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LEADING COMMENT BY BARRY THOMPSON

JVA 115’ Power Catamaran.

45 years of boat shows and still loving it.

PUBLISHER COMMENT BY DOUG DUKESON Digital and print - combining the best of both worlds

GUEST COMMENT BY BILL BARRY-COTTER Valuing loyalty and support.

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JVA 115’ POWER CATAMARAN

FRENCH BUILDER, JFA Yachts & Peugeot Design Lab have presented a 115’ power catamaran which measures 35m long and 14.5m wide. Both partners have developed this project in order to answer new trends on the design market but also in the design in general. JFA Yachts has a lot of experience on multihull market and their new power catamaran designs is definitely innovative. Compared to conventional monohull motor 6 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

yachts, catamarans offers large areas (inside and outside) with a high stability (no need of stabilizers), low draft and fuel efficiency. So, PDL created a power catamaran project with a sportive look dedicated to exploration and remote destinations. This boat proposes large glass areas, including a sky dome on the upper deck, large glass on the sides of the main deck with wide glass aft. The aft deck is wide and clear and proposes an easy and safe access to sea. A wide 6.5m

tender specifically developed for this project, would fit perfectly aft in a sheltered area between the two hulls. This project is still a concept and specifications can be developed quickly upon client’s request. Peugeot Design Lab is a Global Brand Design studio that specialises in developing global brand & product experiences. www.jfa-yachts.com www.peugeotdesignlab.com

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>> EDITOR’S NOTE BARRY THOMPSON

PUBLISHER D&B Publishing Ltd Trading as BoatMags.com EDITORIAL Barry Thompson, Editor DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2086 Mob: +64 (0)21 777 355 email: barry@boatmags.com CONTRIBUTORS Shane Kelly, Doug Dukeson, Phil Gilbert, Derek the Chef, Laurie Cranfield, Warren Steptoe ADVERTISING New Zealand & Australia Doug Dukeson DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2328 Mob: +64 (0)21 772 202 email: doug@boatmags.com Alex Ram DDI: +64 (0)9 428 7277 Mob: +64 (0)21 0286 5298 email: alex@boatmags.com Australia: Peter Rhodes Ph: +61 (0)3 8786 8993 Mob: 0413 154 460 email: pete.rhodes@bigpond.com PRODUCTION Design & Prepress: Annabelle Rose Design Mob: +64 (0)27 427 4559 email: design@annabellerose.co.nz Printer: MH Publications Ltd WEBSITE Momentum Marketing Carl Thompson Tel: +64 (0)21 762 275 email: carl@gomomentum.marketing ACCOUNTS Soraja Thompson Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 email: accounts@boatmags.com CIRCULATION NZ: Netlink Ltd Aust: Gordon & Gotch Ltd SUBSCRIPTIONS Printed & Digital subs@boatmags.com Pacific PowerBoat is published bi-monthly January, March, May, July, September, November REGISTERED OFFICE Advertising & Editorial enquiries: 14 Glamis Ave, Manly, Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 email: barry@boatmags.com www.boatmags.com Postal Address: PO Box 132 Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930, New Zealand. All rights reserved. Reprinting in whole or part is expressly forbidden, except by written permission of the publisher. Printed in New Zealand ISSN 2230-4134 (Printed) ISSN 2230-4142 (Online)

45 YEARS OF BOAT SHOWS & STILL LOVING THEM AFTER 45 YEARS of visiting or exhibiting at boat shows throughout New Zealand and Australia, I have to admit that I still love them and really enjoy mixing with the industry and our readers. Boat Shows to me are all about not only showing off the very latest the marine industry has to offer, but it is also a great place to interact with everyone. I am more than happy to take the brickbats with the bouquets and enjoy talking about anything to do with boats and boating. It’s the one time I see a lot of old faces, both from those that have retired from the industry and from the people I got to know from my boat racing days. There’s always someone that want’s to reminisce, and there’s nothing more I like than ‘chewing the fat’ about a past race or some obscure happening in the industry. I can sort of remember the first time I exhibited at a boat show, somewhere in the late 1970’s with one of the magazines I was working for at the time and it was quite different from today. Shows back then were a little more casual, but still very impressive and they certainly drew huge enthusiastic crowds. While earliest Auckland boat shows were held at the same venue as today’s NZ Boat Show, Epsom Show Grounds, the buildings and layout of the place was oh so different. I can clearly remember that our boat show followed a regular A&P Show, so the first thing we had to do was muck out all the sheep shit and bull crap from the low concrete sided stall. We then often had to paint the walls, before we put up a few signs and if we were lucky we got some extra floodlights. The long low ceilings of

the sheds certainly suited cattle, but really didn’t lend themselves to displaying boats at their very best. There was a larger main hall, and if you were fortunate enough to be able to display in that space, things were a lot different. Over the years, the NZ Boat Show has seen huge changes, such as the full arena pool and total building revamps. While the pool has gone, the new buildings and layout of the show is fabulous. The current alterations to the show, completed only a few years ago have certainly transformed the venue into the best exhibition space in the country. Mind you it could still do with more covered space, as large outdoor marques are still required to house all the exhibitors. In the earliest shows, there was mostly home build boats and a smattering of timber production boats from the likes of Plylite, Fleetcraft, Mason and Seacraft. With the advent of firstly fibreglass production boats and then alloy, the amateur boats all but disappeared, with the main displays turned over to the burgeoning trailer boat builders. Today that’s even more so and while the support industry, i.e., electronics, engines, fishing gear and of course magazines is very strong, it is the array of new boats that attract the most attention. We will be exhibiting this year at the NZ Boat Show (May 14-17) and Auckland On Water Show (Sept 24-27), plus visiting the Gold Coast Marine Expo and Sanctuary Cove Boat Shows (May 21-24) and Sydney Boat Show (July 30- Aug 3), so it’s a busy time ahead. Please stop by to say hello and let our team know what you like or don’t like about out magazines.

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THERE IS LITTLE DOUBT THAT TECHNOLOGY has changed the way we absorb news and entertainment. New options have been presented to us, which we have embraced in the form of online publications and newsletters. You can now get your daily copy of the newspaper or favourite boating publication delivered straight to your phone, PC or iPad, before you even pour your first cup of coffee. Gone are the days when you would have to visit your local newsagent to get your daily newspaper, or have to wait for the end of the month for the release of your favourite magazine... Or are they? While there is much to be said for the convenience of digital consumption of news and media via our smart phones, PC’s and tablets, they certainly don’t have the ‘thud’ factor of a physical magazine. We all have different preferences to the way we digest information; online or through a physical magazine. With new generations – more savvy with the digital world, and the older generations still content with the printed version – we are right now having to cater for both. Personally I have a leg in each generation camp. I am happy to look for information online, but I still preferring my leisure read in the printed form. But what about our advertisers? I read recently, that research has shown that people tend to recall more detail when they have read the same article in print rather than online, as these two mediums are consumed very differently. It is important for advertisers to reach customers through a variety of channels, so they can choose to absorb it in the format that they prefer. Marketing is rarely one size fits all. As marketing strategies continues to evolve, advertisers must embrace the opportunities that online offers, but can not afford to discount the value of print either. Magazine and newspaper advertising as a medium, still plays a key part of advertisers marketing strategy to new and existing consumers. After all, most of you are reading this printed magazine right now, aren’t you? We now have all our publications; Pacific PowerBoat, Pacific PassageMaker, Alloy Boat and Pacific RIB Magazines available in both print and digital and for our digital subscribers we are now introducing the bonus of video review footage of some boat and product reviews. (http://boatmags.com/boatreview-video-smuggler-strata-770-sealegs/) KRAKEN AT THE SHOW Come and say hello to us at the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show – where we will have some fantastic offers and prizes. For those who like a little tipple we are offering a free bottle of Kraken Rum with every 2 year Pacific PowerBoat subscription, we will also throw in three back issues along with the latest issue – in total, $140 dollars of product for just $80. A one-year sub will come with a smaller bottle of Kraken, 12 months subscription and the same issues for $40 with a $110 value. Lots of bargains for all…… look forward to seeing you at the show.

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At Smuggler Marine we are an innovative team, with several new projects on the go. The brand new Strata 750 Twin Rig and Strata 770/750 Mid Cabin have been delivered to their new owners. Look out for them on the water. Call us today for information on the new models, or visit

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VALUING LOYALTY & SUPPORT THE UPCOMING Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show again promises to be a massive display of all things marine and I can proudly say that I have been part of this annual event since its inception and that Maritimo will be well represented again this year. Sanctuary Cove provides a unique venue that draws people from around the country and internationally and the combination of the boat show, the on water and hardstand displays, The InterContinental Hotel, restaurants and the marine village is an unbeatable combination. At this year’s show, we will be publicly releasing the new M65 and M48 cruising motor yachts and Maritimo will have dealers from our international network coming to the Gold Coast to take part in this iconic event. The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show has a reputation that spans the globe and it is one of the greatest boat shows on the international marine industry calendar. Our on water display this year will feature everything from the Mustang 32 with twin Volvo Diesel engines and full joystick control, or Baby Maritimo as we call it, up to the new M65 and a range of other boats in-between. The M65 is one of our most outstanding vessels in recent times and we have already had sales of five of this model prior to its public debut. Similarly, the new M48 is a truly magnificent motor yacht and with a price tag of under $1.3 million it will have broad appeal. It has a full beam master and a large forward cabin with island berth and expansive floor space.

Having recently celebrated our 10th anniversary I was prompted to look at the composition of the Maritimo team and our core personnel as part of those celebrations. We have assembled one of the most experienced and skilled marine industry teams ever bought together in Australia and the result is the creation of truly world-class vessels that are now moored in marinas around the globe. I take pride in the fact that many of the key people who make Maritimo what it is today have been associated with me for many years and in many cases decades. I trust their judgement and opinions and I value their loyalty, dedication and, above all, their immense skills. The Maritimo team, which is driving the company today, is without peer in the industry. We jointly made a decision several years ago to concentrate on quality and finishes, design and performance and customer satisfaction and we have gone ahead in leaps and bounds. Our focus groups are a fantastic sounding board for what we have done right and what we can improve on and we greatly appreciate the input and time given by our loyal owners, many of who are on their second or third Maritimo’s. We have a number of exciting things on the drawing board and will be making announcements later this year and early in 2016. Maritimo remains committed and dedicated to excellence and our on going expansion internationally. We value loyalty and the support of those who have worked alongside us and look forward to our most successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on record.

Cross-over to the ultimate yachting experience with the new Riviera SUV. For over 35 years, Riviera has remained Australiaâ€™s favourite and most awarded luxury yacht builder. This enviable position has only been made possible by continually delivering design innovation matched with a level of service and after purchase care that has contributed to creating the ultimate yachting experience for more than 5,100 owners the world over. The exciting new SUV design is a sophisticated blend of generous accommodation, large salon with stylish forward helm station, gourmet equipped aft galley and a vast uncluttered cockpit. The 515 SUV featured here also boasts exciting technology including digital switching, unbelievable joystick manoeuvrability and incredible fuel economy that is helping to make boating with Riviera just so carefree and enjoyable. Explore the luxury and potential of the Riviera SUV Collection at RivieraAustralia.com

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FUSION PONTOON COMFORTABLE CRUISING PONTOON BOATS OR deck boats are very much a style of boat that has its roots in the US. They are party boat based on two or three full length alloy cylinders with a platform on top. That platform forms the basis of one hell of a party boat, where entertaining on the water really takes on a new meaning. While certainly only a very small sector of the New Zealand market, there are a few manufacturers that offer pontoon deck boats, such as Silverdale, Auckland based Fusion Marine. However where Fusion Marine differs is that they use composites for the tube construction from the infused 680mm pontoons – each with three watertight compartments- to all composite superstructure and deck. The Fusion pontoon boat is all about space, with the full 2.5m x 7.6m floor span totally useable. Boat/motor weight is approximately 1500 kgs. The Fusion 7.6m pontoon boat is very much a 14 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

custom built craft with the layout 100% owner driven. Boat #1 has been setup for day tripping and overnighting, with a compact galley unit, complete with two-burner stove, Engel fridge and stainless sink. A rail-mounted bbq on the aft rail also assists with cooking chores. Opposite is a very neat ‘toilet tent’, which also doubles as a privacy area to change. To complement the overnight status of the Fusion 7.6m pontoon boat, there is also a pair of large single berths forward and dining table. A drop-down set of steps for ease of access to the beach is incorporated in the bow section. The central helm has a dash large enough for the necessary instruments such as the twin Yamaha gauges for the pair of Yamaha 60hp High Thrust engines. Power is optional, from twin 25s through to twin 60s. All depends on how fast you want to go. The pair of 60hp Yamaha’s, running big blade

area 11” x 14” props gave a top speed of 23 mph @ 6100 rpm. This is a boat that deserves to be driven slowly. No rush, no pace, just a relaxed cruising mode. Quiet, calm and very very relaxing. There is a choice of a completely open top, a soft bimini or as in our case, a composite hardtop with clears. This can be folded down for transportation or storage of the boat. Fusion points out that the type of finish and layout style can be anything an owner wants, from simple, basic and practical to something that emulates the style and fit out of the latest US pontoon boats. Base price is $NZ60,000 for the boat only.

Fusion Marine, 14C Manga Rd, Silverdale, Auckland, Ph +64 9 426 7400. www.fusionmarine.co.nz

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PERFORMANCE WITH STYLE THE MOST RECENT LAUNCHING from Icon Custom Boats in Rangiora is this ultrastylish Robson Design power cat. With a growing reputation for building highquality alloy power cats and monohulls, Icon Custom Boats are proving to be one of the most active custom boat builders in the country. Each project is different, although the emphasis remains on quality and performance. The new 10.25m, R356 Coupe was launched early in the new year for an Auckland client, who took it north to the Bay of Islands, where it spent the remainder of the summer. A boat that attracts attention from any angle, it also proved from the outset to perform as well as it looked. The performance and sea keeping of the symmetrical hull design in the rough water is reported as exceptional, with the builders and designer more than happy with the top end speed. Displacement is 7500 kgs. This model is a day boat with the cockpit and saloon flowing together creating a large area for entertaining with a pull out table and chairs with settees and a fridge and sink. It has a raise and lower transom platform which is unique for a cat of this

size which has been designed in-house by Icon. The 3.60m beam contributes to providing an expansive space for all internal spaces and to the overall stability of the boat both at rest and while underway. While essentially a day boat, the R356 does come with a double berth forward on the starboard side, with a head opposite. Engines are a pair of Mercruiser 355Hp diesel sterndrives with 265Hp diesels available as well as an outboard option with this model. Icon sees the R356 the first model in a range of power cats of this style with interest already in a 15m version. Icon offers a large degree of customisation with each power cat model with the client able to select a base model and then customise the interior and cockpit to suit their boating lifestyle. LOOK FOR A FULL REVIEW ON THIS BOAT IN A FORTHCOMING ISSUE. Icon Custom Boats, Ph +64 (0)21 2801123 gary@iconcustomboats.co.nz www.iconcustomboats.co.nz Robson Design, Ph +64 (0) 21 320 874 scott@robsondesign.co.nz www.robsondesign.co.nz

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WHITE POINTER 730 PRODUCTION RANGE White Pointer Boats of Gisborne have released an all-new feature packed production model, targeted at those who want all the attributes of the famous brand, but without the price tag of an elite custom vessel. The new 730 Sports Cruiser brings all the key performance attributes White Pointer are renowned for, but now in a more cost effective package representing exceptional value for money. White Pointer Managing Director Rex Briant says the new production range has been designed to provide a high performing blue 18 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

water boat for a range of activities but at a competitive price. “For 25 years now we have been refining our product all based around a practical workhorse that enhances the advantages of aluminium,” says Briant. The 730 Sports Cruiser has been designed for boaties that demand a boat that can meet many needs. It can be set up for the families who want a safe, but versatile craft they can enjoy time on the water in or for the keen fisherman who requires a few more creature comforts, yet demands long range offshore

blue water capability. “The release of this new production range has been designed to bring the key performance and design features of our traditional custom models, to those who previously thought this kind of boat was out of their reach.” “The hull shape is a key factor in the new range. We have continued our traditional method of shaping the hull skin over a predetermined interlocking frame and girder type structure, combined with a welding sequence we can produce a rounded compound curve hull shape that squeezes the water out rather than

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slapping over the top.” The new 730 Sports Cruiser range is available in two configurations; an outboard powered version from 175hp through to 250hp (also available as a twin outboard), as well as a petrol/diesel stern drive from 170hp-250hp. The 730 Sports Cruiser range features an ultra heavy-duty 6mm alloy hull, with 4mm sides. White Pointer’s legendary blue water hull has a market leading 10-year warranty – a warranty White Pointer is passionate about given the company’s long-standing reputation in the industry. Packages with a 175hp four-stroke outboard, painted hull and cabin sides and alloy trailer start from $NZD124,600.

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LAZERCRAFT RETURNS This year’s Hutchwilco Boatshow marks the return the much admired Lazercraft range of Alloy boats. Founded in the 1980’s and largely developed by Gavin Child, the brand built a reputation synonymous with quality. Lazercraft was known for many innovations and industry firsts which carry through to today’s models including the use of alloy hulls coupled with fibreglass decks. Many second hand Lazer’s can still be found all over NZ and Australia with owners as happy as the day they bought them. Now the brand returns to its former glory under Southern Boats in Mosgiel with Gavin’s son Shane largely involved with the redevelopment of the brand. Initial releases at the Hutchwilco Boatshow include the 580 and 620 Sports Open with other models to follow. Check them out at the Family Boats Stand or call 0800 SOUTHERN for more info.

STABICRAFT ADDS WING STYLE COAMINGS TO 1410 Stabicraft’s popular Wing Style Coaming feature is now available in their 1410 Range.

Stabicraft Marine have responded to positive customer feedback by adding the popular Wing Style Coaming (WSC) design to their popular 1410 range. Having previously only been seen on larger models like the 1850 and 2050 Supercab, the WSC’s have been added to all three models in the 1410 range; the Explorer, Fisher and Frontier. The new coamings provide the boats with additional safety, storage and seating as well as exceptional value as the company’s most cost effective small boat range. The top of the new WSC provide an all-round extended seating position for anglers to sit while fishing and the outside ‘wing’ design deflects any spray or water when underway in choppy conditions. The new wider coamings feature weld-on cleats and are 65mm higher than existing coamings, which increases safety even more. The additional height also allows better use of space for storage with up to 3.4m of uninterrupted space available in the Explorer and Frontier models – ideal for those long soft bait rods. Stabicraft Managing Director, Paul Adams says the upgrades made to the 1410 range are an evolution and add more value to the models. www.stabicraft.com

TRU DESIGN GAINS ABYC COMPLIANCE Leading marine manufacturer, Tru-Design Plastics Ltd. has released its new Load Bearing Collars, which when installed or retrofitted to their skin fittings and ball valves, now meet stringent ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council) H27 standards. These world-first Load Bearing Collars allow extreme loads to be spread evenly through the hull increasing the existing IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute) compliant 155kg load rating of the skin fitting to 226.7kg (500lb) for the entire skin fitting-ball valve-tail fitting assembly. Made from composite light weight material, the Tru 20 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

Design skin fittings are suitable for all through-hulls from ½” through to 1½ and now means there is no need to use traditional flanged ball valves that usually require 3 or more bolts fastened to the hull. The fittings integrate with all boat building materials including aluminium or composite and removes electrolysis issues associated with conventional non-ferrous through-hull fittings. Tru-Design Plastics Ltd Ph +64 (0) 9 274 5792 www.trudesignplastics.com

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OCEANIA MARINE EXPANDS IN WHANGAREI Port Whangarei, New Zealand-based Oceania Marine is planning to expand operations at its two local shipyards with an NZ$5m investment in two travel lifts over

the next two years. Oceania is an active ship and yacht builder and repairer of vessels up to around 60m (197ft) in length. The first travel lift will have a capacity of 100

tonnes and this will be followed by a massive 450-tonne capacity travel lift. Both travel lifts have been made extra wide, enabling them to handle catamarans.

CORRECTION ALLOY BOAT ISSUE#4 In the recently released Alloy Boat magazine #4, we had a few data numbers switched around on the Southern XP716 with the 170hp Hyundai SeasAll diesel. We apologise for the error and here are the correct figures.

AMW APPOINTED BLUE WATER DISTRIBUTOR Leading marine electronics supplier Australian Marine Wholesale (AMW) has been appointed as the exclusive Australian distributor for the innovative Blue Water Desalination range of highcapacity water-makers. The Blue Water Desalination offers three distinct lines – the Legend, the Explorer and the Express. AMW managing director Errol Cain says, “Boat owners realise there are a wide range of benefits from having a reliable fresh water-maker onboard, including longer cruising capability and fuel efficiency because you can make the water as you require it, rather than carry unnecessary weight with you. “The engineers at Blue Water have utilised all their experience to design and produce very costeffective, very easy to operate and very reliable products … and the water quality is as good if not better than what you will buy in a bottle,” says Cain. Blue Water’s Legend and Explorer models are ideal for mid to large-sized motor yachts and have a capacity range of 75 litres to 292 litres per hour. The Express series offers capacities between 32 litres and 126 litres an hour in a compact design perfect for the tight spaces of small and mid-sized yachts. www.amwholesle.com.au 22 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

Project Carbon :1600 Series 1600 Fisher and 1600 Frontier The Stabicraft 1600 Carbon Series, with its uncompromisingly sharp contours is the essence of our brand, poured into an extreme, awe-inspiring look which is eternally different, but unmistakably Stabicraft.

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FUSION BUSY WITH PROWLER #10

Fusion Marine, Boatbuilders, currently have Prowler hull #10 under construction in their Silverdale yard. The Prowler 10.8 redefines modern boating and provides a combination of exceptional performance, economy,

volume and value. Carefully designed to provide maximum use of space, the result is a boat with an enormous amount of room, when compared to a similar length monohull.

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The Prowler 10.8 is an ideal weekender, extended coastal cruiser and suited for charter or shared ownership. Fusion Marine www.fusionmarine.co.nz

LIFEJACKETS – USELESS UNLESS THEY’RE WORN On the water, what starts out as a mishap can turn into serious trouble very fast. The key element is preparation – and that’s where lifejackets come in. While the outcome of any accident may be uncertain, if people suddenly end up in the water they have a much higher chance of surviving if they are wearing a lifejacket. But it is difficult, and can be impossible, to put on a lifejacket once you’re in the water. The law in New Zealand requires you to carry enough lifejackets, of the appropriate size, for everyone on board a vessel. Many regional council bylaws require lifejackets to be worn at all times on boats of 6 m or less. Most drownings in boating accidents involve craft under 6 metres. It is important to have the right type of lifejacket for the activity you

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are undertaking. When choosing a lifejacket, consider the distance from shore you intend to go, and the kind of conditions you are likely to encounter. Your retailer can give you advice on this. Inflatable lifejackets have become increasingly popular with boaties. As well as being very light to wear and less bulky, they also have more flotation than foam lifejackets, and exceed buoyancy requirements. Inflatable lifejackets require regular servicing, however, and users should check them frequently to ensure the gas canister and mechanism is in good condition. Don’t forget communications Lifejackets can’t call for help. Make sure you carry two means of communication that will work when wet. And be a responsible skipper - don’t forget to check the marine weather forecast and avoid alcohol. www.maritimenz.govt.nz

WORLDâ€™S BIGGEST RIB TENDER HAS KIWI CONNECTION

Strider 19 is the largest superyacht RIB tender in the world and it has a Kiwi connection. Built by Italian RIB manufacturer Sacs, the Strider 19 is based on a hull developed by Picton based Naiad Design, headed by Steve Schmidt. The first Strider 19 was built as a tender for the Australian owned super yacht, Triple 7, as a crew and guest tender and it is one awesome rig. It takes the luxury RIB tender market to a whole new level. The Kiwi hull is specially designed for rough

seas, with a deep deadrise angle along the whole keel, from bow to stern. Reports from those that have driven this massive RIB is its perfect trim at any speed and how the big tubes, deep vee hull and low centre of gravity enable fast and comfortable cruising even in rough seas. The Strider 19 is a massive superyacht tender by any standards and at 19m is too big to stow aboard the 66.7m (222.2ft) mothership, Triple 7. The RIB is either towed between ports or in the case of long passages is shipped to Triple

7s next destination. Measuring in at 18.3m long, with two cabins and room for 22 people to relax on the deck, the Strider 19 can be fully customised to suit the ownerâ€™s needs. Boasting twin Caterpillar 1,150hp engines, the Strider 19 can hit a top speed of 50 knots. The Strider 19 is definitely one of the most prestigious and stunning super yacht RIB tenders ever. www.sacsmarine.it www.naiad.co.nz

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The largest collection of powerboats and RIBs, big and small, will be on show at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on May 14-17. As part of the show’s 60th anniversary celebrations, an impressive fleet on the Big Boat Marina will again join the hundreds of new powerboats and RIBS on display at New Zealand’s oldest, largest and most popular boat show “Each year New Zealand’s leading GRP, aluminium and RIB boatbuilders choose to release their latest models to the 35,000plus boaties that attend the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show,” says show general

manager Dave Gibbs. “This year, they will again be complemented by some of New Zealand’s finest launches, game fishers and cruisers on the Big Boat Marina.” Visitors to the show will also be the first in the world to see (and have a chance to win) Stabicraft’s revolutionary new carbon fibre models. The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will be open from 10am until 6pm from Thursday, May 14 until Sunday, May 17. There will also be a late night, until 9pm on Friday, May 15. Admission is $22 for adults (just $20 if booked online at boatshow.co.nz) and children 16 and under are free. www.boatshow.co.nz

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HELLA GO BIGGER & BRIGHTER The new Hella Sea Hawk-XLB floodlights generate over 2200 lumens of crisp, white light to illuminate the hardest to see places while continuing the durability and efficiency advantages accustomed to the proven Sea Hawk range.. Advanced optical systems deliver incredible illumination without glare. Spread lamps illuminate a wide, close-range spread over a cockpit, foredeck or working area. Spot lamps provide a more concentrated illumination for tuna towers, yacht masts or forward facing lighting on a variety of

applications. New Pencil Beam lamps have a narrower light angle and are ideal for locating buoys, moorings and other objects over longer distances. Sea Haw-XLB housings are precision injection moulded from thermally conductive ceramic polymer. This advanced material draws heat from internal electronics for reliable longterm operation and eliminates the need for an aluminium housing removing corrosion risks in the harsh marine environment. www.hellamarine.com

SALTHOUSE NEXT GENERATION TO BUILD IN TAIWAN Increased demand for its luxury motor yachts, together with a healthy local economy, has led to local boat builder Salthouse Next Generation Boats shifting its manufacturing arm to Taiwan. Owner Dean Salthouse says the company has experienced a massive increase in enquiries for its popular Corsair range that has grown significantly over the last five years. This is on top of increased business opportunities as a result of the 2013 purchase of the ICON flybridge motor yacht range from Formula Cruisers. “This is an exciting development for the business as it allows me the freedom to design and develop new products at greater speed with minimal overheads and at a lower cost. “It also opens up global markets, reduces our shipping costs to Australia, allows us to keep our pricing more stable as the New Zealand dollar rises and falls as well as provide favourable terms of trade,” he says. Dean says the company has also recently engaged the services of Kit Carlier Design to manage the interior design and styling of the boats. Kit and Donna, both formerly of Alloy Yachts, have recently come together and will bring a fresh design ethos to the Salthouse range. Salthouse Next Generation Boats aims to have its first 44’ built in Taiwan on display at the Auckland boat shows this year. Dean Salthouse on +64 021 429 723 www.salthousecorsair.co.nz

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MARITIMO NEW S48 an innovative tender garage which sees the transom and part of the aft cockpit lift up on hydraulic actuators to reveal a large under deck space for a tender and outboard as well as water sports equipment, or alternatively a huge, easily accessible lazarette. The first S48 has already been sold and is headed to Europe with a second boat destined to go to Sydney. The S48 is powered by either two Cummins QSC 600’s or Volvo 670’s and would have 3000 litres of fuel giving it a range of approximately 400 nautical miles. Starting price is $Aud1.17 million www.maritimo.com.au

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Maritimo, is set to increase its product range significantly this year with its already successful M65 Cruising Motoryacht, a new M48 Cruising Motoryacht and the new S48 Sedan all due to be publicly released in 2015. The M65 and M48 will have their public debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May. The S48 will be released mid-year at the Sydney International Boat Show. Maritimo Sales and Marketing Manager, Greg Haines, said the M65 has proven a hit already with five vessels sold, the majority even before the moulds were produced. The S48 will feature Maritimo’s legendary full beam master suite and

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ELANDRA YACHTS MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT AT SCIBS Elandra Yachts will exhibit its gleaming gold-hull Elandra No.2 sports yacht at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this month. The new boat is destined for a client in Sydney. The company will also unveil plans for its next model during the show. “Our new model will follow similar lines to the Elandra 53,” said Elandra Yachts Managing Director Luke Durman. “As a semi-custom builder, we will work with clients on the development of the accommodation and entertaining spaces as well as fit-out of this new model.”

Commenting on the team’s plans for Sanctuary Cove, Durman said: “We are delighted that our home show, Sanctuary Cove, is the first international venue for us to display this game changing boat. “With No.1 sold, No.2 well advanced and No. 3 now commencing build at our yard, we are delighted by the market acceptance of Elandra. It’s a great endorsement of the build quality, performance and value we have achieved.” www.elandrayachts.com.

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CHAPARRAL GOES OUTBOARD Chaparral has added to their 50thyear celebrations by releasing the all new 250 SunCoast bowrider; the first outboard powered Chaparral since 1995. Brimming with new ideas the 250 SunCoast is the first in a planned series of high volume deck boats with smaller models on the drawing board, possibly for release later this year. The distinguishing feature of the 250 SunCoast is the huge platform around the motor that offers unparalleled deck space at the transom for water sports, but also easy access getting on and off at the marina.

Chaparral are taking the world bowrider market by storm with a massive R & D effort over the last few years introducing all new models from 18 through to 33 feet including the H2o entry level sport and ski/ fish series, SSi premium sport boat range, Sunesta deck boats, Xtreme saltwater wake boats, the SSX high performance series and the new Vortex jet boats; now the introduction of the SunCoast range completes the bowrider line-up, adding a long awaited outboard to their marketleading mix. www.chaparralboats.com

Over the last 2 years a new player has emerged on the Australian and New Zealand Marine landscape, that company is Stella Systems. The speed of the growth of Stella is predicated on a simple philosophy built around the word service. â€˜Stellaâ€™s Craftsman range of Bow and Stern thrusters offer quality equal to anything available in the market today with a range that is constantly growing and improving while still offering value for money. Sound installation advice is crucial when making the decision to install any bow thruster and in this area there is no more experienced individual thanâ€™ says Stella Systems General Manager David Tanner. The Rutland wind turbine is a highly regarded world leading brand manufactured in the UK. The Rutland 914i builds on 35 year of wind turbine experience and has rapidly become one of the worldâ€™s leading wind charger. Utilizing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to perfectly match the generator performance to the turbine speed, the Rutland 914i achieves a higher efficiency and thus more power generation. This innovation has enabled the Rutland 914i to retain the compact diameter of the 913 whilst being capable of capturing up to 30% more energy. Ideal for live aboard and weekend yachting. www.stellasystems.com.au

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The 250-tonne straddle carrier – a new acquisition for Gold Coast City Marina – is the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and has already been commissioned to assist in the repair, refit and regular servicing of an even larger market of superyachts. Gold Coast City Marina General Manager Steve Sammes said the economic benefits to the Gold Coast and Australian marine industry of such a large-scale straddle carrier will be far-reaching. “Previously, superyachts from 35-45m would go to other places such as Cairns for servicing and refit, because we did not have the capacity to cater for them at the Gold Coast. Not only does this investment open up an entirely new market for our marine industry, it also strengthens the case for the Gold Coast to be designated as a “Port of Clearance” for internationally flagged vessels,” he said. In the days since passing its load tests with flying colours, the owners of two internationally flagged mega yachts have already commissioned the new 250-tonne straddle carrier’s services to assist with major refitting and re-painting services. Gold Coast City Marina is a unique cluster of over 50 highly skilled marine businesses set over 15 hectares, and is one of five key event sites for the Gold Coast International Marine Expo, which encompasses almost the entire Gold Coast Marine Precinct at Coomera. He said the new remote-controlled Ascom hydraulic trailer was unique and will allow the shipyard to maximise its footprint, particularly for vessels seeking long term secure hardstand storage. Mr Sammes said the marina’s new 250-tonne straddle carrier and a new 45-tonne trailer unit, both from Italian manufacturer Ascom, represented a $1.3 million investment in the future of the Australian marine industry. www.gccm.com.au

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RIVIERA LAUNCH NEW MODELS AT EXPO Riviera will be releasing a number of new models at this year’s Gold Coast Marine Expo (May 21-24). For the Gold Coast International Marine Expo in May, Riviera have big plans with a showcase of all the boats they build and a number of new model announcements.” The new designs will include three new models plus an entirely new design as part of the company’s A$15m showcase that will be an exclusive part of the Gold Coast Marine Expo. Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst confirmed that the new-generation models would feature the latest in marine innovation and luxury lifestyle concepts across the classic Riviera Flybridge and new SUV crossover collections. “We will also be announcing an entirely new style and design of Riviera that will create a new model collection within the diverse Riviera range,” he said. At the May showcase, Riviera Marina will display all the yachts in the SUV collection – the 445, 515 and 565 models – as well as the 3600, 5000 and new 6000 Sport Yachts, the 43 Open Flybridge, the 50 Enclosed Flybridge and 53 Enclosed Flybridge models, and the Belize 54 Daybridge. www.riviera.com

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>> KELLY’S EYE COLUMN BY SHANE KELLY

IT IS REALLY HARD WORK. NO REALLY, IT IS... TO THE READERS of boating magazines, the life of the marine journalist looks a bit like one long holiday. It’s true that you get paid to write about boating and that as a lifestyle, it ain’t bad. But after a few years the dedicated marine journo starts to collect a few interesting “lessons” and will experience less than ideal situations. I thought that this month might be an opportunity to look at a just a few of the speed bumps and chicanes I’ve encountered in a career of 20 years writing about other people’s boats. There are moments where you just want to crack up but find yourself stifling the laughs under great pressure. One of the most memorable of these was doing a boat test with the late Denis Ganley, well known designer of steel yachts, and the owner of one of his new designs. They were dropping me off on one of the harbour buoys (Rough Rock, in fact) which in those days were a catamaran arrangement of floats with a wooden platform on top – they were loved by us boating journos for taking photos of test boats. Denis decided we would sail alongside, ease the genoa sheets and slow down enough for me to step onto the platform – but things went awry when the sheets snagged in the two triangles atop the mark, sheeted in the genoa and the powered up yacht boat took off with Rough Rock Buoy in tow. Until the buoy’s anchor chain took up and the buoy and boat became one in a huge clanging graunch, putting a huge dent in the boat’s side and scouring the paint down to the metal. The rest of that boat test was like going out to dinner with a couple after a huge fight - the owner just looked one way, scowling, Denis looked the other way, scowling and neither talked to each other. Dear readers it takes me all my courage to admit to the next story. Southampton Boat Show, circa 1980. Following severe over indulgence at the Guinness Stand (they always had a much-frequented Guinness stand at the pommy boat shows) we had to stay overnight in the city. The only room we could get was in a hotel with a double bed. For some reason I thought sharing a double bed with another journalist from a well 34 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

known boating publication would be OK – until I woke in the middle of the night and the bugger had shuffled across the bed and was cuddling me, murmuring his wife’s name. If anyone wants to know the name of a hotel with exceedingly comfortable wooden floors, give me a shout – I know of at least one in Southampton. Fate got him back though when he took a boat test across the North Sea and the diesel engine started sucking oil from its sump through the turbo inlet – and ran away. He had to fight his

We were totaled. It was the night I discovered that a dial a driver from Epsom to Browns Bay costs the thick end of $80. way into the engine room in wild seas with an ungoverned diesel roaring and using up its vital lubrication, then stuff a rag into the turbo intake, all the while praying the thing didn’t grenade while he was sandwiched alongside. He made it but I’m sure to this day it was Our Maker’s way of dissuading him from further homosexual activities, however accidental they might be. Boat shows are always hard work, particularly because there is always a friend or acquaintance from shows past to have

a beer or rum with. If fact at last year’s, I went straight to the bar, then went home some hours later and didn’t actually see any of the show. I suppose I should be ashamed of myself, but the one thing you develop in this line of work is a thick hide (and an over-developed taste for the turps). The former Editor of this publication has possibly the best Boat Show strategy I’ve ever known. It goes something like this: Get pissed and stay pissed. Then hit up everyone you meet for advertising. It seemed to work. One year a staff member arrived at the Auckland show with a bottle of petrol which we proceeded to polish off with Coke, out the back of the stand. It wasn’t really petrol, it just looked, smelled and tasted like it. We drank it anyway. And, if I ever drank petrol I am sure it would have a similar effect. We were totaled. It was the night I discovered that a dial a driver from Epsom to Browns Bay costs the thick end of $80. One of the reps tried to drive and managed to hit three things just trying to get the car moving. Keys removed. For our sins the bloody boss never again allowed us to have a little private area out the back of the stand. It was the first and only time this experiment was tried. From then on everything had to be public – clearly we were not responsible enough to be left alone. Then there was the stained spinnaker boat test episode. A lovely couple showing off their new cruising yacht on a beaut day. We swung downwind and the husband decided the spinnaker should be deployed, so his wife and I enjoyed sailing along in the cockpit while he set the kite. He hauled on the halyard and the kite went skywards and filled – until a pair of knickers fell out and into the water, also revealing a nasty stain in the kite. It is truly fortunate that this sight was hidden from the wife’s view by the mainsail and the fresh air soon dried out the stain. The husband knew who the culprit was – a mate of his who always thought the sail bags was the best place on a boat for some lovin’ - to this day I’m sure the rest of that cruise would have been far worse than the day Denis clouted the Rough Rock buoy.

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>> POWER ON

THE NEW YAMAHA F130A

Yamaha Motor recently proudly released their new F130A. Doug Dukeson was invited across to the sunny Gold Coast, to view and experience the all-new F130A.

Yamaha’s new Talon SDS propeller, fitted with the proven Yamaha Shift Dampener.

The F130A was unveiled late 2014 at the Paris Boat Show, produced to fill the one remaining gap in Yamaha’s four-stroke engine range. It is especially exciting for Kiwi and Australian customers who have been requesting a Yamaha four-stroke engine in this horsepower category for few years now. A great option to power or re-power boats in the 5 – 6 meter range, one of the more popular categories of boat by far. The F130 with its 1.8 litre engine (An inline 4 cylinder, 16-valve, Double Overhead Camshaft engine), fits perfectly between the F115 and F150. Like her sisters, the engine is distinguished by lightweight and compact design characteristics. The figures all seemed to stack up in the presentation – promoting the engine to be stronger, faster, lighter and smarter – just as we where promised, and was delivered with the Yamaha F115 and F150 HP engines. After our ‘class room’ session – it was time to hit the Cold Coast Broadwater and let the engines do the talking… we had four boats powered by the new F130A, two Alloy boats and two GRP boats, probably the best our readers would relate to, was the 5.5 m

Quintrex 530 Cruiseabout - weighing in at 1090kgs. Only a few years ago, a 130HP four-stroke engine, would usually not even be considered for a boat of this size, but due to the reduced weight this is now possible. The engine out on the water was quiet, and popped up out of the water with ease, even at full engine revs we easily chatted amongst ourselves. At full revs (6000rpm) the 5.5m Quintrex raced along an exciting 72 kph (45mph / 39 knots). This performance has been achieved by the addition of a new microprocessor (ECM Engine Control Module) that interprets all the conditions and drivers instructions, this system works in tune with new fuel injection and ignition technology within the F130A, to deliver excellent response, power and efficient fuel economy. Travelling at 3000RPM the F130A powered Quintrex ran at around 32 kph (20mph) burning just 10.3 litres per hour, which is going to give you a great travel range, depending on your fuel capacity. If you were to venture out with two 20 litre tote tanks – you could expect to cover close to 60 nautical miles.

TECHNOLOGICAL PLUS Yamaha’s new F130 is a totally new engine packed full of exciting technology. Fitting neatly into the power space between two of Yamaha’s most recent launches – the F115 and F150 - the perfectly positioned F130 is an example of how Yamaha’s constant drive to develop the very latest 4-stroke and electronic technology brings huge benefits to the end-user – and the environment. In fact, despite its unique-in-class strength and power, this new engine is so compactly designed and light in weight – featuring many of the design advances pioneered in our latest and widely acclaimed F115 - that it compares almost directly with equivalent 2-stroke engines. What’s more, its light weight and compactness also means the versatile new F130 can not only replace older, larger engines of the same power, but also of course, deliver more power than many lowerpowered outboards of the same physical size! Yamaha’s engineers have also adopted many of the latest cutting-edge electronic technologies and driver-friendly features they developed for their very latest engines and incorporated them into this significant new

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F30 to F350. Variable trolling RPM allows you to adjust low-speed rpm in 50rpm increments and the Yamaha Y-COP immobiliser/security system gives you peace of mind. The engine is fitted with Yamaha’s compact, lightweight single-ram Power Trim and Tilt unit, which includes a Tilt Angle Limiter available as an option. A 35 Amp high output alternator provides extra power for starting and accessories. All in all, the F130 is a very versatile unit. With its 1.8 litre, inline 4-cylinder configuration, muscular power band and innovative engineering, this new engine is suited to a wide range of boats and a comprehensive list of uses – bringing improved fuel-efficiency and smooth, quiet performance to everything from water sports and cruising boats, to

tenders and utility craft. Also new, was Yamaha’s Talon SDS propeller, fitted with the proven Yamaha Shift Dampener, which ensure a smooth transition between gears by soaking up some of the shock. We pushed the new Talon Prop to some ridiculous trim settings before it ‘let go’ – the grab was most impressive – these will be available in pitches from 16” to 24” Throughout the presentation Yamaha’s key words for the F130A where stronger, faster, lighter and smarter, and I would have to agree with all of the above, I believe the F130A, with it’s impressive power to weight ratio, will hit the mark and find its way onto many transoms on both sides of the Tasman when it arrives late March 2015. www.yamahaoutboards.com

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>> ELECTRONICS NEWS

FUSION RELEASE NEW 750 & 650 SERIES AUDIO SYSTEMS The Fusion 750 and 650 True-Marine Entertainment Series offers the latest marine technologies and environmental protection. The flagship 750 series is available in two configurations; the MS-UD750 with internal UNI-Dock, and the MS-AV750 marine DVD/ CD player. An industry first, the MS-AV750 offers HDMI video connection support, allowing boaters to enjoy audio from any supported ARC television directly through the True-Marine entertainment system. Sporting a colour widescreen LCD, the series’ screen is optically bonded to improve durability, eliminate the possibility of condensation or fogging, and can resist extreme temperatures even in direct sunlight. The new Fusion 650 series is also available in a choice of internal UNI-Dock or DVD/CD, the MS-UD650 and MS-AV650, respectively. The 650 series features a grayscale, daylightviewable, optically-bonded, widescreen LCD display. Delivering superior playback of USB, Apple iOS and MTP Android/Windows media devices, the 750 and 650 feature internal Bluetooth A2DP audio streaming capabilities and Pandora radio support with “Thumbs

Up/Thumbs Down” voting. The easy-touse Fusion interface allows browsing or streaming of playlists while on the water with track and album data displayed on-screen. Multifunction display control is also available on NMEA 2000 networked devices using award-winning Fusion-Link. Additionally, Fusion-Link can be controlled wirelessly using the new FUSION app, available from iTunes or Google Play, that controls the on-board entertainment devices over Bluetooth and Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 750 Series Only). The Fusion MSUD750 and MS-UD650 protect, charge and play smartphones or media players from a watertight internal compartment. The 750 series offers support for up to four independent audio zones, the 650 series provides three, each with volume control options, which are adjustable independently or globally. The scalable system allows for complete sound balance control for any size vessel, which makes the new series an all-inone solution for entertaining on the high seas. Fusion has also released a new range of speakers, under the Signature brand. Designed to offer functional acoustic elegance, the Signature Series comes

in multiple sizes, grille and LED lighting configurations, allowing it to be tailored to the discerning boat owner’s specifications. With an elegant finish and designed to blend perfectly with the decor of any vessel, the discreet yet refined styling is suitable for both internal and external installations. Available in a choice of Classic White, Sports White or Sports Grey/Chrome styles, the new speakers are offered in a 6.5-inch 230 Watt or 7.7-inch 280 Watt configuration. A dual-colour diffused LED lighting option that illuminates in either striking blue or sparkling white based on the polarity of the wiring adds to the aesthetics of any vessel. The Signature Series 10-inch subwoofer delivers premium bass reproduction that reveals new depths of frequencies. Comprised of a high tensile fiberglasspaper composite cone driver that produces a massive 450-Watts maximum output, the Signature Series subwoofer is protected by an industry-leading 3-year warranty. An optional voltage regulator is also available.

weather, radar, thermal and IP camera visibility, along with dedicated sailing features such as lay lines, tidal information, enhanced wind rose, a current slider and other elements will strike a chord among cruisers and sailors. For anglers, the GPSMAP 7400xsv series also integrates Garmin’s premier sonar technology – traditional HD-ID sonar, true dual 1kW CHIRP sonar, CHIRP DownVü and CHIRP SideVü – to deliver the clearest scanning sonar on the planet along with unequalled target detail and separation. Compatible with a wide range of transducers, the GPSMAP 7400xsv is also compatible with Garmin’s new Panoptix all-seeing sonar, making them the

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GARMIN 7400XSV THE MOST POWERFUL MFD YET Garmin’s new GPSMAP 7400xsv series of premium multi-function displays (MFD) combines powerful performance with a renowned interface to deliver a range of class-leading features in a fully-networkable, simple-to-use package. Boasting a vibrant widescreen display with full pinch-to-zoom touchscreen capabilities, the GPSMAP 7400xsv series is offered in four sizes – 7407xsv (17.9cm/7”), 7408xsv (20.3cm/8”), 7410xsv (25.4cm/10”) and 7412xsv (30.5cm/12”) – to cater for all types of vessels from sportfishers to cruisers to yachts. Built-in features such as digital switching, 38 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

GO FREE EXPANDS AVAILABILITY Simrad recently announced that its GoFree wireless cloud-enabled system is available on its full line of NSSTM evo2 and NSOTM evo2 multifunction displays. GoFree cloud-enabled technology gives users the capability to receive automatic software update notifications and be able to download and install these updates directly, guaranteeing the most up-to-date operating system with all of the latest features. One of the most exciting new features is access to the GoFree Shop directly from the displays. With the GoFree Shop, users will have the ability to purchase, download and immediately use Insight maps, and other third-party maps from GoFree partners, directly from the home screen of a NSS evo2 or NSO evo2 display. The GoFree technology also provides consumers access to the crowd-sourced Insight Genesis. An easy-to-use, cloud-based tool, Insight Genesis allows boaters to open a free account, upload sonar logs, and download up-to-date, personalized contour maps and contribute to the community based Social Map. www.gofreemarine.com.

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>> RACING NEWS

STOP PRESS Napier Results: Fairview wins Napier and continues to dominate the championship. Class winners: Superboat Lite: Total Home Developments, Sports 300: Outboard Pro, Sports 200: Triple Trouble, Sports 150: Red Steel, Classic: Gull Force 10

FAIRVIEW CONTINUES A WINNING STREAK Warren Lewis and Andrew Koolen, in the Fairview Windows and Doors Skater 34 had no trouble taking out the Whitianga Ice Supplies Offshore 100 on the Coromandel Peninsula in late March. This followed their total domination at the previous rounds at Beachlands and Taupo and unless something dramatic happens, they are well on their way to regaining the NZ1 title. Often appearing deceptively calm from a packed Buffalo Beach, Whitianga’s east coast ocean rolling swells make for spectacular racing and big air, truly testing crews and equipment, no matter the weather conditions. Gordon Robinson and Allan Branch in Superboat Lite “Fuel Doctor” took second place overall, ahead of Steve Bone and Karl Wall in “Global Security’. Wayne Valder and Chris Hanley in Superboat “Profloors” withdrawing from the days racing with a reoccurrence of the gimbal 40 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

bearing failure that put paid to their racing at Round two in Taupo. Gordon Robinson and Allan Branch in the AB Marine prepared Superboat Lite Fuel Doctor, powered with a pair of Mercury 300X outboards won the Superboat Lite Class title, with Steve Bone and Karl Wall in “Global Security’ taking second place. Michael Fletcher and Jason Way in “Total Home Developments” #S-1 and John Shand and Steve Jellick in Barely Legal #17 withdrawing from the days racing with mechanical issues. Gavin McGrath, Haaka Le Seuer and Emma Wellwood in “Gull Force 10” won the Classic class from Terry Fletcher, Shane Fletcher, Shannon Martin and Paul Greenfield in “Total Home Developments” #103 who came home in second place ahead of Grant Valder, Sarah Valder, Don Brock, Paul Carter and Darien Walker in “Outlaw’ C44.

Husband and wife team, Haydon and Delia Spiers from Whangarei again won Sports 300 in their Ocke Mannerfelt 23 monohull “Outboard Pro”. Sports 200 was taken out by Alex and Josh Smith in their Sonic 1900SS “Triple Trouble”, with Mike Urquhart and James Downs in “NZ Home Loans” #9 Sonic 1900SS in second and Colin and Corey Dunn in their Sonic 1900SS “CRD Automotive” in third place. Chris Haeger and Nick Campbell in “New Zealand Home Loans” #16 won Sports 150, with father and daughter Tony and Charlotte Carson in “Red Steel” second and “D & H Steel” this time driven by Jono Hanley with crew Jamie and Shara Carson in third. The 2015 series dates are now Round five, Napier, 11 April 2015. Round six, Paihia, Bay of Islands, 9 May 2015. The date of Round Seven to be held in Auckland is to be confirmed.

SUPERBOATS REV IT UP FOR 2015 RACE SERIES Once again, the thunderous roar of the furious Formula Ones of the sea will thrill crowds across six race rounds in idyllic, Australian coastal locations. After a history making finish to the 2014 Australian Offshore Superboat Championship Series, being the first time a team has won the NZ and Australian Offshore Superboat Championships in the same year. Wayne Valder and Chris Hanley of Global Racing took out the titles and will be back this year in the attempt to repeat fate.

Other Kiwi’s in the field will be Travis Thompson steering Maritimo’s Superboat Extreme, with Peter McGrath at the throttles of the new Maritimo Newcastle. Graham Fraser will continue his role as President of the Offshore Superboat Committee and said he looks forward to another successful year of racing across the East Coast of Australia. “2014 was a highly successful series for the OSC, largely due to the amount of support received from local towns, business and

tourism groups and Councils who made it all possible.” “This year Mooloolaba will replace Redcliffe in September, a hotly contested course that all teams revel in and are thrilled to be racing on again. No doubt it will present some challenging offshore conditions, making for exciting viewing for spectators.” The series kicks off in Newcastle on ANZAC Day weekend, the 25th and 26th of April with an expected 15 teams starting the race season on the hi-octane harbour.

THE COMPLETE LIST OF RACE EVENTS FOR THE 2015 SERIES. Round 1) Newcastle (NSW) – 25 & 26 April Round 2) Mackay (QLD) – 13 & 14 June Round 3) Bowen (QLD) – 18 & 19 July

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>> LEGASEA COLUMN

INCREASING TUNA FISHING IGNORES DEPLETION Given the state of tuna stocks it is incredible that regional authorities have allowed more than 6,000 industrial fishing vessels to target tuna in the western and central Pacific Ocean. Fishing boats have flooded into this area over the last 20 years as stocks have declined in other oceans. At the same time New Zealand’s tuna catch has collapsed. For most years in the 1980s and 1990s the Whakatane Sportfishing Club alone would record over 400 yellowfin per season. A few years ago the famous Whakatane Tuna Tournament had a name change. The word ‘tuna’ was removed from the title because prized yellowfin could not be caught any longer. In the graph below individual yellowfin weights from the Whakatane club records have been plotted for each five year time step to show shifts in size and numbers caught over time. In the late 1980s there were large numbers of fish across a broad range of sizes (red dots). In the early 1990s a lot of the fish landed were 20 to 30 kg with few larger fish (green triangles). Smaller fish were landed in the late 1990s with a few up to 40 kg. Since then numbers have declined. While there are some large fish caught the number of 18 to 30 kg fish are well down by the late 2000s (orange circles). Despite great prizes on offer, 2014 was the 5th year running that not a single yellowfin was landed in the tournament. This season we have witnessed an upturn in yellowfin numbers, but it is too early to judge whether this is due to warm currents arriving from the tropics or successful spawning in previous years. Recent reports suggest several Pacific countries will be allowing more foreign boats to fish within their zones. This

is a concern as the yellowfin tuna stock in the western and central Pacific is considered to be on the brink of overfishing. NZ ON THE EDGE Tuna stocks in the western Pacific are highly migratory and their abundance relies on effective management and good fishing practices across the entire Pacific. Bigeye, yellowfin skipjack and albacore tuna caught in our waters migrate from spawning grounds in the tropics, where 95% of the yellowfin tuna catch is taken from the western and central Pacific Ocean. As this area is fished down the tuna population shrinks away from the furthermost points. Countries like New Zealand feel the impacts of this contraction as we are on the edge of the tuna’s natural range. A report from the NZ Marine Research Foundation and support from NZ officials has resulted in ongoing work by regional authorities on “range contraction” of tuna and billfish stocks in the Pacific. Among the issues impacting on yellowfin tuna is the bycatch of juvenile yellowfin by purse seine vessels using fish aggregating devices (FADs) in tropical waters. Last year

the scientific committee recommended reducing fishing mortality from fisheries that take juveniles, with the goal to increase to yields and reduce any further impacts on the spawning potential. LegaSea and the NZ Sport Fishing Council’s fisheries team will be closely monitoring further developments. Become a LegaSea Legend by making a regular $10 per month contribution. www. legasea.co.nz/legend WHO IS LEGASEA LegaSea is a public outreach initiative of the New Zealand Sport Fishing Council. The Council has an experienced fisheries management, science, policy and legal team. On behalf of the Council LegaSea raises funds and provides public-friendly information about a variety of processes that are important to the sustainable management of fisheries for future generations. Call 0800 LEGASEA (534 273) Email us info@legasea.co.nz Subscribe at www.legasea.co.nz Read more at www.facebook.com/legasea

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STABICRAFT 1600 FRONTIER & FISHER PROJECT CARBON SERIES BOAT TESTS

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Carbon Footprint Stabicraft’s new 1600s are believed to be the world’s first aluminium trailer boats to feature carbon fibre in their construction. 44 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

S New Zealand’s leading aluminium boat manufacturer and exporter, Stabicraft has become something of a victim of its own success. Steadily increasing demand for its boats in recent years has put incredible pressure on its Invercargill production line. As marketing manager Daniel Upperton explains: “We need to constantly find a ways to challenge the status quo, innovation is paramount to Stabicraft’s success. This sort of thinking is not just restricted to boat aesthetics or engineering but the challenges of manufacturing throughput i.e. how do we combat greater demand and get the boats through the manufacturing process faster.” That meant cultivating the idea of moving away from purely aluminium construction; instead employing modern composite construction techniques to create attractive, functional

The all new carbon fibre inspired Stabicraft’s Frontier (right) and Fisher.

superstructures that were relatively quick to manufacture. After a considerable amount of thought and research the company has enthusiastically employed a system that combines their proven aluminium hull designs with superstructures made from carbon fibre and resin-infused composites. Under the name Project Carbon, the new construction system has been used first in the company’s newly-designed 1600s: the centre console Frontier and the open cuddy style Fisher. To ensure the new project received as much publicity as possible, Stabicraft decided to unveil these new carbon models at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show in Auckland in May — and to offer show organisers one of each new model to give away at the show.

The organisers, quick to see the value in such an offer, paired the two boats with Yamaha’s 70hp four-stroke outboards and added a boatload of extras to each. The result is two stop-and-take-a-secondlook fire-engine-red Stabicraft/Yamaha boat packages that, to celebrate the show’s 60th anniversary, are each worth around $60,000! EASY TO DRIVE As if to celebrate the arrival of the two prize boats in Auckland, mother nature turned on a spectacular autumn day: brilliantly fine with just a small breeze. Manoeuvring in close to the seawall at the Gulf Harbour Marina, the 1600 Frontier and Fisher proved easy to control both at idle and at higher speeds. A lot of that is due to the fact that the boats have been designed literally from the keel up.

Although their design draws on the 14-year success of the 1530 Fisher and characteristics from the very popular 1650 Fisher, these new hulls (which are identical) also incorporate Stabicraft’s relatively new Arrow Pontoons and Game Chaser Transoms. The former gives the boat a much softer ride by raking back the weld lines at high impact points, such as at the shoulders. Meanwhile, the wedge-shaped Game Chaser Transoms have a number of benefits. Their shape adds a huge amount of strength to the boat while also creating far better manoeuvrability when backing down on fish or reversing inside tight spaces (by allowing the water to flow around the transom rather than trying to push or shovel it). With a demanding photographer insisting we pass close by (at speed and at varying angles) and manoeuvre in formation around his lens, WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 45

STABICRAFT 1600 FRONTIER & FISHER PROJECT CARBON SERIES BOAT TESTS The Frontier cockpit is all about space with a carbon fibre centre console.

we find ourselves giving the boats a pretty rigorous workout. What I found was a hull with no discernable vices: one that responds quickly with a light helm (even without hydraulic steering, which is offered as an upgrade), one that turns tightly when required, which backs up without fuss and which does not appear to need trim tabs, regardless of what angle the wind is coming from. As one would expect from such a popular and tried and tested outboard, the F70 performed flawlessly. Being one of the very lightest midrange outboards on the market (either twostroke or four), it is also incredibly efficient. After rigorous testing by Yamaha Motor NZ Ltd’s Hugh Stewart and Mark Taiatini, the two boats were found to perform best with Yamaha 13.5” 3-bladed 14” pitch propellers; the 1600 Fisher with a Black Satin Finish model and the 1600 Frontier with a polished stainless steel model. The slightly heavier Fisher topped out at a touch over 30 knots while the lighter Frontier hit 33 knots. A CLEVER FISHER On board, the Fisher’s most striking feature is definitely the carbon fibre centrepiece of the dash, closely followed by the unique windscreen with its deep centre. The bonnet is an ultra-modern design made of five different panels and with the type of sharp changes of angle one would normally see on a supercar such as a Zonta or Lamborghini. 46 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

One of the reasons for this is to accommodate a great one-piece windscreen centre panel: with its deeper middle giving great visibility forward to the Maxwell RC6 windlass without the need to stand up. Daniel is clearly a big fan: “It was a challenge for our windscreen manufacturer but doesn’t it look good?” No question; it does. Daniel says a motivating factor in the design was to make a boat that didn’t require its owner to have to go to a lot of effort when using it. For that reason, the Maxwell RC6 windlass, operated from the dash and attractively sited in another carbon fibre panel, comes standard rather than being an optional upgrade. (It is also another reason for that deeper-than-usual windscreen centre: you can see the winch working from both the driver’s and passenger’s seats.) Keeping things simple means that the Fisher’s impressively staunch-looking carbon fibre rod and canopy holder hinges aft simply by pulling a pin on each side and dropping to the top of the coamings. There is also a fullwidth bulkhead across the base of the cuddy, stopping bags and the like from sliding back into the cockpit and doubling as a comfortable footrest. It also means positioning the Furuno GP1870F Chart Plotter/Fish Finder in the centre of the carbon fibre dash, where it can easily be seen by everyone on board. (The GP1870F, which features Furuno’s unique Bottom

Discrimination and ACCU-Fish features, and the Uniden UM380 VHF on the passenger’s side of the dash, are integral parts of the boat show prize packages). The 1600 Fisher comes standard with upholstered Skipper seating while those wanting something more special can opt to upgrade to a pair of Stabicraft-branded Fish Pro seats. These are the ones fitted to the boat show boats and are extremely comfortable with open aluminium bases offering still more stowage. Another feature of which Daniel and the Stabicraft team are particularly proud are the Wing Style Coamings or WSCs. These were initially introduced on Stabicraft’s 1850 Supercab and quickly proved such a hit that they are now gradually being fitted to lots of other models, including these new 1600s. Offering additional protection and deflecting away chop in rough conditions as well as providing a safe passage forward to the bow if needed, these extra wide coamings are also a great place to sit when fishing. They also provide a good place for the Stabicraftdesigned Railblaza Multiholders. Exclusive to Stabicraft these are sited alongside a traditional Stabicraft alloy rod holder and combine a sinker/tackle holder with a drink holder. If conditions are kind and one is feeling particularly brave, they can also be used as a handy spot for a mobile phone. There are two Multiholders and another two

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1. Stabicraft’s Daniel Upperton is proud of the Frontier’s completely new centre console. 2. The Frontier’s carbon fibre centre console is an ergonomic gem. 3. The Frontier’s bow features a casting platform. 4. The Frontier’s full length side lockers provide plenty of practical stowage. 5. The transom on both boats is the same with fold down seats, a centrally-positioned baitboard and a swing-down two-step ladder. rod holders on each WSC (four of each in total) along with well-paced areas of anti-skid. There is more rod stowage in the wide side lockers below and another six rod holders atop the rod and canopy holder which is also home to the white centre light. A lot of thought has also gone into the new 1600s’ transoms. There is a fold-down seat on each side and a centrally-positioned baitboard. Wide areas of anti-skid adorn the top of the transom, to provide safe access to the wide platform, which is also generously endowed with anti-skid. A swing-down twostep ladder is to port. Under the transom, Stabicraft have reversed the normal order of things and placed the battery box right aft against the rear bulkhead and moved the sump well and its bilge pump forward. Daniel says the thinking behind this is that the battery does not need to be accessed anywhere near as often as the bilge. That may be true but I suspect some will have concerns about the possibility of swamping and the effect that might have on a battery so low down. As you would expect on boats of this size, there is no underfloor fuel tank. Instead there is space for a couple of tote tanks out of the way below the transom, on either side of the battery. THE NEW FRONTIER Although I expected that the Fisher would

be, by some considerable margin, the more popular option, Daniel was quick to correct me. “Our centre console models have really taken off in recent years,” he says, adding that the increasing popularity of soft baiting and other forms of lure fishing is probably the reason. The 1600 Frontier features the same hull as the Fisher and the coamings and transom area are also identical. The centre console module, however, is completely new. “We decided to challenge the traditional centre console set-up and really find out what our customers wanted in a Frontier configuration,” says Daniel. “After hours of research and talking to our dealers and customers, we believe this is the ultimate layout for any style of fishing.” The new console is made from carbon fibre and other composites and features a number of subtle ergonomics. Perhaps the most noticeable of these is the recessed throttle control which now sits within the console’s overall parameters rather than awkwardly jutting out into the walkway. Another is the deliberately angled, protected flat area on top for an MFD. Like other Frontier models, the 1600 comes complete with a handy 72 litre chilly bin/helm seat. In this case, however, provision has been made for the chilly bin seat to slide away into an opening in the base of the console, leaving the aft cockpit clear and uncluttered.

In front of the screen is another padded seat, with a shallow open locker beneath. On the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show’s prize boat, the Frontier, like the Fisher is powered by a Yamaha F70 70hp four-stroke outboard and comes equipped with a Maxwell RC6 windlass, the Furuno Chart Plotter/Fish Finder and Uniden VHF. SUMMARY For two lucky people, this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will be a very special one. Shortly after the show closes at 6pm on Sunday, May 17, they will receive a phone call advising them that they have won one of these two amazing Stabicraft/Yamaha Grand Prize Packages, each worth around $60,000! The rest of us, who are not so fortunate, will, if we are looking for a 4.88-metre runabout, have two very fine new models from which to choose. Both the Fisher and Frontier are a marked step up from their predecessors, and those were very fine craft, too. The addition of the carbon fibre, the large single windscreen centre panel with its lower centre, the clever shapes and touches all make these two vessels something very special. I love the way they look (especially the way the bright red paint contrasts so splendidly with the black carbon fibre), the way they perform and the way they both work so well as functional fishing boats.

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STABICRAFT 1600 FRONTIER & FISHER PROJECT CARBON SERIES BOAT TESTS The Fisher has the added protection of a small cuddy cabin.

Technical Specifications Model & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on Trailer: Dry Weight: Test Power: Propeller: Power options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Trailer:

Stabicraft 1600 Frontier & Fisher Project Carbon Series $44,000 (Fisher) $39999 (Frontier) $60,000 (Fisher & Frontier) Centre Console (Frontier) Cuddy Cabin (Fisher) Alloy & Carbon composite 4.88m 2.02m 15 degree 2105mm (Fisher) 2380mm (Frontier) 803kg (Fisher) 781kg (Frontier) Yamaha F70 3 Bld SS 14” x 13.5” Outboard Only 60-90hp Tote Tanks DMW Premier

Fuel & Performance Data Stabicraft 1600 Frontier & Fisher Fuel capacity: 22 litres RPM

Knots

1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5700 6300

2.5 5.0 5.5 7.5 9.0 13.0 16.0 19.0 22.0 23.5 25.5 30.5

L/h 1.1 2.1 3.2 4.5 6.6 7.9 9.2 12.3 15.5 20.2 22.4 23.8

L/NM 0.440 0.420 0.590 0.600 0.740 0.610 0.580 0.650 0.710 0.860 0.880 0.790

Range (NM) 45 47 33 33 26 32 34 30 27 23 22 25

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Spectacular Kings Cascades on the Prince Regent River.

IN THE WORLD According to Me, or at least the Australian bit, there would be a few new rules. And one of the most important would concern having to learn a bit about Australia. And I’m not talking about computers and blackboards. I’m thinking here that it would be a requirement for those up to a certain age to have ticked off a list of destinations and locations to have visited within our own coastline before they were allowed to venture further afield. That way they could gain a true

appreciation for the country in which they are so very fortunate to be living. It would be a points system, with spots like any part of the Great Barrier Reef, anywhere in Tasmania and practically anywhere north of the Tropic of Capricorn carrying big points. But right there at the top, geographically and points-wise, would be the area of coastline stretching between the towns of Broome and Wyndham, better known as the Kimberley. Because it is very nearly possible to

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Solitude on the standstone.

Montgomery Reef like rivers of soap suds each day? Not to mention the ‘wildlife soup’ that comprises everything from darting green turtles to marauding reef sharks, all intent on taking advantage of Montgomery Reef’s protein-rich environment. Or the fractured, tortured grandeur of the iron ore red monolith of Raft Point, overlooking Doubtful Bay. And how does a computer keyboard begin to conjure a picture of a sunset so red and otherwordly that viewers are moved to awed silence as their day ends in colourific displays of crimsons, oranges, and yellows slowly fading into a dark blue and inky black evening sky. A blazing bonfire on a pristine beach only adds to the sense of occasion as we embed ourselves in raw nature, bare feet in the sand and waves gently lapping while we sip fine wine and enjoy freshly caught seafood. This is the essence of the True North Kimberley experience. HOSTILE AND WILD Nowhere in my experience is a keyboard more useless than in this most untouched, hostile, wild and at times breathtaking part of northern Australia. Even the camera is sometimes out of its depth trying to capture the sheer ‘bigness’ of the place. A wide angle lens might let you fill a frame with a soaring canyon wall, but it won’t give you the sense of sheer imposing presence that leaves the photographer feeling like an ant on a floating

twig in its shadow. Every day aboard True North, flagship of North Star Cruises Australia that runs cruises through the Kimberley and increasingly to other parts of the northern coast and up into PNG, guests are confronted by unrelenting nature and life. It’s everywhere and in every shape and colour. After the first couple of days, I gave up trying to document the different species of bird, fish, insect, reptilian, mammalian and plant life unique to the Kimberley that we saw, caught, almost stepped on, ate (or tried to eat us) each day. Stand in one spot for more than a few seconds, and it’s impossible not to be distracted by some form of life going about its daily business. Excited bait fish provide flashes of glitter as they flee across the surface, while the predators doing the chasing occasionally leap, jaws agape, out of the water as they play their part in the food chain. Mud guppies and bright red crabs skitter across the mangrove mudscapes, while kingfishers and blue-winged kookaburras twitter and flit from tree to tree snapping up insect snacks along the way. Soaring high above, magnificent wedge-tailed eagles survey their domain and flex their talons in search of their next victims. But every now and then our attention is drawn by a cry or pointed arm to the unchallenged King of the Kimberley, the saltwater crocodile, also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile – or Crocodylus porosus to the

scientifically minded. The world’s largest living reptile, it has most certainly come back from the brink after decades of commercial harvesting, to judge from the numbers we saw lazily sunning themselves on mudbanks or cruising the shadowy mangroves. On water and land they move as if they own the place, and, of course, that’s because they do. No other predator challenges their rule – especially now that they are protected from hunting – and it shows. They project a menace and arrogance that can be a little unsettling when you’re in a boat that, in many cases, is dwarfed by their presence. Our puny RIBs were well out of their league – a little like taking a pocketknife to a gunfight – as we drifted quietly through their domain to catch a glimpse before they slipped into the murky waters with all the stealth of reptilian assassins. It’s no wonder their serrated mouths give the impression of a sly grin – they have nothing to do all day but sunbake and contemplate their next meal. And sometimes it’s us. Not too long ago a young American aspiring model made the mistake of swimming from a cruise boat to a waterfall in an area notorious for big croc sightings. Unlike the crocs, she was never seen again. ADVENTURE LAND Those with a taste for adventure are well catered for, with the world-famous Horizontal Waterfalls in Talbot Bay providing plenty WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 53

1 & 2. Montgomery Reef in full flow attracts a huge variety of marine life during its daily tidal flush. 3. King of the Kimberley â€Ś a saltie takes advantage of the shade in the mangroves. 4. A sea eagle surveys its domain.

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Bulky boabs thrive in the harsh Kimberley environment.

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of adrenaline-inducing thrills. Experiencing the unrelenting force of nature as the waters, trapped in a small bay, drain through narrow openings in the sandstone cliffs out into the ocean was humbling. With tides varying by up to 10m, it was an exhilarating ride as we powered up and over the falls in tenders ably skippered by experienced crew. We also enjoyed an enchanting encounter with local wildlife completely uninhibited by the presence of man. Surrounded by a school of inquisitive batfish, our driver, Ben gently slipped his hand under one passing fish and deftly lifted a 3-4kg batfish into the boat. Who needs bait – or even a hook – when you’re fishing in the Kimberley! Iconic Kimberley experiences included a deck shower courtesy of the Kings Cascades on the Prince Regent River and sitting at anchor in the natural amphitheatre that is the Twin Falls on the King George River. Being the tail end of the dry season, the Kimberley water ways weren’t flowing at their peaks, but there was certainly enough for the occasional cooling spray. And then there was the stark geology of the area, aptly conveyed to us by seasoned guides who could point out where an angry river of lava had millions of year ago riven the surface to create canyon walls and headlands now eroded by sun, water and wind to the consistency and sheen of black marble. Elsewhere the overwhelmingly dominant colour is red ochre, the rocky coastline tinged by the oxidising iron ore that brings wealth to our cities via huge holes dug into the ground across the Pilbara and Kimberley. As we cruised into the Kimberley from Broome, we witnessed whole islands being eaten away by giant mechanical claws to feed the ravenous factories of Asia. To gain a fuller perspective on this vast area of deep river gorges, scattered islands, wide bays and vast flood plains, we could choose to view it all from a few hundred feet through the glassed flanks of our own chopper, flown by the supremely knowledgeable Rainor. Sweeping across great parapets and escarpments following rivers as they snaked their way into the interior added another dimension to the adventure. Every now and then we set down on a spot that could only be reached practically by air and felt like we were the only humans for hundreds of kilometres. And in many cases we were.

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5 & 6. The spectacular Horizontal Waterfalls is a highlight of the Kimberley Snapshot experience.

Even better, if Rainor spied a likely landing spot close to a point of interest, we could unbuckle and go fishing or exploring. And on one glorious morning, Rainor and his airborne taxi transported us to the top of a remote waterfall, where we alighted to be greeted by a freshly erected shade awning, under which the crew had set up a barbeque, with plates of freshly cooked seafood awaiting our palates. A nearby waterhole helped take some of the heat out of the day as the sun rose in the sky. And chilled beers and wines took care of any remaining stresses. FINE DINING Other highlights of my time aboard True North on our eight-day Kimberley Snap Shot adventure cruise included pretty much every meal, all prepared to perfection and served with enthusiasm by the cheerful crew. Samples from the daily menus included such delicacies as twice cooked pork belly, black angus fillet and fresh mangrove jack, all served with a selection of fine Australian and imported wines. One particular highlight of the Snap Shot was an impromptu sculpture class conducted by our ‘artist in residence’ for the cruise, 56 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

accomplished Sydney sculptor Linda Klarfeld (www.lindaklarfeld.com). Using nothing more than a handy supply of pliable clay and a couple of volunteer crew, Linda was able to recreate the ancient likenesses of the Greek goddess of love Venus, and Rodin’s The Thinker at Ruby Falls, a hidden jewel only accessible by tender at the head of a narrow creek. Throughout the cruise, Linda also conducted sittings on the rear deck of True North for guests wanting an artistic keepsake to take back to civilisation. But while we were exposed daily to the raw nature, savagery and majesty of the Kimberley, when we weren’t on the RIBS, it was done at a comfortable distance and in the lap of a very welcoming luxury. True North was designed specifically to pamper its guests and provide a safe, airconditioned haven in between the many daily adventures offered at each destination. It boasts spacious cabins, with three styles available, depending on budget. Guests congregate for meals in the lower deck dining room and evening drinks are taken in the ship’s lounge, with an alfresco bar at the stern. Typically, a total of 20 crew is on hand to cater to no more than 36 passengers on

any given cruise. Now celebrating its 25th year, North Star Cruises is pretty much an institution when it comes to the Kimberley. While there are other operators in the region, North Star has received an impressive array of tourism awards for its many themed cruises aboard True North. And after eight days as a guest on its Kimberley Snap Shot cruise in early September last year, I can say that I am only surprised that the company has not won more plaudits. Of course, when your main theatre of operations happens to be the spectacular and vast Kimberley, you already have a headstart on the opposition. With so much to see and do, time lost all meaning and far too soon, it seemed, we had reached our ultimate destination of Wyndham, one of Australia’s most isolated towns. After an early breakfast, we were soon bidding farewell to our crewmates of the past week. Only a couple of hours later, I was boarding an Air North plane in Kununurra, full of memories and already beginning to envy the next guests, who will be following in may wake. www.northstarcruises.com.au.

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Barry Thompson takes another look at Smuggler Marine’s new Strata mid cabin RIB, although this time it’s all about the legs. 58 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

N the last issue (Mar/Apr) of PPB we ran a review of the first Smuggler Strata 750 Mid Cabin, a new concept in cabin RIBs, which has proven an instant success for the builders, Smuggler Marine. Although the first mid cabin wasn’t launched until late Dec 2014, by the end of Feb, just two months later, four more had been sold. More importantly of those three have the Sealegs Technology, the first of which I got a chance to take for a run on a very calm Auckland Harbour. Now I have written at length on the boat in the last issue (PPB Mar/Apr 2015 Page 88) and without repeating everything again – as it is essentially the same boat, but with wheels - I do

D-shaped tube ends allow a recess for the wheels when in the up position.

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need to talk about some of the very distinctive differences between the Smuggler Strata 750 (no legs) and the Smuggler Strata 770 (with legs). Firstly there is the price. Choose the Sealegs option and you have a starting price of $NZ240,000. Go for the Strata 750 without legs, then youâ€™re in for around $NZ135,000. Both include a 250 hp ETEC outboard and depending on your option choices, especially when it comes to the electronics, the prices will vary. Roughly, the Strata 770 is $NZ100,000 more than the Strata 750. Then there is the construction. What David Pringle, MD of Smuggler Marine and designer of the new mid cabin range wanted, was to

get both packages around the same weight, although with the extra weight of the Sealegs package this was always going to be hard to achieve. Because the Sealegs components and generator have a combined weight of around 495 Kg, compared to a single outboard at around 238 kgs, it was, therefore, necessary to make the boat itself lighter. To achieve this, he has made a lot of changes to the materials and the way the hull is constructed, while at the same time being conscious to not compromising the strength of the boat. As the 750/770 RIB is based on the ultra deep 27 deg vee Smuggler hull, all outboard powered models come with a

flooding keel. This adds a lot to the stability at rest, although is probably more noticeable on the conventional Smuggler hardtop cabin boat than on the RIB variant. With the 770 however that is not required as the weight of generator, down low in the centre of the boat and the wheels at the rear of the sponsons, means the boat naturally sits lower in the water at rest. The 750 weighs in at 1650 kgs, while the 770 is 2000kg both including a full tank of fuel. NOTEWORTHY CHANGES Another change is to the rear of the tubes. On the Strata 750, the tubes are cylindrical and WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 59

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tapered in the end, but in the Strata 770 they are D-shaped to allow a recess for the wheels when in the up position. Smuggler has done a nice job of tucking the wheels as much as possible into the existing tube profile. While you can certainly see them, they blend in reasonably unobtrusively with the contour of the hull lines. There are some additional controls on the dash for the Sealegs system, but otherwise everything else is much the same. The Strata 770 does have the new, Automatic Braking System (ABS). This is a land based mechanical brake within the rear drive motors that automatically activates when the boat is parked and the inboard motor is turned off. It also triggers in the unlikely event of a hydraulic transmission failure, or if the operator hits the emergency stop button on the console. To support these enhanced safety features, the leg assemblies have been redesigned for greater strength and fitted with specifically designed hubs and bearings. But perhaps the most noteworthy change is 60 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

the positioning of the generator into the mid cabin. In the past, all Sealegs configured boats have had the generator engine in the cockpit, something that David wanted to address with the new boat. “I was determined to design the new mid cabin boat in such a way that when it was fitted with Sealegs Patented Technology, there was provision for the generator, so I could get

Two products one outstanding boat. it out of the cockpit and retain the space of the similar Strata 750”, says David. This has been achieved at the expense however of the head and some storage space. Bulkhead hatches give access through to large storage areas as well as the generator. The result is a better transfer of weight in the hull, a fully functional cockpit and a quieter generator.

The Strata 770 topped out 46 knots with a ETEC 250hp direct injection two stroke.

SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT As you would expect, the performance of both the Strata 750 and Strata 770 is almost identical when powered with the same outboard and prop combination. The running surfaces have not changed and as the three wheels and all hydraulic components are above the waterline when running, there’s no extra drag. Our tests on the Strata 750 was with the new ETEC Gen2, 250hp outboard and as reported, it proved to be an amazingly economical and powerful engine. Top speed was 52.5 knots @ 6150 rpm, running a 21” Viper three blade stainless propeller. With the same prop, the Strata 770 topped out 46 knots @ 5500 rpm with a standard ETEC 250hp direct injection two stroke. The Strata 750 is available with outboard or sterndrive power, while the Strata 770 is strictly outboard only. What Smuggler Marine has done is marry two great products together to form one outstanding boat. While the Strata 750 mid cabin offers a fresh approach to the cabin RIB market, the Strata 770 takes it one step further.

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1. Across the transom, the Strata 770 offers extra seating and a large central fishing station. 2. The anchoring system is hidden under the forward sunpad. 3. Steps assist access to the side decks. 4. The front seat offers a great storage area. 5. The helm seat is used to stow the dive bottles. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 61

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Technical Specifications Model:

Priced from: Type: Construction: LOH: LOH: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Power: Propeller: Power options: Fuel capacity: Trailer:

Smuggler Strata 770 Mid Cabin Powered by Sealegs Technology $NZ240,000 Mid Cabin GRP/Hypalon 8.30m (Wheels Up) 7.70m 2.80m 27 deg 2.80m Evinrude 250 ETEC 21” Viper 200-300hp 240 litres DMW

Fuel & Performance Data Smuggler Strata Mid Cab 770/ETEC 250 Fuel capacity: 300 litres RPM

Knots

1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500

4.0 6.5 7.0 12.0 18.0 23.5 29.5 37.5 41.0 46.0

L/h 2.9 5.5 18 25 30 35.5 42.5 54.5 67.5 88.5

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(Above) Now that’s what Sealegs power is all about.

(Below) The layout of the Strata 750 and Strata 770 is almost identical, except for the addition of the Sealegs power.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT GENERATOR

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In the third and final part of our series on Power On Demand we look at generators. No matter whether it’s a luxury yacht, a fishing boat, or a tug, today’s vessels are all bristling with watermakers, refrigerators, air conditioners, and hydraulic systems. Even on the smallest boat, you’ll need a generator to run many of your accessories.

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AC OR DC The choice is really dependent on your application. If you primarily have a battery charging application then a lot of people put small generators in just to charge batteries, so you have to go onto a mains powered battery charger and then to the batteries. If you go to a specifically designed DC charging battery generator the efficiency will be higher, the size and weight will be smaller and you pick up the advantage of a variable speed generator. A lot of the earlier DC generators were simply a diesel or petrol engine with an automotive alternator, which by today’s standards was inefficient and noisy. New technology has seen the development of alternators that are highly efficient. ENGINE, HYDRAULIC DRIVE, OR BOTH? Powered by a hydraulic pump on the main engine or gearbox, hydraulic drive generators are an option for boats without the room for a traditional genset, or to supplement a genset when underway. When sizing a hydraulic generator, main engine RPM range and the amount of power able to be taken off the front of the engine (if this is where the hydraulic pump is mounted) are important considerations. As the main engine may not be operating at optimum RPM for maximum power the hydraulic generator system is not as efficient as a standard diesel generator. OPERATING SPEED Electronic equipment is designed to consume electrical energy with a fixed frequency. The international (SI) unit for frequency is hertz, symbol Hz, which is equal to one cycle per second. The United States and Canada use 60Hz power. Europe, Australia, and most Asian countries and New Zealand use 50Hz. Choose the frequency used in the region where you will use your boat most. The frequency output of a generator depends on its fixed engine

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speed, unless you go to the new variable speed generators. To produce 60Hz electricity, the engine operates normally at 1800, or 3600 rpm (rotations per minute). 50Hz gensets run at around 1500, or 3000 rpm. Four-pole generators, running at 1800 rpm for US power standards or 1500 rpm for European standards, are most common. They offer great benefits – they are extremely fuel efficient, quiet, inexpensive, and dependable for the long haul. Two-pole generators are small and light, but these engines run at twice the speed of four-pole generators, which increases noise and decreases engine life. However a modern 3000 rpm engine is very fuel efficient and comes with a long life span. They are significantly smaller and lighter than 1500 rpm generators and while the engine life is probably a little shorter the chances of doing enough engine hours to wear one out is unlikely. The average genset hours on a cruising boat is probably around 100150 hours a year and the typical life of a modern 2-3 cylinder high speed diesel is probably between 3000-4000 hours. However that can be a lot less depending on just how much 230 V equipment you are running on board, e.g fridges, dishwashers, dryers, ice makers and coffee machines. With a proper sound capsule and engine isolation mounts, it will be as quiet and smooth as a 1500 rpm unit. PETROL OR DIESEL? You’ll need to decide whether to buy a petrol or a diesel generator. If your main engine is a diesel, your genset should be, too. Keep in mind that the explosive nature of gasoline requires a spark-free generator, and therefore a diesel genset is a safer bet for a petrol main engine as well. COOLING SYSTEMS Liquid cooled generator engines are engineered to be used in a marine environment, and they are available in three configurations: heat exchanger, keel cooled, or direct seawater. Your generator should have the same type of liquid cooling as your main engine. Generators that are heat exchanger cooled feature two cooling water circuits. The “seawater cooling circuit” includes a rubber impeller or centrifugal

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pump that moves water from outside the boat, through a heat exchanger, and back overboard, often through the exhaust elbow. The “jacket water (also called freshwater) circuit” has a circulation pump that moves a coolant mixture continuously through the engine block and exhaust manifold (where it cools them) and heat exchanger, where it is cooled by the seawater. Keel cooled generators have only the jacket water circuit. A circulation pump moves the coolant through a cooling grid on the bottom of the boat. Keel cooled generators require their own keel cooler so they are not tied to the main engine’s grid.

ENGINE TYPE Generators with in-line 4-stroke engines, whether diesel or petrol, are easy to install and service. Since four-pole generators operate at low rpms, the engine needs to produce its maximum torque near or below the operating speed. Automotive engines produce maximum torque at higher speeds. For example, when they run at 1800 rpm, almost all automotive engines are working at a point below peak torque, which will limit the engine’s ability to pick up extra loads such as watermakers, air conditioners, or refrigerators. Engines that are made for heavy-duty, industrial

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applications offer you strong, reliable lowend torque and provide the power to pick up supplementary electrical loads, even when running at full power. The penalty of course is extra size and weight, which can be quite significant. If you are looking to produce under 10 kW with a 3000 rpm engine then you are still able to run a 2-3 cylinder unit, while if you are wanting the same from 1500rpm the requirements are generally for a four cylinder engine. As engine technology has developed in recent years, the negatives against high rpm small diesel engines has certainly been diminished.

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The Rutland 914i builds on the success of the Rutland 913 and has rapidly become a market leader. Utilizing Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) technology to perfectly match the generator performance to the turbine speed, the Rutland 914i achieves a higher efficiency and thus more power generation. This innovation has enabled the Rutland 914i to retain the compact diameter whilst being capable of capturing up to 30% more energy. Ideal for live aboard and weekend yachting.

The Paguro 2000 Compact is a 2.0 kW generator perfect if you have a smaller boat and want to enjoy the freedom that ‘pushbutton’ availability of AC power brings. ENGINE BENEFITS Cast-iron, liquid cooled exhaust manifolds increase safety. Dry manifolds can be a fire hazard. If there is a turbocharger, make sure it’s liquid cooled. All service points should be gathered on one side for easy maintenance. This also allows the non-service side of the generator to be installed directly against a bulkhead to save space in the engine room. On larger machines, choose one with liquid cooled, replaceable cylinder liners. This will dramatically lower rebuild costs. If it’s a smaller high rpm diesel it may be cheaper to simply replace the engine. You will also benefit from having safety shutdowns for high water temperature and low oil pressure on your next generator. Look for a design that eliminates unnecessary, troublesome equipment such as hoses, belts, and gaskets. SINGLE-PHASE OR THREE-PHASE? Generators produce either single-phase or three-phase power. Three-phase motors are less expensive than single-phase motors. And while three-phase power is better for motor starting and running, 20kW generators and smaller usually feature single-phase motors.

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VARIABLE SPEED GENERATORS Until recent times fixed RPM generators have been the only technology available. Regardless of whether they are low speed (1500/1800rpm) or high speed (3000/3600rpm) they have the same drawback. That is, the engine can only deliver the power available at one particular rpm. In the case of the low speed generators this results in a large engine being required to develop relatively small amounts of power. In the case of the high speed generators the compromise is on engine noise and engine life, although in reality neither is an issue on some models. An ideal scenario is for the engine to be able to adjust its rpm to match the load power required at any given time. This is not possible on conventional systems where the frequency is related to engine speed. Hence a more sophisticated approach is required. This involves generating a high frequency (nominally 400Hz) at a high voltage (nominally 270VAC) and then converting this via some solid state rectifiers into a high voltage DC power source. This DC power is now fed to a DC to AC inverter which has a fixed output of 230VAC at 50HZ. Since the actual AC output of the generator winding is converted to a DC the engine rpm can now varied without affecting the inverter output frequency and the engine now only works at a speed sufficient to supply a given load requirement. The advantages are a large reduction in overall generator size and

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weight (high frequency generator windings are much smaller than lower frequency(50Hz) windings). A lower powered engine is also possible since for peak loads the engine can be operated at higher rpm. Also since the loads are often significantly less than the maximum power rating of the engine, the engine can be slowed down to an appropriate speed to deliver the lesser amount of energy without altering the output frequency of the inverter. Engine life is increased, noise levels decreased, and fuel economy optimised. Advances in power electronics have made the whole conversion process highly efficient with the entire system having efficiencies over 90% A further adaptation of the technology can be used for DC battery charging generators. These provide a quiet and energy efficient method for battery charging and find frequent application in cruising boats where the prime requirement of a generator is battery charging. THE RIGHT SIZE GENERATOR Selecting the right size generator for your vessel is critical. If it is too small, it will wear out quickly, produce excessive exhaust smoke, and potentially damage electrical equipment. If it is too large, it will run under-loaded, lead to carbon build-up in the combustion chamber, leave unburned fuel in the exhaust, and operate inefficiently. A generator should never run continually with less than a 25% 72 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

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load. 35% to 70% is optimal. Two generators may be the best answer for boats with varying power requirements. You can use a higher kW generator for high demand periods and a lower kW generator for times when power demand is minimal. Another option is to use a medium size generator that runs singularly or together with paralleling switch-gear or a simple split bus distribution panel. It is best to have your generator dealer perform a load analysis of your vessel to determine what size generator you require. Your dealer will need the wattage requirement listed. Use this formula to calculate wattage: amps x volts = watts. Turning on appliances that utilise electric motors produces a current inrush, which can cause voltage and frequency dips and lights to dim. Depending on the quality and size of the motor being started, the amount of power necessary to start the electric appliance can be up to ten times its running wattage. This is why it is so important to supply your dealer with both the starting and running wattages of each motor. Your dealer can calculate the electrical load of all the equipment you will run at one time. ACCESSORIES Once you have determined the generator size, make a list of the optional equipment you

will add to your boat. Front PTO (power take off) is a great way to take mechanical power off the front of the engine. Front PTOs are engaged with an electric clutch. Pump-mount PTOs can have hydraulic pumps attached to run hydraulics, deck machinery, and bow thrusters. The downside to front mounted PTOs is they can not use the full horsepower of the engine, as is the case with some rear mounted PTOs. To reduce engine noise and increase on-board comfort, sound enclosures come optional with many generators. Some sound enclosures make accessing the generator more difficult, so when you choose a sound enclosure, make sure it features panels that are easy to remove. It is recommended to use circuit breakers to protect the generator from short circuits. Mount the circuit breakers as close as possible to the generator. SEE YOUR DEALER Once you have selected your generator and your options, take your shopping list to an established marine generator dealer. It pays to get independent advice as each supplier will have a slightly different take on what works and what will best suit you. With your knowledge of your boat and their generator expertise, your boat will have a great power system that will give you years of reliability.

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SEA RAY 370 VENTURE BOAT TEST

By Freddy Foote

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N first glance the Sea Ray 370 Venture looks like any other sport cruiser from the American boat building giant. Lounge cockpit seating? Check. Multiple sun loungers? Check. Well-appointed cabin? Check. Inboard V8 Petrol engines? Negative. Released in America in 2012, the 370 Venture has collected a number of major awards from our media counterparts, so this is no ordinary sport cruiser from Sea Ray, it has a secret. In setting out to design the 370 Venture, Sea Ray wanted to create a sports cruiser that not only had all the amenities for entertaining on the water, but could also provide adequate accommodation for

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extended trips away. How did they set about doing they? Firstly, out went the inboard engines under the cockpit, and on went a pair of Mercury Verado 300hp four-stroke outboards. Outboard power you say? But where? The key design feature of the 370 Venture is that the boat is built around the hidden Mercury 300hp Verado outboards, which are located aft under two pods. This configuration allows notable expansion of the cockpit and cabin areas. Designing a boat around ‘hidden’ twin outboard power provides a number of

benefits. By moving away from the traditional sterndrive or inboard engine room that you’re traditionally used to seeing on a vessel of this size, most of that space allowed Sea Ray to create a large and comfortable mid-cabin, full-beam master stateroom underneath the cockpit area. This isn’t the first time four-stroke outboards have been put on a big boat, and unlike a sterndrive, the outboard motors can be tilted up completely out of the water, which mean you’re going to experience less corrosion and less cost in antifouling and general maintenance.

The 370 Venture also has a large extended swim platform that extends far beyond the propeller below. So whether the engines are up or down, it’s quite safe for swimmers to slide into the water. EXTRA EXTRA QUIET We all know that Mercury Verado outboards are incredibly quiet, but essentially building engine boxes over the outboard wells the engines are now even further muffled. The only indication when aboard that the engines are running is by looking at the gauges. Underway the real quietness of engine WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 75

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packages becomes more evident. Once you get the throttle down, you hear everything apart from the engines, water lapping against the hull, even the wake behind the boat. At 11.33m x 3.43m, the 370 Venture is a big boat and weighs 8300kg. However, I found that for a boat of its size it still handles very much like a big trailer boat. Out on the water, it gets up on the plane at very easily and you’ll find a comfortable cruise of 24.5 knots @ 4800rpm, using 106 lph and 4.4 lpnm. Top speed is 35 knots @ 6500rpm burning 223.7 lph. Now it may seem thirsty, but it’s really not. Especially if you are comparing it to other petrol-engined craft. If you compare the 370 Venture to a 370 Sundancer, which is a similar configuration based on the same hull, and powered by twin 380hp Mercury 8.2L Mag petrol sterndrives, the figures are quite comparable. The Sundancer will top out at 38 knots using 245 lph and will cruise at 23.7 knots giving using 105 lph and 4.5 lpnm. 76 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

The helm seat is very comfortable, with great visibility forward and though there are a lot of instruments to look at in front of you, I imagine once you spend more time on the boat you’ll learn where you need to glance. The steering is light yet responsive, and you can throw it into some turns with relative ease, scrubbing of a bit of speed as you do, but your passengers won’t be thrown around the cockpit. I sat in as many seats as I could around the cockpit, and they were all ultra comfortable. Wind wasn’t too much of an issue, it was sunny and it was nice to sit down the stern, relax and take it all in. ROOMY LAYOUT Because the outboard engines are mounted so far aft and so low, and there are no side decks, the cockpit is huge and able to seat six people around a table for entertaining. Like what is customary with American boats, not just Sea Ray, the design team have been able to take

Top speed is 35 knots @ 6500rpm burning 223.7lph.

full advantage of the boat’s 3.43 m beam and boy have they packed a lot into it. To access the foredeck, there are wide moulded steps on the port side of the companionway which you walk up via a split in the windscreen. There are squabs that clip onto the foredeck to create a sun pad which compliments the two down aft across the transom section. In the cockpit, an L-shaped lounge sits opposite the helm, which itself has a double wide seat for the captain and passenger. Further aft, a U-shaped bench wraps around a solid teak table. This table can adjust to form yet another sun pad with the addition of some squabs. Over to starboard, there’s further seating which sits adjacent to an outdoor galley. Again, nothing is spared here, with a stainless-steel sink and faucet, refrigerator, induction stove, storage and electric barbecue grill. Above the outboard pods are sun pads, either side of the center transom walkthrough. Down below in the cabin area, as you

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SEA RAY 370 VENTURE BOAT TEST immediately step down from the ladder, there is plenty of headroom in the main cabin area, I’m 1.85m tall and there was enough head height for me to stand. There is a small galley to port, which has a sink, microwave, refrigerator and a coffeemaker. There is no stove top, but upstairs in the main cockpit there is an optional electric stove and grill installed in the counter behind the helm. I liked this cooking configuration and layout; it means that if you are preparing food, the smells aren’t going to linger down below. To the starboard side is located the wet head which is a shower and toilet cubicle all in one. It is fitted with a VacuFlush toilet plumbed to a 106 L holding tank. In an effort to contain water from the shower splashing over the toilet, there is a curtain. The compartment is fitted with a power vent, a small cabinet for various toiletries and further storage under the sink. Located forward is a large dining area with

wrap around seating, with a central table. This table drops down and with the addition of an infill creates a double berth. Receding under the cockpit, where engines would be in other models, there is now a full beam master queen bed which runs diagonally, making best use of the space available. To starboard there is a sofa that is long enough to sleep a third person if need be. It’s a nice functional layout. However, for people who want to cruise with another couple, a privacy curtain closes the stateroom off. Sea Ray will also put in a bulkhead as an option if you want to increase your level of privacy. The horizontal hull windows allow a flood of ambient light; our test boat was also fitted with air conditioning/heating as well as a tv/ entertainment system. If you’re spending time down below, you will be doing it in ultimate comfort.

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JAM PACKED Overall I loved the Se Ray 370 Venture. It is another exciting example of Sea Ray’s commitment to packing everything they can into a boat. The list of standard features included in this boat is substantial, so is the options list. I loved the layout; it’s very much a boat designed for a cruising couple or a couple with a young family. What could you compare it to directly? Well nothing really, apart from a model of a similar size in the Sea Ray range, but I would say there certainly isn’t anything else out there like it with Verado power on the back. If I’m completely honest, I was a little surprised when I heard the price for this particular boat - $NZ671,000. But, bear in mind this has over $75,000 worth of options fitted, and even as a standard boat, it certainly does offer a lot in terms of value.

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LOCK IT OR MAYBE LOSE IT To have some low life steal your boat/trailer can be devastating and yet while there are plenty of ways to help prevent it, many of us just don’t take enough precautions.

MANY HUNDREDS of boats on trailers are stolen every year and more often that not they are never ‘seen’ again. There is no 100% way to lock your boat trailer so that it can not be nicked. However there are some damn good security devices that make the theft that much harder. Unfortunately, it does not matter how well a boat is secured if professional thieves decide to steal the rig there is not much that will stop them - besides mounting a 24-hour guard on it. However, there is a lot an owner can do to stop the opportunist who sees a rig unsecured and decides to steal it on an impulse. The first thing is to make the rig unattractive to steal and the easiest way to do that is with a security device. If there are a number of rigs or trailers at a boat ramp, at home or in a yard a thief will always be attracted to the rig that does not have any security devices attached and is easy to take. There are quite a few security devices on the market that are suitable for your boat trailer. Some lock the wheels, others secure the tow ball, but all do the same thing…make it damn hard for someone else to drive away with your boat on the back.

Most of the devices are extremely well priced for what they offer and then there are some, electronic devices such as cameras and GPS systems that are reasonably expensive. These let you know where the rig is after it has been stolen and don’t prevent the theft in the first place. There are definite steps you can take that will deter a theft, but, as you know, nothing is totally fool proof. The vast majority of thieves are looking for an easy target and if presented with an effective theft deterrent will move on to easier objective....namely the other guy’s unsecured trailers that are just waiting to be stolen. For thieves, their two biggest enemies are time and noise. Anything you can do to slow them down and make them generate noise will definitely improve your chances of keeping your valuable property. Trailer security devices fall into two basic categories; Hitch-Coupler locks and Wheel Clamps. Although hitch-coupler type locks provide some measure of deterrence, thieves can defeat them very easily by using a rope or chain attached around the coupler to tow the trailer away and worry about getting the

coupler lock off later. Wheel locks are a lot harder to remove and take time and make noise when doing so. To have an effective wheel lock, the clamp should not only prevent the wheel from turning, it should also prevent the removal of the wheel from the trailer. A tandem axle trailer can run along quite well with only three wheels. JME Products Corporation (www.trailerlock. com) offers a couple of important tips regarding the use of wheel locks. There advice is that you always install the wheel lock on the “driver’s side” of your trailer. There are two very good reasons for this recommendation: 1. If potential thieves back their tow vehicle to your trailer with the intent to steal it, as they open the driver’s side door of the tow vehicle and look back at your trailer, they will “see” the wheel lock, if you’ve installed it on the driver’s side. Most thieves, after seeing that you have installed a wheel lock, quickly move on at this point to search for an easier target... an unsecured trailer. 2. Installing your wheel lock on the driver’s side of the trailer helps remind “you” to remove the wheel lock before using your trailer. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 81

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WHEEL CLAMPS These are one of the most popular deterrents and there are quite a number of brands available, most of which are manufactured in New Zealand or Australia. All essentially do the same thing, by stopping a wheel (or wheels) from turning when towed. However it is very interesting the different ways in which this can be done. Some popular examples are: 1. KLAMP IT An Australian-made wheel clamp that comes in sizes to fit wheel diameters from 22cm to 44cm. It is lightweight and folds up for storage. Klamp It also makes a smaller clamp for PWC trailer wheels. The steel plate protects wheel nuts from access and the clamp grips the tyre, preventing movement. This double action security is secured with a high security built in push lock for total security. www.klampit.com

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2. SAS WHEEL CLAMP SAS manufacture two systems, the Disc Clamp and one of the most popular and easy to use, U Clamp. The SAS wheel clamp is available in three sizes to fit tyres up to 400mm wide. The SAS Disc Clamp is designed to covers the wheel nut, preventing wheel removal and has rubber on the sides, preventing scratching of the wheels. They are available to fit 25cm to 46cm rims and tyre widths from 110mm to 265mm. www.safeandsecureproducts.co.nz 3. AL-KO EASY-CLAMP This is a great anti-theft device made of heavyduty, weather-resistant steel to withstand the elements. It features anti-scratch coating to protect your wheels. The lock is key operated and easy to store when not in use. The AL-KO Easy-Clamp Wheel Clamp is adjustable to suit 33cm â€“ 38cm wheels. AL-KO also offers the Secure Wheel lock, which has proven itself year after year to

be a superb security device. The AL-KO Secure Lock provides over 30,000 security combinations together with a drill resistant lock and anti-pick tumbler mechanism. www.alko.co.nz 4 & 4A. TROJAN SENTRY & DEFENDER CLAMPS They offer two clamps, the Sentry and the Defender. The Sentry has a large diameter plate to stop the wheel nuts being removed and comes in its own carry bag with a special compartment to keep the lock keys in. There are models to fit most trailer wheels. The Trojan Defender features a zinc and powder-coated finish and itâ€™s fitted with a high quality lock. It also includes a disc that helps to cover the wheel nuts. This wheel clamp has been designed to fit most 25cm to 38cm wheels. www.trojan.co.nz

HITCH COUPLER LOCKS There are a number of devices on the market to render a ball coupling incapable of fitting onto the tow ball. They simply fit in or over the coupling and make connection virtually impossible. Most tow ball locks are made from hardened steel to prevent the use of a hacksaw and are designed to lock the trailer coupling when disconnected or in some types connected to the tow vehicle, however most of these cannot be used when towing. Some popular examples are:

5. THE SCORPION A wheel clamp from Barrier Group is a unique heavy duty wheel clamp capable of fitting a wide range of wheels. Steel jaws are clamped around the wheel using high tensile steel chain and our unique tensioning system. Unlike most wheel clamps, which attach around both sides of the wheel, the Scorpion is fitted from the outside only. This makes it quick to fit and easy on the back. It weighs 12.5kgs making it easy to carry. www.barsec.com.au 6. AUSTRALIAN WHEEL CLAMP This is different to all other wheel clamps, instead of arms that wrap round the width of the tyre it uses 10mm diameter High Tensile Chain that not only wraps round the width of the tyre it also wraps round the vehicle’s chassis. It fits all diameter and width wheels without adjusting anything. www.wheelclamp.com.au

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7. TROJAN GUARDIAN This zinc coated security device allows the securing of both non and no braked couplings and is a visual deterent to help[ avoid theft. It comes complete with a good quality lock and is very easy to use. www.trojan.co.nz 8. HITCH HELMET Goes over the coupling and comes with a separate tow ball that slots in to the body of the device and then sits in the coupling. It has the added advantage of being able to be used when the trailer is attached to the tow vehicle and acts as a safety device to stop the rig coming adrift from the tow bar. There is also a stand that can be bolted into a concrete driveway, the coupling is attached to this and the Hitch Helmet sits over the coupling to secure the rig to the stand. www.oceanictrailers.com.au 9. TRAILER COP Fits inside the coupling so that it can’t be hooked onto the tow ball of a vehicle. It comprises a barrel the shape of a tow ball that is expanded with an allen key until it fits tightly inside the coupling bell, a barrel lock is then inserted to stop access to the Allen Key slot. www.trailercop.com

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10. TALON TRAILER LOCK Secures your trailer both on and off your hitch with the simple turn of a key. Made from fully cast marine grade 316 stainless steel. Two models available, FATL140 Talon Trailer Lock only and the FATL145 that includes a hitch locking pin. www.bilock.net 11 . FULLSTOP SARACEN This Australian hitch lock is made from specially hardened high strength steel, which is resistant to cutting and drilling. For added security the FullStop Saracen Australian Hitch Lock incorporates a highsecurity, 9-lever barrel lock, resistant to picking, drilling and gas freezing. The FullStop Saracen Australian Hitch Lock is suitable for most trailers fitted with an Al-Ko hitch and is

designed to secure the vehicle by preventing it from being towed away. www.purpleline.com 12. CM TRAILERS TRAILER LOCK Assessed and approved by NZ Marine, the CM Trailer lock fits all towball sizes and is self adjusting. It secures to the trailer when attached to the tow vehicle and or when the trailer is detached. Construction is hardened steel with a chrome plate finish. www.cmtrailer.co.nz HITCH PINS Replacing your existing hitch pin with a locking version is a good move because it is all too easy to remove the pin and push the receiver assembly out, trailer and all. There are a number of manufacturers who make

locking hitch pins to suit the receiver type tow bar. Trailer locks are designed to slow down criminals, make them create noise and attention. It always pays to have the key for the locking pin either on your car key ring or somewhere where you can find it in the boat. Nothing worse than going to hook the boat on and not being able to find the key. Ruins a good dayâ€™s boating before you even start. 13. TROJAN COUPLING LOCK Trojan Trailer Coupling Locks have a quality brass padlock and stainless steel pin. These locks allow the trailer coupling to be locked while either connected or disconnected from the tow vehicle. www.trojan.co.nz

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LOCK IT OR YOU MIGHT LOSE IT Despite the use of security devices the most vulnerable part of a trailer is the coupling itself. It is a simple matter to undo the bolts holding it to the frame with a shifter and fit another coupling. It is strongly recommend that the nuts be tackwelded to the bolts. Unfortunately, trailer manufacturers use galvanised nuts and bolts and the welding can damage the galvanising and rust marks will probably appear. These can be painted with an anti-rust paint or a primer. Some manufacturers are not keen to recommend this saying that it makes the original coupling harder to get off if the owner wants to fit another style of coupling. In view of how simple it is to remove a coupling there is probably a case for manufacturers to think of a way to solve the problem. It is no good

CHAIN & PADLOCK Generally not worth the time and effort for a serious thief. It may slow them down slightly when used with a security device, but the chain can be cut with a pair of bolt cutters in seconds. The chain alone offers no deterrent at all. There are however some very good stainless wire cable systems with electronic sensors that activate an audible alarm when cut. These are quick and easy to wrap through a wheel and around part of the trailer frame, stopping the wheel from turning.

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having a security device fitted if the complete tow ball can be removed with the device on it and simply slid into the fitting on another vehicle. At the end of the day it is up to you to take some simple precautions to make it harder for someone to steel your rig. TRAILER BOAT SECURITY CONTACTS: SAS: www.safeandsecure products.co.nz AL-KO: www.alko.co.nz TROJAN: www.trojan.co.nz KLAMP IT: www.klampit.com SCORPION: www.barsec.com.au AUSTRALIAN WHEEL CLAMP: www.wheelclamp.com.au TRAILER COP: www.trailercop.com HITCH HELMET: www.oceanictrailers.com.au TALON: www.bilock.net SARACEN: www.purpleline.com

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All towbars are the same, right? Wrong! They may do the same job, but a good towbar is one that has been designed especially to suit the vehicle to which it is fitted. There is no such thing as a generic towbar. That means anyone who buys a new towbar online from an unknown original, without knowing what vehicle it was made for, could be putting themselves, and others on the road, in danger. “A towbar fitted to a vehicle that it was not designed for could be a recipe for disaster,” says John Frear, GM – Sales & Marketing of Best Bars Limited, the leading towbar designer and manufacturer in New Zealand. “If it has to be adapted to fit the vehicle or does not have the correct fittings it could lead to failure whilst towing on the road......with unfortunate consequences. “You should never fit a second-hand towbar, either, even if it is designed for the right vehicle, as there may be hidden corrosion or metal fatigue.” Mr Fear advises drivers to have a towbar fitted by a reputable vehicle dealer or specialist fitter and to ensure that it carries at least one of the following statements; one that reads ‘Genuine/Approved Accessory’ and the other should indicate ‘Manufactured in accordance 86 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

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HORIZON E73 REVIEW

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Justus is the first new Horizon motor yacht to arrive into Auckland in a number of years and has quickly attracted a lot of interest. Barry Thompson went aboard to check out this stunning new E73 from Taiwanâ€™s largest boat builder. 88 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

N the past few years I have had the privilege of reviewing a number of Horizon motor yachts and have always been extremely impressed by the design, quality, as well as craftsmanship that has gone into their yachts. Built in Taiwan by Horizon Yachts, the entire Horizon range comes with that same stamp of excellence that Taiwanâ€™s largest boat builder has a reputation for. What was a special for me when I stepped aboard Justus, a Horizon E73, was the fact it was the first time I had reviewed the brand in New Zealand. Previously all the reports were done from either Taiwan or the Gold Coast, so it was rather nice to see a new Horizon on home waters. Sold by New Zealand agents, the Motoryachtcentre, Don and daughter Donelle Senior, Justus is the first new Horizon sold into New Zealand for many years and if Don and Donelle have there way it will not be the last.

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“We have been talking with a number of clients over recent years about new Horizons, but now that we have one moored right outside the office , the interest has certainly achieved a new level”, says Don. When Don first spoke to the local owners of Justus just over a year ago they were looking for a quality second-hand boat around ‘70ft’, that had to be able to cruise comfortably at 20-22 knots and be sea capable of trips not only around New Zealand but also places such as Australia’s Barrier Reef and the Pacific Islands. “When I couldn’t find something that ticked all the boxes on what they needed, I suggested a new build and the result is the Horizon E73”, adds Don Built during 2014, Justus arrived in Auckland in February 2015 and since has been used extensively by the owners, including a North

Cape and Bay of Islands trip as well as Great Barrier Island. By the time I got to go aboard there was already quite a few hours on the engines. The engine choice for the E73 is either a pair of Caterpillar C18A (1001hp), Caterpillar C32 (1650hp) or MAN V12 (1550hp). Justus is powered by a pair of Cat C32s, and during the sea trials in Taiwan, the owner was pleased with how well Justus performed, cruising at his desired 22 knots @ 2100 rpm and reaching a 27-knot top speed. Fuel consumption figures at 22 knots are 462 lph or 21 lpnm (both engines), for a range of 290 nm. In slow cruise mode at 900 rpm, Justus returns a respectable 42.3 lph/ 4.5 lpnm, which at 9.5 knots gives a range of around 1300 nm. If you do decide on the smaller Caterpillar C18s, then the top speed is around 22 knots, with a cruise of around 16-17 knots.

Another prerequisite was the owners wanted to be able to handle the boat themselves and not require a crew. While the E73 comes standard with an aft crew cabin, in Justus this is simply now a fourth cabin option. Linked in with bow and stern hydraulic thrusters and a Yacht Controller, the big E73 is incredibly easy to manoeuvre at slow speed into a tight space. Certainly no need for a crew. SEMI-CUSTOM While Justus is very much the standard package offered by Horizon, the owners did work closely with Horizon in personalising the boat in some areas to fit their tastes, as well as their boating requirements. They chose satin finished teak as the main wood and focused on lighter coloured furniture and accents for an elegant contrast. Horizon will finish the interior in just about any timber you WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 89

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want and present it in full gloss, satin or matt. Horizon installed rolling blinds for the front windows of the sky lounge, allowing the space to be flexible for private use, and the galley was designed to also accommodate a dining area for the owner. An added bonus in the dining area is the storage space outfitted underneath the seating, which the owner pointed out showed Horizon’s attention to detail and consideration of owner’s needs. “We also changed the windscreen tints from quite dark in the flybridge to clear and around the lower dining area to a light tint, which I feel gives a better light penetration in both areas”, says Don. All the fore and aft overhead cabinetry above the galley has been raised to provide better sightlines through the interior. There is now nothing impeding that mid view from the cockpit all the way to the forward dining area. The rear sliding glass door was altered from a two piece to a three piece unit, which adds another third more space when the doors are open. Interestingly the open fly bridge version is the standard design, with the fully enclosed Sky Lounge being an added extra. Obviously most Kiwi and Ozzie clients have opted for the Sky Lounge, which I agree presents a far more practical layout that is better suited to our boating climate. MODERN STYLE As is becoming very popular in new boats now is the soft curvaceous lines are giving way to more square and modern angles, Justus’s interior follows that current trend 90 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

Twin Cat 32s give Justus a top speed of 26 knots

with square corners rather than curves and it all blends in well. The main saloon is split into two distinct spaces, forward being the galley and dinette and aft the entertainment and general relaxing lower saloon. To port is a three-piece standalone leather lounge suite, complete with a small coffee table. A couple of builtin corner cocktail cabinets take care of the glasses and opposite is the entertainment area, complete with a drop down TV. Like the entire boat, the aft saloon has an individually zoned air conditioning system. To port is also the curved staircase access to the aft cabin. I liked the breakaway from the traditional flush panel hood liner, with the recessed cove above, finished in grp, with both concealed rope lighting and LED downlights, all inside a teak timber framed accent. Looks good and gives Justus that small super yacht feeling. The generous size galley features granite surfaces, (owner’s choice) with teak cabinets and the usual amenities, such as F&P dish drawer, trash compactor, double opening fridge/freezer, four burner hob, microwave and plenty of storage spaces. Don pointed out that most of the electronics and galley appliances are sent to the factory from Australia/ New Zealand, so as to make sure everything is NZ 100% compliant, for insurance purposes. Forward is the large dining area, which with a couple of swing out seats provide enough space for up to eight diners. The table is mounted on a slider, to make access to the back of the leather lounge a little easier. Justus also has a pantograph door either side

(one is standard), which not only provides plenty of natural ventilation, but also gives easy and quick access to the bulwarks and bow area. THREE CABIN + ONE Justus is a three cabin (four with the crew quarters including bathroom), three bathroom concept, but there is an optional four cabin/ three bathroom layout also available. All the cabins have natural ventilation through side opening ports, individual air con and entertainment systems. Forward is the large VIP, complete with twin hanging lockers, bedside cabinetry and queen size double berth. The guest cabin is designed to provide either a double or two single berths, depending on your guest’s preference. This is simply done by mounting the base of the inside berth on sliders. The VIP and the guest cabin both share the same bathroom/shower, which features a large walk-in shower stall with frosted glass privacy doors. The sole is granite as is the vanity top. To find a boat of this size now without a full beam master would be very hard and the E73 is no exception. The 5.79m beam allows for a very large master stateroom, which in Justus includes a very generous bathroom. This incorporates a twin recessed bowl granite vanity, with a separated toilet space and shower area. Again the owner’s chose to stick with the traditional layout, which features a king size island berth in the centre, flanked by a make-

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1. The interior is modern and open. 2. A galley that has everything and space aplenty for preparation. 3. The VIP cabin has plenty of storage options, including two hanging lockers. 4. The forward dinette will easily seat eight for dinner. 5. The master stateroom has a extra large ensuite space as well as a king size bed. 6. Don Senior at the helm of Justus. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 91

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Technical Specifications Boat Design Name: Horizon E73 Year Launched: 2015 Designer: Horizon Motor Yachts Interior Designer: Horizon in house Builder: Horizon LOA: 22.25 mtrs Beam: 5.64 Draft: 1.8 mtrs Displ (loaded): 60,000 kg Max Speed: 28 knots Cruise Speed: 22 knots Construction: grp Fuel Cap: 800 ltrs Water Cap: 1500 ltrs plus water maker Engines Make/HP: 2 x Caterpillar C32 1650hp Engine Controller: MMC Drive Train: Conventional shaft Propellers: Horizon Generator: 1x Onan 22.5kw 1 x17.5kw Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Air Conditioning: Marine air Watermaker: Sea Recovery Thrusters: ABT Stabilisers/Gyro ABT Anchor Winch: Maxwell Anchors: Horizon Steering: Hynautic Engine Controls: Micro Commander Underwater Lights: Aqualuma Paint (Antifouling): Micron Wipers: Speich Heads: Tecma Woodwork: Horizon Davit Crane: ABT Transom Lift Tenders: Zodiac/Mercury Trim Tabs: Hynautic Helm Chairs: Stidd Searchlight: Sanshin Base Price of Boat: POA

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The rear boarding platform is extra large and great for fishing from.

up vanity to starboard and a walk-in wardrobe to port, As you would expect, there are all the usual luxury extras such as TV and stereo, plus a couple of Raymarine repeaters to keep the owner informed as to the status of the boat’s systems. The aft crew’s quarters or in the case of Justus, the fourth cabin is simply designed, with twin berths and a separate shower/head. This can also be used as the day head and is accessed either from the saloon or ideally from the boarding platform. Horizon also uses this aft area to provide a large wet locker for fishing rods, dive gear, etc. and a compact laundry space. Access to the engine room is also via the aft cabin. SERIOUS FLY BRIDGE Access to the Sky Lounge is two-fold, either from the cockpit or opposite the galley and once you are upstairs there is another door that leads you to the upper deck. On here you’ll find the Zodiac tender, Steelhead davit crane and Southern Stainless BBQ. It’s a very conventional layout on Justus,

with the forward section strictly devoted to the control of the boat. Twin Stidd helm chairs provide you premium comfort when driving and ahead, set into the black leather and carbon dash are a trio of Raymarine 165 Hybrid touch screens, plus all the necessary controls and instruments. To starboard aft is a U-shape settee that can be modified to drop down and form another double berth. The owners of Justus didn’t opt for that option. SUMMARY The E73 is one of eight models in the E Series, which starts with the E56 (17.07m) and extends through a variety of lengths to the E88 (27.24m). The Horizon E73 offers exceptional flexibility in design and comfort, making it a perfect choice for comfortable coastal cruising or exploring exotic offshore destinations. As an ex-boat builder and a long standing big boat designer, Don is well aware of the costs to build a boat of this high quality, saying these boats represent excellent value.

Contact: NZ: Motor Yacht Centre, Don or Donelle Ph +64 9 377 6052 E: sales@motoryachtcentre.co.nz | W: www.motoryachtcentre.co.nz Aust: www.hmya.com.au *L/NM is calculated to two significant figures and rounded up. Range is calculated to two significant figures and rounded down. To allow for adverse conditions, range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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Miss Coventry circa 1971.

RETURN OF A CLASSIC Recently, Miss Coventry, one of New Zealand’s most famous circuit boats was seen back on the water. Built in 1968, Miss Coventry has been through a series of owners over the past 47 years, but it wasn’t until Malcolm Packer from Wellington got hold of it, that it was restored to its former glory. And what is really cool, is that it has not just been restored, it is back racing in the current Pro Stock class. Nearly 50 years old and still a winner! In May 1971, I wrote an article for Boating World magazine, headed, A Champion & His Boat, which was all about the then current National Champion winning Miss Coventry and the Urquhart brothers. A lot has changed since then and while we have all got older and our appearances have changed, the same cannot be said for Miss Coventry. Malcolm has worked his magic in bringing back to life this iconic racing runabout. Every detail that could be rejuvenated has been and the boat looks very much like it did during its racing heyday. Malcolm brought the boat about five years ago as a stripped out hull on a trailer. There was no running gear, no engine, no steering or engine mounts and the boat looked like it had been outside under the trees for years. 94 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

Sadly neglected but not unsalvageable. “While the hull was still sound, I had to replace the main bearers and do some work on the front deck, but otherwise it wasn’t in bad shape”, says Malcolm. The hull has been painted outside with a custom White Eggshell colour and the interior in Mahogany Copper. The result, along with all the anodised parts is sensational and a credit to the countless hours that Malcolm has put into the restoration of this truly classic race boat. Once the work on the hull was completed, Malcolm then had to set about completely rerigging the boat, from the steering wheel to the rudder. He was conscious of rebuilding Miss Coventry too much the same layout as before, although after looking at many photos he did notice that over the years, that too had gone through a few changes. For example, when the boat was first launched it was righthand steer and then it was later changed to left to suit the anti-clockwise courses. There is no original running gear left in the boat apart from the prop shaft and skeg. The rudder has been changed from internal to external and the Casale V drive while still 12 deg, is now running 17:1 gears.

Malcolm has moved the seat further back with a longer steering column as he didn’t like the idea of having his legs well under the dash if the boat flipped. What is interesting is the engine, which is based on a 1956 Chrysler New Yorker 354cuin block, which was chosen especially to fit into the Pro Stock class. This is a stock V8 class designed to make for affordable yet competitive V8 racing. The engines are limited to 358cuin(6000cc) and have restrictions on the carburetor size as well as camshaft lift and must run on petrol. Inside, the Hemi engine features K1 forged rods, 10:1 Ross forged pistons, s/s valves, 300 duration/485 lift hydraulic cam and a HEI Vertex style ignition. On top, Malcolm runs either a single or twin four-barrel Holleys on a tunnel ram, depending on the class he is running or if the boat’s on display at a show. All the other parts are by Hotheads or P.A.W and he also has the option of running headers or zoomie pipes. “I have set the boat up as a restored American drag boat complete with the dual tunnel ram and rear wing, so it looks authentic but can easily change it when I run Pro Stock”, says Malcolm.

Malcolm Packer has done a fabulous job in bringing Miss Coventry back to life!

The first few outings in March this year at Petone and the Manawatu saw mixed success as Malcolm learnt not only how to drive the boat but also adjusting the set-up for the best performance. Although he managed to pick up a 3rd in the North Island Pro Stock, a pair of blown head gaskets sidelined him for the big meeting at Manawatu. EARLY HISTORY In the late 1960s and early 1970s, ‘flat bottom’ unlimited racing was popular in New Zealand and one of the best-known names was Miss Coventry. The first Miss Coventry, which won the NZ unlimited racing runabout championship in 1965, was powered by a 327cuin Chev Corvette engine, which was later changed to a big block 427cuin Ford. After she sank and showed signs of wear and age, it was decided to look for a newer and more modern design. And so came the second Miss Coventry that became one of the most recognised boats on the New Zealand racing scene in the early 70s. Built by the masters of circuit boat builders, Frank McLeod and Jack Wedgwood, Miss Coventry, was a Fred Wickens design that in 1966 had won its class championship in

America. Glen Urquhart had earlier flown to the US and after talking with the designer, purchased a set of plans. The 18ft long x 6ft 6” wide hull needed to be strong, so single sheets of 6m marine ply were imported from Australia. The bottom was two layers of 1/4” coach wood and the frames and battens spruce with mahogany ply on the sides. Even the engine runners were made of mahogany. The hull was then given a layer of fibreglass cloth and painted. When Miss Coventry was first launched, it was powered by a conventional Ford 427, pumping out around 500 hp. This was still enough power to make the boat extremely competitive, but the Urquhart brothers wanted more. “The 427 engine was a strong engine and very reliable and at best used to give us a top speed around 90 mph at the end of the straights, but we were looking for an engine that would give us a more consistent power torque at the top end of the rpm range and better acceleration out of the corners”, says Glen. As luck would have it, about that time Ford released a limited number of Ford 427 single overhead cam engines – known as the Cammer - and the brothers managed to secure one. However the Cammer was, in Peter’s words,

“a bitch of engine to keep tuned and to work at peak efficiency”, but when it ran well, there was little the competition could do to stay in touch. The 7 litre single overhead cam engine with a pair of twin 650 Holley carbs was reputed to produced over 600hp. It was also one of the rarest performance engines in the world at that time. Only 30 were made in the initial run and the Urquhart brothers managed to secure arguably the only one ever to leave the US from that first batch. However interestingly less than six months ago another 427 Cammer turned up in New Zealand for a hotrod. While the Miss Coventry engine cost not much more than $US2500, that same engine is worth well over $100,000 today. The Cammer arrived from the States, by the way of their mother who brought it in as excess baggage when she returned to New Zealand on the cruise ship, SS Orsova. However not content with just running the factory hand built performance engine, it was stripped, line bored, the crankshaft clearances increased, the heads polished and the block faced off. As well as been ported and polished, the short block was blueprinted and then balanced by the master balancer of the time, WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 95

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1. The 1956 Chrysler New Yorker 354cuin block, which was chosen especially to fit into the Pro Stock class. 2. All the running gear, seat, steering, gearbox and fittings had to be completely replaced. 3. The drivers seat was moved further back and the whole raised foredeck area changed. 4. The rudder has been moved outboard and a new cav plate installed. 5. The original Cammer in a classic rail, alongside the restored Miss Coventry with the 354 Dodge Hemi. Ted Thompson. Throughout its tenure in Miss Coventry, the big high revving engine was left on carbs, although there was some thought about fuel injection and even supercharging, but neither ever eventuated. Miss Coventry was clocked on Lake Karapiro at 98mph, although never official cracked the ton. “We certainly ran close, even during the racing, but never managed to get an official certificate through a measured mile”, says Peter. The equipment in the boat was state of the art for the time. The full-width alloy trim tab and cavitation plate was hand operated by a control lever. The 3/16th plate was not hinged but fixed at the transom and flexed when the control lever was depressed. Two contoured bucket seats were fitted, although the boat 96 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

was only ever raced with a driver. The other seat was to take out mates and sponsors for a run. The Casale vee-drive box had a clutch handle, and the normal ratio used for racing was 18% step-up and a variety of gear ratios were available. A two blade Italian Cary propeller was the prop of choice. Like any new boat, success was earned through trial and error. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Miss Coventry won countless national titles, including dominating both the NZ Unlimited auto racing runabout and NZ Unlimited racing runabout classes. In those days, they had to race against V12 Allison aero engine powered boats, such as Aquanaut. In the early 1970’s the Urquhart’s decided to retire from racing for a while and sold the engine and boat separately. The Cammer engine was sold to Kevin Gray, a dirt track

saloon car driver for $3000 and then onsold to Alex Hogg, the current owner, who has installed it in a classic dragster. The boat was sold to Ian Williams from Ruawai, who refitted a 429 Boss Ford and raced for a few years with some success. The boat then went to Leo Meharry in Rotorua who campaigned it for a few years, before selling it to the Latimer family in Wellington. Then along came Malcolm who brought the well worn-out shell and spent the next five years restoring it back to its former racing glory. While it would be great to see the Cammer back in Miss Coventry, at least knowing that both the boat and engine are in the hands of passionate owners who have lovingly restored them and more importantly still racing them is fantastic.

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6. The Ford 427 Cammer produced 616hp with single four-barrel carburettor and 657hp with dual four-barrel carburettors.

The Ford 427 SOHC engine is the only engine effectively banned by NASCAR before even making it to the track (thus, the legendary status). In 1964, Ford and Chrysler were in a battle for supremacy on the NASCAR circuit. Ford had won the majority of the races in ’64 thanks to its 427 Hi-Riser engine, but Richard Petty scored an upset victory at the Daytona 500 using the new Chrysler 426 Hemi engine. Even more impressive, Hemi-powered cars finished 1-2-3 at the race and threatened to change the entire power-balance within NASCAR racing. Ford’s answer to the potent, game-changing Hemi engine was the 427 SOHC Cammer–an engine that changed not only the game but also changed the rules for NASCAR racing. Based essentially on the 427 Hi-Riser short block, the 427 SOHC utilised a forged steel crankshaft and “hemi-head” pistons. The biggest change came on the top-end where a single overhead camshaft was placed over each of the redesigned and fully machined hemispherical-style cylinder heads. An idler shaft replaced the camshaft on the inside of the engine and drove the distributor and oil pump; a set of non-drilled steel bushings replaced the three rear cam bearings to seal off the oil passages. The new overhead cam engine went from concept to reality in just 90 days! Although a part of the Ford FE engine family, the 427 SOHC was essentially hand-built for racing yet never made it to an NASCARsanctioned event. Because of strong protests from the Chrysler camp, NASCAR threatened significant weight handicaps on Cammer-powered Galaxies, and the engine was eventually banned outright from competition. However, the 427 SOHC achieved success on the drag racing circuit into the 1970s and served as the foundation for several supercharged Top Fuel Dragsters. Today, the Cammer is limited to vintage drag racing series. Although many 427 SOHC-powered Ford Galaxie prototypes appeared from 1964-67, the SOHC Cammer never graced a showroom floor before Ford discontinued it. However, the 427 SOHC served as the forefather of the late-model Ford SOHC and DOHC mod motors. The Ford 427 Cammer produced 616hp with single four-barrel carburettor and 657hp with dual four-barrel carburettors. This made the engine one of the most powerful engines to come out of Detroit during the octane-fueled 1960s.

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MCLAY 701 PREMIER HT BOAT TEST

Text & Images by Barry Thompson

A Touch of Class

Based on the McLay 681 hull, the new McLay 701 Premier Hardtop was built as a prototype to test a lot of ideas for a new range of boats in 2015, but also as a personal boat for designer and builder Steve McLay. 98 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

HEN I jumped about the boat at Lake Wanaka in late November last year, the prototype 701 Premier Hardtop, had less than an hour of testing. It was so new that it wasnâ€™t until during the day on the lake that Steve chose the Premier Series name. Up until then it was just the new 701 Prototype. Steve is the first to admit that while his current hardtop range has been selling exceptionally well, and while he could have easily left it alone and continued with the current designs, he was looking for something a little different. The McLay 701 Premier HT is not just another hardtop dropped into the range, that looks like all the other models,

The 701 HT is the first in the new Premier Series from McLay Boats.

it represents some forward thinking by Steve and his team, with innovative and practical ideas that ultimately will be transposed into other models. Most of us see a 7m hardtop as an offshore fishing machine that is designed so you can stay overnight and still provide a great fishing platform. While the 701 Premier HT does that, it’s the way it is achieved that makes a difference. Firstly the emphasis is on fishing more than overnighting, so the ratio of cockpit to cabin space is certainly in favour of the former. Plus it is also only available with a painted hull and

twin outboard power. One of the most significant changes to the original 681 hull was to give the new 701 sleeker lines and hence the higher bow and raised sheerline. This offers a gentler sloping forward deckline and a more modern look. Another advantage is the extra 150mm of bow height, which is a bonus when you out offshore punching through a big sea. HIDDEN EXTRAS Typical of South Island built alloy boats, is the fold-down bow ladder, something that is a great feature when coming into the beach.

Side access around the decks is adequate and high bow rails give some security and support. The alloy ladder folds out of the way when not required and doesn’t impede the anchor tackle. The 701 Premier HT is the first McLay in New Zealand to be fitted with an Australian built, Lone Star drum winch, which is very neatly hidden below the foredeck. The GS1000D has the capacity for 130mm of 8mm warp and 9m of chain, so it’s certainly more than adequate for a boat this size. A wide roller ensures that the rode spreads evenly over the large capstan when retrieved, so there’s no binding WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 99

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up issues, something that is a problem on a lot of smaller trailer boats with inadequate anchor lockers. However, if you do prefer a more common auto rope/chain winch, then the McLay 701 Premier HT does offer a more than adequate deep anchor locker. New for McLay is the perspex hatch on the cabin top, replacing the solid alloy style. The result is increased light penetration into the cabin and again a more modern look to the foredeck line. ENCLOSED & QUIET You might be surprised to learn that this 7m hardtop boat is essentially a cuddy. Although the berths are only 1.54m long, you can drop in an infill and turn the space into quite generous area to sleep a couple of people. Great place for the kids. There’s a flush toilet under the forward squab, privacy curtain, 940mm of sitting headroom and full-length side shelves. No bulkheads give the interior and wheelhouse a feeling of one space. Being a fully enclosed wheelhouse, it’s also a quiet area with the rear bi-fold doors closed when underway and if you are into your winter boating, a small heater might be a good addition. Sliding side and rear windows let in plenty of natural light and ventilation. The 701 Premier HT utilises an upgraded seating layout with twin upholstered fourway adjustable Hi Tech Plastics bolster style bucket seats on Softrider pedestals that go all the way to the sole and are then surrounded by a storage cabinet. There is also the addition of centre drop-in bench between the seats, to give extra seating when underway. The McLay 701 Premier HT does differ from the other similar sized McLay hardtops, in that the wheelhouse is 150mm longer and the standing headroom has increased slightly to 100 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

close on 2m. While the wheelhouse/cabin area of most McLay hardtops is finished in carpet and fabric, Steve has chosen to paint all the alloy surfaces in the same colour as the hull. I personally like it and it adds a fresh touch with a vibrant look to what can often be a drab area. Wheelhouse storage is provided in side trays, in the units under the seats and a large port side two-tier glove box. The profile of the side windows and roof line has been softened. Gone is that harsh squared-off look reminiscent of other McLay hardtop models, in favour of soft curves and more flowing lines. As the first 701 Premier HT is Steve’s boat, he went all out when it came to the electronics package although this is totally an owners’ option. Taking up most of the dash was a Simrad NSS 16 Evo2, which is an awesome piece of kit for the serious fisherman. The ultra large screen can be split into four displays, so you can look at a multitude of features, such as side imaging, sonar, radar and the plotter all at the same time. The bright colored 16” Multi-Touch display has rotary dial and keypad for precise control in any water condition, plus it comes with high-end chart plotting and fish finding capabilities, a 10Hz GPS/GLONASS receiver and built in SonarHub, plus is fully network with GoFree wireless capable. With the 16” screen taking up the majority of the dash, a separate raised console is required for the three Smartcraft instruments. If you fit a smaller screen, then you can get away with the instruments back on the main console. COCKPIT FOR FISHING The cockpit is all about fishing and everything is based around making it as practical and easy as possible. The hardtop overhang has

Twin Mercury 90CTs give a top speed of close to 35 knots.

been increased 250mm, which offers good shelter from the sun or rain, yet doesn’t encroach into your fishing space. Forward are two large alloy bins which double as seats or storage. Great place to fit a fridge/freezer or to stow a stainless steel bbq and bottle. There are double storage shelves either side under the wide coamings and deep toekicks so you can fish right to the side of the cockpit. Mclay has done a neat job of adding an extra seat down aft, which recesses into the transom and doesn’t take up any cockpit fishing space when not required. Behind that is access to triple batteries and some limited storage. Above is an extra large stainless bait board with a built-in bait locker. Our boat had a single transom walkthrough, but you have the option of one either side if you prefer. Underfloor is a bigger than normal 230 litre fuel tank and a wet locker aft, with either side all airtight buoyancy chambers. One interesting change from the 681 is because the engines are smaller and can be pre-programmed for maximum tilt, the transom has been positioned 200m further, giving even more cockpit space, but without lengthening the hull. The platforms either side of the engines has also been increased, hence the 7.01m length. This also gives the impression of the engines being more a part of the boat rather than hanging out on pods. MIRROR SMOOTH The last time I tested a McLay hardtop on a lake it was Lake Te Anau in a McLay 690 HT and the water conditions were horrendous. A steep, short foaming mess whipped up by 30 knots winds screaming down the lake. Ugly and not the sort of weather you go boating in.. unless like us at the time, you had to. However, this time around it was quite

Take a look around

1.Very South island is this bow ladder which is a cool feature of the boat. 2. The helm chair comes with a bolster so you can stand or sit to drive. 3. A big open cockpit ready for fishing. Note the two large forward bin/seats. 4. Steve McLay is passionate about his boats and also loves his fishing. 5. The â€˜cuddy cabinâ€™ comes with a head, plenty of storage and a place to stow dry gear. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 101

MCLAY 701 PREMIER HT BOAT TEST the opposite. Mirror smooth, glassy and ripple free all day. Snow capped peaks in the background and thick native bush to the water’s edge made it quite surreal at times. Trolling around the edge of Lake Wanaka for trout proved a fruitless exercise, but what a relaxing way to spend a few hours on a Friday. With just one of the Mercury 90 CTs in gear we cruised quietly in the crystal clear waters at three mph. This is the first twin rig McLay has set up with twin Mercury 90 CTs and while the boat is rated to twin 115s, the 90hp package is more than enough. Steve commented that the Premier Series is only available as a twin outboard rig, which sets it apart from other models in the McLay range. With the throttle punched all the way down I managed to get close to 35 knots @ 6000 rpm for a fuel burn of 71 lph or 2.1 lpnm. Pull that back to a suitable cruise speed of 22 knots @ 4000 rpm and the fuel consumption drops to less than ½, at 32 lph/1.5 lpnm and a range with the 230 litre tank of more than 130 nm. If

you like to travel a little faster on your way to your fishing grounds, then 5000 rpm @ around 30 knots returns a reasonably conservative 50 lph / 1.7 lpnm and the range changes by only 10 nm. I spend a lot of the time cruising on the mirror-smooth waters at around 4500 rpm @ 26 knots that had the fuel burn at a total 44 lph / 1.7 lpnm. With one engine trimmed up, the 701 Premier will run at 26 knots @ 5200 rpm and 21 knots @ 4500 rpm. This is a big boat that’s destined more for coastal offshore fishing than on the lake and the calm waters for the test means I can’t comment on the rough water capability of this particular boat. However having experienced some of the worst water I have ever boat tested in with the 690 HT, I am confident enough to say that the new 701 Premier HT will more than hold its own. Interestingly we had no tabs and just used the engine trim to level the boat. Steve informed me that they were still experimenting with the strake position down aft to get the balance and stability as perfect as they could. Some

changes were made after the test and Steve says he is very happy with the placement. The boat planes very level with just two aboard, has more stern lift and is less susceptible to shifting weight while planning. BOAT SHOW RELEASE The 2015 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show is the planned release for the Premier Series, which will include not only the 701, but also a larger 801, powered by twin Mercury 150s. The Premier Series is twin outboard only and no stern drives. If that doesn’t suit, then McLay have plenty of other models in their standard hardtop range to cater for your needs. The new McLay Premier Series adds another dimension to the range, with a good looking dressed up hardtop, that is still very much a fishing boat first. It has all the attributes of the proven McLay hardtop range, and while it has been trimmed in more ‘bling’, it is still targetting the hard-core fisherman who wants something a little more classy.

Technical Specifications Model: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable weight: Power: Propellers: Power options: Fuel capacity: Trailer:

McLay 701 Premier HT $ NZ140,855 Hardtop 5mm/4mm 7.05m 2.35m 18 deg variable 3.1m (less radar dome) 2500 kgs 2 x Mercury 90hp CT 17” Inertia 3 bld SS Twin 90-115hp 230 litres Toko – Alloy tandem braked

Fuel & Performance Data McLay 701 HT / 2 x Mercury 90CT Fuel capacity: 230 litres RPM

Knots

L/h

2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000

6.7 8.6 11.9 17.3 22.1 25.9 29.7 32.9 34.6

16 16 20 27 32 44 50 68 71

L/NM 2.4 1.9 1.7 1.6 1.5 1.7 1.7 2.1 2.1

This boat could be protected against the effects of corrosion, oxidation and discolouration.

Range (NM) 86 100 120 120 130 120 120 98 98

L / NM is calculated to two significant figures and rounded up. Range is calculated to two significant figures and rounded down. To allow for adverse conditions, range is calculated on 90% of the fuel capacity.

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Notable Standard Items on Test Boat Fusion stereo, bait board & rod holders, hydraulic steering with tie bar, bow ladder, Lone Star drum winch, Jabsco head, live bait tank, rocket launcher, Tallon Elite USB socket, 3 x N70 batteries, 2 x Mercury 90 EFI 4S engines, GME VHF, 2 x wipers. Notable Options on Test Boat Simrad Nss 16 evo2, Simrad 4G Broadband radar. Manufacturer: McLay Boats, 299A Union Street, Milton, Otago, New Zealand, Ph: + 64 3 417 8135, E: info@mclayboats.co.nz W: www.mclayboats.co.nz

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ALASKA 47 SEDAN REVIEW

KEEPS GETTING BETTER It’s twelve years since the Leigh-Smiths sold their first Alaska into Australia and since then have delivered 88 boats. Barry Thompson checks out the latest Alaska 47 Sedan. 104 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

HILE the Alaska 47 Sedan is not a new boat to market – there are already three in Australia – boat #4 is refinement at its best, the individual changes and improvements are subtle, added together they make the latest Alaska 47 Sedan a class leader. This is a new generation model that offers all of the living and entertaining virtually on the one level, an extended hull that includes a 40% bigger integral swim platform and a larger saloon. “The additional waterline length not only gives us a greater swim platform area, it also provides additional aft buoyancy and at the low cruise range has increased the efficiency of the hull”, says Ryan Leigh Smith, a director of LeighSmith Yachts, the Australian and New Zealand importer for the Alaska range of motor yachts. The Alaska range is manufactured by DHS

The 47 Sedan is a prime example of the high quality of all Alaska models.

in Shanghai for Leigh-Smith Yachts based at Sanctuary Cove, Gold Coast. One of the first things I noticed when I stepped aboard the Alaska 47 Sedan is attention to detail, which is evident not only in the places you see, but also those you don’t. Originally when Ryan and brother Dean entered the market with the Alaska’s they were promoted as an economical option, but today people are not looking for cheap, as much as they after quality, albeit at a competitive price. The new Alaska 47 Sedan goes a long way to addressing those needs. The focus on detail starts in the cockpit area with a new high gloss moulding complete with contour lines under the aft deck, replacing a none skid pattern, newly designed oval stainless rails and easier access to the lazarette.

The cockpit table folds back so you can now stand in the lazarette as well as access it without having to stoop and bend under the previously fixed table. In the centre aft section of the cockpit is a large island lounge with access both sides to the extended platform. There is storage under the lounger and access from the platform to a wet locker or fish bin, outdoor shower, sink unit with fresh water and extra storage. If you are into your fishing, then this is the best place to do it. Tender stowage is either using snap davits off the aft rails or a Freedom transom lift. A full rise and fall platform can be fitted, although will require some modifications to the platform area to accommodate the extra weight and engineering. The stainless saloon doors open wide along

with dual flip-up rear windows to bring the outside in. This open plan is ideal for entertaining and increased livability with climate controlled air conditioning or natural ventilation with screens. You have the choice of a black Breezeway shade cloth or full vinyl covers with clears. You can now also get side acrylic doors fitted that stop the wind or rain funnelling down the bulwarks into the cockpit when at anchor. LETS’ PARTY With the full-width opening between the saloon and cockpit, the Alaska 47 Sedan becomes a very big boat internally and with the clears/breezeways around the cockpit. A single step breaks the continuity of the sole, another subtle improvement from the WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 105

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previous Alaska 47 Sedan, is the access from the cockpit to saloon, which has been made a little easier by raising the cockpit sole and increasing the size of the step between the two. Small thing, but it does make a difference. “We are always listening to our owners and it’s small details like this that they comment on and then we can act upon and improve things with the next boat”, said Ryan. The layout of the saloon is somewhat unique to Alaska, with the galley running full length along the port side. The Corian surfaces provide generous servery spaces and all the necessary galley amenities are provided. There’s a four burner electric cooktop, microwave, deep stainless sinks with Corian ‘lids’, and under bench, an icemaker, F&P dishdrawer and Isotherm fridge/freezers. In keeping with the quality improvements, the 47 is fitted with Blum soft close drawers. Opposite is the large L shape lounge, finished in ultra-leather with a high/low table that also has the option of being convertible to a large berth. High-gloss African Cherry timber is used throughout the boat, but you do have a number of other timber options and surfaces. That’s totally the owner’s decision. Traditionally in the older Alaska’s there was 106 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

One of the most obvious changes to the 47 is the extension to the hull.

a lot of timbers used, but Ryan says that the call now is for less and lighter tone timbers and soft fabrics. On the latest Alaska 47, all the timber around the windows has been replaced with stitched ultra-leather, with timber accents. The head lining panels in the saloon have been changed from longitudinal to square, which is another of the subtle changes that have helped enhance the quality image of the new Alaska 47 as well as increasing serviceability. “The idea behind the neutral colours is also to reflect the light and airiness of the boat and harmoniously bring the outdoor and indoor spaces together without clashing”, says Ryan. The Alaska 47 Sedan features a very large helm with space for multiple screens. Our boat came with one Raymarine 15” touch screen plus a myriad of instruments and controls for everything from the Muir winch to the Bennett tabs. Again this is an area that is totally customisable and based on your electronics and control choices. An extra large triple helm bench seat is a nice touch, with storage under in deep drawers. Dual side doors in conjunction with two stainless steel sunroofs have increased natural ventilation and the new cockpit control station

makes the tasks of docking a breeze. TWO OR THREE CABINS Accommodation now boasts a master stateroom with island queen-size berth amidships with its own en-suite. This has proven a real turning point for the brand, as full beam master cabins are certainly in vogue and being able to incorporate that into a boat with little more than 4m beam is a credit to the designers. A very neat sliding door arrangement to port allows the stateroom to retain its full beam status when open, or with them shut, a separate companionway allows privacy and access to the forward cabin and day head. The cabin itself is very spacious, even when the sliding doors are closed. Storage is plentiful and there’s a separate vanity/ bureau incorporated into the cabinetry. While the entire boat is air-conditioned, if an owner prefers natural air, then flow through ventilation is provided both from opening side ports and overhead hatches. Ultra leather panels with chrome inserts and high gloss timber accents are accentuated with overhead LED lighting throughout the forward companionway, providing a clean

and classy look. To port is the guest en-suite and day head and forward the second cabin. While our boat featured two extra long 2.2m single bunks, the choice of berths is again up to the owner. In fact, the entire accommodation plan can be fully customised to suit, including changing from a two to a three-cabin layout. EASILY DRIVEN The hull shape has remained unchanged for years, albeit with some small alterations. Most obvious is the extension to the hull of the new 47 Sedan. However essentially itâ€™s the same basic hull of the original Alaska, with a variable deadrise deep vee entry, which

planes out to a moderate vee at the stern. The boat sits very flat on the water at speed and has a reputation for good sea keeping ability. Powered by a pair of Cummins QSB-6.7L480hp engines give a WOT speed of 25+ knots and cruise at 18 knots. You can drop back to twin Cummins 425s or Alaska also offer a range of similar horsepower rated engines from Yanmar. BETTER WITH AGE Ryan points out that before they started work on the latest 47 Sedan, he had 16 pages of improvements that he needed to work into the new boat. This was wide ranging from areas

such as wiring, plumbing and engineering to the quality of all the fixtures. A lot of these were very minor, but collectively they have brought the boat up to another level. The Alaska 47 Sedan is definitely a worldclass product and both Dean and Ryan should be justifiably proud of what they have achieved and how, in just a few years they have successfully transformed not only the boat, but also the image of the Alaska brand. The 47 Sedan is a prime example of the high quality that they are now presenting in all their Alaska models.

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1. The layout of the saloon is somewhat unique to Alaska, with the galley running full length along the port side. 2. The quality finish and fittings extends through the en-suites. 3. The forward cabin layout is totally ownerâ€™s choice. 4. A very large helm has space for multiple screens. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 107

ALASKA 47 SEDAN REVIEW Technical Specifications Boat Design Name: Alaska 47 Year Launched: 2014 Price As Tested: $AUD 990,000 Designer: LSYachts Interior Designer: LSYachts Builder: DHS Alaska LOA: 14.3m Beam: 4.25m Draft: 1.07m Max Speed: 24 knots Cruise Speed: 18/20 knots Construction: GRP Fuel Cap: 2450L Water Cap: 760L Engines Make/HP: 2x Cummins QSB-6.7L- 480hp Drive Train: Conventional shaft Propellers: 4 blade bronze Generator: Onan 7KW eSeries Inverter/Charger: Victron Air Conditioning: Marineair Bow Thruster: Sidepower 185T Stern Thruster: Sidepower 185T Anchor Winch: Muir 2500 Cheetah Anchors: 70 lb CQR Engine Controls: Cummins electronic x 2 Paint (Antifouling): International Micron Hatches: Manship Wipers: Vetus Windows: CE standard TSG Porthole Hatches: Manship Heads: Tecma Woodwork: African Cherry Trim Tabs: Bennett Searchlight: Guest Autopilot: Raymarine E series 15” MFD: Raymarine E series 15” Radar: Raymarine digital VHF: Raymarine ENT Systems: Fusion/Samsung

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MUSSELS Mussel is the common name used for members of several families of clams or bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval. The word “mussel” is most frequently used to mean the edible bivalves of the marine family Mytilidae, most of which live on exposed shores in the intertidal zone, attached by means of their strong “beard” to a firm substrate. In cooking, the beard should be removed before the mussels are prepared. One of the most common is the New Zealand green-lipped mussel, which is also known as the New Zealand mussel, the greenshell mussel, kuku, and kutai. It differs from other mussel species in that it has dark brown/green shells with green lips around the edges, and only has one adductor muscle. It is also one of the largest mussel species, reaching 240 mm in length. New Zealand greenshell mussel cultivation

began in the 1970s and has since undergone massive expansion, but they are also readily available around the rocks and reefs of the New Zealand coastline. Also they can be picked up live and ready to steam open from most super markets. If you are going to harvest your own mussels, then there is a daily limit of 50 per person throughout New Zealand, apart from the Auckland/Coromandel area which has a daily limit of 25 per person. There is no minimum size. Australian mussel growers farm a species referred to as Blue or Black mussels and are native to Australia. Europe’s common blue mussel is similar but the native Australian mussel has been found in ancient Aboriginal middens. The common name “mussel” is also used for many freshwater bivalves, including the freshwater pearl mussels. Freshwater mussel species inhabit lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, canals, and they are classified in a different subclass of bivalves, despite some very superficial similarities in appearance.

MUSSEL FRITTERS INGREDIENTS Makes 6 Fritters 250 grm Mussel meat (chopped) 1x Egg ¼ cup milk ½ cup flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ cup spring onion sliced ¼ cup parsley chopped 1x red Chilli sliced and seeded 1x pinch of Mrs Rogers Smoked Paprika Le Voyageur Garlic infused Olive Oil for cooking Mrs Rogers Sea salt & Gourmet peppercorn Medley to taste DIRECTIONS Whisk the egg in a bowl then add in milk, flour and baking powder, whisk to combine and form a smooth batter. Add chopped mussels sea salt & freshly ground black pepper along with a pinch of Paprika. Take a large spoon and pour onto a hotish BBQ plate or pan. Cook on a hot BBQ plate until golden brown then flip and repeat.

WHAT TO DRINK WITH YOUR MUSSEL FRITTERS - VAVASOUR 2013 SAUVIGNON BLANC Vavasour is a New Zealand vineyard based in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. All Vavasour wines are 100% varietal and true, honest expressions of their Awatere Valley terroir. Citrus, black currant, elderflower and passion fruit weave together delivering a powerfully aromatic bouquet. On the palate, the wine shows an intense fruit concentration with a refreshing, crisp acidity and textbook Marlborough minerality. This wine is a terrific match for rich, spicy foods. Serve at 10-14°C.

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LOOKING BACK // STEADECRAFT V143 (1973-1990)

GREAT FIRST TIMER

STEADECRAFT V143 (1973-1990) Steadecraft was for many years one of the leading names in production trailer boats. Started by Keith Eade in 1970, the brand quickly gained a reputation for good quality kiwi family runabouts and cabins. The Steadecraft V143 was a very basic cabin convertible (soft top cabin) or open runabout. In the early years, a few were seen on the offshore race circuit, with flat decks and 70-85hp outboards. In the mid-1970s, a new example retailed for around $1500 and complete with a 50hp outboard and single axle unbraked trailer, around $3800. At 14ft 3 in overall was typical of the small cabin and runabouts of the day. The cabin-convertible style was very popular at the time and was designed to give the protection of a full cabin boat, but with the clip on soft roof that then gave it the attributes of a runabout. Something you never see today in production boats. The Steadecraft range were all designed by Keith Eade and the 1970s-80s they sold in their hundreds. The company was sold in 1994, but not before over 1000 boats had been built. For someone looking for an entry level boat, the V143 Steadecraft was a good boat to start with. The hull was a moderate 15 deg deadrise with two strakes per side plus a wide spray chine. It offered a soft ride in light to moderate sea conditions. The boat was designed for 25hp-75hp outboards and ran well with a 50hp. Speeds around 40mph were easily achievable. Great for skiing. No wakeboards, tubes or kneeboards in those days. The layout was basic and right throughout its production life, it 112 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

stayed much the same. Practical and functional was the catch-phrase of Steadecraft Boats. The basic boat featured back to back seating for four, with side pockets for gear and tank stands for the totes under the aft deck. The vinyl covered seating had storage under. Steering was either rope and pulley or Teleflex/Ridequide mechanical push-pull. There was no provision for an underfloor tank with twin 25 litre totes doing the job. While later versions had provision for a battery box, some of the earlier ones didnâ€™t because pull start outboards were still the norm. The vinyl covered side pockets ran full length and were enough to stow water-skis and fishing rods. Extra storage was provided under the foredeck where lifejackets and anchoring gear could be kept. There was no anchor locker, so all anchoring was done from the cockpit. Overall the Steadecraft V143 was a good looking craft that was capable of excellent performance with moderate horsepower. It was an ideal rig for the first-time boat owner for sheltered water boating. However if conditions were bad, you had the knowledge of knowing you were in a well built hull that was capable of getting you home. Today a well-presented early example of the Steadecraft V143 cabin convertible or runabout will set you back around $3500-$5000 depending on the age and condition of the engine, trailer and boat. An example on Trade Me (ref #851377107) was a 1988 V146 cabin convertible with a Suzuki 55 2S with an asking price of $4500. Late model examples can fetch as high as $15000.

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BITE TIME // MORE THAN HAVING THE RIGHT BAIT

BITE TIME

Most of us go fishing when we can get the time off, not because it is the best time! But when is the best time and how much influence does the weather influence our success or failure. Weather guru Ken Ring offers some advice on understanding how a successful day on the water is open to more than just having the right bait. The sun, moon, tides, and weather all influence fish activity. For example, fish tend to feed more at sunrise and sunset. During a full moon, tides are higher than average and fish tend to feed more. The best time for fishing is one hour before and one hour after high tides, and one hour before and one hour after low tides. Inland, the times for high tides correspond with the times when the moon is due south. Low tides are halfway between high tides. Also fishing can be good during the “morning rise” (after sunup for a spell) and the “evening rise” (just before

sundown and the hour or so after). When the barometer is steady or on the rise is also ideal, as even during stormy periods, the fish aren’t going to give up feeding. The smart fisherman will find just the right bait. When the breeze is from a westerly quarter rather than from the north or east is also favoured. THE MOON There are no perfect fishing spots. Good fishing depends on timing. The timing depends on the Moon. It has less to do with tide times, and more to do with the Moon’s position and phase. The Moon exerts a gravitational pull on the land and the daily

water tide is where water levels end up when the land expands and contracts. The land tide therefore controls the sea tide. The Moon affects currents and together with tide times currents become sea surface currents which influence sea surface temperatures. These feed sea surface winds and become air pressure zones. As currents influence wind, so the wind affects weather. The Moon’s closeness speeds the currents and exaggerates all the tides; in the air, sea and land. It is why storms arrive at kingtide times. The Moon moves between latitudes returning to the same position every 27.3 days. This is

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If birds are diving into the sea, chances are that the fish will be biting also.

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called the declination cycle. What latitude the Moon is at between its northern and southern hemisphere peaks, influences the levels fish tend to feed at, be it bottom feeding, mid ocean or surface feeding. When the moon is approaching southern declination, in the southern hemisphere currents ascend in the ocean, and fishing is better near the surface, so trolling and net fishing are favoured. Approaching northern declination it is better to chase bottom feeders and the deeper species. Currents move faster when the moon is crossing the equator, akin to the midpoint of a pendulum. Smaller fish travel in the safety of schools on the faster currents, and their predators are more numerous at those times. Fish are territorial. Small creatures work against tidal fluctuations in their environments in order to stay where they are familiar, and this makes them use energy. This energy must be replenished by food. It is why feeding times follow the orbits of the Moon. When the Moon is full or new, there is more water coming in and tides are higher, it means faster flows and more energy expended, more crud is floating around and churned out, which brings the curious small creatures out to investigate.

Bigger creatures come out to feed on the smaller critters, and even bigger creatures come out to eat them. The result is a general feeding time which translates into a best fishing and hunting time. New moons in summer bring a different pattern to new moons in winter. The waters are warmer around summer full moons and cooler around winter new moons. Waters are cooler but new moon currents are stronger. On the way to the fishing grounds, check to see that animals are eating. If cows are pulling grass, if dogs and cats are foraging, if birds are diving into the sea, chances are that the fish will be biting also. The Maori Fishing Calendar is essentially the same all over the world. A careful examination of the Canadian Rockies Hunting Calendar, the traditional calendars in coastal Asian, Eastern and African hunting and fishing-based cultures, and Australian Aboriginal folklore will show the same principles, adapted for each different set of geographical circumstances. It seems that the world over, humans have noticed that out in the wild, the Moon controls best food-gathering times. We can all fish around in the kitchen cupboard for a tin of sardines. But to get the real thing, fresh, you

might want to check out some basics. TIME OF MONTH Fish bite best around full and new moons, and bite well but to a slightly lesser degree around the first and last quarter phases. For best results, allow a day or so on either side of, and including these phase positions. Also fish tend to be out there in good numbers just before bad weather. They are curious creatures, which is why they are so attracted to jiggling bait on a hook. Then there’s perigee, when the Moon is closest to earth in about 27 days, and apogee when Moon is furthest away. Fish either side of both perigee and apogee. Be mindful of these days for coastal fishing, because over perigee (moon closest for month and time of most swell turbulance) the fish won’t come in close. They may have fear of getting sand in their gills due to the action of the bigger waves. Perigees send fish into deeper waters out at sea, so if fishing from a boat try longer traces over perigee. Apogee can bring extreme calm or turbulence because the Moon is being acted on the most by earth’s gravity instead of the Moon as in perigee.

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TIME OF DAY The mid-moon is the best, when the Moon is in the sky over north or directly underfoot on the opposite side of the earth. The second best time is when the Moon is on the horizon either at moonrise or moonset. These positions slowly advance by approx 48 minutes each day. To find out these times, consult your local newspaper for Moon Rise/Set positions. TIDES Tides only matter when they coincide with Moon positions. For instance, in Auckland’s Waitemata harbour, best fishing starts 4 hours after high tide (midmoon), and second best starts 4-hrs after low tide (moon rise/set). On the Manukau, best time to start is 1 hr after high tide (midmoon) and second; 1 hr after low tide (moon rise/set). But further down the coast at Gisborne, best fishing time starts at low tide (midmoon) and lasts to one hour later, with second best starting at high tide(moon rise/set) and finishing one hour later. Even further south at Nelson, best fishing starts 1.5 hour after high tide (midmoon) while the second best fishing hour of the day starts 1.5 hours after low tide.

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1. Good fishing depends on timing. The timing depends on the Moon. 2. Fish tend to be out there in good numbers just before bad weather. 3. Fishing around sunset is a great time to catch fish. TIME OF YEAR Some fish come in to spawn in particular months, for instance the kahawai in February on the North Is. East Coast, which go up the warmer waters of the river outlets to lay their eggs. After that they get into a feeding frenzy and the sea can boil with kahawai at that time. Most coastal and inland fish have a season, for instance whitebait. Of course one should be there at that time. You would not go hunting rabbits if there were none around. However, most fish in deep water are there throughout the year. Larger fish like marlin have an approx 19-year periodicity, due to the cycle of water temperatures. WATCH THE WEATHER Weather plays a big part. Those who live or spend recreational time outside know that after a while, with a sixth sense about changes either imminent or happening in the environment, just as a mechanic does when listening to an engine. Familiarity breeds intuition. The sky ‘speaks’ to the trees and to animals, the vegetation ‘speaks’ to the birds, the insects pick up on where their predators, like birds, are likely to be. Everything in nature is in some sort of

intercommunication and operates in a series of waves which we recognise as rhythms. People have known for thousands of years that these are controlled for the most part by the Moon, which raises or lowers flexible fluids; water, air and land. Most creatures are largely made up of water and have internal tides. What controls weather and tides also controls us. Weather is as much tied to the Moon as are feeding cycles, energy cycles, and other agricultural factors like ground saturation. UNIVERSAL FISHING CALENDAR The calendar we produce here was called the Maori Fishing Calendar when the early settlers encountered it, but it is universal. The Canadian Rockies Hunting Calendar will be found to be almost the same. At one time this was a globally shared culture and so it works for almost anywhere in the world. In NZ we still call it the Maori Fishing Calendar because it was preserved in its original form from whence it was brought here, either from Asia or the Middle East. For many years around NZ fishing guru Bill Hohepa did a splendid job of popularising the concept which for many fishing families had been handed down as a set of principles.

My own tutor was the late Herbie Careen, an elderly farming relative who fished almost every day of his life from his farm at Tutekehua on the upper reaches of the Hokianga River. It was always a joy to go fishing with this walking encyclopedia. Herbie also knew 1000 different ways of cooking mullet! The Calendar, also called the solunar calendar has been worked out averagely true to the Moon’s midmoon movement from day to day between latitudes 45N and 45S, where most of the world’s population lives. But, the reader

may ask, how can that be, after all, the weather isn’t the same for all places. But the whole earth revolves under the Moon once every 24 hours. That means that whatever phase the Moon is in is going to apply everywhere. For example, it so happens that on the night of the Full moon, at exactly midnight the Moon is sitting above due north if you are in the southern hemisphere, and over due south if you are in the northern hemisphere. This is the midmoon on that particular night and that fact was once used as a directional night compass

for travellers. If you knew the time and the date you could find north and south from it. Obviously then, every other Moon phase is experienced the same way all over the world also. Some commercial solunar tables will have you believe you need a different fishing table for each location. This is incorrect, except for the need for an occasional 12-hour adjustment for moon phase don’t let anyone sell you a “localised” one. For a fishing diary go to: www.predictwind.com

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TECH TALK // BULBOUS BOWS WITH MIKE TELLERIA

PASSAGEMAKERS & BULBOUS BOWS A Beneficial Blend for Better Boats

AN HONEST LOOK AT THE lines of a boat like a Nordhavn will cause one to think more of a “ship” than a “boat” – especially with the larger models. No surprise here, since a Nordhavn is the same as a deep-sea ship in terms of being asked to cross vast oceans in comfort and safety. Full-displacement hulls; large, slow-turning propellers; large rudders; and some means of stabilisation are all common elements shared by Nordhavns and deep-sea commercial vessels. An additional design element that is almost always incorporated into boats like the larger Nordhavns is a bulbous bow, which is nearly ubiquitous on any commercial ship of decent size. In a brochure or on a website you might see a simple line describing its benefits: “The addition of a bulbous bow improves ride comfort and extends cruising range.” Behind the scenes, however, there is a lot more that can be said about how this little appendage delivers on its promise. Interestingly, some of the first bow bulbs were created for a more offensive purpose. The Greek trireme, which had a bow bulb in the form of a battering ram intended to disable enemy vessels, was a decisive weapon in the Battle of Salamis in 480 BC against the Persians. At 35m long and powered by 170 rowers, the trireme was built to be fast and maneuverable, capable of speeds of 7.5 knots under power and 14 knots under sail – and you can bet the underwater battering ram on the bow aided in the vessel’s performance. 118 PACIFIC POWERBOAT MAY / JUNE 2015

Wartime vessels of the early 1900s began to incorporate a bulbous bow design specifically for speed, and soon after that scientific studies were conducted to get really into the dynamics of what was happening. By the 1930s bow bulbs similar to what we’re used to seeing today began to find their way onto passenger ships and commercial vessels – at first mostly for increased speed, and then later for improvements in efficiency and fuel consumption. Today you would be hard-pressed to find a tanker, container/cargo ship or passenger ferry not taking advantage of the bulbous bow design, which typically results in a reduction of power of at least 5% while running at speed and a substantial corresponding reduction in fuel consumption over the lifetime of a vessel. The basic purpose of the bow bulb is to reduce hydrodynamic drag and allow the boat (or ship) to move more easily through the water. This is achieved by designing the bulb to create an additional wave that will partially cancel out the influence of the bow wave created by the hull (“wave cancellation” or “destructive interference” for the textbook crowd). In many cases, the bulb can also reduce a boat’s tendency to “squat” at the stern at higher speeds. Significant squatting can produce a large stern wave, which will result in increased drag. In addition to minimizing the tendency to squat, the bulb can also greatly reduce pitching (the rising and falling of the bow), which results in a

much more comfortable ride. Of course, all of these bulbous bow benefits did not go unnoticed by passagemaker builders– and not surprisingly the trawler type of vessel turns out to be well suited to the use of a bow bulb. Our first experience with a bulbous bow was with the first N62 ever built back in 1991. The boat was conceived and designed from the ground up with using a cylindrical bow bulb in mind, and tank test results with the model were more than encouraging. While a designer will typically hope for a reduction in resistance of at most about 8-10% when using a bulbous bow, testing of the N62 revealed a 15% wave reduction and a 20% pitch deceleration at 9 knots, which is right at the sweet spot for that particular hull. Moving forward, the N57 and N50 were both designed using the bulbous bow (cylindrical for the N57 and elliptical for the N50) with results as good as or better than with the N62. However, the bow bulb is not without its detractors. The first, and most obvious, is anchor handling. A captain or owner who forgets about the bow bulb being down there while handling the anchor will likely be reminded of its presence in unforgettable terms. In other cases, depending on overall hull shape and the many other factors that come into play, the bulb can cause what some might consider to be an unwelcome amount of noisy pounding or slapping while going

to weather in rougher seas – especially with the smaller yachts. In order to make the ride as quiet as possible, bow bulbs are not fitted on Nordhavn’s current smaller models. Even though a bow bulb would certainly bring an improvement to the lifetime fuel economy of the N55, N47 and other smaller boats, it was decided that the benefits were not worth building a boat that some might find noisier than they’d like. At present the bulbous bow is offered as an option on all the larger Nordhavns, starting with the N76 (and it is standard on the new N120, where tank testing points to a wave reduction of at least 10%). Specific cruising habits and locations might influence a buyer’s decision to include a bulbous bow, and most of the larger boats do end up leaving the factory with a bulb attached. In fact, every N86 to date has been built with a bow bulb. While the advantages of a bulbous bow are

evident and well documented, we are just beginning to scratch the surface concerning how these appendages can be designed and used specifically for our kind of boat. Computer modelling is being used by naval architects as a low-cost method to search out possible winning designs that can later be invested in for actual tank testing. Cross-sectional area, shape, length and other factors can all be tweaked to produce different results to bring out a bulbous bow’s advantages while minimizing its detractors. And if you’re in a hurry, you can always take your current boat down the boat yard and have an aftermarket bow bulb fitted, which is not at all uncommon. Just remember that it’s down there before dropping anchor! Thanks to Nordhavn for allowing us to reprint this article. For more technical features go to nordhavn.com

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