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THE ULTIM ATE A DV ENTUR ER .

The all new sportier S55 is the latest revolutionary addition to Maritimo’s esteemed sedan motor yacht series, a series renowned for long range adventuring and offshore cruising practicality. Australian built, its powerful exterior form, reimagined entertainment areas, and functional deck spaces reset the international standard for cruising sedan motor yachts. COMING 2021. maritimo.com.au

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Aqua is the world’s first hydrogenpowered superyacht.

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Derek The Chef prepares Niue Island Honey Glazed Monk Fish.

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Terry Elmsley tells us why a car dealer as entered the marine industry.

Hot new products from some of the world’s leading brands for 2021.

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McLay 491 & 511 Maritimo S55

Applying antifouling for the DIYer.

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It’s a question of weight.

News. New products, boats and events.

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WHAT IS THE QUESTION?

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ELECTRONICS NEWS

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Sharing your cruising experiences

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POWER ON

News from Torqueedo, HamiltonJet, Vetus & Haswing

Phil Gilbert suggests some caution if you want to watch the AC from the water.

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Aaron Fletcher shares his tips learned after years of getting it right and getting it wrong.

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In the latest issue of Alloy Boat Magazine we have four reviews; Sealegs 6.1 Alloy, DNA 590 XHT, Aqualine 545CC and the HamiltonJet e740. There are also features on the evolution of the marine stereo, the history of trailerboat winches and catching kingfish using a fly.

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SHOCK TACTICS

Michael Fitzallen looks at the seven deadly sins for boat electrical systems

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HOW THE OUTBOARD HELPED WIN A WAR

Marine HEAVY DUTY COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL ENGINES Commercial Use ALL NEW

Fuelled by patriotism, there was a time when outboard manufacturers worked toward leading the Allies to victory against the Nazis, one river at a time.

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DIESEL ENGINE MYTHS

G7 Diesel Power: 300-350 hp | Torque: 1079 Nm

Capt. Richard Thiel looks at some common myths about your marine diesel.

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DC GYROS EXPLAINED

In Part One of a two-part series on gyros, we look at the DC options suitable for trailer boats from Seakeeper and Quick,

L13 Diesel Power: 500-700 hp | Torque: 2275-2403 Nm

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VOODOO YACHTS – THE FAST CAT BUILDERS

If you are looking for a high speed, luxury powercat then Voodoo Yachts are the people to build it.

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If there was ever a boat that could be described as weird, it had to be Caracat Too. A powercat that made everyone look up and take notice.

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BETTER THAN NEW

Retubing a 21 year old, 12.2m Interceptor, ex Police boat, was a specialist task carried out to perfection

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The World’s First Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht

Designed by Dutch firm Sinot Yacht & Architecture Design, Aqua is the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht. It features its own infinity pool, helipad, spa, and gym with room for 14 guests and 31 crew.

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qua is nearly 112m (366ft) that’s run entirely by a renewable energy source. The propulsion system is made up of two 28-ton vacuumed tanks that each contain liquified hydrogen which are stored at -423 degrees Fahrenheit. Along with being eco-friendly, hydrogen-based energy means for a quieter experience

aboard the ship in comparison to traditional engines. That said, there will be backup diesel generators handy should the captain ever need them.

Sinot and his team designed the vessel to safely bring passengers as close to the water as possible. The aft deck features an innovative series of platforms cascading down towards the sea, while a large swim platform allows

all passengers to enjoy the optimal experience of accessing the water at sea level.

Aqua would offer a range of 3,750 nautical miles at 10-12 knots and can reach a top speed of 17 knots (20 mph). The firm plans to complete the vessel by 2024 and has an estimated price tag of $US644 million.

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HILE THE LOCAL BOAT BUILDERS ARE ENJOYING ONE OF THEIR BEST YEARS EVER, despite – or thanks to Covid19 – so to it seems are the importers. I was talking last week with Stephen Milne at Riviera in Australia, and he told me that for some models they are out to 2022 delivery.

R Marine’s, Dean Horgan, NZ distributor for Riviera New Zealand said he had had a solid year, and that has been helped with the introduction of some fabulous new products.

“The SUV and the Sport Motor Yacht ranges have been hugely successful for us, and we have a lot of boats on order for delivery going well into the end of next year”, said Dean. As usual, it seems Kiwi’s have a penchant for larger Rivs, with the 64 SMY proving one of the most popular.

Fellow Australian builder, Maritimo reports a similar trend, with record sales and forward orders. New Zealand remains a strong market for the larger models in the range, both in sport sedan and flybridge.

“2020’s year of famine to feast is certainly a year we won’t forget. New Zealand has played a big part in this going from strength to strength with orders received for our M51’s right through to our biggest current model being the M70. The Kiwi boating passion has really resonated also with the support of our latest new model by confirming orders for the recently released M 55 which is great to see," said Ormonde Britton, Australasian sales Manager for Maritimo. He said New Zealand remained one of Maritimo’s strongest international markets.

Sports Marine’s Scott Williamson says much the same, with record sales and limited supply available next year from all his brands: Princess, Nimbus, Sea Ray, Chris Craft and Boston Whaler.

Overseas builders are also experiencing both a boom and issues with manufacturer times, so for Kiwi distributors, there is also a problem with supply. Scott said he has to order

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boats now, that he will not see till the last quarter of 2021.

Stuart Arnold, the Grady White agent for New Zealand, is also in the same predicament. He reports that he has sold the last remaining six boats he had in stock and has confirmed orders for boats arriving after January. These already comprise 12 boats, including three, 330 Express Cruisers, three Seafarer 228 WA, a couple of Marlin 300s and a 370 Express. It seems Kiwi’s appreciate and understand what quality bluewater fishing boats are all about and are prepared to pay for the experience. The fact that the current US$ exchange rate against the Kiwi dollar is the highest it been for over 2.5 years is also a plus for those importing US brands.

“We have had a remarkable year, and I can’t see it letting up anytime soon. Our customers know what they want, and when it comes to fibreglass outboard-powered fishing boats, the Grady-White has few equals, with nothing coming close from local production builders”, says Stuart.

Along with Riviera, who are experiencing their best year for forward orders, other big boat brands such as Azimut and Absolute are also reporting exceptional response and sales to Kiwis.

In 2020, Pinnacle Marine, the New Zealand distributor for Azimut sold and delivered a 45 Atlantis, 60 Flybridge, and 32m. Due to arrive in December were a 55 Fly and S7, with another 60 Flybridge sold, that will be delivered in the first quarter of next year. A 38m Trideck, has also been sold, with delivered midway through 2022.

Yachtfinder’s Global, Gary Erceg has also reported a stellar year for the Absolute brand with three new boats sold, a Navetta 58, Navetta 48 and 45 Fly. “We have had a huge amount of interest in our Navetta range with the 58 due in October and the 48 in March, plus I have been sourcing second-hand ones for local clients as deliver for new boats from the factory is now into 2022.”, says Gary.

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relaxation lounge, wide walk-around side decks, all-weather alfresco entertaining deck, internal saloon staircase to the enclosed flybridge and magnificent accommodations including full beam master suites, are just some of their unique features.  Now you

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25 Years & Counting…

2021 is a substantial milestone for PowerBoat Magazine and our team. Personally, it will be my 25th year in partnership with Barry Thompson, producing what we believe to be the best Power Boating magazine available this end of the world – perhaps even the world as a whole. No point in being humble now, after 25 years !!!

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VER THIS TIME, we and the whole powerboat industry in general, have seen many ups and downs.

We have traded and survived several difficult patches, including the GFC and more recently Covid-19, to mention a couple of biggies. I believe the industry has pulled through these challenging times and as a result, strengthened, and is now in a better position than ever before. These forced adjustments to business and business practise has made us more resilient and able to survive these and future challenging times.

We have seen many, many changes in boat building practices and procedures, boat styles have developed offering better rides and improved functionality. There have been countless innovative products developed to make our time out on the water, just a little more comfortable and pleasurable. We will publish what we believe to be the best 25 innovative products in our next issue.

While Covid-19 has been a terrible event for most of the world – one winner, if there can be such, is the marine industry. Reports of record boat sales are frequently heard.

Local boatbuilders are unable to meet orders for the coming season and some unavailable to deliver certain models until 2022—unheard of in my 33 years in the marine industry.

The usually disposable income traditionally spent on overseas holidays – seems to have been diverted to the marine industry. With many new boaties out on the water this coming season, hopefully, they have completed a Coastguard Day Skipper course and taken up a Coastguard membership before they venture out.

While we here in NZ, have not been ‘smashed’ by Covid-19 like many other countries, the likes of Covid ridden USA, have still reported more than 44,000 new boaters entering the US market in 2020, as part of a general turn to the outdoors brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) has reported a 10% jump in first-time new boat buyers, new boat sales were up 22% in September compared to August and up 9% year-to-date compared to 2019. Incredible when you think these months are leading into their winter season.

Long may this increased interest in boating continue, both here and around the world.

To the industry and our readers, thanks for your support over the last 25 years. We look forward to bringing you many more pages of the best power boating articles news and reviews, in the world.

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S A YOUNG CHILD, being forced to participate in family weekend activities of boating the Waitemata harbour created a regular bone of contention for a child unable to sit still. It would take years of hard work slog , endless travel to the far ends of the world , combined with an empathy for people before the realisation as to how fortunate I had actually been. I had been able to enjoy a position that many can only dream of .

As only an entrepreneur with innate inpatient’s, combined with inherent desire to neither fail nor be left with a declining revenue stream, could possibly dream, the realisation as to the impact electrification would impose on the motor industry, has been a driving factor for me to look outside the box..

You see the problem with electric cars is there’s very little moving componentry.

While no ones really certain as to the long term effects, it doesn’t take Einstein to figure out that a workshop repairing 40 cars a day is going to take a massive hit to the revenue stream should electrification really take hold. This could, ultimately lead to potential implications for the 60 strong staff I employ in the Hawkes Bay .

Everyone said – if you want to dabble in boats buy a few second-hand ones.

But no, that doesn’t fit my style. I am a penchant for everything that resembles sophistication. Crownline and Finseeker Boats look and feel classy. With fabulous style, superior finishes and real American muscle, they tick all the boxes. But what’s more important, it’s a move that’s attracted all the major engine brands that want to be on the transom of every boat possible. This paves the way for ongoing potential service work, that over time will hopefully flow from sales of what is sure to be a winning product in the New Zealand market. It also assists in underpinning the futures of my staff, that I might add is unusually made up of long termers.

Creating business from things one loves, always helps the arduous task of having to attend the daily grind that more bearable.

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Mclay Boats have added two new wide body models to their Fortress range for 2021.

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One of the first of the new models to be completed is the 511 Fortress Wide Body with welded side console has a heavy duty plate alloy construction, the hull is constructed with a 5mm 5083 plate grade bottom sheet and 3mm 5083 side sheet with a 4mm checker plate floor. This rugged offshore capable side console offers plenty of storage, hull length of 5.40m, a wide beam of 2.20m and a deep bow to give you confidence to take on some rough stuff.

This super tough package is suitable for outboards 75-90hp and comes with a front cast deck with deck drains, bow rails, side rails and a bow mount plate for electric motor. Options include a live bait tank, front cast deck extension and 100 litre fuel tank. www.mclayboats.co.nz 14

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A NEW EVOLUTION

The new Maritimo S55 marks the first of an evolutionary design shift to the exterior form and styling within the S-Series sedan range. The new S55 hull is an advanced evolution of Maritimo’s longstanding experience in long range cruising design. It fuses the latest advancements in nautical technology and design with the iconic features of Maritimo’s S-Series models of the past.

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ustralian built, its sharpened exterior design, extensive entertainment areas and high performance reset the international standard for long-range cruising sedan motor yachts”, says Tom Barry-Cotter, Director of Design

at Maritimo.

Maritimo is renowned for breaking the status quo, and the all-new expanded cockpit hardtop coverage has amplified the amount of area above, on the often-inaccessible sedan hardtop in order for the hardtop to be utilised as a utility deck space, The amount of floor space offered in the upper cockpit alfresco deck is exceptional, with standard rear U-shape lounging and dining table and further option of opposing lounging flanking each side of the area.

Below deck free-flowing spaces utilise the hull’s volume, maximising height and minimising the number of steps. Three spacious staterooms and two ensuites are on offer, with full-beam king master stateroom, offset queen forward stateroom, and twin single starboard guestroom.

Maritimo’s aft galley seamlessly connects the upper cockpit deck and the enormous saloon lounging area. Injecting light and air to the saloon is the option of Maritimo’s unique two-stage vista sliding windows which transform the areas into an indoor/outdoor escape. Standard power is a pair of Volvo Penta D11s @ 670hp. www.maritimo.com.au

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H U T C H W I L C O N Z B O AT S H O W

HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW TICKETS ON SALE Tickets to the 2021 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show are now available online at www.boatshow.co.nz.

The online tickets not only give faster access into New Zealand’s favourite boat show but they also automatically go into a special draw for a Viking Kayaks’ ultimate fishing kayak package, worth over $6500 — and give a second, bonus entry into the popular Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize draw!

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HE 2021 VIKING KAYAKS’ PRIZE PACKAGE IS BASED AROUND THE FAST, stable flagship of the Viking Kayaks’ range: the impressive Profish Reload fishing kayak. It comes complete with a powerful Bixpy electric motor that is supercompact and light yet easily outperforms any comparable unit.

Featuring a battery able to last up to 8 hours, the Bixpy is capable of propelling the 4.5m Profish to a top speed of around 10kph.

This fantastic prize package also includes Viking’s innovative Tackle Pod and Kid Pod systems, system, removable Viking Chill

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Pod, a 7” Raymarine Element S, and a Hutchwilco multi-fit safety vest.’

All tickets bought online also qualify for a Free Bonus Entry into the show’s incredible 2021 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize draw. This doubles the chances of winning this amazing prize (worth over $200,000!) for everyone who buys their tickets online. (The 2019 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize winner, Christchurch man Eden Waddington, bought his ticket online and won the prize with his Free Bonus Entry ticket!)

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great Xmas presents and stocking fillers, and there is yet another bonus for those who buy their tickets early. All tickets purchased before 5 pm on December 18 will automatically go into a special draw for a Raymarine bonus prize package!

The online tickets, which will be on sale on the show’s popular website www.boatshow. co.nz from December 1, are $25 each.

The 2021 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will be held at the ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland on May 13-16, 2021.

Tickets sold online go in the draw to win this $6500-plus Viking Profish Reload prize package.

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The Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize, has a retail value of over $250,000 for this year’s show.

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MARINA OF THE YEAR

Gulf Harbour award top kiwi marina Gulf Harbour Marina in Auckland has been named the NZMOA Marina of the Year.

The New Zealand Marina Operators Association (NZMOA) has recognised New Zealand’s very best marinas and boatyards for 2020. Gulf Harbour Marina in Auckland has been named the NZMOA Marina of the Year.

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UDGES SAY THAT THE MARINA, WHICH IS BASED A SHORT DRIVE NORTH OF AUCKLAND, AND THE LARGEST PRIVATELY-OWNED MARINA IN NEW ZEALAND, IS A REAL CREDIT TO ITS MANAGEMENT TEAM. “Gulf Harbour Marina has a diverse offering, well managed, and they make great use of what they have. Other private marinas could strive to emulate their model,” said the judging panel, Westhaven Marina was also highly commended by judges for operating a 1,800 berth marina very successfully in a challenging environment. “There are a large number of projects underway at Westhaven that are very disruptive, and it’s remarkable what this team has achieved,” said the panel.

“They have high levels of customer satisfaction, and their team approach is a strength.”

The boatyard at Whangamata Marina was named NZMOA Boatyard of the Year. The operation in the small holiday town of Whangamata is highly regarded within the industry and run by a very well organised small team who show great attention to detail with regards to health and safety compliance and environmental impacts.

Whangamata Marina also received the NZMOA Best Environmental Performance Award. Its wastewater treatment system, a significant investment for a small, privately owned operation, is a demonstration of the operation’s long-term environmental commitment, as is its participation in the Clean Marinas programme.

Gisborne Inner Harbour Marina was also commended by judges in this category, who said that an impressive amount of work had been done towards improving environmental outcomes through this highly local 46 berth marina.

Westhaven Marina took the Outstanding Initiative Award for its Load’ n’Go berth. A berth for commercial operators to load and unload passengers, the facility was praised as an example of a marina team thinking on its feet to plan for America’s Cup. The Nylonut system, developed by Darcy Blackmore, was also acknowledged in this category by judges

as a deceptively simple innovation that has the potential to benefit the wider marina industry both here and abroad.

The 2020 Outstanding Individual Contribution Award was presented to Kevin Lidgard. Kevin is currently General Manager of Marinas at Panuku Development Auckland. He is a long standing member of the marina and boatyard industry who collaborates for the good of the industry, shares knowledge and contributes extensively.

Organised by the New Zealand Marina Operators Association, the awards were established to recognise and celebrate excellent practice in the marinas industry.

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BEST AWARDS

SEALEGS GOES GOLD CLASS The highly innovative Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat was awarded the Gold Best Design Award at the recent annual Designers Institute of New Zealand awards ceremony.

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HE JUDGES COMMENTED THAT THE INTEGRATION OF ELECTRIC HUB MOTORS INTO THE SEALEGS SYSTEM IS A GOOD FIT, saving space and taking the existing system a step further. The judges went on to say that paired with a redesign of the overall control and information console, the Sealegs E4 electric amphibious boat is a refined, cohesive

and modern utility craft.

Sealegs CEO David McKee Wright said “We are delighted to have worked in collaboration with Blender Design and to receive such a prestigious award. It reinforces the global reception that the Sealegs E4 Electric has received as the market leading product in amphibious styling, function and technology”.

“The Sealegs E4 award winning design

DNA is now flowing through into other new Sealegs models including the new 7.5m Hydrasol amphibious rigid inflatable range”.

The award is recognition of the results from Sealegs philosophy of its ongoing commitment to continuous innovation and leading the industry that Sealegs created in amphibious production boats. www.sealegs.com

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LEAN BELOW? Good to Go has new material available to help boaties in the area of marine biosecurity. This includes new posters for printing and display, a Facebook page (www. facebook.com/cleanbelow), an email newsletter (subscribe at www. marinepests.nz and a website for boaties, www.marinepests.nz The dive spots, idyllic bays and pristine coastlines could change for the worse if marine pests get to them. Clean Below explains in easy to understand language what some of those pests are and how to identify them on your boat, in rock pools and around the coastal foreshore.

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You may never have heard of the Mediterranean Fanworm, Undaria, Australian Droplet Tunicate or Clubbed Tunicate, but what the website does is not only tells you what harm they can do, where they can be found, but also what they look like.

In New Zealand, most regions have marine biosecurity rules and requirements for all visiting boats.

If you are heading to the spots like the Marlborough Sounds, the Bay of Islands or the Hauraki Gulf this

summer, clean your boat and check it for marine pests. Also check out ww.marinepests.nz for ideas, advice and rules about marine biosecurity for boaties.

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2021 RACE CALENDAR SUPERBOATS AUSTRALIA www.superboat.com.au Race 1 Wyndham Harbour, VIC Race 2 Geelong, VIC Race 3 Hervey Bay, QLD Race 4 Lake Macquarie, NSW Race 5 Lake Macquarie, NSW

NZ OFFSHORE www.nzoffshore.co.nz Race 1-2 Gisborne Race 3-4 Whitianga Race 5-6 Marsden Cove Race 7-8 Taupo

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JETBOAT RIVER RACING www.nzjbrra.co.nz Feb 26/27 Matukituki & Dart Rivers Apr 9/10 Rakaia and Waimak Rivers May 22 Waitaki River May 23 NZJBRRA NZ1 Rally – Otematata Aug 6/7 Waiau and Hurunui Rivers Oct 16 ITM NZ jet boat marathon - Southland/Otago

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CIRCUIT www.nzpba.com Jan 1-2 Wanganui NI S3000, NI Pro Stock 95, NI Super Stock Jan 30-31 Lake Taupo NZGP (Masport Cup) Feb 13-14 Lake Karapiro NZGP Feb 27-28 Porirua Harbour NI FV,NI F1 & NI F3 Mar 13-14 Lake Roitoiti National Titles & NZGP (Nelson) Mar 27-28 Arapui NI Pro Com, Clubmans,

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GP HYDROS – HYDRO THUNDER SERIES Round 2 Jan 30-31 Lake Taupo (Masport Cup) Round 3 Feb 13-14 Lake Karapiro Round 4 Mar 13-14 Lake Roitoiti (Nelson)

SOUTH ISLAND MARATHONS www.nzbmc.co.nz Round 1&2 Apr 10-11 Lake Dunstan & Roxburgh Round 3 May 15 Lake Te Anau Rounds 4&5 Jun 5-6 Lakes Benmore & Aviemore Round 6 Jun 19 Oamaru Harbour Rounds 7&8 July 10-11 Lake Tekapo & Timaru Harbour Round 9 Aug 1 Lake Waihola THUNDERCATS www.thundercatracing.co.nz Jan 1 Papamoa (Summer Series) Surf X Jan 4 Waihi (Summer Series) Surf X Jan 4 Matakana (Summer Series) Enduro Jan 5 Trinity Wharf (Summer Series) Circuit Jan 7 Whangamata (Summer Series) Surf X Jan 7 Mayor Island (Summer Series) Enduro Jan 8 Tay St (Summer Series) Surf X Feb 13 Orewa Surf X Feb 27 Pauanui Surf X Mar 13 Omaha Surf X Mar 28 Onetangi Surf X Jun 12 TBA Enduro 24

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AWARD WINNING EXPORTER

RIVIERA NAMED EXPORTER OF THE YEAR Riviera has been named Exporter of the Year for 2020 in the annual Australian International Marine Export Group (AIMEX) awards held on the Gold Coast.

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HE HONOUR WAS BESTOWED ON AUSTRALIA’S LARGEST LUXURY MOTOR YACHT MANUFACTURER AT A GALA EVENT HOSTED BY AIMEX AT THE SOUTHPORT YACHT CLUB. The award recognised Riviera’s 40 years of evolution during which the company has launched more than 5650 motor yachts.

Since shipping its first boat to the United States in 1983, Riviera has exported more than 3000 motor yachts to five continents. Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst proudly accepted the Exporter of the Year award on behalf of the company’s 600-strong team working on site at Riviera’s Gold Coast manufacturing facility as well as its global network of dealer

representatives.

“In this, our 40th year, we are equally proud and humbled by the popularity of our motor yachts around the world,” said Mr Longhurst.

“Our strength is founded not only in the world-class quality of manufacturing and the superb finishes of every Riviera motor yacht, but through our close relationship with yacht owners and dealer representatives.”

In 2019, Riviera made its largest single overseas shipment of new motor yachts in 10 years with seven loaded on a single ship headed for the US. This year, Riviera has recorded its largest forward booking for exports in four decades, supported by the release of new models – the 505 SUV, 64

Sports Motor Yacht and the 50 Sports Motor Yacht.

Riviera apprentice Bailey Sivyer was also honoured as a finalist in the inaugural AIMEX Apprentice of the Year category. The award recognises and honours young marine apprentices for their hard work, dedication and commitment to the Australian marine industry. www.rivieraaustralia.com

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Viking JetRIB Whether it’s a day out fishing and diving or just tendering ashore, our Viking range will ensure yours is a smooth jet powered ride. Seating 4 with ease, these craft are ideal for reliable, no stress and comfortable day tripping.

Panther Jet Tender Our most compact range of yacht tenders can deftly deliver you ashore. Putting the fun into functional, these agile craft are much more than just a workhorse and will seat 3-4 adults comfortably.

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HELLA RELEASE NEW EUROLED 75 SQUARE

The new Hella EuroLED 75 square is designed to enhance interior and exterior spaces with a European inspired square design.

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HE EUROLED 75 SQUARE DOWN LIGHTS ARE RELIABLE, HIGHLY ENERGY EFFICIENT AND PROVIDE LONG LASTING ILLUMINATION. The latest LED technology delivers exceptional colour rendering, reproducing colours in their natural richness. The EuroLED 75 Square replicates the pleasing appearance of a traditional lamp but contains all the advantages of a high efficacy, durable solid state light giving you the best of both worlds.

Available in warm white or white, which will beautifully enhance the materials of your Vessel, the new light can be screw mounted, pre-wired and sized for a standard cut out for new or refit installations.

Suitable for both interior and exterior applications, wet or dry, the Eu15roLED 75 Square lamps are also completely sealed - IP67 rated.

Manufactured using high-grade materials these lamps will not corrode, fade or embrittle in the harsh marine environment, and is supported with a 5 year warranty. www.hellamarine.com

Club Marine Exits NZ As Australasia’s largest provider of pleasure craft insurance, Club Marine has announced it will be exiting the New Zealand market.

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HE EXIT FOLLOWS THE WITHDRAWAL OF SEVERAL ALLIANZ BUSINESSES FROM NEW ZEALAND EARLIER THIS YEAR, with Allianz being the NZ financial services licence holder for the group.

According to Club Marine CEO, Karen Te Maipi, ‘This has been a difficult decision for us to make. Club Marine has been part of the New Zealand boating landscape for a long time and not only do we have loyal members and passionate and dedicated staff, but we have also built valuable relationships with partners, suppliers and the broader boating community.’

From 1 December 2020, Club Marine will cease offering new business policies and will no longer renew existing policies. Members can expect to receive a letter from Club Marine ahead of their expiry date to advise that renewal will not be offered and to allow them time to find an alternative insurance provider.

Club Marine will continue to manage existing policies until their next expiry date, including claims and policy servicing queries. www.clubmarine.co.nz/exit

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AUCKLAND COUNCIL PROPOSES NEW NAVIGATION BY-LAW

Auckland Council are seeking feedback on a new Auckland Council Navigation Bylaw 2021 and associated controls from Monday 16 November 2020 to Sunday 14 February 2021.

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HE PROPOSED NEW BYLAW AND CONTROLS AIM TO HELP MINIMISE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS, nuisance and damage within Auckland’s navigable waters. NZ Marine would support the proposed new bylaw.

The new bylaw and controls would: Increase the maximum speed limit on the Waitematā Harbour Zone to 18 knots (currently 12 knots).

Clarify existing rules, including about swimming, events and support vessels.

Make new rules about vessels such as motorised surfboards.

Amend existing rules about carrying a means of communication on a vessel, to carrying at least two independent

forms of communication on a vessel.

Align rules about the use of Ōrākei Basin with current accepted practices.

Remove rules about Commercial Vessels for Hire and Reward as this is addressed in separate legislation (Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Regulations 2016).

Remove rules about speed around marine mammals as this is better addressed under the Marine Mammals Protection Act 1978.

Update the format and wording of the bylaw and associated controls.

You can have your say on the proposal from Monday 16 November 2020 until

Sunday 14 February 2021 by visiting: akhaveyoursay.aucklandcouncil.govt. nz/navigation-safety-bylaw.

Or for more information on how to have your say by attending a one-onone session with the Bylaw Panel on Tuesday 9 February 2021, at a time between 8:30am and 5:30pm. You need to register by 5pm on Tuesday 2 February 2021.

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Horizon Delivers First Tri-Deck FD92

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Delivered recently to its new owners in the USA, Crowned Eagle is the first Horizon FD Series trideck model.

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HE NEW FD92 IS THE FD SERIES’ FIRST EVER TRI DECK DESIGN, and features both an interior pilothouse and an open flybridge – a custom configuration requested by the owners.

Maximising all of the coveted aspects of the FD Series, such as a voluminous interior and expansive windows, the new FD92 features a five stateroom layout with an on deck master, crew quarters and a beach club.

Outfitted in light satin oak with high gloss dark walnut accents, the main deck is laid out in the traditional configuration, with the main salon aft and formal dining and galley . The salon offers U-shaped sofa seating with freestanding chairs, and an ottoman style coffee table. A formal dining area is forward, followed by a fully equipped galley that can be separated from the salon via privacy doors and a hi/lo glass partition.

Aft of the enclosed skylounge which houses the helm station, lounge seating facing a retractable television, dayhead, desk area and custom ottoman/coffee table the boat deck features a custom arrangement with an L-shaped dinette and a backlit Corian bar with stools, icemaker, refrigeration, sink, BBQ, commercial freezer and storage.

Powered by twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT engines of 1,900hp each, this first FD92 will provide her owners with a smooth ride and island friendly draft for cruising throughout the Caribbean and The Bahamas.

Horizon A second Horizon FD92 is currently in production and expected to deliver to the U.S. in early 2021. www.horizonyachtaus.com

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INCREASING DEMAND FOR SMUGGLER MARINE AMPHIBIOUS RANGE

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MUGGLER MARINE HAVE CONFIRMED THE SALE AND DELIVERY OF FIVE MORE OF THEIR STRATA AMPHIBIOUS MODELS TO NEW ZEALAND BUYERS The Smuggler Strata Amphibious models are growing in popularity with ‘Kiwi’ boaties with two 700 centre console models and a two 800 Mid Cabin going to buyers on Waiheke Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf in the past couple of months, while another Strata 700 Amphibious has gone to the Bay of Islands.

A further five amphibious Strata 800 models are currently in build at Smuggler’s Henderson factory and will be delivered in December and early in the new year. The company also has a 430 Tender in build due to go to a superyacht in South Africa.

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, Smuggler has enjoyed a buoyant 2020,

coming out of the lockdown periods in a strong position with increased levels of enquiry and confirmed sales.

“We are experiencing huge demand for our amphibious boats. Sales for amphibious Smugglers are currently outnumbering our standard nonamphibious RIB by three to one,” says Smuggler Marine Managing Director, David Pringle.

“People are making their purchase decisions very quickly at the moment – partly due to travel restrictions with Covid-19 and combined with the ‘fear of missing out’. The boats have an excellent reputation on the water

which people recognise and is why they are choosing our product over other brands.”

“In the past month we’ve sold one 700 model sight unseen until we delivered it to the buyer, and sold another 800 within an hour of the client coming to the factory.”

“We had a good year in 2019 with sales, and we’re predicting that 2020 will actually be better.”

With forward orders strong into 2021, Smuggler will commence development on a new model, a 10m Strata Amphibious. www.smuggler.co.nz

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Uim Introduces Electric Powerboat Racing The Union Internationale Motornautique (UIM), the international governing body of powerboating has announced the introduction of the first electric powerboat championship.

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HE UIM WORLD ELECTRIC POWERBOAT SERIES IS THE BRAINCHILD OF SPANISH BUSINESSMAN ALEJANDRO AGAG, who was the founder of the Formula E and Extreme E in motor racing, as well as Rodi Basso and the UIM. Agog comments: “The time is right to bring the spectacular advances that have been made in motor sport to the marine environment. I hope to establish a new sporting classic but also to make a lasting contribution to improving the health of the seas and oceans.”

Rodi Basso, who has worked in Formula 1 motor sport and also for NASA, will take the chief executive role. “With this

championship we are going to accelerate the take-up of electric technology in the marine industry by bringing the huge technological advances and expertise from motor racing. We are going to produce a thrilling and exciting sporting spectacle that will appeal to millions of fans worldwide.”

The E1 World Electric Powerboat Series will feature high-performance boats powered entirely by electric propulsion systems on short courses around the world. The boats are being developed

by Seabird Technologies, a start-up based in the UK in partnership with other companies involved in high-performance water vessels. The boats being

elite for a reason

developed for the series incorporate hydrofoil technology and will be driven by single pilots and be capable of speeds up to 60kt. The boats were designed by Sophi Horne and the concept is being developed in partnership with Sail GP, the global sailing racing league that features the fastest sailboat racing.

The plan is to attract up to 12 teams which will each purchase two boats. Each race weekend will comprise testing and qualifying and then a series of knockout races leading to a final which will produce one winner. Success on the course will depend not only on speed in varying conditions, but also on the pilot’s ability to conserve energy.

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Parker Cruisers for NZ It seems the Parker 790 Cruiser is proving popular with Kiwi buyers with two due early in 2021.

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EW ZEALAND IMPORTER, Hybrid Boats has found a niche for these Polish built weekenders.

Over the years, Parker has become a well-established manufacturer and supplier of RIBs, with size range from 5.10m to 16 m open or cabin versions. Using the experience and skills from the production of the RIBs, the company entered the market of sport, leisure and fishing boats. These range from 6m sport cruisers, to 11m family leisure boats, and includes 12 different models.

The Parker 790 Cruiser is a pilothouse boat designed for comfortable day trips, weekend cruises and overnight stays. This boat is the perfect choice for the traditional day cruiser boat owner who is looking for a model with a pilothouse and sliding aft door.

The 790 Cruiser is designed with a completely new and modern two-step hull, integrated engine bracket and deeper V-shaped bottom. These provide considerable improvements to comfort, minimising the need for excessive engine power, increasing top speeds and improving on fuel economy. www.hybridboats.co.nz

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THE YEAR THE FIRST SEALEGS WAS BUILT. THEY HAVE NOW PRODUCED JUST OVER 1500 BOATS.

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CORRECTION

KAWASAKI PWC 2021 CORRECTED In the previous issue there were some errors in the spec sheet for the 2021 Kawasaki PWC models. Here is how it should have looked.

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ASPIRATION Supercharged Natural Natural Natural Natural

STORAGE 212L 212L 160L 160L NONE

FUEL 78L 78L 78L 78L 23L

WEIGHT 475 kg 423 kg 392 kg 392 kg 250 kg

PERSONS Up to 3 Up to 3 Up to 3 Up to 3 1 Only

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PRINCESS RELEASE NEW X80 F

OLLOWING IN THE WAKE OF THE SUCCESSFUL X95, the Princess X80 has been developed to offer a unique boating lifestyle.

Due to take to the water in Autumn 2021, the X80 becomes the second member of the X Class ‘Superfly’ family. The X80 follows the X95’s open-living approach, defined by large distinctive spaces which flow into one another to offer the most versatile and accommodating experience, while keeping all Princess Yachts’ familiar characteristics of quality in craftsmanship and materials, placing design and style at the forefront. Yet again, Princess is boldly re-writing the rules of yacht design by incorporating the concept of a ‘super flybridge’ featuring functional outdoor space, and versatile interior space.

Designed with Princess Yachts’ ‘open concept’, the X80 is the second model in Princess Yachts’ new X Class. The X80 layout is defined by large, adaptable spaces that can be used and formatted in a variety of ways, offering the owner and guests a uniquely flexible boating lifestyle.

Spatial layout is highly practical and user friendly, offering the perfect use of all onboard spaces for entertaining and hosting, for example with a large informal dining area on the main deck or the option of a dining area in the Sky Lounge.

With a focus on exceptional interior living space that is unique for a boat of this size, the X80 draws comparisons to the new design vision and use of craftsmanship on Princess’ Y Class Motor Yachts. Flowing forms are sculpted throughout all three decks accompanied by advanced scene lighting selections and elegant furniture which showcase the unique capabilities of Princess’s craftmanship.

The use of light and innovative design continues below deck, where up to eight guests are accommodated across four ensuite cabins.

The X80 offers further exciting performance, fitted with state-of-the-art twin MAN V12 engines - either 1650mhp or 1900mhp variants - the latter providing a maximum speed range of 29-31 knots, comfort is achieved when stationary and underway thanks to the optional addition of fin or gyro stabilisation. www.princessyachts.com

NIMBUS 305 COUPÉ

The contemporary Scandinavian design coupled with reliable and efficient Volvo shaft drive propulsion make the Nimbus range of coupé motor yachts a must view for anyone considering a new launch. The aft deck shares the same level as the bathing platform and saloon. It has a generously sized comfortable L-shaped sofa for five persons with foldable seating. The dining table folds down into a cocktail table with glass holders with stainless steel handles. Perfect for relaxing or social activities with friends and family. The interior of the boat is of wonderful quality and atmosphere particularly in regard to space and light. The boat has integrated ventilation and five large opening port lights for extra light intake.

Upholstered bulkheads in light colours help to reduce noise.

The boat has two cabins an owner’s cabin (available with Queen bed or V-bed) and a guest cabin, sharing a common head with shower. In all, the 305 Coupé is a contemporary, super-functional boat with reduced environmental impact and which is perfect for an uncomplicated and enjoyable life at sea. The boat is built in Sweden at the Nimbus yard in Mariestad.

Join the growing Nimbus family, 28 proud Nimbus Owners since May 2017 in New Zealand. Now available to view.

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PROFAB PRODUCTION

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E M A R I N E R E L O C AT E

Profab Enter Production Cat Market Profab Engineering are currently building the first of a new Roger Hill designed 12m powercat.

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ASED IN PALMESTON NORTH AND WITH A REPUTATION FOR BUILDING HIGH QUALITY ALLOY BOATS FOR THE COMMERCIAL AND RECREATIONAL MARKETS, Profab Engineering is now offering their own semicustom powercat. Due to be launched in the first quarter of 2021 Profab have spent the last 22 years producing some of New Zealand’s largest commercial boats and believe there is a opening in the market for a production 12m catamaran.

The boat has an overall length of 12.1m, a beam of 4.7m and lightship displacement of 10.25 ton, Fitted with a pair of Iveco 370HP engines through a conventional shaft drive, the boat will cruise at 25 knots and have a max speed of 33 knots. An optional foil can be fitted between the hulls pushing the top speed out to 40knots. The hull design has proven itself to be very slippery and fuel efficient and having 1600 litres of fuel capacity, the boat will have a substantial range.

The interior is to be fitted out in a modern European finish with light, modern colours throughout. There are to be three cabins

with the forward port and starboard being doubles and the port aft being a large super single. The starboard-aft, lower hull behind the master cabin is where the main bathroom is to be situated with a walk-in shower cubicle and toilet.

The main cockpit area is to have solid walls and be fitted out with a composite freezer/seat to port and additional seat to starboard. The transom will be finished with composite cabinetry; one of which will house a BBQ and the other a sink and wash station. The plan is to integrate some composite parts into the build, such as the cockpit cabinetry and also the roof of the boat to soften the aluminium look and add some soft corners. The exterior is to be painted in the clients preferred colour scheme. www.profabengineering.co.nz

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EALEGS RECENTLY UNVIELDED PLANS TO BUILD A ‘BABY’ SEALEGS using a new amphibious system on Amphibious Tender project. The Sealegs 3.8m amphibious tender will be the smallest wheelie boat ever. Power will be 3kwh battery pack and will give the Sealegs 3.8 TE (tender electric) a run time of 45 min on land. But don’t expect to see this exciting new model until late next year at the earliest. According to Sealegs CEO, David McKee Right, they are still only in the design stages, and there is a lot of work yet before the actual wheels, and drive componentry is designed and built. www.sealegs.com

E MARINE ON THE MOVE

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MARINE MOTOR YACHTS, Australian and New Zealand importer and distributor for Maine, USA built downeast style motor yachts Back Cove and Sabre, have recently relocated to the newly refurbished Clontarf Marina on Sydney’s Middle Harbour.

Established in 2006 by Maine native Jed Elderkin, E Marine Motor Yachts have delivered over 55 Back Cove and Sabre Yachts to discerning boat owners across Australia and New Zealand and are excited to continue their tradition of personalised owner experiences from this superb location. In addition to the sale of new boats, E Marine offer brokerage services for select vessels, plus Clontarf Marina have a full range of slipway and shipwright services on site as well in a stunning setting with easy access to all that Sydney Harbour has to offer.

E Marine Motor Yachts +61 417 200 165 or visit www.emarine.com.au

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B O AT S I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Boats International is the new Australian dealer for the Finnish marque, Saxdor.

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NEW HQ & NEW NAME FOR SANCTUARY COVE BOAT SALES The experienced team of Brett Flanagan, his brother Grant and Paul Atallah, formerly Sanctuary Cove Boat Sales, have relocated from Sanctuary Cove to headquarter their on-water display at Gold Coast City Marina.

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OW KNOWN AS “BOATS INTERNATIONAL” AND LOCATED ON H ARM OF THE MARINA, the team represents new brands including Island Gypsy, Focus, Hurricane Deck Boats, Powerplay Catamarans as well as a wide range of high-quality, pre-owned vessels.

Boats International has also announced the latest model Newport 460, a twin cabin version, will be released at the upcoming Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, 13 to 15 November.

A new brand to the Boats International ranks is the Finnish marque, Saxdor, starting with the Sport 200 model and to be followed by the innovative Saxdor 320 GTO with its cantilevered side terraces.

Seasoned broker, John Silsby has joined their ranks and brings his 25 years’ experience and professional insight to the role. According to Director, Grant Flanagan, the move was fortuitous, as they are now ideally positioned to capture new and used boat buyers.

Boats International are proud Australasian agents for Island Gypsy Boats, Newport Motor Yachts, Hurricane deck boats, Powerplay Catamarans, and Focus Motor Yachts.” www.boatsinternational.com.au

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BOSTON WHALER 230 VANTAGE

The dual-console 230 Vantage received the Innovation Award for expanding the possibilities capable in a 23-foot boat. For starters, seating is top-notch, and it delivers incredible comfort and rugged luxury with impressive power and capability so every crew can journey longer and farther in comfort, with Whaler confidence that goes to the core.

• Spacious bow seating area • Like the smooth-riding hull, the crisp console is all about confident control • Port seating adjusts readily to your needs and stows plenty of gear • Next-level aft seating stows seamlessly to expand a large cockpit area for fishing or entertaining • Comfortable head featuring a moulded sink with drain and a lockable entry door

Now available at Sports Marine

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By the numbers...

THE NUMBER OF VOODOO POWER CATS THAT VOODOO YACHTS HAS ON ORDER (SEE PAGE 96 THIS ISSUE)

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POWER ON

VETUS RETURNS TO THE ELECTRIC MARKET no delay, direct movement and total control.

Both solutions can be used in conjunction with a Vetus Bow Pro proportional bow or stern thruster. They can be supplied as a complete system including thrusters and steering components to fully outfit a vessel.

Suitable as both a re-power solution and for new builds, the compact and efficient 48V E-LINE packages are offered in three models with output power ranging from 5 kW to 10 kW. The 7.5 kW, 48V Vetus E-POD package is a compact electric propulsion system including propeller, pod and drive, for smooth and silent sailing on power and sailboats up to about 8m.

The E-LINE and E-POD systems can be used in conjunction with a Vetus 48V Bow Pro proportional bow or stern thruster connected to the same battery bank. www.vetus.com

VETUS has launched the E-LINE and E-POD electric propulsion solutions.

Vetus has confirmed its resurgence in the electric boating market with the launch of unique solutions for both the new build and refit sectors.

Total systems supplier Vetus is initially introducing two complete electric propulsion systems – the E-POD package, designed for installation in the vessel’s stern, and the E-LINE range, which is ideal as a standard inboard diesel engine replacement.

The E-LINE and E-POD systems are the only electric propulsion solutions with ‘active motor braking’, providing optimum control of the boat, with

HAMILTONJET NEW HJX29 WATERJET HamiltonJet has launched the HJX29 – the first model in its new HJX waterjet series. This range sits just below the HTX jets in size and will gradually replace the globally popular HJ jet range. HamiltonJet Managing Director, Ben Reed, says HJX packs a real punch.

“HJX jets will deliver 4-6% more thrust at higher speeds than the previous HJ Series waterjets. Despite their compact dimensions, the HJX range will be capable of achieving speeds over 50 knots, when matched with suitable engines and hull design.

“Compared to the HJ series, HJX also achieves 15-20% more bollard pull and greater sway thrust than the previous HJ series.

“HJX is a great example of our continuing drive to design waterjets that deliver the ultimate combination of high-speed efficiency with low speed capability,” says Ben Reed.

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footprint, narrow jet spacing, low profile design and fully integrated hydraulics and controls, the HJX series uses space efficiently. It makes the series ideal for vessels up to 15m long (vessel dependant), particularly military patrol, aquaculture, search and rescue and recreational boats.

HJX is compatible with a wide range of engines from global manufacturers and is offered with a variety of control options, including AVX – HamiltonJet’s next generation, future-ready control option – as well as blueARROW and mechanical-hydraulic controls. www.hamiltonjet.com

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NEW TORQEEDO PRODUCTS FOR 2021 Torqeedo will launch two powerful new saildrive options, Deep Blue 50 SD and Deep Blue 100 SD, the result of a cooperation with ZF announced last year.

Like all Deep Blue and Deep Blue Hybrid systems, renewable energy from solar panels, wind or hydrogeneration can easily be integrated into the central system, along with a range extender for seamless backup power.

The popular Cruise series of electric drive systems from five to twenty horsepower equivalents is seeing advances as well. For 2021, the Cruise 10.0 R outboard and the Cruise 10.0 FP will receive a technical update, shipping with Torqeedo’s advanced communications protocol called TorqLink.

Continuing the success of the direct drive Travel 1103, Torqeedo also announced a new addition to the Travel family. The Travel 603, a 2hp equivalent electric outboard is a lightweight, easy to use, for dinghies and day boats up to 1 tonne.

The Travel 603 comes with a lightweight, 500 Wh lithium-ion battery that simply clicks on top of the motor, has an optional USB port for charging a mobile phone or camera, and is easy to remove for charging. www.torqeedo.com

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C R U I S I N G M AT T E R S with Laurie Cranfield

Maximise the joy of sharing your cruising experiences After a difficult Covid-19 dominated year and with lockdowns hopefully behind us, the summer cruising season finally upon us and overseas travel options restricted, unprecedented numbers of boaties are expected to head out to enjoy the delights of their local cruising area and beyond.

While a few old salts enjoy the seclusion that boating can offer one of the great joys of the cruising experience for the majority of us is sharing our adventures with family and friends (guests). Not only are guests great company, but old destinations can be given new life when we re-visit them with guests for their first time as they often discover new aspects and notice different features of interest.

But while there’s nothing quite like mates filleting the catch together over a cold beer at the end of a great day and telling tall stories about the one that got away, there can be a different sort of a catch. Guests may not be used to boats and you may not have previously spent so much time together in such close confinement.

Some guests may be experienced boaties, but even they need to know the peculiarities of your boat (yes and even of the skipper). So cruising with guests is made all the more enjoyable if they know what to expect, and after being welcomed aboard are made fully aware of safety procedures, how things work, and the skipper’s basic “rules”.

If you’re planning to meet guests midway through your cruise consider that it’s generally much easier and cheaper for you if they come to where your boat is located rather than you needing to make major detours to meet them.

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suitcases so discuss in advance what they should bring. Do they need to bring their own linen and towels? If you don’t like guests wearing street shoes aboard your boat you need to provide guidelines on suitable footwear as well as clothing for the cruise (experiencebased tip: guests always bring far too many clothes).

Find out if your guests are prone to sea sickness. If they are it can be a problem for you as well as them so make some suggestions for medications to bring

along. If they are bringing children do you have suitable life jackets? Discuss food supplies to avoid duplication and to ensure that any special requirements are met.

If you intend to share costs it might be wise to mention this from the outset.

For example we generally share costs for food, drink and fuel for the time guests are on board.

Particularly on a larger vessel it’s all too easy to overlook a safety briefing as being unnecessary, but a briefing demonstrates your competence as their skipper and shows you are serious about your guests’ safety. Tailor your briefing to your guests’ experience levels and at least cover the location of life jackets, use of fire extinguishers, man overboard procedures and any hazards specific to your boat. For some of our experienced guests I extend the briefing to include all aspects of taking

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command of the boat and use of the tender.

Most guests like to feel they’re part of the crew rather than passengers, so it’s often a good idea to encourage them to help with anything from anchoring to cleaning up after fishing to manning the barbecue.

Guests can be rightly concerned about weather patterns and sea conditions, so it’s best to fully explain each morning over breakfast the intended cruising plan for the day and relevant weather situation.

Two major challenging areas with guests aboard can be the heads and water conservation.

Explain clearly to your guests exactly how the heads operate and what not to flush down them; dismantling a blocked head is not the ideal way to start a great holiday together! Also explain how your boat has limitations with fresh water compared with life ashore and the need to conserve water during showers.

Most guests find it important to be able to charge their devices - mobile phones, iPads, laptops etc and you need to explain how they can do this. We also ask guests to leave their phones off or in silent mode overnight to avoid interrupted sleep for others.

When having guests for more than a few days it can be a good idea to encourage them to do some exploring by themselves to provide some “time out” for all. Diane and I often take an early morning walk by ourselves for this reason.

By adopting some of the above suggestions your cruising experience with guests can be made a whole lot more enjoyable for all and they will still be friends when they disembark.

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STRAIGHT FROM THE GALLEY with Derek the Chef, chefline14@gmail.com

Niue Island Honey Glazed Monk Fish, Spring Vegetable, on Cacao Nib Jasmine Rice In the previous issue I presented Bengal style curried Monkfish with black sesame Basmati rice. It’s a fish I like to cook with and so this issue I thought I would present the Monkfish in a totally different way, for those of you that are not fond of curry.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS • • • • • • • • • • •

3-4 white fish fillets 1/3x cup Niue Island honey 1/4x cup soy sauce 1x Tbsp minced garlic 1x Tsp Just Fresh Ginger Juice 2x Tbsp Cocavo Turmeric & Lemon Zest Coconut & Avocado Oil (reserve ½) 500x grm. Fresh Asparagus, trimmed and cut into 6cm pieces 1x Red Capsicum, sliced into strips (Jardinière) 1/2 onion sliced Asian Style Pacific Crown Jasmine Rice to suit 1x Tbsp cacao nibs to garnish

Chefs Tip: Serve with Pacific Crown Jasmine rice then place the vegetables on top along with the Fish.

Enjoy with

METHOD 1. Season Fish fillets well with Salt and Freshly ground black pepper.

2. Steam the Pacific Crown Jasmine rice in a rice cooker.

3. Combine the Niue Island Honey, Soy Sauce, Minced Garlic, Ginger Juice, Cocavo Turmeric & Lemon Zest Coconut & Avocado Oil. Whisk well to combine.

4. Place the fish into the marinade and allow to sit in the fridge for 1 hour.

5. Remove and drain the marinade.

6. Quickly pan Fry the vegetables until tender but still crisp, remove and set aside to keep warm.

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7. Meanwhile bring the reserved Cocavo oil up to temperature, Drain the fillets and reserve the marinade, place the fish into the hot pan to cook turning once.

8. Remove and Set aside while you heat the remaining Marinade.

TO SERVE 9. Plating place a bed of vegetables onto each plate, fish fillets on top and drizzle a little of the heated reserved marinade over the top.

All Seafood supplied by Ocean Eats Silverdale, Auckand.

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CABLE BAY SAUVIGNON BLANC 2019 This is a beautifully complex wine, conveying all the characteristics of the Awatere river region. Lime zest, elderflower and notes of guava come together to form an expressive nose. The alluvial gravel, ocean influenced terroir of the site gives a chalky mineral element to the wine, providing maximum dimension, focused acidity and great overall balance..

It’s textural, slightly saline and crunchy, with lovely fruit sweetness to bring it all together.

ELECTRONIC NEWS

JBL AUDIO NOW DISTRIBUTED BY BLA BLA New Zealand will be supplying the marine range for both JBL and Infinity, consisting of marine speakers, tower speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and receivers.

JBL and Infinity marine range is engineered for all-consuming sound so you can immerse yourself in the ultimate powersports experience JBL and Infinity are both subsidiary brands of Harman International Industries. They are well known for leading the way in numerous audio categories such as care technology, lifestyle innovation and professional solutions.

David Wood, Director of Product at BLA Distribution, is looking forward

to working with Harman by further expanding on their already impressive catalogue of products.

“When you’re out on the water, nothing re-ignites your passion and adrenaline quite like playing your favourites music from powerful speakers, which is why we are thrilled to offer Kiwis access to both high-quality and reliable audio brands like JBL and Infinity,” says David.

JBL and Infinity Marine Audio gear are built to take on anything nature throw at them, designed to be weather resistant – withstanding sun, sea spray and daily scrub. All speakers remain IP rated while delivering clear audio above the raucous sounds of the sea.

Through the use of Bluetooth technology, integrating each source device is easy. It allows for hassle free playback, meaning you can store

sensitive devices like phones and tablets away in a safe area of the boat while continuing to enjoy your music.

“Harman New Zealand is very excited to be partnering with Boating Lifestyle Adventures (BLA). As Australasia’s largest supplier of boating equipment, they are perfectly positioned to place our new range of JBL and Infinity marine products in the hands of New Zealand boaties,” said Michael Sherman, NZ Brand Activation Manager at Harman. www.bla.com.au

SIMRAD MODULAR VHF SOLUTION

RAYMARINE RELEASES CZONE PLUG & PLAY

Raymarine’s new update of LightHouse3 includes the ability to seamlessly integrate CZone digital switching with a much-anticipated autopopulate feature.

By using switching modules that reduce the need for cabling and cumbersome switch and fuse panels, digital switching allows owners to greatly simplify the installation of their onboard marine electrical systems with full control from their Raymarine MFD. Auto-populating takes a simple plug and play approach to CZone integration. With an existing config file onboard, the user can choose to build basic circuit pages without need for a dedicated graphics file.

Alternatively, Raymarine’s dedicated graphics tool can be used to allow for a fully customised user interface that suits the owner’s needs. With the addition of a page hop function, owners now can seamlessly transition between pages and through use of rich custom graphics, these bespoke switching pages transform the switching interface and simplify the onboard electrical and monitoring systems like never before. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz 42

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Simrad Yachting has released a pair of premium multi-station black box marine radio systems.

The RS100 and RS100-B are modular VHF systems that are expandable up to eight handsets (four wired and four wireless) and four external speakers – ideal for an on-board intercom on larger boats. The wireless handsets duplicate the radio display and controls on easy-to-read screens viewable under all lighting conditions, even bright sunlight.

All primary functions are accessible from the handset with channel scan and favourites, alphanumeric keypad, clear audio, handset station naming and 60-second audio rewind. With inductive charging (cordless charging), users are only a push of a button away from staying in touch, no matter where they are on the boat.

Innovative features such as Track Buddy, so you can track the positions of up to five other radios, and Backlight Groups, to easily control multiple handset settings, help deliver a premium experience. With seamless integration across Simrad systems, plus a built-in Class-B AIS transceiver in the top-of-the-range RS100-B, the new VHF radios help make boating safer than ever before.

The Class-D DSC approved radio can make and receive DSC distress signals, including current position, and supports direct calling to other DSC-equipped radios. A record and replay feature ensures important calls are never missed. The system includes one external speaker with additional outputs for up to four speakers and one optional loudhailer/foghorn. www.simrad-yachting.com.

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WATERPROOF WIRELESS PHONE CHARGER

TURN UP YOUR FISHING GAME WITH THE NEW AXIOM+

The days of messing with phone charger cables are over, with the release of the world’s first range of certified waterproof, wireless phone chargers.

The ROKK wireless system is the world’s first range of certified waterproof, wireless phone chargers. Compatible with both 12- and 24-volt power systems, this unique charging technology is housed in a fully encapsulated and sealed unit, so there are no messy cables. You just put your phone in the adjustable dock and charging begins.

The docks have been carefully designed to have the smallest footprint possible, so you can mount them virtually anywhere onboard your vessel. The ROKK System will ensure your phone is held securely even in the toughest conditions whether mounted on a flat or vertical surface.

And the charging is ultra-efficient, with ROKK system fully certified to the highest standards of the internationally recognised Qi wireless protocol, which is used by global brands such as Apple, Google, HTC, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung and more.

So now, whatever the weather, whatever the conditions, you can make sure your phone will be powered up and ready for use… whether that be checking messages or putting out an emergency call. www.mercurymarine.com

HYDROTOUGH™ DISPLAY Nano-coated, impact-resistant glass screen repels water, oil, and smudges for better viewing and accurate touch controls in all conditions

PERFORMANCE TUNED Powerful quad-core processor, increased built-in storage and ClearCruise™ Augmented Reality-capable

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Raymarine’s new update of LightHouse3 includes the ability to seamlessly integrate CZone digital switching with a much-anticipated auto-populate feature.

SIMPLY POWERFUL Better chart plotting with enhanced GPS and built-in RealVision 3D Sonar

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By using switching modules that reduce the need for cabling and cumbersome switch and fuse panels, digital switching allows owners to greatly simplify the installation of their onboard marine electrical systems with full control from their Raymarine MFD. Auto-populating takes a simple plug and play approach to CZone integration. With an existing config file onboard, the user can choose to build basic circuit pages without need for a dedicated graphics file.

Alternatively, Raymarine’s dedicated graphics tool can be used to allow for a fully customised user interface that suits the owner’s needs. With the addition of a page hop function, owners now can seamlessly transition between pages and through use of rich custom graphics, these bespoke switching pages transform the switching interface and simplify the onboard electrical and monitoring systems like never before. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz

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ROGER'S RAMBLINGS with Roger Tweddell

Many Polyester fibre glass boats of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s developed the dreaded pox.

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Applying antifoul for the DIYer

aint isn’t the totally water proof stuff that we once might have thought. An example of how water can penetrate boat hulls is osmosis. Many Polyester fibre glass boats of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s developed the dreaded pox. Polyester resin isn’t totally water proof and if the paint system applied below the waterline wasn’t good enough eventually water makes its way through the antifoul, under coat/primer and the gel coat to invade the glass fibre of the boats construction. Add a bit of microbial action and blisters break out. It is amazing how water, when boats are permanently immersed, makes its way through, over a period of time to damage a hull.

An effective barrier to water ingress is important. Even if your boat is epoxy or vinyl ester barrier coated, epoxy construction, epoxy sheathed wood, aluminium or steel it is a good idea to keep water as far away as possible.

Water can penetrate any construction method if the paint system isn’t good. The result being a wet hull and problems such as rot, delamination, saturated cores, osmosis, corrosion,

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paint blistering and peeling with patches of antifoul falling off.

A method of providing a barrier are epoxy primers under the antifoul. Epoxy paints are by nature extremely chemical, solvent and water resistant. This resistance also makes the need for precise application. It can be applied directly to fibreglass, aluminium, wood or steel hulls to create a water-resistant barrier. The key to getting it right is enough coats to create a high film thickness. i.e. one coat just isn’t enough. There are many types of epoxy primers in this category so selecting the correct one for the job from any given paint manufacturer is super critical. Also, of extreme importance is making sure that the application instructions from the product data sheet are followed correctly. The recoating times must be adhered to as the natural tendency is for epoxy primer to resist the next coat of paint. Antifoul should be applied while the primer is still soft to touch (a few hours) or it has been thoroughly sanded and ideally a “tie coat” of chlorinated rubber paint (grey/silver paint) applied before the antifoul.

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Epoxy is not an undercoat that you can simply apply the antifoul to at some random later stage and expect it to stick. Get it wrong and you boat will be hauled out a year or 2 after application looking like spot the dog where antifoul has separated from the primer and fallen off.

Another paint category that can do the job is chlorinated rubber paint (as mentioned above). The name is a bit odd but by nature it is extremely waterproof. (also used for swimming pools). It is a single pack paint that has alumina added with gives it it’s silver colour. It is also a very effective barrier coat between old antifoul and new and for patching repairs. It can be applied in addition over epoxy primer or used as a complete barrier by itself. It is quick drying and easy to apply. Importantly, it has a longer period before antifoul won’t stick without it being sanded. Usually up to a month. Again, multiple coats are required. With antifoul to epoxy primer application It is best to achieve a bond by chemical adhesion (applying the antifoul while the epoxy primer is still not fully cured) rather than by sanding.

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2 to 3 good coats of antifoul should be applied ideally 24 hours apart (not sooner as to prevent solvent entrapment) to give a good build up that will last.

If all else fails read the data sheets. Just about all paint system failures I see are caused by not following the critical information contained in them about how to prepare and apply the paint system you are using. Just about all paint brands have web sites that enable the down load of product data and safety data sheets.

A Concept that needs to be understood are adhesion between coats of paint and the different paints that make up a paint system rely on either chemical adhesion or mechanical adhesion. Chemical adhesion is the process whereby the previous paint layer has not fully cured and the subsequent paint is applied soon enough that the solvents and resins in the next coat attached to the not fully cured surface of the prior coat to form a chemical bond. An example of this is the coating of antifoul over epoxy primers only a few hours after the primer has been applied and is still soft. The solvents in the antifoul etch their way into the surface of the epoxy primer to give a chemical bond that is much stronger than if the epoxy primer is allowed to cure. Depending on the paint system being used this uncured and active stage of the previous coat may last from a few hours to a few days or more but is almost always finite. Information is always contained in the data sheets as to what these periods are.

If previous paint coats have cured there is then a requirement to sand and create mechanical adhesion.

Again, information is in the data sheets as to what grit to use to give good adhesion to the next coat. Sanding does not mean just wafting the sand paper over the paint and taking a bit of gloss off. Good profiling (sanding) means that ever square millimetre of the surface is thoroughly scratched with the correct grade of sand paper.

In short, if you want to protect your moored boat make sure you use a “below the waterline paint system “, follow the instructions (in the Datasheets), including applying multiple coats sufficiently thick, so that that water doesn’t creep in and damage your investment.

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with Bruce Duncan (aka Captain Swish)

Half a mullet rigged with 10 0/0 hooks

1/4 oz sinker is all the weight needed to take a bait to the bottom in shallow water or when the current drops off.

TAKE A WEIGHT OFF YOUR MIND Noticing a boat heading out from the ramp with an array of rods in the rod holders I was intrigued by the huge sinkers they were using so naturally assumed they would be heading out into the deep or fishing where the current would be powerful.

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nchored on the edge of a contour line where the bottom dropped off from 8 to 13 meters the currant would be slight requiring at the peak of the tide just a two oz weight to get the baits down.

It was not long before the boat I had seen at the ramp was dropped their anchor only a few meters off my starboard side and within minutes of them arriving my first snapper was hooked and landed. Naturally, we all keep an eye on the boats around us to see what’s being caught. Within an hour, my mate and I had caught all the fish we needed and were heading back. While the fishing was constant with above average fish, they were very soft on the bite, but we did not see a legal size fish landed on the other boat.

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to fish virtually directly below the boat getting the bait a fair way behind the boat always results in a better size of fish and catch rate. The reason is simple as fish will pick up on the scent and scraps from the burley trail. They swim up current towards the boat and hold in the area where the scraps of bait and burly sink down to. As the current drops off, fish will move in closer as the burley and scraps fall closer to the boat, hence the need to be aware of the state of the tide and be prepared to change the size of the sinker to suit.

When fishing in areas of stronger tide flow, I have two rigs to choose from.

In a very strong current, a running rig where the sinker is on the mainline above the swivel and trace is the more effective, as knowing when the sinker is on the bottom is paramount. Another option is to have the sinkers on the trace rather than above it as this gives you more of a feel for when the fish are light on the bite.

The length of the trace is critical.

The stronger the current, the longer

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the trace. Short traces will make the bait spin unnaturally, whereas a long trace will float about as would a dead baitfish drifting across the seafloor.

Starting with a moderate tide flow, I use a trace around a meter long then as the current increases I change it for a longer one, sometimes up to three meters to stop the spinning effect on the bait.

In shallower water [ up to 12m ] a more effective rig is to put the sinker on the mainline, so it sits down on top of the hook. This allows you to detect even the smallest of bites. It is critical that when this type of rig is cast back from the boat, that from the moment the bait hits the water, you keep the tension on the line, so the bait and sinker hit bottom as one. If this is not done the sinker sinks at a different rate from the bait, creating a belly in the line which prevents you from affecting a solid strike when you feel the bite.

Stray lining back onto a rocky shore or reef I use the same rig and casting technique, but with a lot less weight [¼ oz] as being so shallow, I only need just

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enough to get the bait down. Fish will often pick up a bait but drop it when they feel the weight of the heavy sinker. Best of all in shallow water is to use no weight at all if the conditions allow, as baits that just floats\ about naturally down is far more appealing and very often bigger fish swim up to take the bait.

More often than not, during the year, fish are sensitive to what and how they eat. At slack water or on bad moon phases, they will only mouth and suck on baits, so if they sense something is wrong, they will drop it.

Being in touch with the bait, so you can get a feel of the way the fish are biting will always bring you the best results. So being prepared to change the weight so that it is only “just” enough for the conditions will always pay off.

Big bait “big fish” is the term we all know, but few put into practice. 95 % of my big snapper are caught on what I call a “lazy line”. It is the perfect weapon for a BIG bait, and I am talking about using a bait as big as half a mullet or kahawai. Using a running rig with a meter long, 30 -50-pound trace with 2x10/0 hooks so that one can be put through the mouth and the other set in the gut cavity.

As we know, the big smart snapper tends to hang well back in the burley trail and feed on the scraps, and this is why a big solid chunky bait works so well as the smaller fish struggle to get it down.

By holding the bait very slowly let the sinker down in the current till it hits bottom well back from the boat; now toss the bait over the side. Effectively the big bait will float down naturally in the current, at least twice the distance from the boat than your other baits. The drag setting on the reel should be very light to allow the big fish to move off with the bait to crunch it up and swallow it without spooking the fish. Yet again to much weight or drag and the big smart snapper will drop it is as the key to fishing is presenting a bait in its most natural form.

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BELIZE 66 SEDAN

The Belize 66 Sedan exudes old-school charm and stately elegance, combining state-ofthe-art materials and technology with superb craftsmanship.

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D13 IPS1350 diesels (1000hp apiece) are the biggest that Volvo Penta makes for pods, and they deliver an impressive top speed of 34 knots.

hey say that time is money, but it’s way more valuable than that. It’s the ‘extra’ that turns the ordinary into extraordinary. It’s what melds a gemstone, mellows a single-malt scotch and makes a Rolls-Royce shine above all others.

It is also what sets the Belize 66 Sedan apart from other production motor yachts. Quite simply, this bespoke-built vessel doesn’t cut corners – it embraces them.

It rounds these curves with a continuous length of teak that’s hand-laminated, machined, sanded and varnished to perfection. Or it stitches them with upholstery thread that’s the precise colour of the piping, which in turn matches the dashboard hue.

Its cleats and fairleads are custom-made, not off-the-shelf, as are the 60mm oval-shaped deck handrail, the timber steering wheel, and the luxurious helm seats, courtesy of the same factory as Ferrari’s and Lamborghini’s seats, using Italian leather selected by Belize.

Among the standard inclusions are crockery, glassware, cutlery, cookware, and stainlesssteel appliances – including a sandwich press and kettle. That’s so they can be properly and elegantly housed. Bedding, towels, robes and soft furnishings are also supplied as part of the six-star experience.

There’s an obvious passion here, bordering on obsession, to build something unique and truly world-class. The irony, though, is that precious few of these essentially ‘Australian’ vessels get to grace our shores. They’re manufactured by Riviera in a Taiwan-based plant for a global audience, with the brand having a particularly strong following in the USA. Our test boat was actually destined for Denmark.

The owner, a motorcycle racer, is stepping up from a 37-footer and went straight to the top shelf. With a young family, he plans to explore the majestic Scandinavian waterways.

Fortuitously, his vessel was being shipped via Queensland’s Gold Coast, so we dropped everything, donned a surgical mask, and braved a Jetstar flight for a chance to experience this rare jewel.

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Genteel appearance inside and out – view from the galley forward to the helm, and beyond through panoramic windows.

From bow to stern, everything aboard the Belize 66 Sedan is handcrafted and bespoke – even elegant tableware and kitchen appliances are ‘standard’ inclusions.

First impressions

The Belize 66 Sedan certainly is different, when first seen amidst an armada of more conventional white sportscruisers. And that’s not solely because its topsides and hardtop glistened in Rolls-Royce titanium silver, per the owner’s request.

‘Modern-day classic’ is an apt description, with state-of-the-art materials and technology meeting retrospective styling and old-school attention to detail.

The hull’s stem is relatively plumb and flows aft to a curvaceous transom, its sheerline being met by a window line that sweeps dramatically downwards from the hardtop, taking with it a strip of varnished teak trim.

Starting aft, the Belize has its own ‘beach’ in the form of a hydraulic boarding platform. It houses two ladders, one for swimming and another leading to the submerged platform when launching or retrieving the 3.6m RIB from its garage.

A dual-burner electric barbecues resides in the cockpit, with overhead LED lighting and inbuilt vents that draw the smoke through a stylish outlet in the side windows. The same fitting also vents bathroom steam from the master suite.

Moving forward along the sidedecks, there are continuous LED courtesy lights, and dual drains to shed water. There’s more LED lighting beneath the hardtop’s brow overhang – warm white inside, cool white outside.

Having a tender garage beneath the cockpit lets the foredeck be used for a U-shaped lounge surrounding a pedestal-mounted timber table that can drop to form a large sunpad or raise to serve as a lunch table.

The anchor sits snug in a hull recess rather than a sprit. Deckwash outlets in the roller cheeks can clean the chain with pressurised saltwater as it rises.

The controls are all on the one hand-held remote that was specially made for Belize.

You can access the saloon through a portside pantograph door or seamlessly through the cockpit.

Inner SANCTUM

The U-shaped galley is aft, its twin sinks residing beneath an awning window for easy serving to the cockpit. The tap is no ordinary tap, but rather an optional Zip mixer that dispenses instant iced, boiling or sparkling water. Luckily, a watermaker comes as standard because you’ll be playing with this feature all day.

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Top speed of 34 knots along with punchy midrange performance and ease of handling.

Is the 66 good? No … it’s UnBelizeable.

Also in the galley are Caesarstone benches, a premium-brand dishwasher, induction cooktop and microwave, while to port is an upright refrigerator with twin freezer drawers beneath. The pantry also makes clever use of under-bench space.

Flooring is natural timber, rendered in a satin finish to which micro-balloon grip is applied singularly.

They’re individual boards that can be replaced singly if damaged.

As you step forward to the lounge, the headroom rises simultaneously to maintain the level of height, space and airiness. And because the starboard side table can be lifted for dining, the TV also raises electrically to remain in clear view of the L-shaped lounge.

There are three forward-facing pedestal helm seats, two for the portside console and one to starboard.

A brace of automotive-like air-conditioning vents channel air directly to the occupants to offset the warmth of sun from the surrounding glass.

Fun fact: the windscreen happens to be the largest piece of curved glass that can be manufactured on a computerised bender.

A trio of Garmin Glass Cockpit screens greet the skipper. These talk with the Volvo Penta network and can be customised under Smart Mode. When anchoring, for instance, you might choose the contoured chart, radar, sonar and an anchoring camera, while in cruising mode, maybe radar, chart and engine-room camera.

As you step down to the accommodation deck, the forward VIP cabin has a full queen-sized berth, again with no cut corners, as the hull’s upright stem, bow flare and topside height create ample volume.

A twin-berth cabin is to port, with en suite access to the day head, and an enormous master cabin is nestled amidships. In the Grand Presidential layout, as tested, a full-beam bathroom resides immediately aft. Suffice to say, the ambience is peaceful, passive and comfortable.

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Covered entertainer’s cockpit is a luxurious alfresco dining and lounging space, with window to the galley.

A trio of Garmin Glass Cockpit screens greet the skipper.

Accessibility to electrical and plumbing componentry has also been thoroughly considered.

The cedar-lined robes, for example, have removable inner hatches, and under each bathroom vanity you can access the valves.

Equally, the engine room is an engineer’s nirvana, with multiple entry points for accessibility. All the chargers are in one location. Ditto the filtration system, with double Racor filters per engine as standard. Freshwater pumps sit together, as do the Sea Strainers. If you can reach them, you’ll more likely check them.

Fuel draws from wing tanks and there’s an additional 2000lt long-range tank beneath the floor.

It has primary and secondary transfer pumps for redundancy.

Interestingly, the engines are offset, with the portside block about a metre forward to allow its turbo to sit clear of the garage moulding. It alters the jackshaft length for the IPS3 drives, but doesn’t affect hull trim or performance.

These are big boys, no mistaking it. Indeed, the D13 IPS1350 diesels (1000hp apiece) are the biggest that Volvo Penta makes for pods, and they deliver an impressive top speed of 34 knots (63km/h), along with punchy mid-range performance and ease of handling.

Quick and easy

Those genteel looks above the waterline are deceiving, for below there are hard chines, variable deadrise and an integrated keel, the hallmarks of a highly efficient sports hull developed by the Riviera design team and Steve Ford from 4D Designs.

The Belize can idle happily at 1100rpm for 8.5 knots (15.7km/h), burning just 70lt/h, before transforming into a big, playful runabout that gets planing in just seven seconds, with little bow lift, and reaching 30 knots (55.6km/h) in 15 seconds.

One feels fairly damn special at the timber wheel.

The Belize runs quietly and offers a perfectly clear view through the windscreen. Auto trim takes care of the running angle and it turns handsomely, with fingertip control and not the slightest loss of speed.

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This bespokebuilt vessel doesn’t cut corners – it embraces them

Well-considered features and sumptuous furnishings feature throughout, including in the enormous master cabin.

bow thruster, joystick-controlled from both the main helm and cockpit berthing stations.

Fuel usage remains incredibly reasonable, particularly around the 2000rpm mark for 24 knots (44.5km/h) and 240lt/h total. Those figures were achieved with an almost full load and against the tide.

What’s more remarkable is that the Belize is built to Category A, with the added structure and weight implied with that certification. To save weight, they’ve used infusion and high-tech composites in

Design Name Belize 66 Sedan Year Launched 2020 Builder Riviera Designer Riviera & 4D Designs LOA 21.12m LOH 19.42m Beam 5.45m Displ (Loaded) 35 tonne Max Speed 32.6 knots Construction GRP Fuel Cap 4500 litres Water Cap 700 litres Engines 2 x 1000hp Volvo Penta D13 IPS1350 Drive Train Shaft MFD 3 x Garmin Price as reviewed $NZ5.26 million + GST Price from AUD$4,999,000 Contact rivieraaustralia.com FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA RPM Knots L/h 600 5.9 10 1100 10.6 53 1300 12.0 82 1500 14.2 119 1700 17.2 161 1900 20.8 205 2100 24.8 269 2300 28.0 324 2400 31.1 343 2480 32.6 368

L/NM Range(NM) 1.700 2300 5.000 810 6.900 580 8.400 480 9.400 430 9.900 400 11.000 360 12.000 330 12.000 330 12.000 330

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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certain areas and specified lithium batteries.

If we must talk money, the base price was quoted at $4.999M, albeit dependent on currency rate. POA is more appropriate.

Expensive? Relatively. Good value? Yes, when you consider that thousands of man hours are invested into each build to meet the discerning demands of buyers who invariably can afford to get exactly what they want.

Is the 66 good? No … it’s UnBelizeable.

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SHOCK TACTICS THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS FOR BOAT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Michael Fitzallen is a former aeronautical engineer for the Royal Australian Navy. He has worked with high-voltage hardware in harsh, salt-laden environments, so he knows a floating time bomb when he sees one. In his role as manager of Nautek Marine in Melbourne, Fitzallen sees any number of boats a week that have major electrical problems, which he says are usually avoidable.

In this article, Fitzallen delves into the ‘dark art’ of boat electrics and provides some tips on how to protect your precious pride and joy.

1. BOND YOUR BOAT An electrical short melted this alloy tinnie and engine.

Most boat owners think that everything electrical should be isolated with rubber and buffers like Sikaflex. This is actually a good way to kill your boat. By isolating the components, you’re effectively creating a dissimilar metal potential, like a battery, which will create voltage and accelerate corrosion in your boat.

The experts say everything on your boat needs to be electrically bonded, bringing the electrical potential (voltage) for all items down to the same level. The way to do this is with bonding straps made from tinned copper or copper. These bonds will form a ‘grounding circuit’, connecting all the boat fittings and appliances. Ideally, a grounding circuit is fitted at construction stage. Alternatively, it can be retrofitted. Either way, it will need to be regularly inspected by a qualified marine technician.

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Keep it tidy, messy wiring is a certain recipe for trouble.

2. TIDY WIRES

Fitzallen says that poor wiring can turn a boat into a live battery – as was the case with an imported fibreglass boat that was delivering 1.2V from the through-hull fittings, which was enough to light a small torch. The cause was loose wires dangling in saltwater in the bilge.

The water was acting like an electrolyte, or battery acid, sending current through to the hull fittings. As a result, the owner would get a tingling sensation when he put his hands in the livebait tank. Eventually, the electrical components on the boat started failing and the boat had to be fully rewired.

Whenever possible, inspect the electrical wiring on your vessel to ensure it hasn’t worked loose.

Might be time for a replacement… you think!

3. TRIPLE TROUBLE

A bonding strap is used to connect boat fittings and appliances (forming a grounding circuit), bring the electrical potential for all items down to the same level.

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In Fitzallen’s experience, poor wiring can create problems.

He says the most common wiring problems are not using tinned copper, wiring that is too thin and poor looming.

Tinned copper wiring is the most suitable in a marine environment because it prevents corrosion. Corrosion is best avoided because it creates resistance – and resistance creates heat. Heat can create further circuit resistance or even a fire. Thin wire can also cause heat caused by carrying to much current, leading to resistance or corrosion. Fitzallen’s rule of thumb is that every independent circuit needs a wire adequately sized and fused for its own requirements.

The length of the wire is also critical. Long wires can cause voltage drop, while short wires can pull on terminals, creating a bad connection (in turn, creating resistance and heat), or potentially can break.

Likewise, too much wiring – especially when coiled together – can create a heater, technically known as electromagnetic induction. Unfortunately, your multi-meter won’t pick up this hazard, because it’s designed to measure volts, not heat. So never coil wires if they’re too long; use the correct length and secure them to the vessel.

4. MARINISED ONLY

A moisture meter will measure the amount of moisture in timber or fibreglass.

The term ‘marinised’ is commonly misunderstood.

Sometimes it refers to the water and dust integrity of a component, but it can also refer to the way an appliance is isolated from an electrical system.

Fitzallen often sees automotive parts fitted to boats, particularly stereos. That’s a big no-no.

The casing on a stereo is negative, allowing the current from the negative terminal of the battery to flow into the chassis or hull. That’s fine on a car, where the chassis is earthed, however sending current through a boat hull when it’s on the water will cause the vessel to corrode like an Aspirin in water. The water will act like an electrolyte, carrying current between dissimilar metals, creating electrolysis.

It’s not unlike wetting your fingertips and placing them on an AA battery – the fluid will act like an electrolyte, sending a gentle current through your fingers.

Metallic boats are more susceptible to this problem, but timber or fibreglass boats are not exempt either, particularly when moisture is present. Always opt for marine-specific radios on your boat, and be sure to avoid any automotive or non-marinised appliances.

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5. TIP-TOP TERMINALS

Wiring appliances directly to the battery is a hazardous practice Fitzallen often sees. Most trailerboat batteries sit near the transom, which is the wettest part of the boat. It’s also a common place for fuel to reside – and it’s a major danger-zone for boat fires because of the risk of heat-related problems. Fitzallen recommends running one big cable to a dry, safe part of the boat that can act as a busbar, or distribution point, for the vessel circuit.

The wire to this busbar should be able to cope with all the current for all the circuits or systems if they were turned on at once. Each wire from the busbar to the vessel systems should pass via a marine fuse or circuit breaker block.

Fitzallen also advises against using stainless steel for conductors. Stainless has some resistance properties and can generate heat.

Tinned copper and brass are far more effective and much safer conductors of electricity.

6. TIMBER TROUBLES

It might come as a surprise to some that timber can also be a conductor of electricity, especially when it’s wet. Timber also absorbs salt, and the minerals themselves can create a circuit between dissimilar metals such as brass, stainless steel and copper. This, in turn, can create electrolysis. In simple terms, this is when an electric current is passed through a liquid that conducts electricity. It can cause the timber to break down at a cellular level, causing wood rot. A grounding circuit can avoid this.

Hull corrosion caused by no, or insufficient anodes.

7. ODE TO ANODES

Anodes have long been the catch-all to combat electrolysis. They achieve this by corroding away during the process of electrolysis. As they corrode, they are doing their job of sacrificing themselves, hence the term ‘sacrificial anode’. But studies have shown that excessive zinc anodes can encourage electrolysis, as zinc sits far apart from alloys and other metals on the periodic table. Nowadays, anodes are made from a range of alloys.

Fitzallen comes across several boats a year with no, or insufficient anodes, meaning somewhere on the owner’s boat, another part is slowly corroding away. It’s best to consult a marine electrical technician, who can assess your boat to determine the number and location of anodes required.

If your boat needs excessive anodes, then it probably has more serious issues elsewhere that need investigation.

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A sacrificial anode will reduce the potential for corrosion, by sacrificing itself before other components, when the process of electrolysis occurs.

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It’s a big full bodied boat that packs a punch.

The Crownline 264 CR may be a serious small cruiser, but is has the agility and performance to make it also a fun sport boat. Barry Thompson checks out this new arrival from the US.

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esigning and building mid-size cruisers are very much an artform in the US and I am always surprised at just how much they can pack into a small area. However, they still leave you with the feeling of having plenty of space. Crownline’s 264 CR might be the smallest cruiser in its lineup, but it’s a trailerable weekender with plenty of standard big-boat amenities. Lots of cruisers are short on cockpit space, but the 264 CR maximises your fun-in-the-sun opportunities with an opentransom design that invites you to the water.

Twin cabins, enclosed head/shower, full galley and an entertaining cockpit with surround seating are the norm. Those with a long memory may remember the brand being available many years ago through a Taupo based dealer, Fleet Marine. Since then Crownline themselves had a few issues in the US and it wasn’t until just over 10 years ago that they reinvented themselves and the company got in to aggressively building boats.

New Kiwi Distributor

Crownline are now back in New Zealand and in a short time they have made quite an impact.

Imported into New Zealand by Eurocity Marine in Napier, the initial order of two Crownlines – 264 CR and 235 Surf (See full review in the Nov-Dec 2020 issue PPB) and a Finnseeker 200 (Crownline’s fishing boat brand), attracted a lot of attention and offer a diverse range of Crownline models.

Dealer principal, Terry Elmsly says he has been very encouraged by the response from Kiwis to these very ‘American’ boats and quickly placed orders with the Illinois based factory for more.

“Unfortunately we have seen a slow output from the factory, firstly due to Covid-19 affecting their supply chain and then simply through demand for their product.

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The Crownline 264 CR is an awesome weekend cruiser.

The impressive helm features full instrumentation with extensive switching systems.

A stand-up head compartment with a shower resides on the starboard side.

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The biggest boat in that initial shipment was the Crownline 264 CR, one of three boats in the CR series. At a price tag of around $300,000 plus another $30,000 for the generator option, the 264 CR is positioned as a premium model, so it logically follows that a corresponding price tag accompanies it.

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All About The People

Kiwi’s will see the 264 CR as an all-purpose boat.

One that is a great weekender, a day party and family cruiser and with a few tweaks a fishing platform. Okay, so this isn’t a fishing boat as you may know it, but with the generous size boarding platform there is enough space for a couple of fishermen. For added security you could easily add a stainless cage and mount your cutting board with bait and catch bins below. However, if fishing isn’t your thing then the platform is ideal for a swimming base and comes with a four-step

telescopic ladder, hidden away so you don’t stub your toes. There’s also a hot-water shower fed by a 98 litre tank.

Crownline have paid a lot of attention to making the rear area a focal point of the whole cockpit design, giving it that fun in the sun appeal. Gone is the simple bench seat across the transom, replaced with a very cool multi-facetted pad that transforms from a forward-facing rear seat to a full sunbed.

Crownline have not wasted any space under the rear squab either, with the cavity between the engine and the sunpad used as a dedicated storage area for the cockpit table and fenders.

Forward, the impressive helm features full instrumentation with extensive switching systems, Fireboy controls and provision for an MFD. There is a large cupholder, which I found was a great place for my cellphone, plus a dry storage locker below. The double helm bench seat has a flip up bolster and the entire base swivels 180 deg to form an integral part of the rear cockpit lounge and turn it into a full social area. Drop in the table and you have an idyllic setting to enjoy cocktails and canapés at sunset. This big social space is supported with a serious Fusion sound system with well placed speakers throughout the cockpit area.

To port of the helm is a compact rear-facing recliner, and behind that is an entertainment centre with a sink and a removeable cooler box underneath.

Well Conceived

With no side decks, Crownline have come up with a very smart way to access the bow area, by

converting the sliding cabin door into external steps. A hinged centre section of the screen allows for easy access to the foredeck, and a sunpad.

Crownline have made sure that if you are going to stay away overnight in the boat, then you will do it in comfort. Soft furnishings are warm and inviting, matched with a liberal use of cherry cabinetry which adds a quality touch.

Forward is a multi-purpose lounger and dining area that can be converted to a generous size berth.

Essentially there are two berths, the forward berth and an amidships berth that has enough headroom to fend off the feeling of claustrophobia. A standup head compartment with a shower resides on the starboard side and to port is the galley with an electric stovetop, a microwave and a refrigerator.

All in all, a very well conceived use of space.

The very cool multifacetted rear seating transforms from a forward-facing rear seat to a full sunbed.

Engine Options

The 264 Cruiser is available with seven different sterndrive options with engine packages from Mercruiser and Volvo Penta. These range from 300 to 350hp, with the first 264 Cruiser to arrive in New Zealand powered by a Volvo Penta 350 EVC DP. I had the chance to run the 264 Cruiser a couple of times, once in reasonably choppy water and the second time in little more than a ripple. What impressed me was how the boat felt at mid cruise speed. It was solid, reliable and very responsive to the Volvo Penta controls. You get the feeling you are well above the waterline and hence great visibility from the helm. At rest the boat is reasonably stable and underway certainly dry.

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Forward is a multi-purpose lounger and dining area that can be converted to a generous size berth.

Make & Model Crownline 264 CR Manufacturer Crownline Boats Price as tested: $NZ300,300 Type Cruiser Construction GRP LOA 8.02m Beam 2.59m Deadrise 19 deg Trailerable Wgt 4581kg Test Power Volvo Penta 350 EVC DP Maximum RPM 6000 rpm Top Speed 39 knots Power Options Sterndrive Only HP Range 300-350 hp Fuel capacity 284 litres Contact www.eurocitymarine.co.nz FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA RPM Knots L/h 1000 4.0 5 1500 5.5 7 2000 7.5 12 2500 8.5 20 3000 11.5 25 3500 17.0 35 4000 23.5 39 4500 28.5 48 5000 32.0 64 5500 34.5 84 5900 39.0 100

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Soft furnishings are warm and inviting, matched with a liberal use of cherry cabinetry which adds a quality touch.

An amidships berth has enough headroom to fend off the feeling of claustrophobia.

The high profile of the boat means that when you accelerate from idle, there is excessive bow lift, which can be eliminated a little by keeping the leg trimmed hard in. However, once on the plane it’s just a matter of adjustment between the tabs and the leg to get the optimum ride.

Top speed was 39 knots, with a best cruise around 29 knots. Fuel consumption at cruise of 4500 rpm was 39 lph/1.70 lpnm for a range of 150 nm based on 90% of the available fuel.

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What impressed me about the Crownline 264 CR is just how much they manage to fit into the available space and why this is unquestionably an awesome weekend cruiser. It gives you everything you need for overnighting, entertaining and yet still leaves you with the ability to add a few Kiwi touches, such as fishing options.

The bonus of being trailerable is one weekend you can by cruising around the Hauraki Gulf and the next your on Lake Taupo. Add the superior fit out and finish and it’s hard to fault the Crownline 264 CR.

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HOW THE OUTBOARD HELPED WIN A WAR Fueled by patriotism, there was a time when outboard manufacturers worked toward a common mission: leading the Allies to victory against the Nazis, one river at a time.

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Meanwhile, west of Arnhem, 2,200 British First Airborne troops never made it to the bridge at all. They ended up trapped by the Germans on a pocket of the Rhine about half a mile wide. The end looked near.

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EPTEMBER 17TH, 1944: THE EUROPEAN THEATER. The German Army is defeated and in retreat, and the Allied troops will be home from the war by Christmas, or so they believe.

Operation Market Garden is launched to seize and hold key bridges over vital waterways, ending with the Rhine River at Arnhem, that will open access

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to Germany’s industrial heartland and secure victory. British General Montgomery plans for thousands of troops to land by parachute and glider in what is still the largest airborne operation to date. Once the troops hit the ground, however, they are not graced with the smooth operation they were promised.

“The concept was originally for the men to be dropped on the bridge,” says Larry Stevenson, a collector and historian of antique outboards. “But they were dropped nowhere near the bridge and they had to slog it through the German troops to get there.”

Major General John Frost actually made it to the bridge at Arnhem with his men, where they took the bridge, holding one side until running out of ammunition and being forced to surrender after four days.

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STORM BOATS

Luckily, the Allies had the means to save them: storm boats, 16-foot plywood crafts powered by 250-pound, 50-hp Evinrude outboards. When the men got trapped, the storm boats were still in Belgium and had to be loaded onto trucks and driven down a 60-mile road under enemy fire just to get to the river. Getting the boats into the water was another feat. “They had to carry these boats up dikes about 20 feet high and manhandle them just to get them there,” Stevenson says.

“Then they crossed in the middle of the night and saved all 2,200 of them who would have been slaughtered.”

The troops never secured the bridge at Arnhem and the operation was ultimately a failure. The operation did, however, put outboard power to the ultimate test in what was hailed as a miraculous rescue.

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Storm boats, also known as assault boats, were designed by the British and built in America. Troops needed a way to cross major rivers, as the enemy would detonate bridges in their wake. Right before America was set to begin operations in Europe, General Eisenhower called for an additional 400 storm boats; at the last minute, W.C. Meloon, founder of Pine Castle Boats in Pine Castle, Florida, got the contract. The city closed down its streets and set up saw horses. Meloon and his men worked 24 hours a day, every day except Sunday, for three weeks to get the job done. When those three weeks were up, Meloon proved good on his word and America had 400 additional vessels to bring to Europe.

The plywood craft were built with ribs across the bottom, making them sturdy enough to hit rocks. The genius behind the boat design was in the power: 50-hp Evinrude outboards—a huge jump in horsepower from the 5- to 10-hp engines available to boaters on the recreational market.

“They needed 50 hp because rivers like the Rhine had an 8-knot current,” Stevenson says. “If you tried to paddle across like they show in the movies you would be 5 to 10 miles downstream by the time you got to the other side, and that’s where the Germans were.”

The boats were operated by two combat engineers, one at the tiller and one at the bow. While they directed the boat, nine men would lay in the bottom. The boats were propelled onto the beach at 25 mph, and the nine men would immediately roll out and start shooting. The combat engineers would turn the boat around to bring the rest of the troops across the river, and they would repeat the process until everyone was across.

Storm boats were critical in getting Allied troops across Europe, but outboards entered the war effort before the boats were even constructed. They were initially used to power portable water and fire pumps, following plans developed for the National Park Service.

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The government wanted something that could be placed below decks on larger ships and could be used as a fire pump or to de-water ships with fractured hulls. They contacted Pacific Marine Supply, which was the largest Johnson dealer in the Northwest, and the company developed a design that later became pivotal in the war effort.

For the first pump they used two Johnson A-series outboard motor heads. “They were very light and very strong but it was only 4 hp and they needed 8 hp,” says Stevenson, “so they took two of them and welded a crankshaft on and made a four cylinder outboard motor that was light enough and strong enough [for their purposes].” Pacific Marine

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Supply then created a cast aluminum base and added water to mix with the exhaust so that all of the exhaust coming out was cooled water, which prevented fires.

The pumps were successful and the Navy adapted the design, adding another hose that went up to the deck to act as ventilation. Those pumps accounted for the survival of countless ships throughout the war, including the destroyer the USS Laffey, which was attacked off Okinawa, Japan. The portable pump displaced over 90,000 gallons of water from the ship, leading Laffey to earn the name “The ship that would not die” after surviving the D-Day invasion and the Battle of Okinawa.

Johnson outboards were also used to build floating bridges in Europe. The Johnson PO15 was a 22-hp rowboat

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engine that was attached to one section of a floating dock. “The first section of the bridge comes out with this outboard and it’s facing upstream,” Stevenson says. “The stream [current] is 8 knots and the engine is set for 8 knots so it holds it stationary against the bank. They would pin that section to the ground and the outboard keeps going. The next section comes up and matches up with that at 8 knots and they pin that section.” According to Stevenson, sometimes the Army would use 100 sections to get across a river with 100 outboards running.

If the outboards failed, the force of the river would have broken the floating bridge in two. After the bridge was in place, men would motor upstream and sink anchors attached to steel cables in the mud, and then bring the cables downstream and attach them to the bridge.

This kept the bridge secure enough for trucks, tanks and foot soldiers to cross. Without this engineering, advancing across Europe would have been near impossible.

While Evinrude and Johnson helped the Allies physically traverse Europe, other outboard companies contributed to the war effort by supplying parts. Carl Kiekhaefer of Mercury Marine designed a two-man, 6-foot chainsaw when the country was struggling to source enough wood from the Pacific Northwest for the war effort. The chainsaws were powered by an air-cooled, twin engine outboard. Kiekhaefer himself campaigned his new chainsaw throughout the Pacific Northwest, challenging professional lumberjacks to log-cutting duels. “He beat the pants off of them and got people to use them,” Stevenson says. By the end

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of the war, Mercury was the world’s largest chainsaw manufacturer.

Outboards also powered the world’s first drones, which saved countless pilots’ lives.

Reginald Denny, a successful Hollywood actor and model airplane enthusiast, teamed up with Walter Righter, an aircraft engine pioneer, to create a flying remotecontrolled airplane. Up until that point, Denny had only been interested in model airplanes, but his pursuit in designing a flying model was important for the military, who sought a way to reduce pilot fatalities while flying target duty, when battery gunners would practice firing anti-aircraft artillery at their billowing target sleeves.

Far from the lethal drones the military deploys today, these “radioplanes” were weaponless, used to keep pilots out of harm’s way. Prior to their development, the highest fatality rate among pilots were those who pulled target sleeves.

Radioplanes and their engines changed everything.

“They had two cylinder and later four cylinder air-cooled engines by outboard manufacturers,” Stevenson says. “They

were designed so that a parachute came out the top if it was hit and it would glide to the ground. They’d

patch it up and send it back up.”

The engines provided the planes with 6 hp. The Army ordered

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thousands of the radioplanes to be built. Among the assembly workers in the factories was a young woman named Norma Jeane Dougherty, whom Army photographer David Conover photographed for the first time in 1945 after being sent to write an article on the radioplane factories for the military newspaper Stars and Stripes. Norma Jeane’s modeling career took off from there, and she later changed her name to Marilyn Monroe.

Outboard technology propelled the Allies to victory, and while it is impossible to say for certain if the war would have been won without them, they saved many lives, making their contribution invaluable. “Eisenhower thought that we really would have had a lot of trouble winning the war without outboards,” Stevenson says.

“If you’re going to paddle across, which is the tradition, it just didn’t work.”

The Germans had their own version

of a storm boat, but their outboard was a radically different design. The engines were horizontally mounted to the transom with no lower unit and the shaft went straight back. “The guy moving the boat with a tiller had to be really strong because there were 10 feet out behind the bottom of the boat,” Stevenson says. The engines did not compare to the Evinrudes on the Allied storm boat fleet. The Japanese had outboards as well, but they were made by an aircraft company that was out of its element and they were not of comparable quality. The difference in outboards between the opposing nations was a difference in troops saved, lands conquered and battles won.

The outboard’s aid in winning the war was rewarded by a subsequent boom in the industry. Prior to the war, most outboard motors were no more than 5- to 10-hp fishing engines. After, the middle class grew with the GI Bill and a recharged economy. Watersports

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grew in popularity and with them a new need for outboard power. A horsepower race started between the major outboard companies and by 1958 there were 50-hp outboards available to consumers. In 1962, Mercury released the world’s first 100hp outboard.

Stevenson donated his collection of over 200 antique outboards, many of which are from World War II, to the LeMay Family Collection in Tacoma, Washington, where they can be viewed by the public. The collection can put into perspective just how innovative a 50-hp storm boat outboard was, or how much impact a 22-hp rowboat engine could have, especially now that it’s common to have hundreds of horsepower on the transom. Outboards infiltrated every part of the war effort and aided the Allies in their victory, one river at a time.

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TRISTRAM 640 CABRIOLET 2004 TO PRESENT DAY

ollowing the success a few years earlier of the 600 Cabriolet, Tristram Marine decide to add a second bowrider to their fleet. The boat was an instant success, especially with those that loved towing water toys and were looking for a boat that provide quality finish with exceptional ride and performance.

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Since the first boat was launched there has only been cosmetic changes. However, Tristram Marine's Kingsley Fink, says that the majority of Cabriolet models are being sold to those keen on diving and fishing. The Cabriolet range is very much a major sector of annual sales for the company.

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REVIEW - DECEMBER 2004 / JANUARY 2005 NZ PROPELLER MAGAZINE

THE BEST JUST GOT BETTER When I tested the Tristram 600 Cabriolet four years ago I said then it was the best of the best and about as perfect as you could make a bowrider.

Well the new Tristram 640 Cabriolet just proved how, when you think something is almost perfect, it can get even better.

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kay, so a bowrider doesn’t suit everyone. They are not much use for overnighting, towing game lures or for serious offshore fishing on the West Coast. But then they were never meant to be. What they are good for, no I’ll change that to great for, is all-round family boating.

Having owned one now for a number of years, I can vouch for the usability of a bowrider. We fish, dive, wakeboard and go family boating. We also do it in most weathers and I have lost count of the times I have had to explain to people that because it’s a bowrider it doesn’t mean it’s

going to drop its bow into every wave it comes across. It’s all to do with the shape of the bow sections of the hull.

That’s where the new Tristram 640 Cabriolet really comes up trumps. It is based on the well proven hull of the 641 Avant Garde (released in 1998) which has a conventional underwater shape with deep 22 degree deadrise at the transom, two strakes per side, a pronounced keel, deep forefoot and plenty of bow flair, all of which helps towards its soft and predictable ride. More importantly, it also means that even with a couple of adults in the bow or four kids, the forward sections

have the ability to provide adequate lift.

This is a very dry boat.

Although we didn’t get the opportunity to test the new 640 Cabriolet in rough water, it certainly made easy work of the messy Auckland Harbour chop. With a combination of boat and ferry wakes and wind against the tide, the water was certainly confused enough to get a reasonable feel for the hull’s ride and handling.

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a great hull that I couldn’t improve on it in any way and I will not be changing it as long as I am building Tristram boats”.

While the 600 Cabriolet (based on the 581 Prima hull) has become one of the best selling locally built bowriders, it just wasn’t quite big enough for some potential owners. Tristram knew they had a winning formula with the 600 so when plans for a bigger boat were first discussed, the overwhelming decision was to retain the visual appearance and practical layout of the 600 Cabriolet.

The 640 is very much like an over-grown 600, albeit on another hull. There’s a little bit of the 641 bow and transom amalgamated with the 600 deck. The cockpit sides are higher than on the 600 Cabriolet and 641 Avant Garde.

“We were being told by our customers that while the 600 Cabriolet was great, they wanted a similar style of boat that was bigger, so they could take it offshore and also one that offered a larger cockpit area for fishermen and divers.”, said Lance.

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wanted and also, by its being a slightly larger hull, it gave us the flexibility to make a few refinements to improve both the layout and the handling”, added Lance.

ABUNDANT STORAGE

The seating and everything forward of the dash is the same as the 600. The bow features three padded cushions covering deep storage lockers. Our boat was fitted with an optional Maxwell VC3000 capstan, which certainly makes the anchoring tasks a simple procedure. The locker is not suitable for a full auto anchoring system.

When the weather gets a little nasty or you simply want to keep the bow section protected, a clip-on vinyl cover does the job. It’s when you see things like the domes mounted on a raised moulding around the lip of the open bow to provide a better seal for the canopy, that you start to appreciate the attention to detail throughout every aspect of the 640.

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say that it’s just too good to be used as a fishing boat….even if the rear carpet can be removed. Maybe they are right!

Splitting the bow and cockpit are a matching pair of huge lockers, accessed through large hatches. The 640 has copious storage and there are plenty of areas to get your gear stowed, be it wet or dry. There’s even a small fabric lined open locker for your keys and cellphone.

Between the forward consoles there is a split level underfloor locker with excellent double hatch access. This moulded locker has been especially designed to take water skis and wakeboards. It also has a deep recess for stowage of a trio of dive bottles.

A new feature in the 640 Cabriolet is the moulded side rod holders and the recess for a hand held fresh water deck wash.

There’s also abundant dry storage in the back-to-back moulded seat bases, so there are no excuses to having gear loose in the cockpit. Central to the underfloor area of the cockpit is a 200-litre stainless fuel tank and the areas either side are fully sealed buoyancy compartments. Foam filled cavities forward provided extra

buoyancy and contribute to the boat’s quiet ride. Sealed underfloor chambers are independent of the inner cockpit and deck liner.

Not everyone likes to drive a boat seated and while I did find the helm position fine, I am not sure if having a fixed helm seat is going to suit everyone. The moulded seat base does however mean that there are no other seating options. Twin back-to-backs are standard, along with a removable starboard side jump seat. There is also storage within the portofino stern area as well as the location for the batteries, oil tank and being a CPC boat, a large bilge pump.

I did like the fact that when you stand to drive, you still have the controls and helm in easy reach and you can place your feet in comfortable and secure positions.

Nothing worse in rough water than losing your footing! Continuing that dedicated attention to detail theme, all the carpets are rebated into the fibreglass moulding, so there’s no chance of kicking up an edge.

VIRGIN BOATING

Our test run on Auckland Harbour was in fact the first time the Tristram 640 Cabriolet had got wet and the first time designer Lance Fink got to try it on the water. It was also the first 640 off the production line. Powered by a Yamaha 200HPDI, with just 15 minutes running on the hose, I wasn’t allowed to give the throttle more than one very quick rush to its maximum 5800 rpm. Not only did I have Lance alongside but three Yamaha outboard executives were aboard our photo boat. Damn! The boat felt so good I just wanted to give it everything and enjoy the ride. The hydraulic steering was great and gave a positive hull response at any speed.

For the one ‘supervised’ run the GPS showed 52 mph, but I’m sure than with a bit more time on the engine and even a change of prop (we ran a 19” 3 blade Yamaha) that would increase by at least another 5 to 8 mph.

For those interested in trolling we got the speed down to 3mph @ 600 rpm and

8.5mph @ 2000 rpm. Wakeboarders would find about 20mph @ 3000 rpm about perfect and it is the sort of boat that in the right water I felt you could cruise all day at 40.5mph @ 4500 rpm.

ALL ROUND IMPECCABLE

The Tristram 640 Cabriolet is an extremely versatile boat that is destined to be another winner for the builders. While the bowrider market has never been huge in New Zealand, Lance admits to being more than pleased with the sales over the past four years of the 600 and is certain that the 640 is going to be even better.

It’s a boat that is designed with both fresh and saltwater boating in mind and will be just at home on Lake Tarawera trolling for trout as it will be in the Hauraki Gulf towing a wakeboarder or bottom fishing for snapper.

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no immediate plans to make a bigger bowrider. For those who like the 600 but have always yearned for a bigger version, then your wish has been granted. As a bowrider the 640 Cabriolet has few equals in its class.

So if the 600 Cabriolet is near faultless, how would I describe the 640?

As a versatile multi-purpose bowrider it is as close to perfection as any builder is ever going to get. Impeccable might just be the right word to describe Tristram’s latest creation.

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Some years ago Power & Motoryacht conducted a series of focus groups with their readers in order to get a better idea of who they are and what they were looking for in a boating magazine. They got a number of interesting revelations, including one in which half of the respondents thought they should show more pretty women on the cover and the other half thought we should not.

Fortunately, we were able to glean other, more useful insights, particularly on the subject of how you keep up with changes in systems, technology, and skills. When we asked you to name your main source of information concerning these subjects the most frequent answer was, as we suspected, boating publications. But a close

second was talking to fellow boaters. This came as no particular surprise—and I’m sure it doesn’t to you—but what we didn’t expect to learn was that when there’s a conflict between what you read in a publication and what you hear from fellow boaters, a sizable minority of you will side with what you hear on the docks.

Most of what I’ve learned from my fellow boaters has been valuable, but every once in a while someone tries to pass off something that’s totally bogus. My particular area of expertise is engines, so I’m pretty sensitive about pontifications on that subject. And year upon year I keep hearing five particularly egregious fallacies making their way through the boating community.

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IT’S OKAY TO LET YOUR DIESEL IDLE FOR EXTENDED PERIODS BECAUSE IT BURNS SO LITTLE FUEL.

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his one is not restricted to mariners. I’ve seen lots of diesel pickup truck owners leave their engines running while they’re absent. The genesis, I think, is from seeing unoccupied long-haul trucks with their engines running, and the practice does have some basis in fact. Diesels do burn very little fuel at idle because unlike gasoline engines, their throttles do not restrict the amount of air they ingest.

As for truckers, the practice seems to have stemmed from the need to keep diesel fuel from getting too cold in winter and gelling. In any case, letting your diesel idle for anything more than a short duration is a bad idea because while the engine will use little fuel, what fuel it does burn will not combust completely because the operating temperature is too low. Unlike gasoline engines, diesels need to be under load to reach optimum

operating temperature—if they’re not, unburned fuel can cause needless pollution and even

can dilute the lubricating oil, increasing wear. Plus, every time a piston travels up and down

a cylinder, the rings and cylinder walls wear just a little bit. The best rule is, if you’re not

underway, turn off the engines.

YOU SHOULD LET YOUR ENGINE IDLE FOR A FEW MINUTES TO WARM UP BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY.

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s noted above, a diesel will not warm to operating temperature until it is under load. Thus you need only let the engine idle long enough to fully circulate the oil—30 seconds is plenty. But don’t immediately put the pedal to the metal. A few minutes of idle speed will warm the oil so it flows better.

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WHEN SHUTTING DOWN, IT’S A GOOD IDEA TO GOOSE THE THROTTLE ONCE OR TWICE BEFORE TURNING OFF THE ENGINE.

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have no idea where this one comes from, but I suspect it has something to do with watching Harley owners goose their engines whenever they get a chance. I’ve heard some boaters aver that doing this makes sure there’s a good supply of oil throughout the engine before it shuts down. Poppycock.

An idling diesel circulates more than enough lube to keep everything well oiled, and revving the engine then shutting if off can leave unburned fuel in the combustion chambers and even starve the turbocharger bearing, because the turbo will keep spinning after the oil supply dies. And again, this practice wastes fuel.

COOLANT TEMPERATURE IS THE BEST WAY TO MEASURE WHETHER A DIESEL ENGINE IS FULLY WARMED UP.

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his one’s obviously derived from our experience with automobiles, and it’s not really a critical error unless you’re one who can’t wait to mash the throttles.

Because a diesel needs a load to warm to full operating temperature, coolant can reach 180 degrees Fahrenheit while the lube oil is not at optimum viscosity. Not all boats have oil-temperature gauges; if yours does not, play it safe and bring your engines up to speed slowly, even if your coolant temperature is where it’s supposed to be.

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MOST OF THE WEAR INCURRED BY A MARINE ENGINE TAKES PLACE AT HIGH RPM.

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his certainly seems logical. Running an engine at WOT has to be harder on it than running it at idle, no? But in truth, the highest wear rates take place at startup, especially if you’re imprudent. Lube oil is designed to cling to interior components, but the film is micron-thin. And once an engine is running, it takes a few moments for the cold oil—even modern multi-viscosity oil—to flow freely.

That’s why commercial diesels have block heaters and pumps that circulate lube oil before the engine starts. If your engines have neither, your best option is to give them 30 seconds to a minute before you advance the throttles.

The modern marine diesel is a pretty durable piece of machinery, and it can no doubt withstand any or all of these bad practices. But eliminating them will help yours live longer and run stronger—no matter what your dockside pals say.

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ON LEV PA R T O N E : T R A I L E R B O AT G Y R O S

In Part One of a two-part series on gyros, we look at the DC options suitable for trailer boats.

Until recently gyro stabilisers have been the domain of cruisers and motor yachts, but thanks to companies like Seakeeper and Quick, they are now available to the larger trailer boat market.

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THE EL DC GYROS

Gyros come in two modes, AC or DC. While they were in the past strictly something to be installed on a larger cruiser, thanks to companies such as Tohmei, Seakeeper and Quick, there are now DC (Direct Current) gyros compact and light enough to be suitable for larger trailer boats.

In this article, we focus on models that are suited to trailer boats, where space and weight can be an issue. In Part Two (PPB Mar-Apr 2020), we look at both DC and AC gyros for the big boat market.

Stabilisation made its way into the marine industry when it was realised that stability at sea and seasickness needed to be minimised to essentially continue to attract new customers.

There are two main types of stabiliser systems available, and both have their pros and cons, and all vary on what boats they work best on. There are fin stabilisers and the latest trend gyroscopic (gyro) stabilisers.

Mounted anywhere in a boat’s hull, gyroscopes will reduce a boat’s roll significantly.

There are quite a few brands around the world, with three that have made their mark in New Zealand and Australia; Seakeeper, Quick and Tohmei. Seakeeper is American made, Quick comes from Italy and Tohmei (formerly Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) is Japanese.

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took up. However, things are different now, and the latest gyros that run off 12V DC battery power rather than a 240V generator are more compact, and light enough to certainly be a consideration when looking for a stabilisation option for you 7-12m trailer boat. However, just because it doesn’t need a generator to run, it doesn’t mean it is going to be suitable for your trailer boat. Some DC gyros are still too big and too heavy to put in a boat under 10m and come into their own when boats are bigger and weigh more than around 5 tonnes.

Another consideration is the ambient air temperature the gyro needs to operate, so you need to make sure there is enough space around the unit so it doesn’t overheat.

large units in 1930. The cost and weight of the systems were prohibitive, and other forms of stabilisation became more readily available.

They started appearing in pleasure yachts around 2000 when Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (now renamed Tohmei) teamed up with Ferretti Group with an exclusive agreement to put their gyros into the company’s branded motor yachts.

Over time the market started to accept the gyro and other manufacturers like Seakeeper and Quick entered the market.

In recent years a focus has been on the development of smaller lighter units that can be used on smaller craft like trailer boats, and after 278 years it seems we have now got gyros for the masses.

HOW DO THEY WORK?

A gyro consists of three fundamental parts.

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The flywheel. Its size and speed of rotation determine a factor called angular momentum

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The gimbal. This allows the flywheel to rotate around an axis perpendicular to the spin axis. The velocity at which the gimbal rotates (precession), in reaction to the boats roll, is a factor called angular velocity

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Damping system. This controls the rate at which the gimbal is allowed to precess. Damping systems can be passive or active depending on manufacturer.

SUITABILITY FOR TRAILER BOATS

Tohmei (previously Mitsubishi) were the first to enter the recreational gyro market however there smallest unit is too big for 7-9m trailer boat application.

A BIT OF HISTORY?

John Serson invented the first known apparatus similar to a gyroscope (the “Whirling Speculum” or “Serson’s Speculum”) in 1743. It was used as a level, to locate the horizon in foggy or misty conditions. Not something being considered to keep the sailing boats of the day stable.

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DC gyros have certainly opened the market for installing on a trailer boat, but be aware that there are only a few that are suitable. Just because it is DC doesn’t mean it is going to be ideal for your 8m alloy hardtop. There are several aspects to consider. Most importantly is weight and the physical size of the unit. Have you the space to fit the gyro and how much will it encroach into your cockpit area? Battery and charging systems will also be a consideration.

Only two manufacturers have suitable units for smaller trailer boats, Seakeeper with the Seakeeper 1 (2620Nm, 165kg) and Quick with their MC X2 (2000Nm, 131kg) and X3 (3900Nm, 131kg) models. Seakeeper pushes angular momentum as the true measure for how effective a gryo is, while Quick and Tohmei promote torque or maximum torque as the main contributor to roll reduction.

Tohmei’s smallest gyro, the ARG50T (5000Nm) along with the Seakeeper 2 (5249Nm) and the Quick MC2 X5 cover the transition between the larger trailer boats and small cruisers.

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John Dale from Battery Technology NZ says that if you are thinking of fitting a gyro stabiliser to your vessel, you need to consider how it will be powered. The bigger the gyro model required, the higher the power consumption.

“If the unit has an operating power 300 watts - 600 watts, (sea state dependant). As a straight forward calculation if you divide the wattage by the system voltage, this will give you

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the amperage requirement and so to relate to battery size”, says John.

He adds that at 300 w/12v = 25amps & 600w/12v = 50amps.

So to operate the gyro for one hour, 25 - 50AH will be consumed.

“Immediately, you can see the variation determined by the sea state or work the gyro is doing.

“This brings two dilemmas. Will the power supply delivered by the engine alternator be sufficient and secondly, If the gyro is to be battery supported only, perhaps when the engine is not running, will the battery bank capacity or run time be sufficient”? says John.

When it comes the question of the battery bank John sites the worst scenario of highest consumption of 50amps which will be supplied by a 100AH deep cycle battery (50% depth of discharge) and will last one hour. Or if you average out the consumption and say 37amps giving a run time of the same 100AH battery of 1 hour 20 minutes. To double that run time, a 200AH battery will be needed etc.

“We know if the engine electrical output is high enough, it may power the gyro and charge the battery a little with what is left or will it.

Angular momentum is a force. Try explaining gravity to someone who hasn’t experienced it, and you’ll understand the inherent difficulty of explaining something you can’t see or haven’t felt.

Angular momentum, measured in Newton-meter-seconds, or N-m-s, determines the total amount of torque available over time. Time is the biggest differentiating factor between angular momentum and torque, so keep that in mind. Greater angular momentum indicates a higher roll reduction potential for gyroscopic stabilizers. The Seakeeper 18 (18,000 N-m-s of angular momentum) is more powerful than the Seakeeper 1 (1,000 N-m-s). (P.S. this is also how they name their units!)

The faster a gyroscope precesses (or if you’ve watched a Seakeeper in action, that’s the sphere tilting fore and aft), the higher its peak torque value. However, a faster precession speed significantly reduces the amount of time the peak torque can be applied. If you’ve been on a boat that’s rolling, you’ll know that a wave doesn’t happen instantaneously – it rolls – just like your boat on top of it. Those rolls, depending on the boat, usually happen in a timeframe of 2-10 seconds.

Those are called wave periods, and the time it takes for your boat to make one full roll over that wave is the vessel’s roll period.

Seakeeper say that because of this, the most effective use of a gyroscope’s angular momentum is to spread the torque over a period of time that matches the wave period.

“When you see “torque” listed for any given gyro stabilizer, it means the maximum torque output, measured in N-m (see, no time). So, what’s wrong with that? Well, nothing, but it’s misleading as a performance measurement because it doesn’t account for the wave period or the natural roll period of the vessel”, says Glen Frettingham, Twin Disc, Australia.

The natural roll period of a boat varies anywhere from 2.3 seconds for smaller boats and 7 seconds for some mega yachts (don’t confuse this with the wave periods discussed above). In order to eliminate boat roll, a gyroscope must be able to provide stabilising torque throughout the entire roll cycle (that requires time again!).

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SEAKEEPER - All About Angular Momentum

Seakeeper pushes angular momentum as the true measure for how effective a gryo is. When you think of angular momentum, or gyroscopic power, the easiest way to understand it is to compare it to horsepower for an engine.

Seakeeper say that angular momentum is the measuring stick for how much stabilising power any given gyroscope can have, similar to how you know that a 60hp engine is going to provide far less power than a 250HP engine.

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The new Seakeeper 1 gyroscopic stabiliser is designed for boats from 23-30ft weighing up to 5.5 tonnes. As it runs off a 12V DC battery power rather than a 240V generator it can be used on everything from outboard-powered boats to compact cruisers.

The heart of the system is a compact new flywheel encased in a sealed vacuum that spins at up to 9,750rpm. The lack of air resistance enables the flywheel to spin roughly three times faster than would otherwise be the case, which in turn means it weighs up to two-thirds less and draws roughly half the power of a conventional flywheel.

Unlike the larger Seakeeper units the Seakeeper 1 is fully encased inside a watertight plastic shell with a clear viewing window. The whole unit weighs 165kg and consumes

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between 25-55 amps depending on how hard it is having to work. Its lighter weight also means it has the fastest spool-up time of any Seakeeper with useful stabilisation available in just 15 minutes.

As the boat starts to roll, the flywheel is tilted fore and aft by a hydraulic ram, producing gyroscopic torque to port and starboard that counteracts the roll. This works whether the boat is stationary or under way, although once up to planing speeds, the dynamic stability of the hull starts to override the effect.

Another advantage of the Seakeeper 1 is that the whole system is mounted in a fully enclosed box that measures less than 2ft x 2ft and 16in high with a viewing window to show off its workings. This should make it easier to fit under seats or inside helm consoles and deck lockers than the taller, heavier Seakeeper 2.

Nor are there any exposed parts that could snag loose items that may have to share the same locker space. A small keypad display on top of the unit means you can control it directly from here or via a remote unit at the helm.

Seakeeper is compatible with Garmin, Raymarine and Simrad MFD’s, so no additional space is needed on a cluttered dash/helm of a trailerboat. Also the Active unit can be engaged and disengaged at touch of a button.

TOHMEI ARG50T – FOR THE EXTRA LARGE TRAILERBOAT

Tohmei’s ARG50T is this Japanese companies newest and smallest gyro and while it is designed for boats under 10 tonne, at 234kg and dimensions it is really not suitable for your 7-9m trailer boat. However, if you do have something like a 10m US made centre console offshore fishing boat with triple outboards, then the Tohmei ARG50T may suit.

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QUICK - A Question of Torque

Quick promote the torque or maximum torque as the main contributor to roll reduction and have a number of unique features. Firstly they are the only gyro with a vertically spinning mass (not horizontal). This generates the same antiroll torque / output torque as traditional horizontally spinning gyros but in a simpler smaller way. The side bearings “share” the weight of the mass as opposed to the bottom bearing doing all the hard work. This means a comparatively heavier mass that spins at lower RPM can achieve the same anti-roll performance.

Quick claim that the unique vertically spinning mass also means reduced track deviation even in big following or beam seas. This means a straighter track in beam or following seas.

Quick say their machines are designed to work in any sea conditions and you can continue to operate their gyros with the vessel underway at any boat speed. This is a real bonus for smaller trailer boats.

They are all air cooled (not water cooled) bearings which means there are no water pumps to operate and maintain, no risk of electrolysis, no anodes to replace, no risk of air getting into the cooling pumps and causing them to stop working. Quick units are self-contained and work even if the vessel is reversing hard or travelling at high speed or even

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going airborne off waves.

Quick also promote the fact that their gyros can operate in an ambient air temperature up to 55°c, which is a lot higher than some of their competitors. That might not be a problem in New Zealand because of lower temperatures, but it is a big problem in Australia.

They also have off the shelf bearings on either side of the spinning mass that share the weight and load of the mass and don’t require custom ceramic water-cooled bearings.

Australasian distributor for the Quick gyro, Pierluigi Gambacorti (Gineico) points out that one of major benefits of the Quick DC gyros is their fast spool up and simple switch off and walk away spool down.

“This means you don’t need to wait for our gyro to spool up to a certain percentage of RPM before you can leave the dock. No need to wait, our Gyro will spool up even if you are underway or the boat is still on the trailer on the boat ramp!

Our spool up is also faster so you don’t wait as long to start enjoying the full roll reduction”, says Gambacorti.

He adds that excellent sound proofed removable panels, combined with a slower spin speed, makes the Quick machines less noisy and eliminated harmonics and interference with your other electrical equipment.

The new QNN Interface means you can choose to integrate the Gyro monitoring and control system into your Garmin, Raymarine, Furuno, Simrad, B&G screens. This optional kit makes it even easier for you to monitor the performance of the gyro, and push button stand-by mode (available on all Quick MC² Gyro models except for the X2 and X3 mini gyros) means you always have total control of the handling of your vessel at the touch of a button. This is important if you re backing down hard on your next catch in rough conditions.

According to Gineico, the Quick MC² Gyros are the smaller, simpler and smarter options for any size boat.

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QUICK MC² X2 and X3 - SMALLEST & LIGHTEST In 2019 Italian manufacturer, Quick Italy, announced the launch of five new 12VDC Quick gyro stabilisers, which are a simple, less complicated system. The MC2 X2 and X3 models are well suited for trailer boats. The Quick MC2 series over a number of special features, including they are the only gyro with a vertical spinning flywheel, are designed to work in any sea conditions with the vessel underway at any boat speed and are air cooled.

The new MC² Quick Gyro X2 and X3 stabilisers are the smallest in the extended family. Just 42cm square, and delivering an anti-rolling torque of up to 3,900 Nm, the X2 is perfect for trailable centre console fishing boats or little day cruisers, while the X3 model suits heavier trailer sportfish boats and small cabin cruisers up to around 8m.

Already known for their compact design, ease of installation and reliability, the new Quick gyro models are the result of many years’ research and technical innovation that guarantee simpler operation and reduced maintenance, in a smaller machine.

The MC²X series stabiliser delivers up to 95% roll reduction from a machine that is physically much smaller than any other gyro on the market. Furthermore, these machines are air cooled as opposed to water cooled!

This means easier installation because there is no more holes in the bottom of the boat and no cooling pumps and plumbing. The whole package is much smarter because the patented design of these gyros means fewer expensive parts, less maintenance requirements and therefore less ongoing running costs.

The revolutionary MC² X DC series comprises five brand-new stabilisers; two of them specially designed for small-sized boats and available only in a 12V version while the other three models are suited to progressively bigger boats, and can be supplied in either the new 12VDC version, or the 240V AC version.

The batteries on the boat will recharge via the inverter when the engines are running and it is time to go home.

As a result, the overall consumption is significantly lower and thanks to sound proofed removable panels, combined with a slower spin speed, the units are exceptionally quiet, eliminated harmonics and interference with your other electrical equipment.

The MC² Quick gyro is equipped with a mass revolving on a horizontal axis, a feature that significantly reduces the mechanical stress, produces less friction and therefore needs lower heat output. The MC² Quick Gyro system is natural dissipated; therefore, it does not require water pumps or seawater inlets, unlike watercooled systems.

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COMPANY PROFILE - VOODOO YACHTS Voodoo Yachts have four 18m Voodoo sportcats on the water so far, with another seven on order currently.

Voodoo Yachts

Editor, Barry Thompson put a few questions to Mitch Pachoud of the Tauranga based Voodoo Yachts to find out why their high-speed power cats are proving so popular. With four on the water and a staggering seven on order, Voodoo Yachts has taken Kiwi boat design and innovation to a whole new level.

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Mitch Pachoud (left) and Dave Pachoud (right) the driving forces behind Voodoo Yachts

clients to go faster and explore further while having a lower environmental impact; to lead the luxury yacht market into a new era where exploration is accessible and doesn’t come at the cost of the environment. We achieve this through continuous development and improvement, sourced from real experience on the water on our boats.

Is VY confined to just building the current Voodoo range of powercats?

While the current Voodoo XF range of Sportcats is totally unique in the luxury yacht market, we always keep moving forward. There’s a lot of exciting development coming within Voodoo Yachts, with design development, new technology and new models all on the horizon. Engineering-wise we’re continuing to push our hull, foil and appendage designs through the current limits.

Since you started, how many Voodoo cats have been built and also how many on order?

We have four 18m Voodoo sportcats on the water so far, with another seven on order currently.

How did Voodoo Yachts come about?

Pachoud Yachts has been building great boats for 34 years, and have specialised for most of that in building highly efficient boats with advanced hull-forms, and catamarans. In 2010 we set out to design the perfect boat for our family’s goals of exploring the South Pacific in luxury, at speed, and at the same time setting new standards of fuel efficiency. Building on their enduring relationship, Dave Pachoud invited Roger Hill to collaborate with him on the design.

The boat that resulted from the teams efforts was Voodoo. Borne on hydrofoil assisted planing hulls, capable of ocean crossing range at 30 knots, and laid out to perfectly encapsulate the Kiwi/Aussie lifestyle and love for the water, Voodoo was unlike anything else out there. Voodoo was a big hit right away in both New

Zealand and Australia, with capabilities that were so far beyond what was previously thought possible. For the last ten years since then we’ve carried out heavy research and development, improving the breed in a multitude of ways. We’ve thoroughly tested our designs over tens of thousands of miles, many of them open ocean.

Due to the popularity of the Voodoo Sportcat design and with so many orders we felt these boats deserved their own brand and focus, so we created Voodoo Yachts. We chose to name the brand after the original boat of this design, we felt it was a fitting reward after all of the adventure she had given us.

What is the mission statement for the brand?

At Voodoo Yachts our mission is to create luxury performance and exploration boats to empower our

Is there a standard layout or do you work with each client to achieve what they require?

We start with a few standard layout options and develop from there with each client. We have a lot of flexibility compared to a lot of boat builders and other brands, and have the expertise to guide our clients through the process.

If their dreams are not best realised with a Voodoo Yacht, we can shift them to the Pachoud Yachts side of the business and develop a fully customised solution that suits them perfectly.

Why do you think the Voodoo range has been so popular?

It’s a combination of multiple factors.

Firstly, people are realising more and more the many benefits of powercats compared to monohulls. Luxury power cats, performance boats and passage-making exploration boats are all individually complex to get right without making serious compromises, let alone when rolling them all into a

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embrace our clients’ goals, and to comprehensively understand, test and improve our boats than to be out there ourselves doing it.

It takes a dedicated team of craftsman to build every Voodoo.

single boat – our 30 years experience building and testing custom cats has given us a unique advantage here. This unique heritage and our approach to design by experience has resonated with our clients, and given them the confidence that their dreams are in good hands.

We have created a new class of luxury yacht – the high-performance exploration and adventure yacht.

Our Voodoo Xpedition Foilers offer unmatched performance and exploration capability. There are no other luxury boats that can get close to the incredible range at speed we’re achieving. This performance is not only great for fast passage-making, but also for coastal cruising – where for a given amount of time cruising your list of destinations is far larger.

The first few Voodoo sportcats have been proof that a totally new way of boating and of experiencing the ocean is possible. These boats enable experiences that simply don’t exist for most people.

Is there a limited to the size you can build the Voodoo range.

Our Voodoo hull and hydrofoil platform is totally scalable, there are few limits to how big we could take it if a client has the desire.

Technically is there anything special about how the boats are constructed and built?

Quality is something we pride ourselves on. We have a rigorous, multilayered approach to quality control. From the smallest lamination job, to the detail on the cabinetry, to the beautiful metallic paints our boats so often feature on their hulls, everything is inspected and has strict

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standards to meet. Our composite structures and electrical systems have been engineered to high standards and all have class design approval. For construction we use vacuum infusion for all major composite structures – hulls, decks, bulkheads, engine bearers, etc. – to ensure the precise quality and strength. Our underwater appendages – rudders, struts, etc. – are custom designed in house and shaped using CFD analysis to give the best possible performance.

How much does the foiling play in the success of the range and are the foils today much different from the first Voodoo?

The hydrofoil is at the core of the Voodoo XF design. The Voodoo XF platform has been designed from the ground up as a hydrofoil assisted planing hull-form, to take full advantage of the many benefits it brings. Our unique hydrofoil design – called the Xpedition Wing – carries around 50% of the vessels weight at cruising speed, reducing fuel consumption and increasing range significantly.

Both the Xpedition Wing and the hull design have undergone substantial development since the original Voodoo. This continuous research and development – carried out by our expert in-house team – has resulted in a myriad of improvements, to performance, fuel efficiency and sea-keeping to name a few areas.

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Is there much interest from overseas and if so from where?

We have a lot of interest from both the domestic and international markets.

Australia, the South Pacific and the Americas are our most common sources of foreign interest currently.

How do you see the future for Voodoo Yachts?

We’ve very excited about the future of Voodoo Yachts! As always active development and improvement of our boats is part of our core philosophy.

Going forward sustainability and environmental stewardship will become an even bigger focus for us for development than it is currently.

The luxury yachting industry is on the edge of a new era, and we aim to help shape it. The Voodoo Xpedition Foilers present a new reality of boating, a reality in which exploration and adventure, in absolute comfort, become the norm. As the market gains further understanding of our boats capabilities, we foresee the popularity of the explorer/adventure yacht will continue to rise.

We are in a high growth phase right now, and distinctly well positioned to overcome many of the challenges our industry faces while at the same time improving our clients’ experiences and relationship with the oceans.

Construction is all vacuum infusion for all major composite structures – hulls, decks, bulkheads, engine bearers, etc. – to ensure the precise quality and strength.

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The Voodoo Xpedition Foiler range of hydrofoil assisted power catamarans are set apart by their ability to cover huge open ocean distances at high speeds in absolute comfort. And with incredible efficiency.

Contemporary interiors, light, flowing spaces and sustainable selections refine the extreme performance.

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CLASSIC RACE BOATS

CARACAT TOO If there was ever a boat that could be described as weird, it had to be Caracat Too. A powercat that was years ahead of it’s time and one that made everyone look up and take notice.

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ESSENTIALLY, THEY WERE CARAVANS, HELD UP WITH A PAIR OF SPONSONS

n the early 1960s, power cats were a rare breed. While sailing cats were expected, the powerboat fraternity had not yet really embraced this unique style of hull design. That was until one of New Zealand’s most respected caravan builders, Bryan Jackson came up with his Caracat designs. Essentially, they were caravans, held up with a pair of sponsons and yet always still looking like a caravan on water.

The first offering was called Caracat, and it ran a pair of outboards. Jackson used this to develop his ideas, and when Caracat Too came along in 1963, it was a significant improvement on the first example. Gone were the outboards to be replaced by a pair of 110hp Volvo Penta stern drives. The boat was now 22ft long with a beam of 8ft. The internal layout was described as the same as one of Jackson’s caravans, apart from a helm station.

It got plenty of publicity when against all predictions it won the economy section of the 1965 Atlantic 100 with an average speed of 19.5mph, using 3.13 mpg. Not bad for a 5684 lb boat with 220hp. Top

speed was 34 mph @ 5000 rpm with 14 x13 props thinned down for extra speed.

The following year Jackson went one better and took out the Atlantic 100 Overall Points division, (a formula based on speed, plus economy, plus powerweight factors) with an average speed of 30.36mph @ 3.88 mpg. Caracat Too also won the Performance and Economy sections and took second in Overall Economy. Race organiser Tony Mason had devised a very complex system to try and make whatever boat you ran all as equal as possible. It was the time of weighing your rig before it was launched, weighing the trailer and reweighing the whole lot after the race. Unfortunately for Mason, there was a fair amount of cheating going on with discarded fuel tanks and trailers filled with water. They were indeed interesting times.

Under the new ownership of Gerald Rhodes, Caracat Too continued entering in some powerboat events, such as the 1971 Lyttelton marathon.

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CARACAT TOO CONTINUED AN ACTIVE LIFE AFTER IT’S RACING CAREER, HEADING NORTH TO BECOME A ‘SCHOOL BUS’ ON THE HOKIANGA HARBOUR.

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the Mississippi River. There was also talk about ordering several boats to sell into the US market. However, rumour has it that Jackson was not happy with the way the owner treated the boat and after he hit a log and sunk the boat, he cut his ties, and that was the last Caracat to be built.

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purchased at an auction at Jackson’s Museum in Devonport by the Rhodes Family who took it to their National Transport and Toy Museum in Wanaka, with plans to restore it.

However, to date that has not happened, although the current owners are still keen to see the boat fully restored and cruising around Lake Wanaka. It seems it is going to be an extensive rebuild as a lot of the boat is suffering from rot.

Construction was laminated ply over frames, which were then glassed over. The upper works were typical of how Jackson built his caravans, which in their day were regarded as the crème de la crème of caravans. However, after nearly 60 years, even the best timber work has succumbed to the ravage of time and saltwater.

Keep an eye out on Lake Wanaka, as one day you may see Caracat Too cruising past. You will not be able to miss it!

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Back looking like new again.

Retubing a 21 year old, 12.2m Interceptor, ex Police boat, was a specialist task carried out to perfection by Explorer Boats.

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The old tubes were really showing signs of wear.

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nflatables have been around since ancient man filled animal skins with air to float across lakes and rivers.

Things have come along way with use of rubber in the 20th century known for its durability and flexibility with modern fabrics such as Hypalon coming to the fore.

Being made up of layers of neoprene, for air tightness, a layer of high tenacity textile for tear resistance/tensile strength and the Hypalon outer, a Du Pont development, for UV & chemical resistance, the Hypalon fabric is ideal for larger RIBs that are in the open water along with military and commercial vessels.

Explorer Boats specialise in the building of Hypalon tubes for their own range of RIBs and also contracting to other RIB builders using fabric imported from Belgium under the Orca brand. They also carry out repairs and design replacement tubes for older boats.

When asked why they specialise in Hypalon, Explorer Boats managing director, Andy Lamont, explained that they build high quality, customised RIBs where the customer is looking for something that

is aesthetically pleasing but still durable and long lasting with Orca Hypalon providing a quality fabric.

Recently Explorer Boats undertook a retube of a 12.2m Interceptor RIB operating as the Havelock & Sounds Watertaxi owned by Brownie and Carleen Shallcrass. The 21 year old, ex-Police boat still had the original Hypalon tubes on although they were starting to show their age so it was time to get a new set.

Key to the owners was that there was a quick turnaround in getting the new tubes built and back on the boat as they are not making money with the RIB sitting on the hardstand.

First step was to remove the old tubes from the hull which were attached with an aluminum plate clasping the Hypalon tab with a boltrope and screwed onto the gunnels. The old tube was shipped back to the Explorer factory to be used as a pattern and also identify where the wear patches, D-rings and attachments were located.

At the factory the Explorer team cut apart the tube and marked out a new pattern.

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THINGS HAVE COME ALONG WAY WITH USE OF RUBBER, KNOWN FOR ITS DURABILITY AND FLEXIBILITY WITH MODERN FABRICS SUCH AS HYPALON COMING TO THE FORE.

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THE END RESULT WAS A BOAT THAT LOOKED LIKE NEW, DIDN’T REQUIRE CONSTANT INFLATION AND WAS GOING TO LAST ANOTHER 20 YEARS.

The Shallcrass’ selected top of the range Orca 866 Carbon Hypalon with this tube requiring 56 sqm of fabric.

The heated, indoor facilities of Sounds Shipwright Services were important for the gluing and adhering process.

Stripped and ready for the new tubes.

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The Shallcrass’ selected top of the range Orca 866 Carbon Hypalon with this tube requiring 56 sqm of fabric. The 866 symbolises the higher denier count with increased tensile strength and tear resistance suitable for tubes over 6m in length. It is used when the RIBs are going to be used in high wear commercial environments.

There is a high level of skill and years of experience required to build a Hypalon tube, as a fabric it reacts to different forces when the tube is inflated and following the process it is extremely important to ensure the integrity of the tube.

Once the base tube was built an Explorer team of two headed South to Havelock to attach the tube to the hull. Air temperature is important as it affects the gluing and adhering process so it was fortunate that they had the heated, indoor facilities of Sounds Shipwright Services to work in when the morning frosts were about.

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tube. Get this wrong and the end result is a tube that doesn’t sit right. Fortunately it was a perfect fit with little manipulation required to get the straight lines.

Once attached, the time consuming task began of marking out rub strakes, applying wear patches and transom tapes along with D-rings and ropes. These need to be buffed and then a 2-glue application process over 24 hours before heat was applied and the components worked into the tube.

After six days of long hours the final tube was on the boat and ready for handover to the client. The end result was a boat that looked like new, didn’t require constant inflation and was going to last another 20 years.

As Brownie Shallcrass commented: “A totally professional company, nothing was a problem and the end result has super exceeded our expectations. We have had a hugely popular response to the new pontoons, and we would recommend and use Explorer Boats again with no hesitation.”

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When the owner of the Maritimo 70, Salacia, wanted more cockpit space, for fishing, diving, and entertaining, he decided that rather than buy a bigger boat or one with a larger cockpit at least, he would modify what he had.

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“The owner came to use and said he loved the boat and didn’t want to change it, so gave us the job of making the working cockpit and transom area a lot bigger”, says Dean.

It was all about needed more space for the family to play and entertain and also be big enough to stow a 3.65m tender.

“I wanted a boat that was more useable for the type of boating that my family and I do, such as diving and fishing, but also entertaining”, says the owner of Salacia.

He also added that a live bait tank was asked for as he is ‘old school’ and still likes catching kings with livies. \ The hull’s running surface was left unchanged, with all modifications and the 1m addition length above the waterline. The structural integrity of the hull was retained with the added length on the existing duckboards.

700mm were added to the duckboard and then 300mm to the lifting platform. There is now 18sqm of teak covering the lower deck area, an increase of more than double from the original layout.

“We had to cut the lifting platform four ways and rebuild it so it still followed the lines of the hull and looked like it had always been there”, says Dean.

The side decks at the transom have been extended with the portofino style now further aft to keep the flowing aesthetics of the boat still in keeping with the original design. They also offer extra space for storage and rod holders.

Access to the engine room and lazarette is via a transom door.

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The lower cockpit and boarding area is now more than twice the original size.

Salacia is now 1.5m long with an LOA of 23m.

A new icemaker produces around 300 kg of ice per day.

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Another bonus for the owner has been the addition of an in-floor live bait tank, which is aft of the existing transom. The ADC rotary lifting gear for the rise and fall transom required remounting on stainless steel pods to move it further aft.

There are five stainless staples around the rear of the lifting platform, which can be removed when you need to stow the tender aboard. These are complete with a pair of custom bait stations and plenty of rod holders. While the bbq in the original transom has not been changed, the overhang above was extended 1.5m so there is better weather protection when cooking outside.

On the upper aft deck the original hatch to the lazarette has been modified to incorporate an ice machine (300 kg per day). Access to the lazarette is now only via a door in the transom.

It’s also how you get to the twin 1050hp C18 Caterpillars and the Tohmei Gyro.

When completed after four months work at MYSC’s Clearwater Cove facility, the Maritimo went from 21.51m overall to 23.0m and the weight increased by 1500 kgs. Total displacement is around 45,000 kgs.

This is the second boat that the owner has had MYSC extend, the first being a Maritimo 60 which included a complete hull extension. Also Salacia has had the forward strakes extended

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which provides a drier ride.

Although all the extra work on the transom is essential mostly above the waterline, it seems the performance and economy of the boat has improved.

“Interestingly I am getting more than 5% better fuel economy at 20 knot cruise speed and the top end speed has increased by 2-3 knots”, says the owner.

He said he is extremely pleased with making the decision to alter the boat rather than replace it.

"I loved the boat as it was, but now with these changes I love it even more and can see myself and my family getting a lot years use out of it", he added.

According the Dean the extra weight had virtually no effect on the balance of the boat, so there was no need to reposition tanks or machinery that already existed.

The future for Salacia will see not only the summer spent around Great Barrier, the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands, but there are long term plans for trips to Fiordland and Stewart Island.

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NAUTICAL NIGHTMARE… WATCHING THE CUP

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S NZ SLIPS INTO ITS COVID CONTAINED SUMMER BUBBLE, A ONCE DISTANT EVENT IS SUDDENLY UPON US. The Americas Cup spectacle kicks off mid-December, and the authorities have the onerous task of keeping the mayhem created by enthusiastic onlookers, in craft of all shapes and sizes, under some semblance of control.

Those with longer memories will recall the madness around the starts of the Whitbread/Volvo Round the World races. In the old days, there were no rules apart from keeping out of the race fleets way if possible, and there were many instances of collision and injury, as big boats turned little boats into uncontrolled toys.

Remember ‘The Card’, a near sister to Fisher and Paykel, ripping its mizzen mast out on a spectator boat at the start.

A shorter memory will clearly recall the AC events of 2000, and 2003, where spectator boats anchored just outside the start box, were routinely used by skippers to ‘wipe off’ an opponent who had them under control. The spectators were kept well away on the sailing legs, but the journey back to port, post race was a free for all and was best avoided if possible.

This event will present many challenges for event controllers and spectators alike. For starters, the two best courses for public and TV viewing lie in a shipping channel. The powers that be have kindly closed the port each raceday afternoon, so avoiding large ships in a restricted waterway will not be an issue. Ferries will still be plying the waters, but will stay as far as possible from the courses and we are told will reduce their speeds to mitigate the large wash these bigger catamaran ferries create. Gulf Harbour ferries are cancelled altogether which should cause some angst for commuters.

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There are restrictions about anchoring on course A and B, where NZ’s umbilical cord to the outside world runs ashore at Takapuna Beach, but most spectator craft will jostle for the best viewing slot, usually with little concession for others.

There is a blanket 10kt speed restriction for the harbour and course perimeters for all craft other than control and participant chase boats. Sadly this speed is just the worst possible speed for many of our larger planing craft, and is the point where they create their maximum wake. Smaller craft will be swamped and yachts will roll wildly.

Hopefully mature boat owners will recognise this and keep to @8kts, which is approximately idle speed for

many. The races start around 3.00pm in the afternoon, through till around 6.00pm which for the average boaty is close enough for 5zzies. You can be sure amongst the armada of craft, some may overindulge, just as you can be sure that on many patrol craft, there will be water police. Get mullacked at your peril.

The wind range for the event ranges from 6-21kts. 6 kts is balmy, but keeping a large craft semi stationary amongst other equally eager vessels in 20+ kts, and with the tides to further enhance the experience, is not a task for the squeamish. The judicious use of hi power thrusters will help, but pity the poor guy in the little boat next door, as he gets washed away. ACE and AT are basically saying unless you have a big

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boat, stay away, on all the promotional video and advisory websites. That won’t stop our intrepid seamen though!

The course proper (whichever course is used) is only @0.8nm wide, and spectator craft will be kept back by a further +150m we are told. There will be large floating buoys delineating the limits. My mind takes me to the rope side line barriers at the kids’ rugby, which were constantly ‘stretched’ at one end, depending on where the players were. These yachts are very fast, and will arrive far faster than you think so creeping is not advised. The poor guys charged with controlling these boundaries are all volunteers, and are not ignorant twats when they ask an offending boaty to move.

Wind direction changes can force hurried relaying of marks, and require anchored craft to move… quickly.

From personal experience, I can assure all skippers this will not be a relaxing day on the harbour, with a casual eye on the TV coverage, Ginny in hand, and friends gathered in responsible convivial groups, PFD’s stylishly draped over a bronzed shoulder. More like an afternoon of abject panic, working the throttles and thrusters, worrying about that muppet in the big gnarly boat with huge metal rub rails drifting next to you, whilst keeping an eagle eye on your guests new partner in her inappropriate high heels, or his leather soled loafers, sans PFD, as they totter forward on the slippery foredeck, to get a better look at the yachts passing by for a nano second. These rocket ships are achieving 50kts in 13kts of wind, and a race takes around 25 minutes, so not much time to rest for the viewers.

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FLETCH’S TIPS We are looking at a great summer forecast for the whole of NZ for 2020 which should make up for the past 6 months of Covid-19 restrictions, this means there will be a lot of people out on the water enjoying themselves as international flights are also limited so everyone is heading to the beach and camping grounds. It’s a good time to remind everyone that we all need to be safe out on the water this summer as the statistics for boating related fatalities in New Zealand is just too high and a number of these are preventable.

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THE ART OF THE FILLET Last week I started by doing my civic duty as a New Zealander, this is Devin, one of our “Newest” New Zealanders that has become a Citizen of our wonderful country and as part of his journey becoming a “Good kiwi Bloke”, he has started training in NZ basic field commission with mastering fishing skills. I spent an afternoon teaching him the art of filleting fish (kiwi blokes/ladies have already mastered this by age 10). During his epic fish filleting session, he successfully removed all the snapper fillets, slice the skin off and remove all the bones. Great work Devin (the force is now strong with this one). If you know someone who struggles with deboning and skinning fish fillets, please use this summer reach out and give them a hand to master this skill or if you need a hand, reach out to someone who know the skill for some training, it should be mandatory teaching at school.

PRO Tip: Devin’s next challenge is to learn how to mow a lawn and repair a broken mower using only a hammer. – Only a true Kiwi Bloke knows how to achieve at this level.

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PRIMER BULB NOT HARD?

Always do a basic check of your fuel lines and primer bulbs before you head out on the water, most of the rubber components eventually break down with the sun and salt water exposure. Recently, I was getting ready to head out for a fishing trip and I noticed that my primer bulb no-longer worked as well as it should. The more I squeezed the longer it took to bounce back into shape, the rubber bulb was cracked and started leaking fuel every time I squeezed. Luckily for me I have a spare fuel line onboard and a quick slice with the filleting knife and two hose clips I was back in business.

PRO TIP: Always carry a spare fuel line and some hose clips, just in case you need to repair or replace your fuel line out at sea.

TIP #051

A GOOD SWINGER Gentle reminder when anchoring in a bay with a number of other vessels close by, make sure you allow enough “Swing” room for you boat. As the tide moves in and out will cause your vessel to swing around on the anchor, if you are too close to other boats you could accidently collide or your anchor could get wrapped around your neighbors anchor chain.

Always allow enough distance between vessels when anchoring in a crowded bay.

PRO TIP: Never anchor from the stern, always from the sharp end (Bow).

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