately designed his Hartley deep-V 20 (6.1m) for amateur construction in plywood.

Peter Morgan’s Aurora, a revolutionary composite sandwich 20ft (6.1m) offshore powerboat.

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Bryan Jackson’s Caracat II took a surprising first overall in the Atlantic 100. This was the only Atlantic 100 ever to be raced in mirror calm conditions, giving the traditional flatter-bottom boats a distinct speed advantage.

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Mason Marine’s solid fibreglass-hulled Clipper 24 (7.32m), its deadrise of 25 degrees doubtless inspired

by Tony Mason’s memories of riding in Aurora on its launching day, succeeded the well-proven strip cedar-hulled Clipper 23 (7.01m).

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Boats such as Spencer Black’s Plylite Turtle and John Meredith’s Tiger Hunter heralded the arrival of the new breed of ‘offshore boats’ that would dominate the sport over the next 10 years.

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The New Zealand speed record was upped to 130.244 mph by Keith McGregor in his hydroplane, Air New Zealand.

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Peter Knight broke the world 150 cu in hydroplane record, with a speed of 114.131 mph, in his Ford V6 powered Bel Air III.

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Samuel Parker Ltd released a range of aluminium boats, designed by John Spencer, under the Parkercraft brand name. First models were 8ft (2.44m), 10ft (3.05m), 12ft (3.66m) and 14ft (4.27m). The driving force behind Parkercraft was Samuel Parker Ltd’s sales manager Roger Arkel, who later founded marine retailer Roger’s Boat Shop.

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The long-awaited Sea Nymph V16 (4.88m) gullwing was launched and it became one of the best-selling boats of its size for many years.

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The first six-hour powerboat marathon was held in Auckland, with overall honours going to Trevor Burnnand’s Kitten, a Rex Henry designed, 17ft (5.1m) racer powered by a 275hp Chev Corvette.

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62,357 people attended the New Zealand Boat Show and fibreglass boats were in more abundance than ever.

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Haines Hunter boats from Australia were introduced into New Zealand, with the V163 (4.95m), V17 (5.1m), and V19 (5.8m) and models built in Masterton.

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A Vistacraft V19 (5.8m) completed a 700-mile journey from Wellington to Auckland to prove the durability of fibreglass construction.

1967

Ivan Boyce won the Atlantic 100 in Tara Too

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Ivan Boyce won the Atlantic 100 in Tara Too, his first major win since launching the boat the previous year.

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The Glasscraft 16 cabin runabout gained prominence on the offshore circuit and proved a good seller in the early ‘70s.

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The total attendance figure for the NZ Boat Show, at 55,253, was well down on the previous year. Of special interest was a Wankel rotary inboard/outboard fitted to a Vistacraft.

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Plylite Johnson GT was the first offshore tunnel hull to be raced, although with limited success.

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Johnson/Evinrude added 26 new models to their outboard range, including the V4, 115hp.

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Import restrictions on outboards were abolished, thanks in part to hard work by the Boating Industry Association.

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Condor Craft released their 13ft (3.96m) Skipjack for $698, a boat that would later prove to be one of their best sellers.

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The Seacraft Costa Mesa was the first GRP boat from the Seacraft factory, followed by a 13' Boston Whaler style boat, some 350 of this model were produced from about 1967.

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Sutton Mason developed a new Marlin Marauder Mk2 which featured a 14-degree deadrise and cold moulded kauri construction.

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Fleetline came out with a Mk3 model of the Sapphire, with the hull extended to 14ft 6in (4.42m) and Condor Craft launched the Dolphin V160 (4.88m).

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Mystic Miss, the triple Mercury outboard powered Plylite 26 (7.92m) and Ivan Boyce’s Chev V8 powered 5.8m Tara Too entered the offshore scene and heralded a whole new era in offshore powerboat racing.

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These were boom times for powerboat racing, with 103 boats entered for the Auckland races. 96 boats lined up for the Wellington event and 84 crossed the starting line at Taupo.

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Leaf springs on trailers were still the most popular suspension, but the new Duratorque units were gaining favour.

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Fi Glass were undisputed market leaders, producing more fibreglass runabouts than anyone else in the country.

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Panic Mouse, driven by the Caughey brothers, smashed the Atlantic 100 record with a time of 1hr 54 min.

Condor Craft developed the first production fibreglass bowrider in the country – the 14’6” (4.42m) Manta.

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Sea Craft’s Costa Mesa retailed for $960, ex windscreen and trailer. PIC 4

Bill Goss circumnavigated the North Island in a 13’7” (4.14m) Plylite powered by a Johnson 40 and took 13 days to complete the journey.

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Plylite built a boat with a plywood hull and fibreglass deck they called the Combinaire. However, soon after, they announced their entry into the fibreglass boat market proper, building Bertram, Caribbean and Pride boats under licence to International Marine, of Australia.

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Cooke Brothers designed and built the first circuit racing tunnel hull in the country and flipped it while testing in Christchurch. It was to be the first of many accidents for the Cooke brothers. They also competed in a few offshore races in the North Island.

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Fibreglass Moulders released the first 14ft (4.27m) Fleetline Sapphire, a Rex Henry design, that became one of New Zealand’s biggest selling boats of its size.

Plylite’s radical new Pride Panther sports ski boat was a big hit and their deep-V Bertram Bahia Mar attracted huge interest.

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The first Clipper 26SR racer was built for Robin WestonWebb and powered by triple Johnson 125 outboards.

Destroying lower units caused huge reliability problems.

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Chris Marks’ (no relation to Dave Marks) Lancer inflatable boats made their first appearance on the local market, with four models from 10ft (3.05m) to 13ft (3.96m).

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Two Mason Marine Clippers, Black Tulip and Jet Clipper, broke the record for a run from Auckland to Russell, averaging 38.2 mph. This record stood for many years until broken by Graeme Horne.

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1969 Black Tulip, a Clipper 23, and Bill Stevenson’s Jet Clipper DV20, at the Russell wharf Unfortunately, the photograph was taken from behind some netting. The strip-cedar-hulled Black Tulip, now at least 60 years old, is presently berthed at the Milford Marina in Auckland.

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Only a few of the leading fibreglass boat brands of 1968 are still around today, Hamilton Jet is one of those.

Leading fibreglass boat brands were Fleetline, Glasskraft, Fi Glass, Plylite, Condor Craft, Marksply, Haines Hunter, Marlborough, Clipper, Sea Nymph, Sea Craft, Hamilton Jet, Glass Marlin, Vistacraft and Cresta Craft.

Yamaha chose New Zealand as a testing ground for their new Yamaha P-165/8hp and P-450/25hp outboards.

A spokesman for the company said that “Yamaha may move up to 50hp but we have no plans to go any bigger.” ....yeah right!

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Fyran released the 15ft (4.6m) Futura, the first production open aluminium runabout in the country. Until then aluminium boats were no more than large dinghies.

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The McGregor brothers’ hydroplane Air New Zealand showed great form in Australia, taking out a number of races. Previously, they had broken the Australasian speed record at 157mph at Lake Karapiro in New Zealand.

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Mini Boat racing arrived in Whangarei and spread throughout New Zealand.

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Fi-Glass was producing 12 boats a week and Glasskraft 5, and all major builders were snowed under with orders.

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Outboard motor imports were running at around 500 per month, with popular sizes between 45hp and 60hp.

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Rex Henry estimated that 75% of the trailerboat market was in the 14ft (4.3m) - 15ft (4.6m) size range.

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Spinner Black’s Jim McKay designed Old Crow started to show why this 27ft (8.23m) monohull design would come to dominate the sport over the next few years by taking out such races as the Wellington BP100.

Miss Coventry, powered by a 427 SOHC Ford, went on to be one of the most successful in its class, mid 60’s.

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Keith Sinclair broke the unlimited outboard hydro record with a speed of 95.19 mph in Bel-X-III. It also featured New Zealand’s first fully enclosed canopy on a race boat.

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Christchurch-based Glasskraft announced two new cabin cruisers, the Ambassador 18 and Statesman 22. Both sold exceptionally well throughout the country.

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Fi Glass released the Viscount, a 20-degree V, 19ft cabin cruiser which sold well.

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With the 7.5hp model, Honda announced its arrival in New Zealand. All Honda outboards were, and still are, 4-strokes.

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Don Killner took a V22 Cresta Capricorn on a 700-mile delivery journey to its new owner, up the Mississippi River. In the same year he completed a 2000-mile circumnavigation of New Zealand.

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Neville Sutherland , John Butterfield and Chris Thacker won the Rio Balsas International jetboat marathon in Mexico in a Hamilton J52.

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Keeping the 5 million gallons (22.7 million litres) of water in the pool at the NZ Boat Show was a major problem and 2 million gallons leaked out overnight. The show was poorly supported by the trade but the organisers claimed a staggering 91,000 through the gate.

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The first-ever NZ 4-Hour Enduro was held at Lake Karapiro and won by Australian Bert Hines in a Frank McLeod built tunnel hull powered by an Evinrude Super Strangler. The event attracted 45 entrants and was the biggest gathering of tunnel hulls ever in NZ up ‘til that time.

Fi Glass released the Viscount, a 20-degree V, 19ft cabin cruiser which sold well.

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The Sasga Menorquin 42 HT represents a rare breed in New Zealand: a European take on a trawler style vessel capable of long-range cruising and handling rough conditions in comfort, with a light brush of retro charm.

BY REBECCA HAYTER

The Sasga Menorquin 42 HT sports a distinctive stern head on the bow.

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The main bi-fold doors lead from the cockpit directly to the galley, to port and saloon to starboard.

Retro-style gauges suit the Sasga's decor on the helm station.

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ll experienced boaties know that feeling of bashing into a boisterous seaway and being passed by a boat that seems to be handling it with ease. For Ernest Henshaw, such a pivotal moment came in 2018 off the west coast of Sardinia.

“We were motoring in Mistral conditions [a strong, cold, northwesterly wind that blows from southern France in the northern Mediterranean]. It wasn’t often that we felt uncomfortable in our 28 tonne yacht, but it was quite a nasty sea. Then we were passed by a Sasga Menorquin. We were doing 8 knots; the Menorquin would have been doing 16 or 17 knots, and I couldn’t believe the way it went through the water and handled those conditions. I said, ‘I’m going to get one of those.”’

Two days later, Henshaw was shown through a Sasga Menorquin 39 and was so impressed with the build quality that he did more than buy one. He set up European Marine Imports Ltd to import the brand

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into New Zealand and engaged marine industry veteran Bruce McGill as broker.

They see the target market as the mature boatie, possibly an ex-sailor, who appreciates open water sea handling and traditional nautical design. The boats are named for one of the Balearic Islands in Spain, where they are built.

Their hull shape reflects those of the traditional Balearic Islands fishing boats, with workboat charm in the straight stem, high gunwales and a fine, flared bow that carves through the sea with a spray-deflecting hard chine running all the way aft. The signature feature is the stem post on the bow profile, a hark back to yesteryear when similar boats were built in timber. The modern construction is resin-infused moulding technology.

The Sasga Menorquin 42 HT reviewed here is highwooded, but the wheelhouse is well balanced with a sweet, scalloped sheerline and a rounded canoe stern, finished off with a massive, partially rounded swimboard. The unusual shape of the swimboard suits the boat and helps manoeuvring out of the marina, since there are no hard corners to swing into the dock as the vessel turns.

The rounded stern hints at the boat’s Mediterranean origins, although it’s not a true canoe stern, as the hull actually finishes straight across, out of sight beneath the point where the transom meets the swimboard. This means the generous 4m beam extends all the way aft to provide maximum space in the engine room.

The Sasga 42 will appeal to those who appreciate lower fuel bills and a steady gait through the waves. Children will love the enclosed cockpit and high bulwarks which provide a safe, sheltered play space. There is sheltered access for’ard to the bow for mooring duties, fishing, carrying food forward to the for’ard sun deck, or

enjoying the fresh air while underway.

From the marina, boarding is an easy step onto the vast swimboard; a step up into the cockpit, close the gate and you’re home safe – in a clear space surrounded by a solid, curving gunwale with a substantial teak caprail.

On this boat, everything is substantial. There’s a lot of timber: teak decks, timber trim beneath the permanent canopy over the cockpit and a hefty length of teak for the step into the saloon and galley via attractive, timber bi-fold doors.

The cockpit is sparsely furnished with just one permanent seat for two over a locker. It’s a blank canvas, awaiting folding table and director’s chairs which could be stowed in the vast engine room beneath the cockpit.

There is a hot and cold shower in the transom for use on the swimboard. At anchor, the swimboard is the boat’s private beach, with a large locker to stow fun gear.

In inclement weather, the clears, managed with substantial clips, are easily deployed to enclose the cockpit in all weathers, and take advantage of the saloon’s air-conditioning and heating.

This is an indoor-outdoor flow kind of boat, with the bi-fold doors providing instant access to the mid-size galley, to port. The main living space is slightly elevated to provide a good view through the large

windows. Amidships, windows slide open vertically for ventilation.

The galley makes diligent use of space thanks to dedicated compartments for cutlery, crockery, glassware and pans. It is well equipped with a front-opening fridge, a 60-litre fridge with freezer, twin electric ceramic hob with pan brackets, large sink and a countertop in Silestone marble, electric oven with microwave, and an extractor hood above.

For’ard, the galley meets a large, flat-topped cabinet.

In the old days this would be handy for reading paper charts, of which I’m still a fan. Protected with a tea towel or cutting board, it would enhance the galley space and it’s still handy for leaning on while talking to the helmsperson. The cabinet is home to a 28-inch TV which rises on command from a remote control.

The saloon dining table with upholstered, three-sided seating for six is to starboard opposite the galley, with a clear divide from the helm. The table seating converts to a double berth.

The helmseat, with room for two and a small fridge underneath, is the skipper’s happy place. There’s a full suite of Raymarine electronics including radar, plotter and depth sounder displayed on a 12-inch touch screen. These are complemented by controls for VHF

There's plenty of space either side of the island berth.

With a topmounted hand basin, the heads blends modern and traditional styling.

A twin bunk configuration is perfect for the little ones.

The guest cabin is to port, with a double berth under the saloon.

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radio with AIS trans/receive, auto anchor, searchlight, Zipwake, bow thruster and full Volvo controls and instrumentation.

Opposite the helm adjacent to the galley is the electrical control panel for all D/C and A/C components including shore power and generator.

For our outing, McGill and I were the full crew complement, but it was easy to see how the Sasga 42 would work with a family outing, with quiet spaces and play spaces; a fishing cruise, charter boat or even a venue for a small, second-time-round wedding.

It also demonstrated the ease of using the boat short-handed. First up, manoeuvring.

In the marina, McGill manoeuvred the 12-tonne vessel almost solely on the twin throttles, only using the bow thruster occasionally. His strategy, he says, is to make multiple small moves. Soon, we were clear of Westhaven Marina and heading into the Waitemata Harbour. In a mild sou-westerly in open water, the boat was a steady platform heading downwind.

To adjust the trim fore and aft, and laterally, the Sasga 42 has Zipwake interceptor blades that lift and lower to affect the boat’s attitude in the water. ‘When you have the Zipwake on auto,’ McGill says, ‘it will sense

the boat’s pitch or roll and adjust to stabilise the ride. All Sasgas have a relatively full keel which obviously contributes to their amazing sea keeping ability.’

The Sasga has a clear foredeck with six beverage holders, handy for sunbathing at anchor. There are three fender brackets either side of the bow, stereo speakers, washdown hose and foot controls for the anchor windlass. The anchor is a 20kg galvanised Bruce with 60m galvanised chain, but there is capacity for a second anchor and/or more chain, thanks to twin anchor rollers and one massive anchor locker.

The helmsperson can manage anchoring from the helm or by reaching through the helm window from the starboard sidedeck.

Our homeward run was into the choppy sea. As expected, the Sasga easily chomped through the waves. With twin Volvo D4-320hp engines supplying the power, the Sasga 42 has a top speed of 23 knots, with a cruising speed of 10-17 knots.

Accommodation belowdecks is accessed by five steps, offset to port in the for’ard saloon. There are three cabins – a master suite in the foc’s’cle, a twin cabin to starboard and a double island berth to port

“In a mild sou-westerly in open water, the boat was a steady platform heading downwind.”

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under the saloon. There are two bathrooms opposite each other, one of which is an en suite for the master cabin. There is a massive volume of storage, which would be great for living onboard. All hatches have sun screens and insect shields.

Access to general maintenance points is good. A massive hatch in the cockpit enables removal of either engine from the engine room. A smaller hatch enables regular access to the engine room via a ladder for routine maintenance and checks.

There is space around the twin Volvo D4320hp engines for checking filters and fan belts, and good access to other facilities such as air conditioning, hot water and steering systems.

The engine room is also home to the 40L hot water cylinder, two fuel tanks with a total capacity of 1200 litres, a 500 litre water tank, a fire-fighting system which can be operated from the helmstation, a 130-litre black water tank and the batteries: five, 95 amp-hour house batteries and two, 95-amp hour engine batteries.

The Sasga 42 delivers simple boating. It is excellent for comfortable cruising, easy living, the enclosed cockpit for al fresco entertainment and the huge swimboard

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT REVIEWS _ SASGA MENORQUIN 42 HT

The distinctive curved duck board belies the boat's Mediterranean origins.

is water fun city. It is built to the European Category A rating, the toughest standard for vessels of more than 40ft. This means it is considered suitable for seas up to 3 metres and winds of 34-40 knots.

European Marine Imports has brought five Sasga Menorquins into New Zealand: a Sasga Menorquin 34; two Sasga Menorquin 42, one each in Auckland and Waikawa; and two Sasga Menorquin 54 models. There are two more 54s on order, one of which is sold.

Sasga Yachts builds approximately 20 boats a year. Other models include a Sasga Menorquin 68, with a 48 soon to be released.

The Sasga 42 and 54 are also available as flybridge models; the 68 is flybridge only.

Henshaw delivered a Sasga Menorquin 34 across Cook Strait in a 35-knot nor-wester, with wind against tide pushing up 3-4 metre seas. Most of the trip was on autopilot at around 9 knots boatspeed.

“It just went through that sea,” Henshaw says.

“The Menorquin can handle offshore difficult conditions. That is why we are importing them.”

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SPECIFICATIONS

Boat Design Name Sasga Menorquin 42 HT Year Launched 2022 Priced From $Available on request Style Sedan Builder Sasga Yachts LOA 14m LOH 11.98m Beam 4m Draft 1.10m Displacement (Dry) 12,000kg Max Speed 22 knots Cruise Speed Up to 19 knots Construction GRP Fuel Cap 1200 litres Water Cap 500 litres Engine Options 2 x Volvo D4-320hp Stabilisers Zipwake interceptor blades Generator Kohler 7kW Air Conditioning Webasto Navigation Raymarine Ent System Fusion

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A JOURNEY OF GROWTH AND INNOVATION SINCE 1920

Dometic Marine is a name that has become synonymous with excellence and innovation in the maritime industry. Founded in 1920 as a family-owned business in Sweden, Dometic began its journey with a focus on manufacturing refrigerators for boats and recreational vehicles. Over the decades, it has evolved into a global leader in marine comfort and convenience, owing much of its growth to strategic acquisitions. In this profile, we'll explore how Dometic Marine Evolution has expanded since 1920, with a particular focus on key acquisitions that have shaped its journey.

DOMETIC'S EARLY BEGINNINGS: 1920-1970s Dometic Marine Evolution's journey started with a humble beginning in 1920, when it was established in Sweden. Initially, the company concentrated on producing refrigeration systems for recreational vehicles and boats. Through an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation, Dometic quickly gained recognition in the industry, laying the foundation for its future growth and success.

In the 1980s and 1990s, Dometic began to expand its product offerings and geographical reach, solidifying its reputation for delivering reliable refrigeration solutions. The company made significant inroads into the United States, where it found a substantial customer base. The American market provided a robust platform for Dometic's expansion and was pivotal in establishing the company's presence in the marine industry.

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DIVERSIFICATION AND CONSOLIDATION: 1990s THE TRANSFORMATION DECADE: 1980s The 1980s marked a significant turning point in the history of Dometic Marine Evolution as it took its first major step into acquisitions. In 1980, the company acquired Cruisair, a renowned manufacturer of marine air conditioning systems. This strategic move enabled Dometic to diversify its product portfolio, offering comprehensive climate control solutions for boats and yachts. The acquisition of Cruisair played a pivotal role in propelling the company towards global leadership, known for its dedication to comfort, efficiency, and cutting-edge technology.

The 1990s brought further diversification and acquisitions that expanded Dometic's capabilities and product offerings. The acquisition of Grunert in 1995 was a significant milestone. Grunert was well-regarded for manufacturing refrigeration and air conditioning systems, adding depth to Dometic's product portfolio.

This strategic acquisition reinforced Dometic's position in the marine industry, enabling the company to provide a wider range of climate control and refrigeration solutions.

Another noteworthy acquisition was that of Marine Air Systems in 1999. This purchase broadened Dometic's product range and solidified its position as a leading provider of HVAC systems for larger yachts. The addition of Marine Air Systems further broadened Dometic's influence in the marine industry, making it a one-stopshop for boat builders and boaties around the world.

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STEERING INTO THE ELECTRONIC AGE: EARLY 2000s The early 2000s marked a shift in Dometic Marine Evolution's expansion strategy as it recognized the growing importance of marine electronics. In 2003, Dometic acquired SeaStar Solutions, a company renowned for its expertise in marine steering and control systems. This acquisition expanded Dometic's product range to include steering systems and control solutions. It allowed the company to provide a comprehensive suite of products to boat builders and enthusiasts.

CONSOLIDATION AND A COMPREHENSIVE PORTFOLIO: 2000s-2010s The 2000s and 2010s saw a period of consolidation for Dometic Marine Evolution, with an emphasis on creating a more diverse and comprehensive product portfolio.

In 2003, Dometic made another significant acquisition by taking over SeaLand, a leading manufacturer of sanitation systems for boats and recreational vehicles. This acquisition expanded Dometic's product range to include waste treatment and disposal solutions, positioning the company as a one-stop-shop for marine comfort and convenience.

In 2006, Dometic acquired Condaria, a renowned manufacturer of high-quality HVAC systems for superyachts. This strategic move allowed Dometic to further solidify its presence in the luxury yacht segment. The acquisition of Condaria positioned Dometic as a top-tier provider of climate control solutions for some of the world's most prestigious vessels.

STEERING

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THE ECO-CONSCIOUS ERA: 2010s As the marine industry continued to evolve, Dometic Marine Evolution adapted to changing market demands. The company increasingly focused on sustainability and energy efficiency. This led to acquisitions and partnerships that aligned with the new industry standards.

In 2015, Dometic acquired Oceanair, a manufacturer of blinds, shades, and soft furnishings for boats and yachts. This acquisition added interior design elements to Dometic's product portfolio, enhancing not only comfort but also aesthetics in marine vessels.

Dometic's partnership with Kalori, a company known for its expertise in air conditioning and refrigeration systems, allowed the company to expand its green energy offerings. This partnership provided sustainable solutions to environmentallyconscious boat owners.

KEY ACQUISITIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY As we entered the 21st century, Dometic Marine Evolution continued its growth trajectory, adding further capabilities to its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.

Morse Control & Sierra (2001): In 2001, Dometic acquired Morse Control & Sierra, known for their expertise in control and steering systems. This acquisition expanded Dometic's range of control solutions, further reinforcing its position as a comprehensive provider of marine equipment.

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Xtreme Steering (2011): In 2011, Dometic expanded its steering solutions through the acquisition of Xtreme Steering.

This strategic move bolstered Dometic's capabilities in steering and control systems, enhancing its product offerings.

Optimus EPS and Optimus 360 Joystick Docking (2012): Dometic's acquisition of Optimus EPS and Optimus 360 Joystick Docking in 2012 marked a significant step towards enhancing the company's electronic steering and control solutions.

These additions allowed Dometic to provide innovative and efficient steering solutions, catering to the evolving needs of boat owners and manufacturers.

New Trim Tab Systems (2021): In 2021, Dometic introduced new trim tab systems, further expanding its portfolio of boat control solutions. Trim tabs are essential for stabilizing and controlling the boat's trim and balance, and Dometic's new systems offer cutting-edge technology to enhance the boating experience.

CONCLUSION Dometic Marine Evolution's journey from a small family-owned business in 1952 to a global leader in the marine industry is a testament to its commitment to quality, innovation, and strategic acquisitions.

Through its acquisition of companies specializing in various aspects of marine comfort and convenience, Dometic has emerged as a comprehensive solutions provider to boat owners and manufacturers worldwide.

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Wonderful Weekender

The Tesoro T40 offers performance, accommodation and a versatile deck layout in a stylish package, reports Kevin Green.

WORDS BY KEVIN GREEN

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he Tesoro T40 is a luxury runabout that can survive a coastal bash or zip along at 35 knots with a bunch of carefree day trippers, so is a versatile craft. This is a popular market segment with several other brands already here, so keen to not miss out, the experienced crew at The Yacht Sales Co have added this Spanish built range to their portfolio. A relatively new yard, created in 2015 by experienced industry insiders Juan Carlos Olivares and Andrés Martínez, they are located near the major yachting hub of Alicante in southern Spain. The name – Tesoro – means 'treasure' in Spanish and can also be a form of endearment, so well suited to this very desirable vessel. The company began with the T38 in 2019 then added the T40 and have also developed a high-performance range as well. This region - the wild and arid Murcia - is a place I often visited on yacht deliveries during my seven years of living in Spain.

Along the Med coast I'd regularly see this style of boat ferrying visitors to nearby superyachts or nestled among the famous French Calanques with adventurous sub-aqua groups; because versatility is key attraction to this category.

Among the other attractions of the Tesoro is it's tall hull which nicely protects the deck, 35 knot plus top speed at light ship (50+ knots the 450 V10 outboard engine option) and the centre console creates a walk-around deck. Yet another luxury feature is the high level of customisation offered to make each boat unique (or to match its superyacht mothership). Ours came with a cool metallic grey paint job which contrasted nicely with the cream topsides . The first hull to arrive in Australia comes with a T-Top, which protects the central console, so ideal for all conditions. This is an outboard powered model with twin 350 HP six cylinder Mercurys but an inboard version is also available that offers a vast aft deck. Our review boat - hull number 37 - came fully equipped with dinette and cooking facilities. Below decks, the tall topsides allow for a double bed with two singles with toilet in between and tall standing headroom. Catering is done at the wet bar grill with two x 105L fridge, beside the aft dinette on deck (that transforms to a double sunbed).

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The GRP, hard chined hull reached 35 knots on a Sydney Harbour, using twin 350 Mercury outboards.

The sturdy swim platform can hold a small dinghy or jetski.

High freeboard combined with reverse sheer creates a voluminous hull.

The console incorporates twin 16 inch Garmin screens which includes data on the twin Mercury outboards while other key controls include bow thruster buttons, throttles and electronic throttles.

Tankage and generator are centred in the hull which optimised the trim nicely without tabs.

VERSATILE DECK

Open day boats are all about maximising the fun and sensation of alfresco boating. Feeling the wind in your hair as you blast along, with perhaps a skier behind, is all part of the thrill. Driving is a key part of this fun on the Tesoro, so the centre console layout ensures that, with standing or sitting positions at the bolster seat with co-pilot alongside. Both are sheltered behind the frameless spray hood, that maximises visibility by using slim supports but sturdily located on thick pillars behind the steerer. The console is angled to be shaded; with all the essential controls at hand – twin throttles on starboard and the bow thruster buttons port (which is recommended given the windage from the tall topsides) plus Lenco trim tabs. While the twin 16 inch Garmin screens screen show essential charting and comprehensive engine information supplied by Mercury software. In party mode, just crank up the inbuilt Fusion audio.

Luxury day boating requires some subtlety as well, however. So, the T-Top on our review boat has a removable awning extension with legs. Beneath it, six can enjoy lunch around the folding aft teak bench or electrically lower it to become a daybed or triple sunpad. In addition a larger T-Top is available that covers both side decks. In action mode, simply reverse

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the Silvertex seat back for a spotter to watch the skier.

Also, this area is sturdily built with well engineered fixtures in thick chrome. Ideally, I'd add a few hand rails including under the T-Top. Underfoot is Flexiteek is a cool and grippy surface.

Choosing the inboard version would maximise the open-plan layout, but the popularity of outboards is hard to argue with. And it still gives good water access entirely around 350HP Mercury engines because of the extended (optional) hydraulic swim platform with swim ladder. Cleverly, this platform forms into steps via a stainless mechanism powered by a hydraulic ram that can a take a 200 or 400 KG jetski, depending on your option selection. Plus, there are gates to prevent junior crew exiting. Bulwarks that are waist-high give further security when you amble forward for some bow riding or to enjoy the forepeak cockpit.

Here, using the console bulkhead and all sides of the bow, creates a vast sunpad. Flexiteek gunwales add to comfort, especially in our climate that heats GRP mercilessly. The bow is unadorned because inside the deep chain locker an extendable arm that contains the anchor and cable controls. Worth considering here is a small ladder for beach access because once those outboards are tilted the Tesoro's hull could easily nestle onto the sand with a stern anchor deployed.

Fully loaded at speed, the large swim platform can be tilted higher to minimise drag.

The surprisingly spacious cabin includes bathroom, fridge, cupboards and a large double bed plus two singles.

Inside the Tesoro there's good standing, amble light and good ventilation.

The generous master berth is found forward. The Ocean Drive interior layout option, the U-Shaped Seating (pic to the left) has a High-Low Table that converts into a bed.

Cabinetry has sufficient storage for those long weekends and morning coffees.

The bathroom has standing room, fixed shower, electric toilet and is ventilated; so ideal.

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SYDNEY HARBOUR BLAST

The T-Top gives good protection while maximising usable deckspace.

Twin bunks with lots of storage make the Tesoro T40 a familyfriendly weekender.

The wet bar is equipped with electric plate, sink and 105L fridge.

VOLUMINOUS CABIN

Entered by sliding back the plexiglass door, the cabin clearly benefits from the volume of the tall hull to offer standing space in the main part and the bathroom.

Beyond this requires a crawl onto the double bed. The bed base cleverly transforms into a dinette table as well.

Nearby in locker is coffee maker and an electric plate ideal for reheated pre-prepared meals. Airiness is good around it, thanks to the large skylight with opening hatches. Side windows are an option as well and were fitted to our review boat, with opening portholes. The two aft bunks are sizeable (0.80m x 2.0m), with good headroom. Other pluses down here include the fridge, numerous lockers finished in light coloured wood veneer and shelves with subtle mood lighting. The bathroom is comprehensive with fixed shower, electric head and Corian sink; plus cupboard space. Also here is a neatly laid out electrical circuit board.

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Escaping the congested Sydney International Boat Show was fairly easy thanks to skipper Greg Boller's canny use of the tunnel bow thruster to spin the 40 foot hull into clear water, before we sped off to open water. The flat conditions allowed the Tesoro T40 to cover the few miles to the open sea easily while behind the windshield I enjoyed the protection. Standing behind the wheel, I felt secure as I accelerated across the wells at North Head. No jarring or vibration came from the Tesoro, even as we leapt off some steeper waves and turning revealed the usefulness of the relatively long keel and significant deadrise; so no sliding as the hull heeled into the turns and then tracked straight. Natural trim was also good, which was essential given the elongated swim platform beyond the outboards but this platform can be jackedup at the touch of button if need be.

Despite the topsides lacking flare forward, only one splash reached the windshield, while at the wheel I simply enjoyed the smooth ride. The plumb bow with deep forefoot dealt efficiently with the oncoming swells while avoiding digging into the backs of others while running. Straight-line cruising speed was a brisk 25 knots (297nm range) without the need for trim tabs, reflecting a well balanced hull which then emboldened me to push for more; reaching a breathtaking 35 knots with the help of 30% tabs and slight tilt of the outboard legs. Muy bueno as we say in España because the Tesoro T40 is a great combination of fun and function, in a very stylish package.

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HULL AND SYSTEMS

The dramatic aesthetics are formed by the plumb bow, sweeping hard chine and high freeboard with reverse sheer; which all goes to create a voluminous hull. The build is infused monolithic Vinylester resin underwater, with thick Corecell foam topsides to reduce weight yet maximise rigidity. Key areas are carbon reinforced, us SPRINT prepreg lamination technique developed by Gurit. Pushing a button on the topsides elevates the entire aft deck via hydraulic ram to reveal the space for inboard engines – intended for twin Volvo (300-440 HP) stern drives. This empty space is available for storage on the outboard model with stainless steel 950 L fuel tank sensibly inboard. Our review boat contained the optional 5KW generator, hot water tank and aircon here. Also centred are the house batteries (2x230AH AGM). Given the open transom design, this area is well sealed – with a deep gutter and rubber gasket – but there's three auto bilge pumps and two manuals.

“Muy bueno as we say in España because the Tesoro T40 is a great combination of fun and function, in a very stylish package.”

SPECIFICATIONS

Price AUD $1,231,821 sailaway including tax Hull length 12.36 m (40' 55'') excluding swim platform Beam 3.65 m Draft 0.50 m Engine 2 x Mercury 350HP Verado 6 cylinder inline outboards (optional V10x450HP models or inboard Volvos 300-440HP) Generator 5KW Water 250L Fuel 950 L Black water 85 L Hot water 30 L Displacement 6.8 tons (outboard model) CE Category B Max persons 12 Builder Tesoro Boats, Elche, Spain.

Design Tesoro Yachts Contact Australia +61 7 5452 5164 New Zealand +64 21 426 600 info@yachtsalesco.com

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PERFORMANCE DATA

The aft sunbed can be shaded by removable awning and the dinette table folds-out to seat six.

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RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5670

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L/h 4.3 6.8 9.9 16.2 25.9 36.7 47.3 60.9 82 117 115

Range (NM) 773 922 738 539 403 375 372 353 297 245 290

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COASTGUARD EDUCATION _ IF WE CAN’T HEAR YOU WE CAN’T RESCUE YOU

IF WE CAN’T HEAR YOU WE CAN’T RESCUE YOU IT'S AS SIMPLE AS THAT!

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on’t risk your safety on the water - make sure you can be heard when you need help.

Research shows that many boating accidents occur because of communication issues and not being able to call for help. Despite efforts to educate boaters, only about half of them carry more than one communication method and this is usually in the form of a mobile phone.

URGENCY CALLS:

To stay safe, remember the five rules of the Boating Safety Code: wear life jackets, check the weather, avoid alcohol, be a responsible skipper, and carry two forms of communication. In coastal waters, a marine VHF radio is the best choice for boaters, with a distress beacon as a backup. This could be a specialised marine EPIRB beacon or a smaller, waterproof personal locator beacon (PLB).

Having multiple communication options increases your chances of getting help when you’re in trouble on the water.

SAFETY CALLS:

Whether you’re heading out on a boat, yacht, PWC, SUP or kayak, here are some important steps to follow to stay connected and call for help if needed:

LET SOMEONE KNOW, BEFORE YOU GO! Before you go, let someone on shore know your plans and when you’ll be back. It’s also a good idea to log a Trip Report using Coastguard Radio or the Coastguard app. Provide information about your boat, destination, number of people on board, and expected arrival or return time. Close your Trip Report once you’ve arrived at your destination. This helps rescue teams like Coastguard know where to start looking if you don’t check back in.

HAVE THE TOOLS TO CALL FOR HELP There are many ways you can call for help when you are in danger on the water. You can use a VHF radio, a mobile phone, an EPIRB, distress flares, or other means.

Depending on what type of emergency you are having may depend on the distress call you put out.

DISTRESS CALLS: A distress call is called a MAYDAY and is used when you are in imminent or life threatening danger and require immediate assistance. This call should be made on a VHF on channel 16 as it will be heard by people that are close to you and can hopefully come and help.

A PAN PAN call is where a very urgent problem exists about the safety or operational capability of a vessel or about a person in difficulty. Medical emergencies are normally designated as Pan Pan messages.

Note: This does not include a simple breakdown!

A SECURITE call indicates that the coastal station or vessel is about to transmit a message containing important navigational or meteorological warnings. These are usually broadcast by Maritime Radio stations. Whenever you hear any Distress or Urgency signal inform your crew to be quiet and listen as you may be nearby and able to help.

BE PRACTICAL We all have a mobile phone and we all think they are invincible but mobile phones do not work very well when they are wet or dropped accidentally in the water. That’s why it’s important to have two forms of communications on board and to keep your mobile phone in a waterproof bag/case. It’s also important to remember that your phone may not have service in some of the islands or if you are offshore. A VHF radio is essential for communicating with others in range and it increases your chances of getting help from nearby boats and vessels. Modern handheld VHF radios are affordable and are not only waterproof but can also float and flash when dropped in the water making them easy to retrieve.

BE EDUCATED SO YOU KNOW HOW TO ASK FOR HELP Taking a boating course like Day Skipper, Boatmaster, or Sea Survival to learn what to do in an emergency and how to call for help is a great start. A VHF Course will also teach you how to operate a VHF radio correctly and respond to distress calls from other boats. If you have a VHF onboard then it is a legal requirement to hold an appropriate operator’s certificate (please note that this does not apply if you are just sending a Distress call).

DON’T TAKE CHANCES Don’t take chances with your safety on the water. Stay connected and prepared for emergencies by following these guidelines.

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HERE’S A QUICK DO’S AND DON’TS GUIDE TO USING A RADIO:

DO use VHF channel 16 or the SSB frequency appropriate for your location for Distress, Safety and calling. On cell phones, call 111 if there is an emergency and you are close to shore.

DO replace your handset correctly when not in use (open microphones are the main cause of serious interference on VHF channels).

DO listen before transmitting, to avoid causing interference to others.

DO use your vessel’s name and radio callsign.

DO use accepted operating procedures and correct procedural words (known as ‘prowords’).

Remember that the other station may not use English as its first language.

DO be brief, because marine radio is for shipping business only. If you want to chat, use Citizen Band radio or a cellphone.

DO speak clearly and courteously.

DO wait for a reply to calls before transmitting again, or before changing channels or frequencies.

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DON’T make long transmissions. Remember that you are blocking the frequency or channel for other users.

DON’T transmit false or misleading messages.

The transmission of a false distress message is an offence under the Maritime Transport Act. DON’T operate your marine radio in a way that endangers or interferes with other people or vessels.

Operating your marine radio ALWAYS keep a listening watch on VHF channel 16. The next life saved could be yours!

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Sealegs hosted the first of their now annual ‘Drive-Away’ events at Browns Bay Beach last October.

While the sale was a huge success – what the Sealegs team were not expecting was the event resulting in them saving the life of a member of the public … a far more significant outcome.

avid McKee-Wright, Sealegs founder and CEO commented – ‘I was contacted by a very thankful member of the public on Sunday who rung to thank “the guy from Sealegs” who saved his life.

As he explained, he had been fishing off rocks at the far end of Browns Bay beach with a mate when he decided to go for a swim to collect kina. With an outgoing tide, strong offshore breeze blowing and the water being only around 16 degrees, he quickly got into trouble as he was dragged out to sea. His mate saw him disappearing, but afraid to enter the water rung 111. It was then that an onlooker saw the Sealegs boats lined up for the event on the beach and ran to them yelling for help. Warren, a Sealegs employee was the first to hear the cries and immediately responded - the key word being immediately.

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Sealegs craft which duly return to shore - a potential tragedy averted. The comment was passed that in emergency situations like this second’s count – with the ability to launch and be sea borne in a matter of seconds, once again an amphibious craft spelt the difference between life and death.

McKee-Wright went on to say “occasionally people comment that Sealegs amphibious craft are too expensive to be deployed on as rescue options on public beaches – compared to the cost of deploying a helicopter, the police launch Deodar, a Coastguard boat and 2 x police cars to a rescue – a situation solved by one person in a Sealegs not only makes the Sealegs rescue option look overwhelmingly cost effective, but can mean the difference between life and death.”

The ‘Drive Away’ event provided a fantastic opportunity for Sealegs to welcome new customers into the Sealegs family. These customers were able to walk away with their new Sealegs all ready for the upcoming summer season. Sealegs were delighted

to sell several craft on the day and will continue working to conclude sales of the few remaining craft - details of which are available on the Sealegs website. For those customers outside of Auckland Sealegs are happy to arrange factory visits or set up remote Zoom video calls at a time that suits a potential buyer – allowing for a close-up view of the boats. Pre-loved Sealegs can be purchased from anywhere in the world – they are happy to arrange shipping globally (shipping and associated costs will be the responsibility of the buyer).

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HIGHFIELD DEALERS FROM ASIA-PACIFIC REGION GATHER FOR ANNUAL EVENT Highfield dealers from all over the Asia-Pacific region gathered at the company’s headquarters in Weihai, China for the annual Highfield Boats Asia-Pacific Dealer Conference and awards.

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ictorian dealer, Sundance Marine took out the 2023 Highfield Boats Dealer of the Year Award.

“It took a lot of hard work to get this far, but we’re very proud to be recognised for our efforts,” said Michah. “It’s great to see we’re making headway into the RIB market, each year getting stronger and stronger.

We have developed a strong relationship with Highfield over the past five years, and we’re looking forward to continued support”. Commenting on the Highfield Dealer Conference, Michah said the event was a valuable opportunity to catch up with fellow Highfield dealers and to hear direct from the company’s management about the innovations and initiatives that will be rolled out in the coming months, and Highfield’s long-term vision. “The new Highfield range will really open up Australia’s coastline.”

Bill Hull, General Manager, Northside Marine on his first trip to China was very impressed with the organisation, content and calibre of the event. “I have been in the marine industry for 35 years, and as a new dealer for Highfield, it instilled a lot of confidence. The future is very bright. These guys are serious!” said Bill.

Peter Pembroke, Highfield Boats Australia stated, “It was an invaluable opportunity for our Dealers from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the Pacific to get together at the factory, to view the impressive facilities and to gain an insight into the future of the Highfield brand. We were delighted to present our inaugural Dealer of the Year award and Sundance Marine were deserving winners.”

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Established in 1981 by Steve McLay, McLay Boats has evolved from a small engineering company in the remote town of Milton, New Zealand, into one of the country's most respected manufacturers of high-quality aluminium boats. With over four decades of experience, McLay Boats boasts a diverse range of 18 models, extending its dealership network in NZ and Australia.

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FOUNDER'S JOURNEY: Steve McLay, the visionary founder, started his career as a fitter and welder at the age of 15. Over the years, he transitioned from Toko Engineering to Toko Engineering & Marine, ultimately leading to the establishment of McLay Boats. His dedication to innovation is evident in the company's diverse range, which spans from 4.6 meters to 11 meters. In 2021 Steve was inducted into the New Zealand Boat Show Hall of Fame.

INNOVATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: McLay Boats, under Steve's leadership, has been at the forefront of innovation. In 2018, the company ventured into building amphibious boats using the Tectrax system, showcasing a commitment to pushing boundaries while ensuring optimal performance. Steve's support for apprenticeships, including the first female boat builder apprentice in New Zealand, demonstrates a commitment to skill development and diversity.

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Beyond business success, McLay Boats is deeply ingrained in the local community. Steve McLay's involvement in the Milton Rotary, the Rotary Tramping Club, and support for the Milton Boat Club exemplifies the company's commitment to community development.

Additionally, Steve's volunteer work at the local prison further underscores McLay Boats' dedication to social responsibility. Steve also has a love for speed and greatly enjoys racing his special Corvette, which regularly proves capable of completing a 10-second quarter-mile!

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QUALITY AND CRAFTSMANSHIP: McLay Boats prioritizes safety, functionality, and comfort, resulting in solidly built boats that cater to serious recreational and fishing enthusiasts. The company's boats are renowned for their quality workmanship, functionality, and value for money.

RANGE AND WARRANTY: The company's product range spans from 4.6 meters to 11 meters, offering a boat for every need. McLay fishing boats come with a comprehensive five-year hull warranty, and all models feature 5mm, or 6mm hulls, along with fully welded tread plate floors for superior strength.

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McLay Boats has gained recognition beyond New Zealand and Australia, with a growing following in the United States and other parts of the world.

The company's commitment to quality design and construction has contributed to positive reviews, highlighting stability, performance, and meticulous attention to detail.

VERSATILITY AND OPTIONS: Whether it's a cuddy, sleeper cabin, or hardtop, McLay Boats caters to various preferences, offering a range of options to suit different boating needs. The company's dedication to getting the basics right ensures that their boats are well-suited for recreation, fishing, and commercial use.

CONCLUSION: Founded over three decades ago, McLay Boats remains a symbol of excellence in the marine industry, combining innovation, community engagement, and a commitment to quality. As the company continues to expand its global presence, its boats stand as a testament to the enduring values of safety, reliability, and durability.

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BOAT TEST_FC 600HTA

Ross Christensen shows off the FC 600HTA’s leaping and soft landing abilities.

PERFORMANCE PERSONIFIED FC BOATS’ NEW AMPHIBIOUS 600HTA

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While imminently practical, amphibious trailer boats are not generally renowned for their performance.

That certainly doesn’t apply to the new FC 600HTA …

BY MIKE ROSE

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mphibious boats require a lot of extra stuff. There’s that second engine (required to raise and lower those front and back wheels and power them along the road, ramp or beach).

There are the wheels themselves and then there is all the additional engineering.

And none of it is light.

So, when Ross Christensen and his team at FC Boats started fielding inquiries for amphibious versions of their popular 560 and 600 models, they had a problem.

Although there was clearly a market for these smaller amphibious models, the Anura amphibious package they had been successfully installing in their FC 700s weighed in at a substantial 500kgs. And while the 7-metre hardtop was large enough to cope with that extra half a tonne, the

significantly smaller 600s and 560s weren’t.

FC Boats has built its not inconsiderable reputation on creating boats specifically for those who go fishing and diving. They are renowned for their practicality, their load carrying and their performance and there was no way Ross was going to risk sacrificing any of that simply to add another model or two to his line-up.

Yet, as a vastly experienced retailer, he hated the idea of not being able to satisfy his customers’ demands. He was therefore greatly relieved when the team at Anura informed him that they had managed to create a new, substantially lighter amphibious package. Named the S15, it weighed in at just 300kgs, a little more than half that of the original package.

Suddenly, amphibious 560s and 600s

seemed possible, although there was still work to do.

“We did a lot of weight testing and, as a result, made some slight modifications to our hull design,” he says. “These have allowed us to create a really well-balanced vessel that performs really well and doesn’t require huge horsepower to drive it.”

We encounter the new FC 600HTA in the Anzac Bay reserve at Waihi Beach, at the northern end of the Bay of Plenty. It makes an attractive sight, its striking orange superstructure on a black hull immediately drawing interest as Ross lowers the vessel’s wheels and drives it off its transport trailer.

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Launching off the beach is ridiculously easy.

While the cabin is more for stowage than sleeping, the squabs do provide a comfortable getaway for the kids.

The well laid out and easy to use dash.

on the interior layout. The main body of cockpit, from the seating under the hardtop to the transom, is almost completely clear with no awkward engine boxes or other protuberances to get in the way of the serious business of fishing and/or kitting up for a dive.

The side decks are wonderfully wide and a joy to sit on, meaning there has been no need to install any sort of space-hungry transom seats (although one could, if one really wanted to, perch on the top of the centrallypositioned live bait tank). These wide gunwales are also home to much of the 600 HTA’s substantial flotation.

All the hydraulics and other engineering for the rear wheels has been hidden under the transom. Although it is pretty easy to access should one need to, it doesn’t impinge in the cockpit, either visually or by taking up valuable space. Indeed, all one sees when looking aft is the FC Boats baitboard. Painted white, this aluminium unit comes complete with a handy open locker under, a black hard nylon board with for’ard and side slits draining into an aft channel and then overboard and four polished aluminium rod holders. There is a total of 18 of these on board: these four, three in each of the side decks and 8 in the rocket launcher.

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Other helpful cockpit features are the Seadek floor panels throughout, the underfloor locker (designed to hold two dive bottles), the side shelf lockers (one per side), the Jabsco wash down hose and the wee Perspex slide providing protection above the step through to the platform.

The FC 600HTA’s fuel filter, electric connections and lithium hybrid start/house battery are also safely housed in a pair of lockers set high in the transom.

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The heart of the Anura amphibious package (the 25hp Honda IGX800 EFI petrol engine, the hydraulic reservoir and pump system) is encased in a lightweight metal box under the passenger seat, in the space where the king/queen seat module would normally be. This compact arrangement means the only area “lost” is the rear facing seat and the stowage space underneath, a ridiculously small price to pay for the additional convenience it provides.

The hardtop and cabin areas are all attractively finished with black Frontrunner fabric, there are side lockers for

both the skipper and crew for things such as sunglasses, phones, keys and the like and there is a sturdy polished aluminium hand rail above the cabin entrance and footrests on both sides.

The wraparound windscreen consists of panels that are all straight (as opposed to curved) to make them easier to replace should there be an accident. Although none of these open (and there is no opening sunroof ) ventilation, even on windless days, is less of a problem than one might imagine. This is because the 600 HTA’s cabin hatch is not only of a substantial size, it has also been positioned near vertically, ensuring great air flow on even the calmest days.

The cabin itself is more of a stowage area than a resting place although the bunks are long enough for smallish children to lay down should they need to. There is some stowage under the bunks although the 24v AMPS lithium battery for the Minn Kota occupies some of this.

WELL LAID OUT

Considering the amount of “kit” on board, the FC 600HTA’s dash is a surprisingly uncluttered and well laid out affair. Pride of place is taken up with the Lowrance HDS9 MFD. However, although this is FC Boats’ demonstrator, Ross says they are happy to install any brand of MFD the client prefers, as long as it is a touchscreen model and can take the camera feed from over the for’ard wheel.

The MFD is flanked by the two Mercury Smart Craft engine gauges (for the Mercury 150hp ProXS outboard) and, under these, the start/stop panel, gauge and toggle

control for amphibious package and the Zipwake control.

Lower down is the BEP DC switch panel, the GME VHF, the Fusion stereo and the control panel for the Viper drum winch. The Minn Kota is controlled by a separate remote.

Ross and his team have also used the redesign process to tweak the 600’s foredeck. They have removed the bow sprit and instead offset both the Minn Kota and Vipercontrolled anchor to ensure the boat’s LOA is below 7m.

This, combined with the hardtop being kept as low as possible (yet still easily accommodating those over 6ft) means the 600HTA will fit in a standard garage with a 2.4m high door.

STUNNING PERFORMANCE

Although the weather gods had given us a fairly stiff westerly, they had also given us a pretty fine day and a nice high tide. This meant that Bowentown’s often notorious bar was in a reasonably placid state, ideal for, hopefully, getting some good shots of the 600HTA leaping off the swells.

First, however, we had to get from up on the reserve down to the beach ramp, a delightfully simple, nofuss process that perfectly demonstrates the increasing popularity of these amphibious boats. The button to start the secondary engine is simply pushed, the toggle pushed forward and the boat is on way its way down the path, across the sand and into the water. Once afloat, the wheels are raised and we are ready to go. It really couldn’t be much simpler.

Both the Minn Kota and the Viper windlass have been offset to ensure the FC 600HTA can fit in a normal garage.

The amphibious motor and engineering do not in any way intrude into the delightfully clear and uncluttered cockpit.

The centrally positioned lifebait well works on the venturi system meaning there is no pump system required.

The handy underfloor locker is large enough for two dive bottles.

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The FC 600HTA handles and performs less like a staid fishing boat carrying an extra 300kgs and more like an uninhibited jet boat on steroids.

The compact Anura amphibious package occupies the space that would normally house the portside king/queen seats.

Once at the bar, Ross puts the 600 HTA through its paces and, as the photos show, this is a pretty impressive performance. Quick to plane and to accelerate up through the range, it easily handles the incoming swell: leaping high off the tops, landing softly on the other side and riding surprisingly high and flat throughout. Racing back down the swells to set up for another run, it is clear there are no “downhill” vices on show either. This might be a boat with protruding wheels front and rear and an additional 300kgs on board but it sure doesn’t look or perform like it.

Photos in the can, we leave the bar and run along the waters off the beach, recording our speed and fuel consumption across the rev ranges. We hit a top speed of 34.9 knots and enjoy cruising speeds of 19.5 knots (at 4000rpm) and 24 knots at 4500rpm.

Yet, as impressive as the performance so far as been, it pales when it comes to the 600HTA’s ability to handle tight turns, even at close to full throttle. Obviously thinking it is a high-performance jet boat rather than a rather more staid fisher, it literally turns on a dime, sliding sharply around without any hint of letting go or misbehaving in any way. What’s more, thanks to the Zipwake auto trim tabs, the driver need only concentrate on turning the wheel, stroking the throttle and adjusting the engine trim for the take-offs, the exceptionally tight turns and whether one is heading into or down the swells.

There is, despite the brisk westerly, no need at all to worry about the port/ starboard trim; unusually for a 6m hardtop, regardless of our direction, we were never running on anything other than an even keel.

CONCLUSION

Ross Christensen founded FC Boats some 12 years ago in the belief that there was an untapped market for simple, uncomplicated fishing boats; boats that didn’t try to be all things to all people but instead offered just the features and the value wanted by Kiwi fishers and divers.

Some 1500-odd boats later it is clear that he was right.

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CAM-CAD operators and engineers and to make changes when they’re required.

And that, I think it’s safe to say, is perfected demonstrated by this new FC 600HTA.

PERFORMANCE DATA RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

Knots 4.0 5.4 6.5 7.4 9.4 13.4 19.5 24.0 28.1 30.9 34.9

L/h 3.1 4.5 7.0 10.0 14.3 19.4 23.1 29.1 35.6 45.1 54.0

L/NM 0.78 0.84 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.5 1.2 1.3 1.3 1.5 1.6

Range (NM) 170 160 120 96 84 90 110 100 100 90 84

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NIUE ARRIVE AS A VISITOR, LEAVE AS A FRIEND

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Carla and Doug Dukeson recently took the opportunity to explore one of the smallest nations on the planet, Niue – The Rock!

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ar from The Rock of San Francisco – Alcatraz, The Rock reference to Niue is due to the island’s formation, starting as an ancient under-water volcano which over centuries developed as a Coral Island – the earth's plates shifted and raised the island 20-60 metres above sea level. The blue water begins in just hundreds of metres off the coastline, making it a blue water fisherman’s fantasy. We were told on our Orientation Tour that a Navy ship recently dropped depth recording equipment just 500 meters off the coast and in areas recorded depths of over 2.3 kms.

Niue delivers a big Pacific experience that's unlike any other. An easy 3.5-hour flight from Auckland (now twice a week), this island is a destination for tropical explorers,

who love being in the water and water adventures, discovering amazing landforms, watching whales and enjoying honest South Pacific cuisine, for the shoppers – don’t even think of Niue as a destination option.

When the opportunity arose to visit a tropical island in November, we were initially disheartened, as we had imagined, in November, NZ would finally be warm and sunny, normally we would try to plan a tropical trip in the winter months to escape the NZ cold. However, as it happened, Cyclone Lola decided to pay a visit and on the day of departure and days leading up to it, it was cold, windy and raining – so we couldn’t wait for some warmer temperatures and balmy evenings, especially to a tropical island we had not visited before.

ON OUR DAY OF ARRIVAL, Niue was everything we had imagined it to be, from the moment we stepped off the plane - the warm embracing air, the inviting tropical scents, the singing and sound of a ukulele playing, all very welcoming – we couldn’t have felt better! We had a rental car prearranged, as there is no public transport in Niue – no buses, taxis or Uber on this island! We collected our Kia Sorrento from Willie, 4x4 Niue Rental Cars, a simple task of walking to the car, where we found the car with the keys in the ignition. A rental car is a must to allow you to get about the island. (fuel $3.50 per litre).

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by staff including a refreshing towel to cool our weary brows and a fresh coconut/ tropical juice, we made our way to the room to unpack. Our room was gorgeous and authentic with great uninterrupted views out to the ocean. Lovely crisp fresh white linen and a super comfy bed with a mattress to die for. A spacious air conditioned room with all the mod cons. Nothing beats the sound of the waves crashing in through the palm trees, right outside your veranda to get you in the relaxed mood and off to sleep at night.

There was also a few of the other local tour operators there, all available to ask any questions about what services they had to offer. This was a fantastic way to start the holiday – knowing all the answers to our questions including the “dos and don’ts”.

Just to top it off, whilst sitting there, a pod of dolphins came by and pirouetted in front of us, a delight to start our week.

We enjoyed a beautiful dinner of yellow fin tuna, fish & chips, a nice glass of Rose and climbed into bed for a much-needed sleep after leaving home at 4.00am!

We were invited (along with the other newbie guests) to a welcome party at the pool bar. This was something unique that we had not experienced at any other resort.

We were given a complimentary drink from the bar and invited to sit and hear a brief talk by the manager, which was extremely informative about the property and island.

THE FIRST OFFICIAL DAY on the island started with an Orientation Tour.

This was invaluable we found later, we highly recommend this to anyone visiting for the first time. This is run by the Niue Yacht Clubs Commodore (read more about Niue Yacht Club later in this article), Keith Vial and his wife, Sue. Sue, a teacher, and

Matavai Resort - the best accomodation on the island

Keith a school principal from the South Island of New Zealand, have lived on Niue for approximately 20 years. We quickly learned from them that there's nowhere in the Pacific quite like Niue. It has many things in common with other islands, such as coconut palms and a wonderful tropical climate, but it's made differently as mentioned, the entire island is a raised coral atoll sitting on top of an ancient marine volcano. As a result of this formation, Niue has some of the most remarkable snorkelling spots we've ever seen, including Limu Pools, Utoko Beach, Tautu Reef and Hio Beach. Matapa Chasm, all found down the West Coast, these spots mentioned being some of the best places to go in Niue for a dip and snorkel. The Matapa Chasm being so beautiful, it was once reserved as a swimming pool, just for royalty, as was the spectacular Avaiki Cave at Makefu. You don't need a boat to access these places just walk down a track always referred to as ‘sea tracks’ with a staircase down to the ocean's edge, complete with living coral and masses of bright-coloured fish. If you're a snorkeller or scuba diver, you'll rave about the visibility in Niue's waters, offering up to 80 metres visibility! Along with incredible water clarity, Niue offers amazing cave and cavern diving along with some spectacular hard coral reefs.

Keith and Sue showed us Niue’s unique geology and important considerations for safe swimming and snorkelling, very much tide dependent. This was a 4-hour tour, where we visited caves, cliff tops, chasms, beaches and the best snorkelling

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Doug with his 11 kilo Wahoo

spots. Speaking of The Rock as a prison, we visited Niue’s version of The Rock - a small prison which is infrequently tenanted, with almost 0% crime in Niue.

The last person incarcerated, was given the key, so he could allow himself out to use the toilet next door and then lock himself back in, once relieving himself. Keith and Sue gave us a resource pack which also helped to explain all the activities available on the island – from fishing charters, snorkelling/diving charters, plantation/ garden tours, a vanilla tour and even a Uga (local crab) Hunting tour. They also sent us an email each evening while we were there, offering a heads up on the weather for the next day and what places were the safest to swim due to the expected tides.

DAY TWO – Being woken by a 4.00am alarm was a bit of a shock, especially when on holiday, but after a quick shower to wake up, we were soon at the Port, Sir Roberts Wharf to meet our skipper, BJ of Fish Niue Charters at 5.00am. The NZ built Stabicraft 2050, powered by a 150hp Yamaha Four stroke, was lifted by an oversized crane/davit (due to the lack of ramps, as a result of the cliffs surrounding the island) and lowered next to the wharf where we boarded.

We headed up to the northern end of the west coast (the West coast being the calmer and less exposed coast) with lures out all the way, we then headed out to sea approx. 2 kilometres to a FAD (Fish Aggregations Device – man-made structures to attract fish), it was here on our second pass of the FAD that

we had our first strike…..the reel was screaming….Doug, already equipped with his gimbal, took the rod and started his battle with whatever was on the other end.

To our delight, after a good battle and a pumped right bicep, we soon welcomed aboard a good-sized Wahoo, (11 kilo / 24 pound) a great eating fish, which we later discovered, at our skipper BJ’s restaurant, Vaiolama Café and Bar - a lovely little licensed restaurant with uninterrupted views out to the Pacific Ocean.

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We continued to scoot around the FAD for another ten minutes with no takers, so decided to head back in closer to land, as the swell was increasing at this stage to between 2 to 3 metres and just starting to break. We trolled the entire West coast down to the bottom end of the island, past 6 or so FADs with no interest from those below. At this stage, now at the bottom end of the island, with the seas easing again, we headed back out to another FAD, again about 2kms offshore, on our second pass we hooked up to something that was a little angry about being hooked, after a 10-minute wrestle the line went limp, BJ believes it was a good-sized Yellow Fin Tuna that had been stolen from us, by a good sized shark….

You can’t muck about when these guys are around. On inspection of the recovered trace, it was evident that something with very sharp teeth, had taken our intended catch for his own lunch – bugger!

Again, being out a distance and a little exposed with the seas coming up again, we headed back in closer to shore, to a The Iconic Washaway Bar

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‘shallower’ 275 metres, here we dropped some baits to see what we could find. There is a variety of resident fish species at this depth including Kusakari – Niue’s equivalent to New Zealand’s red snapper. On every drop, we had some interest, with only once, not collecting a catch, our reward was a few plump 5 kilo (11 pound) Kusakari, another great eating fish.

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during the Whale migration season. They are the largest and most experienced watersports specialists on the island with highly qualified dive professionals run by a management team from NZ’s renowned Dive Tutakaka.

Niue Blue offers gear hire, snorkelling and diving trips and training from beginners to advanced, as well as in-water Whale and Dolphin experiences.

DAY THREE was time for a chill day – we lazed around the pool, read books and after lunch, climbed aboard our trusty rental chariot to adventure across the island to the East Coast……quite an experience navigating the roads, completing a full circumference of the island. We could soon see why all the attractions were on the West Coast, being much calmer than the rugged exposed East coast. However it was a great way to spend an afternoon and we enjoyed seeing all of what Niue had to offer !

What a memorable experience this was to be for us! We headed out on their 6m NZ built Mac. This boat had been purpose built, and was perfect for our trip. We were briefed extremely well by Evan prior to heading off. Again, another experience at the wharf launching the boat, and in no time at all, we were back out in the deep blue sea, this time to jump in and swim amongst the wildlife.

We were taken to a spot just south of the port where there were different depths, so we could experience the shallower areas and types of coral compared to the deeper areas, almost right next to each other dropping away at a 45 degree angle. There was some beautiful coloured older coral in the deeper areas.

The coral in the shallower areas were smaller with less colour, as they were wiped out by Cyclone Tino approx. 3 years ago. There were many colourful fish to see here and we even got greeted by a moray eel, which according to Evan, was quite rare during the day, as they are more of a night creature. Carla, being a little less confident in the water, was looked after considerately by Evan, reassuring if you are not super confident.

DAY FOUR – we were ready for some more adventure, so what better, than a snorkelling day trip, to at least experience for ourselves what everyone at the resort was raving about!

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The second spot we were taken to will be unforgettable. We were lucky enough to experience this, as the tide was just right with the swell not too big. We snorkelled in single file to a cave known as “The Whale’s Belly”. Only being about a metre wide, we meandered through the narrow part first

Feeling a little fatigued from our early start, some lumpy seas and the battle with our catch, we were more than happy to head back to the wharf, get a bite to eat, enjoy a shower and afternoon siesta. What a day, we spent the evening recounting one of our best days fishing in a very long time, an adventure strongly recommended, even for those who are not 100% ‘fisher people’ – this is as good as it gets if you ever wanted to experience deep sea game fishing, as Carla discovered on her first venture out to the deep blue waters!

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(known as “the throat”) and down into a bigger lagoon (known as “the belly”).

The cave was approx. 30 metres long, with not too much sea life to look at (apart from a very friendly sea snake).

But an incredible opportunity, one we felt very privileged to have experienced.

After a short break, a warm cuppa tea and a gingernut, we headed off towards the north of the island to see if any dolphins may have been out and about (unfortunately not on this occasion).

The spectacular Matapa Chasm once reserved as a swimming pool for royalty

Sunset view from our room at Matavai Resort

We headed in a lot closer to shore and had a good look around here. Once again, beautiful coloured coral and so many brightly coloured fish, a sea cucumber who we got to meet up close and personal and a few more friendly sea snakes. Such an array of nature, beauty and colour, all with such clarity! I don’t think you could visit Niue and not put a snorkelling trip on your “must do” list.

DAY FIVE AND SIX were another couple of relaxing days. One of these was a Sunday, where nothing was really open for business.

Sunday is a day of rest and worship in Niue which suited us just fine. However in saying that, there is one bar open on a Sunday after 11am, famously called the Washaway Bar, the simple reason being, it was Washed Away in Cyclone Heta, in 2004. Incredible for us to comprehend, as we sat enjoying

our cold beer and burger for lunch. The waves reached the height we were sitting at, and washed the entire establishment away.

Following lunch, we now almost felt like “locals”, using our rental car, we could go off and explore all the hot spots that we had been shown on day one. We had snorkel gear and refreshments onboard, so took the opportunity to re-visit some of the amazing sea tracks, leading to all sorts of chasms, caves and snorkelling spots.

Antarctica each year to give birth and nurse their young. We are told you can often see the whales from land, which means your morning coffee at a cliff's edge café could include a free whale tail slapping demonstration. If you dine on the outside terrace at the Matavai Resort, there's every chance you'll see a whale performance from your table. Niue is one of the few places in the world where, if the conditions are right, you can swim with humpback whales.

DAY SEVEN, sadly, was the day to depart. A time to reflect on the days we had spent here.

If you are into the ocean, fishing, diving or snorkelling, or just looking for a place to totally zone out, we can highly recommend Niue. If it was us we would be keeping our tropical paradise a secret, but the beautiful people of Niue are happy to share – lucky us! Rest assured, we will be back, and it will most definitely be in July-September!

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t all started with a phone call from a US number one Sunday morning last year. The caller, was a gentleman from California, enquiring about a custom boat for a range of fishing adventures off the Californian coast for his wife and children.

“I was pretty glad I took that call!” says Jarrod Hall of PureKraft Boats.

“It actually sounded too good to be true to start with. He found us on the internet and liked what he saw, so we kept talking.”

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emails and phone calls, an order contract on a full custom 800 HT was signed up and the build began.

“The spec of the boat changed a few times during the build. We would send progress photos and videos through. He’d come back to us and say ‘the boat needs more stuff, could we add this, and add that…’. So we added quite a lot of additional equipment and custom features.”

Once the boat was built, the buyer didn’t see his boat until July this year when he

flew to New Zealand for a quick two-day visit after a holiday in Fiji to see the finished product.

“We booked him into the Trinity Wharf Hotel in Tauranga, and we pulled into the wharf with the boat and that’s when he saw it for the first time.”

“We took him for a blast on the boat and he was pretty rapt with what we’d built for him. The following day we took him and his son fishing. It was blowing 35-40 knots, but they caught some fish and were most

What do you do when you see a random number from overseas pop up on your phone? Most of us ignore it, assuming it will be a scammer. Not Jarrod Hall from PureKraft boats, he took the call, and the result is a stunning custom 800 HT from this boutique Bay of Plenty builder. Freddy Foote jumped aboard before the boat was exported to the US to its owner.

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‘The Pacific Hammer’ is a custom build for a US client from PureKraft Boats.

happy with how the boat performed.”

The owner does a variety of fishing off the Californian coast, targeting a number of species, depending on season.

The boat has been set-up with a pot hauler, as he does a lot of crab fishing. And when in season, he does a lot of Salmon fishing.

Amongst that, a lot of general bottom and game fishing off the Californian coast.

Depending on what the client wants, engine options on the 800 HT are quite open including twin 175hp/200hp four

stroke outboards, and a diesel stern drive model. This owner wanted the maximum horsepower option, so a couple of Yamaha F300hp four strokes were bolted to the transom.

Joystick ability was wanted, so the twin Yamaha F300hp four-strokes were added, complimented with Helm Master controls.

Interestingly, the Helm Master joystick was fitted in close proximity to the pot hauler on the starboard side, so he can have increased control and manoeuvrability

when hauling his pots.

Access into the cockpit from the boarding platform is via the starboard side, with a drop in door to close off. Underneath the walkthrough you’ll also find a live bait tank with viewing window.

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The Pacific Hammer’ has been designed as a multi-faceted fishing machine.

The cockpit has plenty of workspace.

Twin Garmin displays dominate the large dash.

opener and internal cap catcher. Very innovative!

Below the bait station is a central locker to house battery systems. No switches needed here, there are remote switches located at the helm for engine and house battery master switches as well as an emergency parallel switch.

Moving further forward into the cockpit, the aft facing port seat can convert to a recliner by easily pulling the base of the seat out. Below that is a large 110-litre removable chilly bin which pulls out on a slider. Further refrigeration is located under the helm seat. Speaking of keeping things cold, this 800HT was also fitted with an innovative air-conditioning system. It gets hot in California, so as well as side windows, and roof vents to help with air flow, a small air-conditioning system blows cool air up into the back of the seat, with a vent at the helm blowing cold air in the direction of the skipper.

Extra ventilation comes in the form of sliding side windows, as well as roof hatches above.

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Above is a bimini shade cover that extends out over the cockpit, with a rocket launcher above to compliment the many rod holders already scattered around the cockpit.

There are some neat handwasher’s built into the coamings. Simply lean over the side, hit the button with your knee, and a jet of water will come out over the side allowing you to wash your hands. No more fish fingers.

Underfoot, custom SeaDek flooring is fitted which is a nice feature. Other flooring options such as synthetic teak are also available.

Storage is plentiful with double row side shelves located on both sides of the cockpit. There are additional storage pockets around the helm area, and for bigger items, or the days catch, there is a large self-draining underfloor locked between the helm and passenger seating.

There’s even a locker for Jandals! Or Flip Flops for our American readers.

A crab pot hauler was fitted at the owner’s request

Yamaha’s Helm Master EX joystick control has been fitted in the cockpit to aid with manoeuvring when retrieving crab pots.

A large removable chilly bin slides out on a bracket under the passenger seating.

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Twin back to back seats, have plentiful storage underneath.

Twin Yamaha F300 outboards push the 800 HT to 48 knots.

The electronics package is, as one would expect on a boat this fully-featured, a comprehensive one based around the twin screens that occupy a large portion of the leather wrapped dash. The helm features two large 16” Garmin displays, Zip Wake Trim tabs, Yamaha engines instruments, and wireless phone charging.

Fusion audio, which is connected to speakers in the cockpit and helm area, as well as the Subwoofer located

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in the forward cabin.

There is access around the side decks to the foredeck, which is finished with a nice high, and curved bow rail. The space to be utilised for casting.

Up front in the cabin, you’ll find a traditional vee-berth with infill, with a toilet located under the forward squab.

For US regulations, the toilet is plumbed to a 100 55 litre black water holding tank. A sliding door closes off the cabin for privacy and can provide extra security for then the boat is not in use or stored.

And don’t forget the 12” subwoofer located in the forward bulkhead.

Underway, the 800 HT was no slouch… achieving a top speed of 48 knots during the review! Best cruise was 3500rpm at 28 knots, using 59 litres/hour, giving a range of 269 nautical miles.

For a boat of its size, the 800 HT was nimble, accelerating from 0-20 knots in 5 seconds & 0-30 knots in just under 7 seconds. Well balanced, it turned effortlessly and corners tightly, the ride was very quiet, the 18 degree deadrise and 6mm 8mm alloy hull making light work of the chop we faced in the Motuihe channel on test day.

The driving position was comfortable either sitting on standing, with a fold down foot rest for the passenger seat. Visibility forward is excellent, the whole windscreen is a curved one piece, with dual wipers on hand should any water get on the screen.

Drop down footrest provide extra comfort when seated.

Overall, an absolutely epic boat – fully customised to suit the owners exacting requirements. By the time you’re readying this, the owner would have taken delivery of his boat in the US, however, talks have already begun about the next boat and yes, it will be bigger. We will wait with baited breathe to see what creation the Purekraft team come up with next.

PERFORMANCE DATA RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 6150

Knots 5.1 7.1 9.1 13.7 22.0 27.9 32.8 37.0 41.3 45.0 49.4 47.9

L/h 9.4 15.4 27.4 36.2 45.8 59.2 81.7 100.1 125.4 158.1 197.0 192.3

L/NM 2.0 2.2 3.1 2.7 2.1 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.0

Range (NM) 304 263 290 215 273 269 228 210 188 163 143 142

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Editor Matt Hewetson examines the technique of slow pitch jigging and what species it works well on here in Godzone.

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“Short rod jerks create small, enticing movements, while long, wide sweeping movements are created by long rod jerks.”

Brian Snooks hooked up on the GooFish solid nano carbon slow pitch jigging rod rated for 20-100gm.

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pringtime had arrived and the workup fishing from Bream Bay into the Gulf was firing up and I was keen to get out and make the most of the red-hot fishing. I hadn’t been out much in winter and needed to make up for lost time testing new tackle.

The plan was to meet up with mate Brian Snooks at Mangawhai and Graeme Paterson was going to join us to get amongst the action. Graeme is the co-founder of Synit Rods which will be familiar to many Kiwi fishermen. Being an avid jigging angler, he looked overseas to see what the Asian fishing experts were doing and was often ahead of the trends here in Godzone. Graeme is a bit of a nutty tackle professor in my opinion, but he is very good at picking up on what style of fishing would work well here on our species.

It was several years ago when he first told me about slow pitch jigging and why it is a good example of taking an overseas technique and targeting snapper and other species here. He built a few Synit

slow pitch rods which are needed to work these different lures that flutter and jink sideways, flashing when on the drop or lifted by the angler working them.

We caught a lot of good fish back then using them and the benefit of using slow pitch jigs is they are ideal for deeper water.

So, you can fish jigs down over reefs, sign found on the bottom or when fishing work-ups. Snapper are the main target but trevally, gurnard, and kingfish will happily take them. You also often pick up other odd reef species like pink maomao or cod too.

SLOW PITCH JIGS Stuart Marshall who is based in Tauranga and is a keen slow pitch jigger, gets to travel overseas for his job a lot and spent a lot of time checking out the Asian fishing stores on his travels. He started bringing back slow pitch lures and rods to use in the Bay and discovered how good this style of fishing is on catching a wide range of species.

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The Tana Aiya 100gm jig was getting a lot of action with double hook-ups common.

Stuart decided to bring in tackle and set up Snapperhead.co.nz where Kiwis can buy jigs, rods, and tackle to get you into slow pitch jigging. Stuart provided me with several of the jigs with Decoy assist hooks to rig and head out and try over spring and we had great success fishing with them off Mangawhai.

Below are the jigs we fished and how best to use them:

MiniBanana Jig The Kouryoumaru Banana jigs are hand-made in Japan and available in limited runs. This jig was designed by Captain Yoshihiro Iwasaki, a famous charter boat operator from the far West of Kyushu Island, Japan. After years of product development and testing the Banana Jig was born.

The jig is designed for maximum flutter when on the fall.

It responds well to small jerks or a long pitch and fall. The MiniBanana will swim on the lift and even has significant action when just reeling back in. This is a true ‘hybrid jig’ that can be slow pitched, or speed jigged by the angler.

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Tana Aiya Jig The Tana Aiya jig is another hand-made Japanese jig which has a beautiful paint finish and with the addition of a cool baitfish hologram, it has appeal on all three sides of the jig.

The compact size and centre weight keel creates a long and slow fluttering fall. Being small and compact the jig falls quickly when on the drop, so is well suited to deeper water and moderate current.

We fished with a 100gm jig in 40-50m of water off Mangawhai and it caught a lot of snapper under the work-ups. We also had quite a few double hook-ups with Decoy assist hooks on both ends of the jig, so the fish were obviously fighting over it! The Tana Aiya is a fantastic jig for targeting bottom fish, but also with the slow flutter fall when pitched is great for mid-water and under work-ups.

Available in 60-155gm.

Graeme inspects healthy Icey-Tek bin full of snapper caught using slow pitch jigs in spring.

Decoy twin assist hooks are very sharp and can be rigged at both ends of the jig.

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Sea Falcon Z Slide Jig The Z Slide jig is designed to mimic a frantic, fleeing baitfish. Its asymmetrical shape gives different results depending on how you move your rod. Short rod jerks create small, enticing movements, while long, wide sweeping movements are created by long rod jerks.

The Z Slide can be effectively fished as both a slow-pitch jig and a high-pitch jig, it works well in slow currents and its centre balance creates horizontal fall allowing the angler to target bottom species like snapper and mid-water schooling fish. Available in several colour options and 60-150gm weights.

Fished hard on the bottom with a slower pitch and gurnard will happily take the jigs.

“We also had quite a few double hook-ups with Decoy assist hooks on both ends of the jig, so the fish were obviously fighting over it!”

Stuart has a large range of slow pitch jigs, styles, and colours available, get in touch with him online at SNAPPERHEAD.CO.NZ to look at your options, he can help get you started and into slow pitch jigging. There are also a couple of NZ Facebook groups dedicated to this style of fishing to follow to get you inspired and into it.

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BOW STYLES _ DREADNORT V8 VS TRANSFORMARINE T8

Traditional flared bow Vs vertical bow.

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omparing apples with apples, these two designs share the same general arrangement, structural layout, equipment and machinery.

The designs are by Transformarine Naval Architects and are a first round, unrefined look at the structure and weights. Both vessels exhibit near-level trim throughout the standard loading ranges.

One thing to note is that these boats are not your run-of-the-mill 8m trailer boats. Their structures are to Lloyds SSC scantlings, they feature a self-draining deck, inboard diesels and they could be trailed on a COF trailer, over-width restrictions will apply.

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Layout The layout (general arrangement or GA) chosen for these vessels is a lock-up hardtop cabin. The cockpit is designed with sports/ game fishing in mind, with the bulwarks wrapping around the transom. A transom door sits to starboard of the live-bait tank and tuna tubes. The central raised island engine-box can double as seating or run as a tackle rigging station on top. A double seat against the cabin bulkhead provides shelter for passengers and can house a large ice-box or freezer. A side boarding gate is optional.

Moving forward, the saloon has seating for four and features a small galley to starboard,

aft of the helm seat. Drawer refrigeration is below the aft twin seats. A table can fold up and out from under the side deck, with this seating able to convert to a single berth. There is an option to move the galley forward under the forward saloon seat.

The aft facing windows can be opened in a number of ways allowing indoor/outdoor flow from cabin to cockpit.

An enclosed head with approximately 1.83m (6ft) headroom is situated forward and below the large helm station, which has plenty of room for two large plotters and standard instruments. The forward cabin features a large V-berth, with bow-thruster compartment below.

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Hull Shapes Both 8-metres feature the same radiused transom, with a large, chamfered counter to help with backing up on gamefish. The chamfer is designed to create lift in reverse, whilst the radius (in plan view) allows the water to sweep around the sides more easily.

The T8 has a flared bow created by it having two topside plates at different angles to help facilitate a dryer ride and turn the spray away. The result of this, as evident in the renderings, is a large deck area forward.

As you can imagine, extra deck equals extra structure and weight. The foredeck is not the best part of a vessel to carry extra

weight, we’ll touch on this a bit later in ‘Some interesting points’.

The V8, with its vertical bow, has very upright side plates forward, this being dictated by the stem angle and bow cone.

Due to the bottom plate shape, the running strakes and the chines, this hull shape runs surprisingly dry. It is possible to run flared topsides with developed plate on these hulls and we previously created a design with this.

Both vessels from approximately midships aft have relatively vertical topsides; good stability is all about the chine beam and length of chine in the water.

Structure Designed and built no differently to superyachts with their structural layouts, we run a relatively constant frame spacing, longitudinal stringers and girders. The marine grade 5083 aluminium vessels have 8mm keel, 6mm bottoms, chines, keel-strip and transom, with 5mm sides and ring frames, 4mm plate for the decks and cabin.

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Weight

Engines

Bravo 3X weighs 446kg dry. Taking more than 200kg out of the transom is one hell of a large trimming moment. If the hull shape isn’t adjusted accordingly, the vessel will float down by the bow; this could affect performance and possibly have bow steering issues.

For the purpose of this exercise we chose to use a Volvo D4-300 with duo-prop leg; this weighs 670kg dry and is one of the heavier units on the market. It is important to know the power-plant going into the vessel from the outset so the hull can be designed to trim correctly. For example, the Hyundai SeasAll 270 with

Other powering options are to fit single or twin outboards. Electric powering isn’t an option for heavier planing boats with current technology; this is only an option that suits lightweight vessels, displacement catamarans and certain displacement monohull vessels due to their easily driven hull-shapes.

relatively short service life, typically around the length of a new boat’s warranty period. If painted, a small skim of fairing compound will fair any weld distortion.

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Some handy things to know about a boat’s weight; the lightships displacement is the weight of everything on board except fluids (fuel and water), persons, personal effects (clothing, day or overnight bag, etc.) and stores (food, drinks, etc.); these are all called deadweights. Included in your lightships is everything that normally stays on the boat, from fishing gear, boat-hook, fenders and right down to your cutlery. So when it comes to a vessel’s weight on a trailer you add up the lightship, fluids and the trailer weight itself for your towing mass. Be careful not to overload your trailer or vehicle past their limits as this could have ramifications on insurance in a road accident.

Dreadnort V8 vertical bow (Blue) Transformarine T8 flared bow (Red)

“The T8 has a flared bow created by it having two topside plates at different angles to help facilitate a dryer ride and turn the spray away.”

“The V8, with its vertical bow, has very upright side plates forward, this being dictated by the stem angle and bow cone.”

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Some Interesting Points 1.

2.

Due to the T8 (red) having a beamy, flared bow, the associated extra weight of this causes a trim issue. To rectify this we have approximately 50mm rise of keel aft, decreasing the buoyancy aft to ‘balance’ the vessel correctly so it sits and runs right. The more mass at the extremes of a vessel (bow & stern), can create a pendulum effect and increase pitching in a seaway.

Mass – The difference between the aluminium weights in the two boats is less than 60kg and the difference in the lightships (dry weight) is less than 100kg.

These two differences are not the same because, amongst other things, the size and hence weight of the windows, interior fitout and of the squabs, are different for the two boats. It should be noted that the V8 fully loaded (6 pax., fuel & water) pretty much sits on its design waterline while the T8 sits 21mm deep. A vessel with more waterplane area is a better load carrier.

3.

Moment to Change Trim (MCTC) and Vertical Centre of Gravity (VCG) – The V8 has a lower centre of gravity and approximately 27% greater MCTC; this will equate to less pitching in a seaway. The MCTC is derived from the waterplane area and the ability to pitch the boat longitudinally.

4.

TPC (tonnes per centimetre of immersion) is an interesting hydrostatic measurement in Naval Architecture, as it tells us how much weight it will take to sink the vessel 1cm further into the water. At the design waterline the V8 requires 159kg to sink the boat 1cm while the T8 requires 138kg. This shows that the V8 is a slightly better load carrier.

5.

Displacement Hull Speed – This is a simple calculation based on a Froude number of 0.4 and the waterline length. This is a good rule-of-thumb number for efficient trolling speed before the pre-planing hump. The V8, with its vertical bow giving it a longer waterline length, has nearly 1/2 a knot over the T8!

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Advantages of a vertical bow boat: •

Softer ride due to the finer forward bottom sections.

•

Less pitching and better stability.

•

Increased interior volume forward. Largest possible volume for a trailer boat (monohull) of a given length. It is ever more important to maximise your boat’s volume as you pay per metre for storing at marinas, boat-stackers and other storage facilities.

•

Nicer, faster and more efficient ride at displacement speeds, which is great for trolling or traversing speed-limited zones.

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Advantages of a conventional bow boat: •

When retrieving the anchor in a seaway you are less likely to get bow-strike as the anchor exits the water. However, a longer bowsprit on a vertical bow boat negates this advantage.

•

Cheaper and easier to build.

•

Larger foredeck area.

•

Many prefer the styling.

Naval Architect Blair Lewis (of Transformarine Naval Architects) has 20 years’ experience in designing developable plate aluminium boats and structures. “Developable” means that all the parts ultimately forming the outside surfaces of the hull can be cut out of flat sheets and curved to form the hull shape without needing to be distorted by being either stretched or compressed in any plate’s own plane.

Blair Lewis B.Eng AM.Rina – Naval Architect | Transformarine@gmail.com | +64 21 613 990 Stuart Dawe – Shipwright | Altechmarine02@gmail.com | +64 21 833 080 Blair Lewis@DREADNORTBOATS B.Eng AM.Rina – Naval| Architect | Transformarine@gmail.com | +64 21 613 990 VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE THE FULL RANGE Stuart Dawe – Shipwright | Altechmarine02@gmail.com | +64 21 833 080 @DREADNORTBOATS | VISIT THE WEBSITE TO SEE THE FULL RANGE

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LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

AIRCAT Aircat 625

5.90m

2.35m

4mm

CC

4.6 Runabout 5.20m 1.86m 5.00 Runabout 4.70m 2.17m 5.3 Cuddy 5.70m 2.17m 5.5 Cuddy 5.80m 2.27m 5.9 Cuddy 6.28m 2.27m 6.25m 6.50m 2.50m 6.60m 6.90m 2.50m 6.70m 7.00m 2.50m 6.80m 7.10m 2.45m 7.50m 7.80m 2.50m 8.00m 8.30m 2.50m 8.50m 8.80m 2.50m 9.00m 9.40m 2.80m

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm

RU CC CA CA CA HT/CA HT HT/CA HT/CA HT HT HT HT

AMC 3.1 AMC 4.3

4mm 4mm

Tiller Tiller/CC

ALLENCO

AMC 3.10m 4.30m.

1.60m 2.00m

AMF 580 Pro Sport 5.80m 2.25m 6mm CC/CA/RU 610 Pro Sport 6.10m 2.35m 6mm CC/CA/RU/HT 660 Pro Sport 6.80m 2.45m 6mm CC/CA/RU/HT Viper 720 7.20m 2.50m 8mm HT 720 Hardtop 7.20m 2.50m 6mm HT Cobra 750 7.50m 2.50m 8mm CC 770 Hardtop 7.70m 2.50m 6mm HT/CA Viper 770 7.70m 2.50m 8mm HT Cobra 850 8.50m 2.50m 8mm HT

BLADERUNNER

5m Cat 5.00m 5.5m 5.00m 6m Cat 6.00m 6.5m Cat 6.50m 7.0m Cat 7.00m 7.5m Cat 7.50m 8.5m Cat 8.50m 8800 8.8m 9.0m Cat 9.00m Flybridge Twin Diesel 12500

2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 3.10m 2.7m 3.10m 4.2m

4mm CC 4mm CA/HT/CO 4mm HT/CA 5mm HT / CC 5mm HT / CC 5mm HT / CC 5mm HT 5mm HT 5mm HT 6mm HT FBG

BLUEFIN

Bluefin 535 Pursuit 5.25m 2.25m Bluefin 600 Profish 6.00m 2.30m Bluefin 620CC 6.20m 2.30m Bluefin 620HT 6.20m 2.50m Bluefin 650HT 6.50m 2.45m Bluefin 665HT 6.65m 2.50m Bluefin 700HT 7.10m 2.50m Bluefin 720HT 7.20m 2.50m Bluefin 720 WK 7.20m 2.50m Bluefin 769HT 7.69m 2.50m Bluefin 769 WH 7.69m 2.50m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

CC/C C CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Bluewater 5.4 Bluewater 550 Bluewater 5.8 Bluewater 5.9 Bluewater 6.1 Bluewater 6.5 Bluewater 6.8 Bluewater 7.0 Bluewater 7.3 Bluewater 7.5 Bluewater 7.7 Bluewater 8.0 Bluewater 8.2 Bluewater 8.5 Bluewater 8.9 Bluewater 9.3

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm

HT HT HT HT

Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

V8500 V10000 V11750

8.50m 10.00m 11.75m

3.10m 3.25m 3.80m

6/5mm 6/5mm 6/5mm

HT HT HT

4mm 5mm

CU/CC CC/CA

DOMAIN 475 550

4.75m 5.50m

2.07m 2.07m

www.dnaboats.co.nz - 03 542 3977 DNA 531 Sport Fisher 5.30m 2.02m 5mm 551 Sport Fisher 5.50m 2.28m 5mm 621CC 6.15m 2.41m 5mm 721 HT 7.21m 2.50m 5mm 761 HT 7.61m 2.50m 6mm 821 HT 8.21m 2.50m 6mm 850 HT 8.50m 2.50m 6mm 941 HT 9.41m 2.50m 6mm

CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT

470 565 595 635 650 690 720 750 820 840 850 950 1080

4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6/8mm 8mm 8mm

CA/CC CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CA/CC/HT/WA HT/CC HT HT HT HT/WA HT HT HT

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm

TS/SC CA/CC/SC CA/CC HT CC/HT HT CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT CC/HT/WA HT HT

2.02m 2.00m 2.00m 2.05m 2.25m 2.35m 2.50m

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

TS/SC TS SC/RU CC CC/CU HT/CC/AMPH HT/CC/AMPH

1.90m 2.07m 2.25m 2.55m 2.75m

4mm 4mm 4mm 6mm 6mm

TL CC/CA CC/C/HT HT

WA/CA/HT/Amph

1.93m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m

4mm 4/5mm 6/5mm 6/5mm

CC CC Centre Cab Centre Cab

2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 3.20m

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT

2.85m 2.85m

6mm 6mm

HT HT

EVERYMAN 4.70m 5.65m 5.95m 6.35m 6.50m 6.90m 7.35m 7.65m 8.20m 8.40m 8.65m 9.47m 11.00m

1.86m 2.05m 2.35m 2.35m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.60m 2.60m 2.70m 3.00m 3.05m

EXTREME 1770 Enduro 545 Sportfisher/Console 605 Gameking/Sportfisher 616 Gameking 646 Gameking/Sportfisher 695 Gameking 745 Gameking/Walkaround 795 Gameking/Walkaround 885 Gameking 915 Gameking/Walkaround 985 Gameking 1185 Gameking

5.50m 5.50m 6.07m 6.16m 6.46 m 7.00m 7.43m 7.93m 8.85m 9.15m 9.85m 11.80m

2.05m 2.10m 2.34m 2.34m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m 2.82m 2.94m 3.10m

BLUEWATER 5.90m 5.60m 6.00m 6.40m 6.60m 6.70m 7.00m 7.30m 7.50m 7.70m 8.00m 8.30m 8.50m 8.70m 9.10m 9.50m

2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

CIRCA Circa 660 Circa 790 Circa 850 Circa 950

6.60m 8.00m 8.70m 9.50m

2.45m 2.45m 2.65m 2.85m

COAST CRAFT 560 6.00m 2.25m Rapid Runner 460 4.60m 1.84m

4mm 4mm

CA RU

361 501 601 701 801

3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 6mm

RU CA HT HT HT

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6/5mm 6/5mm

TILLER CC CC CC CC HT HT HT HT

DIYNO KITSET 3.65m 5.05m 6.06m 7.12m 8.13m

1.67m 1.93m 2.13m 2.43m 2.48m

DICKEY Custom 750/XS Custom 800 Custom 850 Custom 950 Semifly 28

7.88m 8.72m 8.9m 10.00m 8.82m

2.48m 2.48m 2.48m 2.80m 2.80m

FC BOATS FC430 FC Freedom FC465 FC535 FC560 FC600 FC700

4.30m 4.40m 4.65m 5.35m 5.60m 6.00m 7.05m

FLYFIN 150GT 1700 1900 2100 810 AMPH

4.75m 5.10m 5.60m 6.50m 8.10m

HAURAKI 4500CC Katana Cat 6750 Centre Cab 7400 Centre Cab

4.50m 5.50m 6.75m 7.40m

HERLEY Elite 8 Elite 8 Captain Elite 9 Explorer 11

8.19m 8.19m 8.90m 10.90m

HYDRO 7600 8600

8.20m 9.20m

DREADNORT V4000 D4000 V4250 V4500 V5500 V6000 V6500 V7500 V8000

4.00m 4.00m 4.25m 4.50m 5.65m 6.00m 6.50m 7.50m 8.00m

1.81m 1.81m 1.94m 2.05m 2.40m 2.45m 2.50m 2.65m 2.92m

www.innovisionboats.co.nz

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INNOVISION IV 515 IV 555

5.25m 5.65m

2.35m 2.40m

5mm 5mm

HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC

ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2024 Make/Model

LOA

Beam

Hull Const Type

IV 585 5.95m 2.45m IV 616 6.25m 2.50m IV 656 6.56m 2.55m IV 707 7.15m 2.60m IV 757 7.65m 2.65m IV 808 8.15m 2.70m IV 858 8.65m 2.75m IV 909 9.15m 2.80m

5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC

5.8 Elite 6m Elite 6.4 Elite 7.45 Fishfinder 7.5 Fishfinder 8.25 Fishfinder 8.25 Fishmaster 8.25 MasterJet 8.75 Fishmaster 9.0 Fishmaster 10.4 Cruisemaster 11.3 Cruisemaster

5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CA HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

4mm 4mm 4nn 4mm 5mm 4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

TL TL TL CC/SC/CU/TL CA/CC CC/SC/CU/TL CU/CC CC HT/CA HT/CU HT HT HT HT

Make/Model

2.30m 2.35m 2.35m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.70m 2.80m 3.10m 3.05m

KINGFISHER 370 Minicat 390 Minicat 410 Minicat 450 Minicat Kingfisher 535 510 Minicat Kingfisher 595 Kingfisher 570 Powercat Kingfisher 620 Powercat Kingfisher 670 Powercat Kingfisher 725 Kingfisher 795 Kingfisher 820 Powercat Kingfisher 925

3.70m 3.90m 4.10m 4.50m 5.10m 5.10m 5.80m 5.70m 6.25m 6.75m 7.00m 7.95m 8.20m 9.25m

1.80m 1.80m 1.95m 2.07m 2.08m 2.33m 2.33m 2.33m 2.49m 2.49m 2.47m 2.50m 3.00m 3.05m

305a Flaxton Road, Rangiora 7400 sales@kwikkraft.co.nz kwikkraft.co.nz KWIKKRAFT 470 4.70m 1.93m 535 5.37m 2.10m 585 5.95m 2.18m 615 6,45m 2.38m 665 6.97m 2.43m 740 7.40m 2.58m 795 7.95m 2.70m

3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

CU CU/HT CU/HT HT HT HT HT

490 Ski 5.00m 2.00m 580 Divemaster / CC 5.80m 2.30m 600 GT 6.00m 2.35m 650 Limited / Sportfisher 6.50m 2.30m 700 Limited / Sportfisher 7.00m 2.25m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

RU RU/CC CA CA/HT HT

Makaira Gen3 750 Makaira Gen3 800 Makaira Gen3 850 Makaira Gen3 900 Makaira Gen3 950 Makaira Gen3 1000

2.47m 2.73m 2.87m 2.87m 3.06m 3.06m

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT

2.0m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.50m

5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CA HT HT HT HT

Beam Hull Const Type

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IMAGE 6.10m 6.50m 6.40m 7.45m 7.50m 8.50m 8.50m 8.73m 9.00m 9.25m 10.50m 11.30m

LOA

MCLAY Fortress 491 Wide Body 4.90m 2.20m Fortress 531 Wide Body 5.30m 2.20m Fortress 601 6.10m 2.20m Sportsman Package 461 4.60m 1.85m Sportsman Package 521 5.18m 2.00m Sportsman Package 551 5.50m 2.08m Sportsman Package 571 5.65m 2.20m Sportsman Package 591 5.95m 2.20m Sportsman Package 591XL 6.15m 2.20m CrossXover 561 5.60m 2.08m CrossXover 581 5.80m 2.20m CrossXover 601 6.00m 2.28m CrossXover 611 6.10m 2.28m CrossXover 651 6.60m 2.30m Cruiser 701 Gen 11 7.05m 2.35m Cruiser 751 Gen 11 7.50m 2.45m Cruiser 801 Gen 11 8.01m 2.48m Raptor Amphibious 741 7.40m 2.35m Walk Round 1100 11.40m 3.09m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

TS/CO TS/CO CO RU CA CA CA CA/HT HT CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

420 7500

3mm 8mm

TL/CC WA/HT

MIDWEST 4.20m 7.50m

1.57m 2.49m

OCEANCRAFT 7.1 Alloy

7.75m

2.30m

5mm

HT/AMPH

8mm 8mm 8mm

CU HT HT

3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 3mm 3mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

TS TS/CA/CC C CA/HT/CC CA/HT/CC PB PB CC CC CC CA

6mm 6mm 8mm

HT HT HT

OFFSHORE 650 Pro Dive Offshore 650 Offshore 750

6.50m 6.50m 7.50m

2.50m 2.50m 2.50m

ORCA 3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party Seablade 19 Seablade 22 Seablade 24 Orca 6200 Walkaround

3.80m 4.50m 5.40m 6.00m 7.00m 7.00m 8.00m 6.52m 6.70m 8.29m 6.20m

1.60m 2.05m 2.33m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.50m 2.25m 2.43m 2.65m 2.40m

PINNACLE

LAZERCRAFT

Pinnacle 720 Pinnacle 830 Pinnacle 930

7.22m 8.30m 9.30m

2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

MAKAIRA 7.5m 8.0m 8.6m 9.0m 9.5m 10.0m

MACHINA Machina 551 Machina 661 Machina 701 Machina 731 Machina 771

5.73m 6.80m 7.25m 7.50m 8.00m

www.purekraftboats.co.nz - 07 282 7188 PUREKRAFT 480 Centre Console 4.95m 1.97m 560 Centre Console 5.80m 2.16m 600 Centre Console 6.15m 2.33m 650 Cross Cab 6.67m 2.40m 700 Hardtop 7.20m 2.50m 750 Centre Console 7.70m 2.60m 850 Cross Cab 8.70m 2.75m

5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CC CC CC XCAB/CC/HT HT CC/CAB/HT CAB/HT/CC

310 Dart 350 Explorer 350 Dart 370 Explorer 370 Dart 390 Explorer 400 Dart 420 Busta 420 Renegade 460 Renegade 430 Fishabout 450 Fishabout Pro 490 Renegade

1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm

TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS SC SC RU RU SC

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT

4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm

CA CA CA CA

QUINTREX

www.marcoboats.co.nz - 07 889 7083 MARCO 400 Tiller 420 Tiller 440 Angler/Thresher 480 Angler/Thresher 520 Angler/Thresher 550 Striker 600 Striker/Souwester 625 Striker/Souwester 650 Souwester 700 Souwester 725 Souwester 750 Souwester 800 Souwester 880 Souwester 950 Souwester

4.00m 4.20m 4.40m 4.90m 5.20m 5.20m 6.00m 6.25m 6.50m 7.40m 7.80m 8.20m 8.80m 9.30m 10.0m

1.90m 1.90m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.25m 2.20m 2.33m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.65m 2.70m 2.90m 3.0m

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm 8mm

TS/CO TS/CC/RU

CC/CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU/TS/CO

CC/CA/RU CC/CA/HT CC/CA/HT CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA HT HT HT

3.20m 3.58m 3.64m 3.75m 3.80m 3.85m 4.00m 4.21m 4.43m 4.48m 4.57m 4.78m 5.17m

1.41m 1.45m 1.49m 1.50m 1.58m 1.79m 1.69m 2.09m 2.08m 2.22mm 2.14m 2.14m 2.25m

RADIAN 6 HT Vanguard 6.7 HT Nordarc 7.0 HT Vanguard 7.7 HT Nordarc 8 HT Vanguard 8.7 HT Nordarc

5.50m 6.70m 7.50m 7.70m 8.50m 8.70m

2.55m 2.55m 2.55m 2.55m 2.55m 2.55m

RAMCO 4750 Prelude /Sportsman 5050 Prelude / Sportsman 5450 Prelude 5800 Interceptor

4.75m 5.05m 5.45m 5.80m

2.05m 2,10m 2.10m 2.25m

STYLE CODE: ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2024

Make/Model

LOA

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT

360 Dinghy 400 Dinghy 440 Runabout 470 CC 500 Bowrider 525 Cuddy/Profish 620 650 Hardtop 665 Hardtop 700 Hardtop 670 Wheelhouse 720 HT 780 HT 890 Wheelhouse

3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm

TS TS RU CA/CC RU CA/CC CC/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm

TS TS RU RU

SCORPION 3.60m 4.10m 4.40m 4.70m 4.80m 5.35m 6.10m 6.50m 6.65m 7.00m 6.70m 7.20m 7.80mm 8.89m

1.80m 1.90m 1.90m 2.17m 2.17m 2.20m 2.30m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.40m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

SEASPRAY SLM370 SLM430T SLM430W SL450T

3.70m 4.30m 4.30m 4.65m

Make/Model

Beam Hull Const Type

6020 Fisherman 6.02m 2.20m 6250 Fishmaster 6.25m 2.33m 7010 Provider 7.01m 2.50m 7450 Seahunter 7.45m 2.50m 8450 Ultimate 8.45m 2.50m 9000 Ultimate XL 8.95m 2.85m

1.50m 1.70m 1.70m 1.90m

LOA

Beam

Hull Const Type

ALLOY BOAT PONTOON ADVENTURE Adventure 1430 4.30m 1.45m 3mm TS Adventure 1450 4.50m 1.75m 4mm TS/CC/CA

AQUALINE 435 495 545

4.35m 5.07m 5.52m

1.95m 2.02m 2.18m

3mm 4mm 4mm

TS CA CA

565 5.65m 2.32m 595 5.95m 2.40m 645 6.47m 2.45m 705 7.20m 2.50m 780 7.77m 2.50m 860 8.55m 2.50m 890 9.00m 2.80m 1080 10.80m 3.10m

4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

ASSAULT 672 APB 6.72m 2.40m 5mm HT 692 APB 6.92m 2.50m 5mm HT

BLUEFIN

420 APB 4.20m 1.87m 480 APB 4.80m 1.87m

3mm 3mm

TS TS

3.1 Trooper 3.10m 1.72m 3.6 Trooper Delux 3.60m 1.72m 3.6 Trooper 3.60m 1.72m 3.9 Trooper 4.20m 1.72m 3.9 Trooper Sport 4.20m 1.72m 5.4 Trooper 5.40m 2.22m 5.8 Wide Body 5.80m 2.26m 7.5 Silverado 7.50m 2.48m 8.5 Trooper 8.50m 2.58m

3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 6mm

TS TS TS/CA TS/CA CA/CC CA/CC CA CA CC

300 D 420 440 JetX 450 480 XC 480 JetX 515 CCX 535 XC 570 XHT 660 XHT 680 XHT 730 XHT

3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

TS TS/CC CC CC/CA CA CC CC/CA CA HT HT HT HT

4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm/6mm 5mm/6mm 5mm/6mm

TL CC CC CC HT HT HT HT

COMMANDO

www.seaboss.co.nz - 0800 95 95 90 SEABOSS 550 620 670 700

5.50m 6.20m 6.70m 7.00m

2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.50m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT/CA

Typhoon 760 8.0m 2.5m Typhoon 800 8.35m 2.7m Typhoon 920 9.3m 2.7m

6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT

XP646 / XF 646 XF735 XP696 XF726 / XP726 XP746 XP776 XP756 XP816 XP856 XP896

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT AMPH HT HT HT

600C 6.43m 2.58m

5mm

HT

495 Workmate 4.95m 2.01m 540 Workmate 5.4m 2.19m 575 Workmate 5.75m 2.15m 610 Workmate 6.10m 2.26m 650 Workmate 6.50m 2.37m 700 Workmate 7.00m 2.37m 610 Game Fisher 6.10m 2.26m 650 Game Fisher 6.50m 2.37m 700 Game Fisher 7.00m 2.37m 750 Game Fisher 7.50m 2.50m 800 Game Fisher 8.00m 2.70m

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