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Compact Fishfinders
WHITE POINTER
All the facts & figures on more than 60 Compact Sounders
730 SPORTS CRUISER
WINTER FISHING
Some basics to successful winter fishing
DRUM WINCHES Fishing the Hokianga TOWING BIG RIGS Pre Loved Baby Hardtops THE PROGRESSION OF FISHING LINE
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MARCO 550 BR
EVERYMAN 750 GAME FISHER
BLUEWATER 550 STABICRAFT FISHER
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Point of View Big fish in shallow water - Barry Thompson
News & Notable News, new products, new releases and happenings.
Electronics Update The latest new releases in the electronic market.
Aluminium Boat Guide Looking for an alloy boat, then check out our comprehensive listing of over 65 manufacturers and more than 600 models.
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WINTER BOATING IN NZ
730 HARD TOP
Compact Fishfinders All the facts on more than 60 Compact Sounders
WINTER FISHING
Some basics to successful winter fishing
The White Pointer HT 730 off Whitianga.
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Winter Boating in NZ
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Winter Fishing
Mathew Hewetson goes north to the Hokianga Harbour, where the fishing on offer is very good for the adventurous boatie looking to explore new grounds.
Why should you park your boat up at the end of summer when some of the best boating can be had during the winter months?
If you thought you could never get a drum winch into the anchor locker of your boat, then think again. There are now some very compact models available that are designed specifically for trailer boats.
It’s time to get out the woollen beanies and the Swandri; winter’s nearly here but so are the fish says fishing guru Mike Broome.
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Towing Big Rigs Part One
In Part One of a two-part series on fish finders, we look at units up to 7”, from the most basic 3.5” grayscale standalone fishfinder, to 7” multi-function, colour, networkable chart plotter combos.
In part one of a two-part series on towing big boats, Shane Kite looks at some of the things you should known if you are towing a large rig.
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Paul Walker looks at fishing line, and some of the dramatic changes over recent years that have seen it develop from flax to braid.
We look at some of the smaller 6m hardtop models from 10 years ago; many of which are still much sort after in the second-hand market and some are still available new.
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The new remodelled Bluefin 665HT ticks all the boxes says Mike Rose.
Freddy Foote checks out White Pointer’s feature packed production hardtop.
This new Blue Water brings all the core attributes of a big boat performance in a smaller, affordable package. Text by Freddy Foote.
If you are looking for a mid-sized sports boat for fishing & diving, this may well be the one. Text by Freddy Foote.
If you are serious about blue water fishing, then this big boat from Everyman is worth your attention. Text by Barry Thompson.
Based on a well-proven hull, Marco’s first foray into the bowrider market could prove a real winner. Text by Barry Thompson.
Stabicraft Carbon Fibre Series Frontier & Fisher 1600s Stabicraft’s new 1600s are believed to be the world’s first aluminium trailer boats to feature carbon fibre in their construction. Text by Mike Rose.
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Big Fish in the Shallows
PUBLISHER D&B Publishing Ltd Barry Thompson & Doug Dukeson EDITORIAL Barry Thompson, Editor DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2086 Mob: +64 (0)21 777 355 email: barry@boatmags.com CONTRIBUTORS Freddy Foote, Mike Rose, Mike Broome, Mathew Hewetson, Paul Walker. ADVERTISING New Zealand & Australia Doug Dukeson DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2328 Mob: +64 (0)21 772 202 email: doug@boatmags.com Alex Ram DDI: +64 (0)9 428 7277 Mob: +64 (0)21 0286 5298 email: alex@boatmags.com PRODUCTION Design & Prepress: Annabelle Rose Design Mob: +64 (0)27 427 4559 email: design@annabellerose.co.nz Printer: MH Publications Ltd WEBSITE Momentum Marketing Carl Thompson Tel: +64 (0)21 762 275 email: carl@gomomentum.marketing ACCOUNTS Soraja Thompson Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 Fax: +64 (0)9 424 2786 email: accounts@boatmags.com CIRCULATION NZ: Netlink Ltd Aust: Gordon & Gotch Ltd
The water temperature had dropped to 18.3 deg, the seas were oily smooth, there was zero wind and the air temp was around 22 deg and it was early May. There I was with a mate, hanging a few lines over the side of my McLay Fortress and totally soaking up the awesome day. While there were dozens of boats scattered in sight of us, we were pretty much on our own patch off the Western side of Wellington Reef, fishing in 8m of water. We had a few smaller ‘keeper’ snapper aboard and a couple of good size trevally, when my rod bent double and line started screaming off the reel. What a sound and one I have not heard for a long time. Summer fishing for me has been a lot of small snapper and a few sea-going Kahawai, so my immediate thought was another big kahawai…bugger! I know a lot of people keep Kahawai, but I suppose I have been spoiled over the years and I return 99% of them back to whence they came. Good fight on a soft bait rod though. So there I am pouring out a coffee, with the rod in the holder and all hell breaks loose. I drop the coffee cup and grab my rod, which by this time had many metres of line peeling off at a great rate. Once I figured out this was too strong for a Kahawai, my thoughts went to a big shark (of which I have caught a few this summer) or maybe a stingray which probably didn’t even know it was hooked. As the line keep running and I kept working the rod, I felt I was gaining, but only just, when whatever it was dived into the kelp. I could feel the line being dragged through the rocks and resigned myself to losing what was a unquestionably a big fish. However, once again I was pleased I had not anchored the boat, but used my Minn Kota with anchor lock and without hesitation set out silently at a few knots, with the boat headed in the direction of my line. I was getting back more line than I was losing and once over the fish it suddenly came free of the kelp and it was then a battle between the two of us in the open water. It seemed like more than half an hour but it was probably more like ten mins and I saw colour. There in it’s final fighting mode, worn out and ready to give up was a big Kingfish. Now I say big because this is the first legal-size (over 75cm) Kingfish that I have caught in years. I am not one to target Kingfish, like a few of my mates do every weekend, preferring to go after snapper, so catching a 16kg /87cm long Kingfish was a real bonus. To be fair I almost threw it back, but as it’s years since I had a good feed of kingfish, I decided to keep it. After all, I also needed some bragging rights when I got back home to show the neighbours! Also I must thank the guys at my local Top Catch, Whangaparaoa, who made the suggestion that Wellington Reef might be a good place to drop a few baits. Thanks guys, I owe you one. Happy Boating,
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WHAT FISH THINK OF THE NEW SURTEES 8.5 HATE IT!
UNLESS YOU’RE A FISH, THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT THE NEW SURTEES 8.5. From the signature non-pounding super deep V hull to the stabilising ONFIRE150509AB
ballast technology and ultra-strong deck system, this new Game Fisher is arguably one of the best handling, most stable trailer boats on the market. The new Surtees 8.5 Game Fisher. For fish, it’s game over!
www.surteesboats.com HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW SPECIALS | Surtees 495 Save $3,500 | Surtees 575 Save $4,500 | Booth 517, 14-17 May 2015
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Industry gears up for
September’s On Water Boat Show The Auckland On Water Boat Show located at the Viaduct Harbour and Events Centre - September 24-27, is shaping up to be one of the best in the show’s 17-year history. New Zealand’s biggest on-water boat show, and six months out from the event itself, show organisers have seen an unprecedented 85% percent of exhibitor floor space and over 70% of the marina on water space booked by marine companies including vessel manufacturers and brokers. Designed to fit the timeframe when boaties prepare for the summer boating season, the Auckland On Water Boat Show is the
only boating expo in New Zealand that not only enables visitors to experience a range of vessels on and off the water, it’s also the only time in the year nearly 200 New Zealand Marine companies are on show in one location - it’s the best time to do business for commercial or recreational boating. Auckland On Water Boat Show CEO Michelle Khan say’s the show is designed to have something for everyone; the expert or commercial boatie and people new to onwater activities. “The Auckland On Water Boat Show is THE
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show for everything marine and boating. Everything from a wide range of inboard and outboard engines, solar technology, electronics, navigation, safety devices, specialist marine services alongside great fishing equipment, kayaks, paddle-boards, and much more,” says Khan. “Whether it be a large cruiser or a smaller trailerable boat, the show is the perfect place to come and to be able to see the very latest offerings and to talk with a range of experts and find the best solution for you.” www.auckland-boatshow.com
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Lazercraft Returns This year’s Hutchwilco Boatshow marks the return the much admired Lazercraft range of Alloy boats. Founded in the 1980’s and largely developed by Gavin Child, the brand built a reputation synonymous with quality. Lazercraft was known for many innovations and industry firsts which carry
through to today’s models including the use of alloy hulls coupled with fibreglass decks. Many second hand Lazer’s can still be found all over NZ and Australia with owners as happy as the day they bought them. Now the brand returns to its former glory under Southern Boats in Mosgiel with
Gavin’s son Shane largely involved with the redevelopment of the brand. Initial releases at the Hutchwilco Boatshow include the 580 and 620 Sports Open with other models to follow. Check them out at the Family Boats Stand or call 0800 SOUTHERN for more info.
Innovision release new Explorer 606 The Explorer 606 is the latest model in the Innovision Boats range and is the product of 12 months of extensive testing on the original Explorer 616. The innovative features of the original 616, such as the fine entry, hydrodynamic stability chines and the hull have been further refined to make the boat the softest riding aluminium boat on the market. The design also introduces planing stakes to improve efficiency and the outboard pod has been removed to increase
the hull length. The style of the hardtop has been enhanced to produce a more elegant look. A duel walk through increases the accessibility to the transom platform and the expansive cockpit provides room for at least 6 people to fish while still providing a 1.9m double bunk which is perfect for overnight trips. Innovision Boats Ph +64 21 407000 simon@innovisionboats.com www.innovisionboats.com
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Performance, Style, Quality Scott Robson Designed
Three pontoon models available: Finlay Sports 5900 L.O.A: 6.295m HULL LENGTH: 5.900m BEAM: 2.310m INTERNAL BEAM: 1.860m Honda 135hp
Finlay Centre Console 5900 All models come complete with: Auto Capstan, EPIRB, Chart Plotter/GPS, VHF Radio, Fusion Ipod player
L.O.A: 6.295m HULL LENGTH: 5.900m BEAM: 2.310m INTERNAL BEAM: 1.860m Honda 135hp
Finlay Ignite (Hard top) 6300 L.O.A: 6.752m HULL LENGTH: 6.300m BEAM: 2.430m INTERNAL BEAM: 1.955m Honda 225hp
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Southern 996XP Ticks the Boxes The bigger brother of the 896XP (Pictured) exhibited at the 2014 Hutchwilco Boatshow and powered by Volvo’s legendary D6 this is a serious bluewater machine. Whether it is gamefishing, weekend cruising or commercial charter operations the 996XP ticks all the boxes. Southern’s boatshow model includes comfortable sleeping arrangements for four, hot and cold running water, gas cooker, enclosed toilet/shower compartment and the latest electronics from Garmin and Fusion marine. 0800 SOUTHERN www.southernboats.co.nz
Nano-Clear offers ultimate protection Alloy Boat editor Barry Thompson recently had his Isuzu D-Max coated with NanoClear, by Auckland based TransVisual and the results are outstanding. Nano-Clear is a single component clear coat system that will rejuvenate highly oxidised surfaces to restore colour, gloss and UV properties. It is ideal for boats, from small alloy trailer boats through to large cruisers. Fyran boats now offer Nano-Clear coating on all their models as well as wrapping rather than painting. Another service from Transvisual. After the alloy surfaces are acid washed, the Nano-Clear coat is applied and the surfaces look like they are finished in a grey/silver paint.
It will protect almost any surface to give longevity and is easy to clean. It will revive and protect fibreglass, paint, plastics, vinyl, stainless steel, aluminium and to provide extreme weathering and scratch resistance. It’s innovative self-cleaning properties as well as being chemical and solvent proof offer easy maintenance. It will also repel algae, dirt, oil, grime and other surface contaminants, making cleaning bird droppings and salt spray that much easier. You can also eliminate the need for polishing and waxing. Nano-Clear produces a permanent scratch resistant and self-cleaning surface for above and below waterline applications. Water
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droplets roll across a cured Nano-Clear surface picking-up dirt and contaminants leaving behind a cleaner surface. TransVisual, +64 9 279 7351, Richard@transvisual.co.nz www.transvisual.co.nz
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Quintrex release new models water use”. The current 460 Renegade demonstrator is a great example having been used for jigging and trolling on the lakes, and fishing amongst the work-ups in the Hauraki Gulf over the last few months. Its Blade hull provides an impressively soft and dry ride, while the centre console and raised casting
platform forward maximise space for anglers and storage. The Minn-Kota electric motor adds another dimension with ‘Spot Lock’ anchoring and dial-up trolling speed. Auckland Marine Centre, Ph 09 579-7981 www.aucklandmarine.co.nz sales@aucklandmarine.co.nz
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As part of the re-launch of Quintrex boats in New Zealand, Auckland Marine Centre has taken advantage of the new Renegade model range Quintrex now offer. Dealer principal Gary Hatton says “We believe the Quintrex Renegade range offers New Zealand boaties a specialist fishing boat totally suited to dual fresh and salt
SEE THE AQUALITE 775 WHT AND 645 WRV AT THE HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW Aqualite Marine: Phone: 021 619088 email:jakeheuvel@gmail.com
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AL-KO Theft Deterrent AL-KO has releases a tracking system to help combat theft of caravans, trailers & motorhomes. The new ALKO Anti-Theft System (ATS) incorporates GPS tracking in addition to NanoTag microdot technology to provide multilevel theft protection. In developing the Anti-Theft System, AL-KO has collaborated with Black Knight Global Tracking Systems to include a world first, purposely designed GPS global tracking device utilising state of the art M2M (machine to machine) connectivity powered by the Vodafone network. Unlike devices that require a SIM card and a mobile phone plan with data limits, the in-built M2M connectivity chip provides instant global connectivity in over 200 countries with unlimited data, no roaming charges and no hidden fees. And with no removable SIM card, the Black Knight boasts a further security feature – it cannot be re-used or re-tasked if stolen. Users can download and utilise a free app (available for iPhone or Android) to receive alerts or track their journey via their smartphone. An innovative “Geofence” feature promptly alerts the vehicle owner if it breaches a defined location radius. www.alkoATS.com.au
The Glendinning Hosemaster puts an end to fighting with your hose during storage. With easy manual effort you can extend as much hose as is necessary for the task at hand. When you’re done, the Hosemaster will automatically retract and store your water hose with push- button ease. Push the button and the Hosemaster will automatically retract and store 70 feet of 5/8” water hose effortlessly. The Levelwind feature will automatically make sure that your hose is wound properly on the reel. The stainless steel construction is corrosion resistant to withstand the harshest environments and the compact size means the Hosemaster fits virtually anywhere. The Hosemaster is available in 3 models for any hose on board your boat - deck shower, deck wash, fresh water inlet, etc. The compact, light weight Model S has the capacity to store 2.5m to 5m of hose, making it ideal for smaller trailer boats. Tenob Wholesale Marine, Ph +64 (0)9 2739180 danny@tenob.co.nz | www.tenob.co.nz
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FC BOATS Expands Their Range While FC Boats started with a couple of small open tiller steer runabouts only a few years ago, their range now consists or 14 models from 4.3m through to 6.75m. These comprise tiller steer runabouts, cabin, cuddy cabin, centre console and hardtops. The latest 2015 releases, first unveiled at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, are the all new FC597 and FC675 hardtop models, which like most of the FC Boats incorporates flooding stability keels, foam filled gunnels and ballast tanks. Tests have proven that the boats are virtually unsinkable. They are also somewhat unique in that the foredeck area is specifically designed as a casting deck for soft bait and popper fishing and even includes a bait station and separate seat. The flat anti-skid deck surface and wide side decks with high bow rails make this a very stable and safe area for fishing. FC Boats also released the FC535, their biggest runabout so far. The FC535 now joins the very popular FC390, FC430, FC465 and FC500. FC Boats have also recently undergone a total rebadging exercise to bring their ‘length designations’ more into line with other manufacturers. Ross Christenson, from FC Boats, points out that their boats are bigger externally and have more interior
volume than a lot of the competitors, but this has not been reflected in the model name. “Because we don’t have large outboard pods and long bowsprits, we were been compared to our opposition unfairly, so we have now aligned ourselves with the current measurement practice that is length overall and not just hull length”. FC Boats has carried out a huge amount of development since first introducing the basic tiller steer runabout and have very quickly established their place in the market.
“It’s exciting right now with our in-house customising and continual development of our existing models and the introduction of new ones. Our main focus will always be on safety, value and handling, areas that I am very passionate about”, says Ross. He points out that in the near future, FC Boats will continue to concentrate on boats designed for the inshore runabout, midrange cuddy cabin and hardtop markets. www.fcboats.co.nz
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Aqualite Changes Hands
Immerse yourself into boating It’s where the happens
Aqualite Marine has new owners, with the boats now being built out of Mt Maunganui. The range of Scott Robson designed alloy pontoon boats have a reputation for combining sleek design with outstanding performance. Scott Robson’s signature deep vee design is perfect for New Zealand’s unpredictable waters, which is why Aqualite Marine’s boats have long been praised for their stability in everything ranging from calm to rough waters. Aqualite’s aluminium pontoon boats have been in the market for 20 years and hundreds of boats have been sold across the Pacific. Whether you seek a boat for fishing, diving or family pleasure boating, Aqualite has a boat to suit you. One of the new owners, Jake Heuvel says that he has chosen to move the factory from Timaru to Mt Maunganui because it makes more economic sense as a base for the brand, being close to the suppliers and markets. “This will keep our manufacturing cost down and makes our boats extremely competitive in the very active alloy boat market”, says Heuvel. The product range currently comprises of both hardtop and cabin/cuddy cabin models stretching from 5.35m through to 7.75m in length, with a larger model already in development. Aqualite prides itself in building high quality and superb handling boats and the new owners are determined to carry on that tradition. You can expect to see improvements to existing models along with new models in the near future. The new owners chose the Hutchwilco NZ Boat show to display a 775 WHT alongside an unpainted bare hull 645 WRV to showcase the brand’s expertise and experience in marine engineering. Aqualite Marine: Ph 021 619088, jakeheuvel@gmail.com
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Fuel Right makes your fuel right Fuel Right has been proven to be one of the best fuel system treatments available in the market today and is now available in New Zealand through Lower Emissions Ltd. The formula has been tested and fine-tuned over the past 20 years to ensure the highest quality and effectiveness. Phil van Loghem, managing director of Lower Emissions says he is really excited about Fuel Right, which he adds is truly a revolution in the managing of diesel bug. “Because of the way it works, there is no longer a need to penetrate a tank which is often a difficult and expensive task. Proper non biocide treatment together with polishing and or filtration will clear even the worst case of bug”, says Phil. Over time, sludge fouls filters, strainers, nozzles and injectors and causes pitting corrosion in fuel tanks and fuel filter housings. Sludge formation has little to do with the initial quality of fuel; even the best fuel produces sludge when biological contamination and condensed moisture get together. Fouled injectors in diesel engines result in rough running and loss of power, plus there will also be sooting and excessive air pollution as a result of incomplete combustion. Perhaps the greatest concern is the corrosion of tanks. Pitting corrosion due to sludge contamination is the most common cause of fuel tank leaks. Fuel Right inhibits the formation of sludge in clean systems and slowly breaks down existing sludge in fouled systems. The contaminants released in this process pass harmlessly through the system and burn as fuel. If there is free condensed water in a system, Fuel Right treats it with a fuel antifreeze, protecting against fuel system freeze-ups in the winter months. Most importantly, Fuel Right coats steel surfaces in your system, protecting them against corrosion from the combined effects of moisture and contamination. The Fuel Right family of products is designed to work across a multitude of applications from home heating oil systems to marine and transport diesel systems. Lower Emissions, Ph 09-476 9571 E: phil@fuel360.co.nz www.loweremissions.co.nz
D6-400 DPH is here – the world’s most powerful Diesel Sterndrive. The compressor- and turbo-charged 5.5 liter engine delivers a massive 400 hp and unparalleled torque, transformed into sparkling acceleration by the refined Duoprop drive. Of course, it’s available with plenty of smart features such as Joystick Docking, Powertrim Assistant and Cruise Control. All at your fingertips. We call it easy boating.
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The new Fyran 610 HT has a huge fisherman friendly cockpit.
Fyran continue model update
Surtees upgrade entire range Award winning alloy fishing boat manufacturer Surtees Boats has announced an upgrade to all models in its range. The key change is an increase in fishing space as a result of the company listening to its customers who are asking for more deck space in their favourite models. Surtees Boats have also changed their vessel measurement system to Length Overall (LOA) to bring their measurements inline with requirments of the new strict CE safety standards due in 1 January 2016. LOA is also commonly used in the recreational boating industry in New Zealand and internationaly. As a result of the increase in fishing space and measurement change to LOA. The new model lengths are: 495, 575, 610, 650, 700, 750, 850 (the popular 5.5 Workmate is still available), available in Workmate, Game Fisher & Centre Console models. These new sizes represent lengths designed to accommodate a wide range of anglers needs and as such replace the current range of lengths as follows: 4.85, 5.8, 6.7, 7.3 All of the upgraded model lengths are already in production and are available to order. All models feature Surtees signature Non-pounding Super Deep V Hull, Stabilising Ballast Technology and Ultra-strong Deck System. www.surteesboat.com
Stabicraft adds Wing Style Coamings to 1410
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Over the past 12 Months Fyran has undergone huge changes with an update of their extensive model range. It started with the Fyran 550 in July 2014 which saw the evolution of the new Fyran range reach new levels in construction, finish, standard features and ride. The Fyran550 featured a stiffer hull, clean lines, and all the comforts of a modern fishing and day boat. Since then Fyran has expanded the range further with each boat going through a vigorous design and construction stage. The new range now comprises: the Fyran 440, now built with a 4mm hull, the Fyran 510, the baby brother to the Fyran 550, available in cuddy cabin and centre console and the big cockpit Fyran 610HT. Top of the range is the Fyran 660HT, featuring a mammoth amount of fishing space with ample room for four anglers, an 1800mm long forward cabin and a long list of standard features. Fyran were due to release yet another new model at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat show in mid May. www.fyran.co.nz
Stabicraft Marine have responded to positive customer feedback by adding the popular Wing Style Coaming (WSC) design to their popular 1410 range. Having previously only been seen on larger models like the 1850 and 2050 Supercab, the WSC’s have been added to all three models in the 1410 range; the Explorer, Fisher and Frontier. The new coamings provide the boats with additional safety, storage and seating as well as exceptional value as the company’s most cost effective small boat range. The top of the new WSC provide an all-round extended seating position for anglers to sit while fishing and the outside ‘wing’ design deflects any spray or water when underway in choppy conditions. The new wider coamings feature weld-on cleats and are 65mm higher than existing coamings, which increases safety even more. The additional height also allows better use of space for storage with up to 3.4m of uninterrupted space available in the Explorer and Frontier models – ideal for those long soft bait rods. Stabicraft Managing Director, Paul Adams says the upgrades made to the 1410 range are an evolution and add more value to the models. www.stabicraft.com
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THE EVERYMAN 470 CUDDY “This little boat, with a hull length of just 4.7m is undoubtedly the most stable and comfortable under 5m conventional hull boat I have ever tested” THE EVERYMAN 550 “Put simply, the 550s are built well and priced right; they punch well above their weight, with hull design and construction finish making them fantastic performers and enormous value for money.” THE EVERYMAN 595 “The Everyman 595 is a very useful and good-looking fishing boat. The construction is robust and the level of finish is excellent. Good use of space is made in the layout, making it an easy craft to fish from. It is stable, travels well, and is a dry, soft rider.”
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THE EVERYMAN 635 HARD TOP “With an exceptional finish, a chine that must be the widest on the market and a relatively shallow 15 degree deadrise, this ‘tinnie’ bucks the trend with its smooth ride” THE EVERYMAN 685 SPORT FISHER “This hull seems just as soft riding and quiet as its smaller sibling’s. Stability at rest is excellent, and putting all the weight on one side produced very little lean.”
OWNER TESTIMONIALS: THE EVERYMAN 550 “What a lovely boat, soft through the water no hammering and a very stable boat at rest.” THE EVERYMAN 595 “The whole experience from beginning to end has been a positive one. I am a very happy customer.” “She runs like a dream, handles well on the water. “The boat’s lines and the finish are exceptional. The boat rides great, soft and predictable. They are a very beamy boat giving it fantastic stability.” THE EVERYMAN 635 “I use the Everyman 635 off the West Coast out of Mokau. “We can’t say enough about this boat it really does go like a dream and turns on a dime. We have been out in some rough weather and the Everyman handles it beautifully, making us feel very safe.”
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Delivering superior playback of USB, Apple iOS and MTP Android/Windows media devices, the 750 and 650 feature internal Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming capabilities and Pandora radio support with “Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down” voting. The easy-touse Fusion interface allows browsing or streaming of playlists while on the water with track and album data displayed onscreen. Multifunction display control is also available on NMEA 2000 networked devices using award-winning Fusion-Link. Additionally, Fusion-Link can be controlled wirelessly using the new FUSION app, available from iTunes or Google Play and Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 750 series Only). The Fusion MS-UD750 and MS-UD650 protect, charge and play smartphones or media players
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from this location. By adding the waterproof blanking plug to the front mic input socket, obstruction caused by the mic cable hanging in the skipper’s field of view is eliminated. This setup is ideal for “above windscreen” installations in hard-top vessels. Crystal clear audio is delivered via the GX700’s dual speaker system, and can be further enhanced by the addition of the SPK45 extension speaker. Dual Watch, Triple Watch and two programmable priority channels provide easy access to regularly used channels. RRP is $249. www.gme.com
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from a watertight internal compartment. The 750 series offers support for up to four independent audio zones, the 650 series provides three, each with volume control options, which are adjustable independently or globally. Fusion has also released a new range of speakers, under the Signature brand. Designed to offer functional acoustic elegance, the Signature Series comes in multiple sizes, grille, colours and LED lighting configurations, allowing it to be tailored to the discerning boat owner’s specifications. The Signature Series 10-inch subwoofer delivers premium bass reproduction that reveals new depths of frequencies. www.fusionentertainment.com.
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packed with power Garmin’s new GPSMAP 7400xsv series of MFDs combines powerful performance with a renowned interface to deliver a range of features in a fullynetworkable, simple-to-use package. Boasting a widescreen display with full pinch-to-zoom touchscreen capabilities, the GPSMAP 7400xsv series is offered in four sizes; 7”, 8”, 10” and 12” Built-in features include digital switching, weather, radar, thermal and IP camera visibility. For anglers, the GPSMAP 7400xsv series also integrates Garmin’s sonar technology , plus CHIRP DownVü and CHIRP SideVü. Compatible with a wide range of transducers, the GPSMAP 7400xsv is also compatible with Garmin’s new Panoptix all-seeing sonar, making them the most powerful MFDs yet. If you have waypoints, tracks or frequently-used routes stored on another manufacturer’s GPS product – or on a Garmin handheld device – the GPSMAP 7400xsv series makes it easier than ever to transfer those items via industry-standard GPX software formatting. As fully-networkable MFDs, the GPSMAP 7400xsv series allows you to share and sync data and features with other compatible GPSMAP units, such as sonar, radar, supplemental maps and user data, including waypoints, routes and tracks.RRP from AU$1999 / NZ$2199. www.garmin.com
Furuno has released the next generation of its NavNet TZT line. The new TZT2 12.1” and 15.6” incorporate Furuno’s latest RezBoost signal processing technology, combined with Accu-Fish and bottom-discrimination features. Both new models incorporate Furuno’s TZTouch screen technology, in an easy to use platform with seamless pinch-to-zoom and customisable menus. With built-in GPS and a wide variety of options including Furuno’s new DRS4DL Ultra-Hi Definition radar and 711C autopilot these new models suit both smaller trailer boats to larger launches. Additionally both TZT2 models come with dual frequency 50kHz/200kHz and 600W/1kW inbuilt fish finder and a range of transducers options to match. Prices start from $5999. www.furuno.co.nz
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Looking up the Hokianga Harbour with Omapare to the right, where there is a good launching ramp.
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Dazza with a good sized puka.
The Hokianga is 120km north-west of Whangarei in the Far North District. The estuary extends inland for 30km and it is navigable for small boats for most of its length, with a dangerous bar across the mouth of the harbour. The fishing on offer here is very good for the adventurous boatie looking to explore new grounds. Maori regard the Hokianga as one of the oldest settlements in Aotearoa. According to legend, Kupe the legendary Polynesian navigator and explorer, settled in the Hokianga around 925AD after his journey from Hawaiiki in his waka. Upon leaving, he declared that he would return and left several items behind. Later, his grandson Nukutawhiti returned from Hawaiiki to settle in the Hokianga. The Hokianga’s sheltered waters today still offer boaties a gateway to excellent fishing out wide. I have fished here for snapper, marlin and deep water species such as hapuka. I will focus this article on deep water fishing over 200m.
However, on a recent trip this year the bar was so flat we crossed through the Southern Channel. Before crossing, we called up the local Coastguard on channel 82 and everyone donned their lifejackets. Today the bar was so small, with only a minor swell rising as we went through the southern channel. We stopped on a shallow rock not far from the harbour entrance to jig for kingfish. I hooked up on a solid fish on the first drop that didn’t fight hard and it turned out to be a dreaded barracouta. This is a great bait for puka, so we kept it for later. We were planning to troll lures out wide from 100m for a marlin and then fish marks at 300m for hapuka and bluenose. The sea was flat and although we didn’t see any marlin there were plenty of skippies (skipjack tuna) around which were fun on the light gear and kept to turn into snapper baits. After trolling for a few hours, we reached the 300m mark and we came across some good foul on the bottom. Iain’s boat, an Extreme 570 had recently been upgraded with new electronics.
Crossing The Bar Firstly, crossing the unpredictable bar needs to be undertaken. This should only be attempted in favourable conditions and a good rule of thumb is; if the locals aren’t going, then you shouldn’t either! The North Channel is usually the best and most preferred option.
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The Omapere Wharf and view of the Hokianga Harbour. The Simrad 16” NSS sounder was excellent for fishing in such deep water. You need a quality sounder with a powerful transducer to fish in depths over 300m. It is vital to put your baits right on top of the rock or structure, which might only be a few metres across. Hapuka, bass and bluenose reside on these reefs and pulling up these big fish from over 300m is hard work. Thankfully, it is now a lot easier with the arrival of electronic reels that have gained popularity here over the past 4-5 years. They certainly make the job easy for the angler and they are a good investment if you regularly aim to target hapuka. I have used them on several trips now and they are surprisingly strong, at times bringing up two large 15kg-20kg fish on both hooks.
in diameter than monofilament, so you can get a lot more line onto your spool. Our reel was spooled with 37kg braid and we rigged up the two hook droppers with the fresh barracouta and a large sinker bomb. Make sure the bait is simply pushed onto the hook once, skin first and the barb is well clear. These big fish easily inhale baits whole and you want the circle hooks doing their job. If the hook is covered up by the bait, you can pull the hook out of the fish’s mouth when they open their mouths and it drops out. Most of the pre-tied dropper rigs have fluoro beads/tape that glow in the dark, which helps attract interest down at 300m. We added small light sticks above the hooks to help make a greater effect in the dark depths. Iain positioned the boat to allow for the baits to drift down onto the mark. You need to allow for the boats drift and current to ensure you start the drop before the boat is above the mark. Remember it takes several minutes for the baits to hit the bottom. Once you do, wind up
Rigging The Baits Using braid is crucial for fishing such depths as you need to feel the slightest of bites and braid doesn’t stretch. It is also a lot thinner
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a few turns, so you don’t get snagged in the reef. Hopefully, you have got it right and the baits will drift just over the mark and in the path of a big puka. On our first drop, we only caught a small perch. So we re-baited and Derek sent it back down as Iain lined up the drift again. As soon as the baits hit the bottom Derek had bites. He waited until weight came on and engaged the electric reel, its motor pulled and strained as it lifted the fish off the bottom. Several minutes later and a small, fat bluenose was at the boat. They are one of the best eating fish you can enjoy. We re-baited and this time Iain had bites instantly and bought up a small bass. Another excellent table fish, as good as the bluenose. We moved position to try another mark that was only 100m away and it was Darryl’s turn on the rod. Darryl had a good tussle with a larger fish that turned out to be a good 10kg hapuka. We had the trifecta; bluenose, bass and hapuka. The fish weren’t the big monsters over 30kg that we have caught out here before, but the smaller ones are the best for the table. It was now after 5pm, so we decided to call it a day and head back into cross the bar. It was still flat calm when we crossed over and we headed back to the boat ramp and then to the Copthorne Hotel’s bar, which is right next to the ramp. We all enjoyed a well deserved cold brew as we looked out across the deck to watch the setting sun. Those electric reels sure make for thirsty work, pushing those levers all day!
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Iain on the electric rod made easy work when bringing in big fish from over 300m. Derek with a bluenose, which are one of the nicest of all fish to eat. Iain with a nice size bass caught using pre-tied dropper rigs with two large circle hooks.
. . . s p i T p o T • Reels: Shimano Dendou Maru 9000 or Daiwa Tanacom Bull 1000, spooled with 37kg braid. • Use pre-tied dropper rigs with two large circle hooks. • Use snap on light sticks. • Use large dropper sinkers • Fresh baits that are tough, such as: Barracouta, Kahawai, Squid or best.
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REVAMP OF A WINNER By Mike Rose
The new remodelled Bluefin 665HT ticks all the boxes for serious fishing and family comfort. Mike Rose spend sometime aboard with the bonus of fishing around the Mercury Islands. About five years ago, when the world was firmly in the grip of that nasty recession, the team at Bluefin decided to “shrink” their 700 Hardtop to create a more appealing 665. It was a clever move. In the half-decade since, the company has sold 40 of these 6.65m LOA trailer boats. “In some ways, it has been too successful,” jokes Jamie Black from Bluefin manufacturer Sportcraft Marine. “The 665HT is such a good boat, it takes sales away from both our smaller and larger models. The simple fact is, for many of our customers, it’s the perfect sized boat.” Following the tried and true marketing philosophy of backing your winners, the Sportcraft team recently invested in a well thought out revamp of their popular 665HT. The well-proven hull has been left alone but the tweaks to the hardtop are significant. A curved windscreen replaces the conventional one; sliding side windows have been added and the side bulkheads moved further outboard. They are changes that are welcomed by the owner of Whitiangabased Macho II, the first of the revamped 665HTs. A notinsubstantial fellow, he welcomes the extra space in the hardtop and, thanks to a remotely-controlled windlass, only uses the slightly narrower side decks for the end-of-day washdown. “They’re absolutely fine for that,” he explains. Having stepped up from a 5.5 metre vessel, he is also loving the extra waterline length and the additional on board space. “We like to go to the Mercs,’ he says, “but we often copped a hiding on the way home when the wind picked up “I wanted something that would give the family a more comfortable ride, especially in choppy seas. I went out in the 665HT with Jamie and was really impressed with the way it handled the seas. It is a
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The hardtop now has a curved windscreen that provides a softer appeal to the boat.
The deep transom lockers house the twin batteries and isolating switch as well as the washdown pump and windlass reset.
The 665HT’s cabin features 2m long bunks, wide side lockers and space for the catch. The handy passenger’s side dash locker is much larger than expected.
very dry boat and gives a very soft ride.” He also like the fact he could tow the boat with his family Holden and didn’t need a braked trailer (fitted with a 150hp Mercury EFI four-stroke outboard and a 140-litre fuel tank, Macho II has a 1650kgs trailerable weight on its tandem trailer).
Mercury islands, a berley trail doing its business out the back. As anyone who has ever visited either a major boat show or one of Sportcraft Marine’s outlets will know, the company loves to bundle their boats into fully-featured, cost-effective packages. The 665HT is no exception. For example, standard on board is a fishfinder and a VHF and a deluxe baitboard which fits neatly into the transom rod holders and keeps everything neat and tidy. Macho II’s owner, an experienced boatie and very keen fisher, opted to upgrade from the standard fishfinder to a new Raymarine A68 MFD (sounder, chartplotter, etc). While I inspected and photographed the interior, Macho II’s owner and Jamie Black baited up and started fishing. It quickly became apparent that, like virtually any size of trailerboat, the 665 is best suited to two fishers, especially when straylining. The pair had plenty of room to move around, use the baitboard, cast and remove fish from their lines without getting in each other’s way. Even when a large trevally or big kahawai called for my help with the net, there was always enough space for everyone to do their job properly.
OFF TO THE MERCS I got to review the Bluefin 665HT on a fine if slightly breezy day Coromandel day. Launching at the Whitianga Marina was easy and we were quickly clear of the 5 knot zone and able to get onto the plane. With three of us on board, the 3-litre outboard and its 17” Inertia propeller had no trouble getting us up and away and we were soon cruising at around 30mph at 4000rpm and using between 27 and 28 litres of fuel per hour. This means a family trip to and from the Mercs, complete with fishing and sightseeing, uses around 45 litres of fuel. Macho II’s owner says fuel consumption remains fairly constant, regardless of sea state or the number of crew. “The day before, we had six people on board and the numbers hardly changed at all,” he says. Macho II is also very easy to handle thanks in part to its hydraulic steering, now a standard feature on almost all Bluefin models, and a set of Lenco trim tabs. Although Jamie says many owners use their 665s for gamefishing, Macho II’s owner is more into straylining and softbaiting. As a result, we are soon anchored in relatively shallow water between two of the
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Options for keen fishers include the removable fishbin/seat and a deep live bait tank, complete with glass viewing window, under the port step.
CARPETED INTERIOR Although the Bluefin range is generally recognised as being at the more affordable end of the aluminium boat spectrum, there is little to suggest this while on board. The entire hardtop and cabin area is fully carpeted, the finish is very professional and there are a number of innovative touches. Moving those cabin sides outward has created an immediate benefit
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Even with extra wide coamings, there is still plenty of space in the 665HT’s cockpit.
The transom platform is extra large, big enough to fish from, and there is the standard ladder and grab rails.
Thanks to the versatility of the Mercury gauges and the Raymarine MFD, Macho II’s dash is a very clean affair. inside: there is now space for a number of handy little lockers in the side bulkheads. These are of the close-at-hand, open variety that are so good for stowing things such as sunglasses, wallets, mobile phones and car keys. Also getting plenty of use on our day out was the large flat area that runs from the passenger side, across the cabin entrance to behind the helm station. Again fully carpeted, it is a wonderful spot on which to throw all manner of things from an old-fashioned paper chart (for those who still use them) to a cruising guide, notepad or phone. The carpet ensures these items stay where they are put (as does the surrounding upstand) and the area is so big it is unlikely to ever become cluttered. Other nice touches here are the well-placed grab rails (for when it does get rough) and the ceiling moulding that houses the GME Stereo and VHF. The helm, too, is well appointed with that Raymarine MFD, Mercury’s engine gauges, a BEP DC panel, not one but two DC outlets (great for using a spotlight and charging the phone) and the windlass and trim tab controls. Despite this, it looks very clean and uncluttered and there is clearly room for more electronics or equipment should it be wanted. The cabin is a deceptively large affair. Although it looks quite small (probably a result of the carpet lining and the dark coloured bunk squabs), the berths are actually long enough to comfortably accommodate the boat’s 1.9-metre (6ft 3in) owner. There is room for the traditional infill, too, and the side lockers are also considerably
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wider than normal, meaning there is ample room in each for a brace of two-piece rods. Macho II’s owner has chosen to upgrade from the standard Bluefin pedestal seats to a pair of King and Queen models, with additional stowage underneath. FISHING COCKPIT Macho II’s cockpit is clearly a fishing-focused one. Its chequerplate floor is covered with tube matting; there are wide coamings (great for sitting on), complete with non-skid patches and three rod holders per side; the side lockers are wide and practical and there is a big live bait tank (complete with glass front) under the port side transom step and running right back to the platform. Unusually, especially in a boat of this size, there is also a protective drop down door on the outside of the step. This closes off the step from the platform and must be a great safety feature when there are young children on board. The platform itself is also extra large, big enough to fish from, and there is the standard ladder and grab rails. There are two large plastic hatches to the right of the step. These give access to the batteries and isolating switch and to the washdown pump and windlass reset. Macho II’s owner has also opted for the stand-alone fish bin/seat which he uses, centrally placed, to stow his bait. He uses a mediumsized chilly bin (one that fits snugly into the gap between the bunks in the cabin) for his catch.
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SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model: Manufacturer: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Test Power: Propeller: Maximum RPM: Top Speed: Power Options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Trailer:
Bluefin 665 Hardtop Sportcraft Marine Ltd $73,500 $94,495 Cabin boat with hardtop Aluminium 6.65m 2.5m 17 degreees 2.95m 1650kgs Mercury 150hp Four stroke EFI Inertia 17” 5250rpm 40mph Outboard Up to 175hp 140 litres Sportline tandem
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Sportcraft 665 Hardtop / Mercury 150 Fuel capacity: 140 litres RPM Knots L / h L / NM 1000 5.5 3.5 0.640 1500 6.0 5.5 0.920 2000 7.5 9 1.200 2500 9.0 14 1.600 3000 15.5 16.5 1.100 3500 20.0 22 1.100 4000 25.0 29 1.200 4500 29.0 34 1.200 5000 34.0 49 1.500 5250 35.0 50 1.500
Sportscraft Marine’s Jamie Black with a nice Mercury Island trevally.
L / NM is calculated to two significant figures and rounded up. Range is calculated to two significant figures and rounded down. To allow for adverse conditions, range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.
SUMMARY Despite Sportcraft Marine’s reputation for well priced and entry level aluminium boats, there is nothing but class about the new Bluefin 665HT. From the two-metre-high hardtop to the carpeted interior and fine finish of the aluminium, this is a very impressive vessel. It easily switches between a dedicated fishing boat and a family cruiser, has lots of innovative touches that are as practical as they are clever and, from a performance point of view, is very hard to fault. With a 150hp Mercury EFI four-stroke outboard and a brace of trim tabs on the transom, the 665 copes comfortably with even choppy and confused seas and does so economically. It nicely fills the gap between the larger weekenders and the smaller runabouts and, on its tandem unbraked trailer, can be safely towed by a family V6. What’s more, if something about the design isn’t absolutely perfect, Jamie and the team are happy to make adjustments. Macho II’s owner doesn’t like rocket launchers. He thinks they are not good for the rods and, besides, with one in place, the 665HT wouldn’t fit in his garage. Not a problem, said Jamie, we’ll take it off and, instead, put in a single rod holder on each side of the back of the hardtop. Job done and another satisfied Sportcraft customer. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
Range (NM) 190 130 100 78 110 110 100 100 84 84
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The ideal cost effective product to protect your valuable asset. www.nyalic.co.nz Notable Standard Items on Test Boat Curved windscreen, sliding hardtop windows, Seastar hydraulic steering. Notable Options on Test Boat Raymarine A68 MFD, GME VHF & stereo with speakers, deluxe baitboard, Lewmar auto winch and rode, windscreen wiper, washdown pump, live bait tank, Lenco auto retract trim tabs, swing away drawbar, king & queen seats, painted hardtop & sides,twin batteries, mag trailer wheels Boat Supplied by Sportcraft Marine Ltd, www.sportcraftboats.co.nz Contact: Jamie Black, Sportcraft Marine, Ph 07 928 7193 E: sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz | www.sportcraftboats.co.nz
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WINTER BOATING IN NZ By Barry Tyler
Hardtop boats are great for mid winter boating when the air temp drops into the chill zone.
For most boaters the arrival of the month of May traditionally signals the end of boating for another season. Why that should be has me completely mystified, when some of the best boating can be had during the winter months.
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By now a significant percentage of boaters will have laid their boats up for the winter hibernation period, ‘winterising’ their boat, motor and trailer and generally resigning themselves’ to life without a boat for a few months. Yeah right, winterising is what they should have done but the reality for most is they will in fact have just chucked a cover of sorts over their pride and joy or indeed hidden it away in the back of a shed or yard somewhere, leaving it to fester away in a veritable sea of encrusted salt. For the more astute boater however they will have come to terms with the fact that yes summer boating is done and dusted but with a bit of a change of mindset, the winter boating period is just beginning. In most areas granted the climate can be decidedly cooler as you search for calmer inland waterways perhaps, but the reality is that some of the most settled conditions manifest at this time of year. Naturally you wouldn’t venture outdoors if it was blowing a gale, but pick your days right, pick your location right, and there is no earthly reason why the enjoyment factor cannot prevail - 365 days of the year! I mentioned earlier the words ‘mind-set’ and certainly while the attitude toward sea conditions remains the same regardless, the ideology is conversely tipped on its head 110% when you consider other influencing aspects such as location and weather. Let us first look at the ‘location’ side of things. At this time of the year a more ‘reliable’ sea state prevails, the further inland you go. But I don’t like fresh-water fishing I hear you say. What a shame, stay at home then, or alternatively why not try further up into the estuaries of your favourite fishing areas for while your (saltwater) fishing may not be quite as prolific as it would be further out to sea, what is the saying we hear so often – the worst day out on the ‘briny’ will always be way better than the best day at your office or work-place! Subscribing to the above theory then, why not change your winter ‘mind-set’ dramatically and indeed give trout-fishing a go, take advantage of the myriad of inland rivers, lakes and waterways that invariably are close at hand whatever part of the country you may live in. It may even change the way you think for I have known more than a few saltwater-dedicated fishermen who wouldn’t have given you tuppence for trout fishing, who now do nothing but fresh-water fishing! Naturally it means a change of ‘gear’ completely - from rods to reels, line and lures – but surely you can convince ‘her indoors’ that it is an investment for the future (next year too!). The biggie then, after deciding on your location, is coping with the weather, or to put it another way, the weather temperature. In this day and age wet-weather gear is very lightweight and very efficient at keeping the weather on the outside, so a set of leggings and jacket is a must. No need to spend a fortune but at the same time remember that you pay for what you get, when it comes to anything to do with the sea. If it is somewhere really cold then you would also need to investigate and expand your wardrobe somewhat, maybe including a set of thermal underwear, a beanie or balaclava, and some thick socks.
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Looking for a different winter boating destination, then try Fiordland’s Doubtful Sound. imagine our ‘joy’ when informed of this May expedition immediately in the shadow of Mount Ruapehu - seemingly one of the coldest regions in New Zealand at that time of year. Needless to say we ‘rugged up’ well, but nothing could have properly prepared us for our 9-00pm arrival in down-town Taupo. The trip down was interesting enough on its own, towing a million-tonne beautifully restored 24-foot Mason Clipper from Auckland to Taupo, but launching it was another thing. You guessed it, my hand literally
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Been There, Done That! Writing the above paragraph reminds me in fact of a previous ‘winter’ boating experience I will relate to you all – if nothing else but to confirm it has all been done before. It was the end of an offshore powerboat race season and the two owners of the race team I managed at the time, decided they would shout the team, including the sponsor, to a ‘thank you’ boy’s weekend on Lake Taupo, aboard a launch one of the team principals owned at the time. You can
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Even snow doesn’t stop a serious boatie from getting to their favourite fishing spot.
stuck to the bow rail which being stainless steel, had dropped to well below zero (degrees Celsius) in temperature. Gee this weekend was going to be fun! On one of those typically magnificent still, crisp, moon-lit Taupo nights, the trip around to Jerusalem Bay was a piece of cake. We duly anchored and got down to some serious ‘training’ for the rest of the weekend, wading through a ‘sponsored’ rum or two. Snug as hell during the night, as you would be with five adults in a Mason Clipper, what we were confronted with the next morning was a setting, a scene, that was almost beyond belief. We had died and gone to heaven for it was tranquillity personified, tied up in our secluded bay. The sun was out, the day was quickly warming up - it didn’t get any better than this, at a time of the year when most people have locked their boats away for winter!
Coleridge or any of the other plethora of Lakes throughout both the North and South Islands – you are running in fresh water! All your mechanicals get a good flush out with fresh water and facets such as canopies, clears, zips, domes and all exterior fittings - get a good dousing at the same time, thereby removing the season-long buildup of encrusted salt – in a most efficient and user-friendly fashion! If you are not fussed one way or the other about a flush-out with fresh water then the more sheltered spots in ‘salt-water’ areas like The Bay of Islands, Whangaroa, the Hokianga and Kaipara Harbours, Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf, Wellington Harbour, the Picton Sounds (you could spend a lifetime in this region and not see it all), the Nelson Lakes, Akaroa Harbour, Lake Ellesmere and Milford Sound to name but a very few from the vast selection – would certainly keep you well occupied in your particular region, during the winter months.
It’s Easy…. and Enjoyable We let off a few clay-bird rounds, did a little fishing, did a little sight-seeing, went ashore and explored the local habitat, had a few more social ‘drinkies’ - and along the way had one hell of a good weekend away. Yes outside it was certainly cooler at night, a hell of a lot cooler actually, but with all the right gear inside the boat we sat around the table playing pontoon, had a few more ‘bevies’ and plenty of laughs - and even managed to get a couple of hours sleep once I had cleaned everyone out of their hard-earned money. Now if we could tow a significant sized boat like that half-way down the island then surely you and the family, or alternatively you and a couple of mates, could easily do the same. For us then and for you in the future, it is simply all about organisation, and having the right gear; and of course, the inclination (a leave pass from her indoors) to go boating all year round. The other massive plus out of this exercise is of course, regardless of whether it be Taupo, Rotorua, Rotoiti, Waikaremoana, Tarawera, Rerewhakaaitu, Ferry, Wanaka, Hawea, Wakatipu (Queenstown), Te Anau, Manapouri, Hawea, Pukaki, Ohau, Tekapo, Brunner, Kaniere, WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
Take the Right Gear I mentioned earlier that winter boating is all about organisation, and having the right gear. The organisation part is easy; it doesn’t matter really whether it is winter or summer for either way you still need to logistically prepare for any boating ‘expedition’. What is different, sometimes dramatically different, is the gear you might take in your boat so as to combat the cooler conditions you are sure to have to adjust to. And I don’t mean that in an onerous way either for like anything, if you go prepared with all the right gear then it becomes a veritable ‘walk in the park’ when you do it. Setting your boat up with all the right winter gear can impinge on the original budget somewhat, but bear in mind that you are now going to use your boat for 12 months of the year, not eight. The very first thing I would insist on would be a good canopy and with this a set of clears – that would fully enclose/seal your aft cockpit area. Your cabin is only so big, so the cockpit becomes your living area, and indeed invariably always your cooking area also. Even if you are
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not going out overnight, you still need a feature such as this, to remove the chill factor from the equation, when underway. On our trip to Taupo we had five husky guys all ‘heavy breathing’ in the relatively confined space of the cockpit, so while we were awake there was no real need for a heater. If however it is just you and a mate or indeed you and the family, a heater is always a wee little luxury that goes down well in the middle of winter. You have the choice of diesel, electric, kerosene and white spirit versions in all shapes and sizes so as I say, there is no excuse for being cold. Depending on the size of your boat and of course how carried away you wanted to get, a dehumidifier can be a great asset also. Again using our Taupo trip as an example, with all that warmth on the inside and the frigid night air on the outside the potential for those sleeping against the cabin side – to wake up in the morning with a decidedly wet sleeping bag (caused by all the condensation) – was very real. We were fine, because even back then, the boat was fitted with a dehumidifier.
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Eat Well Too I will assume that if you get enough use out of your boat during the summer months then your boat will be fitted with adequate cooking as well as refrigeration requirements. If it isn’t, then don’t skimp on these because it is nice to eat well, while you are away even for a weekend; tinned baked beans only appease the appetite for so long, and wear a bit thin after a while! The whole point of the exercise is to be enjoying the scenery, fishing or just relaxing, at a more relaxed pace than if it was summer time and you were trying to pack a lot more into a single day. One item you may not have given much consideration to, but one that is a hell of a lot more impacting in winter than it is in summer – is the sleeping arrangements. That blow-up mattress or paper-thin ‘liquorice strap’ you used to sleep on may be fine in the warmer climates but come winter time it will not cut the mustard - you need a suitable ‘dense’ mattress that will hold the heat. Bedding is easy, I always prefer a duvet rather than a whole bunch of blankets – again because it is denser and as such stays warmer.
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Centre console boats are not the best to keep you warm in the winter. The cost is really not too onerous so far, and that is precisely the way it should be for the majority of the warmth you will require, should come from appropriate clothing you bring in your kit bag. Another wee hint here, take a couple of changes of clothes, because in the cooler weather if clothes do get wet, they don’t dry anywhere near as quickly. I always subscribe too, to the message ringing in my ears still to this day, from my dear old mum – warm feet and a warm head and your whole body will always be warm. Therefore, as I said earlier hats, beanies, balaclavas, whatever, are a must-have item as are thick woollen socks – and a woollen jersey. Even wet woollen gear is infinitely superior to cotton, nylon or polyester examples. I like to wear dive boots in the winter too; sure they hustle a bit after you peel your socks of, but at least your feet are warm.
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A decent set of wet-weather gear is a must too, leggings as well as a jacket. The better brands ‘breath’ a bit, so they aren’t such a sweat-box when you wear them for extended periods. Many people wear certainly a jacket all the time, for the whole point of this gear is obviously first and foremost to keep the water out, but perhaps more importantly it reduces the chill factor from the wind. The only other item of apparel you might need, and it is only for the more adventurous, is a wet suit. You never know when you might need to leap overboard to retrieve and item or clear something that is fouled. Or, you might be one of those hardy types who like to take advantage of the prevailing more settled autumn and winter boating conditions, to have a water-ski or wake-board session. Whatever, a good thick suit will certainly take all the pain out of a leap over the side! Be prepared, and I’ll see you on the water this winter!
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WHITE POINTER 730 SPORTS CRUISER
‘Way Leggo’ had a few extra custom features added by its owner at the time of build.
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CULT STATUS If there is ever a brand that represents the ultimate in alloy boat manufacturing, it’s White Pointer. Freddy Foote steps aboard one of their 730 Sports Cruiser models and investigates what lies beneath. In my 15 years in the marine industry, White Pointer is one brand that I have never had the opportunity to get aboard…until now. No particular reason, it was just that our stars never aligned. Everything I have heard about the brand was all positive; superheavy-duty construction, ultimate customisation, and unreal sea keeping ability. The brand has a cult following. Those who own one say it’s the only brand they’ll ever consider owning and many are into their third and fourth boats from the company. For others, it’s a brand that they strive to own. So when Barry Thompson phoned me and asked if I could go to Whitianga to test a 730 Sports Cruiser, I cancelled everything I was doing and headed South. PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE White Pointer recently announced that a new version of the 730 Sports Cruiser was to be released as a production model, targeted those who want all the attributes of the famous brand, but without the price tag of an elite custom vessel. White Pointer Managing Director Rex Briant says the new production range has been designed to provide a high performing blue water boat for a range of activities but at a competitive price. “The 730 Sports Cruiser brings all the key performance attributes White Pointer are renowned for, but now in a more cost effective package representing exceptional value for money,” says Briant. “For 25 years now we have been refining our product all based on a practical workhorse that enhances the advantages of aluminium. “The 730 Sports Cruiser has been designed for boaties that demand a boat that can meet many needs. It can be set up for the families who want a safe, but versatile craft they can enjoy time on the water, or for the keen fisherman who requires a few more creature comforts, yet demands long range offshore blue water capability.” Like all White Pointers, the hull shape is a key factor in the brand. Briant continues his traditional method of shaping the hull skin over a predetermined interlocking frame and girder type structure.
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Wide-open throttle delivered 38 knots @ 5500 rpm and using 85 lph. Combined with a welding sequence he can produce a rounded compound curve hull shape that squeezes the water out rather than slapping over the top. “This process can only be achieved on a heavy steel jig as the force and technique to shape up to 8mm plate is so immense. This process is a more traditional method and not followed by the wellknown production builders. This sets us clearly apart. “There are other boats out there that behave like a ‘cork’ on the water. A White Pointer is and always will be a solid blue water performer”, adds Briant.
additional hanging storage underneath for gaffs, boat hooks and rods if needed. Rod storage is plentiful, with four holders built into the bait board, while there are three along each of the coamings, with a further six located above in the rocket launcher. Further recessed rod storage is located down in the forward cabin, which keeps the more expensive gear safe. The cabin can also be secured via the lockable cabin door. There is plentiful underfloor storage via two cockpit storage lockers, one with a removable plastic bin, ideal for storing the days catch for the trip home. Additional tackle box storage has been built into the coamings alongside the aft-facing passenger seats. Seating is made up with a King/Queen style arrangement with adjustable pedestal seats mounted on bases for the skipper and front passenger. The port and starboard aft facing seat bases were custom designed to fit the owners dive bottles, as too were the lockers across the transom. Storage space underneath can be accessed by lifting up the aft facing seat base, or by a separate hatch in the centre companionway between the seats.
CUSTOM TWEAKED Our test boat, ‘Way Leggo’ was launched in August 2014, and whilst it is based on the standard production model, it had a few extra custom features added by its owner at the time of build. An extended boarding platform runs the entire width of the transom and features a walkthrough in the port corner with a slide in door also available. Once aboard in the roomy cockpit, a live bait tank is located in the port corner in the lower section of the walk-through, two large storage lockers are built into the transom section aft, while in the starboard corner there are tuna tubes. Above is a sizeable bait board for lure preparation. Storage and use of space is a prominent theme on the 730 Sports Cruiser and it seems everywhere you look, there is a lot of careful innovation to maximise space to the fullest. Carpeted side shelves run the full length of the cockpit, with
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POWER OPTIONS The 730 Sports Cruiser range is available in two power configurations; an outboard powered version from 175hp through to 250hp (also available as a twin outboard), as well as a petrol/diesel stern drive from 170hp-250hp. Our test boat was powered by a single 225hp Yamaha Four-Stroke fed by a sizeable 300L fuel tank. I thought the 225hp Yamaha was a good match and delivered some
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The dash provides more than adequate provision for large MFDs over 12”.
The cabin can be locked up for security.
There is plentiful underfloor storage.
There’s plenty of working space for serious fishing.
fantastic performance figures. On our test day, we dragged a few lures for a couple of hours in the hope of hooking a Marlin late in the season. 8 knots @ 2000rpm the Yamaha was using 13.2 lph. At a cruise of 20 knots @ 3500 rpm fuel, the burn was 33 lph. Wideopen throttle delivered 38 knots @ 5500 rpm and using 85 lph. Our test day saw us depart from Whitianga, cruise past Cathedral Cove on our way out to the 60m mark to tackle some kingies. Though we were unlucky in what we caught by having our gear broken by epic hookups, or our lines ravaged by Barracudas, it was still a great experience in using the boat for exactly what it was designed to do. When you are in the cockpit, battling a big kingie over the side, what was quite evident were the high cockpit sides – 750mm deck to gunwale, giving a very secure and safe feeling. One other attribute I noticed was how immensely stable the whole boat was. Three of us moving around the cockpit it felt rock solid at all times. At the helm, you can elect to stand or sit , while in front, you are faced with a curved glass single pillar windscreen and a big dash that provides more than adequate provision for large MFDs over 12”. Test day conditions were fairly calm, with a lot of boats out on the water, competing in the Whitianga One Base Tournament. However, conditions did worsen later in the afternoon, meaning we would be heading straight into a reasonable half metre chop all the way back to Whitianga. Aboard the 730, the boat feels incredibly strong and solid, with the 6mm hull tapering from 40 deg in the bow through to 18 deg aft. So with conditions worsening, we all donned our life jackets and settled in for the hour-long trip back to shore. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
Having been in conditions like this a number of times, it was hands down the best performing alloy hull I have experienced to date. No banging, no crashing, no jolting forces through your lower back. Even seated in one of the pedestal seats, the ride was incredibly forgiving and comfortable. We cruised home at 18-20 knots, pushing through the chop as we went. We could have gone faster. The hull certainly would have handled it no problem. Now having experienced a rough trip home in a White Pointer, I can fully understand why owners rate them so highly. EASY TO TOW Though the 730 is a custom boat, it’s very easy to tow on the open road. Briant build’s his own alloy trailers for every boat that leaves the factory. “If we put the boat’s onto alloy trailers, it’s a huge weight saving. There is a lot of extra weight in the boats due to construction, so we can claim this back by saving around 250kg in the weight of the trailer,” he adds. Depending on the engine option, you’re looking at a tow weight of between 1500-2500kg. White Pointer offers a broad range of engine, electronics and accessory options to its customers when selecting their vessel. Boat packages with a 175hp four-stroke outboard and an alloy trailer start from $106,800. “These (White Pointers) are bigger in volume than the size indicates so in the comparison process be aware of what you may compare too,” says Briant. This package as tested was $185,000. As explained earlier, it is
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largely a production model but has had a few customisations from the factory to fit precisely the owner’s requirements. Having now had some time aboard the boat, I can see the exacting detail that goes into every boat and where the dollars have gone. The overall finish is immaculate, with beautifully finished upholstery and carpeting, perfect welds and as I’ve said, the whole boat is highly functional. Exceptional value for money? You bet.
Offshore capable and ready for those big Marlin.
SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model:
White Pointer 730 Sports Cruiser Priced from: $106,815 (175hp Suzuki 4-stroke/Alloy Trailer) Price as tested: $185,000 Type: Hardtop Construction: Aluminium LOA: 7.4m Beam: 3.10m Deadrise: 18 deg Height on trailer: 6mm/4mm Trailerable weight: 2700kg (est) Test Power: Yamaha 225hp Propeller: 17” Salt Water Series II Power options: Single-Twin Outboard/ Sterndrive HP Range: 175-250hp Fuel capacity: 300L Trailer: White Pointer Alloy
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Rex Briant hooks into a decent fish, out wide, off Whitianga.
White Pointer 750 / Yamaha 225 Fuel capacity: 300 litres RPM Knots L/h L/NM 1000 5.0 5 1.000 1500 7.0 8.5 1.300 2000 8.0 13.5 1.700 2500 12.0 20 1.700 3000 15.0 24 1.600 3500 20.0 33 1.700 4000 27.0 44 1.700 4500 32.0 55 1.800 5000 36.0 72 2.000 5500 38.0 85 2.300
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This Stressfree freefall drum winch sits neatly below the deckline of the Aqualine 545.
DRUM WINCHES If you thought you could never get a drum winch into the anchor locker of your boat, then think again. There are now some very compact models available that are designed specifically for boats under 5m. In the past, they were so cumbersome that drum winches were often seen on the foredeck and while they certainly did the job, they looked ungainly. This certainly put a lot of people off and manufacturers were loath to see them on deck, breaking the contours of the boat’s flowing lines. Not only have the winch manufacturers addressed that issue by coming out with very compact units, but so too have the boat builders, who have modified their anchor lockers and in some cases even the deck profile to ‘bury’ the drum winch out of sight.
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Today there are four main brands offering drum winches to trailer boat market, Stressfree, Savwinch, Lone Star and Muir. Combined they offer over 25 drum winches, to cater for boats from under 5m to over 10m. Essentially they all do the same job, it’s just that some do it differently to others. There are also a number of other smaller brands that offer custom drum winches for the trailerboat market both made in New Zealand and Australia. When looking for a drum winch the first thing to consider is the
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space you have to mount it. No problem if you are happy with it on deck, but if it’s to go in the anchor locker you need to consider the overall dimensions. With a new alloy boat, most manufacturers can easily make a few adjustments to fit a drum winch in and even if you are retrofitting one to an older boat, it’s often not difficult to modify the existing alloy. In a grp boat this is not so easy, so getting a unit to fit exactly is more critical. Interestingly some production grp boat manufacturers are addressing the problem and making their anchor lockers ’drum winch’ friendly. There are some very compact units on the market that are designed for smaller trailer boats, such as the Lonestar G3 500D, that at an overall height of 199mm is the lowest of all the drum winches. It holds around 60m of warp and has a maximum load of 1400 kgs. The Savwinch 550W is designed for the same small boat market and while it also carries 60m of warp, it is slightly higher, but with less beam. It weighs in at just 10 kg. Stressfree’s Mini Me is capable of handling 65m of warp and size wise falls in between the other two. Overall the three are similar in dimensions and it’s just that one may fit a little better in the space you have than another. In most models, the gearbox mounting holes in the mounting bracket allow the motor and drive to be installed at different angles to suit different anchor well configurations. There are also some units that are made wider to suit shallow anchor wells Drum Winches are operated by an electric motor that turns the drum and drops or retrieves your anchor tackle the same as a conventional winch. Some offer free fall and depending on the model have a holding capacity up to nearly 4000 kgs and maximum pull of over 150 kgs. With all this strain on the winch, it is important that all the components are to the highest standard. Drum winches need to be robust and reliable, so it pays to know what you are buying. Recently there have been some rebadged Chinese manufactured drum winches finding their way onto the market that have been sold with power ratings that may be a little suspect. Weight wise they are comparable to capstan winches, so you will not be carrying any more excess weight in the bow.
guide just in front of the hatch opening. These come in a variety of sizes (mainly 4” & 6”) and help the rope and chain to track out to each side of the drum. The rollers will also help to eliminate any scuffing on the boat as the rope and chain tracks down from your bowsprit to spool on and off the drum. Plus there are hawse pipes available if you want a clean look on the deck. Drum winches draw around 25 – 30 amps and under load up to 60 amps and it is recommended that dual batteries be installed, with both on when the drum winch is in use. This is no different to a standard capstan style winch. To protect the motor, a circuit breaker will trip out if there is a power overload, such as getting your anchor stuck on the bottom. DRUM WINCH BRANDS
Lonestar Lone Star was created in 2009 with the sole purpose of offering excellent anchoring systems at a better price without sacrificing quality or customer service. Lone Star Marine went back to the beginning in regards to drum anchor winch design, creating custom drives and twin bearing shaft support on all models. They are the only company to utilise a twin bearing system which greatly increases drive train longevity. LSM are also the only anchor winch company in the world that has replaced highly stressed aluminium components, such as gearbox flanges, with more durable stainless steel. With roots in solid engineering LSM have created custom accessories such as cast hawse the original chain guard, stainless encased winch motors, and are the only winch company to offer a 5 + Life Warranty on all winch models. They have also created the worlds largest single reduction electric winch, a 125kg behemoth they nick-named “jumbo”. These are currently used on larger 60ft. plus commercial and pleasure boats. There are 5 different winch models in the range and they use different drive components for each model. Winch sizing is a guide only, certain factors come into play such as your boat, mounting area, and average anchoring depth. As a rough guide however their G3-500D is suitable for boats to 5m, G3-600D is suitable for most boats to 6.5m , G3-1000D & G3-1000SD are suitable for boats to 8m, and the G2-1400D is for boats over 8m. The newest addition, the G3-2000D, or Charter King, is suitable for vessels over 10m and boasts an impressive capacity of over 132m of 12mm rope plus 12m of 8mm chain. www.lonestarmarine.com.au or www.chainsropesandanchors.com.nz
More Rode One of the benefits of a drum winch is they are capable of handling more warp/rode than you might otherwise get into your standard anchor locker. Also, if you install the bow roller correctly, you should never get a tangle on the drum. The only way this can happen is if you overfill the drum and the warp and chain spills off the edge. Mounting the winch more than 25% off centre to the bowsprit can cause the rope to bunch up on one side. Unless the drum is overfilled with rope, this still shouldn’t be an issue. Drum winches by design do not normally twist anchor rope, but any twist occurring during drop or retrieval is easily alleviated by a dual anchor swivel. When it comes to the anchor warp, you don’t have to stick with the conventional nylon rope. If you are out in the deeper water and need as much warp on the drum as possible, then some boat owners are using rope such as Dyneema or Spectra. This allows you to maintain the strength, due to the extremely high breaking strain rating and means you can drop down the size of the warp to 4mm or even 2mm. A drum style boat winch works much the same as an auto capstan, with a button or switch on the dash. You can drop and retrieve your anchor with the same effortless style and the only difference is how the anchor tackle stows. The rope and chain will be fed evenly over the drum, so there is no chance of binding up in the anchor locker or tangling. It is important, however, to have the right rope and chain
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Stressfree Savwinch
Savwinch Savwinch is a well recognised brand of drum anchor winches that are purpose designed and built for the harsh saltwater environment. They recently introduced the world’s first electronic fast fall system, which has no mechanical clutches. The new electronic fast fall (SAVEFF) variable speed Savwinch range is Australian made and built to the highest standards and comes with a 5 year warranty. This system allows you to drop your anchor as fast as a free fall system and is electronically controlled. Using the same technology as the SAV EFF, the SAV EFF2S offers the boater a 2 - speed system, so a more cost effective system of increasing the speed of your winch.
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Electronically touch button controlled, where no mehanical clutches are required, eliminates rope falling between the bracket and the drum. The SAV -EFF range simply increases the voltage and speed of the motor on the way down.It can drop as fast as you can drop it. But it’s all touch button controlled with your finger. Savwinch offer five models in their range from the 550W with a 200mm drum suitable for up to 5.5m boats, through to the 3000W, with a 320mm drum for boats up to 20m. All units come with either a 12/24 volt fully sealed motor, external gland (no terminals), an oversized high grade gearbox and corrosion resistant componentry. www.savwinch.com.au
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Note the wide fairlead to feed the anchor rode onto the Savwinch Freefall drum winch, fitted to this Aqualine 595. Stressfree Stressfree Marine is one of Australias premier winch and marine manufacturers. They specialise in building anchor winches using premium materials for faster, safer and more reliable operations, in addition to custom winch solutions and accessories. The Stressfree range is extensive and caters for every size trailer boat and bigger, from under 5m to over 11m. The smallest, the Mini Me is capable of holding 60m of 6mm double braid eye spliced to 3m of 8mm nylon and 4m of 6mm link chain. From there the range gets bigger, with the Mini and Mini Extra designed to hold up to 100 m, the Midi, 200m, the Maxi 100m and the Mighty, up to 170m. The actual length of the rode is determined by the warp and chain sizes and can vary on each drum. The NG Series Stress Free is built to the same quality as the standard series, with the power up and power down feature as well as the fully engineered, patented freefall mechanism, all executed with the flick of a switch from the helm. The winch will freefall at up to 600 feet/minute which is a real advantage when you fish in depths greater than 20m. Also the drum can only free spool whilst there is weight pulling down so once the anchor hits the seabed the drum will automatically stop which totally eliminates the risk of an over run which happens when too much rope is spooled out when anchoring. In the event of an electrical failure all standard and NG Series models have manual override to deploy the anchor. www.stressfreemarine.com.au
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Muir Tasmanian based Muir offer four sizes of drum winches, although it is the DW08 and DW10 that are most applicable to trailer boats. All the models are available in a free fall option (DFF) and also feature, power up & power down, or manual release free fall on the one unit. Mechanical auto & manual release free fall means no troublesome electronics need to be mounted on the drum or in your chain locker. The drum shaft is on a serviceable bearing centre for smooth hassle free operation even under full load. Muirs designed HDPE & UV protected heavy duty brake means no over-run of the drum during free fall. The DW08 is a compact unit that weighs in at 15 kgs and is capable of a line speed of 33m/min , with a working load of 75kg and a maximum load of 180kg. The DW10 is designed for the larger trailer boats and has a max load of 260 kgs and working load of 75 kgs. All up weight is 30kgs. The DW12 and DW15 are both more suited to small cruisers. www.muir.com.au
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The width remains constant but the height will vary depending on the orientation of the motor
BOATSIZE
WARP
CHAIN
SPEED
HEIGHT & WIDTH
MAX LOAD MAX PULL
WEIGHT
$NZ
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LONE STAR G3 500D
Up to 5m
60m/6mm
7m/6mm
27m/min
199mm x 346mm
1400kg
LONE STAR G3 600D
Up to 6.5m
90m/8mm
7m/8mm
33m/min
265mm x 375mm
1800kg
160kg
23kg*
$1,699
$1,090
240kg
23kg
$1,899
$1,249
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90m/8mm
7m/8mm
37m/min
265mm x 375mm
3200kg
320kg
27kg
$2,099
$1,399
LONE STAR GS 1000D
Up to 8m
130m/8mm
9m/8mm
34m/min
LONE STAR G3 1400D
8m+
130m/10mm
10m/8mm
38m/min
310 mm x 393 mm
3200kg
320kg
30kg
$2,199
$1,499
350mm x 423mm
3500kg
360kg
43kg
$2,999
$1,849
LONE STAR GS 2000D
10m+
130m/12mm
12m/10mm
Varies 12- 24v 413mm x 459mm
3800kg
390kg
55kg
$3,699
$2,499
SAVWINCH 550W
Up to 5.5m
SAVWINCH 1000W
Up to 6.5m
60m/6mm
6m/6mm
23m/min
200mm x 330mm
1400kg
150kg
11kg
$1799
$1,599
75m/8mm
6m/6mm
30m/min
240mm x 370mm
2000kg
215kg
16kg
$2099
$2,439
SAVWINCH 1500W
Up to 8m
100m/8mm
8m/8mm
36.5m/min
280mm x 370mm
3000kg
305kg
20kg
$2699
$2,839
SAVWINCH 2000W
Up to 10m
100m/8mm
8m/8mm
40m/min
300mm x 450mm
3500kg
350kg
28kg
$3799
$2,690
SAVWINCH 3000W
Up to 15m
150m/10mm
8m/8mm
40m/min
320mm x 500mm
4500kg
390kg
37kg
$4799
$3,390
SAVWINCH 5000W
Up to 25m
250m/10mm
8mm/8mm
55m/min
400mm X 750mm
7000kg
490kg
70kg
NA
NA
MINI ME
Up to 5m
65m/6mm
4m /6mm
42m/min
207mm x 328 mm
500kg
100kg
12kg
$1,899
$1,350
MINI
4m/6m
100m/6mm
6m/6mm
52m/min
265mm x 434mm
1800kg
195kg
17kg
$2,299
$1,820
NG MINI 500
4m/6m
80m/6mm
6m/6mm
52m/min
245mm x 454mm
1800kg
195kg
17kg
$2,799
$2,350
NG MIDI 1400
6m/7m
90m/8mm
8m/8mm
74m/min
310mm x 434mm
1800kg
250kg
23kg
$2,699
$2,549
NG MIDI 50
6m/8m
90m/8mm
8m/8mm
74m/min
401mm x 420mm
2000kg
260kg
25kg
$3,199
$3,174
NG MAXI 1400
7m+
100m/8mm
8m/8mm
74m/min
312mm x 480mm
3600kg
275kg
35kg
$3,499
$3,322
NG MIGHTY
10m+
130m/10mm
8m/8mm
99.5m/min
413mm x 479mm
3600kg
350kg
44kg
$3,899
$3,630
BRAND / MODEL LONE STAR
Weight includes anchor rode.
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MUIR MUIR DW08/DFF08
5m/8m
40m/12mm
6m/6mm
33.5m/min
258mm x 365mm
NA
180kg
15/16kg
$1,975*
$2,205*
MUIR DW10/ DFF10
8m/10m
75m/12mm
6m/8mm
33.5m/min
351mm x 488mm
NA
260kg
30/31kg
$3,254*
$3,094*
Up to 6m
70m/8mm
6m/6m
25m/min
368mm x 251mm
150kg
150kg
7.5kg
$1,399
NA
*Prices are for DW models
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BOAT TEST
BLUE WATER 550 CUDDY
The new Blue Water 550.
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BUILT TOUGH By Freddy Foote
Blue Water Boats is the latest custom alloy builder to release a production range, bringing all the core attributes of big boat performance to a smaller, affordable package. Freddy Foote checks out the new 550 Cuddy. Blue Water Boats have been a quiet achiever on the New Zealand market for a number of years. With their core business being the construction of larger alloy trailer boats and Coastguard vessels, the company is broadening its horizons by the release of a production range of smaller models. Their new 550 Cuddy sits in the middle of a new 5 metre production range, with a slightly large 5.9m version also available. Below that there is also a 5m production hull, which they have recently built as a center console, this same 5m will also be available in cuddy cabin and run about style. The new 550 Cuddy is a bit of an all-rounder. Trick it out with a few extra’s and you’ll have a well-appointed fishing boat for day excursions, but it will also double as a great family boat with plenty of room for gear storage and the 5mm hull will ensure you’ll be able to tackle the trickiest conditions in safety. Blue Water Boats Managing Director, Paul Colcord says the new 550 Cuddy was designed to meet a certain price point in the market. “We wanted to introduce a smaller model to our line-up, and have them available through a dealer network,” says Colcord. “We also wanted to set it apart from other models out there performance wise, hence the 5mm hull and also have a basic package price under $45,000.” BIG BOAT FEEL The 550 Cuddy shares a lot of the ‘big boat’ DNA that Blue Water Boats is traditionally been known for. As you step aboard, there are adequately sized boarding platforms either side of the outboard pod, with the starboard corner featuring a boarding ladder with a walk through into the cockpit. A grab rail aids in reentering the boat from the water.
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The 550 Cuddy features a 5mm hull.
A 90hp Honda four-stroke will push the 550 along to 32 knots.
A walk through from the cockpit to the transom is located in the starboard corner.
Across the transom are two sizeable lockers for stowage of miscellaneous items such as tackle boxes, etc. They also house all the boats onboard systems such as the batteries and filters. Additional storage is located on the floor under the transom. The cockpit itself is quite spacious with long side shelves running right up to the helm seating area. Two plastic rod holders are fitted on each side of the coamings. Further storage is located under the cockpit, with one large locker aft and another forward between the seating. The underfloor fuel tank is located between. Seating consists of two pedestal seats mounted above storage lockers which makes great use of what otherwise would be wasted space. Should you want a different seating configuration, a king/ queen style arrangement can also be fitted – a better option if you’re looking at a more child-friendly layout. Opposite the helm, there is a storage shelf for small items such as keys and mobile phones. Forward in the cabin, carpeted side
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The large hatch allows access to the anchor well for anchoring duties.
shelves line both sides while the traditional vee bunks have storage space underneath. Above a large deck hatch provides access to the anchor well forward. ON THE WATER Underway, visibility forward through the curved windshield is excellent. The high profile windscreen provides great protection from the wind when you are seated. The seating position is very comfortable and there are well-placed footrest for both the driver and passenger. The large dash incorporates the Honda engine gauges with plenty of room left to mount a multi function navigation/ sonar display. Integral with the rocket launcher is a bimini, which can be folded down so the boat can be stored in a standard garage. Our 550 Cuddy was fitted with a Honda 90hp four-stroke outboard, which pushed the hull along to a top speed of 32 knots. We couldn’t
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The high windscreen provided great protection from the wind when underway.
The helm area is clean and tidy.
The forward cabin is roomy and spacious.
get any fuel burn figures on our test day, but I would imagine thanks to Honda’s four-stroke technology they would be quite good. Transition onto the plane was at around 3000rpm, and we found a nice cruise speed in the flat conditions of around 19knots at 4000rpm on our test day. Power ratings for the 550 Cuddy range from 90hp two-stroke outboards through to 115hp. The 90hp Honda performed well, but I would have gone for the 115hp two-stroke, as the boat is more than capable of handling it. If you’re wanting a little more punch and performance, particularly if you’re going to do a lot of boating with family and gear, then go for the bigger power.. Once out on the water, I quickly got the feel for how solid the 550 really is. The 550 is no ordinary kiwi tinnie…. far from it. This is a boat that is over engineered, just like all the boats that come out of Blue Water’s West Auckland factory. Though we didn’t get to experience any really rough water conditions, I am very confident that the 550 will handle the rough WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
stuff just fine. We ran through some tight turns to create some chop and the 5mm hull sliced through it with ease. No banging or thumping and overall a very comfortable ride. TOUGH STUFF The 550 Cuddy is constructed with a 5mm hull and transom with a 4 mm topsides, 3mm cabin sides and top, and a 4 mm treadplate floor lines the inside. At rest, with two of us moving around the cockpit, the 550 is ultra stable. Back at the ramp, the 550 Cuddy is easily handled back onto its single axle trailer and could be launched with just one person. The compact size of the 550 means that it can also be beach launched. The basic motor trailer and boat package with a 90-two stroke starts at $42,000, while our as tested package was $53,780 with the 90hp Honda four-stroke outboard. The only thing I feel was missing from the package as tested was a MFD and a bait board. For me, one of the key features of the 550 is the 5mm hull. There aren’t too many boats of this size on the market with a 5mm hull and
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it really sets it apart, especially in the ride. A little extra weight and stiffness is always good. Overall I really liked the boat. Well built, in fact, the words overbuilt come to mind, but that’s a good thing. The Blue Water 550 Cuddy was one of the new releases at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in May, so if you’re in the market for a 5.5m alloy trailer boat, make sure you check it out, you won’t be disappointed.
SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Test Power: Propeller: Power Options: HP Range: Trailer:
Blue Water 550 Cuddy $42,000 $53,780 Cabin Aluminium 5.6m 2.3m 18 degreees 2.95m 1650kgs 90hp 17” Solas 3 Blade Outboard 90-115hp Hoskings Single Axle
PERFORMANCE DATA Blue Water 550 Cuddy / Solas Fuel capacity: 105 litres RPM Knots 1000 2.6 1500 4.3 2000 5.6 2500 7.0 3000 9.5 3500 14.5 4000 19.0 4500 22.5 5000 26.0 5500 29.5 5800 32.0
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The transom has two large storage lockers.
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Notable Standard Items Hosking’s multiroller trailer, Anchor warp and chain, Curved front windscreen, Fold down rocket launcher, Full canopy with removable clears, Front cabin squabs with under squab storage, Two color paint with Blue Water decals, Helm storage boxes with swiveled upholstered seats, Two buoyancy chambers, 2 large under floor storage compartments, 105L under floor fuel tank, Boarding platform with stainless ladder, Hydraulic steering, 6 way waterproof switch panel, LED cabin light, LED navigation light package, 12 volt outlet, 1100 GPH automatic bilge pump with Manual over ride, Battery and battery switches, 4 Rod holders. Notable Options on Test Boat Honda 90hp four-stroke. Boat Supplied by: Brokerage Marine, Ph 09 417 0240 www.brokeragemarine.co.nz Contact: Blue Water Boats, Ph 09 832-2170 www.bluewaterboats.co.nz WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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WINTER FISHING By Mike (Havoc) Broome
The author with a good size winter snapper.
Central city night clubs aside – keep an eye out, or in my case binoculars, for bird life.
Time to get out the woollen beanies and the Swandri; winter’s nearly here but so are the fish! At the time of writing (late April) the water temp is still high and marlin have been hooked in good numbers with double strikes and big fights on trailer boats out of Tutukaka. Kingis have been plentiful although now the smaller kings are making way for the larger residents; great sport is anticipated with jigging and live baiting over the coming months. Good numbers of snapper are being taken in and around the Hauraki Gulf, with pretty good reports of large fish taken under work-ups, especially in the inner Gulf and Firth of Thames. About time too! After a really weird autumn, with the snapper staying wide and deep, and many of our ‘hot’ spots so ‘cold’ they were freezing, it’s good to get going, even though, the dreaded winter is nearly upon us. Here are some age-old tips providing the basics to successful winter fishing – tight lines, Havoc.
through workups and over schools it was simply a waste of time. Now that winter’s here the fishing styles have changed to include reef structures and anchoring in known spots, and berley comes to the fore! I like salmon berley; it outlasts most, especially the mussel shell types that seem to empty pretty quickly. Salmon creates a good slick, fine dispersion and will tempt most species. If you’re out deep – keep the berley deep. This reduces the amount of unwanted characters (sharks and barracuda) and keeps the trail along the bottom for target snapper. Tie the berley to your anchor warp about 1-2 metres above the last chain link. This allows movement from the warp and helps dispense an even flow. If tying to the warp is not an option (usually due to wind and tide) use a weighted berley bomb on a separate line. I find the ‘wobbly pots’ exceptionally good. Baits are always a preference thing. I have mates who will always use big baits (big fish they reckon!) but I also have mates who prefer a small cube of bait! Either way, trial and error is the best option. If
Bait and Berley After a summer ‘swanning’ around the Gulf and finding fish via the sounder, berley was rarely an option over the summer. Drifting
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Barracuda can be a curse in winter.
If you’re out deep – keep the berley deep. Jigging the fringes of a workup can produce great kingis. you’re not getting hit by the freight trains, go smaller! But be warned, those small, tentative nibbles may well be trophy fish! Don’t forget the ‘softies’ either! Winter fishing with soft baits will always be one of my main styles. Keep your weights light – this is critical and use only enough to get you to the bottom and inside your berley trail. If you’re fishing shallows or into the rocks, no weight here is premium!
get a big one! Some of my favorite areas of the Auckland inner Gulf include Motuora, The Noises, Aha Aha rocks, reefs and foul around Kawau, Tiri and, weather permitting Little Barrier and Great Barrier Islands. Bite times change with the seasons. Winter bite times reduce significantly, with some areas producing as little as 15 to 30 minutes! So make sure you’re ready and set up with berley in the pipeline before bite times! Use the 2-hour rule either side of the tide, but try to combine this with dawn and dusk to increase your chances. It may mean an early, pitch black start (groan) or a late finish, but well worth the effort!
Areas and Bite Times Structure - Structure - Structure! Wherever you intend fishing, find some reef or structure! Winter fishing is infinitely more rewarding in terms of size, and when you get the berley and your well-presented baits heading into the rocks and surge or over your target, it’s GAME ON! Remember patience is a virtue, be prepared to wait it out, have a hot coffee and relax. You may not get big numbers, but you are likely to ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
Birds – Birds – Birds! Central city night clubs aside – keep an eye out, or in my case binoculars, for bird life. Winter or summer feeding, plummeting and plundering birds will always mean fish!
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Before hauling up the anchor and moving away from your well maintained berley trail make sure you take note of what the birds are doing though! Flocks of birds over the surface may only mean bait fish! Check out how the birds are reacting and which way they are heading – many a time I have just sat it out and had the fish come to me! Better than hauling up and roaring over to where the excitement is, only to find a small school of yellow tail and all the birds breaking up and heading away. If you get on to a serious work-up, thank the ‘sea-gods’ and attack! Jigging the fringes can produce great kingis and attaching another hook at the bottom of your jig may well produce a very healthy sized snapper! Allow your drift to take slowly you through or to the sides of the work-up. DON’T motor through it! This scrambles the bait fish, scares the snapper, can disperse the work-up and result in some very unhappy fisher-people in other craft! Not good for the health! Stealth Mode! The good thing about fishing in winter is that there are fewer boats, and fewer people fishing. This all means less noise and enhances your chances of catching larger fish. Keep anchoring and motoring to a minimum when you arrive at your chosen spot. I try and set up a drift if possible for the last 5 – 20 metres into my spots, as this greatly reduces scaring the fish and when possible I run the anchor chain through my hands to reduce noise from the chain.
Winter fishing with soft baits is a favourite of the author.
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Big snapper moves closer into the shore in the winter looking for warmer water.
Gear, Lines and Accessories! After a long hard summer, plenty of baked salt and heavy use, now is the perfect time to get on to some maintenance. Check the reel into your tackle shop if it’s displaying uneven drag or making sounds that it shouldn’t be. Otherwise, if it all appears satisfactory, a good strip down, clean and lube will not go amiss. Make sure you take the reel off the rod and clean the seat, as this can get pretty salty and messy if not regularly checked. Change your line! So many good snapper in winter (and summer) have been lost due to stuffed and old line! (I’m guilty your Honour!) Nothing is worse than having a very good fish on, only to lose it midfight because of line and gear failure! Check your rod guides; look for cracked glass at the joins and for
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shonky looking guides that may not last the distance. Rollers should be free and a good lube never goes astray. Clean out the tackle box and get rid of any rusty hooks, etc. Winter is a great time to seek new gear, with many stores offering good sales, so keep an eye out! Safety First! Check the weather! This may sound pretty stupid, but if you plan your trip by the internet weather sites they are usually very wrong! A week out is impossible, two days out improbable! Check it on the day! I had a buddy who proceeded out to Anchorite Rock one fine morning and the forecast was 5-8 knots and sea slight. A quick check into the coastguard weather channel would have told him that the wind, about to arrive, was more like 35 knots!
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What started as a nice 35-minute trip out ended in a 2 ½ hour battle back, with $5,000 damage to the boat! Let someone know where you’re going and what time you expect to be back. Better still put in a ‘trip report’ to the coastguard; this is invaluable and I suggest if you are not a member, become one! Leave with a full tank of gas! Lumpy conditions cause more fuel use and the trip will usually take longer in worse conditions. Check boat lights, trailer lights, and all communications equipment are in good order and functioning properly. Take extra clothing, especially if the weather looks good when you leave; it gets cold and dark earlier and if you hit trouble you need to be warm! That’s about it – don’t forget the camera, and I’ll see you out there!
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Quintrex 460 Renegade Centre Console (Unpainted Hull), Alloy Cleat on Front Deck, Anchor Well, Bow Roller & Rail, Extruded Side Decks, Raised Casting Platforms (Fore & Aft), Carpeted Floor, Live Bait Tank, Aft Rails, 2 Angler Pro Seats with 3 Seating Positions, 4 Rod Holders, Side Pockets, 2 Transducer Brackets, Transom Step, 77 Litre Under Floor Tank, Anchor Kit, Mercury 75hp 2-Stroke Outboard, Marine Battery with Isolation Switch, Quintrex Single Axle Alloy Trailer, WOF & Rego, Prop Flag & Tie Downs
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The new Senator 1700 Pro Sport by Senator Boats and Auckland Marine.
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BECOMING A PRO By Freddy Foote
The Senator 1700 Pro Sport is somewhat of a unique model from the Napier alloy builder, in fact, it isn’t even on their website! We sent Freddy Foote along to investigate. The Senator 1700 Pro Sport is a new model from Senator Boats, offered exclusively through its Auckland dealer, Auckland Marine. Essentially it’s a spec’d up version of the company’s popular RC520 and has the vast majority of the factory options list added as standard. The main notable difference is that the 1700 Pro Sport has a full flat floor, meaning the floor height has been raised to give greater cockpit space, something some alloy pontoon boats have been shy on previously. “We wanted to develop a model that reflected the feedback we were getting from our customers. For example we’ve raised the height of the coamings which allows us to put in a full flat floor, which maximizes cockpit space,” says Matthew Keys, Sales Manager at Auckland Marine. “It fits with what we market here at Auckland Marine. We’re all very much into fishing, as are our customers, so we’ve put together a value for money pontoon boat under 5.5m that has key fishing functionality built into it as standard.” FUNCTIONAL FEEL The layout is fairly basic but is still quite very practical. Forward in the small cuddy is ample room to stow away gear for the day. Small side shelves with foot rests positioned on the floor will stop any gear sliding back into the cockpit while underway. Above, there is a sizeable alloy hatch that provides excellent access to the anchor locker; a small step below will help gain better access for anchoring duties as well. At the helm, two pedestal seats are mounted on bases with shelved storage underneath. I love this seating style, where the seat bases providing storage, where it would otherwise be dead space. There is, however, a variety of other seating arrangements on offer should you want to customise to suit your needs. A king/queen style seat would work on the port side, and provide additional seating for a third passenger. The helm and dash is relatively compact, with the plain dash having Mercury Marine Smart Craft instruments and switch panel, while above, there is adequate room to mount a multi-function
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The 1700 Pro Sport is an exclusive Senator model offered by Auckland Marine.
Above floor storage under the seats is a great feature.
The helm is clean and tidy, with provision above to mount electronics.
display on a bracket. To the right is the engine throttle which is in nice easy reach for the skipper, alongside is a small storage shelf to keep cellphones and keys, etc. A three piece curved windscreen does a good job of providing ample protection from the wind. A bimini top with clear sides and front is integral with the fold down rocket which allows the Pro Sport to be stored in a standard-sized garage. The cockpit is a prominent feature of the 1700 Pro Sport; the full flat floor will allow anglers to get right up against the sides when battling that big fish. It features full-length side shelves, which are really deep and will be able to store a lot of gear. Across the transom, three large storage lockers house onboard systems such as filters and batteries up off the floor and also provide an additional area for storage. Wide coamings are finished with deck grip and feature three built-in alloy
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Plenty of locker storage aft.
rod holders on each side. A full width-boarding platform is a great feature and is accentuated with a sizeable T-bar boarding ladder to aid re-entry back into the boat. Well-placed grab rails will certainly help divers and swimmers. There is an option for a 100L under floor fuel tank, which comes at an added retail cost of $1200. Our test boat came with 25L tote tanks with adequate space underneath the aft deck area to accommodate them both. COMMAND THURST The 1700 Pro Sport can be powered from 75hp through to 115hp outboards. Our test boat had a Mercury 90hp EFI ‘Four-Stroke ‘Command Thrust’. Command Thrust is the new model range that replaces the ‘Big Foot’ models, which are a more heavy-duty engine fitted with a V6 gearbox and propeller, and provide increased levels of thrust.
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A full-width flat floor is a prominent feature of the 1700 Pro Sport.
A handy storage shelf is located right next to the throttle.
Big, deep side shelves are a prominent feature of the cockpit.
The 90hp pushed the Pro Sport along to 31.2 knots @ 5800 rpm, using 33.2 lph. The best cruise we found was 18 knots @ 3500rpm using 11.9 lph, giving a range off the twin 25 L tote tanks of 67 nautical miles. Overall the 90hp delivered good power. Out of the hole, the response was immediate, thanks to the high capacity of the 2.1-liter, four-cylinder, eight-valve, single-overhead-cam design of the Mercury. Should you choose, you can specify a 75hp engine or as high as an 115hp if you really need to. This was my first time onboard a Senator and I was really quite pleased at the performance on the water. Our test day conditions out from Maraetai were blustery, the wind picking up the water and creating a steep harbour chop. The 1700 Pro Sport took it all in it’s stride, delivering a very pleasant and comfortable ride when heading straight into it. The chines
worked well to deflect the spray away; we did, however, cop one in the face when we turned into a quartering sea though it was to be expected given the windy conditions. Packages for the 1700 Pro Sport start from $39,990 with a 75hp two-stroke outboard. As tested, this Pro Sport was $49,990 and comes with the 90Hp four-stroke, rocket launcher and canopy, vinyl side clears, a 5” colour GPS/fish finder and a VHF radio with aerial (the sounder and VHF to be fitted upon purchase). The cockpit was certainly very roomy. We had three of us onboard during our test, and at no stage did I feel any excessive leaning when at rest. You could comfortably fish three adults if you need to, or two adults and a couple of kids. Overall, it was a fantastic little boat. Auckland Marine offers another model, which is slightly bigger, the 1800 Pro Sport. The 1700 performed very well on the water and has the adequate stability you would expect from a pontoon design. What’s more, it’s
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a very easy boat to use and tow, with a trailerable weight of 1000kg and an overall length on the trailer of 6m. I really liked what Auckland Marine has done to put together the model. The only negative comment I could make would that it lacked seating for more than two persons, although a change in the seating configuration would fix this. But again, that’s just my personal preference. I came away after my first experience with a Senator feeling very pleased. If this is how good their smaller boats perform, I can’t wait to get aboard a bigger one.
A large deck hatch provides access to the anchor locker.
SPECIFICATIONS Model & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Test Power: Propeller: Power options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Trailer:
Senator 1700 Pro Sport $39,990 $49,990 Pontoon 4mm/3mm 5.2m 2.0m 17 deg 2.20m 1000kg Mercury 90hp EFI Command Thrust 17 Vengeance Outboard 75-115hp 2 x 25L Tote Tanks DMW Single Axle
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5800
Knots 4.5 5.5 6.5 8.5 13.5 18.0 21.5 25.0 27.5 28.5 31.2
L/h 2.1 4.1 5.7 7.6 9.6 11.9 15.8 22.2 27.8 32.8 33.2
L/NM 0.470 0.750 0.880 0.900 0.720 0.670 0.740 0.890 1.100 1.200 1.100
Range (NM) 95 60 51 50 62 67 60 50 40 37 40
Range is based on 50 litres of fuel.
Test power comes from a 90hp Mercury Four-Stroke ‘Command Thrust’ and will push the 1700 to 31.2 knots.
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Notable Standard Items Fold-Down rocket launcher, Canopy with front and side clears, Vinyl side stripe, 5-inch colour GPS/Fishfinder (to be fitted), VHF Radio & Aerial (to be fitted). Notable Options on Test Boat Mercury 90hp EFI ‘Command Thrust Contact: www.senatorboats.co.nz Boat Supplied by: Auckland Marine, Ph 09 579 7981 gary@aucklandmarine.co.nz www.aucklandmarine.co.nz ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
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GOING DOWN DEEP In Part One of a two part series on fish finders, we look at units under 8”, from the most basic 3.5” grayscale standalone fishfinder, to 7” multi function, colour, networkable chartplotter combos.
The range of functions you can now get on small compact fishfinder chartplotters is extensive….and growing.
In a recent statement, regarding the introduction of their new Simrad GO7 standalone multi-touch chart plotter and echo sounder Leif Ottosson, CEO, Navico, said that electronic navigation at one point was seen as a luxury, but no longer. “By reducing end-user costs and packing highend features into an affordable compact combination display, we are bringing the safety and peace of mind that comes with accurate electronic navigation and the latest
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high-quality sonar capabilities to every boat user. This is so true of not only the Simrad brands, but all of the leading names in the marine electronics market. Everyone is packing more features and functions into less space and at more and more affordable pricing. What was once the preserve of high-end large screen sounders and chart plotters can now be found in far more compact units. This has opened up the market for owners of
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trailer boats of all sizes, be it the smallest 3” screen, through to large 16” plus displays. In part one of our two-part series, we look at the very latest in fishfinders and chart plotter combos under 8” and you might be surprised at just how many there are. Our listing comprises nine brands and over 70 models, that cater for all sectors of the market, from kayak fishing to the biggest trailer boats. Obviously, if you have the budget, buy the biggest screen, with the most functions. You might as well have all the toys! If you are considering a fishfinder combo, the screen size is even more important because many times the fishfinder and other functions such as the plotter will be sharing the same screen, so a bigger screen is very important. If you have a screen that splits into four separate displays, then size is important. The bigger the screen, the easier it is to read and typically, larger screens will produce more detail and make it easier to determine what your fishfinder is telling you. Fishfinders also can tell you a lot more than where the fish are. Depending on the model, you can get depth, temperature, speed, distance, navigational information, fuel consumption, battery charge condition, and more. COLOUR OR MONOCHROME? This one is easy. Colour! Why? Monochrome screens show you the intensity of your sonar return in 4 to 16 different shades of grey. Colour screens show you the intensity of your return in 64 to 256 different colours. It makes it so much easier to interpret what the fishfinder is telling you. It will help you determine what kind of bottom you have (hard, soft, gravel, rocks, etc.), what kind of structure you are looking at, and weeds. But best of all it will help you find fish. For example, baitfish and small fish might have a light green or blue colour, but when the colour changes to red, you’ve got bigger fish! The brighter the red, the bigger the fish! You might be over a big school of baitfish, but are fish feeding on it? It would be virtually impossible to tell on a monochrome fishfinder, but in colour if the school of bait is blue/green, move on because there are no fish feeding on the bait. If you see a school of bait that is blue/green and you see flecks of red in it, then you know fish are actively feeding on it. The same idea applies to spotting fish on or near the bottom or in weeds. Colour is the single biggest advancement in fishfinders in a long time.
RESOLUTION The higher the better. If you have ever looked at two different TV sets right next to each other and one has a much superior picture, it is because the one with the better picture has a higher resolution. Higher resolution simply means better detail and more information displayed on your screen. Resolution is measured in pixels. The more pixels, the better. TRANSDUCERS A transducer emits and receives the sonar signal and sends it to the fishfinder. Your fishfinder will not work without a transducer. Transom mount transducers are probably the most common and used on most trailer boats, although through-hull transducers are popular in larger trailer boats. The transom mounted transducer mounts on the transom of your boat away from the motor but where it will make good contact with the water. This is typically the best solution for smaller fishing boats and pleasure craft. If your fishfinder displays temperature, speed, or distance, you need to make sure your transducer has these sensors builtin. Some transom mount transducers will adapt to a trolling motor mount if you are using the fishfinder in the bow area of your boat with a trolling motor. Think of a transducer as your fishfinder’s mouth and ears. It shouts into the depths with its “ping,” and then listens for the echo. The type of transducer you use will have a tremendous impact on how your fishfinder performs, yet we tend to take the stock unit that comes with a fishfinder and assume it’s best for our uses. Bad move. Here’s why. The size of the “crystals” in a transducer determine how well it will work. These crystals are actually piezoceramic elements (a polarized barium titanate or lead zarconate titanate disk or ring, coated in silver), which both create and detect vibrations. The larger they are, the louder they shout—and the better they can listen. In fact, when other factors such as output power and receiver quality remain the same, doubling the transducer crystal’s diameter has the exact same effect as quadrupling the fishfinder’s output power. So obviously, upgrading to a larger transducer can pay big dividends. We are not about to offer a detailed description on every model available, so we have put together a brief on some of the latest examples from the leading manufacturers.
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FURUNO FCV-627 This fishfinder knows the fish size and bottom structure under your boat. The FCV (Furuno colour video) 627 is third generation fish-finding sonar that has continued to morph over the years as digital technology and new-and-improved backlit LCD screens have been introduced into the marketplace. Furuno’s Accu-Fish feature is a revolutionary fish size assessment function that can tell you the approximate size of the fish below your boat. Fish symbols appear on the screen, along with the size of the fish or the depth where it found the fish. It can detect fish size from 100mm up to about 2m long, in depths of 2m to well over 100m of water.
Furuno’s new Bottom Discrimination Mode provides the operator with detailed graphical information about the make-up of the bottom under the boat. This is accomplished by placing the seabed into one of the four classifications (Rocks, Gravel, Sand, and Mud). Knowing the makeup of the bottom provides you with valuable information that will help you locate rich fishing grounds, potential hazards, and even good anchoring spots. The bottom details are shown on the 5.7-inch screen in either a graphical representation or a probability graph. FDF (Furuno Digital Filter) technology helps adjust gain, STC “Clutter” and output power, as well as suppress main bang (the echoes just below the transducer.) It also makes the picture clearer and easier to decipher. The FCV627’s waterproof construction allows either sounder to be installed on any boat, PWC or kayak. A nice feature is that typical frequent-use features such as Mode, Range, Gain, Screen Brightness, Event Marker, Function, Enter and Menu/Escape offer dedicated, waterproof, one-push keys for instant access. No struggling through multiple menus to make things happen for these two proven next-generation machines! www.furuno.co.nz
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RAYMARINE DRAGONFLY Raymarine’s high-performance Dragonfly Sonar/GPS brings the power and crisp detail of advanced CHIRP sonar to inland and coastal anglers at a very affordable price. Dragonfly is now available in either 4.3” (Dragonfly 4), 5” (Dragonfly 5) 6” (Dragonfly 6) and 7.7” (Dragonfly 7). The new easy-fit, stand-alone Dragonfly is a dual-channel CHIRP sonar and GPS chart plotter combination and comes complete with its own dual-element CHIRP transducer;
chart downloads for inland and coastal waters, offering high quality, accurate maps right out of the box. For maximum visibility in bright sunlight, Dragonfly features an ultra-bright 1500-nit display that is optically bonded for excellent colour and contrast. For added on-board security, the Dragonfly display can be secured in its quick-release, tilt-and-swivel, drop-in base using an optional Thule lock core. www.raymarine.com LOWRANCE ELITE Lowrance’s Elite family of fishfinder and chart plotter products is made up of ten models based on four screen sizes. They start with the Elite 3, a full colour 3” stand alone unit, the Elite 4 (4”) which comes in basic fishfinder or chart plotter combo modes ], the Elite 5 (5”) which is also fishfinder only or chart plotter combo and the Elite 7, a 7” chart plotter combo. The Elite-7 and 7x Chirp models are 7” fishfinder/chart plotters that combine Chirp Sonar with DownScan Imaging and
ideal for smaller boats of almost any kind. Dragonfly’s dual channel CHIRP technology enables anglers to target fish with sonar and explore underwater structure with photo-like clarity using Dragonfly’s high resolution, DownVision sonar. Unlike conventional sonars, Dragonfly’s uses CHIRP technology to transmit across a wide spectrum of sonar signals – the result is much higher fidelity sonar returns in both DownVision and fish targeting sonar modes. Since Dragonfly has two dedicated CHIRP sonar channels, anglers can enjoy simultaneous views of both fish-targeting sonar and lifelike DownVision imagery using Dragonfly’s dual sonar, split-screen display. Dragonfly is engineered for high performance and simple operation with automatic sonar optimisation and an incredibly easy user interface; the intuitive Uni-controller lets anglers quickly dial through DownVision, sonar and GPS menu displays with ease. Dragonfly’s built-in 50-channel GPS with fast acquisition position technology gives performance with the benefit of simple installation. Dragonfly models are available with Navionics Silver charts or Gold small
Broadband Sounder. They provide greater sensitivity, improved target resolution and superior noise rejection for clearer, easyto-see bait fish and game fish targets. Gold models come pre-packaged with Navionics Gold cartography. The new Elite-4 and 4x Chirp and Elite-5 and 5x Chirp models are easy-to-use fishfinder/ chart plotter models that combine Chirp Sonar with DownScan Imaging technology, a super-bright, LED-backlit colour display, built-in GPS antenna and high-definition mapping. The Elite-4 and Elite 5 Chirp models include all of the proven features of the Elite-7 and Elite 9. The Chirp models offer multiple settings from a single transducer, which gives you the option of using more than one CHIRP Sonar signal. Built into the new Lowrance HDI Skimmer
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transducer design, Broadband Sounder technology is ideal for marking fish arches and tracking lure action, while Downscan Imaging provides easy-to-understand, picture-like views of structure and bottom detail. With the exclusive Lowrance Downscan Overlay feature, you can layer the Downscan Imaging view over the Broadband Sounder for a presentation that separates and clearly exposes fish targets from surrounding structure. To maximise fishing time on the water, Lowrance’s exclusive Advanced Signal Processing (ASP) reduces the need to manually adjust settings to see fish, structure and bottom detail more clearly and TrackBack allows anglers to scroll back in recorded sonar history to review structure, transitions and fish targets. All Elite HDI chart plotter models are compatible with the new online Insight Genesis map creation service, which allows users to make their own custom, highresolution contour, bottom hardness and vegetation maps from recorded sonar logs. Elite-3x is one of the most affordable colour fishfinders on the market, featuring Broadband Sounder, water-temperature sensor and Fish I.D. The compact, affordable Elite-3x fishfinder features an LED-backlit colour display to quickly and easily identify fish targets, bottom contours and structure. It has dual-frequency 83 or 200 kHz Broadband Sounder operation with water-temperature sensor and Fish I.D. www.lowrance.com GME G 142 There are three models in the GME G Series of sounders, comprising the G Fish, a highly functioned digital fishfinder, the G Plot, a GPS chart plotter and the G Combo. The GME G-Fish (G142FD) is a full colour, high-performance digital fishfinder, perfect for discerning fishermen wanting to find fish. The unit has automatic mode ensuring
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ALL IN ONE. The true all in one marine unit! The easy-to-use, easy-to-install 9” echoMAP 95sv (and the 7-inch 75sv) come standard with 77-200 kHz HD-ID, Garmin SideVü™ and DownVü™ scanning sonar. Provides an all in one transducer and comes preloaded with Australia and New Zealand Garmin bluechart g2. Cords plug directly into the mount allowing you to quickly install and remove your device from power and mount. Transom and trolling motor mount included.
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the digital technology will perform best for all conditions, with a manual override. Bottom lock, A-scope, split frequency and zoom are some of the screen configurations available. The unit comes complete with a 600 watt dual frequency (50/200 kHz) transom mount triducer, which incorporates depth, temperature and a water speed paddle wheel. The GME G-Plot (G142C) is a simple to use, feature rich GPS chart plotter. Incorporating a 16 channel internal GPS antenna for fast GPS updates, the G-Plot can operate as a standalone device, or as part of your NMEA0183 or NMEA2000 network. Perspective view, animated navigation markers and plotter mode are some of the many functions of this unit. Multiple screen options are available and six can be ‘saved to favourites’ for easy access. Comes supplied with C-Map Max(TM) NZ SD card. The GME G-Combo (G142CFD) combines all the features of the G-Plot chart plotter with the powerful dual frequency digital sonar of the G-Fish. The easy to use intuitive menu means navigating around this unit is simple. Incorporating a 16 channel internal GPS antenna and digital sounder technology the G-Combo is perfect for the boater who wants to get there and fish. Complete with a 600 watt dual frequency (50/200 kHz) transom mount triducer, incorporating depth, temperature and water speed paddle wheel. Multiple screen options are available and there is 10-level adjustable backlighting with night mode. This highly sophisticated digital sounder is NMEA 2000 compatible and comes supplied with C-Map Max(TM) NZ SD card. An adjustable tilt and swivel bracket makes it ideally suited to any boat size. www.gme.net.au
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HUMMINBIRD HELIX 5 Continuing with the trend of offering anglers more features at a compelling value, Humminbird has the launched the Helix family of compact-format fishfinders that feature, widescreen colour display and powerful, professional-grade features. Humminbird’s recent shift to a 5-inch diagonal 800H x 480V screen 256-color TFT display recalls the 16:9 aspect ratio of HDTV, but in a more compact format.
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Helix offers arguably the highest resolution of any fish finder in their price category. The Helix family currently comprises five models and all units feature X-Press Menu System keypad control, 800H x 480V 5-inch 256-color TFT display and allow for gimbal mounting, or in-dash mounting with an optional kit. International models
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support 200/50 kHz. Optional 50 kHz transducers are available for extreme deep-water use. The Helix 5 Sonar is designed for the angler/boater who requires DualBeam Sonar only. Included XNT 9 20 T transducer with 200/83 kHz frequencies for 20- and 60-degree coverage, respectively, the Helix 5 Sonar reads to a depth of 457m. The Helix 5 DI comes with DualBeam PLUS Sonar and Down Imaging and includes XNT 9 DI T transducer features 455/800/200/455 kHz frequencies for 16-, 28-, 45- and 75-degree coverage. The Helix 5 DI has an 183m depth-capable with sonar and down imaging to 106m. The Helix 5 Sonar is also available with a GPS chart plotting with internal GPS receiver for 2,500 waypoints, 45 routes, 50 tracks and 20,000 waypoints. This includes Humminbird UniMap base maps and is compatible with Humminbird LakeMaster charts, including AutoChart. It comes with a 457m depth capability. The Helix DI version features all the above but also comes with down imaging. It includes 455/800/200/455 kHz frequencies for 16-, 28-, 45- and 75-degree coverage and operates to 182m on sonar or 106m in down imaging mode.. The flagship unit of the Helix family is the 5 SI-GPS which features DualBeam PLUS Sonar, GPS chart plotting with internal GPS receiver, Down Imaging and Side Imaging. The range is 457m with sonar, 106m down imaging and 30m when using side imaging. www.humminbird.com KODEN CVS-126 The Koden CVS-126 is the baby of the extensive Koden professional range of sounders and is packed full of all the best attributes of many of the larger models. The CVS-126’s digital signal processor offers advanced filtering capabilities, which eliminates clutter by filtering out the noise to provide a clear, detailed image. The enhanced fish targets in shallow or deep water are easy to differentiate between bait fish, large fish, school fish and the sea floor.
Auckland Marine Centre 247 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland 09 579-7981 Rollos Marine Cnr Euclid & Te Rapa Roads, Hamilton 0800 804 809 Boat City Main North Road, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast 04 298-5931 Haven Pleasure Boats 57 Parkers Road, Nelson 03 548-5864
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Easy operation is assured with a simply arranged keypad with knob and comprehensive on-screen menus for ease of access to all functions. Koden’s exclusive Sona-Tone identifies what’s under your boat with different sounds for fish and schools of fish, so you will not miss any good opportunities even if you are away from the screen. The CVS-126 stores up to 10 screen images in built-in memory for recalling later by ‘one touch’. The fishing hot spot function leads you back to your favourite fishing hot spots or other previously saved positions in memory, with input from the optional GPS sensor. The 5.7” colour LCD display with 8, 16 or 64 colour levels and antireflective coating offers excellent readability in direct sunlight. www.cetronics.co.nz
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GARMIN echoMAP SERIES Aimed squarely at freshwater and inshore anglers, Garmin’s next-generation echoMAP dv/sv series combines ClearVü sonar technology, detailed cartography and superbly accurate GPS.
Comprising four models – echoMAP 45dv, echoMAP 55dv, echoMAP 75sv and echoMAP 95sv (the latter to be included in Part Two of this feature, in Alloy Boat #6) – these sonar/chartplotter units feature bright, full-colour displays and an intuitive, keyed interface which makes them very simple to use. All four models feature advanced HDID sonar and DownVü scanning sonar to provide incredible underwater definition in shallow and deep water. Scanning the water column for bottom structure such as reef and drop-offs, as well as identifying thermoclines, baitfish and target fish, DownVü delivers a near photographic view of what’s below the boat, as well as offers excellent target separation in both freshwater and saltwater. DownVü’s finer, concentrated sonar signal not only allows users to see structure more clearly, it helps anglers recognise variations in weed growth and bottom composition/hardness. The two larger models (echoMAP 75sv and echoMAP 95sv) also have built-in SideVü scanning sonar, which scans the water up to 152m either side of the boat. Pre-loaded with BlueChart g2 Australia and New Zealand coastal charts, all echoMAP dv/ sv units incorporate a high-sensitivity 5Hz GPS antenna, which updates location and heading five times per second to provide accurate vessel position at all times. A single microSD card slot provides expandable memory for additional map purchases such as BlueChart g2 Vision. All Garmin echoMAP dv/sv combo units are ready to install straight out of the box,
included all-in-one transducer and come with a quick-release tilt/swivel mount for easy head unit removal/storage. All four units also support 50/200kHz and 77/200kHz Minn Kota and MotorGuide trolling motor transducers. www.garmin.com SIMRAD GO7 Simrad Yachting’s latest release is the GO7 standalone multi-touch chart plotter and echo sounder. Offering boaters an affordable option for electronic navigation, the feature-packed GO7 is an ideal fit for RIBs, runabouts and cruisers. The highly customisable user interface allows boaters to navigate easily through displays – even in the toughest offshore conditions. With tap to select, multi-touch; pinch-to-zoom chart and sonar range adjustment, as well as drag-and-drop functionality for excellent route planning and charting functions, the GO7 is intuitive even for those with little or no experience with chart plotters. With its accurate internal 10 Hz GPS antenna, the GO7 provides reliable situational awareness at any boat speed. Through its NMEA 2000 networking, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth compatibility, the device also gives boaters immediate access to full engine integration, SonicHub entertainment functions and complete autopilot control.
Equipped with a crisp, bright daylightviewable 7” widescreen display, the GO7 allows split-screen access to built-in features such as traditional sonar, CHIRP and DownScan ImagingTM views. The first entry-level standalone display with wireless connectivity and full access to GoFree cloud-enabled technology, the GO7 gives users the ability to purchase, download and immediately use Insight maps, and other third-party maps from GoFree partners, directly from the home screen. With GoFree, users also receive
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automatic software update notifications and can download and install these updates directly, guaranteeing the most up-to-date operating system with all of the latest features. The GoFree Shop also allows registered Insight GenesisTM users to upload and download sonar logs to the Insight Genesis online service to enhance personal chart creation and to streamline Social Map community data sharing. www.simrad-yachting.com. SAMYUNG NF500 The Samyung NF500 GPS Chartplotter Combo is a fantastic little GPS/fish finder that is packed with all the same features boasted about by bigger units, just in a smaller size. It’s supplied with pre-installed Navionics New Zealand and Australian Charts, along with tide graphs of selected areas.
With its 5” high-resolution LCD screen, the Samyung NF500 boasts a fast screen response thanks to a high-performance CPU. Perfect for inshore fishing and around the New Zealand coastline, you will get a great level of performance out of the single(200KHz, 300W) and dual(50/200KHz, 600W) frequency for detection of small and individual fish. The split screen function allows you to choose any two main functions, i.e. Chart, Fish, Data, Highway, etc. You can also interface other equipment with NMEA 0183, so you can display four different types of information on one display screen. The Samyung NF500 also has 10 step adjustable LED backlight, 128MB internal memory and built-in standard Samyung chart, plus NMEA 0183 interface (AIS, NAVTEX, DSC etc.) You also have 10,000 waypoints, 100 routes, with up to 100 points each and tracks by time or distance. The depth range is up to 1500m. www.samyungenc.com
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MODEL TYPE SCREEN NETWORK PIXELS TYPE RMS DEPTH RRP $NZ RRP $AU FURUNO FCV627 Fishfinder 5.7" No 640 x 480 Colour 600 W 350m $1,199 $1,399 $1,299 $1,459 GP1670F Chartplotter Combo 5.7" No 640 x 480 Colour 600 W 350m $1,999 $1,699 GP1870F Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 600 W* 350m NB: Prices include chart (Chartplotter Combo models) and transducer. *1kW option available GARMIN echo 301c Fishfinder 3.5" No 240 x 320 Colour 300 W 533m $349 $299 echo 301dv Fishfinder 3.5" No 240 x 320 Colour 300 W 533m $449 $359 echoMAP 45dv Chartplotter Combo 4.3" No 480 x 272 Colour 500 W 457m $549 $499 echo 101 Fishfinder 4" No 160 x 256 Gray 200 W 457m $159 $129 echo 151 Fishfinder 4" No 160 x 256 Gray 200 W 487m $199 $159 echo 151dv Fishfinder 4" No 160 x 256 Gray 200 W 487m $299 $249 echo 201 Fishfinder 5" No 320 x 480 Gray 300 W 533m $299 $249 echo 501c Fishfinder 5" No 480 x 640 Colour 500 W 700m $469 $399 echo 551c Fishfinder 5" No 480 x 640 Colour 500 W 700m $589 $499 echo 201dv Fishfinder 5" No 320 x 480 Gray 300 W 533m $349 $299 echo 551dv Fishfinder 5" No 480 x 640 Colour 500 W 700m $799 $549 echoMAP 55dv Chartplotter Combo 5" No 480 x 480 Colour 500 W 700m $849 $799 GPSMAP 557xs Chartplotter Combo 5" Yes 480 x 640 Colour 1 kW 600m $999 $899 echoMAP 75sv Chartplotter Combo 7" No 480 x 800 Colour 500 W 700m $1,599 $1,499 GPSMAP 751xs Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 1 kW 600m $2,399 $1,999 GPSMAP 7407xsv Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 1 kW 1524m $2,199 $1,999 GME G142 CFD Chartplotter Combo 5.6" No 480 x 640 Colour 600 W 600m $879 $749 G142 C Chartplotter only 5.6" No 480 x 640 Colour 600 W 600m $749 $499 G142 FD Fishfinder 5.6" No 480 x 640 Colour 600 W 600m $449 $379 HUMMINBIRD Piranhamax 197C Fishfinder 3.5" No 320 X 240 Colour 300 W 183m $239 $199 Piranhamax 197CX DI Fishfinder 3.5" No 320 X 240 Colour 300 W 183m $349 $299 Piranhamax 197CX PT Fishfinder 3.5" No 320 X 240 Colour 300 W 183m $449 $379 Helix 5CX Sonar Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 457m $489 $419 Helix 5CX DI Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 183m $619 $519 Helix 5CX Sonar-‐GPS Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 457m $729 $619 Helix 5CXI DI GPS Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 183m $849 $739 Helix 5CX SI-‐GPS Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 457m $1,149 $999 698CXI HD SI Chartplotter Combo 5" No 480 x 640 Colour 500 W 457m $1,549 $1,299 859CXI HD DI Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 183m $1,539 $1,299 859CXI HD XD Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 914m $1,619 $1,299 899CXI HD SI Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 914m $2,369 $1,999 NB: All prices are without a chart (chartplotter Combo models) but include a transducer. KODEN CVS-‐126 Chartplotter Combo 5.7" No 320 x 240 Colour 600 W 853 m $1,299 $1,245 LOWRANCE ELITE 3x Fishfinder 3.5" No 320 x 240 Colour 262 W 30.5 m $199 $149 ELITE 3x DSI Chartplotter Combo 3.5" No 320 x 240 Colour 180 W 91 m $249 $199 MARK 4 CHIRP Chartplotter Combo 4.3" No 480 x 272 Gray 500 W 762 m $399 $299 ELITE 4X CHIRP Fishfinder 4.3" No 480 x 272 Colour 500 W 762 m $349 $249 ELITE 4 CHIRP Chartplotter Combo 4.3" No 480 x 272 Colour 500 W 762 m $729 $449 ELITE 5X CHIRP Fishfinder 5" No 480 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $749 $599 ELITE 5 CHIRP Chartplotter Combo 5" No 480 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $1,229 $899 ELITE 7X CHIRP Fishfinder 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $1,349 $899 ELITE 7 CHIRP Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $1,629 $1,229 HDS-‐7 GEN 2 Multifunction Device 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $2,199 $1,899 HDS-‐7 GEN 3 Multifunction Device 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762 m $2,599 $2,199 NB: Mark 4 Chirp price is without chart | HDS Gen 2 & Gen 3 are without chart or transducer. RAYMARINE Dragonfly WIFI Fishfinder *** Yes* NA NA NA 183m $339 $280 DRAGONFLY 4DV Fishfinder 4.3" No 480 X 272 Colour NA 183m $339 $349 DRAGONFLY 4DVS Fishfinder 4.3" No 480 X 272 Colour NA 183m $339 $399 DRAGONFLY 4PRO Chartplotter Combo 4.3" Yes* 480 X 272 Colour NA 183m $549 $449 DRAGONFLY 5M Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour NA 183m $679 $569 DRAGONFLY 5DVS Fishfinder 5" No 800 x 480 Colour NA 275m $609 $499 DRAGONFLY 5 PRO Chartplotter Combo 5" Yes* 800 x 480 Colour NA 275m $859** $699 DRAGONFLY 6 Chartplotter Combo 5.7" No 640 x 480 Colour NA 275m $949** $799 DRAGONFLY 7 Chartplotter Combo 7" No 800 x 640 Colour NA 275m $1299** $1,020 a67 Chartplotter Combo 5.7" Yes 640 x 480 Colour 500 W 275m $1,499 $1,435 a68 Chartplotter Combo 5.7" Yes 640 x 480 Colour 500 W 275m $1699** $1,445 a77 Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 450m 1759 $1,535 a78 Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 275m 1899 $1,635 e7 Series Hybrid Touch Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 450m 1999 $1,835 * wireless network connecting to smart device using Raymarine Wifish App ** includes NZ Chart *** any screen size depending on you smart device SAMYUNG F430 Fishfinder 4.3" No 272 x 480 Colour 300 W 150m $785 $593 N500 Fishfinder 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 600 W 500m $599 NA NF500 Chartplotter Combo 5" No 800 x 480 Colour 600 W 500m $749 NA F560 Fishfinder 5.6" No 480 x 640. Colour 600 W 500m $905 $872 F700 Fishfinder 7" NO 800 x 480 Colour 600 W 600m $1,035 $997 SIMRAD GO7 Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762m $1,599 $1,299 NSS7 evo2 Chartplotter Combo 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762m $2,499 $2,199 NSS7m evo2 Chartplotter Only 7" Yes 800 x 480 Colour 500 W 762m $2,999 $1,999 NB: Prices do not include a chart or transducer
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$549 RRP SPOT-LOCK McMurdo A5G SmartFind GPS EPIRB Every boat should have one! 406, GPS, Large Strobe Light, Manual Start
Select your fishing spot and if you drift more than 1.5 metres away, i-Pilot will trigger your trolling motor to bring you back.
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ADVANCED AUTOPILOT Simply point your trolling motor in the direction you want to head and activate Advanced AutoPilot. i-Pilot keeps you on your heading and delivers you there with GPS accuracy, while compensating for wind, waves, currents or drifts.
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Gives you unparalleled bait presentation by maintaining your actual on-thewater speed (in miles per hour) and allowing you to adjust your speed in 0.1 miles per hour increments.
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COPILOT Control speed, steering, on/off and high-speed bypass - our legendary CoPilot functions from your i-Pilot remote. Free yourself from the foot pedal and fish from anywhere on the boat.
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Note the carbon-fibre graphite wrap around wheelhouse.
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AS GOOD AS IT GETS Everyman’s 750 Diesel Gamefisher is the consumate all-rounder for those that want to tow lures or anchor up overnight in a secluded bay. Text & Images by Barry Thompson Each year it becomes increasingly obvious that the perfect boat isn’t far away. It’s not just how it performs, but also how it looks. It needs to look terrific from any angle while offering an incredibly good ride and ability to perform outstandingly in almost any water. It also needs a layout that is fit for purpose and its size and be presented with the highest build quality. The Everyman 750 Diesel Gamefisher certainly comes pretty close. While Everyman is probably not one of the better know alloy boat brands, co-owner Russell Spiers has build hundreds of boats in just seven years, both for the local market and overseas. Current production runs at around 50-60 boats annually. He admits that the biggest challenge for a new entrant is establishing brand awareness and recognition, something that he says has been done through good marketing and simply getting the product on the market and letting them sell themselves! In eight short years, Everyman Boats has a production range that starts at 4.7m and extends to 9.5m. “Our intention is to continue to introduce new models to satisfy customer demands”, says Russell. BUILT FOR A PURPOSE Russell is passionate about his boats and through hands-on experience understands what makes them work. “ I believe it is essential to get to know your product and from hours on the water I get to appreciate first hand what works, what doesn’t and what could be improved”. The Everyman 750 Diesel Gamefisher is Russell’s own boat and has been the basis of a lot of ‘on water evaluation’, with many of hours logged. Russell loves his fishing and there is nothing he likes more than towing lures. So, when he decided to build his demonstrator he had no hesitation of going for diesel power. This is the first 750 Diesel Gamefisher, but interest is such that Russell is certain that it will not be the last. “After running a diesel in this boat, I wouldn’t have anything else, as the diesel has proven a winner on all fronts; economy, performance and reliability”, says Russell. Power for the test boat is a 3 litre, Tier 3, 260hp Mercruiser V6 TDI diesel, running a Bravo 3 drive and a set of counter-rotating 16 x 23” propellers. Mercury’s TDI engines run on clean and
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Poles out and ready for action.
The cage around the boarding platform adds safety to this great fishing spot.
modern diesel technology that provides a quiet, smooth ride with virtually no smoke or odours, making them the ideal engine for long hours trolling Plus, the V6 TDI provides an impressive fuel economy. At trolling speeds around 7 knots (1200 rpm), the Smartcraft fuel management indicated 3 lph, which is less than a ½ litre per nautical mile. Based on the 295-litre fuel tank that gives Russell over a 600nm range. You would like to think he might have a marlin or two aboard in that time! At cruising speeds around 27-29 knots, the TDi is still reasonably fuel miserly with a burn of 32-35 lph and still with a comfortable range of 220nm. Open the throttle to 4000 rpm and you get a top end speed of 35 knots and a fuel usage of 51lph. Russell told me that on a recent fishing trip to Great Barrier Island, (starting and finishing at Maraetai) over the four days he covered 290nm and used 300 litres. At around 1lpnm I would have thought that was very economical boating and something that would be hard to achieve with anything but diesel power. It’s somewhat ironic that the day I chose to test the boat you could have barefooted to Great Barrier. The Hauraki Gulf was mirror calm, no wind and it remained like that all day. We cruised out to the 42m mark behind Tiri Tiri Matangi Island, but the only ripples we got were from passing boats and splashing dolphins. What I did learn from my few hours aboard was how easy and predictable the boat was to drive and what great stability it had at rest. The Mercury DTS (Digital
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Throttle & Shift) is a great feature and eliminates any clunking when you drop the engine into gear. When Everyman Boats first approached designer Jarrod Hall (Hall Marine Design) they asked for a hull that was fuller in the bow, wider in the beam, had a bigger volume than their competitors and was most importantly ultra strong. What they got was a 19 deg hull that tapers out to wide downturned chines that carry their width well forward and a beam on the waterline that is carried right out to the maximum width. Russell says that he makes no excuses for the weight of the 750, 850 & 950 Series boats; they are heavier than most of the opposition, but then they are built stronger than most. Everyman Boats builds tough boats and is more concerned about strength and rigidity rather than saving weight. The 750 Diesel Gamefisher has an all-up towing weight (full fuel & water) of 3460 kgs. The 6mm hull (8mm option) is built over four longitudinal stringers, each side of the center line, with cross members every 900mm. Cabin tops and decks are all 4mm. Underfloor is all air tight chambers apart from the underfloor fuel tank and storage lockers. GAMEFISHER OR OVERNIGHTER The 750 (7.65m) are available in two variants, the Gamefisher with the fully enclosed hardtop and lockable rear doors, or the open hardtop Sportfisher. Both are available with outboard or sterndrive
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A comfortable weekender or serious game fisher, the 750 has all bases covered.
Russell is passionate about his boats and through hands-on experience understands what makes them work.
The helm will handle the biggest MFD screens.
Russell with a big sea Kahawai.
power. The first 750, a Sportfisher, went in the water Christmas 2012 and has proven a popular model ever since. While this is the fourth 750 to be built, there has also been a number of larger 850s (8.65m), and 950s (9.47m) built off essentially the same design concept. Russell points out that the Gamefisher is designed more like a true overnighter, while the Sportfisher is more a big day boat for the serious sports fisherman. Both have similar layouts and both are very customizable, which has proven a popular option. “Not everyone wants the same things in a boat, so we are more than happy to spend time with a client and go through the layout of the boat and make the changes that they want to suit their requirements”, added Russell. With the inclusion of the rear bulkhead in the Gamefisher model, the forward cabin and aft cockpit spaces may remain the same, but it’s the seating layout that present the biggest change between the two models. The ‘open’ Sportfisher is usually set up with King/Queen back to backs either side while the Gamefisher is restricted to a pair of forward-facing buckets. Interestingly Russell has been fitting suspension tractor seats, rather than the regular marine style seats. However, you can have just about anything you like when it comes to the seating layout. It’s all a matter of what’s going to work best for the clients needs.
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Looking forward to the spacious cabin. Note the Simrad VHF and Fushion entertainment module overhead.
The engine box converts easily to another seating option.
Russell’s 750 Gamefisher, being a weekender, is appointed with a small galley, including fridge, two burner hob and fresh water system under the seat bases. There’s also a fully plumbed head in the forward cabin under the pair of 2m long berths. Two infills turn this into a massive single berth. There’s plenty of storage under the squabs and in side trays. The wheelhouse is another area that offers plenty of storage spaces, both under the sole in two large lockers, in side trays and the seat bases. In a boat like this, the space on the helm is important and in the 750 there is plenty. Our boat was fitted with a 12” Simrad NSS Evo 2, Vesselview 7 engine monitoring, five analogue gauges and the operating switches for the Lectro tabs and Quick auto winch & capstan. Overhead is the Simrad RS12 VHF and Fusion RA205 entertainment module. The 750 Gamefisher anchor locker is designed to take upwards of 200m of anchor tackle, although in our case we only had 120m or rope and 20m chain, all handled very efficiently by a Quick Prince 1000 complete with a separate capstan. It’s a great boat to spend a few nights away as it has all the necessary features without being too space restrictive inside and you still have a big open cockpit to use in summer. Toss in a few fold up chairs with the ready made table (the engine box), add a bimini and clears and you could extend the boat’s all year weekender capabilities.
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“While I love my fishing I also like cruising, especially around Great Barrier, so I like a few home comforts’, says Russell. ROOM TO FISH PLENTY Dividing the wheelhouse from the cockpit of the Gamefisher is Sandbrook custom made double doors, with drop down glass panels either side. Add these to the sliding side windows and a pair of overhead hatches and there is no shortage of fresh air available for the wheelhouse. The cockpit is one for the fisherman and everywhere you look you seem to be confronted with rod holders. There are 18 in fact, in the side decks, overhead rocket launcher and around the bait station. Being an inboard powered boat the aft centre of the cockpit is taken up with a large cushioned engine box and the bait station is out on the boarding platform aft of the transom. In the outboard version, this is brought inboard ahead of the engine. Marinedeck 2000 is used on the cockpit sole. We had an 85-litre ice bin that took care of the catch and the bait, plus there is a live bait tank option in one of the transom steps. A tuna tube in either corner of the transom, proved ideal to stow our large Kahawai. We fished two of us from the full-width platform and another in the cockpit without getting in each other’s way, and could easily have had another two or three more anglers without a problem. The high railing around the platform provides a good sense of security, plus there is a beefy drop down ladder for divers. OUTSTANDING The Everyman 750 Diesel Gamefisher is an outstanding boat in all aspects and the only negative I have is that I did not get the chance to run it in moderate to rough water. It’s a big volume, heavy boat, that I have no doubt will give an outstandingly good performance in the heavier seas. In a few years, Hamilton based Everyman Boats Limited has come from entry level runabouts and mid-range cabin boats to some of the biggest and beefiest wheelhouse hardtop boats on the market. The 750 Gamefisher is certainly one of the ‘biggest’ boats in the 750 category The company philosophy is to offer exceptional boats at realistic prices with industry leading service. With the 750 Diesel Gamefisher, they have certainly achieved that.
SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Tow Weight: Test Power: Drive: Propellers: Power options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Water Capacity:
Everyman 750 Diesel Gamefisher NZ $153,000 NZ $206,000 Hardtop 6mm/4mm alloy 7.65m 2.50m 19 deg 3460 kgs (full fuel/water) Mercruiser V6 Tdi Diesel @ 260hp Bravo 3 16x23” & 15x23” Outboard | Sterndrive 225-300hp 295 litres 25 litres
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Everyman 750 Diesel / Mercruiser 260 Tdi Fuel capacity: 295 litres RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range (NM) 650 4.5 1 0.230 1100 1000 6.5 1.95 0.300 880 1200 7.0 3 0.430 610 1400 7.5 6 0.800 330 1600 8.5 9 1.100 240 1800 9.0 12 1.400 180 2000 10.0 15.5 1.600 160 2200 14.5 18.5 1.300 200 2400 16.0 20.5 1.300 200 2600 20.5 23 1.200 220 2800 22.0 25.5 1.200 220 3000 25.0 30 1.200 220 3200 27.5 32.5 1.200 220 3400 29.0 37 1.300 200 3600 32.0 40.5 1.300 200 3800 33.5 47 1.500 170 4000 35.0 51 1.500 170 This boat could be protected against the effects of corrosion, oxidation and discolouration.
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A big open cockpit designed for a brace of anglers. Contact: EVERYMAN BOATS LIMITED 23 Grasslands Place, Frankton, Hamilton, NewZealand Ph +64 7 847 6335 info@everymanboats.co.nz www.everymanboats.co.nz
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Big boats like this Stabicraft need appropriate tow vehicles such as the Isuzu D-Max with a 3500kg tow rating.
In part one of a two-part series on towing big boats, Shane Kite looks at some of the things you should know if you are towing a seriously large boat/motor/trailer package.
The Jeep Grand Cherokee V8 hauled this McLay 701 Premier HT with a trailerable weight of 2500kg, over the Crown Range, Wanaka with ease. The issue of the dangers of driving large boats around on our roads was brought home to me with a thump when a friend of mine was involved in a life-threatening accident whilst towing a large cruiser along the motorway. It was raining and there were associated high winds, and the rig started to sway uncontrollably, pushing the vehicle and boat right off the roadside and into a ditch. That was one instance, which was then backed up only a matter of weeks later when a boat dealer was delivering a boating package to its new owner, he got into a bit of strife, and the boat ended up parked in the middle of the road. We hear about only a fraction of such incidents, for there are a lot more that don’t get reported for fear of retribution in one way or another. In other words, the problem is more prevalent than perhaps we realise. The shock of someone being in such a perilous position allows us to think of the ease with which these situations arise, with seemingly no thought of the potential hazards that exist when towing large boats. The number of large (over 6m) trailer boats has grown at an alarming rate. People want to tow these large boats distances now that ten years ago were unheard of. But missing amongst this equation, this new statistic, is a level of information on preparing new owners of these boats, on the proper precautions and the dangers to be aware of. As a normal cycle of boat owners, many have upgraded from their 1500kg 5.5m boats, and due to their purchase of a new family large 4WD, now look towards the larger 6m to 8m boats that typically have a GVM of 2.5-3.5 tonnes. These large rigs of over 2-tonne GVM, rely on all or at least one axle being braked, breakaway emergency braking systems, and in-cab controlled hydraulic braking systems. Once the new 4WD and cruiser is hooked up, many think that driving these rigs is exactly the same as their previous boats. The safety provided by these new braking systems in many cases provides a false sense of security, as large masses are involved. There are a number of issues that can impact on your towing safety. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
Tow-ball Weight It is imperative that your dealer weighs and sets the rig correctly to apply the correct weight on your towbar. As a general rule, no more than 7% of the GVM should be applied to the tow-ball. As an example, a boat package weighing in at 3000kg should apply 210kg of download to the towbar. You should not exceed the downward force limit specified by the towbar manufacturer, so shift the axle assembly aft to apply the maximum downward force allowable. To lighten the tow-ball load may allow the boat package in some conditions, such as going downhill, in high winds, or under severe braking, to sway uncontrollably, thereby making vehicle control impossible. Many people seem to believe that as their new vehicle is legally able to tow 3500kg, it will do that job as easily as taking the vehicle shopping. To tow these large boats, the vehicle is operating at the limits of its capacity in handling and braking – there simply is no room for error! Windage If most boat owners are asked, many would be unaware of the effect all those beautiful side covers and fill-in clears have on the towing ability of the boat package. Although very evident on smaller vessels, the effect on a larger rig that has high sides plus a raft of covers, presents itself as a potential disaster on the road. The covers, when fitted, add dramatically to the side and height dimensions, so that the effect of wind and drag is magnified on the road. It is always a good idea to tow with these covers removed! Serious Brakes There currently are a number of options available, including electric brakes, vacuum brakes, hydraulic over-ride brakes, and electro- or mechanical-hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic override (or surge) brakes have been used for many years
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If your towing problems are insurmountable, maybe the ‘dry-stack’ solution is a viable alternative. but are not legal in New Zealand on trailers with a gross laden mass over 2500kg. They are, however, legal on trailers under this weight and are effective if properly maintained and the tow ball weight is not excessive. Electro-hydraulic brakes use either a small compressor to generate stored air pressure that is then applied to hydraulics or an electrically driven hydraulic pump to generate pressure in the trailer’s hydraulic
braking system. These combine the features of both electric and hydraulic braking and are the ideal system to use in all situations, particularly in marine applications. Electro-hydraulic braking is currently the main braking system being installed on New Zealand boat trailers over 2500kg and has the potential to offer boat users a reliable and safe braking system.
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Wheels must be up-graded also, to commercial ratings.
Service brakes are described as direct or indirect. The direct brake system allows the driver of the towing vehicle to control the trailer brakes directly from the driving position. This includes vacuumoperated brakes and pneumatic over hydraulic systems, controlled directly by the driver of the towing vehicle. An indirect brake system works simply by the action of the driver applying the towing vehicle’s brakes, in turn causing the trailer to push against the towing vehicle and this force indirectly controls the trailer brakes. This includes over-ride brakes. Service brakes are required for all gross laden weights of trailers exceeding 2000kg. Breakaway brakes are those that will apply themselves automatically if the trailer is accidentally disconnected from the vehicle. Breakaway brakes are required for all gross laden weights of trailers exceeding 3500kg.
check and get used to these braking systems and their controllers – well prior to any long trip. Do a few short trips, in all conditions, and don’t be afraid to ask your dealer for advice on what you should and shouldn’t be doing. And if you get no satisfaction there, ring a reputable trailer company and get the right advice from its experts. Driver Experience Many of the near misses that occur with these large boat packages are due to sheer ignorance – the new owners were not being aware of the extra weight being towed – compared to their previous rig. It seems there is a definite opening for an advanced driving course to be made available to these new owners. Perhaps even go so far as making it mandatory for vehicles that tow over a certain weight, to have a licensed driver (to that level) at the controls – someone who has been trained and familiarised appropriately. We have it with trucks; trucks incidentally that sometimes weigh less than some of these BMT rigs! The system as it stands now is that any “Joe” off the street can take his lazy $150K to a dealer, hook up his new 3000kg rig and jaunt off down the road – the very same road our kids go to school on. On a longer trip, we all know how we get complacent with the speed we are travelling at, and despite the large weight being towed many of us get ‘into a groove’, worrying more about what CD is playing than being aware of the implications of what can happen in an emergency, or with changing road conditions. Pay attention and concentrate at all times, for it only takes a split second for a disaster to unfold. In short then, it would be common sense that we all build up our experience in towing larger craft, to a level where we are fully
Brake Controllers As previously discussed, the braking systems used on these trailers, are controlled in-cab by way of a hard-wired brake controller. The purpose of these controllers is to adjust the level of power applied to the brakes, making it adjustable for differences in weight, and the level of braking effort applied when the foot brake is pressed. The controller also has features where in cases of emergency, a button can be applied to power the trailer brakes without the car brakes being applied, which can prevent an accident simply by “straightening out” a swaying trailer. I am sure some readers towing these large boats are not aware of the correct adjustment and operations of all the controller options. It would be advisable therefore in every purchase situation, to test,
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Two tonnes is your limit with this hitch system. If your rig has a GVM approaching that, update it.
Electro-hydraulic braking is currently the main braking system being installed on New Zealand boat trailers over 2500kg.
On the larger tandem trailers, all four wheels must be braked.
aware of the responsibilities of towing such large boats. Ironically, and indeed sadly, it takes an experience such as the accident that introduced this article, to wake us all up to our skill levels, responsibilities, and set-up that is required to tow these larger packages. The influx of attractively-priced USA imports has seen huge quantities of these large boats falling into the affordability levels of more people than ever before. More boaters that is, who traditionally would be buying 5.3m to 5.8m boats (where trailer towing skills
are normally learnt), and who are now buying significantly larger packages. Many dealers can quote examples of newcomers to trailer boating starting out with a big 4WD and a 3500kg rig, with no towing experience whatever! This can and does happen without any dealer training or preparation for the roads ahead. Makes you think? In our next issue Alloy Boat #6, we will be taking a more detailed look at braking systems and some of the popular tow vehicles available.
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BOAT TEST
MARCO 550 BOWRIDER
The 550 Bowrider looks good on the water.
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PURPOSE BUILT The new Marco 550 Bowrider is a boat that anyone, even with limited experience can feel confident with on the water. Barry Thompson checks out Marco’s only bowrider model. When Dayne Horne, GM of Morrinsville based Marco Boats, was first approached by the now owner of the boat I tested, he had a few special requirements that were based on what he wanted to use the boat for. Namely netting, flounder netting to be more precise, something that he was very familiar with, having done it both commercially and recreationally. His main criteria were for an open bow, with enough protection for all year boating, a spacious cockpit for line fishing and all in a compact package. Stepping down from a launch he was looking for a small boat that he and his wife could easily handle and that was suitable for fishing close to the coast. After looking at the 550 Centre Console, he approached Dayne about using the same hull but turning it into a bowrider. He felt the centre console would not afford the required protection from the weather, especially in the winter months and the cuddy cabin version just wasn’t practical. Marco’s 5.5m hull is available with the traditional transom as found on the 550 Bowrider or as the Marco 520 with a portofino transom. The new bowrider concept adds another dimension to this wellproven hull and only needed a change in the dash and windscreen area to transform it. “I drew the boat up in Rhino, to make sure that the position of the windscreen was in balance with the rest of the boat and yet far enough back to provide the owner with enough forward space for his netting. “We made a few changes to the original drawings, but the boat is very much as I first drew it. There’s a little more space forward and the outboard pod has been shortened, so there is less chance of the nets tangling with the propeller. This has all helped to balance the boat, as well as give it a nice side profile”, says Dayne. TOUGH BUILD Marco Boats have been around for many years and they have always had a reputation for building strong boats. The new 550 Bowrider is constructed with 4mm on the running surfaces and transom, with 3mm sides, floor and decks. Under the cockpit sole is all sealed chambers with a 60-litre fuel tank down the centre.
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The wide chines are clearly doing their job.
The driving position is perfect.
An alloy swing door keeps all the wind out of the cockpit. The 550 is built tough with six longitudinal stringers, a fully welded chequer plate floor and underway you certainly get the feeling this is a stiff and well-built boat. Marco run quite a low chine line on their boats, that is carried well forward on the 550 hull. This makes it a very easy boat to drive in the following sea. I found it a predictable hull in the short harbour chop (blowing about 15 knots) and while a finer bow might be an advantage in a big head sea, the conditions we had presented no issues. The chines are 50mm wider than on previous 550 hulls, which adds to the stability at rest and the dryness of the boat when underway. Add this to the moderate 15 deg deadrise at the stern and it’s easy to see why the hull is so quick to plane. From zero to 30 knots is
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less than 15 seconds. The 550 is available with outboard or sport jet power, from 60hp90hp. Our test boat was fitted with a Yamaha 80hp 4 stroke, running a 17� 3 bld stainless prop. Top speed at 5600 rpm was just over 31 knots and that was with full fuel and three of us (290 kg) aboard. Take out some of that body weight and I am quite sure there are another few knots to be found. In the short harbour chop off Maraetai, I found a nice cruise speed around 4500 rpm @ 23 knots. Not sure what the fuel consumption was as we had no fuel management gauge to measure off. However, the owner says he has found the Yamaha to be especially lean on fuel and is surprised just how much boating he now gets on a tank of gas.
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There is an extra large wet locker under the cockpit sole.
The cockpit is open and functional.
The side trays are long enough for rods or wide enough for fenders.
The open bow is a great place for soft baiting.
CUSTOM BOW One of the main reasons the owner wanted the bow rider concept was for flounder netting and so needed the space to be able to work his nets over the bow. Because of that there is no seating forward, although this is something that could very easily be added if required. A simple transformation from a fishing boat to a family boat. However, as it is, with a clean open sole, it is a great place for soft baiting and the wide flat side decks offer good seating. Due to the full bow shape of the 550 design, there is no shortage of depth and volume in the anchor locker for a free fall auto winch. In our test boat, the owner had chosen a Quick winch, with a Sarca anchor and 95m of rope and chain. Certainly more than is required for a boat
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this size, but then if you have the space, why not. The cockpit layout is simple and functional with dry storage in fulllength side trays, under the seats and in a couple of rear lockers, plus a very large underfloor wet locker. With the split screen arrangement, the helm is of a minimal area, but still enough for a few Yamaha gauges, the Quick auto anchor control and switch panel. Fishfinders, such as the Raymarine Dragonfly 7 need to be bracket mounted and in our boat, the owner had also fitted a GME 600 VHF under the dash. Standard seating is a pair of single Hi Tech Plastic seats on alloy box bases. We had the optional king/queen on the port side, which is a nice combination, giving seating for three, without encroaching too much on the cockpit space. There’s also a little more storage.
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Footrests are standard and the seating is well positioned for those of us that like a bit of leg room. One of the nice things about alloy boats is you can make layout changes without too much of a problem. The 550 Bowrider, like all Marco boats, is available with a variety of transom options. While boat #1 had a single portside walk through, you can have none at all, a bait station and even a built-in bait tank. The choice is yours. BEST OF BOTH The 550 Bowrider is a boat that will have appeal to those of you who are into your soft baiting and surface fishing and like the idea of having the space to do it. There is a nice balance between the centre console style and cuddy, with the bow rider offering the best of both. It’s a boat that you can fish three quite easily, which can be an issue in a similar sized cuddy cabin. If you like the lines of the 550 Bowrider, but not the open bow, then Marco can simply add on a foredeck and turn the boat into a runabout.
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THE PROGRESSION OF FISHING LINE
FROM FLAX TO BRAID Text by Paul Walker
Fishing line has undergone dramatic changes over recent years and today is a highly technical component of your fishing. Having the right line, be it nylon or braid can make a whole lot of difference to the success of your fishing trip.
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Some experts say that fishing line is arguably the single most important equipment item for fishermen. It plays a key role in bait and lure presentation, in hooking fish and in landing the fish. Most of us remain confused and uneducated about the types of line now available, and the special properties each exhibit. That’s unfortunate, because understanding the pros and cons of different line types, and using that knowledge to employ the right lines in the right situations, can greatly improve one’s fishing success. As far as historians can tell the first fishing lines were probably very thin vines, which were used green while they were still supple and replaced on a regular basis. Then came plated or braided plant material such as flax that could be stripped into very thin strands and plated into a flexible cord. These were a lot more durable and strong. Moving on from early history to the middle ages animal hair and wools certainly horse hair was used again to plate or braid and possibly even human hair was used. The strength of these lines reduced quite quickly as the individual strands broke one after another under pressure. Silk was very popular in the 18th and early 19th century and was woven thin, strong, and supply so it cast well. Unfortunately, it was also very delicate and had to be washed and dried after every use. It was also extremely susceptible to ultra violet light and broke down quickly so needed regularly replacing. Linen was the next to be tried. This could be woven to extreme strength depending how many threads were added. However the more you added (up to 72), the thicker it became. Zane Grey used linen lines in New Zealand and as with silk lines linen needed to be hauled off the reel washed then strung
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Catching a Trev like this on light line requires finesse and good management of your tackle.
out on fences to dry and rewound back onto the reel after each use. The IGFA regulated linen lines to 39 strands (about 117lb) but were woven too much lighter lines for normal fishing. Washing them must have been a pain. Polyester Dacron to give it its correct name, was introduced in the early fifties by the American company Du Pont and had a huge influence on sports fishing industry. Dacron was a forerunner of today’s modern braids. It was fairly thin for its time, but strong, had little stretch, was long lasting, didn’t need drying like silk or linen, but best of all for the first time you could pack a lot onto a reel. Dacron is still around today although generally used as backing or to splice leaders to the main line. It was the first of the truly great fishing line inventions of this century. Nylon Revolution Changes Everything In 1938, Du Pont hit the jackpot when they invented Nylon ( a group of new synthetic superpolymers). When they eventually released it on the market, it not only proved great for stockings, but also proved another step forward for anglers. In 1958, DuPont introduced Stren, a thinner line of more uniform quality that could be used with different types of reels, including newly introduced spinning and spin casting tackle. This line was quickly embraced by fishermen and led to a boom in sportfishing. The new line was thin, soft and supple, easy to cast and had good abrasion resistance. Seeing nylon is still such an important part of our day to day fishing lets have a bit more of an in-depth look at it, then we will have a look at braid and its importance. Nylon line has been made for over seventy years and it’s complex and tricky to get right, as there are many variables. Throughout ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
the world, there are many manufacturers of nylon line but the companies that only make nylon fishing line and not other plastic products as well are recognised as making the best. Companies like Blate Bonn (Germany), Initika and Toray (Japan), Berkley and Shakespeare (USA) and McPherson’s (Australia) put their research and development into fishing line only. Nylon line starts its life in pellet form and goes through a series of heating and cooling processes after leaving the extruder, which forms the basic shape of the line. It’s at this time those many variables I spoke of before – line thickness; strength and stretch – are built in. It’s a time when defects can occur, but the better companies have quality control systems that surmount these problems and produce a line you can trust. If the line is to be coloured, the colouring is generally put into the nylon pellets before they are heated and put through the extruder and sent on their long journey to become fishing line. Many things happen on the way, but one of the most important is the introduction of heat and ultraviolet light stabilisers and special lubricants, which help the line slip through the rod guides. Abrasion resistant coatings are also applied at this time. All this occurs on a five- or six-stage process, which is over a hundred metres long. Over the last few years, we have seen the introduction of much thinner lines than were available in the past. Technology is at work here these thin lines are less visible, have less water drag, are more flexible and cast better with less air drag. They may be marginally weaker in the knot strength, but I haven’t experienced it. Co-polymer lines are a blending of two different nylons and even tri-polymer lines are now being produced, but only by these top-end specialist firms, as they are generally made from base raw materials
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up and there is plenty of opportunity for the whole production run to be wiped out if something goes wrong. It is their experience and long-term knowledge that ensures a very high-quality varied group of lines, covering a broad spectrum of fishing that is available to we fishers at a very reasonable cost. I guess some of you are thinking if all this line is so high quality, then why the hell did my line break. Well, not all the line available is good quality and the bargain you found at the discount store won’t be so great when you get it on the water. Quality lines aren’t that expensive, but they make a huge difference when fishing with them but even good quality line wears out, so here are a few things to look out for. Ultraviolet light is a real killer of nylon fishing line and if exposed on a regular basis it should be replaced every six months, certainly after no more than twelve months. Ultraviolet light reduces a line’s strength, making it brittle and easy to snap. Some stretch in a regular fishing line is not a bad thing, but over stretching can also cause damage within the line. I’ll give you an example: When fighting a fish, your line will stretch with the fish’s run and then return to its normal shape when the load comes off. That’s as it should be, but let’s say you get hooked on the bottom and put a huge load on the line to break it off. In doing so, you will have caused the molecular structure of the line to change and thinning of the line will have occurred to a point where the line has little strength so that piece of over-stretched line should be cut off and discarded promptly. Should two lines rub together at speed or even run over the gel coat of a fibreglass boat, this can create enough heat to practically melt the nylon and the line will probably part company next time some
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decent load is applied. In an average day’s fishing, dozens of minute nicks, scratches and abrasions will be inflicted on your line. Each one of these is slowly weakening your line (Death by A Thousand Cuts), eventually making it unsuitable. Finally, after you have finished fishing for the day, unless your line is thoroughly washed out with fresh water, thousands of microscopic salt crystals will form on it and as the line dries and compresses on the reel these crystals will bite into the line. They may not destroy it, but they sure don’t help. So be sure to wash it out properly, while being careful not to drown your reel, as that could cost you big bucks – but that’s another story. So how can you save your line from these constant attacks? Well,
Buying good quality premium fishing line is important.
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Braid is perfectly suited to soft baiting. you can’t really, but what you can do after each fishing trip is pull off about 20 metres and throw it in the rubbish bin, at least that way you will start with fresh line next time you go out. In Summary • Buy good quality premium fishing line. • Make sure what you buy is designed to do your type of fishing. • Change the line regularly. • Keep it clean and cut off worn line. The Birth of Braid It seems the first production of a braid fishing line was in England in 1908 when it was made from woven silk and used mainly for freshwater fishing.1938 saw DuPont take its newly invented nylon line and braid it. It became more supple and much stronger and I can recall using braided nylon in the sixties and was amazed at how strong it was. It was the mid-nineties when the breakthrough came and a new product came onto the market called Spectra or Dyneema. There were three main factories producing this new line, but they supplied many different fishing distributing companies who in turn put their brand names on this new type of line. Today’s braid is far superior in quality to that of the past and it now comes in two main forms, Fusion or Dyneema. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
Fusion is when the fibres are joined by heat creating a springy wire type of line ideal for spinning type reels, due to its ability to spring off the reels and cast very well. It’s generally only used up to about 30lb strength. Dyneema is more suited to overhead reels as it is soft and supple, but is used on the bigger more powerful spin reels for popper casting or jigging. Dyneema also comes in stronger line weights than Fusion and is outstanding for deep water bottom fishing, jigging or casting poppers. These days some of the best braids come out of Japan and have pe ratings for strength, e.g. pe 2-4 for lighter line strength and up to pe 8-10 for the strongest. These stronger braids will have up to eight strands in there build to give them this abrasion resistance and strength. The plus points for braid are it is very thin for its strength, has no stretch, so pulls the hook home easily, casts well, sinks quickly, is very strong and long lasting. Cared for it’s good for about three to four years. The downside is the highly visible colour in the water, is hard to knot and is quite expensive compared to nylon. In my humble opinion the pros far out way the cons, and there is no doubt it is fast becoming the line of choice and is defiantly the line of the future. In Part four (Alloy Boat #6) of our series on the progression of fishing tackle Paul Walker looks at Hooks and Sinkers.
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CARBON FOOTPRINT By Mike Rose
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The all new carbon fibre inspired Stabicraft’s Frontier (right) and Fisher.
Stabicraft’s new 1600s are believed to be the world’s first aluminium trailer boats to feature carbon fibre in their construction.
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The Fisher has the added protection of a small cuddy cabin.
As one of New Zealand’s leading aluminium boat manufacturers and exporter, Stabicraft has become something of a victim of its own success. Steadily increasing demand for its boats in recent years has put incredible pressure on its Invercargill production line. As marketing manager Daniel Upperton explains: “We needed to find a way to get the boats through the build process faster.” That meant moving away from purely aluminium construction; instead employing modern composite construction techniques to create attractive, functional superstructures that were relatively quick to manufacture. After a considerable amount of thought and research the company has settled on a system that combines their proven aluminium hull designs with superstructures made from carbon fibre and resininfused composites. Under the name Project Carbon, the new construction system has been used first in the company’s newly-designed 1600s: the centre console Frontier and the open cuddy style Fisher. To ensure the new project received as much publicity as possible, Stabicraft decided to unveil these new carbon models at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland in May — and to offer show organisers one of each new model to give away at the show. The organisers, quick to see the value in such an offer, paired the two boats with Yamaha’s 70hp four-stroke outboards and added a boatload of extras to each. The result is two stop-and-take-a-second-look fire-engine-red Stabicraft/Yamaha boat packages that, to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary, are each worth around $60,000! ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #5
EASY TO DRIVE As if to celebrate the arrival of the two prize boats in Auckland, mother nature turned on a spectacular autumn day: brilliantly fine with just a small breeze. Manoeuvring in close to the seawall at the Gulf Harbour Marina, the 1600 Frontier and Fisher proved easy to control both at idle and at higher speeds. A lot of that is due to the fact that the boats have been designed literally from the keel up. Although their design draws on the 14-year success of the 1530 Fisher and characteristics from the very popular 1650 Fisher, these new hulls (which are identical) also incorporate Stabicraft’s relatively new Arrow Pontoons and Game Chaser Transoms. The former gives the boat a much softer ride by raking back the weld lines at high impact points, such as at the shoulders. Meanwhile, the wedge-shaped Game Chaser Transoms have a number of benefits. Their shape adds a huge amount of strength to the boat while also creating far better manoeuvrability when backing down on fish or reversing inside tight spaces (by allowing the water to flow around the transom rather than trying to push or shovel it). With a demanding photographer insisting we pass close by (at speed and at varying angles) and manoeuvre in formation around his lens, we find ourselves giving the boats a pretty rigorous workout. What I found was a hull with no discernable vices: one that responds quickly with a light helm (even without hydraulic steering, which is offered as an upgrade), one that turns tightly when required, which backs up without fuss and which does not appear to need trim tabs, regardless of what angle the wind is coming from. As one would expect from such a popular and tried and tested
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The ultra-modern dash on the Fisher is made of five different panels and with the type of sharp changes of angle one would normally see on a supercar.
The transom on both boats is the same with fold down seats, a centrally-positioned baitboard and a swingdown two-step ladder.
The Maxwell RC6 windlass comes standard on the new 1600 Fisher and is attractively sited on a carbon fibre panel.
The carbon fibre panelling on the Fisher is very obvious.
outboard, the F70 performed flawlessly. Being one of the very lightest mid-range outboards on the market (either two-stroke or four), it is also incredibly efficient. After rigorous testing by Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd’s Hugh Stewart and Mark Taiatini, the two boats were found to perform best with Yamaha 13.5” 3-bladed 14” pitch propellers; the 1600 Fisher with a Black Satin Finish model and the 1600 Frontier with a polished stainless steel model. The slightly heavier Fisher topped out at a touch over 30 knots while the lighter Frontier hit 33 knots.
the winch working from both the driver’s and passenger’s seats. Keeping things simple means that the Fisher’s impressively staunchlooking carbon fibre rod and canopy holder hinges aft simply by pulling a pin on each side. It also means that there is a full-width return across the base of the cuddy, stopping bags and the like from sliding back into the cockpit and doubling as a comfortable footrest. It also means positioning the Furuno GP1870F Chart Plotter/Fish Finder in the centre of the carbon fibre dash, where it can easily be seen by everyone on board. (The GP1870F, which features Furuno’s unique Bottom Discrimination and ACCU-Fish features, and the Uniden UM380 VHF on the passenger’s side of the dash, are integral parts of the boat show prize packages). The 1600 Fisher comes standard with upholstered Skipper seating while those wanting something more special can opt to upgrade to a pair of Stabicraft-branded Fish Pro seats. These are the ones fitted to the boat show boats and are extremely comfortable with open aluminium bases offering still more stowage. Another feature of which Daniel and the Stabicraft team are particularly proud are the Wing Style Coamings or WSCs. These were initially introduced on Stabicraft’s 1850 Supercab and quickly proved such a hit that they are now gradually being fitted to lots of other models, including these new 1600s. Offering additional protection and deflecting away chop in rough conditions as well as providing a safe passage forward to the bow if needed, these extra wide coamings are also a great place to sit when fishing. They also provide a good place for the Stabicraft-designed Railblaza Multiholders. Exclusive to Stabicraft these are sited alongside a traditional Railblaza rod holder and combine a sinker/
A CLEVER FISHER On board, the Fisher’s most striking feature is definitely the carbon fibre centrepiece of the dash, closely followed by the unique windscreen with its deep centre. The dash is an ultra-modern design made of five different panels and with the type of sharp changes of angle one would normally see on a supercar such as a Zonta or Lamborghini. One of the reasons for this is to accommodate a great one-piece windscreen centre panel: with its deeper middle giving great visibility forward without the need to stand up. Daniel is clearly a big fan: “It was enormously difficult to get right but doesn’t it look good?” No question; it does. Daniel says a motivating factor in the design was to make a boat that didn’t require its owner to have to go to a lot of effort when using it. For that reason, the Maxwell RC6 windlass, operated from the dash and attractively sited in another carbon fibre panel, comes standard rather than being an optional upgrade. It is also another reason for that deeper-than-usual windscreen centre, which allows you to see WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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The Frontier cockpit is all about space with a carbon fibre centre console. Stabicraft’s Daniel Upperton is proud of the Frontier’s completely new centre console.
The Frontier’s bow features a casting platform.
The Frontier’s full length side lockers provide plenty of practical stowage.
tackle holder with a drink holder. If conditions are kind and one is feeling particularly brave, they can also be used as a handy spot for a mobile phone. There are two Multiholders and another two rod holders on each WSC (four of each in total) along with well-paced areas of anti-skid. There is more rod stowage in the wide side lockers below and another six rod holders atop the rod and canopy holder which is also home to the white centre light. A lot of thought has also gone into the new 1600s’ transoms. There is a fold-down seat on each side and a centrally-positioned baitboard. Wide areas of anti-skid adorn the top of the transom, to provide safe access to the wide platform, which is also generously endowed with anti-skid. A swing-down two-step ladder is to port. Under the transom, Stabicraft have reversed the normal order of things and placed the battery box right aft against the rear bulkhead and moved the sump well and its bilge pump forward. Daniel says the thinking behind this is that the battery does not need to be accessed anywhere near as often as the bilge. That may be true but I suspect some will have concerns about the possibility of swamping and the effect that might have on a battery so low down. As you would expect on boats of this size, there is no underfloor fuel tank. Instead there is space for a tote tank out of the way below the transom, on either side of the battery.
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THE NEW FRONTIER Although I expected that the Fisher would be, by some considerable margin, the more popular option, Daniel was quick to correct me. “Our centre console models have really taken off in recent years,” he says, adding that the increasing popularity of soft baiting and other forms of lure fishing is probably the reason. The 1600 Frontier features the same hull as the Fisher and the coamings and transom area are also identical. The centre console module, however, is completely new. “We decided to challenge the traditional centre console set-up and really find out what our customers wanted in a Frontier configuration,” says Daniel. “After hours of research and talking to our dealers and customers, we believe this is the ultimate layout for any style of fishing.” The new console is made from carbon fibre and other composites and features a number of subtle ergonomics. Perhaps the most noticeable of these is the recessed throttle control which now sits within the console’s overall parameters rather than awkwardly jutting out into the walkway. Another is the deliberately angled, protected flat area on top for an MFD. Like other Frontier models, the 1600 comes complete with a handy chilly bin/helm seat. In this case, however, provision has been made for the chilly bin seat to slide away into an opening in the base of the
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SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Dry Weight: Test Power: Propeller: Power Options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Trailer:
Stabicraft 1600 Frontier & Fisher Project Carbon Series $44,000 (Fisher) $39,999 (Frontier) $60,000 (Fisher & Frontier) Centre Console (Frontier) Cuddy Cabin (Fisher) Alloy & Carbon composite 4.88m 2.02m 15 degree 2105mm (Fisher) 2380mm (Frontier 803kg (Fisher) 781kg (Frontier) Yamaha F70 3 Bld SS 14” x 13.5” Outboard only 60-90hp Tote Tanks DMW Premier
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Stabicraft 1600 Frontier & Fisher Fuel capacity: 22 litres RPM Knots L/h L/NM 1000 2.5 1.1 0.440 1500 5.0 2.1 0.420 2000 5.5 3.2 0.590 2500 7.5 4.5 0.600 3000 9.0 6.6 0.740 3500 13.0 7.9 0.610 4000 16.0 9.2 0.580 4500 19.0 12.3 0.650 5000 22.0 15.5 0.710 5500 23.5 20.2 0.860 5700 25.5 22.4 0.880 6300 30.5 23.8 0.790
The Frontier’s carbon fibre centre console is an ergonomic gem. console, leaving the aft cockpit clear and uncluttered. In front of the screen is another padded seat, with a shallow open locker beneath. Another innovative addition is the forward casting platform, which comes standard with dry stowage below and is ideal for a wide variety of fishing styles. On the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show’s prize boat, the Frontier, like the Fisher is powered by a Yamaha F70 70hp fourstroke outboard and comes equipped with a Maxwell RC6 windlass, the Furuno Chart Plotter/Fish Finder and Uniden VHF. SUMMARY For two lucky people, this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will be a very special one. Shortly after the show closes at 6pm on Sunday, May 17, they will receive a phone call advising them that they have won one of these two amazing Stabicraft/ Yamaha Grand Prize Packages, each worth around $60,000! The rest of us, who are not so fortunate, will, if we are looking for a 4.88-metre runabout, have two very fine new models from which to choose. Both the Fisher and Frontier are a marked step up from their predecessors, and those were very fine craft, too. The addition of the carbon fibre, the large single windscreen centre panel with its lower centre, the clever shapes and touches all make these two vessels something very special. I love the way they look (especially the way the bright red paint contrasts so splendidly with the black carbon fibre), the way they perform and the way they both work so well as functional fishing boats. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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BUYING SECOND HAND
BABY HARDTOPS
We look at some of the smaller 6m hardtop models from 10 years ago, many of which are still much sort after in the second-hand market.
Marco 590 Souwester (discontinued in 2007)
The smaller hardtop market has certainly expanded in recent years, with a growing number of smaller hardtops in the 5.8m-6.2m size bracket. If you can’t afford to buy new and are constantly trolling the listings in Trade Me, then check out some of the more popular models from the past. Some are still available new, but others have been replaced, superceded, discontinued or revamped, with the second-hand market their domain. There are many benefits of a hardtop, but most importantly is the amount of shade and protection the semi-enclosed cabin section can provide. The hardtop concept is one that allows you to use your boat year-round. While the 6.5m plus trailer boat market is dominated by hardtops, not so for the smaller trailer boats and there are very few under 5.5m. The length to beam ratio of boats of this size and under doesn’t suit the high profile of a hardtop. Here is a detailed selection of some of those older hardtop models around 6m that were all available new ten years ago. In most cases, those models still produced under the same model designation as ten years ago, have been given a revamp and design tweaks so today’s new model may differ somewhat from those of the past.
aluminium boats, from 4.8 to 7.6m. They are suited to both family boating & serious fishing. Over the last 30 plus years of manufacture, Marco Boats’ hulls have proved themselves to be easy-riding, predictable, safe and very well constructed. The smallest hardtop model in the Marco range was the 590 Souwester, which was replaced in 2007 by the 600 Souwester. The 590 has an overall length of 6.1m and a beam of 2.28m. Deadrise is 15 degrees and the hull is easily powered with an 115hp outboard. Stringers, transom and hull bottom are 5mm, sides & deck are 4mm/3mm. Standard features included: underfloor fuel tank (fuel sender not included), walk-thru transom, in-transom live bait tank, alloy rod holders (each to replace plastic rod holders), rocket launcher with six rod holders, T-bar ladder, insert to suit ski pole / bait board, windlass, plate & hatch (includes plate in cabin to mount winch and hatch access to anchor well from cabin), bow rail, extra handrails. 2015 Model: Marco 600 Souwester / Marco Boats Ph: 07 889 7083 info@marcoboats.co.nz
Fyran 580 Pursuit (Discontinued in 2008) The Fyran 580 Pursuit originated from the popular 550 Horizon model, the hull being extended by 300mm, giving the boat more room in the cabin. The 580 Pursuit also shares the same hardtop as the 630 Pursuit model. The hardtop itself is made from fibreglass, a design concept that is being used by a number of aluminium manufacturers. In 2008, it was replaced by the Fyran 595HT. Standard features included an anchor locker, battery isolation switch, bilge pump, boarding ladder, boarding platforms, bollard, cabin and cockpit side shelves, bow rails, curved glass screen and dash grab rail. The 580 was fitted with a GRP hardtop, lined cabin, marine vinyl covered plywood floor, moulded dash panel, navigation lights, polycarbonate access hatch, rocket launcher, plenty of seating and a 90-litre underfloor fuel tank. 2015 Model: Fyran 610HT / Fyran Boats Ph: 09 273 1700 / sales@fyran.co.nz
Stabi-Craft 589/ 609 Super Cab (Discontinued 2012) The 589 was the smallest SuperCab but still had loads of room for all the family and was loaded with features. The 589 SuperCab is 5.98m in overall length and has an external beam of 2.31m. With an approx towing weight of 1210kg, towing it is a breeze for a big family car. The 589 SuperCab has a recommended horsepower rating of 115hp. Standard features include: battery & oil tank shelf, bilge pump & well, rear boarding step (port), side coaming ski & rod storage, underfloor fuel tank, walk-thru transom, cabin access hatch (watertight), bow storage shelves, cabin lining, curved glass windscreen, helm pedestal seating, helm seat upholstery, navigation lights, self draining anchor bin, non-feedback steering. The bigger of the two SuperCab models in our chosen size range is the 609. Both the 589 and 609 were replaced by the 1850 Supercab and the 2050 Supercab in 2012. The 609 SuperCab has an overall length of 6.2m and an external beam of 2.54m. Slightly heavier than the 589, it has an approx towing weight of 1430kg and a recommended horsepower rating of 130hp. Features on the 609 included: battery & oil tank shelf, bilge pump & well, rear boarding step (port), side coaming ski & rod storage, underfloor fuel tank, walk-thru transom, windscreen wiper, access hatch (watertight), bow storage shelves, cabin lining, curved glass windscreen, helm pedestal seating, helm seat upholstery, navigation lights, self draining anchor bin, side glass sliding windows, steeringnon-feedback, V-berth squabs, V-berth step down, V-berth storage. 2015 Models: 1850 Supercab & 2050 Supercab Stabi-Craft Ph: 03 211 1828 / sean@stabi-craft.co.nz
Marco 590 Souwester (Discontinued in 2007) Marco Boats has always produced a wide range of high-quality
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engine, but also can be powered with as little as a 90hp. With a trailerable weight of 1400kg, it is also easily towed. Standard features on the 605HT included: upholstery, cabin lining, eight grab rails, rod holders, four cleats, rocket launcher, trim tab mounting plates, rear fish boxes (upholstered), T ladder, auxiliary bracket, and two Softrider gas pedestal seats. SouthernSportz is now simply branded as Southern Boats and is under new ownership, with the smallest hardtop model being the Southern XP646. Southern Boats Ltd / Ph: 09 274 0511 sales@familyboats.co.nz
Kiwi-Kraft 590HT (Current Model) The Kiwi-Kraft boat was developed to allow families to enjoy the challenge of diving and fishing in the Southern Ocean, hunting on the shores of the freshwater lakes of Fiordland National Park or water sport activities on salt or fresh water. The 590HT is packed full of user-friendly features such as a full-width boarding platform (to aid divers in and out of the water), step-down cabin (giving more headroom) and cabin side windows that add to the light and airy feel of the cabin. Standard features include: two pontoon storage hatches, rear boarding platform, heavy duty rubber fendering, four rod holders, paint, dodger & dash, bow roller, foredeck hatch, anchor bin (drained), non-feedback steering (rotary), outboard bracket, bucket seats & pedestals, battery & oil tank shelves, full side caps & high transom, fillet board, navigation lights, 1100gph bilge pump, 6-way switch panel, battery isolator, battery box, under floor storage, bow rail, battery & oil shelf cover, walk-thru transom, side pocket storage, transom rail & ski hook, and a 150-litre underfloor tank. The 590HT has an overall length of 5.9m and a beam of 2.3m. The hull is constructed from 4.0mm aluminium and the pontoons of 3.0mm. A maximum horsepower rating of 175hp is given with the recommended rating being 135 hp. Kiwi-Kraft, Ph: 03 214 1388 rodney@kiwi-kraft.co.nz
Surtees 6.1 Barcrusher (Current Model) The 6.1 Barcrusher Hardtop is one of the boats that has brought Whakatane builder Surtees Boats such great success. With a 2m forward berth and optional enclosed cockpit, the Barcrusher Hardtop offers extra comforts when out at sea. Add a lock-up cabin and toilet for overnight dive or fishing trips. The 6.1 Barcrusher has a 6.1m length and a 2.35m beam. An unusual feature on the boat is its flooding keel, which can take 350 litres of water ballast, adding extra stability. Standard features include: underfloor storage bins, large dashboard area, toughened glass screens, portofino stern, boarding ladder, large shelves side, aft and front – ideal for dive bottle storage, separate anchor locker, four rod holders, rocket launcher, bow roller and bollard, bow, side and stern rails, ample hand/grab rails, provision for toilet, thru transom berley pot, and two 2m bunk bases. Surtees Boats / Ph: 07 322 8461 / boats@surtees.co.nz
McLay 610 Fisherman HT (Discontinued in 2009) Sharing the same hull design as the 605 Fisherman, the 610 Fisherman Hardtop had many new features not normally seen in a hardtop. Its cuddy cabin design gave it a huge cockpit area equivalent to some much larger boats and optional wheelhouse bulkheads and sleeping extensions made this boat a serious family, fishing and diving weekender. The 610 actually started as the 590 Fisherman and became the 610 in 2003, was replaced in 2009 by the 600 Fisherman and then in 2013, due to the way McLay measured the boats, was changed to
SouthernSportz 605HT (Discontinued in 2008) The 605HT was the real baby of the Southern hardtop range, with the company receiving great publicity in the early years with its big hardtops, with a lot of boats up over the 8m mark. Much of the Southern range was customised, and due to the nature of aluminium as a construction material, a certain level of customisation was made to the 605 to suit individual buyers. The 605HT has an overall length of 6.25m and a beam of 2.3m. The boat is easily powered with an 115hp outboard and up to a 135hp
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the 611 Fisherman. In 2014 a whole new design came aboard, the 611 CrossXover which is the current model. It was rebadged as the McLay 600 Fisherman HT after a few hull and design tweaks. Features included: marine grade 5mm bottom and chines, fully welded 4mm tread plate floor giving underfloor buoyancy, 4mm sides and top, portofino style transom, cabin hatch, self draining anchor locker with hatch, fishing rod storage along side of cockpit, dive platform, ladder & three handrails, dash handrail, cabin handrails, 150-litre underfloor fuel tank with sender & overflow surge tank, hydraulic steering, 1100gph bilge pump, lower oar racks, auxiliary outboard bracket, wiring harness, full length keel wear strip, cruiser helm seats and upholstery, curved safety glass front window, cabin windows, sliding wheelhouse windows, two pairs of cabin shelves, two squabs in cabin, with storage underneath. 2015 Model: McLay 611 CrossXover Curved Screen HT McLay Boats / Ph: 03 417 8135 mclayboats@xtra.co.nz
new 620 Avanti HT. The primary difference between the two models was that the Avanti model had a high level of appointments and the look of a GRP hardtop, as well as a different transom section. Features included: Moulded fibreglass deck & hardtop, acrylic corners, glass centre & sliding driver’s window, perspex forward hatch with gas stays, built-in anchor well with lid, cabin side windows, 150-litre underfloor fuel tank and sender, trim tabs with gauges, padded dash top, lined cabin with vinyl upholstery, pedestal bases with upholstered swivel seats, wiring loom with 6-pole switch/fuse panel, navigation lights, bilge pump, cigarette lighter fitting, battery isolation switch, stainless steel grab handles & deck hardware, four rod holders, half round gunwale moulding, deck tread on gunwales and transom, built in battery, box/oil tank storage (off the floor), storage doors under transom, portofino transom with stepthrough door, fold-down boarding ladder, two zinc anodes, two-year hull warranty. The 620 had its unique styling compared to that of the 680 model, with a different look to the transom. Interior and exterior styling is very similar to that of fibreglass boats, while still retaining the Lazercraft aluminium hull design. Lazercraft is now built by Southern Boats and currently there are no hardtop models available.Southern Boats Ltd, Ph: 09 274 0511 / sales@familyboats.co.nz Scorpion 610HT (Current Model) The major attraction of buying a boat from Sportcraft Boats is that the company is a manufacturer with a retail arm, meaning that the cost of retailing product is significantly lower than others. This is why Sportcraft has had great success with its Scorpion and Bluefin
Lazercraft 620 HT (Discontinued in 2011) Lazercraft produced two 620 models – the 620 Sports HT and the
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AMF 610 Pro Sport (Current Model) The AMF Pro-Sport range are manufactured in Wanganui and over the years brand has become known for their practicality, performance and tough construction. The 610 Hardtop Cabin has an overall length of 6.1m, a beam of 2.35m and deadrise of 18.5 degrees. The hull is constructed from 6mm alloy, while the transom and floor receive 5mm. The sides are made from 4mm. Standard features include: Boarding platforms, floatation under platforms for four stroke, transducer mounting bracket, bow rails & hand rails, dive ladder, hatch in foredeck, rocket launcher, 160 litre under floor fuel tank, rod holders x 4, mounting area for capstan winch, live bait in the engine well, 2 x fixed height quad action pedestals, 10 year recreational structural hull warranty. The AMF 610 have a recommended engine rating of 130-150hp and a towing weight of 1800kg. AMF Boats, Wanganui Ph: (06) 345 8513 / brian@amfboats.co.nz
brands from its two outlets, in Tauranga and Morrinsville. The Scorpion 610HT is a very affordable, roomy hardtop that offers all-weather protection at a competitive price. Also, it’s easily towed by an average family car, given a trailerable weight, empty, of just 1250kg. Depending on the tow rating of the tow vehicle, brakes may be needed on the trailer. Standard features include: Aluminium 5mm hull with treadplate floor, lined cabin with twin berths, fish finder and VHF, on a Sportline A-frame multiroller trailer. Sportcraft Boats Morrinsville Ph: 07 889 7193 / sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz Sportcraft Boats Tauranga / Ph: 07 9287 193 sportcraftboats@clear.net.nz
Senator RH620 (Current Model) Like many of the boats in this size range, the Senator RH620 is ideally suited to serious fishing and diving. The spacious cockpit and new wide top pontoon design are key features as are the robust construction, stability and a soft ride. The extra buoyancy high in the pontoon side combined with the multi-chambered provides the ultimate in safety. Standard features include: 2 year warranty, fully welded deck tread floor, fender rail, anchor locker, Weaver hatch, 4 x rod holders inside pontoon, grab rails on transom, grab rails rear of cabin, ladder with grab rail, enclosed rear transom storage shelf, king/queen seats fitted, 150l fuel tank, rocket launcher on cabin roof. The RH620 has an overall length of 6.2m and a beam of 2.36m. It has a towing weight of 1650kg and a horsepower rating of 100-200hp. 2015 Models also include: Typhoon MC600, MH630 & RH580 Senator Boats, Napier / Ph: 0800 736 286 sales@senatorboats.co.nz
Bluefin 620HT (Current Model) Bluefin is the sister brand to the Scorpion range, manufactured and retailed by Sportcraft Boats in Morrinsville and Tauranga. Bluefins are targeted towards the fishing market, which is where Sportcraft pays a lot of attention to these aspects of the boat. The 620HT is the smallest hardtop in the Bluefin range and like the Scorpions, provides excellent value for money. Standard features include: Lined cabin and hardtop with upholstered cabin bunks, toughened front glass screen, treadplate floor, side storage, VHF, fish finder, deluxe bait board, and seat upholstery. Sportcraft Boats Morrinsville / Ph: 07 889 7193 / sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz Sportcraft Boats Tauranga / Ph: 07 9287 193 sportcraftboats@clear.net.nz
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6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm
RU CC CA CA CA HT/CA HT HT/CA HT/CA HT HT HT HT
* All hulls also available as pontoon boats and larger boats overwidth. ALTEC 6.8m 7.0m 7.6m 8.5m 8.8m 9.0m 10.5m
7.10m 7.20m 7.80m 8.70m 9.00m 9.20m 10.50m
2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.70m 2.70m 2.70m 3.00m
6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm
HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
7.20m 7.50m 7.70m 8.50m
2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm
HT CC HT HT
5.80m 6.10m 6.80m 7.20m 7.70m
2.25m 2.35m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CC/CA/RU CC/CA/RU/HT CC/CA/RU/HT HT HT/CA
4.20m 4.60m 5.10m 5.44m 5.90m 6.00m 6.00m 6.58m 6.79m 7.50m 8.79m
1.64m 2.00m 2.00m 2.35m 2.35m 2.43m 2.40m 2.40m 2.43m 2.50m 2.5m/3.1m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
RU RU RU CA CA HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT
4.50m 5.50m 5.85m 6.30m 7.00m
2,00m 2.41m 2.41m 2.45m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CC CA HT CA HT
5.00m 5.50m 6.00m
2.45m 2.45m 2.45m
4mm 4mm 4mm
CC CA/HT/CO HT/CA
AMF Viper 720 Cobra 750 Viper 770 Cobra 850
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6.20m 6.20m 6.50m 6.65m 7.10m 7.20m 7.20m 7.69m 7.69m
2.30m 2.50m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
5.90m 5.60m 6.00m 6.40m 6.60m 6.70m 7.00m 7.50m 7.70m
2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CU CA HT HT HT HT HT HT
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
8.00m 8.70m 9.10m 9.50m
2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m
6.00m 4.60m
2.25m 1.84m
6.00m 7.30m
2.40m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
HT HT HT HT
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CA RU
CIRCA Circa 6.0 Circa 7.3
5mm 6mm
CA/HT HT
XXX CBLFXFMM XIJUF DPN OBWBM BSDIJUFDUVSF TUZMJOH QSPKFDU NBOBHFNFOU
DIYNO KITSET 361 501 601 701 801
3.65m 5.05m 6.06m 7.12m 8.13m
1.67m 1.93m 2.13m 2.43m 2.48m
3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 6mm
RU CA HT HT HT
7.90m 8.80m 8.50m 8.90m 9.50m 10.0m
2.50m 2.80m 2.50m 2.50m 2.83m 2.83m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
HT HT HT HT HT HT
5.30m 5.50m 6.15m 7.21m 7.61m 8.21m 8.50m 9.41m
2.02m 2.28m 2.41m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT
4.30m 6.40m
1.88m 2.45m
4mm 5mm
TS/CO CC
4.30m 4.70m 5.00m 5.60m 5.95m 6.35m 6.55m 6.90m 7.65m 8.65m 9.47m
2.00m 1.86m 2.10m 2.05m 2.35m 2.35m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.70m 3.00m
4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6/8mm 8mm
TS CA/CC TS CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CA/CC/HT HT/CC HT HT HT
JOGP!CBLFXFMM XIJUF DPN 1I "VDLMBOE /FX ;FBMBOE
DICKEY Custom 750/XS Semifly 28 HT/Softop Custom 800 Custom 850 Custom 900 Custom 950 DNA 531 Sport Fisher 551 Sport Fisher 621CC 721 HT 761 HT 821 HT 850 HT 941 HT ENDURO 4100 6400
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5.50m 5.75m 6.18m
2.10m 2.22m 2.50m
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
6.65m 7.20m 7.60m 8.60m 9.54m 11.00m
2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.80m 2.94m 3.10m
5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 6mm 6mm
HT/CA HT HT HT HT HT
3.90m 4.30m 5.00m 5.35m 5.25m 5.60m 5.95m 5.97m 6.00m 6.20m 6.40m 6.75m
1.82m 2.02m 2.06m 2.05m 2.15m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
TS/SC TS/CC/SC TS/SC/CC CC CU HT CU HT CC HT CC HT
6.29m 6.75m
2.31m 2.43m
5mm 5mm
HT HT/CC
3.54m 3.85m 4.90m 3.85m 4.50m 5.00m 5.50m 6.10m 6.60m 7.20m 7.60m
1.52m 1.55m 1.74m 1.80m 195m 2.19m 2.20m 2.35m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m
1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 2mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm
TS TS TS TS RU CA CA/HT CA/HT HT CA HT
4.20m 4.60m 4.70m 4.70m 5.00m
1.90m 1.90m 1.90m 1.75m 1.90m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
RU RU RU RU RU
4.45m 5.42m
2.04m 2.20m
4mm 5mm
CA/CC/CO CA
6.06m 6.56m 8.08m
2.40m 2.50m 2.70m
5mm 5mm 6mm
HT HT HT
6.10m 6.50m 6.40m 7.45m 7.50m 8.50m 8.50m 8.73m 9.00m 9.25m 10.50m
2.30m 2.35m 2.35m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.70m 2.80m 3.10m
5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
7.10m 8.10m 9.10m 9.60m 10.40m
2.40m 2.50m 2.70m 2.80m 3.30m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
HT HT HT HT HT
3.70m 4.40m 4.90m 5.00m 5.75m 6.60m 7.05m 7.95m 8.75m 5.75m 7.05m 8.00m
1.58m 1.75m 1.95m 2.08m 2.30m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 3.00m 2.50m 2.50m 2.85m
3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 4mm 5mm 6mm
TS TS TS CU/CC CU/CC CU/CC/HT HT HT HT CU/CC HT HT
5.80m 6.20m
2.30m 2.30m
4mm 4mm
CA CA
5.25m
2.06m
4mm
CA/CC
6.40m 7.40m 8.40m
2.50m 2.70m 2.80m
6mm 6mm 6mm
CA HT HT
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KINGFISHER 370 Dinghy 430 Dinghy 490 Dinghy 500 575 650 705 795 875 575 Cat 705 Cat 800 Cat LAZERCRAFT 580 620 MARKS 1 525 MAKAIRA Coaster 640 Coaster 740 Ranfurly 940
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
9.40m
2.90m
6/8mm
HT
4.50m
2.27m
4mm
CAT
4.00m 4.40m 4.90m 5.10m 5.20m 5.20m 5.50m 5.50m 5.70m 6.00m 6.25m 6.50m 7.40m 8.00m 9.30m
1.90m 2.10m 2.10m 1.90m 2.07m 2.07m 2.07m 2.07m 2.20m 2.20m 2.27m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.90m
4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 8mm
TS/CO CA/RU/TS/CO CA/RU/TS/CO RU CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU CC/CA/RU BR CC/CA/RU CC/CA/HT CC/CA/HT CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA HT
Make/Model Quintrex 440 Top Ender Quintrex 460 Classic Quintrex 470 Fishseeker Quintrex 480 Trophy Quintrex 470 Coastrunner Quintrex 500 Trophy Quintrex 500 Fishseeker Quintrex 470 Freedom Sport Quintrex 470 Escape Quintrex 470 Top Ender Quintrex 490 Escape Quintrex 490 Freedom Sport Quintrex 490 Coastrunner Quintrex 490 Legend Quintrex 490 Top Ender Quintrex 520 Dory Quintrex 520 Classic Quintrex 510 Legend Quintrex 510 Spirit Quintrex 570 Escape Quintrex 510 Freedom Sport Quintrex 510 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 510 Coastrunner Quintrex 510 Top Ender Quintrex 530 Escape Quintrex 530 Legend Quintrex 530 Spirit Quintrex 530 Top Ender Quintrex 530 Freedom Sport Quintrex 530 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 570 Coastrunner Quintrex 570 Spirit Quintrex 570 Legend Quintrex 570 Top Ender Quintrex 570 Freedom Sport Quintrex 600 Fishseeker Quintrex 610 Top Ender Quintrex 610 Spirit Quintrex 610 Legend Quintrex 610 Freedom Sport Quintrex 610 Coastrunner Quintrex 650 Coastrunner Quintrex 650 Spirit Quintrex 650 Freedom Quintrex 650 Offshore Quintrex 610 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 690 Offshore Quintrex 690 Offshore SDP Quintrex 690 Spirit
MAVERICK Maverick 4.50 MARCO 400 Dory 440 Dory 480 Dory 510 Thresher 520 Dory 520 Angler 550 Striker 550 Bowrider 570 Angler/Striker 600 625 650 700 Souwester 760 Souwester 880
Marco 550 HTsee review page 94
MCLAY Fortress 441 Sportsman Package 461 Fortress 481 Fortress 521 Fortress 551 Sportsman Package 521 Sportsman Package 551 Sportsman Package 571 Fortress 571 Fisherman 581 CrossXover 561 CrossXover 581 CrossXover 601 Sportsman Package 591 CrossXOver 611 Cruiser 671 Cruiser 681 Premier 701 Premier 801 Cruiser 721 Cruiser 751 Cruiser 781 Cruiser 811 Cruiser 931 Walk Round 1100
4.40m 4.60m 4.80m 5.00m 5.50m 5.18m 5.50m 5.65m 5.65m 5.80m 5.60m 5.80m 6.00m 5.95m 6.10m 6.75m 6.75m 7.01m 8.01m 7.20m 7.45m 7.80m 8.10m 9.30m 11.40m
1.85m 1.85m 2.00m 2.00m 2.08m 2.00m 2.08m 2.20m 2.20m 2.28m 2.08m 2.20m 2.28m 2.20m 2.28m 2.35m 2.35m 2.35m 2.48m 2.35m 2.45m 2.48m 2.48m 3.00m 3.09m
4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS RU TS CO CO CA CA CA CC CA CA CA CA CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
6.52m 6.70m 8.29m 6.20m
2.25m 2.43m 2.65m 2/40m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CC CC CC CA
3.58m 3.64m 3.75m 3.76m 3.80m 3.85m 4.00m 4.01m 4.01m 4.05m 4.27m 4.29m 4.29m 4.41m 4.29m 4.43m 4.43m 4.48m 4.50m 4.50m 4.50m 4.54m 4.54m 4.61m 4.61m 4.65m
1.45m 1.49m 1.50m 1.45m 1.58m 1.79m 1.69m 1.73m 1.76m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 2.00m 1.87m 2.02m 2.02m 1.90m 2.00m 2.10m 2.05m 2.01m 2.01m 2.10m 2.10m 2.09m
1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm
TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS RU TS TS RU TS TS CO RU TS RU SC TS
4750 Prelude 5050 Prelude 5050 Sportsman 5450 Prelude 5450 Prelude 5500 Dominator 5800 Interceptor 6020 Fisherman 6250 Fishmaster 7010 Provider 7450 Seahunter 8450 Ultimate
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1.96m 2.09m 2.05m 2.05m 2.10m 2.05m 2.25m 2.09m 2.09m 2.09m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.10m 2.09m 2.10m 2.25m 2.22m 2.25m 2.22m 2.22m 2.25m 2.38m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.30m 2.25m 2.25m 2.38m 2.38m 2.38m 2.38m 2.38m 2.21m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m
Hull Const Type 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
TS SC TS SC RU SC TS BR RU TS RU BR RU CC CO TS CC CC CA RU BR BR RU CO RU CC CA CO BR BR RU CA CC CO BR TS CC CA CC BR RU RU CA CC HT BR HT HT CA
4.75m 5.05m 5.05m 5.45m 5.45m 5.45m 5.80m 6.02m 6.25m 7.01m 7.45m 8.45m
2.05m 2,10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.25m 2.20m 2.33m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA/CC CA CA CA CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT
3.05m 3.55m 3.48m 3.81m 3.85m 4.25m 4.45m 4.60m 4.90m 4.32m 4.62m 5.14m 5.32m 5.45m 5.95m 3.21m 3.60m 3.80m 3.90n 4.27m 4.41m 4.55m 4.85m 5.25m 4.40m 4.55m 5.04m
1.11m 1.14m 1.53m 1.27m 1.72m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 2.05m 2.30m 2.33m 2.33m 1.41m 1.48m 1.58m 1.85m 1.96m 1.96m 2.05m 2.05m 2.09m 1.87m 2.05m 2.07m
1.2mm 1.2mm 1.6mm 1.2mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4.mm 4mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 3mm 3mm 3mm
TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS SC RU RU RU BRRU/CA BR/RUCA CA TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS/SC TS/SC/CC SC/CC
3.60m 4.10m 4.40m 4.70m 4.80m 5.35m 6.10m 6.70m
1.80m 1.90m 1.90m 2.17m 2.17m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
TS TS RU CA/CC RU CA CA/HT HT
SAVAGE 305 Jabiru Punt 355 Jabiru 345 Jabiru 375 Jabiru Cartopper 385 Jabiru 415 Jabiru 435 Jabiru 455 Jabiru 485 Jabiru 415 Bay Cruiser 435 Bay Cruiser 485 Bay Cruiser 515 Bay Cruiser 545 Bay Cruiser 575 Bay Cruiser 310 Water Rat 355 Snipe 375 Snipe 385 Big Boy 425 Big Boy 445 Big Boy 455 Safari 485 Safari 525 Safari 435 Scorpion 455 Scorpion 485 Scorpion
QUINTREX Quintrex 350 Explorer Quintrex 350 Dart Quintrex 370 Explorer Quintrex 370 Quintrex 370 Dart Quintrex 390 Explorer Quintrex 400 Dart Quintrex 400 Hornet Quintrex 400 Trophy Quintrex 400 Trophy Quintrex 420 Dory Quintrex 420 Explorer Quintrex 420 Trophy Quintrex 430 Top Ender Quintrex 420 Angler Quintrex 440 Hornet Quintrex 440 Trophy Quintrex 430 Escape Quintrex 450 Fishseeker Quintrex 450 Top Ender Quintrex 450 Trophy Quintrex 440 Angler Quintrex 440 Dory Quintrex 450 Escape Quintrex 450 Top Ender Quintrex 460 Dory
Beam
4.69m 4.72m 4.75m 4.84m 4.96m 5.00m 5.01m 5.05m 5.05m 5.05m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.26m 5.32m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.88m 5.88m 5.88m 5.88m 5.88m 6.13m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.43m 6.43m 6.43m 6.43m 6.93m 7.44m 7.44m 6.81m
RAMCO
ORCA Seablade 19 Seablade 22 Seablade 24 Orca 6200 Walkaround
LOA
SCORPION 360 Dinghy 400 Dinghy 440 Runabout 470 500 Bowrider 535 Cuddy 610 670 Wheelhouse
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
730 Wheelhouse 850 Wheelhouse 890 Wheelhouse
7.30m 8.50m 8.89m
2.40m 2.45m 2.80m
5mm 6mm 6mm
HT HT HT
5.57m 6.00m 6.49m 7.15m 7.3m 8.0m 8.35m 8.8m 9.3m 10.80m
2.38m 2.38m 2.38m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.7m 2.7m 2.7m 3.10m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CU CU HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
Make/Model 840 Pro Sportsman 840 Sports Hard Top 840 Sports Cruiser 840 Custom Cruiser 850 Sports Hard Top 850 Sports Cruiser 850 Custom Cruiser 920 Custom Cruiser 940 Pro Sportsman 1050 Pro Sportsman All models avaliable in 8mm
SENATOR MC 540 MC 600 MH 630 MH 670 MH 700 MH 760 MH 800 + Wide beam MH 850 Wide beam MH 920 Wide beam Offshore 1020
LOA
Beam Hull Const
Type
8.40m 8.40m 8.40m 8.40m 8.80m 8.80m 8.80m 9.20m 9.40m 10.50m
2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.70m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.90m 2.90m 3.10m
HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
White Pointer 730 Sport Fisher - see review page 42
Senator 1700 Pro Sport- see review page 66
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SKELTON CRAFT Bardozer Phantom 6500 Phantom 7000 Phantom High Bow Ocean Series HT760 Carbon Series
3.5-4.8m 2.00m 6.50m 2.50m 7.00m 2.50m 7.50m 2.70m 7.60m 2.90m 8.0-10.0m 2.8-3.5m
5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CC HT HT HT HT HT
5.50m 5.80m 6.00m 6.20m 6.70m 7.00m 7.50m
2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CA CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT HT
5.45m 6.20m 6.50m 6.80m 7.10m 7.50m 7.50m 7.80m 7.80m 8.20m 8.60m 8.60m 9.00m
2.20m 2.40m 2.40m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
535 SS 570 SS 601 SS-XRV 645 SS-XRV 665 WHT 775 WHT
435 495 545 565 595 645 705 780 860 890 1080
SOUTHERN XP516 XP616 CC XP646 HTO XP676 HTO XP716 HTO XP746 HTO XP746 HTE XP776 HTO XP776 HTE XP816 HTE XP856 HTO XP856 HTE XP896 HTE
672 APB 692 APB
B 480 B 530 B 550
4.35m 5.07m 5.52m 5.65m 5.95m 6.47m 7.20m 7.77m 8.55m 9.00m 10.80m
1.95m 2.02m 2.18m 2.32m 2.40m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 3.10m
3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm
TS CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
6.72m 6.92m
2.40m 2.50m
5mm 5mm
HT HT
4.83m 5.30m 5.50m
2.00m 2.00m 2.42m
3mm 4mm 4mm
CA/CC CA CA
4.00m 4.50m 4.50m 5.00m 5.50m
2.05m 2.20m 2.20m 2.35m 2.45m
4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm
TS CC CA CA CA
4.20m 4.80m
1.87m 1.87m
3mm 3mm
TS TS
3.10m 3.60m 3.60m 4.20m 4.20m 5.40m 5.80m 7.50m 8.50m
1.72m 1.72m 1.72m 1.72m 1.72m 2.22m 2.26m 2.48m
3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 6mm
TS TS TS/CA TS/CA CA/CC CA/CC CA CA CC
3.90m 4.60m 5.15m 6.10m 6.60m
1.71m 2.02m 2.13m 2.47m 2.47m
3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS/CC CA CC/CA HT HT
3.40m 4.10m 4.40m 4.95m 5.75m 6.05m 6.80m
1.65m 1.75m 1.75m 2.00m 2.25m 2.30m 2.30m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm
TS TS CA/CO/HT CA/CO/HT CA/CO/HT HT/CA HT
BLACKDOG CAT - Catamarans BDC 4.0 SS / XL BDC 4.5 CC BDC 4.5SS BDC 5.0 SS BDC 5.5 SS
4.95m 5.63m 5.75m 6.10m 6.10m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 8.50m
2.00m 2.15m 2.15m 2.35m 2.35m 2.35m 2.35m 2.50m 2.50m
4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA/CC CA/CC/HT CA/CC/HT HT/CC HT/CC HT/CC HT/CC HT/CC HT/CC
5.50m 5.75m 6.50m
2.10m 2.25m 2.35m
4mm 4mm 4mm
HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC
5.60m 5.60m 5.80m 6.20m 6.60m 6.60m 6.60m 7.20m 7.20m 7.20m 7.40m 7.40m 7.40m 7.60m 7.60m 7.60m 8.20m 8.20m 8.20m
2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.35m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA CC CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA
BLUEFIN 420 APB 480 APB COMMANDO 3.1 Trooper 3.6 Trooper Delux 3.6 Trooper 3.9 Trooper 3.9 Trooper Sport 5.4 Trooper 5.8 Wide Body 7.5 Silverado 8.5 Trooper
WHITE POINTER 550 Sports 550 Cente Console 5.80 Sports Jet 6.20 Sports Hard Top 660 Sports Hard Top 660 Sports Cruiser 660 Custom Cruiser 7m Sports Hard Top 7m Sports Cruiser 7m Custom Cruiser 730 Sports Hard Top 730 Sports Cruiser 730 Custom Cruiser 750 Sports Hard Top 750 Custom Cruiser 750 Sports Cruiser 8m Sports Hard Top 8m Sports Cruiser 8m Custom Cruiser
CA CA CA CA HT HT
BAXTER
VMG VMG500 VMG575 VMG650
4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
ASSAULT
SURTEES 495 Workmate 550 Workmate 575 Workmate 610 Workmate 610 Gamefisher 650 Gamefisher 700 Gamefisher 750 Gamefisher 850 Gamefisher
2.10m 2.10m 2.44m 2.44m 2.44m 2,44m
AQUALINE
SEABOSS 550 580 600 620 670 700 750
5.34m 5.85m 6.03m 6.47m 6.75m 7.55m
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Make/Model
LOA
Beam Hull Const
Type
4.0m 4.7m 5.25m 5.40m 5.70m 6.00m 6.50m
1.78m 2.06m 2.17m 2.17m 2.17m 2.30m 2.30m
3mm 4mm 4/5mm 4/5mm 4/5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CA CA/CC CA/CC CA/CC HT HT
3.60m 3.90m 4.70m 5.20m 5.50m 5.90m 6.60m 7.20m 7.80m 7.80m
1.82m 1.95m 2.00m 2.10m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
TS CA CA CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT HT HT
3.80m 4.50m 5.40m 6.00m 7.00m 7.00m 8.00m
1.60m 2.05m 2.33m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.50m
3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 3mm 3mm
TS TS/CA/CC CA CA/HT/CC CA/HT/CC PP PP
3.50m 4.00m 4.50m 5.00m 5.20m 5.65m 5.90m 6.10m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m
1.68m 1.68m 1.95m 2.15m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
2.5mm 2.5mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS TS TS/CO CO CC/HT CC/HT CA HT CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT HT HT
4.65m 5.20m 5.45m 5.85m 5.85m 5.87m 6.00m 6.40m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 7.80m 9.40m
1.80m 2.00m 2.00m 2.14m 2.14m 2.14m 2.25m 2.30m 2.40m 2.40m 2.60m 2.66m 2.73m
4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA CA CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
4.05m 4.50m 5.50m 6.25m 7.20m
1.68m 1.60m 1.90m 2.10m 2.26m
3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS/RU CU CU CU HT
3.67m 3.67m 4.41m 4.36m 6.00m
1.30m 1.54m 1.51m 2.10m 2.39m
3mm 3mm 4&3mm 4mm 4mm
RU RU CA CA CA/CC
3.50m 4.20m 4.40m
1.70m 1.70m 1.87m
3mm 3mm 3mm
CI TS TS/CC
3.50m 3.80m 4.20m 4.80m 5.50m 6.80m 7.60m
1.70m 1.70m 1.73m 1.73m 2.20m 2.20m 2.50m
3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS TS TS TS/CA CO CA HT
6.13m
2.25m
5mm
CC
4.00m 4.10m 4.10m 4.74m 4.74m 5.04m 5.30m
1.65m 1.80m 1.80m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 1.52m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm
TS CC TS CA CC CA CA
Make/Model
HARDY 4 4.7 5.25 5.4 5.7 6 6.5
1700 Pro Sport* RCC 510 RC 520 1800 Pro Sport* RC 540 RC 580 RCC 580 RC 620 RH 580 RH 620 RH 650 RH 690 RH 770 RH 780 RH 860
KIWI KRAFT 360 390 470 515 Fisherman 550 Fisherman 590 Sport 660 Sport HT 720 Sport HT 780 Sport HT 780 Overnighter
Beam Hull Const
Type
5.20m 5.40m 5.50m 5.50m 5.70m 6.12m 6.13m 6.45m 6.13m 6.45m 6.75m 7.13m 7.93m 7.97m 9.90m
2.05m 1.98m 1.98m 2.05m 1.98m 2.18m 2.20m 2.38m 2.20m 2.38m 2.38m 2.49m 2.49m 2.70m 2.70m
CU CC CA CA CA CA CC CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
* Pro Sport models are exclusive to Auckland Marine Centre SCORPION 392 455 530 600
ORCA 3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party
LOA
3.92m 4.55m 5.30m 6.00m
1.90m 1.90m 1.90m 2.30m
4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm
RU CA CA CA/HT
4.30m 4.30m 4.30m 4.67m 4.88m 4.88m 5.00m 5.26m 5.40m 5.40m 5.60m 5.50m 5.60m 6.27m 6.27m 6.40m 6.40m 7.32m 7.16m 7.86m 7.92m 7.92m 8.80m 8.80m 8.80m
1.7m 1.7m 1.7m 1.87m 2.02m 2.02m 2.15m 2.15m 2.16m 2.16m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.31m 2.31m 2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.32m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS CC CA CA CA CC CA CC CA CA CC CC HT CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
STABICRAFT
Stabicraft 1600 Fisher - see review page 108
OSPREY Osprette 349 E/S Osprette 380E/S Osprette 450S Osprette 495 Classic 520 Classic 565 Classic 590 Plus 610HT Classic / Plus 650 Classic / Plus 700 Classic / Plus 750 Plus 800HT 850HT
1410 Explorer 1410 Frontier 1410 Fisher 1530 Fisher 1600 Fisher Carbon Series 1600 Frontier Carbon Series 1650 Fisher 1750 Frontier 1850 Fisher 1850 Sport 1850 Frontier 1850 Matt Watson Signature 1850 Supercab 2050 Fisher 2050 Supercab 2100 Supercab 2100 Frontier 2400 Supercab 2250 Supercab 2570 Matt Watson Signature 2600 Pilothouse 2600 Supercab 2900 Supercab 2900 Weekender 2900 Pilothouse
PROFILE 465C 520C 545C 585C 585CC 585H 600H 635H 650H 700H 750HW 780HW 940HW REEL 390 400 535 585 650HT REVO 361 Jet-2 361 Jet-3 442 Powercat 451 601
STYLE CODE: CC = CENTRE CONSOLE CO = CONSOLE CA = CABIN CU = CUDDY CABIN RU = RUNABOUT TS = TILLER STEER HT = HARDTOP PP = PARTY PONTOON
SEASPRAY 3.5 4.2 4400 WB SEA SURGE 3.5 3.8 4.2 4.8 5.5 6.8 7.6 SEALEGS 6.1 D-Tube SENATOR IS 380 ICC 400 IS 400 RC 450 RCC 450 RC 480 RC 500
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