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RACING NEWS

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STRAIGHT FROM THE GALLEY Derek The Chef prepares Pacific Prawn Swords.

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Hot new products from some of the world’s leading brands for 2020.

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

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We look at the latest in flexible couplings and engine mounts and how to make your boat vibration-free.

The cover you want to have, but hope not to use!

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According to Motu Economic if you want quality of life, sun and a place by the beach then the best place to live in New Zealand is Whitianga. We check it out.

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Night Navigation can be daunting for some people, but with the right knowledge, you can become confident and safe. Text by Mitchell Thompson.

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The latest issue of Alloy Boat Magazine has a special feature on amphibious boats, the best way to use your fishing lures and we look at some of the best small boat buys. Plus we have four reviews; White Pointer 970 Custom Cruiser, Purekraft 600CC, Senator RH 690 and the Extreme 885 Game King.

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT DESIGN FOCUS

Your tropical paradise anywhere Looking for a super yacht that is totally ‘off the planet’ then look no further than this offering from Yacht Island Design.

Tropical Island Paradise is their second proposal, following on from the Streets of Monaco design. For this design the theme centres around a secluded island paradise, with elements inspired by the islands of the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Polynesia.

This yacht has an overall length of 90m, a beam of 33m, a draft of 8m and is designed to accommodate 10 guests. A diesel electrical power plant propels the vessel to a maximum speed of 15 knots. The hull will be constructed of steel with the superstructure a mixture of aluminium and FRP. The exterior was designed to give the impression of waves breaking around a volcanic island, whilst maintaining the look of a contemporary yacht design.

The main exterior deck is a private beach “cove” with a voluminous

ocean view swimming pool, fed by a stream emanating from a cascading waterfall on the volcano. Around the pool are a number of private cabanas, nestled between palm trees, offering a relaxing outlook over the pool and ocean beyond. Behind these cabanas there is a bar area, communal seating and an area for outdoor dining. The aft deck is a dedicated helicopter landing platform.

A unique feature of this yacht is the deployable floating beach islands, giving a sea level platform from which

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to enjoy all manner of water activities or just relax in one of the floating cabanas.

The interior features an owners suite located inside the volcano and spread over two decks. Its living room balcony affords views out over the front of the yacht from behind the waterfall.

Located behind the owners bedroom is the owners private spa and balcony.

Further accommodation takes the form of four VIP suites all having private balconies and direct access up into the main deck cabanas.

Indoor entertainment is catered for by way of a cinema, library, games room and gym, with relaxation options in the form of a fully equipped spa and a multitude of lounges each offering their own unique ambiance. www.yachtislanddesign.com

A UNIQUE FEATURE OF THIS YACHT IS THE DEPLOYABLE FLOATING BEACH ISLANDS, GIVING A SEA LEVEL PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO ENJOY ALL MANNER OF WATER ACTIVITIES OR JUST RELAX IN ONE OF THE FLOATING CABANAS.

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PUBLISHER D&B Publishing Ltd EDITORIAL Barry Thompson, Editor DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2086 Mob: +64 (0)21 777 355 email: barry@boatmags.com CONTRIBUTORS Doug Dukeson, Freddy Foote, Bruce Duncan, Derek the Chef, Laurie Cranfield, Mike Rose, Phil Gilbert ADVERTISING New Zealand & Australia Doug Dukeson DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2328 Mob: +64 (0)21 772 202 email: doug@boatmags.com Alex Ram DDI: +64 (0)9 428 7277 Mob: +64 (0)21 0286 5298 email: alex@boatmags.com PRODUCTION Design & Prepress: Annabelle Rose Design Mob: +64 (0)27 427 4559 email: design@annabellerose.co.nz Printer: PMP Limited WEBSITE Stealth Media Ltd Gustav Wentzel info@stealthmedialtd.co.nz +64 21 0201949 ACCOUNTS Soraja Thompson Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 email: accounts@boatmags.com CIRCULATION Gordon & Gotch Ltd SUBSCRIPTIONS Printed & Digital subs@boatmags.com Pacific PowerBoat is published bi-monthly January, March, May, July, September, November REGISTERED OFFICE 14 Glamis Ave, Manly, Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand. email: barry@boatmags.com www.powerboatmagazine.co.nz Postal Address: PO Box 132 Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930, New Zealand.

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Know what you are buying It is that time of the year that I get calls from friends and readers about looking for a boat for the summer and asking my advice on what they should buy.

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find it amazing how ill-informed people are on what they actually want the boat for. I can recall many years ago when a show patron came to our stand at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show and said he wanted my advice on two boats he was looking at with a purchase in mind.

One was Bayliner 1700 bowrider, the other a Ramco alloy hardtop. Now they couldn’t have been more different, and while both have their place, I asked the guy what he was going to use either boat for. “Fishing, waterskiing and family boating around the Hauraki Gulf”. Pretty much a standard answer to wanting an allrounder. Essentially he didn’t really have any idea which was the right boat for him and would have been swayed by the better salesman at the show.

I wised him up on the pros and cons of both, and he went away to ponder my thoughts. Not sure which he purchased, if either, but it is systematic with a lot of people’s perception of the boat they want.

How often have I heard people say that they had to have an alloy boat because they are going to go fishing. Not sure why you can’t go fishing from a fibreglass boat, I did very successfully for over 25 years. Okay, so I have an alloy boat now, but that’s more for convenience, and it just happens to suit what I need for my boating lifestyle.

So when my oldest son rang me to say he and his partner wanted to buy a boat, I was only too happy to help. What surprised me was again, the broad spectrum of styles and sizes they were considering. These ranged from a 20 plus-year-old Azimut 42 (they liked the look) to a near new Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895 (they loved the layout). First thing I had to sort out was the budget, and once that was established, I then discussed their intended use for the boat. I needed have asked as I should have known…party boat. Fishing yes, but more day cruising and overnighting with an emphasis on seating and good sound rather than fishing amenities such as a live bait tank or rocket launcher.

I have one son who is a highly respected diesel mechanic, but his older brother is as far removed from anything mechanical as I am from knowing where the vacuum cleaner is kept at home. So with this in mind, I also suggested, well insisted to be exact, that they buy as late model, low hour engines as possible and if inboard should be diesel and if outboard 4 stroke.

As I write this in early December, they were still on the hunt for that right boat.

But at least they now know what to look for. Have a great Christmas and New Year and look forward to catching you in 2020.

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All backed by the peace of mind of Riviera’s support and Volvo Penta’s 5-year engine, drives and electronic systems limited warranty.

Nothing compares with the reassurance of owning a Riviera. Welcome to the world of Riviera and our SUV Collection, five superb models - 395, 445, 505, 545 and 575.

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ou may have noticed that our website (boatmags.com) has changed drastically since the last time you checked in.

That is because we have been working hard with the team at Stealth Media to bring you a better online experience.

A major change is our clean web design which now displays over 1,000 - yes more than 1000 powerboat reviews and features from our 23 year database of bringing you the best in news, reviews and articles via our titles: PowerBoat, Propeller, MotorYacht and Alloy Boat, PWC, RIB and PassageMaker Magazines. With more being added every day!!!

We have reviews from the smallest RIBs and tinnies to the largest motoryachts. There are hundreds of features on everything from engine shoot-outs to buyers guides, electronics, destinations and how to. All these have appeared at some stage in one of our publications and been gathered together for your reading pleasure. It has been a monumental task and one we feel has been long overdue.

This we believe it to be the most extensive powerboat content available in Australasia (possibly even wider afield), all on an easy to navigate platform. Our new and improved website boasts a clean design where combined with our weekly PowerBoat E-News, allows visitors to stay up to date with all things powerboat related.

Our goal with this newly designed website was to create a user-friendly browsing experience for our trusted and valued customers and business partners. We hope you enjoy our new design that is easy to navigate, and more user-friendly, whether you are browsing on a laptop, iPad or mobile device.

As a special Christmas/New Year and Website Launch Gift (joining our other 8,200 plus digital subscribers) we would like to extend, for a limited time, a complimentary 12 month subscription to our PowerBoat website and PowerBoat E-News. Simply visit this link and subscribe for free today: http://powerboatmagazine.co.nz/free12month I wish all our valued subscribers, readers and the industry a very enjoyable Christmas and Boating season.

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GUEST COMMENT BRUCE DUNCAN AKA CAPTAIN SWISH Fishing guru and author of the new Hauraki Gulf Fishing Hot Spots

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LOOKING BACK ON LIFE

here are wooden ships, and there are steel ships, but no ships are stronger and longer lasting than friendships.

Out of every negative comes a positive if you look for it. Being told you had dyslexia as a kid, life was always going to be a struggle. Everything to my brain was upside down and backwards from numbers to reading. The upside was I have both a sense of humour and of the ridiculous, best of all, a love of the sea and an uncanny ability and understanding to read mother nature’s signposts.

Having left school at seventeen, my next ten years were focused on securing a diploma of delinquency and irresponsibility, travelling from Alaska to Cape Horn and most of the Pacific Islands. After eight years, I graduated top of my class and went on trying to settling down by doing a few years of responsibility.

Fishing has always been a passion from an early age, and no matter where I travelled, I always had a bait or lure in the water.

Fishing is the greatest leveller of all men, having only ever meet what I call three “lucky “fishermen in my lifetime. No matter how big and expensive your boat and

fishing gear is, you must have experience knowledge and an understanding of your surroundings to be able to catch fish yearround consistently.

As a fishing guide, I have fished with some of the smartest, brainiest people in the world from millionaires’ multi-millionaires and even billionaires, yet when it comes to understanding how to rig a bait, cast a lure, strike and land a fish, some are like five-legged cows on the side of a steep hill.

Many years ago well-known marine personality and a regular contributor to this magazine, Mike Rose, who thought he could fish came out on my boat and got his arse whipped by ten to one. “With all your knowledge, why don’t you write a book?” he suggested. Being dyslexic I thought he had to be joking? Long story short, he is one of the few people who said you could do it, gave me the encouragement, support and co-authored my first book, Fishing the Hauraki Gulf. From there, Mark Airy and I published a number of the Spot X fishing books, and now it’s time for a new one.

The new book is Hauraki Gulf Fishing Hot Spots and identifies 150 of my top spots from the inner harbour to Waiheke, the Southern islands and out as far as the

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Noises and the Ahaahas Rocks.

Having set up and run many fundraising fishing contests, plus countless fishing seminars over the years, I saw an ever increasing need to publish a book to help those new to boating and fishing.

The latest Furuno TZ touch MFD has two amazing patented features, which I found invaluable when researching my new book.

Accu fish measures and displays as a fish symbol the length of any fish that goes through the middle of the transducer beam and bottom discrimination shows the bottom type. By taking screenshots and photos of my fishing spots along with a full description of how to fish each spot, people now have a higher chance to go out and catch fish.

There is nowhere else in the world as good as the Hauraki Gulf, with so many islands and places to fish close to the city centre.

Whether you own a dinghy or a mega yacht, there are endless fishing opportunities for people to enjoy. However, we all need to respect it. Please limit your catch, and only take what you can eat fresh, so future generations can get to enjoy what we have.

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SEEN & ADMIRED NAIAD 7.5 HARDTOP

CUSTOM DESIGN Naiad is probably best known for their hard-working Coastguard, and commercial boats recently launched a new 7.3m for the recreational market.

The new 7.3m Hardtop is based on a well proven commercial stepped hull used by several New Zealand Coastguard units and various Police, Fisheries and rescue units in Australia.

Fitted with a single Yamaha 300, this is one seriously fast boat. And the goods thing is this is a hull that can use the speed to full advantage. The deep-vee progressive deadrise cuts through the chop with ease, with a

smooth, dry ride. Naiad design their boats, so the fenders work in harmony with the hull, with the raised shoulders allowing the bow to cut through waves with hull and fenders providing greater lift around midships. This results in a flatter, more comfortable ride.

The hull hangs on like glue in hard turns, responding well to aggressive driving. While most owners will not get anywhere what the boat can ultimately handle, it’s reassuring to know these

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boats have vast reserves of safety designed into them.

The cabin layout is uncluttered with two forward facing seats, two bench seats each side, and another bench set at the transom. There’s a small cuddy cabin forward. All Naiads are built to specific customer order, so there is flexibility to customise the layout to suit requirements exactly. www.naiad.co.nz

It doesn’t matter where you are heading or why, there is a Buccaneer for you…

Buccaneer create superbly designed, exceptionally well-built and finished boats in 21 designs across six different ranges, there is a model to suit everyone.

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SEEN & ADMIRED PALM BEACH GT60

PALM BEACH GROWS GT RANGE Following the success of the GT50, Palm Beach have now added the GT60 to the new GT range.

Launched from their factory in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in early December, the first GT60 has been undergoing sea trials before being shipped to the US. The boat will have its first public showing at the Miami Boat Show in Feb 2020.

Mark Richards, CEO of Grand Banks, builders of Palm Beach Motor Yachts says the new GT range presents a new family of boats for Grand Banks. “We knew when we released the GT50 we had a winner with multiple sales throughout the world following the

debut of the first boat”.

Richard’s adds that, the emphasis for the GT range has been on producing a high-speed fuel efficient boat with stylish elegance and a contemporary refined interior. The first GT60 recorded a constant 43 knots on trials and although fuel figures were not yet available, Richards says he is confident they will be exceptional low for a boat of the GT60s size and displacement. “I am confident they will be amongst the best in the industry”, says Richards.

Powered by a pair of Volvo Penta

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IPS1350, the layout and interior styling of the GT60 is to the highest quality and emulates what the company offers with the GT50, and in fact all of the Palm Beach range. The first two GT60s have been sold and Richards is predicting positive response from the Miami show.

To be released in 2020, is a new GT70 that will join the GT50 and GT60 as the third member of the GT family. www.pbmy.com

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SEEN & ADMIRED GRADY WHITE MARLIN 300 WA

FISHING PLATFORM Marine Imports, NZ agent for Grady White have just delivered a new Marlin 300 Walk Around to a happy Pauanui Waterways owner.

Pictured here crossing the Tairua Bay on its delivery trip to its new home, the GradyWhite Marlin 300 Walk Around is a superior fishing platform. Powered by a pair of Yamaha V6s, the boat is to be used for extensive offshore fishing out of Pauanui.

In 1988, the Marlin 280 (today’s Marlin 300) was the first Grady with the exclusive SeaV2 hull, offering amazing performance and true offshore saltwater fishing boat capability. Since that time, through customer input and

attention to detail, Grady-White has refined every feature of this signature, much loved 30-foot walkaround cabin boat. This is not simply a boat with fishing features, it is a boat that is a dedicated fishing boat.

Everything a fisherman would expect to be aboard is aboard and then some. Rod storage, live bait tankage, large bait station, big fish boxes, wet storage and an uncluttered cockpit that lets you fish with ease and safety.

Below decks, the Marlin boasts a teakand-holly cabin sole, removable table,

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V-berth and midship double berth under the bridge deck. A galley and a stand-up head with shower round out the living quarters. All in all, Grady has designed a simple yet elegant space.

The Marlin 300 has twin Yamaha F300hp motors in the new pearlescent metallic white, 4.5kva diesel genset, all 230v power, air/con, and all the usual Grady toys. Huge aft insulated kill box plus two further self draining fully insulated throw your ice inside and go! www.gradywhite.co.nz

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$230,000 HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW PRIZE

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ITH A RETAIL VALUE OF OVER $230,000, THIS SURTEES/YAMAHA GRAND PRIZE IS A PACKAGE THAT ANYONE WHO VISITS THE, 2020 HUTCHWILCO NEW ZEALAND BOAT SHOW AT THE ASB SHOWGROUNDS IN GREENLANE, AUCKLAND ON MAY 14-17, WILL WANT TO WIN. Absolutely built to fish, the 7.5m, 750 Game Fisher enclosed cabin comes with Yamaha F300 power.

The Grand Prize boat will also be fitted with other “top end” Yamaha technologies including a ‘drive-bywire’ electronic throttle for smooth and precise control and the company’s renowned CL7 Command Link Plus instrument control panel.

You also get a comprehensive Garmin marine electronics package, a remote controlled 36-volt Minn Kota electric trolling motor, Lone Star GX3 Drum Winch and a Fusion MS-RA770 Apollo marine stereo. To find out more about this amazing show prize go to page 118 this issue.

Tickets to the 2020 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show are now available on line. The online tickets not only give faster access into New Zealand’s biggest boat show, they also automatically go into a special draw for a Viking Kayaks’ ultimate fishing kayak package, worth over $8000 — and give a second, bonus entry into the Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize draw!

All tickets bought online also qualify for a Free Bonus Entry into the 2020 show’s Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize draw. This means those who buy their

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tickets online will double their chances of winning next year’s amazing Grand Prize (last year’s Grand Prize winner, Christchurch man Eden Waddington, bought his ticket online and won with his Free Bonus Entry ticket!).

Tickets to the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show also make great Xmas presents and stocking fillers and those bought before 5pm on December 18 come with yet another bonus: they automatically go into a special draw for a Haswing electric trolling motor worth $1600!

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

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Using the world’s largest 3D printer, the University of Maine has produced the largest boat ever built by additive manufacturing.

Using the world’s largest 3D printer, the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites have made a 7.5m boat weighing 2268 kgs, using a material that’s a blend of plastic and wood cellulose.

The patrol boat was christened 3Dirigo, and a Guinness World Records adjudicator has verified three records; the world’s largest polymer 3D printer, the largest 3D-printed boat, and the largest solid 3D-printed item.

The printer at the Composites Center cost $US2.5 million and was funded by the U.S. Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Habib Dagher, executive director of the Composites Center, said the previous record for the largest 3D-printed boat was a 1.2m rowboat. Earlier this year, Tahoe Boats built its first hull with 3D printing, but not a whole boat.

Part of a process called additive manufacturing, a 3D printer works from a blueprint and makes three-dimensional objects by adding layers of materials that harden as they cool.

The cellulose used to make the boat is a derivative of trees.

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NEW 17.2m ELITE CLASSIC SEDAN

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ith popularity gaining for the classic style of sports cruiser Bill Upfold has responded with this 17.2m (57’) Sedan with traditional lines inspired from the Down East Main lobster boats. Being no stranger to these classics, Bill originally designed the Espresso 40 now re badged as the Whitehaven Harbour Classic. The

design styling features fine entry with generous flare developing into tumble home aft and moulded retro look transom. Accommodation consists of three cabins and two heads frd. The saloon features frd facing seating with the helm to stb giving excellent visibility for all aboard wiliest underway.

Galley to stb with large dinning to port opens out to the cockpit via a

pillar-less electric window and entry door. A small tender is garaged under the cockpit sole with the transom hydraulically opening out to create a large boarding platform. Suggested power is twin 600hp shaft drive with tunnels. Alternative propulsion options are also on offer.

Elite Marine, Ph+64 274853235 info@elitemarine.co.nz

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NEW ISLAND GYPSY RANGE RELEASED

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rom the manufacturers of Newport 460, now comes a new range of Island Gypsy motor yachts.

The IG Classic range will come as 36ft and 40ft flybridge boats at this stage, but expect more models to be added in the future.

The new designs feature full width flybridges, built in stairways to flybridge ( not ladders), bow and stern thrusters, generator and air conditioning. Built for coastal cruising, the IG Classics will be running diesel shaft drives in either single or twin installation.

Brett Flanagan, Ph +61 414997654 brettflanagan07@gmail.com

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lan Tongs Boatbuilders have launched their first AT43, a new production model designed

by Elite Marine. This 13.2m semi-production sedan cruiser is offered with a variety of internal layouts.

Being a semi-production boat, owners are able to have a lot of input into the final layout, so there is still the opportunity for a personal touch. GRP moulded, but with so many options it will feel like a custom build.

The new Elite AT43 is offered in single, or twin-engine configurations, shaft drive, bow/stern thrusters, two or three cabins, galley up or down, and with great choices of interior finishes.

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Maritimo Sights Set On The Future Australian luxury motor yacht manufacturer Maritimo say they are the most advanced in their history with the brand’s global outreach strategy pushing strongly throughout Australasia and The Americas.

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ounded 15 years ago and employing more than 300 staff and contractors, with economical benefits reaching thousands within its local economy, Maritimo has been a true Australian corporate success story. Approximately half of its annual production is sent around the world and has earned a reputation and recognition for robust high-quality construction, leading edge design and exemplary product performance around the industry.

And the Maritimo story is only just getting started. The company has

just recently completed a $13 million expansion of its production facility at the Coomera Marine Precinct on Queensland’s Gold Coast and at the same time set in place the strongest global network of representatives in the brand’s 15-year history. Maritimo CEO Garth Corbitt said the facility forms the foundation of the brand’s global expansion strategy that has already seen the company achieve their most successful years ever in 2018 and 2019 with record figures of 30% sales growth recorded. Sales into the USA so far this calendar year (up to mid November) are

up 60% on the same period in2018 year.

“Never before have we been so well established to take the brand forward and increase our awareness levels and ultimately sales in the most significant international markets,” he said.

“This global expansion strategy has been formulated by the senior management team over a period of years and it has been necessary to get the foundations set correctly before embarking on that journey. www.maritimo.com.au

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ongratulations to Dale Murray, the winner of our Fat Cat Mouse tender and Torqueedo 1003 electric outboard. Living in Albany, Auckland, Dale is a keen fisherman and member of the Browns Bay Boating Club. He says he will be using the boat to fish off the East Coast Bays beaches and looks forward to dropping a few lines over the side this summer.

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Delivering Innovation and Reliability While other manufacturers focus on building higher horsepower engines, at Tohatsu, the focus has always been on building the most reliable engines. The range of 2-Stroke 3.5hp through to 90hp are world famous for their reliability, terrifichorsepower-to-weight ratios and top-of-the-line performance.

These outboards provide all of the features you want and need without compromising Tohatsu's well-known quality.

CHAPARRAL EXPANDS THEIR RANGE

Our new Four Strokes Outboards 3.5hp through 50hp deliver power you can rely on, are light-weight and fuel efficient.

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haparral have just introduced their latest for the 2020 model year with three exciting new boats now available for order in Entry level, Crossover and Surf categories.

Firstly their long awaited 19 outboard is here, which features a redesigned the hull to suit the new outboard power. The deck is basically the same as the inboard boat, but with added storage and still a decent swim platform set up around the motor. Of course the DNA from the premium boats is still there with Chaparral’s salt water heritage at the forefront of all of their thinking. Available in both Sport & Ski Fish models.

The 257 Surf comes complete with Malibu Surf Gate, Medallion surf computer, built in Ballast, Volvo’s forward facing drive, unique surf hull design, surf racks and graphics.

Borrowing from the 257SSx Premium sports boat, the 25 Surf does everything right; big on volume, big on quality, big on features and especially big when it comes to the size of the surf waves.

Chaparral says that ‘real surfers surf salt’ and when you see the 257 Surf this makes sense. With all of the salt water tough design and built quality synonymous with Chaparral, their surf range offers the only legitimate surf boat ,with proven surf technology, that is equally at home in fresh or salt water.

The award winning 300 OSX now has a smaller sibling with the introduction of the 280 OSX. The twin outboard boat is a day boat that captures the true meaning of crossover.

With plenty of luxurious lounge seating throughout, deep 21 degree dead rise hull for comfortable and dry rough water cruising, big fuel capacity, side door for diving , fishing and easy marina access, small cabin with head and sink, hard top option and unique clever swing away helm seating to expand the social space. www.chaparralboats.com

Four stroke

Tohatsu’s New MFS15/20E Fuel Injected model is the lightest in class starting at 43kg for the manual short shaft. This model follows on from the Industry leading lightweight MFS40/50A. Designed and Manufactured in Japan. The superior marine technology means better performance without compromising on reliability. Try a Tohatsu and experience the difference, with over 60 years manufacturing and a total of over 4,000,000 Outboard motors produced from 1956 through January 2018.

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TOUGH POWER CAT

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t took a series of prototypes and many months of testing before Roger Tweddell and Blair McLay were happy enough with their Fat Cat 4000 to put into full production.

However, while the test boats were essentially all timber and core materials, the production version is ‘plastic’. Or to be more technical, built using polyethelene.

This is the first high density polymer (HDPE) Fat Cat made in a rotational mould, with primary properties being corrosion free, UV resistant, flexible but very strong and soft to impact.

Constructed from a single skin high density polyethelene the 210 kg hull is a single piece with side decks hot welded after. Interestingly that’s about the equivalent weight of a similar sized grp or alloy powercat. There are also additional plywood floor panels glued in to make the boat even stiffer. You have the option of a plastic floor, U-Deck or even alloy cheque plate. There is around 400 litres of buoyancy built in to the hull, so should you hole it, it will float.

The fully asymmetric hulls have an additional sacrificial wear plate aft, which is welded to the aft section of each hull. These can be replaced when all that dragging up the beach and over rocks starts to impact on the running surface.

Roger added that one of the benefits of the ‘plastic’ construction is that the boats are totally recyclable and what is a boat today may one day be melted down and turned into a rubbish bin. Interesting thought.

Single outboards on catamarans can have cavitation issues, caused by severe turbulence to the propeller. This has been eliminated on the Fat Cat 4000, which has a long central pod that helps providing a solid flow of clean water to the prop. The pod is also part of the single hull mould and again adds extra rigidity overall.

The layout of the Fat Cat 4000 is very simple, with no standardised seating or console. There are plenty of seating options available, although even without a dedicated seat the boat is easily driven sitting on either side deck.

Forward, the anchor locker is large enough to mount a small capstan or drum winch, but that would also mean you have to find a place for a battery. There are storage lockers either side forward and if you need more, then a couple of chilly bins will do the job.

The Fat Cat 4000 comes with four lifting rails and the side decks are wide enough to mount 3 to 4 rod holders either side.

The additional stiffening at the transom allows for 20hp-40hp outboards. A 30hp 2 stroke Mercury gives the boat a top speed of around 25 knots with one up and 20-21 knots with 3-4 people.

At $13995 for a boat/ motor/trailer package it is also exceptionally well priced. If you just want the boat on its own then $7250 will buy it. www.fatcat.co.nz

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LOMOCEAN 59 CENTRE CONSOLE bottom fishing while maintaining the functional game fish arrangement of ‘No Xcuse’.

Integrated with the engine air intake towers are tackle storage, bait preparation, cooking and clean up areas. The styling and function of the Tuna Tower hark back to one of Lomocean’s earlier renowned sports fisher, ‘Outer Limits’.

The semi enclosed helm area can seat eight people in comfort with accommodation down below consisting of a head & shower with a good number of berths for night fishing expeditions. The simple light weight nature of the design makes the triple Cummins/Zeus propulsion package very appropriate with cruising speeds in the region of 38 knots, making distant fishing grounds possible in a day. The design can be customised to suit personal requirements. www.lomocean.com

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he Lomocean 59 Centre Console sport fisher concept was borne out of making good use of the decommissioned ‘stern module’ removed from the Formula 60 ‘No Xcuse’.

The ‘stern module’ consisting of aft hull, cockpit and the 3 x 600 hp Cummins engines & Zeus pod drive packages was used as the starting point. The new bow section of the hull is designed to match the original aft section then quickly morphs into a fine entry that draws on Lomocean’s successful history with high-performance paramilitary interceptors.

Aimed at the serious day sport fisher or day charter operator, the above water arrangement features a full walkaround for

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here will be more ways to win with the legendary Furuno Snapper World Cup expanding its reach with a new initiative launched for 2020.

Traditionally the trophy was up for grabs at key fishing competitions around New Zealand, however for 2020 an angler can now submit an entry, having caught the fish anytime outside of an organised event - The Furuno Snapper World Cup partnering with the DB Export Fishing Competition through its website www.fishingcomp.co.nz to enable online entries.

Like in 2019, there will be an increased focus on sustainable fishing with entries based around fish length and not weight.

All entrants have to do is photograph the fish caught on the official measure and upload it to the website. Official measures can be purchased from the fishingcomp.co.nz website, Furuno stockists and Burnsco stores.

There is no entry fee to the DB Export NZ Fishing Competition and anglers can first catch their fish and enter after the fact. All fish entered in the Snapper section of the site after September 26 will automatically be eligible for the trophy.

ENL Managing Director Gareth Hodson says the aim is to open the event to as many anglers as possible in a way that fits in with the company’s conservation ideologies.

“The Furuno Snapper World Cup has a proud history dating back to the major multi-day event our company hosted annually, so we are keen to see as many people given the

Steve Williams won the legendary trophy in 2019 with his 80.5cm Snapper.

chance to get their name engraved on the trophy as possible,” says Hodson.

ENL and Furuno will still be supporting a number of key tournaments that either solely or incorporate a measure section such as the recent Trifecta Contest in Tairua held in September, which is where the Furuno Snapper World Cup kicked off.

The Furuno Snapper World Cup will conclude on March 31 where the trophy will be presented at the 2020 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show in mid-May. The following year the Furuno Snapper World Cup will be contested over the full 12-month period.

As well as the iconic Trophy, ENL is putting up $2000 worth of Furuno merchandise up for grabs as well as a day’s charter with a top charter operator.

The 2019 edition of the Snapper World Cup was won by Steve Williams, who’s 80.5cm Snapper was enough for him to clinch the much sought after prize.

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Kingsley Fink ‘Emerging Leader of the Year 2019

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ristram Marine’s GM, Kingsley Fink, was recently awarded the Westpac Waikato Business Awards Emerging Leader of the Year 2019.

At the recent Westpac Waikato Business Awards Tristram Marine’s General Manager Kingsley Fink was awarded ‘Emerging Leader of the Year 2019’ in recognition of his excellent leadership and unsurpassed dedication to both the Tristram clients and the internal team.This award is the culmination of the growth Kingsley has made in understanding what motivates himself as a leader and how this aligns with the purpose of Tristram Marine, both of which are centred around getting families on the water to create quality memories on-board quality Tristram boats.

On the awards night, Kingsley credited this award to the people of Tristram Marine, the Tristram owners and team alike, who drive him to constantly challenge himself and those around him to build on the company’s reputation as the pinnacle of premium for both craft and service.

Just 12 years into his career, Kingsley is such a positive and motivated force within the company and there is no doubt that under his direction Tristram Marine will continue to be an industry leader for many years to come. www.tristram.co.nz

Lance, Tristram, Kingsley & Bronwyn Fink

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A NEW GENERATION OF EXCELLENCE

Introducing a new generation of our D4 and D6 propulsion packages, from 150–480 hp. After having spent years refining and developing the proven platform ever further, this complete system delivers new exciting features – from helm to propeller. All to offer a more powerful and reliable experience.

Learn more at: www.volvopenta.com

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RIVIERA REPORT OUTSTANDING 2019 Riviera owner says ‘thank you’ to loyal yacht owners and staff as he reflects on the outstanding achievements of 2019.

Riviera Australia continues to create and innovate motor yachts of distinction. Yachts that are acclaimed internationally for their sea keeping qualities and high calibre of construction as much as they are for their fine and luxurious finishes.

At the company’s annual end of year celebrations, Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst addressed the 600-strong team and paid tribute to both the craftsmen and women who create Australia’s most popular motor yachts and the almost 5,600 loyal yacht owners that make up the global ‘Riviera family’.

“Why are Riviera yachts in such demand?” said Longhurst.

“Why do boaters often comment that Riviera is among the

finest motor yachts in the world?

“We have a special culture here that all of you have created, together. All of you work as a united team. You have a real commitment to excellence and you work with us to nurture future champions in our team and to create the finest motor yachts we can.

“This culture is what makes Riviera, Australia’s world-class motor yacht builder and allows our owners to have the time of their lives aboard our yachts. That’s a great reward for us all and in recognition of this, I thank each and every one of you here today for your part in our success as much as I thank our

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Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht

Rodney Longhurst celebrates with his loyal team.

Get used to the stares, because the SLX 230 is sleek, powerful, cutting-edge and completely crush-worthy. You and your guests won’t mind, settled into the perfectly accommodating bow or expansive transom lounge. And it’s not like you won’t share the fun. With capacity for 13, the SLX 230 is the consummate host’s perfect party platform.

When ready to shift from chilling to running, goose the MerCruiser power, perfect your attitude and encourage wakeboarders to throw tantrums. A perfectly composed boat can pump up the adrenaline, too.

Sea Ray have been the #1 imported boat brand in New Zealand for more than 30 years, with over 2,000 boats sold during this time. Built in the USA, Sea Ray are a trusted and proven brand, backed by their market leading warranty. Also, have you heard about our 5 year care package?

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owners publicly for their trust in us all,” added Longhurst.

Long-time staff members and long-term dealerships have been key to Riviera’s continued success in 2019. At the same time, Riviera continues to be humbled by the fierce loyalty shown by Riviera yacht owners from around the world, a great many of whom are repeat customers. These experienced boat owners have shown great confidence in their commitment to Riviera.

Rodney Longhurst showed both loyalty and trust by purchasing Riviera in 2012 and infusing its leadership with strength and long-term commitment. Seven years on, the company continues to grow and expand. Riviera is a truly global brand focused firmly on its people and impressive yacht range.

Riviera is always striving to deliver the best possible boating experience. To create this opportunity, the skilled in-house design and new yacht development team in collaboration with international specialists, has been expanded in 2019 to over 50 people. At the same time, the company’s design engineers are always working with the world’s leading brands, to allow Riviera to often set trends where others tend to follow. Their mission is to remain nimble and respond to customer needs with fresh eyes and fresh approaches.

This continued growth and global expansion is good news for both Riviera’s 600-strong workforce and Australia’s marine industry as a whole, with more than 70 apprentices currently engaged in learning and plying their craft within the company’s award-winning training program. In 2020, the number of Riviera apprentices will increase by over 10%.

2020 will be another year of growth and expansion for Riviera with the release of three new motor yachts. The new 505 SUV will make her international debut in February 2020 at the Miami Yacht Show and the all new 64 Sport Motor Yacht will join the Sports Motor Yacht fleet in May. “In 2020, Riviera will celebrate 40 years of motor yachtbuilding and the launching of over 5,600 yachts in that period – a significant achievement that is testament to the excellence in everything we do, from the concept and design of a new motor yacht to the delivery and owner support offered with all our new yachts,” says Longhurst. www.RivieraAustralia.com

SEA RAY SLX 230

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277 Ti Rakau Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland P: 09 274 9918

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Herley DieselElectric Hybrid Powercat H erley Boats has started the construction of its first Diesel Electric Hybrid Boat changing the future of boating.

This entirely newly designed 34 foot displacement catamaran will feature two 60kw/100kw peak electric motors and 300Nm of torque. These motors will run in parallel from a 120kw diesel generator coupled to a permanent magnet generator and Lithium-ion battery storage, with the ability to recharge the system within 1 hour out at sea.

The System will have the ability to run on either Lithium or diesel alone, and

for top performance on both systems simultaneously. The on-board control system will feature abilities to select the type of drive mode, electric only for zero fuel burn, economy cruise for greatest fuel efficiency, or performance mode for high speed operation. The vessels hull form has been specifically designed to create as minimal drag under the waterline with expected ranges exceeding 2500km on a 640L fuel tank.

Under construction at Herlety Boats Tauranga factory, the customisable layout comprises of two double berths, separate shower, separate head, dining

area, galley, large cockpit and a versatile cockpit island. Finishing details will include timber cabinetry, upholstered and painted panels, and LED lighting throughout.

Herley Boats spokesman Nick Herd says that the boat will be launched in late April 2020 and after an unveiling at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, the plan is to motor it across the Tasman to Sydney. “ We plan to have the boat on display at the Sydney International Boat Show and be able to clearly show the capabilities of the hybrid power�, says Herd. www.herleyboats.com

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ASIS AMPHIBIOUS BOATS APPOINT KIWI DEALER

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AE built amphibious boat builder, ASIS Boats has appointed Auckland based Gulfland Marine as their New Zealand distributor.

Utilising the New Zealand developed, Orion amphibious technology, ASIS produce a wide range of boats from 5.1m to 12m, available both in standard or amphibious form. Craig Lewis, MD of Gulfland Marine says he is very excited about being able to offer his clients an amphibious alternative.

The first two models to arrive in the country will be an 8.4m and 7.1m RIB. Unlike other amphibious boat options, the ASIS/ Orion package has twin wheels on the bow.

The Amphibious system consists of motorised, retractable and steerable wheels, powering the boat with off-water capabilities. The entire system is marinised and stays completely out of the water while underway. This means there is no compromise to on-water performance. Once fitted with the amphibious technology, any ASIS boat will be able to travel directly between land and sea by the use of four retractable wheels with a hydraulic system linked to an inboard motor.

ASIS offer fibreglass or aluminium hulls and all models from Gulfland Marine will be powered by Mercury outboards. The first boats are due in early January 2020. www.gulflandmarine.co.nz

Nimbus 305 Coupe The contemporary Scandinavian design coupled with reliable and efficient Volvo shaft drive propulsion make the Nimbus range of coupe 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 CoupÊ 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, 18 proud Nimbus Owners since May 2017 in New Zealand

Now available at Sports Marine

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THE EVER ENDURING FIRESTAR F i Glass is New Zealand’s oldest producers of fibreglass trailer boats and continues today as one of the market leaders. Under the able leadership of Griff Simpson, son of the founder, Frank Simpson, the company has seen a lot of changes in recent years, with a new model range, while still retaining some of Fi Glass heritage by keeping the original model names.

One of those is the iconic Firestar, which was re-released in 2000 as a mid entry-

level boat, built to a very competitive price. The Firestar uses the Fi-Glass Senator hull and is available as full cabin version. The Senator is a big runabout, while the Firestar has a large cabin and slightly smaller cockpit. Constructed with a one-piece fibreglass stringer and floor moulding, glassed into the bottom of the hull, it also follows the latest building techniques developed

by Fi Glass.

“What we wanted to achieve with the Firestar was to offer a reasonably priced

Kiwi boat, built to the highest quality, and with the ability to offer plenty of options,” says Griff.

Initially, the big brother to the Fireball, the Firestar was released in the late sixties and proved one of Fi Glass Boats most popular models. It is the perfect entry-level family boat.

Look for a very special review in our next issue (Mar-Apr) comparing an original Firestar with a 2020 model. www.fi-glass.co.nz

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BOSTON WHALER 315 CONQUEST Powered by twin Mercury Verado 400 hp engines. Rugged sophistication, cutting-edge convenience, and incredible functionality combine in the Boston Whaler 315 Conquest, a boat designed for both hardcore saltwater anglers and those who favour all-day cruising. A full front glass windshield with a side glass enclosure provides a clear, unobstructed view from the helm, while an insulated livewell/cooler, large bait-prep area and storage, and dual in-deck fish boxes ensure anglers have everything they need to get on the fish. The 315 Conquest’s cabin features a skylight over the galley and a mid-berth with ample space for bringing along extra family members or friends. A new convertible portside lounge seat opens up the options for riding in comfort, flipping smoothly to face forward or aft. Master the offshore and enjoy the onboard with the Boston Whaler 315 Conquest.

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he Ocean Alexander 84R breaks with tradition to create a spacious, family-friendly motor yacht. The Ocean Alexander 84R bridges the gap between the successful 70E and the larger 90R. Released at the recent Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) the Ocean Alexander 84R is destined for Australian shores next year at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May 2020.

While the 84R is the smallest sibling in the Revolution fleet, soon to be joined by a 110R, she is nonetheless as contemporary looking as the 90R. She features the swooping fashion boards, which is one of the signature features of the revolution series, combined with chiselled moulding details combined with gentle curves all of which combine to create a balanced and elegantly modern looking yacht.

“With the design of the 84R we decided to develop the features of this boat to transition from the very popular open deck interior plan of the 70e and combined that with the modern interior design features and materials found in the larger 90R,” said Ocean Alexander President, Johnny Chueh.

“We made a conscious decision to cater to buyers who are looking for a yacht that offers a relaxed family-oriented layout,” he continued.

“This approach has created a spectacular feeling of space allowing areas to be distinct yet merging together which has created an expansive open feeling interior. This is combined, as with the 90R, with an abundance of floor to ceiling windows and glass throughout so that in the daytime, the main deck will be bathed in sunlight with spectacular views out to the sea from every area.

At a length of 25.45m, the 84R is available in open and enclosed layouts, was designed by Evan K Marshall and Arrabito Naval Architects in collaboration, who also designed the 90R. The enclosed model comprises a cosy skylounge, whereas the open version has a partially enclosed helm, seating area, and bar.

With a beam of 6.29m, the vertical bow of the 84R adds volume to the VIP cabin in the bow. Other design features on the new model include extra-large saloon windows and numerous seating areas for entertaining and relaxing. The flybridge has an alfresco dining setup, sun lounges, bar, BBQ grill and jacuzzi. There’s also generously sized banquette seating and sunpads on the foredeck.

Inside, finely crafted exotic wood panelling conceals the 84R’s copious storage and an open galley is adjacent to the separate formal dining area. Below decks, there is the VIP forward with ensuite and full walk-around Queen bed and walk-in wardrobe, full-beam master stateroom midships with his ‘n hers ensuite, and two twin rooms, each with ensuite. www.oceanalexander.com.au

Now available at Sports Marine

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT NEWS

New Boston Whaler Conquests B oston Whaler has released an all-new 325 Conquest, joining the 405 Conquest (pictured) to kick off a new chapter for the ruggedly sophisticated series.

Both boats premiered on the recent Fort Lauderdale Boat Show alongside an array of Whaler models—including the 380 Outrage with new quad engine packages—capturing the attention of show attendees and signifying an exciting period of growth for Boston Whaler.

“The 405 Conquest and 325 Conquest mark the next evolution for the series, bringing versatility, comfort and capability to a whole new level,” said Boston Whaler President Nick Stickler.

“We’re thrilled to introduce the two models together and have already received a tremendous amount of positive feedback.”

The 405 and 325 Conquests, aka the SUVs of the Sea, deliver “no excuses” performance capability paired with luxury touches that encourage entertaining and overnighting.

Designed to empower epic offshore fishing runs as well as comfortable multi-day cruises, they offer inviting cabins, inventive seating, purposeful amenities and seamless performance.

Further, the new Conquests give boaters a greater sense of connection with the water, thanks to features like a full-beam windshield and restyled side glass that provide unobstructed visibility; and a dive door with removable ladder that makes it easy for anglers to drag large catches onto the deck, or for swimmers

and divers to climb back onboard.

Breakthroughs in seating include a new portside companion lounge with hidden table that converts to multiple positions, and on the 405, an inviting adjustable bow chaise lounge with its own personal stereo system. Both boats feature a well-appointed helm deck wet bar complete with a sink, refrigerator (optional on the 325), and storage, making it easy to host a crowd.

The 405 Conquest also features a highly customizable transom prep area, with several options for fishing and entertaining.

Below deck, the cabin of each new Conquest will herald a return to overnighting for many boaters. The 405 features a private master stateroom and guest sleeping quarters, an enclosed head with separate shower, a

convenient galley and more, with luxury touches including a rain shower and an innerspring mattress. The 325 includes a convertible V-berth sleeping/dining area and guest accommodations, and both boats feature a full-height hanging locker and premium finishes throughout.

Meanwhile, the Conquests’ new hull, redesigned from the keel up, delivers greater stability, and the optional Seakeeper gyro-stabilization system virtually eliminates boat roll. Underway, the standard 300-hp Mercury Verado engines (quads on the 405; dual on the 325) with optional Joystick Piloting provide impressive power and control. making it easier than ever to visualize the effects of outside sources and dock your Whaler in even the most challenging conditions. www.sportsmarine.co.nz

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT POWER ON

OUTBOARD MARKET TO REACH US$ 17 BILLION BY 2025 The Outboard Engines Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $10 billion to over $17 billion by 2025 Global outboard engines market forecast will be largely propelled by increased consumer participation in recreational, leisure boating and boat club activities. Advancements in technology have resulted in the development of high-power energy-efficient outboard engines which are extensively used in large boats. Industry participants are making increasing R&D investments and efforts to meet the rising consumer expectations pertaining to performance, reliability and durability of these motors.

2-stroke outboard engines industry size will hold over 40% of the global share in terms of revenue by 2025 and 4-stroke outboards will continue to dominate the market, especially in the higher horsepower engines.

Mounting concerns pertaining to emission of hazardous gases and substances have consequently resulted in the development of highly energy-efficient alternatives such as electric fuel type outboard motors.

Low-power electric motors are gradually emerging as a potential substitute for petrol engines. Electric fuel type outboard engines market share will register a healthy 8.5% CAGR over 2019-2025.

High-power outboard engines market is projected to generate revenues in excess of USD 9.5 billion over the projected timeframe. This growth can be mainly attributed to a positive application outlook in larger boats

and yachts, which are facing robust demand worldwide. Manufacturers are aiming to expand and upgrade their existing motor production facilities and making investments in developing high-power motors to keep up with the global demand.

Military represents a key application segment driving global outboard engines industry trends.

These engines find widespread use in rescue boats and inflatable boats. North America outboard engines market size will witness unprecedented growth in the coming years mainly due to the presence of prominent boat manufacturers along with motor distributors. www.gminsights.com

New Hyundai Seasall G7 Hyundai Marine New Zealand are set to launch a new Hyundai SeasAll G7 engine into their current range of diesel inboard marine engines.

The G7 is an inline 6-cylinder 6.8L 300-350hp engine, which will sit in the middle of Hyundai Marine ’s current range of engines. Hyundai Marine Sales Manager Mark Harrison says, “The G7 comes in two variants, a light duty commercial producing a peak of 350hp @ 2800rpm and heavy duty commercial producing a peak of 300hp @ 2500rpm, ideal for work boats and recreational boats.”

The G-Series engine is extensively used in Hyundai trucks overseas and will also feature in the new upcoming Hyundai Pavise medium truck due for a NZ launch in early 2020. Mr Harrison adds, “The G-series marinisation is another quality marine conversion completed at Hyundai SeasAll’s marine factory”.

“Hyundai SeasAll marine engines have been operating in the New Zealand market for 10 years. We are enjoying continued growth, and with the introduction of this new engine we now have a complete range of engines rated from 200-700hp,” says Mr Harrison. www.hyundaimarine.co.nz 38 PACIFIC POWERBOAT JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2020

EVINRUDE SHATTERS BAREFOOT RECORD Evinrude has set multiple single-boat water skiing Guinness World records. Using boats powered by two and three 300hp Evinrude E-TEC G2 engines, the Evinrude sponsored Big Pull team set four certified and pending records in the Ballet, Barefoot, Conventional Couples and Trios lines.

The following record attempts have been certified or are pending by Guinness and the National Show Ski Association: BALLET LINE

Guinness Record Pending 49 skiers bests previous record of 48.

BAREFOOT LINE

Guinness Certified record 38 skiers bests previous record of 32.

CONVENTIONAL COUPLES LINE

National Show Ski Association Record Pending 16 couples bests old record of 15 couples.

TRIOS LINE

Guinness Certified record 14 sets bests old record of 12 sets.

NEW AFFORDABLE HASWING TROLLING MOTOR

Integrel Power Generation Integrel is the future of power generation afloat, completely replacing your stand alone generator by using “spare” capacity from your existing inboard engine.

Integrel uses smart new technology to generate up to 9kW of electrical power without compromising your engine’s performance. In fact, the system actively manages its output so that the engine is always running at its most fuel efficient.

By using your engine for both propulsion and power generation, both tasks are delivered at optimum efficiency, resulting in fuel savings of up to 25%. One engine, two jobs, less fuel.

Integrel is completely automatic, working in the background with no direct input from you. It requires no maintenance other than a periodic belt change, offering substantial savings on fuel and maintenance costs across its lifetime.

Integrel eliminates the need for a separate generator, using spare capacity from your existing inboard engine to generate electrical energy while ensuring your engine is always running as its most fuel efficient. The Integrel system requires a bank of batteries that are charged as it generates energy, which is then used as an electrical ‘fuel tank’ for your onboard devices and systems.

Integrel supports both advanced lead acid and some brands of lithium ion batteries. The Integrel generator is software limited to 170A and 9kW, allowing you to charge a typical 48v bank at the 1C rate, which is the amp hour rating normally quoted by the battery manufacturer.

The Integrel generator itself is fitted directly to the propulsion engine and occupies very little space, weighing only 15kg. The storage batteries that it uses are normally fitted into the same space as the standalone generator it replaces; a 10kWh lead acid battery pack, for example, measures 600 x 600 x 350mm and weighs 260kg. Lithium ion batteries have about the same volume depending on the supplier and are less than half the weight. www.sopac.co.nz

The new Haswing Cayman Bow Mount electric trolling motor is now available in New Zealand. The 55lb thrust Haswing Cayman bow mount comes complete with GPS and, using the company’s clever Helmsman App, gives skippers complete wireless control over such advanced functions such as Jog and Spot Lock, Record and Re-track and Return To from their Android or IOS device.

Suitable for boats up to 1250kgs and backed by an impressive 30-month warranty, the Haswing Cayman B is specifically designed for use in both salt and fresh water. With encapsulated electronics and a sacrificial anode it also boasts excellent corrosion resistance.

Aimed at serious fishers, the Cayman B offers skippers the ability to move their vessel at variable speeds in a given direction, using either the supplied wireless remote or an optional foot controller. When connected to the Helmsman App, which is available for any IOS or Android device, the Cayman B delivers unrivalled versatility with advanced wireless features such as the popular Anchor function, jog and cruise control.

When using the App’s Navigation function, skippers can enjoy accurate waypoint navigation thanks to its integral high quality GPS receiver using online maps. With Cruise Control, the motor will deliver efficient sailing or trolling at a set sped, even in bad weather. The Record Route function enables skippers to re-use previous routes on future trips and with the popular Anchor function they can simply push a button to hold their vessel over an enticing fishing or dive spot. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz

Vetus introduces new model Bow Pro Thrusters Vetus is expanding its innovative Bow Pro thruster portfolio, its highlyregarded range combining the latest thruster motor technology.

Featuring all the technical advantages of the Bow Pro series, the Vetus Bow Pro Boosted Series has been expanded with two new larger thruster models – the BOWB180 and BOWB210.

The third connection on the motor leads the current to an internal charger, stepping up the voltage from 12 volt to 24 volt or 48 volt. This allows a 12V or 24V charging source, such as the propulsion engine alternator, to charge a 24V or 48V battery bank. The thruster battery bank will be charged any time the thruster is not being used. The latest Bow Pro thrusters models are energy efficient and have longer runtime, utilising features such as heading hold or position keeping.

The most powerful Vetus thruster in a 250mm tunnel, the new BOW18024D is a bow thruster providing 180 kgf on a 24V power supply.

An evolution of the C version, the thruster features the newest innovations such as temperature sensor and low noise 6-blade propeller. The BOW18024D also has a dramatically improved runtime. www.vetus.com WWW.P OWERBOAT MAGAZINE .C O .NZ 39

PACIFIC POWERBOAT RACING NEWS

MARITIMO XCAT SUCCESS Maritimo’s international Racing Technologies Division is on a high with its new R30 XCAT performing strongly in Shanghai recently.

Valder Wins US1 After a competitive season that covered six races across the U.S. East Coast, Kiwi Wayne Valder has come away with the coveted 2019 US1 title.

With the US1 title, he is the only driver in history to have won an offshore championship in three separate countries, having already secured the NZ1 and AUS1 championships previously. The US1 was a fitting reward for a few years of trying and with breakdowns, flips and boat issues in the past denying him of the U.S. championship, he decided to go back and give it another go.

The season has seen several wins and podium places which have kept the Kiwi/U.S. team at the front of the championship all season. The final victory at the last round in Ft Myers Beach Roar Offshore was the clincher.

Wayne and throttleman Grant Bruggemann have put together a fantastic season of consistency and didn’t do it easily. Upwards of seven boats raced the USA Superboat class and all with identical twin 750hp power. Driving a 44ft MTI, Wayne and Grant showed superior pace in many races and proved the team to beat.

“We had an awesome final race at Ft Myers, and it was a great way to finish the season,” Bruggemann said.

Pro Floors also competed in the World Championship races at Key West, Florida, Nov 6-10, where the team took out second overall after three races. In race one an electrical issue saw them drop to the back of the field after being amongst the leaders on the first lap.

However, in race two the team took out hard fought second place behind Broadco, with ex Prop Floors throttleman, Kiwi, Chris Hanley on the sticks. In the third and final race, Valder and Bruggeman came back hard and took first place. Had it not been for the issue in race one, the Pro Floors team were in contention to take out the world title.

As Wayne said, “That’s racing and we will be back next year to defend our US1 title and try and get the world title as well”.

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Maritimo Racing took out two of the three races in round two of the UIM XCAT World Championship. The new R30 was only having its second outing after a strong debut in Italy earlier this year.

The new hull and design package benefiting from further testing and development back in Australia, after Maritimo Racing shipped their XCAT and equipment back to Maritimo Racing’s Technology Centre in between rounds one and two for modifications and upgrades.

“The team have worked tirelessly on developing the setup to improve performance since Italy, and we continue to find more pace with what was already a fast package out of the box,” said driver Tom Barry-Cotter “The new R30 advantages are seen in its handling and balance characteristics with the new design carrying noticeably higher cornering speeds to the rest of the competition in Shanghai,” “The R30 differs radically in appearance to the rest of the competition when at speed, but we are very comfortable in the cockpit and the boat is proving extremely predictable in its handling characteristics.

Barry-Cotter, who raced the R30 with veteran offshore powerboat campaigner, Ross Willaton, said a fuel pressure issue in the first race of the Shanghai series saw Maritimo drop back from fourth to sixth position in the closing laps with a podium position in sight.

The following two days were a different result he said, as the wins in Shanghai close up the championship with just six points separating the top three boats with three races to go in the final round in Dubai in December.

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RACING CALENDAR CIRCUIT

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Wanganui New Brighton NZGP Nationals NZGP Rotorua Rotoiti

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Lake Dunstan Whirokino River Porirua Harbour Whirokino River Lake Kaniere

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Jan 26 Feb 8 Feb 29 Mar 14 Mar 28 May 2

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THUNDERCAT RACING www.thundercatracing.co.nz Jan 1 Papamoa Jan 4 Waihi Jan 4 Matakana Jan 5 Trinity Wharf Jan 7 Whangamata Jan 7 Mayor Island Jan 8 Tay Street Feb 8 Pauanui Feb 23 Onetangi Mar 7 Omaha

April 18 May 9 & 10 May 30 & 31 June 13 June 27 July 18 Aug 8

SKI RACING Surf X Surf X Enduro Circuit Surf X Enduro Surf X Surf X Surf X Surf X

JETSPRINT RACING

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JET BOAT RIVER RACING Dec 27 2019 Jan 25 Feb 15 Mar 8 April 4

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CRUISING MATTERS WITH LAURIE CRANFIELD

Cruising The Albanian Riviera Albania is one of the last places Antipodeans expect to visit, but when you're cruising the Ionian Sea, it's a natural destination being on Greece's NW border and just a few miles from Corfu Island.

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ISITING ALBANIA HELPS MED CRUISERS SOLVE OUR REGULATORY ISSUES AS NON-EU REGISTERED BOATS NEED TO LEAVE EU WATERS EVERY 18 MONTHS TO AVOID PAYING VAT. Furthermore, Australian and NZ passport holders are only allowed to stay in Greece for 90 days in any 180 day period, so an Albanian sojourn helps solve that challenge too.

On three previous visits to Albania, we only stayed in the port of Sarande, so this time we plan to explore more coastline requiring us to obtain Port Police approval of our itinerary.

About one-tenth the size of NZ and predominantly Muslim, Albania has a population of nearly three million. A colourful history results from occupations by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians and lastly the Ottoman Turks who ruled for about 500 years.

Consequently there are many fascinating historical sites to visit, and in particular, Butrint offers well-preserved Greek and Roman ruins while you can meander through a stillpopulated medieval Turkish village and castle at Gjirocaster.

After WW2 Albania became a reclusive communist country with a paranoid leader, who ordered the construction of substantial coastal defences to repel an invasion that never came. It was only in 1991 that Albania opened up her borders, but she still remains a poor country with one-third of the population earning below NZ$9 per day.

Albania’s interior boasts dramatic high snow-covered mountains and attractive lakes while its 120 miles of coastline borders the turquoise Adriatic Sea. The southern coast is known as the Albanian Riviera, but in fact, it’s a very quiet area with few boats and fortunately for cruisers bears little resemblance to its namesake.

On arrival, we anchor off Sarande, an interesting and picturesque town where most supplies and dockside (duty-free) fuel are available. Here we complete entry formalities finding very few boats except a NZ yacht called Sparrow. We meet her owners Peter and Dash, to enjoy an excellent three-course dinner ashore together costing a ridiculously low NZ$16 each including drinks.

Cruising north, we anchor in a very sheltered but remote bay east of Cape Kiephalia with a couple of houses ashore and a fish farm taking up much of the bay’s space. To our surprise, we’re the only boat here enjoying this perfect tranquillity.

Further north we anchor off sheltered

Qeparo Beach where again we’re the only boat. But here there are a few tavernas ashore, and we visit one for a few cold and cheap Albanian beers ordered from a friendly bartender who speaks no English at all.

Peter and Dash meanwhile have cruised north past us to go alongside the now disused military wharf at Palermo Bay. Here the main attraction is a Turkish castle which we’d already visited by rental car so we move on to anchor in Himare Bay, where we find reasonable shelter from the prevailing northerlies tucked in at the north end of the bay close to a commercial jetty. The village is a little run-down but atmospheric,

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and the locals are friendly – even the local Port Police who visit us to check our ship’s papers. The only negative we found here was small boats moving close-by at high speed, but this is common irritation in the Med. Himare is the last sheltered anchorage for many miles heading north so after two nights here we head south again.

Passing Sarande, we notice our dinghy is missing. This is my fault as I was the one who secured it (not very well). After backtracking about two miles, we find it drifting near a rocky shore attracting the attention of some locals who are heading towards it. Being too risky to take Envoy close to a lee shore, we anchor about 50 metres away, and I swim over to the dinghy, which by now is very close to jagged rocks. I manage to climb in and start the outboard, but after getting a few metres away from the rocks, the engine stops, and I find the painter has fouled the prop. I jump back into the water and manage to free the prop before motoring back to Envoy, providing a happy ending to a silly mistake.

A nice anchorage to the south of Sarande is Ftelia Bay, which is very remote and perfectly sheltered from all winds except southerlies.

Again we are the sole boat here.

This bay is unusual as one side of the bay is in Albania while the other is in Greece. Until recently it was a military zone, so cruisers weren’t allowed here, but it’s all much more relaxed these days. There’s no tavernas or facilities here, but Ftlelia would rank among one of the most delightful anchorages we’ve found.

Finally, we head back to Sarande to clear-out of Albania before heading back to Corfu feeling immensely pleased we made an effort to see more of Albania and happy to recommend Albania as an interesting, safe and economic destination.

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Whisper quiet and ultra smooth.

That’s how Fleming Owners describe their yacht. Known for their quiet, soft ride, we go to painstaking efforts when building each boat to reduce noise and vibration. From making sure the engine room air intakes are located under the cockpit coaming and away from the main cabin to double-mounting the genset on anti-vibration brackets, every detail is thoroughly considered for maximum noise reduction.

Start enjoying the sound of your surroundings, whether there is any or not.

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Pacific Prawn Swords

The terms shrimp and prawn may have originated in Great Britain, but in New Zealand we know them as one of the best exports from Australia.

Enjoy with AIX ROSÉ 2018 AIX Rosé 2018 is the perfect year-round rose, be it as an aperitif or taking centre stage your dinner table.

When drinking AIX Rosé, you will notice a tremendously vibrant and summery taste, the ultimate expression of Provence. Originated in the vineyards of Provence, Maison Saint Aix focus is to create the best possible rose in the world. It is the perfect rose to dink all year.

A kilo of King or Tiger Prawns and a six pack on a hot day… nothing better.

Prawns are also bigger than shrimps and can grow up to 30cm. While we are now able to buy prawns from Asia, there is nothing as good as an Aussie prawn.

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Puree the onion and garlic in a magic bullet or food processor.

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Add in remaining ingredients and bring to the boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook a further 45 minutes stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and begins to darken.

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Serve over spring salad with lemon or lime cheeks on the side.

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PACIFIC POWERBOAT ELECTRONIC NEWS

LUMISHORE LUX LIGHTING Lumishore announced recently the world’s first marine-grade, fully colour-tunable, DC smart lighting.

The LUX Lighting system, comprised of new strip, neon flex, down and courtesy fixtures adds to the company’s existing line of underwater lights. All can be centrally controlled from any combination of the world’s leading multifunction displays (MFDs), Lumishore touch-screen display, switches and any internet capable device like a smartphone or tablet.

Delivering industry-first capability, LUX offers full spectrum, CRGBW, colourtunable and white temperature tunable lighting all in the same DC fixture for an unlimited combination of colours and intensity. The centrally controlled nature of LUX ensures colour consistency throughout the entire vessel for a balanced and unified look. It also allows boaters to choose from a complete colour palette to suit both mood and preference.

Simple to set up and use, owners can

easily control the lights by zone and create dramatic lighting scenes.

Each fixture has five-channel CRGBW (Cold-white/Red/Green/ Blue/Warm-white) LEDs. The benefit of CRGBW lights with cold and warm white over RGB/RGBW is to produce the highest CRI (colour rendition index), to ensure colours remain faithful to the way the human eye sees them in natural sunlight.

By integrating these LEDs directly into the fixture, Lumishore lights are able to produce an almost infinite combination of hues, saturation and temperature, which has never been done before in a DC-powered LED light. In addition, all units are designed for both interior and exterior installation, even in the harshest marine environment. The innovative LUX line includes: Lumishore’s LUX strip lighting is available

in four model types, with internal and external installation options, bright 90 LEDs per meter and super-bright 180 LEDs per meter.

Available in three models with 65mm, 50mm fittings and an Anti-Glare fitting, the new CRGBW Down Lights are the perfect combination of quality, performance and style, making them ideal for interior and/or exterior overhead lighting. Down light models are finished in silver, white or black bezels with a hard-anodized aluminium body. Additionally, the LUX DL65 Down Lights models are the first marine-grade down lights with an antiglare option within the same low-profile unit, specifically designed for low cabin ceiling heights. www.enl.co.nz

Quick Nautical Network

APPLE AIRPLAY 2

Quick Spa has introduced the QNN – Quick Nautical Network – a pioneering project which allows the integration of Quick systems with navigation systems.

Fusion has announced the addition of Apple AirPlay 2 functionality to the Apollo Series marine audio entertainment systems. .

Thanks to the QNN, as long as the user has a new generation chart plotter compatible with HTML5, they can control all the Quick Spa devices installed on his boat through a user-friendly interface collecting all functions.

The QNN is a revolutionary system. It is a gateway able to receive all of the different protocols used by Quick devices, including thrusters, battery chargers, windlasses and the MC² Quick Gyros stabilizers.

More specifically, two features make the QNN a really innovative product. The first is the Plug&Play connection system that provides the user a tool characterized by extreme simplicity of use and installation according to a philosophy that has always belonged to the company. The second great strength of this new device is the ability to control and interact with all the Quick Spa brand products installed on the boat, directly from the chart plotter.

Quick Spa has entered into three important partnerships with the main international display and chart plotter manufacturers.

Raymarine, Simrad and Garmin, in fact, will host the Quick Nautical Network on board their chart plotters, actively contributing to the growth and spread of an innovative product such as the QNN. The integration is, indeed, the main goal of QNN, designed to give the owner the possibility to control all the main boat devices from the chart plotter with extreme ease. The Quick Nautical Network is a point of arrival and a starting point at the same time towards a more and more intuitive and avantgarde yacht, in favour of the owners. www.tenob.co.nz

With Apple AirPlay 2, users can enjoy seamless high-quality audio streaming from an app on compatible Apple devices to the Apollo Series stereos. In addition, they will be able to stream the same audio to multiple Apollo Series stereos connected to the same network and enjoy volume control individually or globally. Compatible units include the MSRA770, MS-RA670, and MS-SRX400. iOS 11.4 or later is required.

The Fusion Apollo RA770 is the flagship of the Apollo Series, epitomising creative design and technological brilliance.

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This new HALO series includes two models that cater to the differing needs of boaters. Both radars provide excellent detection with unrivalled shortrange performance, while HALO20+ features the fastest RPM rotation on the market, VelocityTrack, Dual Range operation and can detect targets from a greater distance than HALO20.

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Ideal for a wide range of coastal bay boats, HALO20+ comes in a compact dome antenna and delivers high-quality short-, mid- and long-range detection. Boaters can monitor two distance ranges at once in Dual Range mode allowing them to keep an eye on distant weather cells, while watching for collision hazards nearby. HALO20+ radar’s pulse compression technology means no compromises in detection at either selected range, while beam sharpening provides enhanced separation between small or distant targets.

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FISHING with Bruce Duncan (aka Captain Swish)

SUMMER TACTICS

D

uring the year more often than not we race out on the water solely focused on the one thing, catching a feed of snapper, but by doing the same thing all the time what do you learn?

Come the summer holidays and daylight saving we now have more time to just kick back chill out and enjoy the whole day on the water with no pressure to be back at any particular time. This is the time to think outside the square and expand your knowledge by trying things that you don’t normally get the time to do, such as catching fresh bait or live baiting for a Kingfish or John Dory.

All my Xmas holidays have been spent on the Northland coast either batching, camping or away on the boat, so rather than wasting valuable room in the fridge or freezer for bait, catching your own is a way better option. Often from December for the first two or three weeks of the new year, can be the most frustrating and hardest time to catch snapper, but if there is a snapper to be caught, it’s freshly caught bait fish that will get the results.

Last Xmas at Kawau while releasing a

2 kg snapper, a passing boat skipper yelled out why the hell did I do that.

My reply was simply we already had enough fish. “What bait are you using mate”?

“Fresh jack mackerel and piper, as the stay on the hook longer better than pilchards and squid, especially when the snapper are a bit fussy to what they eat,” I said.

Fresh bait fish is best and you can usually catch them off the back of the boat or a wharf, or best of all is dragging a bait net.

THE BAIT NET

Having a bait net in the boat or at the batch is a cheap investment which in time pays for itself many times over.

When in the dinghy head for one end of the beach and as you get close to the beach throw out some bread mix and wait till I see bait fish appear on or close to the surface.

The best time to drag a net is on a rising tide about two hours before high. The key to dragging a net is to first ensure there are no twists or tangles, first lay it out on the beach then neatly fold it into a fish bin.

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Simply tie a hook to the end of the line to catch Piper, Sprats or Kahawai.

Standing knee deep toss out a handful of the bread mixture so it scatters across the surface, look carefully for ripples to on the surface or shadows in the water. It can take ten minutes or longer for enough bait fish to turn up.

Fisheries rules say you cannot use the outboard to tow the net but you can row the net out. Place the fish bin in the stern to allow it to slide over the stern without snagging. Row directly out till one third of the net is in the water and turn parallel to the beach, run another third out before turning back to shore to run out the last third.

If dragging by hand the person on the deep end needs to first gather up to thirds of the net in their hand, as they walk out off the beach slowly release sections of the net, again use the one third rule.

Dragging the net into shore must be done “slowly”, too fast the lead weights will lift off the bottom allowing the bait fish to swim under the net.

Once on the shore pull it clear of the water’ place the catch in a bucket with a lid on to stop the seagulls getting them.

Snapper and Kingfish can’t resist fresh Piper and Kahawai.

SIMPLE BAIT RIGS

I have a dedicated spinning rod spooled with 3 kg line, and if casting off a beach or targeting piper off the boat, no sinker is required. Simply tie a small hook to the end of the line, rig a small bit of bait ensuring the barb of the hook is exposed and cast it out.

The key now is watching the line for any movement, when you see the line start to move and straighten out, strike hard to set the hook.

Some Sabiki bait fly rigs have up to six hooks, but personally for ease of use, I find a three-hook rig is more manageable. A 2 oz sinker ensures a

Rigged with the barb of a 7 0/0 hook well exposed from the top of the bait fish ensure a solid hook up.

Dragging the net into shore must be done “slowly”.

quick drop to the required depth, as well as holding them directly below if the boat is drifting or anchored in the current. Never ever drop the rig closer than a metre off the bottom as you will catch baby snapper which when released will invariably die. Rigged with squid and then a bit of soft bait like pilchard on top, drop it half way to the bottom. The trick now is to not strike when you get bites, let them hook themselves. As the bait fish attack the bait, it shakes off the softer bait which gets the bait fish even more excited and it will hit the baits harder and get hooked.

Bait fish are the natural food of Snapper, Kingfish John Dory and so you must rig and present them in a natural way. Bent baits do not catch fish. You will find using bigger 7 or 8 0/0 hooks not only make rigging baits and removing the hook a lot easier but will give you a far higher hook up rate.

Always make sure the barb of the hook is well exposed and poking out at the top of the bait “not the side”.This way when you lift the rod on the strike, the barb of the hook is driven up and into the jaw of the fish.

Trying out new tactics often results in some of the most rewarding fishing experiences you get in life.

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BOAT REVIEW

PALM BEACH GT50

Timeless and enduring, a boat that will never date and mature with age.

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Elegance Unleashed Palm Beach motor yachts are described as the quintessential sport yacht with timeless appeal and refined elegance. Their latest model, the GT50 is a stunning example of all those attributes. Barry Thompson spent a few hours on Auckland Harbour savouring every moment.

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PALM BEACH GT50 (Clockwise) Okay let’s party!

Up forward, a sleeping cabin offered a large, residentiallyrectangular berth.

Sightlines through the wraparound windshield were expansive.

The emphasis is obviously on laid-back luxury throughout.

Looking forward from the cockpit.

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ARK RICHARDS, Palm Beach Motor Yachts founder and CEO is quoted as saying, “The GT50 was conceived as a vessel that would allow Palm Beach Motor Yachts to push the envelope in terms of our hallmark traits of performance and efficiency”.

He added, “She also brings to market a new aesthetic for the brand that is still elegant and timeless, while also showcasing simplicity in design where form and function complement each other, rather than one dictating the other.”

I have always been an admirer of the Palm Beach brand, and for many years it has been the stand-out marque in the luxury sport yacht market. Initially an all Australian build, some of the models are now manufactured in the Grand Banks factory (the current owners of Palm Beach Motor Yachts) in Johor Baruh, Malaysia. Amongst them is new GT range, with the GT50 available in either open or enclosed versions.

The Palm Beach GT50 was released in Sept 2018 and is the first in a series that also includes the justlaunched GT60 and the yet to be completed GT70.

While the GT50 has all the attributes and styling of a traditional Palm Beach, it goes a step beyond.

There is a softness and appeal about the profile that makes you fall in love with the boat on first sight. I know I did when I saw it parked up on the dock at Orakei Marina and while from a distance it looked absolutely stunning, close up it was even more inspiring.

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Matthew Mason, the New Zealand rep for Palm Beach Motor Yachts had already given me all the hype about the GT50, but as flattering as his words were they could not adequately describe it. You have to walk aboard to experience what Richards and his team have done, and I could see straight away, that while this boat is reasonably highly priced for a 50ft sports sedan, it is worth every cent.

RIDE & HANDLING When we cruised out of Orakei Marina, the northerly wind was gusting around 15-18, knot, an ideal day for a test. Our skipper, Michael Roberts quickly got the boat up to 22 knots and what a ride. It was smooth, quiet and effortless. For our drone shots we cranked it up to over 35 knots, and even then the boat handled superbly. Zipwakes helped to maintain a level riding attitude, and in the hard turns, the hull has minimal heel. From a standing start to plane, the GT50 maintains a low bow attitude. Despite the gusting winds we took virtually no water across the expansive forward screen.

Michael was telling me that the owner had purposely taken the boat out on a particularly nasty Hauraki Gulf day to see how it handled. He was super impressed with the way the boat rode and performed.

There is just one power option for the GT50, a pair of Volvo Penta 600s with IPS800s. Top speed is an impressive 40 knots @ 3000 rpm, which gives a fuel consumption of 242 lph. However, drop that back to 2500 rpm and the speed is still an impressive 29 knots, but the fuel has dropped back to around 144 lph and the range to 270nm. What is notable, is that at around 2000 rpm and with a cruise of around 21-22 knots, the fuel drops back to a super-efficient 83 lph

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PALM BEACH GT50 At the foot of the companionway, was a bright, airy galley-down.

and the range increases to almost 350nm. Using 40 lph per engine at over 20 knots says a lot about the efficiency of the underwater profile.

Like all Palm Beach models, the focus on lightweight, robust construction helps to ensure the GT’s efficiency. The GT’s hull is a fully infused vinylester cored e-glass construction, complemented by a fully infused, 100% carbon fibre deck and superstructure. The deck and bulkheads are structurally bonded to the hull for increased strength and rigidity, forming a semi-monocoque shell that produces a far stronger result.

CONTEMPORARY INTERIOR

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Boat Design Name: Year Launched: Builder: Designer: LOA: LOH: Beam: Displ: Max Speed: Construction: Fuel Cap: Water Cap: Engine Make: Drive Train: Thruster: Tabs: Generator: Anchor Winch: MFD: Priced From: Contact:

Palm Beach GT50 Express 2019 Palm Beach Mark Richards 16.4 m 15.24 m 4.48 m 13000 kg 40.0 knots GRP 1500 litres 500 litres 2/600-HP Volvo Penta IPS800s IPS Opt Zipwakes Fisher Panda Muir Garmin $US1.8m www.palmbeachmotoryachts.com Matt Mason 021507443 mattm@ grandbanks.com

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity: 1500 litres RPM Knots L/h 650 6.4 6 1000 9.4 15.1 1500 14.0 45.4 2000 21.4 83.2 2500 28.9 143.8 3000 36.1 219.5 3060 40.0 242.2

L/NM 0.940 1.700 3.300 3.900 5.000 6.100 6.400

Range(NM) 1400 790 400 340 270 220 210

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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The forward master cabin features a large island berth with easy access both sides, plenty of storage provided in a hanging locker, upper shelves and drawers. There is an overhead Lewmar hatch (with privacy screen and blind) and an adjoining head with separate shower stall.

At the rear, there is a mid-cabin with another large, rectangular berth behind a bulkheaded entryway that, in spite of a small port opening into the cockpit, seems to produce a darkened, cave-like ambience.

And in between the two spaces, at the foot of the companionway, is a bright, airy galley-down with stainless-steel appliances, sweetlyjoined Oak cabinetry (containing Palm Beach-embossed silver, stemware and china) and Corian countertops. The atrium design means that the galley is bathed in natural light and imparts a feeling of openness.

Step up to the saloon, and you enter a new domain. One that offers a contemporary interior that is stunning as it is practical. A raised, upper cockpit forward features a starboard helm station with two comfortable, sumptuously upholstered helm chairs, with duplicates of the two chairs for passengers to port. The carbon-fibre dashboard at the helm is comprehensive and features a Garmin MFD, Zipwake monitor, Hepworth Marine wiper rheostat, an Electronic Vessel Control module from Volvo Penta (as well as both binnacle and joystick-type engine controls) and Muir anchoring touchpad.

The first thing that got my attention when I stepped into the saloon of the GT50 was the massive full-width screen with no mullions to break the symmetry of the gently curved glass. The emphasis is obviously on laid-back luxury throughout the saloon with opposing settees and a moveable table.

While the GT50 is complete with air-con, if you like natural fresh air circulating inside, you can open the electrically operated side and rear windows and a large sunroof. It’s a couple of steps from the saloon down to the cockpit, which like the interior is all about luxurious comfort. Twin L shape settees are split with convenient access to the large boarding platform. Storage is abundant under the seating and in a huge lazarette in the centre of the teak cockpit sole.

TIMELESS I find I have run out of superlatives to describe the Palm Beach GT50.

I have reviewed dozens of sport yachts but never one that is to the same standard as the GT50. It might not be your average family sport yacht, but then it was never intended to be.

It’s an exceptional boat that is faultless in every facet of design, finish and certainly style. Timeless and enduring, a boat that will never date and mature with age.

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SMOOTH RUNNINGS We look at the latest in flexible couplings and engine mounts and how to make your boat vibration-free.

While you may understand the basic working functions of the marine diesel in your boat, have you ever taken the time to appreciate how all that power gets into the water, so the thrust and performance are smoothly and somewhat vibration-free as it is transferred to the propellers.

A lot of focus goes into reducing and containing noise and vibration within a vessel’s engine room so those same fundamentals should be applied to what’s around the engine.

Reducing vibration comes in a variety of ways, with the most common being engine mounts and flexible driveshaft couplings.

It is not often there’ll be an abundance of space left within a hull or engine/propulsion area to configure a bulky driveshaft.

Any extra length or height required in your layout will encroach on available cabin or service area space. Engines are often positioned to balance out the weight of other plant and equipment so in some instances a longer series shaft may be needed with support bearings fitted at the midpoint.

The Vetus Marine Combiflex coupling has been designed to ensure optimal damping of torsional vibration.

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ELIMINATE VIBRATION AND NOISE

PUSH YOUR BOAT NOT YOUR ENGINE

Without Thrust Bearings: In traditional installations, the alignment of the propeller shaft to the engine has to be precise and subject to periodical maintenance. Stiff mounts transmit high levels of vibration to the hull, even when perfectly aligned.

With Thrust Bearings: The engine can be installed in a horizontal position using soft and efficient mounts. Apart from easy installation and permanent alignment, this also leads to better space utilisation while dramatically reducing vibration and noise.

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By combining thrust bearings with a marine Cardan or CV shaft, you get the perfect solution for conventional shaft drive vessels, reducing noise and vibration and simplifying engine installation and shaft alignment. Thrust vibration is absorbed through rubber pads mounted parallel to the propeller shaft. Rubber performs better under compression, by incorporating these units to absorb all the thrust in the design, softer engine mount material can be used further enhancing the reduction of noise and vibration. Without the absorption of thrust at the propeller end of the driveline, you risk the transfer of thrust and shock to the gearbox that can be costly to repair if damage occurs.

The ability of universal joints and CV joints to operate at a considerably higher angle than other coupling designs compensates for hull and mount movement over time reducing vibration and load on the propeller shaft seal.

Without an independent thrust bearing, thrust is transferred through the gearbox to the engine mounts. There are various flexible coupling solutions that sit between the Shaft and the gearbox that offer a tortional damping function though it does not manage misalignment like the flexible shaft options. Such a flexible coupling combined with a correctly selected mounting system dampens the torsional vibration coming from the engine and gearbox to the hull.

A Beatty supplied Turret Marine driveline coupling in the Elite 20m Highlander.

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Thinking of

VIBRATION SOLUTIONS

REPOWERING

Turret Driveline, a product of Australasian based, Beattys Driveline Technologies, offer a range of driveline solutions, comprising of driveshafts and cv shafts along with their own Turret thrust bearings, to ensure power is transferred quietly with minimal vibration. The drive train is isolated from the engine with thrust bearings and universal joints to take the load off the engine mounts and transmit the thrust directly to the hull. Beattys motto is that driveshafts should be seen and not heard!

Minimise vibration, engine movement, shaft seal wear, gearbox wear, under max load, heavy seaway or at rest - the ISOFLEX package of engine mounts and couplings ensures true engine alignment is maintained in the harshest conditions. To suit: Caterpillar, Cummins, Yanmar, MTU, John Deere, Ford, Volvo, Detroit, Nanni, Kubota, Scania, Hyundai, Doosan, Gardner, Vetus, Mercruiser, Perkins.

Python Drive is well known for vibration free propulsion because it is hanging in a rubber thrust bearing.

Python-Drive is another option, which allows the propulsion system to push your boat, not your engine. This separates the propeller noise and vibrations from the engine while eliminating the need for perfect shaft alignment. Python-Drive Systems are available for engines from 10hp to over 1000 hp.

Maintaining perfect alignment of the gearbox to the propeller shaft is no longer necessary with the use of a Python Drive. Even with unequal angles the Constant-Velocity drive shaft guarantees a constant speed of the propeller shaft and reduces wear of other parts of the driveline. An internal taper clamp shaft connection makes fitting the shaft to the thrust bearing a simple task, plus the thrust bearings and CV shafts can be used as standalone units to fit your application.

Aquadrive, manufactured in Sweden is one of the world›s most recognised manufacturers of anti-vibration systems, offering engine mounts, CV shaft and thrust bearing systems. The CV shaft of variable length includes two true plunging Constant Velocity joints that work independently at any angle. This eliminates the need for accurate engine alignment, either during initial installation or subsequent use. The rolling action of the balls within the CV joints absorb all axial and radial loads, permitting the use of very soft engine mounts as well as reducing wear in connected bearings. A range of pre-machined adapter kits allows coupling to almost any marine gearbox.

Craftsman Vector Drive is available for shaft torques up to 1100 Nm and thrust forces up to 11.5 kN. It features a Constant velocity (CV) shaft available in different lengths, permissible angles up to 8° per side of the CV shaft. It has an easily accessible clamping hub, which is self centring and self-adjusting.

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SigmaDrive is manufactiured by Bruintons Propeller in the UK, renouned for propulsion excellence, is yet another thrust bearing and CV drive shaft system available for applications up to 1300hp. The sigma drive CV can also be used independently as a thrust coupling but combined in pairs with the Sigma thrust bearing offers the ultimate in vibration and noise reduction.

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There are over 1,600 models of engine mounts in the Poly Flex catalogue.

Polyflex produce a wide range of flexible disc couplings, designed to act as a dampener between the earbox and driveshaft.

Vetus Drive has a combination of a self-aligning thrust bearing and a double acting constant velocity joint. The propeller thrust is absorbed by the inbuilt thrust bearing allowing the engine to be set up on softer mountings, resulting in lower vibration and transmitted noise. The VDR is made of stainless, black passivated steel and high performance rubber and is suitable for maximum thrust up to 24 000 N. Poseidon Orion flexible couplings are developed to operate with or without propeller thrust and can be installed as a single or twin type. The Heracles thrust blocks are Poseidon’s latest innovation and come complete with flexible mounts. The Orion thrust blocks are equipped with a twin spherical bearing set and offer a regular and a short building version. The Orion thrust blocks can be installed either rigid or flexible.

Isoflex is another Australian manufacturer that offers a wide range of engine mounts and couplings to suit both yachts and power boats.

FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS Poly Flex flexible disc transmission couplings provide a damper between the gearbox and propeller shaft to isolate torsional vibration from the engine and gearbox. It also reduces the shock of forward and reverse gear changes. The couplings work in conjunction with the engine mounts by providing the softest element in the shaft assembly to improve performance.

All metal components are plated in SA5 Cobalt Zinc for maximum corrosion resistance and durability.

The moulded components are manufactured from Polénite a special range of engineering heat-cured polymer alloys. Unlike most mounts, the polymer is not bonded to the steel, so worn Poly Flex mounting systems can be rebuilt rather than scrapped and replaced individual components can be renewed. All the parts are designed, engineered and manufactured by Poly Flex in Brisbane.

Isoflex, also made in Australia also offer a gearbox coupling similar to the Poly Flex unit. Designed as a “sacrificial link”, to fail before gearbox damage occurs, they are intended to cover a large percentage of Twin Disc and ZF gearboxes, plus many other boxes found on the market.

R&D Marine offers a wide range of flexible shaft couplings that consist of a contoured flexible disc moulded in resilient polyurethane. The contoured disc gives clearance for the bolt heads. It can flex freely to take up any temporary misalignment of the engine and shaft, due to flexing of the boat structure or the engine moving on its rubber vibration isolation mountings.

In the unlikely event of a disc failure, the steel straps make the coupling fail safe and ensure the drive is maintained in both forward and reverse.

Vetus Marine Combiflex coupling has been designed to ensure optimal damping of torsional vibrations, created by

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Aquadrive includes two true plunging constant velocity joints that work independently at any angle.

Craftsman Marine offer a wide range of flexible engine mounts and flexible couplings.

cycle irregularities, especially at low revs. The flexible rubber element ensures low-noise and vibration-free transmission, without backlash between the engine and the propeller shaft. The Combiflex coupling is secured against shearing off, both axially and radially, thus ensuring safe transmission under all circumstances.

Models available up to 700 hp or 60 kN of thrust.

Craftsman Marine offers two solutions to the flexible coupling issue, and both achieve the same results to largely eliminate vibration; the Gyroflex flexible coupling and the Vector Drive.

Models available up to 700 hp or 60 kN of thrust.

DRIVESHAFTS

Sigma Drive CV couplings have the unique ability to resist propeller thrust and so can be used in a propeller shaft direct to gearbox flange and will compensate for misalignment up to 3 degrees in all directions.

Drivesaver is a flexible, non-metallic barrier between your transmission and shaft. It effectively absorbs excessive shock from changing gears and high speed planing. It also helps control damage and mis-alignment from torsional engine movement. Drivesaver provides an impervious barrier that blocks electrical currents from the water and can withstand oil, gasoline, sludge, saltwater and a temperature range of –65 degrees to + 225 degrees F.

RESILIENT MOUNTS Let’s move forward to the engine end of things again.

Resilient mountings are necessary to reduce transmission vibration. Engine mounts play a crucial role in preventing engine vibration from passing to the boat. Just about every engine already comes with the factory approved mounts, but they’re several ‘after-market’ brands available which are explicitly designed to reduce engine vibration.

Models available up to 700 hp or 60 kN of thrust.

Models available up to 700 hp or 60 kN of thrust.

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R&D Marine have couplings and mountings for engines from 5hp to 800hp.

If your engine mounts are more than five or six years old or have been contaminated with seawater, engine oil or coolant, change them. Even if the mounts look perfect, the tough elastomer (rubber-like) material in the engine mount work-hardens over time and ceases to isolate the boat from the engine’s vibrations. Seawater rusts the metal parts of the mount and can cause delamination of the elastomer and metal parts. Rust also weakens the mounting bolts and in extreme cases can cause bolt failure. Engine oil and coolant deteriorates the elastomer and also hastens delamination.

Poorly aligned engine mounts can also cause bolt failure. And, if you have noticed screws backing out on your boat, or if your oil pressure sensor has failed recently, then the root cause may be increased vibration due to bad engine mounts or a misaligned shaft.

It is also important that the engine mounts be properly loaded so they are equally carrying the engines weight. If one mount is not carrying the same load as its mate then there will be inherent vibration problems.

There are several brands of engine mounts on the market, and while they all mainly do the same job, there are differences between brands.

Poly Flex mounting systems are designed as true marine propulsion engine mounts with sufficient vertical deflection to obtain proven vibration isolation. They have controlled minimum thrust and lateral deflection under propulsion load and inertia due to sea conditions. They are designed to have a failsafe that in the event of a capsize the engine will not break away from it’s bearers.

They have over 200 models suitable from 10 to 2500hp and are continually expanding their range. All their couplings as well as mounts are available with DNV Type Approval and are moulded from heat cured polymer alloys, which are both oil and fuel resistant.

The SigmaDrive has the ability to resist propeller thrust when installed as a standalone coupling, directly from the shaft to the output flange on the engine’s transmission.

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Isoflex mounts are designed specifically for marine applications and contain no rubber components, which suffer from degradation due to oils, fuels and water. Isoflex›s engineering polymer materials make for long-lasting use and durability. They are available as a fixed bolt down or adjustable mounting system, the latter being ideal for retrofitting.

Aquadrive’s proven engine mounts are softer than almost any other and come with a steel hooded to prevent diesel damage and are fully captive so that the engine cannot leave its frame even if the vessel is turned over.

R&D Marine’s engine mounts feature a fail-safe system, slotted holes in the casting to assist alignment, height adjusting to simplify alignment and all parts are zinc plated & passivated.

Vetus Marine has a range of flexible mounts that contain a special rubber compound with excellent vibration damping properties.

They range from the K40 which has a loading of 40kg, through to the LMX500 suitable for marine diesel engines in the power range between 70 and 350 kW (95 - 480 HP). It has a maximum load of 500 kg.

Craftsman Marine offer a range of flexible mounts with 45kg to 150kg load capacity. The CM type 9 and 10 are extra flexible to absorb more vibrations in light boats that would otherwise be transferred to the hull.

STRUT & SHAFT SCIENCE The placement of the strut itself can have a significant bearing on things too. If it is located further away from the stern tube bearing in front of it than a distance equal to 4 times the diameter of the shaft, that shaft is likely to begin to behave like a skipping rope being swung between two vigorous girls.

Similarly, allow more than one shaft diameter between the rear of your strut bearing and the front of your propeller boss and the prop becomes prone to wobble about like a limp wrist.

This may all seem like a bit of a juggling act, but, if you don’t get this end of the business right to start with, no matter how light your hull, how fair it’s bottom, or how hairy-legged the horsepower you will be disappointed with its performance.

The actual size of the prop shaft will depend on how much horsepower it is being asked to transmit and at what revs, and the prop man is the best guy to establish this, as there are materials of different tensile strengths to take into account.

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ILIAD 70

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Powered catamarans have many attractions for both the cruising boater and day sailor alike, who can enjoy the space, stability and frugality, as found on the ILIAD 70, reports KEVIN GREEN.

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USTRALIAN COMPANY MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS HAS BROUGHT TO MARKET A REMARKABLE NEW LINE OF POWERED CATAMARANS WITH THE DEBUT OF THE ILIAD MARQUE IN 2019. THE ILIAD 70 DEBUT AT THE SYDNEY BOAT SHOW HAS FOLLOWED ON FROM THE ILIAD 50’S ARRIVAL AT SANCTUARY COVE AND THESE WILL BE JOINED BY A 90 LATER, according to company boss Mark Elkington who was heavily involved in the conception and design. “I explored about 50 yards around the world for an offshore passage maker style of vessel, that was tough enough to be beached if necessary, but most were using IPS engines, which are too vulnerable so our choice was either forget about this market opportunity or put a team together and build something ourselves.”

The popularity of explorer-style yachts has never been higher as people seek to escape busy waterways while embracing the latest technologies that liberates them from onshore services. For motor yachts, fuel efficiency is a key feature and this is where catamarans with their low-drag hulls become attractive.

Among the Iliad design remits is the fact that these are semi-displacement Chinese built yachts that can do double digit cruising speeds while offering vast ranges. “” explained Elkington. The key to this a wide array of engine choices, suited to customers needs, all shaft-driven. But this is not just another powercat, as Elkington explained: “The Iliad complements our Fountaine Pajot range (which has dedicated powercats up to 50 foot), which are IPS driven boats ideal for coastal cruising, a very different market from the ILIAD buyer where we start at 50 foot because you need that size to have all the equipment that a true passage making boat requires.”

ABOARD THE ILIAD 70

20 knots fully loaded and a passage-making speed of 8-10 knot will achieve a 2,000 mile minimum range

The squared-off hull and superstructure creates vast space throughout the three levels of the Iliad 70; including the enormous flybridge. Compared to the Iliad 50, the 70 felt huge which indeed it is according to the stats which show it to be 60 tons fully loaded compared to about 30 tons for the Iliad 50. But what you get with the 70 footer is a superyacht catamaran with a ballroom sized saloon and accommodation for 10 people in five cabins plus ensuite crew quarters in the port forepeak.

The accommodation highlight is the owner’s decklevel suite that has panoramic views forward and uses most of the 9.15m beam. This layout requires the inside console to be perched high above it, with a second steering position on the flybridge.

Throughout the topsides, vertical bulkheads with tall windows ensure plenty of natural light and views when seated at the lounge or working in the galley.

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The Iliad 70 is a big beamy powercat with massive internal space.

The outdoor areas are equally as impressive.

under the flybridge extension. A cockpit wetbar and grill complements the inside galley as well. The sizeable galley befits the superyacht proportions of the ILIAD 70 with space for several chefs behind the bench which also supports them when rolling in a seaway. Cooking is done on a five burner gas stove with electric oven underneath and microwave overhead.

Stylish finishes included lacquered doors and precise joinery with various cubbyholes to maximise storage.

There’s also spacious Corian worktops and two deep stainless sinks nearby the small dishwasher.

Large cupboards overhead and under the worktops are ideal for victualling long-term and also has a dishwasher, while a tall double door fridge will hold a lot of perishables; plus a second set of drawer fridges are in the hull. Other white goods include a washing machine installed in the starboard hull. My only complaint was the lack of fiddles to prevent crockery rolling onto the parquet flooring.

The lounge couches are sumptuously upholstered in cream Ultraleather including a chaise lounge and face the galley bench which also supports a large flatscreen television. Adjoining the lounge on starboard is a separate cubby with desk and custom chair. Walking around this loft style saloon revealed some interesting details not usually found on production boats, illustrating the level of customisation available – such as mirrored finishes, customised chairs and unusual materials which gave a definite ‘bling’ factor to this first hull. “The owner asked for this level of finish that even included us cutting raw stone for sinks and a very high amount of customisation but this is what we can offer owners,” said Elkington.

At the business end of the Iliad 70, a climb to the portside console gives me clear views over the foredeck and beside the helm there’s even a small lounge for guests to accompany the skipper on a single bucket seat. Two Raymarine screens dominate the console with electronic throttles and thrusters

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(on each bow). Other essentials fitted include the autopilot and Quick windlass controls. Flir cameras give the steerer good awareness both inside and out as well. Underneath this elevated area is the main electrical board.

ROOM WITH A VIEW Generous living space is the essence of large catamarans but using the full beam by creating a deck-level owner’s suite gives the Iliad 70 an outstanding feature. It has a forward facing queen bed for panoramic views through the tall windows which have curtains to ensure privacy and shade.

Storage is included in the back bulkhead which has two sliding doors to seal the area off but when open it gives vision through the boat and that essential airflow required for tropical waters. There’s also under-bed storage for the owner and more down in the starboard hull which has steep staircase to the ensuite bathroom. The long staircase reminds me how large the Iliad 70 is when I go down to check the bathroom. Ablutions include a separate cubicle, electric head and needless to say space is plentiful.

The hulls have four double cabins plus a crew berth.

Accessed from the middle of the saloon on both sides, the main hull accommodation comprises two aft cabins which are symmetrical with athwartships queen beds and bathrooms behind them. Again,

there’s spacious ablutions with large shower cubicles and good natural light but no opening hatch.

The starboard hull’s forward berth on our review boat came with two single bunks and a walkway between, to the forward bathroom. It’s corridor contained bench space and a washing machine in a lazerette. Climbing over to the portside forward cabin reveals a small double bed with ensuite alongside and even desk space. Yet more good use of space is in the adjoining corridor which has double Vitrifrigo fridge drawers and storage. Throughout the cabins, tall wardrobes are ideal for long-term packing but were marred by only having rather weak magnetic closing but only a small blemish on what is otherwise exemplary accommodation with an outstanding finish.

VAST FLYBRIDGE

A single set of wide stairs guides me down to the Flexiteek clad deck where I walk along wide side decks with deep bulwarks to the bows. The effort is worthwhile when I stretch out on the foredeck lounge sunbed then sit upright on the sunken flooring to write my notes. Around me are storage lockers for fenders and ancillary gear plus the essential anchor arrangement; but a rather small Quick windlass with good rode that included a sizeable Ultra anchor. Ideally a larger windlass with capstan and a second roller should be added for those coral atoll adventures. Other key deck gear included aft capstans and sizeable cleating all round.

The owner’s decklevel suite has panoramic views and uses most of the 9.15m beam.

The helm is situated on a portside console with a on a single helm seat.

The saloon layout has the galley aft to port with lounge opposite, and flows seamlessly out to the deck.

The flybridge covers nearly half the hull so is spacious for both people and the tender. Long-range cruisers want tenders clear of the water and only deployed for longer periods, so the Iliad 70’s sits on the back of the flybridge in chocks to be deployed by crane. For regular use it could be kept on the hydraulic swim platform. Some day-boating owners may prefer a jacuzzi up here or a cocktail bar, “just ask us” says Mark Elkington. The flybridge is dominated by the central lounge with sunbeds and the galley wetbar with barbecue which even has its own drinks bar with stools. Impressive. Seating twelve people in style while also catering for them with the barbecue, makes this a convivial area, protected by the hardtop bimini. The skipper can also enjoy this area as well, seated at the starboard side console. Controls are a replica of the main console but handily on the opposite side so ideal for docking whatever side-to you require.

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HULL SYSTEMS

The flybridge covers nearly half the hull so is spacious for both people and the tender.

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The infused hull is built to CE A category standard and has solid fibreglass base and mini keels to allow a grounding (or hull scrub on a tidal beach). Watertight bulkheads are used throughout – in the engine room, the central hull and in case of, collision on the bows. “It’s a full vinylester hull, not just below the waterline but above as well with monolithic or solid glass around the keel line and key parts,” said Elkington. Elsewhere, PVC closed-cell infusion has been used by the experienced Xinlong yard, who were subject to visits by independent European CE inspectors at key stages of the build.

Engine room access is via two large hatches on the aft decks where a tall ladder takes me down to the Volvo Penta D11-725. These are in-line 6-cylinder units, 10.8-litre capacity fed by diesel unit injectors with twin-entry turbos that vent via a water-cooled exhaust manifold – that proved quiet during our time at sea. Diesel storage in separate alloy tanks.

Again, space is at a premium so room for the technician to access the service points, including Racor fuel filters and in the starboard hull, the 22KVA generator which powers the owner’s dive compressor plus watermaker. Other quality electrics included Victron charger/ converters and a bank of eight AGM gel house batteries (200ah). The electrical panel is positioned high up on the bulkheads and a fire suppression systems (supported by Flir camera monitoring) finishes off these well thought-out engine rooms.

ILIAD VOYAGE The ILIAD voyage of classical history sadly would have to wait as our time only allowed a sojourn on Sydney Harbour before new owners were to have their maiden voyage. So without further ado skipper Leon and I cast-off from Birkenhead Point. Having sailed the ILIAD 50 with Leon, I asked him his thoughts on handling this larger sibling: “Yes she’s a much bigger boat but her weight keeps things under control, so she handles just fine.” Pushing us off the quay required the bow thruster and one engine, all smoothly done aided by the Seastar hydraulic steering wheel on the flybridge. Accelerating clear of the no-wash zone we sedately motored under the Sydney Harbour bridge with only a faint murmur from the Volvos as we cruised at 8 knots (giving an impressive 2,000 plus mile range).

Snug behind the tall console and aided by clear plastic spray screens the alfresco steering was enjoyable, with enough vision to give me confidence to accelerate. A roar from the Volvos and distinct rise of bows was felt as the ILIAD 70 sped up to its fast cruising speed of 17 knots which greatly increased the apparent wind, which I used as an excuse to try the inside console as we approached Sydney heads.

Inside, and perched high up on the single helm seat, again vision was good, including being able to duck down to see aft or simply view the Flir camera on the Raymarine screen. A tendency to oversteer was my short experience at the helm but of course many owners simply click the autopilot on when going in a straight line.

For the record I pushed the throttles fully down to watch the numbers rise to an impressive 22.4 knots while noting that the vases on the galley work bench didn’t budge an inch. Of course there was only small chop met at the Sydney heads but the tall bridgedeck clearance (1.25m) should also ensure comfort even in a bumpy seaway on the Iliad 70.

Undoubtedly an accomplished cruising catamaran and a credit to Australian ingenuity. Can’t wait to see the 90 though!

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UNDERSTAND WOEF CERTIFICATION This article is intended to provide boat owners with a check list that can be kept in your chart table and when inspired to carry out some maintenance checks, pull out the list and go through some of the items and have your electrician carry out any repairs that you feel are necessary.

BY GARY ROSSOUW, MARINE ELECTRICIAN

This article is not intended to be an exhaustive technical explanation of the Acts and Regulations that electrical inspectors and electricians refer to when carrying out inspections and electrical work on marinas and boats. Warrants of Electrical Fitness (WoEF) are required to be done and certified by your electrical inspector every four years.

An electrician may carry out the required repairs, if any, but is not authorised to issue the WoEF certification. This certification normally comprises the inspectors report, the window sticker and accompanying certificate, the lead tag and the electrician’s certificate of compliance for any work done.

Any fixed electrical appliance, like inverters and battery chargers, forms part of the permanent electrical installation, certified through the WoEF process.

Included in the WoEF certification is the a.c. and d.c. installation, batteries, earthing.

Your electrical inspector will carry out a visual inspection, together with testing with instruments to verify that the electrical installation complies with AS/NZS 3004.2:2008 and 2014 depending on the year your boats electrical installation was done.

Compliance is not retrospective, however, your inspector, for safety reasons may recommend upgrades for your consideration to comply with the latest standards.

This check list, not in alphabetical order, will start off from the marina pedestal end, work its way through the a.c. installation, progress onto the d.c. installation and finishing up with the earthing.

SHORE SUPPLY LEAD

The shore supply lead forms part of the installation wiring of the boat and is therefore required to be tagged at

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the time of the WoEF inspection and every 12 months thereafter by your electrical inspector.

TEMPORARY SHORE POWER LEADS

These are not required to be certified by an electrical inspector and do not form part of the WoEF certification.

These leads can be tested and tagged by your electrician. Your lead is required to be weatherproof (IP56) throughout its length, including if it is unplugged at the boat end from the appliance inlet.

Important checks that can be done on the lead, is to ensure there is a weather proof seal on the lead plug at both ends, the securing ring is not missing or damaged in any way and there is a

A good example of colour coded and easily identifiable wiring.

The table below gives a very good idea of the cross-sectional area of the lead conductors, size of the pedestal circuit breaker and the associated maximum lengths permitted.

MAXIMUM LENGTHS OF SUPPLY LEADS Cross-sectional area of lead conductors

C curve miniature circuit breaker (MCB)

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16

10

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16

20

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20

15

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20

25

6.0

32

25

10.0

50

25

16.0

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THE MAIN SWITCH weather proof cap that can be closed off when the plug is removed from the boat end. The boats end appliance inlet is also to have a weather tight seal, securing ring and a cap when not in use.

Also check that there are no knicks or chaffing on the outer sheath of

the cable. The lead is required to have the following information clearly printed or embossed on the lead every 500mm, the manufacturers name, the lead conductor size of no less than 1.5 mm² and rated for heavy duty by indicating a voltage of 0.6/1000 volt.

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ISOLATION TRANSFORMERS

power” and tested during the WoEF. This RCBO can sometimes be located on the main a.c. switchboard in the boat.

These and particularly the protection and earthing arrangements will be carefully considered by your electrical inspector during the WoEF. Isolation transformers add another layer of safety against electrical shock and also minimise the adverse effects of galvanic corrosion.

A.C. SWITCHBOARDS

The main a.c. switchboard, which is required to be “contained” to prevent or minimise the spread of fire, not have exposed live wires and busbars within the switchboard with the cover open. There is to be no low voltage d.c. located in this switchboard. When opening an a.c. switchboard the earth and neutral bar are to be clearly visible and easily accessible for testing and maintenance.

REVERSE POLARITY AND POWER AVAILABLE

Shore power lead with mandatory printing

SHIP-OFF-SHORE SELECTOR SWITCHES

These are mandatory for boats where there is more than one source of power supply onboard e.g. shore power, inverters and or generators. This is an important isolating and safety switch, to provide for an “off” position, to meet part of the requirements for back feed prevention from sources of electrical supply on board and that only one source of supply can be selected on the boat at any one time.

As always there are exceptions to the rule, but not covered in this article

D.C SWITCHBOARD

Similarly, the low voltage d.c. switchboard is to remain separated from any a.c. wiring, by way of conduits or insulating barriers. The a.c and low voltage d.c switchboards are to have a safety separation barrier between them if housed in the same area.

GALVANIC ISOLATOR

Also an important consideration, although not mandatory, is the galvanic isolator and is often highly recommended. The galvanic isolator is installed to minimise the adverse effects of galvanic corrosion.

A WoEF certification window sticker.

Important and mandatory requirements are the power available indicator and the reverse polarity trip mechanism with indication. The power available and reverse polarity indication on boats built before 2014 are not mandatory but recommended.

It is mandatory for boats built after 2014 to be fitted with power available and reverse polarity automatic tripping mechanisms with indication.

The reverse polarity automatic tripping mechanism is very often integrated with the main switch and tested during the WoEF.

Vessel end plug inserted with IP56 cap.

Ensure that all battery terminals are protected from falling metal objects and that batteries are housed in acid resistant boxes and secured with acid resistant brackets.

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START BATTERIES

Also consisting of one or more batteries, are to be fitted with an easily accessible isolating switch. Fuse protection on start battery banks is not mandatory, given the very high current (in Amps) that can be generated when starting your engines.

BATTERY TERMINALS

Pedestal end plug with rubber seal.

HOUSE BATTERIES

The house battery bank, consisting of one or more batteries are to be fitted with an easily accessible isolating switch external to the battery box and fitted with a fuse preferably external to the battery box. There are “sealed� type fuses, which can be very easily retrofitted that connect directly to the positive battery terminal if the fuse is to be in the battery box.

Ensure that all battery terminals are protected from falling metal objects and that batteries are housed in acid resistant boxes and secured with acid resistant brackets. A common practice is acid resistant rubber sheeting to be cable tied to the main battery cables covering the terminals.

Fitting individual battery terminal covers can often be very cumbersome when there is more than one cable connected to the battery terminal, the rubber sheeting works well. For a more permanent installation, stainless steel threaded rod, fitted vertically at opposite ends of the battery bank, connected with a hard wood strut to hold down the battery and covered with a clear PVC sheet of around 4-5mm thick is ideal.

EMERGENCY PARALLEL SWITCHES

These are mandatory and used to join the house battery bank to the start battery bank when the start battery has failed to bring the engines to life.

BATTERY BOX VENTILATION

Since 2008 the regulations require a battery box containing lead acid or alkaline batteries to be well ventilated to free air, often consisting of a louvre at the base of the battery box and another louvre at the opposite end of the battery box above the battery terminals. This will allow the hydrogen and oxygen to rise into clear air and prevent the accumulation of these explosive charge gases. There is a requirement for forced ventilation if natural ventilation is not practical.

Forced ventilation is to operate during battery charging and can be electrically interlocked with engine and or battery chargers.

BATTERY CHARGERS

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In addition to the general battery charger requirements, the charge regulators shall be specifically designed for these systems. The regulators shall be adjustable to set the output voltage limit to suite the associated battery.

GENERATORS

Generators shall have an alternative source for the starting circuit, typically a battery supply. A circuit breaker shall be fitted adjacent to the generator to protect the power cable sized for the maximum kW of the generator. The ship-offshore change-over switch shall also control the power supply from the generator.

Generators from 2kVA to 15kVA shall be fitted with a voltmeter and amp meter. It is recommended that a frequency meter is installed. Generators larger than 15kVA shall be fitted with a frequency meter.

Your electrical inspector will also check to see that the earthing of the neutral is in place, taking into account isolation transformers that may be present and the onboard electrical system type.

INVERTERS AND INVERTER/CHARGERS

Most importantly with inverters and inverter/chargers is to provide isolation of the d.c. supply and a.c. output. This is best done when built with a toroidal isolation transformer designed to provide full galvanic isolation, i.e. there is no hard wired connection between the input and output of the inverter inverter/charger, protects against electrical shock and minimises, if not completely removes the adverse effects of galvanic corrosion from the associated circuits. Marine grade inverter inverter/chargers will be designed and built to provide full galvanic isolation to meet the required Standards.

The a.c. output shall be protected by a suitably sized residual current breaker with overload (RCBO).

The inverter inverter/ charger shall have a voltmeter or indication at the main switchboard or in close proximity to the switchboard, to indicate whether or not it is switched on. A hazard warning label is also required, informing that the boat is equipped with an inverter.

The house battery bank, should be fitted with an easily accessible isolating switch external to the battery box.

Boat end plug showing weather proof IP56 cap.

Inverters and inverter/chargers shall be permanently installed to a permanent boat structure, away from heat sources, below fuel lines or above batteries.

Output earthing and neutral connections will also be taken into account as previously mentioned under generators.

EARTHING AND EQUIPOTENTIAL BONDING

Your inspector will check the earthing and equipotential bonding and advise on the condition and readings taken and whether remedial work is required. Good earthing and equipotential bonding will ensure the safety of folk using a.c. on board and minimise the adverse effects of galvanic corrosion to engines, prop shafts and props. Careful consideration should be given to the earthing systems when boats generate their own electrical power on board via inverters or generators and where isolation transformers are present.

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LABELLING

As the saying goes, the job is not done until the paperwork is complete. Apart from the WoEF paperwork, is the important aspect of labelling. Labelling should be done in such a way that any person on board with marine experience or not, is able to clearly understand the application of the label. Clear indication of on/off control of main a.c. and d.c switches will go a long way to reducing the potential chaos in times of emergency and/or operation in heavy rolling seas.

We trust that this article has shed some light on some of the important requirements for WoEF certification and wish you safe boating.

The galvanic isolator is installed to minimise the adverse effects of galvanic corrosion.

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NE OF THE TEN boat SLX range which starts with the SLX 230 and goes through to the SLX 400, the SLX 350 (10.5m) is the ultimate bowrider. However, this is not just a bowrider as we know it and with space available Sea Ray has transformed it into a lot more.

The Sea Ray SLX 350 was released in 2015 and made a significant impact on the sports boat market and has proven one of Sea Ray’s most popular models in that style.

However, the latest edition of the SLX 350 is a much improved and changed model.

There is a lot more than just a refresh. It is all-new from stem to stern.

When you get a bowrider this big, you can do so much with space, and Sea Ray has maximised that opportunity. This is the first bowrider I have seen with a full-width bench seat forward, twin side-mounted detachable tables and a pair of reasonable large aft seats. All up there is seating for 4-5 people and what better place to entertain and have those afternoon drinks. But wait, there’s more. By dropping the tables down and readjusting the squabs, you transform the seating arrangement into

twin loungers. A removable cooler under the forward seating means you can keep your refreshments handy.

There is plenty of storage spaces and drink holders, and with a through-hull anchoring system, you are left with a reasonably clean foredeck, apart from the cleats and spotlight. There is also a full cover should you want to have the entire space covered in bad weather. A freshwater washdown is also fitted in a separate deck locker.

It’s an old well-used cliché, but this is an entertainers boat. You don’t buy it to go fishing or to overnight, you buy it to have fun. Yes, it’s a $NZ700,000 day boat, but your friends ( room for about 18 of them) will love you for it. It is unquestionably a premium day cruiser presented to an exceptionally high standard in every respect.

OVERNIGHT PRACTICAL It may be an open bowrider but that doesn’t mean it can’t have a few extra niceties to make your day cruising more pleasant. The spacious bow and the cockpit are divided by a starboard side helm and port side cabin, which Sea Ray refers to as their port hideaway. With 1.40m headroom, the cabin is large enough to seat a couple of adults, plus with an infill offers a double berth.

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Twin MerCruiser 6.2L V8s give the SLX 350 a top speed of 50 knots.

The retractable Sureshade provides extra weather protection.

Now that’s what I call a bowrider!

There is the option of air-conditioning via an inverter, so there is no need for a generator, plus 48cm TV. A translucent overhead hatch and portlight provide adequate natural light.

But what is more surprising is that within the driver’s console is a full head/shower unit. The fully moulded unit has a Vacuflush head, moulded vanity and sink, plus an open port for ventilation. The space available is quite deceiving, and it even comes complete with a foldout step to assist access. You might want to add a soft curtain for privacy.

With the cabin and headspaces in mind, I suppose Sea Ray is saying that this is an overnighter, but I would still regard the SLX 350 as an extremely luxurious day cruiser.

Sea Ray has once again made sure that the helm is functional, easy to view and effective. The completely redesigned dash is centred with a pair of the latest Garmin MFDs (9” or 12”) that interface with the Mercury systems. There is no option for analogue gauges, but then why would you want to go away from the glass screen. The super-bright touchscreens have a built-in GPS receiver, echo sounder, wireless connectivity, and NMEA 2000 networking. Mostly you can run just about every function from the screens.

All switches and controls are easy to hand, and the Axium joystick docking system makes it so easy when manoeuvring at slow speed, such as docking or coming up to the fueling jetty.

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Its twin ultra-comfortable helm seat provides you with three driving positions; seated, bolstered or standing. That same seating style is repeated to starboard, so you have seating for four facing forward when underway.

While the SLX 350 is an open boat, we all like to have some protection from the weather, especially the harsh UV rays in New Zealand. The SLX 350 comes with a moulded T-Top which is close to 2m off the deck and can be fitted with a full set of clears. I loved the retractable Sure Shade on the trailering of the hardtop, which allows you to cover the cockpit right through to the transom. There is also a manually operated sunroof in the hardtop.

LET’S PARTY The aft cockpit is all about entertaining with wrap around loungers that almost encapsulate the entire space. The port side lounger has a generous size table that folds to make seat access easier. Opposite is a double seat behind the helm with an optional wet bar with Corian surface, hand wash, fridge and trash bin alongside. Under the seat is a pullout Isky bin and the subwoofer for the Fusion stereo.

A lot of attention has been placed on the best use of space and making all areas easily accessible. The raised transom walkthrough, for example, is angled so that it doesn’t infringe too much on the aft seat, plus there

is storage beneath. That accessibility function extends to a small step for exciting from the side, and even the battery switches are handily placed.

The transom area on the new design SLX 350 has come in for a lot of changes. There is now a hydraulic rise/fall swim step, which is a considerable change from the fixed platform and under-mount swim step.

This drops nearly 46cm and makes getting to and from the water so much easier. It also comes with built-in attachments to secure large water toys on the platform and means they don’t have to clutter the cockpit.

There is a staging area available for getting your skis or wakeboard on, and the aft sun pad can be converted to a rear aft-facing lounge. It reminds me of a rumble seat from a ’40s Ford. It comes complete with Fusion speakers, cupholders and USBs.

SILENT RUNNING The boat is available in outboard or sterndrive, with the first boat into New Zealand running a pair of twin Mercruiser 350hp, 6.2L engines, with a joystick Axius System. Under the electrically actuated engine hatch, you have the choice of twin 300hp to 380hp Mercruiser diesel/petrol engines.

On a calm Auckland Harbour, we recorded 50 knots with the pair of 350hp Mercruisers and the best cruise around 32 knots @ 4000 rpm. The boat is quick to plane, with a low transition angle and once you play with the trim, it achieves maximum rpm very easily.

Certainly a slippery boat through the water and impressive for its size and weight.

The 350 SLX is an extremely quiet boat both regarding hull and engine noise. Sea Ray incorporates a system in their boats called, Quiet Ride, which starts with

A party boat from transom to bow.

A spacious starboard side head.

The rise/fall platform is a standards item on the SLX 350.

The dash has been completely redesigned.

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SEA RAY SLX 350 a composite laminate which is applied onto the hull deck and liner during construction which is designed to convert vibration energy into heat. Also an insulated engine box with acoustical foam.

Sea Ray has paid extra attention to any area of the boat that may result in any noise potential and insulated everything from the screws in the cap rail to the shape of the corner of the windscreen.

The aft cockpit is all about entertaining.

There is an amazing spacious port side cabin.

Transom seat before and after.

SUMMARY While the Kiwi weather doesn’t always suit a bowrider when it comes to one as big as the SLX 350, your perception changes. This is a day boat with overnight options and is finished to an exceptionally high degree.

If you are looking for a big bowlder, then the Sea Ray SLX 350 is a must for your shopping list. Sea Ray’s enhancements from the keel up have made what was already a great boat even better. Certainly a premium dayboat.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Boat Design Name: Sea Ray SLX 350 Year Launched: 2019 Builder: Sea Ray Boats LOA: 10.5 m Beam: 3.20 m Deadrise: 21 deg Displ: (Loaded) 7000

kg Max Speed: 56 knots

Construction: GRP Fuel Cap: 670 litres Water Cap: 113 litres Engine Make: Twin MerCruiser® 6.2L MPI ECT Drive Train: Bravo 3 Entertainment: Fusion

MFD: Garmin

Priced From: $NZ707,000

Contact: www.sportsmarine.co.nz

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity: 670 litres RPM Knots L/h 1000 5.3 6. 8 1500 7.3 10.7 2000 8.5 17.3 2500 10.8 25.5 3000 12.5 33.9 3500 20.8 46.9 4000 31.8 62.5 4500 35.8 83.7 5000 50.0 105.1

L/NM 1.300 1.500 2.100 2.400 2.800 2.300 2.000 2.400 2.200

Range(NM) 460 400 280 250 210 260 300 250 270

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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BOW SHAPES

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BY ANDRE MO LT S C H A N I W S K Y J

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OMEWHAT PERVERSELY - and only during informal office chat I hasten to add – some of the design team in our busy Auckland naval architectural business manage to find any possible alternative to the correct, nautical term for parts of a boat. The forward sections of the hull are no exception, often and variously referred to as “the front”, “the sharp end”, “the pointy bit” and possibly others that don’t immediately leap to mind. Call it a tribute to the legendary John Clarke’s ‘The Front Fell Off’ TV comedy sketch about a tanker that broke in half off Australia in the 1990s. If you haven’t seen it yet, you must. On issued drawings and specifications of course we call it the bow. Derived from Old Norse bógr meaning ‘shoulder’ and descriptive of the sections of a boat hull flowing forward from the broadest mid-sections into the pointed stem and thus describing in general, the forward most parts of a boat hull.

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ULLSTEIN X BOW

DIFFE RE N T S H A P E S

There is a seemingly endless variety of different bow shapes. Yacht racing in particular has seen changes over the last twenty to thirty years from classic long raked bows, to upright plumb stems and the latest move to backward raking – variously called inverted, destroyer or Dreadnought type bows, the latter named after the Dreadnought class of warships harking back to the beginning of the last century. Historically, the choice of bow shape in sailing boats has been heavily rule driven; designers respond to these constraints with shapes intended to maximize performance inside the legal boundaries imposed. Those classic elegantly raked bows of the time meant that a sailboat measured well against the rules of the day where a short waterline length rated favourably, but was technically disadvantageous. Long overhangs at bow and stern meant that as the yacht heels to the wind, actual waterline length and thus maximum achievable boat speed increases. When the rules changed in 1990’s, so did bow shapes to the generally plumb stems seen in the intervening decades, when it became better to make waterline length as close to overall length as possible.

Ships and powerboats of course have different constraints and operate quite differently – a powerboat doesn’t for instance operate at a steady heel angle as a sail boat on the wind does.

In ships and power boats it is possible to see bulbous bows (below water), raked and flared bows (above water), plumb bows, axe bows, X bows, destroyer/Dreadnought (or inverted) bows, wavepiercer bows – the list goes on. What does it all mean and how do you choose one bow type over another?

Bows need to have some or all of the following qualities:- offer low resistance to motion through the water and thus best fuel economy in both calm and rough seas, minimize pitching motions and pitch slamming, minimize spray and wetting, offer lots of room inside the hull for accommodation, not let green water over the foredeck – the list goes on.

So, the bow of a boat has a number of jobs to do - often a jumble of conflicting requirements that - as with so many elements of boat design - call for prioritization and compromise. A good solution for one problem can quite readily create new problems or less desirable knock on effects. Understanding the requirements of the proposed new boat and the owner’s expectations and priorities is thus a very important first step in the design process.

Often those expectations and priorities are born from well entrenched paradigms; before Steve Dashew burst into the passage maker scene with his ‘unsailboat’ FPBs, the market and industry would have described a passage maker motor yacht as a large volume, heavy displacement, wide beam hull, with big, bluff bows intended to lift over waves, where green water over the decks is not a good thing and pitching and pitch slamming are acceptable compromises.

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These boats drew from knowledge gleaned over the years from small commercial fishing boats carrying heavy loads that evolved to handle foul weather, working offshore in sea states most pleasure cruiser actively avoid and where passage making speed isn’t necessarily that important. The forward raking and flared bow helps the hull to contour over the waves – the waterplane area of the bow increases with height above water to achieve this purpose, so the higher a wave climbs up the bow, the greater the force lifting the head of the boat. You don’t really want green water over a weather deck that has large open hatches into fish holds that can readily flood. That flare and increased waterplane also means that a heavy displacement hull, with centre of gravity and buoyancy well forward for fuel efficiency can assist to keep the bow from burying in following seas and worse, bow steering and broaching although that isn’t an uncommon occurrence with this hull type.

Often, these hulls will have a bulbous bow under the water – and although these are sometimes used to correct static trim problems, or influence hull pitching behaviour, their real purpose is to improve fuel burn, by reducing wave making resistance at passage making speeds due to positive interactions between the waves created by the bulb and the hull as they travel through the water.

Bulbous bows are generally good for a specific speed/length ratio and offer small gains that add up over a long period of time spent at the design speed. You don’t see too many large commercial ships without a bulbous bow these days and reduced fuel burn is the reason.

KNIFE LIKE

Dashew showed the world that you can have a long, slender, low wooded passage maker that wants to knife through waves to maximise comfort, with minimal power - and the ability to travel at significantly higher speeds than traditional long range cruisers when required. With measures taken to control roll motions you end up with a result that is for many, much better than the traditional alternative.

If you structurally and hydrodynamically design the foredeck and superstructure to deal with green water, then you can enjoy much better ride and sea-keeping qualities at the expense of the view out the windows being interrupted by solid water at regular intervals in rough seas (which isn’t actually as disconcerting as you might expect).

A long, slender hull allows for fuel efficiency with the longitudinal centre of gravity further aft, meaning that the fine bow can also pierce when running and surfing in a following sea without fear of broaching. Our Earthrace/Ady Gil wavepiercer design was a radical extension of this premise, where the very fine, knife like bow slices through oncoming waves to minimise pitch motions and allows higher speeds to be maintained in rough seas. Of course, as the world knows, the front fell off that boat too after collision with a large, steel whaling vessel, but not having first proven the concept over the course of more than two laps of the globe and setting a circumnavigation speed record that remains unbroken some twelve years later.

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DAMEN AXE BOW

WAV E P IE RC E R B O W S

I would tend to lump wavepiercer bows, axe bows, X bows, destroyer bows etc into the same basic category – the idea is to reduce waterplane area and volume above static waterline in the forward sections of the boat and offer a fine entry so as to reduce pitch response and slamming and thus improve passenger comfort and safety. How the boat is designed to deal with the volume of green water that is going to progress over the upper sections of the hull, decks and superstructure is where the distinctions lie between the different types.

Handling water that wants to track up and create spray can be difficult with all of these types of bow - and they do have a reputation for wetness. On a wavepiercer such as Earthrace, we streamlined the foredeck and windscreens, left them completely clear of equipment that could be washed off and designed the structures to handle the bigger water loads.

MOTOR YACHT ‘A’ INVERTED BOW

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On a wavepiercer catamaran, it is only the forward sections of the demi-hulls that wave pierce – the large, mono-hull type centre bow services to offer reserve buoyancy in following seas and helps shed spray. On Damen’s Axe Bow, they opt for a very fine entry and maintain hull depth – including a quasi-bulb below water – with a relatively conventional foredeck, relying on the height of the topsides to send green water down the sides of the hull before it can turn the foredeck into a swimming pool.

On Ullstein’s X-bow, they offer an organically shaped ‘bonnet’, designed to shed green water before it can go places it shouldn’t, including a ‘last resort’ deflector to protect the aft placed foredeck.

On the radical inverted bow motor yacht, A, there is a hydraulically operated wave deflector on the foredeck that lies flat for most of the time to retain the sleek styling of the forward sections of the hull, but which the crew can deploy in rough seas to encourage green water to return back where it came from.

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B O W SHAPE CO N U N D RU M

The bow shape conundrum exists for fast, planing hull power cruisers also. For the hull designer, prized qualities of the bow, includes the ability to softly enter oncoming waves for high ride quality and to send spray aft and down to keep the boat dry, so a fine entry with low volume is good. Equally, the boat shouldn’t ‘dig in’ when running down wind or broach when surfing, where some ‘fullness’ in the bow is helpful.

The interior designer will however differ and would argue that a full bow allows for more floor area, more cabin space, larger berths etc. Commercial pressures have seen production motor yacht builders offering huge volume interiors for a given length of boat, with big double berths pushed well forward which can only happen with a bow shape that is full (i.e. fat) and which transitions to the stem very quickly.

This inevitably compromises ride quality, leading to boats that tend to slam harder in head seas and push a big bow wave. For many owners, floor area and amenities are valued far more far than seakeeping qualities and the popularity of these boats underlines this thinking.

PAT ROL ONE

Some year ago we designed a 24m wavepiercer trimaran named Patrol One that was built and based in Mauritius. They used to do sport fishing charters to a small atoll some 250 miles from Mauritius in typically rough, open ocean conditions and would complete the run there in around 10 - 12 hours. The wavepiercer ride quality made it possible to do this trip at night with charter guests asleep, waking up on arrival to a tropical Indian Ocean jewel that few can get to. Later we heard of a local with a European 22m production built planing mono-hull with full bow sections who also did the run to St Brandon with his family, intending to shadow Patrol One. They got there in the end, albeit unable to operate at anything like a 20-25 knot average – and with some broken hull structure and joinery due to extreme slamming.

The pounding and slamming they endured had manage to break open stores in the galley creating a huge mess - and to completely pulverise and juice a whole sack of potatoes stored up forward under the master cabin sole. I seem to recall discussions of divorce being threatened if the bloke attempted a repeat.

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PL UM B BOW RE S U RGE N C E

The plumb bow has seen a bit of a resurgence in power boat design in the last ten years or so – perhaps driven in part by the move to vertical stems in the sailing world. Although it could be argued that styling and cosmetics play a large role in the adoption of plumb bows in powerboats, there are certainly some technical merits. A few years ago, we designed a prototype electric amphibian.

This boat differed from others already in the market in that it could bed towed behind a car on its own retractable wheels – essentially it carried around an integrated trailer that could also propel the boat on land via electric motors. Only those that have experienced Auckland’s boat ramp congestion will understand the joy of being able to launch your trailer boat, but not have to park a trailer in the next suburb.

At only 6m, this was a small boat carrying a heavy load of tandem wheels, hydro-pneumatic suspension, retracting undercarriage and wheel doors, drive motors, transmissions, batteries and controllers. Plus a 200hp outboard and all the usual gear expected on a 6m runabout.

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BOW SHAPES

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INVERTED BOW WARSHIPS – OLD AND NEW

Most conventional runabouts have a raked bow which means that the overall length can be quite a lot longer than the water line length. And the shorter the waterline length, the less bottom-shell area you have to generate the dynamic forces associated with planing lift. So, on the Penguin amphibian with a limiting overall length of 6m to fit into a 20’ shipping container, we used the same basic underwater hull shape as the venerable Tournament 7m – but changed the above water hull shape to create a plumb bow. This allowed our 6m runabout to have the same load carrying capability and ride qualities of a significantly larger boat despite carrying much heavier loads than normal.

TH E F UTURE

Where next for bow shapes? Your crystal ball is as good as mine although I think selection of different bow types will become more and more focused on application and best fit for purpose. Our work on un-manned commercial and military vessels does give a little glimpse of the future, where not having to design a boat around people creates a number of freedoms in design – you don’t have to design hulls to wrap around people and their pesky need to eat, drink, sleep, shower, toilet etc.

You don’t have to worry about scaring them if the boat spends half it’s time underwater, or hurting them with slamming decelerations, so there is potential for us to design more and more radical boats with lots of options for suitable bow shapes to choose from. But there are still many of us that want to spend our leisure time relaxing on the water, so it is likely that we will simply see bow shapes on pleasure boats in the future following trends for whatever reason seems most compelling at the time.

Despite some good technical arguments for one bow shape or another, these things are often simply governed by what is fashionable. Plenty of people buy a pleasure boat based on how stylish it looks and how nice the interior is. We’ve seen that today’s modern inverted bows are just repeating history from the Dreadnought destroyers of a bygone era, so no doubt we will see similar innovations also come into and then fall back out of fashion once again. The important thing however – regardless of shape – is to make sure that the front doesn’t fall off…

“The important thing however – regardless of shape – is to make sure that the front doesn’t fall off…”

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What is a Sealver Wave Boat? Simply, it transforms your regular jet ski into a powerboat in seconds. Barry Thompson checks out this very innovative and unique French concept that connects two boating mediums into one.

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HE SEALVER WAVE BOAT 656 IS A HULL OF A BOAT WHICH CAN BE USED WITH ALMOST ANY PWC. The Sealver Wave Boat allows you to enjoy the full use of a PWC or a boat. Once you are anchored or beached, you can simply reverse the PWC from the boat and use the PWC on its own. The Sealver Wave Boat 656 is essentially a donor platform that means you can still enjoy the benefits of a jetski but have the ability to transport up to seven people, picnic equipment and fun tow toys to your destination.

This is the most luxurious model of the Wave Boat range.

Spacious and user-friendly, the Wave Boat 656 has all the qualities of an open boat. RAD Marine is the exclusive New Zealand distributor for Sealver Wave Boats. The boats are built in the South of France and exported to more than 50 countries worldwide. 3D Virtual Reality technology is used to shape, mould and design these very different watercraft. The construction process of Sealver Wave Boats is all fibreglass, creating a craft that is durable and lightweight without compromising the strength.

With the ski removed, you have a great swimming space for the kids.

LOCK ME UP

One of the critical features of the Wave Boat design is its ability to accept virtually any PWC, regardless of brand. They use what the company call compatibility kits. These make switching between jet ski models or brands achievable and effortless. This patented system keeps the jet ski perfectly connected to the boat and prevents any movement.

The attachment process takes a matter of seconds, and once you’re out on the water, you can detach the jet ski if desired.

Locked together the Wave Boat 656 and the PWC function as one running unit. The compatibility kit consist of a front unit attached to the front portion of the Wave Boat’s guide and precisely contours and accept the front of the PWC’s hull.

There is also a side rail that bolts to both sides of the boat’s guide. This cradles the side of the PWC on either side of the hull/deck bond lines. Some of the side rails utilise a two-piece system that goes above and below the bond line, and other side rails have a one-piece setup with a groove that the side of the PWC locks into depending on the make and model of PWC that you will be using.

The front unit and side units are bolted to the Wave Boat.

These bolts are easily removable, allowing you to bolt up a new compatibility kit to change PWC models on the same Wave Boat platform. Since the retractable boat buckle system is not model-specific, it is a one-size-fits-all system To attach to your PWC, once it is driven or moved into the boat, you pull on the retractable strap and buckle it to the existing rear tie-down eyelets on your PWC. I tried it, and it is indeed swift and easy.

The boat buckle system is made out of high-quality stainless material for reliability and corrosion protection. The front unit and side rails of the compatibility system are made from a high-density mould which gives precise alignment and rigidity.

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BOAT REVIEW

SEALVER WAVE BOAT

It’s a quick and easy manoeuver to drive the ski in or out.

The table drops to convert the bow into a big sun lounger.

Wet locker or live bait tank, your choice.

Once locked in place, I found it easy to drive the boat as I would a conventional jetboat, in forward and reverse or tossing it into the customary 360 deg jet spin. Okay so there is no steering wheel or tiller and if you have never driven a PWC before it takes a little getting used to. But it’s not hard, and I mastered it reasonably quickly for a novice PWC rider.

One of the reasons that boats such as the Wave Boat 656 have never been popular in the past is that PWCs didn’t have the power to push them along at any reasonable pace.

But that’s all changed, and 260hp-310hp PWCs are now the norm. Drop that sort of power into the Wave Boat, and you have a very quick and fun to drive boat. You can run just about any ski, with better than 180hp in the Wave Boat 656.

With our Yamaha Waverunner SVHO we saw a top speed around 80 km/h.

While I only ran the Wave Boat around in the calm confines of the Mangawhai Harbour, RAD Marine’s Kerry Radford has been offshore and even as far as taking the 656 to the Mokohinau islands. They said that the 60nm round trip was extremely comfortable sitting on around 25 knots and using around 40 lph.

“We wanted to experience for ourselves how the boat rode and handled in Kiwi boating conditions, and we were pleasantly surprised as to just how capable it was”, says Kerry.

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On another trip out to the Hen & Chicken Islands, he says they punched home in a 20 knot Souwester and again the boat handled it exceptionally well.

So where is the market for the Wave Boat 656? Kerry says that it is very broad, from the adrenaline junkie to those wanting a versatile family fun boat that will give them everything from a fishing platform to a very cool boat for towing water toys.

LOUNGING IN STYLE

The 656 is available in three layouts; Wake, Sundeck and the boat I reviewed, the top of the line Full Wake. Main differences are what you get with the basic boat, but all three are based on the same 6.56m x 2.46m hull. The base boat weight starts at 600kg, but with all our extras, we came in closer to 800 kgs without the Yamaha Waverunner.

Add the ski, and you have an all-up weight around 1170kgs and a trailerable weight under 1500 kgs.

RAD Marine have added some options to bring their first 656, such as rod holders, U-Dek and fridge. The standard boat comes with wakeboard tower, bimini top, table, Fusion stereo, a rear sun lounger and a hand held shower with a 40 litre water tank.

While you don’t need a fuel tank as you already have that

on the PWC, there is an optional 140 fuel tank if you need to top up the ski while out for your day’s boating.

Essentially the 656 is a bowrider with U shape seating forward with storage under the squabs and a drop-in table that can convert the entire space into a large lounger. There is an anchor locker which might just be big enough for a small drum winch.

There is a wide walk-through to the rear of the boat with a fridge built-in to starboard and a handheld shower to port.

You have the option of a pair of aft-facing recliner-type sun loungers, or in our boat, the starboard side recliner was replaced with a bin seat that is to be converted to a live bait tank. Very Kiwi! Also, if you want full access around the ski, you can leave the seating modules out altogether. I would suggest the bimini canopy is a must have in the summer. A super-cool benefit of the Sealver Wave Boats is that it has a small safe area for kids to splash around in, once the PWC has been removed. The holding space for the ski in this case also allows for adult swimmers to easily step out the water and into the boat.

The Sealver Wave Boat line up consists of a wide variety of models and sizes to choose from, and they range in their abilities to handle different water conditions. There are two smaller versions of the Wave Boat, the 4.4m WB444 and the 5.25m, WB525, plus three RIBS; WB575, WB626 and the Z7 Series. Fishing, diving, towing water toys or just having fun on the water, there is a Wave Boat to suit your needs.

We had a Yamaha SVHO to power the Wave Boat 656.

You have the option twin sun loungers.

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Living the

LIFESTYLE According to Motu Economic if you want quality of life, sun and a place by the beach then the best place to live in New Zealand is Whitianga.

Those fortunate to live in Whitianga would only agree with that and given the amazing lifestyle benefits it makes a lot of sense.

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HITIANGA is home to the superior Hopper lifestyle development of Whitianga Waterways. The waterways project is a third of the way through and upon completion will contain over 1500 residential lots, a 100+ room resort hotel, mixed-use commercial/ retail areas, retirement village and a marine precinct. The vision for Whitianga is not just to create a sub-division but provide a vibrant, innovative and exciting community, flush with amenities that enhance the natural area and grows the region.

Whitianga Waterways is a haven for those who desire a lifestyle by the water and want to spend more time

enjoying the quality things in life. The Waterways lifestyle appeals to boat owners and the canal front sections enable owners to moor their boats right on the edge of their property.

Boating in the area is nothing short of magnificent whether your cruising or fishing the Coromandel coastline or relaxing at the nearby Mercury Islands.

The surrounding clear waters and white sandy beaches remind us why this is one of the best coastal locations in New Zealand.

Those that have lived on the Coromandel Peninsula for several years may take for granted the idyllic lifestyle that the Coromandel allows.

But for those who visit the region or

have just decided to make it their permanent home, it is nothing short of paradise. The diverse and interesting people who make up the communities of the peninsula, help grow the area and make it even more attractive.

Leigh Hopper, Managing Director of Hopper Developments recently made a permanent move to Whitianga waterways. Although Leigh has had a long-time relationship with the area, he still views the region with fresh eyes. The potential of the Coromandel region and his vision for Whitianga is one of the reasons he has decided to build his home on the Waterways and base the majority of his time in Mercury Bay.

WHITIANGA WATERWAYS The love of the Coromandel began when Leigh was a child growing up in Pauanui. Leigh remembers fondly the trips across the Tairua harbour on his father Ian’s home-made amphibian to catch the school bus and later sharing the vision with his Dad to build Pauanui Waterways.

Boating and a love of the water have always been part of his life. When you ask Leigh where the best boating in the world is, he doesn’t hesitate to say “the turquoise waters around the Mercury Islands, the Pohutakawas in flower over summer and white sandy beaches, you just can’t beat the Mercs!”.

Living and semi-retiring on the waterways has always been part of the plan and will give Leigh more time to focus on the vision for Whitianga Waterways. The waterways community

offers a unique style of living with neighbours often travelling to see each other by boat or paddleboard. The safe and friendly environment is ideal for walking or cycling and located only minutes to the shops.

Two years ago the waterways opened New Zealand’s first man-made island, and work has begun on the next island, Motu Wai Taha. The first stage is now complete and is accessed through the future dockside retail area. The residents fortunate to reside on Motu Wai Taha cross the new bridge into what is set to become one of the most desirable areas within the waterways.

“Canal front owners on stage 10 of Motu Wai Taha will experience stunning views over the Grand canal with easy boat access to the waterways entrance and beyond. The future plans include

waterfront retail within walking or paddleboarding from the island in the neighbouring Dockside gateway area,” says Leigh. A show home is open over summer on this stage and visitors will be able to experience the magic of the site, relax on the couch and even enjoy a drink with the sales team. Over the summer, the sales team will be based out of the show home and offering short boat rides around the canals an ideal time to experience a taste of the waterway’s lifestyle.

Sections in Stage 10 start from $340,000 for non-canal and canal front from $730,000. When compared to the price of property in Auckland and all the attributes you gain from living in the waterways, this is exceptional value and indeed a lifestyle like no other.

‘The turquoise waters around the Mercury Islands, the Pohutakawas in flower over summer and white sandy beaches, you just can’t beat the Mercs!’

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Night Navigation can be daunting for some people, but with the right knowledge, you can become confident and safe. We look at the basic systems and technologies you need to stay safe and navigate confidently during the night.

The hardware and systems we cover are standard for any small to medium size boat.Â

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GHT VIGATION

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10 Tips for

Night Navigation

2.

GPS

1.

Compass

The compass is the most important piece of equipment for any boaty, yachty or mariner of any description. They are not complicated to understand, but they may bounce around a bit in a smaller trailer boat so monitor it as you go. It is a good idea to cross-check it with your GPS heading. Remember, there will be some variation and deviation in the compass heading. Deviation is the boat’s magnetic field affecting the compass and variation is the earth’s magnetic field. Deviation on a small vessel will be hardly noticeable as opposed to that of a huge 100,000gt tanker. Variation should be considered when making long voyages in open water, so check your charts compass rose and correct the magnetic bearing to find your true heading.

3.

Depth

Sounder

Using your depth sounder to follow know depth is a great way to cross-check your position. Check the depth on the plotter and crosscheck it with the chart. This is an excellent way to cross-check your different instruments and keep yourself on track.

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(GNSS)

The accuracy of the Global Positioning System has come a long way in the past decades when they were first introduced into the recreational market. These days their pi-point accuracy is reliable and precise. GPS will give you a position you can then establish your heading to your next waypoint. Remember to take regular GPS fix’s on your voyage. It is important to maintain a log whilst underway, as this can help identify any discrepancy or any obvious deviation from your track and heading.

4.

Radar

Radar is considered to be one of the most important pieces of navigational equipment you can have on a boat. It is versatile and can be used as collision avoidance, identifying objects, targets and landfall. If Set up correctly, radar will help you reduce the risk of collision in both clear and restricted visibility. Now I’m not going to jump in and explain radar as that would be an entire article on its own.

However, there are some things you should consider. Set your radar up with range rings at 1-2nm, as this will help provide a reference to the distance of upcoming targets or landfall. Using a VRM (Variable Range Marker) to monitor your distance off a coastline continuously is a perfect way to make sure you pass along the coast at a safe distance, i.e.

1nm off.

Target trails can be convenient when tuned correctly so you’ll be able to see if a target is on the move. Trails can either be relative or true. Relative trails show relative movement between your vessel and a target. Relative trails record your vessels course and speed and that of the targets and provide an early indication if a close quarter situation is developing or risk of collision exists. True trail will show true target movements depending on their course and speed over ground.

5.

R EDUCE

YO UR BO AT R O LL At anchor and underway

Night Vision It can take 30-45 minutes for your eyes to adjust to the dark, so consider this when navigating at night. Reduce any lights in the boat and dim your equipment where possible to maintain the night vision.

A popular option for night vision are thermal imaging cameras such as FLIR that look like a regular video camera, but they are far from it. They detect only infrared energy, and as a result, the lens of a thermal imaging camera cannot be mounted inside behind a glass windscreen (unless Perspex).

Thermal cameras detect the temperature by recognising and capturing different levels of infrared light. This light is invisible to the naked eye, but can be felt as heat if the intensity is high enough. All objects emit some kind of infrared radiation, and it’s one of the ways that heat is transferred.

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Keeping a good watch is essential to safe navigation. Every vessel should maintain a proper lookout at all times from day through night, rain, hail or shine. Safety of your family, friends and crew is your responsibility.

8.

Safe Speed

You should always cruise at a safe speed at all times, and that is not just at night. It’s fun to put the throttles down, we all love to do it, but there are times when your speed should be considered. This especially applies at night.

From navigating close to the coast or through areas of thick traffic density (Motuihe channel) at night, is one of those times your speed should be considered. Rule of thumb if you think you’re going to fast you probably are, so pull it back. Your stopping distance is a result of your speed.

The faster you go, the longer it’s going to take you to stop.

A good reason to travel at a safe speed at night.

“Rule of thumb if you think you’re going to fast you probably are, so pull it back”.

9.

Lights & Sounds

Your eyes and ears are your best friend at night having the ability to distinguish between navigational light and backscatter (Lights from the land). It is essential to navigating in the dark, but do not worry, you are not entirely blind. Navigational light on buoys and other vessels will help you distinguish channels, fairways, dangers, lighthouses and other vessels. Learn the lights and their sequences to become a competent and confident skipper.

A basic understanding of sound signals is always going to be beneficial, especially when cruising, navigating in busy shipping channels or harbours. They are used in excellent visibility, lousy visibility and at night. Each distinct sound has a meaning and should be used at all times; day or night, good visibility or bad visibility. Probably not so applicable to trailer boats as it is improbable that anyone in is going to blast three short bursts when they put their boat astern at the boat ramp, but large ships in busy areas use the horn religiously.

10.

Equipment

Know your equipment, learn how to use your chart plotter and depth sounder and all the functions. There is no point in having all the electronics and navigation equipment if you have no idea how to use it. A good idea is to spend a few hours going through all the functions and learn how everything works. A good one to know is the dimmer, which is very important at night having your screens turned down so you can keep your night vision.

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Canine Issues “So where can I play?”

D

ay two of the most peaceful time of the year is always slow.. despite years of selfrecrimination, and many resolutions you overdid the ‘unwind’ in order to accelerate the de-stress program.

Your dog is now staring at you with eyes as round as saucers, full of woe, and with a strangely arched back. Slowly you gather the doggy doo bags, a

throwing toy and foot protectors, put the dinghy into the water and head for shore. Upon landing, the dog leaps for relief, but you notice something new from last year... a green sign with DOC on it. Getting within the focal range you spy the dreaded encircled dog with a line through it, along with NO Camping, NO fires, NO breathing, NO enjoying yourselves etc.

Being the law-abiding citizen you are,

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you hastily snatch up the dog and beat a retreat before getting caught. As you pass by the plastic fantastic that turned your boat inside out leaving the marina, the owner calls out ‘New DOC bay, somewhat inconvenient, what?’.

He then compounds your antipathy by opining ‘our dog does it on the faux grass in the cockpit, perhaps you should teach yours!’.

As you are only 5’6”, and 75kg, you do

not question what he does with the resultant offending matter... possibly it goes into the holding tank for later disposal, but more likely directly into the pristine swimming waters we are protecting. You traverse the area, but every likely spot has ‘that’ sign or “Private, keep off’. By now, your long-suffering dog is whining relentlessly, and his coit is puckering ominously.

Throwing caution to the winds, you land right at the far end of a rocky shoreline and discretely allow your dog 40sec to do his thing, collect the result in that one time use plastic bag, and head back to the boat. The look you get for depriving him of his fun and exercise is reinforced by the crew, which suggests we need to find him a place to run.

Have you tried that ? …

Is there an area of the coastline not dotted with DOC signs, or an island anywhere they don’t seem to control. How much land do they govern?

Ironically, one of the most beautiful beaches, Mimiwhangata becomes your saviour? No signs, acres of running space, and likeminded dog lovers with doggy doo bag holders on their belts. Your dog’s imperative has somewhat usurped your plans for the day, but you had to come this way anyhow.

You take advantage of the perfect cruising conditions and travel on, fishing along the way, ending up at the old family favourite anchorage, where you used to go as a kid. You fillet your fish, keeping all the bodies in a bin for later disposal in deep water, as attracting the sharks where the kids swim is somewhat frowned on in august boating circles. You have heard that all the best bays at the Barrier are plagued by large sharks, attracted to the easy pickings afforded by casual discarding.

Going ashore with the energy-packed pooch, you introduce yourself to the local Tangata Whenua and ask if they would mind if you run your dog. No problems is the happy response, and no, they don’t want your fish bodies. (Never hurts to ask). They further offer passage thru their property to access the beach on the other side of the peninsula on the morrow, should we desire.

Taking advantage of this the next morning, adults, kids, relatives etc. spend a delightful time just ‘doing it’. Returning to the anchorage side, a large florid faced person gives you the ‘Oi...!’ as you approach your dinghy. He states that he doesn’t mind you traversing private land, but demands that there be no dogs, on or off a leash on His beach. Why are dogs so persona non grata?. Taking the time and courtesy to introduce yourself, you mumble contritely that you had permission from his neighbours, and slink off with your tail between your legs.

Back on board, you regain your courage and check out the extent of this man’s fiefdom. NZ riparian rights define his oceanside boundary as being the mean high water mark. If you wanted to be a Trump type, you could theoretically parade backwards and forwards with your animal below this line, but why prod the hornets’ nest. It is good for all to respect the rights of others, you sermonise to the assembled throng over the afternoon Rose’, but it does seem holidaying with a dog is now a task in itself.

At which point the oh so smart niece says ‘what about cats, they kill more birds than dogs, they defecate too, and nowhere are they ostracised or banned, unless you are Gareth Morgan’.

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FLETCH’S TIPS Aaron Fletcher has years of experience as a Commercial Skipper and later as a marine educator within the local community. Every issue Fletch shares his tips learned after years of getting it right and getting it wrong.

TIP #021

STORAGE BIN TO WATER TANK CONVERSION For many months my Rayglass has had a strong odor coming from the underfloor, after flushing with cleaner the smell would keep coming back after a few days.

Finally, I narrowed the odor down to the area under the built-in storage bin. I then spent the next 2hrs cutting it out, which reveled years of rotten fish scales had accumulated in the void area under the bin. After a good water blast and scrub down, I sealed up the area with fiberglass and applied a good coating of Gelcoat.

I then installed a 50 Liter Flexi water tank and pump.

Now I can keep the boat clean and have running fresh water during trips. I reused the drain plug so it can be used as a dry storage by removing the temporary flexi water tank.

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PORTABLE EXTRA BATTERY I’ve been looking at installing a second battery and charging system (house battery) on my boat, however to do it professionally it would set me back between $900 - $1200 for all the parts and installation. As I don’t use my boat for overnight trips very often, a friend of mine suggested a car jump pack would do the trick just as well for a fraction of the cost. I picked up a Powertech battery pack from the local marine supply store for $155.00, the unit can be charged by the boat Cig Lighter socket and has a built-in light & battery health test function. A bonus is it also has a USB mobile phone charging port.

BLUE LIGHT Get yourself ready for night fishing this summer, you can score yourself a set of Blue LED lights from the local marine supply store, really simple to install and great for late evening fishing trips. Make sure you install these on a separate circuit and are completely sealed with silicon so you don’t have any unexpected leaks.

TIP #024

FUEL FILTER SURPRISE This was a rather nasty (and expensive) surprise; recently I replaced my Racor fuel filter with an after-market no-name unit from a marine supplier for $99. I was told that all new filter housings are now made of a durable fuel proof plastic and it was cheaper that purchasing a replacement Racor unit (my 1st mistake). A few days later I could see that a puddle of fluid had started to form under my boat on the drive way, further investigation revealed that the “New style” fuel filter was leaking badly due to poor manufacturing, I took it back to the marine supplier to get a replacement, the 2nd unit also leaked as bad as the first unit. The marine supplier gave me a full refund and has since decided to no-longer stock these units. Final valuable lesson, just because it’s cheap doesn’t mean it’s a quality product.

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