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We have just returned from Southampton where it was lovely to meet so many of our readers. It was also heart warming to hear all of your positive comments about the magazine. Just before Southampton, I visited the Cannes boat show. This is not normally a show I attend, but I had an important dinner date, more of which later. After filtering my way through the

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see, such as the impressive Jeanneau Leader 30. I am really looking forward to getting my hands on this in the spring. Now back to my important dinner date. I was here to meet up with some of my European colleagues, more specifically my fellow judges on the BOB jury panel. That’s right, I have received the distinguished honour of being asked to reside over one of Europe’s newest, and arguably toughest, boat awards, the ‘Best of Boats’. These awards have very stringent criteria for shortlist, and require approval of not just one jury member, but at least three from different European countries before being considered. You can therefore rest assured that megayachts, tanned Ray-Ban wearing any boat builder that receives a salesman and glamorous ladies that BOB award is the producer of a looked like they had walked straight off a very fine craft indeed, and one with film set, I stumbled upon the little corner of Cannes that felt like home. Here I got a cross border approval. You can find out who has made the shortlist this preview of many of the new models that year on page 6, and I’m glad to say would be seen at Southampton, such as the Antares 8, the Bayliner VR5 cuddy, the that a few of my nominations Bavaria R40 and the Sealine F530, and a few that we would not be lucky enough to are there.

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NEWS 2016 Best of Boats Awards shortlist announced The Best of Boats Awards, known in the industry as the BOB awards, has announced its 2016 shortlist of nominations. The 25 shortlisted boats have been whittled down from 169 boats, tested by the 17 jury members who between them conducted 521 boat tests in the last 12 months. The jury is made up of professional boating journalists from 15 countries including Austria, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Ukraine and the UK. The shortlisted boats are divided into categories for fun, beginners, fishing, family and cruising with the winners of each category being announced at an awards ceremony and gala night at the Berlin Boat and Fun show on the 23rd of November, with the final meeting of jurors to decide the winners of each category happening just a few hours before. Pictured right, the Bavaria E40 nominated ‘Best for Travel’. See full test page 82

Best for Beginners AMT 190 BR Bayliner VR6 Bella 700 BR Silver Eagle BR 640 Best for Fishing Beneteau Barracuda 8 Faster 545 CC Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 Best for Family Bavaria R40 Fly Beneteau Gran Turismo 46 Finn Marin Finnmaster T7 Jeanneau Leader 46 Sargo 33 Targa 30.1

Best for Fun Agapi 800 Axopar 37 Finnmaster Husky R8 Frauscher 1414 Demon Ganz Ovation 7.6 Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 WA Sea Ray 250 Sun Sport Best for Travel Bavaria E40 Beneteau Swift Trawler 30 Delphia Escape 1150 Voyage Elling E6 Nimbus 305 Coupé E-Power

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New designs for Sheerline Designer Andrew Trujillo has been working on a couple of concept designs for the Norfolk boat builder, Sheerline. Responsible for the 1090 HT that launched earlier this year, Trujillo’s two new designs are for a retro-modern styled displacement 27 footer to be used on inland waterways, available in open or hardtop versions. Interiors are yet to be finalised but will be spacious, contemporary, warm and comforting. Sheerline and Trujillo have also designed a production ‘Convertible’ 1090 after a number of customers expressed a desire for a soft-top version pictured left.

Crewsaver ‘LifejacketSafe’ campaign strikes a chord The lifejacket manufacturer, Crewsaver, launched #LifejacketSafe at the Southampton Boat Show, a campaign to encourage boaters to wear, use and maintain their lifejackets properly. Over 150 people had their photos taken for Crewsaver’s #LifejacketSafe wall at the show pictured, showing their support for the campaign. Crewsaver produced a flier with the do’s and don’ts and a selection of frequently asked lifejacket safety questions. The team were also on hand, giving out advice on lifejacket safety on the stand. According to the company the most common questions asked were about lifejacket servicing. Marketing Manager, Hannah Burywood, explained “There seems to be a lot of confusion over lifejacket servicing. Our recommendation would be that your lifejacket is serviced by a professional every year. Crewsaver has a network of approved service stations and a search facility on our website to help find the closest one to you.” Two new children’s foam lifejackets were also launched at the boat show, the Euro 100N and Supersafe 150N. Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

NEWS Wheelyboat Coulam V20 The Wheelyboat Trust handed over its first production boat, a new Coulam Wheelyboat V20, to its customer at this years Southampton Boat Show. The trust works to help venues and organisations acquire boats for disabled on-the water opportunities all over the UK, but its boats are also available for individual purchase. Keen angler, Peter Langworthy, who has been a wheelchair user since 2002 following a workplace accident, first viewed the boat in 2015 and, after a test drive with Andy Beadsley, the Director of the Trust, who is also a wheelchair user, he decided to buy it. Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and built in the Midlands, the V20 has a roll-on, roll-off bow ramp with a level deck. Priced at £40,000, Peter’s V20 is fitted with a Suzuki 115hp with a 6hp auxiliary and is capable of 26 knots. Peter said “It is the most versatile boat I have come across. The huge floor space and a drive-fromwheelchair helm give me all the freedom and opportunities to enjoy the thrill of fastpaced powerboating and boat fishing I have always loved.” The Wheelyboat fleet, which now counts 176 craft, continues to expand and the trust will be launching another new boat on the River Orwell in early October. www.wheelyboats.org

Rodman Spirit 31 OB NEW BOAT The Spanish boat builder, Rodman, has announced that it will be building a new outboard-powered version of existing model, the Spirit 31. Originally powered by an inboard diesel and available in open or hardtop versions, the 31 now joins the 890 Ventura in Rodman’s new outboard-powered range. The new model is currently undergoing seatrials and is fitted with twin outboards whilst retaining the models unique sliding transom seating arrangement. It also has a revised layout with a second double cabin midships. The UK Rodman dealer is RBS Marine. 8

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Noss Marina plans Noss on Dart Marina in Dartmouth was acquired in March 2016 by Premier Marinas and the company is now in the process of preparing its plans to regenerate the 37-acre site. A public exhibition was held in September to share and discuss the proposed plans. Proposals include a marina for approximately 250 berths with new facilities for berth holders, boatyard with modern boat handling equipment, a public slipway for trailboats, a dry stack, marine workshops, retail and commercial spaces, car parking, a hotel and spa with restaurant, a cafĂŠ, heritage space and a pedestrian ferry link to Dartmouth. An official Noss on Dart Marina guide is now available for collection or online.

NEWS Jeanneau Leader 30 Motorboat Owner got a first look at the Jeanneau Leader 30 at its launch at the Cannes Boat Show in September. The 33 foot sportcruiser offers four berths with a separate double mid cabin, large hull windows and is powered by a single 260hp or 300hp Volvo D4 diesel, or Mercruiser single or twin petrols 250-380hp.

Boat Club Trafalgar

A new Solent-based iniative to get new people into boating was introduced at the Southampton Boat Show. Boat Club Trafalgar is a members club which will be based at Trafalgar Wharf and The Drystack in Portsmouth, and it is set to offer convenient, turn-key access and unlimited use of a fleet of new boats. All powered by Yamaha outboard engines, the fleet includes a Jeanneau Cap Camarat 7.5, Ballistic 6.5 RIB, Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795 and Finnmaster Pilot 7 Weekend. Jonny Boys, MD of Boat Club Trafalgar, explains “There are lots of people who don’t want the hassle and upfront cost of owning their own boat. We’re offering zero hassle and maximum flexibility.” There is a joining fee of £4400 and monthly fees start at £295 for a Bronze package. Packages include storing, cleaning, fuelling, maintenance and insurance. Members can use the 24hr smart phone app to check availability and book up to four boats at any one time. There is also RYA tuition available, including the Powerboat Level II course, as part of the membership. 10

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NEWS Brighton Marina dredger arrives

Late September saw the arrival of Marina Master MII, Brighton Marina’s new 14m 25-tonne cutter suction dredger, named ‘Doris’. Designed by Norfolk company, Goodchild Marine Services and manufactured in Italy, it will be dredging below and between bridgeheads, pontoons and fingers. Sea trials are underway in preparation for next season when the vessel will compliment Brighton’s annual dredging programme.

Freemasons establish first Solent boating lodge ‘Spinnaker Lodge’ will open later this year and is claimed to be the first boating lodge for Freemasons in the country. Both existing and new members will meet with fellow boaters, combining their hobby with Masonic activities, such as selfdevelopment, raising money for charity and supporting the local community. Meetings will be held regularly in spring and late summer at various Masonic centres around the Solent. Members will arrive by boat, enjoy a ‘pontoon party’ before attending the lodge meeting. Pictured, founder member and owner of ‘Vulnerable’ a Fairline Targa 47, Chris Waight, and Spinnaker Lodge Master of the Masons, Frank Milner.

Live weather feed for Whitehaven A new weather station has been installed at Whitehaven Marina and is now reporting live data to the WeatherLink website. Useful to those arriving or departing, the weather station displays current conditions, including precipitation and wind strength/speed with hourly updates, as well as providing a 10-day forecast and historical data. The link to Whitehaven Marina’s weather can be found here or for a live feed click here.

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Red Bull Dinghy Derby Australia A bet between mates in 1981 to see who could negotiate a dinghy through the backwaters of the River Murray in South Australia the fastest, has developed into a major annual festival held every February and now backed by Red Bull. This year’s Red Bull Dinghy Derby saw over 90 heavily modified dinghies race at speeds of up to 90km/h along the River Murray and the narrow creek networks surrounding Renmark, a Riverland town 250km northeast of the capital city Adelaide. A video trailer showing the intense action from this years event can be viewed here. Highlights are shown in programme ‘Up the Creek – The Story of Red Bull Dinghy Derby’ on Red Bull’s TV app. The 2017 Red Bull Dinghy Derby will be held on 5 February.

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Five Gold Anchors awarded to Thames & Kennet Marina Tingdene Marina’s Thames & Kennet Marina has achieved the Five Gold Anchor Award, from industry trade body, The Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA). This is the third time the 450-berth Thames marina near Reading has made the grade, and it joins 101 marinas globally identified by this quality standard.

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Southampton Boat Show 2016 The UK boating extravaganza that is the Southampton Boat Show, drew to a close on Sunday 25th September and its organisers, exhibitors, sponsors and visitors are hailing it a great success. Good weather resulted in high attendance, with ‘more than 109,000 visitors, with excellent enquiries and significant sales reported for exhibitors’. Held at Mayflower Park in Southampton, the show was opened by Coronation Street star, actress Michelle Keegan and Olympic medallists. The 10day show saw many UK and international brands, such as Sealine, Honda, Bavaria, Princess, Fairline, Haines, Suzuki and

Sunseeker showcasing new boats and product launches. With a claimed 750 boats on display, show organisers reported 33 global boat and product launches and 82 UK debuts at the show. Motorboat Owner Editor, Neale, said “This is our fourth Southampton Boat Show and has been one of the best yet. The show has a busy, feel-good vibe, and it’s also been a great show for new boat models, and exciting new boating related equipment, that will keep us busy testing and reviewing for months to come.” On the last Saturday, a Guinness World Record was smashed when hundreds of

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visitors assembled to create the ‘Largest Human Image of a Boat’. New show attractions such as Bumper Boats for young children, the tall ship, Artemis, and a packed programme of entertaiment on the Festival Stage brought more fun and a family element. There were also displays by the Royal Navy Parachute Display team. Visitors on the last weekend were able to look to the skies and witness a thrilling display by two World War II veteran planes, a Hurricane and a Spitfire. Jennifer Saunders, Eddie Jordan and Eddie Kidd OBE were amoung the celebrities to visit the show. The Minister for Transport, Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Rt Hon John Hayes MP, also visited the show and met with British boat builders Sunseeker International, Princess Yachts and Williams Jet Tenders. You can see some of the highlights of this years show in a video below compiled by British Marine. Next years show will be held 15-24 September 2017.

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We thought weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d let you know how we spent our third week aboard our Nelson 44, Katriona, after the Motorboat Owner cruise in company to the Channel Islands and Brittany. On the Saturday the fleet crossed back over the Channel we headed up to Alderney. This didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn out to be quite as straightforward as we expected as we picked up what turned out to be an enormous piece of 8mm fishing net. We crashed to a stop from 21 knots and both engines stalled. We managed to restart the port engine and limped into Braye Harbour where a couple of divers freed us later that afternoon (pictured). Our arrival in Alderney was timed perfectly for the last day of the Alderney Week, which included a torch-lit procession and fireworks. The next day we walked around part of the island visiting bunkers and other fortifications from World War II and prior, and enjoyed a ride on the Alderney railway, complete with its London Underground carriages. Our second night on a mooring buoy was quite rocky so we were glad to leave the next morning to St Vaast. We spent two nights inside the locked harbour basin, taking our dinghy over to the Tatihou Island and exploring the town on foot, with an obligatory visit to Monsieur Gosselin to stock up with wine and a dinner at Les Fuchsias. We had to be back by Thursday evening so Wednesday saw us leaving at 13:30 local time and covering 87nm to Brighton, arriving at around 18:00 UK time. The weather was NW force 4-5 so it was bumpier than the crossing at the beginning of the holiday, but manageable. The next day we departed Brighton at first light and covered the remaining 125nm back to our home berth on the River Orwell. The wind had moved round to the west, so heading east was quite relaxing. However, the Thames Estuary provided its normal short steep chop for the last couple of hours making Katriona seem more like a submarine in the constant spray. We arrived home at around 14:00. James Gilbert Editor replies: What bad luck picking up that net, although having visited Alderney during Alderney week, I am sure the festivities more than made up for it. It sounds like you had quite an adventure during your extra week.

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This month we take a trip back to the 1980’s with this magazine advert for British boat builder, Falcon Sports Boats Ltd. It features the popular 22 SPC, alongside the rare 18 SPS and striking 35 flagship.

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I am an avid reader of your magazine and just wanted to share this picture I took from my recent adventure. I got the boating bug many years ago when I crewed for a friend and his family on their Princess 37 at the age of 17 on a trip around the North East coast. Many years later I finally realised my dream of repeating the voyage in my own boat, a Sealine S34. To make sure myself and my wife were up to the trip we completed an RYA Powerboat Level 2 course in the Humber Estuary during a week long stay at Hull Marina. We then planned a trip out to Flamborough Head and back, covering about 130 nautical miles. It was an amazing trip and we even spotted seals just off Spurn Point. The photo is of the sun going down as we headed back up the Humber Estuary on our return leg to Hull Marina. We love our S34 and look forward to many more adventures. I would especially like to take it further south and dream of joining one of your cruise in company trips. Mike Pyott Editor replies: We would certainly love to have you along Mike. Your picture is exactly what makes boating so special. You just don’t get sunsets like that ashore. Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

NEWBOATS We trawled the aisles and pontoons to find you the latest in boats, gear and technology. We’ll start with some of the best new boats at the show

Targa 30.1

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£216,000

With Botnia Marin developing its models over the last few years, it had left a bit of a gap between the 27 and 32. That gap has now been filled with the new 30.1. The .1 distinguishes the boat from previous generation Targa 30’s, with the new boat coming with the two cabin, five berth arrangement found on other models, and a separate and spacious toilet compartment in the aft cabin. Power is supplied by either single or twin Volvo Penta sterndrives, with the former being D6, 330 or 400, and the latter being D4 300’s. Look out for a full test soon. LOA: 10.1m Beam: 9.2m Displacement: 5,500kg www.wessexmarine.co.uk

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 895

The popular Jeanneau Merry Fisher 855 has received a facelift, and has been re-launched as the 895. The new model features a slightly longer hull, an opening side gate for quick pontoon access, an optional forward sundeck and numerous interior changes and redesigns, such as a forward dinette PRICE seat that more easily turns into a forward facing FROM £63,384 navigator’s position, that should make this already great little weekend sports fisher, even better. Like the 855, power is available from either single or twin outboards, with a total of between 300hp and 400hp on tap. You can also opt for the Legend version which comes with a navy blue hull. LOA: 8.9m Beam: 2.99m Displacement: 3,060kg www.jeanneau.com

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Nimbus 305 Drophead

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£185,023

Nimbus are well known for their solidly built, practical wheelhouse cruisers, but as their Nova range has proved, they can also turn out a decent open sportscruiser too. The 305 Drophead is the first of a new breed of Day Cruiser from Nimbus and offers all of the premium Scandinavian features we have come to expect, in a stylish and economical package. Built on the same platform as the 305 Coupé, the Drophead hull does not have a planing threshold, so offers the optimum speed for any conditions from 1 to 22 knots from its single Volvo Penta D3, up to 225hp. The 305 Drophead is also available with a Torqeedo i80 electric propulsion system. LOA: 10.1m Beam: 3.25m Displacement: 3,950kg www.offshorepowerboats.co.uk

Bayliner VR5 Cuddy

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Bayliner has taken the VR5 bow rider and covered the bow to create the first of a new range of VR cuddies. The model on display was equipped with a sterndrive and V6 inboard power, but an outboard version is following very soon. We can also expect to see the VR6

£32,390

receive the same treatment, and again that will come with both drive options. This does of course beg the question, what is to become of the very popular and successful 642 cuddy? LOA: 6.2m Beam: 2.55m Displacement: tba www.bateswharf.co.uk Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

NEWBOATS Marex 310 Sun Cruiser

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ÂŁ173,940

The Norwegian builder, Marex, has a knack of producing some clever boats, and the new 310 Sun Cruiser is no exception. In a hull of less than 10 metres, you get a huge cockpit, with three good forward facing seats, two generously sized double cabins, a practical galley and a well equipped and spacious toilet compartment. The 310 comes with a single D4 300hp or single D6 370hp for speeds of up to 32 knots. LOA: 9.46m Beam: 3.22m Displacement: 4,500kg www.wessexmarine.co.uk

Viking 295

The Viking 295 is an evolution of the Seamaster 28, and offers six berths in its roomy open-plan cabin. The flagship Viking offers all the usual practical features we have come to expect from the brand in an affordable, no-nonsense package. The entry level model comes with a 40hp outboard, PRICE FROM

ÂŁ62,000

but engine options include outboards up to 70hp or diesel inboards up to 65hp. Like the Seamaster 28, the 295 can also be fitted with a larger inboard diesel for faster coastal and estuary work. LOA: 8.84m Beam: 2.8m Displacement: tba www.tingdeneboatsales.net

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Bavaria R40

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The Bavaria R40, a vessel that is available in both flybridge and sedan versions, was a boat that particularly impressed. The bow cabin can be equipped with optional scissor berths, for double or twin configuration, but it was the full-width midships master cabin that gives this boat the ‘wow’ factor. This has

£323,360

been made possible by utilising sterndrives, and these, together with the optional bow thruster and joystick control, should make handling the R40 a piece of cake. The R40 also delivers a 37 knot top speed with the larger 370hp D6 engines. LOA: 12.65m Beam: 3.99m Displacement: 9,600kg (flybridge version) www.clippermarine.co.uk

Parker 690 Day Cruiser

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£44,995

The Polish built Parker range were out in force, including the new 690 Day Cruiser. This 6.5 metre boat fills a gap in the range between the existing 630DC and 750DC and comes with a range of Mercury outboard engine options from 150hp to 250hp. The cabin offers two berths, a dinette and a hob, and can be optionally equipped with a refrigerator and sea toilet. With the 250hp Verado, the 690DC is said to be good for speeds of up to 47 knots. LOA: 6.45m Beam: 2.46m Displacement: 1,400kg ex engine www.whyboats.com

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NEWBOATS Sealine F530

The new flagship from Sealine has finally arrived at its spiritual home. The eagerly awaited F530 did not disappoint. A huge and sociable flybridge is perfect for sunnier days, as is the comfortable bow seating area, but it’s rather nice down below too. The midships cabin makes excellent use of the space available and, in the saloon,

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the floor to ceiling windows create a space unlike anything that has gone before. These, coupled with generous glass elsewhere, make the inside almost as bright and airy as the outside, and delivers excellent visibility. LOA: 15.94m Beam: 4.63m Displacement: 16,500kg www.tbsboats.com

Interboat Intender 820

PRICE WITH 42HP

The Intender 820 is the latest open sloop style boat from Dutch company Interboat. Available with a range of engines, from 27hp to 170hp, the 820 is capable of speeds up to 26 knots. Where it is at home though, is on

£45,550

the river, where it can swallow a large crowd for a luxurious picnic, or day on the water. It even has a small toilet compartment in the bow. I can almost taste the strawberries, cream and champagne just looking at it. LOA: 8.1m Beam: 2.8m Displacement: 1,850kg www.valwyattmarine.co.uk 22

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Orkney Pilothouse 25

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British boat builder Orkney has been delivering sturdy seaworthy boats for over 40 years. The latest model is the Pilothouse 25, which supersedes the Pilothouse 24. Despite some changes to their styling, with slightly sleeker lines, the 25 is every inch an Orkney and is designed for extended passage making,

£99,000

with a combination of good performance and excellent sea keeping. The 25 is available with a single shaft drive diesel engine, of between 170hp and 240hp, for a top speed of around 27 knots. Inside the boat will accommodate two in comfort with a double V berth, small galley and separate toilet compartment. LOA: 7.6m Beam: 2.8m Displacement: 3,100kg www.orkneyboats.co.uk

Waterspoor 711 Open

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£27,120

Small open Dutch-style sloops are becoming increasingly common on Britain’s inland waterways. The latest range to reach our shores are the Tendersloepen Waterspoor models. The name may be a bit of a mouthful, but the boats look just the part. The 711 Open on display was particularly classy, with its mix of black teak effect decks, dark seating upholstery and carbon fibre console. The boat even comes with an optional small galley unit comprising a sink and hob. The forward spray hood and cockpit canopy are standard, as is the 10hp Nanni inboard diesel. Engine options include Nanni models up to 37.5hp. LOA: 7.0m Beam: 2.5m Displacement: 1,250kg www.tbsboats.com

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NEWBOATS Fibrafort F160

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£16,999

Fibrafort are a Brazilian range of motorboats that include sports boats, cuddies, cruisers and centre console walk-around models, up to 40ft. Two of the range were on display on the Bushnells stand, including the entry level F160. This bow rider sportsboat can be loaded onto an unbraked trailer and towed behind an average family saloon. It is rated up to 75hp, so looks like it should provide plenty of fun, for very little money. The boat-only price is below £10k, while the price quoted includes a 60hp outboard and trailer. LOA: 4.87m Beam: 1.77m Displacement: 350kg ex engine www.bushnells.co.uk

Bargain of the show If you hunt around the show there are plenty of bargains to be found. The one that caught my eye this year was the Quintrex Estuary 420. This little aluminium beauty could be sitting on its trailer in your drive, with a 15hp outboard on the back, for just £7,500. When you take into account that there is about £3k worth of engine and trailer in the package, the boat is a real steal. www.mccmarine.co.uk

£7,500

When my numbers come up The Princess 30M was in the running here, until I boarded the Elling E6. This 20-metre boat comes with a CE class A rating, for serious transatlantic capability with self righting abilities, and yet retains the class and elegance of a luxury motor cruiser. The single 900hp engine will deliver a 15 knot fast cruising speed, and an auxiliary 75hp engine, with separate fuel tank, provides a viable get-you-home back-up. All you need to do is find £1.49M down the back of your sofa and this stunning boat could be yours. www.elling-yachting.com

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Beneteau Antares 7 & 8

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£42,077

Two new Beneteau Antares models were getting their first UK appearance at Southampton. The 7 and 8 replace the existing 680 and 780 and come with a few important changes. First O F F S H O R E P O W E R B O AT S LT D off, these are two entirely new hulls with new design features and new lines. The 7 comes with a PRICE FROM £34,811 separate heads compartment and the 8 now has a forward facing navigator’s seat and an optional bow thruster.

C O ME A N D S E E U S AT T H E S O U T HAntares A MP TON 7 LOA: 7.5m Beam: 2.53m 1,700kg ex engine BO ATDisplacement: SH O WBeam: 2.79m Antares 8 LOA: 8.23m Displacement: 1,985kg ex engine N U Mwww.beneteau.com BERS M216-M226

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Icom IC-M93D

Icom’s long awaited IC-M93D received its first public viewing on the UK show circuit. The handheld VHF offers full DSC functionality, a built in GPS for basic navigation use, as well as a built-in compass and MOB feature. The radio comes as standard with a rapid charger, which will fully recharge the Li-ion battery from flat in just 2.5 hours, and comes with Icom’s Float ‘n’ Flash and Aquaquake technology to ensure easy location, quick recovery and perfect operation after an accidental dunking. Price £349.95 www.icomuk.co.uk

TyrePal TC215B

Trailer tyres can be a rather neglected commodity, despite the potential consequences to your pride and joy in the event of their failure. TyrePal TC215B is a wireless system that monitors trailer tyre pressure and temperature, and warns the driver of a problem before it becomes serious. The system works with either internal or external sensors and can monitor from 2 to 12 wheels, so you can keep an eye on your tow vehicle tyres too. Prices start at £135 for two wheel monitoring and increase up to £463 for 12 wheels. Price from £135 www.tyrepal.co.uk

Simrad GO9 XSE

Simrad has extended its range of GO multi-function displays with the launch of the GO9 XSE. The new 9-inch model is compatible with Simrad’s innovative 3G/4G Broadband radar systems and also features an internal GPS receiver. The GO9 XSE also offers StructureScan HD and CHIRP sonar, autopilot integration, engine data monitoring and SonicHub2 entertainment connectivity. It is also NMEA 2000 compatible to allow connectivity to any other NMEA 2000 equipped equipment onboard. Cartography options include C-MAP and Navionics, as well as Insight and Insight Genesis. Price from £974.99 www.simradyachting.com

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Garmin VIRB Ultra 30

Garmin’s new action camera, the VIRB Ultra 30, looks like it might give the ubiquitous GoPro a run for its money. The Ultra 30 takes ultra HD 4K/30fps footage and comes with sensors and GPS to record how far, how high and how fast the action is. The camera also includes voice control for hands free operation, 3-axis image stabilisation, an LCD touchscreen, a high-sensitivity microphone and one touch live streaming. It really could be the ultimate action camera. Price £449.99 www.garmin.com/en-GB

Yamaha F2.5B

Yamaha’s 2.5hp outboard has received a makeover. The F2.5B comes with a three position storage system, which allows the outboard to be laid down in three orientations without the risk of oil leakage. It also comes with redesigned pistons, cylinder, cylinder head and intake manifold, that together have increased efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, and delivers reduced levels of noise and vibration. Other features include a large comfortable twist grip throttle, and a transparent fuel tank to make it easier to keep an eye on fuel levels. Price £699 www.yamaha-motor.eu/uk

Lios Nano

There are folding bikes, and there are folding bikes. The Lios Nano falls into the latter category. Made from carbon fibre the single speed Lios Nano weighs just 8.2kg and was developed by former Royal Marine, and keen cyclist, Steve McCulley, who was seriously injured by an IED in Afghanistan. Steve describes the Lios Nano as a seriously fast cycle that just happens to fold. It comes with hydraulic disk brakes and a carbon belt drive so there is no oil or mess from a chain. A model with an 8 speed internal gear hub is also available. The Lios Nano is not cheap, but it looks to be a seriously good bit of kit. Price from £3,250 www.liosfoldingbikes.com Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Ocean LED Sport S3116s

Underwater lighting is an area where products are evolving at a rapid pace. Ocean LED’s latest product is the Sport S3116s, which packs 9,800 lumens into its 100mm diameter corrosion resistant, aluminium bronze case. The lights are available in Ultra White or Midnight Blue options, can be switched to a ‘fish-strobe’ mode and come with a 20° side beam for best penetration with minimal light loss. The LEDs are said to have a lifespan of 40,000 hours, or 4.5 years of continuous use. Price £375 www.oceanled.co.uk

Excel Boats Voyager SR290

Excel Boats range of lightweight and durable aluminium hulled RIBs continues to expand. Among the new models on display at Southampton was the Voyager SR290, a 2.9m boat that can carry four people and yet weighs just 40kg. Like all Excel boats, you can order the SR290 with PVC or Hypalon tubes and it is available with a range of console options. The SR290 uses a short shaft outboard and can take up to a 15hp motor. Price from £1,539 www.excel-boats.co.uk

Suzuki DF175AP & DF150AP

Suzuki unveiled two new engines at an early morning gathering to coincide with a world launch at Genoa. The DF175AP and DF150AP are 2.9 litre, four cylinder engines with advanced features to deliver better fuel efficiency, improved torque and reduced noise levels. Both models offer selective counter rotation, optional keyless starting and come with Suzuki’s new deep ‘Pearl Nebular Black’, or ‘Cool White’, paintwork and 3D decals. Price £TBA www.suzuki-marine.co.uk

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Eberspacher EasyStart Web

Eberspacher has taken its telephone remote heater control one step further. With EasyStart Web you can now control your compatible Eberspacher heater from any Windows, iOS or Android device. The unit is fitted with a roaming sim card, which costs just £22.50 per year, so that it will connect to whichever network offers the strongest signal, whatever country you are in. With EasyStart Web, you should always be in a position to control your heater remotely and ensure the boat is dry, warm and comfortable on arrival. Price £375 www.eberspacher.com

JL Audio MediaMaster 100s

The MediaMaster 100s is the new marine audio source unit from JL Audio, the US’s leading marine audio system supplier. The unit moves away from the single DIN format of many audio head units, with a 3.5 inch LCD display and a style and shape that looks more at home on a helm console. The unit offers 4-zone control and advanced media connectivity for external devices through Bluetooth, USB 2.0, analogue auxiliary input and NMEA2000. The MediaMaster can be controlled via remote control and is IP67 rated for protection against weather and spray. Price £499.99 www.jlaudiomarine.eu

Honda BF4, BF5 & BF6

If you are looking for a smooth and portable outboard, Honda may have just the thing. The new BF4, BF5 and BF6 outboards claim to have such low levels of vibration that they illustrate it with a glass of water balanced on the tiller handle in their brochure. For more information turn to page 56 where we have the first full test of the new 27kg models. Price from £999 www.honda.co.uk Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Mercury Active Trim

Another new launch from Mercury is said to make boating easier. Mercury Active Trim simplifies boating by taking control of the engine trim, leaving the helmsman free to concentrate on driving, on Mercury and Mariner outboards from 40hp to 400hp. By automatically selecting the right trim setting for the boat speed, engine rpm and sea condition, active trim can offer fuel savings of up to 40%, as well as increased top speed and better handling. Research has shown that as many as 60% of boaters do not use the power trim, and a further percentage are not confident in using it effectively. Active Trim immediately delivers a tangible benefit to these, but is equally useful to the experienced helmsman. Price £399 www.barrus.co.uk

Mercury 115 Pro XS

The popular Mercury 115 FourStroke has been used as a base for Mercury’s new 115 Pro XS. The 2.1 litre engine is said to outperform any other high-output 115hp outboard on the market. What’s more, it weighs over 7kg lighter than the two-stroke Optimax outboard that it replaces, and over 8kg lighter than any equivalent engine. Figures suggest that the Pro XS will deliver faster acceleration and a higher top speed than the standard Mercury 115. This has partly been achieved by allowing the engine to rev higher, thus utilising a reduced prop pitch. The engine also provides up to 48% more battery charging at idle, to meet the increased demands of modern boat electrics and electronics. Price £10,215 www.barrus.co.uk 30

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Kaelo Luxury Bottle Cooler

Suffering drips from your bottle of champers after removing it from an ice bucket is a real first world problem. Luckily, there is a first world solution in the shape of the Kaelo luxury bottle cooler. Unlike an ice bucket, the Kaelo provides a dry environment, at just the right temperature, and is installed flush into a work surface to keep your bottle nice and safe from movement. The Kaelo is hand built in the UK, runs on 12 volt and switches off automatically when it is no longer needed. For most of us, the problem of drips will continue, but for those with deep pockets, the Kaelo is the answer you have been looking for.

The GX2200E is the first DSC VHF radio with a built-in dual channel AIS receiver, GPS receiver, VHF antenna duplexer and 30-watt loud hailer. Installation is straight forward, with only the need to supply power and connect a VHF antenna. Information such as AIS targets, their bearing, range and ship name can be clearly displayed. Calling an AIS target can be made without the need to enter the target ship’s MMSI number. The optional CMP31 RAM microphone offers a second station position. Standard Horizon products are fully supported with a 3-year warranty.

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Sally Bridgeman & John Calvert L’Orage

he one thing that strikes us when we do a My Boat feature, is the sheer love and dedication that owners have towards their vessel. These feelings are obviously heightened when the owner knows the history of the boat and that it has been through some ‘testing times’. The boat that we are featuring here, has literally ‘been through the wars’. It was one of the ‘little ships’ requisitioned by the government in 1940, towed down the

Thames to Ramsgate and then crossed the Channel to rescue some of the thousands of troops trapped on the beaches of Dunkirk during the Second World War. Today, this 29 footer has not only been restored to its original and traditional pristine condition, the owners have very cleverly and subtly adapted and equipped the interior to provide them with the sort of facilities and fittings to enable them to enjoy comfortable, modern day,

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extended cruising. For any boat of this age, it has to be a labour of love and we went along to visit the owners, Sally Bridgeman and John Calvert, to find out why they were so keen to take on such a project, and how their ‘love affair’ with L’Orage has developed. John explained that many years ago, when they first saw L’Orage cruising past their home on the River Thames and before they knew anything about its Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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“There goes our boat” they said, not ever dreaming that one day it would be theirs

history, it was the “lines of the boat” they fell in love with. It also seemed an ideal boat for two people and, on subsequent sightings, John would say to Sally “there goes our boat” not ever dreaming that one day it really would be theirs. John has always been keen on his hobby of Photos, L’Orage in the Dunkirk Little Ships Sailpast at Thames Traditional Boat Festival 15. Top, Dunkirk 1940 plaque. Bottom, signed photo of Winston Churchill presented to John’s father

L’Orage is kept on the River Thames at Goring. Pictured, Sally and John with ‘ship’s dog’ Monty

traditional boat restoration and for 35 years owned a slipper launch which they took along to Henley for the Thames Traditional Boat Rally every year. It was at the rally in the summer of 2009, whilst flicking through the ‘boats for sale’ page in the rally programme, they spotted an advert for L’Orage. They immediately contacted the broker, put in one fixed offer

Sally and John have amassed a huge file of historic documentation and memorabilia

and asked for a quick decision within 24 hours. When the 24 hours was almost up, they felt extremely disappointed and resigned to the fact that “it wasn’t to be”. But with only 10 minutes to go, the phone rang and to their sheer delight their offer had been accepted. The boat had been previously owned by Raymond Baxter, an RAF Spitfire fighter pilot in World War II, and, of course, the longstanding and popular presenter of the BBC TV programme ‘Tomorrows World’ and, since his death in September 2006, the family had continued to keep the boat on their mooring at the back of Marsh Lock in Henley. When John and Sally went to take delivery of the boat, they were given a file of paperwork pertaining to the boat’s history by the family but have since also amassed a deluge of other interesting documentation and artefacts, which they keep in a huge file. They showed us the file that now includes

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Association of Dunkirk Little Ships

A proud moment. Retracing its steps, L’Orage’s first crossing to Dunkirk under new ownership in 2010

photos of the restoration work and we became engrossed, so here follows a brief history of this plucky little ship. L’Orage was built as a Gentleman’s River Cruiser in 1938 by Boats & Cars, Kingston Ltd. Its former name was ‘Surrey’ but the name was changed by the English gentleman owner who moored the boat in France during the 50’s. According to a letter that Raymond Baxter received from the granddaughter of this gentleman, he had been unhappy with treatment he had

received from his French counterparts, so one day, when he picked up a Lalique statue, turned it over and saw the word ‘L’Orage’ on the bottom, he had the idea to change the name to something more in keeping with the country. On changing the name, he said he didn’t experience any more problems. As mentioned previously, during May 1940, L’Orage had been one of the many little ships that crossed the Channel as part of Operation Dynamo to rescue

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Before and after, the saloon in its ‘basic’ state before renovation

stranded British and allied forces from the beaches of Dunkirk. The total number of vessels, including Royal Navy Ships, paddle steamers, ferries and civilian craft, was 933, and the role the little ships played was vital to the whole operation. Along with other little ships, L’Orage went backwards and forwards to the beaches, bringing back as many soldiers as they could to the larger ships waiting offshore. This was done under continued bombardment from enemy positions behind the beach over a five-day period. When L’Orage finally got the order to

return to Ramsgate, the skipper was told to take a full complement of 36 soldiers aboard. How did they managed to fit all those men in a 29ft boat? It was all part of the spirit and miracle of Dunkirk and L’Orage was part of that miracle. In 1964, Raymond Baxter had been on the lookout for a boat he could use for cruising with the family on the Thames. The story goes that he was driving his car near Staines Bridge and he saw L’Orage in a boatyard on the opposite bank, he immediately drove over to see it, fell in love with it instantly and bought it straight away. It was later that year that as he and his son Graham were flying across the Channel, they were reminded that the following year, 1965, would be the 25th anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk and thought it would be such a wonderful idea to make the trip back aboard L’Orage. Raymond contacted the editor of the Sunday Times to ask if he could put an advert in the paper, informing readers Bow V berth showing planking before renovation of his intentions and asking if any other 36

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L’Orage was originally fitted with a 37hp BMC Navigator petrol engine. 60 years later, Raymond Baxter installed a 37hp Beta diesel engine

boats would like to join him. The editor, said “if you can get 12 boats together for the crossing, I will sponsor the event”. Fifty five boats made the crossing in May 1965 but not all of them were Dunkirk Little Ships. From this Raymond Baxter became the Founder of the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships (ADLS) and was made Honorary Admiral from 1982, with L’Orage as his flagship. Raymond Baxter continued to use L’Orage as a family cruiser on the River Thames until his

death in 2006. To this day, The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships are continuing his legacy and make their pilgrimage back to Dunkirk every 5 years, with L’Orage doing every muster, with the exception of 1970 when boats were prevented from doing the crossing due to bad weather. When Sally and John bought L’Orage in 2009, it needed a fair bit of work doing to it to turn it into the comfortable cruiser, ideal for two people, that they aspired to. Raymond Baxter had already replaced the

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The basic toilet compartment was revived and fitted with a shower and sea toilet with holding tank

engine in 1998 with a 37hp Beta diesel which was perfectly adequate for their needs, and produces a cruising speed of around 7 knots at 2200 revs. However, they searched for a long while to find the right company to do the woodwork, and finally settled on Classic Restorations

Services at Clewer Boatyard in Windsor, under the leadership of Colin Messer. John said â&#x20AC;&#x153;they came up with a sensible price, worked well with us to keep the character of the boat, and have become great friendsâ&#x20AC;?. The work took three guys, nine months to complete. The major work Sections of the wooden hull needed replacing. The mahogany planking was salvaged and re used elsewhere

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was to replace the planking on both sides of the hull with 100ft of Iroko wood. The wheelhouse, except the flooring, had to be replicated with a completely new bulkhead. The saloon, including the galley area which now includes a fridge and cooking facilities, was remodelled, as well as the forward double berth cabin which looks very comfortable indeed. Gone is the chemical toilet as, for convenience, the toilet area has also been remodelled to include a new toilet with holding tank and a shower. The mahogany from the front planking of the boat was saved and used for all the remodelling work that took place in the interior. The work was completed just in time for John and Sally to take the trip down to the Association of Dunkirk Little Ships muster point in Motorboat Owner ÂŠ Digital Marine Media Ltd

Ramsgate for the 2010, 70th anniversary return to Dunkirk. When John and Sally bought the boat, the only thing that the Baxter family stipulated at handover was to keep the green colour exterior and produced a couple of cans of paint for them to take away with them. John does all the exterior

Fit for a gentleman and his lady, antique decanters on display. Right, the ADLS plaque

A cosy double berth was created in the bow and the galley area was completely remastered

and interior painting of the boat himself, and his ability and expertise in this field is testament to the way Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Orage looks today. Helped, of course, by the fact that

the boat is housed under the protection of their boathouse, all year round. They had the interior cushions re-upholstered two years ago, and the beautiful cream Some clever storage solutions have been added to the rebuilt cockpit, including a table in the engine box

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One to behold. L’Orage is now the comfortable cruiser Sally and John dreamt of

and green fabric, which matches the traditional colours of the interior décor perfectly, was actually sourced through Ebay. John added that although all the decisions regarding the boat have been made jointly and amicably, the only thing they did have a disagreement about was the shape of the cushions, and whether they should be round or square. Sally won. Ultimately, they not only own a beautifully restored heroic little boat, they also have an extremely comfortable cruiser with all the necessary features to enjoy extended cruising on the river. John and Sally love it when people stop and talk to them about their boat, and feel that this is the reward for all their hard work, love and devotion. They have realised the importance of keeping the stories, events and spirit of Dunkirk alive in people’s minds. As John puts it “Everyone on the river knows L’Orage, and we feel we are custodians of a little piece of John maintains all the wood himself. Pictured, history”. the magnificent raised green-painted foredeck Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Your Questions Answered

What is my hull speed?

Q I often hear references to ‘hull

speed’ in terms of the most efficient speed to run at. What is hull speed, and how can I find out what mine is?

A In short, the hull speed is the best

possible speed that a hull can make before fuel use increases disproportionately to any further increase in speed. With planing hulled boats you have to go through this phase before reaching more economical speeds again when the boat is running on top of the water. It’s all to do with the drag of the water and is affected by the shape of the hull, the hull’s waterline length, the hull’s waterline length to beam ratio and the boat’s weight. In short, the waves that the hull makes at the bow and stern when going through the water, should be the same distance apart as the boat’s waterline length. The speed when this happens can be worked out using the square root of the boat’s waterline length in feet, multiplied by the speed/length ratio of 1.34. So if we take a boat with a waterline length of 24ft, the hull speed will be 4.9 (the square root of 24) x 1.34 = 6.56 knots. If you prefer to use metres, the speed length ratio is 2.43.

Television aerial search

Q We want to be able to watch a bit of TV on our boat, but are not sure what is the best aerial of the many that seem to be on the market. Can you help?

A If you just want to receive standard terrestrial

freeview channels I can recommend the Status 330 omni directional TV antenna, which comes with an amplifier to boost the signal. I have an older version on my boat and it always manages to pick up a good selection of channels wherever we moor, although I am not guaranteed a full complement of channels at every location. For a more serious telly addict, perhaps you should try a self tracking satellite system. They have come down in price and size over the last few years with the 12.5 inch KVH TracVision TV1 being around £2,000. One of these will allow you to watch telly on the move, without having to constantly re-scan and re-tune each time you change location and will provide a much wider range of channels. 42

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Measure KAD44 fuel flow

Q I notice that many modern boats come with built in

fuel flow information at the helm. Is there a cost effective system I could put on my older Fairline Targa, fitted with Volvo KAD44’s, to provide this information?

A Going back about 10 years there was a reasonably priced product produced by New

Zealand company Navman, to do just this. It seemed to work OK, but I understand problems meant that production was stopped not much later. You may still be able to pick one up if you are lucky, as I have seen them offered for sale occasionally. Other than that you would have to look at something from US company FloScan. They don’t appear to have a current UK distributor, but you could try contacting FloScan Europe, who are based in the Netherlands. FloScan equipment may not provide the cost effective solution you are looking for, as it is top end equipment, but it will do the job very well.

Hurley H20 Davits 130kg capacity

£1,195

Hurley Dinghy Davits are a fantastic way of recovering and securing your tender to your swim platform, with need to remove your outboard motor. In 4 models, the Hurley can recover your inflatable, RIB or JetSki with ease, and can be easily detached and stowed to leave your swim platform clear to use. Please contact us if any further information is required to visit www.hurleymarine.com

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Your Questions Answered

Zinc drive anodes corroding quickly

Q I have a twin engined cruiser with outdrives and find

that the zinc anodes on the drives are corroding away very quickly. Last year the boat was in the water for eight months and the anodes were all but completely gone when it came out. I understood that they should typically last the whole year. What can I do to extend their lifespan, as next year I would like to leave the boat in the water longer?

A Well firstly, it should be comforting to know that the anodes are doing their job

properly and taking the hit of corrosion, rather than your expensive drives and props. I do agree though that 8 months is a bit short, as I usually find I have plenty of metal left on mine after 12 or more months in the water. The speed of corrosion could be down to many things, such as stray currents, or being moored close to large amounts of underwater metal, including large steel hulled vessels close by. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already have one fitted, a galvanic isolator is a good investment. This protects your underwater gear against stray currents and is particularly beneficial for boats left plugged into shore power. Another useful trick is to add extra anodes. I did this on my last boat by mounting a hull anode in close proximity to the drive on the transom and connecting it electrically inside the engine room. This extra lump of sacrificial metal shares the corrosion load and slows the speed of corrosion of the existing anodes. Lastly, and this is something I am trying this year so I am not able to confirm its effectiveness, you could change the zinc anodes to aluminium. These are lighter, often cheaper, and are said to offer better, longer lasting protection than zinc.

What is prop cupping?

Q We often hear about pitch and diameter on props, but what is cupping?

A Cupping is where the blade is given a

concave surface. The benefits of cupping are a greater top speed and improved efficiency, and the effects are similar to changing the pitch of the prop. Cupping can also reduce ventilation. 44

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Petrol v’s diesel

Q I am looking to buy a sportscruiser of

around 25ft. Most of the ones in my budget come with petrol engines, often V6 or V8. I keep hearing how expensive they will be to run, but with diesel versions usually out of my price range I don’t think I have a choice. I am hoping that the tales I hear are wrong, can you confirm?

A There is no denying that a V6 or V8 petrol engine will be more expensive to

run than a diesel, but depending upon how you use it, the extra cost may not be as much as you think. I have a bit of personal knowledge in this area, as I had a 25ft V8 powered boat that I re-engined with diesel. With the V8 engine it would consume around 10 gallons (45 litres) per hour at a speed of around 25 knots. This was an old school V8 with a carburettor. A more modern version with fuel injection should be a little bit more economical. When I put a four cylinder diesel engine in the boat I was still cruising at 25 knots, but only using around 6 gallons (27 litres) per hour. If you take an average of 50 hours per year, you would use a theoretical 900 extra litres with the petrol boat, but as many of the hours are at slower speeds, the real figure would probably be more like 600. That amounts to around £750 per year extra to run the petrol boat, but the exact figure will depend upon your usage. When you look at the price difference between the same models with petrol and diesel, the savings you make on buying the petrol boat will go a long way to offsetting the extra fuel costs.

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Kilmore Quay

by Pam Born

Where the Irish Sea meets the Atlantic lies a charming, unspoilt fishing village that attracts boaters from far and wide

arely do you come across a place that intrigues you so much that you vow to go back, but the tiny fishing village of Kilmore Quay is just such a place. Located in the south-eastern corner of the Republic of Ireland, with all states of the tide access and stunning scenery, it is an ideal and popular destination for boaters from the Welsh coast and,

indeed from ports and harbours further afield on the west coast of the UK. It is also the perfect â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;stepping stoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to all the beautiful harbours along the southern Irish coastline, such as Waterford, Cork and Arklow. The quaint, coastal village is both peaceful and rural, with rows of tiny white-washed, thatched cottages leading

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Milford Haven Swansea

down to the harbour. Approximately 5km inland from Kilmore Quay lies the village of Kilmore which is the centre of the parish, where local heritage and customs date back over a thousand years. Dominant on the landscape here are the ruins of a 12th century church alongside the Grange Cemetery, which is claimed to be one of the oldest Christian burial grounds in the country. Latterly, the coastal village of Kilmore Quay grew up around the fishing quay. Steeped in seafaring history, Kilmore

Quay has been an important fishing port since the 1840’s, when the harbour was built, and is now one of the busiest fishing harbours in Ireland. The RNLI became established in the harbour in 1847. Today, it has a Tamar Class Lifeboat based in the marina and, with just over 100 families living in Kilmore Quay, 15 of these have family members actively serving as volunteer crew, with many more involved in land-based duties and fundraising. It is therefore not surprising that the lifeboat is a central part of village

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life. In more recent times a fish processing plant was built on the shore, as well as an ice production facility on the quayside. Two large concrete breakwaters provide excellent shelter and the 60-berth marina was added in 1997.

are sandy and, at low water springs, the depth at the entrance is 1.1 metres, so it is advisable to enter at least one hour before or after low water. The marina is dredged to a depth of 3.5 metres at low water springs. An approach of two hours before high water coincides with slack water Approaches and, with a predominant westerly wind, This sea area requires careful navigation this usually avoids any wind against tide due to numerous outlying rocks and conditions. strong currents. On spring tides currents Those making a long distance passage can reach speeds of 3.4 knots. You will also from the Welsh coast, for example, will need to keep a good lookout for lobster need to take into account the small corner pot markers. section of shipping lanes, the Tuskar Rock Kilmore Quay’s harbour entrance faces TSS, which lies 6 miles off the peninsula at south east and, therefore, the approaches Rosslare (Carnsore Point). become exposed in strong south easterly The Saltee Islands lie approximately 1.5 winds, particularly over the high water nautical miles south of the Kilmore Quay period. The approaches to Kilmore Quay harbour entrance. If you are coming from 48

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Destination the east, the Harbour Office recommend the safest approach is to travel northwest (passing easterly cardinal ‘Bore Rocks’) between the two islands, via Saltee Sound, before turning north towards the harbour. This route avoids the overfalls that can form around Bore and Bohur, 2 miles east of the islands. For this route you will need to be aware of the location of Murroch’s Rock lying to the north west of Little Saltee. A second route from the east, used by local fisherman and yachts, may be used in calm weather, this is a passage between the shore and islands called St Patrick’s Bridge. This route is shallower, carrying a minimum depth of approximately 2.4 metres and is marked by a set of port and starboard markers (note starboard marker is seasonal Apr-Sept). A safe water mark lies just under half a mile to the west of St Patrick’s Bridge and directly to the west of this is the harbour leading light line transit (bearing 007°). The shoreline is low lying, but conspicuous landmarks are a white-gabled church and two electric pylons. The channel is not marked, and it is advisable to stay on the transit line as there are a

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Distances

Approximate distances in nautical miles from Kilmore Quay: • Waterford 30 miles • Milford Haven entrance 65 miles • Cork entrance 68 miles • Swansea 120 miles

Weather

Met Eireann Forecasts & *Buoy Data *Buoy M5 is off Wexford coast, approx 30 nautical miles south of Hook Head Irish Weather Buoy Network (IMOS) XC Weather Forecast Kilmore Quay Met Office Shipping Forecast Lundy, Fastnet and Irish Sea Wexford Harbour Boat Club weather & tide actuals

Berthing Fees

10m overnight marina berth €15-25 10m week winter (Oct-Mar) €90 10m week (Apr, May & Sept) €120 10m month winter (Oct-Mar) €300 10m month (Apr, May & Sept) €400 10m annual berth €2350

Weekly or monthly rates are not available during summer

Harbour Office

Where to fill up

The marina has a fuel berth, which offers diesel only. This is located on the west side of the marina. The fuel berth is 24hr self-service with payment via credit card only. Petrol is available by taxi (approximately 8km).

Events North of the Saltee Islands, St Patrick’s Bridge is a shallow second navigation route from the east

Kilmore Quay Seafood Festival in July Memorial Garden Service in June Kilmore Quay Lifeboat Day Small Boats Angling Festival

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The marina is very sheltered and is overlooked by the Harbour Office building, seen right

couple of off-lying hazards to be aware of, such as a few localised rocks either side of the transit. There is also a long shingle bank, called Kilmore Spit, that stretches out just under a mile in a south westerly direction from the shore, to the east of the harbour entrance. This covers at high water. The bay area between the spit and north pier head dries at low water. Upon clearing the southern two-pronged pierhead, be aware of obscured boats that may be exiting the harbour, and turn 90 degrees to port to enter the harbour. Approaches from the west are a little

The Mace supermarket is an 8-minute walk away and a great place to stock up on supplies

more straight forward but you will need to keep well south avoiding Forlorn Rock, which lies south west of Forlorn Point, and join the transit at least half a mile from the south pierhead.

Where to moor

Kilmore Quay Marinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60 berths are arranged over two floating pontoon arms, 15 of these are designated for visitors. Berth numbers run from north to south starting on the east side of the marina (128 on the east arm and 29-55 on the west). On the final approaches to the harbour, visiting boats are advised to contact the Harbour Master on VHF Channel 9 call sign â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Kilmore Quay Marinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or call on 00353 539129955. If you are unable to raise the Harbour Office, visitors may enter the marina and berth temporarily on the east or west hammerheads. As soon as you are moored up you will need to contact the Harbour Office, using the telephone number mentioned above, or mobile numbers 00353 871683152 /

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Marine supplies

The 24hr self service fuel berth offers diesel only

00353 879001037. The Harbour Master, Captain Eoin O’Doherty, usually answers calls personally and will advise you on access codes to the pontoons. You can also email him at assistant.marineofficer@ wexfordcoco.ie. Alternatively you should aim to visit the Harbour Office, which overlooks the marina, at your earliest convenience, not only to pay your marina fees, but to also get the very useful pack of literature that is prepared for visitors. The Harbour Office is located on the west pier and is open from 8am to 8pm 7 days per week during the summer, and 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday during winter. Visitor mooring fees during the summer (1st June to 31st August) are charged at €2.50 per metre per night. During the months of April, May and September boats are charged €2.10 per metre per night. During the winter (1st October to 31st March) the charge is €1.50 per metre per night. All boats are charged a minimum of a 10 metres. Facilities on the pontoons include water and shorepower. Electric is via a €5 prepaid card. There is also free WiFi, cctv security, a pump out and waste disposal. Marina amenties can be found on the ground floor of the Harbour Office building, and offer modern showers

For a small village, Kilmore Quay has some of the best facilities ‘on tap’ for boaters. Kehoe Hardware & Marine Supplies (00353 539129791) is a very helpful and well-stocked chandlery. At Haven Maritime (on the road west past the Memorial Garden) you will find the local Volvo Penta dealer (00353 539129794). Here Brian Kehoe (00353 872135732) runs a large engineering workshop and all manner of repairs are undertaken by individuals, inc. Jimmy Walsh (00353 863702499) who deals with propellers.

Food supplies

You should find everything you need within the village. Opposite the Quay is Katies Pantry, which specialises in fresh local produce such as breads, cakes, fruit, veg and ready cooked meals. It also has a deli and a small café area serving coffee, teas, snacks and ice creams and is open daily from 7.30am until late. Further up on the same road, the Mace Supermarket (Brady’s Food Store) seems to be the hub of the community. Open daily from 7am-8pm and is about an 8-minute walk northwest from the marina. It also offers a cash machine (the only one in the village) and John, its proprietor, will even deliver your shopping directly to the Quay for you. Local fresh fish is available from the Seaview Fresh Fish shop between the Little Saltee Restaurant and the fish processing plant. It is open on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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7 Kilmore Quay Lodge (inc. the Wooden House) 8 Public Toilets

9 Car Park

4 Kehoe’s Pub and Maritime Heritage Centre 5 Stella Maris Information Centre

10 Memorial Garden

6 St Peters Church

11 Haven Martime Boatyard

The charming village of Kilmore Quay has everything you need within easy walking distance

(charged at €1 for 4 minutes), toilets and a surprised to learn that top quality, fresh small laundry. seafood features heavily on the menus of the pubs, cafes and restaurants in the village. Right on the quayside road, You don’t have to go far to eat out and, opposite the marina, is Little Saltee being a fishing harbour, you will not be Seafood Restaurant (00353 539129911), which opens for lunches and evening meals. It specialises in fish dishes, but the menu includes a variety of other choices, right down to burgers. For a snack, try their big bowl of creamy seafood chowder, which comes with Irish Soda bread. It costs only €6.95 and is extremely tasty and filling. Little Saltee also have a separate ‘Chipper’ take away section next door, offering fish, chips and ice creams. Also directly opposite the quay there is a choice Love seafood? The Little Saltee is a must visit, of three other cafes offering snacks. There and its ‘Chipper’ takeaway is very popular

Where to eat and drink

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Destination are two pubs in the village, both situated on the main road in, and only a very short walk up the hill from the marina. Kilmore Quay Lodge (00353 539148806), incorporating the Wooden House pub, is shaped like a boat and serves seafood all day, along with Sunday carveries, takeaways and accommodation. Kehoe’s Pub and Maritime Heritage Centre is a mini museum and has an array of seafaring artefacts on display. It serves pub grub and fresh seafood, and has a beer garden and live music every weekend. Although a bit further afield, we can really recommend Mary Barry’s Seafood Bar and Restaurant (00353 861917995), which is situated in Kilmore Village, 5km away, but they do offer free courtesy transport to and from. If it is fine dining you crave, then the Silver Fox Seafood Restaurant (00353 539129888) comes highly recommended. It is a very popular place to dine, therefore booking is essential.

Places to see and visit

The coastal and rural landscape around Kilmore Quay is stunning. There are miles and miles of gorgeous unspoilt golden sandy beaches to the east and west of the harbour. There are also many heritage

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Charts & Pilot Books

• Imray 2700 North & West Wales Chart Folio, C57 & C61 • East and North Coasts of Ireland Sailing Directions Pilot Book • Imray Irish Sea Pilot • Admiralty 2740 & SC5621 Folio Carlingford Lough to Waterford • Ordnance Survey Map 77 • Cruising Ireland Companion • Reeds Almanac

Transport

You can hire bikes through the Harbour Office. Wexford Buses operate up to four buses a day between Kilmore Quay and Wexford. For taxis contact Coastal Cabs 00353 85 8467277/087 6465257. Local car hire is available through Enterprise, Hertz or Budget. Regular ferry services to Pembroke operate from Rosslare, which is approximately 12 miles away. Irish Ferries go to Pembroke Docks (Milford Haven) and Stenaline ferries go to Fishguard. Direct services to Dublin (via Irish Rail) are available from the mainline station at Wexford.

Slipway

The marina has a large all-tides slipway on the west quay near the fuel berth. A €25 daily charge gives 24 hour access and pre-authorisation is required from the Harbour Office. It is €100 for annual usage.

The large concrete slipway is directly on the quayside with parking behind the west pier

For more information visit: www.kilmorequaymarina.com www.visitkilmorequay.com www.discoverireland.ie

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Tourism Ireland

The two stunning Saltee Islands are just a short ferry ride away, they also offer several anchorages

and nature trails to be followed, including Ballyteige Burrow, Forlorn Point and Newtown Shore on which you can witness wildlife and geology unique to the area. It is superb for walking and cycling, with bikes available at the Harbour Office. T he Saltee Islands are home to huge Gannet and Puffin colonies, as well as over 200 species of other birds, and boat trips around the islands operate regularly from the quayside at Kilmore Quay. Day visitors are only allowed on the main large

Lying at the waters edge, the Memorial Garden is poignant reminder of those lost at sea

island, Great Saltee, between 11:30am and 4:30pm, and arrive by a dedicated ferry. This ferry usually departs at 10.30am and returns after 4pm. As part of the millennium celebrations, a memorial garden was opened in 2001 to honour the lives of those lost at sea around the southern coastline of Ireland, be it through wartime, fishing or leisure. The garden occupies a beautiful clifftop location just to the west of the quay and was partly funded by Aer Lingus who lost 57 passengers and four crew on an aircraft, which crashed into the sea in 1968. It is both poignant and fascinating looking at the various displays and reading the plaques in this peaceful place. There is so much to see within easy travelling distance. Johnstown Castle with its beautiful gardens and agricultural museum is just 10 km from Kilmore Quay and well worth a visit, as well as the City of Waterford and the town of New Ross, which lies on the River Barrow, where you can visit the authentic replica Irish Famine

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KILMORE QUAY Tourism Ireland

Johnstown Castle is open to the public and its agricultural exhibition depicts the Irish potato famine

Ship, the ‘Dunbrody’ and its museum. At only 13 miles to the west, the 800-year old Hook Lighthouse is a ‘must see’ as, it not only stands on a very dramatic piece of headland, it is listed in the Lonely Planet Guide as ‘the No. 1 flashiest Lighthouse in the World’. Wexford is the nearest major town, which is around 14 miles away. Here you

will find cafés, pubs and restaurants by the dozen, offering fine dining to traditional Irish fayre and local beers. It also boasts an absolutely brilliant shopping centre for the obligatory retail therapy. The town has a relaxed, cosmopolitan feel about it, and there is nothing finer than a stroll along the fishing quay on a sunny summer evening. MBO

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tested Honda BF4, BF5 & BF6 Portable outboards are big PRICE FROM sellers in the UK and you’ll be forgiven for looking further than the discounts at your local dealer. All outboard manufacturers compete to be the choice of the many boat owners looking for something small and lightweight every year. The Honda 4, 5 and 6 horsepower models all stem from the same engine, with various tuning differences and carburettor tweaks to offer the different power options. With just the one cylinder, they’re a good bet for getting the most power for the least weight, being just light enough to carry, and vitally, attach to the transom of a floating tender. While each manufacturer will obviously claim to offer the best engine, they have very different features, with varying brands suiting different buyers. If you

£999

want to spend as little as possible, then a Chinese import will appeal, and if you want to be as fuel efficient as possible, Torqeedo’s electric motors will tick that box. But if it’s lightweight, smoothness and ease of use you’re after, then you may have to look a little harder. Honda launched its three portable engines back in August, although with an embargo until the 2016 Southampton Boat Show. We got on the water the same week as Suzuki also launched three engines with the same numbers on the back . We’ll be looking at those next month, but the timing meant we had a great opportunity to test the engines against each other. Suzuki has focused on shedding weight with their new range but, while Honda hasn’t ignored that, it has chosen to focus on another aspect. Honda is thinking that saving a few grams isn’t as important as the An enlarged fuel tank provides additional range user experience. Using specially designed 56

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mounts, the engine is kept as separate from the boat as possible. Single cylinder engines are prone to some serious vibration, especially at low revs, but the boffins at Honda’s research & development facility have managed to keep an impressive amount of the vibration at bay. We’re told that the frequencies of vibration have been altered to not only remove tiller shake, but also the vibration that travels through the boat and can be felt by the other passengers. It all sounds very complicated, but we had a go in various inflatable and solid boats and came away rather impressed. While this isn’t new technology, in fact Suzuki was talking about it that same week, it’s the first time we’ve actually seen it work this well. It’s even a little unnerving that the engine visually shakes, and yet you are unable to feel it through your hand. On the water there’s little to note, other than the loss of vibration. We tried the four, five and six horsepower on various boats, and they provided the power as we expected. Alongside the increased smoothness, there have been a number of internal changes, including an enlarged internal fuel tank and a smart decompression mechanism for starting. This releases cylinder pressure and reduces the amount of force required to get the engine to turn over. Like many modern outboards, there is an oil-indicator light on the block. However, Honda has switched it around so that it’s lit green when the oil pressure is

The Honda is not the lightest in its class, but a nice handle makes carrying it comfortable

fine. It tackles the issue of wondering if the bulb actually works, or if the sun shining on it is illuminating it or not. Regardless of whether you notice the light, if a pressure problem occurs, it will limit the revs to avoid causing damage to the engine. Returning to the subject of weight, it’s still an important criterion of these portable engines, as a few kg will make

An oil indicator light will warn of low oil pressure, but the engine will limit revs as well

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tested Honda BF4, BF5 & BF6 continued......

On the water, the outboards performed as expected, but with a noticeable reduction in vibration

quite a difference when carrying them down the pontoon, and even more so when lowering onto the transom of a floating tender. The Honda range were the heaviest in this class. However, using various lighter parts, they’ve shaved a couple of kgs off, and a short shaft is now 27kg, while the long shaft is 500g more. In comparison, Suzuki’s new range of four, five and six horsepower models are 24kg. While it might not sound much, it’s important not to underestimate the difference that even just three kg can make when leaning over the transom. So Suzuki remains the class leader when it comes to weight, but Honda has caught up with the likes of the Yamaha with its 27kg models. Honda has priced the engines boldly, being slightly more than its rivals, with

the most popular six horsepower model starting from £1199. In comparison, the Yamaha is £1129, the Suzuki is £1125 and the 26kg Mariner is £989. But, as I said at the start, it’s all about what matters to the end user. If you’re lifting your engine off every time you use it, then weight will be important. But there are just as many boaters who leave Motorboat their engines on Owner their tenders, and “Smoothness unlike will be drawn in any other single by Honda’s silky cylinder outboard” smoothness. Greg Goulding Value 3/5 Contact: Honda UK www.honda.co.uk/ marine

Usability 4/5 Performance 5/5

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tested Cabrio CH320 PRICE

£16,474

The folding transom range of tenders from Italian builder, Aer Marine, might make sense on paper, but do they work in real life? We had a look at the mid-range 320. Keeping your tender on the bathing platform is so ‘last season’. It’s all about tender garages, apparently. But even if you’re privileged enough to have a tender garage, the chances are that it will be a tight squeeze to get a proper boat in there. Aer Marine tackles this problem head on with its Cabrio range of tenders, which all have a very unique feature. On the water they may appear very much a traditional tender; solid V-shape hull, inflatable tubes, an engine on the back and seats in the middle. But when it comes to stowing it, the transom, complete with engine, folds

forward into the centre of the boat. Once the boat is ready to be put away on deck, into a tender garage or even into the boot of a car, the process of folding the transom moves the engine inside the boat, reducing not only the length, but height as well. On the smaller tenders, this is a manual operation, but with engines of 30hp or more you get some electrical assistance. The 320 tested is in the middle of the range and, as standard, comes with the manual option. But for £4,450 you too can wear a smug look as the outboard folds into the boat, at the press of a button. The main block of the transom doesn’t move, which is key to giving the boat the structural strength to be able to handle the pressure when things get choppy.

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What does move is the rear bench seat, the backrest and the central part of the transom. With the transom being hinged near the floor, there’s plenty of movement to lever the engine forward, so once folded fully, the propeller still sticks out behind the transom, but is inside the length of the tubes. With the 25hp outboard as tested, the engine is still the tallest part of the boat, although the Cabrio has a solution to keep the height low, but we’ll get to that later. The 25hp is a twin cylinder engine, but the optional 30hp is a three-cylinder unit, and thus physically heavier and bigger, so you need to think carefully before ticking that option box. Underway, the Cabrio is like any other RIB when tinkering around the harbour. The standard Yamaha outboard is as smooth and refined as expected; the steering is the typical off-the-shelf cable system, so naturally lacks much feedback at low speeds, and it’s the same story with the throttle. The transom design is clever, and despite the leverage from the engine there’s plenty of structural rigidity to allow it to perform like a traditional fixed transom RIB. As mentioned before, with the engine folded, the engine protrudes above the console. To tackle height, the Cabrio has a very shallow hull. It’s not uncommon for tenders to have flatter hulls than more performance-focused boats, but it is worth remembering this before you whizz across a bay in anything other than flat water.

The Cabrio 320 CH provides good seating for four and solid grabrails along both sides

The day of testing was particularly rough, certainly for a 3.2m boat and, heading out of Lymington, the waves were right on the bow, which to be fair is probably the safest angle of attack. The engine weighs the best part of 80kg and with just me on board, that’s quite a lot of weight close to the back, meaning the weight distribution was not ideal. But the boat pushed through and, to the west, the water was slightly

The folding transom reduces length and height

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tested Cabrio CH320 continued...... calmer, allowing me to ride the waves and give it a better trial, reaching speeds in excess of 30 knots. Some boats love big waves, dealing with them easily and generating excitement. The Cabrio is not one of these, but it isn’t designed to be. If it’s that rough, the Cabrio will be safely tucked away on the mother ship anyway. Satisfied that I had given it a good run, I headed back into the calm of the river, and could once again appreciate that it’s a smart and comfortable tender. The seating is fairly typical of a 3.2m tender, with a rear bench, forward bow seat and a seat to the side of the starboard console. There are a few nice touches, such as the solid handrail all along the tubes, which will give passengers something to grab, and a couple of tube cushions for the bow seat. All the seating is attached by buttons and is customisable to fit in with the colour coding of your choice. Given the restrictions of size that the Cabrio has to abide by, I think it’s fair to

The cable steering lacked feedback at low speeds

cut it some slack. It wasn’t great at handling the waves at all angles, but that’s not what it’s about. It’s a tender that takes you and your guests to shore when anchored, and stows in a confined garage when not. The biggest issue may be the price. Fully spec’d, the Cabrio is edging into equivalent Williams Jet RIB territory. If you are on a budget, removing the engine off a standard 3.2m RIB when stowing will save you a fortune. As tested, the Cabrio ended up nearer to the top end than expected, but if you need a RIB to fit your garage and don’t want to be taking the engine off, the Motorboat Cabrio 320 may Owner be the most cost “A unique tender effective answer. for a compact Greg Goulding

tender garage”

A dedicated storage spot for the fuel tank is found under the helm console

Contact: BHG Marine bhg-marine.co.uk

Value 2/5 Usability 4/5 Performance 3/5

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CLASSIC CRUISERS

a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Princess 266 W hat if we told you that you could buy a sleek Princess sportscruiser for under £20k? Those new to the subject might be a little surprised, but you can. This month we celebrate this UK builder’s smallest ever sportscruiser, the 266. In the late 80’s UK boat builders were turning their focus onto open cockpit med-style boating. For Plymouth-based boat builder, Princess, it was time to bring in designer, Bernard Olesinski, to help satisfy its ‘med-dreaming’ customers. In 1983, Princess introduced a new range

of sportscruisers, Riviera, with its debut model the 286, a 30ft sterndrive-powered boat. However, with rival boat builders such as Fairline producing models such as the Olesinski-designed Sunfury 26 and the Sportfury, and Sealine with their popular 255 Senator, there was clearly a demand for Princess to build a smaller model. Four years after the 286 was launched, a smaller sister model was unveiled. The 266 Riviera offered the same four-berth accommodation as the 286, but on a smaller, open plan scale, and boy did Princess get it right. The ‘chunkiness’ of

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Built approx 222 1987-1992 Prices then £34,672 (1988) Prices now £17,000-£28,000 Length 28ft 5in / 8.73m Beam 10ft / 3.04m Draught 2ft 9in / 0.83m Air Draught Radar arch 8ft 4in / 2.54m Fuel 78 gallons / 354 litres Water 35 gallons / 159 litres Displacement 2750kg approx

the beamy 286 had vanished to reveal a compact, very sporty and sleek-looking sportscruiser that could really turn heads. It had the desirable spacious sun-seeking cockpit and modern styling, with features such as a curved single-pane windscreen, integral bathing platform and a transom door. It was fast too. Fitted with the largest twin petrol engines, it offered a top speed of 40 knots. Another influential British rival at the time was Sunseeker, with models such as the 1986 Portofino 31 sharing a similar ‘trendy’ interior finish. In 1988, Fairline

launched its counter attack on the 266 with the launch of the successful Targa 27, which was based on the hull of the Sunfury and Sportfury. Production of the 266 outran the 286, which ceased production in 1991, but only by a year. Production of the 266 ended in 1992 and sadly it was to be the last compact sportscruiser from Princess. The Riviera range continued on through the early 90’s until finally it was replaced by the V-class range in 1994, with its debut model, the stunning V39. With only 222 built, the 266 is quite

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The saloon dinette is deceptively large, and converts into a 6ft 7in long double berth

rare, and with the Princess reputation of sturdy build quality, it is not surprising that good examples donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stay on the market for long. It seems the model was successful, as intended, out in the Med too, with several examples currently available for sale out in sunnier climes. We looked over an example for sale at TBS Boats Penton Hook to see what the boat has to offer today. Interior A centre companionway leads to the lower accommodation, which is accessed via a Perspex sliding door. The door itself can be quite stiff and tricky to open, and has quite a fiddly locking mechanism. Three steps lead down to the saloon and youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find yourself in a central lobby area, the galley unit is to port, with a door to the toilet compartment and the mid berth tucked away aft, to starboard. In this area

the flat raised foredeck provides decent headroom, largely due to the fact that the floor is scalloped into the hull. Here, there is approximately 5ft 9in headroom, sloping to around 5ft 5in in front of the dinette. Ahead lies the substantial, ovalshaped raised dinette area, comfortable for seating six people, maybe more. The dinette can be converted into a double (measuring 6ft 7in along the centre line) or used in a V-berth format, which might be preferable if you have youngsters on board. Five hatches under the dinette seating reveal unlined hull storage, and these might be fitted with individually made-to-measure vinyl storage buckets. Movement or delamination can occur where mouldings, such as the seating, join the hull, which is something worth looking closely for. However, we are told that these are an easy DIY fix. It is cosy and private down below and

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The galley has all you would need for weekending. Below, it is possible to fit an full gas oven

there is plenty of room for a couple to stretch out either side in the evening. Light and ventilation is provided by a foredeck escape hatch above the dinette and two small hull portholes. It is worth checking around these for signs of leaks and water damage. The 266 lacks the wood interior seen in the 286 but, instead, has a ‘sporty’ feel with galley surfaces covered in two-tone grey vinyl, much like the interiors of Sunseeker Portofinos of the time. This may look dated today, but we think its part of the charm of the boat, giving it a very retro feel. It is fairly practical too, as it won’t show the bumps and knocks like wood and is pretty much maintenance free. However, the vinyl might be brittle, peeling away or showing shrinkage in places, so it is worth checking it over. It tends to suffer around the toilet doorframe in particular. The seating and bedding upholstery is unmistakably Princess, with the classic patterned fabric. Owners may well have replaced the upholstery to bring it up to date, but again, if it is in good

condition, it is part of the boat’s 80’s character. The galley is positioned in the port corner and is well appointed for day boating and weekend cruising. It offers a large round metal sink, a two-burner hob, concealed by a sliding or lift-out top, and a fridge. Under the worktop are three narrow-shelved cupboards. Above the worktop is a two-tier storage unit with Perspex, slide-opening storage lockers. Inside there is sectioned storage, a very

Down below is compact for cruising, but the boat has good storage, including two wardrobes

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useful feature provided by Princess. However, with narrow openings to these shallow lockers, you may find the only place to store a large saucepan or a frying pan is the bow locker under the dinette seating. Between the galley and dinette is a drinks cabinet, with a pull-out drawer with storage for four bottles. Availability of sockets may be something to look at in the main cabin, as the boat we boarded only had three single sockets, one at floor level, one above the sliding galley unit and one over the mid berth. The boat was not originally fitted with an oven or grill. However, we have seen a microwave oven set into the cupboard area to the right of the fridge and, on another boat, the fridge had been moved over to accommodate a full-size oven with hob and grill. The toilet compartment is small but suitably The double mid berth is tucked out equipped, with a shower, sink and storage of sight under the raised helm position and its size is unfortunately one of the is a handy large open-fronted locker at compromises of having such a large cockpit and saloon area. This thwartships the foot of the bed, big enough to store surplus cockpit cushions and bedding. A berth measures 3ft 11in wide and is few of the 266’s we have seen for sale had very much a crawl-in affair and, with headroom of approximately 2ft 1in, sitting watermarks on the mattress midway along the aft bulkhead. We could not ascertain up in bed may not be possible. There where the water was coming from, a leaking canopy or condensation perhaps, but this might need a closer inspection. Next to the berth is a seat, which is also a storage locker, and above this is a small hanging locker built into the bulkhead. A privacy curtain encloses the seat and a small standing area for dressing. An overnighting couple may consider making up the bed in the saloon area as it offers more space and better access when nature calls. For a family the mid berth would be an ideal sleeping ‘den’ for youngsters. The 266’s small 35-gallon water tank can be The curtained-off mid berth is compact but the layout is quite practical for a family found under this berth. 68

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Two forward facing seats is a real plus point of this boat. The navigator’s seat base houses the gas locker

The wash down toilet compartment is a decent size and is fitted with a washbasin with a shower mixer tap, a sea toilet and a storage cupboard. Inside there is 5ft 4in headroom, which slopes gradually outboard. The shower tray area is quite small but a shower is an excellent feature to have on a boat of this size. Cockpit and helm Access aboard is significantly easier than the 286, due to Princess introducing a transom door on the portside and an integrated bathing platform to this model. The spacious and uncluttered cockpit is spread over two levels. Aft you have a huge covered area incorporating a transom

A versatile and spacious cockpit with flipover helm seat

1989 £19,950 (featured) Twin Volvo AQ205 petrols TBS Boats Penton 01932 570055 www.tbsboats.com

1990 £17,955 Twin Mercruiser 165hp petrols BJ Marine 029 2070 7331 www.bjmarine.net

1991 €29,000 Single Volvo AD41 200hp MBP Yachts & Services (Spain) 0034 616 732 880 www.mbpyachts.com

1991 €16,000 Twin Volvo AQ431 petrols Estrela Yachts (Mallorca) 0034 620 802 499 www.estrelayachts.com

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The 266 may be approaching 30 years old, but its every ounce the fun and practical boat it was

bench seat cum sunpad with a mount in the floor for a pedestal table. The forward raised level of the cockpit has an adjustable double helm seat to starboard and a single navigator’s seat to port, with plenty of legroom. With many modern sportscruisers opting for a chaise longue nav seat, in order to maximise interior space, this traditional seating

It has a modern single pane windscreen, a feature found on current Princess ‘V’ models

format should prove quite practical and comfortable for longer passages. The twin helm seat is supportive, but a little cosy for two people. The navigator’s seat base lifts up to reveal the two-cylinder gas locker, while the helm seat flips over to face aft for social or dining occasions. The moulded helm console consists of two slanted dash panels, with chart storage and a compass between. Unfortunately, if you were looking to add modern navigation equipment, bracket mounting looks like your only real option. The canopy is in two sections, either side of the radar arch. A sloping aft canopy, radar arch to transom, was standard, but owners may have added a framework, thus providing standing headroom throughout. It seems Princess had learned from its mistakes with the 286’s sloping front canopy, which made it impossible to stand up and helm, as there

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The 266 has sporty looks and great handling to match

is a higher canvas framework on the 266. Taller people may still struggle to stand and helm, but this front section is easily opened or removed.

keeping, handling and build quality of the 266. It has Olesinski’s trademark modified V hull with a fine entry, which continues well aft and reduces slightly at the transom. The hull features a longitudinal On deck hull spray rail and a pronounced chine The one-level side decks are a good width knuckle to deflect spray and deliver a for the boat’s size and, with a decent relatively dry ride. Overall the hull delivers toerail, offer good, safe access to the a sporty and nimble performance and foredeck. The guardrails are quite low, above all, it is fun to drive. It’s also capable but still provide the security you need to of making steady progress through chop at get around the deck. It is a good idea to a reasonable speed and, with its 10ft beam, inspect around the stanchion bases for it is an impressively stable boat too. loose fixings or stress cracking. It is also In typical 80’s fashion, the 266 came important to check for stress cracking with red and grey stripes along the around the cleats and aft corners. waterline, and a thick grey stripe above The foredeck slopes and stylishly the gunwale. Check the condition of all converges with the side decks. Here an these, as they may be looking tired. They electric anchor windlass sits proud of the can be repainted, replaced with new deck, with access to the chain locker only decals, or even removed completely for a possible from the interior. more modern look. The boat also has grey At 2.54 metres to the top of the radar slatted aft engine vents, which fade and arch, the 266 has a relatively low air draft, become fragile, consequently they may which makes it suitable for low cost inland have been painted or wrapped. cruising. Engines Hull and Handling The 266 was fitted with various single Owners are quick to praise the sea or twin, petrol or diesel sterndrive Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

The majority of 266s are petrol. Twin Volvo Penta AQ205 petrols fitted to a 1989 example

configurations. Engine options were pretty much Volvo across the board, with the exception of twin Mercruiser 180hp petrols. Nearly all Volvo engine installations were mated to 290 drives. The initial base engine was a single 270hp Volvo AQ271 petrol, which was priced at £34,672 in 1988 (with a duo prop upgrade option). Next in line was the single 200hp AD41 diesel with a duo prop, priced at £38,467. There were no twin diesel options initially, with twin 120hp AQ131s, 146hp AQ151s and 167hp AQ171s petrols offered. Twin V6 petrols came along later, in the shape of 205hp AQ431/DP and AQ205/DP (£49,942), and these remained the most expensive option for a good few years, until the introduction of twin diesel 130hp AD31s

This 1988 version was re-engined with 180hp diesel BMW 636s paired to Mercury outdrives

in 1990 (£55,688). Interestingly, that same year, the base engine was a single 330hp Volvo 740 big block V8 petrol engine, priced at £47,092. The 266 looks fast and is fast. This 28 footer can deliver speeds of up to 40 knots. However, ultimately engine choice will come down to intended usage, price and running costs. Running a petrol boat won’t be as cheap as running a diesel. However, the savings you make on the asking price may help offset the extra fuel costs. Boats fitted with twin Volvo 205hp petrols should offer a cruising speed of 25 knots, using around 12-14 gallons per hour. Flatten the throttles and this will go up to 27-29 gallons per hour. Smaller twin petrols, such as 167hp Volvo AQ171C should give speeds of up to 24 knots. The original and rare twin Mercruiser 180hp configuration should give a top speed of 35 knots and a cruising speed of 25 knots. Finding examples of the 266 that have been re-engined with diesels is to be expected, but we are also aware of a 1991 example that was re-engined in 2000 with a pair of modern 220hp Mercruiser 4.3L V6 EFIs, giving a top speed 38 knots. As you would expect, diesel boats are the most economical and therefore, the

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most desirable, but these are very rare. They also command the highest price on the used market, at around £25-30k. Twin 130hp AD31 versions should give 27 knots and approximately 2.5 miles per gallon at cruising speeds (estimated 22-24knots). A single 200hp AD41 should be the most economical, giving approximately 4mpg. Engine access is very good, and is via a large hatch in the middle of the cockpit floor, which doesn’t require lifting the back seat like some other similar boats. The hatch is usually on a single hydraulic strut, which may have corroded, seized or lost pressure though age. Once inside the engine bay, access to the engines (or engine) is narrow, but there is enough room in front to change an impeller or a belt. It is worth noting that bilge fans were only fitted to petrol boats during the build. The single 78-gallon fuel tank forms the forward bulkhead of the engine bay. 266’s fitted with a single diesel will have a

smaller 60-gallon tank. Older Volvo Penta engines, such as the AD41, are reliable and easy to work on, with good availability of parts. It is always important to check that the drives and engines, new or old, have been routinely maintained. If you have any concerns we would recommend that you have an engineer give them a thorough check over for you. Most importantly a keen amateur should be able to tackle most or all of the ongoing drive and engine servicing. Conclusion The ‘pocket rocket’ 266 makes for an affordable first boat. It offers a great first step on the sportscruiser ladder, and is ideal for weekending or longer term cruising. Look for a well maintained example, paying close attention to engine and drive condition.

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

Family 286 Riviera

1983- 1991

Prices £19,000-£35,000

Length 30ft Beam 11ft With approximately 440 built this 30ft 4-berth sportscruiser was extremely popular. Buy one (pictured) 1991 £24,950 www.tingdeneboatsales.net

36 Riviera

1986-1991

Prices £45,000-£65,000

Length 38ft 8in Beam 12ft 3in The 286 Riviera’s bigger sister is shaftdriven and offers six berths with two separate cabins Buy one (pictured) 1990 £59,950 www.clippermarine.co.uk

V40

1996-1999

Prices £79,000-£100,000

Length 41ft 6in Beam 12ft 3in Elegant, spacious and refined, the V40 was a development of the first 6-berthV39. Buy one (pictured) 1998 £94,995 www.southamptonwaters.co.uk

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PRACTICAL

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Using Radar

adar is an essential piece of electronics for those going offshore, some may argue it is more useful than a chart plotter, as not only will it show targets in poor visibility, you can also use it for position fixing and collision avoidance too. To get the best out of your radar you really need to be comfortable with some of its basic functions. You can, of course, just turn it on when you encounter poor visibility and hope that it delivers what you expect, but learn a few basic tricks and the radar can do so much more and be of much greater use in the times when you really need it. While this is by no means an exhaustive feature on radar functions, it should provide some basic information that

everyone that owns a radar should know and understand. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just wait for a foggy day to put these features to test, have your radar on every time you go out and learn to feel comfortable with its operating system and functions. This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just a recommendation, it is your duty. The collision regulations state that skippers should maintain a good lookout, using all available means appropriate to the conditions. This means that if you have radar fitted to your boat, you should know how to use it when it is required. All of the functions we look at on these pages will be found on all radar units, although the way to access them will depend on the operating system, so you may need to get your owners manual out.

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Alignment Firstly, if you

haven’t already done so, you should check the alignment. When the radar is fitted, it could easily be a few degrees out of true. It is even possible that it has been installed 90° or even 180° out. Obviously this means that the picture shown will not be truly representative of the situation out at sea. The easiest way to check alignment is by using the radar overlay onto the chart. Find a suitable hard shoreline, or nice solid target that is also on the chart, and ensure that the radar return concurs with the chart. Charts can of course be slightly out, so maybe check three or four different objects just to be sure.

The lower image shows how a radar overlay may look if the alignment is out

Screen orientation The next step to check is that the radar

is operating in the right orientation. You can usually choose between Head up, where the radar points in the direction of the boat, North up, where the radar screen will always be orientated with North towards the top of the screen, and Course up, which is similar to Head up but will take into account the difference between your course steered, and your course over the ground. Most people prefer Head up, so that a target that is right on the nose will appear at the 12 o’clock position on the screen. The radar screen then represents your view out of the windscreen. When you use the radar overlaid onto your chart, the orientation will automatically change to match. So if you use your chart North up, your radar will match this in this mode.

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Range Choosing the right

range when the radar is in use is vital. Radars work by line of sight, so their effective range is more down to how high the antenna is mounted, than its power. For most small boats, radar should be effective at picking up small targets for around 6nm, large ships at about 12nm and tall coastlines at over 20nm. I tend to use my radar on the 1.5nm range when close to shore or inside harbours, 3nm in crowded coastal waters and 6nm when out in open waters, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as simple as that. To ensure you always have a good picture of what is out there, you should cycle the ranges up and down frequently so you can pick up other targets that may otherwise be too close or too far away to see on the range you are using. In short, you have to constantly interact with the radar to get the best out of it. Some radar sets offer a dual range function, whereby you can split the screen and have one half on close range and the other looking at the wider picture.

Gain Once you have the basic

settings correct and how you want them, the next step is to play around with the gain control. Most sets have an automatic gain function, and 95% of the time this is perfectly adequate, but using the manual gain control can sometimes allow you to get a better picture of what is going on. The more gain you apply, the more targets will appear on the screen, to the extent that full 100% gain usually results in a complete block out of the screen, and conversely, 0% gain will leave the screen completely free of targets, even if you can see them out of the window. Imagine it like a radioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squelch button. Turn it one way and you have complete silence, blocking out real

TOO MUCH GAIN

TOO LITTLE GAIN

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transmissions as well as background noise. Turn it the other way and you have a mass of white noise. You need to find the happy medium where there are no false targets and all real targets are visible. Adjusting the gain correctly can help you see really small targets, such as pot markers on a calm day.

JUST RIGHT

Clutter controls Your set should come with both sea and rain

clutter controls. Sea clutter is the returns you get from the waves in heavy seas, particularly on the windward side of the vessel where the waves are usually steeper faced. If you are out in rough stuff and your radar screen is full of lots of small and weak returns that appear and disappear, you should adjust your sea clutter to the offshore mode to remove these. You can also use the gain control, but be careful you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lose genuine targets in doing so. Heavy rain showers can show on a radar as one large solid return, that often resemble a landmass or coastline. Apart from being slightly disconcerting to see this when you were expecting no land mass, rain clutter can mask real and dangerous targets. Using the rain clutter control will drop the return from the rain and leave just the real solid objects that may be hiding inside. Another useful trick here is to overlay your AIS layer onto the radar screen, if you can. This will at least show any Two example of rain clutter. Note the waypoint (top) and AIS target (bottom) that appear to be on large targets that may be lurking what looks like a shoreline but is, in fact, just rain inside a rain shower. Motorboat Owner ÂŠ Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Variable range markers (VRM)

If you have the radar rings turned on, your screen will tell you how far apart they are. This can be useful for roughly measuring distance from a target or shoreline, but if you want to be exact, which is useful when position fixing using the radar in conjunction with an EBL, you can bring up a variable range marker. This is a further ring that you can move. Put this ring onto a target and you will get an exact distance.

MARPA

With AIS, MARPA (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) has taken a bit of a back seat. Having said that, with not all boats transmitting AIS, it can still be a useful tool. If your radar has MARPA, all you need to do is position the cursor over the target of interest and request that it ‘acquires’ the A MARPA target with vector line target. Once acquired, the radar will use the targets relative motion to determine its speed, direction of travel and, most importantly, its closest point of approach (CPA) and time to CPA. It can also be set to alarm if an acquired target becomes ‘dangerous’. You can also set ‘vectors’ onto the target to determine where it will be in a given amount of time. There is one important thing to understand about MARPA, and that is that the accuracy of the information it provides will depend upon whether the radar is ‘sea stabilised’ or ‘ground stabilised’. Most leisure units are installed in such a way that they are ground stabilised, this means they use course over the ground and speed over the ground information for MARPA. To be sea stabilised, which is the way a radar should be set up to use MARPA for collision avoidance, the radar would need to be fed with your Once acquired, MARPA provides heading and speed through the water. some useful target information 78

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Electronic bearing line (EBL) An EBL is a really useful

collision avoidance tool. The bearing line can be turned on and positioned onto a target. If the target starts to move down the EBL towards your position, a risk of collision exists. An EBL can also be used to provide an accurate position fix, when used in conjunction with a VRM. Just plot the distance and bearing of a known charted object from the VRM and EBL and you can plot where you are on a paper chart.

Guard zones and alarms

Not many people are aware that you can set up zones on your radar that will trigger an alarm if a target enters it. The zones can be sectored, or a full circle around your vessel, and can be adjusted in size. Guard zones are particularly useful when you are single handed as, while it is no substitute, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the next best thing to having a second pair of eyes on the radar while you concentrate on keeping a lookout and driving the boat.

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Side lobes If you ever find yourself in thick fog, and in close proximity to a large vessel such as a slab sided ferry or container ship, you may have experienced a situation where the radar return encircles your boat on the screen. This can be a little disconcerting, as it is not always clear exactly where the target Side lobes can provide a confusing return on the radar screen is, although you know it is big and close. You can usually clear the picture enough to see the real target by reducing the gain, or adjusting the sea clutter. Alternatively, if you can overlay AIS, this will identify the position of the target as well as its direction and speed. The reason for this phenomenon is what is known as side lobes. When the radar transmits, it sends its signal out in one direction, in quite a narrow band known as the beam width. Unfortunately, despite the manufacturers best endeavours, there will often be some stray transmissions sent out in other directions as well. These transmissions are usually too weak to show any returns, but when a substantial target is very close they will pick it up and plot a return on the screen and produce the effect shown in the image. If you see this image out on open water, it is an indication that you are too close. We were at a quarter of a mile from a car ferry in this instance, and out at sea there is usually little reason to be this close. Fog can be unnerving, but radar is the right tool for the job, as long as you are comfortable using it

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Bavaria E40

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BOAT TEST

Length (LOA): 12.29m / 40ft 4in Beam: 4.2m / 13ft 11in Displacement: 10500kg Air Draught Sedan: 3.4m / 11ft 2in Fuel capacity: 270 litres Water capacity: 420 litres RCD category: B Engine as tested: Volvo Penta D3 150hp Other engine options: Volvo Penta D2 75hp or Volvo Penta D4 300hp. All available with hybrid option Price from ÂŁ223,078

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t was at the 2015 Southampton Boat Show that Bavaria dealer, Clipper Marine teased us with news of a new boat design that they said would be revolutionary. Sure enough, just under a year later, I found myself on the banks of Loch Lomond about to take the new Bavaria E40 out for a test. So what is the E40, and what makes it different from other boats of a similar ilk? Well, it’s all about the E in the name, which stands for ‘efficiency’. It might have the looks of a boat that is capable of high speeds with a fuel consumption to match, but the E40 is in fact all about having the sort of facilities you may find on many other 40 footers, but taking more time to enjoy them by travelling

at a gentler pace, with a commensurate reduction in fuel bills. Bavaria hasn’t just achieved this by sticking a small engine where you would expect to find two large ones, it has also redesigned the hull profile to deliver a slippery and efficient underwater profile. The tricks don’t end there though, Bavaria has also redefined the layout, with some unique and clever features that ensure the E40 delivers

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A versatile layout. The forward cabin can have optional scissor berths for either twin or double configurations

superb family accommodation quite unlike any other 40 foot boat I have seen. The E40 is available in both flybridge and Sedan versions, and each version is available in a choice of two or three cabin layouts. Our test boat was the three cabin Sedan model. At the time of writing I have yet to see the other versions in the flesh, so I will be concentrating on this model, but pointing out the main differences in the layouts as we go through the boat. The forward cabin in this version contains a pair of scissor berths that allow it to be configured either as two single, or a large double. It’s a fairly minimalist space, but good headroom, decent floor space, light materials and plenty of glass make this a welcoming cabin. As well as a fixed window on either side, there is also an opening port and an overhead hatch, Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

so getting a good exchange of air on those rare, hot sticky nights should not be a problem. Aft of the berths there are a pair of cupboard units, a hanging locker to port and a shelved unit to starboard, and there is loads of storage space below the berths accessed via some lift-out hatches. The two-cabin version of the E40 has a large fixed island double in this cabin, but in all other respects appears identical. Moving aft into the lower forward companionway, there are doors off to both port and starboard. To port is the first of

“The E40 has some very unique and clever features. With two layout options it’s also versatile for a family or two couples”

The E40 comes with separate forward toilet and shower compartments

the boat’s two toilet compartments. This looks nicely appointed, with good storage in a large cupboard underneath the sink, and another under a lifting section of worktop, excellent headroom and an opening port. The large panel above the worktop opens to reveal this toilet’s holding tank, with access hatch. Dealing with a problem here is never nice, but at least you won’t be crawling around in the bilge at the time.

The forward companionway steps lift to reveal a large storage area and tank access

Opposite the toilet, the second door leads to the starboard side shower room. This offers one big mass of wipe down white GRP with an opening port. For its intended use, I am not sure there is anything you could add to make it better. The only other thing to mention in here is a small lifting seat, which on our boat revealed part of the boat’s heating installation. This meant there was a heating outlet into the shower room which is perfect for keeping it warm and dry, and also means you can use it as a drying room for wet clothes or foulies. To move aft from here you need to ascend a flight of three steps. These steps hinge upwards to reveal a huge ‘cave type’ storage space. You can also gain access to two of the boats tanks in here. Once up these steps, you find yourself in the boat’s wheelhouse/saloon area. Here things start to get a little different. You would normally expect to find the helm in the forward part of this space, with the salon area behind. Bavaria have flipped this on its head and

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The large saloon raised seating area in front of the helm

placed the helm aft, in a central position, with a yacht like binnacle. This might sound weird, and indeed I have to say that on first glance it looks pretty odd too, but do you know what? It actually really works. With all the saloon seating forward of the helm, the skipper is no longer the person up front with his or her back to everyone. They really do become part of the experience and, on a displacement boat, that is particularly important. The saloon is laid out with the seating in a U-shape along the starboard side of the wheelhouse, with the skipper, plus one, seated facing forward on the raised helm seating, three or four seated along the starboard side, and a further passenger seated on the forward section facing aft. A dinette table completes this side of the wheelhouse and creates a fantastically sociable area when underway. The helm binnacle is not the only yacht-like feature. The E40 comes with a large, upright steering wheel that looks like it was supposed to be installed onto the Bavaria yacht that was next on the production line. I paint an odd picture, and if any of this puts you off you just have to go and get onboard yourself. Odd it may Motorboat Owner ÂŠ Digital Marine Media Ltd

be, but once underway it all falls into place perfectly, and you wonder why you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seen something like this before. Despite the limitations on space that this helm design brings, there appears to be nothing missing from spec. Having a single engine does mean you halve the number of instruments you need, and this leaves adequate space for a decent sized multi-function display and somewhere convenient to mount your optional bow and stern thruster controls. In short, it just works. The port side of the wheelhouse is taken up by the L-shaped galley unit, which comes with a nice big sink, a smaller sink/

A yachtlike helm binnacle is situated aft, but the unconventional design works well

The large and practical galley comes with good storage and a hidden television

drainer, a double hob, a gas oven and as much storage, in the way of drawers, cupboards and cubby holes, as you have any right to expect. A small panel behind the sink hides a lifting flat screen TV, which should be protected from any spills by being slightly raised from the worktop in front. On this non-flybridge version, the wheelhouse roof has a set of four glass roof lights across the middle of the roof section that allow light to flood into the saloon, and a single opening hatch just above the helm offers additional ventilation to complement the sliding windows on either side. Behind the helm on the port side is the door out into the cockpit, and on a nice day the glass panels behind the helm can be slid open to allow the cockpit and wheelhouse to blend together. Just before the rear door there is a companionway down into a lower lobby area below the helm seat. Here there are four doors, or rather three and a half to be precise. The half height door facing forward offers the main access to the engine room and, with the little Volvo D3

on our test boat, you get plenty of space to get inside and work on or around the engine. One point to make here is that, on our test boat, the prop shaft was slap bang in the middle of the door, which would be somewhat hazardous if spinning. We have been informed that a guard is to be fitted over this in future. The door off to starboard leads into the boatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second toilet compartment. Again, this is a generous size and combines toilet, sink and shower with a small storage cupboard and opening port. Like the forward toilet compartment, the holding tank is located behind a removable panel above the sink. The two cabin version of the E40 has a single large double cabin aft of this lower lobby area. This offers an island double berth with standing room forward and we assume limited headroom down the sides and over the top of the bed. Our three cabin test boat came with a pair of double berth cabins in this area, again not unlike you may find in a yacht. The cabins are very similar to each other with perhaps just a little less standing headroom in the port

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The E40 can have a single large cabin aft, or two smaller doubles. An aft toilet/shower is standard

side one. Both cabins come with one fixed and one opening hull port and another opening port into the cockpit. They both have under berth storage with a half height hanging/shelved locker in the starboard cabin, and a double low-level locker in the port cabin. Moving out into the cockpit the E40 can accommodate quite a gathering, with seating for up to around eight or more on seats on either side. The starboard U-shaped seat is positioned around a table and a large wheelhouse/flybridge overhang provides a degree of protection in inclement weather. The cockpit can, of course, be fully enclosed with a canvas canopy if required and with this in place, and the partition between cockpit and wheelhouse fully open, you have in the E40 possibly one of the best party boats for its size I have ever seen, regardless of the weather. It may only be rated to take up to 14 passengers when underway, but in port I could imagine you could have 20 onboard, and it would still not feel overly crowded. Motorboat Owner ÂŠ Digital Marine Media Ltd

The aft section of the cockpit is open, and this allows quick, one-level access to either side deck. It does leave the transom feeling a little exposed and, even with the two safety wires across, you would need to keep a close eye on any little ones onboard to ensure they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get too close. At the transom the E40 has another trick up its sleeve, a fold down boarding/bathing platform. With a simple release of a catch, the whole transom folds down to reveal two steps that lead you onto the platform. This is perhaps the easiest way to board the E40 from a pontoon, but does rely on

The very spacious full width master cabin option

PERFORMANCE As tested 50% fuel, 0% water, 8 crew, Force 2 RPM

you having stern access as, not being 700 full width, you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really board 1000 from the side onto the platform. If 1250 you need to board from the side, 1500 there are some small moulded steps 2000 on each quarter that are actually 2500 much easier to use than they look. 3000 Access from a high quayside is best 3200 achieved over the aft side decks where Bavaria has provided a safety wire protected break in the guardrails for this purpose. Access forward is easy enough, thanks to the nice large side decks, and safe too, with full length guard rails and a chunky toerail. Once up front you will find a large flat working area, the option for a sunpad on the foredeck and a nice big anchor locker

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14.0 10.2 10.0 6.67 4.33 2.89 1.98 1.72

831 605 594 396 257 171 117 102

65 68 70 75 81 87 89 91

that should easily swallow up more than enough chain plus a fender or two. Underway The uniqueness of this boat carries through to how it behaves on the water. The hull is basically a sailing boat design, with a short ballasted moulded keel. Onto this keel, another 30cm keel is fixed when the boat is

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The single Volvo Penta D3 150hp engine leaves lots of working space in the engine room

“With the raised helm position aft you have a commanding view” delivered. My understanding of this process is that it helps keep the profile of the boat low for delivery, but also offers an element of sacrificial fibreglass should the boat go aground. The hull certainly shares some yacht characteristics in the way it leans outwards on a turn and is perhaps just a little more susceptible to weight movement onboard than you would expect from a boat of this size. Our boat was fitted with the mid size engine option, a Volvo Penta D3 150hp and delivered a top speed of around 11 knots. With the big single D4 300, Bavaria tell us the E4 will achieve 15 knots, or you can have the single 75hp D2 for a top speed of 8 knots. All engine options are available with hybrid technology Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

that comprises electric motor, generator, batteries and battery charging. The hull is certainly slippy, as shown by how far the boat carried way after power had been taken off, but it does also deliver a fairly wet ride. This is not a problem from the comfort of the wheelhouse, but I suspect the flybridge would not be a place to be in any sort of chop, going on how much spray we managed to get over the windscreen in some fairly benign conditions. Luckily the double pantograph wipers did a good job in preserving that lovely view out. What becomes clear very quickly once you get behind the wheel of the E40, is just how much sense the layout makes. With your slightly raised aft position, you have a commanding view through the

large panoramic front window and yet you are also very much part of what is going on with your passengers and crew. The conversations and socialising are happening right in front of you and, when the cockpit is also in use, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re right in the middle of it all. Noise levels on our test boat were rather intrusive at high speed, due to the lack of soundproofing on the engine room door and the lower lobby area acting as an amplifier. We have been assured that sound proofing levels are going to be beefed up here. Having said that, even without this sound proofing, you only have to drop a few hundred RPM and everything feels much more serene. Yes the D3 will deliver 11 knots, but this boat feels altogether happier at around 7 or 8 knots where sound levels are much lower, and fuel consumption is significantly reduced. In fact, on test, we found that we halved the fuel consumption if we ran at 2500rpm, as opposed to the maximum 3200rpm, but with only a loss of 1.5 knots in speed. With the extra fuel clearly not helping with forward movement, you just have to look out the back to see where your hard earned pounds are going, The wake at or above 3000rpm really is quite large. On the inland

The fold down bathing platform is a good size, but not suitable for boarding from alongside

waterways the E40 with 150hp D3 will run at 5 knots for just 1250rpm, and take you 10 nautical miles for every gallon of diesel. Handling is not dissimilar to a traditional single shaft driven displacement boat. You have a bit of prop walk in reverse, you have little initial steering when you go backwards, but underway the boat tracks straight and true and turns tightly and precisely. The boat is quite slow to respond to small adjustments in helm input, but you just have to learn to make the change and wait a second or two. Conclusion Bavaria promised something revolutionary and on many levels they have delivered.

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The E40 is not a boat for those that are addicted to speed, but for life in the slower lane, it offers an incredibly spacious and economical package. If you like to cast off with a large group, I can’t think of another boat that would be better to do it on. If you need three separate double cabins in a 40 foot hull, the E40 will do that too. The design may seem more than a little unorthodox, and even getting onboard at a boat show doesn’t really do it justice. What you need to do is cast off the lines and take this boat out, preferably with 8 or more people on board. Do this, and I guarantee you will come away impressed, and even

The semi-displacement hull delivers speeds of up to 15 knots with the largest engine option

the speed freaks among you just might start to see the sense that this boat makes. You are certainly going to like the 4-10mpg that it provides.

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Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Gobbi 345sc – 2002 – Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully cockpit and cabin upholstery, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 345 is a very spacious boat with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to berths and cockpit with seating for 6 in comfort. fore cabin, easy deck and transom access, in immaculate order. £49,950 Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Gobbi 345sc – 2002 – Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels £69,950 Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very Phantom 37Statesman Sealine 305 – 1989 Twin Volvo Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp Bavaria Sportberths, cabin cockpit and cabin upholstery, New canopies, Toilet waste tank,-The surveyed andand new boatpresented safety32 certificate, clean well 34 witha6spacious openwith plan4 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser with a good specification1995 – Twin 370 Hp VolvoandDiesels 345 is a very spacious boatwith withaccommodation 4 berths open planoption to the 305 isContact berths andcabin, cockpit with seating for160hp 6 inand comfort. 2006 -Upton Twin Volvoside Penta D3 Diesel Racecourse fore door, plotter VHF radio,Engines canopies forsaloon, 6, with this power a r, VHF,Contact Hydraulic gangway, and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 fore cabin, easy deck and transom access, in immaculate order. £49,950 Bowthruster andcraft autopilot capable for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal platform, Leather upholstery, Has been mainly used on the River Severn 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 as a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge. g tank. A popular 3£69,950 cabin craft £74,950

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Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 Split galley design with Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered folding mast, 2 Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Broom 30HT Coupe Boat - Nanni 65 The Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. – TheNew 395 offers tremendous space master with to ensuite facilities, Allwith newtwin 30HT withcabins full both sunroof the hard top,Large Graphite colored galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

hard top and hull, Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops.

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call for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat The World launch of this new shaft drive All new 30HT with full sunroof to the hard top, Graphite colored hard top andor hull,Coupe Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The Flybridge – Volvo D3 150hp cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops. Contact Thames £275,000 & Kennet Part Exchange possibilities – View at London Boat Show call for tickets .

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Windsor Racecourse Upton Thames & Kennet Stevens 1240DL – 1999 - Perkins Sabre 135LContact F Twin VolvoContact D3 -190 Diesels Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013

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Viking 24 –Thames 1998 – Honda (2012) . A very tidy Contact & 30 Kennet

example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full service history, Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious cockpit with sunbed conversion. A good family riverboat offered at a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950

Contact Walton Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013 A great family boat that will navigate the entire widebeam UK inland waterway system with 6 berths £44,500 - Also 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 VISIT THE TINGDENE / VIKING STAND AT THE Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013 LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295 A great family boat that will navigate the entire widebeam UKPrincess inland waterway 415 system with 6 berths £44,500 Alsoonly 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 1998 - Two owners and immaculate Contact Thames &-Kennet VISIT THE TINGDENE / VIKING STAND throughout, great expense in full refit AT THE LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295

last 225hp years Viking 24 Highline -over 2012 the Mercury o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip back helm seat, Cut out Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition £32,950

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Viking 24 – 1998 – Honda 30 (2012) . A very tidy example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full service history, Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious cockpit with sunbed conversion. A good family riverboat offered at a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 Viking 24 – 1998 – Honda 30 (2012) . A very tidy example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full 2005 Regal 2665 Commodore service history,Stevens Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious 1180s Fittedcockpit with Yanmar 240hp Diesel good family riverboat offered at with sunbed conversion. 2002 – Generator – FullA aft deck canopy. Contact Walton a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 Two double cabins both with ensuite.

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AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and wheelhouse barge. Perfect for European cruising Astounding specification - £219,000 ONE OF 3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004,Perfect Yanmar Bayliner 2855 wheelhouse barge. for European cruising 240hp diesel, specification - serviced £219,0002014/15, 1998 –Thames Mercruiser – Fully Very lowAstounding engine hours, Full canopy, Extended Contact &250 Kennet ONE4 berths, OF and 3 BARGES AND WIDE bathing platform, Pumpout ashore, polished valetedtoilet, then,6little useBEAMS since RaymarineAVAILABLE GPS, Serviced &AT antifouled 2015.& KENNET MARINA THAMES Viewing highly recommend.

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Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo

Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 Split galley design with Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered folding mast, 2 Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. The 395 offers tremendous 370both- with New Boat space with BROOM twin master cabins ensuite facilities, Large Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 galley and saloon, AVAILABLE £452,503 Inc Vat Choice ofClassic twoNOW available Split galley design with interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered 2 Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Twin Volvo D6 folding 330mast, £420,907 Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. The 395 offers tremendous Contact Walton orspace Single Volvo 435 £375,334 with twin masterD6 cabins both with ensuite facilities, Large galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very

Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip back helm seat, Cut out Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition £32,950 Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip 2005 Crownline 270CR back helm seat,Pedro Cut out 36 FittedHull with sides Volvo for 5.7easy V8 Petrol Excellent condition 1987 –Walton Large aft cabin boarding. & ensuite saloon & fore cabin Contact £32,950 A excellent value family cruiser

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Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar

clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan 240hp diesel, 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser A well presented S34 with a good specification Racecourse Marina Windsor net Marina SCAN HERE fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended with accommodation for 6, with this power option the 305 is a Radar, VHF, Hydraulic to £89,950 view our Road gangway, Upton Marina m Lakesincluding Plotter,Maidenhead and soft furnishings immaculate. bathing platform, 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, capable craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal New flexiteek bathing platform, Leather upholstery, boats for sale Upton uponasSevern Road New canopies, HoldingWindsor 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015. a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge. tank. A popular 3 cabin craft 135 A very Broom Ocean 34 1998 Sabre Perkins Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo SEALINE S34 - 1999 - Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT Berkshire Worcestershire erkshire Viewing highly recommend. £35,950 £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 cleanStourport and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan Pyrford Marina Marina 240hp diesel,27 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly Walton bridge cruiserMarinaCONTACT A well presented S34 with a good specification US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED 2012 Shetland A SL4 5HT WR8 0PB LQ fore cabin, side827 door, plotter and VHF Sealine Statesman 310 the 34 082 2010 - Volvo 330radio, Shaft canopies Drive VanVery de Heiden – Daf 150 Diesel, 01932 01932 275 01299 Princess V42 low engine1500 hours, 1997 Full canopy, Extended with accommodation for 6,343 with this power option 305 is a221 689 Intercruiser including Plotter, Radar, VHF, Hydraulic gangway, Fitted with Honda 40hp outboard 01753 851717 01684 593111 7770 and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 on Thames River Surrey on Severn 1991 – craft Twinfor Mercruiser (2000) aWalton very tidyIdeal A one Stourport owner meticulously cared for boat similar to the Comprehensive inventory4 with Generator, Bowthruster, bathing platform, berths, Pumpout toilet, capable coastalWey, use and220 at home on inland waters. New flexiteek bathing model platform, 2004 – Rare Sundeck withLeather Dinghyupholstery, garage 1996Broom 29 £59,950. New Broom 370 £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015. as a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge. New Holding tank.serviced, A popular 3 cabin craft and well equipped boat Davinci 35 to be launched at London in January. This Washing Machine, Accommodation with 3 sleeping Twincanopies, Volvo KAD 300 Fully surveyed Contact Waltonhighly recommend. MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANYBOAT OF OUR EIGHT MARINAS iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM Viewing £35,950 £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 boat cost over £300,000 new. As new throughout cabins, saloon, galley and dinette, a great craft at an CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED £44,950 and ready to go £140,000 £37,500 CONTACT£112,500 TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net excellent price £74,500

COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT MARINAS TO GET YOUR NEWofBERTH FOR 2016 Full details all boats available Visit CONTACT TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net 30 Sept & 1-3rd October Tingdene Boat Show @ Thames & Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net at all 9 sales offices Kennet Marina - If you miss us at SouthamptonCOME Boat Show Online & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, www.tingdeneboatsales.net Sales Mobile:+44(0) 7701 or want a more in depth viewing, join us over these 4 CONTACT US287046 New instructions required freeFOR afloat sales GET YOUR NEW BERTH 2016 days to view many new craft from Broom, Bavaria, Viking, TO Marina Windsor Racecourse Thames & Kennet Marina Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net Antaris and discuss the Davinci and Tingdene Wide and moorings at all marinas Maidenhead Road Upton Marina Caversham Lakes

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2008 Sealine S29 Twin Volvo D3 190hp engines. Many extras,

Engine bay camera, Garmin 4008 chartplotter & radar plus wi-fi adapter, Echomax Active X Band enhancer, ICOM Radio. Lying Swanwick. Holding tank. Bowthruster. Owner already upgraded

£69,950

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1995 Broom 29

Single Nanni 4.150 35hp diesel engine. Pedigree river cruiser offering 4 berths, inverter, bowthruster, Folding GRP radar arch, synthetic teak cockpit & bathing platform.

£57,950

0118 940 3211 info@valwyattmarine.co.uk

1980 Lytton Discovery

1986 Sunseeker Rapallo 36

1975 Fjord Selcruiser 27

£11,950

£34,950

£19,950

Single Perkins 4108 45hp diesel engine. 27ft river cruiser with open plan 4-berth interior. New teak floor 01932 570055 sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

Twin Sabre 330hp diesels. Great family boat with deep large cockpit offering 4 berths. 01202 916424 poole@clippermarine.co.uk

Single Perkins 4236 80hp diesel engine. Interior refurbished, stern thruster, exterior re-paint 2014 01189 477770 andy.robertson@tingdene.net

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1988 Fairline Sedan 36

1965 Freeman 30 Twin Solé Mini 44hp diesel engines, fitted in

2015. 4 berths with spacious cabin and cockpit. Lovingly restored with over £80,000 spent on renovations, furnishings and equipment over the past 18 months. Antifouled in 2015. Thames licence 2016

PRICE REDUCED £24,995

01628 569888 harleyford@boatshowrooms.com

Twin Perkins Sabre diesels. 6 berths with two seperate cabins. In-built generator, a new Raymarine ES70 touch screen chartplotter, Seago Liferaft, diesel heating and new carpets throughout.

£69,950

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