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SPRING 2017 ISSUE 12
REACHING NEW HEIGHTS PINNACLE 720
2 STROKE TO 4 STROKE REPOWER
THE GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN JET BOAT CHALLENGE
MATCHING THE RIGHT REEL TO THE RIGHT ROD
NULINE 48CC
ADVENTURE 1450CC
LAZERCRAFT GT 650 HT
INNOVISION 585 EXPLORER
KIWI KRAFT 620 HT SPORTS
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Point of View
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Quick Look – FC 620 HT
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News & Notable
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Aluminium Boat Guide
Features 154
2 Stroke to 4 Stroke Repower
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Matching the right reel to the right rod
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Deciding to change an old two stroke outboard for a new generation four stroke was a no brainer for Thomas Ansorg and the results certainly prove it.
Mismatching rods and reels can result in having a bad effect on your fishing success. Paul Walker looks at the modern reels and rods and explains why they should be matched.
On the cover #12 TBC
Winter Snapper Fishing Mat Hewetson looks at some things that may make your cold water fishing for snapper a lot easier.
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boat reviews 126 Lazercraft GT 650 HT
148 Pinnacle 720
168 Innovision 585 Explorer
Since re-joining the market two years ago, Lazercraft is back and has launched its second new model in just a matter of months. Freddy Foote checks it out.
The Pinnacle 720 is the latest offering from a company that specialises in bespoke custom boats, where no two are ever the same. Text by Barry Thompson
This straight-stemmed soft rider goes its own way and offers another alternative to the alloy boat design. Mike Rose went for a ride.
159 140 Nuline 48CC Kiwi Kraft 590 & 620 Hardtop Sports
Barry Thompson takes a look at two of Kiwi Kraft’s latest hardtop models, the 590 Hard Top Sport and the 620 Hard Top Sport.
Barry Thompson says that the Nuline 48CC is about as good as you’ll get for a centre console of its size.
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176 Adventure 1450CC The Adventure 1450CC is based on the same hull as the 1450D, with the main difference being the addition of a centre console. Text by Barry Thompson.
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I recently attended the Sydney International Boat Show, which was the 50th event and the first in the new Darling Harbour Convention Centre. I have been going to Sydney Boat Shows since they were held in the Sydney showgrounds out at Randwick many years ago and I can remember seeing my first Mariner Cruiser, that would later morph into Riviera. The show was a smattering of cruisers and a few yachts, including one year, Keith Eade’s Chico 40, but mostly it was trailer boats. GRP was the frontrunner, but there were a few signs of alloy in the mix. The Australian market embraced aluminium boats very early on and while it was still in its infancy in New Zealand, boaties across the ditch were right into this new medium. Well, times have changed and 30 years on and SIBS is full of alloy boats, which were a huge part of the boat displays inside the new halls. What especially interested me was the proliferation of small runabouts and centre consoles, designed primarily for fishing and the lack of pontoon boats and hardtops. Quintrex were everywhere and it’s not hard to see how they have become the biggest alloy trailer boat builder in Australasia. Yes, the hardtops and pontoon boats were there, but the best of them were Kiwi brands. Extreme, Surtees, White Pointer and Stabicraft were, in my opinion, the best of the big hardtops and attracted a lot of attention. Pontoon boats as we know them are not big amongst Australian manufacturers and in fact none of the mainstream builders, such as the likes of Savage or Quintrex even offer one in their extensive ranges. Perhaps that’s why a good percentage of Stabicraft’s new boats are sent to Australia, where they have found a ready market in both the leisure and commercial market. I was standing next to a White Pointer and overheard a local Aussie commenting on how bloody good it looked and reckoned it was the best trailer boat in the show. Hell, an Australian with good taste! On the marina, Dickey Boats had one of their masterpieces on display and unless someone told you, you wouldn’t have known it was an alloy boat. It looked great on the water and I am sure it’s the start of a new market for this Napier builder. As for the rest of the show, it was a smattering of everything, from the very latest outboards, including the new Suzuki 350, to electronics, entertainment systems, safety gear, PWCs and even a display of vintage and classic race boats. The new split level inside the venue was a little different, but it worked and getting around the new complex was a whole lot better than the two different locations from the last few years. If you were into bigger boats, then there were over 200 in Cockle Bay at the purpose built marina. Overall SCIBS 2017 was a winner and no matter what you were looking at, you were spoiled for choice. But if you wanted a good looking bluewater alloy hardtop, you could do no better than buy Kiwi.
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FC 620HT PACKED WITH FEATURES
When FC Boats released the FC 610 HT in 2014, it heralded the start of their hardtop range and since then has proven one of their most popular styles. Until the FC 610 HT came along the company had been concentrating on runabouts, cuddy cabins and centre consoles, but customer demand was such that they needed to join the hardtop ranks. Over the years, the 610 HT has undergone a lot of changes or as Max Christensen, Operations Manager of FC Boats likes to refer to as ‘small but significant improvements”. “Everything we have done has made what we already considered was near perfect as even better and that has developed over the years into the new 620HT”. The FC620 is still very much an all rounder and while there is no doubt it’s a boat that is going to find a lot of favour with fishermen it also has all the right attributes for family boating. By adding some extra seating aft, you’ve got a good family boat with plenty of storage forward in the cabin. What’s more, it weighs in at 1675kg on the trailer, meaning you don’t need a large four wheel drive to tow it around. ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
Seating consists of a single pedestal seat at the helm, with a large removable ice chest with squab opposite, big enough to accommodate two people. A great feature of this is that if you’re fishing and you want to free up space in the cockpit, simply unhinge it from the floor and stow it in the cabin. Additional seating comes in the form of fold up seats in each of the aft corners. Should you want a different seating configuration, a king/queen style arrangement can also be fitted – a better option if you’re looking at a more child-friendly layout. An 18 deg gull wing design is also incorporated into the 620 lending itself to making this boat very dry. This model includes their award winning FC stability chamber along with a separate front ballast tank which when combined give incredible stability and unrivalled calm or rough water performance. Construction is 5mm hull with 4mm topsides and 3mm superstructure, with power options from 115 to 150hp fed by a 190-litre underfloor fuel tank. The boat comes standard with many features that are extras in competitors boats of a similar model and size. www.fcboats.co.nz
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ALLOY BOAT SPECIALISTS SCORPION 610 HARDTOP - The best buying hardtop out, full length berths, good head height, fully lined cabin, VHF, fishfinder, complete on trailer with 90hp Mercury. Retail $47,500 SPECIAL $44,500
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SCORPION 610 CABIN good cabin room with 1900 mm long bunks and good head height complete package on trailer incl 90hp Mercury, canopy, fishfinder, VHF, fully lined cabin Retail $44,700 Special Now $42,500 paint extra
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BLUEFIN 600 FISHERMAN New 6 metre boat on trailer, including motor. A boat built to hunt. 5mm hull, treadplate floor, nice and stable, heaps of fishing room and big anchor hatch. Complete on trailer including 90hp Mercury outboard. Retail $39,250 Special Now $37,250
BLUEFIN 665HT OFFSHORE Available with 150hp optimax. Comes on trailer with vhf and sounder. Fully lined, full size cabin. (Paint extra). Retail $80,500 Special Now $74,950
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SCORPION 470 CUDDY - unbeatable value, roomy boat, complete package incl fishfinder, VHF, deluxe canopy, helm upholstery, back seat upholstery, nav lights, switch panel, baitboard, Sportline trailer, 50hp Mercury, separate anchorwell. Retail $30,750 Special Now $29,250 paint extra
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BLUEFIN 620 CENTRE CONSOLE The ultimate centre console. with 5mm hull and treadplate floor standard this is one strong boat. This boat comes complete on trailer including 90hp Mercury, VHF, fishfinder, 6 rodholders, deluxe bait board (bimini extra). Retail $37,250 Special Now $35,500
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ALLOY BOATS APLENTY FOR AOWS White Pointer 850
The Auckland On Water Boats Show is more than just a show for big boats and over the years there has been a good response from the alloy trailer boat market. This year will be no exception with over 15 different brands scattered around the show.
Marco Boats will have their latest 625 Souwester, through Rodney Marine. This is one of their larger models and has proven popular in recent years. The hardtop design offers plenty of all weather protection, with a large and very functional cockpit for fishing. Everyman Boats will have one of their 840 diesel hardtops on display and if finished in time, an 850 with twin Honda outboard power. While this is the third 850 to be sold, it is the first to a Kiwi client. The 850 model is available in 3 modes, pro fisher/ sports fisher/ and game fisher. Designed to be setup with
Makaira Cape Runner 740
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a single outboard, twin outboards, and diesel inboard namely either the Mercury 4.2 litre TDi V8, or one of the offerings from Volvo (D4 or D6). Look for two models from White Pointer, the triple Honda powered 1050 and the latest 970. The 970 Pro Sportsman was first released at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show and is equipped with a Volvo diesel. Makaira Boats are fast building a reputation for seriously tough bluewater game fishing boats and the new Cape Runner 740 is no exception. The 740 is a fully spec’d game fishing machine
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Marco 625 Souwester
with the option of an open cabin making full use of all the space or a lock up cab for overnighting. It comes standard with a 390-litre fuel tank to enable extended trips. Power options are 225-300 hp for this 8mm deep vee hull. There will be no fewer than seven Surtees boats on show this year, which will include the popular 495 Workmate, the 750 Game Fisher and the recent awarded 700 Game Fisher There will also be new offerings from brands such as FC, Stabicraft, Sportscraft and Profile.
Auckland Marine Centre 277 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland 09 579-7981 Rollos Marine Cnr Euclid & Te Rapa Roads, Hamilton 0800 804 809 Boat City Main North Road, Paraparaumu, Kapiti Coast 04 298-5931
The Auckland On Water Boat Show is held at Viaduct Harbour, 28 Sept - 1 Oct. For online tickets go to www.auckland-boatshow.com
Haven Pleasure Boats 57 Parkers Road, Nelson 03 548-5864
Warren Hay Marine 27 Rewa Rewa Road, Whangarei 09 430-2666 Harbourview Marine 1 Wainui Road Gisborne 06 868 8686 Harbourview Marine, 1 Wainui Road, Gisborne 06 868 8686 Hawke’s Bay Marine 60 Taradale Road, Napier 06 843-5001 Senator Factory 21 Hamilton Place, Onekawa, Napier 06 843-6882 Mr Boats 247 Dyers Road, Christchurch 03 384-2726
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FROM QUINTREX
Okuma Concept Rods
New from Okuma and in time for the 2017/18 season are the Tournament Concept series of rods. The Tournament Concept rods are built using Okuma’s patented unidirectional fiber reinforcement technology. These rods, designed for Kiwi anglers by the team at Composite Developments, are manufactured using a patented process with an outer layer of longitudinal fibers around the rod blank to significantly increase strength and power in the tip section. This offers lifting power and strength up to four times conventional graphite rods. There is a rod in the range for almost every method and style of fishing, they are durable, powerful and can by fished by all anglers with confidence. www.cdrods.co.nz
Image Boats has a reputation for customized aluminium boats. Ranging from 5.8 to 11.3m they combine Safety, Strength, Durability, Quality & Performance to produce the perfect allrounder. 24 Bay Rd, Invercargill Ph 03 214 4573 | Mob 0274 368 055 E: dean@imageboats.co.nz DB228
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We spotted this very interesting design at the recent Sydney Boat Show, which we have not seen from any Kiwi alloy boat manufacturer. Australian builder, Quintrex, call it their Apex hull, which is certainly something a bit different. Quintrex says that with their ability stretch form aluminium it allows them to create shapes only previously made in fibreglass. This is the sort of design we see now a lot of dedicated ski boats from the likes of Mastercraft and Nautique. The basic concept is not new, but it’s the first time I have seen it in alloy. The lines of the Apex Hull combined with the forked bow and sleek windscreen profile of the Freestyle models, provide a refreshing, modern look to aluminium boat design. Auckland Marine Centre Ph +62 09 2711575 www.aucklandmarine.co.nz
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New Custom 830 From Pinnacle Boats Pinnacle Boats in Whitianga has begun construction on their latest build, a custom 830 model. The boat is being built for a new fishing charter operation ‘Mr Fishing Adventures Ltd’ that will operate all over the upper half of the North Island targeting both fresh and saltwater species. The Scott Robson design has an overall length of 8.38m, a beam of 2.5m with an estimated tow weight of 2600kg. It will feature a 6mm thick alloy hull with 4mm used in the sides and superstructure. Built to rigid survey standards, Pinnacle Boats also has one of only a handful of welders qualified to Lloyd’s standard in New Zealand working on the build. Powering the new 830 will be a Honda 250Hp four-stroke outboard fed via a 600L fuel tank giving the skipper and crew extended daily trips on the water before needing to refuel. Highly customised to suit the owner’s requirements, the Scott Robson monohedron hull was chosen for its efficiency and excellent sea keeping ability with its 20-degree deadrise
providing a comfortable ride for passengers and crew while also providing a stable fishing platform when at rest. The Pinnacle 830 will feature an enclosed wheelhouse with plenty of passenger seating, an Eberspacher diesel Hydronic Water and air heater keeping skipper and crew comfortable over the colder winter months. Additional features include a large 15” Furuno multi function navigation display with dual keel-mounted transducers. In the large and workable cockpit, there is a large underfloor kill tank, full-length cockpit side shelves, dual live bait tanks, four tuna tubes, large volume underfloor buoyancy, 600L fuel tank and a 200L water tank. The cockpit also features a second helm station for the Honda four-stroke. The build of the 830 follows on from the recent launchings of a 930 model and a 720. The Pinnacle 830 is expected to be in the water over Summer. Pinnacle Boats, Ph 0800 292 293, www.pinnacleboats.co.nz
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HAMILTONJET NEW 470 SPORTSMAN RANGE
HamiltonJet New Zealand has taken a step away from the conventional with the design of its newest jet boat model, the 470 Sportsman Range. Launched at the 2017 Christchurch Boat, Motorhome & Caravan Show, the 470 takes a fresh look at every aspect of comfort, safety and practicality for the jet boater and passengers, with the boat’s whole design, from bow to stern
and keel to windscreen, a reflection of this focus. The HamiltonJet 470 is an evolution of the HamiltonJet 151, taking the base 151 aluminium hull and increasing the strength of the delta keel and hull bottom, plus reconfigured the hull strakes to improve lift and cornering performance. The 470 is available with three standard
engine configurations, each ideally suited to the HJ212 waterjet with turbo impeller. Also, an additional option of Customer supplied engine package. Hull, deck and seat upholstery are available in a range of colours. HamiltonJet, John Connelly, Ph +64 3 9620505 marketing@hamjet.co.nz
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An innovative new design delivering a smoother ride and superior stability. Whether you are looking to land that trophy fish with your mates or take the family out for a day of fun on the water, Innovision Boats excel in every way.
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McLay 1 5 7 e s a e rel Xtra Cab
After the successful launch at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show of the 701 Xtra Cab McLay Boats will have completed their first 751 Xtra Cab. This boat has an additional 600mm wheelhouse space and is fitted out with a
fridge and separate freezer and a rise and fall table that doubles as an extra sleeping berth. These extra cab models can have the wheelhouse custom set up for the customer requirements. www.mclayboats.co.nz
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The newly released Lazercraft GT 650 HT underway on Auckland harbour. 128 PACIFIC POWERBOAT SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2017 ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
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Since re-joining the market two years ago, Lazercraft is back and has launched its second new model in just a matter of months. Freddy Foote checks out the Lazercraft GT 650 HT.
The Lazercraft GT 650 HT is one of two new models the company has released this year, having also launched the 580 Divemaster. The first public showing of the craft was at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in May, and according to Lazercraft General Manager Jono Bakker, the initial response was good. “We were happy with the initial response at the show. It was very well received by the public, and we’ve now sold five,” says Bakker. Two years ago I tested the GT 640 Sport, where I commented that the only thing that could make it better
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would be the addition of a hard top. Well, now we have it in the form of the GT 650 HT and is now the biggest model in the Lazercraft range. Lazercraft sits alongside its sister brand Southern Boats – both craft coming out of the same factory in Mosgiel. With 13 staff busily building the boats, the company is doing roughly 15-20 Lazercraft boats a year alongside 35-40 Southern models. The two brands work alongside each other well, production Lazercraft’s taking care of models from 5.8-6.5m with more customisable options looked after by Southern over 6.5m.
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The Lazercraft GT 650 HT will handle outboards from 150-200hp.
Mixed DNA The GT 650 HT is probably one of the more aesthetically pleasing alloy hardtops on the market – if you can, in fact, call it a true alloy hardtop because it isn’t. Like most Lazercraft models, the 650 features an alloy hull, with a fibreglass deck and gunnels. The gunnels and top decks glued and screwed onto the alloy hull. Overall in the interior finish is one of the best you’ll come across and is a credit to the Lazercraft builders down in the Mosgiel factory. In the very roomy cabin, you’ll find velour squab upholstery and good sized side shelves for extra storage. Further storage space can be found under the vee berth squabs, and a toilet can be fitted as an option should you wish. At the helm, there is a comfortable bucket seat mounted on a GRP base with storage underneath. Opposite is a similar King/ Queen arrangement, with more storage space available below. At the helm, the Yamaha engine instruments are mounted into the fibreglass dash section as well as a Garmin MFD. The Maxwell RC6 auto windlass controls and Lenco trim tab controls are alongside with a Garmin VHF fitted below.
Coming at ya! The Lazercraft GT 650 HT has one of the best performing hulls in its segment.
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The helm seat is well positioned so that there is adequate room to stand to drive and is easily ventilated via the large sliding windows on either side. The seat itself is also adjustable and can slide fore and aft – same for passenger side seat. The cockpit is very generous, with wide painted side shelves running the length of the cockpit. The cockpit floor is carpeted as an option, though there is still access to a 150L underfloor storage locker. The carpeted look may not suit the hardcore fisho’s, but it is only there as an option, plus it lifts out when not in use. Underneath is an easy to care for and tread plate floor. Four-rod holders adorn the coamings, which themselves are fitted with a non-skid rubber finish, while above a rocket launcher provides storage for a further six rods. Our test boat had the ski pole fitted, however, a bait board can slot into its place. There is a walk through to starboard, where a sizeable extending T-bar boarding ladder is fitted. The walk through comes complete with a drop in door to close it off. In the port corner is a sizeable live bait tank, fully plumbed with a viewing window facing into the cockpit. Also, aft 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. All of the onboard systems, such as batteries, switches, wash down pump, are housed inside the transom and can be accessed via hatches.
The forward cabin is roomy and provides ample storage opportunities.
Perfect Power Our test boat came fitted with a Yamaha 150hp four-stroke outboard, while the hull is rated up to 200hp. The GT 650 HT achieved 40.2 knots at wide-open throttle of 6000 rpm and was using 63 lph – fed from the 200L fuel tank.
Plenty of storage is available under both seat bases.
Sizeable storage options located under the transom also.
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LAZERCRAFT GT 650 HT
The new Lazercraft GT 650 HT is the largest model in the range. 3500rpm will see a comfortable cruise of around 23 knots using 20.7 lph. Our test day saw us run the boat with two passengers and around 170 litres of fuel on board. The Yamaha 150hp four-stroke performed well and would be more than adequate for most purposes. Of course, if you are planning on hauling quite a bit of gear, dive bottles, etc. and passengers then you might look into opting for a 175hp outboard for a few extra dollars. The Lazercraft hulls have always liked horsepower and are the kinds of boats that like to be pushed hard – the faster you go,
the better they perform. Underneath, the GT 650 HT 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. The hull feels very confident underway and more than ate up the short chop we encountered on the Hauraki Gulf on our test day. It was easy to trim and only needed minor adjustments of the trim tabs. I have found that the performance of a Lazercraft hull is so good, and that it’s very easy to forget that you’re in a boat with an aluminium hull.
The GRP dash has all instruments well positioned in easy view. Stability at rest is superb - we put two of us to one side and achieved very little lean. The cockpit is spacious and provides enough room for four anglers to fish in relative comfort. As tested, this rig is $99,995 with the 150hp Yamaha four-stroke, and for the price, I thought it was incredible value for money. The finish is excellent, and some features included in the package are fairly significant. If you’re looking for an alloy hardtop in the 6-7m range, then the Lazercraft GT 650 HT would be at the top of my list.
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SPECIFICATIONS Model & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Test Power: Propeller: Power options: HP Range: Fuel Capacity: Trailer:
Lazercraft GT 650 HT $89,995.00 $99,995 (LIMITED SPECIAL) Hardtop Aluminium/GRP 6.50m 2.39m 19 degree 3.10m 1800kg 150hp 17” Reliance Outboard 150-200hp 200L Tandem Axle Alloy Braked
Notable Options on Test Boat Maxwell RC6 windlass with anchor and rope/chain pack, LENCO trim tabs with LED Indicators, VHF, Garmin VHF radio, Garmin 75SV Sounder/Plotter, Boat Supplied by: Family Boats http://www.familyboats.co.nz Ph. 09 274 0511 Email. sales@familyboats.co.nz Contact: Southern Boats Ph. 0800 SOUTHERN
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THE GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN JET BOAT CHALLENGE - PART 2
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NORTH TO ARGENTINA From the high peaks of Chile/Patagonia to the dry dusty plains of Argentina a group of Kiwi jet boaters took on a great adventure, punctuated by the almost never ending punishment on equipment and navigating some of the most remote white water rapids on earth. In the final part of the trip Matthew Fallow recounts the team travels into Argentina. A world away from our homes In New Zealand and Australia, four purpose built CWF Hamilton & Co. Ltd 141 alloy jet boats arrive in Puerto Aisen Patagonia/Southern Chile, having left Christchurch New Zealand three months earlier. The 4.5m (14.7 feet long) boats feature 10mm high tensile aluminum bottoms, HJ 212 water jets propelled by Chevrolet 383 cubic inch (6.3 liters) V8 motors. An experienced group of some twenty Jet boat adventurers, set out on a challenging and difficult expedition, a large proportion of which is venturing into unknown rivers and roads. Lower Patagonia is a rugged area where glaciers and volcanoes are spectacular, active and very dangerous. present in the many rapids ascended. Coming to one large very long rapid we regrouped and planned the way up, the water was boiling white as far as the eye could see with large rocks and falls to negotiate, not a clean tongue to be seen! With no clear way up each boat got to the top, all choosing different paths of varying success, however one boat found a huge hole and while climbing out was briefly caught on a rock, there was a rumor that one passenger (could have been our doctor scared to ‘death’) tried to abandon ship out of sheer fright! The river soon turned to lake and some trout fishing was carried out with some assistance from our new guide/fixer “Roberto” who we “borrowed” from the Green Baker lodge days earlier. Roberto speaks very good English and will assist us in crossing the borders between Argentina and Chile. Always in the back of the mind was that we had to descend the large long rapid, we assembled at the top and went down one at a time. Most boats descended without incident although many were quite drenched after visiting the ‘green room’; avoiding the huge pressure waves boulders and holes soon turned to elation as each boat and crew made it to the bottom. Duncan’s boat, our expedition leader, was drawn towards a huge hole and our nose was driven into the standing wave which towered
Northern Chile Heading north through Chile we launched into the Rio Simpson and had a great run down river, spotting a clear stream, some fly fishing was had by the keen anglers and others explored the river further. We had launched from the banks of a farm and gave the elderly locals a ride in the jet boats; the look of excitement on their faces was priceless. This was a big day of travel and so we hit the road by lunch time with a large pass ahead of us to negotiate. All vehicles were well spread apart over most of the day, as the drivers all tried different approaches to minimize trailer damage on the rough roads to La Junta, the spare vehicle doubling back into town to have jet unit components machined, ensuring we would have sufficient spares. After a late start and a well deserved good nights sleep we headed to the local river (Rio Rosselot) just a few minutes away. It always seemed at every launch some sort of jet unit maintenance and repair was required, the rough roads were very tough on equipment and our designated drivers during their pre launch inspection would always find something to fix. The river was fairly fast and soon turned quite steep with large rocks Navigating some of the most remote white water rapids on earth.
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The 4.5m Hamilton boats feature 10mm high tensile aluminum bottoms, HJ 212 water jets propelled by Chevrolet 383 cubic inch (6.3 liters) V8 motors.
above us, this swamped the boat and we had little or no control due to the sheer weight of the water, with no steering and being drawn into and through each successive rapid we were sure to sink. Each hole and rapid seemed to be bigger than the first and the boat was swamped time and time again, yet miraculously with the motor running we still had enough momentum to continue through each hole and standing wave. After almost rolling over due to the water entrained in the boat shifting, we were spat out the bottom, Duncan headed for the relative safety of the bank driving the boat hard onto the rocks before the engine quit and the boat lost power. We all made it back to the trailers for a large fire on the river bank to dry out and recount the day. Every day with all boats back on the trailers is a good day in Patagonia!
had us continue up the Rio West which turned out to be a very good decision, a small winding river climbing sharply to a remote valley amongst huge mountains. Primitive houses only comprised what appeared to be a logging village; the mountains are believed to have epic rainfall that surely carved the jaggered rapids we ascended. We hit the road for our next stop at Futuleufu, white water Mecca of Chile; a detour, we were lost, on the way had us stop at a small school with just 12 students, most of which arrived on horseback from cabins high in the mountains. Volcanic ash still covered the ground from the Chaiten Volcano eruption, the large amounts of ash and dust played havoc with the 4x4’s air filters and sensors, frequent stops were required in this area to prevent vehicles going into ‘limp mode’ or breaking down.
Rio West The following day we put in on the Rio West and boated down to the Rio Palena confluence, the Palena is a small river that climbs through some steep country side on its way to the Argentina border. We stopped at Balsa Palena a few km’s short of the border rather than continue through and threaten our border crossing with the whole vehicle convoy the next day. On returning to the trailers we ventured up the Rio Frio for a quick look, however a change of plan
Border Crossing Day Its border crossing day as we leave Patagonia for Argentina, after checking in at the police station in Palena we headed for a small one man boarder post in Elencuentro Chile, having got through there we were in no mans land for a short distance before arriving at Corrileufu Argentina to gain permission to move all the vehicles, boats and our two fixers (Pascual and Roberto) into the country. We found no
Driven hard up onto the rocks to avoid sinking.
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Towing the broken truck with a ‘makeshift’ A-Frame through 2 countries and over the Andes back to Chile.
diesel or petrol and had to go further into Argentina on fumes, almost immediately we were on the desolate plains, such a contrast to the previous week. Our 4x4 involved in the accident a week earlier lost all drive and brakes shortly after entering Argentina, this time we could not fix it and towed the 4x4 and boat trailer by rope to our camp, an idyllic site just off the road at Corcovado. We met three locals who were fishing and it was not long, despite them speaking no English, before we were sharing their make shift camp fire and salted beef. They were well rewarded with a jet boat ride up river through a small canyon and skinny rapids. Fish for dinner! Not so, apparently you need a fishing license. The noise of the boats attracted the attention of a passing fish inspector (Secretaria de Pesca), in the middle of nowhere! Camp tonight is divided, with some replacing and rebuilding trailer springs, others swapping tow bars with the dead truck and our spare 4x4. After some work on the satellite phone we learn there are no spares in Argentina for this vehicle and due to it being a Chile registered hire 4x4 we would have to tow it back over the Andes Mountain Range to Chile!
tin foil was used to repair the rotor that lasted the remainder of our expedition. We headed off to the nearest large town ‘Esquel’ some 80 km’s away, one boat trailer combination towing the broken 4x4 using a bow rope, a tricky task over the rough winding roads. After a night of rest in Esqual we had located a 500kg rated tow ball hitch receiver for our 2200kg 4x4 and a workshop identified so that we could fabricate an ‘A-Frame’, this would enable us to complete our expedition and tow the broken 4x4 more than 1200 km’s back to Chile. Again materials were hard to come by and it did not look like we could get the steel to make the ‘A-Frame’, due to the language barrier a rough sketch was made and a local motioned that he may have something for us. As luck would have it he produced an old ‘A-Frame’ section off a trailer that we modified and attached to the front chassis rail of our 4x4. As the Dakar Rally is now held in the Chubut Province we also managed to secure a support 4x4 to tow it with, although we would have to send it back to Argentina from Chile with one of our fixers; Pascual.
A Frame to the Rescue Tin Foil Repairs After a camp breakfast we launched into the Rio Corcovado, a small stony river just on the Argentinean side of the boarder. The night before, we had been to the local police to get a permit. John’s boat took a huge hit at speed and the motor distributor was punched out of the motor and the rotor badly damaged, Jeff headed back to the trailers for spares, however eventually some
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days towing so it was back to using the jerry cans again. After a good meal and rest we departed Sarmiento for the Senguer Rio, three hours away, we covered around 170km upstream on a very windy day, a small skinny braided river with plenty of narrow channels, most had pushes and cold feet. Wild horses often flanked us, charging at speed while at times rushing across the river right before us, a great sight. This, our last day on the river, most boats were having a great deal of fun pushing the limits through channels barely a boat width wide. Jeff in the red boat not to be out done clipped a shallow bar while trying to navigate a very tight section and had the best push of the day to get the boat back into the water. Another dash for the Chile border commenced and after around 5 hours of endless desert road which seemed to get narrower by the hour we arrived at a remote border post in the mountains, departing dry windy barren Argentina and almost immediately upon entering Chile we were in green hills and snow capped peaks again. We made our way back through Chile to the port where we would pack the container with our now very tired boats and equipment. From the high peaks of Chile/Patagonia to the dry dusty plains of Argentina we had completed a great adventure, punctuated by the almost never ending punishment on equipment and navigating some of the most remote white water rapids on earth.
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KIWI KRAFT 590 HT & 620 HT SPORT
BIGGER & BETTER The 620 takes over from the popular 650.
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In the previous issue of Alloy Boat, I reviewed the Kiwi Kraft 520 Fisherman, one of a trio of three all new models from this established Invercargill builder. In this issue, I look at two of their latest hardtop models, the 590 Hard Top Sport and the 620 Hard Top Sport. While in many ways similar boats, the big difference is the overall size of each model.
The 590 Sport & Fisherman replaces the 590 Explorer.
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Both the 590 and the come with wide side trays set into the pontoons and flat coamings with Tuff Deck covering.
The 620 provides a little more cockpit space than the 590.
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Both boats use drum winches neatly hidden under the foredeck.
When I went to Paraparaumu and met with Ian Coutts, Sales Manager for Boat City, the New Zealand distributors for Kiwi-Kraft, he was adamant that while the 590 Hard Top Sport and 620 Hard Top Sport were very closely related, there was enough difference in layout and size to make them worth considering as two separate reviews. Apart from that, we were also doing videos on all three of the new models and the difference in ride and handling would be better appreciated if I looked at each boat on its own. However, the two models share a lot of common features, especially when it comes to the hull layout and pontoon design. These areas that have undergone special attention and really set the new models apart from the previous Kiwi-Krafts. The boats are wider and higher than the models they replace; the 590 Sport & Fisherman replaces the 590 Explorer and the 620 takes over from the popular 650. The original 590 was a big seller for Kiwi-Kraft, but customers were commenting that it needed more internal space, something that was only possible with a design change. Plus the styling was becoming out-dated and a more modern look was required. “We spent a lot of time working on the aesthetics and totally redesigned the layout and look, but without altering the running surfaces, as we didn’t want to lose the great ride and handling that the Kiwi-Kraft is known for”, says Ian. The upper sections of the pontoons were reshaped, although the rounded lower profile was retained. The 590 and 620 are both constructed using 5mm plate on the hull and 3mm topsides. One thing that really stood out for me was the excellence of the welding and the high-quality finish achieved in all areas. Builder, Rodney Harris is meticulous about the quality of all his boats and it shows. Faultless is the only way to describe them. Both have the Kiwi-Kraft HUSH Technology hull, which is an acronym for; H for Hi-performance, US for Ultra-smooth ride and H for Hull. Put them all together and there’s no question you do WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
get great riding hulls, as I experience over a few hours off the Kapiti Coast. The hulls feel stiff and solid and certainly handled the choppy waters we experience for the boat reviews. The cushioning pontoons work as they should and the big hardtop means you stay dry and warm no matter what’s happening outside. I was impressed with not only the soft ride we got from both boats in the choppy water, but also the lack of spray over the deck and on the screen. The boats run high and are very nimble at speed. All Kiwi-Kraft boats are positive buoyancy boats, making them virtually unsinkable, even when full of water and with a full contingent of passengers. This is achieved by a system of pontoons between the hull and the floor. Each of these pontoons contains up to nine compartments, depending on the model and is tested to 5 PSI during construction. The secret to the Kiwi-Kraft excellent on-water performance is the unique hull design, which features a variable dead rise and long bow. This leads to fine entry characteristics and the soft dry ride that KiwiKraft is renowned for. Twin planing strakes that run the full length of the hull attribute to quick and smooth planning, plus better grip and stability on the turns and in following seas. The 590 Sport is rated for outboards 115hp-150hp and with a Mercury 150 4S, we hit a top speed of 34.5 knots, which is plenty for this boat. You could go bigger but why would you! Drop a 115hp on the transom and you would still have plenty of power across the range and even better fuel economy. At 4000/4500 rpm the 590 Sport returned a range of 120 nm based on 90% of the 150-litre underfloor tank. More than enough I would have thought for a boat this size. The 620 takes you up another step, with an outboard range of 150hp-225hp. Our 200hp Yamaha EFI gave the larger model of the two, a speed of 39.5 knots and an even better range at 4000 rpm of 130nm. While the 590 Sport recorded 24.5 knots @ 4000 rpm, the 620 ran at 27 knots and an even better fuel economy.
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Hella LED lights illuminate both the cabin and hardtop area, as well as a spot light, is standard to give light into the cockpit. I particularly liked all the handrails, especially around the rear of the hardtop, which is a bonus when you are coming home in rough weather. You always need something to hang onto!
Layout Differences
More Fishing Space
The 590 Sport has a deep recess to allow comfortable seating between the two full-length berths. There is a unique stringer system under the floor for added strength. The 590 is also available as a Hardtop Fisherman model that doesn’t have any bunks and all the forward area becomes one big dry storage space. While the 620 bunk arrangement is the same as the 590 Sports, there is the addition of extra storage shelves in the pontoons either side thanks to the extra beam and height available. The interior is fully lined in both models and there is good storage under the berths. One reason that the berths can be carried well forward is that both boats are fitted with a Lonestar drum winch, so the depth taken up with the anchor locker is greatly reduced, allowing for the squabs to carry further forward to the bow. Seating in the 590 Sport is a single swivelling helm seat with a grp moulded back to back opposite, with storage under. There is an opportunity to have different seating layouts, including twin swivelling bucket seats as is standard in the 590 Fisherman, or even twin back to backs. In the 620, the only seating layout is a single swivelling helm seat, with a second seat mounted above an alloy storage bin. This has a rear cushion, with enough space under for a 90-litre isky bin with dual access. Another thing customers were asking for was a larger dash, capable of taking big MFDs. Both boats certainly offer plenty of real estate on the carbon fibre imaged dash to run large MFDs and still leave ample space for instruments and controls. Hydraulic steering is standard and in the case of both our test boats only minimal fuel management instruments were installed. The rest will be added when the boats are sold. Standing headroom under the hardtops of both boats is generous, around 2m, so even if you are extra tall, you shouldn’t have a problem when driving. Kiwi Kraft has used the same hardtop design for both boats, with sliding side windows and a two piece forward safety glass screen. Whereas the 690 has full walkaround decks at the same height, the 590 Sport has split height decks. With the large SoPac deck hatch, there is probably no need to go around the outside.
Another difference from the previous 590 and 650 is not only the wider internal beam, but also higher coamings and transom (800mm high). Both boats come with wide side trays – the 620’s are obviously longer - set into the pontoons and flat coamings with Tuff Deck covering. Tube matting is used on the flat chequer plate floor, that has a built in fuel tank - 150 litres for the 590 & 180 litres for the 620 - and a large wet locker beneath. There is quite a difference when it comes to the transom area, although both boats have been designed with fishing and diving in mind. The 590 Sport has port side access with twin lockers in the centre and a starboard bait board. While this same configuration can be used for the 620, our boat had the upgraded custom bait station, complete with rod holders, cutting board and tackle drawer. The 620 also has a fold down transom seat as standard but is an option on the 590. The trio of new models from Kiwi-Kraft is only the start, with an extensive revamp of the entire model line up planned to be rolled out in the future. I look forward to heading back to the Kapiti Coast to review the latest 705 Hardtop, the new flagship of the range. If it’s anywhere near as good as the 590 and 620 Hardtops, Kiwi-Kraft will have another winner.
The 620 also has a fold down transom seat as standard but is an option on the 590.
The bunk arrangements are the same but there is the addition of extra storage shelves in the pontoons.
There is plenty of open fishing space on the 590.
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The 590 Sport has port side access with twin lockers in the centre and a starboard bait board.
Standard seating in the 590 is a single helm and back to backs.
Right: Standing headroom under the hardtops of both boats is generous, around 2m.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Model: Price As Tested: Priced From: Type: Construction: LOA: LWL: External Beam: Internal Beam: Deadrise: Trailerable Wgt: Power: Propeller: Power Options: Fuel Capacity: Trailer:
SPECIFICATIONS Kiwi Kraft 590 Sport Hardtop $70,815 $64,295 Hardtop 5mm/3mm 6.60m 5.90m 2.40m 1.80m 20 deg 1530 kgs (est) Mercury 150 4S 19” Vengeance 115-150 Outboard Only 180 Litres Mudgway
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Knots 1.0 3.0 4.5 8.5 13.5 19.5 24.5 30.5 33.0 34.5
L/h 2 5.5 9 11 15 20 30 38.5 48 52
Kiwi Kraft 620 Sport Hardtop $92,995 $78,295 Hardtop 5mm/3mm 7.10m 6.25m 2.45m 1.85m 20 deg 1870 kgs (est) Yamaha 200 EFI 19” SST 115-150 Outboard Only 220 Litres Mudgway
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA
Kiwi Kraft 590/ Mercury 150 4S Fuel capacity: 180 litres RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5200
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Kiwi Kraft 620/ Yamaha 200 EFI Fuel capacity: 220 litres L/NM 2.000 1.900 2.000 1.300 1.100 1.100 1.300 1.300 1.500 1.600
Range (NM) 81 85 81 120 130 140 120 120 100 100
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L/NM 1.000 1.000 1.400 1.300 1.200 1.200 1.200 1.400 1.500 1.800
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BOAT TEST
PINNACLE 720
The Pinnacle 720 has smooth well balanced lines on a great performing hull.
CLASSIC BESPOKE Text by Barry Thompson
Tailoring each of his boats for a client’s particular requirements is something that Alistair McEwen specialises in. Every Pinnacle boat is bespoke and with only four available each year, their individuality makes them somewhat unique.
in-house, including engineering, electronics, and even the painting. While the hull and ‘bones’ of the boat don’t change everything else is customisable. “Every boat we build is different from the previous one, even though it may be on a similar hull platform, everything else can be adapted, styled and modified to give an owner exactly what they want. “We start with an idea and we like to think that the result is as perfect as we can make it for our customer”, says Alistair. The Pinnacle 720 is constructed with 5mm standard and 6mm option for the hull plating, with 4mm topsides and 3mm superstructure. Alistair is one of only a few Lloyds registered welders in the country and takes pride in every weld. “I simply couldn’t build them any better than they are”, says Alistair. The Pinnacle website says the company focus is on customising individually to every customer’s requirements. Whether you’re into diving, fishing, family fun, or a combination of all three, you’ll have the opportunity to work hand in hand with the team to deliver precisely what you desire. On completion, your Pinnacle is a boat with your fingerprints all over it. Smoke & Mirrors, the Pinnacle 720 I reviewed is all that and more and it is a boat that has been built with serious game fishing in mind
The Pinnacle 720 is a rebadged Pinnacle 660, (released 2014) but technically the same hull with a different hardtop. The windscreen has taken on an entirely new look with the curved corners replaced with flat panels. This was primarily designed to give extra strength to the hardtop, something the owner wanted as Manukau Bar crossings are on the agenda. It is still the baby of the range and joins the Pinnacle 830 and Pinnacle 930 hardtops. Alistair says that he chose to go to the top end of the trailer boat range as he wanted to sit apart from the mass production brands, which offer competitively priced boats for the broader market. Alistair reckons that to build anything of quality requires commitment and that goes right from the concept stages, throughout the construction process and completion. Everything possible is done ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
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The Hyundai Seasall R200S powers the 720 to over 30 knots.
and everything about the boat says, Game On! It’s a boat set up for action, from the self-draining decks and live-bait tanks to stepthrough transom and huge fishing platform.
water and planes at around 11 knots @ 2500 rpm. I liked the ZipWake interceptors which can be set in either auto or manual position and make a huge difference to the trim of the boat, especially in a beam sea. Once configured for the boat they work perfectly in auto, although if you’re like me, I still like to do the trimming myself. Power options are both outboard and stern drive, with the 720 running one of the first Hyundai Seasall engines in the country. A 2.2 litre, four cylinder, 16 valve DOHC common-rail engine, the R200S produces 200hp @ 3800 rpm, coupled to a MerCruiser Bravo One
Blue Water Hull The monohedron hull was designed by Scott Robson, who has an enviable reputation for high performing, soft riding blue water boats and the Pinnacle 720 is no exception. While I only saw a moderate chop in Mercury Bay, with 15 knots of breeze and a low swell, the Pinnacle 720 felt solid and secure. It’s a slippery boat through the
The stern of Smoke & Mirrors has purposely been keep clean and uncluttered.
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The sliding side windows provide a wider than usual opening.
The custom made dash is wrapped around the Furuno TZ12 MFD.
and 21” Mirage Plus propeller. One of the key objectives in a boat like the Pinnacle 720 is to achieve the best possible fuel efficiency. That’s why Alistair says he prefers inboard diesels. To date, all his boats have been diesel stern drive powered, although the next boat, another Pinnacle 830, is having a single Honda 250 outboard. Maximum speed with the Hyundai Seasall R200S was 31 knots, which saw a low fuel burn of just under 40 lph and range of around 250nm. Considering that the boat has been designed for game fishing and long days towing lures, the main objective is best fuel economy at trolling speeds. We recorded 5.5 lph @ 7 knots and close to a 400 nm range. This was possible partially because the owner had opted to go to a maximum size fuel tank (350 litres) as opposed to the standard 200 litres. This has increased the range at trolling speed by around 120 nm.
Fishing Machine The cockpit is large and uncluttered, with attention to detail everywhere and a lot of protection afforded by the 1.9m high hardtop. All the glazing is done by Seamac, who have developed a very smart sliding side window system, with the glass panels recessing back into hidden cavities. This offers a wider than normal opening either side of the hardtop. The front screen is 5mm clear, with 4mm tinted side panels. This is a true blue fishing machine, so everything is about the catch. There’s the customary overhead rocket launcher, Douglas outriggers with 6.7m carbon CTS poles, Hella Seahawk flood light, wide flat side decks with six recessed rod holders, coaming bolsters, electric reel sockets and long storage racks for tag poles, gaffs and rods. Across the transom, there are step throughs with live bait tanks to the wide clear transom. The composite engine box doubles as the mount for the removable bait station and a small gas bbq with its own butane bottles, so there is no loss of space with gas cylinders. There’s also a squab available when game fishing. In the outboard
Nothing The Same When I asked Alistair if the layout of Smoke & Mirrors was typical of his boats, he remarked that there was no typical layout. “It’s all about what the owner wants, so we start with a clean sheet of paper and work up from there”. Smoke & Mirrors is a fishing boat that some might say cuts a few corners in what you might expect in a boat this size. There is no fresh water system and no built-in galley, but both are available. The owner used the water tank and kill bin space under the cockpit floor to increase his fuel capacity and has a small bbq for cooking. A sliding and lockable door closes off the cabin, so there’s some security for your rods and gear when you’re away from the boat, plus privacy for the head. This is built-in under the forward squab in the fully lined cabin and the 1.8m berths either side can be transformed into a big double with an infill. There is no storage under the side squabs as they are all reserve buoyancy. Alistair says ‘on paper’ the Pinnacle 720 has 120% buoyancy, so fully flooded it should still stay afloat. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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The cabin can be transformed to a large double from two single bunks.
The Hyundai Seasall R200S sits snugly under the composite engine cover.
version this is removed, adding so much more open space and workable area to the cockpit. The helm is custom designed to suit the owner’s choice of electronics and controls, in this case, a Furuno TZ12 MFD, Furuno autopilot, GME VHF, Fusion 750UD with 10” Sub and 7.5” Signature speakers and engine management instruments. Seating is all custom made and in Smoke & Mirrors, the owner has gone for a fixed single bench type helm seat with bolster and king/ queen opposite. Pinnacle uses Silvertex vinyl for all their upholstery, which provides strength with a unique woven fabric look and feel. It is extremely UV resistant and an effective barrier against germs, abrasions, and stains. Underneath the helm seat is the batteries, circuit breakers and access to the autopilot pump, with a pull out 111-litre Waeco bin
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opposite. This will be used as the ‘kill bin’ as that space has gone from under the sole with the extension of the fuel tank.
Serious Buyers Interestingly the majority of Pinnacle boats sold to date have gone into the fishing charter business. Pinnacle has boats being used as far away as Wellington and Napier as well as Lake Waikarimoana. All boats are built to MSA Survey standards. Buyers of Pinnacle boats are not first-time buyers and are boat owners that know what they want and probably can’t find it all in a production boat. “The ability to offer full custom, the highest standard of construction and fit out, plus having a hull that outperforms anyone else means our customers know that they are getting the perfect boat for their needs”, says Alistair. Hard to argue with!
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA
Model:
Pinnacle 720
Pinnacle 720
Priced from:
$150,000
Fuel capacity: 350 litres
Price as tested:
$220,000
RPM
Knots
L/h
L/NM
Range (NM)
Type:
Hardtop
1000
5.5
2.5
0.460
680
Construction:
6mm/4mm
1500
7.0
5.5
0.790
390
LOA:
7.22m
2000
8.5
10
1.200
260
Beam:
2.50m
2500
12.0
14
1.200
260
Deadrise:
20.5 deg
3000
22.5
21
0.940
330
Height on trailer:
2150 kg
3500
28.0
30
1.100
280
Trailerable weight: 2150 kg
3800
31.0
39
1.300
240
Power:
Hyundai Seasall R200S @ 200hp
Power options:
Outboard/Sterndrive/Jet
Propeller:
21” Mirage Plus
Fuel capacity:
350 litres
Trailer:
Hoskings
Manufacturer:
Pinnacle Boats +64 21 930446 alistair@pinnacleboats.co.nz www.pinacleboats.co.nz
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The 18 year old Mariner 90 had done over 300 hours and was still going strong.
DECIDING TO CHANGE AN OLD TWO STROKE OUTBOARD FOR A NEW GENERATION FOUR STROKE WAS A NO BRAINER FOR THOMAS ANSORG AND THE RESULTS CERTAINLY PROVE IT. When Thomas Ansorg went looking for a second-hand boat he could use as a ‘workhorse’ out on Great Barrier Island, he knew he needed something tough and rugged. But he also wanted reliability, so an engine change was called for. “I went around the boat yards in Auckland and looked at Trade Me and while I wasn’t looking for anything new or flashy, I did want a boat that would be able to stand up to the sort of work I was going to put it through”, says Thomas. With a new house to build over time in an area of Great Barrier Island where ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
there is boat access only transport, the boat would be used to transport materials by sea from Port Fitzroy Harbour and on some occasions the mainland. Thomas’s budget was such that building something new was out of the question, so finding the right boat at the right price was important. After looking at dozens of boats he found one at a yard in Clearwater Marina, which looked like it would do the job and had a very attractive price tag. After some negotiations, he brought the boat and then set about making some small alterations, and fixing up areas that had been neglected for somtime.
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The new Mercury 90CT proved the perfect match
Built by Holten Enterprises (Now Holten Marine) around 20 years ago, the all alloy Cherry Time was part of their Oceanwave series, although only two were ever built. Production stopped in 2000. Thomas needed a boat that would offer reasonable comfort in frequent trips back from Great Barrier Island to Auckland, and the Oceanwave looked like it would do the job. At 5.3m, with a beam of 2.15m, the hull is built on 6mm running surfaces and 3mm topsides. Although the unpainted hull is showing its age, Thomas is not concerned about that. “It’s going to be a work boat and so I don’t have any need for a pristine appearance”. However, one thing Thomas was not prepared to compromise on was the outboard. While the 18-year-old Mariner 90 two stroke was running perfectly and even after 300 hours it passed all the compression checks when tested, Thomas said he wanted the peace of mind of a new engine. He was adamant that it needed to be a new generation four stroke and after looking at all the suitable engines chose the Mercury 90 EFI four stroke. The benefits of a four stroke EFI engine over a two stroke carburetted engine are well documented. Mainly there is no smoke, they are a lot quieter, easier to start and above all have better fuel economy. After a discussion with Graig Archer at Gulfland Marine, he chose the Mercury 90 CT (Command Thrust) and the changes were carried out, but not until fuel and performance tests were done on the old Mariner 90 2S. The larger Command Thrust gearcase creates a bigger footprint in the water, which provides more leverage to control your boat. The larger torpedo, combined with a bigger-diameter prop, can lift a heavy boat onto plane more easily and hold it there at lower speeds without impacting top speed. As Thomas plans to load the boat to the maximum, the Command Thrust option should prove ideal. The fact that the Mercury 90 CT is almost twice the capacity of the Mariner 90 2S also means it is plenty of torque and not have to work as hard especially when under load. As expected they were quite significant in all areas. While the Mariner 90 2S required some serious choking and throttle play to WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
start and then sat at idle with a distinct wisp of smoke emanating from the exhaust, the Mercury 90 CT 4S, started instantly, with no smoke and was super quiet at idle. At speed, there was also a very obvious difference in noise levels, with the Mercury 90 4S a whole lot quieter than the Mariner 90 2S across the entire rpm range. While the Mariner 90 2S would only pull 5000 rpm with a 20” High Five propeller, the Mercury 90 CT ran out to 5800 rpm with a 17” Vengeance. When it came to fuel usage, the changes were obvious as would be expected. At 5000 rpm the Mariner recorded 34 knots with a fuel burn of 31.5 lph / 0.93 lpnm and a range estimated at 87 nm based on 90% of the available 90 litres. At the same rpm, the Mercury’s figures were 33.5 knots, 26.5 lph, 0.80 lpnm and a range of 100nm. Maximum burn for the Mercury 90CT was 33.5 lph @ 5800 and a top speed of 41.5 knots. The Mariner 90 2S maxed out at 5000 rpm. Obviously, Thomas isn’t going to be running the boat at maximum rpm very often, so it was the cruise range that was of particular interest to him. At 4000 rpm, the Mariner 90 2S runs at 24.5 knots, using 20.5 lph, with a range of 96nm, compared to the Mercury 90 CT being a little faster at 25.5 knots burning less fuel at 18 lph and with an increased range of 110 nm. That’s good enough for a return trip from Auckland to Great Barrier island without refuelling. With the Mariner pulling only 5000 rpm and the Mercury 5800 rpm, the respective ideal cruise speeds and fuel usage are quite different. At 4500 rpm, the Mariner is only 500 rpm of maximum so being pushed hard @ 29 knots/26.5 lph. The Mercury at the same rpm is 1800 rpm off maximum so is not being stressed as much and returns a slightly faster speed of 31 knots/23.0 lph and a more conservative 0.75 lpnm. Overall the results of the engine change have proven worthwhile and Thomas is happy with his decision. Before going to Great Barrier Island, Gulfland Marine carried out a full service and final check of the engine as well as fixing a few items on the boat. Thomas says he expected trouble free operation from his new boat and was keen to get it to work.
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THE ENGINES Mariner 90 2S The 2001 Mariner 90 carburetted 2-stroke we took off the boat has the well-proven 1386cc three-cylinder block that has been around for many years, although 2017 will see it’s final demise. Still sold as the Mercury 90, it is due to be discontinued by the end of 2017. Carburetted 2 stroke outboards are not part of the Mercury plan going forward, so after many years, this great engine is being retired. Available in 20” and 25” transom heights, the Mariner 90 is loop charged, with a built-in oil tank with top cowl access. A dipstick attached to the oil tank cap allows for easy checking of the oil level. Features of the engine include single-point, variable-ratio oil injection, 18-amp alternator, CDI electronic ignition and a pressurised fuel enrichment system allows for easier starting in any troll position. At 137kg it is the heaviest of all the carburetted 2-strokes. The gear ratio is 2.33:1 and one thing the 90 is renowned for is its low-end thrust.
Built by Holten Enterprises (Now Holten Marine) around 20 years ago, the all alloy Cherry Time was part of their Oceanwave series, although only two were ever built in-line, 2.1-litre powerhead, – the largest displacement engine in the 90hp 4-stroke class – dual overhead cam engine that provides excellent low-end power. It is also one of the heaviest of all the four stroke 90hp engines at 165kg. Features include a 35-amp alternator that can power all your accessories – electronics, lights, live wells and audio equipment –
Mercury 90 CT 4S This 2017 Mercury 90hp CT (Command Thrust) 4-stroke EFI features the same valve train architecture as Verado and is also available as a 75hp and 115hp. The basis of the engine is a four-
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throughout your trip. The 90 CT comes standard with troll control – which allows you to set your engine speed as low as 650 rpm for trolling or running through extended no-wake zones – plus all of the other standard SmartCraft features. A special feature of new Mercury 90 is Command Thrust, hence the 90CT model designation. Mercury Command Thrust gear case delivers greater control and power for heavier boats or boats that tend to run “wet” (more hull surface remaining in contact with the water after its planned). The Command Thrust models use the same bigger gear case housing as the Mercury 150 Four Stroke, but with an all-new 2.38:1 ratio it’s the first true oversized gear case in the industry for outboards in this horsepower range. With Command Thrust you not only experience
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the benefit of a larger, heavy-duty gear case, but also the largerdiameter class of V6 propellers that go with it. Both engines have the same anti-corrosion protection and maintenance requirements, although with the new Mercury CT it’s a lot less complex. These new outboards are so easy to maintain, with a no-mess oil-change system, no-tools-required fuel filter, colour-coded maintenance locators and an up-front QUALITY MARINE EQUIPMENT FROM AROUND THE WORLD fresh water valve flush system. Not to mention a maintenance label under the cowl that provides all the information necessary to perform 100-hour and 300-hour checks. There is also a handy QR code that links the user via smartphone to a dedicated Mercury mobile site thatbarrier provides series “how to” engineered Rigid Acoustic whichahas beenofspecifically maintenance videos, troubleshooting tips, a dealer locator and a laminate noise hotline to Mercury Marine. Could come in very handy when stuck arrier fire rated out on Great Barrier Island. to AS1530.3. The engine also has Mercury’s latest anti-corrosion protection Available in that includes XK360 low-copper alloy, liberal use of stainless 8mm and 16mm steel components and the MercFusion paint process, which is thickness. engineered specifically for the harshest marine environments. VyBar® 848F Mercury backs up their corrosion protection with a three-year factory-backed limited warranty.
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Knots
L/h
L/NM
Range (NM)
1000
2.0
3.5
1.800
45
1500
4.5
5.5
1.300
62
2000
6.0
7.5
1.300
62
2500
9.0
11.5
1.300
62
3000
14.0
13.5
0.970
83
3500
19.5
16.5
0.850
95
4000
24.5
20.5
0.840
96
4500
29.0
26.5
0.920
88
5000
34.0
31.5
0.930
87
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Knots
L/h
1000
3.0
3
1.000
81
1500
4.5
5
1.200
67
2000
6.0
6.5
1.100
73
2500
9.0
8.5
0.950
85
3000
13.0
11.5
0.890
91
3500
18.5
13
0.710
110
4000
25.5
18
0.710
110
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23
0.750
100
5000
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26.5
0.800
100
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38.5
31
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NULINE 48CC
It continues to amaze me just how many new alloy boat brands keep entering the market, with now an estimated 70 plus manufacturers in New Zealand. One of those is Nuline, a brand started by Woodbine Marine in Auckland in 2016, to cater for the entry level buyer. Affordability, extremely high quality and the ability to offer custom layouts was what, Sam Harvey, MD of Woodbine Marine says they wanted to achieve when they introduced the Nuline range. After now reviewing my second Nuline, I can assure you that those parameters have been achieved. I could not fault the build quality, from the smooth weld lines to the superior fittings throughout the WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
boat. The Nuline 48CC is about as good as you’ll get for a centre console of its size. Nuline currently offers two hull sizes at 4.5m and 4.8m, and are in the process of building a new 5.2 model, which will have a larger beam, a 5mm hull, and be available as a centre console or cabin. On the 4.5m platform, there is the 45DG open tiller steer (reviewed Alloy Boat #11), the 45SC and the 45CC, side console and centre console boats respectively. There are three models using the slightly longer 4.8m hull, the 48DG tiller steer, 48CC centre console and the 48RB runabout. Both the 4.5m and the 4.8 share the same 1.9m beam, 4mm/3mm construction and 13 deg deadrise hull. It’s just that the 4.8m has been extended by 300mm. Power options vary from 20hp- 60hp depending on the model.
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Having already reviewed the smaller 45DG, I was keen to see the difference in the 48CC. Centre console alloy boats are hugely popular and it’s a very competitive market. There are over 120 centre console models currently available locally, from 3.9m through to 8.5m, with some custom models even bigger. With the 4.5m-5m range offering over 50 different models from 30 manufacturers, what sets the Nuline 48CC apart from the others? Sam says the larger 4.8 range stemmed from requests by customers for something a little bigger than the 4.5 but with essential the same layout options. My first impression was quality, and a feeling that this is a boat built not only with excellent external appeal and looks but also precision engineering in the areas you can’t see. Nuline has their boats built by a very experienced alloy boat manufacturer, who has a reputation for building tough boats. Between the 4mm plate hull and 4mm cheque plate floor, are five fulllength stringers, which help offer both strength and rigidity to the hull. It’s all positive airtight buoyancy underneath. When I went for a run in the 48CC, I felt I had a seriously strong and solid hull under me and although the water conditions were calm, I am sure it’s a boat that would perform well in the rougher water. You still have to remember it’s only 4.8m overall, so there are some limitations, but it’s got the legs to run well in moderate harbour sea conditions. The 480CC is rated for outboards from 30-60hp, so our Honda 50 was right near the top of the recommended range. We saw 27.5 knots @ 6000 rpm on the GPS. While the 50hp was an excellent match, the boat would still perform well with lower horsepower. I would expect around 30 knots if you went with a 60hp outboard.
you go for the 50-litre underfloor fuel tank option, built under the floor, there is space under the rear bench seats for the live bait tank and an addition bait locker. Seating is optional from nothing at all to a padded box seat that is big enough to slide the cooler bin underneath. The console unit provides plenty of storage options as well as a place to keep the battery, complete with an easily accessed isolating switch. The Honda controls mount on the side of the console and is perfectly placed when driving. Simplicity is the key when it comes to instruments with a tacho and trim indicator, a four-way switch panel and centrally mounted fish finder. A glass screen flanked by handrails offers some weather and wind protection. If that’s not enough, you could always add a T Top style bimini. The front of the console features a padded bin seat with storage under. The bow area is common to all the models, with a large flat deck surface, open storage under and a reasonably large anchor locker. If you are like me and try to make your boating experience as stress free as possible, then there is space in the anchor locker for a small drum winch. Options up front include a mounting plate for an electric outboard and customised bow rails. The Nuline 48CC has been a very popular model for Woodbine Marine, with more than two dozen sold and more on order. Overall, an affordable and practical fishing and dive boat that fills a gap between a dinghy and small runabout. Having the ability to be customised allows you to get something a little more personalised for your needs, so the boat you get has everything you want.
High Speced The 48CC that Sam gave me to test was a reasonably highly speced version and came with a few extras, such as a 70-litre Icy Tech cooler, Garmin 55DV sounder/plotter, ski-arch with bait station and internal live bait tank. The standard boat comes with the basic centre console and then you add all the extras. The transom area is customisable and if you prefer to have extra seating rather than a live bait tank, or the Portofino type transom it’s all doable according to Sam. “It’s all work in progress really as we are continually looking to improve what we have and to be able to provide a customer with exactly what they want without having to compromise”. Twin tote tanks fit under the rear seats in the standard boat, but if ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
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SPECIFICATIONS Model: Priced From: Price As Tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Trailerable Wgt: Power: Propeller: Power Options: Fuel Capacity: Trailer:
PERFORMANCE DATA Nuline 48CC $NZ 29,995 $NZ 31,995 Centre Console 4mm/3mm 4.9m 1.90m 13 deg 550 kg Honda 50 30-50 hp Outboard Only Tote Tanks Hoskings
RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000
Knots 3.5 4.0 5.0 7.0 8.0 9.5 14.5 18.0 21.5 24.5 27.5
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Text by Paul Walker
With over twenty years in the retail tackle industry and a lot longer as a fisherman, I have seen some weird and unusual mismatched rod and reels over the years. Some may say a rod is a stick with any reel on it and it will catch fish. Twenty or thirty years ago you may have got away with it, but with today’s high tech gear you are not going to be so lucky. If you put skinny cross ply tyres on a modern race car all may be ok until it hits the first corner at speed then it is going to turn to custard very quickly. Mismatching line rods and modern reels could end in the same result.
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TWO BASIC RODS Let’s look at the main difference between the two basic types of a rod. In the construction of the blank, which is essentially the rod before all the components are fitted, there are two spines along the full length of the blank, a major spine and a minor spine. Depending on whether the finished rod will be designed to take a spin reel or an overhead reel will determine where the major spine will be in relation to the bound on line guides. For example, an overhead rod will be fished with the guides up, so the main spine will be directly under the guides to utilise the full power of the blank. The opposite applies in a spin rod where the guides and reel are fished under the blank, so the main spine is on top of the rod to fight against a fish pulling down. If you put an overhead reel on a spin rod
or a spin reel on an overhead rod you will in both cases only be using the minor spine and will never be able to utilise the full power the rod can offer. Not that smart. Back in yesteryear where 99% of fishing was bottom fishing with heavy solid fibreglass rods, you could get away with not having the gear quite right, but time and especially technology has moved on and now there are many different forms of fishing to target the same species. Rods have moved from solid fibreglass to hollow glass, then to the miracle material graphite, or in some cases a blend of both giving the best of both materials and creating a light, slim but flexible rod. Reels have by far had the most significant change. Today’s reels in most cases are half the size but have twice the power than the reels of yesteryear. Current reels have incredibly smooth gears, and amazingly powerful drag systems which are even smoother than the gears and that’s saying something.
the best of both materials and creating a light, slim but flexible rod. Reels have by far had the most significant change. Today’s reels in most cases are half the size but have twice the power than the reels of yesteryear. Current reels have incredibly smooth gears, and amazingly powerful drag systems which are even smoother than the gears and that’s saying something. BOTTOM FISHING I think it’s time to look at these new forms of fishing especially lure fishing. Although some of it has been around for a while now, it will be useful to go through all the rod and reel combos used in each different format of modern fishing. Bottom bait fishing is still one of the most popular forms of general fishing. Nowadays most bottom fishing gear typically consists of a 6-7 ft hollow glass overhead rod with good quality ceramic guides and a rated line weight of 8 to 10 kilos or 10 to 15 kilos. The reel will be an overhead with a level wind system and while this may not be mandatory, it does take out the hassle of laying out the line evenly with your thumb. Reels are also built to take certain line weights and will generally get slightly bigger as the line weight being used gets stronger. For example, 8-10 kg reels should be matched to an 8-10 kg rod and the same for the 10-15 kg reel, which needs a 10-15 kg rod. Now let’s look at the line for these two sets. If most of your fishing is done under 30m, then I believe you can get away with nylon line as line stretch at those depths should not be a major problem. However, if you tend to fish deeper, then I think you should be using non-stretch braid as it gives a much better feel at greater depths. Care should be taken to match the line strength to the rod and reel strength, putting a heavy line on a lightweight rod and reel is just asking for trouble. If you want to use a stronger line, then use a stronger rod and reel, as the three need to be perfectly matched to avoid breaking something on a good fish.
TWO BASIC RODS Let’s look at the main difference between the two basic types of a rod. In the construction of the blank, which is essentially the rod before all the components are fitted, there are two spines along the full length of the blank, a major spine and a minor spine. Depending on whether the finished rod will be designed to take a spin reel or an overhead reel will determine where the major spine will be in relation to the bound on line guides. For example, an overhead rod will be fished with the guides up, so the main spine will be directly under the guides to utilise the full power of the blank. The opposite applies in a spin rod where the guides and reel are fished under the blank, so the main spine is on top of the rod to fight against a fish pulling down. If you put an overhead reel on a spin rod or a spin reel on an overhead rod you will in both cases only be using the minor spine and will never be able to utilise the full power the rod can offer. Not that smart. Back in yesteryear where 99% of fishing was bottom fishing with heavy solid fibreglass rods, you could get away with not having the gear quite right, but time and especially technology has moved on and now there are many different forms of fishing to target the same species. Rods have moved from solid fibreglass to hollow glass, then to the miracle material graphite, or in some cases a blend of both giving
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STRAYLINING Straylining is no doubt the second most popular form of bait fishing. To cast bait down into a burly trail behind the boat takes another type of rod and reel. Typically the rod will be hollow glass or glass
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graphite blend although some top end anglers are using pure graphite rods. These rods will usually have a softer casting tip and be between 7-8ft long. They are designed to cast as straylining is all about casting. Straylining rods are built for both types of reels as there are casting reels made in both overhead and the bait runner spin reel. Generally, in rough country, they will be 10-15 kg sets, but over sand or mud can drop down to 8-10 kg or even 6-8 kg, when winter fishing is a bit tough.
Graphite gives sensitivity, strength and extremely light weight all in the one package. Matched with braid line on high tech small reels there is no better system for imparting the best action into lures on the market today. Let’s look at soft baiting first. As with straylining, soft baiting is all about casting. Rods will again be 7-8 ft in length but only rated to 6-8 kg and pure graphite, plus should be matched with a small but powerful spin reel. This reel will have a smooth, high-quality drag system and the whole set will be ultra light. The reason for the lightness is that in soft baiting you are continually casting and the rod never leaves your hand during your fishing. A heavier rod and reel like a straylining set would eventually blow the muscles in your forearm with the continuous casting. In the
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it is on steroids. The rod is short about 5 ft and has good flexibility, but is exceptionally powerful as it is rated in the 24 to 37 kg range. Therefore it has lifting power to burn. The reel is generally a narrow spooled overhead with an immensely powerful and very smooth drag system, huge stainless gears and loaded with mostly 37 kg braid. There are some sets available in spin gear on the same 37 kg format and can be interchanged onto the next rod to be discussed, where as the overhead cannot be interchanged. Top water rods are designed to cast surface lures like poppers, stick baits and high-speed metal spinners. They are 7.5 ft to 9ft long and are rated 37 to 45 kg in line weight and have a nice casting tip. Matched with a top end spin reel of the same capability you have a super powerful combo to take on big kingies, giant trevally, mid size tuna, and even billfish. If you pick up one of these sets to fish with, you hopefully have spent some time at the gym or you may just get dealt to. As I said, some anglers have both a spin jig rod and a top water rod and can use the same top end spin reel on either rod. Lastly trolling or live baiting for kingfish can be done with the same rod and reel. The standard would be a standup 15 to 24 kg rod matched with a 15 to 24 lever drag overhead reel and matching mono line. These sets can also be used for deep-water bottom fishing; I would just change the mono line for braid in this case. None of the combos in this article will be inexpensive. Good gear never is, but it is a pleasure to own and an even bigger pleasure to fish with. Looked after properly it will give you years of fun and good service. Just remember to get it right; you need the right rod with the right reel and the right line weight. If all this is a little confusing Okuma, Daiwa, and Shimano make some fantastic rods and reels, and any good top end tackle shop will have the staff to help you make the right choice as they fish with this gear and will help pick the correct combo for you.
hands of good anglers these lightweight sets can and have landed some seriously big fish and for the rest of us, they are a fun and productive way of filling the fish bin. Slow jigging is next on the list and here we do see a change of rod and reel because slow jigging starts about where soft baiting stops at about the 30m mark. The rods become shorter at about 5-6 ft and the reels become small overheads. The reason for this is that at this depth it’s pointless casting as the small metal lures used in slow jigging head straight for the bottom at speed, so a shorter rod is all that is needed. Typically these rods are made from very flexible graphite and the forward half is designed to fold away under load. Reels for this set up are usually small low profile bait caster types or a very small alloy overhead reel. Most will have a level wind system and will always be fished with braid line. Overhead reels are generally preferred over spin for this type of lure fishing as you can control the dropping lure, detect strikes and engage the reel faster than you can with a spin reel. That is not to say you could not use a spin reel for slow jigs and they are available, I just think overheads make it easier. With slow jigging from a drifting boat you just slowly wind the lure about ten times then drop it to the bottom and repeat. When a fish takes the lure do not strike, let the rod load up, let the tiny hooks sink in and quietly wind the fish in on a medium drag setting. In deeper water, it’s a great way to catch a bin full of fish and once again the light gear is a lot of fun to fish with. All the above sets mentioned are mainly aimed at snapper, John Dory, trevally, gurnard, etc. KINGFISHING GEAR There are several ways to target kingfish so let’s start with jigging. A kingfish combo has some similarities to a slow jig combo except
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Turning around in the messy water was also not a problem.
INNOVISION 585 EXPLORER By mike Rose
PLUMB PERFECT:
S TRAIG HT- S T EMMED S O F T R ID E R G O E S ITS O W N WAY Building seven boats in just over three years might not sound a lot but, when you are a young boat builder going up against some very big players, it is a damn good start.
only two have been of the same model. This is not to say that there is no continuity between the designs. There most definitely is. All are very clearly INNOVISION boats. All boast Simon’s trademark plumb bow. All have his equally distinctive reverse sheer topsides (the transom at the waterline is wider than at the gunwales). And all are exceptionally good at handling the nasty, messy chop we so often encounter in our coastal cruising grounds. The 585 Explorer is boat number 6 (the 515, which we used as a camera boat, is number 7. A review of it is scheduled to appear later this year). It is, says Simon, aimed at those looking for what he calls “a big little boat”. By that he means a relatively small boat (easy to power, garage and tow) that can almost literally go anywhere: take on a bar; head out to the Mokes or Great Barrier and not have to worry about getting home if things cut up rough, or even journey up the Three Kings. If that last sounds far-fetched, it’s not. The 585’s owner is, right now, planning just such a trip. Like the rest of Simon’s designs, the 585’s “larger than life” performance is due in large part to its distinctive plumb bow. As
Unlike many a newcomer to the crowded New Zealand aluminium trailer boat market, Simon Minoprio didn’t study what was currently working and then try to emulate it. Quite the opposite. He took virtually no notice of the existing pace-setters and instead, using his experience in competitive international yacht racing and his love of fishing and trailer power boating, created a design very much his own — one he believes will best suit Kiwi boaties and the conditions they encounter. Founded just over three years ago, Simon’s INNOVISION Boats has now exhibited at the past four Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Shows and built — and sold — seven designs. It may not sound like a lot, but Simon is very happy with his progress. At least for the time being, he is not interested in creating a production boatbuilding business. His passion is in matching boats to clients. Every design is, largely, a custom one and, of the seven so-far completed boats,
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Despite the high hardtop and the reasonable breeze, the 585 seemed remarkably unaffected by either, remaining relatively upright regardless of the angle of attack.
Everything you want in a cabin: plenty of headroom, loads of dry stowage and bunks 1.85m long. There is also provision to add a toilet under the starboard aft squab.
Plenty of room to fish and everything one needs to do it: a deluxe island bait station, live bait tank, loads of rod holders and a heard-wearing treadplate floor.
numerous big boat and yacht designers have discovered in the past, a bow that drops virtually straight down to waterline rather than receding sharply back under the foredeck has a number of compelling advantages. Chief among them is the obvious one: it increases the usable waterline without increasing the LOA. This means the 585 boasts the sort of waterline length that would usually be found on a boat of 6.5 or even 7m. It also allows Simon to design what he believes is the finest entry of any aluminium boat of this size. This, that extra long waterline and that yacht-like knuckle at the bottom of the stem, give the 585 a ride that really does belie its sub-6-metre LOA.
to trough. It was the sort of water that doesn’t look too bad at first glance but which can quickly end up giving a pretty jarring, uncomfortable ride, especially at speed. Luckily, someone forgot to mention this to the 585. Although the owner had fitted a clever-looking Zipwake trim tab system, I found it easier to leave it off and just use the Yamaha 130hp to make any adjustments. Despite the high hardtop and the reasonable breeze, the 585 seemed remarkably unaffected by either, remaining relatively upright regardless of the angle of attack. The ride was remarkably soft, even at speed and even when heading upwind into the chop. Beam on, the hull shape and Ultraflex hydraulic steering (standard on all INNOVISION boats) meant there was virtually no need to keep hands on the wheel. Downwind, even at speed, there was no need to trim the bow up, the tracking was true and just a little feathering was required to power out of the troughs. Turning around in the messy water was also not a problem and it quickly became apparent that there was little if anything that was going to faze this vessel.
Gentle ride Arranging to go for a ride on the 585 was no simple matter. It is based in Tutukaka and the weather on Northland’s east coast in July and August was either atrocious or too flat for Simon’s liking. We finally got a day with enough light for the camera and enough lumps for Simon. Leaving the calm waters of the harbour, we headed out through the heads to find a messy chop of about a metre peak
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The 585 Explorer is an impressive vessel with a well laid out, uncluttered interior and seating for up to six.
Reversing back into the oncoming breeze did see us ship a little water and those intending to chase big game in reasonable seas might want to consider adding scuppers rather than just relying on the bilge pump. Regarding ground-covering, Simon says a speed of around 22 knots seems best. At 4400rpm, the Yamaha 130hp four-stroke outboard gives 1.1 nmpl which, combined with the 585’s 175-litre fuel tank, means a rather impressive range of around 200 nm.
and drainage out onto the platform. It also boasts a carpeted, compartmentalised pull-out tackle drawer complete with an easy close catch and sealed to keep water, bait juices and like out. Another nice touch is the long underfloor dry locker. Fully sealed, it contains two pull out plastic bins (the larger one for the catch, the smaller for the bait). Simon says this not only makes unloading and cleaning far easier, but it also keeps the salt ice frozen for much longer. “I can’t believe how quickly it melts on bare aluminium,” he says. A similar plastic box lives under the starboard transom seat while, over on port, is the obligatory live bait well. Under the tackle drawer is the battery locker, safely high out of harm’s weigh, big enough for a second battery and featuring a handy DC bus. The side lockers, running all the way from the transom to the cabin bulkhead are both long and wide enough to carry all the rods, gaffs, boat hooks and the like one is likely to need. There is also a wash down hose, neatly coiled in its own alloy tube, at the aft end of the port locker. For those who like to rest on the coamings while waiting for the fish to bite, Simon has set these up to slope slightly outward, which many will find more comfortable than if they were completely horizontal.
Simple, practical The 585 Explorer is pretty obviously a boat designed and intended to go fishing, perhaps with a little diving thrown in. With the exception of the hardtop (inside and out), the dash and the seats, the finish is bare alloy. Although a rarity at a time when most alloy boats appear to be doing their best to look like GRP ones, Simon says his owners simply don’t see the point in painting areas that are likely to get “beaten up”. For those serious about their fishing it is an appealing philosophy; harking back to a time when one of the main attractions of an alloy boat was that one didn’t have to treat it with kid gloves. This “designed to be used and used hard approach” is found throughout the cockpit. The floor is treadplate. The gunwale rod lockers (4 a side) are welded flush in the coaming. The ladder is a basic, two-step affair. The seats are of the box variety with a simple squab on top and drop-down aft-facers behind. Even the “luxury” touches — the anti-skid on the coamings and transom steps, and the carpet in the side lockers — are there for practical reasons, not aesthetic. This is not to say there are no clever touches. There are. The deluxe bait station is a good example. An island affair with a step to the platform on either side it is a full metre wide. It comes with fiverod holders across the back, a near full-width permanently-mounted thick plastic bait board with a surrounding gutter for easy cleaning ALLOY BOAT 2017 ISSUE #12
Under the hardtop While the simple, practical theme continues under the hardtop, there’s plenty of what matters: handy open stowage lockers, headroom, handrails, footrests and protective antiskid. There’s also good all-round visibility and the cut-away design means there is no need for opening side windows. The helm is compact and neat with a Raymarine eS78 HybridTouch MFD, running hydrographic charts, in pride of place on the dash. There are twin Blue Seas DC panels and the Maxwell RC6 windlass control down the port-hand side with the Zipwake and Yamaha
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The bait station contains a handy, carpeted and compartmentalised pull-out tackle drawer.
The helm and passenger seating is simple and effective.
panels on starboard above a Raymarine VHF. The Yamaha throttle lever is of the flush mount variety and a set of Blue Seas outlets (DC and USB) are close at hand, useful for both charging and for running spotlights and the like. A large flat carpeted area over the cabin is a good resting place for things like paper charts, cellphones, sunglasses, etc. In the cabin there is good stowage under the seats and in the side lockers. There is also provision to mount a toilet on the starboard side, directly behind the helm, where there would be a measure of privacy. The squabs are 1.85m long and there is an infill that creates a giant berth if required. There is also good headroom for those who want to sit here and a slimline Vetus hatch gives ventilation, light and access to the foredeck, should it be needed. Angled returns at the base of the hardtop ensure water flowing down from the bow is directed outboard rather than into the cockpit. There are 8-rod holders in the rocket launcher (meaning 21 in total) and LED lights mounted on the aft corners of the hardtop brightly illuminate the cockpit if required.
SPECIFICATIONS
Summary The INNOVISION 585 Explorer is a fascinating mixture of bold, modern innovation and rugged, old school simplicity. Simon’s years of competitive yacht racing combined with a long love of fishing in our boisterous coastal seas has led him to design a series of trailer boats that are distinctly different. Where others focus on good looks and cramming as many features as possible into the available space, he comes from a different angle. For him, seakeeping, a soft ride in hard seas and a super-sturdy construction are the priorities. It is probably not an approach likely to lead to mass production. It is, however, one that is slowly building an almost cult-like following, especially among those who rate function over form, soft riding over a pretty appearance and ability to go virtually anywhere over just about anything else. Contact: INNOVISION Boats, Simon Minoprio Ph +64 (0)21 407000 simon@innovisionboats.com | www.innovisionboats.com
FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA
Model:
INNOVISION 585 Explorer
Priced from:
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2.0
Price as tested:
$106,000
1500
5.0
3.7
Type:
Hardtop
2000
7.0
5.0
Construction:
5 mm / 4 mm alloy
2500
8.0
8.5
LOA:
5.95 m
3000
10.0
11.5
Beam:
2.45 m
3500
15.0
15.8
Deadrise:
18 deg
4000
19.0
20.0
Height on trailer:
3.1m
4500
23.0
24.8
RPM
Knots
L/h
Trailerable weight: 1670 kg
5000
28.0
35.0
Test Power:
F130 Yamaha
5500
30.0
42.0
Propeller:
15” x 13 1/4”
6000
34.0
45.0
Power options:
Outboard
HP Range:
115-200
Fuel capacity:
175 litres
Trailer:
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WINTERTIME TACTICS FOR SNAPPER Story and photos by Mathew Hewetson
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Early mornings in winter are cold but still the best time to be at your spot.
Winter fishing can be tough going at times, with rough conditions, cold winds and sea temperatures that not only put the angler off going, but the fish feel it too and don’t actively feed as hard.
STRAYLINING The best method for fishing baits in shallow water (3m-20m), is by straylining baits with no or little weight. Using just the weight of the bait is best as this is the most natural presentation and a big, cautious snapper can notice a sinker! If you must use a sinker because of the current, then go with as little weight as possible. You also want to fish with little drag so the fish can pick up the bait and run with it. If you use an overhead reel then you can simply put it into feel spool and put the clicker button on. With a spin reel, you really need to use a bait runner type. These reels are legendary for bait fishing and once you use one, you probably won’t go back. Originally developed by Shimano, the bait runner style of spin reel is common amongst most reel manufacturers now and they will have a different name for it, but in fishing circles everyone knows what a “bait runner” reel is.
When you do get a window of good weather to head out, you want to maximise your fishing time to catch a feed of snapper. I adopt two tactics in winter to help put snapper in the bin; straylining strip baits and small soft baits. It makes sense that snapper change their habits in winter just like us. Nature forces us to, we are both less active and must keep warmer. We don’t venture too far away from the comfort of our home, but we both still have to eat and we enjoy hot roasts or warm pies to dine on in winter. A snapper will change up their diet too and as the abundant bait fish of summer have long gone, they are forced to scavenge in the reef for kina, shellfish or crabs. So, when a tasty fresh bait is offered to a resident reef snapper they will either smash it in a frenzy or subtly pick at it with such care, you think you have got a spotty interested. Winter fishing can be a bit hit and miss, so you need to present your baits in the most natural way possible to prevent that wary snapper from turning up their nose at your offering.
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A bait runner style reel is a good option for winter straylining.
This big snapper was caught on a small 4” softbait in close to the rocks.
In the colder winter months, a fish’s metabolism slows down so they don’t expend as much energy actively feeding as they did over summer. They will look to graze on smaller foods such as cat’seyes, whelks, crabs or baby mussels. Conserving their energy is now a priority, so chasing after larger baitfish in work-ups might not be so high on their agenda. It pays to try smaller baits in winter, I prefer to use a fillet off a small bullet tuna or pilchard. Even pilchard cubes floated down the berley trail can produce solid snapper. I have enjoyed some awesome winter fishing straight after a big storm has passed. If you think about it, this totally makes sense. With a turbulent sea, the natural food has been dislodged from the rocks and kelp. Kina, mussels, shellfish and bait fish which were living in the shallower reefs have been injured or died because of the storm. When the sea has calmed down enough to get out in the boat, look for water in close to shore that is still murky. This is when snapper will be prowling in the shallows looking for an easy meal. The murky water also means they have less fear of being seen in the shallow water so will venture in close.
It is vital to use stealth when softbaiting in the shallows, keeping your wake minimal, boat noise and unnatural sounds to almost nothing. Idle the boat in from 70-80m away and then cast at least 20-30m into the rocks or shoreline. I typically use a 3/8 oz. jig head, but this is light and with a small 4” softbait you can’t get the distance you want at times. This is especially challenging on windy days and casting can become more difficult. Move up to a ½ oz. jig head if needed, but when it hits the water, move the lure a bit faster to compensate it sinking more quickly to avoid getting snagged. Once out into deeper water you can slow the retrieve down again. When you cast and turn the handle a couple of times, stay alert to strike! So many times, snapper see the splash and will hit the softbait almost instantly. If it is a big fish he will head for cover every time, so your skipper will need to be ready to position the boat right over the fish if it gets into kelpie cover. Playing snapper in such shallow water on light softbaiting gear is great fun and a test on your angling and boating skills. So, it is even more rewarding when you land a good winter fish.
SOFTBAITING IN SHALLOW WATER TIPS: SMALL SOFTBAITS
1. Approach every stretch of coast in the boat very quietly with minimal wake/boat noise 2. Cast 20-30m into the base of the rocks/shoreline 3. Work the softbait back steadily to the boat, usually a big fish will strike after only 2-3 turns off the handle as they have seen the splash and softbait flutter down 4. Keep the rod tip down low to the water and be ready to strike hard on a bite. If you hook up, keep the rod angle high to help avoid rocks and weed when the fish runs 5. The skipper is vital and may need to position the boat quickly over the fish if it gets into cover or to drag it out into deeper water away from the foul
The other winter approach is softbaiting, but with their feeding patterns changed over winter, it also means you need to switch to smaller softbaits. You need to put something in front of a fish that looks appealing, so switching to smaller 3” – 4” softbaits and stalking the shallows can be an excellent winter tactic. Along every stretch of rocky coastline there is plenty of good habitat for snapper to live and you want to work these areas quietly first. You need to work these by casting along the shoreline into guts, white water, submerged rocks and even quiet sheltered bays. I have surprisingly pulled some large snapper from the quietest shallow bays, so don’t overlook these areas when fishing. Big snapper such as this 7kg+ fish will hunt in the shallows, this fish was caught in less than 3m.
Fresh strips of kahawai can entice a good snapper.
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Take a selection of smaller 3”- 4” softbaits with different actions and colours
This healthy winter snapper inhaled this small 4” softbait
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THE ADVENTURE CONTINUES
The Adventure 1450CC is based on the same hull as the 1450D, with the main difference being the addition of a centre console. While the centre console unit does encroach on the open space of the cockpit, it does serve a practical and functional purpose.
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When Russell Conder entered the alloy boat market, he wanted a boat that would cater for a broad spectrum of clients. After deciding on the hull shape, it was only then a matter of forming the cockpit design to suit a variety of choices. Based on the same 4.5m pontoon hull, the Adventure 1450 is available in three versions; the 1450D tiller steer, 1450 CC centre console and the 1450 Fisherman runabout. Russell has certainly made the best use of a great hull in offering three different variants in a cost effective way. In the previous issue of Alloy Boat magazine, I reviewed the Adventure 1450D, a small compact and stylish tiller steer pontoon boat, built for Papamoa based, Conder Marine. Being tiller steer means the cockpit is all working space and uncomplicated in its design. I have a tiller steer boat myself and love the versatility that it offers, with room to move and room to fish all over the boat. However, it’s not for everyone and that’s where the centre console comes in. In fact of all three models, Russell says that the centre console is the most popular of them all. What the centre console does, is not only give you a dedicated steering station, but also adds storage and protection. The centre console of the Adventure 1450CC is a serious piece of gear and has been well thought out to offer the maximum use but with a minimal foot print on the
cheque plate floor. A separate unit, the centre console can be retrofitted to the open boat, if you decide sitting at the transom with a tiller handle isn’t for you. There are fore and aft storage lockers kept watertight with So Pac hatches as well as a recessed storage tray on top. You have the option of putting your battery in the console if you don’t want it exposed on the cockpit floor. Forward there’s a storage locker with a timber lid that can be optioned with a cushion if you want a little more comfortable seating. There is enough height in the forward locker to mount a small drum winch, which could be operated from the helm. Certainly something I would add if I owned the boat. Although a small boat, you still need a dash big enough for a reasonable size fishfinder or MFD and the centre console certainly provides that. You do have the option of a bracket unit with plenty of space above for mounting, our as on our test boat, a Raymarine Dragonfly fishfinder set in alongside the Tohatsu binnacle controls. The other advantage of having a centre console is you have somewhere to mount the bimini. This not only gives you some shade and weather protection, - which can be enhanced with drop down clears and a solid screen - it’s
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also another option for rod holders and a rocket launcher. Adventure Boats us an Oceansouth Classic T-Top, which is adjustable to fit a range of centre console widths. The 32mm aluminium tube is strong and robust enough to also use as a handhold. OPEN TRANSOM The Adventure 1450CC has a similar transom to the 1450D but without the full-width bench seat. The aft coaming is also higher, so there is less chance of any splash back when reversing. There is provision for a battery and a couple of tote tanks beneath. There are a number of seating options, such as a single Softrider pedestal seat or a moulded bin with top cushion aft of the centre console. There’s also space in front of the console for a smaller bin, giving you a couple of great fish bins and extra storage. At 1.4m wide internal beam, the Adventure 1450CC is a little wider than a lot of the competition, so maximum use has been made of the space available. MIRROR SMOOTH Our test day on Tauranga Harbour was windless, with mirror smooth water, broken only by our own wake. Naturally, the 1450CC performed beautifully. It rides like on rails and no matter how hard you turn it, it stays level. The wide down
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Contact: Conder Marine 1 Enterprise Drive, Papamoa Beach, 3118 Ph 064 07 5423935, www.condermarine turned chines push the water away and even when we did head out through the harbour entrance and found some swell, there was never a hint of spray coming aboard. The Tohatsu 50 4S on the transom gave us 30 mph @ 6000 rpm and 23.5mph @ 5000 rpm.
Construction is 4mm hull with 3mm pontoons complete with three airtight chambers per side. The floor is sealed and acts as a huge buoyancy chamber, which Russell says makes the 1450 unsinkable even when fully flooded. The outboard sits on a pod, with a cheque plate platformeither side.
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2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.50m 2.50m
5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
CA CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT/CA HT
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6.49m 7.15m 7.3m 8.0m 8.35m 8.8m 9.3m . m
2.38m 2.5m 2.5m 2.5m 2.7m 2.7m 2.7m . m
5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm mm
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
5.45m 6.20m 6.50m 6.80m 7.10m 7.50m 7.50m 7.80m 7.80m 8.20m 8.60m 8.60m 9.00m
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
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Bardozer Phantom 6500 Phantom 7000 Phantom High Bow Ocean Series HT760 Carbon Series
DB166
Make/Model 3.55 Puddle Hopper 3.55 Scud 3.70 Puddle Hopper 3.70 Scud 3.90 River Boat 3.70 Scud 4.30 River Boat 3.70 Scud 4.45 River Boat 4.45 Cross Over 4.55 Scud 4.60 River Boat 4.60 Cross Over 4.60 Scud 5.10 Sea Scud 6.50 Sea Scud 13’ 6 Sprint Boat
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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
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
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4.95m 5.63m 5.75m 6.10m . m . m . m . m . m
2.00m 2.15m 2.15m 2.35m . m . m . m . m . m
4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm mm mm mm mm mm
CA/CC CA/CC/HT CA/CC/HT HT/CC
6.05m 6.35m 6.35m
2.30m 2.45m 2.45m
5mm 6mm 6mm
CA/CC HT HT
Ultimate 18 Ultimate 21 Ultimate 21 Elite
PPB021
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Make/Model
LOA
Beam
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 8.80m 8.80m 8.80m 9.20m 9.40m 10.50m
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 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.90m 2.90m 3.10m
Hull Const Type
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 850 Sports Hard Top 850 Sports Cruiser 850 Custom Cruiser 920 Custom Cruiser 940 Pro Sportsman 1050 Pro Sportsman All models avaliable in 8mm
6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 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 HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA HT/CA
Make/Model
LOA
Beam Hull Const Type
3.03m 3.90m 4.40m 4.50m 4.60m 4.80m 5.15m 5.35m 5.70m 6.60m 6.80m
1.01m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 2.02m 2.05m 2.13m 2.15m 2.27m 2.47m 2.47m
3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS TS/CC CC CC/CA CA CC CC/CA CA HT HT HT
3.40m 4.10m 4.40m 4.95m 5.75m 6.30m 6.80m
1.65m 1.75m 1.75m 2.00m 2.25m 2.30m 2.30m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS TS CA/CC/HT CA/CC/HT CA/CC/HT HT/CA/CC HT
DNA 300 D 420 440 JetX 450 480 XC 480 JetX 515 CCX 535 XC 570 XHT 660 XHT 680 XHT FREWZA 3.4 4.1 F14 F16 F18 F21 680
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4.30m 4.50m
3mm 4mm
TS TS/CC/CA
AQUALITE 535 SS 570 SS 601 SS-XRV 645 SS-XRV 665 WHT 775 WHT
5.34m 5.85m 6.03m 6.47m 6.75m 7.55m
2.10m 2.10m 2.44m 2.44m 2.44m 2,44m
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
4.10m 4.60m 5.10m
2.18m 2.18m 2.18m
4mm 4mm 4mm
TS/CC CC/CA CA/CC/HT
4.20m 4.80m
1.87m 1.87m
3mm 3mm
TS TS
4.5m
2.05m
4mm
TS/CA/CC
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
ASSAULT 672 APB 692 APB BAXTER B 480 B 530 B 550
4.30m 6.29m 6.29m 6.75m 8.57m
1.67m 2.31m 2.31m 2.43m 2.90m
4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm
RU HT CA HT/CC HT
4.0m 4.7m 5.25m
1.78m 2.06m 2.17m
3mm 4mm 4/5mm
CA CA CA/CC
5.70m 5.80m 6.50m
2.17m 2.17m 2.30m
4/5mm 4/5mm 5mm
CA/CC HT HT
7.08m
2.36m
6mm
HT
3.60m 3.90m 4.70m 5.20m 5.50m 5.90m 6.60m 7.20m 7.80m 7.80m
1.82m 1.95m 2.00m 2.10m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm
TS CA CA CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT HT HT
3.80m 4.50m 5.40m 6.00m 7.00m 7.00m 8.00m
1.60m 2.05m 2.33m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.50m
3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 3mm 3mm
TS TS/CA/CC CA CA/HT/CC CA/HT/CC PP PP
HARDY 4 4.7 5.25 5.4 5.7 5.8 6.5 IMAGE
AQUALINE 435 495 545 565 595 645 705 780 860 890 1080
Striker 450 Sports 5900 Escape 5900 Ignite 6300 Ranger 8000
7.08 KIWI KRAFT 360 390 470 515 Fisherman 550 Fisherman 590 Sport 660 Sport HT 720 Sport HT 780 Sport HT 780 Overnighter ORCA 3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party
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BLUEFIN 420 APB 480 APB COLKEN Colken 451 Cuddy 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
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4.00m 4.50m 5.00m 5.20m 5.65m 5.90m 6.10m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 8.00m 8.00m 8.50m 8.50m 9.00m
1.68m 1.95m 2.15m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80M 2.50M 2.80m 2.80M
2.5mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS/CO/CA TS/CO/CA TS/CO/CA CC/CA CA/CC/HT HT/CA HT CA/HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
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LOA
Beam Hull Const
Type
4.30m
1.74m
3mm
TS/CC/
4.65m 5.45m 5.85m 5.85m 5.87m 6.00m 6.40m 7.35m 7.50m 7.80m 9.40m
1.80m 2.00m 2.14m 2.14m 2.14m 2.25m 2.30m 2.31m 2.60m 2.66m 2.73m
4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
CA CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
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1401 CA 465C 545C 585C 585CC 585H 600H 635H 735H 750HW 780HW 940HW
FLUSH YOUR ENGINE WITH REEL 390 RU 400 535 585 650HT
4.05m
1.68m
3mm
TS/
4.50m 5.50m 6.25m 7.20m
1.60m 1.90m 2.10m 2.26m
4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
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/
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3.50m 3.80m 4.20m 4.80m 5.50m 6.80m 7.60m
1.70m 1.70m 1.73m 1.73m 2.20m 2.20m 2.50m
3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm
TS TS TS TS/CA CO CA HT
6.13m
2.25m
5mm
CC
4.00m 4.10m 4.10m 4.74m 4.74m 5.04m 5.30m 5.50m 5.70m 5.85m 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 1.98m 1.98m 2.03m 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 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS CC TS CA CC CA CA CA/CC CA CU 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/
4.30m 4.30m 4.30m 4.72m 4.88m 5.00m 5.40m 5.60m 5.60m 6.27m 6.40m 6.40m 7.32m 7.62m 7.75m 7.92m 8.38m 8.80m 8.80m 8.80m
1.70m 1.70m 1.70m 2.02m 2.02m 2.15m 2.16m 2.40m 2.40m 2.31m 2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.55m 2.30m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m
3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm
TS CC CA CA CC CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT
SEALEGS 6.1 D-Tube SENATOR
SCORPION 392 455 530 600 HT
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