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BUYERS GUIDE TO 8.5M - 9M HARDTOPS
TZ Touch 2 is here! • Built in RezBoost fish finder, next level fish detection technology unique to Furuno • Edge to edge all glass front • Easy swipe from sides to access menus • Swipe back and touch screen to overlay sounder marks on plotter • Inbuilt GPS antenna • Marine weather and apps
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“Always used Furuno and always will! 271kg Bluefin Tuna for Terry Alcock on 6.7m Surtees ‘Game-on’ FCV585 marked the fish!” Duane McLean
“My first ever Bass, caught out of a Sea Nymph 14ft. Found the ledge, bait and predator fish with the FCV587 and 1kw transducer” Karl Daniel
“Snuck out for a mid week fish at the Bream Knolls, and found this monster 45kg Hapuka using the FCV 295” Duncan Jones
$10,000 of Furuno Vouchers to be Won! Share your #teamfurunonz fishing photos to be in to win.
Check out www.furuno.co.nz for more details or to find your local dealer
“Have found some great fish in the Far North on the GP1870F and 1KW transducer which we paired it up with.” Chunky Horsford
“Got my first sailfish on the NZ launch Morning Glory on a winter trip to Tonga. Cheers to skipper Terry and his trusty Furuno!” Brett Collins
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Point of View Custom boat building growing with niche builders by Barry Thompson
News & Notable News, new products, new boats and movements.
Electronics Update The latest new releases in the electronics world.
Aluminium Boat Guide
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Looking for an alloy boat, then check out our comprehensive guide of over 65 manufacturers and 600 models.
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Twice As Nice
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They have been around for a while and serious fishermen swear by them. But how do they work?.
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Mike Rose checks out the options if you are looking for a trailerable alloy power cat.
When spring arrives the anticipation goes up several notches as we eagerly await the arrival of those big snapper work-ups. Text by Mathew Hewetson. .
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Going Down Deep
A group of insanely passionate Kiwi jetboaters took on the red dust, shallow rivers and crocodiles of Australia’s Cape York and lived to tell the tale.
Doug Dukeson goes back to Rarotonga and has another crack at getting ‘the big ones’ with some local experts.
Understanding Aluminium You may have an aluminium boat and you know that it will take plenty of abuses, but do you understand what aluminium is all about?
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Buyers Guide to 8.5m-9m Hardtops
In Part 2 of our 2 part series on fish finders, we look at the bigger units 8” to 16” and look at the rapidly expanding technological options now available.
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Paul Walker reports on how the simple hook has changed and developed over 1000s of years and why now there are so many different styles.
They are not the biggest trailer boats but they are right up there. We look at what’s on the market in the production and custom hardtops from around 8.5m to 9m.
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When I started in the marine magazine business back in the late 70s, there were only a couple of aluminium boat manufacturers in New Zealand. Fibreglass was making huge inroads into what up until grp came along was a timber market. Trailer boats were the domain of wooden boat builders such as Marlin and Seacraft and the home builders, like my father, who toiled away for hours building a boat from plans by designers such as Hartley, Pelin and Augustin. When the aluminium trailer boat market started to evolve, thanks to brands such as Parkercraft, Fyran and Ramco in the early days, the whole trailer boat scene changed. As engines got bigger, so did the boats and over the years, pressed 3mm alloy dinghies and runabouts became 5mm plate hardtops. From a scant handful of manufacturers in the late 70s, the market now has over 65 recognised alloy boat builders and it keeps attracting more. Every boat show I go to I see at least one or two new brands of alloy boat that I didn’t know about. It makes me wonder if there is a time when I will see brands dropping off the radar as there are only so many buyers out there. But in saying that I am also encouraged to see so many are busy and order books for some are bulging. Recently a friend of mine sold his big Cary 50 passagemaker and decided to go back to a big semi trailerable alloy boat. After checking out the second-hand market and not finding what he wanted, he decided to get something new built. Given there were less than six months to Christmas, he was struggling to find a builder who could deliver before the end of the year. One was so booked up with over 70 boats on order that delivery for his semi-customised 10.5m hardtop he was informed would be around April 2016. After checking out his options he chose to get Hamilton based Everyman Boats to build a very customised version of their 10m and while delivery wouldn’t be quite by the end of December it will be in time to still enjoy the summer. I have noticed the growth of smaller niche builders, such as Everyman, that can accommodate the more custom build. While some manufacturers have set their operations up to mass produce models and don’t like or some cases even offer customisation, there are plenty that do and they seem to be busy. Most of that custom work seems to be with the bigger boats, hardtops over 8m especially and for a builder that can be a very lucrative and if costed right, profitable part of the business. When my friend went to Everyman Boats for example, he had in his mind exactly what he wanted in his boat, right down to the length of the berths, height of the coamings and where the head was going. Fortunately, Everyman’s Russell Spier was only too pleased to oblige and along with his designer, came up with the perfect solution. That boat is now underway and we will be running a full feature on it’s design, build and final sea trials. The reason I mentioned this particular boat is only for the fact that customisation is probably one of the main reasons we see such a growth in smaller alloy builders. If you have the skills to build a boat for yourself, then there’s always a mate somewhere that will want one and so on and so on. Next minute, you’re in the market and making a name for your brand. The luxury end of the market is strong, with brands such as Dickey Boats on a roll. Also keep an eye out for recent arrivals on the scene, Makaira Boats and Pinnacle Boats, both I feel are destined for big things. Happy Boating,
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WHAT FISH THINK OF THE NEW SURTEES 850 HATE IT!
UNLESS YOU’RE A FISH, THERE’S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT THE NEW SURTEES 850.
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From the signature non-pounding super deep V hull to the stabilising 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 850 Game Fisher. For fish, it’s game over!
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Pinnacle Boats 660SD Pinnacle Boats released their first model, the Pinnacle 660SD, at the 2015 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. The aluminium Pinnacle 660 was designed by Scott Robson and is powered by a compact Mercury Tier 3 170hp diesel inboard. The new model, which is intended for economical long-range game fishing, has
a sleek design, cutting edge technology; including Auto Glide trim tabs, Gen 3 Lowrance HDS 12 with structure scan, autopilot, Tek deck) and boasts an extensive list of extras. The 660SD measures 7.22m x 2.5m, with a displacement of 1800kgs, fuel capacity of 200 liters and a 5mm 20.5deg hull.
Designed as serious fishing platform or a comfortable small family cruiser/weekender, the Pinnacle 660 offers a fresh look at the very busy hardtop market. Pinnacle Boats /Auckland City Marine Ph: +64 (0)21 930 446 alistair@aucklandcitymarine.co.nz www.aucklandcitymarine.co.nz
SeaStar new Jackplates The all new SeaStar Jackplate is one of the sleekest and most durable engine jackplates available. This essential performance accessory allows for higher speed and the ability to run in shallow water. Featuring bold styling that is redefining the look for jackplates, it is matched to SeaStar steering cylinders. Available in 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 inch setbacks,
it also has a new, high-speed, hydraulic actuator that lifts engines in 8.5 sec. The low-current hydraulic actuator has 2000 pounds retraction force, to get your engine back down without delay. The Seastar manual Jackplate is rated for engines up to 265kg, with the hydraulic jackplates rated to 300hp engines up to 283kg and above that there is an heavy duty option.
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Biggest Sealegs Ever Sealegs has announced its latest craft, the IKA11, and it is by far the largest amphibious craft the company has built to date. The IKA11 is equipped with Sealegs new large format System 100 Amphibious Enablement Kit and represents the beginning of a new era for the amphibious industry.
New GX Series Drum Winches by Lone Star
Sealegs System 100 has a gross craft capability of 6500kg and the hydraulics are powered by one of the twin Mercury 370hp turbo V8 diesels (coupled to Hamilton 241 water jets). Sealegs unique amphibious Aqua-Air technology enables the diesel marine engines to be run on land. The craft features a fully enclosed cabin,
hydraulically controlled fold-down radar arch and hydraulically retractable boarding ladder, state of the art detection and monitoring (D&M) sensor suite and dual cockpit consoles. It is designed for long range voyages in both ocean and river ways with 760 litres of fuel capacity. www.sealegs.com
Lone Star Marine has once again found a way to cram more value and performance into their mainstay without the high price tag. The all-new GX series is set to become the new workhorse and standard in perfectly engineered anchoring systems at the right price. The Australian made GX Series features 6mm, triple sealed bearings, twin shaft bearing systems, machined slimline ‘fast change’ collars, and an all new emergency release as standard on
all models. Motors are once again custom manufactured and are pre-rigged with twin leads. The winch has a 200mm drum that is easily suitable for boats 6m+ with a holding at anchor capacity of 2800kg. This tiny yet very powerful model will be well suited to larger boats with very small anchor wells. All GX Series come with a full five year + Lifetime Warranty. There are GX series to cater for all boats up to and over 9m+. www.chainsropesandanchors.o.nz
Minn Kota Ulterra Goes all auto With auto stow/deploy and power trim, the bar has been set to a new height with the Minn Kota Ulterra freshwater motor. The Ulterra comes with your choice of i-Pilot or i-Pilot Link, and a standard redesigned foot pedal with spot lock button, power trim and stow/deploy all from the pedal or remote
control. The Ulterra also comes standard with Universal Sonar 2 transducer build into the lower unit that will suit Humminbird sounders as well as other electronics with the correct adaptor cable listed below. The saltwater Ulterra motor is expected in early 2016. www.bla.com.au | www.bla.co.nz
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Morningstar take alloy boats to a new level One of the more interesting small boats at the recent Sydney International Boat Show was the range of models from Morningstar. Built in Taiwan and sold in Australia through Sakana Marine Pty Ltd, the Morningstar range of plate alloy boats are unique as they are constructed using robot welding and a unique forming technology, that produces complex surfaces with high accuracy laser cutting machines. These automatic robotic arms follow pre-programmed paths and guide the welding torches to exact positions. The hull was designed by an Australian Naval Architect and incorporates a sleek bow entry with a reverse chine. The entire hull including the 6mm internal keel, support
frames and deck structure are made from 5083 alloys. Using a 1000 tonne press on a specially designed dye, Morningstar has adapted automobile technology to press and stretch the alloy in to the ‘hydro hull’. The three-piece structure consisting of the sides and bottom pressing, are robot welded to create the strong outer shell. The ‘Origrid’ deck structure, inspired by the art of origami, provides internal structural integrity. Incorporating the 6mm internal keel, the hull skeleton is welded to the deck frame. Foam blocks are inserted into the deck frame cavities to provide both soundproofing and flotation. Overall the boats have less welding, are lighter, stronger and quieter
than most similar designs. Morningstar currently offer a 4.98m hull with four styling variants: side console, centre console, runabout and cuddy. The hulls carry a 2.0m beam, 20” transom height and a transom deadrise of 18 deg. Designed for 60-90hp outboards, all models carry a 60 litre internal fuel tanks and a dry weight of around 400 kgs. Morningstar boats are also offered with an extensive range of seating options. Sakana Marine Pty Ltd, Ph: +61 (0) 41 4678848 E: miriam@sakanamarine.com.au www.skanamarine.com.au
Mini Jump StarterNever out of Power Mini Jump Starter, the world’s smallest jump starter and recharger is the ultimate portable emergency power safety device. Not only is it powerful enough to jumpstart all 12-volt petrol vehicles all the way up to a V8 engine! It’s also a multi-function power bank allowing you to recharge and power up your electrical devices. As the name suggests, the Mini Jump Starter is small lightweight and compact. It comes with a moulded carry case to house the unit & its accessories, making it ideal to fit in any storage compartment with the unit being small enough to fit in your pocket! The Mini Jump Starter has a 19V, 12V
and USB ports and various adapters enabling you to charge phones, tablets, laptops, music players, cameras, camping fridges, 12V TV’s and numerous other electronic devices. For safety and security it has a built-in LED 3 function emergency flashlight, with strobe and SOS. Great for night time breakdowns and generally locating whatever you may need. The Mini Jump Starter has an industrial grade nano lithium polymer battery and will retain its charge for up to six months. It can be charged in around 2-3 hours on either 240-volt household current or via a 12-volt car power outlet. www.minijumpstarter.com
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Quintrex release new Hardtop
Quintrex’s 610 Trident Hard Top is their newest release into the plate market. The 610 Trident Hard Top offers customers a slightly more versatile and affordable option while still incorporating all the features and practical layout design of the larger Hard Top models. Featuring a fully enclosed hardened windscreen complete with sliding side windows and a windscreen wiper kit all as standard the 610 Trident Hard Top is ideally
suited for unruly weather conditions. The only offshore range to feature Quintrex’s flared bow and blade hull. the 610 Trident HT is constructed with 5mm plate on the hull. Built ready to fish the standard 610 Trident HT model includes a live bait tank with viewing window, large cutting board with drink and rod holders, 160L underfloor fuel tank, burley bucket and a 135L plumbed kill tank. The 610 Trident HT is rated to 200hp and measures in at around 6.2m with nice big
cabin bunks and plenty of room to fish. You can customise your Trident HT with the features that really matter to you by optioning up with a stereo and speakers, vinyl wrap and bunk infill cushions for the cabin. The 610 Trident HT is available as Quintrex Instant Boating Package including boat, motor, Quintrex trailer and 3 year factory backed warranty. www.quintrex.com.au www.aucklandmarine.co.nz
Sierra Fuel Injector Cleaning Kit Fuel additives and gasoline alone cannot clean away layers of fuel deposits when the engine is running. The only proven method is by removing the “stale” fuel (the cause of the deposits) and using a fuel system cleaner periodically. By using Sierra’s Fuel Injection Cleaning System regularly, you will help maintain
the fuel injection system’s cleanliness and performance throughout the life of your engine. To also enhance the motors life and performance Sierra’s E-Go Boost is suitable for both petrol and diesel motors. You simply add to your boats fuel tank. www.bla.com.au | www.bla.co.nz
Hi Tech Plastics all new Live Bait Tank Hi Tech Plastics new 30-litre live bait tank is designed for small boats where space may be an issue. There are many options and combos available and the 30-litre live bait tank can be an be customised to suit most duckboards. You can buy just the tank (390mm long x 290 mm wide x 390 mm high) with a recessed lid area with WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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a see-through or standard hatch. The Portable or transom combos come with 360 /500 GPH Rule Portable Aerator Pump, Hi Tech Plastics 2002 Ltd and Marine Tech Industries Ph: +64 7 843 3343 sales@hitechplastics.co.nz www.hitechplastics.co.nz
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Life Cell offers safety all in one
Auckland Marine now agents for White Pointer and Seaboss Auckland Marine Centre has been appointment as agents for both White Pointer Boats and Seaboss Boats. Dealer principal Gary Hatton said, “We are excited to be able to bring both these brands to the Auckland region. Both White Pointer and Seaboss add considerable quality and breadth to our alloy boat offerings.� A selection of models from both manufacturers are now on display at the Auckland Marine Centre yard and were exhibited at the Auckland On-Water Boat Show. Auckland Marine Centre Ph: (09)2711575 sales@aucklandmarine.co.nz www.aucklandmarine.co.nz Seaboss
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Life Cell is a device designed to reduce the amount of lives lost at sea, by ensuring all safety equipment is contained in one place when abandonment is the only option. Life Cell is made from closed cell PU foam and constructed from UV resistant flame retardant polyethylene (PE). They are supplied with a PE mount bracket. The Life Cell is designed to float automatically from the bracket in the event of being submerged. Unlike grab bags, Life Cells float acting as a secure handhold keeping all crew together and as stable platforms to assist in the deployment of flares and other safety equipment. Life Cell is a floatation device that stores all your essential safety gear including; EPIRBs, flares, V sheets, whistles, horns and torches. There are four sizes available to assist 2-8 people, starting with the Trailer Boat model for 2-4, through to the Crewman that is designed to assist eight persons. www.bla.com.au | bla.co.nz
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Balex Marine’s innovative Automatic Boat Launcher Balex Marine’s innovative and award-winning Automatic Boat Launcher ABL2500 (ABL) turns the boat ramp into a stressfree zone. The hydraulically powered ABL is installed on trailers and lets users launch and retrieve their boat without getting their feet wet, using a remote control that allows boaties to start, stop or pause the process at the touch of a button. The first production model is aimed at boats in the 5-9m range with a boat weight of up to 2500kg and is suitable for both alloy and fibreglass hulls. Balex is partnering with some leading companies, including DMW Trailers and Voyager Trailers, and national retail chain Boating and Outdoors. The official launch is in October and Balex reports strong pre-orders. The ABL retails at $3,495 (including GST), plus fitting costs. www.balexmarine.com
Suzuki Marine Releases New Digital Gauges Haines Suzuki Marine Limited, distributors of Suzuki outboards have just released a new digital engine management gauge to the New Zealand market. Suzuki’s next generation standard equipment gauge features a colour, 3.5” LCD. And provides users with information such as RPM, speed and trim angle. There is also a whole range of diagnostic data received from the outboard motor such as fuel consumption, economy data and warning alarms. The new gauge’s easy to read display offers a variety of modes including day or night settings and the option for digital or analogue display of information. www.suzukimarine.co.nz WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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New Roll-up Tonneau Has Utes Covered
New Zealand’s largest retail marine group, Bargain Boat Bits, has changed its name to Boating and Outdoors. In a move Boating and Outdoors purchasing officer, John Bolitho, suggests better reflects the ideology of a comprehensive onestop commitment to boating and marine lifestyle sales and service by the nationwide retail group. “The collective 21-member group was keen to distance itself from the ‘bargain’ or ‘low quality’ connotations the former name suggested,” Bolitho explained. “Ours is a lifestyle business that covers so many different facets of the marine industry and as such our members firmly believe it is an infinitely more recognisable step in the right direction to adopt the new name as well as the chosen new philosophy of ‘Supplies for the Kiwi Lifestyle’. Phone 0800262846 BOATIN or www.boatingandoutdoors.co.nz
A new, easy-to-use tonneau cover for utes that doesn’t require holes drilled into the sides of the vehicle has been launched by Best Bars. The Advantage Roll-up Tonneau Cover uses a clever alloy frame that is fixed to the top of the wellside tray with specially designed brackets to lock it into place and provide a smart and attractive appearance, & also keeps the weather at bay. Removable ribs inside the cover keep it taut over the wellside tray. It’s not only a good looker, but the new cover is also very practical. As the name suggests, the cover simply rolls up when the ribs are removed and it can be stored right behind the cab for loading and when the driver needs to transport tall or bulky items. Elasticated straps are incorporated into the design to keep the rolled up cover tightly in place while the ute is being driven. The new cover is part of the Advantage range developed by Best Bars, well known for its towbars and other exterior vehicle accessories. www.bestbars.co.nz
New Ocean Safety Range from Hutchwilco Hutchwilco Limited has announced it is to distribute the Ocean Safety product range into the New Zealand market. Ocean Safety of the United Kingdom specialises in the worldwide supply, distribution, and service of marine safety equipment, including liferafts, lifejackets and man overboard recovery systems. The New Zealand product catalogue will include the Ocean Safety range of liferafts, the Jonbuoy man overboard recovery range and KRU lifejackets.
Jonbuoy provides a variety of man overboard recovery systems, from inflatable horseshoe life rings to the more sophisticated Recovery Module. The KRU lifejacket range includes high performance, constant wear lifejackets, designed to suit all boaties, yachtsmen and professional marine users. Built for the rigors of a more demanding constant wear environment, the KRU Sport range is the choice of those needing high standards of equipment. www.hutchwilco.co.nz
We let our boats do the talking for themselves... PRESS QUOTES:
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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.”
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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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THE EVERYMAN 685 “I researched a wide range of boats, both aluminium and fibreglass, and I believe that the boat I now own satisfies all of my needs and represents the best quality for money currently available on the market.” “The boat has lived up to our expectations and would recommend Everyman Boats.”
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EVOLUTION WITHOUT COMPROMISE
Bush meets Wrap
Constantly improving, constantly evolving. For every new generation of engines the
DNA’s newest releases include some interesting and vibrant colour options as well as standard textures and colours currently available. They have added their own custom themed bush camo vinyl wraps, available in a range of colours from fluro’s to more conventional camo patterns. With a lot of DNA boats sold to fishos who are also very interested in hunting, DNA felt it appropriate also to offer themed vinyl wraps. This is an alternative to painting a boat, is cheaper and if looked after, lasts as long as paint. Years down the track, badly worn or scratched panels can be reordered and applied. The first boat’s to feature this bush meets boat wraps were a couple of new model DNA 450’s (4.5m). These feature a 4mm hull as standard and a 1.3m internal beam, with power options from 40-60hp. Packaged boat prices start from NZ$25750 (inc gst) on a Watercraft trailer with a 40hp Honda. The DNA 440 JETX was originally designed for clients fishing over the west coast bars and estuaries, where beach launching was restricted. With the DNA JETX it meant they were able to launch in a river and travel downstream to reach the salt and cross the bar safely. The hull is 4mm, with 3mm pontoons and features a full-length delta enabling it to travel and get on the plane at slower speeds. Fitted with a marinised Toyota 110hp engine running a Kawasaki ST X 15F pump - other engine/jet options are available -pushing a Solas impeller, the 440 JETX reaches a top speed of 69km/h and burns 13 lph. The engine runs a bowman type closed loop cooling system so no salt water is being circulated through the engine. Priced from NZ$33995 as a turnkey package. www.dnaboats.co.nz
Volvo Penta diesel range get greener and cleaner. And the new D6-400 – the world’s most powerful diesel engine with sterndrive – doesn’t compromise. By reducing the environmental impact without undermining the unparalleled performance and by meeting the Tier 3 emission standards, the D6-400 is the obvious choice. For the present and for future generations.
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News SonarChart Live Allows Real-Time Chart Updates
Raymarine and Navionics have announced that Navionics’ SonarChart Live is now compatible with Raymarine Dragonfly 4 and 5 PRO and Wi-Fish systems. Raymarine customers can now connect these cuttingedge devices with the Navionics Boating app using Wi-Fi to create and view a personal HD bathymetry map in real time while navigating. The SonarChart Live is an embedded, free feature for Raymarine customers now available on Apple iOS devices and coming soon on Android. With the addition of SonarChart Live, Raymarine Dragonfly PRO and Wi-Fish owners can use their mobile device to watch as new charts reveal the shape of the sea floor with detailed bottom contours – in real time as the boat moves across the water. The new chart appears as an additional layer over an existing map while the up-tothe-minute details are saved and stored on the mobile device for continued private use, and can be edited and refined over time. www.raymarine.com.
GoFree Announces Development of GoFree Hooked
Marinco Sine Wave Inverters Marinco inverters convert battery power into 230V AC sine wave power to enable the use of various appliances. Models from 300 watts to 2000 watts are available in 12V and 24V versions to operate entertainment systems, hair dryers, microwave ovens and power tools with the appropriate size inverter and battery. All inverter models have a 230V power socket and the 2000 watt model can also be wired to the loads. The Marinco Sine Wave inverters provide, clean, true sinewave inverter technology
that delivers AC power for onboard devices. They are suitable for senstive onboard electronics such as monitors, TV and entertainment centres They also prevent draining the battery: low battery alarm and low battery shutdown, protect against over-current, low voltage, reverse polarity and temperature. 230V models comply to CE/RCM/AS/ NZ Standards and are available with an optional remote control panel (110412). www.bla.com
Mastervolt Solar Chargers Upgrade According to Mastervolt , their new MPPT solar chargers are up to 30% faster with the same number of solar panels. Mastervolt solar charge regulators can be used flexibly to complement your energy system, or in places where no electricity is available. They have fewer cables, are suitable for all solar panels, including the inexpensive 60-cell panels, have a large, clear LCD
GoFree, the provider of digital content and services and part of the Navico family of marine electronics brands including Lowrance, Simrad and B&G – announced the development and release for Beta testing of new fishing app, GoFree Hooked. GoFree Hooked app for iOS is a mobile tracking solution for anglers, with the capability to record and share every fishing trip – whether from a boat or the shore. GoFree Hooked automatically saves the
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display and a monitoring and control via MasterBus.). Suitable for AGM, gel, wet and Mastervolt Lithium Ion batteries, the capacity for solar panel configurations is up to 3600 Wp and they are fully protected against over temperature, overload, high/low battery voltage, high/low PV voltage, short circuit and reverse polarity. www.bla.com
time, location and navigation track of each outing. The app features fast and simple “Catch” functionality, to quickly save fish details like photos, size, weight, species and other information. The app merges navigational data with user data for a complete picture of every catch that can easily be shared with others. All data is stored on the secure GoFree cloud server for easy access anywhere. www.gofreemarine.com
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Periodic battery replacement is essential to maintaining the compliance of EPIRBS and PLBs beacons with applicable ANZ standards. These standards are produced in order to maximise the likelihood of the beacon functioning correctly in the adverse environments in which distress and emergencies generally arise. Only the manufacturer or its authorised service centre has the necessary equipment, access to the factory approved parts and technical information to carry out battery replacement or repairs and then confirm that the beacon continues to meet the relevant standard. Serious risks arise if batteries are replaced or repairs to beacons are undertaken by someone other than the manufacturer (or its authorised service centres). In recent weeks it has come to our attention that a number of noncertified beacon service centres are offering a low cost EPIRB and PLB battery replacement service. Whilst such offers and operations are not technically breaking the law in replacing beacon batteries, they are certainly exposing themselves for liability particularly if the beacon owner is unaware they are non-compliant and the beacon may not function correctly in an emergency. Australian/New Zealand standard 4280.1 (EPIRB) and 4280.2 (PLB) mandate that beacons must be returned to the manufacturer or a manufacturer’s approved service centre when repairs or battery replacement are required. This standard document is available from www.standards.org.au Furthermore, if a beacon is required to meet carriage requirements under CASA or Maritime regulations the standard requires the beacon must be compliant with AS/NZ 4280.1 for EPIRBs or 4280.2 for PLBs. Consequently if the beacon battery was replaced or serviced by a non-certified service centre then the beacon is noncompliant for mandatory carriage requirements in Australia. Should there be any doubt regarding the status of companies offering battery service on GME EPIRBs. Contact: 1300 462 462 or E: servadmin@gme.net.au
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Navico Launches Three-Dimensional Sonar Lowrance & Simrad StructureScan 3D allows anglers to easily see fish, underwater structure and bottom contours in a stunning threedimensional display on their HDS Gen3 fishfinder/chart plotter. StructureScan 3D imaging quickly scans the underwater terrain and fish-holding structure to create high-resolution, 180-degree super-wide, three-dimensional views – in depths to 300 feet and as far as 600 feet port and starboard. Yielding captivating images with unprecedented detail, StructureScan 3D gives anglers a better understanding of where fish and structure are located in relation to their boat. The true-to-life 3D scans are viewed on the Lowrance and Simrad HDS Gen3 display when used in combination with the SideScan 3D Skimmer transducer and StructureScan 3D module – making HDS Gen3 an outstanding fishfinder. Scheduled for availability December 2015. www.lowrance.com. or www.simrad-yachting.com
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THE LOW DOWN ON DOWNRIGGERS Using a downrigger may just give you the edge you need next time you are trolling a lure. Trout or snapper they work well and may just give you that edge you need for a successful day on the water. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
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The downrigger takes your lure right to where the fish are and it’s done with very little effort. Image courtesy of Cannon
Being a successful fisherman requires more than just good luck, it also requires good planning and most importantly good equipment. Right from the rod and reel to the hook and sinker, having the right equipment for the type of fishing you are doing is a prerequisite of success. With that comes looking and using the latest technology that comes with the sport and having the best tools and equipment to do the job. Tools or toys, whatever way you look at them they make fishing easier and you catch rate can be a lot higher than by simply tossing a line and bait over the side and waiting for the fishing to react. One of those tools that is gaining popularity is the downrigger, a very special device that takes your lure right to where the fish are and it’s done with very little effort. Trolling used to be guesswork in knowing the depth your lure was at. Now with a downrigger you can set the lure exactly where you want it. It’s that easy and the best thing is they work just as well trolling for trout as they do for snapper or gamefish.
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Downrigger History Using a downrigger began in effort to increase the productivity of fishing in larger bodies of water. Downriggers are used to troll and maintain the lure’s depth in accordance with the thermocline at which the fish species being normally sought feeds. People began using downriggers first in the Great Lakes area of the US. They are now used all over the world to help catch a large variety of fish. Recently discovery of an Edward vom Hofe late 1860s-1870s downrigger found local to Niagara Falls and the Salmon River area point to the reelmaker Edward Vom Hofe Brooklyn, New York as the father of the modern downrigger. Prior it was thought that the great lakes Michigan anglers had invented the modern rig. However, it was intended for the deep water basin fish listed above and most likely prior to the Hydroelectric plant being built on the Niagara River late 1870s. Somehow the device was lost in time due to the construction of the electric plant most likely causing a disruption in the Salmon fishing.
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DOWNRIGGERS FASTER, TOUGHER, SMARTER.
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Only one of these examples exists today. Not until the 1950s would a device similar to the Vom Hofe design reappear. It is possible that the modern downrigger introduced in the 1950s was copied from another Vom Hofe made device but for now that can not be proven due to the great time span in between the two designs. Edward vom Hofe was a premier tackle smith and reel maker. There are two main classifications of downriggers today, manual and electric. A manual downrigger requires the user to crank the line to retrieve the weight. An electric downriggers utilises an input screen and has automatic functions controlled by the user with the press of a button.
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The Basics Downriggers are simple in their workings. Drop your bait or lure back 5 to 50m behind the boat, attach your line to the release and slowly lower the weight to the desired depth, free spooling your reel as your bait or lure descends. Place your rod in the rod holder and reel up the slack until the rod is slightly loaded. When a fish strikes, the line, will break free from the release and you will fight the fish free of added weight. Loading your rod is an important factor as this helps to set the hook when a fish strikes. The use of either a manual or electric downrigger depends on the individual requirements and the wallet. Trolling Lures Test your lure over the side of the boat before you drop it back by holding your rod tip slightly underwater. You can then alter your speed to achieve the best action before dropping the lure down. If you are running two or more lures, make sure the lures are compatible, i.e. both bibbed minnows. However, varying the size and colour of your lures is worthwhile. The key is experimentation. Trolling speed and patterns are also worth thinking about. On turns, outside lures will speed up while inside lures will slow. This can sometimes induce a strike. A zigzag pattern will cover more area and it keeps the lures out of the prop wash. Also, vary the amount of line you let out before clipping it onto the release. The speed at which the lure is pulled through the water has a great impact on success or failure. Typically, trolling from one to five knots is the range that allows for fish to be caught. This varies from species to species as Kingfish prefer higher speeds while the most docile Trout will be suited to a much slower-moving lure. Trolling motors are used to calibrate this speed more accurately than large outboard motors. The downrigger should be set at the depth the target fish are schooling. Different species of fish school at different depths. A fish finder is useful determining this depth. Using a downrigger may be hazardous. Many manmade reservoirs mask submerged trees and other structure beneath the surface and the same goes if you are trolling close to reefs or rocky bottoms. A downrigger’s weight may foul on such objects.
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Weights Weights can be categorised into the speed of the troll. With trout trolling, a 6-10lb ball will do the trick. For faster trolling, or with baits or medium to large lures, the pancake weight is ideal. It offers less drag and is easier to retrieve. Another interesting downrigger weight on the market is of a fighter plane design. The weight is not only streamlined, to run at high speed but is set up to run like a paravane, which will reduce blowback. Downrigger weights can also be purchased plastic coated. This is a great idea and is bound to save on dings and scratches. Keep in mind, the more drag your gear creates, the bigger the blowback. Typically, at 5 knots trolling you will lose about one-quarter of your original depth. At faster troll speeds and heavier line weights you will need to utilise the boat’s rod holders, as the ones supplied with the downrigger units are usually for light application and big “Goldies” on nice game rods don’t float. Trout Trolling Trout will feed at different thermoclines throughout the day. These, thermoclines or temperature breaks can be picked up with a good quality sounder. By turning up the gain or sensitivity of the unit you will see a faint line of interference going across the screen. This is usually the thermocline and the trout will cruise above or slightly below it. However, if you can’t pick up the thermocline, keep an eye on the screen and you will eventually see a depth pattern of where the trout are holding. Run the lures 20-30m behind the boat, attach the line to the clip and away you go. Also remember the importance of loading your rod otherwise your fish count will be low. A 50mm piece of Dacron on the main line, whipped at both ends (see pic), acts as a marker but also gives the downrigger clip something
A downrigger instantly gives you controlled depth and more accurately positioned bait presentation.
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The downrigger should be set at the depth the target fish are schooling.
Scotty make a wide range of electric and manual downriggers.
Weights come in a variety of shapes.
To rig, attach the weight to the cable, and use a “line release” to attach the weight to the line. Place the rod in the rod holder and lower the weight to your desired depth. to grip. Stacker clips can also be used so two rods can fish on the same downrigger. Run the deeper line closer to the weight so if you need to raise it in a hurry, the deeper line won’t snag. If you are fishing unfamiliar areas, have a crew member by the downrigger and the skipper calling out the depths so the weight can be raised quickly if needed. Don’t forget to check the fishing regulations as only some lakes allow the use of downriggers. The maximum cable length for lake fishing is 40m. If you are having trouble with weed, tie on a 40mm piece of mono, 300mm up from the lure. The weed will catch on the mono momentarily and release most of the time without catching the lure.
have a strike. Be prepared, as the strike will be fast and furious. Too slow will mean snagged gear. Marlin & Tuna Gamefish like Marlin & Tuna are worthwhile targeting with downriggers. For tuna, try lures like the Cedar Plugs, Rapalas and Bibless minnows, (see pic). Big live baits such as skipjack or albacore are deadly on marlin. Skippys reflect light well, making for an ideal bait but they need to be kept in tuna tubes to last the distance otherwise they will die soon after capture. Keep a close eye on your sounder for bait schools and deploy your bait just above or below these. Make sure your hooks match the bait size. A Mustad 7691 10/0 is about right for most skippys with a bridle rig hard onto the nose of the bait. If you are using circle hooks, the length between the bridle attached to the hook and the nose of the bait wants to be about 100-150mm. This allows for a clean hook- up into the jaw of the fish, even when the bait has been totally swallowed. Live baits will troll nicely at about 1 to 2 knots with minimal fatalities. Run only one livie while marlin fishing on downriggers because quite often a fish will snaffle a bait and swim towards the boat looking for another before you realise what has happened. And you don’t have to be a brain surgeon to figure out what will happen if a fish swallows two baits. Researchers say that yellowfin tuna spend about 5% of their life feeding on the surface. Obviously this depends on where their food source is. However, you can begin to understand the benefit of a downrigger. To be able to locate a bait school on your sounder and drop a lure or livie to that particular depth has got to give you that edge.
Kingfish Kingfish can also be targeted successfully with the use of downriggers, especially when fishing deep reef areas. A preferred method is to bridle rig the live bait using a circle hook such as a Mustad Demon or Gamakatsu Octopus Circle and a 2-3m trace of 80-130lb. Keep the whole system short with about 5-6m of drop back before the release, making it less likely that fish will grab the bait and make a run for the foul. Using a rubber band for the release is also a good idea. This is wrapped around the main line and tied onto a small piece of Dacron cord attached to the downrigger weight. The rubber band acts as a shock absorber when towing a live bait and stops premature release, which can happen when using a standard release clip, as live bait tend to get a wee bit twitchy when a Kinghi is hard on their butt. Drop your bait down and zigzag over the top of the reef at about 2 knots or target any fish sign you pick up on your sounder. Keep an eye on your loaded rod which will straighten when you ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
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FC 595
The FC595 is a smart looking boat on the water.
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NEW RECIPE By Freddy Foote
Two years after releasing the FC580 onto the market, FC Boats has re-jigged it and released it with a few additional features and a new name. I tested what was the FC580 a few years ago when it was first released. And I loved it. So when a manufacturer goes and fiddles with something that you really liked, you tend to get nervous. I mean, we all saw the backlash that Nestle received when they fiddled with the recipe for Milo! The FC580, though a great boat, had to get a name change for a number of reasons according to Ross Christensen, Managing Director of FC Boats. “We needed to achieve parity with the opposition in the marketplace. We were being compared to a much smaller volume boat that was confusing to the consumer. We measured the boat as a hull measurement that gives us a long waterline length. We don’t have a big outboard pod; some other brand boats have a 400mm pod, and their hulls are a lot smaller. So we have just done the same as every other manufacturer to bring our boats into line,” says Christensen. What I love about the FC595 and on the previous FC580 was that it is a great all-rounder. It targets those who want a bare and robust fishing tinnie, with a generous cockpit space for fishing, fantastic stability due to its flooding ballast system and a large casting platform on the foredeck – truly a versatile package. It is a boat well suited to both fishing and diving, and with the built-in seating aft you’ve got a good family boat. Plus there is plenty of storage forward in the cuddy cabin. A key feature of the FC595 is stability. The FC595 has two stability systems; aft, there is a flooding keel, which floods when the boat is at rest, making the craft ultra stable, then when underway the water drains out quickly. In the forward section next to the helm, there is a controllable ballast system, enabling the skipper to bring onboard the desired amount of forward ballast, and then to dump it when it’s not needed. A simple release valve is located near the helm to easily control the WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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The FC595 has a roomy and practical layout.
A sturdy boarding ladder will help on re-entering the boat from the water.
The helm is neat and tidy and finished with an array of features.
amount of water. Up under the fairlead are two small holes, big enough to push the end of a hose through. It enables you to flush out the ballast tank system with fresh water after your day on the water. Extra safety comes in the form of a sealed floor and flotation foam under the side decks. Another standout feature is the generous casting platform on the foredeck, which can be accessed via a large deck hatch from the cuddy cabin below or by walking around the sides. The gunnels and foredeck are treated with a tough, durable coating called ‘Deck Tread’ which comes as an option. It makes the foredeck non-skid and then also allows the gunnels to take knocks and scratches. The FC595 has stability in buckets. Probably one of the most stable boats in its class. Two of us on one side of the cockpit and it hardly shifted. Like other FC Boats models, extended gunnels provide ergonomic access around the sides to the foredeck area also. The gull wing design that has been successful in its smaller models, lends itself to making this boat very dry.
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MULTI PURPOSE LAYOUT An open layout firstly sees an adequately sized boarding platform on either side of the outboard pod, with the port corner featuring a Deck tread finished aluminium boarding ladder. A grab rail is welded onto the rear of the transom to aid in re-entering the boat from the water – great for divers. Our test boat came with a 100l underfloor fuel tank but you also have the option of tote tanks. If you want the underfloor fuel tank, you’ll need to have the box pedestal seat option, which houses the fuelling pipes and the filler on the starboard exterior side by the helm. The transom area has a built-in shelf that is ideal for storing any miscellaneous items such as tackle boxes etc. as well as housing all the boat’s onboard systems and battery. Above there is a sizeable bait board, that is available in three different versions. Other features includes the FC passive live bait tank (meaning it fills itself when at rest and no pump is required. Water can be kept locked in until you choose to discharge), a large under-floor storage locker big enough for dive bottles and sizeable cockpit side shelves. The cockpit is fairly large, with long side shelves running right up
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Additional seating is available in the aft corners, on optional lift-up seats.
The cabin bunks can be extended with the addition of the infills.
A passive live bait tank is aft meaning it fills itself when at rest, and water can be kept locked in until you choose to discharge.
to the forward seating area. Two welded rod holders each side are situated along the coamings with a further two situated in the transom. Seating on our test boat consisted of a king/queen seat on the passenger side, with lift up storage access underneath. The helm seat is a fully adjustable pedestal seat mounted on a base. Additional seating is available in the aft corners with fold down seats, that also provide thigh padding allowing for the angler. You can play a fish right into the far corners of the boat – a great feature. Small storage shelves are on either side of the helm for keys and cell phones and a handrail runs right along the edge of the forward dash area. The well-protected cuddy cabin has a v-berth with a toilet under the forward centre squab. Bunk extensions can be added to extend their length and these slot into place immediately in front of the helm and passenger seating. I’m 185cm tall and I managed to lay down quite comfortably with the bunk extension fitted. When not in use they can hang in the cabin out of the way or on the side next to the passenger seat. For privacy, a curtain can be drawn across the cabin entrance. Above, a large aluminium deck hatch provides access to the forward
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casting platform. Back at the helm, our test boat had the engine instruments already mounted in the alloy dash, with the forward dash area carpeted. A 7” Lowrance MFD was flush mounted and was complimented with a GME VHF radio and Fusion stereo unit below. The controls for a Maxwell rope/chain windlass are also at the helm. For protection you would probably want to add a bimini to the ropcket launcher, but that’s an option. SOLID PERFORMER The FC595 is easily powered from 75-135hp with 90hp being the popular option. Our test boat was powered by a Mercury 115hp four-stroke that pushed the boat along to 34 knots @ 6000rpm. On our test day, we had two of us onboard and 40 litres of fuel under the floor. We found a comfortable cruise of around 20 knots @ 4000rpm, and a quick look at the Mercury Smartcraft gauges showed the 115hp four-stroke was using 17lph. The 115hp four-stroke gave great punch out of the hole and good acceleration mid-range. Handling overall was excellent. The 595 has
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SPECIFICATIONS Model: Manufacturer: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Trailerable weight: Test Power: Propeller: Max Speed: Power Options: Trailer:
Extensions to the cabin squabs extend the bunks to around 2m.
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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA FC595 / Mercury 115 Fuel capacity: 100 litres RPM Knots L / h 1000 4.3 2 1500 5.2 3.7 2000 6.0 5.3 2500 7.8 8.5 3000 3.0 10.5 3500 16.5 13 4000 20.0 17 4500 24.3 23.5 5000 26.0 32 5500 32.0 36 6000 34.7 40.3
Soft baiters will love the forward casting platform.
This boat could be protected against the effects of corrosion, oxidation and discolouration.
an incredibly soft ride, and at times it was easy to forget you were in an alloy boat. No banging and crashing, and coming off waves or chop, the ride was superb. Super dry also. Underway, there is excellent visibility forward through the curved windshield, which provides great protection from the wind. If weather conditions are a bit chilly, you can close the helm in by zipping up the clears of the bimini top to keep yourself and passengers snug. Back at the ramp, the FC595 is easily handled back onto its single axle trailer that has been purposely designed with a drop axle to make launching and retrieving even easier. Given the size and weight of the boat, beach launching is a possibility as well. Overall, it’s a great boat, with a super finish, great features, good looks and from a safety and practicality perspective plus overall value for money it’s hard to beat in its class. I can also confidently say it’s one of the best performing boats in its segment for not only ride but also stability. What’s also good is you can get on the water for as little as $NZ43,995 with a 90hp two-stroke and an unpainted hull. This one was priced as tested at $70,000 with the four-stroke and most of the optional extras available. Are FC Boats onto a winner with this renaming exercise? You bet. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
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The ideal cost effective product to protect your valuable asset. www.nyalic.co.nz Notable Standard Items on Test Boat 5mm hull bottom (4mm topsides), flooding keel, separate ballast tank, positive flotation under side decks, rear seats (folding), FC extended gunnels, Notable Options on Test Boat Painted sides and cabin, 100 litre underfloor fuel tank, Mercury 115hp four-stroke, rocket launcher/bimini, Deck Tread. Fusion stereo. Contact: Fish City www.fishcity.co.nz Albany Ph 09 476 4282 Hamilton Ph 07 846 6675
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The Kingfisher 450 Minicat is just one of many models from Kingfisher Power Cats.
The cat versus mono argument has exercised boaties since at least Greek times and possibly earlier. In more modern ages, the discussion seems to have started when the late 17th-century English pirate William Dampier was exploring the Malabar region of the south-western coast of India. He reported that the local inhabitants used “one log or sometimes two” as one-man rafts they called “Catamarans” (these vessels are still in use in the area today with “kattumaram” meaning “logs tied together” in Tamil). Later, when the English began exploring Polynesia, they used the word catamaran to describe the swift, stable, two-hulled vessels they encountered there and the word stuck.
LOA and horsepower than a mono, especially in rougher conditions. Bay of Islands based multihull hull designer Alan R Walker agrees. He believes stability, a softer ride for the same LOA, greater efficiency and more useable deck space are the key advantages of a power catamaran. His company, Coast Design, offers a range of both symmetrical and asymmetrical designs. He says the former are better for smaller sports cats and family boats, thanks to their ability to handle chop well and deliver more speed for a given amount of horsepower. Asymmetrical designs, on the other hand, he believes are better for commercial applications where speed is not as important as load carrying. For David McLellan, CEO of newcomer Maverick Marine, the advantages are also stability (especially at rest), better load carrying for the same LOA and the softer ride. “A power cat will ‘eat up the chop’, with no pounding and a far softer ride.” He also sees huge advantages for those using their boats for fishing and diving. With up to 40% more useable deck space than a comparable-sized monohull, a cat provides an ideal platform for soft baiting, fly fishing and jigging. There is far more space for divers, too, especially when getting into or out of wetsuits. John Gell, Boat Operations Manager at Blackdog Cats in Whangarei, sees the fact that cats do not heel as much at rest as one of their main advantages, along with their far better righting moment while underway. Also key, especially with the Blackdog Cats’ pontoon design, is the safety that comes from a far larger
Advantages: “Swift” and “stable” are still two of the most common words used to describe the twin-hulled form. However, modern proponents, such as Kim Bertelsen of Tauranga-based Alloy Cats (NZ) Ltd, says there are plenty of other reasons why owners should consider choosing an aluminium power catamaran rather than a more traditional monohull. These include the cats’ excellent sea-keeping; their extra beam (meaning better stability, greater volume and more deck space); their better fuel efficiency; better load-carrying capacity and, at least for those with twin motors enjoying a degree of separation, their exceptional manoeuvrability. Multihull expert and leading New Zealand designer Roger Hill says that, when it comes to stability and safety, a power cat will win every time. If he were crossing a bar he would, he says, prefer to do it in a cat “any day”. He says cats also perform better: going faster for the same
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heeling moment and far greater buoyancy. He says the combination of the design’s sealed pontoon chambers and its underfloor buoyancy means there is up to 200 litres of buoyancy on board. The fact power catamarans are also around 40% more efficient and boast substantially better load-carrying capacity are also big pluses. Challenges Of course, all boat design is a compromise and building trailerable catamarans in alloy certainly has its challenges. The most noticeable is the cost. More aluminium is required for a comparable LOA (compared with a mono). Kim Bertelsen, whose company is New Zealand’s largest producer of both trailerable and non-trailerable aluminium power cats, says there can be up to 24 surfaces on a catamaran compared to just 5 for the same sized monohull. Labour costs are also going to be higher, with more welding required to join those surfaces and greater complexity of the build. Hall Marine Design (HMD), the design team behind Maverick Marine has with innovative design and smart aluminium folding techniques reduced the number of full length hull welds by 35% without compromising the hull shape or by reducing the number of hull surfaces. “This problem has seen some manufactures of small aluminium catamarans compromise the hull shape by reducing the number of hull surfaces in an attempt to decrease the construction time. However we have taken an innovative design approach to solve this manufacturing problem”, says Jarrod Hall, MD of HMD. Those designers I spoke to for this article also noted that getting the design “right” was not always easy, either from an aesthetic or a practical point of view. Scott Robson has been designing powercats for many years, in all their forms and his designs have always had an edge when it comes to style and balanced lines. “One of the unique feature of our designs, is that the principle designers have designed numerous National and International Championship, winning power and sailing craft, so are able to bring a strong hi-performance background to the design of each design project along with a good balance between practicality and style”, says Robson. When it comes to creating a good-looking cat, Kim Bertelsen stresses the importance of getting the proportions right (and especially eliminating that “slab-sided” appearance). There are also particular challenges for smaller models, especially those that are to be powered with just a single outboard. Ensuring there is no cavitation requires a fair degree of skill and experience as does avoiding what David McLellan refers as “cat’s sneeze,” the atomised water that can occur in a single engine installation. The HMD team have been through a comprehensive design development and testing process to get the Maverick Marine catamaran design spot on with a single outboard setup. According to Alan R Walker, another challenge with the smaller, trailerable designs is ensuring the tunnel between the hulls is high enough to minimise slamming. For John Gell, the main challenges are the greater complexity of design and the
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requirement for more material and labour in their construction. However, he says BlackDog Cat aims to minimise those extra costs with production efficiencies. Despite the various challenges, the designers and builders all agree the effort is incredibly worthwhile. As Kim Bertelsen says: “Get the formula right and the results are fantastic — you will never go back (to a mono).”
one-off custom vessels designed and built to a particular client’s need, production alloy cat manufacture is becoming more common in New Zealand. The current leader in this field is Alloy Cats (NZ) Ltd. Based in Tauranga and headed by Kim Bertelsen, Alloy Cats are New Zealand’s largest and most prolific manufacturer of both trailerable and non-trailerable alloy power cats. The company produces three distinct ranges: the Kingfisher Minicat range (with boats ranging from 3.7 metres to 5.1 metres); the Kingfisher Power Cat range (boats ranging from 6.2 metres to 8.5 metres and up to 16 metres) and the Roger Hill range (with boats from 8.5 metres up to 18 metres).
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Alloy Cats’ Kingfisher power cat range is by far the largest and most popular power cat range in NZ.
Kim says there are two advantages with the pair of Kingfisher ranges, which are all created “in house”: the company can absorb the design costs and, because Kim uses the boats extensively, he is always making small changes, ensuring the boats are continually improved. The Kingfisher Minicat range features asymmetrically designed hulls and consists of a 370 tiller steer, 470 tiller steer, 450 tiller steer, centre console or front steer; 510 centre console or front steer. The Kingfisher Power Cat range features symmetrical hulls and consists of a 620 cuddy cabin or hardtop, 670 cuddy cabin or hardtop, with 705-metre, 8-metre and 8.5-metre models in
development. The range also includes private and commercial models from 9 metres to 15 metres. The Roger Hill range features customised 8.5, 9, 10 and up to 15-metre models for either private use or as commercial vessels such as harbour master boats, cray boats, mussel farm tenders and the like. Kim also believes his new Kingfisher Roger Hill 1200 displacement cat will prove popular. Powered by twin 165 Hyundai SeasAll diesels it has a top speed of 25 knots. More importantly, the 12-metre vessel cruises “super economically” at 20 knots, enabling
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it to run the 120 nautical miles between Tauranga and Auckland (for example) using just $300-$350 diesel. This makes it ideal for those who like heading out wide to chase gamefish as well as those who enjoy coastal passage making. In addition to designing boats for Alloy Cats, Roger Hill has a wide range of other trailerable power cat designs in his portfolio. These include smaller cats in the 2.4 metre to 2.7 metre range and a 7-metre power cat, of which one has been built in New Zealand and several exported to the United States as hull and deck kit sets and plans. Another current Roger Hill design, the 8-metre Arrowcat, has also proved popular, although most live in dry stacks or are permanently moored in the water, rather than being kept on trailers. An impressive 55 of these have been sold, built in China and owned and marketed by a Seattle company. The Arrowcat’s predecessor, an 8.6-metre design, was also popular with 15-20 sold all around the world. A 9.3-metre Roger Hill cat, which will be towed, is currently under construction for an Australian client. Roger says the majority of his designs these days are “one-off” and provided as “cut files” to builders around the world. Blackdog Cat, a division of Blackdog Steelworks in Whangarei, has been building and selling powercats since 2009. Boat Operations Manager, John Gell, says the Blackdog Cats feature a hull designed to produce a soft ride in adverse weather and a vessel that is light overall and able to be easily launched and retrieved by just one person. Models include a 4-metre tiller steer open cockpit; a 4.5-metre centre console; a 4.5–metre cuddy and, the company’s most popular model, the 5-metre cuddy. John says the cats have been sold to boaties “all over New Zealand” and into Australia and have attracted strong interest from the Pacific Islands. Maverick Marine employs “true asymmetric hulls” and currently has just the two models in the market. These are the 5-metre centre console Renegade 500 and the cuddy cabin Rebel 500. The Renegade 500 debuted at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in May this year, replacing the company’s previous model, the Renegade 450. The new models have increased gunwale height (higher by 200mm), a refined transom and a bigger centre console with a
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more stylish screen. David McLellan says there has also been a lot of interest in a larger 6-metre model, mainly from fishers wanting to head out wide to chase larger fish, including marlin. Alan R Walker’s Coast Design produces alloy cat designs of all sizes for builders to manufacture. All are customised (there are no production models) with trailerable designs in the 5-9 metre range. Designs have so far been sold to builders in New Zealand, Australia, the US, Sweden and Fiji. Orca Engineering and Marine in Rotorua is another company that has been building aluminium powercats for many years. Owner Andre Verdonk says their boats are all custom built and can be purchased as “hull and decks” or completed to purchasers requirements. If you are looking for something you can build yourself, then there are a number of designers who can supply kit sets. The RSD power cat range from Scott Robson Design is available as alloy kit sets for professional boat builders or a D.I.Y. enthusiast to build in their engineering workshop. “Our alloy kits are quite comprehensive and have been developed by the designers who have worked as boat builders so have been able to create very builder friendly concepts. This enables a person with good engineering and welding skills to construct a boat without having to employ a specialist boat builder”, says Robson. Auckland based Revo Boats, headed by designer and builder Jim Pauling is another that offer both in-house design and build or the kit set option. “We design boats using all construction mediums, including aluminium and have had some success with our smaller powercats in recent year”. While powercat market isn’t huge, it is growing and there are now plenty of options, be it a new build from a reputable yard or something you can put together yourself at home. The choice is yours.
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The Escape 5900 is Finlay’s first foray into the centre console market.
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A follow-up to the Sports and Hardtop 5900s, the Escape 5900 opens yet another market for this new and progressive Timaru builder. Timaru-based Finlay Boats are relatively new to the Kiwi alloy production boat scene, and in less than two years have built up an enviable reputation for the brand. Starting with just one model, the range now extends to four boats, based on two hull sizes, 6.75m (6300) and the 6.20m (5900). Both hulls are designed by Scott Robson and offer a fresh approach to the pontoon look, style and presentation. Some time ago I was able to review the very first of the Finlay boats, the Sports 5900 and what impressed me was the performance and handling of the hull. It was quite frankly awesome for a boat this size and I could see that the builder, Grant Finlayson knew that he had hit on a winning formula. Getting the design right is not much good if you can’t incorporate the build quality and finish into the same overall package. The company adage…safety, performance, comfort and style, is so true, although they should add to that quality of finish. “I see Finlay Boats as a sort of boutique boat builder, where quality and not quantity is the prerequisite of the brand”, says Grant. All the hulls are painted but first get blasted with glass beads to give a smoother profile to the alloy and then finished with a two pod Altex paint. The final colour is your choice. Finlay Boats have made good use of the hull design and while that has remained unchanged with the new models, it’s what’s above the waterline that has been given a fresh look. Firstly there is the Sports model that is a cabin runabout with family cruising and day market aspects. Next to be released was the Trojan, the full hardtop version pitched at the more serious fisherman and now we have the centre console Escape. All three designs are available as a 6300 or 5900. One change in the new Escape 5900 is the underfloor fuel tank has been moved forward, which was done more for ease of fitting the fuel inlet and filler , but has had the benefit of providing greater underfloor storage space. Released at the Hutchwilco NZ Boats Show, the Escape 5900
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A layout designed for the fisherman and divers in the family. There is also a great wet area either side of the outboard.
is Finlay’s first foray into the centre console market. Grant explains why,” I could see they were quite popular, especially in the North Island and as I already had the hull, it was a simple matter to drop in a centre console and modify the deck”. He was also looking at the export market to places such as Australia and the Pacific Islands, where the better weather and climate makes centre console boats more acceptable. With export in mind, all Finlay boats are built to the CE standard, which you need if you want to export boats to places like Europe.
pontoon boats of a similar size at 20.5 deg (23.5 deg for the 6300) which goes a long way towards providing a soft, smooth bump free ride. The double chine pushes the water away and helps with maintaining the boats level attitude in turns. The single strake either side is wide, with an acute downturn and is carried well forward. Test day for me was moderate to nasty, so it was perfect water to give the Escape 5900 a true run. After picking the boat up from Mahurangi Marine, we launched at Sandspit, before heading across to Kawau Island. With a stiff 25 knot SE blowing, it meant we had a beam sea all the way there and back, with the only calm water in Mansion House Bay. Top speed was 35 knots with three aboard. We didn’t have a fuel management system hooked up, so there were no fuel figures available.
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Hulls are all painted in a colour of your choice.
The dash area is large enough for all most all the electronics and controls.
Standard seating is a double bench but there are other options.
Twin transom access is yours to modify and change to suit.
In the rougher water, the Escape 5900 performed as expected, providing a very smooth and predictable ride. Apart from some spray lifted by the wind the boat remained dry. I found if I set the tacho on 4500-5000 rpm @ 20-23 knots, I got the best ride and balance from the boat in the white capping water. Right in the middle of running back to Sandspit we had to stop and turn around to retrieve a hat , so I had the chance to see what the boat’s attitude was at rest in a side sea. Answer. Exceptionally stable.
suited to family boating and towing water toys. Centre Console boats by design don’t offer a lot of protection from the elements, so you should take that into consideration when buying one. If you are like me and spend most of your leisure boating time fishing, then that’s not an issue. The Escape 5900 is very traditional in its layout, with a large centre console helm area and an above waterline deck that drains into the sump fitted with a pump. Under the chequer plate sole, there is buoyancy both sides of two longitudinal stringers, with storage and the 180-litre fuel tank down the centre. Combined with the five sealed chambers either side in each pontoon, the Escape 5900 has a figure of 2cum of reserve buoyancy. Standard seating is a double bench seat with reversible bolster, all mounted on a pipe frame with a parcel tray. If you are looking for
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more storage, then the base could easily be made as full storage or a cooler bin, although this will inhibit access to the underfloor locker. With the console being a separate unit, it can virtually be placed anywhere. One of the popular options is mounting it as a side console, which provides great access forward. The batteries are then moved to the opposite side to counter the balance of the boat. In our test boat, we had the console in the centre and one of the benefits I could see is the massive amount more dry storage space it offers. This is also the home of the second battery. There is plenty of space for all your instruments, controls and switches and Finlay will custom design the dash to suit the largest of the MFD screens. Protection from the weather is provided with an overhead bimini, complete with the rocket launcher and a perspex screen will keep some of the wind off. Forward you can leave the space open and uncluttered if you want to save the deck area for fishing. There’s a small raised casting deck forward and an optional clip on Engel storage bin/seat ahead of the console. The wide coamings come standard with eight-rod holders and an antiskid surface. Conscious of the weight of the larger 4S outboard engines, Finlay extend the deck and portofino stern past the transom, so effectively there isn’t an engine pod. This provides extra aft buoyancy, but also gives you a large wet deck area. There is a drop down divers ladder to port. The boat comes standard with twin cockpit access with drop down splash boards, but you can change this to one and maybe use the other space for a live bait tank or wet storage. In between is storage for a battery, electrics, a ski pole/bait board mount and a port side baitwell. This is an area that lends itself to be customised and according to Grant, just about every boat he has built has been different in this area. “We’ll just about do anything a customer wants, within the confines of the space we have available”, says Grant. If you are into a nice cool looking centre console for your fishing and diving, then I suggest you check out the Escape 5900. When you add the finish and ride to the whole package, it’s a hard boat to fault. If either the 5900 or 6300 doesn’t suit your needs, then Finlay have a larger 7.6m underway and smaller boats in the 5.2m to 5.5m also in concept stages.
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When spring finally arrives after the long winter months the anticipation goes up several notches as we eagerly await the arrival of those big snapper work-ups. The snapper have come through winter looking to put on some good condition ready for their spawn. The large baitfish schools offer a high protein diet that is welcomed with the change of season.
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Snapper start to school up and move in to follow the large pilchard, anchovy and jack mackerel baitfish that have arrived in force. These huge baitfish schools attract every large predator in the neighbourhood, with dolphins, gannets and even Bryde’s whales getting in on the action. When you find such a work-up and the gannets are raining down from the sky as the dolphins smash into the bait on the surface, the snapper fishing can be absolutely mind blowing. It’s awesome to witness and fishing amongst it with jigs or lures is lethal. FISH THE BOTTOM Typically the snapper will be found hard on the bottom and following the activity happening higher up on the surface. A trail of debris from the work-up with injured or dead baitfish drifts down to the bottom and the snapper are feeding on this. They feeding aggressively in these situations, as they pick up on the disturbance created from all the activity and the natural berley trail created by the other feeding predators. So a jig fluttering past their path will be hammered. Jigs are perfect in this scenario as they are heavy and can get down past the kahawai schools faster and you don’t need to keep re-baiting, as you do with baits that can be stripped off. Once it hits the bottom simply fish the bottom 10 metres and if you get hit, the small assist hooks will hook-up without you needing to strike hard as you do when softbaiting. Just keep winding the reel as the weight comes on. There are some big stroppy snapper feeding in work-ups and they seem to fight harder. I think they must be as excited as us when they come across a big work-up. If you miss a fish, drop the jig back to the bottom again. It will attract another strike, usually instantly.
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JIGS There are now many kinds of jig options available to kiwi anglers which all work on our local snapper. A lot of these jigs have come from Japan, the Japanese really know how to target fish with artificial lures. Basically, each type of jig has a different action as they move through the water. The common types you will need to consider are: Slow Jigs – They are simply a bottom weighted metal lure with a squid skirt and two assist hooks. The metal lure flutters on the drop and the skirt imitates a squid which attracts the strike. The best weights to use are 80-110gm when fishing from 25m-45m. If the current is stronger you should go up in weight and then down in weight when fishing in shallower water or when there is less current. Good brands to use: Shimano Inchiku Bottom Ship, Ocean Angler Jitter Bugs Slow-Pitch Jigs – These jigs don’t have the squid skirt as used by slow jigs and rely on their excellent horizontal fluttering action, as it drops through the water. To fish using this jig, simply drop the jig to the bottom and use a long-slow-lift, followed with a fast drop of the rod and retrieve the slack line at the same time. Work it up several metres off the bottom, then drop it back to the bottom again. I like to use the 80 and 100gm weights when fishing in work-ups. Good brands to use: Shimano Butterfly Flat-Fall jig, Ocean Angler Flip-It, Blue-Blue Sea Ride Micro Jigs – As the name suggests, micro jigs are smaller lightweight jigs which mimic small baitfish such as anchovies. They have a slender profile which enables them to sink faster through the water column. They are surprisingly effective in deeper water or in fast currents. Good brands to use: Shimano Colt Sniper Micro Jig, Ocean Angler Weasel Micro Jig COLOURS AND TACKLE A bit like softbaits, everyone has their favourite colour and some days any jig will get
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All out action! Anglers hook up drifting behind the work-up as the snapper move more slowly.
A happy angler with a big snapper pulled out from under a work-up.
smashed while on other days, a particular colour – green or orange, produces the biggest fish. Make sure you take a variety of colours and more importantly – sizes, as you need to allow for the current and depth when drifting in the boat. With all jigs, they are most effective when fished vertically. Too much line angle out the back makes it harder for the jig to create its best action. Retrieve the jig to the surface and drop it back down. Small overhead or baitcaster reels spooled with braid are ideal and popular for working jigs. Although, a small 2500 – 4000 fixed spool (spin) reel can still be used if the angler prefers these reels. Most slow jig rods are around 1.7m (5’7”ft) to 1.88m (6’2”ft) long and have a parabolic action. Micro jig rods are even shorter, usually about 1.5m (5’ft) long and also with a parabolic action which aids using very light braid and small jigs. Remember the small hooks used on all these jigs are strong but not designed to lift dead weights, so it is best not to lift a fish from the water without supporting its weight. Use a net instead of lifting it up by the trace.
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PROFILE 700H
Profile currently offer a 14 boat range, with the Profile 700H being one of their more popular models.
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THE RIGHT PROFILE The Profile 700H has all the attributes of a seriously good deep water fishing boat, but when you look closer there’s a lot more too it. Barry Thompson checks out Baby Blue, the latest in a long line of this popular model to be launched. I see a lot of alloy hardtops and they are all very much designed to carry out the same functions. The big difference is not so much in the layout and for that matter even in the ride and handling, it’s more in the finish, construction and overall appeal of the boat. So when I went to Napier recently to check out a couple of the latest Profile boats, I was looking for a point of difference. Something that made the Profile boats different from the rest. CEO of Profile Boats, Brian Firman has been in the boat building and retailing business for many years. His company Firmans Marine, have until now been the only outlet for Profile Boats, so they have maintained a very tight marketing package. No boats leave the shop that aren’t fully rigged, right from the engine through to the anchor pack. And that is a point of difference over many of their competitors, but not something they have solely on their own. “Until now we have had no dealers, so we have been able to control the quality of our boats from construction through to handover to a client and that way we know what we are supplying a consistently high quality product,”, says Brian. As production has increased, we are now in a position to supply two dealers with the appointment of PowerBoat Centre in Christchurch and Hunts Marine in Sydney. While Brian admits that he gets many phone calls from boat dealers wanting to sell the Profile brand in their area, he has until now said no. “Even now, the way the boats leave the factory for both Christchurch and Sydney will not change and apart from the engine package being supplied by the dealer, the boat’s will leave fully rigged”, added Brian. Brian adds that for now that is it for the dealer network and doesn’t plan anytime soon to add any more. Another obvious point of difference that is clearly visible is the
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The 700H is built on an 18 deg deadrise hull using 6mm plate on the bottom and 3mm on the pontoons.
A facia big enough for a 16” MFD.
The cabin layout showing the squab extension and footrest in place.
styling and the external finish. Bright colours compliment stylish lines that bring a fresh look to the hardtop design. To be fair, some manufacturers look at their hardtop range as more practical that eye appealing and that’s fine. There is a market for that, but not if you want a Profile. The Profile brand very cleverly blends visual appeal with very practical functionality. But it’s probably in the construction and the way the boats are built that sets the Profile brand of boats ahead of many of its competitors. Mark Hunter GM for Profile Boats says the quality aspects of every boat they build from the 1410D dinghy through to the 940HW doesn’t change. “It takes longer and we can’t produce as many boats as we would like, but we know that every boat is built to the highest possible standard and to me that is more important than mass producing a product that isn’t perfect”, says Mark. Profile currently offer a 14 boat range, with the Profile 700H being one of their more popular models. Released a few years ago as a replacement for the previous Profile 700 Hardtop, the 700H was formed on the same hull as the previous model, but underwent a lot of aesthetic and practical alterations in the foredeck and hardtop
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area. The overhang was extended and the side profiles of the hardtop were changed. “It was just a simple upgrade of an existing model that while it was a good boat, we could see it could be even better with a few tweaks. “We are continually re-inventing ourselves on every model and that’s something I feel is very important, as we listen to customer feedback and are quick to make the changes if we think they are in the best interests of a particular model”, says Brian. BABY BLUE When I flew into Napier at 7.30am the water looked relatively calm from the air, so I knew I wasn’t going to experience anything more than a big swell with a soft breeze lifting a few white caps. Hardly the sort of water Profile wanted their hardtop tested in, but what we got was what we got. My test boat was the very latest 700H to be completed and was destined immediately after my run to be delivered to it’s new owners. Called Baby Blue, the 700H has become increasing popular due to its versatile size and there are four more currently on order and in various stages of build in the Profile Boats factory.
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Features and layout will suit the casual fisherman and diver.
The transom platform has a couple of optional tuna tubes.
The seat folds open to expose a compact galley.
The reverse sheer deckline helps to keep the boat dry when beach launching into waves.
Baby Blue is a bright metallic blue Profile 700H, owned by Brett Mainey and Veronica Morales from Auckland, well Waiheke Island to be more precise. The owners have been building, La Bodega Waiheke, a luxury homestay on the island, which is due to open in December, with Baby Blue very much part of the La Bodega Waiheke experience. Brett says that the boat they chose had to reflect that same luxury and high quality image of the homestay and the Profile 700H meet his factitious boating requirements in all respects. This is also the first new Profile that Firmans Marine has sold to Waiheke Island.
very cosy and warm inside. Boating has never been the same since the advent of the hardtop and Profile now offer seven boats in the hardtop mode. If you feel like you need more power on the transom, then a 225hp will jump your top end by a few knots and depending on the engine, make very little difference in your fuel economy. A 150 would be okay, but personally I feel the 225hp is the best option. The 700H is built on an 18 deg deadrise hull using 6mm plate on the bottom and 3mm on the pontoons. External beam is 2.40m, with an internal beam of 1.85m and a fully welded treadplate floor. A fully welded alloy rub rail extends around the boat, offering excellent protection when coming up alongside wharfs and jetties. A special feature of the 700H is the reverse wave deflector across the transom at deck height, which stops water slopping into the cockpit when backing up on a fish or launching your boat off the beach into waves. Not so common if you ramp launch but certainly can be an aspect of beach launching. One of the improvements on the new 7m Profile is the inclusion of deep ‘toe-kicks’, which is something you don’t see on a lot of pontoon boats. A great feature when you are fishing and playing a
PLENTY OF POWER Baby Blue is powered by a Mercury Verado L6 200, running a 15” Revolution 4 stainless prop. Top speed with full fuel and two aboard was 34.5 knots off the Napier foreshore. Fuel consumption was 77 lph with the throttle hard down, but if you bring it back to a more conservative 4500 rpm, that just about halves, to 42 lph @ 26 knots. Running out across the bay in the very moderate sea with a long low swell, the Profile 700H was a pleasure to drive at 25-30 knots. The wrap around hardtop takes away all the wind and leaves you
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reasonable size fish. The side decks are wide and flat and again great when you want to ‘sit a spell’ between hook-ups. PLENTY OF EXTRAS Profile sells their boats as packages so you can go boating without having to add too much. This includes a full anchor pack, bilge pump, carpeted cabin, hardtop and dash, LED lights, rocket launcher rod rack, hydraulic steering, safety glass windows, trailer and outboard. We all like to add things and Baby Blue has plenty. A large bait board, bunk infill squab, toilet, Maxwell RC6 capstan, fender rail, live bait tank, Furuno TZ12, Lowrance VHF, Fusion 750, painted hull, wash down system and Octigrip floor matting were just some of those. The layout is conventional, but again there has been a few changes made. The cabin bunks in the standard boat are already long, but in Baby Blue these have been stretched 450mm with the addition of rear extensions. When these are not in place, clip on footrests are added. The cabin comes with a central infill to make one huge berth and in Baby Blue there’s also the optional fully plumbed head and privacy curtain. Seating is a king/queen to port with a complete galley and cooler bin under, with a bucket seat helm chair on an alloy base, complete with fold up rear facing seat. However, the seating is one area that you can do your own thing, with many variables available. As the primary purpose of the 700H is fishing, it’s no surprise to find an extra large deluxe style cutting board and bait station aft. This comes complete with five-cup holders (great for sinkers & hooks) plus six-rod holders. There’s a live bait tank in the port side step-through and three vertical So Pac hatches conceal all the batteries, electrical and plumbing equipment. MULTI TASKER The Profile 700H is a multi tasker with the ability, features and layout to suit the casual fisherman and diver, to those looking for a compact and versatile weekender. The large deck area is ideally suited if you go fishing with four or more mates and is a great space when preparing for a dive. If you like the 700H but want something a little smaller then Profile can offer you the 585H, 600H, 635H or the 750HW, 780HW or 940HW, so they have you covered both sides. Best thing is, the finish, style and overall presentation of all models is the same, so you know what you are getting. There are no surprises. All boats come with a ten years structural hull warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS Model: Builder: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Power: Propeller: Power Options: Trailer:
Profile 700H Profile Boats $NZ100,000 $NZ 139,500 Pontoon Hardtop 6mm/3mm Alloy 7.00m 2.40m 3.00m 2000 kgs (approx) Mercury 200 Verado L6 Revolution 4 15” Outboards 150-225hp DMW
PERFORMANCE DATA Profile 700H / Mercury 200 Verado L6 Fuel capacity: 230 litres RPM Knots L/h 1000 4.4 3.9 1500 6.0 6.4 2000 7.2 9.7 2500 8.1 15.4 3000 12.4 20.5 3500 18.2 26.0 4000 23.5 33.3 4500 26.0 42.0 5000 29.3 55.4 5500 33.5 67.5 5800 34.5 77.0
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JETBOATING CAPE YORK
Words & Photos by Matthew Fallow
A group of insanely passionate Kiwi jetboaters took on the red dust, shallow rivers and crocodiles of Cape York, the northern most tip of Australia and survived to tell the tale. A group of insanely passionate Kiwi jetboaters took on the red dust, shallow rivers and crocodiles of Cape York, the northern most tip of Australia and survived to tell the tale. ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
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Determined to find a way through.
Big push at the Jardine river mouth.
Roadhouse refuelling and a welcome break from the rough roads.
The red bulldust got into everything.
World Jet Boat Expeditions are a close-knit collection of friends from all walks of life who are passionate about jet boating, led by the group’s fearless leader Kiwi Duncan Storrier. The friends have shipped their four purpose built Hamilton 141a alloy jet boats, all powered by ‘High Torque’ Chevrolet V8 383 cubic inch motors and Hamilton HJ212 jet units to the farthest corners of the planet. Expeditions to Africa, Nepal, Bhutan, Siberia, Mongolia, Patagonia, Argentina and Alaska have all been undertaken. Exploring remote areas, navigating uncharted rivers without any kind of support or chance of rescue and the ability to fix anything anywhere under all manner of extreme conditions, have kept this cohesive group together for more than 10 years. So why would the toughest of these outdoorsmen not get out of their run aground stranded jet boats? Crocodiles!! The group have just returned from far north Queensland, making the iconic journey on many Australians ‘bucket list’ to the northern most tip of Australia, ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
Cape York. You see, when you run aground on these rivers the issue is not being stuck, but rather being eaten. The crocodiles in this region are the largest living and most aggressive reptiles on earth, apex predators that will attack anything. The four jet boats were shipped to Universal Cranes yard in Townsville Queensland in a specially prepared 40 foot sea container, which generally consumes all boats ‘double decker stacked’, equipment and spares including engines, jet units, 50 fuel cans, camping gear, supplies and recovery gear. The return road trip to Cape York of some 3000 km includes 1600 km of harsh dirt roads only open during the ‘dry season’. Mine specification Holden Rodeo 4x4 utilities were chosen as tow vehicles and the trailers loaded up to 1400kg. Previously destroyed by Patagonian roads, they were repaired and fitted with improved specification springs for the anticipated and ‘legendary’ rough roads of the Cape York Peninsula.
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Push to Cape York The group jet boated many of the local rivers between Townsville and Cairns before the big push up the Cape York Peninsula, including the Russell, Mulgrave and Tully. These rivers were very shallow in the lower reaches, mostly sandy and tricky to boat. The launching also saw some ‘recovery’ work putting the 4x4’s to the test on the very first day. The rivers soon became a little steeper as they made their way to the mountains with the leading boats often seeing large crocodiles sliding into the water, one defiant crocodile choosing to stand his ground with jaws wide open. Crocodiles in this area grow to 5 meters in length, longer than the Hamilton Jet Boats themselves and with ‘locals’ telling chilling tales of people being taken from the banks or even out of their fishing boats, the group were determined not to get stuck. Typically the boats ventured 100 km upstream, far beyond the reach of conventional craft in these low flows. The basalt rocks in the upper reaches of these rivers are over 1,500 million years old and provide very unforgiving rapids to navigate. Those boaters used to the well sorted shingle gravel rivers of New Zealand and having the greatest motivation to not get stuck, soon found themselves being launched into the air as lurking rock’s suddenly appeared in locations least likely expected. Despite having 12mm thick high tensile 6083 alloy hull bottoms, most boats were very second-hand by the time the expedition had completed these three rivers. Heading inland over the range from Innisfail to the tablelands on the last of the good roads, the expedition was set for a long push
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Looking for a way up through the rocks on the Tully river.
up to Cape York and the goal of boating the northern most river in Australia, the Jardine. With our local www.jetboatingaustralia.com ‘fixer’ Mike Collins joining us, we had plenty of local knowledge on our side. Mike had boated many rivers in this region and was keen to venture further upstream with the group than ever before.
owners, are the only signs of any civilisation. These were located about every 200km and served as our meeting points to regroup as we travelled some 11 hours per day. The roads were red ‘bulldust’, much like talcum powder; corrugations were epic in size and brutal on equipment. Washouts and small creek crossings were countless, all the while trying to avoid Kangaroos, wild cattle, 2m long lizards and parts falling off the trailers travelling ahead! Very quickly mudguards, trailer guide posts, lights, wheels, springs and number plates all started to disappear. The bulldust would fill large potholes or washouts and behave like water, so there was no warning and the trailers often crashed into these; occasionally there would be a sign in the middle of nowhere “warning dust holes”. Eventually, after staying overnight at a Roadhouse, we made it to the Jardine River Ferry Crossing, some trailers were repaired and one boat suffered a split 180-litre fuel tank due to the rough roads; learning from a previous experience the fuel jerry cans were quickly
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rigged into the fuel system, which meant stopping every 40 minutes on the river to change over to the next jerry can.
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Careful of the Crocs Two boats made ready to launch at the ferry crossing for a trip to the Jardine River sea mouth in the Gulf of Carpentaria. We chatted to a local Aborigine about our expedition and he warned us about being careful when launching, as a crocodile had recently eaten a man. “He was standing next to me, just as you are now and a croc took him” our boats were quickly launched! The river was filtered by sand and ran gin clear, all the better for spotting crocodiles. One boat managed to get exceedingly stuck in the sand at the river mouth and meant all hands were required to push one boat over the sand some 150m back
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120kms up the Jardine River.
Huge termite mounds littered the countryside.
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Expedition Members: Duncan Storrier, Warren Donald, Matthew Fallow, James Murdoch, Tim Smith, Neville Kelly, David Leckie, Hugh Neal, Ross Denton, Paul Mullan, John Moodie, Johnny Giacomantonio, John Smitheram, David Watson, Wayne Donald, Mike Collins, Lance Kerr, David Ellis
Hugh Neal contemplates the days ahead. to boatable water. This required a bed of sticks, a lot of pushing and finally a tow from another jet boat, all as the water level quickly dropped. While these jet boats need just 75mm of water to plane in, they do however require knee-deep water to get on the plane; they can do so in just half a boat length; even with four men, equipment and 300 litres of fuel on board. A relaxing trip back was had in the twilight, fishing and drifting while dinner was caught under the watchful eye of the odd reptile. A great night was had around the fire enjoying freshly caught fish and a few drinks. Sleeping in swags not too far from the river bank was not enjoyed by some, one Kiwi, who feared the crocodiles so much, slept in his boat far from the river. With all boats repaired, maintained and fuelled, the group set off for the big run up the Jardine, some 120km each way. The fantastic benefit of a jet boat is that they leave no footprint of having passed by, have little or no wash in shallow waters and are able to transport you to places never seen by other people; perfect for this ancient wilderness.
the hot temperatures. Some boats found themselves beached on logs and no one willing to get out and push! So new tactics were employed with one boat pushing another ‘nose to transom’ to avoid the crocodiles, some very funny conversations were taking place at the time. A few more dents and scrapes on the hulls resulted and the group’s fearless leader lost his windscreen. A fantastic experience, one that saw a traverse of this river almost from the Gulf of Carpentaria in the West to the Coral Sea in the East before low fuel dictated a turn for home. Camp was made overnight at a beach in the Gulf before heading to the northernmost tip of Australia, Cape York; a few minor creek crossings only and the goal had been achieved. Some walked around the tip of Australia while others took the boats onto the beach where you could literally see across to Papua New Guinea. All started down the long dirt road travelling during the day and night, visiting a downed WW2 plane wreck and a swim in the Eliot Falls along the way. A big push was made to Cairns and finally Townsville, over two days staying at a traditional Roadhouse along the way. Not without its issues again, trailer springs changed out, some suspension removed altogether with the axle bolted directly to the trailer frame, bearings replaced and one trailer losing a wheel in spectacular fashion as all the wheel studs had pulled out of the hub. A great expedition completed, which was part jet boating and part road trip in an area you would not expect to go river boating. The boats are now en route to Tasmania for some much-needed repairs just in time for the next Expedition around the Apple Isle in September 2015.
Taking on the Jardine River The Jardine River, away from the influence of the river mouth, is little more than a crystal clear, sand filtered small creek with treelined banks. This combination of shallow water boating, log-strewn riverbeds and very few places deep enough to stop made for some very exciting boating for many hours; well worth the trailer journey to get there. The jet boats made their way upstream negotiating around and climbing over the logs, often during brief heavy rain showers despite ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
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MAVERICK RENEGADE
The Maverick Renegade 500 is the ideal fishing platform.
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TWIN PACK
Barry Thompson went to Taupo to check out the newest Maverick power cat and along the way picked up some handy hints from the experts on how to catch trout. I really enjoy adding something extra to a boat test, so when it involves fishing, then you’ve got me. While 99% of my fishing has always been on salt water, the chance to try my hand at catching a Rainbow or a brown and at the same time test the new Maverick Renegade power cat, seemed like a great opportunity. So it was appropriate that the boat I was to test had just been purchased by Taupo-based luxury accommodation and guided fishing trip company, Fish On A Fly, so I was certain to have some expert help. The boat is used in conjunction with a brand new lakeside fishing lodge, which was only a few weeks from opening when I arrived in town, but the boat was rigged and ready to go. My fishing guide, Chris Bignall reckoned that for the time of year, the weather and probably according to his secret fishing diary, that Lake Rotoaira was the place to go. I haven’t caught a trout in years and I am a total novice when it comes to fly casting. I was keen to learn more and it seemed I had the right guy to teach me. But unfortunately, due some very strong winds across the lake, I didn’t get a chance to discover the secrets of fly casting, but that I will save for another time when I head back down to Taupo and hopefully also check out the new lodge. Lake Rotoaira is a relatively small lake situated between Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro. For Maori people, this lake has long been a highly prized eel fishery. When trout were introduced to the central North Island region in the late 1800s, the lake became an internationally renowned trout fishery. While the sky was blue, there was a bitter 25-knot wind coming off the snow capped mountains and a stiff chop right across the lake. Water temperature was a mere 8 deg. Chris gave me a spinning set-up that was not unlike my soft bait rig. The only difference was the spinner. The technique was the same, so I had no trouble mastering casting across into the 2 - 4m shallows off a river inlet. While Chris fought the wind with his fly casting, I did manage to land one small and one extremely small trout, so it wasn’t all bad. What it did demonstrate was why the Maverick Renegade was the ideal package for Fish On A Fly. Unsurpassed stability, coupled with copious WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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The console is generous in size.
The 80 litre cooler bin is a great feature.
The ride is soft, stable and smooth.
The transom has twin access points and fold down seats.
Lake Rotoaira is situated between Lake Taupo and Mount Tongariro.
working deck space makes it the perfect boat for 2-4 fishermen, depending on if they are using flys, jigs or in the saltwater, soft baits or pillies. But back to the boat. When you talk to David McLellan, you straight away knew that the founder and CEO of Maverick Marine is passionate about power cats. It’s a sector of the alloy trailer boat market that has few players and although it’s growing, it’s never going to rival the conventional monohull for numbers. But then that’s fine, says David, he is happy to spread the good word about trailerable power cats and pick up as many converts on the way as he can. Maverick Marine, founded just a few years ago, started with a 4.5m centre console, but that was given an upgrade to 5m and the range is now the Renegade centre console and cuddy cabin.
perfect setup for soft baiting as well as casting flys or spinners. Across the transom, the standard layout includes a central live bait tank, which has been removed and replaced with a storage locker and small bait board/table. Below are the battery stowage and either side very neat adjustable seats. Not only can the backrest roll cushions can be removed, but the seats can fold down, leaving a lot more workable floor space down aft. There is transom walkthroughs either side of the engine onto a large boarding platform with well placed solid handrails and a fold down dive ladder. Twin tote tanks are kept under the walkthrough steps. While the Fish On A Fly boat came with a double bench seat, complete with a reversible backrest and an 80-litre cooler box below, you do have the option of other seating styles.
SIMPLE LAYOUT Fish On A Fly’s Maverick Renegade features very much the standard centre console layout but is also available with a variety of seating and style options. The console is the command centre of the boat, with a generous facia for large MFDs and all the necessary controls, switches and instruments. Our boat was fitted with a Humminbird 899ci MFD, GME VHF and Garmin engine management displays. There is access below through a large So Pac hatch. Overhead, the bimini frame is robust and comes complete with removable bolts so you can fold it down when garaging. Chris commented that he also removes it totally when there’s two or more flyfishing, as it gets in the way. Up forward, the Renegade comes with a raised casting platform in the sole ( with storage under) as well as another great casting space at deck level, either side of the open anchor locker. Certainly a
BENEFITS OF A CAT Elsewhere in this magazine, Mike Rose has put together a feature on power cats and he talks about the advantages catamarans have over monohulls. The main benefits are a softer riding hull, more stable at rest than a comparable-sized monohull and as much as 40% more interior space than an equivalent length monohull would give you. Now all that is very impressive, but despite the benefits, trailerable power catamarans are not as popular as you would think they might be. I have had a lot to do with cats over the years, from specialist offshore race boats to running a Shark Cat 17 for a season and later a Robson designed Kona cat. If there is one thing I remember, it’s just how smooth and soft riding they were and what great fishing platforms they made….well maybe not the race boats in the fishing department! There are two hull forms used for power cats, asymmetrical or
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Twin casting decks forward are a real plus. symmetrical. Maverick is an asymmetrical planning catamaran, which sees the hulls perpendicular (flat) on the inside of the hull, but curved on the outside. Effectively there is a tunnel running between the two hulls (called sponsons). The faster the cat goes, the more air can enter the tunnel. This mixes with the spray from the hulls to form a cushion of foam and air. This gives the hull lift and reduces the area in contact with the water surface. A cat’s hull displacement spans less than one-third of the beam, allowing it to slice through the water easily. The two hulls sit down in the water when the boat is at rest, providing an exceptionally stable platform for fishing, as I found out on Lake Rotoaira. Three anglers on one side make virtually no difference to the boat’s stability. The broad floor area and super stable bow casting platform have all been designed with fishing in mind. Safety is another huge aspect of the Maverick power cat, with a free draining deck that ensures any water that comes aboard can quickly drain away. There are also several watertight compartments built into the hulls giving it positive buoyancy. When you add to that over 1600 litres of reserve buoyancy, you would be hard pressed to sink a Maverick STABLE & SMOOTH The Maverick is suitable for single outboards, 90-115hp, with Fish On A Fly powered by a Suzuki 90. Top speed was 22.1 knots (25.5mph) @ 5000 rpm, with a maximum fuel usage of 25.3 lph. Interestingly when you bring the rpm back to 4500, the speed only drops 21 knots (24.2 mph), but the fuel went down to 15 lph. As the wide open throttle of the engine should be around 5500 rpm, all indications were that we had the wrong prop. The 18” prop had too much pitch and was to be replaced with a smaller 16” 4bld Powertech, which will probably add another 2-3 knots on the top end speed. Driving a power cat is quite different to driving a monohull, especially in the turns. The Maverick leans outwards, so you need to be conscious of just how the hull is going to react. It’s no problem but does take some getting used to. Also, trim is critical and the Maverick seems to like plenty of it. Too much in-trim and you get bow steer, but a flick of the trim switch upwards will quickly eliminate that. The Suzuki 90 was also fitted with a Permatrim plate, which I think certainly attributed to the smooth and low entry onto the plane. There is very little bow up-angle, from either a slow or full power take-off. The lake conditions were short, white capping and very windy…did I forget to add cold! Running with the waves, the Maverick romped over it and gave a smooth cushion effect ride. Turning and running into the white capping waves, the wind under the tunnel helped give the boat lift and apart from some wave slapping on the tunnel, ran well. There is certainly no hull noise otherwise. POWER TO THE CAT If you are in the market for a stable platform for your fishing fix and want a small easily handled boat that has a better than average performance, a great ride in choppy water and loads of space, then the Maverick powercat is worth a look. You may not be a catamaran convert, but you soon could be. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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Maverick Renegade Hall Marine Design $NZ37,000 (boat & trailer) $NZ65,000 Power Catamaran 4mm - 3mm Alloy 5.00m 4.50m 2.31m (external) 1.85m (internal) Deadrise: 20.5 deg Height on trailer: 2.4m (excluding T-top) Trailerable weight: 1150kg Test Power: Suzuki 90 Propeller: 18” 4bld S/S Top Speed: 21.1 knotes (25.5 mph) Power options: Outboards 90-115hp Trailer: Voyager Custom
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Maverick 500 / Suzuki 90 Fuel capacity: Tote tanks RPM Knots L/H 1000 2.6 1.4 1500 4.8 2.5 2000 5.5 3.1 2500 6.5 4.8 3000 7.6 7.7 3500 9.7 12.2 4000 19.5 15.0 4500 21.0 24.2 5000 22.1 25.3 5500
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Notable Standard Items on Test Boat Casting decks, fold down seats, swing back bench helm with cooler bin, self draing scuppers Notable Options on Test Boat Humminbird 899ci MFD, GME VHF, Transom mounted seats, Seadek flooring, T-top and painted hull Manufacturer: Maverick Marine | Ph: +64 4 979 4080 E: david@maverickmarine.co.nz www.maverickmarine.co.nz Boat Supplied by: Fish On A Fly | Ph +64 21 0394000 E: chris.j.bignell@gmail.com ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
GOING DOWN DEEP...ER In the last issue of AB we looked at fishfinders and fishfinder combos in the 3’ to 7” range, of which there were 66 from nine brands. In Part Two we go to the other end of the fishfinder business with screens from 8” to 16”.
Touch screen is a big part of the latest sounders and MFDs.
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Simrad’s NSS16 evo2 combines a 16” chart plotter/multifunction display with built-in GPS positioning, StructureScan, CHIRPenabled broadband sonar, and powerful expansion capabilities.
Lowrance’s HDS Series combines a brighter. Multi-touch display and enhanced processor with fishfinder technologies such as CHIRP sonar, broadband sounder, structurescan, down scan and trackback views.
In this feature we have not included the Glass Bridge options, as that is material for another feature. Also while some of the much larger alloy trailer boats are certainly fitting Glass Bridges and top of the range MFDs, we felt it better to concentrate on the more basic, yet still highly sophisticated and technology-rich standard screens. When you are looking at ‘fishfinders’ at this end of the market, they are obviously more than just simple fishfinders. While they still do show fish and depth and all the normal things you would expect from a basic fishfinder, they also do a whole lot more. It seems that every manufacturer is now packing in as much as they can into the screen and that’s without any extra ‘black box’ technology. Screens vary from 8” right through to 16” and they come with feature-
rich options such as side imaging, split beam, structure scan, chirp and sonar…and that’s just in what they show under the water. They also come with functions such as radar, AIS, cameras, fuel and engine management and GPS. Essentially they are all multifunction displays – MFD for short and set up right you can get away with just one big screen on your boat that covers everything in the navigation, engine and fishfinding fields. An MFD comprises some key functions – radar, fishfinder/sounder and GPS plotter being the norm, but also depending on the brand and model a whole lot more. WHAT DO THEY PROVIDE? Such are the rapid advances in marine electronics, almost as soon as an MFD is
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released, it is superseded by updates with new functions. Manufacturers continually try to outdo each other with added value, simpler use, clarity of picture and more and more integration. Screens can be anything from 7” to 16” in standard units, but up to 32” LCDs and beyond when you are looking at glass bridges and the latest thing is touch screen, just like your IPhone and IPad. The real estate on your helm is always something to consider when looking to purchase a screen or screens, as having the space to display them is probably the first step to consider. Pixels and screen brightness are other areas to consider when shopping for an MFD, especially if you plan to have a display out in the open.
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Raymarine’s eSeries and cSeries offer hybrid touch and non-touch multifunction displays feature chart plotter, radar, fishfinder, thermal and much more.
You can link in all manner of add-on electronics from Ipods and PCs to network ports for NMEA and auto guidance systems. If it’s electronic, then your MFD will probably be able to ‘talk’ to it. An MFD should have ease of operation for the core navigation functions such as a plotter, radar, and sounder, that it is easily
Samyung’s SDF310 has a large 10” display, 8/16/32/64 colour options and a maximum depth range to 3000m. This unit is very popular amongst the fishing industry.
visible and has the capability of integration with other displays. If you do decide on adding the radar option, then remember it is nearly always a separate add on. It requires purchasing at minimum an array, either an open array or radome. It may also require a switch box of sorts to manage network feeds from transducers, arrays, etc.
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Most major brand navigation electronics offer units that can do all these functions from the commands of one display. Be sure to investigate what is included in each box and evaluate the entire parts purchase when shopping. To integrate all of these functions into one display, there is typically a link or hub that will
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ADDING TO THE FAMILY By Freddy Foote
In just a few short months the Lazercraft brand has not only re-emerged back onto the market, but they have also just released their second model. Freddy Foote gets aboard the new Lazercraft GT 640 Sport. Re-introduced onto the market back in May, Lazercraft launched their new GT 580 Sport. A great little boat that we tested in the last issue. Lazercraft has now followed that up with the launch of the new GT 640 Sport. The GT 640 Sport is the new version of what was the GT 620 Sport, a very popular model a number of years ago. As previously reported, the brand is under the ownership of Southern Boats in Mosgiel, who only have plans to build a handful of Lazercraft models. “The 580 has been really good for us since it was launched earlier in the year, with lots of great feedback from the regions where Lazercraft has previously been strong, particularly in the far north. There has been a lot of excitement about this new 640 too,” says Lazercraft General Manager Jono Bakker. “We’ll limit Lazercraft to 3-4 models, with the 640 being the biggest. From there and for anything bigger it will be boats under the Southern brand.” MIXED DNA Like the 580, the 640 features an alloy hull, with a fiberglass deck and gunnels. Forward in the very roomy and well-appointed cabin you are greeted with velour squab upholstery and sizeable side shelves for miscellaneous gear storage. Extra storage space is available under the vee berth squabs. A toilet can be fitted as an option should you wish. The seating configuration is in the form of two upholstered, and adjustable pedestal seats mounted on bases with storage
The newly released Lazercraft GT 640 Sport underway on Auckland harbour.
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Powered with a Yamaha 175hp four-stroke outboard, the 640 will do 40.2 knots.
Storage space is available underneath the king/queen seats.
The cabin is well finished and, a great place to stow gear.
Big cockpit side shelves are fully carpeted.
underneath. These can be accessed by hatches that face inwards, or by lifting the aft facing seat squab. The seating position offers good protection from the high curved windscreen and the bimini targa top provides extra protection from the elements. A grab rail along the inside top edge of the windscreen is great for passengers to hold onto when underway. The helm seat is positioned so that there is adequate room to stand to drive allowing an even better view forward. While a footrest isn’t fitted, one is fitted at the time of purchase by the dealer so that it can be positioned to suit owner requirements. The dash area is extremely neat and tidy. Engine instruments and switches are cleanly mounted into the fibreglass dash section as well as a Garmin multi function display and a VHF. Jono says that the next boat off the production line will feature a larger dash to accommodate bigger display screens and more accessories. Though not fitted at the time of test, there is provision for a Maxwell rope/chain windlass.
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The cockpit is very generous, with wide carpeted side shelves running full length. The tread plate floor is standard but you have the option of clip=on carpet or other forms of matting. All of the onboard systems, such as batteries, switches, wash down pump, are housed inside the transom and can be accessed via hatches. A sizeable underfloor storage locker is situated between the helm and passenger seats while behind that is the 200L fuel tank. Four-rod holders adorn the coamings, which themselves are fitted with a non-skid rubber finish. There is a bait board aft and a transom walk through to starboard where a sizeable t-bar boarding ladder is fitted. A sizeable live bait tank with a viewing window facing into the cockpit is also provided. There are two cavernous storage compartments underneath the transom that run right into the far corners of the boat. These are designed to take a 70-litre Icey-Tek chilly bin.
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The GT 640 Sport has a big roomy layout, perfect for a day’s fishing.
A live bait tank is located in the starboard corner.
A large underfloor storage locker is located between the seats.
PERFECT POWER Our test boat came fitted with a Yamaha 175hp four-stroke outboard, while the hull is rated from 130hp to 200hp. The GT 640 Sport achieved 40.2 knots at wide-open throttle of 5800 rpm swinging a 17” Reliance propeller, with the maximum fuel use 63.8 lph at 5800rpm. Water conditions during our test day were glassy calm on Auckland harbour as we gave the boat a quick run out to Motuihe Island and back while dodging rain showers. Encountering the odd ferry wake, the GT 640 Sport delivered a fantastic ride, was comfortable, and dry. Coming off a couple of swells, the hull was immensely quiet, and as I said when I tested the 580 model, it’s hard to believe you’re riding in a boat that has an alloy hull. It was just so quiet. No matter how hard you pushed it into the chop, there was no banging or crashing. It was that good. Quite easily one of the best performing alloy hulls I’ve experienced. 3500rpm will see a comfortable cruise of around 23 knots using WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
20lph giving you a range of about 190 nm. Peg that back 500rpm to 19 knots @ 3000rpm and you’ll see a fuel burn of 15.7lph giving a range of 210 nautical miles. We were running the boat with a light load of fuel and two onboard. I feel the Yamaha 175hp four-stroke outboard is the ideal match for the 640 hull, giving plenty of torque when you need it and returns healthy fuel numbers. As mentioned the hull is rated up to 200hp, and it would handle it, but it probably doesn’t need it. The Lazercraft hulls have always loved lots of horsepower and will handle anything you throw at them, but they are a boat you have to drive and not be afraid to drive it hard. I found on the 640 that the faster you drove it, the better it went. Like the 580 model, the 640 gets a 5mm alloy hull and runs a series of full-height stringers to the floor which stiffens the whole boat – eliminating all that banging that traditionally is received with an alloy boat.
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Add to the performance of the hull while underway, stability at rest was superb. We put two of us to one side and the boat hardly shifted at all. Along both sides of the cockpit are two pressure tested buoyancy tanks which means, if the boat should happen to be filled with water, it will still float. As tested, this rig was $NZ84,995 which includes a few optional extras off the Lazercraft spec sheet such as the bimini Targa top and the 175hp four-stroke outboard. However, basic packages start from $NZ65,995, powered by a 130hp Yamaha outboard and with a single axle alloy trailer. This was my second Lazercraft test in recent months and again I was very impressed. What could make it even better? The addition of a hardtop would be at the top of my list. I’m happy to report a hardtop model will be due on the market by the end of the year. Watch this space.
Plenty of room to stand at the helm
SPECIFICATIONS Make & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable Wgt: Test Power: Propeller: Power Options: HP Range: Trailer:
Lazercraft GT 640 Sport NZ$65,995 NZ$84,995 Cabin Aluminium/GRP 6.40m 2.35m 19 degrees 2.95m (with canopy up) 1700kg Yamaha 175hp 17” Reliance Outboard 130-200hp Tandem Axle Alloy Braked
PERFORMANCE DATA Lazercraft GT 640 Sport / Yamaha 175hp Fuel capacity: 200 litres RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range(NM) 1000 4.3 1.6 0.380 470 1500 6.1 5.7 0.940 190 2000 8.0 9.3 1.200 150 2500 12.1 12 1.000 180 3000 19.0 15.7 0.830 210 3500 23.0 20.9 0.910 190 4000 26.2 26.2 1.000 180 4500 30.0 32.7 1.100 160 5000 34.1 46 1.400 120 5500 37.1 56.7 1.600 110 5800 40.2 63.8 1.600 110
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Notable Standard Items on Test Boat Fibreglass deck and mouldings, Driver/Passenger Adjustable pedestal box Underfloor fuel tank (200L), Wiring loom with switch panel, Auto bilge pump. LED navigation lights. Notable Options on Test Boat Bimini top, Garmin MFD, VHF Boat Supplied by: Family Boats: Ph: +64 09 274 0511 sales@familyboats.co.nz | www.familyboats.co.nz Manufacturer: Southern Boats | Ph 0800 SOUTHERN www.southernboats.co.nz
The dash is clean and there’s enough space for larger electronics displays.
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A MID-WINTER TROPICAL ESCAPE
Co-Publisher of AB, Doug Dukeson got right out of Auckland in the depths of winter and enjoyed the warmer climates and hospitality of Rarotonga.
Avana Waterfront Apartments (bottom right) with its own jetty, found at the entrance of the Avana Harbour.
The catch.
The Moorings Cafe serve some of the best fish sandwiches the author has ever tasted.
We were in the depths of winter and thinking of an excuse on how we could escape our cold, wet July NZ weather - it was also the celebration of a ‘significant birthday’ for Dianne, my wife Carla’s, mother. Our group of four had all travelled to many of the islands in the Pacific – but the one that seemed to spring to mind for us, was Rarotonga, so it was easy to make the call that this is where we were to head. Not wanting to spend a fortune on this one week break in a five-star resort - we hit the internet and found Avana Waterfront Apartments, situated at the entrance of the Avana Harbour (lagoon). It is a block of five two bedroom villas, with a private wharf - where we feed an array of tropical fish including puffer and lionfish, with the odd GT cruising past. The property is not the most modern on the island but offered a very homely feeling – with all the self-contained amenities you could want, including dishwasher, cooking facilities and even a washing machine - to ease the pain unpacking, on return home.
The pool was a little cool – but the owner Ruben and manager Desiree and staff are very warm and friendly. In fact, on the second day, Ruben, who had been out fishing that morning brought us a plate of Yellowfin tuna, yummmm. With the property sitting just 50m away from the water, with the snorkelling gear and kayaks available, there was always plenty to do with the lagoon being much warmer than the pool. The temperature ranged from a soul warming 23 to 25 deg, with a gentle breeze to keep us cool when we did get a little strenuous – normally walking to the fridge to rehydrate. The shopping was interesting – if you wanted to purchase a t-shirt, but limited, which was great for the male members of our group. The food was excellent right through the island from the popular Trader Jacks, the excellent Spaghetti House and a banquet at cultural night at the Te Vara Nui. With the island being just 32 km in total circumnavigation – everywhere is easy to get to.
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A typical Raro sunset – best enjoyed with a cocktail – or two
Captain Moko I managed to get out for an afternoon’s fishing with the world famous ‘Captain Moko’ who runs his fishing trips using an NZ built 6.5m Osprey. It is not often Captain Moko comes back without a catch. He is entertaining and certainly knows his stuff on and off the water. I had friends that had been out on the boat with Captain Moko before and knew that although he can be a grumpy bugger, he sure knows how to catch fish and he takes this seriously. We headed two-thirds around the island to one of his special spots, where the swells were running 3-4 m. Captain Moko runs a morning and afternoon charter and from what I saw the morning charters seemed to be rewarded with better catches for their effort of getting up earlier. That day there was good catches of both Yellow Fin Tuna and Mahi-mahi. If you want to catch fish, Moko is worth a call.
Swells crashing on the coral reef.
Jill’s Fish Sandwich Back at Moko’s Avana Lagoon base, Captain Moko’s partner Jill was busy cooking up a storm at the ‘The Moorings’. Mostly fish sandwiches of all descriptions, quite honestly, they were the best I have ever eaten in my life. A must stop as you are circumnavigating the island on your scooter, bike or car. We hired a car for our week ($50 per day), although previously, Carla and I, as a party of two, had managed on a scooter ($18 per day). The car was great for transporting the shopping and snorkel gear. Best snorkelling on the island is opposite the Fruits Of Rarotonga shop located in the Akapuao area. The roads are a bit lumpy in parts, although they are currently being repaired in stages. All in all, I still could not think of another place I would sooner visit for a short break; great temperatures, lovely food, beautiful people and just a short flight from NZ. Now with flights direct from Sydney, we may now have to share our tropical paradise with more of our Aussie readers.
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SUPER SPORTY The new Innovision 606 cuts through the water like a GRP boat and performs like a skier on steroids. Mike Rose checks it out. Ex US president Bill Clinton had a simple message for those who questioned his often unfathomably-high levels of popularity: “It’s the economy, stupid.” After reviewing my second Innovision Explorer, I can’t do better than paraphrase the great communicator, especially when asked why someone should choose such an unconventionally-looking marque over one of the more established offerings: “It’s the ride, stupid!” The driving force behind Innovision Boats is Simon Minoprio. A former top internationally-competitive sailor who also loves fishing and diving, Simon started his own aluminium boatbuilding business after being dismayed at what he saw as the poor quality of ride from traditional “tinnie” designs. With help from renowned Kiwi yacht designer Brett BlakewellWhite, Simon created a distinctive hull shape, using what he had learnt on the international sailing circuit. In the spring of 2013, he launched the first of his new Innovision Explorer range, the Explorer 616, and then showcased it at the 2014 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. There, its unusuallooking plumb bow attracted a lot of attention and a surprising number of inquiries for models both a little smaller and substantially larger. That original 616 has since been sold as a dive tender to a superyacht and is now happily working in the tropics. There is also an 8-metre version, built by its owner, in New Plymouth. Simon’s latest model, the 606, was released in time for this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, and is destined to be the smallest in a range that will likely include a new 6.5m version, a 7m, 7.5m and 8m. Simon says he is also close to finalising the sale of a diesel-powered 8.5m. HULL CHANGES When I reviewed the 616 last year, I couldn’t help but be impressed by the softness of the ride, commenting that, in the rough, choppy, water it felt as though we were in a 7 metre boat. Simon, however, believed it was possible to improve that ride still further and the new 606 incorporates that thinking. For a start, there is no outboard pod on the 606, creating an increase in hull length. Planing strakes have been added and have been positioned more “outboard” than would usually be the case. Perhaps most importantly, both the size and the angle of
The hull strakes and chine channel the water down and away.
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The 606’s plumb bow cuts through the water. An easy-to-use, well laid out dash. Note the perfectly positioned trim tab panel, easily worked with the right thumb.
The tidily plumbed livebait tank under the port step is a standard feature.
the chine have been refined to provide more lift and a better ride. Simon is a firm believer in the importance of chine placement and design, adamant that these are just as important to the quality of the ride as is the hull shape. He has also softened the shape of the hardtop to provide a more “classic” look, obviously figuring that the unusual-shaped bow will be enough for potential buyers to cope with, without challenging them with an innovative hardtop design, too. After launching from the Bayswater boat ramp on Auckland’s North Shore and cruising through the slow speed zone to North Head, we encounter a typically choppy and slightly confused inner Hauraki Gulf chop. While not in any way overly challenging, the conditions are not what one would call pleasant. Heading into the chop en route to Motuihe Island, my first impression is that this 606 has been built very sturdily. I am sure thick alloy plate must have been used and the trailerable weight must be considerable. This is not because the 606 seems sluggish in any way (it certainly does not) but because it sits so firmly in the ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
water, performing more like a GRP boat than an aluminium one. Even when we come off a wave and encounter a strong gust, the 606 continues to track true with none of that blown-off-course feel one often gets on an alloy boat in blustery conditions. It is with no small measure of surprise then that I find that the 606 is considerably lighter than it slighter bigger cousin, weighing in with a trailerable weight of just 1850kgs. (This is despite the alloy thicknesses being the same: 5mm on the bottom and 4mm on the topsides and superstructure.) The rigidity I feel therefore comes not from any extra weight or thickness of alloy but rather from the four stringers per side Simon has used in the construction of his hull. Once in the roughest part of the Motuihe Channel, we run across the waves, “downhill” and at all angles in between. In all cases, the judicial use of the trim tabs ensure we run smoothly and predictably, regardless of the angle of attack and, even when running straight at the waves at good speed, there is very little of the banging one would normally expect on an alloy boat of this size.
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An uncluttered fishing and diving cockpit with island transom and a live bait as standard.
The 606’s white cabin cushions are offset with grey and black Frontrunner and coral-coloured backrests.
Plenty of headroom, lots of well positioned handrails and two reversible pedestal seats.
Another improvement I immediately notice is the new positioning of the trim tab control panel. This is now high on the right hand side of the helm station, meaning I can rest my arm on the dash’s outer ledge and easily manipulate the tab buttons with my thumb, much as we do now with our cellphones.
There is good open stowage in the areas behind the backrests and in a handy folio-style locker on the passenger side aft bulkhead. (On the driver’s side, the wiring and controls from back of the helm station are neatly hidden behind a white plastic hatch.) The protected area of the cockpit under the hardtop features two adjustable, well padded pedestal seats, both with hinged backrests, meaning they can face forward when underway or back into the cockpit when fishing or relaxing. There is further stowage in a large locker recessed in into the passenger side bulkhead and, of course, in the near full length side lockers. There is also wet stowage in a shallow underfloor locker than runs from in front of the 155-litre fuel tank to the base of the vee berth bunks in the cabin, and dry, protected space in between the two batteries in the raised transom locker. The 606’s helm station is also better laid out than its predecessor. The twin Yamaha digital readouts flank a small inset Ritchie compass at the top of the dash. Below these are two Raymarine dummy screens, there primarily to show prospective buyers how
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their dash could look. The eventual buyer can choose virtually any brand to sit here and either, as now, two complementary screens, or a single larger MFD. The trim tab panel is to the right of the screens while the DC control panel sits on either side of the modern steering wheel. On the starboard bulkhead, a Raymarine VHF and the control panel for the Maxwell RC6 windlass are tidily positioned under the stylish Yamaha throttle control. The 606’s cockpit has been designed primarily for fishing and diving and it shows. The sole is treadplate, there is an island transom with access to the platform on either side and anti-skid on the access steps and on both the side and aft coamings. The dual batteries are safely out of harm’s way in the enclosed transom locker and a plumbed livebait tank (a standard feature not an added option) lives under the port step. Also standard are the low profile 7-rod rocket launcher (obviously an integral part of the design rather than an add-on); the three rod holders per side in the coamings and numerous hand rails strategically positioned around the boat. Completing the picture is a centrally-positioned baitboard and the drop-down alloy boarding ladder. Before we head back out into the Motuihe chop, Simon demonstrates another of the 606’s hidden attributes. He uses that newly-added outer strake as a step, making it far easier to swing himself on board. SUMMARY There is no doubt that the new Innovision Explorer 606 is not a conventional 6m tinnie, either in looks or in the way it performs. Kiwis being conservative, it is unlikely, therefore, to seriously challenge the dominance of the big players in the market any time soon. That said, there is an enormous amount to like about this design and all the thought and effort that has gone into both its performance and its finishing. At this year’s boat show, Simon says he noticed a far greater understanding of what the boat was about than on its debut the year before. I suspect that the more understanding and interest that he can generate, the more successful he will be. While the interior finish is superb, it is the Innovision’s performance that is the real star. While the performance figures below show an efficient and reasonably quick hull, what they can’t show is just how good is its handling. Not only does this hull have the feel of a GRP model in the way it sits so solidly in the water, it also runs into the wind at speed without banging and is completely unfazed by following or cross seas. And then there is its sports bike like ability to turn and stop. Although the photos cannot show it, the 606 is capable of skidding to a stop out of a turn in the same way a really good skier can come in fast to a beach, quickly skid to a stop and leisurely step off onto the beach. While I am not sure how often one would use that particular attribute, it is one heck of a lot of fun to do and very impressive to watch.
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Size for size, aluminium has higher yield strength than steel.
UNDERSTANDING ALUMINIUM You may have an aluminium boat and you know that it will take plenty of abuse, but do you understand what aluminium is all about? Production aluminium boats are traditionally built using 3mm-6mm thickness (depending on size) alloy sheets laid over alloy frames and ribs. There are some benefits alloy has over fibreglass, some are myths, and some are facts. Firstly length for length an alloy boat is usually lighter than its fibreglass counterpart. For example, an unrigged 6m open alloy cabin boat will weigh around 650kgs, (1300kg towing weight) whereas a 6m GRP open cabin boat will be more like 950 kgs, (1750 kg towing weight). That extra weight has it’s plus and minus, with the heavier boat more likely to offer a better ride in rough water, with the lighter boat requiring less horsepower for a similar speed and, therefore, better fuel economy. Not that all lightweight boats don’t run well in choppy or rough water, this also has a lot to do with the hull design and who’s behind the wheel! Lightweight alloy boats tend
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to be noisier on the water, although this can be eliminated a lot with the inclusion of insulation – such as foam filling under the sole. Then there is the benefit of launching, something that is an issue if there is just you and a mate or the wife and one of you has to hold the boat at the ramp or beach. The lighter the boat, the easier it is going to be to launch and retrieve – as long as you have a suitable trailer. Depending again on the size of your alloy boat, you may not need to change cars to tow it. However, while aluminium boats tend to be lighter, this is not always the case and when you start looking at some of the growing range of 8m-10m offerings, the lightweight advantage has gone. Big boats require plenty of horsepower, both to power them and to tow them. Then there is the strength factor. It’s not fair to say that an alloy boat is stronger than a fibreglass boat; they are both plenty strong enough
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Aluminium alloys are perfect engineering structures and components for boats. Production aluminium boats are traditionally built using 3mm-6mm sheets
for recreational boating. GRP boats tend to scratch and alloy boats dent if they are subject to running onto a rough surface, such as a reef or rocky beach. In both cases, it takes a lot to punch a hole in the bottom. Fishermen seem to favour alloy boats as they reckon they take the ‘hard knocks’ of fishing better. That’s a personal opinion and there are plenty of ‘hard’ fishermen with GRP boats that prove the case in their favour. Fibreglass trailer boats come from moulds and these are not simply changed and building a new model or changing a layout can be quite expensive. With the alloy, it’s very simple to make changes to the stock layout and the costs of doing so aren’t excessive. Aluminium boats tend to be colder than their fibreglass counterparts as they conduct heat away quicker and can be more prone to condensation. This can result in a lot of pressure build-up between the cockpit sole and the hull, so pressure relieve bungs are a common addition. When it comes to the aesthetics, for many years the alloy boat builders lagged behind when it came to style. But not so anymore and with new construction techniques, they can get some very smooth and eye appealing shapes into both the hulls and superstructures. Marine Alloys Aluminium alloys are alloys in which aluminium (Al) is the
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predominant metal. The typical alloying elements are copper, magnesium, manganese, silicon, tin and zinc. There are two principal classifications, namely casting alloys and wrought alloys, both of which are further subdivided into the categories heattreatable and non-heat-treatable. Depending on the grade pure aluminium is alloyed with other elements. The Al content is between 90 to 95%. Most rolled sheet and plate is in the non heat treat 5000 series where the main alloying element is magnesium. Most extruded profiles are produced in heat treatable 6000 series where the main alloying element is iron + silicon. Cast aluminium alloys yield cost-effective products due to the low melting point, although they have lower tensile strengths than wrought alloys. The most important cast aluminium alloy system is Al–Si, where the high levels of silicon (4.0–13%) contribute to giving good casting characteristics. Aluminium alloys are perfect engineering structures and components for boats where lightweight or corrosion resistance is required. Aluminium alloy surfaces will develop a white, protective layer of aluminium oxide if left unprotected by anodizing and/or correct painting procedures. In a wet environment, galvanic corrosion can occur when an aluminium alloy is placed in electrical contact with other metals with more negative corrosion potentials than aluminium, and an electrolyte is present that allows ion exchange. Referred to as dissimilar metal corrosion, this process can occur as
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Boats made of aluminium alloys employ space frames made of extruded profiles to ensure rigidity. exfoliation or as intergranular corrosion. Aluminium alloys can be improperly heattreated. This causes internal element separation, and the metal then corrodes from the inside out. Aircraft mechanics deals daily with aluminium alloy corrosion. Aluminium V Steel While it’s not very common to see steel trailer boats, there are a few around and it’s interesting to understand the difference between aluminium and steel. Aluminium alloys typically have an elastic modulus of about 70 GPa, which is about one-third of the elastic modulus of most kinds of steel and steel alloys. Therefore, for a given load, a component or unit made of an aluminium alloy will experience a greater deformation in the elastic regime than a steel part of identical size and shape. Though there are aluminium alloys with somewhat higher tensile strengths than the commonly used kinds of steel, simply replacing a steel part with an aluminium alloy might lead to problems. Equal structural strength with steel can be achieved by increasing the geometric size of the part. It takes over 60,000 pounds per square inch (psi) to tear apart a chunk of mild steel, and 30,000 psi to deform the same piece;
to make it yield. With aluminium, around 45,000 psi will tear it apart, and around 35,000 psi will deform it. Yes, you read that correctly: size for size, aluminium has higher yield strength. In these facts lie the extreme benefits of metal for hull construction: The “plastic range” of either metal is quite high, so the material can take a terrific beating without failure. In general, stiffer and lighter designs can be achieved with aluminium alloys than is feasible with steels. In marine engineering, boats made of aluminium alloys employ space frames made of extruded profiles to ensure rigidity. Aluminium alloys for use on boats are generally limited to the 5000 and 6000 series. These two alloy groups are both corrosion resistant in the marine environment due to the formation of a tough aluminium oxide. Paint Protection Aluminium alloys are subject to crevice corrosion since they depend on the presence of oxygen to repair themselves. What this means is that wherever aluminium is in contact with anything, even another piece of aluminium or zinc, it must be painted with an adhesive waterproof paint such as epoxy, or it must be protected
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with waterproof adhesive bedding or both. A plastic wafer alone as an isolator is not enough. Salt water must be prevented from entering the crevice; otherwise corrosion will result. Aluminium is very active galvanically and will sacrifice itself to any other metal it contacts either directly or indirectly. Aluminium is anodic to everything except zinc and magnesium, and must be electrically isolated from other metals. In this case, paint, bedding, and a nonconductive plastic or rubber isolator should all be used together. Unlike tankers, small metal boats are not designed with an appreciable corrosion allowance. In terms of the paint system, aluminium boats are dealt with more easily than steel boats. Aluminium must be painted wherever things are mounted to the aluminium surface, and below the waterline if left in the water year-round. Otherwise, marine aluminium alloys do not require painting at all. However, as we all like to make our boat’s look good, the latest trend is vinyl wrapping, which is strong and durable and can transform a bare alloy hull into something very special. Aluminium is an amazing boat building material and if you look after it, your boat will be around for a lot more summers than you.
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THE TRUTH ABOUT HOOKS Paul Walker looks at the progression of hooks and how while they have changed in style over 1000s of years, they still essentially still do the same job.
By Paul Walker
HOOK HISTORY Believe it or not there are over 20,000 hook types throughout the world. Shapes and types of hooks have evolved as fish species and fishing styles have dictated a change to achieve success. Archaeologists have found what could have been the first true hooks in Egypt and dated them back to 3000bc. European tribes living close to water went back even further and used an instrument called a gorge. This was a slim piece of strong bone tapered at each end, with a small groove cut around the middle of the bone and a line of some description tied around the groove. The gorge was pushed down into a bait, and when the fish swallowed the bait, the line was pulled tight and the gorge swung across and jammed down the fishes throat. Simple, ingenious and still used in some remote areas today.
In the middle ages, hooks were made for subsistent fishermen by local blacksmiths, to a very localised design. Hook making as an industry got under way in the early 1500s, when first the English, then the Europeans took to angling as a sport in a big way. Needlemakers, an industry trained in working with fine, strong wire, now turned their hand to making hooks and the industry was born. By the mid-1800 hundred the Scandinavians saw a need for the mass production of hooks and set up factories in both Sweden and Norway. Mustad, a small factory in Gjovik, Norway, producing fencing wire, nails, and horseshoe nails, tried its hand at mass producing fish hooks in 1877 and went on to become the biggest hook company in the world today. Also, companies such as, Gamakatsu, Wasabi, Vmc, Owner, Hayabusa and Kumho to
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EYE
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name a few, have emerged over the years and produce a range of excellent hooks. A hook is broken into five sectors and can be kerbed or straight. The eye is where you thread the nylon through, the shank is the kerbed or straight section leading from the eye to the base of the hook. The gap is the distance from the shank to the point of the hook where the straight end is and the bite is the distance between the shanks and the point. Hooks are sized on a numbering system that is universal. At first glance, this can seem a bit confusing, but once you understand how it works it is quite simple. Let’s start in the middle with an O. Small hooks go left and bigger hooks go right: 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 <------ 0 ---------> 1/0 2/0 3/0 4/0 5/0 6/0 7/0 8/0 9/0 10/0 The lower the number below 0, the smaller
the hook. The bigger the number above 0, the smaller the hook. Hence a 10/0 is a very large hook, whereas a 14 is very small. Most hooks used today are chemically sharpened, have fine points, small barbs and are made of carbon steel. They are also coated to help their lifespan in saltwater. There are thousands of hook styles today from huge shark hooks to the daintiest tiny fly hooks, all differing in eye, shank, gape, throat and bend. In the points alone there are knife edge, spear point, forged point, ultra point, needlepoint and that’s just a small sample of what’s available on the market. I believe we have an excellent range of hooks imported into New Zealand and the distributors have selected a good choice of hooks to suit our local fishing conditions. The modern hook is made strong using only top grade carbon steel and then perfectly
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tempered and chemically sharpened so as long as you buy a good quality brand you won’t have to worry about your hook. Just tie it on and put it to work. Picking the right hook for the type of fishing you do is going to lift your game. Clean new and sharp hooks are going to help even more. One thing is for sure, old, blunt, rusty and corroded hooks just won’t cut it. Dump the lot and start afresh. Try just taking out enough hooks for your daily needs and keep them in a small container with a little fish oil in it. The hooks you left at home won’t be exposed to salt air and will be perfect for when you need them. Today we all have to be accountable and using very small hooks that allow juvenile fish to get gut hooked, generally kills them. You will still get a feed using bigger hooks and the little ones can grow for next year.
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Types of Hooks LIVE BAIT HOOK
JIG HOOK
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These smaller live bait hooks are great for Mackerel, small Kahawai or any small live bait. They are very strong, with a thicker wire and small barb that penetrates easily.
For those that don’t want to use treble hooks on their jigs, this hook is easy to remove and snags less on the bottom. It has a good shape for jig fishing.
Used in flasher and dropper rigs, but has more of a circular shape with a curved point. It’s a hook that rolls easily into the corner of the fish’s mouth.
Mostly used in trolling lures, its straight shape helps lures run true and its long shank keeps the point well back ready to penetrate quickly.
TUNA CIRCLE HOOK
KAHLE HOOK
KL HOOK
TREBLE HOOK
Mainly used in New Zealand for Groper, Blue Nose etc. A very strong heavy wired hook used on a heavy trace of 200-400 lb. It is designed to catch the corner of the mouth without having to strike these big fish. In deep water.
An old style Pacific hook of which variations have been made for over 3000 years. Great as a single hook on light line, it has fine wire, a small barb and can carry big baits.
A Kahle style but with a smaller gap and slightly heavier wire. Used a lot in flasher rigs, dropper rigs and stray lining.
Used on jigs and hard bodied trolling and casting lures. Some larger trebles are sometimes used for jagging fish out of surface schools.
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OCTOPUS OR BEAK STYLE HOOK
PENETRATOR HOOK
A good shape for general fishing, but also used for a 2-hook stray line rig. You need to strike with this style of hook.
Same style as the Octopus but has a much finer wire, so makes a great choice for line fishing, e.g., 4-8 kg. As the name suggests, this hook penetrates easily.
LONG SHANK HOOK
JAP LONGLINE HOOK
Similar to the beak hook but has a longer shank that makes it easier to remove, but also gives the trace line protection from very toothy critters.
Probably best left to do just that, work on a long line. Some fishermen use them on a rod and reel, although I think the Kahle or KL are better options.
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8.5 - 9M HARDTOPS They are not the biggest trailer boats but they are right up there. We look at what’s on the market in the production and custom hardtops from around 8.5m to 9m. You have the choice of an off-the shelf buy or you customize something that is totally unique to you.
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Bluewater 8.9, which has a hull length of 8.2m or the Bluewater 9.3 which is 9.0m on the hull. All three boats are custom built and available with a huge array of layouts and appointments. Sterndrive or outboard, diesel or petrol, the choice is yours. Hull construction is 6mm, with 4mm sides and treadplate sole. The boats come with large long range fuel tanks around 350400 litres and feature fully or semi-enclosed wheelhouses, with accommodation forward, galleys and massive cockpits to suit the serious fisherman. Bluewater build boats from 4.5 to 10m plus and offer full survey specifications. www.bluewaterboats.co.nz
ALLENCO 850 Allenco Marine Limited are custom boat builders that offer a range of stock boats from 4.6 to over 9.00m. The Allenco 850 is certainly one of their largest models, which is available in a variety of layouts to suit an owner’s requirements. The hulls can be either 6mm or 8mm and you have the option of fully enclosed or open hardtop models, with either sterndrive or outboard power. The company are not limited to monohull boats and also build catamarans and tri-hull boats for both commercial and private use. www.allencomarine.co.nz
DIYNO KITSET Building your own boat is still one the most rewarding projects you can do. DIYNO Kitset Boats has been established to enable clients the opportunity to access professional designs at a fraction of the cost of a full design fee. You can have a boat to any size, including 8.5m if that’s what you want. The choice of aluminium alloy makes good sense for kit set boats. Easily worked with inexpensive tools, light, strong, durable and clean to work, it gives the kitset boat builder the option of painted or unpainted finish. To ensure the quality of material matches the quality of the design, DIYNO only use 5083 marine certified aluminium. A professional boat design and certified products mean your investment of time and money is protected. The kit set provides you with the base boat, from which you can add your personal touches for fishing, diving, cruising or water sports. You have the freedom to choose and make the boat truly your own. www.diynokitsetboats.com
AMF COBRA 850 The AMF Cobra 850 is the largest boat in the Cobra range available with a 2.5m maximum beam. The hull is built to take an inboard engine and stern leg, with a recommended rating of 230-500hp. The 18deg deadrise 8mm hull has 5mm sides and is built tough to handle the most extreme sea conditions. With a 300-litre fuel capacity, the Cobra 850 offers extended cruising range. The aero style hardtop cabin comes with 6mm clear armour glass windows, a hinged door and two fixed clear windows on the rear bulkhead and twin consoles with foot rests. The cabin has a vee berth and provision for a head under. The boat is two pot paint finish on exposed aluminium and soft vinyl covered panels are used on all the walls and deck head inside the cabin. Nyalic clear coat is standard on the exterior over an acid wash finish. The company also offer a smaller Cobra 750 version that features most of the attributes of the 850 but in a smaller package. www.amfboats.co.nz
DICKEY CUSTOM 800/850 Built in Napier, the Dickey range of custom boats has fast become known for quality, innovation and award-winning designs. While they offer an extensive range of sizes, the Dickey Custom 800 and Custom 850 models slot right into our category. Both boats are finished to the very highest possible standards, with a bespoke approach to layout, a client can configure the boat to suit their requirements. Fishing or cruising, the Custom 800/850 can be equipped to suit the purpose and all in the utmost comfort. A combination of construction, performance and customisation are hallmarks of all Dickey boats. The deep vee hull is renowned for its sea keeping ability and you also have the choice of sterndrive or outboard power. Developed
BLUEWATER 850 Bluewater offer three boats in the 8.5-9m category, although there is only two that have the required hull length. The Bluewater 850 may be 8.7 overall, but it only has a hull length of 7.3m. If you are after a boat closer to the 8.5-9m hull length, then you need to look at the
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from the Custom 750 using the same hull design and build process, the 800’s extra length can easily accommodate an inboard engine without sacrificing any cabin or cockpit space. The Custom 850 is purpose-built to land serious fish and features a full game fish transom and customised marlin door. www.dickeyboats.com
EXTREME 850 GAME KING The spacious Extreme 850 is pitched as the perfect match for the inshore family fisherman and that weekend out game fishing with the boys. It has an overall length of 8.60m and a wide beam of 2.8m, making is also a very stable boat on the water. The 5mm hull has a 20.5m deadrise and the recommended power is outboards 250-300hp. Standard towing weight is around 3200 kg. Standard features of the 850 Game King include a large transom platform, flooding keel, fully welded underfloor construction, live bait tank, portofino transom, trim tabs and walk through transom. The 850 Game King has excellent visibility from the helm, along with safety and protection from the elements. Wide gunnels with good internal height, good wide walk arounds, and easy access to the anchor provide extra safety for boaties and passengers alike. For further comfort, all Extreme Boats come standard with spacious seating and work areas, and a low, forward facing folding rear removable seat. The Game King Series provides a game fishing experience for those wanting to hit the deep sea and bring home a trophy fish or two. The 850 is one of eight in the Game King lineup, which starts with the 570 and goes through to the 1100. www.extremeboats.co.nz
DNA 850 The DNA 850 is another very custom built design that caters for those looking to stamp their mark on their boat. The layout options are almost endless and it’s simply a matter of working out the best layout to suit your needs. A fully enclosed or open hardtop, the DNA 850 is certainly a stunning looking boat that also comes with a deep vee hull that is designed for rough water. DNA have a reputation for building tough boats, be they river jets or offshore cruisers and the 850 is no exception. DNA aluminum boats manage the whole build process, from concept to the design stage, through to manufacturing and supplying a turn-key product. Advanced design/manufacturing techniques and processors are used. The DNA range goes from the smallest 3m dinghy to the biggest boat to date at 10.5m. Hull options include both pontoon and monohull designs, which are built to survey standards. www.dnaboats.co.nz
EVERYMAN 850 PRO FISHER When we tested the Everyman 750 GF (Alloy Boat Issue #5), we commented then that it was one of the best riding boats of its size and design that we had ever been on. Well if the 750 was so good, we can just image how well the larger 850 would be in adverse sea conditions. Like the smaller 750, the 850 is a big bullish looking hardtop that carries weight well. Everyman Boats don’t build lightweight boats and that reflects in the exceptional ride and handling in a sea. The 850 is also a custom boat that means you can have a big open cockpit for fishing or a large wheel house with galley and lounger for cruising. It’s your choice. Power options are sterndrive diesel or petrol or single/ twin outboards and there is even the option of a jet. The Everyman 850 Pro Fisher comes standard with a walkthrough transom, 3 under floor buoyancy chambers, 400 litre floor tank, 8 rod rocket launcher, toughened glass all around the hardtop and twin upholstered soft rider pedestal seats. The cabin bunks are 2.2m long and the cabin and hardtop are carpet lined. In 8 years, Everyman Boats Limited has on offer a range of boats to suit most boaties needs, from the entry level 470 to the hard working 950 commercial boat. The company philosophy is to offer exceptional boats at realistic prices with industry leading service. www.everyman.co.nz ALLOY BOAT 2015 ISSUE #6
IMAGE 8.25 & 8.75 Image Boats is an Invercargill-based boat builder and designer that provides a wide range of alloy-hulled boats for both recreational and commercial uses. Much more than just a standardised assembly line, every boat that Image Boats builds is custom-fitted to be highly personalised to the specific requirements of individual clients. The 8.25 is available in two versions, Fishmaster and Fishfinder and the 8.75 as a Fishmaster. The difference is in the appointments and layout. The 8.25 is built on a 17 deg deadrise hull and carries a 2.5m beam. Wider beam options are also available. Engine options are from 200hp-300hp in stern drive, outboard or jet and they carry 300-400 litres of fuel. The 8.75 has an overall length of 9m, a beam of 2.7 or 2.8m, a deadrise of 17 deg and is designed for an outboard, sterndrive or jets from 250-400hp. Both boats are built with 6mm hulls and come with either fully enclosed or open hardtops. The standard range of basic designs stretches from a 5.8 m cuddy to the 11.3 m Cruisemaster. www.imageboats.co.nz
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KWIKKRAFT OFFSHORE 861 Certainly one of the most stylish boats in the lineup, the Offshore 861 is another creation from Scott Robson and not only does it look good, but it also performs as well. The deep vee hull cuts through the water with ease, providing a soft and dry ride. The hardtop features toughened glass screens, with an optional closed rear bulkhead. Like most boats of this size, the layout is designed for weekending and staying overnight as well as providing a cockpit that will suit the most ardent fishermen. Power is sterndrive or outboard and the Offshore 861 comes with a five-year structural hull warranty. All models in the Offshore range, from 6m through to 14m in an open cabin and hard tops offer practical uncluttered layouts. This range can be customised to any layout and designed to suit. Strong construction, with dry, soft riding hulls, with excellent tracking and predictable characteristics, are features of the Offshore 861. They can also be built to survey standards for commercial use. www.kwikkraft.co.nz
MAKAIRA RANFURLY 840 A totally new brand to the market, Auckland based Makaira Boats is hitting it running with two larger models the King Bank 940 and the Ranfurly 840. Both are custom built to suit your needs; be it a dedicated sports fishing machine or a custom dive boat. If you have the vision, they can build it. The Ranfurly 840 is designed to have all the gear and functionality of the 940 but in a smaller package. Holding 550L of fuel, it will give you the ability to stay away for weeks at a time. The 840 has a full galley and toilet. The fwd cabin has four full-size bunks giving ample sleeping room for a full crew with the added option of making an extra double bed in the wheelhouse you can sleep six adults. All their boats come game rigged, complete with built in tuna tubes, live well tank, pumps, carbon fibre outriggers and stainless bases. They can also tailor your boat’s finish to suit your needs from bare alloy or vinyl wrap to full faired high gloss paint with a quality of finish that you would expect on a super yacht. All of their boats are built to survey standard with self-draining decks and have large long range fuel tanks allowing multiple days fishing without the need to refuel. www.makairaboats.co.nz
KINGFISHER POWERCATS Kingfisher power cats, built in Tauranga by Alloy Cats, are one of the most experience alloy power cat builder’s in the country. While they are powercat specialists, their expertise in boatbuilding extends to all areas of the market from small dinghies and punts right through to large monohull launches. They have built boats to comply with survey standards by Lloyds, Australian Maritime Safety Authority and Maritime New Zealand. The Kingfisher powercat range is very customised and while the company offer a range of standard sizes, from 5.75m-15m, the layout and appointments are up to each client. There are many advantages a power cat has over a monohull, such as a powercat’s twin hulls, focus the buoyancy around the outside of the boat, rather than in the middle, creating much greater stability. Underway, a well-designed powercat, whether of a planning, semi-displacement or displacement hull type, will produce a much smoother and stable ride than the average monohull. This is partially because a powercat at speed gains lift and cushioning from spray and air being pressured through between the hulls. More beam means more usable space inside a powercat, and around the decks. The wing deck area does encroach into a powercats internal accommodation, but designers have found very clever ways of getting around this, more often to the boat’s advantage. www.alloycats.co.nz
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MCLAY CUSTOM While McLay do not have a dedicated 8.5m boat in their extensive range, the closest being the Premier Hardtop 801 or the Cruiser Hardtop 911, they do offer a custom build division. So if you like either of these models they will change them to suit, or you can get something totally custom built. The McLay team can provide 3D design concepts before they custom build your boat to your requirements. McLay Boats are covered by a comprehensive five-year hull warranty, and all models from the 461 to the 1100 Walk Round – have 4mm, 5mm or 6mm bottoms and fully welded tread plate floors for superior strength as standard features. McLay Boats are now manufacturing trailer boats up to 11 m by 3.1 m, so whatever your requirement is for a high-quality aluminium boat, they can build it. www.mclayboats.co.nz
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RAMCO 8450 ULTIMATE The Ramco 8450 Ultimate is everything you want it to be, with its spacious interior, ample fishing platform, superb handling hull and good looks. A fully refined design by Scott Robson, the Ultimate is a true ‘overnighter’, with all the creature comforts you’d expect, and some you might not. Built by Rangiora-based Icon Brands, the Ramco range has in recent year undergone a complete make-over, with new performance hulls by Robson Design and interiors that reflect the style and use the boats are designed for. The 8450 Ultimate is the biggest in the Ramco range and features a full hardtop with comfortable forward accommodation, a generous size helm to handle the latest MFD screens and a galley suitable for a weekender. Construction is of the highest quality. www.ramcoboats.co.nz
MARCO CUSTOM Marco Boats is another of the larger alloy boat builders that don’t actually offer an 8.5m hardtop in their range. However, like many others they too will build exactly what you want. The beauty of alloy is that building a custom design is simple, once you have the design concept in place. Marco’s closest stock boat to the 8.5m mark is their Marco 880 HT with a hull length of 8.0m and an overall length of 9.13m. This 18 deg deadrise hull features an 8mm plate hull, an open or fully enclosed hardtop and provision for overnighting with a forward v berth, small galley and dining space. Marco currently has a range of 27 stock models, from 4.0m through to 9.13m and will look at custom builds even bigger. www.marcoboats.co.nz
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hull and just how you equip the boat with accessories is up to you. The dash will handle big MFDs as well as all the other navigational controls, switches, instruments that you will need. www.sportcraftboats.co.nz
RSD KITSET RANGE The RSD Kit range is available as alloy kits from 4m to 17m, with 8.5m-9m versions available. This range of mono’s and catamarans are available as alloy kit sets for professional boat builders or a D.I.Y. enthusiast to build in his engineering workshop. The alloy kits are quite comprehensive and have been developed by the designers who have worked as boat builders so have been able to create very builder friendly concepts for the boats with emphasis to produced boats that do not require specialist boat building skills, just good engineering and sheet metal skills. Plus each design has the construction structure designed to Australian and NZ survey standards. As part of its package Robson Design supplies detailed assembly sequence images of how to build the boat in up to 40 stages as well as the standard construction plans. The RSD monohull range for pleasure boats is available in a variety of sizes from 5.5m to 10m. The RSD catamaran pleasure craft models have proved popular with a new 9m model under design to add to the 10 and 11m models and the new 12m RSD 412 and 415 which is replacing the 410 series of which four have already been built in the last few years. Robson Design can also custom design or modify an existing boat in its range to suit clients personal requirements or arrange construction for a partially built or completely turnkey vessel for any of the kits by one of the affiliated quality builders throughout the world. www.robsondesign.co.nz
SKELTON CRAFT CUSTOM The Skelton Ocean Series is available in sizes from 7.6m to 8.6m and the new Carbon Series between 8m to 10m. All boats are totally customised. These hulls feature a fine entry and a deep deadrise aft, ensuring a soft ride but remain predictable in all sea conditions due to their solid construction and wide water line footprint. They provide a safe stable platform for the serious fisherman, and come standard with self-draining decks, solid, fully welded construction, sealed buoyancy chambers and aesthetically pleasing lines and can be completely customized to suit the requirements of the client. With 3D CAD design technology, you have the ability to have maximum input into your craft, thereby creating something truly unique. You may have some requests as to customising the craft layout, cabinetry, seating arrangements, etc. This can all be designed and constructed as part of your unique craft. The hulls are all 20 deg with 6mm plate hulls. www.skeltoncraft.com
SOUTHERN XP856 & XP896 The XP856 boasts an impressive 2.8m beam that equals huge interior volume and exceptional stability while maintaining Southern’s super soft ride thanks to a 20-degree deep vee hull design. Rated for single or twin engine installations up to 400hp with inboard diesel options available. Custom layout options are vast and include lockup head/shower enclosures, easy access bifold doors, wheelhouse galley setups and more. Custom builds and modifications have long been an integral part of Southern’s business with configurations utilise existing hulls available in the range or start afresh with a size and layout selected by the owner. Many power options are available throughout the standard size range and in custom sizes from outboards to diesel sterndrives. Southern encourage owner input and involvement during the build process to ensure those little details are just the way you envisage them and provide continual progress and budget updates via their dealer network to the customer.
SCORPION 850 & 890 WHEELHOUSE Scorpion offer two boats in the 8.5m-9m category, the Scorpion 850 at 8.50m and the Scorpion 890 at 8.89m. Both are marketed to the fishing sector with big open cockpits that lent themselves to serious fishos. The sterndrive version features a fully caged boarding platform, complete with drop down ladder and easy access through the transom to the cockpit. Centre stage is a cutting board and rod holders are generously provided. The 850 and 890 Wheelhouse models are also well set up for overnighting with a forward V-berth that converts to a double, a generous galley and optional rear doors. Power options are outboard or sterndrive, with the hulls designed to handle offshore conditions in comfort. You have the option of a painted or unpainted
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If you are looking for something a little bigger then check out the XP896, which measures in at 9.00m overall and can be configured to suit any application be it extended trips in a full weekender configuration or a hardcore offshore gamefisher with one of the biggest cockpits on the market today. www.southernboats.co.nz
bilge pump, hydraulic steering, anchor, rope and chain. With large opening rear doors, big windows, sleek design and an interior and cockpit layout that’s built for a purpose, the 850 Game Fisher is a boat that does it all right. Overall length is 8.65m and features a wide 2.8m beam, with 6mm plate hull and 4mm plate sides, the 850 weighs in at around 3250 kgs. Recommended for outboards or stern drives up to 350hp, the Surtees 850 carry 450 litres of fuel. www.surteesboats.com
SURTEES 850 GAME FISHER This is the big daddy of the Surtees range and carries the same DNA as the rest of one of New Zealand’s most popular brands. Two decades of development and refinement throughout the Surtees range has culminated in the 850 Game Fisher. The non-pounding super deep V hull, original stabilising ballast technology, and an ultra-strong deck system makes the Surtees 850 an exceptional boat in the handling, riding and stable areas. Designed using CAD and CFD computer design systems, is packed full of features right from the standard package. This includes a battery box, battery isolation switch, navigation lights, switch panel,
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WHITE POINTER 840, 850 & 870 Just like the beast they’ve been named after, White Pointer Boats are created to be perfect predators. They combine strength with poise and balance and can switch to pure aggression in an instant. The brainchild of their owner, Rex Briant, White Pointers are built in Gisborne, with the first White Pointer Boat launched 25 years ago. And every boat since, over 500 in total, has added to the brand’s reputation for producing ruthless fishing machines of supreme craftsmanship and performance.
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The 840 and 850’s are available in a variety of models, from the living aboard Custom Cruiser with features to make longer overnight stays a comfortable pleasure and the highly speced Sports Cruiser. The 840 and 870 Pro Sportsman are the latest in the White Pointer stable and is the most dedicated fishing design they have developed. It incorporates an easy access walk-around engine station with no obstacles on the floor to step over or trip on when engaged in a battle with a fighting fish. All models are available with single or twin outboards and diesel or petrol stern drives. A clever transom door folds down close to the water line and enables access to get a big fish onto the wet deck self-draining floor. This transom door is big! A White Pointer’s shape is its defining feature. Created by combining traditional and state-of-the-art methods, the process begins with CAD design and CUT technology. Coupled with a unique weld sequence, the result is a rounded, compound curve hull shape that “squeezes” water out and provides an incredibly soft ride. White Pointer Boats are welded inside and out, which allows for high-quality finishing of the external welds without compromising their strength. www.whitepointerboats.co.nz
AQUALINE 860 & 890 Also sold under the Kiwi Kraft brand with some differences, the Aqualine 860 & 890 pontoon boats have proven popular in both the leisure and commercial sectors. The 860 is 8.55m overall with a beam of 2.5m and the larger 890 has a maximum length of 9mm and a wide beam of 2.8m. Both are built using 5mm plate for the hull bottom, with 3 & 4 mm on the pontoons. Customisation is very much part of the Aqualine philosophy, with Rodney Harris, the founder and director of Aqualine, stating that he has no intention of becoming a mass producer of boats - he enjoys the one-on-one interaction with his dealers and boat owners that this allows. As Rodney often says, “If you can dream it we can build it.” The secret to Aqualine boats outstanding on-water performance is the unique hull design which they call Hush Tec. This features a variable deadrise and a long bow. This leads to fine entry characteristics and the soft dry ride that Aqualine boats are renowned for. Twin planing strakes that run the full length of the hull give excellent lift, leading to better planning and improved fuel consumption. The strakes also give Aqualine boats better grip and stability on the turns and in following seas. www.aqualineboats.com | wwwkiwikraft.com
SENATOR MH850 For the serious trailer boatie, the MH850 Wide Beam model fits the bill. Overall length is 8.80m with a hull length of 8.65m and a beam of 2.7m. It’s a fast, safe, soft riding, extreme fishing machine, which has been developed with the hunter in mind. This model can be towed throughout New Zealand when the ‘big fish’ are within range and are made to be outboard powered with a twin rig or single 300-350 horsepower motor. Fitting a stern drive diesel of 250-350 horsepower is also an option, offering high-performance with economy. The larger Senator Typhoon is available as an open hard top, lockable forward cabin, or lock-up wheelhouse giving plenty of room for a toilet, oven, sink and more. Talk to us about the layout you require. Whether it’s fishing, diving or family fun you’re after, these models can be customised to suit your needs. If you want something a little bigger, then there is the MH920 with an overall length of 9.35m and is based on much the same layout as the smaller MH850. If you are into pontoon style boats, then also consider the flagship of the Senator pontoon series, the RH860. While the hull length is only 8.1m, the overall length is 9.9m and has a 2.7m beam. In calm water or rough conditions, the RH860 will impress the toughest critic, offering a safe, smooth-riding boat to suit your needs. With the ability to custom build this model to your requirements you can create your dream boat – be it a basic commercial rig to a family vessel with all the luxuries of home such as a shower and toilet. www.senatorboats.com
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OSPREY 850 HT Built in Nelson, Osprey boats build custom aluminium alloy boats, fishing boats, family boats and pontoon boats. Their pontoon boat range is used throughout the world in places such as the Grand Canyon in Colorado, Europe and Australia. Their alloy pontoon boats vary in size from the smallest tender to the largest trailer boats. All of which are manufactured lightweight but rugged, and offer safe, reliable and dry rides. The Osprey Plus is their hardtop series and includes boats from the 610Ht through to the 800HT. Larger custom boats are available on request, such as the Osprey 850. www.ospreyboats.co.nz
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STABICRAFT 2900 The Stabicraft 2900 is the biggest boat in the recreational production lineup and is available in Supercab, Supercab Weekender or Supercab Pilothouse. All three feature the innovative Game Chaser Transom and Arrow Pontoons and designed for bluewater opportunities. While the Supercab 2900 has the short hardtop option and is primarily a day cruiser for fishing and family boating, the Weekender has an extended hardtop with all the necessary attributes for staying out overnight. The Pilothouse is very different, with a forward raked windscreen style. The 2600 Pilot House suits the adventurous needing more comfort from a fully enclosed cabin. As standard, the cabin on both the Weekender and Pilothouse is laid out to suit overnight adventures with a head and holding tank and full-length vee-berth squabs. Apart from aiding buoyancy, Stabicraft’s life-ring chambers with internal hull bracing provide longitudinal rigidity to the boat. The unique design of the life-ring affords more cockpit space than most other similarly styled boats. The stepped moulding of the slim-lined air-tight chambers, once attached to the hull, create a cushion of air that allows the boat to plane over rough water. With the addition of an air-tight chamber between the floor and hull, these boats become virtually unsinkable.
MODEL
LOA
BEAM
HULL
ALLENCO 8.50 AMF COBRA 850 BLUEWATER 8.5 BLUEWATER 8.9 BLUEWATER 9.3 DIYNO KITSET 801 DICKEY CUSTOM 800 DICKEY CUSTOM 850 DNA 850HT EVERYMAN 850 EXTREME 850 GAMEKING IMAGE 8.25 FISHFINDER IMAGE 8.25 FISHMASTER IMAGE 8.75 FISHMASTER KINGFISHER 875 MAKAIRA 940 RAMCO 8450 ULTIMATE SCORPION 850 WHEELHOUSE SCORPION 890 WHEELHOUSE SENATOR 850 WIDE BODIED SKELTON CARBON SERIES 850 SOUTHERN XP856 HTO/E SOUTHERN XP856 HTE SURTEES 850 GAMEFISHER WHITE POINTER 840 WHITE POINTER 850 WHITE POINTER 870 PONTOON MODELS
8.80M 8.50M 8.70M 9.10M 9.50M 8.13M 8.50M 8.90M 8.50M 8.65M 8.60M 8.50M 8.50M 9.00M 8.75M 8.40M 8.45M 8.50M 8.89M 8.80M 8.50M 8.60M 9.00M 8.50M 8.40M 8.80M 8.70M
2.50M 2.50M 2.50M 2.50M 2.80M 2.48M 2.50M 2.50M 2.50M 2.70M 2.80M 2.50M 2.50M 2.70M 3.00M 2.80M 2.50M 2.45M 2.80M 2.70M 2.50M 2.80M 2.80M 2.50M 2.75M 2.50M 2.75M
6MM 8MM 5MM 5MM 5MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6/8MM 5MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 5MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 6MM 5MM 6MM 6MM 6/8MM
AQUALINE 860 AQUALINE 890 OSPREY 850 HT STABICRAFT 2900
8.55M 9.00M 8.50M 8.80M
2.50M 2.80M 2.50M 2.49M
5MM 5MM 6MM 6MM
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Make/Model
LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
5.20m 4.70m 5.70m 5.80m 6.28m 6.50m 6.90m 7.00m 7.10m 7.80m 8.30m 8.80m 9.40m
1.86m 2.17m 2.17m 2.27m 2.27m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m
DB042
ALLENCO
Portable enough to be carried by one person
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4.6 Runabout 5.00 Runabout 5.3 Cuddy 5.5 Cuddy 5.9 Cuddy 6.25m 6.60m 6.70m 6.80m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m 9.00m
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
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 8.00m 8.70m 9.10m 9.50m
2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CU CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
6.00m 4.60m
2.25m 1.84m
6.00m 7.30m
2.40m 2.50m
5mm 6mm
CA/HT HT
3.65m
1.67m
3mm
RU
AMF Viper 720 Cobra 750 Viper 770 Cobra 850
PPB020
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AMF PRO SPORT 580 Pro Sport 610 Pro Sport 660 Pro Sport 720 Hardtop 770 Hardtop BAXTER C 420 Jet C 460 Jet C 510 Jet B 540 B 590 B 600 SC (Cat) B 600 B 635 B 650 WC (Cat) B 750 B 800 SC (Cat)
DB052
BIG EYE
P: 09 274 0511 • 249 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland www.familyboats.co.nz
450 550 585 630 700 BLADERUNNER 5m cat 5.5m 6m Cat BLUEFIN Bluefin 620CC Bluefin 620HT Bluefin 650HT Bluefin 665HT Bluefin 700HT Bluefin 720HT Bluefin 720 WK Bluefin 769HT Bluefin 769 WH
PPB003
BLUEWATER
T Thompson Marine
Bluewater 5.4 Bluewater 550 Bluewater 5.8 Bluewater 5.9 Bluewater 6.1 Bluewater 6.5 Bluewater 6.8 Bluewater 7.3 Bluewater 7.5 Bluewater 7.7 Bluewater 8.5 Bluewater 8.9 Bluewater 9.3 COAST CRAFT 560 Rapid Runner 460
CA RU
CIRCA Circa 6.0 Circa 7.3 DIYNO KITSET 361
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Make/Model 501 601 701 801
LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
5.05m 6.06m 7.12m 8.13m
1.93m 2.13m 2.43m 2.48m
4mm 4mm 5mm 6mm
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
5.50m 5.75m 6.18m 6.65m 7.20m 7.60m 8.60m 9.54m 11.00m
2.10m 2.22m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.80m 2.94m 3.10m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 6mm 6mm
CA/CC CA/CC/HT CC/HT 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
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 EVERYMAN 430 470 500 550 595 635 650 690 750 850 950
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EXTREME 540 Sportfisher/CC 570 Sportfish 610 Gameking/CC 650 Gameking/SF 700 Gameking 750 Gameking 850 Gameking 950 Gameking 1100 Gameking FC BOATS FC390 FC430 FC500 FC535 FC525 FC560 FC595 FC597 FC600 FC620 FC640 FC675
reid trailers
FC 595 see review page 26
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0800 807 155 FINLAY Sports 5900 Ignite 6300
6.29m 6.75m
2.31m 2.43m
5mm 5mm
HT HT/CC
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
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
FYRAN
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Make/Model
LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
Make/Model 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 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
MARKS 1 525
5.25m
2.06m
4mm
CA/CC
6.40m 7.40m 8.40m 9.40m
2.50m 2.70m 2.80m 2.90m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6/8mm
CA HT HT 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
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
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
1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm
TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS
MAKAIRA Coaster 640 Coaster 740 Ranfurly 940 King Bank 940 MAVERICK Maverick 4.50
Maverick 500 see review page 68
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 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
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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1.87m 2.02m 2.02m 1.90m 2.00m 2.10m 2.05m 2.01m 2.01m 2.10m 2.10m 2.09m 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 2mm 3mm 3mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 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
RU TS TS RU TS TS CO RU TS RU SC TS 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
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
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
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
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
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
Beam
4.29m 4.43m 4.43m 4.48m 4.50m 4.50m 4.50m 4.54m 4.54m 4.61m 4.61m 4.65m 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
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LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
455 Scorpion 485 Scorpion
4.55m 5.04m
2.05m 2.07m
3mm 3mm
TS/SC/CC SC/CC
3.60m 4.10m 4.40m 4.70m 4.80m 5.35m 6.10m 6.70m 7.30m 8.50m 8.89m
1.80m 1.90m 1.90m 2.17m 2.17m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m 2.40m 2.45m 2.80m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm
TS TS RU CA/CC RU CA CA/HT HT 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
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
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 8.40m 8.40m 8.40m 8.40m
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 2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.70m
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 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 HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA
Make/Model 850 Sports Hard Top 850 Sports Cruiser 850 Custom Cruiser 920 Custom Cruiser 940 Pro Sportsman 1050 Pro Sportsman All models avaliable in 8mm
SCORPION 360 Dinghy 400 Dinghy 440 Runabout 470 500 Bowrider 535 Cuddy 610 670 Wheelhouse 730 Wheelhouse 850 Wheelhouse 890 Wheelhouse
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
672 APB 692 APB
B 480 B 530 B 550
BDC 4.0 SS / XL BDC 4.5 CC BDC 4.5SS BDC 5.0 SS BDC 5.5 SS
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4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CA CA CA HT HT
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
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
1.82m 1.95m 2.00m 2.10m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m 2.50m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS CA CA CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT
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 DNA 420 460 XC 515 610 XHT 660 XHT FREWZA 3.4 4.1 F14 F16 F18 605 680
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 840 Pro Sportsman 840 Sports Hard Top 840 Sports Cruiser 840 Custom Cruiser
2.10m 2.10m 2.44m 2.44m 2.44m 2,44m
BLACKDOG CAT - Catamarans
VMG VMG500 VMG575 VMG650
5.34m 5.85m 6.03m 6.47m 6.75m 7.55m
BAXTER
SURTEES 495 Workmate 550 Workmate 575 Workmate 610 Workmate 610 Gamefisher 650 Gamefisher 700 Gamefisher 750 Gamefisher 850 Gamefisher
HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA
ASSAULT
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
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
AQUALINE
SEABOSS 550 580 600 620 670 700 750
Type
2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.90m 2.90m 3.10m
ALLOY BOAT PONTOON
SKELTON CRAFT Bardozer Phantom 6500 Phantom 7000 Phantom High Bow Ocean Series HT760 Carbon Series
Beam Hull Const
8.80m 8.80m 8.80m 9.20m 9.40m 10.50m
AQUALITE
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
HARDY 4 4.7 5.25 5.4 5.7 6 6.5 KIWI KRAFT 360 390 470 515 Fisherman 550 Fisherman 590 Sport 660 Sport HT 720 Sport HT
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LOA
Beam Hull Const
Type
780 Sport HT 780 Overnighter
7.80m 7.80m
2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm
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
Make/Model IS 380 ICC 400 IS 400 RC 450 RCC 450 RC 480 RC 500 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
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
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
Type
4.00m 4.10m 4.10m 4.74m 4.74m 5.04m 5.30m 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
1.65m 1.80m 1.80m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 1.52m 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
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS CC TS CA CC CA CA CU CC CA CA CA CA CC CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
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
SCORPION 392 455 530 600
PROFILE 465C 520C 545C 585C 585CC 585H 600H 635H 650H 700H 750HW 780HW 940HW
Beam Hull Const
SENATOR
ORCA 3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party
LOA
CA CA CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
STABICRAFT 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 700H see review page 54
STYLE CODE: CC = CENTRE CONSOLE
REEL 390 400 535 585 650HT
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
CO = CONSOLE CA = CABIN CU = CUDDY CABIN
REVO 361 Jet-2 361 Jet-3 442 Powercat 451 601
RU = RUNABOUT TS = TILLER STEER HT = HARDTOP
SEASPRAY 3.5 4.2 4400 WB
PP = PARTY PONTOON
SEA SURGE 3.5 3.8 4.2 4.8 5.5 6.8 7.6
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