Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2017 i Boating NZ

Bavaria says the ‘E’ prefix stands for efficiency, economy and extra space. A tour through the boat quickly corroborates this, but to my mind the ‘E’ might better be attributed to ‘evolution’ – and a healthy dollop of it. Mainly because the design concept is fairly progressive – a significant switch in direction from Bavaria’s earlier launches. She’s an interesting boat, and one that’s obviously resonated with the discerning European boating fraternity – she was recently voted the 2017 European Powerboat of the Year. The first clue to the concept change is the spec sheet – and it’s quite a departure from the conventional planing speedsters typically fitted with twin, high-horsepower engines. Instead, this is a displacement hull. It has a 10.5-tonne dry weight, a single, 300hp engine delivering a…

During the trailer-sailer boom of the 1970s and 80s the dream was a family boat that could be raced or cruised. Like religion and social media, it sounded like a good idea in theory, but in practice it was never achieved, and many families got bored or frightened off by badly-designed boats. For the most part these boats were either stripped-out, oversize dinghies or floating caravans that sailed like one. The idea of the perfect family trailer-sailer that could be raced and cruised at the same time was a dream as wild as sticky date pudding being served during a yacht race. That was until Banks Peninsula designer Dan Leech took the best features of these efficient extremes and designed them into an innovative trailer yacht that feels like a…

OBC’s conservation programme, says CEO Brian Hood, began in the early 2000s when members pooled skills, resources and good, old-fashioned elbow grease to help with the rehabilitation of Motuihe Island. “The concept of us helping the Department of Conservation (DoC) with Motuihe’s rehabilitation was first mooted by one of our members – John Laurence – a chap I’d describe as a sort of visionary environmentalist. A classic doer with unbridled enthusiasm and energy. As a boating club with plenty of vessels, we not only had access to a relatively remote island, but also manpower. “Specifically, our members volunteered – under DoC’s guidance – to help with clearing the island of weeds and setting traps to eradicate predators such as rats and stoats. And once this was completed, the focus shifted…

Bait Balls has the very latest Raymarine Axiom Pro multifunction display (MFD). It’s a 12-inch unit flush-mounted in the dash. Axiom is an expandable system that supports the full range of Raymarine accessories: Quantum Radar, CHIRP sonar, FLIR thermal cameras, auto integration, instruments, cameras and Evolution autopilot. Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity are standard, for seamless integration with smartphones and tablets. Axiom Pro runs Raymarine’s latest LightHouse 3.2 operating system, which says Josh, is fast and easy to configure. He also likes the hybrid interface which combines buttons down one side with the touch-screen of a standard Axiom display. On Bait Balls the unit boasts powerful fourchannel sonar and Navionics charting. Raymarine Wide Spectrum CHIRP sonar transmits on 60 different frequencies for life-like sonar imagery and precise, accurate fish targeting. An…

GALLOWAY ACQUIRES SMARTWAVE Galloway International Ltd has acquired Smartwave Boats from Advantage Plastics Ltd in Rangiora, Christchurch. The purchase of Smartwave will complement Galloway’s range of Mac Boats, manufactured by the company for more than 20 years. Galloway will continue to refine existing Smartwave and Mac models, as well as releasing new ones. The Smartwave acquisition will allow Galloway to offer its national and international customers two very different styles of boats and should boost production to more than 500 boats a year. Galloway is developing a new 17-foot (5.2m) polyethylene scout cutter for Scouting New Zealand, to be known as Fern Cutter. It is based on the original wooden cutter design from the 1940s and the mould will be finished for testing early in 2018. Galloway has also been…

The solidity of the hull was noticeable during our sea trial, where we experienced a variety of sea conditions. The bar was benign, but there was quite a strong offshore breeze and a decent sort of chop offshore. The boat is quiet and there was no squeaking or banging. The couple of times I managed to bang down on a chine, there was no rattling and very little vibration. The Grady-White impressed with its soft, dry ride and assured handling. Even in choppier conditions further out to sea, the Seafarer remained poised and well-balanced and we stayed comfortable. Throwing the raked stainless-steel wheel over at high speed poses no problems for the Seafarer 228 which goes where its pointed, its variable deadrise hull tracking perfectly. Hydraulic steering is effortless. At…

Born in Saigon, French Indochina, in 1925, Moitessier grew up among the bustling streets lined with tamarind and mango trees, the fragrance of Asian spices on every street corner. This land of dragons, gods, spiritual superstitions and giant temples would mould and shape his thinking forever. Sometimes he would skip school to watch the junks plying their trade up and down the river, and learned from the fishermen as they readied their boats for the coming season, clearing them of the palm fronds that covered them from the harsh sun. They taught him to caulk the hulls using handmade wooden tools shared amongst the villagers. He watched the women roll fibres on their thighs from which they made fishing nets. Next to them the men would be making barbless hooks…

Following the usual rigmarole of provisioning a small boat with six people’s input into the shopping list, we set sail from the Oak Bay marina in Victoria on a sunny afternoon. The first few days saw us covering a lot of ocean, flying through the beautiful gulf islands with a mighty spinnaker run. It was an opportunity to get used to each other and the boat. To that end, the cramped sleeping quarters in the aft quarter berth were improved significantly with the removal of a protruding fire extinguisher bracket. We quickly figured out the optimum sleeping arrangement involved at least one couple camping on the nearest available beach. After enjoying beautiful anchorages at Pender, Ruxton and Savary Islands, we made our way up through to Desolation Sound. Here we…

Spring and summer is a stressful time for native birds as they’re more vulnerable when raising new families. Vulnerable to attacks by predators, loss of habitats, beach erosion, king tides and, more commonly sadly, disturbances and attacks by unleashed dogs on beaches. Little blue penguins, the world’s smallest penguin, are suffering a population decline. Regular visitors to beaches all over the country, they stagger ashore at dusk making a bee-line for a comfortable nest bed past the beach. And again at dawn as they wobble back across the beach to spend the day at sea. Unfortunately, these beach trips often collide with a period when dogs are – unlawfully – let loose to exercise and toilet. Last summer a bird rescuer in Whitianga reported three fatal dog attacks on little…

Bait Balls is a Hella Marine demonstrator, so it is very well-lit. Bait Balls’ lighting comprises: • Sea Hawk-LED Bar Lights –Forward-facing spotlights positioned on the hardtop act like driving lights and illuminate forward of the boat. This vessel has a custom double-stack and owners can choose between a combination of spot and spread beam options • Sea Hawk-XLR floodlights – Positioned on each forward corner of the hardtop, these lights produce a broad light pattern which is perfect when coming up to wharves or cray pots • Dual Colour Sea Hawk LED Floodlights – These illuminate the cockpit with bright white light. The secondary colour option adds extra functionality. Red lights are ideal for night time navigating and looking into the dark, while blue light is helpful when tying…

When Auckland’s Paul Leydon bought his Allan Wright 1280 Sweet Disorder 10 years ago, she met his every need – spacious, comfortable, easy-to-handle and a joy to sail. But there was one niggle – motoring into a feisty sea quickly reduced things to a crawl. Her 40hp Volvo diesel was woefully inadequate for punching through the waves – and that tended to cramp Leydon’s cruising flexibility. A bigger engine – a 55hp Volvo – moved to the top of his Christmas wish list. And the bigger, 120-amp alternator would be a welcome ally in keeping Sweet Disorder’s batteries ship-shape. “My wife and I are committed sailors,” says Leydon, “but as you progress through life you eventually come to accept that you’re not as fit and strong as you once were.…

As soon as you start exploring the VHF purchase process, you’ll notice that some models come with a red button on the front, either marked “DSC” or “Distress”. This is Digital Selective Calling, a standard for sending pre-defined digital messages over the VHF band. This capability allows the radio to quickly send your vessel’s identifier and GPS co-ordinates (provided you have linked a GPS to your VHF radio) to other similarly-equipped vessels – all with a single button. To prevent false signals this button usually has a safety cover over it. Given it is a digital message, DSC has purportedly got a greater effective range than a normal call over the VHF, plus in a time of crisis is more likely to get your location details through correctly. Some models…

The underlying design has changed little since the patent for the prism binocular was registered in 1854, with continuous but incremental improvements in optical elements and lens coatings over the past 150 years. While new models may now include electronics – which change at a rapid pace – a good pair of binos should last you for decades. Like most things in life, you get what you pay for, and given you can reasonably expect them to outlast your boat, it’s worth spending a bit more and getting a quality pair. On the other hand, a quality image can be sourced on a surprisingly modest budget, and this is one item where you can easily judge the product by merely looking through it. So – what features should you should…

The museum is named after its owner, and those who know Rahmi Koç also know that he’s not one for simple challenges. His mission in life is salvaging classic boats, preferably ones built before WWII and filled with rot. These restorations have become a trademark of his tireless philanthropic activity. Among his jewels are the 1925 William Fife-designed 12-metre Lady Edith, the 1937 Swedish ketch Cassiopeia and various steamers. These include a former minelayer converted into a yacht (Gonca), the 1873 Dutch-built tugboat Rosalie, and the UK-built launches Esra and Ysolt – launched in 1888 and 1893 respectively. Koç is the honorary chairman of the Koç Group, a 100-company conglomerate started by his late father, Vehbi, back in 1926. Last year the group recorded a €21 billion turnover. A passionate…

Puzzle no.242 Across 7. Sea _____ - marine polyp with ring of tentacles around mouth (7) 8. See 18 Down (5) 10. Winding device on fishing rod (5) 11. Fish that should be thrown back (7) 12. Moves vessel by hauling on lines attached to dock or anchor (5) 13. Timber sometimes used in boat building (5) 15. Small two-masted vessels (5) 17. First name of sailor in photo (5) 20. Wakeboarding manoeuvre (7) 22. This could be handy on board boat (5) 23. _____neck - metal fitting that connects boom to mast (5) 24. Bimini tops act as these (7) Down 1. Raised road or track across water or wet ground (8) 2. Deviation from planned boat course (6) 3. Marine creatures like mussels, eg (8) 4. _____ officer…

Sunshine seeps over the hilltops, stretching golden fingers of light down the valleys to displace the morning mist. Gilded spikes of pagodas begin to glow as dawn arrives across the limpid waters of Lake Inle, 885m above sea level on Myanmar’s central plateau. Tendrils of smoke snake up from early morning cooking fires in the lakeside villages as people begin their day. It’s a scene of timeless beauty. But at every point of the compass there’s a boat; low, black and beautiful, travelling at speed, with the forward third of the hull out of the water, laden with people or trade goods, a crackle of staccato racket from the straight exhaust and a rooster tail fanning from the water astern. There were no statistics for the number of people living…

Railed Sportfishing specialises in teaching people how to get the best from their marine electronics. The company has also become increasingly involved in fitting marine electronics. Josh is also a dedicated, super-keen game fisher and Bait Balls is a painted and wrapped sport-fishing machine, packed with equipment and extra features, including a comprehensive Raymarine electronics package in keeping with its demonstrator role. Now based in East Auckland, Josh hails from Raglan and has been a keen angler all his life, fishing from both coasts, with years of experience in various sized boats. His dream boat had to be easily transportable, since he intends to trail it to wherever the fish are biting. Josh’s last boat was a 7.5m Senator, which he liked very much, but it was a big boat…

CAFÉ AND BAR OPEN EVERY DAY FOR LUNCH AND DINNER LIVE MUSIC EVERY DAY 26TH DEC 2017 – 6TH FEB 2018 OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY AND OFFERING CHRISTMAS BUFFET LUNCH NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY PERFECT FOR BOATIES NEW WEBSITE NOW LIVE WWW.OTEHEIBAY.CO.NZ BOATIES’ AND LOCAL SPECIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE OTEHEI BAY CLUB GPS COORDINATES LATITUDE 35 13.4 S LONGITUDE 174 13.8 E A PLACE TO CHILL Otehei Bay in the eastern Bay of Islands is the perfect place to take some time-out while cruising the beautiful Bay. The café and bar is open daily with great food options and refreshments. Enjoy an ice cream or cold beer after fishing or bring the family for the island barbeque buffet. There are plenty of activities to entertain the kids and make sure you…

The Grady-White Seafarer 228 is a modest-sized vessel by Grady-White standards, set up for a single outboard, in this case a 300hp Yamaha, and supplied ex-America on a dual-axle aluminium custom trailer specced to Australian standards, which are more stringent than New Zealand’s. Stuart Arnold, the New Zealand agent for Grady- White, happily tows this boat behind an Isuzu DMAX utility. Stuart, an ex- Brit whose CV includes commercial and charter fishing in the UK and USA, became enamoured of the Grady-White brand while living in Florida. As a Grady-White owner, he developed a relationship with the North Carolina boatbuilder which blossomed to the point where he was offered an exclusive Grady-White dealership a few years ago. Now based in beautiful Tairua on the Coromandel Peninsula, with a nice office…

During the course of preparing these two Ida articles I contacted her Sydney owners, Jerry and Caroline Shirley. In the last few days they have sent me photographs of Ida hauled out at Noakes Yard in Sydney and say they have decided to sell her. The obvious place to sell her is back home in New Zealand where knowledge of her type of construction and materials still flourishes with several of our outstanding boatbuilders, and where her place in the material culture of the country is instantly recognised. So, we Kiwis now have an opportunity to re-acquire a prime Bailey classic yacht which, in our keen local classic yacht environment, is very much a viable racing yacht. Imagine if Ida could join her old foes of the past, especially Moana!…

The rally concept started in 2010 as an idea to celebrate 40 years of Oyster yachts The yachts are participating in the 2017-19 edition of the Oyster World Rally – a circumnavigation exclusively organised for Oyster owners. It was first held in 2013-14. Starting in Antigua in January, this fullysupported, 27,000-mile circumnavigation comprises four stages. New Zealand is the stop-over at the end of the Pacific Leg. The rally concept started in 2010 as an idea to celebrate 40 years of Oyster Yachts, and has now become part of the company’s DNA. It says the circumnavigation is a unique way for owners to satisfy the desire to take on a big adventure, safely and with total freedom. When the 2017-19 edition finishes, Oysters will have completed 100 circumnavigations. That is…