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issue. You know that question that every boater starts to ask around this time of year?

The one that goes something like, where has the summer gone? Well I’ve already been caught muttering something similar.

Despite being fortunate enough to spend a reasonable amount of time afloat, it still feels like many of my plans for 2015 have yet to be enacted. Firstly there is the small

Editor, Neale Byart 01268 922992 neale@motorboatowner.co.uk Associate Editor, Claire Frew 01268 922993 claire@motorboatowner.co.uk

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his Sealine S29, and produced some great videos of the journey along the way. You can read the story and click through to the videos on pg 40.

I don’t know about you but I love Southampton. The usually clement early autumn weather, combined with a great selection of boats, both on and off the water, and the chance to see and get my hands on some of the latest kit, means I wouldn’t miss it for the world. As luck would have it, we’re going to be there anyway, reporting on exactly the sort of stuff that is most relevant to Motorboat Owner readers.

If you can’t get there don’t worry, keep matter of our holiday onboard the project an eye on twitter and facebook, as well boat. After much ruffling of diary pages it as next month’s mag, and we’ll make turns out that time constraints mean this sure you don’t miss a thing. is going to have to wait until early October.

If you are attending, do pop along Let’s hope the weather holds. and say hello. We’ll be on stand B073A It’s always great to hear about our reader’s and you will find one of the editorial cruising adventures, and this month we team on the stand every day bring you an account of one new boater’s throughout the show. first big trip. Mark Hammond undertook We look forward to a passage from Brighton to the Thames in seeing you there.

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NEWS

Southampton Boat Show 2015 The 10-day Southampton Boat Show, claimed to be Europe’s largest outdoor boat show, starts on the 11th of September.

The show, in its 48th year, sees hundreds of exhibitors descend upon Mayflower Park in Southampton to showcase the latest boats, and newest boating related products. The purpose built marina, with 2km of pontoons, will accommodate over

300 boats on the water.

Other highlights include, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, who will be performing in the skies over the show on Saturday 12th September. The team will be displaying their precision flying skills with trademark close formation flying and dynamic loops and rolls. Show visitors will also be able to enjoy the popular and free Try-aBoat feature with a variety of RIBs and motorboats to experience. Visitors are advised to book their sessions on stand A140 in the Arena, as soon as they enter the show. Those with disabilities, young or old, can also experience the thrill of a ride aboard Wetwheels, a 9-metre Cheetah There will be a display by the Red Arrows on the Catamaran, specially adapted for disabled and wheelchair access. The tall ship from first Saturday of the show (12th September)

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1. Sealine C330, berth M172 2. Sargo 31, berth M179 3. Corsiva Coaster 720GT, berth M212 4. English Harbour 29 Offshore, berth M222 5. Interboat Intender, berth M211 6. Jeanneau Merry Fisher 795, stand F005 7. Hardy 32DS, berth M239 8. Quicksilver Captur 905 Pilothouse, stand F020

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Thames ATYC Rally cancelled This years ATYC Rally, due to be held at Kingston-upon-Thames on 28th-31st August, was cancelled due to a lack of boat entries. The ATYC (Association of Thames Yacht Clubs) Committee said “while there were about 20 ‘informal’ bookings, the Committee did not feel that they should risk a major shortfall if bookings did not reach 50 boats”. The August Bank Holiday event dates back to the 70’s and its mission is to ‘encourage and educate members, and their children, in the pleasures of boating’. Each year, River Thames boat clubs muster and compete against one another in boat handling competitions. The Committee said that the rally will return to London’s West India Dock in 2016. They would also like to “see the return of a re-invented Boat Handling Competition”. Further details will be available nearer the time on the ATYC website.

New Brighton Yacht Club

Thames lock closures

Brighton’s new floating yacht club has been towed into position between pontoons 6 and 7, off the western concourse at Brighton’s Premier Marina.

The new ‘state of the art’ building will welcome visiting boaters, and become a social hub at the marina with the promise of good food and drink. It will officially open in September.

The Environmental Agency has announced that eight locks will be closed this winter for maintenance and refurbishment. St John’s Lock, Godstow Lock and Culham Lock will be closed between 2 November-4 March 2016. Cookham Lock and Boulters Lock will be closed 2 November-18 December.

Penton Hook Lock, will be closed 11 January-4 March 2016 and Day’s Lock 4 January-26 February 2016. The EA has stressed that this programme is subject to change and that boaters should keep up to date by visiting the EA website.

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British luxury boat building on the up The marine industry membership organisation, British Marine, has announced a 4.3% increase in the production of UK leisure boats during 2014. It reported that, despite challenging trading conditions in the Eurozone, British boats are still in high demand.

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Petrol demands respect say Boat Safety Scheme The BSS (Boat Safety Scheme) is reminding boaters that the use of petrol ‘demands huge respect’. It is reported that three recent serious incidents, linked to the use of petrol, have resulted in nine people needing hospital treatment, and eight boats damaged or destroyed. As a result, the BSS have issued some safety guidelines to boaters, as well as messages about the unseen risks of petrol vapour. Here is some important ‘pre-start’ advice from the BSS - Before setting out use sight, touch and smell to check the fuel system and engine. Do not start if there’s a strong smell of petrol. Never stow spare petrol in the engine or cabin space. Avoid decanting petrol from containers, but if you have to, use anti-spill containers, spouts or nozzles to allow clean and easy refuelling. To comply with UK law, don’t carry more than 30 litres of spare petrol, and only use cans specifically designed to carry petrol. Cans should be less than 10 litres if plastic and 20 litres if metal. You can find more advice on the BSS

Burton Waters becomes Jeanneau dealer As of July, Burton Waters Boat Sales has joined forces with French motorboat builder, Jeanneau. Director, Adam Cox said “This new partnership will enable us to sell the complete Jeanneau motor boat range across the east coast, from Norfolk up to Hartlepool. With a massive range, starting at just £10,000 and going up to boats over 14m, our customers on the East Coast can acquire a brand new boat at an amazing price and, with the current euro rates, the time has never been better to get our customers on to the first run of the boating ladder.”

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Horning Water Carnival Cavalcade On the 25th July a boat cavalcade took place on the Norfolk Broads to help raise money for Horning School hall and Macmillan Cancer Support. The cavalcade was arranged by Boulter Marine, as part of the Horning Water Carnival, with a criteria of ‘dress up your boat and join our flotilla of fun’. There was a £10 per boat entry fee and the flotilla attracted 30 motorboats, which paraded along the River Waveney at Horning. Entries were

incredibly clever, comical and imaginative, including a Bayliner sportscruiser that had been turned into a fairytale landscape, covered in green fabric, toadstools and carrying Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. An Aquafibre 35 had been made to look like a bathtub, complete with giant taps and a robed crew armed with loofahs and wearing bath hats. There was a Beatles revival on board a Renaissance 31, who was towing a yellow submarine,

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and caped crusaders, Batman and Robin, could be found aboard the ‘Bat Boat’, a Picton Fiesta. A raffle, charity auction and entertainment, as well as prizes for the best-dressed boats followed in the evening at the Ferry Inn. 1st place went to Alice in Wonderland themed Renaissance 31, Harvest Moon. Just over £6000 was raised.

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I was interested to read the letter regarding the verbal abuse experienced by your readers from non-powered vessels on the Thames. We ourselves often experience the same sort of treatment, and have taken to keeping a camera handy at the helm. It always amazes us how rowers can travel considerable distances (and speeds) on busy stretches of the river without even turning around to see what dangers or obstacles may lie ahead. Readers may be interested to see the photo we took recently on the Regatta course at Henley. This middle lane of the course was for two-way traffic and you can see that the rowing boat is clearly on the wrong side of the lane, approaching us at speed and without a thought of looking behind them. It was only after several loud blasts of our horn that they eventually turned around and steered away from our, by now, stationary boat. On this occasion, however, the rowers were apologetic but so often we see situations when it is quite the reverse. We believe that the river is there for all to enjoy but there are some that do believe that they own it. Tina Hartley Editor replies: A little understanding on all sides will go a long way towards promoting harmony between all river users. All we can do is keep a good look out, keep wash to a minimum and sound your horn if you believe a collision is imminent. Above all, don’t let it spoil your enjoyment.

East coast rivers cruise

It’s great to see all back issues now available, many thanks for this. As an east coast boater, do you think you would consider running an East Coast cruise next year, as there are so many rivers and ports to visit. A south coast cruise, is just too far for us to travel. Gavin Clay Associate Editor replies: Thanks for writing in. The east coast does indeed have a lot to offer. We are always looking for new cruise ideas and would like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to send in their cruise suggestions via email.

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Regarding your feature on combating toilet odours, we would like to point out a discrepancy. Contrary to what you have published, SeaSmart is actually one of the cheapest systems to run, as one refill lasts an average boat user more than a season. We would welcome you or your readers to visit our stand at the Southampton Boat Show (stand D020) to see the only system which really works, automatically, even when you’re not on the boat.

Derek Witherington, Seasmart Marine Ltd Editor replies: I had hoped that I had got the message across about running costs but maybe not clearly enough. I will take you up on your offer and maybe we could discuss running a test of Seasmart in the magazine.

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Changing a small outboard impeller

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I f you have a small water cooled

outboard for your tender you will, at some point, need to change the impeller. This may simply be as part of your regular maintenance program, or more likely, because you have suffered an overheat and no longer have any cooling water coming out of the tell tale.

We have one of the very popular two stroke outboards produced by Tohatsu, and sold under either the Tohatsu, Mariner or Mercury brands. The engine was available in 2.2, 2.5, 3, 3.3 and 3.5hp

TOOLS • 10mm spanner/socket • Torque Wrench • Work bench and vice are beneficial CONSUMABLES • Waterproof grease • Impeller

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prop. Those models with gears had the impeller on top of the gearbox, which is where you will find the majority of outboard impellers, including large boat engines right up to the big V8 motors.

The procedure will be slightly different for each outboard, but your owner’s, or workshop manual will direct you to the specifics for your engine. If, like us, you have one of the little two-stoke Tohatsu

based motors, you can follow our step by step guide, but even if you own a different engine, this feature should give you an idea of what’s involved. The reality is that it really isn’t a very difficult job. It can sometimes be fiddly, as in the case of our engine, but knowing how to change the impeller on your engine could not only save you money, it will get you back on the water much quicker.

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Next, undo the two bolts that hold the lower unit onto the mid section. The first is above the prop, next to the anode

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Using a 10mm socket, undo the bolt that fixes the clamp across the two gear linkage rods

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Use some wood or material to protect the skeg from damage

Undo the four 10mm bolts that retain the water pump housing, again taking special care if the bolts show signs of being seized

Lift the water pump body up and remove by taking it over the top of the drive shaft

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Be careful that you don’t lose the small pin that drives the impeller. It could be stuck on the shaft or inside the impeller

This is a good time to check the condition of a few other components such as the gaskets

Also check for wear on the guide plate and the condition of the seals on the drive shaft and gear selector rod

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You should check the ports and channels for debris.

I found a few bits of old impeller, despite the current one being whole

They were blocking the cooling water port of the pump housing, no doubt causing, or contributing to, our overheat problems

Check the condition of the metal insert in the housing.

A pump overhaul kit will include this, as well as all gaskets and guide plate

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With the gaskets and plates replaced or re-installed, use a blob of waterproof grease to hold the shaft key in place

Then grease up a new impeller, to help lubricate it for installation and when first run, and install it in the housing

Line up the shaft key and the recess in the impeller to make installation easier

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Push the housing back on, ensuring the shaft key remains in place. Tighten the four bolts to 7.9Nm using a torque wrench

Now comes the tricky part.

Lubricate the splines of the drive shaft, ensuring that you don’t get any grease on the top end

Slide the drive shaft into the intermediate housing and into the recess at the top of the leg

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As well as getting the drive shaft in place, you need to ensure the cooling water tube and gear shift rods all line up

With the lower unit about four inches away from the mid section, slide the loose fixing clamp over the lower units gear shift rod

Next, close the gap to around two inches and feed the water tube into the water pump housing. Small hands are a bonus

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You can then finally close the gap, while at the same time ensuring that both the gear linkage rods are passed through the clamp

Before tightening the clamp, ensure the lower unit rod is fully down, the gear lever is in neutral and the prop spins freely

Tighten the clamp, reinstall the grommet and do up the two lower unit bolts to 5.6 Nm, greasing them first to aid removal next time

With a new impeller in place and the bits of the old one removed from the system, full cooling capacity has been restored

COST ÂŁ For the 3.3hp engine used in this feature, the impeller can be obtained online for around ÂŁ10. The part number is 369-65024-1 (Tohatsu) or 47-161543 (Mercury). If you need to overhaul the other parts of the pump, such as the guide plate or impeller housing, or you need new gaskets, the water pump repair kit will cost around ÂŁ30 and is part number 16159A2 (Mercury) or 3FO-87322-0 (Tohatsu). The kit should also contain a new shaft key and new bolts and washers for the housing.

TIME TAKEN If everything goes well this job should only take a couple of hours, even if you are overhauling the water pump rather than just swapping the impeller. Things that could add to this time are bolts that have seized and therefore difficult to undo, and the fiddly job of reassembly and trying to get all the pipe, rods and connections lined up. This last bit can be quite frustrating the first time you do it, but practice makes perfect and it gets easier every time.

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Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Which antifoul?

Q Over the last few years I have tried all different makes of antifouling paint but still my hull gets covered in weed and barnacles. I’m starting to feel that I am wasting my time and should just leave the hull bare. Is there an antifoul that really works?

A I have been involved with antifoul paint tests in the past and from my

experience every single one of them worked well, compared to the unpainted control area. Obviously some worked better than others, but the best paint in one area was not always the best performer in another. My guess is that you may not be applying enough paint for it to work properly. It is very easy to eek out a single tin of paint when the manufacturers figures suggest you need two. Ask other boaters in your local area for a recommended antifoul and then ensure you use the recommended amount for your size of boat. Whatever you do, don’t even think about leaving a bare hull in the water. It can take just a few weeks to become covered in a thick layer of fouling in a high fouling area.

Raymarine C series networking

Q I currently have a Raymarine Classic C

series on my flybridge and have been offered another one for the lower helm. Can they be networked to share a single cartography card and enable them to both display radar data?

A Unfortunately the Classic C series was

not capable of being networked. You could share some data over the Seatalk or NMEA system, but the radar and cartography will only display on the one it is attached to.

If you want to stick to this era of Raymarine kit you would need to source a pair of Classic E series displays for full network functionality.

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Vinyl seat repairs

Q My vinyl seats in the boat have picked up some small tears

of around 5mm or so. Some years back I had a tube of a product called ‘Vinyl Weld’, which was similar to a tube of Bostik and that welded the vinyl together by solvent action. Are you aware of such a product, as I have been unable to find any?

A I have no personal experience of such a product but there

does appear to be a couple of potentially suitable products currently available. The first is 3M’s Scotch-Weld Vinyl Adhesive, a small tube of which can be picked up from stickyproducts.co.uk for under £5. Another possible solution is Leather and Vinyl weld from furnitureclinic.co.uk. As with any experimentation of this nature, I would recommend trying these products out on a small out of the way test area first to ensure their suitability.

Fuel economy

Q How much does extra weight affect

performance and fuel economy? I always tend to travel with a full water tank and don’t really notice much difference if I run with it empty, but I am forever being told that I am wasting fuel carrying water around with me. How can I be, if I don’t notice any difference?

A Whatever your experience has indicated, weight is the enemy when it comes to propelling fast boats for the least fuel. The difference might be quite subtle, maybe an extra knot or so on speed, or the same speed for a couple of hundred less RPM, but the difference will exist and that ultimately means that it will cost you more in terms of fuel to cruise with full water tanks. The same can also be said of any excess weight carried on board whether it is unnecessary boating kit, or even too many bottles of wine. If you can get water at your destination you may as well travel there with empty, or almost empty, tanks. Just leave enough for a brew en-route.

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Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Sportsboat for £15k

Q I am just starting to research my

first motorboat and one of the boats that has peaked my interest is a Sea Ray 225 weekender. I have a budget of approximately £15,000 to get me on the water in an entry-level boat. Any advice you could offer me would be good, specifically regarding the Sea Ray.

A The Sea Ray 225 (pictured) is a perfectly good boat and, as long as it suits your

needs, would provide a great entry point into motorboat ownership. Much will depend on what you plan to use your first boat for. With the 225 being more of a sports cuddy, it will be great as a day boat, good for water sports, and even sufficient for the very occasional overnight stay. If you were looking for something to use more as a cruiser, and to stay onboard overnight more often, then a sports cruiser might be more in order. With £15k to spend there is a great choice of cuddies and sportscruisers to choose from. Other boats that are worth looking at in this price bracket include: Sports Cuddies, Bayliner 212 or 2152, Monterey 218, Maxum 2100.

Or, if you wanted more of a sports cruiser, Sealine 220/230/240, Bayliner 2255/2355/2455. If you would prefer something in between the two styles, compact like a cuddy but with more cruising features, then maybe a Sealine 210 would fit the bill.

One thing to mention about all of these boats is that they will almost certainly be petrol powered (V6 or V8) and probably raw water cooled. Make sure that servicing of the engine and outdrive is up to date and that the exhaust manifolds and risers are not at the end of their life. They only really last about five or so years in salt water, and could cost around £1000 to replace. Good luck with the purchase.

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New propeller shaft system

Q I recall reading about a new propeller shaft system that had a rotating shaft inside

another non-rotating shaft, with promises that it was going to revolutionize shaft drive boats. What happened to it, as it seems to have disappeared without trace.

A I think the system you refer to is the Boss fully enclosed shaft system supplied

by US company Seatorque. They are supplied in the UK by MDS Marine Ltd and can be retrofitted to deliver smoother, quieter and more efficient running. The shafts are offered by some boat builders as original equipment, Marex and Fleming to name just two.

Why they are not more popular I do not know, but I suspect cost over a standard shaft set up might be a factor.

The Seatorque Boss Enclosed Shaft System has a spinning shaft inside a fixed shaft

Bilge Oil Boom

Q Due to having a few small oil leaks on the engine, together with a bit of clumsiness when maintaining my engines, my bilges often have a small amount of diesel and oil floating on the bilge water.

Where can I buy one of those oil absorbing sausages that I can put down there to remove oil and diesel from the water?

A If you can’t find one in your local chandlery, try a Volvo

Penta outlet. They sell a ‘bilge oil boom’, part number 21699860, for around £12 each. Alternatively the Starbrite Maxi Boom Oil Absorber (pictured) retails at around £20 and is available online.

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CLASSIC CRUISERS

a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Broom 38

B

ritish boat builder Broom is well known for its boats with spacious aft cabin and on deck practicalities.

They are comfortable, reassuring, sturdy and, once you have owned one, you will be loathed to part with it, nor indeed buy from another brand. The Broom Ocean 38 is an excellent example of this. But how did this trend-setter come about?

In the early 1990’s Broom had introduced its much-updated Ocean range, the 29, 31 and 34, all of which were designed by naval architect Andrew Wolstenholme. In 1996, Andrew was then commissioned by Martin Broom to design

an aft cabin cruiser, capable of 20 knots, suitable for both inland and coastal use and initially destined for charter fleets.

The mouldings were to be built by Broom’s sister company Aquafibre. However, obviously impressed by the design, Martin Broom added the boat to the Ocean range.

The Broom Ocean 38 made its debut at the 1997 London Boat Show and the boat successfully filled a void left by previous semi-displacement 37ft models, such as the original Ocean 37, the ever-popular Crown, and the 37 of the early 90’s. The design was radically different to Brooms Offshore range of the day, hull portholes

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Built 1996-2002 (59 built) Prices then £168,025 (1997) Prices now £110,000-£170,000 Length 38ft 6in / 11.74m Beam 13ft / 3.96m Draught 3ft 6in / 1.06m Air Draught 16ft 4in / 5m Air Draught arch down 10ft 6in / 3.2m Fuel 200 gals / 908 ltr Water 100 gals / 454ltr Displacement 9500kg approx

had given way to curved chunky-framed, deck-level windows and sharp angles were banished in favour of a more sculpted, curvier superstructure. Its walkaround decks harked back to the Ocean 37. The two cabin, two toilet and two dinette layout remained the same as the previous 90’s 37, but its exterior was to be the start of a new wave of designs from Broom.

By the late 1990’s Broom was redefining its ranges and two clear categories emerged, Offshore and Coastal.

With this move the Ocean 38 was renamed the 38cl, cl being an abbreviation for coastal.

In 2002 Broom began phasing the model out and Wolstenholme was commissioned to update the 38 design.

Three main improvements were made, a larger bathing platform was added for better access, a deeper keel for improved handling and an updated window design.

The 39kl was born.

You may be surprised to hear that Broom only built 59 examples of the 38 in the space of seven years. Despite being fairly rare, it was a very important boat for Broom. A handful of 38’s were built for charter fleets in Ireland and Scotland, however the majority of 38’s

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A bank of cupboards in the saloon can house a TV. The steps to the side door offer more storage

are privately owned. Today, nearly 20 years on, its design and looks are still akin to the modern day Brooms, which makes them all the more appealing. With Brooms exceptionally high standard of build quality, prices steady at between £110-170k, and with great residual values, there are plenty of very good reasons for choosing a 38.

usable space in the saloon area. It is also very light and airy owing to the boats large and low surrounding windows.

There is a comfortable, U-shaped seating area on the starboard side often with a small coffee table, and a bank of storage cabinets to port. There is a curved, sliding door on the port side, which is useful for getting out onto the side decks and for direct access ashore via the side gate. It Interior is a brilliant feature for passing bags of Brooms of this era definitely have that shopping through and its steps double as spacious and ‘home from home’ feel about lockers for storage. However, being curved them. Interiors are both practical and the door can’t really be opened in rainy welcoming. Step aboard the 38 and you conditions. So, it is worth checking the are greeted with wood and soft furnishings immediate wood surfaces for any water in perfect and equal balance. The wood damage or leaks. joinery is superb, with choices including The forward cabin offers two berths dark cherry and a light oak, each giving a in a V configuration and has a wardrobe very different look. on the port side. Light and ventilation is The 38 is a two cabin, 6-berth boat provided by an escape hatch in the cabin and its accommodation is arranged over roof and a small sliding window on the two levels. The main route to the saloon port side. The cabin appears compact is via the aft cockpit and a flight of four, and a little dark at first but it is very non-slip wooden steps. With the lack comfortable all the same. of inside helm position becoming the On the starboard side there is a toilet norm in the early 90’s, there is plenty of compartment or day loo. This moulded, 30

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The spacious saloon is great for entertaining and lounging, while the lower dinette is used for dining

wash-down compartment is a fair size and incorporates a sea toilet, storage and a washbasin. Some boats may have a shower fitted here, although this wasn’t a standard feature on early boats.

Moving aft you will find a wellequipped galley on the starboard side. It is perfect for live aboard cruising and will satisfy even the most devout of cooks and ‘feeders’. Most boats are fitted with a gas system and will have a full oven/grill with a three-burner hob. Other galley features include a large fridge, a double sink with a central drainer, a clever worktop bin and a massive shelved storage locker under the sink. Boat’s fitted with a generator, or large inverter, add to the galley’s flexibility as well as offering more options for marina free cruising. Opposite the galley is a The forward cabin has a practical V-berth, a wardrobe, drawers and under-bunk storage lower dinette area, which will seat four Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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The lower dinette is spacious and converts to a double berth The galley is well equipped and has a home-fromhome feel

adults for dinner comfortably. It also converts into an occasional, fairly private double berth.

Now on to the boats piece de rĂŠsistance, its aft cabin. A flight of two steps brings you down into a small lobby area. This area feels a bit like wasted space. It is here that you will find the boats main switch panel, plus a useful storage locker.

Through the door, a spacious and stately

cabin greets you, with a central, double bed and wood storage units along both sides. Escape hatches on the transom, either side of the headboard, provide a lovely view out across the water. On the starboard side there is a dedicated shower cubicle with an integrated seat, while to port, there is the ensuite toilet compartment, which is a very good size.

One owner told us ‘The aft cabin spoils

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The aft cabin has separate toilet and shower facilities

you for any other boat’, and we definitely agree. On this boat this master cabin, or ‘suite’ should we say, is exceptionally comfortable.

Aft Cockpit and Helm Entry to the aft cockpit is provided by two, inward-opening doors on either side of the cockpit coaming. Inside there is a shallow U-shaped bench seat aft with pedestals for two linking tables. Deck storage and a gas locker can be found under the bench seat, the latter of which will accommodate three 4.5kg Calor gas bottles. Forward of the radar arch there is a curved interior companionway door to port, and the helm to starboard. The entire area is capable of seating six or more people

There’s plenty of room for cockpit alfresco dining

1999 £111,950 Twin Perkins Sabre 135hp Norfolk Boat Sales 01603 781178 www.norfolkboatsales.co.uk

2000 £155,000 Twin Yanmar 6LPDTE 250hp Boat Showrooms 01932 260261 www.boatshowrooms.com

1998 £134,950 Twin Perkins Sabre 265hp Broom Boats 01603 711811 www.broomboats.com

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The helm on the 38 is very well laid out. This 1998 model has a 12 inch chartplotter

two side panels are removed and the top/ forward section folds back onto the radar arch, like a cabriolet car. This ingenious feature was soon rolled out across all Broom aft cabin models, notably the 38’s successor, the 39kl. The aft section of the 38’s cockpit canopy is shaped like a pram cover with two metal hoops. This can be detached from the arch and dropped fairly quickly.

On Deck The 38 is easily managed by two people and, despite having a very gradual slope either side, the impressively wide, allround decks and solid double guardrails make it very easy to move about on deck.

The open decks also provide great access to the stern cleats, something that can be Val Wyatt Marine

comfortably and, being enclosed by a canopy, it forms a safe and sheltered area when underway, and a nice entertaining or dining space when moored.

At the helm there are usually two bucket seats for the helmsman and navigator, both swivel or have reversing backrests for social and dining occasions. Engine dials and switches are located directly in front of the driver, while a chart table and navigation equipment are fitted to a separate dashboard in front of the navigator. This large dash area is capable of accommodating an 8-12inch chartplotter screen and usually has a lockable, heavy duty, moulded GRP cover that requires stowing when underway.

Forward visibility while seated at the helm is superb, as you have the advantage of being quite high up. The forward section of canopy clips to the outside of the windscreen and, on warmer days, this canvas section hinges back on a hoop to the radar arch. Prior to phasing out the 38, Broom was beginning to experiment with ways of making the forward part of the canopy easily removable without the need for going outside. As a result some of the very last models may have a system that clamps the canopy down onto the windscreen from the inside. With this,

Early 38s are identified by their black-metal window frames. The port side door is very useful

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A deep keel gives responsive and reassuring handling. A skeg protects the propellers for inland use

a bit of a struggle on older, similar-sized models with flush aft deck coamings. The relatively low freeboard means boarding the boat is easy via a central side deck gate. If necessary there is also a step in the hull, formed by the engine room vents. A central transom ladder gives access to the boats small bathing platform.

If you are planning to do a lot of anchoring it is worth looking for a boat that has been upgraded with an electric anchor winch. A manual winch was standard fitting on these boats.

A hinging GRP radar arch was standard, and an essential feature for inland use, or for those wanting to travel through the inland waterways down to the Med. However, as it was fairly heavy to lift, gas ram or hydraulic lowering systems were offered as in-build optional extras.

On boats without one, it is possible to retrofit a lowering system. Kits for this are available directly from Broom. With the radar arch down, the air draught is 3.2m to the top of the windscreen. On some boats the radar, GPS aerials and mast lights may be fitted to an external, hinging metal arch. This was another in-

build option, which negated the need to drop the aft canopy. With this fitted and lowered, the tallest point is the top of the GRP arch, at approximately 3.6m.

Hull and Handling The 38 has a semi displacement chine hull shape, making it the perfect cruiser for a mixture of both inland and coastal pursuits. The boat will potter along happily at 4 knots with very little wake, due to its flat underwater sections aft. It is also very manageable and responsive at slow speeds owing to its keel. With twin engines in tick over, it will turn easily within its own length. Although the boat is reasonably heavy, responsive and its windage is relatively low, most boats will be fitted with a bowthruster. Those with single engine configurations may have an additional sternthruster fitted as well.

At sea, the 38 performs brilliantly, providing a reassuring and comfortable ride in most conditions. Notably, when planing boats are forced to slow down, the 38 will continue on steadily and unfazed at its usual cruising speed. Although not the fastest boat on the water, its sure-

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footedness will often see it arriving at its destination first, when conditions are less than favourable. Its bow has a fairly fine entry which punches-on through, giving a soft and fairly dry ride. The bow lifts with ease and it will cruise happily at all speeds with no trim required. The boats ‘party piece’ is its ability to corner absolutely flat at speed, which is remarkable.

Engines The 38 was available in either single and twin diesel shaftdrive configurations, but the majority of boats are in fact twin.

In 1997 a standard engine for the 38 was a single Perkins Sabre 135hp M135L which offered a displacement speed of 10 knots. This was priced from £140,882.

That same year there were three twinengine options available, Perkins Sabre 135hps, Volvo TAMD41 200hps or Mercruiser D4.2L 220hps. Costing from £168,025 and offering a top speed of 20 knots, it seems twin Volvo TAMD41 engines were the preferred early option.

By 1998 Broom had upped the boats power and were fitting twin 265hp Perkins Sabre M265TI engines, giving it a new 25-knot top speed. A couple of 38s at this time were also fitted with the Volvo equivalent, twin KAMD44 260hps.

Twin Yanmar 6LP-DTE 250hp engines were introduced in early 2000 models and are very common in these later versions.

The modern Yanmar engines were chosen

by Broom because they were smaller and lighter than the Perkins Sabre 265hps, while delivering similar performance.

In 2003 a 38 powered by twin 250hp Yanmars would have cost from £235,352.

Today, these and the equivalent twin 260265hp versions will command the highest price on the used market, and are the

A twin Volvo TAMD41 engine bay, accessed via the lifting steps in the aft cabin companionway

first choice of those who wish to do sea work. Broom continued to use the Yanmar engines in the boats successor, the 39kl.

Today twin 200hp configurations will give a cruising speed of 16 knots, while twin 250-265hp boats will be happy to cruise all day long at speeds of around 18 knots. When it comes to running costs you are looking at around one gallon a mile for twin-engine boats at cruising speeds. Single engined boats at displacement speed will deliver very economical cruising.

Single engine versions tend to be quite rare on the used market and are priced from £110k upwards. These are a sensible buy for inland and occasional displacement estuary work. We are aware of at least two 38 hulls that were sold and fitted out by a hireboat company. Both are fitted with single TAMD41 200hp.

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Ex-hireboats often make good (cheaper) secondhand purchases for inland use.

Three hatches in the saloon floor give day-to-day, basic access to the engine bay.

The aft cabin companionway stairs also lift for access to fuel pre-filters, seacocks and stern glands. Servicing tasks will involve rolling up the carpets and lifting the saloon floor. The floor comes up in several sections, which we are told on good authority, takes about ten minutes.

On twin engined boats, access to the outside of the engines is tight, and it’s also here that you find the two fuel tanks. If,

for any reason, you need to remove an engine, a large hatch in the cabin roof can be removed allowing the engine to be lifted straight up and out. As always, it is important to check that the required servicing regime has been adhered to.

Conclusion The 38 is a perfect boat for long term cruising, whether it be inland, coastal, or both. With loads of space inside, and great safety outside, it’s a boat that is sure to serve you for a very long time.

Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor and, if you have any doubt about the engines, a separate engine survey by a suitably qualified person is recommended. The Broom Owners Club website is also a great source of information

Family 41

1992-1999

Prices £130,000-£170,000

Length: 40ft 9in Beam: 13ft 6in This Offshore model offers a spacious 2 cabin layout and a full-width covered aft cockpit.

Buy one (pictured) 1999 £149,950 www.broomboats.com

Monarch

1982-1991

Prices £65,000-£100,000

Length: 40ft Beam: 12ft 2in This popular, comfortable aft cabin offers 2-3 cabins and has inland and coastal capabilities.

Buy one (pictured) 1983 £79,950 www.newark-marina.co.uk

39kl

2002-2008

Prices £179,000-£250,000

Length: 39ft 6in Beam: 13ft The 38’s successor with the same layout, a ‘cabrio’ canopy and keel ‘kl’ for improved handling.

Buy one (pictured) 2005 £179,000 www.jamesdickensmarine.com

CONTEMPORARY CHOICE Broom 395 This update on the successful 39kl has a choice of, two-cabin layouts available. Single and twin engine configurations now offer top speeds of up to 29 knots.

Price from £355,000

Built 2008 onwards Length 39ft 6in Beam 13ft Displacement 10200kg Engines Single 370hp, or twin 260-330hp www.broomboats.com

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CUTTING HubbaX4Go

The HubbaX4Go from Buzz Marine is a high performance portable 4G router designed to bring 4G connectivity to coastal and inland boaters. Said to work up to 15 miles offshore, the unit can support up to 32 WiFi devices with a download speed of up to 80Mbps Price £795 www.buzzmarine.co.uk

APP

Lights and Shapes

The lights and Shapes app looks like it might be a useful tool for anyone new to boating or undertaking some RYA theory training this winter.

As well as 3D animations, the app also has a range of multiple choice questions to test your knowledge.

Price £5.99 from the App store

APP

Transas iSailor

The iSailor navigational app is now also available for Android users with version 4.4 or newer. The app is free, but users will need to buy chart folios from the relevant app store.

Price Free from the App store & Google Play

Scanstrut APT

If you are looking to mount a radar dome on your boat, Scanstrut has just introduced the new APT-150 and 250 mounting pods from its Aluminum PowerTower Range. These offer faster and easier installations with no visible cables. Claimed to be watertight (no sealant required), they are compatible with all 2kW and 4kW radomes and available in a choice of two heights, APT-150-01 (150mm / 6inch) and APT-250-01 (250mm/10inch).

Price from £229.99 www.scanstrut.com

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the latest boating gear and technology

ACR AISLink CB1

ACR Electronics has introduced a new AIS Class B transceiver. The AISLink CB1 is said to be easy-to-use and reliable, sending and receiving AIS data, including the vessel’s name, position, course or speed over ground. It is waterproof and has an internal GPS antenna, making an external antenna optional, thus reducing installation time. The NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 data output is compatible with most navigation systems and users can switch off transmit but still receive.

Price from £589 www.acrartex.com

Paragon De-Mist Wash Pad Made from microfibre with an absorbent foam insert, these de-mist pads are ideal for clearing misted up windows and equally as useful as a sponge. The super-soft microfibre pad ensures a smooth surface for glass and paintwork. The 300gsm pad measures 18x12cm.

Price £1.18 www.paragonmicrofibre.com

Digital Yacht WL70

Digital Yacht’s WL70 WiFi antenna claims to bring reliable, long range WiFi connectivity to an onboard laptop PC or MAC. The WL70 provides connections up to a distance of 1km, depending upon conditions, using a high performance 1.25m 15dBm antenna to suck in the weakest of signals. The high sensitivity modem connects to the PC via a simple plug ‘n’ play USB interface. It fits a standard 1” mount for a permanent or temporary installation.

Zhik Hydrophobic Fleece ¼ Zip

Autumn is coming and soon it will be time to wrap up. Zhik has launched a new Hydrophobic, waterrepelling fleece base layer.

The top is a slim fitting, quick drying base layer, made from spandex microfleece. Available in black, men’s sizes XS-XXL and women’s XS-XL. Price £75.50 www.zhik.com

Price £125 www.digitalyacht.co.uk

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CRUISING Brighton Brighton to to Bray Bray CRUISING

New Boating Horizons

by Mark Hammond

D

o you find that every time you go on holiday abroad you somehow end up in a marina? I certainly did, even though I had never dreamt of owning a boat. Maybe it’s the bars and restaurants, or the feeling of tranquillity and calm. Or maybe it’s because I’ve always wondered what it would be like to be looking back at the marina from the deck of one of the boats.

Over New Year 2013 my wife and I were on holiday in the Canary Islands, again at a marina, when she mentioned the London Boat Show. She loves telling the story of when she almost bought a speedboat on a whim. I’d never been, so we booked tickets there and then. On arrival we started off as most people do, marvelling at the Sunseeker and Fairline stands at what a couple of million can get you, before looking at some more realistically priced boats. It was at this

point something changed. We started exchanging looks, talked about the practicalities of the boats and as we enjoyed a glass of champagne opposite the Sunseeker stand we started to talk about what it would be like to own one. I think at first neither of us was serious, just caught up in the moment, but a seed had definitely been sown.

I love researching a project, whether it’s for our next car, next holiday, you name it, so I started looking at boats online.

I joined boating forums which were an invaluable source of information and advice, until in February we had put in an offer on a Sealine S29. I passed my RYA Powerboat Level 2 and VHF course, and had read pretty much every RYA book published. By mid-March we became boat owners. We decided to keep her at Brighton as the marina and location appealed given our young family and by

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New boater Mark Hammond was on a mission.

An epic first voyage in his Sealine S29 and a change of scene was the start of the family boating he had dreamt of Bray

London Chertsey

Chatham Ramsgate

Brighton

The route, Brighton to Bray at 210 miles

CHANNEL NGLIS earlyH April she was ready to go.

My first time out was interesting to say the least. I spent the morning completing odd jobs delaying the inevitable before finally getting the courage to go out.

Before you scoff, bear in mind my boat experience was very limited. Other than a couple of pleasure boat trips and sailing a Hobie catamaran for two hours on honeymoon, I had only spent two days in a tender and a rib. Moving to a 29 foot twin engine cruiser was a completely

Mark aboard 2005 Sealine S29 Amanic, which he and his wife bought in 2014

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CRUISING

Brighton to Bray

The Sealine’s engines were removed for remedial work, and the sterndrives were reconditioned

different thing altogether. As the family were coming down the following weekend, I wanted to make sure I knew how to handle her. Getting Amanic out of the marina was fine, and I practiced some basic manoeuvres near the entrance to the marina. When I headed out the sea state was moderate, so not great for a first time cruise, and after thirty minutes I headed back in. Getting the boat back into its berth was a challenge. Again it was the first time I had ever done this, but on the fourth attempt she was tied up safely, without damaging her or anything else.

Despite all my preparations, the first family cruise was a disaster. My daughter, who was only 4 at the time, was fine as we left our berth but, as soon as we hit open water, she was clearly terrified. She loved the boat, the marina, being in Brighton, but hated taking the boat out to sea, even on the calmest of days. So our first season was not what we planned. We spent loads of time on the boat, but when I took it out for a run up the coast with friends and

family, my wife remained ashore with my daughter.

Towards late summer we knew our second child was coming and we decided next season would be on the Thames as we felt our daughter would be far happier on a river. We chose the MDL Marina at Bray and I was determined to get Amanic there by mid April in time for my fortieth birthday. But before the move, the boat needed to be serviced and antifouled.

The works were delayed by four weeks, firstly because the crane broke down at the boatyard, followed by the tow boat, and once fixed they couldn’t lift anything due to high winds. The clock was ticking, so when she was finally lifted out of the water everyone I had lined up sprang into action. Garth GRP completed a minor hull repair, Bright ‘n’ Clean arranged for the hull to be sandblasted and anti-fouled.

SSL Marine addressed issues with the sterndrives, replaced the drive shafts, fitted the new propellers, and carried out a full service for the engines and the sterndrives.

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Ready for the off. Sealine S29 ‘Amanic’ back on its berth at Premier Marinas Brighton Marina

Finally it was good to go.

Whilst all these works were taking place I was studying passage planning. I decided to break up the cruise into four sections, Brighton to Chatham, Chatham to Chiswick, Chiswick to Chertsey and then finally Chertsey to Bray.

After another bout of bad weather, the Easter weekend looked like the best option, so my father and I headed down to Brighton on the Saturday and took her out for a sea trial. The fruits of everyone’s

labours were clear to see. She looked fabulous and handled better than ever before. The prop change, moving from F6 Volvo duo-props to F5s had a massive effect.

Easter Sunday came and the weather couldn’t have been better. Whilst somewhat overcast, the sea state was predicted to be slight and there was no wind whatsoever. I’ll be the first to admit I was somewhat nervous. Over the course of the last year I’d built up a fair amount

Amanic’s crew. Mark and his dad onboard at Brighton Marina before departure

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The first leg of the journey took them past the notorious and tidal headland at Beachy Head

of experience, but the furthest I’d travelled was to Beachy Head, so this was a whole different ball game. But I was prepared, and had planned my passage, so at about 8am we left Brighton. My plan was to leave a couple of hours after low tide and head towards Ramsgate where we would stop for lunch. Then around North Foreland just before high tide, ensuring the Margate sandbanks were well underwater, before heading directly up the Thames Estuary towards Sheerness and down the Medway,

A concentrating Mark at the helm of the S29

albeit against the tide, towards the MDL Marina in Chatham. The trip to Ramsgate went without a hitch. As we rounded Beachy Head and looked towards the heavens we could see the edge of a massive bank of cloud and ahead of us was nothing but blue skies. As we passed across Rye Bay it got a bit choppy, as it was around Dungeness and Dover, but other than that (and please excuse the pun) it was plain sailing. I hadn’t been to Ramsgate for years and was impressed by the changes around the marina. We found a berth, paid a small fee and headed to a lovely bar for lunch.

At 1.30 we set off again, still in glorious sunshine. Having spent many years as a child on the beaches of Broadstairs, Joss Bay, and Herne Bay there was something amazing about seeing them from the water. The sea remained incredibly calm and, after some persuasion, I convinced my Dad to take the helm while I took some time out, taking in the sights.

Before long we entered the Medway

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Mark overnighted at MDL’s Chatham Marina on the River Medway

and reduced our speed. The highlight for me during this stretch was when my Dad again took the helm and I went up on deck on the bow. Within minutes, I noticed a small microlight flying towards us, which then proceeded to circle the boat at low altitude. We rounded the last bend towards Chatham flanked by moored boats before entering my first ever lock. To add some pressure a crowd gathered as we tied up, but all went well so we refuelled and found our berth for the night. It was at this point we had the only drama. Being safety cautious I was using the RYA Safetrx app. If you’ve not heard of this it’s quite a cool piece of kit.

You enter in the details of your passage including your ETA and an emergency contact and it will contact them should you fail to check in. I had entered our ETA as 16.30, but we arrived an hour later and then refuelled. So by the time we’d got to our berth, cracked open a beer and started chatting about the days cruise I’d completely forgot about checking in.

Queue the concerned phone call from my wife saying she had received a text telling her to call the coastguard! She saw the funny side, and after reassuring her all was well, my Dad and I went off to find something to eat.

The next part of the passage was the one I most excited about. Brighton to Chatham was the most challenging part for me, the one I was most nervous about, and the one I had spent the most time planning. That said, being a Londoner the Thames holds a special place in my heart. I dare anyone to walk across the Hungerford Bridge between South Bank and Embankment, with the London Eye and Parliament on one side, St Pauls on the other and not fall in love with our capital. Let alone travel up the Thames in your own boat. Just the thought of passing through the Thames Barrier, past the O2 and Greenwich, going underneath Tower Bridge and through the city centre sent a shiver of excitement down my spine.

We set off the following morning, with

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Upnor Castle opposite the entrance to Chatham Marina and Darnet Fort on the Medway

slightly heavy heads at about 8.30, following the remnants of the outgoing tide, and headed back down the Medway towards the Estuary. Again the weather was magnificent, blue skies and sunshine, although it was a tad cold at first. The Medway is beautiful in its own way.

Whilst very industrial and stark, there is also something picturesque about it with all the abandoned fortifications and docks,and then there is Upnor Castle just opposite Chatham marina.

Heading out of the Medway I decided to see what speed she could do. I’d been advised not to exceed 25 knots, due to the fresh water antifoul we’d put on, and I’d kept to that speed all the previous day. As we hit the Thames Estuary I couldn’t help

myself, and I opened her up. Bear in mind both fuel tanks were full to the brim, as was the water tank, plus we had my Dad and I, and all our paraphernalia on board.

The fastest I’d got her last season was 2930 knots, so I was stunned when she hit 32 knots with ease. Then the speedo kept on going up, 33, 33.5, 34, 34.7 knots before finally hitting 35 knots. All that hard work in Brighton had certainly paid off.

We encountered a flotilla of sailboats from Belgium at Tilbury, then passed under the QEII Bridge and followed the incoming tide towards Woolwich. Just past the Woolwich Ferry I suddenly heard sirens. I ignored these at first, but realised it was the Port of London Authority police, and they were pulling me over. At Marks wife and kids were waiting to wave him through on the riverbank in London

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Amanic passes under the central span of the incredible London landmark, Tower Bridge

first I thought it was because I was texting my wife, I thought it might be illegal to use your phone on a boat as it is in a car, but they only wanted to ensure I knew to radio at Margaret Ness for permission to pass through the Thames Barrier. We took advantage of this pause and removed all the canopies so we could enjoy the views to come. Off we set again, passing through the Thames Barrier towards Greenwich, where I had arranged to see my wife and kids at the Royal Naval College. Passing under Tower Bridge was amazing and the next 40 minutes passed in a blur of sights. The river between Tower Bridge and Westminster Bridge was crazy, and incredibly choppy, what with the Thames Experience ribs and Clippers flying up and down. Passing the heliport near Battersea we saw a helicopter travelling directly

towards us down the river before landing.

We then sought permission to pass under Battersea Railway Bridge. Compared to the speed at the start of the day, this last section felt like we were barely moving.

Rowers seemed to be everywhere so I tried to keep my wash to a minimum. I quickly realised that motorboaters and

The Port of London Authority stopped by to check that Mark was ready to radio the Barrier

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rowers seem to have a similar relationship as motorists and cyclists, as no matter how carefully or slowly we travelled, we still received a barrage of abuse and gesticulations. We arrived at Chiswick Pier at around 4pm, tied the boat up securely against the spring tides and headed back home.

Two days later and we were back on board and heading upriver again towards Chertsey. Again the pace was slow, but luck prevailed once more and we were blessed with amazing weather. Whilst a bit misty at first, this soon cleared, and by the time we got to Richmond Lock the canopies were off and the sunglasses were on. This section of the Thames did not have the big hitting scenery of central London, but it was stunning nevertheless. As each lock passed, the day got warmer until we decided to stop off at The Anglers at Walton. This was a first for me, mooring at the side of a river by a pub, and definitely the benefit of being on the Thames. After lunch we headed on to Chertsey and by this time it’s fair to say, locks no longer held any fear for me. We

Mission accomplished, family boating. Mark and his family have really fallen for the Thames

Tying up outside a Thames pub was a whole new great experience for Mark, and well deserved

arrived at Chertsey and headed into MDL’s Penton Hook Marina.

On 13th April I headed back to Penton Hook and the boat was lifted out so I could change the anodes from zinc to magnesium. My Dad joined me the following morning for the last leg and we set off early once again in beautiful sunshine. The trip was pretty uneventful, we got held up at Old Windsor Lock for about an hour, but we just relaxed in the cockpit with a coffee. We headed through Eton and Windsor with the castle in the distance, past Windsor Marina, the beautiful Oakley Court Hotel and arrived at Bray early in the afternoon. We moored up alongside the restaurant and had a

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great lunch, before jumping back into the boat with what I can only describe as a sense of regret.

It was funny feeling regret, as this passage and getting to do this with my Dad was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. I suppose the regret came from it coming to an end. I wanted to pull straight out of the marina and head back down river and continue what had been an amazing adventure. That feeling passed and was soon forgotten when, a couple of days later, my wife and kids joined me for our first cruise together.

There was a lot riding on this trip as we didn’t want a repeat of last season, but we needn’t have worried. We only went a short distance, heading up and down between Bray and Boveney locks before stopping for lunch in Oakley Court, but it was idyllic and everyone loved it. Two days later and it was my fortieth birthday and we headed up river to Maidenhead and the rest, as they say, is history.

Do I miss being in Brighton? Absolutely.

It’s a great marina and a fantastic location.

Do I miss the thrill and speed of the sea?

Of course. Then again, what’s the point if you can’t enjoy it with your family?

Seeing my daughter looking at the wildlife, my wife holding our newborn son as we slowly cruise along the Thames is a fantastic feeling. I now know what it feels like to sit on your boat and look back at the marina. Owning a boat is expensive, and sometimes a labour of love, but when you are cruising along in the sunshine and you look around to see your family and friends smiling, you know there is nowhere else you’d rather be.

VIDEO DIARY Mark kept a video diary of his journey. Click PLAY to view 1. Brighton to Chatham

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PROJECT Mayland 16

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e had hoped by now to bring you news of a fully functional trailer, and therefore an end to our project boat journey. Unfortunately we simply ran out of time this month, mainly due to the fact that we spent two weeks cruising the north coast of France, so at least we have the best possible excuse.

Having said that, things haven’t ground to a halt completely.

We started the month with the trailer removed from beneath the boat and the full extent of the problem became

apparent. The hitch didn’t lock onto the tow bar and was supplied with a piece of rope to help keep it attached, the brakes and handbrake had seized solid and was only connected to one wheel anyway. The two wheels were different sizes, one being 15 inch and the other 13 inch. Both tyres were badly perished and one didn’t hold air for longer than an hour or so, probably due to the large dent in the rim. The two hubs were completely different, one having a drum brake and the other a disc, and the hubs themselves were so worn the wheels

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“Progress has been slow, but bargains have still been found”

parting with nearer £700. Clearly this was not going to be an option. It was during the used trailer search that my luck took a turn for the better. On eBay I stumbled upon someone who was selling off the components they had bought to make wobbled like they were about to fall off. their own trailer. Apparently, the project On the plus side, although the metal work had been abandoned. In what must be looks very rusty, it is mostly nothing one of the bargains of the project I picked more than surface rust and the metal is so up a new axle with braked hubs rated to heavy duty the basic framework should be 1100kg for the starting price of £49. I also salvageable. won from the same vendor the matching I started out looking at used trailers, 13 inch wheels, both brand new and both and quickly came to the conclusion that fitted with brand new tyres, still with the nothing holds its value more than a boat label attached, for another £49. I missed trailer. The prices were astonishing, with out on the mudguards by 50p but you some that looked little better than what we can’t win them all. Later on I managed to already have, being listed with an asking win a pair of 13 inch plastic mudguards, price approaching £500. To buy a decent again brand new, for £12.50. I now have roadworthy trailer, even unbraked, meant a direction to head in the pursuit of road

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A great eBay bargain. A brand new braked axle, two wheels and new tyres all for under £100

going transport for Olive.

I am still faced with a bit of a mish mash of parts and load carrying capacities so I have some decisions to make. The axle

is rated to 1100kg, but only if I connect the brakes. The tyres have a load rating of 83, which equates to 487kg each or 974kg in total, and the hitch rating is unknown, but being a braked hitch it would almost certainly be rated at more than 750kg. Similar units I have found on the Internet all seem to be rated at between 1000kg and 1500kg. All this boils down to two maximum load capacities for this collection of parts once they are assembled. 750kg if I don’t connect the brakes, and 974kg if I do. I could, of course, change the tyres to a pair with an 87 rating or higher for an 1100kg trailer rating, but with no money left in the pot I have to use what I’ve got and I suspect the whole lot will possibly come in at, or around, 750kg anyway.

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Tyre load rating is very important on trailers, but easy to overlook.

83 equals 487kg. Right, a brand new pair of plastic mudguards purchased from eBay

to fix the hitch so that it now operates correctly and locks onto the tow bar, all it needed was a new bolt. Surprisingly the jockey wheel and clamp all seem to work fine, and I was lucky enough to find a rubber handle for the winder in my garage.

As I write this I am currently waiting for a couple of days of decent weather so I can start the welding. The plan is to cut away the old axle in its entirety and weld

the new axle to the drawbar with some bracing struts to keep it all rigid. I will also need to add some bunks, but these will probably be transferred over from the old axle, and I will need to manufacture and weld on some support brackets for the mudguards. There is just one small problem with this plan. I have never welded before. Luckily I have a friend who is very experienced and all the work will be carried out under his expert guidance

The running gear of the trailer is not salvageable. Our new purchases mean we can just cut it away and start again

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and tuition. I am actually really looking forward to it.

Once this is all done, we will get the trailer and boat weighed and decide if we need to connect the brakes or not. Fingers crossed we can keep the whole rig under that magical 750kg mark, as an unbraked trailer requires much less maintenance when being dipped in salt water.

As well as hoping for good weather in the coming couple of weeks for our welding, we are also keeping our fingers crossed for an Indian summer.

As planned, we will be taking a holiday on board Olive this year, but between getting the work finished, attending the Southampton Boat Show, and getting the next issue of the magazine put together, we have to accept that it is looking increasingly like it’s going to be an autumn break. With that in mind, and also the fact that it will likely be our first outing in the boat, we are going to start with an inland

waterways cruise. This provides a slightly safer environment to shakedown our collection of eBay and boat jumble parts and ensure that we don’t become a statistic for the rescue services. This brings us to the boat’s name. The inland waterways usually require all vessels to have their name marked prominently and, to be honest, poor old Olive looks a bit naked without. Again eBay came to the rescue with a pair of vinyl names for the bow, in 70mm letters, for the princely sum of £2.99 including delivery. I accept that the vinyl won’t be marine grade, and may not even last very long, but at this price and with no budget left, they will do the job perfectly for now.

When it comes to adding decals to your boat you can do a wet or dry install. The professionals tend to prefer wet because it allows adjustment of the decal after fitting and it produces a better finish with less imperfections and air bubbles.

HOW TO IN 9 STEPS

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The area must be clean and free from any imperfections. We cleaned with acetone and a lint free cloth

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Use a couple of bits of masking tape to position the decal, and use a couple of bits of tape to mark the position

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Once you are happy with the position, tape along one edge to act as a hinge, fold the decal back and tape it out of the way

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Use a squeegee or credit card to squeeze the water and air out from beneath the decal. Start in the middle and squeegee outwards in both directions

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Peel the backing off the decal and spray the area where the decal is going, as well as the decal itself, with a 1% soap solution in water

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Now the decal can be folded back onto the boat, sliding it exactly into position, if necessary, using the tape marks from earlier

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After about 15 minutes, spray the transfer paper to make it nice and wet and give the decal another squeegee

Remove the transfer paper by pulling it back on itself, rather than away from the boat. Any air bubbles can be squeegeed out

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This month’s spend

Trailer axle £49.00 Mudguards £12.50 Name decals £2.99 Two wheels and tyres £49.00 Monthly Total £113.49

Total to date: £1117.87 Budget remaining: -£117.87 At just £2.99 for a pair of vinyl boat names it’s hard to go wrong

Time spent this month

2 hours 30 minutes

Total time to date

208 hours 45 minutes

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BY Adrian Waddams CEng FIMechE MRINA

56 years ago it was the dawn of the jet age in boating, and one boat started the revolution. Adrian Waddams celebrates the Dowty Turbocraft

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ore than half a century ago the Dowty Turbocraft speedboat, unique at that time in being water jet propelled, was introduced at the 1960 London Boat Show. It looked, felt and sounded powerful, and could perform manoeuvres and stunts that no conventional speedboat could match. With its flush jet intake, it had no underwater appendages and a shallow draft, the Dowty Turbocraft could plane at full speed in ankle-deep water and slide sideways dramatically in turns. With its propulsion machinery protected inboard there was little risk of damage from grounding, and

it offered increased safety to people in the water. It was therefore an ideal sports boat, particularly suitable for towing water skiers and shallow water operation, or as a fast tender for large motor yachts.

The Dowty Turbocraft story began in 1959. The 14ft 6in (4.5m) boat show model was the first production boat fitted with water jet propulsion, and it shared this distinction, and its Hamilton water jet unit, with the larger Turbocraft models produced by Dowty in Canada, and Buehler in the United States. All started their Turbocraft development around the same time as a collaborative venture with The Turbocraft was marketed as a waterski boat and it could be beached very easily

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The launch of the jet age.

Dowty Turbocraft Brochures from 1960

Length (LOA): 14ft 6in Beam: 5ft 9in Draught: 9in / 23cm Dry Weight: 1350lb Fuel capacity: 10-12 gallons Engine: Marinised Ford Zephyr Mk II Propulsion: Dowty-Hamilton Marine Jet Engine power: 70 bhp @3500rpm Speed: up to 55mph Price from £798 (Jan 1960)

C.W.F. Hamilton Limited of New Zealand to manufacture its jet units under licence with boats to match.

Like its North American sisters, the British Dowty Turbocraft, described here, had its hull and deck moulded in GRP and was stylish, well finished and fully trimmed. With seating for five or six people, and comprehensive standard equipment, it was an attractive premium product. The marinised six cylinder Ford Zephyr petrol engine was directly coupled to a two-stage Hamilton water jet unit that delivered rapid acceleration and a 35 mph top speed. The price exworks in January 1960 was £798, and with a trailer at £96 10s and a few other extras from the options list you could take your Turbocraft anywhere and be on the water for under £950. That sounds cheap now, but in 1960 it was an expensive package that was marketed as “bringing the jet age to boating”.

The Dowty Turbocraft was in production until about 1965. The exact

number built is not known, although believed to be more than a thousand, and many were exported to warmer climates.

The final Mk III models were built by Watercraft of Shoreham-by-Sea in Sussex, better known as builders of lifeboats and fast patrol boats.

Jet Propulsion development New Zealander C W F (Bill) Hamilton’s pioneering development of an effective waterjet propulsion unit is well known.

Bill Hamilton wanted a motorboat capable of navigating up shallow, fastflowing rivers and, in the early 1950s, experimented with an American Hanley Hydro Jet unit, basically a centrifugal pump discharging through a steerable underwater nozzle. Despite poor performance it worked and encouraged further development, but the real breakthrough was to reposition the nozzle above the hull bottom to discharge water through the transom. This eliminated appendage drag and with the jet stream

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emerging above the water into air at planing speed, boat performance increased significantly.

Hamilton’s own centrifugal water jet units were in production by 1956, and in 1957 an axial flow unit was introduced.

This new Chinook model had two impeller stages, and later a three-stage version was added for higher power applications. It was the two-stage unit that Dowty Marine developed under licence and branded as the Dowty-Hamilton jet unit for use in the Turbocraft, here and in Canada.

Dowty Marine Limited was set up as a subsidiary of the Gloucester-based Dowty Aerospace Group as an ambitious venture to build several thousand Dowty Turbocraft water jet speedboats. Fred Cooper, formerly chief designer for the British Power Boat Company, designed the hull. He had worked on many famous powerboats including Miss England II, Sir Malcolm Campbell’s Bluebird hydroplanes and RAF High Speed Launches. The lines of the Turbocraft bear a distinct family likeness to these older, bigger and faster

craft, and the hard chine hull form was already dated by 1960, with the emergence of Ray Hunt’s constant deadrise deep-vee hull design.

Donald Campbell’s connection The Campbell family connection was no coincidence. Sir Malcolm Campbell’s son Donald, was a director of Dowty Marine and he personally tested the prototypes and demonstrated the Turbocraft at its press debut in late 1959, as recorded on film by Pathé News. One of Donald’s stunts was to drive a Turbocraft flat out across a sandbank separating two lakes at South Cerney, near Gloucester, becoming fully airborne in the process and then to carry on after landing on the second lake.

He was also probably the first person apart from Dowty test engineers to demonstrate the spinout turn and crash reverse stops that only water jet propulsion can achieve.

Having drawn the hull, Fred Cooper commissioned tests on a quarter-scale wooden model at the Saunders Roe towing tank in East Cowes on the Isle of Wight. These tank tests occurred during

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New tricks. A Turbocraft charges through the shallows, as featured in a Canadian brochure

compared to Ray Hunt’s deep-vee of 24 degrees. Once Fred Cooper’s design was approved the full-size prototype with a Ford Zephyr engine gave a disappointing 27 mph on its first trial, but with modified jet unit impellers, better matched to the engine’s power curve, the 30-knot (35 mph) top speed predicted by the tank tests was achieved.

The boat’s construction was massive, probably reflecting the relatively limited the summer of 1959 when the SRN1, the experience with GRP at the time. Four world’s first hovercraft built by Saunders longitudinal timber beams bonded to Roe, was being trialled and demonstrated. the GRP moulding and running from Tank tests on the Turbocraft model the transom to the flare of the bow provided data on running trim, resistance strengthened the hull. The inner pair of and motion in waves at different positions beams acted as engine bearers and were of longitudinal centre of gravity, and braced with transverse steel bars that also included observation of spray profiles at provided davit lifting points. The GRP a range of speeds equivalent at full scale hull around the underwater jet intake was of up to 40 knots. The slightly warped, heavily reinforced for the propulsion unit hard chine hull form had a raised forefoot, to bolt directly to it. The flange joining flared forward sections and a shallow the axial impeller casing to the jet outlet deadrise of 10 degrees at the transom, nozzle sandwiched the transom to brace

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The deflector bucket delivered forward or reverse thrust without the need for a gearbox

the structure, and help transmit thrust to the whole boat. These were very tough boats indeed.

The GRP deck also contributed to structural rigidity and gave a secure feel to the front cockpit, which was protected by a wraparound perspex windscreen. A one-piece removable GRP cover protected the machinery in the rear cockpit. On early Mk I boats the engine cover was a simple curved design, but on the subsequent Mk II and III models this was more angular. The deck moulding was also improved, with prominent fins that gave some spray protection to rear seat passengers and also enhanced the styling.

The full width division between the front and rear cockpits was also lowered at the centreline for better access between cockpits. Other improvements were a large ski tow eye and padded covers over the engine and jet unit to provide additional, albeit rather exposed seating. The whole interior was trimmed with PVC-covered GRP panels incorporating storage recesses. A generous freeboard and broad waterline beam gave good static stability and load capacity, making recovery of skiers and movement around the boat

unusually easy and reassuring, as well as giving the impression of a much larger boat.

Z-Cars engine The 2553cc, in-line six-cylinder Ford Zephyr Mk II engine was taken straight from the ‘Z’ Cars of the TV police drama.

This cast-iron engine and the lighter aluminium alloy and stainless steel jet unit together accounted for about half of the boat’s unladen weight of 1400 lb (635kg). The flexibly mounted engine, with a Hardy-Spicer universally jointed and splined drive shaft connecting the flywheel directly to the jet unit drive flange, tolerated the G forces generated by rapid manoeuvres and choppy water.

No gearbox was needed, as the water jet unit provided forward, neutral and reverse thrust via its cast aluminium alloy deflector bucket controlled by a pushpull cable connected to a lever next to the driver. The lever could be moved instantly at any engine speed, and it is this feature that allows jet boats to perform dramatic full power reverse crash stops and manoeuvre with precision at lower speeds.

The stylish Attwood steering wheel

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The Zephyr engine was smooth, lazy and simple to maintain. As fitted to a Ford Zephyr car, it was capable of developing 85 bhp @ 4400rpm. In the boat, the coarse pitch of the four bladed, 7.5 inch (190mm) diameter stainless steel impellers in the jet unit loaded it down to 3500rpm and 70bhp. The two impellers ran in tandem on the same shaft, and the maximum static thrust or bollard pull from the water jet was about 700 pounds.

Keeping full load engine revs down to 3,500rpm ensured long life and economy, typically less than 3 gallons per hour. It also reduced the risk of over revving when the boat became airborne or the jet ingested air, as often happened in choppy conditions. The jet unit could absorb up to 150bhp at higher revs, and a Jaguar engine was tried experimentally. Although much faster the boat was considered too much of a handful and this engine option was not developed further. However, for those

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Early boats were steered with cable controlled vanes, mounted externally

wanting higher performance from the Zephyr engine, Dowty offered Ruddspeed or Raymond Mays tuning options to deliver a 40mph top speed. Water jets absorb power proportional to the cube of engine speed, so even a small increase in revs generates a large increase in thrust, but only if the engine power curve can match demand at a given speed.

UK Mark III boat from original brochure

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Healey and Bluebird Marine follow Dowty with water jet propulsion To demonstrate the effectiveness of Hamilton water jets, a number of Buehler Turbocraft were used in the 1960 expedition on the fast flowing Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, shooting the rapids in both directions.

Soon after the Dowty Turbocraft appeared in Britain, Donald Healey and his son Geoffrey, of Austin-Healey sports car fame, became interested in water jet propulsion for their Healey sports boats.

They installed Dowty-Hamilton jet units in a few 15’ 9” (4.8m) Healey Corvette GRP sports boats fitted with 6 cylinder Austin-Healey 3000 engines. These boats were aptly named Healey 707, after the Boeing jet airliner, and could reach 40 mph. With the end of Dowty Turbocraft production in the mid 1960s Donald Campbell moved on to the Jetstar boats produced by Bluebird Marine at Bolney in Sussex. The Jetstars were smaller and lighter, with modern deep-vee hulls. They were built in GRP used Italian Castoldi jet units and Ford Cortina derived 4 cylinder engines. Despite the efforts of Dowty, Healey, Bluebird Marine and other boat builders it was well into the 1970s before water jets began to gain widespread acceptance and popularity in sports boats.

Commercial success for water jets Dowty continued with water jet developments of their own, including larger units for military and amphibious craft, and their marine jet business was subsequently taken over by Ultra Dynamics, now part of the Marine Jet Power group. CWF Hamilton & Co Ltd is now one of New Zealand’s largest

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manufacturing businesses, with their water jet units being exported worldwide for propelling large high speed vessels.

These include vehicle and passenger ferries, offshore oil and wind farm crew boats, and navy and coastguard patrol vessels, in addition to their continuing applications in pleasure craft of all sizes from runabouts to superyachts. In New Zealand where this story started, thrill rides in jet boats on shallow rivers remain a major tourist attraction.

My Turbocraft My involvement with the Dowty Turbocraft began in 1963 when my cousin bought a 1962 Mk II Turbocraft. During the 1960s Querida was based at Shoreham Harbour in Sussex, and slipway launched from her trailer. As a teenager I enjoyed many trips along the coast to Brighton, learning to water-ski and helping with maintenance. After 10 years Querida needed a general overhaul, and having completed my mechanical engineering studies I bought her in 1974 and embarked on getting her back into shape mechanically and cosmetically.

Querida’s mechanical systems had

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Adrian aboard his 1962 Mark II Dowty Turbocraft, Querida pre-restoration at Shoreham by Sea

either suffered wear, or corrosion caused by inadequate marinisation and use of non-marine components. The engine was generally good, having only run about 110 hours from new, but cooling was the big challenge. The only real concessions to marinisation of the Zephyr engine were the water-cooled exhaust manifold, with a raw water injection bend to cool the exhaust system and reduce exhaust noise, and a raw water inlet pipe routed through the sump as a simple oil cooler.

The engine was sea water cooled via a take off from the jet outlet, and flow could only be regulated by a gate valve. Flow also depended on engine revs and thus the pressure inside the jet casing. There was no water pump or thermostat, so cooling water flow rate was variable and engine temperature extremely difficult to manage with the gate valve usually set for running cool as a precaution. Also, the iron castings in the engine block and cylinder head were subject to corrosion, as were the mild steel engine block core

plugs that regularly failed from exposure to salt water.

These rather crude engine cooling arrangements caused many problems in practice, with frequent overheating making the temperature gauge the most vital instrument. Leaking core plugs could have flooded the boat on several occasions, and inevitably the cylinder head had warped due to overheating, which explained many previous head gasket failures. After being skimmed flat, and with new valves and re-cut valve seats the cylinder head was as good as new.

The exhaust manifold was fine, but the copper injection bend was thinning and leaking from corrosion so was replaced with stainless steel. The through transom exhaust outlet, underwater until the boat was planing, was adequately silenced when cooling water was flowing, and the straight six engine note was always satisfyingly smooth and throaty.

The boat came with plenty of jet unit and other spares my cousin had acquired,

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1960’s 1977, the restoration of Querida is complete. Pictured here in Poole with Adrian at the helm

enabling a complete strip down and rebuild. The sealed double row ball thrust bearing and the water lubricated cutless bearing supporting the impeller shaft were both replaced; the later being prone to rapid wear if too much shallow water running took place over mud and fine shingle where the jet intake acted like a large vacuum cleaner. The original stainless steel impellers had a few nicks from pebble ingestion, so were kept as spares and replaced with new impellers.

The hull and deck were structurally sound, but cosmetically poor. The pale blue gel coat of the deck had faded, and the white hull looked tired and scratched from a decade of rough and tumble on the shingle beaches of the Sussex coast. Marks and surface damage on the hull were made good with polyester filler and the surface was lightly keyed and degreased before etch priming. The hull was undercoated and then sprayed with two coats of white two-pack polyurethane (International 708 as it then was). The deck was similarly finished in sky blue, slightly darker than the original.

The tatty interior trim panels were not replaced because they were heavy and space consuming, and the rear quarter seats were also discarded because too much weight aft affected trim and planing performance, despite the high thrust available. The front bench seat and covers over the engine and jet unit were the only upholstered areas remaining, leaving a useful layout with plenty of space for water skis, beach gear, toolbox, and a few friends. A new original windscreen completed Querida’s makeover.

The effort was rewarded with a boat that worked every time and performed fully to her original specification, with an easy 3500rpm at full throttle and 35mph top speed on the Aquameter. Driving a Turbocraft is simple after a little practice.

Using the foot throttle, jet deflector control lever and steering wheel in concert, the boat could be held stationary, moved sideways, backwards or turned on the spot, driven on and off a trailer, or a beach, and driven flat out in less than a foot of water.

From a standing start the boat quickly

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got over the hump and settled to an almost level trim. Planing speed could be held above 2500rpm, depending on load, but 3000rpm gave the best cruising performance and a good skiing speed. Jet units can absorb full power and deliver instant response without excess slip so generally will provide greater static thrust than a propeller, and the Turbocraft’s manoeuvrability and ease of control was ideal for teaching novice water skiers.

In choppy conditions the Turbocraft became uncomfortable, although her easily driven hard chine hull and shallow deadrise did allow minimum planing speed of little more than 10 knots to be maintained in quite large seas. With her substantial weight, strength and freeboard she could still progress securely without undue stress on boat or crew. I enjoyed many days out in Querida along the Sussex coast, up the River Adur from Shoreham and in the expansive shallow areas of Poole Harbour, but this was in the days before speed limits for small craft were introduced, or taken too seriously.

The Dowty Turbocraft was a novel mix of older hull design and new propulsion technology, and the combination worked and paved the way for future development.

The softer riding deep-vee hull originating from Ray Hunt, and other newer hull designs, were attracting interest in the 1960s and soon led to vastly improved high speed boat design, and notably with the annual Cowes-Torquay-Cowes Powerboat race from 1961 onwards encouraging rapid development. It is worth noting that racing offshore powerboats then and now did not use water jet propulsion, one reason being loss of thrust when airborne. However, where

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Original scale drawing of the Turbocraft’s jet unit and Ford Zephyr engine weighing 272kg

the jet inlet can normally expect to stay immersed, water jet propulsion is now widely used in a growing range of high speed marine craft on the recreational side, as well as more demanding applications such as lifeboats, ferries, workboats and military craft, simply because when correctly matched to the boat and application, water jets offer the benefits of durability, safety, performance and efficiency.

The Dowty Turbocraft was no doubt quirky and not without vices, but she was entertaining, capable and, more than half a century ago, demonstrated that water jet propulsion worked and had a big future.

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tested Boat Warden We fitted a Boat Warden security system to our Sealine around 18 months ago so we have had plenty of opportunity to use it, test it and live with it. So how has it performed? Well our boat hasn’t been stolen so that’s one tick in the box. Seriously though, it has been very good. One of my main concerns was false alarms, especially as we had the movement detector fitted. So far we have not had a single one.

I fitted the siren/flashing light combination unit in the cockpit and, having set off the alarm accidentally by opening the cabin door before deactivating the unit, I can tell you that the noise level is such that only a stone deaf ne’er-do-well would be able to hang around. I had to leave immediately and withdraw to a safe distance so that I could send the text message needed to silence it. A quicker and more direct way of silencing the alarm in such a situation would be a blessing, but on the plus side I received a text message to alert me to the activation within seconds.

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I love the add-on remote control options that Boat Warden offers. Mine is set up to turn the heating on, and control the cockpit lights. The heating control is still awaiting its first use as I haven’t fitted the heating yet, but turning the cockpit lights on from a safe distance has been really useful when walking down dark pontoons, and is great when returning to the boat by tender at night, making picking out the right one to aim at a piece of cake.

As someone who leaves tube heaters and dehumidifiers running in the winter, the shorepower monitor has been a real boon, only causing me a problem once when our power had a funny turn and I

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received upwards of 50 messages telling “It delivers great me the power was peace of mind on, then off, then on plus lots of useful etc. This used up all features” my credit and then Value 4/5 Usability 4/5 burned through Performance 5/5 the next lot when I topped up as it was storing each message. Luckily the guys at Boat Warden programmed my phone with a new command to delete stored messages should this happen again.

Other useful features include a bilge alarm, alerting you by text if the bilge floods, and remote bilge pump operation, so you can start pumping out if it does.

Boat Warden also offers location services, so you can see exactly where your boat is, and a geofence facility so you know if it has moved. The unit will monitor your boat’s batteries, as well as its own internal battery, and let you know if either are getting low. You can also add smoke and heat detectors to alert to an onboard fire.

Boat Warden is controlled by an app from your smart phone and is able to be controlled by more than one person.

Alerts can be sent to up to five different numbers. One problem this can cause is that if one person has set the alarm, the other may not know as the confirmation will only be sent to the one sending the setting message. Also when you get to the boat there is no indication if the alarm is armed or not. I usually have to refer to my texts to see if the last one said armed or disarmed, but again this only works if you Motorboat Owner

You can check the boat’s location and turn on its cockpit lights remotely via the iPhone app

are the only one that ever sets it.

The Boat Warden works on the mobile network and can be used with any SIM, except, for reasons I haven’t worked out, one on the 3 network. Boat Warden do now supply all units with their own Telefonica SIM which, if used, has the benefit of no roaming charges and ‘over the air’ software updates.

I said at the time, and I still believe it to be the case, Boat Warden is probably the most comprehensive boat alarm system on the market today. It’s not cheap, but for all the features it offers it does deliver good value for money.

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tested Hook & Moor

Mooring aids tend to divide boaters.

There are those that love them, and often try every new one that’s launched, and there are those that never use them. I would consider myself in the second group, having only ever once had any kind of mooring aid on my boat, and that was for the very specific job of picking up my mid river mooring buoy when single handed.

The latest in quite a long line of mooring aids is the Hook & Moor from Roche Marine. The hook and moor is available in three sizes, two metre solid, two metre telescopic and three metre telescopic. The UK dealer only seems to offer the telescopic three metre model, perhaps because it can do everything the others can and packs down to just over one metre for storage. The Hook & Moor is made from aluminium and plastic and has the look and feel of a quality product. First off, the working head can be locked in position, which means the Hook & Moor can be used as a normal boat hook. This is not something that all mooring aids can do and means

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The model we were testing was the three metre telescopic. Fully extended, and at full stretch, the unit became quite heavy. I would go as far as to say it would be too heavy for some crew members to use. Having said that, you

The Hook & Moor is available in three sizes.

We tested the 3-metre version

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Attach a rope loop to the clip, push the Hook & Moor against the cleat and the rope passes through

have the option of using it at one or two metre lengths, or even one and half metre, so having that extra metre, even if it is rarely used, might just be worth it for the odd occasion when two metres just isn’t long enough.

The clever hook part can be used in two ways. You can hook the cleat or mooring ring from behind and pull, or you can push from the front. Either way your rope is passed through and brought back onboard with the hook. You do need to decide which approach you are going to use before you start the procedure as the hook needs to be fully retracted for hooking and fully extended for pushing.

Personally I found the push approach easiest to use and it was especially useful for picking up a loose mooring ring that was laying flat on the pontoon.

There is a few seconds delay unhooking your mooring line from the Hook & Moor when you bring it back on board

and I did Motorboat find that the Owner mechanism “One of the better works at its mooring aids best when used I have used” straight on, often proving Value 3/5 a bit difficult Usability 4/5 if pulling Performance 4/5 or pushing at a slight angle. On a positive note, the Hook & Moor floats if you drop it in the water, which given its price is a good job.

Am I converted? Well yes and no. If I am faced with a cleat I will stick to a good old fashioned lasso, but for picking up a ring-topped mooring buoy, or getting a line to a pontoon where rings or hoops are used then yes, I think the Hook & Moor is a great bit of kit and so for the first time in my life I am going to be carrying a mooring aid onboard my boat.

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Intercruiser 28 Cabrio

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Length (LOA): 8.5m / 27ft 10in Beam: 3m / 9ft 10in Air Draught (windscreen): 1.9m / 6ft 2in Displacement: 3500kg Fuel capacity: 100-200 litres Water Capacity: 100 litres RCD Category: C Engine as tested: Single 4 cylinder 52hp Vetus Other engine options: Single 33hp or 42hp Vetus and Single Volvo Penta D3 110hp, 170hp or 220hp Price from £85,700

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T

he Dutch know a thing or two about building good, solid vessels, that are perfect for both inland and tidal waters. We took a trip to the UK dealer of Intercruiser, Val Wyatt Marine, to have a closer look at just such a boat, the Intercruiser 28 Cabrio.

The 28 Cabrio comes with an RCD category C, which means it is good for coastal use and, in keeping with that, is offered with a wide range of engines, up to 220hp. The larger engines will push the semi displacement hull at speeds of around 25 knots but the model we are testing is destined for a life in the slow lane and is fitted with a single 52hp Vetus engine with a shaft drive. Even with

the smaller engine options, the boat is still capable of being used on tidal and estuarial waters, although obviously only at displacement speeds.

The styling is best described as ‘Dutch Sloop’ and, although the brochures often show the boat without a windscreen, most examples sold over here come with the optional screen for a much more UK friendly look. The traditional lines

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“A traditionally styled cruiser that is full of character”

and touches, such as the rope fendering, provide the 28 with a classic look that will appeal to yachties looking to move into power, as well as existing motorboaters.

The cockpit of the 28 is where the boat excels. With a centrally placed helm, positioned fully aft, the helmsman no longer has to miss out on the fun that is usually going on behind them. In fact he or she commands centre stage in an area that will comfortably take ten people, maybe even twelve if everyone shoves up a bit. Beneath the large U-shaped cockpit seating is plenty of storage, certainly enough to hide all of the cockpit canopy out of the way when the weather allows.

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find the boat’s gas locker, which houses a single 907 size Camping Gaz bottle. These under seat lockers also store an optional teak cockpit table that fits in front of the helm console. This is not a table to sit and eat at, but is perfect for laying out a spread, or just placing drinks and nibbles while underway. The helm console is very yachtlike, with a large steering wheel mounted on an upright pedestal. The throttle is a bit of a reach, but on a boat like this it will be set and left for much of the time so it’s no big deal. The dashboard is simple and uncluttered with engine instruments and space for a speed/depth display. For inland use this is all you would need, but if you wanted to go coastal it looks like you

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The cabin dinette table drops down to form a double berth

could bracket mount a decent sized multifunction display on the flat area on top of the console. Two small teak topped wings on either side of the pedestal provide the helmsman with somewhere to place a drink and other bits and bobs. With the cockpit being such an important part of this boat, it is equally important to ensure that it remains usable in all weathers. The optional canopy provides just under 6ft headroom all over and will allow everyone to carry on enjoying this great space even during one of our typical British summer downpours. There is also a separate all over bimini for those occasional days when we have the complete opposite and you require some shelter from the sun. In the centre of the teak lined cockpit, the floor lifts on gas struts to reveal the engine bay. With the little Vetus installed there is plenty of space all around for maintenance

The toilet compartment is a good size

and servicing, and there is easy access for those all-important daily checks. Even with the large Volvo D3 option, you or your engineer shouldn’t have too much trouble getting to all the important bits.

Access onto the boat can either be from the bathing platform or over either side amidships. Whichever way you choose you need to step down onto the cockpit

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The cockpit layout is both unique and functional, it is a great area for dining and socialising

seating, but if you choose the side access, Interboat offers an optional boarding pole that slots into the seating on either side to provide a solid handhold to aid your passage.

Moving forward through a bifold walnut door, and sliding glass companionway hatch, you find the boat’s accommodation. In the bow there is a U-shaped dinette with a large teak table that will easily accommodate a family of four. An overhead hatch, use of light materials and two large hull windows means the area feels light and spacious.

Beneath the seating there is the usual storage and access to the bow thruster, and with the table dropped and the infill cushions in place, which store neatly behind the bow cushion when not in use, the area becomes a large double berth.

Just aft of the dinette you have, on the port side, a half-height hanging locker and, to starboard, a large shelved cupboard.

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which has a single opening port, a small sink with mirror above, two large cupboards and plenty of shelf space.

Headroom is quite tight at around 5ft 8in, and this is the same across the whole of the cabin, except if you stand beneath the companionway hatch which gives you an extra couple of inches. There is no shower in the toilet compartment as standard, but

The galley has all the facilities you need for day or weekend cruising, including a covered two burner hob, fridge and large covered sink

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PERFORMANCE As tested 75% fuel, 40% water, 2 crew, Force 1 These fuel figures are calculated using generic data and may not provide an accurate representation of fuel usage for this combination

RPM

one can be installed if required.

800 1000 Opposite the toilet is the galley.

1500 This has a worktop almost entirely 2000 taken up by a sink and a double 2600 burner hob, both of which have a hinged glass lid to provide usable work surface when not in use. There is some open storage behind, a large cupboard and a fridge below, and further storage in the bottom of the adjacent companionway steps. Curtains or blinds are not supplied as standard, which may be something to look into if you are planning to overnight on a regular basis and require some privacy.

On deck the Interboat has lots of useful and practical features. The side decks are nice and wide and come with a small, teak topped, toe rail and knee high guard rails

Knots

LPH

GPH

MPG

Range (nm)

Noise (dB)

2.2 3.0 4.9 5.5 6.8

0.7 1.0 2.0 4.0 8.5

0.15 0.22 0.44 0.87 1.87

14.7 13.6 12.3 6.32 3.63

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that extend most of the way forward. Access up to the side decks involves stepping up and out of the cockpit at the forward end, with cabin top grab rails to help aid a safe passage to the bow. The foredeck offers a nice, slightly sloping working area but, because the guardrails stop short of the bow, hand holds are in short supply at the very front.

Rope handling equipment is sturdy, with two Sampson posts and stainless steel lined cutouts in the toe rail. The anchor locker is a decent size and can be paired up with an

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The compact, stand-alone helm pod is practical and delivers a sociaiable cockpit.

Below, the 52hp Vetus engine is easily accessible

“The 28 is a very easy boat to drive. At river speeds it slips along at 4 knots with the engine almost inaudible” optional bow roller if required.

All around the hull there is a chunky rope rubbing strake, which is actually made from nylon with steel reinforcement.

This means it won’t sag, and any damaged induced fraying can be easily repaired with a heat source. The bathing platform is on three levels with the highest being a single step with a pair of useful wet lockers on either side. The second step is narrow and extends about two thirds of the width of the boat while the bottom step is the bathing platform proper, offering a good depth extending across the boat’s full beam.

On the starboard side there is a fold-down bathing ladder that has some very useful, swimming pool type hand rails to aid getting out of the water.

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Underway The builders have provided very good sound insulation in the engine room and the first thing you notice is just how quiet this boat is. At river speeds the engine is almost inaudible, leaving just the sound of your own wash to disturb the peace. What mechanical noise you can hear is akin to an electric motor running quietly in the background. In fact it was so quiet that the sound readings we obtained were as much influenced by the ambient noise, as they were the engine, which ran very smoothly with very little vibration.

The 28 is a very easy boat to drive. The steering is responsive and tight turns can be achieved with a little blip on the throttle to get some extra flow over the rudder. The

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boat tracks well in a straight line, no doubt helped by its keel, and, on our test boat, close quarters maneuvering was aided by both bow and stern thrusters. Whether both are really needed is debatable, but certainly on a single engine shaftdrive boat a bow thruster is very useful when reversing, as it takes a while before there is enough water flow over the rudder for it to have any effect. The bow thruster allows you to effectively steer in reverse at very slow speeds. In the meantime, a slight kick to port from the prop when engaging reverse gear can often be put to good use when coming alongside.

Visibility from the helm seat is very good and because you are situated right at the stern, it makes reversing into a berth much easier. The optional three part windscreen comes with a pantograph wiper for each section, ensuring the best visibility in all weathers. The bow does seem quite a long way away but a comfortable standing position at the helm always ensures you feel

The small bathing platform is useful for stepping aboard and has a swimming ladder. There are two useful, large storage lockers in the transom

you have a good handle on what’s going on up at the pointy end when mooring or negotiating a lock.

Performance wise the boat slips along almost silently at 1400rpm at a speed of around 4 knots and, at the same time, producing minimal wake. Open up the throttle and, despite the boats hefty weight and small engine, it still has a decent pick up and a top speed of nearly 7 knots.

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Conclusion The 28 Cabrio is a perfect boat for lazy cruising on rivers and inland waterways, and is particularly well designed to accommodate large groups or families for day trips. With just a single sleeping area it may not be suitable for family cruising, but it has all the facilities a couple would need for extended time on board. It has a traditional look and feel but also, with Volvo D3 power, it can be a bit of a wolf in sheep’s clothing. With category C RCD and a 25 knot top speed with the largest engine option, the Interboat 28 Cabrio is also a very capable coastal cruiser. What’s more,

Our test boat had a full height canopy and bimini

with the current favourable exchange rate it offers exceptional value for money.

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