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launched just in time for us to take the weekend off and attend one of our favourite events on the boating calender, the Beaulieu Boat Jumble. We have a list of bits we need to update and upgrade our project boat, and you can find out how we got on next month. In the meantime, we have some cracking content for you this month. Firstly we have a UK exclusive

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Freeman boats assembled at last year’s Norfolk Broads Meet. We take a look at the classic Freeman 26 this month.

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test on Beneteau’s baby trawler, the new ST30. Have Beneteau managed to repeat the magic of the 34 and 44 in a smaller, more affordable package? Find out on page 74. On the subject of affordable, we also take a look at a real ‘little ship’, in the shape of a Hardy 18. Yes, it needs work, but this little classic could be yours for under £5k. I have to admit the DIYer in me wanted to make an offer, take it home

and turn it into out next project boat, but I managed to resist. If you are looking for a project, this could be it. Turn to page 60 to find out more. On a practical front we have the second of our Boat Safety Scheme articles this month. If you are thinking of spending some time inland this year, you really need to know this stuff. We also bring you the latest on our outboard rebuild, including a silly mistake on my part that has cost us both time and money, and all because I was rushing to get the job finished. I was reminded of an adage told to me by a wise old engineer. He said he was always surprised by how so many people didn’t have the time to do a job right, but somehow always managed to find the time to do it twice. I really should have that engraved on a plaque and hung above my workbench.

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NEWS Premier Marinas acquires Noss Marina For an undisclosed sum, Premier Marinas has announced it has completed the purchase of Noss Marina. Set in 37 acres on the eastern bank of the River Dart in Kingswear, close to Dartmouth, the marina fell into administration in 2014.

It has 180 serviced pontoon berths, 47 river moorings and a small boatyard operation. As well as safeguarding the jobs of all the existing staff, Premier plans redesign and deliver a mixed use, employment-led, regeneration of the site, ‘most of which is currently in a derelict and unusable state’. Developments are to include a larger marina, improved road access, new berth holder facilities, a new boatyard with increased lifting capacity and workshops, and a new home for South Devon College. Established in 1994 Premier Marinas owns and operates 8 marinas on the South Coast and CEO of Premier Marinas, Pete Bradshaw said ‘We are delighted with the purchase. Noss is located in one of the UK’s most beautiful areas and the coastline and cruising grounds accessible from the marina are breathtaking. We will create a marina to be proud of, we will preserve the character of the site and play a proactive part in bringing employment and economic growth to the area.’

This is great news for Premier berthholders as it provides a haven between the existing Premier Marinas sites, Swanwick on the River Hamble and Falmouth.

Sargo 36 Fly NEW BOAT

Sargo Boats UK has taken delivery of the very first UK 36 Fly. Destined for Scotland, Sargo teamed up with Mercury to install new twin V8-370 engines with Skyhook system and triple joystick controls. It is also fitted with the new Seakeeper gyro stabiliser system. The boat hit a top speed of 38 knots in its sea trials. The 36 Fly is priced from £325,000.

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New Rodman Owners Club A new Rodman Owners Club has been launched by the Chichester-based distributor, RBS Marine. Club events will be tailored to boating in the UK but owners from all over the world will be able to take part, sharing their boats, fish catches, maintenance tips and adventures via a new ‘Rodman Owners Club’ page on Facebook, as well as a dedicated page on the RBS Marine website (pictured). The first event is planned for the Solent in July, and future events will then be planned for areas with concentrations of Rodman Owners, such as the Channel Islands and East Coast. For information about the club and events, visit the website.

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NEWS Camper & Nicholson to take over operation of St Katharine Docks Camper & Nicholsons Marinas has announced that it has been appointed by the Blackstone Group to take over the management and operation of St Katharine Docks in central London. Based in the historic wartime docks by Tower Bridge and the Tower of London, the marina is a key London landmark, appealing to boaters, both visitors and annual berth holders, as well as tourists. The marina will undergo refurbishment and restoration programme, seeing it re-launched later this year under the Camper & Nicholsons brand, with 170 new berths with a maximum length overall of 40+ metres. Business Development Director at Camper & Nicholsons Marinas, Dan Hughes said “We have worked closely with Blackstone on a new vision for the Docks, to develop a genuinely international marina as part of a thriving waterside community in the centre of one of the world’s greatest cities.

The plans include an improved marina layout and berth plan, better facilities both ashore and afloat, and an overall improvement to the marina experience.”

Updated Deben and Ore entrance chartlets available New Imray entrance chartlets for the east coast rivers, the Deben and Ore, are now available to download via the East Coast Pilot website.

The updated information has been drawn from surveys by Trinity House, which took place in March this year.

Sunseeker BBC documentary In April Sunseeker was the focus of a oneoff BBC2 documentary, ‘Britain’s Biggest Superyachts: Chasing Perfection’. The 1-hour programme gives insight into the everexpanding Poole-based boatbuilder, the charter and superyacht industry and, over the 10 months of filming, follows the build of the new 131 Yacht. It is available via BBC iPlayer.

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Trader 42 NEW BOAT

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The Trader 42 Signature has received a contemporary makeover, the new 6-8 berth aft cabin will have hi-tech glazing and a central heating diesel boiler system. It will also be available in hardtop and flybridge versions.

Priced from £445,000 it will be fitted with twin 480hp Cummins QSB 6.7 engines with a joystick system.

The new 42 will be available through Trader Motor Yachts Ltd at Universal Marina this summer and will be on display at the Southampton Boat Show.

Southsea Marina Fishing Show

Southsea Marina will be hosting its second annual Fishing Show on Saturday 30th April. It will showcase services, new boats and fishing products, with angling and cooking demonstrations, free flares disposal and a lifejacket clinic.

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Restored Broom Robb ‘Jenny Wren’ Over the last five months, Broom Boats has been restoring a classic, 1957 wooden Broom Robb, called Jenny Wren. The charming 24ft wooden cruiser has undergone a full refurbishment and interior refit, demonstrating the skills of Broom’s ‘Heritage by Broom Marine Services’, a new division specialising in restoring classic models.

The boat was unveiled at the Broom Boat Show, which was held on the 16th of April and has also become a TV star, featuring in an episode of the BBC1 programme, ‘Holidays of a Lifetime’, which sees Strictly Come Dancing judge, Len Goodman, taking broadcaster Fiona Phillips back to her childhood and a 1975 boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads. Jenny Wren will be on display at the Beale Park Boat & Outdoor Show in June and will be used throughout the summer to promote Heritage by Broom Marine Services.

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NEWS New coastal marina in the Netherlands

Rare Riva Ferrari goes under the hammer at Monaco One of the auction lots included in this year’s RM Sotheby’s biennial sale at Monaco (14th May) is a rare 1990 Riva Ferrari 32, perfect for the Ferrari enthusiast. Held during the Grand Prix Historique, the sale also includes a 1974 Riva Aquarama Special, Lealena. A full catalogue is available via the Sotherbys website.

Jachthaven Cadzand-Bad

Construction work is underway on a new marina on the coast of the Netherlands at Cadzand-Bad. Located 7 nautical miles equidistant between the Belgium port of Zebrugge and Breskens, a marina basin is being created by reclaiming an area of beach at the mouth of the Uitwaterings Kanaal. The ‘state of the art’ 125-berth Jachthaven Cadzand-Bad is set to be equipped with the ‘most modern’ facilities and a private club house. A video shows the area and artist impressions of what the marina will look like. Due to open this July, it will be within walking distance of the town and beach, and will offer good transport links to the nearby cities of Knokke, Bruges and Sluis. No doubt it will be a useful stepping stone for passages into the inland waterways of the Netherlands, particularly for those entering or departing at Vlissingen on the Westerschelde.

New chandlery and Beneteau dealership at Whitehaven

Whitehaven Marina has joined forces with the Windermerebased Maiden Marine to bring a Beneteau dealership to the north west coast of England. As well as a new boat sales office, the new building on Bulwark Quay houses a chandlery and offers boatyard services and canopy repairs.

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New lifeboat arrives at Swanage RNLI station

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RNLI/NLeach

Earlier this month the first of the RNLI’s Shannon class lifeboats to go on service in Dorset was dispatched to the Swanage Lifeboat Station. Hundreds of people lined the seafront to welcome the new lifeboat, the George Thomas Lacy, and see it in action. The lifeboat has been funded by several legacies, the largest from Mr George Lacy, who passed away in 2006 and was a lifelong supporter of the RNLI. Faster than its Mersey class predecessor, the 25-knot Shannon class is powered by water-jets making the boat suitable for shallow waters and beaching. As the new Swanage Lifeboat Station (with ramp launch) nears completion, the lifeboat will be temporarily operational from a mooring in Swanage Bay.

NEWS Williams Jet Tenders student training scheme

Oxfordshire-based Williams Performance Tenders has announced that it will be giving local students the chance to take part in its training scheme. Now in its fourth year, the course offers young people a chance to gain valuable practical experience in the marine industry, as well as have the opportunity to become an apprentice with the global-leading brand. Ten young students in Oxfordshire have been selected to attend the five-week Powerboat Workshop course. The practical sessions, which commence in April, are designed to give young people the chance to learn new skills that can be used in future employment, and to teach them more about the sector. The sessions will culminate in a race day at Williams’ test lake on 21st May, here the youngsters will race their own model speed boats on the water. John Howell, MP for Henley said Williams is “giving young people a great chance of a career, as well as investing in the future of the industry.” As in previous years, one of the participants from the course will also be given the opportunity to start work as an apprentice at Williams.

RNLI Biscuits

The Cornish baker, Rowe’s has teamed up with Tesco to support the RNLI in the south west.

Special chocolate chip orange biscuits are now on sale in over 70 Tesco stores around the region. Priced at £1, 10p from every pack of biscuits sold goes to the charity and Tesco and Rowe’s will also jointly donate 10p to the RNLI. Packaging will feature a Shannon class lifeboat and the RNLI logo.

Loyalty card for Cowes marina Cowes Yacht Haven has launched a loyalty card scheme for returning customers. Visitors to the 260-berth Isle of Wight marina will be awarded a free overnight stay for every nine nights they visit. Visit the Cowes Yacht Haven website for details.

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New home for south east search and rescue helicopters The Department of Transport has announced that Lydd Airport will be the permanent base for the UK’s Coastguard’s search and rescue helicopter services in the south east. Located in close proximity to the peninsular at Dungerness, search and rescue helicopters had been operating temporarily from Lydd since 2015.

The decision enables the operators, Bristow Helicopters Ltd, to go ahead with a new dedicated search and rescue hanger at the airport costing £7million.

Hartford Marina acquired by Tingdene Marinas Tingdene Marinas Ltd has announced its recent acquisition of Hartford Marina on the River Great Ouse. Situated in the heart of The Fens at Wyton, Cambridgeshire, the 200-berth marina can be accessed from the coast via The Wash, or from the canal network via the River Nene and Middle Levels. The market towns of Huntingdon and St Ives are within easy cruising distance. The marina offers a range of services including a workshop, chandlery, fuel and gas, and pump out.

Berthholder facilities include toilets, showers and a laundry. A Tingdene Boat Sales office will also offer pre-owned motorboats and narrowboats as well as sales of new Broom Boats and Viking Cruisers. Hartford is the ninth marina to join the network of inland havens that now extend across the Thames, Wey, Severn, Norfolk Broads and the Fenland waterways. Steve Arber, Operations Director said: “We specialise in offering marinas in stunning locations, with great facilities and service, so Hartford Marina is a brilliant match for what we do. There have been some notable people involved in the marina since it was created in the 1960s and we will build on their legacy using the experience and resources available to us within the Tingdene Group. This will ensure a successful future for this important facility on the River Great Ouse.”

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Mystery Boat ‘189 Otasl’ Can you help? There is a boat at my local marina that has been there for years and I was wondering whether someone

could help identify it and its heritage? It is for sale at the moment, but it is wooden and has started to rot badly. I’ve got a feeling it is from the 1970’s. It has a split engine bay cover at the stern and is fitted with a Jaguar V12 engine. I don’t think that this is the orginal engine, it may have had a V8 originally. I did think about buying it, but the wood has gone very soft around the transom. It’s very sad and I hope it finds a good home. Ryan Field Associate Editor replies: Thank you for your message. What an interesting vessel, which looks to me very much like a one-design powerboat. I’ve just had a flick through some old references, and it appears to bear a remarkable resemblance to the DS 110, without the aft cabin of course. The 34ft DS 110 was designed by Sunseeker collaberator and offshore powerboat designer Don Shead. The 110 (pictured right) has the characteristic deep-V hull design and was built by Halmatic between 1968 and 1974. Perhaps one of our readers could shed some light on it for us. It would certainly make a great project. Does anyone recognise this boat? It would be fantastic to find out more. Email us at editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk 16

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A monthly dose of nostalgia?

I was leafing through an old book on motorboats and came across this ad for the Solar 32, a boat I have always quite liked.

Another mag I read prints an old ad in each issue and I wondered if you could do the same? It’s great fun to look at the old fashions, marvel at the prices, and see how some classics looked when new. Chris Stevens Editor replies: I must admit that I’m a bit of a fan of nostalgic stuff like this. We have quite a decent library of old literature, so I’ll see what I can do.

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the Boat Safety Scheme (BSS) including what it is, who needs it, how you get one, and how much it costs. There are eight sections to the BSS, interestingly named part 2 to part 9, and this month we are going to delve a little deeper into the first four of these sections, so that you can understand what exactly the examiner will be looking for, and where the likely areas for failure lie. Everything we talk about here relates to privately owned and

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operated leisure vessels used on inland waterways. Commercial, public, and hire vessels are tested under a different scheme, as are those used for business or residential purposes. We do not have the space to detail every single requirement and check, but have picked out the most pertinent ones. For more information, and to read the full regulations please visit the Boat Safety Scheme website where you will also find lots of other useful safety related information.

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BSS PART 2 FUEL SYSTEMS

Permanently installed fuel systems and fixed engines This section is all about managing the fuel carried onboard with particular attention paid to the potential for leaks or for the fuel to feed a fire onboard. It looks at the fuel filling and overflow arrangements as well as the components within the fuel system with their suitability for the job in mind. This section covers not just vessels powered by petrol and diesel, but also LPG and steam. As you would imagine, this is a large section with lots of areas of compliance, but assuming good quality materials have been used in the fuel system, and everything is in good order, your boat is likely to need very little work in order to pass a BSS examination.

Fuel filling and venting

These sub sections require that the fuel filler and vent is of the correct size, this is unlikely to cause any problems for the owner of any unmodified production boat, the fuel fill and vent hoses are made of the right material and their condition and installation are checked, the hoses should be marked as ISO7840 or equivalent such as DIN4798, SAE J 1527 or RINA DIP/66/96, and that during the filling process no fuel can find its way inside the boat. This requires that all connections are tight and all hoses undamaged. There is also a requirement that the fuel filler and vent are installed in such a way that escaping fuel and vapour will go overboard and not enter the boat’s interior.

The ability for the examiner to examine all hoses and connections must be considered before the examination. If he/she is unable to do so, the item will be marked as unverified and the examination will remain incomplete until such time as full access is available.

One common failure in this category is the requirement for the fuel filler to be marked not just with the word ‘fuel’, but with the type of fuel used. Petrol and diesel are obviously acceptable, but so are gasoline, which is useful if you have a US built boat, gas oil, derv and fuel oil, as well as a few other more obscure ones.

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Fuel tanks and gauges The examiner will need to ensure that any fuel tanks are suitably secured to the vessel, that they are made of the correct material and that they are free from damage or leaks. Tanks should be made from stainless steel, aluminium or CE marked plastic for petrol or diesel, or mild steel or FRP for diesel.

The examiner will need to see enough of the tank to verify its construction material, access its condition, and ensure that it is suitably secured. Fuel tanks installed in engine spaces should be fire resistant, or protected against the effects of fire, and petrol tanks should be mounted in such a way that they are at least 200mm away from general heat sources and 250mm away from a dry exhaust system. Otherwise they will require a heat baffle. The BSS requires that all petrol installations have their metal components electrically bonded

Fuel tanks should be well secured and constructed from suitable materials

Dipstick openings must be leak free and fitted with a fuel tight cap

to earth and the examiner will check that this bonding is present and in good condition. It is recommended that the bonding wire be at least 2.5mm2.

The examiner is also required to check the position and condition of all fuel tank connections. Petrol lift pump systems must have the fuel and return lines connected to the top of the tank.

Gravity fed petrol systems must be fitted with a shut off at the fuel tank and tank drains, if fitted, must be fitted with a plug that can only be removed with tools. Balance pipes for multiple tanks are not allowed under the BSS for petrol systems. On diesel powered boats any balance lines must be of a suitable material, either metal, FRP or ISO 7840 marked hose, and free of damage or signs of leaks. The reference to fuel gauges is aimed at dipsticks and sight tubes. The later must not be fitted to petrol tanks and, where fitted to diesel tanks, must be in good, leak-free, condition and fitted with self-closing valves. Dipstick openings should be leak free and fitted with a fuel tight cap.

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Fuel system – tank to engine

All fuel lines going from the tank, to the engine and back to the tank must be made of a suitable material such as copper, stainless steel, aluminium and for diesel boats only, mild steel. Fuel lines on the high pressure side of a diesel fuel system must be metallic.

Elsewhere, hoses can be used but these should be marked to ISO 7840 or equivalent. These rules also apply to any diesel leak off pipe work. Obviously all hoses, lines, shut offs, valves and other fixings should be secure, well supported, in good condition and free from leaks. All fuel line connections must be screwed, flanged, brazed, cone or compression and all hose connections must be either pre-made or connected with hose clamps.

Fuel filters This is a potential problem for boats

getting their first BSS. Clear plastic or glass sight bowls are useful for monitoring fuel filters for water or contamination but often they will not meet the requirements of the BSS, which requires fire resistance of 2.5 minutes at 600°C where the filters are installed inside the engine space. Filters that are all-metallic are deemed to meet this standard, but remember that this includes the drain cock at the bottom which is often plastic and therefore not acceptable. Filters that are not allmetallic are only acceptable if they are marked with ISO 10088. It is not usually too difficult or expensive to get around this problem. If you have clear bowl Racor type filters, you can simply purchase solid metal bowls and just replace the bottom half. If you have metal filters with a plastic bowl screwed to the bottom, it is easy just to swap them for all-metal canister equivalents.

Fuel shut offs A fuel shut off on every fuel feed line is

required unless all fuel lines are located above the top of the fuel tank. Where installed, they must be readily accessible and their position clearly marked unless they are in open view at all times. A simple sticker showing their location is all that is usually needed to comply with this requirement.

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PRACTICAL

Carburettors Any carburettor,

other than a down draught type, must be fitted with a drip tray, which should be fitted with a flame arresting gauze. The drip tray should have a means of being emptied and be in good, leak free condition. All carburetors should be fitted with a flame arrestor or air filter.

Engines The BSS doesn’t have a lot to say about engines apart from the fact the

mounting system should be in good order and there should be no sign of heat damage to the surrounding surfaces. LPG propulsion systems must comply with UKLPG Code of Practice (CoP) 18 and will require an examiner competent in this CoP. If you happen to have a steam engine, the pressure system should have a current inspection certificate and if it is fuelled by diesel, paraffin spirit or LPG, the fuel system must comply with the relevant requirements.

BSS PART 3 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Electrical Systems

For such a complex part of the boat, the electrical system checks for a BSS examination are not really very complex, and mainly set out to ensure the risk of fire or explosion are minimised. Where relevant, this section deals with both AC and DC circuits.

Fuses and breakers The check here is to ensure that all fuses and breakers are correctly rated and that everything is in good, damage free, condition.

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Batteries and isolators Unsealed or open vented batteries should be stored in a ventilated space to allow the escape of any explosive hydrogen gas that they may give off during charging.

This means that battery boxes should have a vent installed at the highest point and the vent should be ducted either horizontally or upwards to an outside space. Sealed batteries can be stored in unvented spaces as long as the space meets the battery manufacturers recommendations. The batteries themselves must be secured in such a way that they cannot move more than 10mm in any direction and they should be installed at least 300mm below any metallic fuel system component that is directly over them. If this is not the case, the fuel system components should be insulated within a conduit or behind a shield made from insulating material. The battery terminals should be insulated or protected. A battery box lid made of a non-conductive material meets this requirement. All batteries must be fitted with an isolator, which should be located as close to the battery as practical and in an accessible location. The location of the isolators should be marked if they are not in plain view and all circuits, except those that require a continuous supply, such as bilge pumps, should go through the isolator. Items that require a continuous supply should be protected by a suitable fuse or breaker.

Cables and wiring

The examiner will check that all cables are insulated, well supported, mounted away from fuel and gas lines, clear of bilge water, free of damage, protected from chafe and in good condition. They will also check that the main current carrying cables from the batteries are of a suitable size. They will need to be at least 25mm2, although in most cases larger cables will be required.

Manufacturer supplied outboard engine looms are exempt from this and deemed acceptable. On a petrol engine this section also includes checks on the condition of the high-tension circuit and leads. All cable connectors and terminations will be inspected to ensure there are no loose or poorly made connections, and particular attention will be given to the battery terminals. These should be crimped or soldered, with screw clamps usually considered unacceptable unless they are used in conjunction with a spreader plate, or the ends of the cables have been ‘tinned’.

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Shorepower Most of the shorepower circuit

checks are covered above and in general terms it’s about making sure everything is installed properly using suitable components that are free from damage, and that all circuits pass through a consumer unit. One specific check here is to ensure that it is not possible to connect two sources of AC power to the AC distribution board at the same time.

BSS PART 4 ELECTRICALLY PROPELLED BOATS

Electrically propelled boats On an electric boat, all of the propulsion system will be checked under the requirements of part 3. The examiner will also check the security of the motor’s mountings, and that there is sufficient ventilation in the motor, controller, battery and battery charging areas of the boat.

BSS PART 5

Outboards, portable combustion engines and portable fuel systems This is an important area because it is the very nature of portable systems that can cause problems. They suffer more wear and tear and can be moved and used in places that are not really suitable. The examiner will seek to ensure that the systems have been designed, installed, stored, maintained and used in such a way as to prevent the risk of fire or explosion.

Portable fuel systems

All components within the system should be suitable for purpose, so the tanks should be designed for fuel storage and the hoses of the correct type for the fuel used. Portable tanks should be no larger than 27 litres and, when not in use, stored in a such a way that ensures that they cannot become damaged or that any leaking fuel or vapour will

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not enter the interior of the boat. The same applies to spare fuel containers which, when it comes to petrol, should be no more than 10 litres if metal, or 5 litres if plastic. Ideally tanks and spare fuel should be stored in the open, or in a dedicated locker with a suitable drain.

Gas or anchor lockers may suffice. All components of the portable fuel system should be in good condition, and free from leaks, and there should be a method of shutting off the fuel supply to the engine fitted. A pragmatic examiner may suggest that a quick release tank connector meets this requirement. Permanently installed fuel tanks supplying an outboard motor will be checked under part 2.

Outboard and portable engines (including portable generators) The checks on portable engines include making sure there are no fuel leaks, ensuring that engines with integral tanks cannot leak fuel or vapour into the boats interior and that the outboard mounting system is in good order. The important consideration here is the one regarding integral fuel tanks.

Portable generators and small outboards used for tenders or as auxiliaries will need careful storage if they have a built in tank.

If they are kept in a locker, that locker must be self-draining to the outside of the boat and must not open into the engine bay, or battery/electrics spaces. Most boats are unlikely to have a suitable sized locker so, if needed, these items are best carried outside of the boat on a bracket, or mounted on the bathing platform.

Outboards powered by LPG will need a specialist examiner competent to apply CoP 18, so if you have one of these you should contact the BSS office directly.

If you need clarification on a specific regulation, or you need to talk to the BSS office about CoP 18, they can be contacted on 0333 202 1000

NEXT MONTH > We look at the final four sections, including the all important LPG system.

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tested Mariner 3.5hp

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£599

If you need a portable outboard for your tender there is a great selection out there to choose from.

While some might consider anything up to 10hp as being portable, the truth is that since small two-stroke outboards were removed from sale, even the 4-6hp range can be quite heavy to lift or carry any great distance. This means that many of us now look to the 2.5hp offerings and accept the convenience of lightweight, over the lack of horse power. It is here that I think the Mercury/Mariner stable hold an ace card, one that deserves shouting about. They have in their range, an engine that offers a little more power without a weight penalty. The engine in question is the 3.5hp, which in almost all respects, including the allimportant weight, appears to be identical to their 2.5hp model. That means you get an outboard that weighs from just 17kg, but with an output that is just half a horsepower down on the available range of 4hp models, which typically weigh in the region of another 10kg. So if all specs are the same, where does the extra HP come from? Well it appears that the only difference in specs is the maximum throttle range, with the 3.5 revving 500rpm higher. There may also be other subtle differences in the fuel, air and exhaust systems.

While the light weight makes carrying the 3.5 easy, it doesn’t end there. You get a nice big comfortable handle for carrying it one handed, and a lip in the rear of the cowling to help lift it vertically. Other features worth noting are the large gearshift lever and the useful oil level indicator on the outside of the lower cowling. The cowling lifts off easily, with just a single catch on the rear end and, unlike some small outboards, the lid is not held captive by the starting cord. I can see the benefit of both, but if I am working under the cowl I like to be able to completely remove it. You just need to Carrying the 3.5 is comfortable, thanks to the nice chunky handle and cutout in the cowling ensure it can’t get knocked or blown into 26

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The engine is lightweight but still has a quality feel about it, together with some nice features

the water. The oil fill is accessible, and nice and wide, and the oil Motorboat Owner drain is in an easy to get at location, making oil changes a doddle. “A good little The recessed fuel filler could prove tricky to get a good grip on if it engine that had been overtightened, but removing the cowl got around this. packs a bit extra�

In use, we found that the engine was easy to start, idled as smoothly and quietly as you would expect from any single cylinder Value 5/5 engine, and forward gear engaged with a nice solid feel. We were Usability 4/5 testing the engine on the back of a 2.7m Sunsport inflatable, which Performance 5/5 weighed in at 32kg and is a good sized boat, capable of taking up to 8hp. Performance was surprisingly good. With just one on board, and the weight moved forward, the 3.5 just about managed to get the dinghy up onto the plane. We are only talking about a speed of 6.5 knots, but I suspect this is where the one extra horsepower made all the difference. At half throttle we were making a very respectable 5 knots and with the throttle shut down to the start position we achieved a good through-the-moorings speed of 3 knots.

At a mixture of speeds, including quite a bit of full throttle, we achieved around 12.5mpg. At a constant 3 knots this improved to 20mpg, which means the 1.1 litre tank should give you an endurance of just under 5nm at sensible speeds. Neale Performance was good, with speeds of up to 6.5 knots, and the economy impressed too Motorboat Owner

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Carplan Flash Dash

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CLASSIC CRUISERS

a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Freeman 26 I t is fair to say that the Freeman boat range revolutionised inland cruising in the 1960’s. Today, over 50 years on, we are happy to report that these beautifully made boats are still out there, bringing their owners joy and providing boating in its honest and purest form. We defy anyone who doesn’t have a soft spot for these boats, and they have quite rightly earned a place in people’s hearts not just in Britain, but also across Europe. If you have a budget of £8-10k and you are looking for a modestly-sized and traditionallystyled river cruiser, a Freeman will almost

definitely fit the bill. With over 300 built, the 26 was a particularly popular boat, not to mention easy to handle and economical to run. Its open plan interior is both spacious and practical. In one owners words “the 26 is a perfect size for the river, not too large to cruise singlehanded, but large enough to take friends out for a day trip, or to accommodate a family for a holiday afloat”.

The 26’s story began with the launch of what is known as the ‘Classic’, all fibreglass range of Freemans. First there was, of course, the ever-popular 22 Mk1, with its

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Built approx 300 1965-1973 Prices then £3,800 (1972) Prices now £8,000-£14,000 Length 25ft 10in / 7.94m Beam 8ft 10in / 2.69m Draught 2ft 6in / 0.76m Air Draught 7ft 4in / 2.23m Fuel 15 gallons / 68 litres Water 15 gallons / 68 litres

two level coach roof and open plan, fourberth interior. But looking to expand its new range, in 1962 Freeman introduced what it called a ‘middle size boat’. Fitted with a single shaftdrive and at just under 26ft, the 25 essentially was a stretched version of the 22. It was almost identical in terms of layout, but crucially it had a continuous height cabin coach roof, thus maximizing interior volume. It also had four unmistakable large oval-shaped side windows, which were slightly smaller at the bow. Besides being 3ft longer, it was wider than its siblings, which was very

noticeable in the cabin and cockpit area.

It had another clever trick up its sleeve too. Instead of having a single level side deck, the 25’s foredeck was raised with its side decks gradually sloping aft, similar to the wooden 30 model. This provided a roomier sleeping area forward in the V berth. Builder, John Freeman was on to something.

When the 22 MkII emerged with a side deck step and larger saloon windows in 1964, it was only a matter of time before the 25 would receive the same treatment.

Renamed the 26, it was described in the

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The 26 has a wide, open plan cabin area. This 1968 example has the stunning Makore wood veneers

brochure as a ‘graceful family cruiser of robust construction, moulded in glass fibre with a fully insulated superstructure’.

It was immediately popular and, at the height of the classic ranges production in the early 1970’s, the factory was building one 26 each week. During its 8-year production period, 300 boats and three

model formats emerged. Most notably the model was made available with twin engines, which saw fairly significant changes to the layout in the cockpit and galley areas. A MkII version was also introduced in 1968 and this saw the hull modified and the prow lowered. There were also more subtle changes to the Caravans to cruisers, in the 1950’s John Freeman went from building caravans to producing a range of motorboats.

Left, the original Freeman 26 brochure

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exterior, such as modernised deck fittings, and the windscreen frames were changed from chromed brass to aluminium. Like its smaller sister, the 23, a hardtop was also made available for the 26 that covered the majority of the cockpit, bringing all weather usability. Production of the 26 ceased in 1972, and the model was replaced with the similar but squared off new style 28.

Today you will find 26’s in use and for sale on just about every wide beam inland waterway in the UK. Production of Freeman cruisers may have ceased over 30 years ago, but there is a great support network of enthusiasts out there. There is the Freeman Cruisers Forum, the Freeman Owners Club and finally Sheridan Marine, who are Freeman specialists based on the River Thames at Moulsford, and who supply original and pattern parts and The dinette is ideal for two but could seat a Freeman related services. The boatyard’s family of four. It also converts into a double exhaustive catalogue of Freeman spares can be viewed online. looks stunning. The example we boarded at TBS Boats at Penton Hook had a lovely Interior tortoiseshell affect, which was extremely Step down into the cabin and you are attractive. Originally all the interior greeted by a spacious wood-lined, openwoodwork was hand varnished with three plan interior. You’ll need to watch your coats in situ. Later a spray system was head upon entering the cabin area as the doorframe is quite short. Once inside you used in the factory, before the wood was installed. The cabin roof is usually unlined will see how the boats 8ft 10in beam has and painted white. When the boat is in been put to good use with a noticeably use, condensation can build up on this wider passageway through the centre of surface, making it feel damp and cold the cabin. There is also 5ft 10in standing inside. Insulated headlining panels can headroom throughout the cabin area. be added to provide warmth, and reduce Freemans are well known for their condensation. We have also seen boats quality of woodwork. It is said that every with carpet fixed to the ceiling. While this boat was fitted out with panels from the same tree, so the grain matched perfectly. can help keep the boat warm, it is often stained through leaks or condensation The Makore veneer finish is cherished amongst owners and very desirable. If this and will therefore need to be cleaned or replaced. Modern day open plan boats is maintained and varnished correctly, it Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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The comfortable V berth forward can be screened off. A simple but generous toilet compartment

often offer a choice of two dinettes in the cabin area, but on the 26 the sleeping and dining are kept separate, which is ideal for a couple. The forward sleeping area is fairly spacious. The V berth bunks are wide and a good length (we would estimate just under 6ft) and there are large deep lockers underneath on each side. With only two people onboard, the beds could be left made up during the day. These two bunks can be turned into a good size double berth with the addition of a triangular cushion infill.

Deep wooden shelves set into the hull on each side below the decks can be used for

The forward dinette seating extends for dining for four and is used to create a double berth

storage, and would actually be suitable for clothing. There is an escape hatch out onto the foredeck, and access to the chain locker via a hatch in the bow bulkhead.

With more people aboard, things will have to get a bit friendlier. However, the forward sleeping area can be partially separated off using the concertina toilet compartment door, which latches onto the cupboard on the port side. Be aware, with the infill in place and the privacy door closed, there is no floor space in the cabin area to change.

The toilet compartment is very basic but is a really good size. It has a raised wood floor and is usually unlined to the hull.

Traditionally this compartment would have been fitted with a sea toilet. However, most boats will now have a chemical toilet for inland cruising practicality. There is not usually a sink in here, so washing may be restricted to the galley sink. However, we have seen boats with a foldaway sink, which is a useful feature to look out for.

A large half-height hanging locker separates the cabin area from the dinette, and forms the backrest for the forward

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1968 £10,995 (featured ‘Julianda’) Twin Perkins 4.107 45hp diesels TBS Boats Penton Hook Sales 01932 570055 www.tbsboats.com

There is a larger galley on twin engine boats, above.

Owners may have fitted a calorifier for hot water

dinette seat. The wardrobe provides ample hanging storage, with a section at the bottom that is useful for shoes. We have seen owners divide this locker into two, with a slim hanging section and three shelves, which is an ingenious idea and makes it much more versatile.

At first glance the dinette to port appears to be a three seater. However, the smaller forward seat base slides out and an additional cushion is inserted for a fourth person. There is good storage under the aft seat and two drawers in the forward seat base. The dinette table drops down as an infill, and the seat cushions are arranged to create an occasional double berth.

The boats galley lies to starboard. This is fairly basic but it has all the mod cons for day boating or cruising further afield. You will see variations in the galley depending on the boat’s engine configuration. Single engine boats have the typical galley as seen on models like the 23, with a triangular-shaped end cupboard, providing a passageway between the cabin and the starboard companionway. Twin-engine boats have a more central companionway door and full-length galley running along this side.

Laminated lifting worktops conceal a sink, a two-burner gas hob and full oven, and ample

1965 £14,000 Twin Perkins 4.107 45hp diesels Jones Boatyard 01480 494040 www.jonesboatyard.co.uk

1970 £10,500 Single Watermota 50hp petrol Crosshall Marine 01480 472763 www.crosshallmarine.com

1970 £7,500 Single Watermota 50hp petrol Tingdene Boat Sales Walton 01932 221689 www.tingdeneboatsales.net

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A characterful cruiser. The Freeman 26 has distinctively large windows and a step in the side deck

cupboard storage below the worktop. In its concealed state the galley worktop is usually adorned with a traditional single, pump-action cold water tap. Hot water was not standard on the Freeman Classic range, although a calorifier may have been fitted under the aft dinette seat at a later date. While this would be a nice feature to look out for, the ‘back to basics’ routine of boiling a kettle of water for washing yourself, or the dishes, may be sufficient for day or weekend boating.

Originally the boat would not have been

fitted with a fridge, but again one may have been added at a later date. On the twin engined boat we viewed, a fridge had been housed in the larger aft cupboard in the galley. A combined fridge and helm seat was introduced with the newer style Freeman’s and this may be another way to shoehorn a fridge onto a 26. This unit is available new through Sheridan Marine, however it would only really be suitable for single engined boats. Another solution is a 12 volt cool box and there is plenty of space in the cockpit for this.

The huge oval-shaped windows provide plenty of light, and an excellent view out from the cabin area. All four of the side windows slide open, while the two smaller forward-facing windows are fixed. It is a good idea to examine all around the windows, as staining and growth may indicate leaks. The window seals are known to perish but are readily available and easily replaced.

The foredeck is adorned with a simple pulpit rail. It is a large area despite the escape hatch

On Deck The side decks are a good size, and there

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Cockpit view, identical helm and navigator’s sit on top of the engine boxes on twin engined boats

are well-positioned handrails along the cabin roof for crewing. The foredeck and side decks may feel flexible or ‘spongy’ underfoot. Remember these boats are circa 50 years old and these areas can be quite fragile. Flexing in the deck’s foam core construction can lead to stress cracking. Therefore we would recommend checking around deck fittings and along cabin joins for signs of this. Expanding builders foam can be used to help cure the flexing, but you will need to check that the core is completely dry before any work is carried out. Be wary of non-slip decking, as this may have been used to cover bad areas of stress cracking.

Traditionally the side decks were finished in a gelcoat grit mix in order to provide grip underfoot. This layer can wear thin and become slippery when wet.

Decks can be rubbed down, filled and coated with special deck paint, such as Hempel Non Slip Deck Coating to restore the look and grip.

There are a couple of wood exterior features that will need seasonal attention,

namely the handrails and the mast on the cabin roof.

The standard Freeman 26 has an air draught of 7ft 4in to the top of the windscreen. This should, in normal river conditions, give a mere two inches to spare at Osney Bridge 7ft 6in (2.28m) on the River Thames . Potter Heigham old bridge on the Norfolk Broads is, at 6ft 6in, out of the question, unless the boat is modified to include a folding windscreen.

The windows on the ‘Classic Style’ Freemans are usually held in by a rubber insert. However, the windows on the 26 are similar to those seen on ‘New Style’ Freemans, these are screwed into place and will be chromed brass or aluminium.

Check aluminium frames carefully for corrosion.

Cockpit and helm The cockpit is a spacious, sunken area that makes full use of the boats width. Its layout will vary slightly with the engine configuration. Boats fitted with twin engines usually have fixed helm and

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navigator seats on top of the two engine boxes. On single engine boats there will only be a helm seat mounted on top of a storage platform. If original, the seats will have wooden frames and will be sat on wonderfully-shaped cast metal legs. On single engine boats, a foldaway navigator’s seat can be fitted on the starboard side of the cockpit, which still allows easy access into the cabin.

An aft bench seat is capable of seating three or four people. Underneath this you will usually find ample storage. The boats water and single fuel tank is usually located under this seat as well. Remove the canvas between the backrest and the aft deck and you should be able to see the steering/sterngear and rudder stocks. You will also see the main fuel line leading from the aft deck fitting to the tank. In this void there are usually two moulded lockers, one in each corner, housing a single gas cylinder to starboard and general storage on the port side.

Stepping aboard a classic Freeman you should be greeted with sight and smell of a wood lined cockpit, and this will be your first indication of whether or not a boat has been well cared for. Black patches in the wood could indicate that water has been allowed to penetrate the lightly

A hardtop is practical. A hardtop kit with a canopy is still available and priced at £1699.99

The traditional Freeman helm seat sits on top of the engine box and offers good visibility forward

veneered ply surface, causing it to rot. But fear not, as some sections can be removed and replaced quite easily. Alternatively existing panels can be covered with thinner ply and varnished in situ.

It is always a good idea to inspect the condition of the canopy. Replacement vinyl canopies are available through Sheridan Marine at a cost of £769.

Hard tops, which are often removable, are desirable as they provide better allweather practicality and give you less canvas to wrestle with. However, drop the canopy and you have the perfect open cockpit for day boating.

Hull and Handling The 26 has a shallow-vee with a long,

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shallow keel. This semi displacement hull shape is ideally suited for inland cruising, and the combination of a keel and shaft drive power deliver Freeman’s easy handling characteristics. Twinengine configurations give further manoeuvrability, but positioning of the rudders may restrict your ability of going into shallow bankside moorings.

Serious buyers should employ a surveyor to give the hull and the rest of the boat a thorough check over. Some hulls have been known to suffer from osmosis due to moisture in the hull, but you may find that the hard work has already been done for you. Loving previous owners may have had the hulls peeled and treated already. It is also worth noting that bronze underwater fittings are used on all Freemans to minimise the effects of galvanic corrosion. Replacement rudders, propshafts, props and bolts are all available from Sheridan Marine.

There are a few features on the hull that

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Ideal for inland cruising. The 26 has a low air draught of 7ft 4in, a low-wake producing hull and it draws just 2ft 6in

will need to be inspected and will require regular maintenance. A wooden lower rubbing strake runs from midway along the hull to the stern. If left untreated, water could penetrate the wood and cause it to rot. This wood, usually mahogany, will need to be maintained fairly frequently by sanding and re-varnishing for protection. The same can also be said for the rubbing strake, which is usually wooden with a rubber and metal insert.

Engines The 26 was available in single or twin petrol and diesel shaftdrive configurations.

We understand that, of the 300 that were built, there is an equal split of diesel and petrol 26’s, with approximately a quarter of the boats fitted with twin diesels.

Despite the various engine configurations and horsepower differences, the 26 should cruise along at a top speed of no more than 9-10 knots.

Like its predecessor, the 25, the very

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Twin configuration with engine boxes under the helm seats. Perkins 45hp 4.107 diesels pictured

first 26’s may well have a single Parsons Sea Urchin petrol engine fitted. However, the majority of early 26’s will be fitted with a single 1500cc 50hp Watermota Sea Tiger Pre Crossflow petrol, or a 45hp Perkins 4.107 diesel engine. Later models were offered with up-rated equivalents, a single 1600cc 60hp Watermota Sea Tiger Crossflow petrol engine or the 48hp Perkins 4.108 diesel engine. Twin engine versions are normally fitted with 45hp Perkins 4.107s diesels, but we are aware of at least one 1973 boat fitted with a pair of 1.6 litre Watermota Sea Tiger petrol engines. Both Perkins and Watermota engines are easy to maintain and have excellent availability of spares. Reengining, petrol to diesel, is not unheard of in the 26. We know of a 1966 boat that was re-engined in 1987 with a rebuilt British Leyland (BMC) 1800 diesel engine.

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engine boats the helm and passenger seats, which are fixed to the top of the engine boxes, lift out and can be placed side by side on the back seat. This reveals two rectangular bays with the engines fitted very snugly inside. On single engine boats a moulded, triangular-shaped engine hatch is immediately evident in the cockpit and slides away easily to reveal the engine. Further hatches in the cockpit lift to reveal the propshafts.

Most petrol powered Freemans have, by now, been converted to run on unleaded fuel. Safety issues aside, for inland cruising Watermota petrol engines are often favoured over the Perkins diesels as they are quieter and cheaper to run. The distinctive low gurgle of the petrol engine is a charming characteristic of these boats. However, you have to consider the availability of local waterside petrol, and

the regulations of where and how much spare fuel you can carry onboard. Further advice on the BSS requirements and modifications specific to Freemans can be found on the Freeman Cruisers website.

Conclusion These boats may seem like a labour of love, but are actually very easy to maintain, and an affordable way to get into boating. Our advice to buyers would be to do plenty of research, be wary of ‘projects’ via classified and auction websites, and always look for a well-loved and maintained example.

Start with a good boat, keep on top of any maintenance and when the time comes to sell you will find a ready market and suffer little, if any depreciation.

Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor and, if you have any doubt about the engines, a separate engine survey by a suitably qualified person is recommended.

Family Freeman 25

1962-1965

Prices £6,000-£10,000

Length 25ft 10in Beam 8ft 10in First of a kind. This predecessor to the 26 has a sloping deck, four berths and a single engine.

Buy one (pictured) 1965 £8,000 www.tbsboats.com

Freeman 28

1972-1976

Prices £16,000-£23,000

Length 28ft Beam: 9ft The 26’s successor has identical layout and the first with features of the ‘new style’ range.

Buy one (pictured) 1974 £23,995 www.bridgehousemarina.co.uk

Freeman 27

1978-1983

Prices £17,000-£25,000

Length 27ft Beam 10ft 1in Slightly larger with more comforts and very successful ‘new style’ relative of the 26.

Buy one (pictured) 1980 £19,750 www.newark-marina.co.uk

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CUTTING FLIR TK Scout

Thermal imaging cameras have traditionally been very expensive, and therefore the preserve of larger boats. They are, however, a very useful addition to your safety kit, helping, for example, to spot an MOB on a moonless night. The FLIR TK Scout from Raymarine is a lightweight, handheld and, most importantly, affordable thermal imaging camera that anyone who regularly cruises at night might want to consider. If you need to see through the darkness, a thermal imaging camera is hard to beat.

Price £495 www.raymarine.com

Scanstrut Rokk Mini

If you are looking to mount your phone, tablet, action camera or item of marine electronics, the Rokk Mini range may be the answer. The range comes with a choice of four different bases for rail or surface, permanent or temporary mounting as well as a variety of different kits for various types of electrics. They are designed to provide quick and solid mounting with simple and easy removal.

Prices will depend on which of the many options you choose, but a complete mount usually comes in at around £60.

Price from £9.99 scanstrut.com

Caterpillar C7.1

There’s a new Caterpillar in town, and it comes in three different outputs. The C7.1 is a low revving, 7.1 litre, 6 cylinder diesel engine that will be available in 507hp, 466hp and 406hp versions. With a maximum RPM of 2900 and advanced electronic controls, the C7.1 is said to be noticeably quieter than competitor models.

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the latest boating gear and technology

Scantsrut Dual USB Charge Socket

Cigarette lighter sockets have served us well for powering and charging portable equipment, but with more and more kit now requiring a USB socket, it’s time to think about installing one of these as well. The Scantsrut Dual USB Charge Socket comes with a waterproof closable lid and has been designed for the marine environment, with stainless steel components and an anti-corrosion coating on the circuits. It will charge two items at a time, fits into a standard cigarette lighter socket cut-out and accepts input voltages from 6-30Vdc. Price £24.99 www.scanstrut.com

Chatham Recoil

It’s spring time and that means all the new ranges are appearing from the big names in boating clobber. Chatham seem to have been busy recently with a whole host of new deck shoes for the 2016 season. We particularly like these Recoil classic deck trainers that are available in brown or navy. If you want something a little more traditional, they also come in a ‘Bounce’ version with leather laces.

Price £69 www.chatham.co.uk

Interform CaseProof

When many waterproof phone or tablet cases are launched they are aimed only at users with the very latest kit, leaving those of us with technology that’s a few years old with little choice. The latest range of iPhone and iPad cases from Interform Marine state that they cover the whole range of iProducts from the iPhone Classic, through to the iPad Air. The CaseProof range claims to be 100% waterproof as well as dust and shock proof. They also happen to be very reasonably priced.

Price from £30 www.interform-marine.co.uk Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Ocean Signal AIS Alarm Box Ocean Signal has developed a product to ensure that everyone onboard is alerted to a possible man overboard situation. The AIS Alarm Box detects any AIS MOB or AIS SART signal and sounds an audible alarm.

It can be programmed to alert on all SARTs, all MOBs or up to 30 specific SART/MOB MMSI numbers. Price £178.80 www.oceansignal.com

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Lymington On the northern shore at the western end of the Solent, lies a tranquil harbour with a bustling riverside market town

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ocated on the southern edge of the New Forest, and set amongst beautiful, shallow marshland, Lymington Harbour is a charming unspoilt haven offering all tides access and a delightful riverside town.

Lymington’s history lies in shipbuilding, salt, smuggling and of course sailing.

Although an Iron Age fort was sited in the

town at Buckland Rings, it was the AngloSaxons and Normans who established Lymington as a market town. The town soon grew into a wealthy trading port with its primary export of salt, which was collected from its coastal salterns and loaded onto merchant ships along the waterfront. It is said that between 1724 and 1766 Lymington exported 4,612 tons

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of salt. The town’s affluence is depicted in the grand Georgian architecture seen today but, unfortunately, with trade came smuggling.

Lymington’s waterfront grew as a port and became a centre for shipbuilding, most importantly in the creation of mighty warships. As a result, Lymington came under attack many times, with fires destroying much of the town.

By the 19th century the salt industry had declined, but steam power had arrived in the town in the shape of the

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railway, and a paddle steamer route to neighbouring Yarmouth. This put the town on the map as a seaside resort, with the building of grand houses for the wellto-do and bringing an influx of tourists.

Seawater baths were just one of the attractions.

Fishing has also been a small but important industry for the town, and to this day several commercial fishing boats, trawlers and crabbers, operate from Lymington, offloading their catches on the Town Quay.

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Stepping back in time, Lymington’s cobblestone quay was once a busy port for exporting salt

Today Lymington comprises a picturepostcard cobbled street quayside, leading uphill to a bustling high street. With lots to do and see, the town thrives on tourism. The harbour is extremely popular and offers excellent facilities, with two large marinas, several chandleries and numerous workshops. It is truly a lovely place to visit by boat and we guarantee you will want to visit again and again.

Approaches

The approaches to Lymington are well marked and its channel markers are lit at night. Drying marsh banks extend out approximately half a mile from the land and a deep natural channel, the mouth of the Lymington River, weaves out into the Solent. It is approximately 1.6 nautical miles to the Town Quay from the entrance.

The most significant landmark for the entrance is the Royal Lymington Yacht Club starting platform. This large black platform stands high on wooden piles, and has a grey building and lines of flag masts on top. Just to the south west of the start platform you should see a red beacon known as ‘Jack in the Basket’. This red pile has a basket shaped top mark and it is said that fishermen’s wives used to row out to this and leave their husbands food and drink in baskets here. This mark is the first port-hand marker for the entrance channel, and from this point you will see the entrance channel clearly marked with port and starboard piles bearing in a north-westerly direction. After ‘Jack in the Basket’ the next pair of posts will line you up with the leading light line of 319° if you are approaching at night. This first section of the channel is known as Long Reach.

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Distances

The High Street is lined with grand Georgian architecture and is a boater’s shopping ‘mecca’

At the entrance you will need to keep a good look out for the large ‘roll-on rolloff ’ Wightlink car ferry that operates between Lymington and Yarmouth. At the height of the season there are usually two of these running at the same time. Passing a ferry in the narrow entrance channel can be a little unnerving, and you will need to keep well clear to avoid any prop wash.

If you see a ferry departing in the lower reaches of the channel, we would suggest holding off until it has cleared the channel, particularly around low water.

Once you are in the channel, there is a speed limit of 6 knots. The edges of the channel shelve steeply so, when entering at low water, try to follow the channels natural shape and avoid proceeding straight from post to post.

The next section of the channel is named Short Reach and this sees it bear round to starboard (the north).

Here two sets of transits on either side of the channel (west and east) will be visible. These are used by the ferries to line themselves up in the channel.

Occasionally a ferry may wait at the north end for another coming in the opposite direction.

Once abreast of starboard post Enticott,

Approximate distances in nautical miles from Lymington (entrance): Yarmouth 2 miles Cowes 8 miles Bucklers Hard 10 miles Poole entrance (via Needles) 12 miles Weymouth 40 miles Cherbourg 67 miles

Weather

Lymington Harbour Weather & Tides Weatherfile Hurst Castle actuals Lymington Start Platform actuals Bramblemet Bramble Bank actuals Met Office Synoptics 5-Days NOAA Channel Lightship actuals Met Office Shipping Forecast – Portland & White Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis XCWeather Lymington Lymington Harbour Marine AIS

Charts & Pilot Books

• Admiralty SC5600 The Solent and Approaches (Leisure Chart Folio) • Solent Cruising Companion • Shell Channel Pilot • Reeds Channel Almanac

Tides

Lymington experiences double high waters. Its standard port for tidal calculations is Portsmouth.

HW Springs = HW Portsmouth -1 hour 10 minutes, HW Neaps = HW Portsmouth +5 minutes. The tidal range is between 1.2 and 2.4 metres.

• Lymington Harbour Tides • Berthon Lymington Tide Tables

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you will see two man-made rocky protective breakwaters either side, east and west, set amongst the marshes outside of the channel, the west one marked by yellow buoys.

At port hand post, the Cocked Hat, the channel bears around to the west with swinging moorings lining this side of the channel. Ahead you will see an east cardinal mark with the entrance to Lymington Yacht Haven lying to port.

Here the main channel bears around to the north west again, passing between two

wooden wave screens and continues on up into the town. Once within the wave screens the speed limit reduces to 4 knots.

Here the channel is fairly wide, with swinging moorings to the east. On passing the outer perimeter of the Yacht Haven you will pass the Dan Bran Pontoon on the port side, which is a long concrete floating pontoon often used for visitors.

Directly to the north is the large harbour slipway. This is overlooked by the Royal Lymington Yacht Club, which has lines of private moorings running north.

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Marine supplies

Keep a good look out for ferries. The Wightlink Ferry Terminal is on the east side of the channel

To the east you will see the ferry terminal with its huge ramp, whilst on the port side, the dense cluster of masts and a myriad of pontoons that is Berthon Lymington Marina. Here the channel narrows between trot moorings and Berthon’s hammerheads and bears round to the west. If you keep following the channel between the lines of pile moorings you will find the Town Quay pontoon located on your port side. Be aware that this section of the river is not lit and is navigated by following the lines of boats. This area of the harbour has a minimum depth of approximately 1.7 metres. At the very top of the harbour a railway bridge spans the Lymington River and carries trains out to the ferry terminal.

This low bridge prohibits most boats from continuing on upstream. The dry stack and boatyard, Haven Quay, is in the far north-west corner of the river and is easily identified by its log cabin reception building.

There are three chandleries in Lymington, Force 4 Chandlery (01590 673698) on Bath Road, Yachtmail Chandlery (01590672784 ) at Town Quay and Nick Cox Yacht Chandler (01590 673489) at Lymington Yacht Haven (LYH). Jeremy Rogers at LYH (01590 646780) are distributors for Beta Marine engines and manufacturers of Atlas davit cranes, and offer engine servicing, refits and gelcoat repairs. Berthon offers a wide range of marine services, including engine servicing, painting and refitting. Greenham Regis (01590 671144) in King Salterns Road is the local supplier of marine electronics, specialising in Garmin. At Haven Quay Sal Marine (01590 679588) is a dealer and service agent for Volvo Penta, Honda, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Nanni and Vetus. It also offers trailer parts, boat electrical and tank cleaning services. For canopy and upholstery services Sanders (01590 673981) is above Force 4 Chandlery.

Where to fill up

There are two options for fuel. The fuel berth inside Lymington Yacht Haven is located between pontoons C and F, and is overlooked by the marina building, next to the travel hoist. The ‘Refueller’ at Berthon Lymington Marina is situated on the end of C pontoon opposite the ferry terminal. It is accessible both sides and is open daily from 8.15am. Call the marinas on VHF channel 80 or 37.

The Town Quay pontoon is convenient for dashes into town. Orange visitor buoys are also available

Where to moor

to 42ft), or the marked pile moorings.

There are quite a few mooring options for Visitors can contact the Harbour Office on boats visiting Lymington. There are two 01590 672014 or VHF channel 66 call sign prestigious and well-established marinas, ‘Lymington Harbour’. or several harbour-run mooring options.

The 650ft Dan Bran Pontoon is During summer or winter, for short stay conveniently situated for coastal walks, or overnight, the convenient walk-ashore the town is just a 10-minute stroll and Town Quay pontoon is probably one of The Mayflower pub is just yards away. The the best ways to experience Lymington. pontoon is popular with rally groups and The pontoon floats at all states of tide needs to be booked in advance with the and is positioned next to the picturesque Harbour Office. Here there is access to cobbled waterfront. Here there is no electric, water and the free harbour WiFi. access to electric, but there is water and If you are not in a marina there are still free harbour WiFi. Mooring is on a first good facilities at your disposal. Visitors to come first served basis, but be aware its the Dan Bran Pontoon are granted use of close proximity to the town means it does the bar, toilet and shower facilities at the get very busy in the summer months when Lymington Town Sailing Club. A key code rafting is to be expected. Visitors also have is obtainable upon paying harbour fees. the option of securing themselves foreThere are also public conveniences in the and-aft between the orange visitors buoys Bath Road car park. The Royal Lymington (M and N row up to 34ft, B, C and D up Yacht Club also welcomes visitors into its bar, shower and toilet facilities. If you are moored on the Town Quay there are public toilets plus separate showers facilities for boaters in a brick building in the car park. A code is usually displayed on the pontoon noticeboard, along with daily weather forecasts and harbour notices. We would recommend carrying a The Royal Lymington Yacht Club next to the hose on board, as hoses are not provided. slipway welcomes boaters to use its facilities 50

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Destination The 550-berth Lymington Yacht Haven lies closest to the river mouth and offers good access to the Solent, as well as spectacular views, and sunsets, across the entrance marshes. From here it is a lovely 15-minute walk into town via the waterfront and along Bath Road.

The marina has a bar and a restaurant, recently refurbished shower, toilet and launderette facilities, a fuel berth, bike hire, lift out and hard standing. A large chandlery and boatyard services are also on site. To be allocated a berth, visitors can call ‘Lymington Yacht Haven’ on VHF channel 80, or call 01590 677071.

As it is a residential marina for annual berthholders, visitors berths are subject to availability.

Up river and closer to town is Berthon Lymington Marina. As well as being a 280-berth marina, the 20-acre site has historically been a shipbuilding yard since 1877. Today, inside several huge sheds, you will find impressive painting, refitting and maintenance workshops, with some used for building and maintaining RNLI lifeboats and MOD vessels. The marina itself consists of five fingers, A to E, each reaching out east into the river. The marina owners take pride in the wide expanses between the pontoon fingers, which allows plenty of room to manoeuvre in and out, which is

The ‘Refueller’ fuel barge is located on C pontoon at Berthon Lymington Marina

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Food supplies

There is a Tesco Metro supermarket at the brow of the hill, on the right hand side of the High Street, which is approximately a 5-minute or 0.2 mile walk from the Town Quay. There is also a Cook (pre-prepared food shop) and a Marks & Spencer food shop at the top of the hill on the High Street, when it becomes St Thomas Street.

There is a large Waitrose supermarket at the very top of town, which is roughly a 0.7 mile or 15 minute walk via the High Street.

Transport

There are two bus stops in close proximity outside the Post Office.

From here MoreBus offers the regular X1 and X2 services to New Milton, Christchurch and Bournemouth (approx every 30 minutes). The number 112 bus goes to Beaulieu and the Hythe Ferry, the 119 to Pennington, Hordle and New Milton, and finally the 6 to Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Totton and Southampton.

Lymington Town railway station, which is close to Haven Quay boatyard, offers services to Lymington Pier (for Wightlink services to Yarmouth) and to Brockenhurst, from which there are regular fast services into London and Weymouth via South West Trains. Lymington Taxis are available on 01590 688888/670670.

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particularly useful when the tidal flow is strong. It has a dedicated fuel barge, WiFi, the café ‘Fine Food 4 Sail’ and recently refurbished toilet and shower facilities.

Again berths are subject to availability and visitors should call ‘Berthon Lymington Marina’ on VHF channel 80, or by telephone on 01590 647405.

For smaller boats of up to 8 metres visiting Lymington for a short stay or overnight, there are six walk ashore moorings available on the northern end of Dan Bran harbour pontoon, and conveniently next to the slipway. These

berths are available via the Harbour Office. If you have a boat that is under 10 metres and under 5 tonnes in weight, or perhaps are looking to base a trailboat in Lymington for a few days, Haven Quay is a useful boatyard. It offers small boat launching, dry stacking, several wet berths, on-trailer storage and recently refurbished toilet and shower facilities.

The annual Lymington Harbour Guide, which includes a town map, harbour fees, tide tables, navigation and local information is available from the Harbour Office. The marinas produce their own

Lymington Yacht Haven

Berthon Lymington Marina

www.yachthavens.com

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10m Overnight Berth Summer £37.50 10m Annual Berth £6405 VHF channel 80 Tel: 01590 677071

10m Overnight Berth £40.56 10m Annual (inc dues) £6699.36 VHF channel 80 Tel: 01590 647405

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Town Quay pontoon (pictured right) 10m Overnight Berth Sun-Thur £18.50 10m Overnight Berth Fri & Sat £20.60 10m 7 nights £92.50 Dan Bran pontoon 10m Overnight Berth Sun-Thur £24.70 10m Overnight Berth Fri & Sat £28.30 10m 7 nights £123.50 10m Annual River Mooring £612.88 10m Annual Dan Bran Pontoon £3,716.40 Tel: 01590 672014 VHF Channel 66 www.lymingtonharbour.co.uk

Haven Quay

7m annual dry stack £4200 Tel: 01590 677072

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Further afield

Lymington’s Bath Road slipway with the white RNLI Lifeboat Station building beyond

equivalent guidebooks, which are available from the respective marina offices.

Where to eat & drink

Lymington has a huge choice of chain cafes, restaurants and pubs in its High Street. However, there are a few independant establishments that can be recommended.

The Haven (01590 679971) at Lymington Yacht Haven is a favourite amongst berthholders and locals alike. Its colourful eclectic bar, sunny terrace and stunning restaurant with Solent views have to be witnessed. It is open daily from 9am serving breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

The Ship Inn (01590 676903) at Town Quay is a good waterside pub and has a roaring fire during the winter months.

It is open for lunch and dinner, offering

The terrace at The Haven is a lovely suntrap

Weymouth and Poole are within easy cruising distance of Lymington.

The Solent is also a playground of town quays, marinas and anchorages.

The Beaulieu River and Yarmouth Harbour are within easy reach for day trips, as are the popular anchorages of Newtown Creek and Alum Bay. Being located at the very western end of the Solent and 3 miles from the Needles fairway, Channel crossings to Cherbourg and the Channel Islands are also possibilities.

Slipways

The Lymington Harbour slipway at the Bath Road Car Park is very accessible and can be very busy during sunny summer periods. Follow the brown signposts to ‘Riverside Marinas’, which takes you west of the town along the A337. The smooth concrete, fairly steep ramp is wide and suitable all types of trailboats. At low water the bottom of the slipway gives way to shingle. A launching fee (includes harbour dues) will need to be paid at the Harbour Office or to a member of staff prior to launch. There are two price categories for daily launches with a vehicle, boats of up to 100hp pay £14.40 and boats of 100hp and over pay £20.60. Pay and display parking is available at £16 per 24 hrs (trailer and car) and trailers should be left attached to the vehicle. There is another slipway at Town Quay but road access is restricted and therefore more suitable for hand launches of small tenders or inflatables.

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there is the Buttery in the High Street.

Dating back to the 1940’s, here you can rest or retreat from the elements with a slice of cake, a sandwich, cream tea or even the editor’s favourite, home cooked ham, eggs and chips.

The Boat House Café at Town Quay is popular with boaters and is a great place to grab breakfast, or a bite to eat during the day. For eat in or take away Indian food, we can recommend Lal Quilla (01590 671681). For fish and chips to Jack inhead the Basket the Lymington Fish Bar. Both are close to the bottom of the High Street.

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a selection of pub favourites, as well as Sunday roasts, pizzas, burgers, steaks and fish dishes. The pub also welcomes patrons moored at Town Quay to use its toilet and shower facilities. The Mayflower on King’s Saltern Road is just a stones throw from the harbour slipway and is another favourite with boaters, plus it conveniently offers overnight accommodation. It has a large garden, with a seperate restaurant and bar area. The 300-year-old Kings Head, located at the top of the ‘Cobbles’ is another good place to warm up with a tasty home-cooked meal in front of a fire.

If you are looking for something a bit special, there is The Elderflower (01590 676908) in Quay Street. This restaurant prides itself in the culinary arts and unusual flavour combinations. The Lanes (01590 672777) is another such place offering well-presented food. Tucked away off the High Street, down Ashley Lane, it has alcoves and balconies for those romantic meals ashore. Egans Restaurant and the Stanwell House Hotel also come recommended by local berthholders.

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Places to visit

Lymington is truly a boating shoppers paradise and you could easily lose the best part of a day wandering around the town.

Here you will find all the favourite nautical clothing stores, nestled amongst some great independent fashion boutiques, cafes, restaurants, gift and antiques shops, as well as Lymington’s own department store, Elliots. The colourful and cobbled Quay Street, known as the ‘The Cobbles’ is home to a selection to gift shops,

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Destination cafes, a wine cellar, a pub, a gallery and a sweet shop. If you visit over a weekend Lymington’s Saturday market should be high on your list of priorities. Open from 8am until late, the High Street is transformed and decorated with colourful stalls selling clothing, everyday essentials, crafts, gifts and local food produce.

Remember to pack your walking shoes, as there are plenty of lovely country and coastal walks to be had. We would highly recommend a stroll along the coastal path, south of the Yacht Haven, and out to what is known as the Salterns (shallow lagoons that were used to collect the salt).

These now form part of a 5-mile nature reserve and the tranquil path leads you to the small fishing village of Keyhaven and eventually Hurst Castle, which was commissioned by Henry XIII in 1544.

If you are looking for a little history and culture, free leisurely 90-minute walking tours of the town take place on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Led by volunteers and run by Lymington Town Tours, walkers can just turn up at the start point (donations welcome). You will also find a map and a leaflet on Historic Lymington Town trails in the Town Quay car park, detailing three walks taking you to some important and quirky landmarks. The St. Barbe Museum and Art Gallery, located on New Street, charts the history of

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Lymington and the New Forest Coast. It is open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm and admission is £6 for adults, £5 for OAPs, £3 for under 16’s and under 5’s enter free.

The Lymington Sea Water Baths on the waterfront at Bath Road has inflatable assault courses and other water activities to enjoy in the summer holidays, which are popular with youngsters and families.

During the summer months it is open from 10am-6pm daily and all-day ‘Swim & Inflatables’ admission is £6.50 for adults and £5.00 for under 14’s.

The nearby New Forest is a playground for walkers and cyclists and the town of Brockenhurst is good place to start a forest exploration. It is just a 10-minute train ride away from Lymington Town Station, or 20 minutes by the number 6 bus. Lyndhurst is another pretty and larger forest town on the number 6 route. MBO

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Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Bedding condensation

Q On my Princess I keep finding the bottom of the mattresses, and the surfaces that they sit on, are soaking wet. I can’t see any leaks in the area so I don’t understand where the water is coming from.

Do you have any ideas?

A The chances are that what you are seeing is condensation, made worse by

body heat from the mattress hitting the cold surface of the fibreglass below. What you need is something that allows air to circulate below the mattress. I have used Dry-Mat from Ship Shape Bedding to good effect, although there are other similar products available.

Remote control monitoring socket

Q I have read in your magazine about a socket with a SIM card inside that

allows you to monitor and control things on the boat. My situation is a little different in that I am planning to spend more time onboard our boat in the Med and need to monitor, and possibly reboot, our router at home so I can work from the boat.

What was the socket you used?

A The socket I have used on the boat was called

Thermotxt, which as the name suggests, was useful for temperature monitoring as well as controlling equipment remotely. The same company also do a product called Powertxt, which is more suitable just for remotely controlling a piece of equipment. They both monitor and advise regarding power outages and restore etc.

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Moving to the East Coast

Q I am currently in the process of buying a 2003 Aquador 26HT which has a paid

up mooring in Portsmouth until the end of March. The distance to the boat from our home in north Cambridgeshire and the high price of Solent moorings means I am looking to move her in the spring. Do you have any suggestions where might be best, given our location?

A Based in north Cambridgeshire, the obvious place to consider would be somewhere like Kings Lynn or Boston, with good access to the Wash. The local coastal cruising area around these ports may be a little restricted though, although it does include Wellsnext-the-Sea which is one of my favourite east coast destinations. If you are looking for something more inland based, then the Norfolk Broads would be a great choice, with plenty of sheltered cruising and the opportunity to go coastal through either Lowestoft or Yarmouth. If you are happy with a slightly longer car journey, you could do far worse than the River Orwell in Suffolk. There are four marinas on the river and you have some decent sheltered cruising in the Orwell and adjacent Stour or, if the weather allows, you can nip outside and head for the Walton Backwaters, River Blackwater or River Crouch to the South, or the Deben, Ore, Alde or Blyth in the North. In my opinion this area is on a par with the Solent for variety and The Butt & Oyster at Pin Mill on the River Orwell interest, and is much underrated.

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Q I am just about to swap the anodes on my twin outdrives and am a bit

confused about whether to go for zinc or aluminium. I can buy kits in either metal and the price is not much different but can an aluminium anode really protect an aluminium drive and aluminium propellers?

A This is an interesting one, and something that I have researched myself

recently for my own boat. Firstly, I assume that you are in salt water. If you are in fresh water, it is recommended that you use magnesium anodes. It appears that good quality aluminium anodes are now the preferred choice of many outboard and outdrive manufacturers, with many being shipped with them fitted from the factory. The aluminium is of a different grade to that of the drive or propellers and is, in fact, slightly lower, and therefore further away, from the aluminium in your drive on the galvanic scale than zinc. This should mean that it works harder than zinc in protecting your drives. It is also said that aluminium works better where the boat spends time in brackish waters, which many estuaries and marinas with freshwater run-off tend to be. Aluminium is also alleged to be better if the anodes are exposed to air, such as on a drying mooring, as they won’t get coated with an oxide layer like zinc, which reduces their effectiveness. One thing that is important, regardless of which material you choose, is to buy quality anodes from a reputable supplier. The constitution of the metal is paramount if they are to do their job properly.

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A The Morgan 260 was originally launched in 2008. The magazine I was on at

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s you know, we like to champion affordable boating but the very word often results in disagreement. After all the Beneteau Swift Trawler we are featuring this month is affordable, as long as you can afford it.

With the subject of our ‘Second Look’ this month, I think we should find almost unanimous agreement. The Hardy 18 Navigator is a proper little pocket cruiser, that’s as tough as old boots, and is on offer for £4,950. You won’t need me to tell

you that Derwen D is in need of a little TLC, the pictures speak for themselves, but having had a good look around I am convinced that with very little work, there is a great ‘little ship’ here that will provide good service for years to come.

In the cabin the 18 offers a convertible dinette with decent sitting headroom.

This converts into a reasonably generous double berth, by dropping the table and adding a couple of infills. All of the cushions are wrapped in plastic and

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The cabin offers a dinette and a large berth. The upholstery appears to be in good order

appear to be in very good condition because of this. There are three windows, each of which is adorned with what look to be new curtains. The front plastic window is suffering from crazing, but there doesn’t appear to be any serious leaks in the cabin. A hinged GRP hatch overhead offers some ventilation into the cabin, as well as a means of emergency escape. Just aft of the berth there is a double curtain, again looking like a recent addition, that separates the berth/seating area off from the rest of the cabins interior.

Under the seat there is, as you would expect, some shallow open bilge storage.

There is also some shelf storage along both sides of the forward section of cabin.

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you can stand here if needed. The galley consists of a small sink with manually pumped cold water coming from a small portable water tank located in the cupboard below. The work surface next to the sink on the 18 is often furnished with some kind of portable hob unit, and Derwen D is no different. The previous owner has fitted a camping style double burner and grill in this area, which although useful, would need great care in use. The unit may not have a flame failure device and the nature of the install would almost certainly not meet BSS standards.

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The gas hob in the galley is a useful feature, but its suitability and installation would need checking

amount of storage, and the inside of the wooden door even has a fridge-like facia for storing bottles etc. Opposite the galley is a large locker, under which is a section for a chemical toilet. This locker is open to the starboard side under seat locker and provides a great place to store longer items such as fishing rods or an emergency paddle.

The cabin is separated from the cockpit with a wooden stable door arrangement and a vinyl companionway hatch. The top part of the door lifts out, while the lower section hinges open. The vinyl hatch cover has wooden battens stitched into it for rigidity, but two of these have broken and will need replacing, as will a few of the press stud fixings around its edges.

The helm of the 18 is protected by the wheelshelter roof, a really useful feature, and at the helm you get around 5ft 10in of standing headroom. The seated position is pretty good and the moulded A helm position protected from the worst of the weather is a great feature on a little boat. The foot rest helps to provide a comfortable brand new VHF set is a bonus driving position. Visibility through the Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Two-stroke engines can be noisy, so this cover, complete with soundproofing, is a nice touch

wheelshelter windows is good, although the single windscreen wiper on the starboard side appears to have lost its arm and will need replacing. The helm console is fitted with what appears to be an almost brand new Standard Horizon DSC VHF and a somewhat dated fishfinder is installed on the other side of the companionway hatch. Assuming both of these are in working order, all the boat really needs is a small GPS or plotter. The navigator’s seat opposite is mounted facing aft. I assume this was the previous owners

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fishing seat but it would be a simple job to swing this back around for a second forward facing seat. Overhead there is a hatch in the wheelshelter roof to allow the sun in, but the headlining on the aft end of the roof is starting to rot and come away.

All along the port side of the cockpit there is a bench seat with lots of useful locker space below. On Derwen D the forward part of this locker is where the gas bottles are stored. Again, I would not be confident that this meets BSS regulations, which although specifically for inland boats, offers good advice for such critical components regardless of where the boat is used. The aft section of storage is sectioned off and houses one of the boat’s two batteries. This aft section is mirrored on the starboard side and this is where the second battery is located. The outboard engine sits in between in a well, under which is the boats single 24 litre portable metal fuel tank. The tank is currently sitting in some water and the bottom is showing signs of corrosion, so a new owner may want to think about replacing

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this with something maybe slightly larger and more corrosion proof. The engine well has a custom-made cover that looks to be homemade. It’s a great fit over the well and, being sound proofed, should help reduce the noise of the two stroke engine.

The engine is a 55hp electric start unit which, according to my research using the serial number and decal style, appears to date from 1990. Under the cowl, the engine looks to have been well maintained with everything covered in a nice layer of protective oil. The flywheel turned freely and the prop spins, so all the signs are good that this is a serviceable unit.

The engine is showing signs of its age, particularly around the transom mount and steering arm but should go on to offer many more years of service if properly maintained. There are hydraulic trim rams fitted to the engine but these do not appear to be plumbed in, so getting the engine to trim and tilt may not be possible unless this system can be recommissioned. The boat is rated up to 50hp, so is in fact slightly over engined, although this two cylinder unit is a comparative lightweight in its class, so I really don’t see that being a problem. The semi-displacement hull with stub keel is said to be good for up to 20 knots and, with this engine running in good order, Derwen D should be able to achieve that with ease. I noticed there were at least two spare props on board. These may be different sizes or they may simply be spares but either way that’s a nice bonus.

The transom is also fitted with an auxiliary outboard bracket and on a boat of this size fitting something in the 6-10hp size would The 55hp Mariner looks well used, but appears be a comforting safety feature. to be in serviceable condition. There is just that Despite the 18’s diminutive size, it offers question mark over the hydraulic trim system Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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some very practical and usable deck space.

The side decks are particularly generous, putting many a 30 footer to shame, and grabrails on the aft of the wheelshelter and on the roof make going forward easy.

The foredeck features a small sunken area with a pulpit rail, which provides a feeling of security for foredeck work that you wouldn’t expect on a boat of this size.

There is also a small anchor locker, the lid of which requires fixing back in place, and a bow roller.

The canopy can best be described as nearing the end of its life. It would provide another season or two if needed, but I see this as an opportunity for the new owner to make a bit more of the aft section of cockpit. The current canopy is quite low and devoid of any windows. With an extension to the stainless steel arch, a new canopy could provide full headroom all the way aft and some vinyl windows in the side and back would provide good visibility even when erected.

The externals of the 18 let it down aesthetically and it is here that you could see the biggest improvement for the smallest outlay and just a little effort. A day spent with a polishing machine is not

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A new canopy will be needed soon, but this is an opportunity to improve on what is there

going to make the hull look new again, as there are a few marks that are beyond polishing out, but it will make a huge difference to the boat. In the long term the hull may need painting, or possibly wrapping, but what you see now is mostly just faded gelcoat. There are a few dinks to the gelcoat along the gunwale, but overall the hull and topsides are in better condition than they appear. The famous Hardy rope fendering is also looking a bit sorry for itself, drooping on one side and starting to rot in a couple of places. The wooden batten that helps hold it in place below is also rotten in a couple of places.

The ropework can be replaced with new for a couple of hundred pounds, or you could just tidy up what is there and add it to the list of upgrades for later on. The wooden battening will require a bit more work, as it is screwed on from the inside and many of the screws will be hidden behind linings.

Conclusion Yes, it needs a bit of work and as such it is probably a little over priced, but I would be tempted to go in with a cheeky offer

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You may want to add a trailer to the package, and its going to need one of at least 1000kg capacity, possibly more depending on how much you carry onboard, so you would need to consider this, but overall what Derwen D needs is a bit of love. You could buy this boat and use it tomorrow. It needs work, but it doesn’t appear to need anything urgently.

Buy it, use it and tidy it as you go, and it wouldn’t take long before Derwen D was looking spic and span, and you had a little pocket cruiser to be proud of. One thing is for sure, as far as 18 footers go, you would have a hard time finding a tougher, more practical alternative for the money.

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Outboard Project

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he month started with some serious keyboard time looking for all the bearings, seals and gaskets I needed to replace to get the engine running again. I found these from various sources, some in the UK and some overseas. Many of the them were what is known as ‘new old stock’ i.e. new parts that have never been fitted but have been lying around so long that they are sold off cheaply. One of the bearing packs that turned up had the date stamp 1982 on it, making the ‘new’ bearing almost

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as old as the 1981 engine I was repairing.

One thing I noticed before ordering was that the bearing carriers of the big end, and middle crank shaft bearings, were actually in good condition, and it was just the needle bearings themselves that had rusted. This meant I was able to just order replacement needles and save a few pounds.

In the meantime, while I was waiting for the postman, I had a few jobs to be getting on with. I dismantled the

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New parts were delivered, a workshop manual sourced. the old bearing carriers were re-used

aforementioned needle bearings and cleaned up the carriers. Having already removed the piston rings from the pistons, I gave them a good clean up, paying particular attention to the piston ring grooves. These can become clogged with carbon over time, and this in turn jams the rings in the groove. The easiest way to clear out any carbon build up is to take a piece of one of the old piston rings and, using the factory finished end rather than a sharp broken end, run it around the groove in both directions. This scrapes out any build up and after finishing off with some carburetor cleaner the pistons were ready to accept the new rings once they arrived. I also had quite a bit of cleaning and polishing of bearing surfaces to do.

Despite the state of the bearings, the surfaces were not too bad, so a light going over with some very fine wet and dry, using some light oil as a lubricant, brought everything back to a usable condition. The crankshaft itself was mostly OK, but the middle bearing was a little worse than the others so a visit to the local engineering workshop was required. Here it was put on a lathe for a more professional polish. The result is still not perfect and in a newer or

more expensive engine, would probably be replaced. I have decided that I will continue with it, as the expense of a new crankshaft would render the outboard beyond economical repair and buying used is a bit of a minefield that could see me with something barely any better. Only time will tell if I am making the wrong decision.

Over the course of a couple of weeks, all parts were delivered, including a full gasket kit. I also decided that I needed a proper workshop manual at this point as putting outboards back together is a far more complicated thing than taking them apart and I would need to know

The crankshaft journals were polished, as were the conrod and wrist pin bearing surfaces

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what lubricants and sealants to use and, most importantly, what torque settings are required.

Back on eBay I found a proper OMC workshop manual for this exact engine, albeit a 1980 version. Coming from the US meant that shipping brought the price up to ÂŁ35, but you simply cannot undertake a job like this without the information it contains so it is money well spent. The cost of all the new bearings, seals and full gasket kit came in at approximately ÂŁ150.

The piston ring grooves were cleaned out using part of one of the old rings

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The wrist pin bearings were coated with 2 stroke oil to protect and lubricate them until the engine is running again 4

Next, each of the new piston rings were placed inside their corresponding cylinder

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The bearing is placed in the small end of the con rod and the lubricated wrist pin is pushed through the piston and bearing 5

This allowed me to measure the ring end gap and, using the engine manual, check that they were within tolerances

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The wrist pin retaining rings were replaced and the procedure repeated for the other piston

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With the rings confirmed as acceptable, each one was placed onto the piston.

Care is needed to avoid scratching the piston

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On this engine I didn’t need to worry about the position of the ring gap as the pistons have locator pins

Now the rings were compressed with a special tool to allow the piston to be installed back in the cylinder

With the rings compressed, I just placed the piston into the cylinder and pushed it out of the compressor

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With the engine turned over, I now coated the bottom con rod bearings in Vaseline*, which helps stick all the bits together

Next, I inserted the new needle bearings. There are 16 in each bearing, and the same again for the middle crankshaft bearing

I now turned my attention to the crankshaft and slid a new bearing and seal onto the top of the shaft

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I then pressed a new bearing onto the bottom of the crankshaft, and replaced the circlip into the retaining groove

The crankshaft could now be placed in the engine block and the other half of the con rod bearings assembled

The con rod caps were replaced and checked by running a pencil over the join. If you can feel it, they are not aligned properly

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Once correctly aligned, the end cap bolts could be fully tightened to the correct torque, in this case 41Nm

The rest of the crankshaft middle bearing was assembled and the bearing shell refitted

The mating surfaces between the crankcase and crankcase cover have to be spotless, so they were given a final clean with acetone

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The mating surface requires coating with OMC Gel Seal flange-sealing compound. Loctite also produce a suitable product

The crankcase cover was replaced, the locating pin replaced and the bolts tightened to the correct torque

A new seal and new O-rings were fitted to the lower seal carrier, which was then bolted on to the engine

*OMC recommend needle bearing grease, but the combined wisdom on the internet indicated that petroleum jelly is a good alternative. It helps everything stick in place during assemble, provides a degree of lubrication early on, and melts away quickly once the engine is running.

A silly mistake

After assembly I turned the crankshaft over on the flywheel nut, expecting to feel a smooth and satisfying motion. Instead I could feel, and hear, some graunching.

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it going to be costly? With the crankcase split again my mistake was quickly apparent. I had failed to spot that the top main bearing had spun around and the locator pin, that was supposed to sit in a little recess had been squashed when the case was tightened down. It’s annoying, and I will need to order a new bearing and clean up the mating surfaces again, but I was actually a little relieved that it wasn’t something more serious. It was getting late and in my haste to finish the job I hadn’t given everything a final check before reassembly. A lesson learnt.

NEXT MONTH > I will continue to put the outboard back together, and will have to start thinking about tackling one or two of those bolts that sheared during dismantling.

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eneteau’s innovative, practical, affordable and clever Swift Trawler range has been extended downwards in 2016 with the launch of the entry-level ST30 model. We first saw this in the UK at this year’s London Boat Show, and we have been lucky enough to be one of the first British boating magazines to get onboard and put the ST30 through its paces, so we can bring you an exclusive test of this exciting new boat.

With the Swift Trawler range, Beneteau claim to have reinvented the trawler concept to deliver seaworthy, safe and comfortable boats with a cruising pedigree for long ocean adventures. I think we may have to take the last statement with a pinch of salt, especially with the 30 and its 200 nautical mile range, but how do the rest of their claims stack up with regard to this new model?

Lets start with the comfort claims and see what features and facilities the ST30 actually offers. If you are lucky enough to be thinking of placing an order for a new ST30, there is one big decision you need to make first. How many berths do you want?

Most 30 foot boats are four berth, with two in a cabin and another two on a convertible dinette.

In its standard format, like the boat we are testing here, this is the case with

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“You’ll forget you’re on a 30 footer, this trawler is packed with clever cruising features”

The fold down helm and the very usable side deck are two of the ST30’s many practical features

the ST30. You get a main forward cabin, and a convertible berth in the wheelhouse.

These are both doubles, so while this layout works well for a couple with occasional guests, it isn’t ideal for a family.

Luckily, Beneteau has thought of that and offer a second cabin version, with a pair of bunks, making the ST30 a genuine six berth boat, quite a feat in a 10-metre hull.

The forward cabin has an island double bed of proper proportions. It is 6ft 6in long and around 4ft 6in in width. The entrance door to this cabin has a space saving split design, but even so there is limited standing headroom between it, and the foot of the berth. What you do get though, is acres of headroom and a generously sized step up on either side of the berth. The headroom, which is around 6ft 3in at the foot of the bed, carries all the way forward, which gives this cabin a Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

deceptively spacious feel. Storage is taken care of by a cupboard on either side of the cabin against the aft bulkhead, the port one is smaller and shelved while the larger starboard one is a half height hanging locker, and this is supplemented by a large locker beneath the aft section of the bed. This is accessed by hinging up the bed, with gas struts to ease the way and to hold it up while it is in use. Having the end of the bed hinged up like this not only gives you easy access to your clothes while getting dressed, it also increases the size of the dressing area. The cabin features two large hull windows, each with a small inset opening port. These windows would offer a great view out while lying in bed and the fitted blinds would provide privacy if needed. An overhead hatch, with built in blind and flyscreen, provides additional light and ventilation. One

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The forward cabin feels deceptively spacious thanks to good headroom and oodles of natural light

particularly nice feature in this cabin is the small open storage unit on each side at the forward end of the berth. Here you have somewhere to put your watch, phone, keys etc, but most usefully they have installed a plug socket in each side, allowing you to charge your phone overnight, but still have it to hand. Simple, but practical.

Just aft of the forward cabin is a lower lobby area with doors off to both port and starboard. This area is directly beneath the windscreen so comes with ample natural light during daylight hours. The door to starboard is a slider, which again is a great space saving feature, and provides access to the toilet compartment. This is a decent size for a 30 footer and offers 6ft 6in headroom at the toilet and sink.

There are two opening ports, one high and one low, and the sink is a good size and comes with a useful amount of usable

work surface around it. A tall but shallow cupboard alongside provides some useful storage, and in here you will also find the boat’s holding tank gauge, shaver socket and switches for macerator pump out and shower sump pump. This compartment is certainly big enough to act as a shower, and indeed this is an option, but on our test boat the shower could be found elsewhere. Alongside the toilet there is a lift out panel in the bulkhead that provides reasonably good access to the toilet seacocks and the boat’s water pumps.

Below the sink there is a large double cupboard. The one let down for me in here was the cheap roll up pieces of vinyl that act as blinds for the two portholes. These are poppered onto the bulkhead and held together with Velcro making them a bit fiddly to use.

Opposite the toilet is a compartment

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For a family boat, the toilet compartment is a good size but, if you forego the second cabin, you also get a great shower room

“the separate shower room is palatial”

that offers some flexibility. It is in here that you can specify a pair of small over and under bunk beds, to provide a separate cabin for youngsters. The bunks are only 5ft 9in by 2ft so not really suitable for grown up guests but, for a family boat, I think this would be the option to go for.

With this option the shower is found in the toilet compartment. If you forgo the second cabin option you get what can only be described as a palatial shower room in its place. The 30 is in fact 32 foot overall but even so, if I said that two could shower in here at the same time and not feel cramped, I would not be exaggerating.

As a shower room you get a nice teak-laid double bench seat, two opening ports, up to 6ft 6in of headroom and some open storage for towels, as well as a long shelf behind the bench seat for your lotions and potions. There is also a waterproof hatch in the aft bulkhead behind which you find a large electronics cupboard. This offers Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

loads of space for storing empty bags and other bulky items that you rarely need once you have settled in onboard.

Back in the lower lobby area you have access to the boats shower sump/grey waste tank under a hatch in the floor, and the two steps up into the wheelhouse conceal the calorifier and batteries, easily reached by lifting off the step treads. Above the top step, just below the wheelhouse floor, you will find the master

Convenient storage can be found under the master berth, which is held open when in use

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The saloon seating has some clever tricks up its sleeve, such as these drawers that form two extra seats

battery and fuel shut-offs, all readily and easily accessible.

The way up into the wheelhouse is aided by a well placed grabrail and, once there, you have the galley immediately to port. The galley is in keeping with the boats practical nature and offers loads of

Domestic chores won’t seem too bad when the galley is as practical as this

granite effect work surface, a big double sink arrangement and a gas hob and oven.

Galley storage is perhaps not as plentiful as it appears. There is a large drawer beneath the oven and a double cupboard under the sinks, although a third of this is lost to the sinks themselves. There is also some open storage behind the hob.

A fridge is installed below the hob and a dedicated rubbish cupboard can be found opposite, in the base of the helm seat unit, together with another small drawer. A large sliding window is situated in the galley just in front of the sink unit.

Aft of the galley is an entertainment area with a bulkhead mounted TV, a stereo and two cupboards for all your entertaining essentials. Above the TV is a cupboard full of electrical breakers and on

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Put the table in the cockpit and the seating turns into a double berth in seconds

the aft end of the unit you find controls for the optional generator. Headroom across the whole wheelhouse is 6ft 5in.

Opposite the galley, on the starboard side, is another of this boat’s very clever features. A long bench seat behind a table will easily accommodate two for either dining or evening lounging. If you have more guests onboard, the two ends of the bench base slide out to reveal a hidden pouffe. The top of this can be flipped over in situ, making an instant seat for either end of the table. The whole pouffe can be removed from its drawer and be placed opposite the bench or even taken out into the cockpit. More ingenuity comes when you remove the table altogether and slide out another drawer from the middle of the bench seat. Now the backrest cushion can be laid on top of the three open drawers and you have a 6ft 3in by 4ft 3in double berth. The only issue with this set up is what to do with the table. It will almost certainly end up in the cockpit. The wheelhouse has curtains all around and when the dinette is in use as a berth the Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

curtains also go across the wheelhouse just aft of the helm. This provides good privacy for anyone using this area and other occupants can still enter and leave the boat through the side door without disturbing your guests.

With the table out of the way, the large floor hatch can lift to reveal the single engine. The ST30 is available with either a single Volvo Penta D4 300hp, or a single D6 370hp on a shaft. There are no twin engine options. With the floor up you have excellent access to the port side of the engine with loads of space to get down and work on it. This area also gives you good access to the primary fuel filter, the raw water strainer, the engine seacock, fuel and oil filters and the dipsticks for both the engine and the gearbox. The oil filler looks a bit tricky as it is directly under the edge of the hatch, but a suitable funnel should get around the problem.

To gain access to the starboard side of the engine you have to slide the whole bench seat assembly to the port side. This gives you access to another large hatch on the

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This fold out seat and opening transom design is a great feature

starboard side and access down into that half of the engine bay.

The lower helm comes with a nice large double bench seat, which has a lifting bolster and slides fore and aft. There is a footrest for seated driving and a fold out platform to provide additional height if required when standing. I’m 5ft 10in and I didn’t need this but it would be

A simple touch, like steps that fold flat against the glass, helps make the most of the boat’s size

great when supervising the youngsters and getting them interested in helming.

Alongside the helm is a full height sliding door that provides step through access to the starboard side deck. This door opens all the way aft of the helm seat for a real ‘out in the open’ driving experience, but can also be locked in a number of different positions. The helm itself has a large upright steering wheel that just screams trawler yacht. The console is well laid out with all the controls and electronics within easy reach whether you are seated or standing. There is room for a 12 inch multifunction display. The windscreen is fitted with demisters and a wiper on each side. Unfortunately the wipers are not of the pantograph variety, and as such they only cleared a small section of the screen on our test boat. It is possible that they can be adjusted to provide a wider sweep. The floor panel directly below the helm lifts for access to the boat’s holding tank.

Three glass panels divide the cockpit from the wheelhouse, one fixed and two sliding. With the two fully open you have an almost wheelshelter feel to the boat

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The flybridge offers a second driving position but, unless you really have to be outside, can’t compete with down below

with lots of fresh air flowing through, especially with the side door open. The doors latch open in a number of positions, and Beneteau have not fallen into the trap of allowing the middle door to flop back and forth when the doors are only partially open, by providing it with its own stays.

The cockpit is a good size, and this is helped by another two well thought out features. The first one is that the steps to the flybridge can be easily folded flat against the wheelhouse doors. This increases the useable cockpit space enormously. The second is Beneteau’s very nice transom arrangement. Here the two transom doors open out to allow the cockpit to spill over onto the bathing platform. The doors have inset folding seats to allow you to sit and, with the addition of a small folding table, take breakfast right out on the bathing platform. The cockpit coamings are nice and deep so it feels a very safe place for children, and the flybridge overhang provides protection from the sun or rain to the whole cockpit. In the cockpit sole there is access to the boat’s lazarette.

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up with the generator. Without this you would have a good storage area for bikes, dinghies or outboards but, even with the generator option, you still have a reasonable amount of space and could pack larger items down here with a bit of careful planning.

The side decks are asymmetrical. The port deck is raised three steps up from the cockpit forwards and, despite its seven inch width, is not as usable as it appears due to encroachment from the flybridge support and the dead vertical rails. It’s there if you need to moor port side to, but this boat is really designed to be moored on the starboard side. Here the side deck

The lazarette offers good storage, but you lose much of it if you choose the generator option

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is at cockpit level all the way to the helm so you continue to benefit from the safety of those hip-high cockpit coamings. It is also 15 inches wide, so very easy to use, and has the advantage of being covered by the flybridge overhang. It gets a little pinched at the shoulders where the flybridge support is, but that’s a small price to pay. Just aft of the side helm door there is a gate for access when moored alongside. Just in front of the helm there are three steps up onto the foredeck. Here, a thigh-high pulpit rail takes over from the coamings to provide continued safety forward, where you also still benefit from a decent sized fibreglass toe rail, all the way around the foredeck and along the port side. The working part of the deck widens to a large flat area at the bow, where there are two lockers. One of these is

Knots

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0.22 0.66 1.78 4.16 7.70 11.9 16.7 17.6

11.3 7.57 3.99 2.04 1.35 1.27 1.25 1.25

Range (nm) 1789

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Noise

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a gas locker that looks set up to take a pair of 907 Camping Gaz bottles and the other is a huge anchor locker. An electric anchor winch sits in between them on deck. The area above the cabin can be kitted out with cushions to form a double sunpad.

The flybridge is accessed via the ladder and through a solid hinged GRP hatch that is held open with a gas strut. Now I’m not going to lie, the flybridge on this boat is, I think, its weak point. It feels like a bit of an afterthought, with loads of unused space aft. It has a curved seat around the

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A single Volvo D4 or D6 engine leaves plenty of space to get around it. The lower helm was so good, the flybridge felt obsolete

“The ST30 delivered a solid, confidence-inspiring ride and came alive at top speed” port front end, which has no backrest aft.

Its curved nature means it is not good for lounging and, in reality, it only offers two comfortable positions for crew members when on passage, either facing aft just in front of the helm or facing sidewards next to the helm. There is no storage under any of the seating. The ST30 is available as a low air draft version, which means it has low rails, a helm console that pivots down and a folding backrest on the helm seat. I am not convinced about the low rails. The standard ones are nice and high and provide good Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

security while on the flybridge. Any lower and they would not offer the protection most of us would like. The pivoting helm console is a standard feature, as is the folding helm seat, so all ST30’s will feature these and, having studied the boat, it would be quite simple to remove the rails and windscreen to give a standard ST30 a three metre air draft if really needed. OK you wouldn’t want to be doing this regularly, but for a one-off holiday onto the continental inland waterways, it would be no big deal.

Underway Our test boat was fitted with the larger of the two engine options and was heavily loaded with extras such as a generator and air conditioning, as well as full water tanks. Despite this it delivered a good turn of speed when you pinned the throttle all

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the way forward. The boat actually felt ‘alive’ like this, the 22 knot top speed felt comfortable, and the boat responsive.

Obviously engines are not designed for long periods at 100% throttle so, despite this feeling like a nice speed to run at, you would not be doing it all the time. Ease the throttle back to cruise setting and it settled into a steady and comfortable pace delivering a cruising speed of around 16 knots. At any speed over about 10 knots, the bow rises to the extent that you need to use the trim tabs to maintain good vision from the lower helm. Around half tab was applied and this stayed on for the whole time we were running at speed. The big steering wheel at the lower helm delivers precise manoeuvres and the boat turns relatively flat and sharp, although you do lose quite a bit of speed in tight turns.

There was also quite a bit of reverberation when full lock was applied at fast cruising speeds. The ST30 felt very at home at displacement speeds although, as you

The ST30 has a good, safe foredeck with an anchor locker big enough to store fenders

would expect, it suffered from rolling in a beam sea. Overall the hull delivered a solid, confidence-inspiring ride, but proved to be rather wet in choppy conditions. It also wasn’t as economical as I had hoped, returning around 1.25mpg at cruising speed. The upper helm driving experience was OK, but I found the seat to be rather too low and the steering rather bus like.

The screen offers good protection at the helm, although the crew seats did feel rather draughty.

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Conclusion There is much to praise the ST30 for. It provides great accommodation for a couple with occasional guests, with the flexibility to order a version suitable for a family. It has some very clever features, such as the convertible saloon seating and the transom arrangement, and it is a boat that will take you where you want to go with minimal fuss. Its performance is surprisingly good, although how I would refrain from running it everywhere flat out I don’t know, but at the end of the day it is not a sports boat, so it won’t set your pulse alight.

What it does do though, is deliver a solid and comfortable performance that is both practical and sensible. It’s a boat you buy

It may have a cruising speed of around 15 knots, but the ST30 felt very happy when flat out

with your head as much as your heart. It’s a big 30 footer, but it comes at a price that is rather affordable. In just about all areas of the boat, Beneteau has delivered a cracker.

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Antaris Connery 25 £39,995

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mycleopatra.ning.com

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Hardy Owners Club

corvettemotorboat.wordpress.com

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www.hardy-owner.org.uk

Jeanneau Owners Network

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Mariah Owners Club

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www.mariahownersclub.com

Dell Quay Ranger website

Maxum Owners Club

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Seamaster Club

www.microplus.dk

www.seamasterclub.co.uk

Monterey Fourm

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forums.montereyboats.com

www.seawardboat.com/club.html

Moonraker Owner’s Club

Shetland Owners Association

www.moonraker.dk/eng_index.htm

Nauticus www.nauticus.co.uk

Nelson Boat Owners Club

www.nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk

Nimbus Owners Club UK www.nimbusowners.co.uk

Norman Appreciation Society www.normanboats.co.uk

Princess Owners Club princessownersclub.com

Regal Owners Forum

www.shetlandowners.co.uk/shetland/

Star Craft Owners Club www.bates-starcraft.co.uk

Storebro Passion www.storebropassion.de

Sunseeker Owners Club sunseekerownersclub.com

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