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HO W TO CATC H BIG SNAPPER The gear, the bait & the technique

DEVIATING STANDARD FROM THE

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K I W I G R P B OAT B U I L D E R S B U SY Who’s built what?

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MAKING G O O D WAT E R

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Reviews

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LEXUS LY650 Automotive Inspired

Latest products from Vesper, ACR, Hella, Furuno and Fusion.

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By the numbers

Envoy detained by Greek coastguard.

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AOWBS gets better every year

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Peter Jacobs – Half a century in the marine industry.

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SEEN & ADMIRED

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White Pointer 970 Custom Cruiser Fleming 65 Sealegs 7.5

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DEVIATING STANDARD FROM THE

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Integrity 340XS See Page 62

K I W I GR P B OAT B U I L D E R S B U SY Who’s built what?

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MA K I NG GO O D WAT E R

Convenient & healthy

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Derek The Chef prepares Cajun style Pan Scallops, chorizo and vegetable.

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ELECTRONICS NEWS

Hot new products from some of the world’s leading brands for 2019.

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DUNCAN ON FISHING Sweet succulent Scallops.

Phil Gilbert asks; Are you ready for the festive boating season?

PWC 2020 GUIDE BUYERSColours

The gear, the bait & the technique

STRAIGHT FROM THE GALLEY

News, new products, boats and events.

COX carbon cowl, Evinrude 115 ETEC arrives, Honda Updates V6 and more.

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WHAT IS THE QUESTION?

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FLETCH’S TIPS

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

Features 58

BEGINNING BOATING

A VHF radio may not have the appeal of a fancy new smart phone but it’s cheaper and more useful in the marine context.

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PPB talked to some of the leading players in the fibreglass (GRP) production trailer boat market to find out how they were finding the market.

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KIWI GRP TRAILER BOAT BUILDERS BUSY

BAY OF ISLANDS

One of those quirks of nature where everything comes together to create something special and is a must for Summer cruising.

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EXTREME MAKEOVER

When the owner of No Excuse found his boat wasn’t quite fit for purpose he made the extreme decision to replace the entire aft section.

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AOWBS RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS

The annual Auckland On Water Boat Show (AOWBS) saw serious sales made, despite the varied weather.

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TARGETING THE BIG ONE

Bruce Duncan explains what you need to know if you want to catch the big ones.

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TAKING IT TO THE EXTREME

Call Ross Lewis on +64 (0)21 56 63 87 to find out more.

Extreme Boats is a family-run business that began manufacturing boats in 1998 and has gone from strength to strength.

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MAKING GOOD WATER

Today’s water makers are compact, quiet and very user friendly. The benefits of a water maker can be summed up in two words: convenient and healthy.

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New electric and foiling PWCs, plus Yamaha backing for Kiwi rider.

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It seems that apart from colours and accessories, there are not massive changes to leading brands. We list all the models for next season.

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DESIGN FOCUS LEXUS LY650

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N LEXUS’ CONTINUING COMMITMENT TO DELIVER INNOVATIVE AND AMAZING EXPERIENCES TO ITS CUSTOMERS, Lexus has released its first luxury yacht, the Lexus LY 650.

Based on the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept first shown in January 2017, the LY 650 features unique styling and superb cruising performance. Lexus – which aspires to be a true luxury lifestyle brand - has fused advanced technology and craftsmanship to provide an irreplaceable experience that stimulates the senses and exceeds owner expectations, even at sea.

This LY 650 flagship yacht is the new

embodiment of the Lexus “CRAFTED” philosophy, to which exquisite attention to detail and anticipatory hospitality are applied in every possible aspect.

The shape of the hull, the abundant volume of the stern, in addition to beautiful curved lines, give the LY 650 unprecedented and distinctive exterior styling. Collaboration with Italian yacht design studio Nuvolari Lenard has resulted in an advanced design and a comfortable interior living space that exemplifies high quality in every detail.

The interior fuses advanced design and omotenashi (Japanese hospitality that sincerely and warmheartedly

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anticipates and fulfills people’s needs) in pursuit of high quality that is distinctively Lexus.

The salon’s efficient layout features dual captain’s seats and sofas set forward and a galley set aft. Below the salon are three elegant berths each with a private head with shower.

The powertrain features twin Volvo Penta IPS3 engines (1350/1200/1050).

The new yacht will appear at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show in Florida Oct. 30 – Nov. 3, 2019.

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PACIFIC EDITOR’S NOTE

Barry Thompson

PUBLISHER D&B Publishing Ltdt

BY THE NUMBERS

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.boatmags.com Postal Address: PO Box 132 Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930, New Zealand.

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OW, WHERE HAS THE YEAR GONE? It only seems like yesterday that I was preparing for the May, Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show and then looking forward to heading to the Sanctuary Cove Show a week later. The Sydney show followed this in early August and in October the Auckland On Water. I am writing this column just two months before Xmas and already looking at what I have in my diary for 2020. The remainder of the year will see more of the same regarding producing one more magazine, our Jan-Feb 2020 issue before we finally close the office till mid-January.

Well, that’s probably not quite, true as when you have your office at home, the ‘office’ never really closes. Mind you, if my wife catches me on the computer on Xmas day, I will not get any presents. Promise I will leave it alone dear.

But seriously, there is still plenty of things to do before the next issue heads to the printer. I have a couple of trips to Australia to do reviews in Sydney and the Gold Coast, as well as at least another five reviews at home. I also have four videos booked and the way the weather has been that’s already delayed.

We also haven’t finished with our boat show circuit yet with one left to do in Tauranga. Last year I went to check out the first ‘new’ Tauranga Boat Show and while it wasn’t big I was impressed. Well, it seems that this year the show (Nov 1-3) has grown in size so much that the organisers have taken much more space at the Trustpower Bay Park events centre.

BY THE NUMBERS In this issue we have a feature on the Kiwi fibreglass trailer boat builders. While they now represent only about 30% of new locally-built trailer boats, (aluminium accounts for the roughly 60%), the key players are doing well. Around 700-750 new grp trailer boats are built annually and of those about six manufacturers account for account 90% of the boats. There are about a dozen builders manufacturing from less than ten boats a year, and then there are those that still carry a Kiwi brand name, but their boats are built in China. The leading brands produce around 100-120 boats a year, with one closer to 140 and then few are between 45-80.

The aluminium market is estimated to be around 2200 boats (4m to 9m), with one manufacturer, Stabicraft reporting over 800 new builds a year and some other significant brands doing more than 300 boats. So all up the market of new boats built in New Zealand (including those exported) is estimated (there are no accurate figures) to be about 2500-3000. This includes imports as well and anything that is trailerable between 4m-9m.

I almost forgot you still need to add the PWCs, which account for close to another 3000 new sales every year. Who would have thought!

Kiwi boat builders no matter what size or material they build from, punch well above their weight when it compared to the world market. What is encouraging, that when I rang around the fibreglass builders, I was told about some new models coming on to the market in 2020. So despite the fact the alloy guys are taking a larger market share, there is still plenty left for the fibreglass builders, and with new models coming, they are also obviously still very confident of their place in the Kiwi trailer boat scene.

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE

Doug Dukeson

JUST GETTING BETTER & BETTER…

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AVING JUST PACKED UP AFTER THE AUCKLAND ON WATER BOAT SHOW, I have to say the product displayed was simply outstanding. Both international and domestic, boats and accessories all seem to have leapt to another level with the innovation bringing much more convenience and pleasure to our powerboating life.

It was interesting to see a few tried and tested 10m hulls of the past back on the water as ‘new’ models, introducing modern day state-of-the-art technologies, power options, and the accessories. There has been a lot of interest recently by owners of large trailer boats that are looking to step up into their first 10 to 11m launch or cruiser. Larger imported brands, especially from France and the USA, have been catering for this buyer for some time and done a great job. But some of our local builders have obviously seen an opportunity in this market, and we now have new models from brands such as Superior, Admiral, Rayglass and K2 Marine.

It was not just the boat builders with impressive new products – our manufacturers continue to develop premium world-class products. To name a few, lighting by Hella, Cule Hatches, Dixon Stainless, Maxwell Winches, Fusion, Hutchwilco, U-DEK and our amphibious boat technologies to mention a few – all delivering the best in marine to the world !!

It makes us here at PowerBoat very proud to be promoting innovative boats and marine products to the world.

Wishing you all the best for an equally creative 2020.

Doug Dukeson Publisher.

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G U E ST CO M M E N T: PETER JACOBS Marine Industry stalwart now retired after more than half a century in the business.

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HEN I WAS ASKED TO WRITE SOME WORDS FOR THIS GUEST COMMENTS COLUMN, about my experiences in the marine industry, I thought well at my age it will be a little more pleasant than writing obituaries!

My association with Westhaven and the marine industry goes back to 1963 when I joined the Sea Cadets (TS Achilles) stationed at HMNZS Ngapona, the Navy Reserve HQ in St Marys Bay. In 1966 I started my engineering apprenticeship with Mason Bros Engineering in Pakenham St and when finished I went to sea with the NZ Shipping Company taking frozen lambs to the UK. After this I worked for Allelly Bros and Irvine Engineering in the Vos and Brij Shipyard in Hamer St. In 1976 Derek Clough and I started work for Moller Marine, the NZ importer for Volvo Penta marine engines and in May 1978 we started Ovlov Services down the bottom of Barrys Pt Rd. Six months later Mollers closed their workshop and appointed us the Volvo Penta dealers for Auckland.

Things took off and in Aug 1987 we paid $100k key money for the car dealers showroom and yard right on the corner of Barrys Pt Rd. Two months later in Oct 87 the share market crashed and that was the end of the high fliers, and a lot of tradies as well.

Up until then there had been an explosion of boatbuilding and production of new high-speed fibreglass planning launches such as Vindex, Markline, Formula and Genesis, and this meant plenty of new engines sales. The drop off in demand was immediate so to keep our heads above water we went and got our car dealers licence and sold new Volvo and Daihatsu cars until 1993 when we split the business and I took the marine side to Westhaven.

In 1976 Volvo Penta Introduced a new series of high speed marine diesel inboard and sterndrive engines. This series of engines and drives were to change the face of boating in NZ. Starting with the AQD40A, 130hp @ 3600 rpm the series produced the 40,41,42,43,44 and ended up as the 300 when we sold the last new engine in 2007.

So it was a great run for 30 years! Despite the engines and drives receiving some undesirable nicknames, many thousands of these engines were sold and when correctly installed and maintained performed extremely well with excellent fuel economy. These engines, when powering the new fibreglass production launches and made boating easily available to everyone. For a while there it seemed like every street in Auckland had a hull and deck in the backyard being finished off by an amateur boatbuilder!

In the late 80s early 90s the oil companies were moving out of Westhaven allowing marine companies to expand into the area and creating a real heart to the NZ Marine Industry. Unfortunately, with the super city rulers wanting to turn the Tank Farm into the world’s most liveable city, the marine industry has been the major casualty. It seems to me that these empire builders have ignored the huge contribution that the marine industry and the fishing industry have contributed to the area and many businesses have had to relocate elsewhere for more suitable, affordable premises.

On the flip side, the new offices, businesses, restuarants and apartments have given the Wynyard Qtr a whole new busy and vibrant life. I know! We now have an apartment in the area and my son has opened a tailors shop in the Mason Bros building, the very building I started off in 1966. The cycle of life goes on! Ovlov Marine is now in the capable hands of my business partner for the last 12 years, Lachlan Trembath. I would like to sincerely thank all my marine industry colleagues and all my customers for their support over the last 41 years! It has been a wonderful journey.

Thanks for the memories, I am off to golf.

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SEEN & ADMIRED WHITE POINTER 970 CUSTOM CRUISER

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HE Custom Cruiser was first released in 2005 with the first 970 going into production in 2015. This was a more up market alloy boat with all the “living aboard” features to make longer overnight stays a comfortable pleasure. The Custom Cruiser incorporates many curves and rounded edges giving it a look comparable to fibreglass boats combined with the ruggedness of an alloy boat.

The 970 Custom Cruiser, like every White Pointer is designed to cater for the serious fisherman who knows what they want in a boat. While the external styling remains unchanged from previous 970s, the layout and general equipment

fit out is all owner driven.

Destined for an Australian client, the 9.7m hull, with a wide beam of 2.9m, has been upgraded from 6mm to 8mm and runs a pair of Yamaha 5.6 litre 425hp V8s, with the addition of Helm Master joystick control system.

You have the option of single or twin outboards or a single diesel sterndrive.

The lockable wheelhouse has a central bi-fold door and port and starboard electric cavity sliding windows in the rear bulkhead. There is a compact galley station behind the helm seat with a dinette opposite.

There is a bait station built into the top of the transom full width between the walk thru the boarding platform

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having a cage either side with built in boarding ladders. There’s no doubt the White Pointer 970 Custom Cruiser is the perfect fishing predator.

Look for a full review in the Jan-Feb Issue of Pacific Powerboat/Alloy Boat Magazine www.whitepointerboats.co.nz

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SEEN & ADMIRED FLEMING 65

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HE Fleming 65 was introduced in mid 2005 in response to a strong demand for an intermediate Fleming between the 55 and the 75. However, a lot has changed since the first boat was launched and the very latest was recently on show at the 2019 Sydney International Boat Show.

Built for a previous Fleming owner, the new 65 is, like all Fleming’s very customised and finished to an exceptionally high standard. The layout is very similar in concept to the 55 but the 65, being around 70% larger in displacement, offers much more interior and deck space than her smaller sibling.

The large cockpit space is beautifully finished with teak decking for its superior non-skid properties and sound dampening qualities. While many owners prefer to keep this space open for a variety of water sports activities, others use it as an outside dining area.

A dining table can be ordered that follows the contour of the transom, with seating for eight.

The flybridge is easily and safely accessed by the 5-step stairway from

the pilothouse. The upper helm, located on the port side, is slightly raised to enhance visibility forward. A number of different arrangements and equipment can be ordered, depending on the owner’s intended use of the area.

The large, spacious main saloon can be built with a number of different arrangements to include the galley, a dedicated dining area and settee.

The Fleming 65 pilothouse is the nerve centre of the vessel and can be completely separated from the activities throughout the rest of the yacht by its bi-panel teak door.

A number of layouts are available for the 3-stateroom accommodations area. Most layouts feature a central passageway, which is just 4-steps down from the main salon area. A full beam master cabin layout is also available with access from the pilothouse.

As of January 2019, over 50 Fleming 65’s have been built at the highly regarded Tung Hwa yard in Taiwan, which has built every Fleming yacht since they were introduced in 1985. www.flemingyachts.com

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WHANGAREI: Warren Hay Marine, ph 09 430 2666. AUCKLAND: Fish City, Albany, ph 09 476 4282.

HAMILTON: Fish City, Frankton, ph 07 846 6675. WHAKATANE: Oceansports Marine Ltd, ph 07 308 4241.

NEW PLYMOUTH: West Coast Marine 06 759 0939. WELLINGTON: Boat City, ph 04 298 5931.

MOTUEKA: Bays Boating, ph 03 528 5200. CHRISTCHURCH: Powerboat Centre, ph 03 389 1146.

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SEEN & ADMIRED SEALEGS 7.5M

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EALEGS International had the world debut of their latest amphibious RIB at the recent Auckland On Water Boat Show, in Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour.

The Sealegs 7.5m RIB, available with either Electric or Hydraulic amphibious enablement system (AES) was on display for the first time, along with other models from Sealegs.

Consolidating the feedback from 1400 Sealegs owners worldwide, the new model provides purchasers

unparalleled choice in configuration, design, and technology. As either an Electrosol (Electric Drive) or Hydrasol (Hydraulic Drive) the 7.5m RIB provides a platform of modular design that optimises the craft for socialising, all-round utility, or commercial applications.

The new hull provides an example of the social configuration, including an onboard 49L fridge, wet bar, lounge seating and the world’s most popular amphibious technology. Allowing

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waterfront residents to maximise the benefits of their location, the Sealegs 7.5m RIB provides an effortless access and enjoyment from the environment that surrounds them.

Sealegs CEO David McKee Wright said “Sealegs is proud to continue our tradition of leading amphibious innovation globally and we’re excited to deliver the unprecedented level of joy to our customers that this new model brings” www.sealegs.com

PA C I F I C P O W E R B O AT

NEWS

LUXURY LIMOUSINE MUSCULAR LINES, INDULGENT INTERIORS AND SUPREME DESIGN TECHNOLOGY HAVE COME TOGETHER TO CREATE APPARITION, THE LATEST LUXURY LIMOUSINE FROM NEW ZEALAND-BASED STUDIO, KIT CARLIER DESIGN. “Our brief was to deliver a vessel that would be at home on Lake Como or the waterways of Venice, but also fit in seamlessly when moored alongside a large superyacht,” says Kit Carlier, Director, Kit Carlier Design.

A full CFD study has ensured the Apparition’s design will provide both a comfortable ride and first-class efficiency. The design minimises fuel consumption and enables the vessel to operate in 100% electric mode from its standard spec hybrid configuration.

The Apparition’s presence on the water is enhanced by powerful lines and opulent exterior curves which run the length of the vessel. Twin rear doors provide easy access into the lavish cabin from aft, with additional access up forward for side-boarding.

The opening roof provides the option to open up the interior space and experience the surroundings, either in the ragtop option shown or with a glass alternative.

Inside, the cabin sports luxurious automotive treatment, from the lush three-dimensional diamond quilted leather seats and trims, and rich veneered components, to the subtle LED mood lighting, illuminating floors, ceilings and the natural Onyx cabinet tops.

Passengers are provided with numerous creature comforts including climate air, mini bar, Wi-Fi and both USB and wireless charging. The standard 10-speaker sound system is upgradable to a 16-speaker, 1500-watt or rangetopping 19-speaker, 2200-watt HIFI

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system.

“Construction uses the latest composite materials and methods, ensuring a robust and lightweight solution and the ability to be launched and retrieved easily if used as a superyacht limousine,” says Carlier.

At the heart of the Apparition design is a twin 300hp hybrid diesel-electric system providing a top speed of 35knots and enabling the limo to operate in either full electric, diesel/ electric or entirely diesel, all controlled from the helm and PLC. With water jet and sterndrive options available, the limo will suit most applications.

Kit Carlier Design, Ph: +64 21 0547 655 |E: kit@kitcarlierdesign.com

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TRISTRAM MARINE’S NEW WORLDCLASS SERVICE CENTRE OPEN

Antifouling and Propspeed application can be one of those hassle jobs you love to put off. But we all know that delaying your antifoul can lead to avoidable major and expensive problems with your boat.

We have the experienced staff, specialist tools and highly refined systems, matched to manufacturers specifications, that make us confident to claim to be one of New Zealand’s best marine coating operators, set up

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OSITIONED adjacent to Tristram Marine’s existing Production Plant, the brand new Service Centre quadruples the size of Tristram’s new boat rigging, aftersales service, repowering, grooming & detailing facilities.

“Owners from all over New Zealand’s North Island continue to choose our in-house Service Centre to take care of their Tristram packages,” says Tristram’s Service Manager, Warwick Pilcher. “Our new Service Centre design incorporates a customer lounge and wifi-enabled business-hub to ensure owners can continue to work by remote while they wait for and watch their boat and engine service take place”.

Tristram’s all-new Service Centre adds more than 2,500 sqm of space to the existing Production Plant & Showroom, making Tristram Marine the largest fibreglass trailer boat manufacturing, retail & after-sales facility in New Zealand. www.tristrammarine.co.nz

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SEA RAY SLX 350 – PREMIUM DAYBOAT

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OOKING FOR A HUGE DAY BOAT, THEN LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE ALL-NEW SEA RAY SLX 350. A PREMIUM LEVEL DAY BOAT IF YOU HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS. One 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.

Firstly, there is a full head/shower unit to port ahead of the driver’s console, and it’s surprising just how big this area is. There is even a foldout step to assist access, and you could throw a soft curtain around for privacy.

Opposite is a small cabin which seats a couple of adults as well as offers a berth capable of taking two people.

This area can be air-conditioned via an inverter so no need for a generator.

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.

The cockpit is all about entertaining with seating in wrap around loungers and double seats forward. There is storage in every available space, and Sea Ray has once again made sure that the helm is exceptional. Its twin bolster helm seat means you have three driving positions, seated, bolstered or standing and the dash is centred with a pair of the latest Garmin MFDs that link into the MerCruiser system.

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The SLX 350 comes standard with a GRP hardtop and clears, with a retractable Sure Shade and sunroof. This allows you to cover the cockpit right through to the transom completely. There is an optional wet bar with hand wash, fridge and trash bin.

Sea Ray has made sure that the bow area is as social as the cockpit with plenty of seating, including a fullwidth forward bench seat and twin detachable tables. There is also a full cover should you want to have the entire space covered in bad weather.

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.

Look for a full review in a future issue of Pacific PowerBoat magazine. www.sportsmarine.co.nz

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GALEON 680 FLY SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS DESIGN AWARD THE GALEON 680 FLY TOOK OUT THE 2019 WORLD YACHTS TROPHY FOR EXTERIOR DESIGN IN THE 64-80 FEET CATEGORY DURING THE CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL, 8 TO 13 SEPTEMBER. AGAINST STIFF COMPETITION FROM THE WORLD’S PREMIUM YACHT DESIGNERS, GALEON HELD THE COVETED Y-SHAPED ACCOLADE ALOFT, ADDING YET ONE MORE TO THE TROPHY CABINET AT ITS HEADQUARTERS IN POLAND. “We are extremely pleased and proud to accept this honour for our brilliant new Galeon 680 FLY,” said Managing Director of Galeon Boats, Grzegorz ‘Greg’ Tuszyński.

“Every Galeon yacht is a piece of handcrafted excellence. Over 30 years of experience and a commitment to quality has led to spectacular growth and satisfied customers around the world.”

After just three years in the US, Galeon is ranked number one in imported vessels in the highly competitive 40 to 70ft segment.

Positioned as the largest flybridge in its class, the 680 FLY has joined the fleet of the fourth generation of Galeon models and introduces some exciting new features to the segment.

With a lightweight construction taking advantage of carbon technologies, it’s powerful, yet elegant frame offers exceptional performance and excellent

handling.

The Galeon 680 FLY is a combination of a classic hull with the new “Floating Design” interior and additional innovations added. The interior’s “Floating Design” concept is a direct nod towards waves, with its rounded, wavy combination of mat and glossy woodwork.

Onboard the 680 FLY, guests will find incredible volume, a bright and welcoming interior and a highly customisable, luxurious finish. A saloon with four power panoramic windows, wide cockpit doors, a sunroof, and a skipper’s exit all combine in a large social space.

The new 680 FLY boasts “Smart Layout” with a bar and recreation space for 12 guests. The bow area is ordered in two different layouts: with an assortment of multifunctional sofas and tables or a classic sundeck with a large sofa.

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each year in Cannes, winning awards for innovation and design,” said Todd Holzapfel, Director of Alexander Marine Australia, the exclusive distributor for Galeon Yachts in Australia and New Zealand.

“We are proud to represent Galeon in Australia and New Zealand and are seeing the companies cutting-edge design is being appreciated down under.”

Alexander Marine Australia recently sold the first Galeon Yachts 510 Skydeck following the 2019 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show. The owners, who named their boat “Papillon” (French for butterfly) in honour of her fold-out aft-side balconies, is now cruising Gold Coast waters.

The highly-acclaimed Galeon 640 FLY will be the largest Galeon Yacht to arrive in Australia, scheduled for delivery in 2020. www.alexandermarineaust.com.au

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.

IN THE WAKE OF SIGNIFICANT INTEREST OF THE GCX40 EXPLORER YACHT DESIGNED

BY MISHA MERZLIAKOV YACHT DESIGN (MMYD), A NEW JOINT VENTURE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED BRINGING TOGETHER LEADING FIGURES IN THE INDUSTRY.

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

Four stroke

Joining MMYD is Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (GCCM), Marine Engineering Consultants (MEC), Periscope Naval Architects and Evolution Motor Yachts, which will be the trading name for the group.

Under the leadership of Kevin Altera, Founder of Evolution Yachts, the group combines decades of yacht designing and building expertise, particularly in aluminium superyacht construction, to design and deliver this 40m superyacht on the Gold Coast, Australia.

“The partners in this joint venture have been selected as they represent key and market-leading marine services. It puts into motion the intent and capability to build world-class superyachts on the east coast of Australia” says Mr Kevin Altera.

MEC is owned and operated by Australian stalwart, Murray Owen, and has won multiple awards for excellence in aluminium yacht construction. The GCX40 is base priced at €15.7 EUR million including design. Full specifications available to qualified interested parties. www.evolutionyachts.com.au

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.

The difference is innovation and reliability.

Two stroke

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View our range of 2 Stroke and 4 Stroke Outboard Motors Contact an authorised Tohatsu dealer in New Zealand. www.tohatsu.co.nz Phone 04-237-7800 email:sales@diversifiedproducts.co.nz

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SUPER EFFICIENT MARINE TOILET

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HE MARINE ELEGANCE FROM RARITAN ENGINEERING IS ONE OF THE MOST ADAPTABLE AND EASILY INSTALLED MARINE TOILETS ON THE MARKET TODAY. It provides the option to flush with onboard fresh or outside raw water and features hidden hardware for a clean, custom appearance. Offering the luxury of a full-size residential seat, the sleek Marine Elegance is available in four variations—two heights and a straight or angled back—and two colours, white or almond. Its slow-close seat has stops to help prevent shifting when using while underway. Combined with a unique mounting system and small base, it will fit into almost any head compartment.

The Marine Elegance uses Vortex-Vac technology that creates a vacuum in the bowl, thereby eliminating the need for extra suction generation equipment.

Performing at a noise level less than 63 decibels, it won’t alert everyone in the boat or on the dock that nature called. A built-in shredder with stainless steel blades transforms waste into small particles that virtually eliminates clogs.

The Marine Elegance is available with SeaFresh. This innovative option allows the toilet to operate using onboard fresh or external water with the flip of a switch.

This is especially helpful to reduce odours associated with raw seawater when leaving the boat for extended periods.

Raritan’s fully-programmable Smart Flush Control provides users with complete control for optimal flushing. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz

Quick Touch Lighting

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HE LATEST MODEL IS THE QUICK TED WHICH COMES IN SEVERAL VARIATIONS. The Ted is a traditional round LED light with a modern twist; many models have a bi-colour option, being a blue or red courtesy light running alongside the primary white illumination. Both daylight and warm white temperature options are available. The Ted CT incorporates built-in touch on/off and dimming. There are 2W & 4W versions available for most models.

The lights come in satin or mirror finish, with gold and black versions available to special order. The overall size is 72mm with a 54mm hole required. The maximum recess required (varies by model) is 20.5mm. The light angle is 100O and both IP40 & IP66 waterproofing options are available. www.tenob.co.nz

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LOOMES 14M SPORT FISHING POWERCAT

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OMOCEAN DESIGN HAS RELEASED RENDERINGS OF A NEW 14M HIGH-SPEED SPORT FISH CAT. The boat was initially developed with a sport fishing mad Aussie broker who went a bit overboard on bells and whistles that not everyone would want.

The expectation is that LOMOcean would work with the owner to finetune the design to meet specific requirements.

The 14m power cat was designed to be powered by four outboards, although inboard power is still available.

While the emphasis is on day fishing,

there is some accommodation available in the centre cabin. There is dedicated seating for six-eight under the hardtop and in the wheelhouse.

With an overall width of 5.36m, there is massive workable fishing cockpit space.

The project is in its infancy at the moment, so no costs or detailed specs/options are available. www.lomocean.com

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CIRCA MARINE 24M EXPEDITION MOTOR YACHT C

IRCA MARINE, one of New Zealand’s most respected builders of large alloy powerboats, is well under with a new 24m Expedition Motor Yacht. Due to be launched in late 2020, the 24.0m vessel’s layout and above deck structures have been very much influenced by its Australian owners. With plans for serious world cruising, the owners were adamant that every aspect of the boat should suit its cruising applications. Circa Marine says that they are keen to work closely with clients to achieve a level of customisation that suits both in the engineering aspects as well as the comfort and finish levels.

Working in collaboration with naval architects, LOMOcean, the 24m Expedition Motor Yacht is being powered with a pair of 250hp Scania DIO9070M, through ZF gearboxes. Top speed is 13 knots fully loaded with a cruising speed of 11 knots @ 50% engine load. All up displacement is estimated to be around 67 tonnes. Fuel consumption is expected to be 33 lph @ 15% at 11 knots, at half load displacement. Range predictions are 5000nm at 9 knots. She will carry 11,000 litres of fuel, 7400 litres of fresh water, with a 600 litres wastewater capacity.

The layout features an enclosed flybridge, two cabin accommodation and huge main saloon with galley and lounge areas. Peter Barnard, Marketing Development Manager for Circa Marine, says the internal layouts are very much customer-driven and while the owner of boat #1 opted for two substantial cabins and a single upper helm station, they can do just about anything that fits within the parameters of the design.

Look for a full review on the 24m Circa Expedition Motor Yacht in a future issue of Pacific PowerBoat magazine. www.circamarine.co.nz

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USTRALIAN SUPERYACHT BUILDER ECHO YACHTS AND MULTIHULL DESIGN SPECIALISTS ONE2THREE NAVAL ARCHITECTS HAVE TEAMED UP AGAIN TO LAUNCH A NEW RANGE OF ACTIVE-FOILING TRIMARAN SPORTS MOTORYACHTS, COMPRISING 28M, 30M, 38M AND 40M MODELS. According to Echo Yachts, trimarans offer significant advantages over traditional monohulls in terms of hydrodynamic efficiency, fuel and emissions reductions, inherent stability, ride comfort and lower incidence of sea-

sickness. Building on the success of its 84m White Rabbit trimaran superyacht, the team is now offering their innovative solutions for the 25m-50m market segment.

The flagship models of the range TSY38 and TSY40 are high-performance aluminium sports yachts capable of 32 knots and 40 knots respectively.

TSY38 features a twin-engine twinscrew propulsion package and TSY40 features a premium triple engine triple water jet propulsion upgrade.

Both models provide accommodation for eight guests and eight crew with helicopter landing capability.

More speed.

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Combined with One2Three’s foiling multihull technology demonstrated with M/Y Andiamo, and Naiad Dynamics’ latest active-foiling ride control system, Echo claims the craft offer extremely smooth high-speed cruising and a shallow draft of less than 1.6m for unrestricted lagoon and waterways access.

All models in the range will feature ”ultra-modern styling” and expansive beams that provide large interior and exterior guest areas. www.echomarinegroup.com

FABIO BUZZI TRAGICALLY KILLED

SEA RAY SLX 230

Powerboating world mourns the loss of racing legend Fabio Buzzi, 76 after he was killed recently along with two crew members, including a well-known racer, Luca Nicolini after their boat hit a breakwater at around 80 knots. A fourth, Mario Invernizzi, was thrown from the craft and survived.

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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HE FOUR WERE ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE MONACO TO VENICE RECORD AND HAD BEEN RUNNING FOR MORE THAN 18 HOURS WHEN THEIR BOAT HIT THE MAN-MADE DAM KNOWN AS, MOSE, OFF VENICE, ITALY. Fabio Buzzi founded his business FB Design in 1971 - it has become one of the leading manufacturers of high-speed powerboats establishing a market niche with its high-speed para-military boats for customers across the world. He will be greatly missed by his many colleagues and friends in the global marine industry. The company’s boats have set 40 world speed records and won 52 world championships.

A close friend to Buzzi and PPB contributor Dag Pike says ”Buzzi was the Italian who transformed offshore powerboat racing and then went on to become a major influence in the design and development of fast patrol boats. As the winner of many world championships and establishing long distance records, he did more for fast powerboat development than anybody else over the past 50 years. ”I raced with Fabio as his navigator for over 25 years and was also his navigator on many of his record attempts. We even shared the same birthday. He was the ultimate professional, analysing every detail of the boat and the course as well as the opposition. No stone was left unturned in the quest for perfection, and it was that same attention to detail that made such a success of FB Design, the company that he founded to exploit the potential of high performance for fast patrol boats. ”Fabio’s death will leave a gaping hole in the high performance sector. I doubt we will ever see his like again. Generous to a fault, Fabio would not tolerate officialdom, and he had a constant battle with the UIM, the world governing body of powerboat racing. His constant successes in the racing field were his answer to the rule makers, and with Fabio, all the others were often racing for second place. Only last year he set a new diesel record for boats, getting the Guinness Book of Records to record the speed when the UIM deemed that he was not eligible.

Now available at Sports Marine

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

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PROFILE BOATS TO BE BUILT IN USA

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ROFILE BOATS HAVE ANNOUNCED THAT THEY HAVE SIGNED AN AGREEMENT WITH EXCEL BOATS USA TO LICENSE THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF PROFILE BOATS IN THE USA FOR DISTRIBUTION INTO USA, CANADA AND MEXICO. The boats will be marketed using the Profile Boats name and logo throughout North America.

“We are excited to be able to bring Profile Boats to the North American market. These are unique boats

designed in New Zealand to cope with the toughest seas in the world” explained Glenn Foreman CEO of Excel Boats USA. “These boats will be built in the USA to the exacting standards and quality of the Profile Boats brand and will give the North American consumer the option to buy a USA built, aluminium chamber boat”.

“Designed initially as a safer beach launching vessel, the Profile Boats range has developed to provide craft from family recreation, to seriously

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good dive and fishing boats, as well as commercial charter vessels” added Brian Firman Managing Director of Profile Boats. “The inherent safety of the unique aluminium chamber design offers superior stability and makes all Profile Boats virtually unsinkable.”

Initial production will be at the all-new Excel Boats plant based in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee. “We expect to be building boats in the spring of 2020” commented Glenn Foreman. www.profileboats.com

AUSTRALIA Swift Marine www.swiftmarine.com.au

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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 Coupé is a contemporary, super-functional boat with reduced environmental impact and which is perfect for an uncomplicated and enjoyable life at sea.

The boat is built in Sweden at the Nimbus yard in Mariestad.

Join the growing Nimbus family, 18 proud Nimbus Owners since May 2017 in New Zealand

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RIG’S ALL-NEW EAGLE 6.7 HAD ITS NEW ZEALAND RELEASE AT THE RECENT AOWBS. The newest model in the legendary Eagle line, the Eagle 6.7, has inherited all the best features of the predecessor and evolved into a superbly styled and equipped family RIB. Sometimes, small changes make a big difference, and that’s the case for Eagle 6.7. The deep V hull is completely redesigned to improve seaworthiness, handling and stability. Brand new multi-purpose navigation mast adds a touch of elegance and highlights the renewed EAGLE LINE DNA. The Eagle 6.7 is fast, responsive and fuel-efficient due to a slightly higher tube position. The XL-sized engine shaft widens the variety of compatible engines. Also, E6.7 introduces a bunch of new options that may become a standard soon. First of all, it is the anchoring system that allows you to enjoy your trip even more. Glass console dashboard is designed to accommodate up to two 9′ devices.

The layout features a wide centre console with double helm seat, plus Full-beam aft bench seat.

There is also a forward sun pad and further seating on the front of the console. With an overall length of 6.70m and beam of 2.55m, the new Eagle 6.7 offers loads of internal space for family boating.

Storage is plentiful, and the Eagle 6.7 weighs in at around 1200 kgs fully loaded. Power is a single outboard, from 115hp-225hp. www.familyboats.co.nz

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130 SUPERYACHTS & COUNTING FOR AMERICA’S CUP THE COMBINED POPULARITY OF THE PRADA CUP AMERICA’S CUP CHALLENGER SERIES AND THE AMERICA’S CUP, PLUS THE ADDITIONAL DRAWCARD OF RELATED SUPERYACHT REGATTAS IS NOW EXPECTED TO SEE OVER 130 SUPERYACHTS VISITING NEW ZEALAND NEXT YEAR AND IN 2021.

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HE PRADA CHALLENGER SERIES and America’s Cup will be held in Auckland over December 2020 to March 2021, while superyacht regattas, the NZ Millennium Cup in the Bay of Islands and the multiple Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron regattas in Auck-land combine for further appeal.

The events add to the desirability of the destination which already attracts yachts for cruising, maintenance and refit of all sizes of yachts.

The fleet coming to watch the America’s Cup will be able to take advantage of the spectacular scenery in the Far North, in and around Auckland and further south to the picturesque South Island.

In addition to the new superyacht marina berths being built in the America’s Cup

Race Village to cater for the flotilla of yachts soon heading to New Zealand, a planned superyacht anchoring plan was announced frequently at the Southern Spars VIP breakfast at the Monaco Yacht Show.

Superyachts anchored in Auckland’s waters will have access to on-land services through tender loading zones and facilities to embark and disembark guests in the heart of downtown Auckland.

“We consider this an extension of our New Zealand hospitality,” says NZ Marine Executive Director Peter Busfield.

“We’re thrilled to be welcoming our superyacht guests to our part of the world and will be encouraging them to explore the many beautiful islands

and bays, vineyards, restaurants and beaches of Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and outer Hauraki Gulf in our peak summer season.”

Under the Harbour Master’s direction, yachts will be able to anchor in areas from west of the Harbour Bridge to Islington Bay on Rangitoto Island, to peaceful anchorages around Motutapu Island, Rakino Island and Kawau Island, and Waiheke Island.

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Chris-Craft Launch 27 Chris-Craft is a truly American story. Born in 1874, it came of age at a time that defined the notion of American ingenuity.

Chris Craft have taken their place as an iconic boat builder and have been a luxury symbol for many years all over the world. Chris Craft are a unique boat like no other, everything is meticulously handcrafted right down to the finer details.

Like each of the Launch family of boats, the Launch 27 beautifully combines comfort and performance. This newly updated larger runabout provides even more options than its smaller sisters. Offering greater power, increased agility and additional roominess afforded by the longer hull and wider beam, the Launch 27 is a shining jewel in the Chris-Craft crown.

While Henry Ford was creating the first motorcars, his watercraft counterpart, Chris Smith, was developing the very first enginepropelled boats and skiffs. Even during the Great Depression, Chris-Craft thrived because quality is always prized. During the Second World War, the company reinforced its hold on the American imagination when its landing craft transported the first troops to the Normandy shore on D-Day. In more ways than one, Chris-Craft would become a symbol of liberation and freedom. In 1959, Time Magazine would recognize the popular phenomenon of pleasure boating and put Chris-Craft on its cover. Throughout its rich history, a reputation for quality and style have made it the favorite of presidents, celebrities and icons of American affluence - names like Roosevelt, Kennedy, Vanderbilt, Morgan, Ford, Sinatra, and Hepburn.

Now available at Sports Marine

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DRAMATIC RESCUE OFF THE PORT WAIKATO BAR HAS EARNED NEW ZEALAND SEARCH AND RESCUE AGENCIES INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION. The teams behind the massive multiagency rescue were announced runners-up in the Outstanding Team Contribution to Maritime Search and Rescue Operations at the International Maritime Rescue Federation (IMRF) Awards ceremony held in London recently. The New Zealand rescue also won the IMRF’s People’s Choice Award that was decided by a public vote on social media.

Representatives from Coastguard New Zealand, Surf Life Saving Kariaotahi and Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter attended the awards lunch in London. A plaque was presented to them by Princess Anne’s husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence KCVO CB ADC(P).

The Coastguard Northern Region Operations Centre, Auckland Police Maritime Unit, Police Eagle Helicopter, Waiuku Police, Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service and St John Ambulance crews were also involved in the May 25 rescue.

The New Zealand rescue was one of two finalists in the Outstanding Team Contribution to Maritime Search and Rescue Operations. The winner was Marine Rescue Port Macquarie.

The teams saved a man, woman and child who were thrown into the water after their boat stalled and overturned in rough conditions. They managed to call the police and the search and rescue operation began, which was co-ordinated from the Coastguard Northern Region Operations Centre.

Three Coastguard rescue vessels were dispatched from Waiuku and Papakura, together with shore-based search teams from the Police, Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter, the Police Eagle helicopter and a Surf Life Saving inflatable rescue boat (IRB).

It was night and huge waves breaking on the bar created a lot of sea spray and hampered visibility for rescuers. The Eagle helicopter located the three people in the water with infrared heat-detection equipment.

The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter tried to winch an intensive care paramedic down to the trio in the water, but the conditions were too dangerous and was aborted.

Conditions on the bar were too hazardous for the rescue vessels. Instead, the surf lifesavers launched an IRB into the surf while the choppers hovered above and used their searchlights to guide them.

Vehicles parked on the beach had their headlights on to give the surf crew more visibility. The trio was found in four minutes, pulled onto the IRB and taken to shore.

The woman and child were critically hypothermic and taken to hospital by the Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The woman went into cardiac arrest on route. The man was taken to the hospital for monitoring by St John ambulance.

All have made a full recovery.

The IMRF Awards honour the outstanding commitment of dedicated search and rescue professionals and volunteers.

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MUGGLER MARINE AND ORION HAVE RESUMED PRODUCTION OF THEIR AMPHIBIOUS BOATS, following the recent Court of Appeal decision which will free up production of their amphibious boats in New Zealand.

Orion, established in 2012, successfully appealed the High Court decision that it breached Sealegs’ copyright over the design of the wheel assemblies.

Essentially this decision stopped the production of the Orion product and since that time Smuggler has not been allowed to build amphibious boats

using the Orion system. That has now all been overturned, and it’s business as usual again. Directors of Smuggler Marine, David and Pauline Pringle along with Orion Manager Darren Leybourne also acknowledge the support of the many NZ Marine Industry member companies who have stuck by them in what has been a long and tough battle to provide the New Zealand boating community with the choices they are entitled to.

“The court’s decision has supported our view that Orion’s amphibious technology is different from anything

else currently available, and this is what the case was all about.

With this now settled, we will be contacting the long list of people both in NZ and overseas who have been waiting for up to three years to put in their order for an amphibious Smuggler boat with an Orion system, and we will return to building amphibious boats immediately.”

Smuggler used the AOWBS to show they were back in the amphibious boat business. And at the time of print they had sold 3 boats. www.smuggler.co.nz

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CARBON FIBRE COWLING FOR CXO300 THE BRITISH MARINE SPECIALIST Cox Powertrain’s high-performance diesel outboard has now been topped with stylish contemporary-styled carbon fibre cowling.

Created by high-precision specialist, CPC Group, which works with high-profile names including Ducati, McLaren and Porsche, the durable, lightweight protective housing is available in black or white.

Images of the CXO300’s final styling have now been released ahead of its imminent production launch this year. The engine itself has been in development for over a decade and no care has been spared in the preparation of its casing which has been designed to be as strong and light as possible while also looking great with angular lines, stylish vents and accents of colour.

For Cox’s engineering team, carbon fibre was the

natural choice to protect the advanced technology of world’s first 300hp diesel outboard and the high-precision mechanical machining specialists at CPC the ideal team to create its cuttingedge, premium cowling.

At the same time as offering the increased safety and fuel efficiency benefits of a diesel, as the first heavy-duty non-gasoline outboard the CXO300 also offers reduced maintenance and haul out costs. The CXO300 also provides at least a 25% better range compared to a gasoline outboard and 100% higher peak torque at the crankshaft than the leading gasoline 300hp outboards, which enables craft to move more weight more efficiently and reach peak torque and top power more quickly. www.coxmarine.com

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THE STATE-OF-THE-ART, custom-designed and built new Gold Coast facility for Twin Disc Pacific has officially opened. The new Marine Experience Centre, designed

by The Urban Group, is located at The Boat Works on the Gold Coast and features 600-sqm comprising showroom, office, warehouse and workshop space.

The new premises is the retail showroom for Twin Disc, Seakeeper and Seatorque, comprising an impressive range of the latest products for visitors to get ‘hands on’ with the latest technology.

Industry leading sales and service technicians are on hand to discuss boat owners’ specific requirements, and on water, the Twin Disc and Seakeeper demonstration boats allow boaties to get onboard and experience the difference for themselves.

The Boat Works was specifically chosen for its central location in the southern hemisphere’s largest marine precinct, serving the region’s yachting community – from tinnies and catamarans to superyachts. www.twindisc.com.au 38 PACIFIC POWERBOAT NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019

COMPACT AND MODERN Yanmar display units offer solutions for a range of yachts, catamarans, motorboats and RIBs. Yanmar introduces its latest new-generation electronics with the launch of two new multi-purpose engine switch and instrument display solutions for boat owners. The Yanmar YD42 Multi-Function Colour Display and YD25 LCD Switch Panel Display offer innovative functionality and a compact and modern style to suit a range of yachts, catamarans, motorboats and RIBs. Featuring a low-profile glass helm design and a 4.1-inch full colour screen, the multi-purpose Yanmar YD42 reads and displays Yanmar engine alarm and diagnostic codes.

Users can also view additional information from engine speed and load, oil pressure and coolant temperature, to wind, speed, depth and AIS data. The water-resistant YD42 is suitable for use in all weather conditions with waterproof silicone keys, while condensation or fogging is eliminated as the LCD panel is optically bonded to its protective glass covering.

Yanmar is also introducing the YD25 LCD Switch Panel Display. In addition to engine start/stop functionality, the new compact YD25 shows all Yanmar engine data, alarms and diagnostic codes, and also integrates with multifunction displays and glass helm systems. Intuitive data screen selection keys allow viewing of information including engine speed, engine load, oil pressure and coolant temperature on four customisable screens. www.powermarine.co.nz

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EVINRUDE 115 ETEC LAUNCHED

THE ALL NEW EVINRUDE 115 ETEC was official launched in Auckland by Marine Distributors Ltd, the New Zealand distributors for Evinrude outboards at a media and dealer function.

Kevin Sharp, Managing Director of Marine Distributors presented three different boats, all powered by the new 115hp ETEC, to dealers, boat builders and the media. After a seriously informative presentation about the new engine platform, which also includes 140hp and 150hp engines, delegates were invited to try out the product on the water.

The 115 H.O., 140HP and 150HP models are an expansion of the revolutionary Evinrude E-TEC G2 product line. The new models house a direct injection inline three-cylinder powerhead. Delivering refined running quality, and quiet operation, the 115 H.O., 140HP and 150HP models offer more torque and fuel efficiency at lower RPMs than comparable fourstroke engines.

All E-TEC G2 engines are worldwide emissions compliant and have the most user-friendly ownership experience with no break-in period, no dealer-scheduled maintenance for five-years or 500 hours, five-year factory backed service coverage and no engine oil changes, ever.

Evinrude now packs next-generation technology such as digital shift and throttle, the iTrim control system, digital instrumentation, custom colour panels and optional iSteer dynamic power steering into outboards from 115 H.O. to 300 horsepower.

Evinrude also added a new look and feel for the 2020 product year. All E-TEC G2 engines will have new premium graphics and give owners the option of white or slate gray frame and two new propellers.

In addition, the 115 H.O. and 140 models will be available with premium controls and gauges, as well as a tiller option that feature touch troll and trim switches, LED’s for basic diagnostics and an NMEA 2000 connection for integration with external gauges and accessories. www.evinrude.co.nz

ZF INTRODUCED its newest transmission, the ZF 400A, at the recent Auckland on Water Boat Show.

The brand new ZF 400A marine transmission family further expands ZF’s portfolio of innovative driveline solutions for seagoing vessels. The model series is rated up to 735 kW (1000hp) and covers a range of possible transmission ratios and layout configurations.

As the ZF 400A can be installed in a down angle, integrated V, remote V or parallel configuration (also available for work vessels), it offers shipyards, shipbuilders, naval architects and fleet owners great flexibility when designing or retrofitting motorised ships, such as yachts or fishing boats.

With a power density of up to 0.3195 kW/rpm (0.4282hp/rpm), the ZF 400A is the perfect fit for a broad range of recreational and commercial applications.

With its quick shifting, high levels of smoothness and control and enhanced product design, the SUPERSHIFT2 enables transmissions to react instantaneously to shift input circuits.

Unlike other commercially available marine transmissions, ZF’s SUPERSHIFT2 negates the need for an additional hydraulic circuit through its enhanced clutch pack configuration and efficient hydraulic system, creating a simple and robust design. This results in fast shifting response and smooth gear changes even at low speed.

The ZF 400A series is furthermore compatible with an e-motor (installed in a sandwich configuration), allowing the vessel to cruise locally emission-free. This reduces fuel consumption, noise and pollution. www.zf.com/marine.

HONDA UPDATES V6 RANGE

ALL HONDA V6 outboards are now built with the same 3.6lt, V6 powerhead from the BF250. Targeting what it calls the “heart of the boating market”, Honda Marine has released new versions of its four largest outboard motors. The BF175, BF200 and BF225 are now built with the same 3.6lt, V6 powerhead from the BF250, and all four models are now available with Honda’s drive by wire (DBW). Mechanical versions of the outboards were released earlier this year.

The 200hp-250hp range accounts for approximately 90% of all outboard motor purchases,” says a recent Honda Marine news release. The redesigned Honda V6 outboards underscores the company’s commitment in serving these segments.

Honda states the latest evolution of its flagship products feature “integrated innovative design, a sleek new Progressive V Form style, improved corrosion resistance, streamlined maintenance and an expanded number of rigging options for ease of use. All engines now run the same 2:1 gearbox previously only on the BF250. The DBW models are currently available through Honda dealers. www.hondamarine.co.nz WWW.BOAT M AGS.C O M 39

ELECTRONIC NEWS

VESPER MARINE ANNOUNCES CORTEX VESPER MARINE, has announced a revolution in marine VHF with the release of Cortex, the world’s first radio with wireless touchscreen handsets, built-in Class B SOTDMA smartAIS transponder and remote vessel monitoring.

“Innovation in AIS technology, touchscreen devices and vessel monitoring has skyrocketed in recent years, but marine VHF hasn’t kept pace and remains an anachronism,” said Jeff Robbins, CEO, Vesper Marine. “Cortex fundamentally changes how you interact with safety communication systems.”

Cortex provides unparalleled safety by alerting boaters of collision risks, providing key information about the potential threat and making it easy to communicate with them. The touchscreen handset makes typically complicated functions easy to use.

Up to 10 handsets, either wired or wireless, provide up to 85 dBA of crystalclear audio. A 10W speaker output enables louder audio and alerting even while handsets are turned off.

Cortex includes dual-watch, favourite channels and one-handed operation via

the click-wheel. Pressing the dedicated man overboard (MOB) button activates a track back mode on all handsets and marks the MOB waypoint on NMEA 2000 connected multi-function displays (MFDs).

Cortex includes Vesper Marine’s awardwinning smartAIS technology. Cortex continuously calculates crossing situations and generates collision alarms for critical action, alerts the crew of anchor dragging, and activates MOB alarms for immediate retrieval. Instead of ambiguous bells or tones, Cortex sounds the alarm with voiced alerts that escalate until acknowledged.

Cortex combines built in sensors and NMEA 2000 connectivity with free basic monitoring. Using cellular connectivity, boaters can view twicedaily updates of power, location, wind, depth, bilge, temperature and more on their smartphones. The Cortex Monitor Premium subscription unlocks real-time vessel status, alerts and device control for boat systems like refrigerators, icemakers, lights or heaters.

Whether sleeping onboard at night or

ACR SM-3 AUTOMATIC BUOY MARKER LIGHT NEW COMPACT AND DURABLE crew-overboard LED strobe is approved for use worldwide for a range of commercial and leisure applications.

ACR Electronics is introducing its new SM-3 Automatic Buoy Marker Light, a highintensity LED strobe that provides brighter light in all directions for clear marking of a man-overboard site. Featuring industry-leading light weight, compact size and durability, the SM-3 provides 360° visibility for approximately 2 miles (3.22 km) and is ideal for any global commercial and leisure users requiring a reliable Crew Overboard (COB) marker light.

When thrown in the water, the new ACR light automatically activates and rights itself to float upright in all conditions, strobing for over 24 hours at -1oC (30oF) on two user-replaceable AA L91 Lithium batteries, with a minimum light intensity of over 3 candelas from the ultra-bright LED lamp. The SM-3 weighs just 406g including batteries and bracket.

Housed in a UV resistant polycarbonate case, the SM-3 is supplied with a mounting bracket, made of the same durable material as the light itself, to keep it secure in the roughest of conditions, but easily accessible in an emergency situation.

Strobing with brilliant flashes at a rate of about 60 per minute to clearly mark a crew-overboard site, it is designed to keep shining when needed the most so that it can be sighted easily by rescuers or fellow crew.

The new ACR SM-3 Automatic Buoy Marker Light is USCG, MED and SOLAS-approved for use anywhere in the world. www.acrartex.com 40 PACIFIC POWERBOAT NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019

away from the boat, Cortex gives owners the confidence that their boat is safely anchored. Onboard alarms are available on Cortex handsets and WiFi connected smartphones. While ashore, Cortex sends alerts to a smartphone via the Cortex Monitor app. As well as anchor drag, Cortex can alert on changes to wind speed, wind direction and water depth.

Cortex Onboard and Cortex Monitor Apps will be available for download for both iOS and Android. Cortex Onboard provides onboard monitoring and alert functionality on mobile devices, sending safety data and alerts directly to smartphone or tablet via WiFi. When away from the boat, Cortex Monitor provides position, sensor and anchor watch monitoring and alerts. www.vespermarine.com

HELLA EUROLED 75

HELLA’S EUROLED 75 offers the latest in style, functionality, performance, high energy efficiency and long-lasting illumination.

The EuroLED 75 Dual Colour down lights are a great addition to any vessel. The latest LED technology delivers exceptional colour rendering, reproducing colours in their natural richness while replicating the pleasing appearance of a traditional round lamp but contains all the advantages of a high efficacy, durable solid-state light - giving you the best of both worlds.

Available in warm white/red or white/red, which will beautifully enhance the materials of your vessel, the secondary red LED colour also adds increased functionality by enhancing night time visibility.

Screw or spring mount options, pre-wired and sized for a standard cut out make new or refit installation a breeze. Completely sealed and manufactured using the highest grade materials that will not corrode, fade or embrittle in the harsh marine environment.

Like all Hella marine LED lamps the EuroLED 75 Dual Colour is supported by a 5 year warranty for complete peace of mind. www.hellamarine.com

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VESPER AIS/NAVIONICS APP AIS INFORMATION from Vesper Marine smartAIS transponders is now available on Navionics apps for Android and IOS devices.

“This is great news for boaties, especially those cruising in busy and congested waterways,” says Silke Sigley, from Vesper Marine New Zealand distributor Lusty & Blundell.

“Boaties can now view Class A and Class B vessels and Aids to Navigation information directly on the Navionics App’s nautical maps. They can simply select any nearby vessel and instantly

get details such as its name, MMSI, call sign, status, speed, heading, coordinates and distance from their own vessel.”

To access the AIS information, Navionics subscribers just need to ensure they have downloaded the latest version of the Boating Marine and Lakes app (for Apple devices) or Boating HD Marine and Lakes app (for Android) and then link it to the WiFi of the Vesper Marine transponder.

The Navionics apps are free to download but users must purchase

or renew annual chart subscriptions for their regions. There is also a trial offer of all charts and features for new subscribers. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz.

NEW COMPACT VHF FROM FURUNO FURUNO has introduced an all-new FM4850 space-saving black box VHF - a 5-in-1 unit featuring VHF Radiotelephone, Class D DSC, GPS Receiver, AIS Receiver, and Simplified Loud Hailer with Intercom.

The FM4850 allows users to take advantage of features all within a compact and low volume unit.

The FM4850’s black box configuration allows for it to be installed in an out-of-the-way location, so it’s not taking up valuable real estate on the helm, while the included handset with LCD Screen and waterproof speaker can be installed in easy-to-access locations. Up to three individual ‘stations’ can be connected to a single black box installation, each of them with full

access to the FM4850’s impressive capabilities.

This means users can have a Marine VHF Radiotelephone with built-in Class D DSC, GPS Receiver, AIS Receiver, Multi-Station Intercom, and 30W Loud Hailer with Listen Back capability installed at multiple locations on-board, all with one simple installation.

Its built-in AIS Receiver can be used to overlay AIS targets with networked GPS Plotters or MFD’s. The FM4850 can operate as a 30W Loud Hailer with 8 patterns of alert sounds. When connected with the second-station handset, its intercom feature is available, allowing communications between the devices from multiple locations. www.enl.co.nz

FUSION WINS NMEA PRODUCT OF EXCELLENCE AWARD FUSION’S APOLLO RA770 has been awarded the Product of Excellence Award at the 2019 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) Conference in the US. The industry award winning Fusion RA770 is the flagship of the Apollo Series, epitomising creative design and technology. The Apollo RA770 Is the world’s first purposebuilt marine entertainment system with a one-piece glass touchscreen display, built-in Wi-Fi streaming for high quality audio transfer, Digital

Signal Processing Technology (DSP), PartyBus capabilities and Apple AirPlay functionality, the RA770 takes marine audio entertainment to the next level.

“Since the launch of the Apollo RA770, the industry reception of the product line, from boat builders, dealers and end users alike, has been incredible,” said Peter Edwards, managing director, Fusion Entertainment. “Being honoured with the 2019 NMEA Product of Excellence Award is

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T’S August and we’re completing our exploration of Italy’s Gulf of Taranto aboard our Nordhavn 46 passagemaker, Envoy. Although we recently sold Envoy our sales agreement allows us to cruise aboard her for one last season.

Envoy’s new owners, Larry and Catherine from Brisbane, are with us for a couple of weeks as dawn breaks and we leave our anchorage at Italy’s Santa Maria di Leuca bound for Corfu Island in Greece, about 90 miles away.

When you activate an EPIRB (emergency position indicating radio beacon) it provides rescue authorities with your vessel’s details, her position and contact information for next of kin. It’s normally activated only in case of genuine emergency and when you’re unable to give your position and distress details

by VHF radio.

Our EPIRB’s five-year battery life expired last year, but we were advised it should be no problem to use it for one more season. We bought a new EPIRB and planned to de-register our old one at the end of this year allowing Envoy’s new owners to register the new unit with their details next year - big mistake!

We’re about 15 miles north-west of Corfu, close to the Greek island of Othoni when our old EPIRB activates by itself causing a Coastguard rescue boat to come out from Othoni as well as VHF radio calls from Olympia Radio, the Greek coast radio station. We explain both by VHF to Olympia Radio and in person to the Coastguard crew already alongside us that the EPIRB had self-activated and we don’t have any problem. We hoped that might be the end of the matter, but no such luck.

The Coastguard advise Greek law requires us to accompany them to the closest port - a small picturesque village on the south side of Othoni island called Ormos Ammou. On arrival there the Coastguard examine our

ship’s papers, that is our Certificate of Registration, proof of insurance and my qualifications. They tell us they need to retain these documents and Envoy will not be permitted to leave Ormos Ammou until she’s been surveyed for safety. Of course there are no surveyors on this remote island which has only an infrequent ferry service to Corfu, so we ask if we can cruise on to Corfu for the survey. The answer is no. We ask Coastguard if they know of any surveyor we can contact and they respond that finding a surveyor is our responsibility not theirs.

We start to think of the problems we’re facing. Ormos Ammou is a great place to be detained in, but we know that if the wind turns south it can be extremely uncomfortable to the point of being dangerous. We have Larry and Catherine on board who want to see more of Greece than Ormos Ammou and who also eventually need to get to Corfu to leave Greece. With no regular ferry service we might have to hire a boat to bring a surveyor here and if he finds issues that he considers require attention how are we going to resolve those out here?

Another issue is that Greek authorities contacted our son and Diane’s sister advising them our EPIRB has been activated and they are searching for us.

In our opinion they should have waited an hour or so until the situation was resolved before making these contacts and causing a lot of unnecessary anguish.

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Needing some reliable local assistance we contact A1 Yachting, an agency we have used for many years. As always A1 are a great help and put us in touch with Spiros, a Greek surveyor based in Corfu. After we explain the situation, Spiros manages to get permission for Envoy to move to Corfu’s Gouvia marina. On arrival there we find our berth is close to the Coastguard base – they seem to be taking no chances.

It takes five days for the necessary checks to be made and paperwork to be completed. The survey in fact only involves de-registering our old EPIRB, registering the new one and making some modifications to our VHF radio.

Larry and Catherine don’t mind this unexpected turn of events as it gives them a few days to see Corfu and for Catherine and Diane to enjoy some shopping together. We also hire a car and visit Corfu’s west coast village of Paleokastritsa and the remote mountain village of Palia Perithia. Here we have lunch at a taverna patronised by Rick Stein, but unfortunately find the meals a bit under-whelming.

Finally Spiros says I can go to Coastguard’s Corfu office to pick up our clearance and ship’s papers. He says this will take 10 minutes, but in fact it takes about three hours - mainly waiting around for the right people.

There are no fees from Coastguard but the surveying and marina costs leave us about 2,000 Euros poorer.

We never had an explanation on how the EPIRB may have self-activated, but the local expert said it was unlikely to be caused by the expired battery.

The lessons here are don’t keep an EPIRB with an expired battery aboard, but de-register and dispose of it and make sure you register your new one immediately after purchase.

After several more days cruising Corfu’s northern bays Larry and Catherine leave us looking very much forward to starting their own Envoy adventures.

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CAJUN STYLE PAN SCALLOPS WITH CHORIZO & VEGETABLE Enjoy with

New Zealand scallops are some of the best in the world and are found around our coasts in sandbanks and mudbanks of sheltered bays. They lie in the seabed with the flat shell facing upwards and are found singly or in group beds. Unlike most countries, that use only the white meat, Kiwis prefer their scallops cooked with the orange row still attached.

PREP 5 mins

METHOD

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1. Melt the Cocavo in a large wok or heavy based pan, then toss in the Chorizo cook for a little while until just browned, remove and set aside.

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2. Next place the vegetables in the hot Cocavo chilli & lime, (Courgettes, Asparagus, Capsicum,) and cook that through.

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3. Add the Cajun seasoning to the scallops then toss to coat and combine and quickly sear on both sides.

4. In the same pan as above add a little more Cocavo Chilli & Lime (This becomes the sauce) and bring to medium, heat return the vegetables from above and bring up to temperature.

5. Add in the halved tomatoes and just wilt the skin a little 6. Check and adjust seasoning then turn out into a serving bowl.

7. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

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FISHING with Bruce Duncan (aka Captain Swish)

My measure is slightly over the legal size so if any scallop goes through it is then tossed over the side.

Sweet Succulent

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There is something about these tasty little suckers that intrigues me more than just their sweet succulent taste.

The sweet, succulent delicate flavour and texture of scallops are unequalled.

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callops are an important part of the food chain able to live in a diverse range of bottom types from clean sand to muddy rocky very often living in areas people would never even think to look. It amazes me how such a simple shell fish has the ability to move for miles from one area to another.

Incredibly they can even sense an approaching storm and ground swell and move from the exposed shoreline across the bay to sit in the back wash of a cliff, so not to get washed up on the beach.

Scallops move around from time to time and I have witnessed seeing a bed move near on three miles overnight, which is why a reliable scallop bed suddenly will lay fallow for years. Over time their location can get forgotten so in researching this article, I tested three such beds.

Having found scallops seem to have a seven year cycle these beds each had so few scallops on for the last six years it wasn’t worth the time and effort even trying to get a feed. Now six years later I am pleased to say they are returning in good numbers and size.

I have found new beds as a result of inspecting the gut contents of the snapper simply to see what they are feeding on. I have noticed bright bits of orange, which are a sure sign of scallop roe. Being bright and fresh I can only assume that the snapper had eaten them just a matter of hours prior to being caught, hence there had to be scallops within a mile of where the snapper were.

TO DREDGE OR NOT TO DREDGE Dredging for scallops raises the age old heated debate as to what damage and effect it has on the bottom and the scallops. Sure I admit that a few scallops do get damaged and the bottom gets a bit ploughed up, but what is the effect on the seabed when a storm comes through? With every storm that hits the coast tons of seaweed will get ripped off the rocks and washed ashore taking with it kina, snail’s limpets and also scallops. I can recall many times after a big storm has hit, the beaches from Takapuna to the far north have been littered

with thousands of scallops. Years ago for days on end a huge ground swell hammered the northland coast and as far as the eye could see along Parkiri beach the scallops were piled up nearly a meter thick at the high tide mark.

Ideally they should be taken by diving but the long and the short of it that as I am to old and fat plus medically not allowed to dive anymore, I don’t give a big rat’s bum and have absolutely no qualms of chucking a dredge off the back of the boat the few times a year I do. It’s like fish the I catch -do my wife and I need to take our daily limit of fourteen fish, no. So the same with scallops. Why take the legal forty when all we need is one snapper and a dozen scallops between us for a meal.

Dredging is not just a matter of tossing over a dredge and towing it across the bottom as a number of factors into play. Firstly safety is the key in smaller boats as there is a greater risk of capsize from snagging the bottom or being swamped when lifting the dredge beam onto the waves. When testing a new location I always do a short run of less than 50m to establish WWW.BOAT M AGS.C O M 49

Hold the scallop flat side up, push down and cut across the bottom of the shell. the bottom type first. All the time when dredging I keep a close watch on the depth sounder to watch out for rock or low foul. As the dredge is well behind the boat when rocks appear on the sounder you have time to either alter course or stop the tow before you get snagged.

On beaches that are exposed to a ground swell, the bottom is often not flat, having what I term sand waves which run parallel to the shore, similar to a furrowed paddock. The majority of the scallops will be lying on the sides or bottom of the furrows rather than

Cut the skirt and gut bag out. on the top, so the best results will be when you tow the dredge parallel to the shore so the dredge picks up the scallops on the sides and bottom of the furrows. Towing in and out of the beach will only pick up the few scallops sitting on the tops of the furrows.

The diameter of the tow rope has a huge impact on the effectivness of the dredge especially in deeper water.

Most people use 10-12 mm rope as it is a lot easier to grasp when hauling up the dredge, but the down side is that the thicker the rope the greater the water resistance, which then creates a

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What’s left makes great ground bait. belly in the rope as it is towed resulting in the dredge just bouncing on the bottom. Thinner 6-8 mm rope, all be it harder to lift, will slice through the water easier resulting in a constant direct pull on the face of the dredge and give far greater results.

Personally I use a “Kev’s Super Dredge” as they have a concave face plate that forces the tines under the sand rather than relying on the weight of a length of chain as most dredges do. The concave face to the dredge works in reverse when it comes to pulling it up. At the end of the tow

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I simply turn the boat around, clip on a plastic drum, then go back over my track. The drum is forced down to the bottom by the pressure on the tow rope which then flips the dredge over and now the concave face is pointing. This in turn flies the dredge up to the surface. Once on the surface the float locks onto the dredge preventing it from sinking. By the time is has been towed on the surface to when it comes alongside, most of sand and mud is washed out and now it’s just a matter of sorting the catch.

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The minimum legal size for scallops in the Auckland and Kermadec area is 100 millimetres measured across the widest part of the shell. The legal bag limit for scallops is 20 per fisher per day. In addition, divers may take an extra bag for each of up to two people on board a boat, provided they are acting as safety people for the divers. When dredging for scallops, only those actively involved in fishing are entitled to a daily bag limit.

Everyone on board has to participate in some form to be able to claim their quota, even if the ladies are unable to either drive the boat or lift the dredge they are able to sort measure and count the catch. Scallops must be sorted and checked while on the bed. Many may only just be legal [100 ml], but remember if they are “dropped or get bashed” and the shells get chipped on the way back to the ramp, they then are legally “under” size. Eating scallops on board is now legal but it is up to you to prove that you are complying with the law. I fill in the log book noting the number of fish and scallops on board then I shuck what we need to eat “BUT “retain the shells on board till such time as they have been consumed so this clearly shows any inspector that the shucked scallops were of legal size.

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The quickest /cleanest way to open a scallop is to hold the shell flat side up, then slip the knife between the top and bottom shell, then downwards cutting the mussel at the bottom of the concave shell. Flipping the top shell over pulls the skirt away from the mussel, so I then cut the gut [the black bit] and then slide the knife above the bottom skirt across and cut the mussel. Like skinned and boned fish when left in the fridge, scallops also lose a lot of juice and flavour. By leaving them on a tray still in their shell [flat side up] overnight, they suck up the moisture in the shell becoming firm and fat and the bonus is the top shell opens making shucking easier.

The sweet succulent delicate flavour and texture of scallops for me needs to be savoured rather than being drowned in flash Harry sauces or additives. All I do is dust them in corn flour, toss in a pan of hot olive oil butter for 1 and 1/2 minutes either side and they are done. Where else in the world can you shoot out on the water with friends and family catch a few fish and scallops inside a few hours! What a great country we live in so please only take what you need for a feed and let the rest get a chance to breed so future generations can enjoy what we do.

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OCEAN ALEXANDER DIVERGENCE 45

DEVIATING FROM THE STANDARD

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The

COVER STORY

1600hp and 40 knots plus!

Since its launch at the Miami International Boat Show in February 2019, and then its Australian release at SIBS 2019, the Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence has certainly attracted a lot of attention.

Text by Daniel Harding / Barry Thompson

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OCEAN ALEXANDER DIVERGENCE 45

The hull tracked well and had a smooth ride in both head and following seas

The real magic lies in the fold-out bulwarks which expand the usable recreation space to an epic 5.82m beam.

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Y TOES CURL OVER THE SIDE OF THE FOLD-DOWN GUNWALE. I spring into the air before straightening my body. I gracefully glide into the water, the perfect swan dive.

10-point-freakin-0. I surface, fix my already perfect slicked back hair and see the Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence in a whole new light. Her freeboard is immediately taller and her sheer is more yacht-like.

Okay, fine. So that’s not exactly how it happened.

But what I said about admiring the shape of the Divergence, that part is true.

The truth is I fumbled and plopped into the water with the grace of a bowling ball. My fins were too tight, my mask was too loose and immediately fogged up. Should have spit in it, I thought to myself. Too late. I wish I could tell you I gained my composure and swam circles around the boat shooting photos with the practiced accuracy of Marc Montocchio—the famous underwater photographer who inspired my antics. That, alas, would also be a lie (of the few nice shots that accompany this story, there are fourfold unusable ones).

Only after washing the salt from my face and reviewing the pictures on my laptop could I appreciate how the blue accents on the quad, 400hp Mercury outboards, the fabric on the reversible cockpit seating and the paneling under the hardtop work in concert to create a symphony in blue that plays perfectly against the sky and waves. It’s from this angle that you can see what the 45 is not. It’s not a centre console; at least, not what we’ve traditionally called a centre console.

APTLY NAMED

Di·ver·gence: A deviation from a course or standard.

By that Merriam-Webster definition, this might be the most appropriately named model of all time.

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that, the company is known for its prominence in the superyacht market with Taiwanese-built boats up to 47m. Designed to serve as a second boat for their larger yacht clientele, the 45 shares DNA with her larger siblings but sports a rebellious personality all her own.

This wasn’t the first time I admired the 45 while sopping wet. My colleagues and I were in Miami ahead of the boat shows this past February and knew that the Divergence was going to be a star attraction.

We were itching to beat the competition—and boat nuts everywhere—to get a sneak peek of this exciting model. I won’t fully divulge how far we were willing to go to get into the show before it officially opened, but let’s just say it’s not the first time I was packing fins and a mask in my backpack. While casing the show for a way in, the kind folks setting up invited us through the front gate. How civilized. Humming the Mission Impossible theme music wasn’t necessary— this time anyway—but we did have one more obstacle in our way: A torrential downpour began just as we got to the Ocean Alexander display. We checked the radar; the rain was expected to last all day.

I looked to Digital Director John Turner and Managing Editor Simon Murray and saw what I was hoping for: a we’ve-come-this-far, we’re-not-going-back look in their eyes. It became clear at this point that Murray— against my reminders, I might add—had forgotten to bring a raincoat. I’ll give him an F for planning but an A for creativity and spirit; he whittled a poncho out of a couch cover in under a minute. (C- for style.)

SUPER CONSOLE

According to its designers, the Divergence 45 is an ideal stand-alone sport boat or second vessel for large yacht owners who are seeking a dynamic, sport boat they can jump onboard and go, whether that’s for a day on the Harbour or a fast transfer vessel to your favourite restaurant.

At an overall length of 14.5m with a 4.19m beam, the Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence features

unprecedented levels of luxury for a boat its size – that’s even before the bulwarks are lowered to further maximise your entertaining space. Make no mistake, the 45 Divergence is jam-packed with exciting features!

Drawing on the design hallmarks and pedigree of Ocean Alexander’s superyachts, the 45 Divergence places equal focus on comfort as much as horsepower. Quad 350hp Mercury Verado outboard power was selected and she sprints to the desired destination very quickly indeed!

The foredeck features twin sunbeds, plus bow seating and a high-low table that when lowered, offers yet more space to take in some rays. Aft in the cockpit, there is comfortable dual lounge seating and a dining table which conveniently lowers into the floor when it’s not required – how cool is that!

To further boost the entertaining credentials, the cockpit boasts a barbeque, sink fridge and icemaker combination. A retractable SureShade provides the necessary sun protection over this space when required, while at the helm, there are three helm seats overlooking an ergonomic glass bridgeinspired helm station with weather protection assured by way of a substantial hardtop.

The real magic lies in the patented fold-out bulwarks which expand the usable recreation space to an epic 5.82m (19’1”) beam to enhance the alfresco dining experience – all so close to the water. Hidden swim ladders also make the 45 Divergence the ideal day boat for all water sports.

Below decks, the quality of finishes are intentionally superyacht standard. The cabin comprises a dining table with banquette seating that converts to a double berth. The toilet and separate showerstall feature windows and overhead skylights maximum natural light and a feeling of spaciousness.

“There’s a real appetite in Australia and New Zealand for a powerful, versatile outboard-powered boat that does double duty as an adventure vessel and luxury day boat combining performance and

style’, said Dealer Principal and Director of Alexander Marine Australia, Todd Holzapfel..

“As one of the only superyacht builders in this market segment, Ocean Alexander has created a unique vessel that we expect buyers will find very appealing – from the adventurous family who love entertaining afloat, to large yacht owners who want a versatile, spontaneous boat they can use whenever precious time permits.”

According to Johnny Chueh, Ocean Alexander President; “We took a careful look at this segment and realised that we were in the perfect position to design a boat in this range. Instead of coming at it from a perspective of a centre-console builder who’s expanding their line, however, we looked at this with the fresh eyes of a luxury yacht manufacturer designing for a more compact space.”

BIG SEAS WITH EASE

While we’re on the subject, it’s natural to call the space aft of the helm a cockpit, but on this boat that name doesn’t quite fit; it really is more of a saloon. With room for a sixteen adults to mingle, sit or swim, the space is exceptionally utilitarian. Adding to that are a pair of hydraulic tables (one in the salon and one in the bow) that lift from the sole up to table height. And the cabin below boasted more than enough space for a couple to spend a weekend aboard.

I’m known to pull rank from time to time and test a boat I’m most excited about. I wondered if that badeditor karma was coming back to bite me as I drove into building seas off Key Largo with spray dousing the windshield. “This wasn’t the forecast I saw,” I mention to company captain Chris David. “No, those guys making predictions are warm behind their desk. I often wish I could drag them out with me and say ‘you call this two to threes!?’”

Two to threes are what we had outside of the channel.

These seas were upwards of 2m with more than the occasional 2.5m swell thrown in to keep us on our toes.

Conditions like these are always a blessing in disguise.

Steep swells showed, again and again, that this boat

The foredeck features twin sunbeds, plus bow seating and a highlow table.

Below decks, the quality of finishes are intentionally superyacht standard.

Triple helm chairs have storage lockers beneath.

A trio of Garmin GPSMap 8500 fill the expansive facia.

There’s a complete galley aft of the helm seats.

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OCEAN ALEXANDER DIVERGENCE 45 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: Anchor Winch: MFD: Ent System: Priced From: Contact:

Ocean Alexander 45 Divergence 2019

Ocean Alexander Ocean Alexander USA 14.45 m

13.61 m 4.19 m (5.82m bulwarks open) 15399 kg (loaded) 43 knots GRP 2298 litres

379 litres

4 x Mercury 400 Verado Outboard Sidepower Maxwell 3 x Garmin GPSMap 8500 Fusion $POA Ocean Alexander Australia, Ph +61 75618 0000 sales@alexandermarineaust.com.au www.oceanalexanderaust.com.au

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity: 2298 litres RPM Knots L/h 600 2.3 9 1000 4.8 16.5 2000 8.1 45 3000 9.5 120 4000 18.5 201 5000 32.5 307 5700 40.6 485

L/NM Range(NM) 4.000 510 3.500 590 5.600 360 13.000 150 11.000 180 9.500 210 12.000 170

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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is not a centre console—at least, not what we’ve traditionally called a centre console.

Myself, Capt. Chris, mate Janie Adams and service manager Geney Menendez stayed dry and for the most part, comfortable.

The hull tracked well and had a smooth ride in both head and following seas thanks to 18 deg of deadrise, and the 1,600 ponies behind us offered the peace of mind that comes with the ability to power your way out of a bad situation.

Our plan was originally to cruise and snorkel on the Carysfort Reef, but deteriorating conditions would have made that a tall order, even for Michael Phelps. It was a unanimous decision: I was not getting into—or at least definitely not out of—the water. We changed course to the protected bay on the west side of Key Largo. Two-way-averaged speed runs offered up a top speed of 41 knots with a fuel burn of 461 lph. Optimum cruise has become such a preference these days, but an enjoyable speed of 32 knots and fuel burn of 306 lph felt like it would be sustainable for many enjoyable hours.

The test boat was powered by quad Verado 400hp outboards, while stock hull #07 available from Alexander Marine Australia is powered by quad Verado 350hp outboards. Top speed with the quad 350hp’s was 43 knots. Cruise speed with the 350hp’s was 33 knots using 275 lph.

While we were battling a mean head sea that morning, the real war was being waged under the waves. Just a few miles from the Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo is Carysfort Reef, a 1.5-mile preserve of underwater beauty.

Since the 1970s, the Carysfort Reef has seen a staggering 93 percent loss of life. It’s a trajectory that had scientists and the executive team at the private Ocean Reef Club reeling. However, a lot of work is being done to restore the reef to its former status and that’s a great programme that will benefit not only the sealife but also local boaties.

ALABAMA JACKS

We then cut the 45 Divergence back toward shore and enjoy the pleasant push from a following sea. At a wide range of speeds the boat felt surefooted. I have to admit, it was more of a sea boat than I would have expected when judging its dockside amenities.

Our early start and time in the ocean built a growing hunger among our crew. The idea of stopping for lunch is suggested and conversation on where to go is short. There is only one spot our crew wants to stop: Alabama Jacks.

Located on the south side of the Barnes Sounds, it’s the last stop for a hot meal before crossing over into the Keys. We idle up to the unassuming, single-level restaurant lined with motorcycles. One by one, guests look up from their wax-paper-lined baskets of fish and chips and mahi sandwiches and gawk at the deep blue 45 heading for the face dock beside the restaurant.

“Hey, I’ll trade you for my Whaler!” one patron shouts.

“What kind of boat is that?” shouts another.

“It’s an Ocean Alexander,” replies service manager Menendez.

“Damn, that’s nice,” comes the reply, followed by a long swig of a Budweiser.

We find a seat near the 45 and place our order. The house specialty is Key West-style conch fritters that come in a large, shareable patty rather than the meatball-shaped offering you typically find. It’s a crispy, salty-yetsweet dish that pairs perfectly with a long day on the water.

My time aboard the Ocean Alexander 45 has just about come to an end.

There is a long list of potential owners waiting for their turn at a sea trial.

Surely there will be countless owners of larger Ocean Alexanders who will look to the Divergence as a second boat. With its impressive folddown gunwales and social spaces, it connects you to the water—and below—better than many other boats in this size range.

I polish off my meal and head back for the mainland, leaving with a unique souvenir: a profound respect. Respect for a yacht builder that made a seamless transition to the outboard-powered, super-console market.

I’m also filled with immense gratitude for the work being done by CRF to bring a natural resource back to life. After all, what’s the point of buying a boat that gives you unfettered access to the water if there’s nothing going on below the surface?

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A VHF radio is an essential piece of ‘kit’ when you’re out on the water.

A VHF radio may not have the appeal of a fancy new “all singing all dancing” smart phone but it’s cheaper and more useful in the marine context.

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HE PRIME ADVANTAGES OF A VHF RADIO ARE ITS RUGGEDNESS, suitability for the salty marine environment, and the fact that any transmissions are ‘open’ – that is anyone listening on the channel will hear your call for help. This is a key difference between a VHF radio and using a mobile phone. Regardless of issues relating to coverage, a phone call only goes to one other person; whereas a VHF call can be heard by everyone on that channel.

Imagine this scenario; you’re in a bay and someone on the boat has abdominal pain. If you call your doctor or 111 you can summon medical assistance, however this may take some time to reach you. If you put out a PAN PAN (an urgency call) on channel 16 not only will it be received by a shore station but you may well find that there is medical assistance readily available on boats anchored nearby. I am aware of assistance being rendered by a doctor in a very similar situation over the last summer. Had a call for assistance been placed by a mobile phone help would not have been rendered so quickly.

Here are a few simple questions to test your knowledge: •

What channel should you monitor as a matter of routine?

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What does a PAN PAN message indicate and in what circumstances would you issue a MAYDAY?

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What’s a TR?

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What could you do if you heard the message Seelonce Feenee?

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What message normally follows a Sécurité call?

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When would you say “Over and out”?

If you weren’t able to confidently answer all of the above then it would be a good idea to take your VHF course. (By the way, “over and out” may have featured in 80’s trucker movies - along with “got your ears on big buddy?”- but has no place in marine radio transmissions).

In discussions with visitors at boat shows we find that while people have a radio on the boat they often don’t feel

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comfortable using it. We’re often told that “I’d use it in an emergency” but an emergency situation is not the time to be learning how to use the VHF. Let’s be honest - in an emergency situation the last thing you need is to send out a confused or garbled message that might delay a response. In this situation you’ll benefit from knowing what to do.

If you’re the skipper, does someone else on the boat know what to do if you’re the one that needs help? Having a competent crew member is good insurance!

It’s important you understand how to use your radio and know the correct channels and protocols to use; it’s a matter of gaining confidence and knowing how to relay the most important information in a situation where seconds might make a difference between sending a message or not. Not many boaties know that, except in an emergency, it’s a legal requirement to have an operator certificate to operate a VHF.

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Reduce speed to 5 knots or less within 200m. The minimum size is 600mm x 600mm and it should be visible for at least 200m even on a windless day.

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VHF channels, calling and working channels.

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How to make a routine call, phonetic alphabet and procedural words, Coastguard radio services and weather reports.

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Distress, Urgency, and Safety calls; Mayday, Pan Pan, Sécurité. This includes all the essential information that needs to be in your call, which call is appropriate, and what actions to take if you hear a distress call.

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How EPIRBs and PLBs function.

The VHF course (MVOC) is the course that all boaties should take. In order to make it as easy as possible Coastguard Boating Education offers three options; classroom courses (6 hours), Home study, where we send you learning materials, and Online (via computer). Prices start from as little as $90 and Coastguard national members also

Are You Confident using your VHF Radio?

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Knowing how to use a maritime VHF radio correctly and with confidence is vital in the event of an emergency. This course covers the protocols that must be followed when communicating over the maritime radio network.

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receive a 15% discount. The MVROC course has unit standards attached – which is a good incentive if you’ve got high school students going boating with you. If you want to take one of the other radio courses please see the website or give us a call.

Maritime Restricted Radio Operator Certificate (MRROC) – for people wanting to use a VHF and SSB radio.

This is also the certificate required by domestic commercial mariners.

Maritime Shortwave Radio Operator Certificate (MSROC) – for people who want to know about digital selective calling (DSC) or who might be planning to charter in Europe. Some European countries require charterers to hold an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) and a MSROC. VHF HINTS The Boating Safety Code emphasizes the need to take two forms of waterproof ways to call for help. Given that VHF radio is designed for the marine environment and that you can buy a waterproof handheld VHF radio for under $150 there’s no reason not to carry this essential safety aid. A word

of caution – like any marine gear buy quality from a recognised seller. A nondescript brand with poor electronics won’t last long in a marine environment.

Having a VHF radio is a great start, know how to use it properly is smart, and it’s equally important that rescue services know who you are. If you don’t have a callsign you can apply online at boatingeducation.org.nz. A callsign is ‘yours for life’ – there’s no annual fee and it provides important information about your vessel and your contact details should you need assistance.

With summer just around the corner it’s a great time to ensure that the boat and all its equipment is ready for the summer.

This includes checking that your batteries will hold a charge, lifejackets are in good order and still fit – particularly if you’re got teenagers – and that the engine has been serviced and things stored in the garage, or elsewhere, are fit-for-purpose and put back on the boat. Check that your radio works by giving Coastguard Radio a call and make sure that you’ve got your callsign, channel and Distress calling stickers clearly displayed. Radio

channel and distress calling stickers are available from Coastguard Boating Education or Maritime New Zealand.

HOW DO RADIO WAVES WORK When transmitting directly to another boat in simplex you must have a clear line of sight to the recipient. If the line of sight is obstructed e.g. by a land mass or island, or by the curvature of the earth (over the horizon) then you will not be able to communicate, this is known as terrain shielding.

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y r r u H Taking the gentler, slower path to cruising has been a winning formula for the Integrity trawler yacht brand with some 100 boat sold the last 11 years. James Hill looks at one of their newest creations, the 340SX. TEXT BY JAMES HILL

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10 knots max with a single 230hp Volvo D4

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HE SUCCESS OF THIS AUSTRALIAN TRAWLER RANGE SAW IT SNAPPED UP IN 2017 BY FELLOW AUSSIE BOAT BRAND WHITEHAVEN MOTOR YACHTS. WHITEHAVEN BUILDS BIGGER CRAFT IN THE 60-74 FOOT RANGE AND SAID AT THE TIME THE REASON FOR THE PURCHASE WAS TO EXPAND INTO THE ‘BABY BOOMER’ MARKET. This year we got to see the result of that marriage with the exciting new Integrity SX range debuting at the Sanctuary Cove and Sydney International Boat Shows. The two models 340SX and 38SX have a distinctly modern flavour whilst still retaining the sturdy trawler look and economic performance.

Two larger models the 460SX and 510SX will follow over the next 12 months while the original Classic line will also continue as well.

A dockside glance quickly confirms the new SX range adds

more modern, sporty styling especially in the cabin roof and curved windscreen. However, the essential trawler DNA remains especially with the heavy displacement hull and single engine propulsion. Another key trawler element is the large saloon deckhouse that keeps the crew snug and comfortable as they push along at a relaxed pace.

The sense of a homely, comfortable trawler is further enhanced by a one-level deck plan with helm station incorporated into the saloon and galley level. This is a sensible arrangement as you steer from the social heart of the boat and there’s no need to go climbing steps to a flybridge.

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Seamless open entertainment space created by the saloon and rear cockpit.

For a craft that’s 11.5m overall the Integrity 340SX certainly exudes a feeling of space

Overnight accommodation is enhanced by the comfortable master cabin for’ard with island double-berth and ample-size hanging lockers.

to create this new line based on existing Integrity hulls. His ability to blend modern and retro styling is also very evident in Whitehaven’s new Harbour Classic 40.

In this particular instance Merzliakov retained the classic trawler look with moulded plank topsides but added a slightly higher freeboard and roofline. These small changes make a big difference to not only the look but also feeling of roominess aboard.

Effective living space has been boosted by a guest sleeping cabin included on the lower deck.

However, the real vote-winner is the seamless open entertainment space created by the saloon and rear cockpit.

In sheltered waters you can open up the interior by swinging up the stainless steel hopper windows to the cockpit roof. The saloon/cockpit then become one continuous living space very much in the fashion of modern-day cruisers.

With the galley located aft in the saloon you also have a central food and drink prep’ area serving both entertainment areas.

A large boarding deck and transom door further enhances this feeling of space in the Integrity and makes her a great craft for summer days afloat.

Meanwhile, the extended roof over the cockpit and side decks completes the feeling of a real little ship.

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Cabin Life

On sunny Sydney winter’s day it was a pleasure to step off the dock into the Integrity 340SX cockpit with proper teak flooring and a comfy cushioned lounge to sit.

A table here also allowed me to enjoy my marina cafe coffee before setting off. With the galley bench so close it would be easy to add a decent coffee machine so you could really enjoy this view when staying aboard.

Another pleasing feature is the tall saloon windows that provide extra light and vision when sitting within the cabin lounge. Here too is a dining table so there’s plenty of places to have a meal or quiet social drink.

You’ll notice the test boat sports the light oak finish that really helps lighten up the interior. There are several other timber finishes but the oak gets my vote.

The L-shaped galley fills the starboard space behind the helm and provides dual-sinks with single faucet, 2-burner electric hot plate, microwave oven and refrigerator/freezer.

Whilst Integrity are built in China they are constructed to Australian standards and supervision.

Whitehaven co-founder Ryan Hanson has huge experience in working with Asian yards and this

approach continues with the Integrity line. Nick Bent, who took me out for the test, spends a lot of time at the mainland China factory. As the company production manager Nick’s aim is to ensure each boat meets the exacting standards set by Whitehaven.

Customers from the other Integrity markets ( New Zealand, USA and Thailand) also benefit from this hands-on approach.

For a craft that’s 35ft 6in overall the Integrity 340SX certainly exudes a feeling of space. The increase in living room is due to the engine room wall being pushed back and allowing for a bigger bathroom to starboard and single guest cabin to port.

This new layout is all thanks to the new generation Volvo 230hp D4 marine diesel. This common-rail turbo diesel is exceptionally compact and fits nicely into the engine room nestled beneath the saloon floor.

Overnight accommodation is enhanced by the comfortable master cabin for’ard with island doubleberth and ample-size hanging lockers.

The guest cabin means one extra adult or two smaller children could sleep aboard. It’s a handy feature if the skipper and his fishing buddy decided to have a weekend aboard as each will have their own cabin.

The Water Test

Having cruised a 34-foot trawler cruiser many years ago it was a joy to step aboard a modern version that has mod cons like bow and stern thrusters. For a single shaft boat this makes life so much easier when docking, or when leaving a marina pen.

Once clear of our pen at the delightful Clontarf Marina we glided smoothly along at low revs through the tranquil waters of Middle Harbour. Our destination was Sydney Heads and a look-see at the clear blue lagoon-like waters of Castle Rock.

While our pace was a leisurely 6 - 8 knots it didn’t seem to matter when a lot of the Harbour waters are governed by No-Wash or 8-Knot speed limits. Given these speed restrictions you really aren’t losing too much time compared to the modern fast cruisers and the ride is quite smooth.

I found the slow pace of the Integrity also very relaxing and it certainly allows you to soak in the view. Not surprisingly ex-yachties are major buying group for these boats. Sailing people don’t mind the slower pace and they certainly appreciate the economy!

The cockpit has real teak flooring and a comfy cushioned lounge.

The slow-lane cruising movement will love the new 340SX.

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The guest cabin means one extra adult or two smaller children could sleep aboard.

The aft deck is ideal to stow the tender.

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Performance is also an interesting aspect of these new displacement cruisers. Push the throttle down and you get around 10 knots (3500rpm) max while backing off you get 8/9 knots at 3000rpm and 7 knots at 2200rpm.

A sweet cruising speed is about 8 knots (10 Litres/hour) or 7 knots (8Litres/hour). With a generous 980 litre fuel capacity in two tanks there’s a comfortable 588 nautical mile range with 25 per cent safety reserve. For typical day cruising you probably wouldn’t burn more than 30 litres of diesel so it all equates to thrifty boating!

I love the wheel house helm station with sliding door alongside.

With the sea air wafting in from the outside it brought back nostalgic memories of the old days of motor cruising in the 1960s. And that side door is very handy for popping outside for a look-see when docking.

The Helm station has all the essential controls including bow/stern thrusters, engine gauges and a VHF radio. A raised instrument panel is left bare but would be the perfect place to add a modern chartplotter/ sounder like Raymarine’s new Axiom 16 inch unit.

The flag mast atop the cabin has a pad for a radar yet unless you’re planning some really long coastal adventures it’s better utilised to mount a TV antenna or Wi-Fi booster so you don’t miss favourite movies on Netflix!

Verdict

Back in the 1970s an earlier generation of trawler-cruises laid the foundation for a slow-lane cruising movement that’s lasted till today.

Over time most of the trawler brands have morphed into semi-fast designs however Integrity has stayed true to the trawler tradition so if you want an economical, go-anywhere but leisurely paced cruiser the 340SX is hard to beat.

For cruising unknown waters it’s great to have the single shaft drive enclosed in a protective long keel just in case you hit the mud. The 340SX is also a sturdy beast with solid vinylester-skinned fibreglass hull below the waterline and foam cored fibreglass above to keep weight down and ensure good motion offshore.

Overall the Integrity 340SX is hard to fault and apart from the side passageway being a little squeezy between the wings she feels just right. I particularly love the electric anchor winch with its practical 60m of chain and bow wash down.

The price is right too at $AUD550,000 including classy teak decking plus quality upholstery and fully equipped galley. That price also includes an Onan diesel generator and 240V electric system.

The only extras on our test boat was a 16,000btu aircon in the saloon, roof ladder and central rail for the swim ladder. The latter is perfect for mounting that must-have stainless steel BBQ unit and stowing the inflatable dinghy for shore-side exploring.

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A very busy Tristram Marine Factory in Hamilton

KIWI FIBREGLASS TRAILER BOAT BUILDERS BUSY The New Zealand trailer boat market is divided between aluminium and fibreglass boat builders, and while the recent dominance of aluminium boats cannot be ignored, there are still several Kiwi based builders that are doing good business and selling plenty of boats.

It is reckoned that there are about 25003000 new trailer boats sold in New Zealand annually, split between, local built (around 95%) and imported. In respect to boats built in New Zealand, there are no accurate figures to say what the percentage of that is between alloy and grp, but indications are it is about a 70/30 split in favour of alloy.

There has been substantial growth in larger hardtop trailer boats from 7m-9m both in aluminium and fibreglass. Most manufacturers reported a good sales year, and while the fibreglass trailer boat builders released exceptionally few new models, the same could not be said for the alloy boat builders. It is estimated there are over 60 alloy boat

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builders in New Zealand compared to less than a dozen fibreglass brands. Of those, over 80% of the new GRP boats are produced by just six companies.

PPB talked to some of the leading Kiwi fibreglass trailer boat builders and asked how they are tracking in today’s market.

TRI STRAM LANCE FINK UNEQUALLED QUALITY

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f there ever was a boat building company that genuinely signifies the meaning of a family business, it has

to be Tristram Marine. From the very beginning, Tristram Marine has followed the philosophy of ‘perfection with passion’, and that has never faulted.

Established in 1987 by Lance and Bronwyn Fink of Hamilton, their two sons, Tristram and Kingsley are now both very much involved with the business.

They have continued those same high standards set by Lance and Bronwyn that

keeps Tristram as a market leader in the industry. Tristram Marine operates out of one of the most impressive boatbuilding/ showroom facilities in the country with 40 staff working under 9500 sqm of buildings. The new Service Centre, which opened in September is world-class and reminiscent of walking into a luxury car franchise workshop.

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launches after working for his father for eleven years. However, after recognising strong demand for fibreglass boats, he decided to design a trailer boat, and the Tristram 550 was born in 1t990. By 1994 he had dropped the custom work and was full time building 550 Cabin and 521 Cabin models for an eager clientele.

These were followed by the 550 Sport, 521 Sport, the 691 Millennium, the 641 Avante-Gard and over the years many more models.

With 14 models now available, Tristram Marine’s range starts with a trio of 6.0m boats and runs through to their stunning 9.25m, 851 offshore. Their reputation for quality is unmatched and is often referred to as the “Rolls Royce of trailer boats.”

While Lance says that the 550 got them established and put the brand in front of people, it was the 691 Millennium that was the turning point.

It is still a very popular model today.

“Fantastic is how I would describe the market. Sales are right across the range although the larger hardtops are our most popular”, says Lance.

He adds that it has not slowed down

for 4-5 years and he can’t see it letting up anytime soon. Orders are already in Tristram Marine’s system for mid-2020 delivery.

Interestingly a few years ago, Tristram changed from a dealer-based sales programme to take it all in-house.

“Direct marketing and having no dealer network is very positive as New Zealand is small enough to be able to look after sales and service from one identity without any confusion.

“With a family as passionate about our product as we are, it is hard to get someone else to have that same obsession, says Lance.

It’s all about quality and Lance is quick to point out that no one will ever beat the quality aspect of their boats and it is something that he sees his two sons adhering to as rigidly as he and Bronwyn do.

According to Business Development Manager Tristram Fink, Tristram Marine’s growth has resulted in the need for developing the brand new state-of-the-art and purposebuilt service centre adjacent to the existing service centre, showroom and production plant to enhance owners’

experiences and internal capabilities further”.

“Our points of difference include our use of CAD design and CNC moulding, combined with our directsales business model”, says Tristram.

Tristram Marine are continually developing new models, and this summer will see the release of an all-new large offshore sports-fishing boat. “I can’t say too much at this stage, but suffice to say that this is going to be an outstanding boat that will rock the sportfishing market and with 10 deposits paid already and we are only just popping the first hull out of the mould, I know it is going to be a winner for Tristram Marine”, says Lance.

New models are developed in-house at Tristram Marine by General Manager, Kingsley Fink, and his team.

“The future for Tristram Marine is huge and very bright and having our two sons taking the business over and having the same passion as we have is a huge reward, and I know when I do finally retire, the company and more importantly the brand will be in good shape”, says Lance.

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HAI NE S HUNTER LIONEL SANDS KIWI ICON

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aines Hunter is one of the most iconic trailer boat brands in New Zealand, offering a range of six hull sizes from 4.85m to 7.50m, with eleven models in runabout, cabin and hardtop. While the Haines Hunter brand has been part of the Seacraft stable since 1980, the company, operating as Seacraft Boats dates back to 1946.

Very much a family business, Seacraft was started by Sandy Sands and is now in the competent hands Denis Kendall and, Lionel Sands. While the Seacraft model range was discontinued in 1980, the Haines Hunter brand has continued to develop. In the mid1970s, the company built four models, which included the V163 Haines Hunter, which many regarded at the time as one of the best boats for its size and is still much sought after on the used boat market.

There was also the race proven 1600SO which had great success in offshore racing and the open V17. But it was the V198 that put the Haines Hunter name at the top of the market. A boat that came out at the right time when the first of the big V6 outboards were available. The V198 was built from 1975 to 1989, with around 700 made, 500 by Fibreglass Moulders and 200 by Miller Moyes Seacraft. After the final V198 came out of the mould in ‘89, it was replaced by the SF600.

The company operate their manufacturing and retailing business from their Cawley St. Ellerslie site in Auckland, in a new purpose-built factory, based on a 6000sqm site. A fire a few years ago destroyed not only the original buildings, located on an adjacent site, but also all the hull moulds. Despite that significant setback, the company has, as they say, ‘risen from the ashes’ and is back to being one of the market leaders in the Kiwi fibreglass trailer boat market.

“Business is good with factory construction fairly committed, and our retail business is very buoyant”, says Haines Hunter MD, Lionel Sands.

The market, according to Lionel has been a little fluctuating in the last few years, but generally, it’s on the up, with 2019 proving to be an excellent year both in retail and manufacturing.

“We have seen the growth in the aluminium boat market, and while a few years ago they were the cheap option that effected our sales, that price gap has certainly closed, especially in the bigger boats, as alloy builders have to make their boats smarter and more sophisticated to compete”, says Lionel.

It is the larger hardtop models, such as the 660 and the 725 range that are proven the most popular. Lionel says that they can build about 40 of each a year and the production lines for both are virtually maxed out.

“Every model in the range is important to us, and while the hardtops have indeed dominated in recent years, we still see steady sales in boats like the SF545 and SF600.

The SF545 has been a strong model for us and is filling the role that the SF535 had for over 25 years and have no immediate plan to replace it”, said Lionel.

The catalyst for substantial growth for the company came in the mid-1980s with the release of the 700 series. The 700 was somewhat unique as it was the first with a portofino stern, integral bowsprit and enclosed anchor locker.

It was a boat that took over the mantle from the V198 and gave Haines Hunter a whole new direction and market presence. After the moulds for the 700 were lost in the fire, the company then set about building a replacement, and the result is the current 725 series that is available in four different model configurations.

“When we released the first 700 at IMTEC that year we took 23 deposits at the show, and it just boomed from there”, adds Lionel.

For Lionel, listening to his customers has always been an essential part of the direction they take when planning changes to existing models or designing new ones. He says that if there was one single factor that was paramount through a recent marketing analysis of their clients, it was the exceptional rideability of the boats.

Lionel says that there is also the long-standing reputation that the brand has, its high resale value and the backup and service they provide through a nationwide dealer network.

Currently, the company is not active in the export market and has no plans in the future to go down that path. While 35% of new boat sales are into the Auckland region, Haines Hunter is also strong in areas like the Waikato, Taupo and Christchurch.

Although Lionel would give few details, there is an ongoing commitment by the company to continually improve the model range with the enhancement of existing models and with new development to meet changing market requirements..

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BUCCANEER GERRY GERRAND INNOVATIVE DESIGNS

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n 1976 the first Buccaneer was born, and today there is just a tad over 6000 Buccaneer’s around New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. From that 4.7m cabin boat, the business has grown with 21 models across five different ranges.

There’s a model to suit everyone – from an agile runabout to tow the ski biscuit, right through to the ultimate fishing vessel.

Buccaneer has by far the most extensive range of boats, from 4.53m to 7.71m and is serviced by a nationwide network of dealers.

Since Gerry Gerrand, who still runs the Hamilton-based business, designed and built his first grp trailer boat, his company has grown to become one of the big players in the Kiwi fibreglass trailer boat market.

The company has a reputation for being innovative and coming up with new and interesting models that are different from what everyone else is building at the time. It all started with the Billfisher, one of the first walk-around designs that proved an instant success with the fishing fraternity. This was followed in recent years by the stunning El Dorado centre cab which added yet another jewel in the Buccaneer range.

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tarted by Ric Lawrence in 1985 with the 4.9 Utility, Seaforce has built up a reputation focused on entry-level boats for keen fishermen. Other designs quickly followed the Ute, including the Intrepid, Adventurer, Ranger 444 and the super stable Robson Kona Cat. In 1999 the company produced their biggest boat, the 645 MAV, followed by the 575 in 2001.

In 2002 the extremely popular Seaforce 575 was renamed the 600, and a dedicated fisherman model was added. While the 600 Fisherman was turning heads, a smaller runabout designed to be affordable and easy-to-handle was also bringing in the awards. The Seaforce 430 Winna has won the Best All-Purpose Boat Under 6m in 2003 and 2005 at the New Zealand Boat Show proving Seaforce as a leading brand in the recreational boat market.

In 2008 Seaforce released the first true fibreglass pontoon boat, the 530 Mate.

This boat won the Hellman International Innovation Award at the New Zealand Boat Show. In 2009, Seaforce took another new

the only bowrider of its size made by a Kiwi builder. (Editor Barry Thompson had one for 12 years).

Today the company has diversified into a new range of RIBs, all based on proven Buccaneer hulls, but the emphasis is still on producing their wide range of family and sportfishing boats. Back in the day, Buccaneer manufactured around 320 boats annually, and while that figure has dropped considerably, Gerry is still pleased with his current build programme.

“It has been a very steady winter that is even better than last year, and after the New Zealand Boat Show it was like someone flicked a switch on, and we have been extremely busy building boats for our dealer network ever since”, says Gerry.

He adds that there has been a significant move towards the larger bowriders, but also they have been busy building hardtops. The 605, which has seen five different model changes since it was first released is still one of the company’s most enduring models.

“While we have a good run with our larger boats, such as the 685 and 735 Series, we have also built quite a few of our smaller cabin boats under 6m, so that market is still quite strong for us”, says Gerry.

He adds that the Billfisher and El Dorado range have also been popular and while he had that centre cabin walk around market virtually on his own for a few years, it is now becoming quite prevalent in the alloy market.

While several years ago Buccaneer’s overseas market covered Australia and Noumea, today that doesn’t exist, with no exports anymore and no planned move back into that market.

Brand awareness and faith in the product are what Gerry says sells his boats, and that is supported by repeat sales to clients that have had repeated Buccaneer over the years. “As peoples live styles change so often do their boats, and we like to think we have a model to cover all sectors of the trailer boat market”.

Don’t expect to see any new models from Buccaneer for a while yet, apart from some more development in the RIB range.

model, the 530 Ute, to the New Zealand Boat Show with great success, winning the under 6m GRP Fishing Boat of the Show.

Now based in a purpose-built factory in Hamilton, Seaforce produces five models from three hull moulds and are in the process of completing an entirely new 7m pontoon model.

“We have had a very buoyant winter with steady sales, which is a change, as usually, it’s a time of repairs and service, but this year has been more about new builds,” says Ric. He added that the market has been steady for the last few years and in his sector of affordable boats there seems to be a constant stream of buyers still looking for a basic, easy to use, wellbuilt boat.

“In the good times we used to build 50 boats a year, with one 600 leaving the factory every week, but that is now down to about 15-25 boats a year, depending on size and that has stayed remarkably consistent over the years.

“For us, in the pontoon

range, it is the Ute that is the big seller, and our entry-level 430 keeps on going out the door.

Big news from Seaforce is their new 7.25m pontoon boat that has been in development now for over 12 months. Ric says this is the result of customer feedback, with owners of the 530 pontoon wanting something bigger, but still retaining the unique pontoon style. Release date is the 2020 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show.

“We are currently investigating a move into the Australian market and see this as a huge potential as there is nothing like our pontoon boats in Australia”, says Rick.

Seaforce now sells directly from the factory and have built over 1000 boats.

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MARKET LEADING

BEST VALUE RANGE RAYG LA S S DAVID LARSEN LEGENDARY

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stablished in 1985 Rayglass Boats, Legend Series has long been one of the most recognised trailer boats in the country, and although in recent years the range has been trimmed to just three models, there are hundreds of the now-discontinued models available on the used boat market.

The company has long been an advocate of the hardtop style, and today all the Legend Series models are only available in hardtop mode. The Rayglass Legend 2350 is the smallest model now produced and is available in both outboard/stern drive options and is also available as a soft top. It has the same beam as the Legend 2500 & 2800.

The Legend 2500 is one of New Zealand’s most awarded boat, having won the New Zealand Boat show ‘All-purpose family boat under 8m’ on numerous occasions. The biggest selling model now for Rayglass is the 2800 and is also a multiple award winner. A true bluewater long-range cruiser boasting massive cockpit space for both fishing and entertaining, it has a generous cabin space with a full galley and separate toilet.

David Larsen said “The leisure marine market in general in both New Zealand and Australia has had a better upside than forecasted and that the Rayglass Legend Series has been experiencing consistent year on year growth on all models.”

He added “While all models have exceeded expectations, there has been a large focus on the new V3 Mercury sterndrive plus the Mercury V8 outboard range. Exports are strong and the future ahead looks bright.”

It is important to add that Rayglass, through their Protector RIB series have secured a major 40 boat plus contract for the America’s Cup and CoastGuard so production for the next year is extremely busy.

Alongside that they also have the Legend 3500, which is still proving to be one of the most successful boats they have released in recent years.

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CSB HUNT SMAN GEOFF ROBINSON COMMITMENT & VISION

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anterbury Superior Boats (CSB) was formed in 1992 by Geoff Robinson, initially operating part-time producing Stingray ski boats and offering a unique fibreglass repair service specialising in gelcoat repairs. In late 1992 design work began on the first of the Huntsman designs and in August 1993 the Huntsman 525 Executive cuddy cabin hit the water. The expectations of the performance of this hull were well exceeded, and the result was a customer demand that couldn’t be met with a part-time company.

In 1994 CSB commenced fulltime production and started to set up their currently very successful and very loyal retail chain. The goal was to select a unique group of retailers committed to customer satisfaction, who believed in the product they were selling. The success of CSB today is attributed to their commitment and vision.

Development work began for future designs, and CSB have since introduced the 525 Sport, the La Plata, 1st and 2nd generations of the Series 6000, three generations of the Dorado, the Huntsman Crusader and The Explorer hard top, the very popular Sotalia, the diesel and petrol sterndrive SD7s, the Xcalibur crossover cruiser, and earlier this year the 6.4m Centurion.

In 1998 the company name was changed to CSB Huntsman Boats NZ Limited.

Today CSB is regarded as a leading manufacturer of high-quality family powerboats and plays an integral part in the New Zealand marine industry.

This year started very quiet, but there has been a pickup in recent months, and while we have not had the forward orders we would usually have, overall it isn’t too bad”, says Geoff.

Although annual sales are considerably lower than the peak years of 2004/2005 when CSB Huntsman built around 140 boats, orders have remained steady over the past couple of years.

“There has been a noticeable shift towards our larger boats, in the second half of this year, especially the Crusader and the Centurion, “The beginning of the years saw good sales of the Dorado 550, an entry-level boat that we have targeted to match a similar-sized used boat price virtually and that has gone well for us”, says Geoff.

CSB Huntsman was the only Kiwi production fibreglass manufacturer to unveil an all-new model in 2019. The Centurion was released to coincide with CSB Huntsman’s 25th anniversary, and while early sales were not as good as expected, Geoff says that from late September that all changed and they would be struggling to deliver all pre-sold Centurions by Xmas.

Mike Bamber,an accomplished Employee and previous pprentice of CSB for over 15 years has joined the ownership of the company and has purchased a 50% shareholding.

Mike and his wife Courtney, intend to take the brand to new heights and are focused on new manufacturing methods and expanding the CAD designed and built models.

The company is also actively promoting an export market in New Caledonia, Australia and Hong Kong. Due to be released in 2020, the Centurion Bowrider has been designed with the export market in mind.

For 2020 look for a real emphasis on fishing from CSB Huntsman, with the first release being a fishing version of the Centurion. The first hardtop version is due to be released 2020.

“For us, the future is all about adapting to the market, and we see that as a heavy focus on fishing, so our boats are going to reflect that.”, says Geoff.

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SMUGG LER DAVID PRINGLE THE ULTIMATE RIDE

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muggler Marine began building the iconic Smuggler brand in 2004 with the launch of the first new Smuggler, the Stealth 695 Hardtop. This signalled a change of company direction from previously building sport fishers and yachts up to 16m.

The Smuggler range has increased since 2004 to include the Strata range of RIBs from 4-11m, as well as the iconic Bonito Boats, purchased in mid-2009. Bonito boats are now branded Smuggler to fit in with the range.

In 2007 Smuggler Marine add custom-fitted fibreglass pontoons for stability to their Stealth range, a first for a fibreglass boat in NZ. The Smuggler range of fibreglass trailer boats includes the popular Stealth 695 and Stealth 720. These are available in both sport and hardtop models with the option of XS Pontoons, an exclusive Smuggler Marine design, for added stability, buoyancy and practicality. Also available are their Scott Robson designed hulls from 5.2m to 6.8m, with many great features including wide, stable hulls for a comfortable ride, and stability at rest.

“We have had a great year and have made more cabin boats this year than we have for quite some time”, says David Pringle.

He adds that the sales have been right across the range, from the Multisport 570 through to the larger Kingfisher 670. Unlike some other GRP builders, he has not noticed a trend to bigger boats and has had some success with the new hardtop variants of the 620 and 670 models.

Sales have been mostly around Auckland, but we have sold some new boats into the South Island and Taranaki. While Smuggler is not currently exporting their Family Cruiser range, there are plans to develop that market in the future.

The Family Cruiser range only makes up around 20% of the Smuggler business, with the Strata tenders and the amphibious boats taking up the bulk of the production.

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GRIFF SIMPSON THE PIONEERS

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hen Frank Simpson built his first all-fibreglass production trailer boat in 1962 under the Fi- Glass banner, he changed the way we looked at our family boating. It didn’t happen overnight, but it did happen! Thousands of boats later, FiGlass, now under the direction of Simpson’s son Griff, is still producing fibreglass boats and remains as one of the leading brands in the country.

Fi-Glass Products Ltd was formed in 1958 to take advantage of new fibreglass technology in the manufacture of washtubs and shower trays. However, with the expertise gained from these humble beginnings came the first Fi-Glass boat, the 3.5m Fisherman, designed by Brian Wall.

Early Fi-Glass models such as the Regent and Firecrest were sold with plywood decks, or as hulls-only for the purchaser to finish.

By 1964 these hulls had developed to a complete boat with fibreglass deck. After exhibiting at the Auckland Boat Show, orders quickly came, and production was stepped up to six boats per week. When production ceased in 1968, 364 Firecrests had been built.

In 1968 Fi-Glass released the Fireball, a boat that was so successful that the company rapidly expanded its manufacturing facilities to try and meet the demand. Over 2000 were built in various forms including a jet boat version.

With better design and production facilities in place, a string of additional Fi-Glass models was produced, such as the Firestar, the Lightning, the Regent and the very sleek Sidewinder ski/ race boat. All early FiGlass cabin boats were a runabout with the hardtop unit, and windows bolted on.

In 1972 the 5.8m Viscount was introduced.

The Viscount was a significant step forward

for the company and took advantage of the larger outboards that were by then being produced. At 5.8m it was one of the largest production trailer boats available and certainly the most popular.

Well over 1500 of the Viscounts in various models were produced, with the last Viscount built in the late ‘90s. The 4.3m Scamp (over 1000 produced) and 7.0m Baron (350 produced) appeared in 1975 along with the next successful production model, the Dominator. Today, over 2500 Dominators have been sold in New Zealand.

In 1977 the Warrior was released, and this has proven to be one of the most successful cabin boats ever by Fi-Glass. Well over 2200 units have been sold.

In 1977 Fi-Glass had a twelve-model lineup, from the 4.26m open Ski Angler to the 7.0m Baron cabin boat. Today, the line-up comprises nine grp models from the 4.7m Fireball to the 6.40m Warrior.

Although Fi Glass never publish the actual number of boats built annually, it suffices to say they built more fibreglass trailer boats every year than any other GRP builder.

“Fi Glass is the market leader in affordable grp boats, and we have a philosophy that is to get people into boating at a reasonable

price and then be able to offer boats that allow them to step up through the range as their boating experience grows. We sell a valued proposition, and that is the key to our success”, says Griff.

He reports that there has been a real mix of models sold, with the larger boats such as the Warrior and Lightning very popular.

“The smaller Dominator is going well, and the little Fireball is steady, but there is certainly a swing to bigger boats”.

He admitted that currently, they are working on an all-new larger hardtop model, which will be released at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show 2020. “We have clients that want to step up from the Warrior, so we need a new model to accommodate them and keep them in the Fi-Glass family”.

While Fi Glass, like most fibreglass boat builders, is competing against the ‘tinnie’ market, they are in a unique position of also competing against themselves. With over 15000 boats scattered around New Zealand, the second-hand Fi-Glass boat scene is also robust.

Affordable family boating, with quality construction and finish, is what Fi Glass is all about and that’s not about to change”, says Griff.

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everal other smaller manufacturers produce limited quantities of fibreglass production trailer boats for the local market.

The South Island has Timaru based Stealth Boats with their Barchetta and Stealth cat range, and although they have not been very active in recent years, owner Don Weir says that he is getting enquires again for the Barchetta range.

Christchurch builder, Rae Line was established in 1992 as a gelcoat and fibreglass repair shop by Peter Rae. It has since expanded into a leading New Zealand manufacturer of fibreglass boats, while continuing to offer fibreglass and gelcoat repairs, alongside an in-house upholstery team.

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The company currently produce three models, based on a 5.49m and 5.70m hull in both sterndrive and outboard and have a new larger cabin version for release soon.

Iconic Kiwi brands, Sea Nymph and Reflex,

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g n i h t e Som AVI D BAY OF I SL AND S FAN, JO H N M A RTI N, E XP L AI NS WH Y T H E BAY OF I SL AND S I S A M US T FO R Y OUR D E STI NATI ON B UC KET- LI ST TH I S SUMME R. 78 PACIFIC POWERBOAT NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019

l a i c e Sp C RUISI N G T HE B AY OF I S L A N DS

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OU SHOULD KNOW I’M BIASED WHEN IT COMES TO THE BAY OF ISLANDS, BUT FOR VERY GOOD REASON. After leaving the hustle and bustle of life in the big smoke, we wanted to slow down. We were looking for somewhere a little more laid back, where we could drop the lines at knock off and be in our favourite bay with a feed of scollies before tea time. What more could a dedicated boatie want, well we found it in the Bay. The Bay of Islands is one of those quirks of nature where everything comes together to create something truly special. It’s not a huge place, just 15 km x 12km, it may be pocket sized but it’s got some great cruising. What could be better, white sandy beaches everywhere you look, sheltered bays, great fishing and diving and it’s accessible to just about every means of getting out on the water, from kayaks to motor yachts. With lots of shelter it’s flat water and no matter what the wind, there’s always a perfect anchorage for a quiet night.

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The Bay also has great services with fuel and water available at both the Russell Wharf and the Bay of Islands Marina at Opua where there’s also a pump-out station. For re-provisioning there are a number of options at Opua The Opua Store, situated at the head of the commercial wharf offers a good range of stores, beer and wine, fresh fruit, veg, a great selection of cabinet food and awesome Pizzas.

For a beer and dinner there are two options; the Opua Cruising Club which welcomes casual diners or for a quick bite on the run the Old Store Takeaways. At the southern end of Opua in the Marina carpark the Marina Cafe is perfect for coffee over breakfast and lunch. On your way back down the Veronica Channel stop in at Omata Estate Winery for an award winning glass of wine or a bite from the Omata Kitchen.

Historic Russell offers much to do. A walk up to the flagpole made famous by Honi Heke, the Russell museum and Pompallier House to name a few. You can finish off with lunch at any number of the cafes on the waterfront, a drink at the tavern or fine dining at the Duke of Marlborough Hotel. For a quick top up on ships stores, the Russell Four Square is right on the waterfront adjacent the wharf which has

a number of short term casual berths. For more serious provisioning there’s a Countdown Supermarket in Paihia, accessed from TeTi beach, a short walk up Puketona Rd, opposite Caltex Waitangi where you can fill your LPG tanks.

Paihia central also has a small Countdown, some great places to eat and a number of service shops including a doctors surgery, pharmacy and Post Shop.

SC EN IC BEA U T Y

The Bay is also a scenic beauty and perhaps the best way to take this in is on one of the many walking tracks. Many of the islands are DoC preserves and have some fantastic walks, such as the walk to the top of Roberton (Motuarohia) Island, which is an easy walk with a board walk and steps to a platform opening to an expansive vista.

Or you could take the Island Track around Moturua Island from any of the islands beautiful bays or spend some time and explore some serious walking on Urupukapuka Island where you’ll also find a Wetland Hide just inland from Otaio Bay. This is just one of the many DoC developments in conjunction with Project Island Song who’s mission is; “Bringing back birdsong to the islands, note by note.”

Thousands of trees have been planted, and five rare and endangered species have been reintroduced.

If you’re a diver ,the Bay of Islands offers some fantastic opportunities. With clear water the whole year round. You can explore the wreck of the Canterbury, one of the RNZN Leander Class Frigates sunk for diving in Deep Water Cove or just dive for Scallops or Cray. There are a number of dive tours available and bottles can be filled at the Dive Shop in Paihia or at Cater Marine in Opua.

K AI MOAN A

Living off the Sea, or as our Maori say, Kai Moana!

The Bay is one huge smorgasbord with fresh seafood there for the picking if you know where to look.

We often Cruise in company and most are hunter gatherers. There’s nothing like a bit of competition and a seafood BBQ makes a great occasion. Allocating each boat a catch of either Snapper, Cray’s or Scallops is a great way to get some variety.

I prefer to dive, rather than dredge for scallops, as I can select good size shells and not disturb the beds. The beds are easy to find.

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in the bag, count them too, as you are deemed to have harvested them, according to the local fisheries officers, when you deposit them in the bag. The Scallop season in the Bay runs from 1st September to 31st March.

In the Bay it’s not unusual to find a bed in 5 to 10 ms of water and we often get a bag full in short order from our favourite spot, the one between whatjamacallit and thingami, you know the one, great spot.

PIPI BAY

There was a fair bit of bragging on the VHF between the boats towards the end of the day and we decided Pipi Bay would be the ideal venue for our soon to be feast, as it’s sheltered in most winds.

Pipi Bay is known by a number of names depending on which chart or cruising guide you look at, but is a sheltered deep cove in the southeastern corner of Moturua Island. It has a sandy beach, ideal for a BBQ ashore with lots of room to play, particularly at low tide.

Even better it’s a great anchorage for launches, with deep water close in under the cliffs adjacent the beach. Rafted together it’s not uncommon to see six-eight large launches tied stern too the shore.

Before your day ends you should also look at getting some fresh mussels. I often go to a spot around the corner from Pipi, on the seaward side of the island, where there are acres of mussels. The rocks are accessible at low tide from the dinghy, provided there’s no surge running.

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simple) so the preparation is minimal, the scallops are shucked and cleaned and immediately poached in white wine and garlic butter in the half shell. We also have a metal dish with some vegetable stock boiling, cook the mussels until the shells open and eat out of the shell. The fish is the only one you’ll need a plate for.

Wrap the Snapper in tin foil with 1/4 cup of stock and the same of wine, poach and when the skin peals back easily, eat.

Kai Moana, you bet!

T HE G ATE WAY

The Bay of Islands welcomes around 400 visiting cruisers each year with Port Opua being regarded as the “Gateway” to New Zealand alongside Marsden Cove a little further south. We had one such cruiser along for this adventure, I asked him for his thoughts, “The cruising here is awesome, the fishing great and the scenery unbelievable.” It’s great to get feedback from overseas cruisers letting us know just how good our own little patch of paradise is.

So get out there and enjoy yourselves over summer, if you see a group on the beach having a get together come on over, bring a cold one and join in, after all that’s what cruising’s all about.

For in-depth information on the Bay of Islands and Surrounding areas check out the New Zealand Cruising Guide from Sail South Pacific at www.apps.apple.com/nz/app/sail-nz-cruisingguide/

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EXTREME MAKEOVER – YACHT EDITION

Extreme MAKEOVER

No Xcuse prior to going to McMullen & Wing for major surgery.

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What do you do when your current yacht isn’t quite fit for purpose? You either refit, or you sell it and buy a new one, right?

Wrong. For the owner of No Xcuse, a 60ft Icon 60 sportfisher built by Formula Cruisers, the solution was a little more extreme.

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T THE TIME OF WRITING NO XCUSE IS SITTING IN TWO PARTS IN THE MCMULLEN & WING SHED IN AUCKLAND, where she has had her stern, including the cockpit and engine room, neatly sliced off ready to be replaced by a brand new aft section.

But let’s start at the beginning. The Gisborne-based owner of No Xcuse is a passionate fisherman with two yachts; the first, Ultimate Lady, a 27-metre (88’5’’) wavepiercer catamaran, is based in the Pacific Islands, and the second, No Xcuse, is kept in New Zealand. Following her 2012 launch No Xcuse had been enjoyed as a base for fishing and family adventures,

but over the years the conditions of the Gisborne waters had become increasingly challenging due to logging growth in the region and the increasing presence of logs in Gisborne coastal waters. This is a real hazard for boaters and it was proving difficult for the owner to confidently use the boat as he wanted, especially at night.

In her original form, No Xcuse was fitted with triple 600 HP Cummins engines with Zeus pod drives and, as with all pod drives, they are exposed and vulnerable. The power of her propulsion system was also not ideal for a yacht of her weight carrying the extensive amount of heavy equipment that the owner is renowned for.

The yellow tape denotes where the transom and cockpit module will be cut off.

Stern module complete with engines, awaiting a new owner.

It was time to make some changes to No Xcuse that would allow the yacht to be properly enjoyed, and remove the constant threat of serious damage (or worse, the prospect of missing out on a fishing season!).

Fit For Purpose

The owner did not want to commit to the time that would be necessary for a new design and build, nor did he want to purchase an existing yacht that would require fitting with the specialist fishing electronics and custom features that he already had, but change was needed to make sure that No Xcuse was fit for purpose.

The new stern extension starts taking shape at McMullen & Wing’s yard in Auckland.

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Enter LOMOcean Design, led by Craig Loomes and Andre Moltschaniwskyj, who had worked with the owner nearly 23 years ago when they designed Ultimate Lady, and seven years prior to that when they designed, built and customised a Tournament 9m for him. On the owner’s wishlist for No Xcuse was more speed and an alternative to the exposed pod drives that would ensure safe cruising. Above all, saving time was at the heart of the project and it quickly became clear that to retrofit the existing hull would take far longer than to simply build a new one. A crazy idea, first spawned by the skipper of the boat, began to niggle at the minds of Loomes and Moltschaniwskyj. What if they chopped the entire aft section off and built a new one?

Having done the analysis, the notion made more and more sense and after making the case to the owner, the LOMOcean team were given the green light. “The whole idea of it seems normal now, though it was scary at the start,” says Loomes. “Here we were about to chop up a perfectly operational boat, though the huge time savings that decision represented meant it was definitely the right call.”

Time savings aside, the fact that the previous yacht was not fit for the owner’s exact purpose only strengthened the case for this direction as this route also meant the chance to effectively start over and completely reinvent this section of the yacht.

“In addition to wanting to improve the power and develop proper protection for her power system the cockpit layout had room for improvement so that space has gone through a real evolution too,” says Loomes.

An additional 1.6m was added to the length, and the cockpit was reconfigured to better suit the owner’s passion for fishing including adding new bait tanks, a curved transom, and the Kiwi essential – a barbeque.

“The owner also wanted to be able to back up fast and manoeuvre easily when fishing, so our in house CFD was used to optimise the hull and transom to make this possible.”

The new aft piece has been sympathetically designed to morph in with the existing profile and with a new paint job it is likely that no one will ever know that her new set up was not the way she was built.

It may seem a real leap of faith for the owner to come on board with such a radical idea, but the owner is no stranger to radical design solutions – at the time of her build there was nothing like Ultimate Lady. “The ‘repower’ of No Xcuse has been a challenge for sure, but then we like it when people say things can’t be done – that was how Ultimate Lady came about,” laughs Loomes.

“The owner trusted us that the project could be done; 23 years ago, he put a hell of a lot of faith in the firm when he commissioned Ultimate Lady and that boat is really what took the company to the next level, so I will be forever indebted to him for his trust.”

Several yards were invited to bid on the project, with McMullen & Wing the chosen contractor. “The first day the owner visited the yard after construction started he told me we had made the right decision on the yard,” says Loomes.

A team of nine plus, is working six days a week on the boat in order to have the owner back on his boat by the new year.

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“McMullen & Wing has a seriously good management structure, and they always meet their deadlines, but they also have a good design team too and that really helps.”

3D Scanning

A key part to making this project possible was the advanced 3D scanning systems that were used to accurately capture the geometry of the yacht to allow preplanning and design work to be undertaken. A team from Devise Mechanical Design & 3D Scanning spent three and a half days painstakingly scanning the vessel, delivering such detail from the scan that even the thickness of the paint on the name plate was shown.

“The entire 18m hull was scanned to a phenomenal level of accuracy,” says Alex Lean of Devise. This precise level of detail was needed to establish the existing shape so the new stern could be matched.

Three different Creaform scanners – all non-contact handheld devices – were used to capture the different spaces, with different scanners used for different parts. The scanners work by using a target model as a reference to the object being scanned; this target model consists of an arrangement of reflective sticky targets stuck on the item to be scanned.

The position of the targets was collected relative to each other and once the target model was saved, the entire surface of the hull and deck space were scanned, and the engine room surfaces also scanned. All scans were then merged and transferred to the LOMOcean team.

To commence the project, No Xcuse was hauled out

at McMullen & Wing and carefully scanned by Devise Mechanical Design & 3D Scanning, who used precise scanning technology to create a detailed plan of the yacht, with accuracy better than 0.1mm over the entire hull. The project could not have been achieved without these scans, as it allowed the required detail to plan the operation.

Once all analysis was completed, the cutting apart took under a week to execute, including disconnecting services and engineering work. The ‘Stern Module’ was carefully removed in order to maintain full functionality, with the idea being that it could be used in a new project (see sidebar for more information) “Once we hit go on the idea, it was exciting to get into the project,” says Craig Sutherland, Project Manager at McMullen & Wing.

The Stern Module

The team at McMullen & Wing carefully removed the stern module of No Xcuse with the intention that it could be quickly returned to use if needed. The result is an engine room and transom that would immediately be functional if wired up to a new hull and this will no doubt make an interesting prospect for anyone considering an affordable custom build project. “If you were to stitch the piece on to a new hull, it would be significantly cheaper than the equivalent boat built new, says Loomes. “Although it wasn’t suited to the weight of No Xcuse or the area of operation, it would be more than suitable for a number of other types of vessel, especially a sleek single level sportsfisher.” Both LOMOcean

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team and McMullen & Wing are open for enquiries around the stern module, and LOMOcean have already prepared some preliminary design concepts for interested parties. “It would be ideal for a lightweight 20 tonne boat, cruising at 35 plus knots,” says Loomes. “I hope this piece can also be reborn, just like No Xcuse.”

Repower

With the original stern module removed, work then quickly began on the new component, which was built in three portions to allow ease of accessing during the lamination stage, before being joined together. The ‘re-powered’ yacht will carry twin Scania Di16 XPI 1200hp @ 2250rpm engines, reaching speeds of around 30+ knots and cruising comfortably at 25 knots. Conventional fixed pitch propellers will replace the pods that No Xcuse previously carried, and will have twin protective keel/skegs that encapsulate the propeller shaft for added security. Extra fuel capacity has been added to meet the extended range requirement, and she now carries significantly more fuel with 2700 litres added to the existing 5000 litres.

Other additions will include a new more powerful 25hp Trac hydraulic bow thruster, with ZF supplying the ZF2000A gear

Twin protective keel/skegs encapsulate the propeller shaft for added security.

boxes and drive lines. She will also carry the first ZF ‘JMS’ joystick manoeuvring system and ZF ‘Steer Command’ in the Southern Hemisphere. The JMS software includes the iAnchor system, a quasi-dynamic positioning system, with ZF iDrift technology that will allow the yacht to drift at a set angle or speed when fishing.

Work on No Xcuse is well underway at McMullen & Wing with the completion of commissioning anticipated for the beginning of 2020, leaving plenty of time for the owner to enjoy some summer fishing and cruising. Pacific PowerBoat will be running a full feature on the ‘new’ No Exuse in a future issue.

An additional 1.6m was added to the length, and the cockpit was reconfigured to better suit the owner’s passion for fishing.

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BOAT REVIEW

FOCUS POWER 33

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FOCUS POWER 33

The Focus Power 33 cuts a clean line through the water at speed.

The large boarding platform is ideal for the tender.

A Simrad GO12, and a custom made MoTeC engine management display are standard.

A pair of 260hp STEYR SE 266S36 give the boat a top speed of 37 knots.

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HILE Rob McIntyre is no stranger to the boating industry, having been the Australian distributor for STEYR Motors since 1997, it is only recently that he has moved into importing a new boat brand.

Released at the 2019 SCIBS, the Focus Power 33 is both a medium to promote STEYR marine diesel engines, and a much-needed boat to fill the void left after the demise of local mid-size production sport cruisers that disappeared during the GFC. With the lack of local brands, the potential sales for the STEYR engines into the recreational market also reduced dramatically. Rob needed a boat that could fill that gap and give some traction for STEYR and felt what better way than to offer a total boat/engine package. However, it couldn’t just be any boat and needed to be a style that reflected those great Aussie boats that had gone before.

“I have always been impressed with the smaller cruisers and sport boats that Australian manufacturers were producing and with the demise of most of them, I wanted to reintroduce a boat that filled that gap and

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one that suited our engine package “, says Rob. After extensive research, he settled on Focus Motor Yachts, a Dutch boat-building company, that produce high-quality sport yachts, from 6m to 14m. The Focus Power 33 is the smallest model in their four-boat sport cruiser line up. Rob says he sees the Focus as a modern version of the Mustang and Sunrunner products that were so popular in Australia before the GFC. Focus Motor Yachts took over the Croatia based Elan Motor Yachts in early 2018 and although based in Amsterdam, still has the boats built at the Croatian factory. The first boat into production was the Focus Power 33 based around Elan’s most successful boat, the Power 30. Styling remained the same, but the topsides were changed to feature blade-like hull

windows in place of portholes, and the styling of the hardtop was redesigned. It retains the same sporty sexy image but with a little extra European flair and refinements that also make it so suitable for the Australian and Kiwi markets.

STEYR PACKAGE

While he is well aware there are plenty of European sport cruisers in the same sphere, Rob is adamant that the Focus 33 has the edge when it comes to performance, handling and style. One major point of difference is that while most other imported brands are powered with a pair of Volvo Penta D3 diesel sterndrives, (the Focus 33 is also Volvo D3 powered in Europe) Rob is offering his Focus 33 package in Australia and New Zealand, exclusively with a pair of STEYR engines coupled to Mercruiser Bravo 3 drives.

You have the option of 230hp, 260hp or 280hp engines, with boat #1 running the 260hp STEYR SE266S36.

Rob added that when he did his research, he found that most of the boats of a similar size to the Focus 33 had a top speed in the low to mid 30’s. The Focus 33/ STEYR 260 has a top speed around 37 knots and on the calm waters of The Broadwater had a sweet spot around 32 knots. Estimated displacement is 7 tonnes fully loaded with fuel/water, and gear and the pair of STEYR engines certainly has the low-down power to move the boat quickly onto the plane.

The basis behind the six cyl, 3.2 litre, 260hp STEYR SE266S36 is the unique and robust monoblock design, which combines the engine block and cylinder head into a single casted unit. Designed for high performance and commercial rating, one of the critical features of the engine is the variable geometry turbocharger which puts a lot of torque into the engine at low rpm.

The engine is also exceptionally quiet, even at WOT (3600 rpm) thanks to the elastic separation of the monoblock against the aluminium cast engine housing which helps reduce the engine noise levels.

The pair of 340 kg engines are coupled to Mercruiser Bravo 3 drives. Running the boat off the Gold Coast in a reasonably short low swell, maintaining maximum speed was not comfortable, but I never expected it would be. Dropping the rpm, so the GPS was indicating around 23 knots, the boat settled into a soft riding, dry, predictable and comfortable groove. The range at that speed is approximately 150 nm. It took me a while to get a feel for the boat, but once I got the trim set right, I felt quite at home. It’s a delicate balance between outdrive trim and tabs, but once mastered, it is a fun boat to drive.

The cockpit lounge can be converted to an extra berth.

The sunroof opens to expose the entire saloon space.

There are two separate cabins that can be closed off for total privacy.

The downstairs lounge is complete with compact galley and separate head and shower unit.

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L/NM Range(NM) 1.300 290 1.500 250 2.000 190 3.800 100 3.200 120 3.200 120 2.700 140 2.500 150 2.300 160 2.300 160 2.700 140 3.100 120

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‘what you see is what you get’. But then there’s nothing wrong with that as the designers have certainly maximised the space available and presented a very practical and efficient sport cruiser layout.

One of the criteria for choosing the Focus Power 33 was that Rob and his wife Bernadette wanted a boat that was the perfect entertainer and weekender for a family of four/five or two couples, so the layout had to reflect that. Two cabins are separated by a sizeable downstairs lounge, complete with compact galley and separate head and shower unit.

Two-way access to the bathroom means it can be used as the forward master en-suite as well as the day head.

Unlike in the past, when the cabins were separated simply by curtains, the Focus Power 33 has two separate cabins that can be closed off for total privacy. Both have double berths as well as every available space has been utilised for storage in lockers and drawers. What impressed me not only in the cabins but also the lower saloon, was the generous headroom. Even in the aft cabin, which has the berth athwartships running under the cockpit, there is still a large enough area to stand when dressing or preparing for bed.

A large skylight in the saloon roof floods natural light into what could otherwise be a dark, uninviting space. But when you add the light Fineline Oak timbers and furniture, plus neutral tone coverings, it certainly is an inviting area to relax and entertain. Mood lighting at night adds a sophisticated touch. To port is a lounger with an adjustable dining/coffee table, and while this is not primarily designed as another berth, it would be more than adequate to be used as such. Add a couple of loose chairs, and you have a dining area for four/five.

There is a small yet efficient galley with Corian surfaces, two-burner cooktop, Waeco fridge and deep storage drawers.

ENTERTAINERS COCKPIT

A sliding door divides the cabin from the cockpit, which is an area that is designed to be enjoyed. And enjoy it I did, when we anchored for lunch after sea trials offshore, with our stern just a few metres from the beach at Wavebreak Island, a cold drink in hand and lunch on the folding teak table. There is a generous size U-shape lounger to starboard and a small settee – with ice box under - and wet bar with fridge opposite.

There is also provision for a gas hob, which enables you to do all your cooking outside. Drop down the table, add another cushion, and you have another berth or day lounger.

Overhead there is the option of full sun and weather protection from the hardtop or slide open the canvas retractable sunroof if you want to be more exposed. There is also a canvas extension to the hardtop for even more cover.

When I entered the cockpit area, my eyes gravitated to the raised helm with its double seat and the impressive dash. Finished in black faux leather with orange trim and stitching, the facia not only has the standard MFD, in this case, a Simrad GO12, but also a custom made MoTeC engine management display. Designed and built exclusively for the Focus Power 33 /STEYR package, it has all the engine information you need in one very neat and efficient unit. It is standard on all STEYR powered Focus boats.

If you are going to have a sun pad on the foredeck, then you need to make it easily accessible. In the Focus Power 33 that is achieved with steps either side from the cockpit onto wide side decks. Standard in the package is Quick winch which is all below decks and hidden from view.

SUMMARY

I would have to agree with Rob that the Focus Power 33 certainly fills the void left with the departure of the previous locally built sport cruisers and it does it with more flair and panache. This is a boat that has having fun in the weekends, overnighting or day trips stamped all over it.

At around $AU500,000 it is also a well-priced package in this size bracket and comes with just about everything at that price. Unquestionably a timely addition.

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THE ANNUAL AUCKLAND ON WATER BOAT SHOW (AOWBS) HELD IN AUCKLAND AT THE BEGINNING OF OCTOBER SAW SERIOUS SALES MADE, DESPITE THE VARIED WEATHER. THERE WAS A POSITIVE RESPONSE TO THE NEW LAYOUT, ALTHOUGH ORGANISERS SAY THERE WILL BE SOME TWEAKING FOR THE 2020 SHOW. GENERALLY THE SHOW DELIVERED AND WHILE THERE WAS SOME TALK ABOUT THE SPLIT BETWEEN THE ONSHORE FACILITIES AND THE SEPARATION OF THE MARINA, IT DIDN’T SEEM TO DETER THE ARDENT SHOW GOES.

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In only his second AOWBS, Roger Twedell from Fatcat Boats was also very complimemtary and said despite dodging rain squalls, he did plenty of business with his new polyethelene catamaran tender.

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Over 21 years, the Auckland On Water Boat Show has evolved to become a comprehensive representation of New Zealand’s marine market. Now based back at its original venue on Te Wero Island and the Eastern Viaduct, the show saw three packed marquees with more than 100 exhibitors, plus dozens of trailer boats surrounding the main halls, and 120 boats on a purpose built marina.

Peter Busfield, CEO of the NZ Marine Industry Association, the organisers of the show, said that he was delighted with how the show went and the quality of people that came through.

“Paid attendance figures of around 13000 were much the same as last year, but there were many thousands more that got to see the show from the cafes, restaurants and bars that surround this amazing Viaduct venue”, says Busfield.

Boats on the marina were almost 50% up on 2018 and these included RIBS and trailer boats to luxury motor yachts.

Riviera, Maritimo and Next Generation Boats were just a few of the larger motor yachts companies the report sales at the show, but from all accounts most did good business and were pleased with the results.

Trailer boat sales were also strong with brands such as Rayglass, Smuggler, Tristram and Stabicraft signing contracts for new models. Brian Firman said he sold a Profile Hardtop on the second day of the show to a ‘walk-in’, a client he had never dealt with before. “When I can do that at a show I know it’s a good show”.

He adds that he had a lot of follow up to do and was confident of more sales being generated from the show.

Dave Pringle was back for the first time in a few years with his amphibious Smuggler Strata RIBs and also reported a great response. “People saw we were back in the amphibious boat business and were keen to talk, which resulted in selling one of our larger models on the second day of the show”.

“The return to the old location was a real winner, not only for the marine industry, who were given the opportunity to expose their products in such a high-profile area, but also the surrounding restaurants and bars that reported unprecedented business for the four days the show was on”, added Busfield.

The 2020 AOWBS will be held in mid-Sept at the same venue.

SEALEGS STAND WAS ACTIVE AND INTERESTING

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BOAT REVIEW

NEWPORT 460

WEEK

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by Island Gypsy and is soon to be followed by more.

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HEN SYDNEY BASED MARINE engineer/designer Allan Francis started drawing up the Newport 460, he wanted to not just emulate that Down East style, he also looked to produce a very versatile, low maintenance and extremely practical cruiser with its own individual look. While the boat was never built to a price, it still had to be affordable and at the same time there was no shortcuts taken on the quality of the fitout. Boat #1 was at SCIBS for an introductory price of $AUD799,000 and that included the $AUD150,000 of extras that

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were installed for the show boat. Depending on the engine package and how many ticks you put on the options list, retail is around $AUD950,000.

SINGLE OR TWIN

While the first boat has one very large forward cabin, you can change this to a two-cabin layout. Of the next two boats under construction, one is a similar single cabin arrangement and the third the owner has chosen the two-cabin option. It all depends on what you plan to use the boat for and in this case, the owner only wanted a single cabin, as most of his use will be day

ENDER Text by Barry Thompson

Down East-inspired cruisers have become popular because of their classic lines, and the Newport 460 certainly follows that tradition.

tripping with friends and overnighting with his wife.

The forward cabin features a queen size island berth with easy access either side, hanging lockers and copious storage options. There is no en-suite as the large head/shower is also the day head. If you go for the two-cabin layout the forward master stays the same, with a second cabin to starboard with twin upper and lower singles.

The gloss Walnut adds a classic elegant look to the interior and is accentuated by the soft toned fabrics and bench top. There are other timbers available, but I loved the Walnut as it really suits this style of boat.

OPEN SALOON

The 3.5m long saloon is a very social space and will have a broad appeal to those owners that love entertaining. Having the wide bulwarks have meant that you can have a pantograph door beside the helm, so if you need to go forward for any reason it’s an easy access from the dual leather chairs. The facia on our boat was finished in plain white panelling, but you do have the options of upgrading this to a more lavish material. It comes standard with the latest Raymarine navigation equipment and is big enough for a pair of 16� MFDs. Visibility is exceptional with a three-piece.

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Having the wide bulwarks have meant that you can have a pantograph door beside the helm.

The galley takes up the entire port side of the saloon.

screen with 2 small mullions so they are unobtrusive.

High side windows and the fully open rear doors to the cockpit mean you can see what’s happening around your boat without leaving the helm seat.

While on the demonstration boat, the galley takes up the entire starboard side of the saloon, there are other layout options. While I made comment to Allan that I would add a double passenger seat forward and shortened the Corian counter top, to make the boat a little more social for your passengers when underway.

He then informed me that the twin cabin version will in fact have a shorter galley and a forward chair, and this was something he had considered as well.

The aft servery area will also be changed on the next boat, with the bulkhead moved back 500mm, to allow for the redesign of the galley to allow for the extra forward seating and only loose minimal galley area.

A larger servery overhang into the cockpit will also be added.

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Equipment on board includes a convection microwave, icemaker, fridge and freezer plus dedicated wine storage space. Areas to stow things away are plentiful under the counter in drawers and cupboards.

Overhead there are a couple of Manship hatches in the roof, and you also have the option of fitting a much larger sunroof if you want to really open up the saloon.

I am a great fan of full width open rear bulkheads and in the Newport 460 this is certainly done well. Two stainless surrounded glass panels hinge up and the Dutch door slides out of the way beside the galley servery. Open, fully closed or half closed, you have the option.

Opposite, is the L shape lounger with a drop-down coffee table and plenty of storage under the soft squabs. This also doubles as another berth.

Being a boat built to have fun and socialise aboard, Newport have made sure that the cockpit reflects that.

It’s reasonable uncluttered, with an L shape lounger to port and access through to the boarding platform to starboard. An optional high/low platform has been especially designed for the Newport 460, so that all the hydraulic ram system is tucked up out of the water when in the raised position. If you like your cockpit completely open then you don’t have to have any seating and could transform that space into a serious bait/fish station.

A soft canvas extension from the sedan roof provides some extra shade and weather protection. Drop in some loose chairs alongside the cockpit table and this would be a great area to have your cocktails or evening meal.

It’s all about open plan and socialising spaces.

The forward cabin is offered in various berth styles.

The cockpit is reasonable uncluttered, with an L shape lounger.

CLEAN AND CLINICAL

Released at the 2019 SCIBS, the Newport 460 takes its name from the home of its designer, Newport, Sydney.

Based on a planning hull with a narrow entry easing into soft chines, displacement as 16 tonnes. Hull construction is all vinylester resins, with conventional grp decks and superstructure. The full deep bulwarks either side, are not so common on newer Downeast styled boats, so gives the Newport 460 a point of difference.

If there is one word that describes the engine room it’s clinical. Clean, tidy and without too much fuss, just those bits of equipment and engineering that you need to get at easily are visible. Acoustic and thermal insulation is used throughout the engine room and while there is not a lot of head height, you can get around the engine for general servicing.

The Newport 460 comes standard with a Cummins QSB 5.9 @ 380hp, with the option of up-specing to a Cummins 480hp - as we had in boat #1- , a Cummins 550hp or even a pair of twin Cummins 380hp engines.

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There’s the option of a high/low platform.

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Model & Model: Launch Year: Builder: Designer: LOA: LOH: Beam: Displ:(Mid) Max Speed: Construction: Fuel Capacity: Water Capacity: Engine Make: Drive Train: Gearbox: Generator: Thrusters: Invetor: Underwater Lights: Anchor Winch: Air Con: MFD: Priced From: Contact:

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity: 1300 litres RPM Knots L/h 1000 5.5 3.5 1200 6.5 6.6 1400 7.6 10.5 1600 8.2 15 1800 9.2 19.8 2000 9.7 28.5 2200 10.1 34.1 2400 10.7 40.8 2600 12.1 53.2 2800 13.9 64.5 3000 16.3 82.7 3200 18.0 95.2

L/NM Range(NM) 0.640 1800 1.100 1000 1.400 830 1.900 610 2.200 530 3.000 390 3.400 340 3.900 300 4.400 260 4.700 240 5.100 220 5.300 220

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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The single engine runs through a Python drive onto a straight shaft and tunnel. Utilising a constant-velocity joint, the PythonDrive separates the propeller noise and vibrations from the engine, whilst eliminating the need for perfect shaft alignment. Using the Python Drive has allowed the engine to be mounted flat on soft mounts. During my time aboard, I have to say I was impressed with the lack of any mechanical noise through the boat apart from a low engine hum, which was more than acceptable.

The shaft runs through a tunnel onto a 5 blade propeller protected somewhat behind a shallow keel. While we saw 18 knots on the GPS, shortly after my run in the boat the propeller was due to be changed and Allan was confident they would exceed 20 knots.

We started our test run at 6 knots, the limit on the Coomera River for this size boat, with the Cummins 480 running at around 1200 rpm, using 7 lph. It wasn’t until we got out onto The Broadwater that Allan opened up the throttle and we saw 18.0 knots @ 3200 rpm with a fuel burn of 95 lph. When we dropped that back to a more sedate cruise around 12.1 knots, the fuel dropped to 53 lph @ 2600 rpm.

Allan says that when he designed the engineering aspects of the Newport 460 he wanted to simplify everything, to future proof the servicing of the boat. One interesting feature is that all the plumbing runs back into a single pipe so there is only one skin fitting for all waste water. Also, the builders have gone from the traditional two fuel tanks to a single aft tank, so there is no need for fuel transfer systems. It’s all about keeping it simple and offering a lot less maintenance.

Something of a unique feature of the Newport 460 are the water ballast tanks which provide natural stability at rest. When you stop, seawater floods quickly into compartments under the waterline and then when you accelerate in a matter of seconds it all drains away. No need to invest in a Gyro or stabilisers for at rest stabilisation.

SUMMARY

After spending a few hours aboard the Newport 460 I could understand why Alan and his team love the boat so much. It’s a great boat to drive, with no vices and having that customisation ability it’s a boat that you can set up to suit your needs. I would have been happy spending a few more days cruising around The Broadwater. Maybe next time, so I can really experience the overnight abilities of the Newport 460.

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FISHING with Bruce Duncan (aka Captain Swish)

The author with a decent size snapper.

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TARGETING THE BIG FISH Nobody can deny it. We are by nature, competitive always wanting to catch a bigger fish than our mates or exceeding our personal best.

So what is and how big is big?Â

For some, it is 5kg plus others the magical 9.9kg or in good old fashioned terms, plus it sounds better 20 pound. Then some have the ultimate goal of 30 plus pounder. Believe it or not, a lot more 20-pound snapper are hooked than you would think, but most are lost due to several factors, mostly as a result of inexperience but also the fact people don’t believe the fish they have hooked into is a snapper. Big snapper can be found in a wide range of habitats from a shallow sandy bay or rocky shorelines, to deep reefs. Over the years I have seen and hooked many big snappers caught in less than a couple of meters, in the least likely areas you would think to hold a big fish. More people than you think hook up on a big snapper and get busted off without knowing it and like me, it is only by years of experience that you learn how to play and land a big fish.

The great thing about fishing in saltwater is you are never sure what the big fish you are hooked into is until you see it. I have personally hooked up on many which I initially called for as either a stingray or kingfish or just a good size snapper which miraculously have turned into a huge snapper.

Never take anything for granted and always presume the fish you are playing is a 30-pound snapper.

The more experienced, the greater your knowledge and

skill of how to play a big fish come to the fore when it is the real thing. Different depths, bottom types and habitats all play a part as to how a big fish will fight, but the one constant it is how you handle the rod that counts!

THE RIGHT HABITAT

Habitat is where it’s at so to set out on a mission to catch a big snapper the chances are significantly increased by the size and makeup of the habitat. Obviously, most people think the more remote the area is, the less it is fished. Not true! Big snapper can still be found lurking around the rocks and foul close to shore around the islands right on Auckland’s doorstep, such as Rangitoto and Browns Island. Snapper that resides in around shallow reef and rocky shorelines are often very territorial so the more significant the size of the target area you choose can matter when it comes to having more than just one big fish in the area. But I have also caught big snapper on isolated rocks the size of a car.

Be it at the back of Rangitoto or Great Barrier always make a point of checking out the shorelines and drop-offs around headlands and rocky outcrops at dead low tide. My Furuno TZ sounder gives a clear picture of the bottom structure I can’t see, but as important, I also note the shape of the shoreline, any exposed rocks, plus the amount and type of kelp on both the rocks and the sounder.

My Furuno TZ sounder /chart plotter gives me a massive advantage as it has a patented feature called Accu Fish, this means any fish that goes directly through the middle of the transducer beam is “actually measured”. Better than that, it comes up as a fish symbol and is also shown on the chart plotter. So often in the past, before my previous sounder showed fish marks, and it was very hard to get an accurate idea of their size. I am stunned as to the number of huge snappers I have found lurking close in around the Hauraki Gulf.

Big snapper can be very territorial remaining in an area that provides them with food and shelter. I like to snorkel the area I think is worth targeting at low tide to ensure all these factors are in place. The ideal territory is where there is thick kelp covered broken rocky shoreline with rocky and reef structure extending well out from the shore. Within the kelp will live snails’ crabs and baitfish. Now I note what direction the wind and tide must be for the stern of the boat to be facing the target zone as this is critical as your baits need to be dropped down in the burley trail to maximise your chances.

MAKING A PLAN You have to make a game plan to fish the one spot over a full tide as this will allow the burley trail plus bait to cover the entire target area. Over time the big snapper is drawn by the scent and start feeding on the ground bait and scraps, making them less cautious and more likely to take a bait. At the start of the tide, lower the wobbly pot [salmon burly is best as it has a very high oil content] just a meter below the boat and as the current increases, lower it till it is only over halfway to the bottom. This way, the current will take it a lot further back into the structure. Every ten to fifteen minutes toss as far away from the boat as you can, a handful of chopped up ground bait.

The saying “big baits big fish” is very true, but how big is big? What I am talking about comes under the heading of huge with good reason. Fired up by the burley, big snapper is attracted by the noise and action of smaller fish feeding and being scavengers will pounce at any chance of food. The trick is being able to put a bait down that will stay in one piece when attacked by much smaller fish; hence the need for a considerable bait such as a mullet or kahawai cut in half.

Look at it this way, when bread is tossed on the ground the first in are the sparrows making a hell of a racket while ripping at the bread. Next, to arrive are the seagulls, so now there’s a tremendous amount of noise and action on the ground.

Think of a big black back seagull as a 20 pound plus snapper, then watch how they swoop in grab the biggest bit and fly off before eating it and this is precisely what happens when huge baits are set out in a burley trail.

When rigging large bait it is critical to use 10/0 hooks positioned, so they are not able to be dislodged by smaller fish gnawing at the bait over time, so when the bait is swooped on, and the snapper takes off they will be at the right angle to set in the jaw on strike.

THE RIGHT SET UP Unless you are fishing under IGFA tournament rules that state that when using a keeper hook

Play the fish till it’s close to the boat with the rod tip high to lift the snapper’s head, stopping it from busting you off in the rocks.

‘The ideal territory is where there is thick kelp covered broken rocky shoreline with rocky and reef structure extending well out from the shore.’

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Perfect big snapper habitat with the boat laying to the wind and tide.

rig the second hook must be fixed on the trace, I run the keeper hook through the trace to allow it to slide up the trace, allowing it to be set exactly where I want it. I use a metre long 25 kg trace, so the tail of the fish will not hit the mainline and break it when it powers off. Taking the bottom hook through the jaw of the bait it is then positioned halfway down the bait so that the barb is well exposed, then the keeper hook slides down the trace just in front of the jaw. Take the trace and wind [known as snelling] around the shank of the hook at least five turns. This secures the hooks so when its put through the bait its held firmly in position. Huge baits have enough weight to get down without the need of any sinkers, but if there is a bit of current, slide the sinkers onto the trace and not on the main line, as this will way it has less chance of becoming snagged on the bottom.

Casting by rod with such large baits can be a mission, so strip off 10m so it can be cast out by hand and slowly let the line out to allow the bait to be taken by the current back down the burley trail, as you need the bait to be as far away from the boat as possible.

The drag should be lightly set [just enough to stop the current taking it] to allow the snapper to take off with the bait without getting spooked, otherwise it will drop it. Allow the fish to run and only when it stops wind up the drag and be prepared to strike. Always wait for the snapper to take the bait down or start to move off before striking. Once the snapper has crunched up the bait, it will slowly move off, and now it’s time to set the hooks. Strike fast and hard, keeping the rod tip high and only wind down on it when the run has stopped. This keeps the angle of the line high lifting the snapper’s head and keeps the

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hooks set in place. Strike hard again while keeping the rod tip high ensures the hooks are set, which will then set the fish off on another blistering run.

Now the fish has burnt off a lot of its energy keep the pressure on the fish by maintaining a high rod angle at all times as this then lifts the snapper’s head, preventing it from taking you into the rocks or reef structure.

Particularly in shallow water keep the rod tip high with a constant bend and wind as you slowly lower the rod. Pressure must be maintained at all times to keep you in control, and if the drag is set correctly along with the rod action, the fish will then start to slowly tire and come clear of the reef structure. The line angle will decrease as the fish comes towards the boat, so you can now lower the rod tip [keeping it bent] to around waist height, which will then give you more lift and pressure.

Remember it’s not a race! This is the fish of your dreams, so put your rod skills to the test. Take your time and enjoy the fight.

Before the fish is in view of the boat, get the landing net in the water as they always do another run when they see the boat. A well-played out fish will rise to the surface on its side and shake its head when on the surface and it is only then is it ready to be landed. Most big fish are lost at the boat, hence the angler must lead and swim the fish into the net, rather than the bloke with the net chase the fish. The lightest touch of the line against the frame of the net will break the fish off.

Sure everybody wants to keep their first 20 plus pound snapper, but we must all realise that these are the prime breeding stock for the future generations so just take home the memories and a photo.

My Furuno TZ sounder chart plotter gives me a massive advantage.

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BOAT REVIEW

NIMBUS C9

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The Nimbus C9 is the third boat of the stylish nine-metre series introduced by Nimbus in 2018 with a style that is very different from what Kiwi boaties are familiar with. Barry Thompson checks out this very distinctive Swedish mästerverk.

The Nimbus C9 is the third boat of the stylish nine-metre series introduced by Nimbus in 2018.

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IMBUS BOATS HAVE A BOATBUILDING LEGACY THAT STRETCHES OVER 50 YEARS, so to celebrate their 50th anniversary they developed an entirely new series that sees each model designed with a specific purpose and target audience.

First released in New Zealand at the 2019 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, the very distinctive styling of the Nimbus C9 caught the attention of show patrons. Some loved the vertical wrap around wheelhouse screen and the plumb bow, and others weren’t so sure.

Even I had a double-take, and my first impression was one of caution. It wasn’t until I stepped aboard the Nimbus C9

that I started to appreciate the unique styling of the boat.

The C9 (C standing for commuter) is the third in the new 9m Nimbus series following the W9 (Weekender) and T9 (Tender) models. Nimbus describes the C9 as a purpose-built, rapid commuter vessel, constructed to equally meet the needs of year-round commuters, active day-trippers or those planning longer, staged journeys with overnight stays.

Now, all that may be fine if you are in Sweden, where the boat is built, but does it work for a Kiwi owner. After spending a few hours aboard, I would have to say yes. Most definitely. Okay, it is very different from the style of boat we are used to, but then what’s wrong with that, as long as it all works well. The vertical windscreen allows you to maximise the space inside, is a perfect

barrier for glare reflection and also gives you extra space on the foredeck for a sun pad. Driving visibility is exceptional, assisted by the large windows on either side of the wheelhouse.

Another point of difference is there is no rear door to the cockpit and reflecting it’s commuter styling, there is a full with after bench seat with a large dining/ coffee table blocking off any possible access aft. The Nimbus C9 instead has an extra-large sliding door either side with passages through which two people can pass in comfort.

BIG WHEELHOUSE

The saloon is more a large wheelhouse with a starboard side helm with twin chairs and accommodation access forward. The helm can be equipped with one large 16” or two smaller 12” MFDs. Plus there is plenty of space for all your other electronic and navigational aids and controls. There is splendid natural light, with a large, sliding glass roof hatch plus the glass windows all around. Close everything up and turn on the heater and you have a very cosy space for your evenings away. Or if you are in Sweden, that’s probably at lunchtime!

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A very different window styling that works well.

In place of the glass roof (fitted as standard), the boat can be equipped with an electronically opening canvas canopy, ideal for those wishing to optimise the airy feeling on warm summer days.

The swivelling cockpit chairs provide ample space for four people to dine at the aft table or space for five people in total. The cockpit passenger sofa converts easily into an extra bed for two children or one adult.

The Nimbus C9 is a one cabin/one bathroom boat, with a forward cabin that has a double berth with separate toilet/shower and an optional kitchenette.

If you don’t have the small galley, then your best option is a rail mounted bbq in the cockpit. This is where the weekender aspect comes in for Kiwi buyers, who will find it comfortable and wellappointed for those overnight stays.

The Nimbus C9 prioritises spaciousness, surfaces and functionality to provide the best possible use of space. Like I found when reviewing previous Nimbus boats, the company makes use of every available space, without compromising working and accommodation areas.

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FISHING SPACE Power options for the boat are a single Mercury outboard or a Volvo Penta V8 300 hp petrol sterndrive. In our case, it was the Volvo Penta 300, which was done for a reason. Importers Sports Marine wanted to be able to offer a functional Kiwi fishing area to the boat, so by having the sterndrive, all the aft platform space is available for fishing. This has had a rail, bait station and rocket launcher added, something that Kiwi buyers will appreciate. You can still fish from the outboard version, but there is not anywhere near the same working space available.

As the C9 can be equipped with an outboard or inboard engine, the cockpit layout alters depending on your engine option. With the inboard version, there is the ability to convert the bench seat into a sunbed.

The foredeck houses a large loading hatch with access to the fore-cabin, as well as a sun divan that creates extra seating for four people complete with table. The flat bow section is perfect for one of those South Island bow ladders, that are commonly used around the Southern Lakes and the Marlborough Sounds.

A very different saloon with side entry onto wide side decks.

Perfectly setup for Kiwi fishing.

The helm can be equipped with one large 16� or two smaller 12� MFDs. The Nimbus 9 Series have sharply cut bow sections for a distinctive look.

The bow section features a large sunpad.

The Nimbus C9 is a one cabin/one bathroom boat, with a forward cabin that has a double berth.

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Nimbus describe their C9 as a boat for connoisseurs of contemporary Scandinavian design.

AIR LUBRICATED HULL

Equipped with either outboard or inboard engines, the C9 can reach a top speed of over 40 knots. Thanks to the sharply cut bow section it has a minimal glide threshold and thanks to the stepped and air lubricated hull design the C9 offers excellent manoeuvrability and seaworthiness.

The hull shape is hard chine with concave cross-sections. The transom is lifted with a propeller tunnel that kicks upwards at the transom. Above the chine, there is an additional chine to offer extra stability but also for better spray deflection.

The hull is relatively deep to avoid the need for additional keel and to give good sea keeping behaviour in a head sea and excellent manoeuvering performance in low speed. (3-5 kt).

Around midships the hull is 21.5 deg, but towards transom, the hull flattens out to reduce resistance.

Driving the boat on a calm Auckland Harbour, it was very obvious when the steps in the hull came into play, as I could feel the boat ‘step up’ at less than 20 knots. This is not only designed to make the hull slippery through the water but also reduces the wetted surface.

SUMMARY

With an overall length of 9.35m and beam of 2.95m, the Nimbus C9 is technically still trailerable; albeit you will need a reasonably serious vehicle to tow it as on the trailer, it’s going to exceed 4000kgs.

Nimbus describe their C9 as a boat for connoisseurs of contemporary Scandinavian design for those who appreciate wellthought-out solutions and smart functionality. Like all the Nimbus boats I have previously reviewed, they have certainly ticked every box and got it right. Will Kiwi’s warm to this new look, only time and sales will tell.

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TAKING IT TO THE EXTREME Extreme Boats is a family-run business that began manufacturing boats in 1998 in small runs and has gone from strength to strength. Owners, Glenn and Dianne Shaw have established one of New Zealand’s most respected and award-winning aluminium boat brands.

The newly released 745 Walk Around won three major awards on it’s release at this years Hutchwilco Boat Show.

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It’s all go in the finishing shop as boats are prepared for delivery.

Glenn Shaw is proud of the many awards they carry off from the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show every year.

From the outset, they could see no benefit entering the trailer boat market without introducing a series of recreational boats with a significant point of difference. Over the years, the company has excited and surprised the market with innovative designs that have set new standards, be it centre console fishing boats or hardtop family cruisers.

Designed as a range of serious off-shore boats based on proven hull technology, all their boats feature deep-vee hulls, with a fine entry for high-speed head sea performance, all while retaining a high chine with a full shoulder for excellent sea-handling.

Excellent stability at rest or full-throttle comes from a pair of very large aft chine flats. This also makes for an incredibly dry ride.

It is these features that have allowed Extreme Boats to grow from a small company producing a few boats in 1998 to a sizeable company today. They now employ 80+ staff and create more than 300 new boats annually thanks to a strong following from boaties both in New Zealand and around the world.

PPB had a chat with Glenn Shaw and asked him a few questions about how the business developed over the years and what the future holds.

When you started the business, did you have a strategic plan, or was it a one day at a time scenario? For sure, it was taken one day at a time.

I have always been into fishing and boating, so I decided to build myself an aluminium boat, somebody wanted to buy one, and the ball started rolling from there.

Have those plans changed much over recent years, and if so how? I think we still take things day by day. We are constantly expanding and looking for new opportunities to feed the growth and take those opportunities as they come.

What were some of the significant milestones/models over the years?

Exporting into Australia was a big leap forward for us and now accounts for a third of our sales through an extensive dealer network. We began competing in the industry awards at the Hutchwilco 15 years ago and have had significant success with this from the get-go, which has led to Extreme being the most awarded aluminium boat brand in New Zealand… Ever.

How was the acceptance of the local market when you first started?

Fibreglass dominated early on which made turning heads to an aluminium

boat difficult. However, this has completely turned on its head over the years with alloy boats now dominating the market in NZ. We pride ourselves on build quality, high-end finish and the signature Extreme boat style and lines, so competing with the finish and quality of a fibreglass boat has not proved to be an issue.

How is your export sector developing and into what markets?

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Just two of the more than 300 boats that leave the factory every year.

and Europe is now well underway.

Also, early in the new year, we will be attending multiple boat shows through the U.S and Canada which is also showing a great deal of potential.

Has there been a swing to any particular style of boat in recent years, and if so, why? The major thing we have noticed is the size of the boats, getting larger and larger.

Ten years ago, a 7m boat was what we considered to be reasonably big which is now a run of the mill size with a lot more boats coming through around the 9m mark.

How has the production methods and build processes changed in recent years? Two years ago, we introduced a production line method that caters for our range under 8mtrs.

This has proved to be very successful concerning build quality, efficiency, staff training and quality of working conditions for our staff.

What is the size now of your factory and staff levels? Extreme boats now employ 85 Staff. This consists of, Office and Sales staff, Designers, Fabricators, Painters, CNC Operators, Glaziers, Upholsterers and a fit-out team. Eliminating outwork and having Every department under one roof

has been a big focus which has been a very positive approach to ensure quality, communication and good time management.

How many boats are you producing annually, and what percentage is exported? Currently, we are producing around 300 boats per year and aiming for about 450 over the next few years.

With 1/3rd of our production exported however, we expect this to grow with the exploration into the U.S, England and Europe.

Traditionally you have only built trailer boats, so why the new venture into larger cruisers? We can see a hole in the market for aluminium sportfishing yachts, so we decided to do our own. We have got off to a great start with two large Legacy models in build and more to follow these in the future. It’s also been a lifelong dream to get into this luxury sportfishing yacht market, so we are very passionate and committed to making this a success.

What models will the new cruiser range consist of and what will be the first boat built? Legacy will have a range of Sportfishing cruisers. 60 ft being the flagship at this stage (currently in build), 18m, 15m, 14m,

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Attention to detail is a feature of every boat as it goes through production.

12m models in various configurations are well into the design process. Also, some commercial builds are starting to raise their heads which we are also very willing to take on. We currently have in build a 12m catamaran that will be in service as a diesel delivery vessel to other commercial operations on the Auckland Harbour and Great Barrier Island. This vessel is on track to be in action early in 2020.

What in your opinion, are the key factors that make Extreme stand out from its competitors? Build quality and after-sales service are key features of our business. We put a massive amount of effort into marketing and boat shows which have proven to be priceless from the success we have had from this effort. Also, we have an inhouse design team that are constantly tweaking the models to ensure we are keeping ahead of the game and setting the trend rather than following it. This is driven by our own experience in boat and customer input also.

What have you got on at the moment and what’s planned for the future? To continue expansion of Extreme boats and the Legacy range.

We plan to keep moving forward and evolving as we always have.

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JPRIBS PROJECT K 12M

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For the owners of the first JP RIBS Project K 12m, it was not only about getting a boat built for purpose, but it was also about making a statement.

Every facet of the build is tailored to your liking, so what you get is exactly what you want.

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Hidden behind the Cule hatch is a head and storage area.

The carbon fibre helm can be extended to full width of the cockpit sole.

Twin Mercury 300 V8s are good for 44 knots.

Johnny (left) and Phil Edgar, are passionate about their JP RIBS brand.

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hen they approached the guys behind the JP RIBs brand, Phil and Jonathan Edgar, they were looking for a custom designed, Auckland based charter boat, to take clients day cruising on Auckland Harbour and naturally the America’s Cup. The layout reflects the owner’s intentions with an open plan design that could take up to 12 guests out for the day in total comfort. Ride values and stability were also primary, and with the JP RIBS Project K 12m, they have certainly got all they wished.

“They wanted a day boat that was fast and performed in a reasonable sea, but it also had to have onboard facilities such as an enclosed head, wet bar and freshwater shower”, says Johnny.

JP RIBS describe their boats as high-performance bespoke custom hand-built tenders that are designed and hand-built to fit your needs. Every facet of the build is tailored to your liking, so what you get is exactly what you want. From the Alcatel leather with the lime green stitching accented throughout the boat, to the black powder-coated stainless for a ‘stealth’ look, the boat has been thoughtfully personalised.

“What we do is start with a blank canvas and work with the owner to spec the boat to exactly what they want, without too many constraints. The options are endless and we are happy to accommodate just about anything”, added Johnny.

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YOU CHOOSE

The bow area features U shaped settee with storage under and also conceals the thru-hull anchoring system. This extends out from the hull, so during launching and retrieval it is clear of the blunt bow.

Hidden below is a Lewmar anchor winch and above is a teak boarding step complete with a recessed cleat.

You have the option of leaving this space completely open.

A custom made Cule hatch provides access to the head compartment in the console, which is another considerable storage space, plus access to the rear of the dash.

The console was specifically designed for the boat as the owner wanted to be able to walk around both sides.

Johnny says they have another client that is looking at a full-width console from tube to tube, which means access forward will be outside the console on the tubes. This means they can add a couple of bunks and transform it into more of a mid-cabin than a console.

When you are running twin engines, as well as a boat built to survey you need plenty of console space to display everything and the JP RIBS K 12m has that.

The centrepiece is a 12” Raymarine MFD, which can be up-sized to a 16”. The custom dash makes room for Smartcraft gauges, a VHF radio plus fire/bilge pump controls and gas detector, plus a Fusion stereo with sub and amp.

Aft of the helm area is an island bar with sink unit, and while this particular owner didn’t require it, it would be the perfect place to install an under-bench fridge.

Plans are for a Corian surface and three drawer locker for glasses and cutlery.

To make sure the main seating area in the boat is as dry as possible, the coamings have been raised 400mm, plus the addition of high backrests around the U shape seating adds that little extra feeling of security.

There is walk-through access in the centre to the rear boarding platform and water access between the twin engines. Although not set up for fishing, (another owner option) there is provision to add anything from rod holders to a livebait tank. There is also plenty of easy access storage for the divers tanks and gear.

A dropdown ladder with high handrails between the engines makes reboarding easy. There are also boarding platforms both port and starboard, with the decks finished in Deck King.

The cockpit area is covered by a full carbon hardtop, hand-built by Phil Edgar and like the rest of the interior is uniquely crafted for the boat. With a foam core, the hardtop weighs just 70 kgs. Dropdown clears will be fitted to this area to maximise weather protection.

The JP RIBS Project K 12m 650mm Hypalon tubes are built by Southern Pacific and are available in various colours. The hull is hand laid and constructed of solid fibreglasswith foam cored girders.

PLENTY OF POWER

On the transom are a pair of Mercury 300hp V8s on jacking plates, which give the 12m a top speed of 44 knots @ 6000 rpm. While that is reasonably quick, if you still have the urge for a little more, then you can up-spec to a pair of 350hp or even 450hp V8 Mercs.

You also have the option of single diesel sterndrive, which would make a very neat package. Considering the boat is to be used as a charter vessel, it’s more than likely that most of the run time will be at more sedate cruise speeds. Best cruise was 20kts running at 3100rpm and burning 40 lph. At 30 kts and 4300rpm fuel use doubled to 80 lph.

I ran the boat on a calm Auckland Harbour, and I was impressed as to the agility and handling of the deepvee hull. Following the latest design trend, the 23deg deep V-shaped hull has a plumb bow with wide chines incorporating an additional 90mm flange for added stiffness and greater support for the tubes; this makes for an excellent ride in rough sea conditions.

The pair of Ullman shock mitigation jockey seats optimises body posture and takes care of the high forces during impact. The lower, narrower seat design allows for installation in limited space such as behind the console, giving excellent comfort and support. Local company, INC Interiors, reupholstered the seats to match the rest of their custom upholstery throughout the boat. The solid screen affords plenty

JP RIBS deliver a vessel that is as individual as it is bespoke and unique.

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The layout reflects the owner’s intentions with an open plan design that could take up to 12 guests.

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JPRIBS PROJECT K 12M

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity: 500 litres RPM Knots L/h 500 6.0 5.4 2000 10.0 20.4 2500 15.0 28 3100 20.0 40 3800 25.0 62 4300 30.0 80 5100 35.0 112 6000 44.0 172

L/NM Range(NM) 0.900 500 2.100 210 1.900 230 2.000 220 2.500 180 2.700 160 3.200 140 4.000 110

Range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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JP RIBS are prepared to go beyond the accepted limits and deliver a vessel that is as individual as it is bespoke & unique. of protection, although the addition of full clears would be a worthwhile investment, especially boating in Auckland.

The boat turns on rails, doesn’t heel excessively and is instantly responsive to the helm. The twin V8 Mercs provide a load of torque so when you punch the throttle, the boat powers very quickly to maximum rpm. It is a slippery hull through the water and plans at just 9 knots.

JP RIBS utilise the one 12m hull mould for all their models and can produce boats from 6.4m through to 12m. While the hull design varies only in length, what’s above the waterline is very different.

SUMMARY

The JP RIBS Project K 12m is certainly pitched at the superyacht market as a chase boat or tender, and if you want to watch America’s Cup in style and comfort but don’t want a large cruiser or motor yacht, then this boat might be for you. JP RIBS are prepared to go beyond the accepted limits and deliver a vessel that is as individual as it is bespoke and unique. The release of their K 12m reinforced the company’s dedication to the luxury end of the RIB market. Built in New Zealand. Yes. Marketed to the world. Absolutely.

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FEW YEARS AGO, WHEN CRUISING AROUND the Vavau Group in the Kingdom of Tonga, we had to make a detour back to the Moorings base to refill our water tanks in our Leopard 43 catamaran. In four days we had used about 2/3rds of our supply and as we planned to cruise to the outer reaches of the Vavau Group there was no way we could consider it without full water tanks.

Now while this wasn’t an unpleasant task, it did cut somewhat into our planned routine of staying away from civilisation.

Trouble is, The Moorings base at Neiafu is the only fresh water supply for the charter yachts in the area so we had no option.

Anyone who does any cruising, especially for extended periods, can relate to the water issue, or more the lack of it.

It doesn’t matter whether you are cruising in the Whitsundays or the Bay of Islands, you are always conscious of how much water you have, or more importantly how much you don’t.

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it need to be such a problem? Filling water tanks requires both time and inconvenience and then you can never be sure that the water you are pumping into your tanks is any good or even germ free.

This is where the water maker comes into its own. With a water maker, you don’t need to plan your boating activities around marina stops. Cruise direct to your destination or cruise to limitless distances without stocking up on bottled water or refilling your tanks.

Having a water maker makes you independent, be it cruising around New Zealand, Australia or the Pacific Islands. There are a lot more people boating now who expect that fresh water is there, on tap and there’s plenty to use and don’t understand the limitations of small quantities held in tanks. Who wants to be smelly and uncomfortable, when we can have unlimited fresh water that takes a lot of that unnecessary stress away.

Water makers come in many different sizes, from a simple hand operated system that will give you less than a litre an hour, right through to systems that provide over 10,000 litres per

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hour. However, both are at the extreme ends. Generally water makers with a capacity of between 20 and 240 lph in marine applications are adequate for powerboats in the 12m to 20m size range.

It should probably be noted that on water maker systems you would generally aim for larger units to reduce the run time to a minimum. For example it is not uncommon to fit a 280 lph unit on a 18m boat so that they can completely replenish the tanks in 4 hours as quite often you won’t run it every day due to the anchorage you are in. For example, the anchorage whether very tidal or not, may be contaminated by the neighbouring boats giving you less than ideal raw water supply to make water from.

There are also size contraints to consider as well as weight. If you have an issue with space, some units come in one package as a module and others can be split, so two or three parts can be separated into different spaces.

There are more than a dozen brands and over 200 different models so amongst that lot there is certain to be one that suits your needs.

RETROFITTING

While water makers are now common on new builds, they are not so in a lot of older cruisers. Boats were not equipped with so many ‘household’ appliances and on-board systems such as

washing machines, dishwashers and multiple showers. Fresh water flush toilets, yeah right!

However, it seems that more and more boat owners are now realising the benefits of a water maker and retrofitting them is now quite common. Many are reasonably new boats where owners resisted putting one in initially and then seeing their mates using them over summer, appreciate the benefits.

Compared to the old manual type systems, the new breed of electronic water makers can be more user friendly, but they still use the same pumps. There are however reliability issues with some and here are the pros and cons. Generally a manual system is built to a basic standard and while it makes the same water as fully automatic they are a hands on product. The fully automatic units certainly make life easy as you can make water at the press of a button. However for the long distance cruiser fully automatic comes with a lot more parts and electronics that can sometimes be the difference between making water or not. That said nearly all fully automatic units have manual overrides to ensure you do not go without just because a control board has failed.

Running fresh water though your plumbing systems reduces corrosion and maintenance, be it flushing the toilet or using the anchor wash. The other advantage is no streaks. And washing water is very soft usually with a Ph of around 7.2 – your wife will love washing her hair in desalinated water.

Since the revolutionary development of the first Reverse Osmosis membranes by DuPont some 40 years ago, millions of tonnes of potable water have been produced from salt water by RO desalination plants. They have saved lives, made the desert fertile and even produce the water necessary for the ice rink to get Saudi royalty skating.

The natural development was for marine water makers, of a suitable size to fit almost any vessel, be it a 9m trailer boat through to a 150m megayacht. They have reached such a degree of reliability and affordability that a growing number of boat owners consider a water maker the best option to provide themselves with the priceless commodity… ‘fresh water’.

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Spectra uses around 1/3 of the energy to produce the same output as any conventional watermaker and secondly it will produce its rated flow from 2°C to 30°C sea water temperatures.

temperature to create steam.

Reverse Osmosis is where highly pressurised sea water flows along a rolled up, semi permeable membrane, which allows a certain amount of freshwater to pass to a central collection tune. This freshwater is directed into the tanks, while the rest of the sea water flows back into the sea as very high salinity brine. This method rejects up to 99% of salts, contaminants and pollutants from sea water. On average only around 1725% of the water that is fed into a water maker is extracted as fresh water.

One of the most important things to consider when looking at a water maker for your boat is your power source. An efficient water maker draws a reasonable amount of current, either AC, which requires a generator for high volume, or 12V or 24V DC for lower volume units.

If you want to run an efficient water maker that makes a relatively large amount of water in a short space of time, which conserves power and filter life, you can run a small AC water maker through a 2.5 kW pure sine wave inverter, which is now common in most boats equipped with appliances such as TVs, washing machines and computers. Or if you have one, a genset over 5kW will also handle the task quite well.

AC is the best way to make water and the most reliable. There are a number of watermakers that will run fine on a 2kw Honda generator and make 80lt per hour. A 3Kw inverter is usually required if you are wanting to use an AC power source like this. The down side is extreme current use – upwards of 100 amps 12vdc so the choice to use this type of set up is usually to find the largest production AC watermaker to achieve the best amp to production outcomes.

Usually an AC watermaker will have the same motor / pump setup for 80, 160 or 240lt so the current use is the same. If you calculate the amp per litre at 240lt 100 amps you are at 2.4a per lt of production – compare that to DC an average 22a 30lt common product, you are at 1.36 per lt of production.

Amp usage is king on particularly sailing vessels. If you have a generator AC power is your only choice.

There was a time when the typical cruising motor yacht would have to run its generator practically all day to have functional systems. With the introduction of large, highly efficient inverter/ chargers, high output alternators with smart regulators, and efficient batteries, it is possible to greatly reduce generator running time. A limiting factor has often been the AC water maker. Drawing too much power to run on an inverter, the AC water maker’s production is limited to the generator run

NOTES ON POWER

Its cheap to make a DC watermaker that uses high amps for water production and expensive to make a watermaker that uses low amps for water production. Generally 30lt 38a is a cheap DC and 60lt 15a is an expensive one – usually double the price.

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time. As a result, high capacity units are typically used to make enough water in that limited time. The early DC water makers were too small and inefficient to be practical in most larger cruisers and motor yachts.

As a generalisation an average size 12m boat, with four people aboard, only around 10% of the boat’s battery capacity is used per day, to make the water. This is also assuming that you don’t make any water while running a main engine or genset.

Most water makers are spec’d to produce their rated output at 20°C to 25°C salt water temperature, which is the average around our northern coastlines. There are exceptions of course, especially the deeper south you go boating and the time of the year. An interesting aspect is that the low energy units compensate for the temperature differences and produce their rated flow no matter what the temperature.

There are a number of conventional watermakers that have their output rated at a sea water temperature of 25°C. Once sea water temperature drops, so does their output. This means than in Auckland’s yearly average sea water temperature of 14°C you would only get around 65% of a conventional watermakers rated flow – i.e. a 100 lph conventional water maker will only output 65 lph at this sea water temp. It pays to check that the brand you are buying as to just how it’s output is rated.

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If you want to use your water supply on board as you would at home, then a ‘rule of thumb’ is 50/80 litres per day per person. Fortunately today’s water makers are compact and easy to install and a unit producing around 50-60 L/h will weigh not much more than 40-60kg. The average water maker on a 15m powerboat will be set to produce around 150 litres/day, which equates to 6.25L/h. Most models are configured in a horizontal, one-piece frame for ease of

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The new Tecnicomar ECO watermakers produce up to 60% more fresh water and consume up to 35% less of energy consumption than others, based on the same size!

installation into tight areas, and the booster pump and sea strainer are external. If there is insufficient room on your boat for even a compact model, then look at modular systems that are designed for separate system component placement.

One specific benefit of having a water maker is that you could in fact reduce your water tank size, because you can make water on demand. An added benefit is that reducing your water storage also reduces weight. This is especially beneficial for anyone considering coastal or offshore cruising when the tanks can be filled with a minimal amount. Less weight means less fuel burn!

In some cases they could easily be converted totally to fuel tanks for passage making. The fresh water could be carried in smaller holding tanks and topped up as required on the way to your destination.

Fitting a water maker doesn’t require a huge change to your engine room, although the lazarette, closet, under settees, or any other available space is acceptable. The water maker may be above water level, but the booster pump (supplied with the water maker) should be below the waterline for best performance.

Installation requires a dedicated thru-hull inlet fitting and a

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seacock valve, an overboard thru-hull discharge fitting and an electrical circuit breaker and electrical wiring.

Water makers produce water that not only has superior taste than your regular tap, it’s also safer than tap and bottled water. Both tap and bottled water have a possibility of being contaminated with pollutants and chemicals. With a water maker you can be sure that you are drinking and using safe, clean water, free of toxic metals and chemicals.

When you buy a water maker and you will be running water through a metal tank or plumbing, you should also include the option of a PH adjuster. Desalinated water is demineralised water – demineralised water will hunt for minerals and cause over some years corrosion in your tank and plumbing. You should also include the option of a UV steriliser, as water makers do not remove viruses and bacteria out of the sea water. It is generally considered that the UV steriliser should be on the water from the tank to the tap rather than from the watermaker.

Having an unlimited supply of fresh water also means you can have a fresh water wash-down system on board. Wash-downs with fresh water are highly effective in preserving your vessel’s exterior. Fresh water acts as a sponge, absorbing and washing out unwanted sea salt and minerals, and dries clean – without any water spots.

PRE PROGRAMMED

Although manually operated systems were very much the norm 20 years ago, today’s water makers’ electronic management systems do all the thinking for you. In the past you had to take ownership of the quality of the water going through your tank all the

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While you can still purchase inexpensive, low volume belt driven water makers, the trend today is certainly for the state-of-the-art automated or at least semi-automated units.

For the budget conscious cruising boat owner there is still a market for the low priced 12V DC manually operated water makers, albeit you have to physically taste-test the water quality. The fact there are no electronics also appeals as they are simple to service by the boat owner and don’t need an expert such as with a full automatic system. However, the market is certainly weighted towards the electronic product.

If you look after the water treatment at the front end there should be no difference between a manual system or a fully electronic one. Properly treated water from a low end product is still better than getting tap water.

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pressure regulator through to a sophisticated electronic touch screen control system that allows you to preprogramme the water maker’s functions.

With a modern automatic system, the quality of the water is constantly being monitored, so you should never get contaminated water being pumped into your tanks.

In contrast, a manual system does not offer the same safeguards.

REGULAR CARE

When you leave your water ma be done in a number of ways, from a fresh water flush, or adding preservative chemicals. When fresh water flushing any water maker a pre-filter of active carbon must always be used to remove any dockside chlorine from the water as this will irreversibly damage the membranes. ker unused for any length of time it is important that the membrane is preserved. This canAn automatic fresh water flush system greatly prolongs the life of the reverse osmosis membrane elements by rinsing them with fresh water at the touch of a button. In some brands the fresh water flush automatically repeats itself every five to seven days. By rinsing the water maker, salt water is displaced with fresh water within the R.O. system’s internal parts. This process will prevent corrosion of the internal parts and also reduces biological fouling of the membranes.

The life expectancy of a water maker can be twenty years with proper maintenance and membrane life is around 10 years on average. As with all power-driven equipment, following the manufacturer’s routine maintenance schedule is highly important to provide superior mechanical protection for your reverse osmosis system.

With quality water around our coastlines getting harder to find, having your own water maker on board makes a lot of sense.

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BOAT REVIEW

HIGHFIELD 660 PATROL

RIB

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The Highfield 660 Patrol is a fresh take on the successful Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boat (RIB) concept that New Zealand has embraced as part of the trailer boat scene.

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Left: The Highfield 660 is a strong contender for anyone serious about form, function and safety.

Above: The hull was quiet and the tubes didn’t sag in the water.

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EW Zealand is no stranger to the pontoon boats that offer comfortable riding in the rough while stable at rest with low entry to the water and safety to boot.

Established in 2011 they have developed into a worldwide manufacturer with dealers in over 38 countries, including New Zealand and Australia. They have developed a line of RIBs, from 2.4m tenders to much larger blue water boats with both recreation and commercial use in mind.

Highfield boats are a French – Chinese owned company and the only manufacturer of RIBs with a dedicated factory in China that produces all components in house. Not only does this significantly reduce the build time and expense, but as with all things aluminium, allows the design to change to suit the customer much easier.

The Highfield 660 Patrol presents itself as a nononsense ready to go work boat. The patrol has come from a commercial background and has been used for surveillance, law enforcement, search and rescue as well as a whole load of fishing – now that got your attention didn’t it.

The hull is constructed from CNC cut 5083 aluminium which not only offers easy care and maintenance but is also lighter than fibreglass, and is more practical for the New Zealand beach scene. The hull comes with a beautiful powder coated finish standard.

NICE SURPRISES

Loading the boat was the first of many pleasant surprises this boat had to offer. As some of you will know, the classic RIB is all floor and no storage or worse, hard to use storage and no floor. The Highfield 660 was a far cry from either situation. With three large storage compartments to tuck gear away dry and safe we quickly loaded up and headed for the ramp.

Launching was effortless on the specially designed Aakron Trailer, which looked stunning with its mag

wheels and black rollers – slick from start to finish.

The conditions on the day of the boat test were stellar.

I joked with Jonathon from Aakron that the boat could have done with a typical wind against tide, 35knot day for the test. He remarked that I was invited back on any day I chose, to see how this boat would handle in the rough.

From Takapuna we thundered across to Rangitoto to get a feel for the boat. As soon as we were underway I had a grin from ear to ear. Having spent so much of my on water life on RIBS, I was worried that I would be too critical, as most RIBS are a compromise of one sort or another At first glance I knew I was going to be impressed.

It immediately struck me how well the boat handled.

The super deep V hull effortlessly moved the water away from the bow keeping us dry while the wide chine kept the boat stable and the double stepped hull allowed the boat to jump effortlessly onto the plane. Powered by a Suzuki 175 we were very quickly whisked away.

The hull was quiet and the tubes didn’t sag in the water. The boat really performed like it was sitting comfortably and effortlessly on top of the water like a magic carpet.

Enough of this I thought and we put it through its paces. The boat turned beautifully and didn’t let go easily. It would have thrown us overboard before the boat let go and it handled like it was on rails. The boat liked to be trimmed nose down and coupled with the low tube position gave fantastic sight over the bow.

We were treated to wakes from several large boats and the Highfield 660 Patrol sailed through with no effort.

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Plenty of seating but also plenty of space.

I am known to be a little heavy on the throttle this boat truly felt comfortable at all rpm ranges.

It sat beautifully on the plane at just over 8 knots, effortlessly rising on its steps, and at mid revs it was a delight to handle, light, nimble and truly effortless. In a recreational or commercial scene it is easy to see why these boats have become so popular. Recreationally you can enjoy your day, while commercially the boat is so easy to operate you can focus on your mission at hand.

PLENTY OF STORAGE

Under the shadow of Rangitoto Lighthouse we got into the walkthrough. The bow section is easily accessed from the helm and has a large anchor box with plenty of room for deep water anchoring. Just aft of this anchor box is the forward storage compartment with ample space to store equipment. It has a plush double seat which is idea for lazing around in a bay or waiting for the fish to wake up. Moving aft into the centre of the boat the floor space is not only large but also leaves you feeling quite safe. There is enough room here for at least four sets of dive gear or a couple of very large fish bins.

The front of the console has a seat large enough for one and this raises to reveal more storage and the helm controls. I would venture a guess that while not super private a marine toilet could be fitted here as well to keep the whole family happy. It is also really nice to see accessibility to helm controls which is often overlooked on many other vessels of this size.

The helm station itself is a king and queen arrangement with enough room for two larger people side by side.

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MFD screens, gauges, Fusion stereo, VHF and any other marine equipment you may need. There is enough space for an additional MFD or work related equipment. The vertical windscreen lets you maximise the space available. I feel that a T-Top would finish this space off well and give you somewhere to hide from the UV in the hotter months.

Seating at the helm is a double folding bolster type seat and while underway the boat lends itself to driving standing up however at rest the seating is comfortable and functional. In the seating position a foot rest is also factory fitted with one of the few logos of the boat in the covering material. A great addition for the long days out on the boat.

Moving Aft the rear seating arrangement is on top of one of the largest storage compartments I have ever seen. It was seriously impressive. The storage not only starts under the seat but extends almost all the way to the transom giving an unprecedented amount of storage space for the water toys, family stuff or work equipment. The outboard well is mounted on top of this storage area behind the aft seating arrangement.

This brings the engine into the boat while on the trailer reducing the maximum length of the load but also gives more functional space while on the water.

HYPALON OR PVC

The Patrol 660 comes standard with a radar arch fitted with navigation lights and an elevated eyelet for the water toys. It’s a perfect height for the wakeboard.

The tubes are factory fitted with Hypalon but PVC is an option as well. The tubes have six cells with flush mounted valves plenty of D rings and rope handles. Cleats are found aft near the transom and a large bollard at the bow. There are no rod holders on this boat however the Starport fittings came up in conversation and I find them to be an outstanding

solution as we are all different and like to set our boats up how we like to use them. The cockpit is self-draining through two venturis, with a 150 litre underfloor fuel tank.

As tested the boat was fitted with a Suzuki 175 but power options are from 150hp-200hp. I feel for the power achieved the 175hp is a great option and as rigged at just on $NZ98000 the boat is a strong contender for anyone serious about form, function and safety.

SUMMARY

I came away from this boat test marvelled at how technology coupled with the pedigree of its predecessor combined, has crafted a truly outstanding boat. I was really impressed with how comfortable and easy the boat was to operate and really made a day out on the water in a RIB enjoyable. It’s not just a work boat but has safety features, storage space and just enough panache to entice families away from traditional cabin or sport boats. While we barely stretched its legs in the inner Hauraki Gulf I would have no hesitations taking this boat to the Barrier and beyond.

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PHIL GILBERT ANSWERS...

Day One Summer Blues

F

IRSTLY YOU ARRANGE FOR THE MOTOR(S) TO BE SERVICED. Luckily having learnt from last year’s debacle, you booked this in mid-August for 26 Nov, 9.30am. On the day, you patiently wait on the boat until at 11.30am before making ‘that’ call. You are told the mechanic is already up there doing another job and you are next, ‘but he was late getting away and traffic was bad’ etc. Around 1.30am the serviceman arrives, plugs his gizmos into the motors and announces they are fine, does a visual check for leaks and declares there is no need for any bits, as you have only done 32hrs since the last service. He duly saunters away around 2.30am. The mystery of modern machinery.

No traffic issues with the invoice though, that arrives via email overnight, showing $160.00 in travel time and mileage costs, and 1.75hrs for labour ($175.00). While you wonder how much the other job got charged for travel and mileage, you pay… two days later another invoice arrives, for the other motor, with another 1.75hrs labour.

Asking yourself what an Environmental levy of $15+ gst is, you contact your service provider, who explains that each motor is treated as a different job, and the levy is ‘just a charge’.

Some acerbic discussions follow and an agreement is reached.

You arrange for your boat to be lifted and cleaned (again), as apparently some marine areas have gates and bars prohibiting vessels from Auckland, and

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surrounds, from entering their waters without a biosecurity clearance. A necessary evil but yet another cost.

You sneak over and finish off the aborted fuel refill, to discover the $/Lt has gone up by 9% since the last try.

Your long suffering wallet braces for the real costs to follow.

Loading and departure day arrives.

Having emptied the local PaknSave into your car, you arrive at the marina and find… no trolleys. There are none at the top of the adjoining fingers either. A stroll (?) down the marina is not helped when you stand on an offending doggy do, that the owner must have ‘missed’.

Trying to calm the elevated heart rate and annoying throb in your temple you get to the second to last berth, which is empty, but has four trolleys on its

“Out of the way muppets.”

finger. Muttering quietly to yourself you double up and showing amazing coordination push and pull all four back to the ramp. Nice people open the marina gate luckily, as controlling the trailing two while reaching into a small sticky pocket for the swipe was fraught with danger. They promptly ask if you need all four as there does not appear to be any others. You reluctantly cede 1 while wondering aloud where all the trolleys have gone.

You hurriedly load and half stow clothes, food, alcohol and sundry items as you want to get away as soon as possible.

Not forgetting the dog, you cast off and high five the crew. The loud twang as the shore power cable parts company reminds you that.... too late!! Luckily the power box is still in situ.

Clearing the marina entrance ahead

of the chasing pack, you grab your first cool aid of the trip, and mentally prepare for a summer of bliss. At this point the vessels astern, two large plastic fantastics’, roar onto the semi plane either side of you, creating a wash the Colville Channel would be proud of. Your freshly opened beverage, all unstowed food and refreshments and those sundry items promptly join forces on the cabin sole. Your stress levels go through the roof, and your crew drifts away to far points of the vessel for a bit.

Swerving to avoid that dogmatic yachtie in his sailing dinghy, you then narrowly miss two muppets stubbornly fishing right in the middle of what is now a marine motorway. Mumbling they have their rights, you calm yourself by engaging the autohelm and pick the debris off the floor.

A leisurely cruise, somehow with both wind and tide strongly against you, creating a plethora of salty spray covering your pristine craft, means you arrive at the nominated destination, somewhat irritated and take up station in the 13th row of anchored craft off the beach. Deciding you definitely need a cleansing ale before taking the dog ashore, you are a trifle disappointed to discover these are still warm. Your blood pressure goes right through the roof, when you discover your eutectic refrigeration has dumped all it’s gas.

This was of course, the only thing you did not get checked as it was running perfectly all year.

So ends day one of the most peaceful time of the year!

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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 #017

OLD IPHONE = GPS TRACKER Great way to recycle tech, did you know you can cheaply convert your old iPhone into a GPS Tracker for your boat? You will need at least an iPhone 5s or greater.

1. Completely erase all information on your old iPhone you can do this in the settings menu, you will need to disable your Apple ID to do this first.

2. Next, create a new Apple ID account, this will be the Apple ID for your boat, call it something along the name of your boat. Example: Tristram Boat 3. Restart your phone and set-up as a new iPhone, at this stage you will need a new SIM card with a data plan (this is what the iPhone will use to send your location) 4. Open the “Find Friends” app, tap “Add “and enter your mobile number, next select “Share Indefinitely” now your iPhone and the tracker iPhone are linked.

5. On your personal iPhone you will get notification that your Boat is now sharing its location with you.

6. Add your GPS Tracker phone to your contacts and call it something like “GPS Boat” next add a photo of your boat, this looks really cool as you boat ICON will be display on the iPhone map 7. You can use the “ADD” function again to share your boar location with friends & family, which is a great way to keep in touch when you are out fishing.

You are now all setup sharing your boat location with friends & family using the “Find Friends APP IMPORTANT: this instruction works if you already own an iPhone as your personal device, the Tracker iPhone will send its location to this device. Another Pre-request you

will also need to install a 12-volt USB charger to keep the phone powered up, I use the USB port on my marine stereo as it keeps the iPhone charged while I’m using the boat and allows me to play music from the device PRO TIP: Fill up the Tracker iPhone with your iTunes music library and use it to play your favorite disco albums.

ANDROID OWNERS: If you own an Android smart phone you can set-up a GPS Tracker the same way, for detailed instructions go to: www.makeuseof.com and do a search: “How to Use an Android Phone as a GPS Tracker”

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TIP #018

DECALS & GELCOAT

My boat was looking a bit sad and the hull looked tatty, the decals were almost 20 years old, as time and salt water had taken its toll faded the graphics and gelcoat. I had the team at Hibiscus Marine Coatings (Gulf Harbour Marina) to a complete polish of the entire boat. Doug’s team did a fantastic job removing the old decals and polished up the hull to a high gloss finish. We got the team at Rayglass to supply a set of updated 620 Legend decals, they will also fit them for a small fee.

PRO TIP: Most NZ boat manufactures produce replacement decals in their spares catalogue, however if your boat doesn’t have this as an option you can get this done using a professional sign writer. Also make sure you have a photo of the original decals and this will make it easier for the sign writer to re-create the original look.

TIP #019

Emergency Knife Location

ANCHOR MEASURE Take the time before your Xmas break to mark your anchor warp to show how much you have laid out. Grab your anchor warp (make sure it’s clean and dry first), make a loop every 20 meters and tie the loop together with masking tape, now with get yourself a spray can of bright paint (I’ve used Fluro green) and spray coat the warp at least 3 times. Rule of thumb, you should have 3 times length of warp to the depth of water, example: for every 20 meters of water you need to feed at 60 meters of warp PRO TIP: Start your warp measure after the chain (usually at 10 meters)

This one saved me from a serious accident off Whangaparaoa, I keep an old filleting knife fitted to the underside of the chain locker hatch. This is very handy if you need to cut the anchor warp in an emergency, in my case I got the anchor stuck and was caught in an increasing rough swell, because I had the line so tight a large wave almost pulled the bow under swamping the boat, I was able to quickly cut the warp and free up the boat avoiding near disaster. Anchors and Warps are very cheap considering the cost of saving your boat from getting pulled under.

If you have any ideas or tips you want to share, please email fletch@boatmags.com – all published tips will receive a free online subscription to Pacific PowerBoat and Alloy Boat magazines.

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