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Editor’s Note: Captain of your own ship

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he worldwide drama caused by the pandemic is certainly not over.

The whole world (or at least that’s what we are led to believe) is still in a critical state. Economies are struggling, people are losing their jobs or homes, and the stress of it all is affecting people’s state of mind.

And yet, it’s been all positive news for the boating industry lately. Over the past year, the European and American boating industries have reported increased demand for recreational boats and personal watercraft. Back here at home, their Australian counterparts have reported similar growth in sales and services. Recreational fishing has also seen an extremely positive uptake. Our hopes are up for the continued and sustainable growth of the industry.

Indeed, we saw a significant increase in boating activities during the Christmas holidays, and the Australia Day weekend. Along with boating, many associated activities have also grown — such as watersports and fishing, as well as pockets of events that happen where there are boaties.

We have yet to see whether the trend will continue during April, with the Easter weekend and the school holidays.

It is well and good that more people have taken up recreational boating in South East Queensland; after all, this is a region where the waterways are perfect for such an activity. As an added bonus, the hub of the recreational boating industry — manufacturing and services — is in the same region, making everything fall into place for the boatie.

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The increase in boat use definitely requires an increase in proper management of waterways use, as well as basic waterways courtesy. It is safe to presume that, even if the new boat users are not beginners in boating, they may be new to the area or region. They will need to familiarise themselves with the local rules and regulations, as well as the local environmental conditions.

We all understand that knowing how to operate a particular vessel is never enough when navigating local waterways, particularly when the waterways are shared with residents, swimmers, fishers, watersports, other types of vessels — whether motorised or passive — and the oft-forgotten marine life.

So it is always best to remember, not only to do the “right thing”, but also, to do the “safe thing”.

This edition of Boat Gold Coast — as with all other editions — celebrates boating as the epitome of an adventure that takes you to where YOU want to go. The saying “You are the captain of your own ship” literally means you decide where you are heading, and how you are getting there. But in boating, as in life, you always take your natural instincts with you, you listen to them, and you stay mindful of what is around you. Our stories and articles are simply reminders of things you may already know, so please browse through the pages, and be the boatie who is truly the captain of your own ship.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE 10 Photo: Low Isles 18 Seaway Evolution 22 Banana Prawn 26 Wahoo Fishing 50 Local News 52 Clear Enclosures 78 Selling Your Boat 81 Fire Tragedy 82 Houseboat Living 88 Russell Island Life 90 Crabbing Queensland 91 Brisbane River Hub 94 Visiting Tangalooma

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Cruising Moreton Bay 116 Lady At The Helm 120 Marina Must Haves 126 Sun-Kissed Art 127 Slim Aarons' Photos 130 Islands Book Review 132 Sailing Zatara 137 Coastal Sailing 138 Noosa Gaff Event 139 Shag Islet Club Event 140 Going With The Wind

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LOW ISLES

Text by Alan Beatty

INTERVIEW BY ANDY KANCACHIAN

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he photographer on this day was a crew member named Juliana from Colombia, who is here in Queensland as a student. Juliana took the picture of my yacht at Low Isles just before sunset while we were sailing north to our overnight anchorage at Rudder Reef.

The next day at Rudder Reef, we caught a couple of crayfish for dinner that night.

The following day we motorsailed to Mackay Cay as the wind had dropped out.

While trawling we hooked a nice big mackerel. Just a little further north, there are the Undine and Agincourt reefs, which make for a fantastic day of snorkelling.

Situated 15 kilometres north-east of Port Douglas, the Low Isles comprise a fouracre coral cay surrounded by 55 acres of reef. At this location, there is a sand outcrop in the middle of nowhere. Who could not love this place? It is absolutely the most beautiful sand cay, which is a small, low-elevation, sandy island on the surface of a larger coral reef!

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These types of cays occur in tropical environments of the Queensland coast.

They take thousands of years to form, when the ocean currents transport loose sediment across the surface of a reef to a low area. When the current slows or meets with another current, sediment load is released. Over time, the deposits of sediment create a sand cay. These are important breeding grounds for green sea turtles as well as many species of seabirds. This rare ecosystem ensures corals and fish are plentiful.

The reefs are very close to the islands of Low Isles, which makes snorkelling an easy and enjoyable experience. On Low Island is a lighthouse that has been operating since 1878. Weather data has been gathered from the island since 1887, and scientific associations date back to 1928 when it was the base of a year-long scientific survey that examined the structure and ecology of the surrounding reef.

You must go there for sunset, at least once in your life. The island is a little more than a hundred metres long and just 25 metres wide. There are views to the mainland and out to the surrounding ocean, as you watch for sea turtles, eagle rays, giant clams, brilliant coral, starfish, and tropical fish as you swim along the spectacular reef.

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My yacht is a 46ft Beneteau Oceanis that I have lived on for over seven years.

She boasts all the features of a larger cruising yacht. Her stepped hull opens up an incredible amount of space inside and ensures great seakeeping performance.

This yacht has been easy to sail and pleasantly comfortable.

Interestingly, I purchased her in Antibes, France in 2013, and sailed to Australia arriving in 2016. I was in Abell Point Marina on Airlie Beach at the time of cyclone Debbie and decided not to be in the tropics of Queensland during cyclone season. In the last couple of years, l have sailed to Pittwater in NSW with various crew sourced from a crewing website crewbay.com.

While in Pittwater, I was involved in the twilight sailing series out of Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and the Royal Motor Yacht Club before sailing north after the cyclone season in the tropics with new and sometimes returning crew.

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RIVIERA 645 SUV – SANCTUARY COVE PREMIERE

RIVIERA PRESENT THEIR LARGEST DISPLAY FOR 2021 AT SANCTUARY COVE Australia’s largest luxury motor yacht builder, Riviera, will present its most comprehensive boat show display for 2021 at Sanctuary Cove featuring the boat show premiere of the new 645 SUV. The Riviera showcase on H Arm features a significant number of models from across Riviera’s award-winning range of Sports Motor Yachts, SUVs, Flybridge and Sport Yachts which now number 22 individual models in total from 39 to 72 feet. All of the motor yachts on display share Riviera’s acclaimed quality engineering, design excellence and handcrafted luxurious finishes.

The show will provide boating enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to be among the first to step aboard the exceptional new Riviera 645 SUV, the outstanding flagship of the sporty and adventurous SUV sixmodel collection of motor yachts.

The Riviera 645 SUV delivers a luxurious SUV motor yacht in a grand design offering longer-range offshore cruising, premium comfort and luxury accommodation, while enhancing the superb indoor-outdoor lifestyle features that make the SUV models so practical and popular.

The 645 SUV has the choice of three or four staterooms, three bathrooms and a utility, crew or additional accommodation aft. In addition, there is a superb alfresco entertaining and dining deck, gourmet galley with island bench, a side saloon door leading to generous walk-around side decks, and a foredeck that is a further, lavish entertainment hub.

A choice of Twin MAN V8 1300 (956 kW) or MAN V12 1550 (1,140 kW) common rail marine diesels has been selected for the 645 SUV power options that offer exceptional power-to-weight performance. The 1550’s will deliver cruise speed of 30 knots and wideopen throttle around 34 knots.

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“Over the past 41 years Riviera has evolved into a world class builder of luxury motor yachts. Through this time, we have launched over 5,650 motor yachts and as a result, we have built a global reputation for creating motor yachts of distinction.

This international acclaim is a source of great pride for the more than 600 people who are involved in the building of every new yacht knowing that the Riviera motor yachts of today are built to deliver the ultimate boating experience for our boat owners.

“Our team are looking forward to presenting our premiere model among a truly outstanding line-up of Riviera luxury motor yachts on H Arm at Sanctuary Cove this year and we look forward to welcoming visitors aboard,” said Mr Longhurst.

The 645 SUV will be accompanied at this year’s boat show by her sisterships the 445, 505 and 575 SUVs, as well as the luxurious and long-range 72, 64 and 50 Sports Motor Yachts, the stylish and sophisticated 6000, 5400, and 4800 Sport Yacht Platinum Editions, and the bluewater heritage 57 Enclosed Flybridge.

“We’re proud to announce that Sanctuary Cove this year will be home to our largest display of Riviera motor yachts in Australia for 2021,” said Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst.

“Our showcase will provide a unique opportunity to fully appreciate the superior quality, practicality and luxury across our full range of models all in one convenient location and for visitors to experience the advances in design, performance and interior finishes that have made Riviera today the finest yachts we have built.”

RIVIERA FESTIVAL OF BOATING FAMILY, FUN AND EDUCATION Riviera’s display will also play host to the ninth Riviera Festival of Boating where Riviera owners can participate in a program of boating educational and training events, including the Ladies’ Skippers, Mastering Knots Lines and Hitches, Offshore Seamanship, Understanding Radar, Navigating at Night and Onboard Power Systems Management, all designed to

encourage Riviera owners and their families to enjoy their boating to the fullest.

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EVOLUTION OF THE GOLD COAST

SEAWAY & BROADWATER

By Patrick Molnar he Gold Coast Seaway, also known as Southport Seaway, is one of the T two main tidal inlets on Australia’s east coast that serves as the main navigation entrance from the Pacific Ocean into the Gold Coast Broadwater and the southern part of Moreton Bay. It is one of the most significant engineering feats in Australia, which also includes the world-first sand bypassing system, constructed between 1984 and 1986.

The GC Seaway is known to provide safe navigation for vessels and boaties; however, this has not always been the case. Prior to its construction, the Nerang River entrance had a long history of instability. The main reasons for the construction of the Gold Coast Seaway, the sand bypassing system, and Wave Break Island were to stabilise the entrance, preventing shoreline erosion to the north, maintaining a decent beach width to the south, and overall, to provide a safe navigable channel.

The reasons for the entrance’s instability included the combination of northern drift of sand, strong south-easterly winds, and wave climate, which resulted in over 500,000 cubic metres of sand movement along the south-east Queensland coast each year. For instance, in the early 1800s, the Nerang River entered the Pacific Ocean where The Star Casino is now located in Broadbeach, and by 1930, the entrance moved to Main Beach where Sea World is today.

Emeritus Professor Rodger Tomlinson, foundation director of the Griffith Centre for Coastal Management, looked back on the history of the entrance, its early evolution, the main reasons that resulted in a call for a stable entrance, and some concerns that still need to be addressed.

“A potted history includes the first sightings of what was thought to be the entrance by Europeans in 1823. However, there are suggestions that the entrance may have been closed with the Nerang discharging up into Moreton Bay for a while,” shares Prof. Tomlinson.

The Gold Coast Sand Bypass System was the first of its kind in the world.

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He explained that the big change was the breakthrough at Jumpinpin in 1898, when the sea permanently broke through at Tuleen, creating the Jumpinpin Bar, and dividing Stradbroke Island in two, forming South and North Stradbroke Islands. It is believed that the breakthrough of the ocean at Jumpinpin started with a shipwreck.

“This changed the balance between tidal flow and alongshore sand movement at the Nerang entrance, with the tidal flow from the Broadwater now effectively being half of what it was before. This meant that the Nerang entrance migrated to the north under the influence of the alongshore sand movement creating the Spit. Of course, during major storms or floods, the entrance would break through to the south, and the cycle of migration would continue. This resulted in the build-up of the shoals inside the Broadwater and the entrance channel and ebb-tidal delta constantly changing and not reaching a stable condition. With the growth of the Gold Coast and increased boat usage, there were calls for a stable entrance,” adds Prof. Tomlinson.

According to estimates, it was believed that the entrance would be opposite Runaway Bay by 2050, and the town of Currigee on South Stradbroke Island would have been in danger if the entrance had not been stabilised. Unfortunately, it was already too late for Moondarewa, a coastal town on the southern tip of Stradbroke Island that disappeared in the late 1930s as a result of the northward migration of the entrance prior to the construction of the Seaway.

There were a number of factors that contributed to the decision to constructing a stable seaway. Prof. Tomlinson lists, “The need to make the entrance stable for navigation, potential interest in property development on South Stradbroke Island, and stabilisation of Main Beach against erosion. The entrance stabilisation was a recommendation in the 1970 Delft Report into coastal erosion.”

In 1983, the Queensland Government took action to stabilise the river mouth. During the initial planning, it was evident that the entrance would require an artificial sand

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The Seaway provides for a safe transit between the ocean and the Broadwater for recreational and commercial craft, but sand build-up remains a concern. The main stabilisation comes from the Seaway training walls, with the bypassing primarily there to transfer sand across to South Stradbroke Island so that it doesn't erode.

GCWA discuss plans with stateholders. bypass system across the river mouth in perpetuity, and that the most economical solution would be to form a new entrance through the Spit by building two breakwaters that can withstand the cyclonic conditions they might encounter. Model studies also showed that the entry of ocean swells can be reduced by orientating the breakwaters 15 degrees north to east, and increasing the length of the southern wall. All these factors contributed to the need to construct an island, the Wave Break Island, that can capture storm waves, and protect the Broadwater’s western foreshore.

All the above-mentioned models were evaluated to bypass sand across the entrance. As not even a similar engineering feat existed in the world at the time, the task was more than challenging. The selected system involved pumping sand from the southern wall through a pipeline under the seaway, and discharging it onto the ocean beach of South Stradbroke Island.

The Nerang River Entrance Stabilisation Scheme project cost $50 million, and used one million cubic tonnes of rock, two layers of 20- and 25-tonne concrete cubes, and dredged 4.5 million cubic metres of sand. Currently, the sand bypassing system pumps 500,000 cubic metres of sand annually.

The Seaway provides for a safe transit between the ocean and the Broadwater for recreational and commercial craft, but sand build-up remains a concern. “The main stabilisation comes from the Seaway training walls, with the bypassing primarily there to transfer sand across to South Stradbroke Island so that it doesn't erode,” explains Prof. Tomlinson. “The original intention was that this would keep all marine sand away from the entrance ensuring navigation. However, the system is not 100% efficient and sand has been gradually building up on the ebb delta. A very detailed analysis in 2014 undertaken for the Gold Coast Waterways Authority, and a qualitative research project this year shows continued overall growth, and the localised areas of shallowing.”

The sand bypass is effective in preventing erosion of South Stradbroke Island, and although it does not prevent sand build-up in front of the entrance, it has reduced the rate at which this occurs. Prof. Tomlinson warns that if there are no major dredging activities at the Seaway, we can expect a continuation of the growth of the ebb-tidal delta and the localised shoals that are a function of the weather conditions. “For example, our research shows that during storm conditions, the movement of sand on the offshore bar tends to go past the end of the bypassing jetty and deposits on the ebb-tidal delta.”

At the time of the construction of the sand bypassing system, engineers had no reference to any similar engineering feat. The scheme has been followed and used in various countries including South Africa, Japan, and South America. “The bypassing was the first of its design, although other types of bypassing have been used elsewhere such as fixed dredges in channels or on the beach. Following the Seaway, we have an identical system at the Tweed River in New South Wales.

There is also a very similar system in Brazil,” adds Prof. Tomlinson.

Boaties should be careful when navigating the Gold Coast Seaway and be aware of some threats that they might face out on the water. As sand "leaks" around the jetty and onto the ebb delta, localised build-up can be a threat. Such as all waterways with mobile marine sand, the channels will shift and shoals can grow – Curlew Island is a case in point. As mentioned earlier, the processes on the ebb tidal delta show how localised deposition can create a navigation hazard, whether it is waves breaking unexpectedly or simply the reduction in depth.

While navigation threats still exist, the Gold Coast Seaway is considered a safe entrance. The sand bypassing system, construction of Wave Break Island, and ongoing dredging have stabilised the entrance without damage to surrounding beaches.

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FIBREGLASS REPAIRS - The team are skilled in fibreglass repairers, able to undertake minor repairs and major boat repairs. The company is able to repair, restor, and build just about anything with fibreglass, from hulls to custom fibreglass parts. These include minor scrapes from dock damage, to rebuilding after a major accident, and the restoration of old but reliable hulls, transoms, floors and stringers, and they are also experienced with bow thruster installation. With spray-painters on hand, the right paint work can be applied, so your boat will look good again with new gelcoat.

ANTIFOUL BOTTOM PAINTING - The application of a special type of paint used on the bottom of boats is designed to protect from microorganisms that can eat away at your boat hull and reduce the efficiency of your vessel. Boat antifoul will provide a protective layer between your boat and the marine life, which usually lasts between 12 and 18 months depending on your location. In high-flow tidal areas, boat antifouling will need to be done a little more regularly than in a slow-moving tidal area due to many more micro-organisms passing by and attaching to the boat. Gold Coast Antifouling is also an agent for Propspeed propeller antifoul, which can improve your boat’s performance and economy.

HULL POLISHING - The professionally trained team also specialises in boat detailing and cleaning. All detailing packages include washing the boat from the waterline, cleaning under hatches, and all grooves and tracks. They will remove salt, bird droppings, water stains and grime.

They can then buff and polish the gelcoat using a proven method of hull restoration to bring back the shine, while ensuring a protective coating.

MARINE COVERS AND UPHOLSTERY - As the marine environment is harsh, and good quality covers will protect your boat when you are out at sea, moored, on a trailer or even in a storage facility. As a reputable marine trimmer, they only use top-quality UV-stable canvases, such as Sunbrella or Weather-Max 80 with a lifetime PTFE thread brand like Profolin, Healius or Tenara. The machinist will sew reinforced edges, finishing with a waterproofing spray to ensure there are no leaks. The team are capable of repairing or replacing; biminis, camping covers, clears, zippers, midge screens, window shields, hatch covers or even a cover for the entire boat. They can also repair or replace indoor and outdoor upholstery and bedding, throughout the boat.

The team members pride themselves on delivering fast and extremely professional service from quality tradesmen, taking care of all your boat maintenance needs.

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Let It Rain Banana Prawns!

with Paul Burt

For the first time in my life, I was surrounded by literally thousands of banana prawns scooting across the surface in a creek no wider than a standard street. I tried to gather my cast net up as fast as I could manage.

I was drenched to the bone and shivering as rain pelted down, and the strong southerly blew up the channel along the mangrove island. Finally, I released a cast and the net rose to surface with hundreds of tasty banana prawns, flicking their way up to the top of the net to form a perfect ball.

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his was in the days before the top pocket cast nets were available. In fact, it was so long ago that only a few blokes knew about the prawn run, and a sounder was not required.

There were no bag limits back then, so it was not uncommon to snare over fifty kilos in a single session. That is a lot of prawns! And it’s amazing how many new friends you acquire when word gets out.

throughout this region. Rain is always welcome during the lead-up to the prawn season, as a good deluge is required to flush the prawns out of the creeks and rivers, and force them down into the deeper holes while heading out to the bay. Surprisingly, banana prawns do not head to the ocean. They will school up in Moreton Bay, and from there, I guess only a prawn knows where they move to die off.

As time went on, the word did get out, and more and more anglers appeared on the prawning scene. It became noticeable that certain anglers were upgrading their boats. Then the following happened: outboard motors, massive nets being thrown, mobile phones introduced, and surprisingly, a rise in prawns dishes available at various local restaurants. The black market trade on banana prawns had arrived, and it was something that had to be dealt with quickly.

The laws were about to change.

As for the use of quality electronics, having a good sounder is essential, as you need to read the bottom closely to find where the prawns are schooling. Once you have seen a patch come across the screen, it is generally allhands-on-deck to cast the nets. The feeling of a good haul can be comparable to sinking your teeth into a juicy eye fillet steak, or a cold lager at the end of a hard day's work.

Today, strict laws and bag limits apply to all recreational anglers who target the prawns during their annual run between the months of April and May. Cast nets have spread limits on them, and mesh sizes have been reduced considerably. A ten-litre bucket applies per person. The fisheries department conducts regular checks to ensure all are abiding by the rules. Every year, the prawn debacle hits the media as boat rage, hidden holding areas, and the illegal selling of prawns still take place.

The waters between the Pimpama River, Jacobs Well and further up towards the Logan River, are the main areas targeted, as shallow mud flats and deep holes are constantly found

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is available at all Anaconda Stores. The bloke who makes them, Drew Argos, knows a lot about prawns, and even more about nets.

The reward for prawning is definitely fulfilling!

And if you are into a spot of fishing as well, try keeping a few alive, and take them down to the seaway or Jumpinpin and use them around the ends of the walls. You will be surprised what you can catch!

Fishing and prawning in Queensland are governed by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. When prawning, there is no size limits on takes, possession limits on takes is 10 litres per person/20 litres per boat (with 2 or more people on board). Importantly, you must not possess prawns with the heads or any other part removed, unless the removal is for immediate consumption. www.daf.qld.gov.au

You can target the prawns off the bank. But it is difficult if they are 20metres off the bank, and rather frustrating when you see everyone else netting them and you’re the odd one out. A tinny is best as you don’t mind getting shell grit, mud and seaweed or jellyfish in the bottom, and it is easier to clean out than a 6m fibreglass half-cabin boat. A bilge pump is definitely required to push the water out. If you have a jet ski, why not use that? Any means of getting out there is worth it.

My suggestion is to learn how to cast the cast net. For a good quality net, you’ll be paying upwards of $200-$300 plus. But when you can catch a few kilos each trip, they quickly pay themselves off over buying prawns. My recommendation is the Pro-Throw Net which

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SEA JAY TITAN 590

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he all-new model TITAN centre cab is a great all-round platform for fishing, diving or extended overnight trips.

The result of well-researched feedback from Sea Jay boat users and national dealer network, the Titan delivers on customer requests for a walkaround with centre cabin.

Built on the popular and proven Samurai Hull with a new deck configuration, the Titan has 360-degree fishability with easy access to the bow and anchor well – perfect for reef fishing or sports fishing for pelagics. The hull is manufactured from 5083 plate 4mm aluminium bottom with capped keel and welded strakes, and a carpeted floor. The overall length is 6.22 metres with a beam of 2.45 metres.

You can take this boat out in rough water, punching through the sea and will stay reasonably dry. The boat has high freeboard sides and high gunwale, so it is a bulletproof boat for outside fishing in the ocean. The wide body gives greater deck space and optimal stability with a heavyduty ladder and dive door giving great access for diving or swimming.

The centre console is huge, allowing for modern flush-mounted electronics, the helm and passenger chairs are covered by a modern looking stylish sunvisor, keeping the weather off the passengers. The targa cleverly folds down when towing or to fit in under a garage.

The cabin is large enough to sleep two adults with storage below the bunks to stow your gear. There is an extensive cockpit for large fishermen to reel in their catch and an optional bait board makes management easy. For the fisho’s, there are 6 standard rod holders, a plumbed bait tank and side pockets for your equipment.

The rig is powered by a Mercury 150, a real workhorse with complete control when crossing a coastal bar or with the entire family onboard for a day of fun. The boat will travel at a comfortable speed of 20-30 km per hour. At 3500 RPM you should reach 40 km/h which achieves approximately 2 km of distance travelled per litre of fuel. With the standard 200-litres fuel tank, theoretically that’s 400 km range on the one tank

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And for those with the need for speed, pushing the boat at 5,900 RPM you can travel at up to 75 km/h.

The boat is supplied with a Sarca bowsprit and roller for the Sarca #2 anchor and each boat is delivered on a Sea Jay tandem trailer with the entire package covered by a 12-months warranty.

The base price is around $70,000, however you will want to add the very best to your pride and joy; several factory optional extras are available so you can personalise to suit your needs.

The anchor well has a mounting plate to suit a Stressfree Mini Winch and a rear lounge is available, on request.

The Sea Jay Titan is a great balance of convenient walk-around and cabin boat, allowing for openness around the boat and your family and friends' wellbeing on the inside. It’s a real beast out on the water!

To find out more, contact nitromarine.com.au on Ph: (07) 5532 5812

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WooHoo

WAHOO FISHING with Kevin Ballantine

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pril onwards is the most likely time to find big wahoo off the south-east Queensland coast.

The water temperature has dropped, and there are still good quantities of bait. The current is still moving with enough velocity to create tidal upwellings over shallow reef areas, such as the Nine-Mile and Fidos at the southern end of the Gold Coast. Extensive exposed bombora and shallow reef areas just north of Point Lookout are proven grounds that produce not only wahoo but several tuna and mackerel species and small black marlin.

Wahoo can turn up in depths anywhere from 20 to 2000 metres, but are active and obvious in proximity to the large bait schools of slimy mackerel that frequent the 50 to 90-metre lines in Autumn straight out from the Seaway.

With a shape resembling a ballistic missile and a dental hardware setup designed to shear through prey with guillotine-like precision, hapless baitfish have little chance of evading death once the wahoo has zeroed in on them and started its high-speed attack. When excited, they sport impressive white tiger stripes down their flanks that further increases their intimidating presence.

It 's unusual to see wahoo fish this big in early summer.

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Wahoo sizes vary through the summer with lots of smaller 6-12 kilo specimens. The larger models become more dominant with the cooler water temperatures with 12-20 kilos being most commonly captured. But there is always a sprinkling of jumbos, and some of these beasts will be 30 kgs plus.

Techniques for wahoo cover most styles from casting stickbaits and heavy metal slugs, trolling bibbed and bibless hardbodies, high-speed trolling with metal-headed skirts, or slow trolling dead or live baits. They are frequently captured as bycatch by anglers trolling resin-headed lures for marlin on the light and heavy tackle grounds.

Tackle-wise, a fifteen-kilo overhead trolling spooled with 30lb nylon will handle just about all your wahoo aspirations covering skirts, hard bodies and bait fishing. A smooth drag is essential to weathering the blistering first run, so make sure this is a priority when purchasing a new reel. For the adrenaline junkies, it is hard to beat a surface stick bait strike from an airborne fish. Its accuracy in hitting a fast moving target is amazing as is the first couple of runs. Good quality seven-foot plus spin rods paired up with a 10 or 14000 sz Saragosa reel and 60lb braided line will get your knees knocking. Don’t be scared to set the hooks, and really drive it in. There isn’t much soft tissue inside their mouths and they have a real talent for dumping the hooks next to the boat. Bite-offs from wahoo are common, but the culprits are normally other jealous family members.

Once your fish is boat-side, try to gaff it in the head or gill cover. Don’t gaff just anywhere and spoil the flesh, dispatch and bleed the fish immediately before submerging into an ice slurry. Wahoo are a fantastic eating species that can be cooked in a variety of different ways. I think the clear translucent flesh makes the best sashimi, and they are always welcome on our boat.

Shimano combos per fect for stopping these speedsters

Hardbody selection includes diving, bibless, & stickbait models

Skirt selection, weighted heads for high speed trolling with wire hook rigs are essential for success.

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NEW ENDURANCE 750 BUILT TO OWNER’S EXACTING STANDARDS

A great yacht starts with a design that maximises safety and comfort, without sacrificing performance, above the waterline or below.

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rom a two-dimensional drawing in mid-2019 to our finished product, the latest Endurance 750 made her debut at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival in November 2020 before heading to Hobart Tasmania with her new owners.

This vessel was commissioned by a repeat Endurance owner, and designed to his exacting standards. Knowing exactly what he wanted and being involved with the entire build process, build #25 is the first of the wide-body hybrid hull designs into Australian waters.

Powered by twin CAT C-18 1136 hp Acert shaft drives, twin 27 KW Onan gensets, TRAC Hydraulic atrest stabilisation, TRAC 38 hp thrusters, central helm position in skylounge with two raised wing stations, and two cockpit wing stations, this E750 is a pleasure to drive and is extremely manoeuvrable. Using the best equipment on the market and combining with her hybrid split-chine Kevlar hull, she offers extremely efficient operations, and total luxury and comfort for all onboard.

The chef's galley was designed for our new owner to cook for family and friends, and the forward location on the main deck level ensures he’s always able to host and entertain the lucky ones onboard.

A full beam king-size master stateroom located amidships ensures supreme comfort. Quietness is further enhanced by the use of Pyrotek sound-paint

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800mm above and below the waterline, from bow to stern to dampen any water noise.

Practical design features, such as a day head on every deck level, chilled water, air conditioning, and TRAC at-rest stabilisation, means you and your guests are comfortable and stable like never before.

This build is the first to see full-white gelcoat and the addition of “raised carpentry” timber works with a satin finish that showcases the skill and craftsmanship the Hampton Shipyard is renowned for. The designer interiors chosen by our owner have been all hand-crafted, along with custom leather work by local premier trimmer companies.

Redundant systems are aplenty onboard, such as dual Onan 27 KW Gensets, PTO-fed hydraulics to complement the various power packs, dual freshwater pumps and much more.

Hampton Yachts represent the perfect combination of tough, offshore capable construction supported by robust and redundant systems and married to luxurious living spaces.

A commitment to superior yacht design and construction starts with expertly-engineered hulls and is carried through with dedication to continuous innovation and improvement of every component and system on their boats. They control every aspect of the manufacturing process in their own dedicated factory with experienced craftsmen and technicians who start with the best raw materials and the highest quality components.

Once launched, Hampton Yachts are supported by our unique Hampton VIP Owner's Program with access to help and advice 24/7 and service arrangements worldwide.

ENDURANCE 750 KEY FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Length: 22.86M Draft: 1.52M Beam: 5.69M Dry Weight: 52,500kg Cruise Speed: 9-17 knots Max Speed: 21 knots Fuel @ cruise: 60LPH combined @ 10 knots Fuel capacity: 10770litres Water capacity: 1700 litres Windlass: Muir HYD VRC 4500 Bow & Stern Thrusters: 38HP HYD Trac Trim Tabs: Teleflex Hydraulic Steering Compass: Ritchie Autopilot: Garmin & BT remote VHF: Garmin Dual & Repeater Charting System: Navionics Radar: Garmin 72m Open Scan Navigation: Navionics GPS: Garmin Triple 24” Sounders: Garmin Triple 24” Satellite Dome: KVH 60’s x 2

If you’d like to arrange an inspection please contact Dean or Ryan Leigh-Smith of Leigh-Smith Yachts Sanctuary Cove Queensland, your authorized AUSNZ Hampton Yachts Dealers.

(07) 55 77 9200 www.lsyachts.com.au The Leigh-Smith team pride themselves on the high level of customization available with Hampton Yachts; including layout down to the finishes. Helping you choose the boat and options that meet your needs, from fireplaces to exotic wood interiors, they have done it all!

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YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS New Hampton Endurance 750 Powered by twin CAT C-18 1136hp Acert shaft drives, twin 27KW Onan gensets, TRAC Hydraulic at-rest stabilization, TRAC 38hp thrusters, central helm position in skylounge with two raised wing stations & two cockpit wing stations this E750 is a pleasure to drive and is extremely maneuverable. Using the best equipment on the market and combining with her hybrid split-chine Kevlar hull she offers extremely efficient operations and total luxury and comfort for all onboard.

Leigh-Smith Yachts Australia & New Zealand Dealers +61 7 55 77 9200 Dean Leigh-Smith +61408758887 Ryan Leigh-Smith +61408758886

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BERTHS PRE-SELLING To be built to world-leading international standards and best practice in environmental design, Shute Harbour Marina offers 395 berths ranging in size from 10 metres to 30 metres, with larger options available.

Catering to all yachting and boating needs, the boating community can expect exceptional end of trip shower facilities, exclusive access to the private Marina Club lounge, as well as top-of-the-line docking, fuel and ancillary facilities.

Private berths for the world’s finest yachts and cruisers now pre-selling from $165,000. Call now to reserve your preferred location.

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Award-winning local builder, Moloko Homes, has embraced the project and invested in a waterfront allotment to construct a display home and will be offering fixed price house and land packages.

With just 10 waterfront allotments available, you have the freedom to build with Moloko Homes or invest in a luxury home builder of your choice.

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Expressions of interest now open across all tenancies. Early registrants will be encouraged to provide input into the design of their designated space.

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Up until now, there has been no dedicated online buy & sell platform that includes the entire marine industry. A place to advertise events, buy, sell or auction boats, fishing gear, parts…even find local trades and services in one website.

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Sure, there are numerous “boats for sale” type websites, but what about all the marine trades and associated services? What about the fishing industry, lure makers, rod builders, tackle shops, fishing charters? Where can they advertise on a “boats for sale” website where all the traffic is specifically targeted towards everything they sell?

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MOBILE & ONSITE - MARINE ENGINE SERVICING

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ueensland’s leading trailerable fibreglass boat sales facility, Whittley Queensland (QLD), has introduced a new customer service division, offering mobile and on-site marine engine servicing to the Gold Coast and Greater Brisbane regions. Whittley QLD are located in the heart of the bustling marine hub of the Coomera Marine Precinct at The Boat Works.

Laurie Jackson, general manager at Whittley QLD, said, “Since opening our new dealership in Coomera, the public have been asking if we can offer a complete service and maintenance program.

With the introduction of the new customer service division, we will now offer marine services to over 10,000 Whittley owners in QLD. Both servicing from The Boat Works complex and mobile at-home services are offered, ensuring the customer new boat buying experience continues long after the initial new boat handover has ended.”

Since the new Whittley QLD business was started in January 2020, it has grown to be the leading new boat sales facility for trailerable fibreglass boats in the state. Leading the new service division as Whittley QLD service manager is Aaron Herd, who comes to the Whittley business with over 16 years of experience in the industry and a strong understanding of marine engines, trailers and boats.

The new business will service all major brands of stern drives and outboard powered boats.

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Mr. Herd explains, “Boat service and post-sales support is often overlooked when purchasing a new boat. Customers can now expect a post-sales service experience that is truly industry leading. For a full turn-key boating experience, from a drum of resin to post-sales support and service, Whittley QLD has you covered.”

The Whittley QLD customer service division will offer services that include the fitting of Whittley factorysupplied options, engine and trailer servicing, and on-going warranty support for Whittley customers, as well as other boat brands. Catering for spare parts, anchor winches, marine electronics supply and fitment, boat and trailer modifications; no matter how big or small the job is that customers require, the Whittley team has you covered!

Whittley QLD has hit the ground running and has experienced unprecedented growth since its opening.

The company has already sold an impressive number of new Whittley packages to the growing Queensland market. The introduction of the service business further strengthens the Whittley family’s commitment to the Queensland region and the trailer boat market, ensuring a customer experience unsurpassed by many in the industry.

Why Service Your Boat Package With Whittley QLD? • Owned by the Whittley family with over 65 years marine experience • Whittley factory-owned trailer boat service dealership • Dedicated boat sales and service facility, focused on the service of the Whittley product • Factory-trained knowledgeable service technicians • Post-purchase warranty support from the Whittley factory • Onsite and mobile marine mechanical services • Full boat package maintenance and service support • Authorised specialised marine mechanics For more information on all new Whittley boat sales, contact Laurie Jackson on 0409 830 078. For all boat service enquiries, contact Aaron Herd on 0411 161 993.

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SIMPLY THE BEST O P E R AT I N G 2 W O R L D - C L A S S R E F I T & M A I N T E N A N C E FA C I L I T I E S EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE IS JUST THE BEGINNING

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TOTAL YACHT SERVICES

E X PA NSION ADDS on from the completion of the $100 A year million marine infrastructure expansion at The

Boat Works, the world-class facilities additional investment representing $30million is now set to launch the new Stage 3 ‘Services & Trades hub’ accommodating marine professionals within 10 new factories, offices and workshops.

The precinct has already attracted tenants eager for state-of-the-art facilities and are expanding their workforce to cater to demand.

With more than 5,000 boat movements out of the facility per year, 2021 has certainly started a new era. Lifting the standards with service, world-class facilities and the acquisition of the Gold Coast’s largest boat lift at 300 tonnes, boosting the sites capacity along with diversity.

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MARINE TRADES & TALENT The latest expansion works to the comprehensive site is the final build for tenancies onsite across the two yards. This new offer will enhance the choice and transparency with over 100 marine trade professionals on-site for Captain and Owners’ access. And while demand is high, there are opportunities for new marine trades to join this thriving yard.

“The demand is intense – a result of an increase in boat sales and people enjoying time on the water close to home, teamed with our unbeatable service, pricing and range of experienced tenants on-site.”

The Boat Works is the product of the vision and investment of owner Tony Longhurst, who has created the largest marine facility in the southern hemisphere with a staggering footprint of 55 acres, across two haul-out facilities.

Arguably the greenest and cleanest boatyard in the world, The Boat Works is more than a shipyard; it’s a fantastic resort for boats and owners alike

As Tony explains “It’s incredible that in just one year, the superyacht yard and marina are full.

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“Our new infrastructure will boost jobs with a mixture of trade services, from Upholsterers and Joinery to Electrical, all adjacent to the supersheds for ease of access to visiting superyachts,” says Tony.

The Boat Works, 1 Boatworks Drive, Coomera.

Tel: (07) 5500 0000.

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REFIT & MAINTENANCE WHEN EXPERIENCE MATTERS

Once you become a client of Rod Twitchin Marine (RTM), you not only have great service, but also a lifelong relationship.

This and the RTM team’s extensive experiences at sea are the underlying themes that drive RTM’s business.

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fter more than five years exploring South-East Asia, the 41-metre Sovereign superyacht, MY “Batavia” chose to undertake a series of complex refit works at The Boat Works’ world-class superyacht yard.

Batavia is one of 47 superyachts of 24-metres+ from the Asia-Pacific and domestic Australian market to head to The Boat Works for service and refit projects since expanding its facility with the new superyacht yard in February 2020, attracted by the unrivalled array of skilled marine professionals on-site and Gold Coast’s largest boat lift at 300 tonnes.

Batavia’s owners had intended to travel to Auckland for the America’s Cup in March 2021, but their plans changed due to COVID19 travel restrictions.

Captain Mark Clacher has been the skipper for the owners for the past 16 years and at the helm of Batavia for six years, navigating the tranquil waters of Lankawi, Thailand, the Maldives, Indonesia, Cambodia and Borneo. “The owners had cruised all of Australia and wanted to see all the wonderful islands on our doorstep, so we’ve been based in Asia for the past 5 and a half years,” he says.

When it came time to undertake repairs and some refurbishment, Captain Mark contacted Rod Twitchin, Director of RTMarine, based at The Boat Works. Rod has had a long history with the vessel's owner and crew and had overseen or carried out the pre-purchase inspection on Batavia overseas six years ago.

“We could have stayed in Asia or chosen another yard,” says Captain Mark. “But Rod told us about The Boat Works’ new purpose-built Superyacht yard with 300-Tonne lift and all the facilities, so we headed to the Gold Coast.”

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Batavia’s upgrades included an array of engineering works, plumbing and air-conditioning, antifouling and underwater lighting installs, refinishing works of the superstructure along with various interior and exterior refurbishments.

“The hospitality and co-operation of The Boat Works’ staff were a boon to captain, crew and painters alike. We congratulate and commend The Boat Works on the thought and effort that has obviously been involved in the development of the new facility.”

Project Manager, Rod Twitchin says “It all went smoothly. The biggest challenge was working to the tight deadline of seven weeks, which is often the case with commercial and privately-owned vessels.

But we all collaborated and got it done.”

Rod is an experienced sailor who understand the sea. He also has accreditations from AMSA as a master and engineer, which certainly complements his marine surveyor’s accreditation.

RTM’s suite of services includes project management and consultancy, commercial and recreational surveying, pre-purchase and insurance condition reports, valuations, safety inspections, vessel manuals, safety management systems, insurance reporting, and even interior design.

Rod’s team of tradespeople at The Boat Works Coomera ensures all facets of refit and repair can be covered in-house. The team is diverse, about half a dozen or so in size, and capable of providing boats 20 feet and over with refits, delivered with good old-fashioned service. The 300-tonne lift on-site, means that If they’re in survey, the boats can have their annual inspection out of water for commercial purposes, as well as any refurbishment and service works, all managed by the one company.

Although having that capability to service big boats, Rod will always welcome local boat owners.

RTM has been servicing and supporting local boats for eight years and history has shown many take advantage of his sea experience with open arms.

“We welcome a call from our clients any time, even if it’s to ask a question about weather, tides, or issues aboard. We don’t want their weekend ruined over a simple fix. Not only can we help, we want to!” www.rtmarine.com.au Ph: (07) 5556 - 0035 APRIL - JUNE 2021

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- Antifoul & Coatings removal & reapplication - Coatings System removal & re-application - Coatings Diaries are always avaliable and provided on request - All Coatings will be to custom Specifications Our Specialty is Commercial & Industrial Refinishing, MAB are completely mobile and have offices at Rivergate Marina | Bisbane and also the Boat Works | Coomera.

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BOAT REVIEW

NEW LOCALLY MADE TENDER

Jomo MEANS - JOY OF MISSING OUT MISSING OUT ON SINKING, REPAIRING, MAINTAINING, ELECTROLYSIS AND CORROSION

HULL DESIGN A naval architect designed the hull to be stable both at rest and on the move. It planes comfortably and easily, even with only one person on board. The boat is roto-moulded using the latest materials and techniques. This creates a double skin that makes level flotation possible and provides a soft quiet ride.

The hull is manufactured as one piece, so there are no additional parts that can break or bend. There is drainage underfloor to keep the feet dry and selfdraining bungs that will stop water entering, even if the bungs are forgotten. The storage lockers are water-resistant and water drains around them.

The gunwales are flat to allow anyone to step on them. And as they are level and the attachments are recessed, the boat can be turned upside down without damaging any of the components.

It is almost impossible to damage the hull as it has five times the strength of fibreglass. This was shown during the Jomo crash tests for compliance to international standards. The boat was dropped from 10m onto a road and just bounced with no structural damage. It was also dropped with about half a tonne of weight and was still undamaged.

The Jomo hull has the world’s highest safety rating with level flotation. Jomo has level flotation that keeps the occupants in the boat even if it is swamped — something particularly essential in case there are predators in the water.

There is very little maintenance required for the hull as there is no corrosion, and as there are no tubes to puncture and repair. Dents and damage are a thing of the past. Jomo offers a five-year warranty for private use and one year for most commercial uses.

HANDLING & POWER The boat handles and turns smoothly, and is very stable and comfortable even through choppy rough water. It tracks precisely at high and low speeds, making it easy for anyone to handle on the water. The balance, by design, is exceptional.

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smooth and precise even in choppy conditions. Jomo is legally allowed to use a motor up to 20 hp, unlike any other 3 m boats in the world, with many limited to 5 hp.

It planes with a 6 hp motor, making it ideal for children and as a tender.

The engine mounting is extremely solid, unlike many small boats, and is reinforced with aluminium. This is what allows a 20 hp motor to be used. Motors can also easily be fixed through the hull.

SPECIFICATIONS Jomo is versatile and can be modified for almost any use. Licensed to carry four people comfortably, while other 3 m boats are limited to 2- or 3-person capacity. Jomo has a 1.5 m wide beam with excellent freeboard for a dry safe ride. A very usable layout with comfortable seating and plenty of leg room.

The seats can be padded and a seat back option is available. In the large cockpit is a very solid level non-slip floor. There are two large areas for dry storage such as life jackets, food and beverages, and there are areas to store wet items away from the feet. There is also space for fuel tanks.

The anchor well with cleat mounted nearby ensures safe storage of and easy access to the anchor.

Handles are positioned to ensure easy reach by passengers when underway. Flooring options are available for fishing, such as casting deck and electric trolling motor mount.

There are two large water-resistant compartments, drink holders, six RailBlaza attachments and a CleatPort, so that anything can be attached to the boat such as rod holders and navigation lights.

Other smart options include: dinghy wheels to make moving the boat easier; ladder for easy access without rolling over the side of the boat; side console; and stainless rails. In fact, anything can be added including davits and lifting eyes for tenders, and a bimini can be fitted or removed in a minute.

Various options are also available for the floor surface including SeaDek EVA foam.

Rowlock attachments are standard for those who wish to row. Jomo includes side storage for oars and/ or fishing rods. Fixtures are available to make it easy

to attach anything without drilling through the hull or inside skin. The boat can easily be tied off at the bow or stern. There are steps at the stern for easy dry-entry and can be complemented with the ladder option.

VARIOUS APPLICATIONS Jomo is ideal for family trips, fishing, crabbing, as a tender for large vessels, and for virtually all commercial and emergency purposes. The boat can easily be registered in survey. There is a large selection of colours available to suit any need. The colour of the seats can also be varied to contrast with the hull colour. The boat can be used commercially as a hire boat or as a tender to houseboats, for pontoon fabricators and for emergency services. In fact, for any commercial use where a strong safe and stable boat, with low maintenance is required.

A GREEN BOAT Jomo is completely manufactured in Australia using only the highest quality components. The boat can be fully recycled — a feature that is essential for a sustainable future. The life expectancy is also over three times that of an inflatable boat even if stored in the sun. This makes great use of our planet’s limited resources.

The traditional waxing and polishing are responsibilities of the past. When you own a Jomo boat, all you need to clean it is a scrubbing brush and a bucket of soapy water to get the boat looking ship-shape.

HOW TO ORDER The boats will initially be sold by MeTender in the Coomera marine precinct, followed by the establishment of a network of dealers in Australia and globally. There are boats immediately available in stock. For special orders with particular colours and features, allow approximately three weeks delivery time.

Introductory pricing starts at just under AU$3,000 for a boat that includes all seating, a solid floor, water resistant compartments and RailBlaza attachments that allow anything to be attached to the boat.

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he Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) is upgrading the boat ramp, pontoon and jetty at Jacobs Well to improve access to the Moreton Bay Marine Park. The boat ramp will be upgraded with new wider 4 m lanes, the existing pontoon will be demolished and a replacement built nearby, and the jetty will be replaced. The GCWA is investing $2.3 million into the upgrade of this boating destination. Once complete, the project will improve capacity to help manage peak periods at the Jacobs Well boat ramp.

The benefits to the community include improved safety and access by relocating the pontoon. The current pontoon will be demolished as it has reached the end of its useful life; however, parts of it will be reused for the new pontoon. The new pontoon structure will improve efficiency, reduce conflict and provide an improved boat queuing facility.

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The relocation of the pontoon will provide a dedicated facility for deep draught vessels. The current jetty will be demolished and replaced with a new reinforced concrete jetty with aluminium handrails. This will improve capacity from four 3.5 m boat ramp lanes to four 4 m boat ramp lanes. As a result of feedback from consultation with key stakeholders, it has been decided to defer installation of the floating walkway on the boat ramp for 12 months. During this period the functionality of the boat ramp will be monitored and a decision will then be made on whether the floating walkway is required.

There will be a temporary closure of some facilities while upgrade works are completed. If you require an alternative boat ramp, then the Cabbage Tree Point boat ramp is a short drive from Jacobs Well. The work at the boat ramp is expected to be completed by the middle of 2021. www.gcwa.qld.gov.au

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BOAT GUIDE JOURNEY

CLEAR ENCLOSURES

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market, with the most well known being Strataglass.

The only real downside of using Strataglass is that it is not recommended for rolling. So if you want a u-shape in your front clear or want to be able to roll up an entire side cover, this would not be the best choice.

WHAT ARE CLEAR ENCLOSURES? Generally they are clear PVC covers that protect you from the weather while still being able to enjoy the beautiful scenery on the water. Clear enclosures are used for a wide variety of reasons on boats. They are often used to protect the driver, and therefore visual clarity is extremely important.

WHAT TYPES OF CLEARS ARE THERE? There are 3 main types of clear PVC that are typically used to cover between the bimini or hardtop, and the top of the windscreen or sides of the boat. Each type of clear has its own benefits. The three types are: pressed polished sheet clear, extruded clear, and calendared clear. These different types of clear are named after their form of manufacture. It is important to choose the type of clear that suits your intended use as well as matching your budget.

Pressed Polished Sheet Clears are the most expensive and offer superior visual clarity, particularly for essential driving positions and where the clear follows a tight curve. There are several brands on the

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Extruded Clear is the middle ground and overall the most popular choice for clear enclosures on boats. It still has excellent visual clarity, rolls extremely well, and has been proven to tolerate the harsh marine environment well. For most boats out there, this product is all that is required and is the easiest to use, clean and roll for u-shape windows. It also lasts pretty much as long as anything else. Look for a US- or Japanese-made product.

Calendared Clear is the least expensive option, but has a slight visual distortion. It is ideal for cafe blinds or rear deck blinds where price is important, and perhaps there is mesh attached to the clears so the clarity is not really an issue. It is also good for carpet covers. It is not recommended for driving positions or where you need clear vision for docking.

QUALITY MANUFACTURE OF CLEARS? Things to look for in the manufacture of clears are quality reinforcing fabrics, bindings, zips and stainless steel fittings. It is preferable that clears be “double backed” – i.e. the reinforcing material is both on the outer and inner sides of the clear, effectively sandwiching the clear between them. The reason for this is that water will inevitably seep through the stitching into the space between the reinforcing and the clear, and can look mouldy and unsightly. This way, with material on both sides, this can be avoided.

Also, the strength offered by this technique is ideal to ensure your press studs or eyelets do not pull through the fabric over time.

ARE THEY ABLE TO BE REPAIRED? Clears are able to be repaired in some instances. If the overall structural integrity of the clear section is intact, it can often be restitched, patched, or sections replaced (such as u-shape sections which can become scratched with use). Zips can also be restitched or replaced, and fittings can be patched and repositioned. These can all be very cost effective options to extend the life of your clears.

HOW DO I CLEAN MY CLEARS? This is extremely important. Most types of clear will have their own recommended cleaning techniques specified by the manufacturer. But in general, warm soapy water is the best way to keep your clears clean.

Products such as Imar cleaner and Protectant and VuPlex are also a very good idea to be used every three months or so, to put polish and moisture back into the clears. Be sure not to use any chemicals on clears that are not recommended, and be aware that sunscreen, fuel, oil and bird droppings are all substances that can adversely affect your clears. If any of these end up on your clears, make sure you wash the area thoroughly with soapy water and then rinse well.

HOW LONG SHOULD THEY LAST? Most manufacturers will only have a 2-year warranty for clears, and as chemicals (including those that can be environmental such as pollution) affect them so easily, you cannot be guaranteed even that. However, keeping them clean and free from salt, dirt, dust and bird droppings and using a quality polish regularly is the best way to get the optimum longevity from your clears.

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With an unrivalled choice of exceptional contractors and services, you’ve found the perfect place for all of your maintenance, repair and refit needs. No matter how large or small your boat, or how simple or complex the job, our trades are the best in the business and we all like working together to achieve the best result for our customers. Experience the GCCM difference.

Call, drop in or check us out online for an obligation free quote for your boat.

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TIME TO SLIP? NO-NONSENSE BOAT MAINTENANCE IS HERE boat in tip-top condition and ready to hit the water when schedules permit, yet they often simply don’t have the time to coordinate the required maintenance. They want a trusted partner with access to leading trades, so all it takes is one phone call and it’s done,” says GCCM’s General Manager of Customer Experience and Facilities, Luke McCaul.

The all-inclusive package is just that, all inclusive, and based on a per-foot rate for boats up to 55 feet. It includes the haulout, waterblast, environmental levy, four days of hardstand, a running gear check, antifoul preparation and application, a washdown and chamois, return to water and management of all included works. Everything included for $69 per-foot for boats up to 55-feet. Even the GST is included.

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e have all heard the old saying, ‘The two happiest days in a boat owner’s life: the day you buy the boat, and the day you sell the boat’. Sometimes it seems everything in between can be dominated by finding the right marine trades, arranging quotes, scheduling contractors, and sitting on deck waiting for them to arrive.

Yet, does it really have to be that way? Surely there is a better approach.

“We launched the program in 2020 in response to many of our customers stuck interstate and still requiring a solution for their boat’s maintenance. It was so popular due to its ease that we have continued the package into 2021,” continues Luke.

Finally, when the work is complete and the antifoul dried, GCCM calls in either Harbourforce or DBM, both onsite detailers, to complete a washdown and chamois before returning the boat to the water ready to go.

Everything from the lift to the return to water is overseen by the GCCM team. So, there’s one call to do it all, one key point of contact, and one bill. It’s that simple.

The team at Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard (affectionately known as GCCM) know all too well the strains on time-poor boat owners, and they’ve come up with a straightforward way to circumvent the run-around that is usually involved in an annual slipping period. It’s an all-inclusive haul-out, hardstand and antifoul package, which aims to save boaties both time and money, and it’s getting rave reviews from nautical enthusiasts.

GCCM reinvented boat maintenance and servicing in South East Queensland when they first opened the gates over 20 years ago. The developers, all avid boaties themselves, put the boat owner at the centre of the design of the top-notch facility and went about assembling a stellar line-up of Australia’s leading marine trades and contractors onsite. It was a revolution that squarely sought to alleviate the pressure points of boating so owners could enjoy a lot more boating and a lot less hassle.

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Watson will give the boat owner a comprehensive report, and if there are works to be completed, they can immediately quote and manage it. No running around.

No additional costs for lifting. All at the same time.

There are also options to upgrade to prospeed and anodes, all of which is quoted before the lift so there are no surprises.

With over 90 marine businesses onsite, GCCM coordinates the trades to complete the package. For the antifoul application, GCCM works with Harbourforce Marine and Bradford Marine. Boat owners on the package can select between Jotun’s Seavictor 40 and International Awlcraft antifouling, or opt for an upgrade to a premium antifoul package.

GCCM then calls in leading marine engineers and running gear specialists, Watson Marine Engineering, to undertake the complimentary running gear check.

Luke explains, “We obviously have a standard package.

However, there is plenty of scope for larger boats, for add-ons, upgrades to undercover areas or even bigger job lists. Whatever the case, the principle is the same; we will provide you with a quote upfront and then manage it on your behalf. Our team can even arrange a professional skipper if you cannot move the boat. At GCCM, we truly want it to be hassle-free. Our aim is to provide boaties with a ‘service paradise’ that allows them to enjoy a lot more boating, and a lot less hassle.”

Sounds like a great package to us!

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Call our friendly Customer Service Team to find out more about our ‘All Inclusive Antifoul Special’ and get a personalised recommendation for your required works.

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WIDE RANGE OF VESSELS New & Used Boat Dealership

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oats International, the new name for the seasoned team of Brett Flanagan, his brother Grant Flanagan, and Paul Atallah, is your one-stop-shop for a range of quality used boats and premium motor yacht brands. They offer customers their combined expertise from three decades in the boating business – manufacturing, importing, brokerage and new boat sales.

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Boats International, formerly Sanctuary Cove Boat Sales, have relocated from Sanctuary Cove to headquarter their on-water display at Gold Coast City Marina (GCCM). Now located on the H-Arm of the marina, the team represents new brands including Island Gypsy, Focus, Hurricane Deck Boats, Powerplay Catamarans, as well as a wide range of high-quality, pre-owned vessels.

According to Grant Flanagan, the move was fortuitous, as they are now ideally positioned to capture new and used boat buyers. “Gold Coast City Marina is Asia Pacific's most comprehensive and awarded refit and repair facility, attracting yachts from around the globe,” he explains. “This gives us a huge advantage, bringing a wide range of vessels to our doorstep so we can find the perfect boats for our clients. With over 80 trades on-site, we are able to provide not only our experience helping you buy or sell your vessel but also with after sales service, maintenance and refit work.”

Boats International are proud Australasian agents for Island Gypsy Boats, Newport Motor Yachts, Hurricane deck boats, and Focus Motor Yachts. The team at Boats International has enjoyed a bumper spring-summer, with outstanding sales results in new and pre-owned vessels.

“Our brokerage division is doing very well, buoyed by an increased interest in getting into boating,” shares Grant. “Because of restrictions with international travel, people are turning to boating for their leisure time and holidays. Most of our recent boat sales have been to buyers who have a very similar mindset, and have chosen to buy a boat and holiday around their local waterways, or to travel the coast and explore for a few weeks at a time. We have sold several boats to interstate clients as well, using video walkthroughs and online presentations of the boats.”

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Seasoned broker, John Silsby, has joined their ranks, and brings his 25 years’ experience and professional insight to the role.

ISLAND GYPSY. Boats International is thrilled to announce the unveiling of the latest models in the Island Gypsy, Newport Range. The popular 460 twin-cabin as well as the brand new 400n will be unveiled at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, 20-23 May 2021. New release, Island Gypsy 40 features twin cabins plus a convertible bed in the saloon, offering accommodation for up to 7 guests. The Island Gypsy 46 with the two-cabin layout suits cruising families seeking an economical and feature-filled motor yacht. “After more than 30 years in the boating business, we have analysed the servicing cost of boats,” says Brett Flanagan. “Boating should be low-maintenance and pleasurable. With Island Gypsy, we have sought to minimise the cost of ownership and make boating a breeze.”

SAXDOR. An exciting new brand to the Boats International range is the Finnish marque, Saxdor, starting with the Sport 200 model, and to be followed by the innovative Saxdor 320 GTO with its cantilevered side terraces. Saxdor 320 GTO is the second model in a new range from the Finnish company Saxdor Yachts. There will be three separate models on the 32ft platform but it is the GTO, with a T-top and walk-around decks that will arrive first. All three versions share exquisite design, fast, powerful outboard performance and a refined, economical hull shape. Maximum power will be delivered by twin 300 hp Mercury engines, while the single V8 engine with 300 hp is estimated to have a 38-knot top speed with cruising speed close to 30 knots.

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The crew at Boats International pride themselves on outstanding customer service and reputation for going above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome for you, whether you’re buying or selling. Drop in and visit our on-water display 7 days a week, or call Paul 0421 859 273, Grant 0402 811 175 or John Silsby 0420 716 713.

More at www.boatsinternational.com.au

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o matter how big or small, old or new the vessel is, most boat owners desire to maintain the fresh-from-showroom look. Boat maintenance on a regular basis is a sure way to ensure the longevity of your vessel and maintain its pristine condition. Harbourforce Marine has been established for 15 years, and can ensure your vessel is always presenting in A1 condition, with an array of exterior and interior detailing services available. Boat maintenance can be a tricky and time-consuming task, and is sometimes better left to a qualified boat maintenance worker who is educated in products and in correct application processes.

ANTIFOUL Antifoul is a critical component for most vessels.

Having and maintaining a premium antifoul system will reduce the potential for slime, weed and barnacle growth on the hull of your boat.

Antifouling is not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ product, it is customised to the individual vessel. To ensure the best antifoul system is put on your vessel, it is crucial at Harbourforce that we understand how often the vessel is used, the water conditions your boat lives in (tropical or cold waters), use of the boat (speed or sailing), and the boat owner's

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desired longevity of the antifoul system (12-24 months). Through consulting with antifoul experts from our providers, International Yacht Paints and Jotun, in conjunction with our experienced antifouling team, the right antifoul system will be recommended to you. We recommend to our clients their antifoul system be redone every 12-18 months, with the additional option for our clients to use our underwater diver service throughout this period to reduce growth on their vessels hull.

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DETAILING As boat maintenance specialists, Harbourforce offers a range of interior and exterior services to maintain the condition of your vessel, such as machine cut and polishing, scheduled washdowns, carpet cleaning, mould removal, stainless polishing, teak rejuvenation, and gelcoat repairs.

One of the foremost aspects of boat maintenance is the protection of and proper care for a vessel’s gelcoat – the ‘outer-skin’ of your vessel. Cracks, worn out or scratched gelcoat, are a consequence of not taking care of the gelcoat, potentially leading to moisture infiltration in the underlying fibreglass, resulting in serious and costly damage.

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Educating boat owners in protective gelcoat measures is crucial at Harbourforce, so here are our top 5 tips: 1. Use marine-grade products only.

2. Thoroughly machine-compound the vessel before wax application.

3. Use marine-grade wax (acts as sunscreen against harsh conditions).

4. Have a consistent waxing regime – reapplying every 4-6 months.

5. Regularly wash-down the vessel.

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ANTI ROLLING GYRO A C O M P E T I T I V E C O M PA R I S O N

TURN IT ON AND RELAX - The advantage of the Mitsubishi Anti Roll Gyro (ARG) is in its convenience. Turn it when you step onboard , and turn it off when you leave. No maintenance, no on-going costs, just simple and effective reliability in stabilization for the comfort of you and your guests.

the gyro in place with the supplied heavy-duty hardware. In most cases there is no need to come out of the water. For your convenience, we offer full inhouse installation service solutions or assistance directly and in conjunction with our dealers across Australia.

PERFORMANCE AND RELIABILITY - Mitsubishi ARG’s outlast their closest competitor by 4-6 times the average lifespan, and have for over 20 years continued to exceed the marine industry’s expectations. The strictest of standards in ARG’s Japanese manufacturing is evident in the quality found in the high-performance bearings, the fully shielded electronics and drive motor, and the flywheels that are made from the same steel as the Samurai Sword (Ultra High Carbon Steel). This provides for a trusted, unparalleled service life.

TESTIMONIALS - "We installed an ARG175T in 2019 and we can't speak highly enough about its performance, reliability and rugged build. Absolutely changed the boat for the better.

Wouldn't use or recommend any other brand of gyro” Matthew Chang, Owner of 43' O'Brien Sportsfisher. With new units being installed weekly across the country, we’ll put you in touch with a local customer willing to show you their ARG and discuss their own experience.

SIMPLE INSTALLATION - ARG installation can be completed within a week by your preferred shipwright and marine electrician. No through-hull fittings or sea-water cooling required. Just connect the electronic driver and bolt

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Simple to install, simple to operate No maintenance Best warranty Unmatched reliability Simple to service in situ Free from cooling pumps, hydraulic rams and vacuum chambers No external moving parts Flexibility with installation position

With more than 20 years of experience, ARG is the trusted leader in marine gyro stabilization, with time tested, dependable and proven design that is virtually maintenance free.

ONGOING INNOVATION - The Mitsubishi factory in Japan is at the forefront of innovation and relentless in quality control.

Their continual development in increasing performance and reliability, ensures you purchase the most effective, simple and user-friendly Gyro Stabilizer machinery offered in the world today.

Japanese Engineered ARG Stabilisers

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PARKER 920 EXPLORER MAX

Two-in-one family cruiser & sportfisher T

he latest model from Parker Boats will impress boaties looking for a spacious, stable and versatile family weekender or sturdy sportsfisher for serious angling.

The 9.2 m Parker 920 Explorer MAX offers all the mod-cons plus uncompromisingly competent all-sea-state characteristics, making it an outstanding choice for people looking for the perfect balance between a family cruiser and go anywhere recreational boat.

Her external lines are characterised by striking looks, sportsfisher styling, vertical bow and a two-step hull manufactured using the infusion process. This means a hull with higher stiffness at lower weight and lower drag, which significantly reduces fuel consumption and allows her to run flat and fast.

At a massive 5.3 m², the aft deck/cockpit of the Parker 920 is 33% larger than anything in its class and comprises seating, twin tables and a 150-litre ice box. Aft deck furnishings are module-based so customers can personalise their layout to suit their lifestyle.

The modules can also be moved around at any time and can be removed from the aft deck to leave even more space for fishing and transport.

For boating in all conditions, a watertight door separates the aft deck from the aft platform, and the walkaround side decks are easily accessed from both port and starboard.

On the foredeck are large sunpads, increasing the leisure space and ideal for reclining and enjoying the views while underway or at anchor.

Within the pilothouse is a large four-person dinette with a convertible seat that folds across to become a navigator chair; sliding windows all around with curtains for privacy and protection; and a sunroof overhead for optimal ventilation. The helm is located starboard providing unimpeded 360-degree views for the skipper.

The saloon dining table and seating converts into another double bed, for kids or friends.

An innovative and unique feature of the Parker 920 that will suit the Australian boating lifestyle is the optional panoramic folding roof over the entire saloon for adding sunshine and sea breezes to a day on the water.

According to Dmitriy Dubs, co-director of Nautilus Australia, “The Parker 920 Explorer MAX is a decentsized boat with plenty of space, great layout, heaps of power and all at a great price.”

For power, the dynamic new model can take a single 400 hp, or twin 225 hp engines and reach a top speed of an impressive 55 knots.

Parker makes quality fibreglass boats from 6 to 11 metres. With a reputation for quality, an offshore rating in many models, and an array of features each model offers; all at a very competitive price.

Made using Twin Step Infusion (TSI) technology, the Parker hull differentiates Parker boats from the competition.

This innovative technology involves vacuum infusion during moulding, vinyl ester, sandwich cores and multiaxial reinforcement to save weight, increase stiffness and improve comfort.

In Europe, the Parker range is the choice of water police and marine biologists undertaking research expeditions.

“They are known as ‘big small boats’ because of their spacious cockpits, clever convertible seating and myriad features that make them the perfect boat for a day, or a weekend on the water,” said Dmitriy.

“We’re sure the Parker 920 Explorer MAX will really impress Aussie boaties looking for a lot of features in a compact cruiser. Most importantly, we aim to deliver the best all-round boating experience for our customers so that every part of the ownership experience is enjoyable.”

For information Tel: 0414 252 254. More at www. nautilusaustralia.com.au

Separated from the saloon by a smoked-glass door, the front cabin of the Parker 920 offers all the comfort you need for overnight stays or longer onboard. Boasting an offset double bed plus a single to port, and a separate head's compartment with shower and window.

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Seapower Marine Gold Coast

Engine Service Centre Relocates To Purpose Built Facilities L

ong-time tenant at Gold Coast City Marina (GCCM), Seapower Marine Gold Coast has relocated within the marina to a purpose-built facility that will accommodate the ever-increasing demand for engine services.

The team led by Gavon Viall is focused on delivering uncompromised customer satisfaction in:

The new Seapower Marine facility allows for greater scalability of projects and work areas. The team can now 'work smarter' with integrated service, installation and rebuild facilities including an engine parts showroom.

Seapower Marine Gold Coast carry out on- and offsite repairs with a large range of spare parts on hand, including oils and lubricants.

• Servicing • Diagnostics • Engine Rebuilds • Repowering • Repairs • Appraisals

Pete Mastalir, owner of Seapower Marine, is on a mission to bring the pleasure back into boating by improving the value proposition of boat ownership. A proactive model that ultimately reduces the cost of ownership and increases the availability of your vessel is high on his agenda. Seapower Marine Gold Coast has a depth of knowledge, experience and quality of workmanship that can be trusted to care for your boat. These attributes of the staff are crucial to the success and viability of a proactive maintenance model. Investment into the highest quality parts available in the market with ongoing condition monitoring to verify and document the health of your vessel is critical for achieving the best possible boating experience.

Australia’s most awarded shipyard, the GCCM location has enabled Seapower Marine the ability to offer more services to the market with the best value proposition. With over 30 years of experience in the marine business, Seapower have factory-trained and dedicated staff who have extensive industry capability and technical knowledge of a wide range of leading marine brands: • Caterpillar • Cummins • Hyundai • Kohler • Lombardini • MAN • Mercruiser • Onan • Volvo • Westerbeke • Yanmar

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The Seapower Marine Gold Coast team members are the best in the marine business, so they are all excited about lifting the bar as high as they can at the new facility.

Seapower Marine Gold Coast can arrange and manage all of your boating projects, and supply the ultimate convenience of pick-up and return of the vessel.

Seapower can tailor maintenance regimes and programmes to suit your requirements.

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Lithium batteries offer boat owners a better solution than traditional AGM devices

6 Reasons To Consider

MARINE LITHIUM BATTERIES which is suitable for all household appliances, even aircon. Baintech introduces a new Standard Power (SP) range of lithium batteries in which the BMS can accommodate 100A continuous discharge and can peak at 200A.

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oving from traditional AGM batteries to lithium batteries presents huge benefits for boaters — less weight and drag, greater speed, plus an increase in fuel efficiency, to name a few.

REDUCE WEIGHT - Lithium batteries can be up to a third of the weight of the equivalent lead-acid AGM battery. This is an important consideration for anybody who owns a boat. A 100Ah AGM deep-cycle battery can be up to 38kg in weight, whereas the same size lithium battery can be less than 12kg in weight! That means you can at least double or even triple the stored battery capacity on your vessel, or alternatively, use the reduction in battery weight to bring more passengers, or equipment on board. Reducing weight in a marine environment helps with increased fuel efficiency and performance on the water.

MORE POWER - Power (watts) is equal to voltage (volts) x current (amps). Therefore, you can get more power from a battery if it: 1) holds its voltage over the cycle, and 2) is able to discharge more current.

Lithium batteries hold their voltage over the cycle, unlike lead-acid where the voltage drops off almost immediately (see graph). This means more power from the lithium battery over its cycle. Lead-acid deep-cycle batteries are limited in the current they can discharge, which limits the appliances they can run. Baintech High Power (HP) range of lithium batteries are capable of 200A continuous output,

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GREATER USABLE CAPACITY - Lithium batteries provide more usable capacity (amp-hours) than leadacid batteries before needing to be recharged. Depth of Discharge (DoD) refers to the discharge depth of a battery as a percentage of its rated capacity, e.g.

100Ah. For a decent battery life, a lead-acid AGM battery should typically be discharged to only 50% DoD. A lithium battery can be discharged to 90% DoD. So, a good ratio to remember is 9/5, or 1.8 times the comparable storage capacity. You can use the battery longer before needing to recharge without damage to the battery.

LONGER LIFESPAN - Every time a battery is charged and discharged is called a cycle. Battery life is rated as the number of expected cycles at a particular depth of discharge. Typically, a lead-acid AGM battery will last for around 500 to 1000 cycles at 50% DoD. Anyone who has ever had a lead-acid deep-cycle knows it only generally lasts for 2-3 years before requiring a new one. Lithium batteries on the other hand are rated up to 5,000 cycles, and much more if used carefully, giving you several times the life expectancy of standard lead-acid deep-cycle batteries. Baintech Marine Batteries use lithium iron phosphate cells that last more than 5,000 cycles at 50% DoD and 2,000 cycles at 80% DoD. This equates to +10 years of life expectancy compared to 2-3 years for a lead-acid AGM. SAVE TIME, CHARGE FASTER - Everyone knows that to recharge a lead-acid battery takes time. We have all experienced putting a lead-acid battery on charge overnight! Not to mention the number of charging stages required - bulk, absorb and float.

Lithium batteries don’t require complex multi-stage charging. They have less internal resistance and so can accept a greater charge rate. They charge more efficiently, meaning more energy can be recovered from solar panels especially. As a result, lithium

batteries charge faster than lead-acid. Example: A 25A AC charger will charge a 100Ah lithium battery faster than a 100Ah lead-acid AGM! SAVE MONEY - When comparing, consider total life-cycle cost. Consider the overall cost of ownership. People who are discouraged by the upfront cost of lithium batteries do not consider the total life-cycle cost. When considering the usable capacity and lifespan of lithium batteries, they work out cheaper than lead-acid in the long term. You might go through 3 or 4 lead-acid batteries within the same timeframe as a single lithium battery. When you add the cost and inconvenience of refitting new batteries every few years, the total cost of ownership over the long term is far better with lithium batteries.

BAINTECH MARINE - Baintech lithium batteries are available in a range of 12V, 24V, and 36V models.

Cut the weight and cost of paralleling batteries and use one battery for all your boating and trolling motor requirements. Tailored for marine applications, Baintech lithium batteries are constructed using 316 stainless fittings, brass terminals, and robust powder-coated finishing. Engineered and locally manufactured in Brisbane, Baintech marine batteries have a 5-year warranty, designed using the latest lithium iron phosphate prismatic cells of the highest quality. Save weight and boost performance by switching to lithium.

Find out more at www.baintech.com.au Ph:1300 224 683 sales@baintech.com.au APRIL - JUNE 2021

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FJORD MOTOR YACHTS & SEALINE Set their eyes on Queensland

Huge windows & modern st yling define Sealine C335.

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jord and Sealine are two strong brands of power boats that are known for style and performance.

Long-established yacht importer, Windcraft Yachts, has recently expanded into Queensland, and is setting the two brands to dominate the Queensland waterways.

Fjord needs little introduction. Their iconic styling and effortless power have made them one of Europe’s most popular and versatile luxury boats, so it is easy to understand why they are demanding attention as ideal for the ultimate Queensland lifestyle. The strikingly handsome design and the space afforded by their open day-boat style are coupled with the excellence of German engineering and capable offshore pedigree, allowing the Fjord boats to be at home gracefully carving through the azure waters of the Whitsunday Islands, relaxing confidently at anchor or slicing through choppy offshore swell at 40+ knots.

The original Fjord 40 is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and admired powerboats on the water, and was responsible for the emergence of an entire class of stylish walk-around day boats that adopted Fjord’s trend-setting and rule-breaking concept. With the famous yard’s latest launch, the all-new FJORD 41XL has set the bar high for the next generation of fast, powerful and jaw-droppingly handsome power boats.

The Fjord 41XL’s genius lies not just in how good it looks. The exclusive importer for Fjord, Windcraft Yachts, explains, “A suite of industry-first features and intelligent new design concepts are tied together in the Fjord 41XL to create an ultra-intuitive and ownerfriendly yacht with impeccable style and practicality – an achievement formally recognised with first place in the European Powerboat of The Year Awards 2021.”

The boat features twin full-beam cabins below with spacious and stylish accommodation for guests

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Light, space & qualit y are evident in the Sealine C335.

overnight, if so desired. There are options for a second head, and a study or vanity zone, while the deck and cockpit areas are of epic dimensions and allow for sun-worship or cool shade – thanks to the largest T-Top in its class and extending bow and stern sunshades. An extended hydraulic swim platform, luxurious sunbeds, variable seating, and adjustable dining table options are naturally on offer.

Brilliantly, Fjord have once again defined a new concept with a further option of free-standing furniture pieces from high-end Italian designers, allowing the boat configuration to be changed at will to suit the changing needs of its owners.

For those to whom the Fjord seems a little too ‘outthere’, Windcraft have the perfect alternative with the less extreme but equally impressive Sealine range. Their newest 2021 models are the Sealine C335 and C335v (the ‘v’ indicating a twin outboard-powered variant as an alternative to the inboard diesel option) while the range extends right up to a 53’ flagship F530 model.

The Sealine C335 still turns heads with its contemporary style cues and intelligent design features. Offering owners a lifestyle choice that promises superb performance and easy-tomanoeuvre handling characteristics, combined with class-leading comfort from a protected saloon and helm, it allows you to embrace the outdoors but remain completely protected and secure. It features: an open, connected design of the open-plan saloon and aft cockpit through a wide bi-fold door; and fullheight opening galley window, wrapped in panoramic 360-degree saloon glazing, featuring extendable sun shades built-in to the yacht’s superstructure that means you will always have as much or as little sunshine as you wish for. A practical access door directly from the helm to the side deck is an invaluable

The striking lines of the new Fjord 41XL

element of the design, and makes this one of the most driver-friendly boats available, especially when docking or coming alongside.

With twin cabins below decks, an amazingly large head and shower, along with a full-size galley in the saloon, gives the C335 models the space and feel of a much larger boat but in the ideally-proportioned size of a manageable 33-footer. Whether it is a day on the water with family and friends, a weekend escape to a favourite destination, or an extended cruise aboard exploring the Queensland coast or the Great Barrier Reef, the Sealine C335 has to be at the top of any list of versatile and stylish cruisers.

Support and service have always been crucial elements of boat ownership, something that Windcraft is renowned for. With full-time permanent Windcraft staff now in Queensland, backed by a dedicated Australian service team and a strong demand for their exclusive European brands on the Gold Coast waterways, they now have the ability to train, support, and service owners at the level that is demanded by the most discerning of clients.

Fjord Yachts range in size from 38’ to 52’, and offer owners membership to an exhilarating, iconic and highly exclusive club. Pricing starts at just over $600k (including outboard engines) for the ‘38 Xpress’, and up to over $2M for the flagship ‘52 Open’ model.

Sealine offer 11 models ranging from 33’ to 53’, featuring a variety of cabin, sports and flybridge variants. Pricing starts at a little over $540k for the C335, and a little over $1.8M for the F530.

For more details contact Windcraft’s Queensland sales manager, Gavin Ward, on 0418 402 809. www.teamwindcraft.com

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ruise across the water at high speed, then glide beneath the surface to explore the underwater world with the speed and agility of a dolphin. The SeaDart experience combines the wonder of natural marine scenery and wildlife, with the adrenaline and exhilaration of a jet ski.

The SeaDart is the most advanced addition to the iAqua range. The high-performance electric water-jets are the latest in iAqua’s unique design, improved engineering and technology. The new triple-sealing battery design provides advanced safety and durability. An Illuminated ultra-crisp

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LCD display makes for easy control and underwater clarity. Hydrodynamically tested bumpers reduce drag and allow for exhilarating underwater speeds.

The iAqua SeaDart is the most elite luxury water toy on the market today. Offering an exciting ride, this thrilling sea jet ensures endless fun for all ages and abilities. The SeaDart can reach speeds up to 25 km/hr and depths of 30m, while also including lock-out systems to maximise safety and family fun. sales@iaquawatersports.com.au PH: 0467 954 217

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Introducing the new AQUA STINGRAY CHECK OUT THESE SPECIFICATIONS! 25 KM/H 30M MAX DEPTH 7 POWER MODES 90 MIN RUN TIME ALL CARBON FIBRE SUB LIGHTS SAFETY DEPTH LOCKOUT SYSTEM 2, 5, 10, 20, 30M FAST-CHARGE ONLY 120 MIN (Standard trickle-charge 7hrs) SPECIAL OFFER: FREE fast charger with any SeaDart purchased (Valued at $999) offer ends May 31st 2021

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Bringing the fantasy to life, the SeaDart Pro is our flagship SeaDart, built fully out of T3000 carbon fibre outer, which cuts down its weight and adds to the rigidity. Our hydrodynamics research and motor optimization have allowed a top speed of 25km/h, at the never-before-seen i-Mode. Our new patented propeller system keeps the noise down to a stealth level. Our waterproofing technologies still allow depths of 30m, while the battery life has increased to nearly 90 minutes.

The world's most advanced above-and-below water toy!

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From the original founder and designer of Axopar, comes the Saxdor 320 GTO. Heralded as one of the most exciting boats of 2021, the 320 represents a new era in luxury adventure boats that redefines the category.

Standard features include electric fold down terraces, seating for 12, queen berth with en-suite bathroom, 300hp Mercury Verado V8 outboard, Category B CE Ocean Classification and a starting price of just $239,995 on the water.

The Saxdor 320 GTO. The adventure boat that makes as much sense to your head as it does to your heart.

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INNOVATIVE OKEAN 80 STRIKING DESIGN WITH FOLD-OUT BALCONIES

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With large windows and fold-out balconies, the interior spaces dissolve and are absorbed by the natural environment.

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ffering a unique, modern and striking design, with large windows, creating multiple living spaces, and its fuel-efficient semi-displacement hull, Okean 80 yachts are designed to provide a unique experience while at sea.

The Okean 80 is manufactured by a Brazil-based shipyard, focused on innovation that always keeps design, safety and ease-of-use in mind. The open areas allow the yacht to become part of the environment, while the aft areas integrate the yacht and the sea, as if this were a natural extension of the vessel. The wide windows, fold-down hydraulic bulwarks on the sides, as well as the transformer platform transom, create spaces in which the threshold between the interior and the exterior becomes inconspicuous.

The main deck is all on the same level, merging the salon and aft deck, which gives an even greater feeling of spaciousness once the sliding glass doors are fully open. The aft deck offers a lounge with a dining table and access to the stern from both sides. In this space, a beach club can be set up, something rarely seen on yachts in this size range. A rear door opens to reveal a sofa and two armchairs, which can accommodate guests in this

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area, and this same door still serves as a cover for those who prefer not to be under direct sunlight.

Towards the bow, the wide walkways offer safety while walking around the yacht. The front area of Okean 80 has another inviting space for lounging or even for a more relaxed lunch under a large bimini as upon request.

Of all of the external areas, one of the biggest highlights of the yacht is certainly the huge flybridge; it has a total width of the beam and a generous 48.5m. It emphasizes the Okean 80’s open-air philosophy and can be divided into five separate areas, with a large lounging area, a full wet bar with sink and refrigerator, a large covered dining table, and the central helm station towards the bow. On the flybridge, there are also three adjustable helm seats. To the front of the vessel, there is another spacious solarium to sunbathe and enjoy the day.

The main salon is a special part of the yacht, because, in addition to providing a 360° view, it can also be customised to the owner’s taste. The arrangement admits several forms, bringing the chairs to the outside; for example, creating another comfortable and cozy atmosphere in the balconies.

Different owners have different needs. With that in mind, Okean 80 was designed so that it can have a 3- or 4-cabin layout.

In addition to all the design details, Okean also focused on all the technology embedded in the 80-foot yacht, ranging from the construction of the

hull and the chosen propulsion, to the navigation equipment. Okean’s hull is designed with the Dual Mode system, which allows a smooth transition between displacement, rapid displacement, and planing modes. State-of-the-art raw materials, such as Kevlar and carbon fibre, provide resistance to the hull and also reduce fuel consumption.

The Okean 80 has a fantastic navigation, extremely solid and steady, and can sail at 26 knots at full speed. The yacht is equipped with twin MAN 1550 HP engines, and according to the shipyard, at a speed of 18 knots, it has a range of 300 nautical miles. To further improve vessel stability, Okean 80 is equipped with a Seakeeper gyro stabiliser. The vessel has a 23.9-meter overall length, and 6.05-meter beam (not counting the folding bulwarks), and can carry 5740 litres of fuel, making it ideal for leisure cruising.

For more information, contact Chris Zois Ph: 0419 519 161 chris@waterzedge.com.au APRIL - JUNE 2021

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orizon Shores Marina has a huge variety of services on offer, with 500 Marina Berths, 350 dry stack storage bays, 200 trailer boat storage locations, a 70t travelift, on-water fuel facility, chandlery, marine refit and repair, hardstand and refit sheds, plus an onsite cafe.

TRAILER BOAT STORAGE & BOAT RAMP Horizon Shores Marina Trailer Boat storage is the ultimate solution to freeing up your driveway and storing your boat undercover.

MARINA BERTHS Horizon Shores Marina is one of the largest wetberth marinas in Australia. Catering for vessels up to 80ft in length, including catamarans, houseboats and cruising boats, we can provide you with shortterm or long-term berthing arrangements

Unlimited launch and retrievals; work area available for you to clean or tinker away; no queuing at boat ramps or ramp rage; no driving around looking for parking for both your vehicle and trailer, and you’re on the water quicker. So, why not free up your driveway or make space in your backyard; even better if you live in an apartment; you can have it all.

OUR FULL-SERVICE MARINA INCLUDES: Dockside assistance with our friendly staff on standby to catch your lines and assist you berth; power; water; access-controlled entry gates; dockside refuelling (diesel, ULP, premium); chandlery; ice; bait; café; haul-out facilities; refit and repair services; and, even after-hours security patrols.

SHIPYARD Our large hardstand facility consisting of a 70t marine travelift and 2 x 10t forklifts. We offer a secure concreted shipyard facility at highly competitive rates.

Being a full-service marina, Horizon Shores provides haul-out and hardstanding services for boats up to 70t in weight and 80ft in length. With all marinerelated services available in one location, we will be sure to have you back on the water as quickly as possible, saving you time and money.

Services available: Travelift haul-out 70t; forklifts up to 10t; external hardstand; work arm; enclosed refit/repair sheds 23 m long x 12 mtrs wide x 10 mtrs high; and highpressure water blasting. Bookings are essential.

Benefits include:

BOAT RAMP Horizon Shores Boat Ramp is open to the public.

Avoid ramp rage and congestion with our friendly staff on hand to manage ramp movements. Relax knowing that your car and trailer are at the marina, especially with our after-hours security patrols.

Enjoy the convenience of dockside fuelling, a café, and chandlery open 7 days a week. All this for a flat fee rate of $20 per launch with unlimited nights out. Better still, why not purchase an Annual Ramp Pass for $290.00 per year. Please contact the marina office for further information on (07) 5546 2300.

DRY STACK STORAGE The ultimate solution to boat storage that places your boat out of the water in a fully-enclosed storage shed. To make your boating easy, just call us one hour prior to your intended arrival, and we will launch your boat for you and have it waiting for you on our courtesy berth. At the end of your day, return your boat to the courtesy berth and we will flush your motors, rinse down the externals and put it away in our fully-enclosed dry stack facility.

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Storing your boat out of the sun and weather in our dry stack will reduce the costs of boat ownership by: extending the life of your covers and clears; eliminating the need for antifoul; reducing engine maintenance; preventing paint and fibreglass fade; removing the need for a trailer or large towing vehicle; reducing the wear-and-tear on your vehicle, not to mention fuel; reducing insurance premiums compared to parking on the street.

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MARINE RV ELECTRONICS Eddy Vanderee, with over 25 years of experience in the Marine Electronics Industry has partnered with Garmin, Fusion, GME, Raymarine, Victron Energy systems and Czone. Situated next to the Anchorage Café, Eddy is ready to assist with the supply and installation of the latest in Navigation and Audio Visual equipment for boats and motorhomes.

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Great Preparation Tips

WHEN SELLING YOUR BOAT From Pantaenius Sail & Motor Yacht Insurance

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he day you wake up and realise it’s time for a new boat – maybe you want a bigger one or a smaller one, or a newer one or a faster one – the reason for your decision does not matter. But before your new boat arrives, you’ll have to sell the old one you have.

Here are the key tips to help you move the old one on.

1. PRESENTATION The first impression is your buyer’s most important experience. People make their minds up quickly and often simply because of the first impression. When your buyer first sees frayed dock lines, or finds oil and stained services in the engine room, they are already of the opinion that you do not look after your boat. When the boat is dirty and a mess inside, the potential buyer will automatically think it’s poorly maintained. Even if he or she is still interested, the offer will likely be very low.

The broker will tell you that the first appearance is the most important, and if your boat is pristine and well-presented, it is already half sold. While the three most important words in real estate are “location, location, location,” they are “looks, looks, looks” for boats. Make sure you have tiptop external paintwork, polished gelcoat, and thick and shiny varnish. If you can’t DIY, then consider paying a pro. A small investment in maintenance can earn you thousands in resale value.

Don’t leave any space unattended! A serious buyer will open every locker and floorboard and so will absolutely find the space you forgot to attend to.

2. DECLUTTER Remove everything inside cabinets or storage spaces that is not essential for the boat., especially grease cans, WD40, paint, and spare parts etc. Not only will this make your storage spaces look bigger, but it will most likely remove a cause of some of the old smells.

3. DE-PERSONALISE Remove all your personal gear – photos, clothes, toiletries. This helps you detach from your once-loved asset!. It also helps in the declutter process.

Also remove anything you want to keep. It’s always a bad look for an owner to start taking stuff off the boat during hand-over.

4. FIX WHAT'S BROKEN If something is broken or does not work, then f ix it. Discerning buyers start looking harder at times like this. Make sure safety equipment is up to date and in good working order. It is not acceptable to f ind f ire extinguishers and flares that went out of date in the 90’s! If your old electronics are not working properly, consider replacing them, or remove them if your budget does not allow replacement. Buyers often have a different opinion as to the value of electronics anyway so in this case, it’s just about removing any negatives.

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If external canopies and covers are not in good condition, remove them, or replace them if your boat looks bare without the canopies.

Make sure the engines start and stop as they should, and always have them serviced. Batteries need to be in good condition so that engines and services are 100% operational.

For an older boat, consider steam cleaning the engine and engine space.

Just remember that if you start this process, you will likely have to re-paint the engine and engine room as well. Be aware that if you do half the job here, it will be very obvious and just give the impression that you covered bad stuff up!

Any work you may have done, including engine rebuilds and significant parts replacements, should be supported by evidence with corresponding receipts. If your engine has been fully reconditioned, install a new hour meter and have this covered in the receipt for works completed. This way you don’t need to get into a lengthy explanation about engine hours with a buyer.

5. HISTORY Some boats may have additional value associated with their history – winning a high-profile race or have been owned by someone famous. In any case, it’s always worth having the history documented.

Where you have spent considerable sums on renewing and replacing older components, or where you have altered and modernised or significantly improved the boat, have these properly documented again with invoices and receipts for all works. These documents will always help educate your buyer and assist in a hassle-free sale.

Your boat may have an identical or close sister ship, and if you have ads or sale information on these boats that evidence and support the value you are seeking, have this information included in your file to show any prospective purchaser. Nothing better than a recent comparable sale to justify your asking price.

6. DO I PROVIDE A SURVEY? Providing a survey is a positive and can assist in a fast sale, even if some buyers will still insist on having their own survey, as some can be suspicious about the independence of the one you may provide. If you’re not an experienced boater or your boat is older, an independent report from a surveyor can be helpful in identifying issues that you can easily fix prior to the sale.

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than not, are looking for a deal and are likely to have looked far and wide to find and compare their new purchase. The fair sale price is somewhere in the middle. The best place to start is to compare like for like, and recent sales of sister ships or similar boats is a great place to start.

The above applies well to production boats while the sale of a one-off boat can be more complicated in terms of arriving at a fair sale price. In this case, look for similar boats with similar equipment at a similar age.

Then look for condition and presentation, and again compare wherever possible.

If you list your boat at what you believe is a fair asking price, and it still remains for sale 12 months later, you have likely asked for too much. On the flip side, if you have three offers in the first week, then it is likely you have underpriced!

When assessing the fair price, ask a broker for advice. You don’t have to follow this advice 100%, but at least you can use the expert knowledge to help you determine what a fair asking price may be.

8. PRESENTATION REVISITED If you’re promoting your boat online or in a broker's window, then be sure to have great quality images available. It’s worth taking time to show your loved asset in its best light. You may need to email images to a prospective buyer so be sure to have enough to show every feature, inside and out.

Consider presenting your boat like you would a house. You can set the galley up with a bowl of fruit, set the dinette up with plates and cutlery, and you can buy new bedding for the cabins. Display images of your favourite anchorage showing crystal clear water and dolphins can also help. In this process its horses for courses! If your boat is a caravan and likely to appeal to a buyer looking for the same, then dressing it up with homely features will help. However, if it’s a game fishing boat, setting the bale as suggested above is unlikely to assist!

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SPORTS CRUISER WITH OUTBOARDS

MONACO 110 Powered by twin 300hp outboards

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he highly awarded Parker Monaco 110 is available in Australia, offering families way more for their money than the standard 11-metre cruiser.

At 11.2-metres (33-feet), the latest addition to the Parker range of sports cruisers in collaboration with the acclaimed designer, Tony Castro, is destined to make an impression in the family market for its features and value for money.

Winner of the prestigious 2018 Best of Boats Awards in the category ‘Best for Family’, the Parker Monaco 110 is the first of a new series of sporty, highperformance outboard boats from the innovative Polish brand.

Made using Twin Step Infusion technology (TSI), the Parker boat hull them distinct from the competition. This innovative technology involves vacuum infusion during moulding, vinyl ester, sandwich cores, and multiaxial reinforcement to save weight, increase stiffness, and improve comfort. The hull features two steps to reduce friction, planing threshold and consumption, and also to enhance acceleration and increase top speeds by as much as 15 percent.

In Europe, the Parker range is the choice of water police and marine biologists undertaking research expeditions. They are known as ‘big small boats’ because of their spacious cockpits, clever convertible seating and myriad features that make them the perfect boat for a day, or a weekend on the water.”

The flagship of the Parker range, the Monaco 110 is positioned as a versatile all-rounder with “space and pace” to please everybody and the latest outboard designs that deliver proven efficiency, performance and lighter weight than their inboard competitors.

Raising the outboards allows the props and legs to clear the water, reducing the need to antifoul them and reducing maintenance costs. Among the profusion of family-friendly features is the unique sunbed arrangement that covers the outboard engines, providing practical leisure space and attenuating noise for guests while underway. The seat/sunbed slides aft, thus increasing the cockpit area, and forward when you need to tilt up the engines.

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On deck, guests can spread out over a large seating area with a drinks-cooler fridge accessible from the cockpit, flowing into the saloon and galley, with a well-equipped kitchen and dinette with seating for up to six people. The large foredeck is a great place to relax, with convertible sunpads/lounges.

Inside, the Parker Monaco 110 boasts the equivalent layout of any classic inboard boat and huge advantages in some respects. Glazing plays a huge role in creating the feeling of space and connection to the water. A sliding glass roof and another sliding canvas skylight over the cockpit area add to the open feel.

Other notable features are the helm side door for optimal vision and convenient access to the wide walk-around decks, and the topside door for easy boarding onto the boat from a marina berth.

Accessed by companionway are two good-sized cabins, the master in the bow which has plenty of headroom, storage and large wraparound windows, and the second double bedroom which would equally suit adults or kids. Adjacent is the bathroom with separate full-size shower, WC and vanity, as well as the characteristic windows for views and ventilation.

A wide range of outboard engines is available, typically a pair of 150 hp or 300 hp for sparkling speeds and a comprehensive list of additional equipment. The power options are completely up to you. While twin 150s are a popular choice, those keen on their watersports can double that with a twin 300hp set-up.

The list of optional extras is just as compelling, and owners are able to customise many aspects of their Parker Monaco 110 to suit their preferences.

Overall, Parker Monaco 110 has a very sleek modern design, practical and functional for a price that will surprise and delight you. The Parker Monaco 110 will impress Aussie boaties looking for a sports cruiser with the lot.

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FIRE TRAGEDY A REMINDER OF SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

By Anthony (Mick) Apps, Law Graduate

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● no Safety Management System (SMS) in place, therefore, no risk identification or hazard reduction methods implemented to minimise the risk of fire.

FIRE ABOARD: CONCEPTION - On 2 September 2019, 34 people perished in a fire aboard the 22.8 metre flagged passenger vessel Conception off the coast of Santa Cruz, California.

REMINDER - Under Section 4 of Marine Order 504 – Certificates of operation and operation requirements – national law requires that when applying for a Certificate of Operation, a declaration is required to have a Safety Management System in place for each vessel that the application relates.

At the time the fire broke out, five of the crew members were asleep in the crew berthing area on the upper deck. One crew member and 33 passengers were asleep in the bunkroom below.

Recent Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) inspection campaigns have across 326 vessels, uncovered some 829 instances of poor fire-fighting maintenance.

A crew member on the upper deck noticed a glow outside and realised a fire was rising up from the saloon compartment directly below.

AMSA identified the most common types of non-conformances to include: ● fire pumps unable to supply adequate water pressure to fight a fire; ● fire extinguishers not maintained in accordance with AS1851:2012; ● poorly maintained fire insulation, protection and suppression systems; ● emergency shut-offs not functioning as required; and ● fire detectors not functioning.

n incident causing the death of a person is always tragic. But imagine that you are held responsible for the death of 34 people, and you know you could have done more to protect them.

The master was able to get a distress message to the coast guard, while the crew members from the top deck tried to access the saloon deck, but it was blocked by fire and thick smoke.

By the time the Coast Guard arrived 90 minutes later, the vessel could not be saved and all on the saloon deck perished.

FINDINGS - Although, there was no root cause found, there was a range of failures contributing to the deaths, including: ● the electrical distribution system inadequate; ● unattended batteries being charged; ● improperly discarded smoking materials; ● the lack of smoke detectors on the saloon deck delaying fire detection and allowing the growth of the fire; ● the absence of roving patrols delayed the detection of the fire; ● the bunkroom escape arrangements were inadequate, as both means of escape led to the same point, and the fire blocked their escape; ● Conception's operator provided ineffective oversight of the vessel's operations, placing the vessel crew and passengers at risk;

RECOMMENDATIONS - It is highly recommended to: ● Regularly review your risk assessments for operation and update your safety management plans as required. ● Review your escape management plans and conduct exercises to ensure that the crew understand their roles and passengers are aware of the requirements; ● Consider the watch requirements for early fire detection; ● Ensure that fire-fighting equipment are tested and maintained; ● Ensure that smoke systems are installed, maintained, tested and allow for proper coverage; and, ● Ensure that the electrical system is correctly installed and can cope with a large number of portable charging devices, such as phones, tablets, cameras and computers that all use lithium-ion batteries.

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LIVING THE DREAM LIFE

ON A HOUSEBOAT

By Tanya Rabe Give it a try at luxuryhouseboathire.com.au make or break your dream. Under Commonwealth Law (Navigation Act 2012, Section 23; An unseaworthy vessel can be detained under section 248), a seaworthy vessel is one that is in a fit state, both the hull and equipment to be able to handle the liabilities of a regular voyage, and not be a threat to the environment. The law also requires the boat not be overloaded, and have healthy and safe living conditions. In summary, a seaworthy houseboat is a neat and tidy home that is not going to sink.

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magine waking up, breathing in the aromatic smell of freshly brewed coffee as you sink into your deckchair with your mug. The morning sun dances on your face as a pod of dolphins gracefully glide by.

You are living the dream. The clear water invites you in for a quick dip before breakfast. You dive off the duckboard into the crystal blue and float. Looking up, above and beyond, there is not a cloud in the sky. You smile. Life is good.

Living aboard on the Broadwater is filled with that kind of romance – and more. It really is a wonderful lifestyle. But occasionally, a skipper chooses only to see the dream and ignore their responsibilities that are going to keep that dream alive.

Houseboats have evolved in the past 20 years, from a box on the water to luxurious homes with all the mod-cons – dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, even bathtubs! They are, without a doubt, a spacious and comfortable vessel to live on.

KNOWLEDGE IS KEY As a liveaboard sailor, my first piece of advice to anyone who is considering living aboard is to talk to as many people as you can about their experiences. Knowledge is power. Even more worthwhile is to reach out to those who have the same type of boat that you plan to invest in. This will give you an understanding of the knowledge you need to acquire to ensure you are able to manage and maintain all systems on your boat. Unless you have deep pockets, prepare to become not only a skipper but a plumber, an electrician, a mechanic, a true master of your domain. In the long term, this knowledge will save you a lot of money and will guarantee you always have a seaworthy vessel.

SEAWORTHINESS Let’s talk further about that point – a seaworthy vessel – because this is what will

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BOAT LICENCE RECOMMENDED To operate a houseboat, you only need a standard driver licence.

However, a boat licence is advisable as this training equips you with invaluable knowledge about operating a vessel on the waterways. It really is worthwhile and I encourage you to explore this.

INSURANCE Consensus among a number of responsible houseboat owners is that, following the purchase of your vessel, the next hefty expense will be your insurance. Houseboat owner, Colin Pane, a well-regarded liveaboard on the Broadwater says that he was able to secure premiums for around $4,000 per annum. However, during his research, he received quotes up to $8,000. “It will depend on your vessel so you’ve got to take the time to shop around” advises Colin.

MARINA SERVICES Most marinas on the Gold Coast offer fuel and water services. I recommend always calling the marina beforehand to confirm they do offer the service and enquire about the conditions.

Marinas can be tricky to navigate depending on wind, tide and design; especially for a houseboat.

SEWAGE Another consideration is sewage. The fine is hefty for polluting waterways, both financially and socially within your boating community. Pumpout stations are found in marinas. Again, check first with them to make sure they allow houseboats in, to pump out. Charges may apply or they may have a requirement to purchase fuel.

ANCHOR AND CHAIN Colin also recommends investing in a good anchor and chain. Dragging is a common and costly occurrence when we have storms and big blows come through. Coupled with this is being a confident skipper when it comes to anchoring. Know how to set your anchor and develop a sixth sense to move away from those who don’t.

ANCHORING LIMITS The Gold Coast is perfect for all-weather anchorages. No matter what direction the wind blows, you are able to find protection.

However, be aware of anchoring time limits to avoid a fine and/or a ban. Gold Coast Waterways have a map of the Broadwater indicating time restrictions. In most anchorages you can enjoy a seven-day limit before moving, but be aware that there are a couple of spots with a 24-hour period. gcwa.qld.gov.au/AnchoringMooringGuidelines Overall, living aboard can be much more economical than living on land. Any real estate agent will tell you it’s all about “location, location, LOCATION”, which you have 365 days a year. Take the time to set yourself up right from the start and you will be part of that million-dollar view.

To avoid pumping out, you can install a composting head. This will significantly reduce your sewage and take the pressure off how you get rid of it.

DINGHY Most houseboats have a tinnie or dinghy allowing you to get to shore to attend to chores on land. There are public jetties in many locations on the Gold Coast. It’s advisable to find a way to lock your outboard to the dinghy while you are away from it.

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10 MUST-VISIT

Around Moreton Bay

By Andy Kancachian

Horseshoe Bay @ Peel Island by Simon Christidis

The Anchorage Café @ Horizon Shores Marina

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xploring Moreton Bay is an ambition of many boat owners, dreaming of upgrading the family day boat to a cruiser that is capable of overnight voyages to faraway places.

The marina is one of the largest wet berth marinas in Australia with over 500 wet berths catering for mono-hull and multi-hull boats, sizes range from 20ft to 80ft length catamarans, houseboats and cruising boats.

The highlight in the annual calendar, is a reenactment of the landing of Matthew Flinders, on the Sunday closest to 19 July, which is the day the explorer landed on the eastern beach in 1799. A regular craft market always attracts a good crowd.

You will be welcomed with open arms as courtesy berths are available free of charge while dining at The Anchorage Café at the heart of the marina.

Located directly on the water, the views from the undercover-outdoor dining areas are exclusively nautical. The fully licensed venue allows you to enjoy a peaceful breakfast, a big lunch or a baristamade coffee while listening to the sounds of water lapping against boats.

The deeper-waters and main anchorage on the southern side of the island near the ferry boat is a great spot to spend the day and can be a good overnight anchorage depending on winds as it is exposed to prevailing south-easterlies.

Marina Location Latitude: 27° 45.133'S Longitude: 153° 20.856' E.

By doing so, you will finally get to see those much talked about cruising locations, with time to travel and spend the night, rather than rushing home in your runabout before dusk. A beautiful world awaits you!

Twilight Makers Market @ Raby Bay

The aquatic jewel of south-east Queensland, Moreton Bay is bounded by three main islands. Its azure waters cover 3,400 square kilometres.

It will become second nature to navigate with care and look out for cardinal markers. Reefs, rocks and wrecks are just some of the things you need to watch out for. While the infamous shallow waters require some research and good use of your GPS and Beacon to Beacon maps, with a little preparation, a week-long circumnavigation of the marine park will become a reality.

While you are exploring, do not forget to keep an eye out for the 74 identified species of birds, the dugongs, the turtles, the dolphins, and, of course, the great descendants of the sharks that made the bay such an effective containment area.

May you have fair winds and following seas.

HORIZON SHORES – FUEL, FOOD & SUPPORT Moreton Bay is very accessible for cruiser boats from the Gold Coast. At the northern end of the Broadwater travelling north through Jacobs Well on the western channel is Horizon Shores Marina.

A purpose-built boating facility on the doorstep of the Bay, this is the ideal support destination for onwater fuel, chandlery items and professional marine trade services.

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RABY BAY – FUEL, FOOD & SUPPORT Coochiemudlo Island

COOCHIEMUDLO ISLAND A kilometre off Victoria Point in the Cleveland area is the long stretch of distinctly golden sandy beach of Coochiemudlo Island. The beach is patrolled by the Coochiemudlo Surf Lifesaving Club, distinctly featuring a flagged swimming area to the west of the jetty.

Heading inland, the Curlew Café, a bustling little café sells essentials like milk and ice. Just a few steps from the beach, there is a public toilet block, beach showers, children’s playground and free electric barbecue.

About 700 people live on the island, taking advantage of facilities including a nine-hole golf course, BMX track, recreation club, tennis and croquet courts and a library. Bushwalking is also possible with trekking along one of the signposted walks.

This large seaside township is bustling with specialty stores and cafes that are ideal for resupply. The marina has all-weather access and is only a few nautical miles from the delights of Horseshoe Bay on Peel Island. It is a great spot for a quick return to civilization. The modern boutique-style marina has 75 floating berths nestled in protected waters surrounded by a boardwalk with a selection of bars, cafes and restaurants for your dining pleasure.

The short-stay overnight berths are wide with lots of room to manoeuvre, with each row individually secured for your peace of mind, and water and electricity supplied to all berths. The canals and marina are dredged to a minimum of 4m draft.

Depths outside the marina and canals vary down to 2.1m LAT. The marina houses modern bathroom amenities for guests, and laundry and fully-stocked chandlery are a short walk away. A fuel dock operates on-site 7 days a week, during business hours.

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Days Gutter @ Moreton Island

Horseshoe Bay @ Peel Island

Coochiemudlo Island

PEEL ISLAND The scenic island is one of Moreton Bay’s most popular getaway anchorages. Horseshoe Bay being the main go-to spot with dozens (sometimes hundreds!) of private vessels anchoring there on weekends and holidays.

It is a great spot for swimming and playing games on the shore, boasting a long sandy beach and some beautiful red sandstone outcrops, this area has good overnight shelter from northwesterly winds.

However, watch the low tides as deep water will be more than 70 metres out from the high tide mark.

To the east of the island is Platypus Bay, where a sunken wreck, The Ship’s hull is home to a variety of marine life, and is a popular snorkelling destination.

The island was declared a national park in 2007.

Called Teerk Roo Ra, which is Aboriginal for “place

of many shells”, the island offers many walking paths. Just inland you will find the remains of an old bakehouse-come-jail that was part of the quarantine station. It is a favourite stop for photo-ops.

LITTLE SHIPS CLUB, MINJERRIBAH Stepping onto North Stradbroke, you are visiting the people of sand and water. The Quandamooka Peoples have lived on the island (known to the local people as Minjerribah) for a very long time, at least 25,000 years.

Pencil in a stop at 70-year-old The Little Ship Club at Dunwich. You can pull up to the beach nearby, or tie up on the back of the jetty, although fees apply for the latter if you decide to stay overnight.

A visit to this iconic watering hole and their Black Pearl restaurant is a great way to cap off a day on the island. There is also an outdoor BBQ, and kids playground.

When ashore, take the opportunity to explore the island. A very efficient bus system can show you the numerous townships. The island is famous for surfing, diving, snorkeling, 4 x 4 driving, cycling, whale-watching and spectacular ocean view walks.

At the northern tip, the township of Point Lookout is a popular hang-out and entertainment district with many cafes and shops.

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Just north of the club is The One Mile, a very popular anchorage between Dunwich and Myora. It is landlocked by drying banks at low water, though a roll from south-westerly weather tends to come across the banks round Polka Point.

World Famous Gutter Bar @ Moreton Island

DAYS GUTTER, MORETON ISLAND The third largest sand island in the world, Moreton Island is an unspoiled paradise. A huge 95 per cent of the island is a protected national park.

At the southernmost tip is Days Gutter with its southern approach offering a very shallow entry so it is recommended to arrive at high tide. It is a very beautiful spot to drop anchor for the night.

The gutter is the breeding ground for many species of marine life. Snorkeling in the waters allows you a glimpse of the various sea life under water. The shoreline is a bright white sand, frequented by 4x4 day trippers on the island and boating families who have come ashore to enjoy a swim or a walk.

No visit to Days Gutter would be complete without a pilgrimage to the “World Famous” Gutter Bar. It is a popular destination for both residents and >

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(L) Dockside Marina Brisbane River, (R) Sandstone Point Hotel

or dinner while soaking up the local cuisine and entertainment scene. A long jetty allows for free berthing while at the venue.

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Bribie Island

> visitors, where you can watch sporting events on

big screens while enjoying fresh seafood sourced directly from the trawlers and oysters straight from the local growers on the island. There is a heap of cold beer available, big servings of hamburgers and chips, and a small convenience section providing basic grocery goods and essential items.

When leaving to the north, only possible at high tide, a very tight partially marked channel can be navigated through Days Gutter, exiting to Moreton Bay at the Little Sandhills.

BRIBIE ISLAND It is a destination worthy of a few days, even a week. The island has several marinas in sheltered canals and there are shopping centres, cafés and a long list of surf-and-sand tourist things to do.

Separating the island from the mainland is the Pumicestone Passage, a narrow waterway that runs between Deception Bay in the south and Caloundra to the north.

The southern end of the passage is easy to explore, with many coves and inlets for overnight anchorages.

For those with shallow drafts and a spirit of adventure willing to attempt the trip through the notoriously shallow passage through The Skids, The Narrows, and The W’s, the wonders of Caloundra waterways await. The whole stretch of the passage is only oneand-a-half nautical miles from beginning to end, yet the high tide varies by one hour and 20 minutes across this short section. The tidal flow is influenced

by Moreton Bay at the southern end and the Bribie Bar at the northern end.

Overlooking the pristine waters of Bribie Island is Sandstone Point hotel. Perched on top of the hill, this picturesque icon is an ideal place for lunch

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If you need fuel or marine services, then Spinnaker Sound Marina complex is your one-stop-shop, with friendly staff, a range of trades people, and reasonable rates for overnight berths. There is a tikistyle floating marina clubhouse, excellent shower and laundry facilities, and an interesting selection of meals available at the South African influenced café which is open for breakfast and lunch, and at the Italian restaurant for dinner.

operated laundry facility. On land, at the integrated resort, is a cafe-restaurant and a convenience store. The nightly casual party atmosphere at The Prawnster is a must-do experience. This floating restaurant with two trawlers and a pontoon for dining, provides fresh oysters, bugs and salmon, with views across the Brisbane River.

Brisbane City’s River Access Network and Recreation Hubs now offer two-hour temporary berthing for day trips to various stops along the river, from Murrarie (downriver) to Riverhills (upriver) recreation hubs.

Marina Location Latitude: 27° 4'11.59"S Longitude153° 8'9.87"E. BRISBANE RIVER If you seek refuge from the weather on Moreton Bay, the Brisbane River offers calm waters, fuel and service facilities, and the sophistication of city-living when you step off your boat.

An ideal overnight berth is at Dockside Marina at Kangaroo Point, which is situated just minutes from the Brisbane CBD, with public ferry access and public buses a short walk away. The marina offers views of the Story Bridge from each berth. Many of the berths are privately owned with liveaboards, so there is a great sense of community and some very interesting personalities willing to chat or lend advice.

There is a range of berths available from 10 to 40 metres, all with security key access, power and water, for short to long-term arrangements. It boasts a very clean and modern amenities block and coin-

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RIVERGATE MARINA – FUEL & SUPPORT Just 6 NM from the mouth of the river and 4 NM from the centre of Brisbane, the marina has 3 different boat lifts and is home to more than 320 world-class contractors in over 20 trades. There are two adjacent cafes, and an on-water fuel facility in the D arm open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Marina Location Latitude: 27°26.67’S Longitude: 153°06.30’E IMPORTANT WARNING: - Moreton Bay is recognised as one of the most important marine habitats along the east coast of Australia. It is a transitional area in which tropical, subtropical and temperate marine species co-exist, creating distinct and harmonious wildlife and habitat communities. So understanding your responsibilities as a steward of these waters is vital for the sustainability of the area. Although it is renowned for fishing, restrictions on recreational activities apply in many places, so check the Moreton Bay Marine Map before wetting a line.

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IT SIMPLY DOESN’T GET MORE WATERFRONT THAN THIS.

Nestled on the coastline between the Gold Coast and Brisbane, Calypso Bay offers an idyllic waterfront lifestyle perfect for families, boating enthusiasts and those drawn to the water.

Living on the main navigational channel between The Broadwater and Moreton Bay means residents enjoy easy boating access to favourite coastal hotspots, including North and South Stradbroke Islands, Jumpinpin Bar, Tipplers Passage and more.

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Calypso Bay is located far enough from the city, without sacrificing convenience or centrality. Escape rush hour and the stress of city life and enter an oasis of coastal bliss, in a community with resort-style facilities, private pontoons, swimming pools and playgrounds, with shopping centres, schools and cafés just a stone’s throw away.

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Don’t miss the opportunity to wake up overlooking the water every morning. Enquire at calypsobay.com.au to secure your dream lifestyle, with waterfront land from $800,000*.

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Welcome to the idyllic lifestyle of

Russell Island

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estled between North Stradbroke Island and Redland Bay within the pristine waters of Moreton Bay, Russell Island is a large stretch of land 8km long and nearly 3km wide, and truly one of Southeast Queensland’s best-kept secrets. Located only 20 minutes by passenger ferry from Redland Bay, you can enjoy the laid back lifestyle the island offers, while still being close to major facilities, with two international airports within 60 minutes from the Redland Bay Ferry Terminal. Large shopping precincts are also close by, with an excellent public transport system servicing the location.

Russell Island has all that you could be wanting from a seachange, with boating, fishing, golf and bowls all on your doorstep. Enjoy beautiful water aspects with views south to the Gold Coast, north to Dunwich, and west towards Redland Bay, or have a bush retreat on one of the many blocks tucked away beside conservation areas.

Russell Island is a growing but relaxed community that often changes as visitors flock to it on weekends and holidays. The village boasts of every convenience you will find on the mainland. Many electricians, builders and plumbers are residents on the island, making it self-supportive.

Bushwalking on an island filled with bird life draws the outdoor recreationalist, along with sailing and

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popular kayaking in the sheltered waters. When you are exploring Russell Island, there are things to see in the Whistling Kite Wetlands, Turtle Swamp, and the only grave on the islands.

Russell Island is part of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands (SMBI) group, or fondly called the Bay Islands.

The other islands are Lamb, Macleay, and Karragarra.

Some people say that going to these islands is like going back in time, back to how Australia used to be – a slower pace, no traffic lights, no rush. What they don’t tell you, is that this slower pace awakens that quiet place that calls you into being more present, more open to simple pleasures.

Unassuming yet naturally beautiful, the islands have a peaceful charm. As you walk down the quiet streets and listen to the many birds that call this island home, you discover stunning vistas and quiet beaches.

Even the birds are friendly here.

The waters around the Bay Islands are fascinating in their own way. Great spots for boating families are Rocky Point, the BBQ facilities at Jock Kennedy Park, Sandy Beach, Karragarra Foreshore, Pats Park Macleay Island, and the list goes on.

Fishing in the area is great with pristine conditions.

Fish stocks are abundant as the green zones and mangroves help keep the area alive with various

fish. It is common all year to land flathead and bream while you wait for good size mud crabs. In the winter months, you can target snapper and jew fish. At the right time of the year, the prawns come out to the waters.

The Bay Islands are easily travelled to by public ferry. For a family looking for a seaside village life full of handicraft and homemade delicacies, these islands are the obvious choice. It is an easy get-away lifestyle from the noise, and hustle and bustle of city life to simply be in nature with all the mod-cons but without breaking your budget.

There is a vast array of properties available – from cottages with character to modern homes with water views. With some properties including water access, private jetties or boat moorings, you can be on the bay in minutes. Boat ramps are also easily accessible.

Most of the Bay Islands have generous public spaces, unspoiled natural environments, and really wonderful local people, which makes the area a great residential investment. And most importantly, the best place to end each day is moored on the western side of the islands to watch the fascinating sunsets.

Every day is a boater’s paradise with a property on Russell Island. www.russellislandrealestate.com.au

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Boaties can apply for a Mooring via usual channels. Encompassing a 180 degree view of the pristine Morten Bay, it is magic watching all the traffic of barges and ferries.

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CRABBING in South East Queensland Jeff Hayes interview by Andy Kancachian

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oing crabbing can be very rewarding at times when the fish are not biting. This means you can always go home with a few crabs for dinner, without the shame of arriving home empty-handed.

Crabs can be found along the entire Queensland coast, offshore to large open bays, from sheltered estuaries to tidal flats, and the mouths of rivers lined with mangroves. The most common crabs to catch in South East Queensland waterways are sand crabs or blue swimmer crabs, mud crabs, and spanner crabs.

TYPES OF CRAB POTS The choice regarding short-time or long-time pots really depends on the individual, and the style and time allowable to be crabbing.

To catch mud crabs and blue swimmer crabs, a short-time drop pot or an overnight pot can be used. For short-time pots, a recommended period of time can be 20 minutes to half an hour.

The advantage of a short-time pot is that once you find a productive area, you can consistently catch more crabs while staying close to the pots to avoid anyone else checking or stealing your pots, which might occur in some areas.

An overnight pot can be left for a long period of time, which can be set from a boat or from the shoreline. The fact that they are in the water for an extended period of time can mean they will catch more crabs.

BAIT AND STRATEGY The best bait to use is mullet, whiting frames, or bream frames. Several of the more experienced crab catchers stay away from bait such as a can

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of catfish and flathead frames. It is advisable to always have fresh bait to fill your pots, and work your pots in different areas to increase your chances of success.

The best strategy to catch sand crabs is to set your pots at 2 hours from the end of the run-out tide, or from 2 hours of the run-in tide. The mud crabs love the run-in tide. If you are using a shorttime crab pot, move your drop pots every 20 minutes to half an hour, depending on how quick you are catching crabs.

If you are out fishing, drifting the sand banks for whiting, bream and flathead, you may also find sand crabs, particularly off the drop-off of the sand banks. You can drop your pots off a deep edge, then drift fish along the flats for about 20 minutes to half an hour, before drifting over the bank into the deep. Then check your pots, before repeating.

Once you catch your crabs, be careful not get ripped by them. When picking up a crab, you have to be quick. Stand behind the crab while pushing down on top of shell with other hand, and pick it up by the back flippers at the back of shell. The best thing to do to keep them fresher is to throw them straight into ice slurry as soon as you catch a crab. This will slow them down a bit and allow you to handle them easier.

HAYES POT DESIGNS

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The company manufactures a range of "throwand-go" pots, a short-time drop pot, and a popular all-nighter pot. These pots need no assembly at all with the unique patented top ring flotation design. This floating ring lifts the netting to its assembled position, when thrown in the water.

So, all you do is bait up and throw out.

Hayes Pots have been developed and perfected over the past four years. The pots are sold in over 50 stores across Australia. The Hayes Pots have proven their value in the market place with their unique floating ring tube design, and A-grade quality, strength, performance and price. They are made from high-quality UV-proof PE netting, strong 3mm thick poly tubing, extra strong 6mm10mm hot-dipped galvanised rings, 6mm rope wrapping all rings for added strength, and the all-round 360 degrees of access for crabs, in the perfect volcano-shaped design.

FISHERIES RULES A maximum number of four pots, dillies or a combination of both may be used on a boat per person when on the water. You must have an identification tag on your pots bearing the surname and address of the person using the apparatus.

The size and quantity limits for the blue swimmer crab is 11.5cm minimum and a limit of 20. For mud crabs, it is 15cm minimum and a limit of 7 per person or 14 per boat (with 2 or more people on board).

For spanner crabs, it is 10cm minimum and a limit of 20 crabs. A closed season applies to the spanner crab species. For the three-spot crab it is a 10cm minimum. Female mud crabs and blue swimmer crabs are no-take species. Egg-bearing spanner crabs and three-spot crabs are also no-take crabs.

BASIC COOKING The easiest way to cook a bucket of crabs is to boil up a pot of fresh ocean water. Once the water comes to a boil, drop your crabs in. For sand crabs, the suggested cooking time is 7mins, while for mud crabs, it is 10-12 minutes. As soon as time is up, pick them up with tongs and put them straight into ice slurry to immediately stop them cooking any further. This supposedly shocks the meat and stops it from sticking to the sides of the shell.

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Brisbane River JETTY HUBS FOR BOATIES

8 locations with 2-hour public berths Story by Roselle Tenefrancia Brisbane City Council’s Infrastructure Chair David McLachlan.

One of the projects in the strategy is the River Access Network, launched in 2017. Berthing infrastructure were installed in each of the eight hubs, allowing recreational boats – passive and motorised – to dock for a two-hour period, while two hubs allow commercial boats to pickup passengers with prior bookings required.

“River and recreation hubs are places people can launch canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddle boards, with some also providing launching points for small vessels, tourism and commercial operators,” explains Cr McLachlan.

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he Brisbane River recently opened opportunities for recreational boaties to visit various lifestyle hubs along the river. The River's Edge Strategy is Brisbane City Council’s plan to improve access and activity on and alongside the inner-city reaches of the Brisbane River. This also links to Brisbane's River Art Framework, which presents a vision for a world-class collection of public art along the River's edge.

The strategy was developed and refined using ideas and feedback from Brisbane residents, businesses and river user groups received through public consultation in October 2012 and June 2013.

“The Brisbane River is one of [the] city’s best assets and [the] river and recreational hubs are unlocking more opportunities for residents, visitors and tourism operators to access it and take part in on-water leisure activities,” states

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These river and recreation hubs have been completed and are now accessible to the public.

“River and recreation hubs are located at innercity and suburban spots along the Brisbane River to ensure there are plenty of entry points available to residents and visitors.”

These hubs allow short-term use by passive craft and recreational craft: ● Murarrie Recreation Hub ● Northshore Hamilton Recreation Hub ● Kingsford Smith Drive Recreation Hub ● West End Recreation Hub ● Dutton Park Recreation Hub ● Riverhills Recreation Hub ● New Farm Park River Hub ● City Botanic Gardens River Hub

The New Farm Park and City Botanic Gardens hubs also allow tour boat pick-up and drop-off, and water taxi pick-up and drop-off. All these hubs provide access to public parks for recreation. The Murrarie Recreation Hub (location of BrewDog Brewery) and the New Farm Park River Hub (location of the Brisbane Powerhouse) both offer access to dining options as well.

The River’s Edge Strategy is set out under the four themes: Place (including plans to establish riverside eating and drinking precincts in local communities along the river, among others), Play (including the launch of a network of RiverStop places for public access to, and enjoyment of the river to promote the river as an important stage for events, among others), Connect (including the establishment of a network of short-term mooring sites for recreational vessels, among others), and Enable (including promotion of simple RiverResponsibilities to help river and RiverWalk users to enjoy the river harmoniously, among others).

If you ever find yourself navigating the Brisbane River, take the time to explore the hubs along the river, and enjoy the parks and other recreational activities, as well as food and drinks on offer.

For more information on the hubs, visit the River Access Network page on the Brisbane City Council website. www.brisbane.qld.gov.au FUEL & SUPPORT STOP - RIVERGATE MARINA on the Brisbane River provides boat servicing, and on-water fuel facility open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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carborough Marina is ideally situated only 40 minutes from the Brisbane CBD in the protected all-weather Scarborough Boat Harbour on the tip of the Redcliffe Peninsula. The marina provides direct access to the cruising waters of beautiful Moreton Bay as well as local and offshore fishing grounds. Nearby destinations include Moreton Island and the famous wrecks at Tangalooma, Pumicestone Passage and Bribie Island, Redcliffe, and many other boating destinations. Close to the marina are restaurants, coffee shops and a full range of other facilities.

Scarborough Marina provides outstanding berth rental, hardstand and drystack facilities at competitive rates. The marina offers full boatyard facilities with both a 35-tonne marine travel lift and a Wiggins marine forklift. All major hardstand services and facilities are available with a range of quality onsite tenant services. Drystack boat service with launch and retrieval is available for powerboats up to 10m. Scarborough Marina is one of Brisbane’s premier marinas and offers customers the perfect boating experience.

MARINA FACILITIES: There are 235 berths ranging from 10m to 20m and a fully manned office. The modern washrooms and showers are cleaned daily, and are complemented by a 24-hour onsite laundry.

Electronic gated access, CCTV & daily security patrols provide peace of mind, knowing your boat is properly cared for and there is a 24-hour onwater fuel pump providing – premium unleaded and diesel. The marina also accepts live-aboard applications for cruising yachties, subject to limits and approval by the Marina Manager.

DRYSTACK FACILITIES: The Scarborough Marina has Brisbane region's newest undercover drystack. A drystack boat storage is the modern way of boating, doing away with most of the hassles. No more queuing and having to back down busy boat ramps; the service does away with the need to own a boat trailer and a heavy towing vehicle. It is ideal for those new to boating and for single operators who would

otherwise need a helping hand. To schedule a launch time, simply use the phone app, or call the marina. The experienced staff will put your boat on the water with the marine forklift, and your boat will be ready at the pontoon when you arrive. Simply step on and enjoy your boating. When you return, use the phone app, or again call the marina to request a put-away. The marina staff will rinse the hull, and an engine flushing service is available before putting your boat securely away under cover. The drystack service complements the modern busy life-style, allowing boating for those living in apartments or on small blocks.

BOATYARD FACILITIES: Scarborough Marina has a well-equipped modern boatyard able to handle a large range of boat services. The hardstand has been built to high environmental standards with a fully concreted apron throughout. The skilled hardstand operators will help guide or tow your vessel into our Travelift bay. Your vessel will be lifted, pressure-washed and then stood ready for either you or your chosen trades to get to work.

Suitable sized powerboats can be moved by the marine fork lift and placed on cradles in the hardstand. There is a 35-tonne Travel lift, 10-tonne

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Scarborough Marina welcomes Australian and international cruisers

Onsite is a 35-tonne Travel lift, 10-tonne marine forklift, and 2.5-tonne hardstand forklift

marine forklift, 2.5-tonne hardstand forklift, tow boat service, lift and hold service, water blasting service and screened work pens. The boatyard offers long-term berth customers a discount on hardstand services.

Onsite boat repairs and maintenance company MarineWorks Pty Ltd offers a range of onsite services for steel, timber, aluminium and fiberglass vessels. They have experienced trades people to undertake services such as fibreglassing, cabinet/timber work, antifouling, marine paintwork, shipwright, and project management. www.marineworks.com.au CHANDLERY FACILITIES: Boat Harbour Marine is Scarborough’s one-stop marine shop and, with 200sqm of floor space, is the only full range chandlery between Sunshine Coast and the City. Owned and operated by professional yachties, who provide a comprehensive range of equipment as well as a variety of services and assistance to sail and power boat owners. The range of products includes safety gear, fasteners, deck hardware, ropes, anchors, chain, paints, electronics, electrical, plumbing, fishing equipment, bait and ice. They specialise in running rigging and can

assist with a fitting service. The chandlery is major dealership for: International Paints, Norglass, Resene, Jotun, 3M, Starbrite, Cleanaworx, Whale, Jabsco, Sarca, Muir, Burke, Ronstan, Selden, Harken, Lewmar, Baltic, Crewsaver, Raymarine, Grotty Yachty, GME, Icom, Ocean Signal, Hella, Fixtech, Boat Books, SeaQueen, Wilson, Zman, Railblaza. www.boatharbourmarine.com.au BROKERAGE SERVICES: Onsite at the Marina, Yachtdomain.com - International Yacht Sales has an extensive local and international selection of new and pre-owned vessels for sale. The team of knowledgeable and experienced brokers would be delighted to assist you in your search for the vessel that best suits your yachting needs. International Yacht Sales also partner with world-leading yacht brands – Leopard Catamarans and Nordhavn, for the sale of new vessels in the Australian and New Zealand markets. They also provide exclusive access to the global charter sales programs for The Moorings and Sunsail. If you are thinking of selling your boat, International Yacht Sales uses a model that fuses a dynamic online presence with traditional face-to-face service along Australia’s east coast and beyond. www.yachtdomain.com

EAST COAST CRUISERS: Scarborough Marina welcomes Australian and international cruisers, offering a range of services including an Airconditioned cruisers lounge with free WiFi and TV. Stay a while and enjoy the area, the Redcliffe Peninsula is a thriving picturesque seaside city of around 60,000 people located only 40 minutes’ drive or 55 minutes by rail from Brisbane central. With its sandy beaches, foreshore parklands and beautiful coastline, the peninsula offers an attractive lifestyle for visitors.

All major facilities are located on the Peninsula including shopping centres, restaurants and major chain stores.

Local attractions include the Sunday markets, a seafood market, seaside restaurants, cafes and nearby village shopping area. The area boasts extensive bike trails around the Peninsula and the Kippa-Ring train station is located just 5 minutes’ drive from the marina and connects to the Brisbane and Gold Coast suburban rail network. www.scarbmarina.com.au

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VISITING THE TANGALOOMA WRECKS

ON MORETON ISLAND Story by Olly Gaspar, writer, phtographer, adventurer

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he famous Tangalooma Wrecks on Moreton Island is one of the most underrated spots in Southeast Queensland. The underwater tourist spot was created by the Queensland government, by sinking several ships between 1963 and 1984.

The wrecks have now been turned into an artificial reef that is abundant with sea life.

A TOURISM SUCCESS STORY Tangalooma was the site for the largest land-based whaling operation in the Southern Hemisphere. This was also one of Australia’s most brutal and bloody whaling operations, killing over 6250 humpback whales in the span of only 10 years.

Luckily, only 10 years after the construction and commencement of the Tangalooma whaling operations, humpback whales were placed on the protected species list. It is estimated that in 1965, there were only 500 individual whales remaining, from the estimated 15,000 in the original population. Many of the sunken ships that make up the Tangalooma Wrecks are ironically old whaling vessels.

Due to solid government intervention, the humpback whale populations have recovered and are thriving. There are estimated to be over 35,000 whales that now make the yearly migration up the east and west coast of Australia. Interestingly, it is estimated that $32 million was earned each year from whaling operations, while whale-watching is now a $70-million industry across Australia.

GETTING TO TANGALOOMA WRECKS Many people who visit Queensland seem to disregard Moreton Island as a destination. Perhaps this is due to the relative remoteness in comparison to other island hotspots, like Fraser Island. Getting there, however, is relatively easy by taking a ferry from the Brisbane River. If you have a larger group and a Queensland boat licence, you could also rent a boat and reach Moreton Island yourself.

Whilst Moreton Island is fairly protected, weather can definitely change for the worse quite quickly.

If you’re not experienced on the water, I would recommend just taking the ferry.

I had spent 10 years of my childhood helping out on our family project, Malaika, a 15m steel motorsailor. She was built from scratch by my dad

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in our backyard. This meant that we were fortunate enough to be able to reach Tangalooma by means of sail. This freedom allows us to explore more isolated coastal pockets of Moreton Island, as well as lay anchor and stay the night for free. If you have access to a boat, I would definitely recommend it.

TANGALOOMA WRECKS SNORKELING If you’re visiting Tangalooma, snorkeling is a must!

The 15 sunken ships are one of my favourite snorkelling spots. At high tide, the deepest point of the wrecks is roughly 8m. It is therefore quite easily accessed by freediving alone. If you’re experienced, you can swim through the many portholes and explore the large cavities of the sunken ships.

MARINE LIFE Moreton Island is a protected area for dugongs.

If you look hard enough, there is a good chance that you will spot one. We also saw several pods of dolphins, wobbegongs and leopard sharks just by snorkeling around the wrecks. I was definitely surprised by just how much marine life there was.

If you stay the night on a boat or camping somewhere on Moreton Island, try to get out on the water early. We kayaked around the bay for sunrise and saw several sharks and dugongs swimming in the crystal clear water.

FLYING A DRONE AT TANGALOOMA Tangalooma Wrecks are one of my favourite spots to see from the sky. You can capture some pretty incredible shots of the wrecks neatly lined up in the turquoise waters. A little tip is to try to shoot when the sun is bright and high to get the best clarity and light in the water. Worth noting, there are helicopters that frequently do fly-by’s of the wrecks. Keep your ear out for any that might be flying past.

WHERE TO STAY THE NIGHT It takes quite some time to get to Tangalooma from the mainland. This means that staying at least one night is a must to soak it in. If you’re coming by vehicle ferry, I would definitely recommend finding a campsite or taking a gamble with free camping somewhere nearby.

Just remember to clean up and take your trash with you.

If you’ve come without a vehicle, it is also possible to hang a hammock and camp under the stars on the beach. Make sure to bring insect repellent as the sand flies can get pretty brutal in summer.

Another option is to stay at the nearby Tangalooma Beach Resort. The resort owns the beach and is a destination popular for many weddings and celebrations.

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True Weekender With Outboard Engine

MERRY FISHER 795 SÉRIE2

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hanks to the resounding success of the Jeanneau 795 Merry Fisher, the Merry Fisher 795 série2 had a lot of expectations to meet – and it effortlessly has.

The Jeanneau 795 s2 has slightly different specifications than the original model:

A true weekender fitted with an outboard engine, the 795 s2 features a new hull shape, while still remaining true to the classic V-shape hull. This boat delivers powerful on-water performance, all the while remaining incredibly stable when at rest. It is truly the dream boat for families of all sizes.

This boat is fully modular, including the interior saloon and the rear lounge. This allows the boat to be changed to suit your individual preferences. A new feature on the 795 s2 is a side door, previously only seen on the larger models in the Merry Fisher range. This allows for easy access to the boat when docked. The galley in the 795 s2 comes well equipped, featuring 2 sinks. It can be further equipped to include a fridge.

The saloon seating can comfortably fit up to 4 people, and can be converted to a double berth or forward-facing seating. This, paired with the cabin below, creates sleeping space for 4 adults.

Northside Marine currently has several Merry Fisher 795 s2’s on order, and these will be available for inspection in late 2021. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss out on! Be sure to register your interest with our Jeanneau expert, David, on 07 3265 8046 or davidc@nsmarine.com.au

A new feature to the Merry Fisher line is the air vents fitted above the windshield. This allows better ventilation when motoring at a cruising speed.

There is storage within the entire boat; each compartment has been thought through in order to optimize storage and keep the aesthetics pleasing. The new Series 2 also features an enclosed head compartment with an optional hot water shower and toilet with holding tank; making this boat a true weekender.

Testing of the 795 s2 shows its fantastic capabilities – more acceleration, more driving pleasure.

The Jeanneau 795 s2 has been upgraded to accommodate up to a 250hp outboard. Optional sun awnings can transform the rear of the boat into a luxurious shaded area, and this can be further enclosed with the help of the cockpit closure kit. An optional U-shaped lounge and table transforms this back area into a rear sun lounge. The interior of this boat is open and bright, close to a panoramic 360 degree view. This, in addition to the sun roof, lets in the brilliant natural light. An optional cockpit sun awning allows for relaxation at the bow of the boat. The additional cushions transform the bow of the boat into a forward sun lounge. Handrails on the roof make for easy access.

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lmost 10 years ago Finbrella commenced the design and development in Perth of a wind-stable umbrella concept. Today Finbrella supplies center pole umbrellas throughout Australia and beyond to private, commercial and public customers for their specific situations.

Our “mission”: To build highest quality, functional, versatile and aesthetically pleasing umbrellas.

WIND STABILITY The basic principles of the design are to have a canopy with an asymmetric profile, a fin on the top of the canopy and the ability for the canopy to freely rotate on its centre pole. Wind force against the fin allows the canopy to rotate and align to achieve the umbrella’s lowest wind resistance. The canopy’s geometry further assists wind stability by reducing lift.

HIGHEST QUALITY Finbrellas are made with high tensile grade anodized aluminium, 316 stainless steel, world’s best solution-dyed acrylic fabrics and glass reinforced Nylon-6 as standard. We also offer a number of optional upgrades, accessories, canopy printing and other customizations. We take no shortcuts with any of our materials of construction so that long life outdoors is optimised and warranted. If damaged, any and all parts are simply and readily replaceable by the customer.

VERSATILITY The type of fixing/anchoring of an umbrella required for a chosen position can vary substantially. Finbrella has applied particular effort into developing numerous clever anchoring options which also allow complete anchoring interchangeability. So that a Finbrella for the boat can also be used on the beach, by the pool at home or on the grass down at the park.

Quick and easy set-up and taking down of Finbrellas can also allow for boat storage in much lower headroom spaces like carports and boat racks.

SIZES AND SHAPE. Finbrellas are all hexagonal in plan-view and range in diameters from 1.6m through to the largest 4.0m.

Finbrella also supplies an elegant symmetrical Retro range without the fin. The Retro version can be favoured when wind considerations are not necessary and a classic aesthetic is more desirable.

CUSTOMISATION Every customer and every boat is different to a greater or lesser extent.

We have had Finbrellas installed on small open dinghies to 60m super yachts and all sorts of private and commercial vessels in between. We know what can work and we will readily and promptly customise to ensure the best result for each and every customer.

Give Tom a call on 0438 984 655 to discuss your boat shade requirements – I’m confident that we will be able to tailor an offer to suit your boat that you’ll be very pleased with.

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Fittings and bases to suit any surface and position.

Canopy diameter sizes from 1.6m to 4.0m.

Customizations, canopy printing, accessories and prompt deliveries worldwide.

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BOAT GADGETS

Great Products FOR

Boating Your boating adventure starts here, with a selection of leading products to improve your time out on the water. Join the conversation on our social media channels and let us know about any of these products you’ve used. You can recommend a great product for us to review by contacting info@boatgoldcoast.com.au

KINGPIN JUMBO PEGS HANDY HELPER ON & OFF THE WATER

AZURE DÉCOR NAUTICAL THEME ARTWORK Hello to the boating enthusiast! Azure Décor supply nautical art pieces such as wooden fish sculptures mahi mahi, tuna, sailfish, marlin and GT. They are beautifully carved from Saur and Jempinis. The sculptures sit on a stand created from wood. The sizes vary from 600mm, 800mm or 1000mm long. In addition to these elegant items, a number of handcrafted metal wall art with inlaid mosaic, in the shape of marlin, tuna and angel fish. These are excellent pieces to decorate your marine business, work shed or trophy wall. Follow us on Facebook to see new incoming nautical designs. For more information or to request photos of the latest, contact Lynda on 0421604303. www.facebook.com/azureedecor instagram@azure.decor

It’s only a peg, but it’s quite a story. Beginning in 2004 with a packet of Jumbo Pegs purchased as a novel boating accessory during travel in Asia, the founders of Kingpin Pegs were surprised at the attention it drew from Western Australian boaties aound Rottnest Island and the local yacht clubs. The attention gave birth to a business idea, with more products progressively added to the list over the years. Coming into the fold in 2014 was the Super Jumbo Peg, followed by the latest in clean green earth science – the Activated Bamboo Charcoal Eco Pack. These exclusive and original accessories continue to be of great use both indoors and outdoors – limited only by one’s imagination. Utilise the pegs wherever you could use a helping hand, whether it be hanging wet towels on the rails of your boat, pool fence or drying those rags from fishing. Super strong, these ripper grippers will serve you well – only hazard is losing them overboard. www.kingpinpegs.om.au

KINGPIN ECO PACKS A BREATH OF (ALL NATURAL) FRESH AIR

S.A.F.E HIGH-LOW STERN PLATFORM MITSUBISHI ANTI ROLLING GYRO The 12V DC ARG-50T-DC is the newest model to the fleet! For vessels under 10T. Running on 12V DC Batteries or AC power. This powerful compact aircooled unit is easily installed in your center console, half cabin or work-boat. Simple installation. Simple control. Reliable performance. Zero maintenance.

Manufactured by Mitsubishi, with over 20 years of experience providing comfort, safety and reliability at-sea. The anti roll gyro will reduce roll at anchor and at slow cruising speeds. Once installed, you’ll find your boating experience to be more pleasurable for the whole family and crew. The Mitsubishi Anti Rolling Gyro works. www.antirollgyro.com.au BOATGOLDCOAST.COM. AU

The new high-low stern platform for outboardpowered boats. The platform allows easy safe access to the water and offers your own private deck perfect for fishing off. Suitable for mono hull and catamaran up to 50ft with single/double/ triple/quad engines. Benefits include easy water/ dock access, small tender and toys can be lifted, deck area increased up to 30%, stabilisation of boat at rest with the platform in the lower position, better protection of outboard engines during docking, improved sport-fishing ability: walk-around at the stern, access steps integrated with the system, propeller check/clean/change possibility, and smartphone remote activation. www.aquamaremarine.com

Hate the stale smell of your cabin from fishing or when returning after a long period? Worry about the moisture affecting your precious electronic gear? The science of Activated Bamboo Charcoal for soaking up smells and damp continues to amaze. Now you can discover for yourself the use of its already proven purifying power. Bamboo Charcoal Eco Packs from Australian importer Kingpin are a simple and safe method to remove unpleasant smells and moisture inside your boat, or car or home. Imagine never having to spray chemicals, use messy sachets or dispose of waste elements again! These decorative linen covered Eco Packs are refreshed monthly by simply placing them in the sun for an hour. The ultra violet rays disperse the absorbed residues and allergens, ready for continual re-use up to two years. Each Eco Pack (20cm or 15cm) can be moved from saloon to anchor locker or anywhere in between. www.kingpinteam.com 101

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WELL ANCHORED AUSTRALIAN MADE BOAT ANCHORS VS. IMPORTS

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nchor Right Australia have been designing and developing new boat anchor concepts for over twenty-five years. Our Super SARCA was a world’s first, true multi-purpose anchor design. We know this because of our patent research. SARCA – meaning Sand And Reef Combination Anchor – is by far the most popular fishing boat anchor throughout Australia, and possibly New Zealand. Many boat builders now fit them as standard.

The Super SARCA has been servicing many types of boats – pleasure boats, live-aboard yachts, and commercial vessels up to 300 tonnes. The larger models up to 225kg are seen regularly on many of our very large trawlers and ferries in Australia and New Zealand.

Twelve years back, we designed the incredible SARCA Excel. Why? Simply because the roll bar on the Super SARCA was restrictive on some boats, so we have made the Excel fit just about any vessel type.

Once again, due to Anchor Right’s experience of understanding anchor design and performance, the Excel fast became an anchor that created enormous interest and rave reviews on many forums and blogs say it is “the best anchor” they have used.

The Water Police requested that the Excels be fitted to their new large police boat in Tasmania. Their choice was based on their research of Anchor Right’s history of performance, testing, and typeapproval certification. The feedback from the general boaties was the sealer.

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What has become a real surprise, for Anchor Right is our demountable alloy Excel model. It weighs half of the steel versions. We have seen an avalanche of interest and sales in the alloy version since we launched this model. Fast setting in multiple sea beds, exceptional holding power, easy to break down for storage, this lightweight storable anchor also makes a great option when racing a yacht, used as a ketch, or a second back-up anchor. Customers are telling us that the performance between the steel model and the alloy is no different.

We know for a fact that the Alloy Excel puts out the same holding power as our galvanised steel model, which is type-approved as a Super High Holding Power anchor. We have carried out hundreds of hours of testing on the steel, stainless steel, and alloy Excel versions.

SARCA Excel Alloy anchor

Anchor Right Australia now share in a very large part of anchoring systems in the market. We are not the cheapest, and certainly not the dearest, but are proudly Australian-made, using Australian steel.

We lead the world in designing and producing new methods of anchor testing. Our success has been built on trust, quality and designs that work better.

We now have many challengers competing in new anchor designs, and this only helps to keep us sharp by leading the way.

Our biggest achievement is to know that we have gained the trust of many thousands of customers. We at Anchor Right Australia say a big thanks to all who have chosen our anchors over the many imports. This shows real support for an Australian-made product.

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BOAT LIFTS & DOCKS

Introducing

A Unique

Boat Lift

Golden Elevator

ocal boat lifting specialists, Dockpro, now L distribute the industry's best Golden Elevator Lifts® solution to Australian boat owners.

Built with maximum features, each component is welded for durability and strength, allowing weight capacity from 300kg to 27,000kg.

Golden Elevator Lifts® is a premium solution that can be used in the most extreme docking situations such as concrete canal walls, high fixed jetties or steep embankments.

In addition to clever design, Golden Elevator Lifts® are 6061 T-6 aluminum with stainless steel hardware.

Their winders are solid aluminium with deep grooves and have a larger-than-average diameter for extended cable life. This contributes to greater lift speed. They don’t come close to exceeding the bending radius of the cable.

Guaranteed your boat will be lifted higher than ever.

No matter the distance of the water level to the ground, your boat can easily be lifted up and down.

The Golden Elevator Lifts® are ideally suited for water applications with great depths or sites where levels of water fluctuate.

The minimalist design makes it ideal for different boat styles and hull shapes. The degree of incline of the lifting system will be determined by your installation requirements.

You don’t need to worry about weather, water conditions, or water depth. Suitable for many tricky locations, the Golden Elevator Lifts® offer great lift speed in tight or restricted places such as a narrow canal or at a location where you can’t have fixed pilings in the seabed or because of necessary permits, an embankment, a rock wall or a seawall. The Golden Elevator Lifts® allow boat lifting in impossible places.

Manufactured in the USA, the Golden Elevator Lifts® are custom-built for your docking location.

You can be assured that your boat will sleep safe and sound because the Golden Elevator Lifts® utilise heavy-duty materials, wheels, and accessories.

Featuring stainless steel cables, wheel brackets, and axles, all used for a clean, safe, and strong build.

Moreover, sacrificial metal anodes complete the boat lifts, serving as protection against electrolysis.

Also contributing to the solid strength of Golden Elevator Lifts® is the use of 12 wheels with stainless equaliser brackets (versus the average 6, or fewer, of competitors), and welded box construction for drive connection to track beam. Carpeted bunk boards are also a standard feature.

There’s no higher-quality boat lift than Golden Elevator Lifts®. The lifts are covered by the following warranties: 5 years on structural parts, 10 years on Golden Sea-Drive® Gear Reducer, and 2 years on all other parts.

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Built to withstand tough water conditions, like strong waves and currents, these systems can lift your boat higher in an unlimited water fluctuation environment.

This means that they are less likely to get damaged and require less maintenance and repair.

The elevator boat lifts showcase a stylish, low-profile design that enables ultra-fast docking operations and accessibility to hull and prop.

Call 1300 736 761 or visit www.dockpro.com.au to find out more.

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INCREASED VALUE WITH SLEEK NEW LOOK

By Peter O'toole

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ike most things that are underappreciated, nobody ever notices when a windscreen is doing what it should be. However, if there is something wrong, it quickly becomes noticeable and can impact the entire boating experience. As boat design evolves, so do windscreens and windows. The options are overwhelming: curved windscreens; sliding or hinged; custom hatches and windows; tinting or no tinting; green glass; and much more.

These days, windscreens can be made of different materials including acrylic, glass and polycarbonate. Acrylic windscreens are the most cost-effective.

It’s the best all-rounder. It’s cost-effective, light, and durable. One of the most common – and important – questions about a windscreen or window is, when has it come to an end?’ The answer is, that it does depend on the damage.

Likewise, there is also no easy way to repair a seal that is worn or leaking – even if you would like there to be one. The only method is to disassemble the windscreen, clean all the old sealants off and start again, reassembling with new seals.

Before

After

Blue Water Windscreens is dedicated to repair and replacement of boat windscreens, and getting the job done right. Fabricating with more than 20 years of experience, they will assist from concept to completion, replacing the old parts from your boat for a new modern look or the traditional appearance when your boat was first manufactured. They are most regularly called upon to install new windscreens on trailer boats. All moulds and formings are done in-house to give you the best quality at the lowest price. Highly experienced in everything windscreens, they are qualified to provide clear answers to your most difficult questions.

RECENT PROJECT A Lagoon 42ft was presented to Blue Water Windscreens with an old existing windscreen that was weathered. The owner complained that it was clear glass which made it too bright inside the boat.

The team removed the 8mm thick windscreen by simply cutting the old seals out. They then prepared the surface, ready for the new windscreens.

The installation of the new 10mm dark tint acrylic windscreen sections took approximately 3 hours. By using these dark windscreens they ensured a cooler temperature inside the boat, while eliminating the need for curtains. The darker tint cuts out a lot of the glare in direct sunlight. The only downside is that it will slightly reduce vision when looking through that windscreen in night light. The new windscreens also make the boat look newer and much sleeker.

The overall project was completed by two people in approximately three days of accumulated hours. While the replacement wasn’t particularly expensive, the new windscreens will increase the value of the boat as they are now a thicker, more durable material that has completely modernised the aesthetic look of the boat.

The most challenging aspect of this job was ensuring the angle of curves was correct, which is complicated further when using 10mm thick acrylic, so there is no room for error. All the new windows were manufactured in the Blue Water Windscreens Gold Coast factory, which then they transported to the boat for installation. Expertly designed, every window section had curves from front to back, and a fold running along the middle.

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customers face, was the location of the installation, with the boat moored on the beautiful Gold Coast canals.

WINDSCREEN CHECK You should regularly check your windscreen seals, by firstly undertaking a visual check. If there are no visible signs of wear or damage, pour water over the seals until you can see if any of the window seals are leaking. If they are leaking, a windscreen repairer can remove the old seals, prepare the surface and install new seals. The most commonly used windscreens for trailer boats are made of acrylic. As with most products, you get what you pay for most of the time, so understand the benefits of each windscreen product before deciding. The decision on what materials to use, also depends on the customer's budget and how the boat is intended to be used.

The expert windscreen repairer can fit windscreens to most modern boats as well as giving new life to vintage boats. They utilise special machines and jigs, specifically designed for manufacturing boat windscreens. These include curved windscreens, flat windscreens and sliding windows, both custom designed and standard. They can also supply and fit hatches, both custom and standard, and various other marine products.

People often overlook windscreens. Boat owners need to look after the glass, seals and frames. All three are like every other component on the boat – they will only work as well as you look after them. It should be noted that boat windscreens receive a lot of damage when owners use harsh chemicals, which affects the screen and the seals. For long lasting windscreens, wash the windscreen with fresh water and a soft cloth such as flannelette of microfiber.

To book in for repairs, get a quote or ask for advice, call Blue Water Windscreens on (07) 3382 7883.

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BOAT PRODUCTS

WESTERBEKE MULTIPORT EFI PETROL Generators For The Marine Industry

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esterbeke’s new lineup of electronic fuel injected (EFI) petrol generators hit the Australian market in 2020. These generators meet the Australian Product Emissions Standards (2017), and are EPA and CARB compliant — made possible by Westerbeke’s innovative engineering and electronic fuel injection technology.

SMOOTH & QUIET

The new lineup maintains a product range that is affordable, compact, lightweight, quiet, and efficient — the qualities that have made Westerbeke the preferred choice among seasoned boat manufacturers and boat owners.

DURABLE & RELIABLE

Westerbeke's Multiport EFI petrol generators represent the benchmark for quiet, reliable, high performance marine petrol generators. The technology provides optimum fuelefficiency, easy-starting and improved reliability. In conjunction with multiport EFI, electronic speed control via an electronic governor maintains the engine at a constant speed and eliminates ‘bogging down’ when load is applied.

Westerbeke is the first company to bring constant speed EFI generators to the marine market as well as the first low-carbon monoxide generators, making boating safer for you and the environment.

3.5 MCGA: 3.5kw (15 amp) and only 102KG. 2 cylinder smooth and quiet running 2500rpm. Just 15” tall x 27” long.

4.2 MCGA: 4.2kw (18.2 amp). 3 cylinder smooth and quiet running 1500 rpm.

The petrol generators operate at a quiet, electronically controlled 1500 rpm (or 1800 rpm for 60hz). The smallest unit (3.5kw), runs at 2500rpm.

Low rpm translates to long life and low maintenance.

Make a smart decision today and choose an NMMA (National Marine Manufacturers Association) Innovation Award Winner — the Westerbeke Multiport EFI genset!

Marine Energy Systems is the importer and distributor of Westerbeke generators in Australia, providing sales, support, and service through their dealer network.

More at their dedicated site www.westerbeke.com.au or call (07) 5502 7771

6.2 MCGA: 6.2kw (26.9 amp). 3 cylinder smooth and quiet running 1500 rpm.

8.0 SBEG: 8.0kw (34 amp) Houseboat series.

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FAIRLINE YACHTS

NEW TARGA 65 GT - FEEL THE FUTURE

Rest, play and sleep aboard a truly remarkable boat

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haracterised by Alberto Mancini’s striking design language and Vripack’s renowned naval architecture, the Targa 65 GT is a wonderful expression of design legacy with vision. Sharing the same striking appeal as the Targa 65 GTO, but offering more indoor space, you can socialise on a bigger scale in the extended saloon. This newest addition to the Targa range is a true symbol of its award-winning lineage.

afternoon sun. Configured to maximise life on board, including a large twin crew cabin, make the most of the Targa 65 GT’s flexible interior, equipped with a master suite to rival all others.

Liberal in space, the Targa 65 GT’s foredeck provides the ideal seating and sunbathing area, with room enough for all. Pairing convenience with style, the carefully crafted en-suite with walnut finishing maximises luxury in a compact space. Characterised by a free-flowing layout, the three- and four-cabin configurations offer flexibility in design.

With British craftsmanship at its heart, the Targa 65 GT is the ideal place to fashionably entertain, from morning through to night. But it’s also those personal moments where it shines. When you are the first to wake, with a coffee in hand. Being alone with your thoughts. Enjoying the space and silence. This is all yours. And it is a stunning place to be.

Fairline is a brand that continually adapts and evolves. With a long-standing international recognition for its award-winning range of designs, it embraces advances in both technology and style. Always remaining true to the Fairline DNA, it produces industry-leading models that pair space with sophistication. Its brand legacy is one of care-free adventure for all who step aboard.

Breakfast on the foredeck followed by underwater thrills on a pair of SEABOBs. Recognise the light touch of quality fabrics as you dry off in the

For more information about any of these boats, please contact Fairline Queensland dealers Leigh-Smith Yachts www.LSYachts.com.au

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FAIRLINE 65 GT KEY FEATURES: • • • • • • • • • •

Length inc. submersible platform: 19.96m Beam: 5.23m Number of berths: 6 - 10 Draught: 1.47m Height above : 5.20m Fuel capacity: 4,680 litres Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 1,080 litres Capacity: 16 persons 2 x shaft drive, diesel 2400hp Top speed: 31 knots

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AMIDSHIPS KING-SIZE MASTER

Powered by twin CAT C-18 1136hp Acert shaft drives, twin 27KW Onan gensets, TRAC Hydraulic at-rest stabilization, TRAC 38hp thrusters, central helm position in skylounge with two raised wing stations & two cockpit wing stations this E750 is a pleasure to drive and is extremely maneuverable. Using the best equipment on the market and combining with her hybrid split-chine Kevlar hull she offers extremely efficient operations and total luxury and comfort for all onboard.

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NSO EVO3S™ THE ULTIMATE NAVIGATION SYSTEM WITH VESSEL-WIDE INTEGRATION

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SO evo3S gives you total control - state of the art processing power, delivered by the new iMX 8 high-performance processor, and intuitive touchscreen and remote keypad controls. Experience rapid responses to your every command in Full HD clarity. NSO evo3S is available as integrated displays/ processors and modular systems.

Supreme Performance

Fully Connected

Every NSO evo3S display features the new iMX 8 integrated six-core processor delivering category leading response times for incredibly smooth screen transitions. With up to twice the CPU performance, you have instant access to the information you need, as you need it, no matter the conditions. Create your own custom helm layouts to suit any activity, and switch seamlessly between layouts in an instant. Low-profile glass helm styling conceals and protects NSO evo3’s powerful core, and complements any helm design from ultra-modern to timeless classic.

Built-in wireless connectivity links NSO evo3S to your existing mobile devices for remote viewing and control, and delivers easy online software upgrades via any wireless internet hotspot. Wired Ethernet, NMEA 2000®, and J1939 networking provide almost limitless integration options, from vessel-wide display systems to radar, sonar, engine integration, and much more.

Ultimate Clarity - Intuitive Touchscreen Control

NSO evo3S Integrated Display Build your ultimate navigation system around NSO evo3S. The new iMX 8 high-performance processor ensures rapid responses to your every command, while the Full HD display gives you stunning clarity. Connect with GPS, radar, sonar, keypads and other accessories to create your ideal vessel-wide system.

NSO evo3S delivers the ultimate view with an ultra-bright display, available in 16, 19, or 24inch widescreen sizes. Wide viewing angles keep the screen in view from anywhere in sight, even if you’re wearing polarised sunglasses.

Experience stunning clarity with Full HD resolution, and the option to combine up to six panels in a split-screen layout. Intuitively navigate charts, define waypoints, and take control of connected systems such as autopilot, radar, and sonar at a touch.

Key Features • iMX 8 Integrated six-core processor for superior performance • Ultra-sharp, Full HD 19-inch display • Seamless touchscreen control of your entire connected SIMRAD® system • Low-profile glass helm styling • Extended visibility with six-panel split screen option • Connect with smartphones, tablets, and internet hotspots

Get connected to your boat with local SImrad agent www.aseamarine.com.au

NSO evo3S Processor Build a tailored, multi-display system that is perfect for you and your boat with the modular NSO evo3S system. The NSO evo3S marine processor is a compact ‘black box’ solution containing two six-core processors and the connectivity options needed to integrate and expand your system vessel-wide.

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WATER TRAILER BY

MARINESCAPES www.marinescapes.com

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arinescapes is a Melbourne-based marine infrastructure company with vast experience in the design and manufacture of marine floatation platforms.

Having undergone a major restructure over the past two years, Marinescapes has been busy developing and expanding its product range.

The team have undergone a rigorous process of market research, including a customer needs questionnaire.

Marinescapes have invested heavily in new technology and machinery, and has begun its rollout of marine solutions to meet the changing requirements of customers and legislation.

There was real need to create a tough and easy-to-use dry berthing solution for customers with smaller boats and budgets. People wanted something that could handle the punishment of sitting on rocky and muddy bottoms right through to deep tidal waterways.

The Water Trailer was born, the first product Marinescapes has developed and successfully launched. There are several benefits of the Water Trailer. There is no power required. It is designed to arrive in one piece, making it easy to self-install to save on installation fees.

It is perfect for both shallow and deep water berthing. It does not have metal or moving parts to rust, cease, tear or puncture.

The Water Trailer has been designed and built to protect your boat in all conditions, provide an excellent return on your investment, is very simple to use, and has the ability to outlive the life of the boat. It comes in both six-metre and seven-metre versions, with the ability to take monohull boats up to approximately 6.2m in length and 1900kg in weight. It has a width of 2.5m with cleats on both sides to allow for easy installation of an aluminium walkway providing all round access to your boat.

The wide water stance of the Water Trailer also means that it ensures an extremely stable platform for your boat to sit safely on.

If you're in the market for a good looking, tough, easy to use and low maintenance dry berthing solution, the Water Trailer could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

Today, MarineScapes has grown into a respected global provider of marine lifting and custom float solutions.

Thousands of Marinescapes boat lifts have been designed and installed around the globe.

Marinescapes DryBerths have the capability to lift jetskis and both monohulled and multihulled boats from 14feet to 40feet in length. Marinescapes flotation devices and lifts are now widely used by major fleet operators, Coast Guards and Water Police and rescue services in Australia and around the world.

The dedication to continuous research and development has resulted in a range of unique, durable and environmentally-friendly marine products that are transforming the global marine industry.

By using Marinescapes DryBerths you can realise substantial cost and time savings by eliminating the need to regularly anti-foul your precious marine assets.

Marinescapes is a strong advocate of reducing environmental impacts. Our durable products are environmentally sustainable and will not puncture or wear. Marinescapes products also protect our precious waterways by providing an alternative to the regular toxic anti-fouling of marine craft.

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Tipplers Licensed Café is a family-friendly destination with live entertainment, great coffee and delicious food. Located on South Stradbroke Island, the café is the perfect place to relax for boaties, local families and visitors to the Gold Coast.

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FOUNTAINE PAJOT MOTOR YACHTS UNVEILS

NEW MY4.S

ountaine Pajot Motor Yachts has announced F the latest addition to its award-winning power catamaran range.

With its sleek Sportstop design, the new MY4.S represents a significant rejuvenation of its successor, the MY37, and is an exciting addition to the entry-level power cat market.

Defined by exhilarating performance and exceptional volumes that shatter benchmarks set by monohull motor yachts of this size, the new MY4.S will be available in late 2021 and is already in strong demand by Asia Pacific power enthusiasts.

This new model features sleek lines and oversized interior living areas, with the luminous saloon bathed in natural light courtesy of a sunroof and expansive opening to the alfresco cockpit. The exterior plan delivers a choice of areas to relax, including a dedicated sunbathing area in the cockpit and on the spacious foredeck, while the rear platform ensures safe and convenient sea access.

The overall length of the boat is 11 metres with a beam of 5.1 metres. Ideal for Queensland waters, the catamaran hull has a draft of just 0.80 metres. The standard vessel is powered by Yanmar 2 x 150 HP – 2 x 111 KW, with 2 x 600 litre fuel tanks the boat is capable of up to 1000nm.

There are two models, the Maestro (Owner’s) version offers 1 owner’s suite + 1 bathroom / 2 double cabins + 1 bathroom. While the Quartor version is set up as a 4 double cabins + 2 bathrooms.

The owner’s suite is remarkable in its size and luxurious finish, and the interior has been finished to the highest standards of contemporary design and quality.

NEW BRISBANE OFFICE

has led to the opening of a new Sales Centre in IBrisbane for Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co. ncreasing demand for multihulls and quality yachts

Located in the prime marine precinct of Manly, the new office is the base for both companies’ sales teams who represent the world’s leading new boat multihull and monohull brands, including Fountaine Pajot, ILIAD Catamarans, Dufour Yachts, NEEL Trimarans, and more.

The companies also operate successful brokerage divisions and are currently enjoying unprecedented demand for pre-owned sail and power yachts, and multihulls.

Reaching speeds of up to 22 knots, the MY4.S combines a luxury cruising lifestyle with astonishing performance.

The new Brisbane Sales Centre will be powered by a team of industry specialists, including Adam McKay, Anna Wallace and Andrew de Bruin, who provide the highest standard of client service and advice for new and pre-owned boat buyers and sellers.

The new model has been launched in line with the shipyard’s rebranding of its power catamaran range.

The MY40 is now named the MY5, the MY44 has become the MY6, while the Flagship Power 67 remains the same.

Multihull Solutions and The Yacht Sales Co recently expanded their marine insurance service division and the Brisbane Sales Centre will have a full-time specialist to assist clients with all insurance requirements to ensure they have the best coverage for their boating needs.

Further information contact Multihull Solutions on (07) 5452 5164 info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visit www.multihullsolutions.com.au.

The new Brisbane Sales Centre is located at 2/461 Esplanade in Manly, and can be contacted on (07) 5452 5164 or tollfree 1800 855 338.

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2020 SUN TRACKER

PARTY BARGE 24 XP3

o play away the perfect day on the water. the PARTY BARGE® 24 XP3 T lives up to its name. Packed with all the features needed for a crew of 12, that may include the whole family, a boatload of friends, or maybe a mix of both. It’s your choice!

COMFORTABLE INTERIOR STYLING - The boat is designed around four spacious and comfortable lounges, made with rotomoulded furniture backs and bases for resistance to the elements. A heavy-duty bow U-channel reinforcement behind deck trim ensures safety. There are highback swiveling reclining port and helm bucket seats with self-leveling arms for the driver and co-captain.

Importantly, when out on the water for a long day, this boat allows you to load up the lockable underseat and Stow More™ compartments with heaps of gear. There is even storage in the floor that is fitted with a bilge pump and a port pop-up changing curtain.

With comfort and entertainment in mind, each boat is fitted with a QUICKLIFT® Bimini top deployment system that allows one person to effortlessly extend the canopy alone. There are LED courtesy lights and the latest Bazooka® sound system.

Nicely finished with a woven vinyl flooring, the moulded console has a cooler storage below, and a stereo system w/Bluetooth® and MP3 input. When you’re at your favourite beachside, you can set up the table for a picnic.

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POWER AND PEACE OF MIND - When you want to take this party up a notch, the XP3 performance construction includes three 26” pontoons with lifting strakes. That, combined with the 250-horsepower engine and 200 litres of fuel, you can add in an optional ski tow pole (the receptacle is already there!) and tie on a tube for fast watersports fun. To make it easy, there is a full-width swim platform that is fitted with a boarding ladder.

Great to drive, the deluxe soft-touch sport steering wheel moves effortlessly with the hydraulic steering and tilt. Nose cone and motor pod wave/spray deflectors offer a drier ride.

A wraparound sport shroud and tinted, removable windscreen protects the driver. Below the console, there is storage space with a door, an integrated pouch and small items tray. The electrical fuses are designed for easy-access and have a marine-grade automotive-style fuse panel with a latching fuse block door. The weather-proof plan incorporates protective abrasion-resistant wire wrap and water-resistant connectors.

The Sun Tracker comes with a built-in Rail-Lock™ system for optional mooring cover and the hull is covered by a 10+LIFE™ Limited Lifetime warranty. They have thought of just about everything!

Available in black metallic colour or can be ordered in the new indigo blue fencing colour, the Sun Tracker is supplied on a matching aluminium trailer For detailed information visit nitromarine.com.au or call Ph: (07) 5532 5812

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Safe Buying To make sure you buy the authentic SOLAS products instead of counterfeit ones, please make sure there are SOLAS & RUBEX logos on both the package & product itself as below.

To follow is the contact of SOLAS official distributors in Australia.

Phone: 07-5319-1234 Mobile: 0411-252-921 or 0499-300-744 Email: info@boatpropsanddocks.com.au URL: www.boatpropsanddocks.com.au

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See it at SCIBS

Premier of über-cool A

never-seen-before event in boating – broadcast from an über-cool industrial building; the Train Factory. An evening full of interesting insights, interviews and slipping the covers off the Axopar 22 Spyder and the flagship model – the eye-catching Axopar x Jobe Revolve XXII. During the European launch, co-founder and creative and innovative director, Jan-Erik Viitala was joined by designer Jarkko Jämsen to discuss why they decided to create the Axopar 22, and the key benefits they were attempting to achieve. The pair reveal the secrets behind how the Axopar 22 was designed and talk about how they used virtual reality and Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD), also explaining why they design Axopar hulls the way they do. They discuss the layout options and why they decided these were the ideal offerings for Axopar owners.

KEY IDEAS The idea behind creating a smaller product was to make a boat that was accessible by a larger audience and to target a younger audience.

Viitala starts by saying that they wanted to focus on the “drivability, the versatility, the handling and also the cost-effectiveness… something that is new, fresh but also with a good price point”.

For Viitala the most important part of the project was about “the things you cannot see but that you can experience, the magic that happens that just makes a great product”.

“In simplicity, there is complexity, when you start from the drawing board and say, let’s make a more compact Axopar… we actually use the same amount of engineering hours as the 28 and first 37,

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the more knowledge you have, you want more,” says Viitala.

Jämsen added to this by saying, “For the customers, it is usually about the looks. But for us, it is what is on the inside, what is in the engineering, the hull, the weight, the centre of gravity, that is what we push mostly.”

DESIGN PROCESS What is really amazing about the creation of the Axopar 22 is the proof of how far technology has come and how designers are using it today. Aivan, the company Jämsen co-founded, is one of the first to really use virtual reality to design boats; and this is what they primarily used when creating the Axopar 22. Of course, they also created wooden mock-ups, one of the more classical methods but taking everything virtual allowed for designers to contribute to the project from all around the world.

The team now also have access to Computer Fluid Dynamics (CFD) which gives them the ability to see how the water pressure reacts under the water and against the hull.

HULL • BIG FLAIR IN THE BOW – when the boat dips into the large waves this flair deflects the water and gives the boat more buoyancy which is helpful in the heavier seas.

• CHINES – Above the waterline is the chines, which again deflect more water.

• TWIN STEPS – used to channel air underneath the water. These give a platform of air on which the boat can ride. They are using air between the

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hull and the water to create air lubrication and less drag and it also helps with stability.

• PROPULSION– anything between 150hp and 200hp.

Viitala explains, “This is by far the most complex mould we have ever done, not even the 37 comes close to the complexity and this is mainly because we had 3 important benefits we wanted to bring forward to the consumer” 1. Fit into a container 2. M aximum stability we can achieve on a 22 footer – “This is what sets us apart from most of our competitors, that when you are onboard, driving or have it resting it’s very stable. It doesn’t want to roll in the sea. And that has a lot to do with safety, comfort and handling. Even when you take this out in bad weather, whatever wave conditions you have it’s always travelling in a balanced way.”

3. Trailerability – “We wanted it to be this size and weight so it can be towed behind a mid-sized SUV or a big-sized touring car.”

FUNCTIONALITY Don’t worry Australia, Axopar has our back.

Despite only launching with the open “Spyder” model, we are told that the T-Top is also available and covers the full beam of the boat, so that we are protected from our strong sun and unreliable weather. This T-Top is also fitted with zippers, which will completely open up for when you want some additional vitamin D. Viitala went on to explain the purposes of the multiple layout options summary of this discussion is at www.eyachts.com.au

THE ADVENTURER

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DRY DOCKING your boat at water level

e have a Riviera M370 and had a SeaPen installed six W months ago. Besides the obvious

technical benefits of the SeaPen, such as safety, stability of the boat, and less anti-fouling and maintenance of the boat, there are many more important reasons to have a SeaPen. Prior to having the SeaPen, taking the boat out for the day or week was a challenge due to the expectations my husband had of me! Instead of having a relaxing day, it started with frustrations over doing the ropes and fenders, both of which I wasn’t that good at… apparently. Then after a lovely day out on the boat, we came home to more ropes and fenders and more frustrations.

The SeaPen has been my/our saviour, from a boating relationship perspective as well as from the sheer ease of leaving the pontoon and returning to the pontoon in a very safe manner. I am no longer required to manage ropes and/or fenders. I can now step onto the boat and prepare some refreshments, which make for a wonderful and relaxed start to our boating experience. On our return home, the same applies as I no longer need to hang off the side of the boat waiting to jump off to secure the boat with fenders and ropes.

In addition, our SeaPen has a walkway around the boat which makes it so easy to wash the entire boat and for general maintenance. There is now no need to turn the boat around to wash both sides. I love the Riv but I love the SeaPen more!

- Kay McCue, Mermaid Waters, Gold Coast

WHY BUY A SEAPEN? - SeaPen is the only dry-docking solution that keeps your boat free from barnacles without lifting it out of the water. Dry dock at water level. Never antifoul again.

Better performance. Easier to park your boat. Save on boat maintenance. Better resale value.

GLIDE IN, GLIDE OUT - With a touch of a single button, the SeaPen rear gate drops open to let your ship off and onto the water. To dock, simply drive into the SeaPen, activate the gate, and the pump will automatically take care of the rest.

GO AHEAD, STEP ON IT - Yes, you can step on it without a problem. The SeaPen is built sturdy and strong. The high-density polyethylene frame material allows for 360-degree walkable access. An aluminium walkway is also available as an accessory.

YES, IT IS REALLY DRY - The combination of quality marine-grade materials and breakthrough technology to maximize airflow, allows water to be easily pumped away from your boat, leaving your hull dry in no time.

GO WHERE TRADITIONAL LIFTS CAN’T - You can take it with you, install it anywhere, and keep your scenic view. The many benefits and the adaptability SeaPen offers have marinas and apartment associations moving to it as the perfect alternative to the traditional lifts.

WILL A SEAPEN SUIT MY BOAT? - DOCKPRO have built more than 2,500 SeaPens across Australia and New Zealand. SeaPen is designed to suit all types of personal and commercial watercraft.

To find out how much a SeaPen costs for your boat, contact the docking solution experts at DockPro. Ph: (07) 3123 6090 or sales@dockpro.com.au BOATGOLDCOAST.COM. AU

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Lady At The Helm

By Tanya Rabe

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isa Greig is not only the proud owner of a brand new Whittley CR2600, her second 2600 and third Whittley Boat, but she is also a sales assistant for the brand at the Coomera Boat Works Showroom and secretary of Whittley Club Queensland.

You wouldn’t know it, but Lisa is relatively new to boating.

After spending many years joining friends on their boats and recently empty nesters with a newfound freedom, Lisa and her husband Steve decided it was time to invest in their own boat.

She went for her boat licence with Steve, to enjoy a bay runabout they had acquired, Lisa soon discovered she wanted a boat that was set up to spend weekends onboard and would handle Moreton Bay conditions comfortably with stability at rest.

The boat Lisa chose was a Whittley CR2080, an entry level cruiser that ticked all of their boxes. She fell in love with her Whittley. Seven months later, when her confidence had grown, they upgraded to the bigger CR2600, and has further upgraded to a new CR2600 model.

When asked why she loved boating so much, she lights up.

“I’m a fish! When I’m not swimming, I love sitting on the swim platform simply gazing upon the beautiful waters of Moreton Bay. I might flick a line in or have a cold bevvie, but just being in the water is simply living my best life! The social side to boating is probably the biggest plus, making lifelong friends through the club and travelling with them at least once a month on planned trips, as well as day trips with family and friends on the alternative weekends, weather permitting”.

Lisa’s enthusiasm prompted an invitation to take the seat of secretary for the Whittley Club Queensland, which she

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claims has enormously enhanced her boating experience.

It is within the club that Lisa has learned so much about how to manage and maintain her boat. Aside from the administrative functions, the club creates a calendar of events where club members enjoy weekends away together at various anchorages typically not on the itinerary if you were boating alone all over Queensland and Northern New South Wales.

“The club used to be known as an old person’s club, but we’ve transformed it into a modern club that is attracting a mixed crowd. Younger people are coming; families with kids are bringing a whole new vibe to the boating experience. Seeing these kids playing with each other in the water, building sand castles and amusing themselves without an ipad is a complete joy to see”. As a mum of six herself, she values the special memories families create on the water especially now she has grandchildren as well.

As Lisa proved herself in boating, she was offered a role as a Whittley sales assistant at their Gold Coast showroom at The Boats Works. “The role at Whittley Marine Group has given me exactly what I wanted from the position: experience and knowledge. I can speak with confidence about the brand with customers and fellow boaties, and my role at Whittley is growing every day. Even picking the brains of the newly appointed service manager, Aaron Herd, has given me so much more confidence when being on my own boat and knowing it better.”

When Lisa first joined Whittley, she was often asked “if her husband was in” referring to Laurie Jackson, the sales manager who is of course not her husband at all. For some reason, the client, at that time, felt more comfortable talking

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to a man about boats. But now a year down the track, Lisa is quite well known in the industry and reference to her being a woman in a man’s world has been left behind. Lisa has earned her position with great success, which she celebrates with her male counterparts.

It is the same when it comes to their boat. Lisa and her husband have a shared investment, shared responsibilities and shared knowledge about the vessel. They have the ability to reverse roles without being under pressure. If women need any motivation to take a more active role on boats, it is to ensure their safety, knowing they have the ability to act independently should anything happen to their partner.

Whittley encourages women to be involved in boating. The club will be initiating a girls' weekend, focused on wives and daughters at the helm. Lisa says, “It’s a great opportunity for women to grow confidence on the boat. Most times they might hesitate to just have a go, but it is these weekends where the ladies can learn to manoeuvre the boat, to anchor, dock and get the boat up on the plane”.

“Launch and retrieve can also be a daunting experience” Lisa explains. “But with patient mentoring and lots of practice, she will be able to handle the trailer and the boat confidently.”

Mechanically, Lisa learns as she goes. At work, she follows the technician and Whittley sales manager, watching with inquisitive eyes. “I am a sponge,” she says. Of course, as a sales assistant for Whittley she needs to know the ins and outs of the boats but she gets involved for her own sake as well.

So, get your boat licence, ladies! Hop behind the helm and join Lisa for sundowners in one of the Broadwater’s spectacular anchorages.

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PERSONALISE MERCURY OUTBOARDS

with colour options

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he next time you are on the water, would you want to feel like you are dominating the canals? Do you want to feel like you have more control and power over your ability to go anywhere the fish may be?

There’s a visually stunning new way to personalise your Mercury outboard. These Factory-painted accent panels are made of thin, durable polycarbonate. You can use them to colour harmonise your engine with your boat, or to simply make a statement.

The panels come in five stand-out shades and there’s also a Ready-For-Paint option which is primed and ready for coating with your own shade

of urethane paint; Redline Red, Pacific Blue, Mercury Silver, Graphite Grey, Pro Black, or ReadyFor-Paint (your own colour) Each Colour Trim Kit comes with four painted panels, specialised adhesive, replacement Mercury & Horsepower Decals, as well as easy-to-follow installation instructions. These Colour Accent Panels are available for 3.4L V6 & 4.6L V8 engines, including Pro XS, SeaPro and selected Race models.

To find out more about how you can make your engine look even better, contact Mercury Authorised dealer Nitro Marine

provide the same experience that makes SOLAS stand out from others. The most important of all, buying SOLAS products from our official distributors will be the safest way to get the authentic SOLAS products and avoid any further unnecessary problems.

Nitro Marine showcasing new and used boats and trailers. 167 Currumburra Road, Ashmore.

(07) 5532 5812 sales@nitromarine.com.au

Introduction of SOLAS 2021 New Items ■ #5111-093-13 A series Aluminum propeller for Tohatsu engine 9.9~20 Horsepower / 2-1/2” Gearcase (14 Tooth SPLINE & THRU HUB EXHAUST) ■ New RUBEX A / B series 6~20 horsepower (Thru Hub Exhaust) 2-1/2” Gearcase / 9.9~35 horsepower [Thru Hub Exhaust] 3” Gearcase) SOLAS Interchangeable Hub propeller (RUBEX System) is now available in A/B series for small horsepower.

SAFE BUYING SOLAS PROPELLERS

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he past year was rather difficult due to the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic. But the marine business is actually rising, and the demands from all around the world have been increasing more than ever. However, it seems that, as a marine leading manufacturer, we have attracted not only customers, but also counterfeiters.

Recently, we found out there have been incidents of misleading packaging made by others purposefully.

What’s even worse than that, is putting propellers that are NOT made by SOLAS inside authentic SOLAS color boxes. This is prohibited and we severely condemn such behavior.

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Spotting Fakes Here are some tips to spot fakes as well as avoid unpleasant buying and using experiences caused by counterfeit products.

1. Make sure there are SOLAS & RUBEX logos on both the package and the product itself.

2. Be very aware if the price of the goods is too good to be true as you get what you pay for.

3. The wrap may look loose or used as well as suspicious packaging, such as faded, damaged packaging or labeling, strange marking, are all sure signs of counterfeits.

If you’re suspicious that a product that you buy is not authentic, please don’t hesitate to contact our official distributors right away!

■ HR3 D+ in bigger diameter now also available in RUBEX system (Thru Hub Exhaust) 4-1/4” Gearcase ■ RUBEX 4E in LH (Aluminum 4 blade) for twin engine application, 15 and up horsepower (Thru Hub Exhaust) 4-3/4” Gearcase ■ Lower pitch in 15 for RUBEX L3 Plus for heavier loading & twin application, 115 and up horsepower (Thru Hub Exhaust) 4-3/4” Gearcase Find SOLAS propellers at www.allmar.com.au for eastern states and www.propellers.com.au for Western Australia for more details. We ARE at your service!

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MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN SURTEES 650 GAME FISHER + YAMAHA HELM MASTER EX T

he Surtees 650 Game Fisher is a premium offshore fishing boat, ready to tackle whatever Mother Nature has to throw at it. With room for up to 6 people and a 250L fuel tank, it’s the perfect overnight boat.

This stunning Surtees comes fitted with a Yamaha F175XCA outboard (maximum 200hp rating). It is 6.50m on the dot and its beam is 2.375m. With a max load of 800kg, the 650 Game Fisher can easily accommodate you, your friends/family and all the gear you could imagine! A walk-through transom and built-in live bait tank optimises space and makes boarding a breeze. The Surtees Razortech smooth-riding hull guarantees a ride that is comfortable and stable. Paired with the Surtees 10 year hull warranty, this boat is built to last – and fish!

Yamaha has taken marine technology to the next level with this latest innovation, the Yamaha Helm Master EX boat control system. This system turns even the most novice boatie into a pro with joystick control. Get your boat exactly where you want it with ease! Helm Master has it all, and can work on both single and multi-engine configurations.

Keep your position with FishPoint, your heading with DriftPoint, and head to your off-shore destination with ease with the Autopilot Navigation System.

Fishpoint will maintain your boat’s position effortlessly. Simply set your chosen spot and Helm Master will take care of the rest, using minimal engine RPM to maintain your position. Driftpoint allows you to keep your bow pointed in your set direction, while the current allows you to drift along. By twisting the joystick, you can adjust your bow’s heading angle with ease.

Helm Master is a fully customisable system, designed to change with your needs and budget. Yamaha has manufactured the system to be plug-andplay; it is quick to install and requires minimal work. Entry level starts with Digital Electronic Controls and Digital Steering, and from there, the system

goes up to include the entire Helm Master EX system. From level 1 to 4, there is a Helm Master set-up for everyone!

Our Surtees is fitted out with the whole kit and caboodle - the premium level 4 of the Helm Master EX system. The joystick allows for extremely precise control when at low speeds; perfect for docking, launching, or approaching your intended beacon. The controller is ergonomic and is easy to use. Each button is labelled so just about anyone can set it.

Northside Marine will have the Surtees 650 Game Fisher with Yamaha Helm Master EX on display, but only for a limited time. Be sure to be in contact with our Surtees specialist, Bill Hull, in order to express your interest and inspect this fantastic set up!

To find out more, contact Bill: billh@nsmarine.com.au 07 3265 8029

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JET SKI & BOAT DOCKING

FLOATING-DOCKS F

loating-docks are the Australian distributor for Wave Armor and Carolina docking systems, also providing budget modular systems.

Wave Armor, from the USA, are the leaders in small docking systems. Their goal was to fully utilise their decades of experience to develop a range of products that are not only innovative, durable and functional, but also showcase a superior-designed element. Their design element is now setting the new standard in the floating dock industry. While most floating dock systems on the market today are at best functional, the Wave Armor set the pace, being virtually unsinkable with a fully adjustable roller system making docking and launching so easy, without damaging your ski or boat.

We stock the SLX series of jet ski and small tinny systems, being 100% roto moulded, tough for extreme performance and durability, the easiest drive on roll off

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port on the market, designed with the jet ski enthusiast in mind. All Wave Armor systems include features that are above-industry standards, maintenance-free, and full UV protection.

Floating-docks have two SLX systems instock. The SLX5 system is 1.5m wide and 3.8m long, with 12 inline rollers weighing 130kg, and a floatation of 700kg. The larger SLX6 system is by far our bestselling dock, 1.8m wide and 3.8m long, weighs 146kg with a floatation of 820kg. The extra width is designed to allow a safe and stable environment for fuelling and maintenance.

The Evolution systems are the next step in docking systems.

This series is the easiest and largest drive on roll off PWC ports on the market, roto moulded, foam-filled, and packed with features like soft urethane, wheels that can be moved and adjusted to fit your jet ski or boat, with a soft rubber bow stop and a stainless steel chain for quick-clip tie-down.

The EVO Sport is the smallest of our systems designed for the new range of smaller skis, like the Sea Doo Spark and Yamaha EX, being 1.45m wide and 3.3m long, weighs 82kg and with a floatation of 320kg.

The EVO6 is the largest system in the EVO range designed for the new monster skis and small boats, being 1.82m wide, 4.4m long, weighs 155kg, and with a floatation of 910kg.

We have a range of accessories for all systems along with mounting arms and brackets.

If you need something a little larger, we have from Carolina Docks two boat lifts. Carolina Docks are made

by Wave Armor, under licence from Carolina Docks, so the superior quality is there for all to see. Simple twopiece systems make for easy installation, and designed for ease of use and simple drive on reverse off system.

The Roll N Ride XL with front extension for boats from 3.5m up to 5.5m, being 2.3m wide, 5m long, weighs 227kg, with a floatation of 1140kg. We provide extra floatation floats, if required, and mounting arms and brackets are available for side or bow mounting.

Need something a little bigger? Then we also have the Roll N Ride XL with tail extension. This is suitable for boats from 5m up to 6.5m being 2.3m wide 6m long, weighs 270 kg, with a floatation of 1360kg. Side arm mounting brackets are available for both side and bow mounting.

We have agents on the Gold and Sunshine Coast, distributors in NSW, and a Wave Armor display in Victoria.

For more information, please call Mike 0405 115 910.

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Must Haves At A Marina

By Roselle Tenefrancia

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hen you are cruising or having a boating adventure along the east coast of Australia, chances are you may end up staying a night or two at a marina. Even if your boat is self-contained, you will have to get out of your boat for many reasons: use the amenities (shower and laundry); go shopping; or go out for a walk or exercise.

Of course, you plan to be under way – or anchored at some exotic site – most of the time, but there are a few things that may become very handy in case you do end up staying a night or two (or more) at a marina.

HIGH-QUALITY SHORE POWER CORD & A POWER BOARD When you slip into a marina berth for a night or so, you will obviously have access to shore power. While some marinas will provide you with a power cord, it is essential to have your own power cord and adaptors. Be aware that shore power cords are the number one cause of marina fires. A new, heavy-duty cord that is free of corrosion reduces the risk of complications. When you don’t have a centralised power system in your boat (in the case of smaller cabin cruisers), it may also be useful to have a power board handy, so you can use it for multiple items that use minimal electricity, such as device chargers, etc.

Always be safe and be sure to inspect every receptacle for damage before plugging it in.

MARINE HATCH SCREENS

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Sitting in a stationary boat with windows shut will create stuffy conditions.

If opening the hatches and windows for that needed fresh air will also allow insects and bugs to enter the boat, it is definitely worth looking into installing hatch screens. After all, you want to feel at home, and not camping out in the open.

If the marina assigns you a slip that is at the end of a very long dock, carrying stuff and provisions to and from your boat will be very exhausting. A folding metal cart will be very convenient to have. The marinas will always provide the large plastic carts to haul items, but then you will have to return them at the entrance.

Having your own will just make it easier, so you don’t have to retrieve and return all the way to the entry.

A DIY hatch screen can be sewn using marine-grade mesh and using velcro to attach. If you want to buy one, commercial hatch covers come with mosquito nets, and are held down by weights. These hatch covers help to reduce UV damage to your hatch as well as minimise the light entering your boat.

CURTAINS If you’re living on a boat at a marina or pretty much anywhere, curtains will be very useful in offering some morning darkness and afternoon shade from the hot sun. At a marina, they become very helpful because they offer some extra privacy. When you are at anchor, you decide how far you can be from the other boats. But at a marina, you are actually very close to a neighbour! You will do yourself (and your privacy) a favour by buying or making your own curtains for your portholes.

SHOWER CADDY AND LAUNDRY BAG Even if you have your own toilet and shower facilities in your boat, using the marina amenities is something that would be preferable while you are docked. When you have to go to the marina bathroom, there’s nothing worse than carrying a pile of loose toiletries except when you drop your shampoo on the dock. So, if you plan on living at a marina for a few nights, make sure you have a shower caddy handy.

For your laundry, a strong drawstring bag will be useful when you decide to do a bit of washing. While many use a laundry basket, a drawstring bag can be a more practical and space-saving alternative.

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SHADE COVER Hot, sunny days at a marina can be a real problem. If you are stopping for a while, it is worth having a shade cover handy. Whether it is to cover the bow of your bow rider, or extending shade over the aft area, you will appreciate that extra shade. It can also serve to keep uncovered areas in your boat a bit dry during an unexpected shower.

POWERED OR UNPOWERED SCOOTERS Marinas along the east coast are accessible to shopping centres or restaurant strips. Walking is fine, but it may be more convenient if you have a form of transport just to make it easier to go around for sightseeing.

If you are not doing big shopping, scooters (or foldable electric bikes) are the most practical and cheapest transport. If you are going for that big purchase for provisions, you can always take an Uber or a taxi.

EXTRA FENDERS When you book for your marina berth, you will probably not have any choice which slip you will be assigned. You may not be familiar with the specifications of the dock nor the condition of the dock. Having extra fenders to make up for unexpected conditions will be very helpful in protecting your boat. Sometimes, you may need that extra cushioning depending on the water conditions as well.

For sure, there could be more things on the list. But you will know what else you would need as you go along your cruising adventure. Nevertheless, you really do not need a lot to survive living on the boat. While comfort is always important, “less is more” should always be your goal.

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QUALITY MARINE

CLEANING & PROTECTION

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n Australia, we have some of the harshest weather conditions. Boats that are not well looked after can lose their value much faster. So, a regular clean is key to retaining the value of your high-priced asset. Many boat owners appreciate their seafaring investment, but are not equipped to show that appreciation through proper care and maintenance.

CleanAWORX is a Gold Coast-based brand, specialising in developing the absolute best quality Australian-made marine cleaning and protection products that simply work.

CleanAWORX products are perfect for use on all size boats, superyachts, commercial boats, inflatable boats, jet skis, cars, bikes, plus much more. Below, we introduce some of our quality Australian-made products that will help you take care of your most cherished boat’s cleanliness and surface protection needs.

WASH & WAX: BOATIES PREMIUM GOLD cleans and washes your boat and leaves a wax protective barrier which assists with surface protection.

The product utilises a biodegradable polymer additive, which provides improved gloss retention on all gelcoat and paintwork. Once washed and waxed, your boat will have a streak-free, clean surface. The high beading characteristics assist in water removal and spotless drying.

SUPASEAL-IT is a blend of high-gloss carnauba wax, Polymers, Teflon and, UV+ absorbers. It is a liquid long-life sealer polish, providing high-gloss shine protection that lasts against the harsh Australian environment. Easy on and easy off.

CLEARS CLEANER & PROTECT cleans and protects your expensive clears to extend their life, and ensure the best crystal-clear views through your clears. The product has a sun-protection formula that is UV-resistant that also extends the life of stitching and zips.

RUST OFF GEL is a unique gel that rapidly removes rust and rust staining from all stainless steel, 2-pack paint, gelcoat and more. It can be applied to all vertical, horizontal, upside-down surfaces, and will not run, but simply stays on the surface where applied.

STAINLESS STEEL POLISH WITH WAX PROTECTION cleans, restores, shines, brightens and protects stainless steel, aluminium, copper and bronze. It has a unique blend of super fine polishing alumina with added long-life wax protection.

MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER is a commercial strength, biodegradable, highly concentrated product that will remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, adhesives and other residues from interiors' hard surfaces.

INTERIOR AND TRIM PROTECTION enhances and protects the appearance of high-end furnishings, 2-pack paint, vinyl, leather, rubbers, plastics and more. The product protects against the damaging effects of atmospheric pollutants and ultraviolet radiation.

Applying a multipurpose protector with a non-stick finish produces an attractive glossy new look.

TEAK DECK WASH assists with keeping your teak looking cleaner and natural for longer.

It is corrosion-inhibited and biodegradable. The product, cleans and restores to a brighter and natural teak look.

INFLATABLE BOAT CLEANER easily cleans exhaust soot, airborne and industrial pollution, and removes salt, brown mineral stains, grease and grime.

After washing, applying INFLATABLE BOAT PROTECT UV+ enhances and protects the appearance of your inflatable boat. It is suitable for Hypalon, PVC, rubber, plastic, and vinyl.

It offers high UV protection, and it also has anti-static properties that helps extend the life of your inflatable boat.

POOP-ETA and DUNNYCLEAN are bio-enzymatic cleaning liquids that create a good bacteria ecosystem inside your toilet system.

Dunny-Clean is used to clean the toilet head bowl, toilet seat, lid, fittings, etc. Poop-ETA is a liquid concentrate that is added to the toilet and black water holding tank system.

It promotes good bacteria that eat away at the organic matter inside the toilet system and holding tank, reducing organic waste, organic solids, organic blockages, crystallisation, calcium, and bad odour.

If you would like more information on CleanAWORX products, please contact Jeff on 0449 266 673. sales@cleanawerx.com.au www.cleanaworx.com.au

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Rust Off Gel: Rust Stain and Oxidation Remover • Cleans restores and brightens stainless steel • Brush on, soak and rinse off

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BOAT REVIEW

SIRENA YACHTS CELEBRATING 60TH YACHT SOLD IN JUST THREE YEARS

“I don’t know of another young shipyard that has sold 60 yachts in just three years!” exclaims Ali Onger, COO of Sirena Marine. “The yacht in question is our 6th Sirena 88, which will be delivered this year . Like the second unit, the owner is from the US and the Americas is our most important market accounting for around 60% of sales, followed by 40% in Europe and the rest in Turkey. We have sold all the slots for the Sirena 88 until early 2022.”

Sirena recently launched the second 88, while the third hull will splash soon, and hulls 4 and 5 will launch by mid 2021. Moreover, a combined total of 18 units of the Sirena 58 and 64 are in production, of which 10 are presold for delivery in 2021.

“We are a production boat shipyard and never stop building, rather like a car assembly line,” says Onger. “But we also customise every yacht as much as possible to suit individual client requests. Once a boat is signed for, and the interior layout and décor is decided, it takes around 10 months to finish. Of the multiple yachts we complete each year, no two are exactly the same.”

SIRENA 88 Home Sea Home The Sirena 88 goes beyond all expectations to create a luxury motor yacht that is larger than life. Life onboard the Sirena 88 is like a dream — warm, inviting, relaxing, luxurious. This 88-foot luxury motor yacht exudes a dreamy aura, yet you’re wide awake.

Sirena 88 is a ground zero for the Pocket Superyacht Concept. Width and volume on board defy the true size of the yacht, with space and comfort in abounds.

The Sirena 88 offers spaces for you to escape and spaces for you to share.

She features a 5-stateroom layout accommodating up to 12 persons with an elegant décor and panoramic owner’s suite on the main deck forward, and 4 well-appointed guest cabins on the lower deck.

Exterior deck areas are well suited for entertaining – the aft deck extends the main saloon with a large alfresco dining area, the bridge deck with extra seating complements the sky lounge, and the sun deck includes a bar, forward seating area and jacuzzi aft.

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The newest member of the Sirena fleet, the 88, is an expeditionanywhere small yacht, which offers comfort and safety in a dynamically stabilised offshore design. She performs efficiently with a minimum of fuel consumption at all speeds, and up to a 2000-mile cruising range.

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VOLVO PENTA'S PROPULSION SYSTEMS For Larger Semi-Displacement Yachts

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he new edition Volvo Penta D13 propulsion system delivers the benefits of the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS) to semi-displacement large yachts.

Volvo Penta ventures into new waters by expanding its IPS propulsion system to the larger semi-displacement yachting segment with the updated D13 IPS 1350 semi-displacement (SD).

The new edition Volvo Penta D13 propulsion system’s torque curve has been expertly modified to cope with higher thrust loads at slower speeds.

The D13 IPS 1350 SD also has a wider speed range down to 19 knots (formerly 25 knots).

With this new edition D13 IPS1350 also comes

the introduction of two new propellers to the Q-series – the QS4 and QS5 – both will only be allowed for use with the new D13 IPS 1350 SD.

able to bring the benefits of our IPS system to these larger slower semi-displacement yachts and that is what we have achieved with this update.”

One of the key advantages of the new edition D13 propulsion system is that a wider range of boaters can use the IPS features which were, previously, not available for larger, semidisplacement yachts. The key advantages of the Volvo Penta IPS, compared to inboard shaft installations are the increased onboard comfort, increased fuel efficiency and longer range. As an integrated marine propulsion system, the Volvo Penta IPS also delivers an intuitive onboard experience through simple joystick control. The individually steerable IPS drives – controlled by the joystick – make for ultra-responsive handling and pilot-like control when maneuvering and docking. This allows owners to navigate in tight spaces, perform tricky maneuvers and maintain outstanding stability in all sea conditions.

Additionally, onboard features are integrated from the helm to the propellers, delivering a seamless experience for the driver.

The new D13 IPS 1350 SD edition is already bringing the IPS boating dream to life for the larger yachting segment – the Absolute Navetta 73, ISA 93 Extra and the Arcadia Sherpa XL are all powered by the new edition IPS 1350 SD, as well as, the Mangusta 33.

“Recently, we have seen a trend of larger yachts going down in speed,” explains Björn Rönnvall, Product Manager Volvo Penta. “We wanted to be

“This is a great achievement both for our customers and also for Volvo Penta as a business” says Rönnvall. “We can now offer our IPS system to a wider and larger size range of yachts than ever before.”

Volvo Penta, with approximately 3,500 dealers in over 130 countries, is a world-leading and global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for boats, vessels and industrial applications. The engine program comprises diesel and petrol engines with power outputs of between 10 and 1000 hp. Volvo Penta is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of heavy trucks, buses and construction equipment. For more details, local dealer Ph:(07) 5580 1883 seatechmarine.com.au

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BOAT GOLD COAST

PROYACHT BOAT MANAGEMENT COVID & THE TITANIC RISE OF THE BOAT REFIT

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he Covid pandemic has hit everyone hard in very different ways. While the boating industry in general has come out relatively unscathed in economic terms, Proyacht, a leading Gold Coast boat management and repair company based at The Boat Works, has experienced a different kind of Covid headache. Proyacht has gone through an almost overwhelming increase in demand for their professional, high quality refit services, leading to incredibly long hours, a crowded schedule and constant recruitment drives to expand their expert team of shipwrights, engineers, anti-foulers and detailers.

The simple fact is that, as the outside world slammed the doors and pulled in the welcome mats, a significant number of shrewd boat owners quickly recognised a clear opportunity to minimise the negative effects of this ‘new normal’. They cleverly decided to throw money at their boats in a two-pronged strategic response to the world suddenly shrinking around them; they created an instant ‘Covid-safe’ vacation option for their families and friends, while also investing in an increasingly valuable, in-demand asset. Indeed, several brokers continue to indicate that stocks of used boats are at an all-time low, so even more owners are undertaking refits on their current boats in order to maximise potential gains. As a result of this, Proyacht has experienced a 200% increase in business coming through its doors.

Established in 2006, Proyacht has always had an entire team on hand to undertake all refit projects, big or small. Over the past year, Proyacht has stoically risen to the Covid workload challenge. Steve Dittmar, owner and director, anticipates that demand for their services will stay incredibly high for the rest of 2021.

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Scott Corby, Proyacht’s leading shipwright, brings over 30 years’ high level expertise and valuable industry connections to the refit table, giving Proyacht a distinct edge across the board.

Proyacht utilises a steady, well-tested combination of old-fashioned service, expertise, honesty and sound communication, which always ensures the best possible outcomes for their customers.

Some of Proyacht’s most notable recent refit projects include hydraulic swim platform

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installations, new teak decking installations, bow and stern thruster installations, engine room overhauls, sound-proofing installations, electronics upgrades, and complete interior make-overs.

Clearly, it may take many months into this long Covid journey and a long while to go before we can all dust off our suitcases and roam widely and safely abroad once again. Smart boat owners continue to schedule their refit work with Proyacht, either well in advance or at the last minute, when their boats are out of the water for another reason; a simple routine antifoul, a hull repair, or an engine service will often organically (and very suddenly) spiral into a much larger project.

Demand is still almost overwhelming. However, as Steve Dittmar states in his down-to-earth manner, “The key characteristics at play here are positivity, flexibility, adaptability, and simply working nonstop to get the job done. It can sometimes completely blow out the weekly schedule, but we just have to keep rolling with it. Looking at other countries and even other places here in Australia, we can’t really complain about anything, can we?"

For more information contact Ph: 0487 770 007 steve@proyacht.com.au

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Sun -Kissed

ART OF GOLD COAST WATERWAYS

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oats and harbours are beautiful and always a great subject of inspiration while creating these pieces. There is a sense of exploration, adventure and of course fascination about them. To see how they are surrounded by water brings peace and serenity. Arriving back and docking safely at port is something to always look forward to.

Inessa Ivascanin has a respected reputation built on 15 years growth and development as an artist. Her pieces and accomplishments highlight her solid creative and professional capabilities.

She was immersed in the professional art world from childhood. Her natural abilities gained her a scholarship to the Munkachi Children's Art School in Ukraine, before completing her professional art teaching qualifications at university as an adult. She has exhibited at a range of local galleries, and has been selected as a finalist twice for the Gold Coast Border Art Prize. She has also worked as a curator and sales consultant at Urban Paradise Gallery in Surfers Paradise.

Inessa was born and raised in Europe, a continent full of history, culture and heritage.

Cathedrals, cobblestone streets, mysterious alleyways and castles have been recreated in her artwork several times. “Gold Coast is, without a doubt, different, fresher, open to experimentation. Its inhabitants are happy, laid back and gentle, and the city itself is an electric mixture of architecture, where anything goes juxtaposed to the great Queensland outdoors, all wrapped up by the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Natural beauty and a modern lifestyle shining at its best!” Inessa exclaims.

Being an artist living on the Gold Coast, she has been fascinated by the network of waterways and the stretch of shoreline that meets the South Pacific Ocean, and by the biodiversity of the city’s dynamic environment. With her art, water has played a big role. “Water is a mesmerising element, greatly appreciated since the dawn of mankind due to its power, colour, movement, vastness, everlasting flow and connections. Visually, I can imagine waterways being like the very veins around the whole human body; those canals and ever flowing rivers running into the ocean, constantly moving and shapeshifting,” Inessa shares. “Water also symbolises purity and cleansing. Its vibrancy, colours and movement are beautiful, and I constantly find myself transfixed when contemplating this element.”

To find out more about this painting or art commissions, contact Inessa at i.inessa@yahoo.com

While she has been blessed and fortunate enough to travel to many places where land meets the sea, from idyllic and picturesque fishing villages to modern city harbours, the Gold Coast offers her an inspiration that is quite unique. “The Gold Coast is known to have ten times more waterways and canals than Venice. The sunshine makes the whole scene a lot brighter and vibrant, people are generally happier, open and friendlier, and enjoy the outdoor lifestyle. The winter climate here is glorious too, perfect boating weather. Living near the ocean is an inspiration and a creativity booster without a doubt.”

The Gold Coast is seeing a thriving community of boaters, and one of the spectacles throughout the city’s waterways include an interesting variety of boats. As a visual artist, Inessa has been appreciating the connections people have with water, through fishing, swimming, and boating, among others. Her art piece, called SunKissed Lands, represents the constant intermingling of the waterways, the ocean surf, the beaches, the sun – all icons of the Gold Coast lifestyle.

“SUN-KISSED LANDS” Original large textured signed painting on canvas, 160x80cm This painting is highly textured and detailed. It was done on a large canvas, but can be appreciated either from a distance or from up close. One can get truly lost in that incredible amount of detail. Gesso and stencils created the textures; fun and bright acrylics using large brush strokes created smooth blending and small brush strokes created finer lines. For the finish and to preserve the paint's vibrance I used gloss varnish, sealing it off.

I have used this method to create the illusion of depth in the painting by modulating colour to simulate changes produced by the atmosphere on the different colours when being seen from a distance. There is a lot of bright colour that is creating a sense of space. It mimics the natural way the atmosphere affects the human eye.

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Three-dimensional techniques are a lot of fun to work with. I love the mixture of textures and their hardened feel when they are all set. These techniques give the artwork such an interesting character. Textures give one the advantage of showing depth and highlighting some superficial bits and pieces.

I tried to create a different take on sunrays with curvy little doodles that show a few interesting shapes and characters – even an eye, if you can spot it. They are almost like tangled-up soft hairs blowing in the breeze but connected to the sun.

Underneath, there is a hot air balloon that is positioned between the land and the sun, it is flying high towards the bright circle, but it is not able to reach it at all.

As a modern artist, I am compelled not to only try to show the beauty of waterways, but to also carry the message of protecting our oceans, rivers, lakes and all bodies of water. Boats represent the journey, the way we move across this fluid of life, the exploration of distant lands and the excitement and adventure that has fascinated so many throughout human history.

I will continue creating pieces in this bright contemporary style, showing the beauty of waterways and the vessels that I have seen cruising around in and around them, mixing up a few elements and keeping it original, a bit trippy and most importantly, fun.

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BOAT PHOTOGRAPHY

Now on the Gold Coast

PHOTOGRAPHS THAT EPITOMISE BOATING

SLIM AARONS Have you ever seen the classic photos of the French Riviera boating life in the 50s and 60s? American photographer Slim Aarons was behind these iconic images, epitomising the simple, the natural and the elegant. Lara Saito of FINEPRINT co, a gallery on Ferry Road in Southport, home to Slim’s timeless photographs, imparts some background on Slim’s photographic style.

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Regarded as one of the most influential photographers of his generation, George Allen “Slim” Aarons was born on 29 October 1916 in Manhattan, New York, and raised in New Hampshire. He took up photography as a teenager, enlisted in the US Army as a photographer at the West Point Military Academy, and served as a combat photographer in World War II, which earned him a Purple Heart. After the war, he became a freelance photojournalist in California, working for leading magazines of the time, such as Life, Holiday, Town & Country, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.

Slim’s subjects were Hollywood’s elite, including Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis, Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, just to name a few. In recent years, his work has gained significant notoriety and has become increasingly popular due to our obsession with luxury and celebrity lifestyle.

NO ASSISTANTS, NO PROPS, NO STYLIST, NO LIGHTS - After arriving in Palm Springs in 1970, Slim was asked to produce a series of shots for Holiday magazine. For his now most famous photograph ‘Poolside Gossip’, he reached out to his close friend, Nelda Linsk, and asked her to invite a few friends to her home, the Kaufmann Desert House designed by Richard Neutra, for an impromptu daytime party. In compliance with his mantra – “No assistants, no props, no stylist, no lights, no problems” – he requested the guests to wear their own clothes, and do their own makeup and hair.

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The photographs produced that day became an everlasting symbol of style and modernism, and would become an influence on designers and artists for years to come.

RIVA IN THE LIMELIGHT - The Riva's heyday came in the 50’s and 60’s when Pietro Riva’s grandson, Carlos, turned Riva boats into luxury icons with his focus on craftsmanship and attention to detail.

The Riva was the epitome of style and sophistication, thus becoming a popular leisure activity for society’s elite and the perfect subject for Slim’s photographs.

When Italy opened its borders to foreign visitors in 1948, Life magazine opened a bureau in Rome, and Slim jumped at the opportunity to relocate. It was here that he photographed the superbly crafted Riva boats and their famous occupants.

These boats were owned by aristocracy and celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Errol Flynn, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Sean Connery, and most recently George Clooney (who reportedly keeps his current Riva at his home on Lake Como).

ATTRACTIVE ON THE GOLD COAST - Slim Aarons’ photographs are appealing on so many levels. His photographs take people on a journey into the past, a lost era of style, grace and simplicity, a time before technology took hold. His images captivate our imagination and our desire to travel to exotic destinations, now more than ever, due to our current climate.

Slim’s self-described mission was to document "attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places” – best describes the Gold Coast! Not only are his photographs suitable in most homes and businesses on the Gold Coast, but his works are also on display at the Sheraton Mirage and The Star Casino.

Art and photography are such a personal experience. It is important to follow your heart when it comes to choosing an image, something that relates to you personally and not follow any trends. Slim Aaron’s photographs are for everyone, whether it is about boating, skiing, or traveling.

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FINEPRINT Co is the exclusive agent for Getty Images in Australia and New Zealand, and the only company with access to the entire collection of original Slim Aarons’ photographs, housed in the Getty Archives in London. Our customers are investing in a piece of history. Each image is printed from the original transparency and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Orders take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete At our Ferry Rd Gallery, customers have the pleasure to come in and view a selection already framed and mounted. These are also available to purchase.

There are prints to accommodate all budgets, starting from a C' size Frame d - 68 x 78cm at $1144 To a G’ size framed - 125 x 174cm, priced at $3190. If you require an even larger print, we have an I’ size option on selected images 122 x 183cm (available on canvas only) priced at $3905. www.fineprintco.com/pages/ferry-road-store-southport 127

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SAXDOR 320 GTO A N E W E R A O F B O AT I N G

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akari Mattila: A legend in the European boat design community that many may be forgiven for never hearing of.

A man who has always shunned the limelight, Mattila is, for people in the know, famous for not being famous, having never given a single interview in his illustrious thirty-year career.

One might find that almost incomprehensible in today’s world of instant news, mobile phones and information overload.

However, it starts to make more sense when you realise that Mattila was the original founder and designer behind global boat brands such as Axopar, XO Boats, Paragon, and Aquador. Clearly, Mattila is comfortable with letting his work do the talking for him, and with all of his previous work becoming multi-award winning brands, it’s easy to see why.

Mattila’s latest venture, Saxdor Yachts, is no different.

With a quest to create the world’s most versatile, high performance-oriented adventure boats at incredible prices, it is unsurprising to discover that the first design from the company, the Saxdor 200 Sport, launched in March 2020, began receiving accolades around the world almost instantly, winning awards at Best of Boats 2020, and the prestigious European Powerboat of the Year 2021.

The Saxdor 200 introduced an entirely new concept of affordable high performance adventure boats. With a starting price of just $54,995, inclusive of a 100hp outboard capable of 34kt (optioned up to 175hp – it'll hit 45kt without breaking a sweat), a full GRP construction with twin-stepped performance hull and legendary Finnish build quality, a seemingly impossible task was achieved with relative ease.

Not content with resting on his laurels, the second of Mattila’s designs, the Saxdor 320 GTO, has just been launched, and is likely to continue to attract significant attention for Saxdor at every boat show it is showcased at. With incredible looks, a flawless pedigree and class shattering standard inclusions, it is likely to command the limelight for a long time 128

to come. In fact, one of Europe’s most prestigious motorboat publications recently heralded the Saxdor 320 as one of the most exciting boats of 2021. Now that’s a big call!

What is even more incredible is the price. With a fully landed price of just $239,995, inclusive of a single Mercury Verado V8 300hp outboard, you can start to see why such lofty claims are already being made.

With its plumb bow, narrow beam and a twin-stepped hull for maximum performance, the single outboard is capable of propelling the 32ft boat to a 40-knot top speed. Move up to twin Mercury 300’s and the boat easily exceeds 50 knots.

And yet the Saxdor 320 also provides an excess of deck space, a double cabin with a separate en-suite bathroom and seating for 9. The key differentiator with the deck design is that there is both a wet bar and sunpads that can be used independently of each other, which is not the case with many of the Saxdor’s rivals.

As if that wasn’t enough, the 320 also sports electric “terraces” that open out on each side of the aft deck to create extra space for socializing or enjoying water sports.

Not particularly innovative, you might be tempted to say; after all, there are quite a few European designs that offer them as an option now. However, considering that almost all of those boats start with price north of $1m, the 320’s ability to offer this as part of the standard specification across the entire 320 range is nothing short of miraculous.

Lastly, its clean lines and good looks are suitably matched by its incredible capabilities. With Category B Ocean CE classification, offshore adventures to far-flung locations become a reality, and make for one of the most capable and versatile luxury adventure boats in Australia today.

One might be forgiven for concluding that designing the world’s most exciting adventure boat was an integral part of Mattila’s cunning plan all along – an evolution of award-

winning design 30 years in the making. But with Mattila’s habit of keeping out of the limelight, he once again seems content for others to be the judge of that.

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FLY TO SANCTUARY COVE BOAT SHOW DIRECT FROM MAIN BEACH HELIPORT

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hinking of an alternative way to get to the boat show in May? Why don’t you and your friends just FLY to the boat show? Gold Coast Helitours offer direct helicopter shuttle flights from their new terminal at the heart of Main Beach to Sanctuary Cove. Ideal for corporate attendees or just fun-seekers looking for a stress-free way to visit the premier boating event, your transfer to and from the boat show will take just 6 minutes each way at an altitude of 1000-1500 feet.

Gold Coast Helitours operate several large helicopters that can transport up to 6 passengers, and smaller ones for up to 3 passengers. With a crew of experienced pilots and ground staff operating a fleet of luxury helicopters, the company will be assisting up to 400 return passengers every day of the event.

There is always ample parking available at Marine Mirage and Mariners Cove. Just follow the Mariners Cove Marina high-side jetty to the awesome floating Heliport Passenger Terminal, the only floating heliport in Australia, and one of the most high-tech TSA-compliant airports in the world. (A COVID Safe Plan is in place, the health, safety and well-being of passengers and pilots is a top priority.)

Upon arrival, you will be automatically weighed while you self check-in using an iPad terminal.

After a 4-minute video briefing, you will immediately depart for Sanctuary Cove, and begin enjoying the view from above. The helicopter flight takes a direct path over the western channel of the Broadwater, above Harbour Town, over Hope Island and onto Sanctuary Cove.

Although there is no need to book and usually no waiting, a booking is strongly advised to avoid being separated from friends on the flight. The Sanctuary Cove helicopter pad is directly outside the Pavilion entrance. A return booking, with estimate time, will ensure an aircraft is immediately available. It is ok to carry your boat show purchases onboard, but it will definitely not be possible to carry your new boat on the helicopter!

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EAST COAST TRIP INSPIRES A WORLD JOURNEY

ISLANDS OFF THE QUEENSLAND COAST

By Ruth Main

CRUISING ALONG QUEENSLAND’S COAST We have traveled along the coast of Queensland, and our favourite destinations while cruising the coast were the islands off shore. We were cruising in our catamaran, Tusk.

The standout is Lizard Island. I know... it’s a long way north (and east) but worth every nautical mile to get there. The crystal clear waters make for stunning diving and snorkelling. The beaches and coves are pristine, and the walks over the island are varied with surprises at every bay.

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ruising around Australia is not the easiest voyage in the world. I well remember being told, ‘If you can sail the Australian coast, you can sail anywhere’.

I took that with a grain of salt.

But after spending seven years sailing overseas in Asia and the Indian Ocean (following our three years around Australia) I have to agree. The seas generally are much flatter than the oceans, the winds less changeable (in direction in particular) and the season changes are much more defined. In fact, we have encouraged folk wanting to cruise to head north, go to Asia and enjoy it.

But I confess, if we had not spent the years on the Queensland and WA coasts I do not think we would have developed the love and desire to go further and see more. It gave us a taste of a wonderful lifestyle and a unique way of seeing a country. It gave us lifelong friends and special unforgettable experiences, ones which would not have happened as a landlubber or tourist. We had also spent several years cruising the relatively isolated West Australian coast and learned to love the isolation and be able to experience nature at its best.

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You do need to go well stocked up with provisions, as the resort is not there to provide supplies to grotty yachties. But the fishing is excellent and the anchorage very protected and safe. All the yachties have wonderful camaraderie both on land and sharing sundowners on the beach.

Anchoring off the Low Isles was an unforgettable experience. Once all the daytrippers had gone, we were lulled to sleep by the gentle cooing of the doves nesting in the trees. By sunrise, they would have all flown the coop, leaving their babies behind.

While we have loved the Whitsundays, it is very hard to find a private ‘park’ for the night. The beauty of being on a catamaran is being able to get into shallower anchorages. We found that in Gulnare.

I guess this all leads to what a cruising yachtie is looking for. We always enjoyed getting away from civilization, from cars, and buildings – to get away from built-up areas. The perfect anchorage for us was a protected secluded cove, a sandy beach and nary a sign of man anywhere. These sites get harder and harder to find.

(This article is a revised version of the excerpt from the book Cat Trax by the same author.)

Upolu Cay was another standout for us. We had friends with us, including Miriam who was celebrating her 60th birthday. We had the Cay to ourselves, a tiny sand dot in the middle of the ocean. It was a memorable evening watching the sun set with a bubbly in hand, not another soul in sight.

As a result of our wanderings, I collated our stories, the places we went and the people we met. It started as articles for cruising magazines, then into a book. A Cat’s Trax resulted. It is largely about our time on Backchat, a 49ft Crowther (not Tusk which we cruised in Queensland).

We have had several visits to Fraser island. We knew nothing about it prior to our first visit – and we loved it.

The whole concept of the place is so much in keeping with the environment – the buildings and tracks around having minimum impact. The anchorages along the west coast of Fraser were some of our most memorable – seeing the dingo saunter down onto the beach and watching the little red hermit crabs scurrying along only to vanish when disturbed.

We spent time through Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Borneo, the Philippines, and circumnavigated the Indian Ocean. In all that time we met nothing but friendly, hospitable people, and visited some very remote islands and areas – something you can only do in a boat, particularly a catamaran.

Magnetic Island, specifically Horseshoe Bay, is another lovely destination and anchorage. Florence Bay was great too if the northerlies were in. Catching up with our marsupial friends, the koalas, is a must do. The whole island has a laid back casual feel.

Tug of war Lizard Is style

Experiences like being in the middle of the Boxing Day tsunami, having Backchat picked up in a water spout, visiting villages with inhabitants who had seen few white people, cuddling orang-utan and spending months without seeing a car, shop or building were what made our odyssey so memorable.

A Cat’s Trax is available at Boat Harbour Marine in Scarborough Marina. www.boatharbourmarine.com.au

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ffering first-class marine facilities on Queensland’s Coral Coast, Bundaberg Port Marina is well placed with 180 top quality floating berths able to berth vessels up to 130ft. Each berth has power, water and Wi-Fi.

Convenient 24/7 refuelling, modern amenities, courtesy bus, gift shop, coin operated laundromat, public phones, LPG refills and ice are some of the facilities and services available to Marina guests. The complex also houses a fully-licensed restaurant, ships' chandlery, takeaway store, marine brokerage, and a booking office for the Lady Musgrave Experience Tours.

Bundaberg Port Marina is an official Port of Entry into Australia and receives more vessels into Australia than any other on the east coast. The marina offers an easy deep-water, all-weather entrance day or night and this is one the many factors that has contributed to an increasing influx of vessels each year to the Coral Coast. Our boat yard and ship lift facility has become one of the most recognised ship repair facilities on the east coast. The

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hardstand and ship lift are considered first class, with a 75t ship lift enabling us to lift vessels with a maximum 6.6m beam, concrete hardstand area, high-pressure cleaning service, fully-enclosed paint shed and work bays for sandblasting activities. The yard provides quality cradles and stands, professional staff and one of the largest dry storage yards on the east coast. The trade complex is accessible from the working yard and has many associated tradesmen available for on-site repairs.

Owners are welcome to complete as little or as much work on their vessels as suits, it is totally up to the individual.

Recreational and commercial operators from all over Australia and the World trust us to store their vessels in our dry storage facility when the time comes to return home.

The dry storage area is fully fenced and we can complete all vessel checks whilst you are away from your vessel. As a testimonial for the care taken of your vessel, many of our clients return season after season to leave their vessel in a safe and secure yard.

The Marina Office is open 7 days per week and provides a courtesy bus for transport into Bundaberg City Monday to Friday and to the Shalom Markets every Sunday. Port Marina Gifts is our beautiful gift store, located in the Marina Office. Pop in and check out our lovely range of resort wear, handbags, beach bags, sarongs, Byron Bay Candles and diffusers, nautical and beach giftware, souvenirs, and the world-famous Maui Jim Sunglasses.

A number of world-class tourist attractions are located in Bundaberg and these include: Bundaberg Rum Distillery Tours, Mon Repos Turtle Sanctuary Tours, Bert Hinkler Aviation Museum, Botanical Gardens, and Bundaberg Brewed Drinks Factory.

All tours can be easily booked through Bundaberg Port Marina and provide an endless opportunity to enjoy our city and surrounds.

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WORLD FAMOUS SAILING FAMILY DOCKS ON THE GOLD COAST

Renee Whitaker interview by Andy Kancachian

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n 2016, a regular-everyday family living a conventional life with four kids, realised they were totally fatigued with working life in America. They also recognised the effects it was having on the parents' marriage and their kids. So, they saved some money, sold their suburban Texas home, told their extended families and friends that they were leaving, then bought a sailing boat to sail around the world, regardless of having no prior sailing experience.

Since the beginning of this wild and unrehearsed adventure, they have now sailed over 30,000 nautical miles: the first year in a monohull (Beneteau 55’), and the rest in a catamaran (Privilege 585), named The Zatara, which is a Spanish word that means "raft" or "driftwood". It was also the nickname Edmund Dantes was given in the 2002 movie, The Count of Monte Cristo.

The family are now famous, and share their adventures on a hugely popular YouTube channel. Their ambition is to continue the circumnavigation, hopefully completing it before all the kids leave the boat, and they are stuck to figure out how to manage as empty-nesters!

Keith is the family leader and the captain of the ship, and Renee is the mom, the homeschooling teacher, and the recorder of all memories. Here, Renee shares her intimate answers to our nosey questions.

WHY HAVE YOU DECIDED TO HEAD TO AUSTRALIA? With COVID locking down most of the world, we did our best to navigate to some new places in 2020. The only countries open after the mass outbreak of the virus was Fiji; they opened up just for yachties so we went there in July. After enjoying several months of Fiji, we only had two nearby choices to escape cyclone season: New Zealand or Australia. New Zealand was still closed due to COVID. However, Australia opened up for yachties for safe haven; so here we are!

IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME TO VISIT AUSTRALIA? No. We sailed to Australia in 2017 in our monohull, where we sold the boat. We then flew to Europe to buy our catamaran (boat #2). When we were here last, we took a two-week road trip around Australia and saw Sydney, Ayers Rock, and Brisbane. It was fantastic!

DO YOU PLAN TO WEIGH-IN ON THE DEBATE STARTED BY LA VAGABOND ABOUT COMFORT VS. PERFORMANCE OF A CATAMARAN, WHILE SAILING OFFSHORE? Funny you should mention this, because we just uploaded a video on this very topic. In that video, Keith compares the performance of an Outremer 51 – the boat our friends are on making the crossing from Fiji to Australia with us – and the comfort of our Privilege 585. Not to give spoilers, but the performance of our expedition catamaran is almost as good as the Outremer, and we have more room for toys and kids!

DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF IMPORTANT FEATURES A SAILING BOAT MUST HAVE, IF THE BUYER INTENDS TO SAIL ON A LONG VOYAGE WITH FAMILY? One of the most important things we need as cruisers is a fast and durable dinghy; one that can fit our large family plus tons of dive gear or kiting gear. Other important items are a reliable water maker, dual generators for redundancy, and a satellite phone and other trustworthy communication equipment.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THE BOAT WORKS, AND WHAT WORK DO YOU INTEND TO CARRY OUT? Before we arrived in Australia, Keith contacted several boatyards to find the best deal and the best facilities. The Boat Works had it all! We plan to get lithium ion batteries installed and hopefully new engines.

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FOR YOUR KIDS, WHAT ARE THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF SAILING AROUND THE WORLD? They would say the most challenging aspects are maintaining privacy and leaving friends (land friends or boat friends). They discussed it in Episode 117 of our youtube channel, SAIL-A-BRATION! Birthdays on the Boat!.

WHAT ARE THE MOST CHALLENGING ASPECTS OF SAILING AROUND THE WORLD WITH YOUR KIDS? I’d definitely say schooling. We’ve always homeschooled our kids, even before sailing, but they would also be involved in many other co-op groups and extracurricular. But on the boat, it’s just an hour or two of bookwork (or computer work) and then the rest of their education comes from diving, snorkeling, hiking, interaction with other boat kids or folks on shore, etc. I am very passionate about education and I often worry that I am doing an injustice to my kids by not allowing them the lifestyle a “normal” kid would get. Our oldest, Anna, now 19, spent her four years of high school on the boat, and was pretty much self-directed when it comes to her schooling, and is now a successful college student and enjoying a life on land. She has no regrets or resentments to us for the way we raised her. So that helps to ease my mind when I fear I am not doing right by my kids!

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FINAL MESSAGES? Regardless of the many friends and family members that will tell you all the reasons why you SHOULDN’T set sail, I’m here to tell you that the rewards of a cruising lifestyle far outweigh the risks you’ll face. Our family is much closer since we moved onto a boat. My kids are unbelievably competent when it comes to managing the boat on long passages: they each have a three-hour night shift that they are responsible for; and they all get equally excited to pull into a new island and learn the layout, find good kiting spots, and check out the hiking and diving spots.

It's not our goal in the videos to be politically correct or make every viewer happy; nor is it to flaunt our obviously gorgeous and toned figures (not!).

We want to share honestly what we are experiencing on this adventure and how we are evolving as a family. We simply hope you laugh, learn, ponder, and get inspired. We are a family-friendly channel, and all our videos will be basically rated PG, so you can feel confident sharing them with your friends and your grandma!

For more info, go check out our weekly vlogs here: www.youtube.com/SailingZatara

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Gladstone Marina

Your passport to the Southern Great Barrier Reef Beautiful Yellow Patch, Photo Tourism and Events Queensland

Escape the chill of South East Queensland this winter and head up the east coast to Gladstone where you’ll find an abundance of secluded anchorages every mariner deserves to know about!

Centrally located and just a short cruise to the pristine Southern Great Barrier Reef, Gladstone Marina is perfectly positioned to help you refresh, relax and explore the sheltered anchorages, tropical islands and colourful coral reefs in the area.

Natural beauty abounds along the spectacular inshore anchorages, and with memorable spots such as Yellow Patch, Pancake Creek and Rodds Harbour only a short sail from Gladstone Harbour, you’ll be spoiled for choice. So get ready to anchor down, try your hand at fishing or simply soak in the scenery.

INSHORE ANCHORAGES The coastline around Gladstone Marina provides plenty of opportunity to explore, with sheltered anchorages boasting intimate bays, sparkling water, and views of stunning unspoilt beaches and wilderness wetlands.

PARADISE AT PANCAKE CREEK Pancake Creek is located approximately 30NM south of Gladstone, with high tides guaranteeing access for most vessels. It lies in the lee of Bustard Head and is a truly wonderful anchorage known for its wilderness and natural beauty. There are a number of environmentally friendly moorings available for public use. Take time for a stopover and explore the Bustard Head lighthouse and surrounds. The crabbing up the creek is excellent - a feast of freshly caught mud crabs, watching the sun go down on your back deck, is a fabulous way to finish your day!

DRAMATIC YELLOW PATCH Yellow Patch is a beautiful anchorage on the northeast end of Curtis Island.

Named after the towering yellow sand hill, it creates a dramatic backdrop to the anchorage. The climb up the sand hill provides some exercise and a stunning view over the entrance, anchorage and on a clear day, all the way to Great Keppel Island. The entrance is tidal — check your charts and tides, and watch your depth among shifting sandbanks.

Anchorages such as Yellow Patch and Pancake Creek are synonymous with Central Queensland east coast cruising and are must-visits on any cruisers itinerary.

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South End, Curtis Island (Gladstone Area) SHELTERING IN RODDS HARBOUR West of Pancake Creek is Rodds Harbour, offering deep water access and plenty of sheltered anchorage. Turkey Beach has a boat ramp, pontoon and a tidal swimming enclosure. The Turkey Beach general store is a short walk from the pontoon and can cater to most needs. The region is renowned for its national parks, dugong sanctuary, fishing and crabbing. So make sure you keep your eye out for dugongs and dolphins when cruising in; and when you anchor up, be sure to throw in a line to catch a fish for dinner – it won’t get any fresher!

CRUISING GLADSTONE HARBOUR Gladstone Harbour and Port Curtis provide numerous anchorages and shelter, where you can anchor for a relaxing lunch only a short cruise from the Gladstone Marina. Popular anchorages are off Oaks Beach, South End, Farmers Point and Gatcombe Heads.

Curtis Island is a bird-spotters heaven, with jabirus, herons, brolgas, sea eagles, wood ducks, black swans and the rare Yellow Chat all inhabiting the island. Stroll around and immerse yourself in its beauty or simply enjoy your very own tropical anchorage from the comfort of your vessel.

Grahams Creek is a large tidal inlet at the beginning of The Narrows, which extends into Curtis Island roughly 5NM eastward towards the coast. It is a good point to wait for tidal passage through The Narrows or seek shelter from inclement weather. Black Swan Island and Targinie Creek, behind Kangaroo Island, are also excellent options at the Gladstone end of The Narrows. This entire area is known for its impressive fishing and crabbing.

WARM AND WELCOMING AT GLADSTONE MARINA Plan your adventure with help from the knowledgeable and friendly staff at Gladstone Marina. Anchor down in our comfortable, world-class marina, experience our award winning parklands and explore our region’s hidden secrets.

Our range of facilities include large berths and berthing assistance; a daily courtesy bus; private marina amenities including laundry, toilets and showers; a dedicated lounge area; and acres of parklands and kilometres of walking trails. A number of harbour side cafes and restaurants offer delicious menus and locally brewed beers, making Gladstone Marina the perfect place to truly experience what this amazing region has to offer.

Contact the Gladstone Marina office on 07 4976 1399 to start planning your next adventure.

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Gladstone Marina is your passport to the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Plan your adventure with help from our knowledgeable and friendly staff. Anchor down in our comfortable, world-class marina, experience our award winning parklands and explore our region’s hidden secrets.

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Coastal Sailing WITH STEVE JACKSON AT SAIL INC.

decades as the sailmaker and sailor competing for the world’s oldest sporting trophy. If you can sail it, then chances are Steve has.

So, we sat down with Steve and asked him for his top tips for yacht and catamaran owners looking to sail the great Australian coastline.

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f you were going to take advice from anyone on which sails to have on board then surely it would be the guy who was involved in five America’s Cup campaigns as both a sailor and sail maker? Steve Jackson is the brains behind the sail loft Sail Inc, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard’s (GCCM) latest tenant, and personifies sailing pedigree. His skills add another trade and capability to GCCM making it a Sailor’s Paradise.

Steve began sailing at the tender age of four in sabots on Sydney Harbour. His sailing career followed the normal progression to 16- and 18foot skiffs and then onto Etchells. At 15, he began his sail-making apprenticeship before joining the big league in his early 20s as part of the Nippon Challenge and Stars & Stripes campaigns for the America’s Cup, racing with and against the likes of Dennis Conner. He spent close to the next two

1. Get your sails serviced before you leave. You can service sails by removing them from the boat and giving them to us. We will check all the sticking, battens and lanyards, and make sure everything is in working order, and fix anything that could be a potential issue at sea. For the sake of a couple of hundred dollars you can avoid some serious issues at sea.

4. Get a sail repair kit. If you get a tear at sea, it is best to repair with sticky back glue and Dacron.

Or better still, get a sail repair kit. We sell them and they are a simple and great way of making sure you can fix any tears when you are at sea. It is cost-effective and easily stored onboard.

If you are preparing to cruise this winter, then contact the team at GCCM to not only get your boat maintenance completed, but also to catch up with Steve Jackson at Sail Inc. to make sure your sails are in tip-top condition. www.gccm.com.au | www.sailinc.com.au

2. Have a good fully battened mainsail. The last thing you want to be doing when sailing shorthanded up the coast, whether the weather is bad or not, is to be lowering sails manually with lanyards. If you have a fully battened mainsail on a car system, then you can lower the sail and the track will bring it down on its own. A high-quality boom bag on a lazy jack system will capture it without you needing to be on deck.

3. A screecher instead of a spinnaker: For catamarans specifically, it is better to have a good screecher on a furling system for reaching and running down wind. It takes away the hassle of hoisting a spinnaker, saves space in storage, and will give you the same result.

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This time, the wind failed against the increasing tidal flow and we retired half way through the first leg of the race so as to make it back to the starting line in plenty of time for the 3rd race in the series of three.

A heads-up from one of the committee had us positioned pretty well at the start as the five of us crossed the starting line for the third and final time.

Things went a lot better for us this time around, finishing fourth in the fleet, ahead of Dory, which was, with a very young lad at the helm, putting up a valiant fight against our 45 years of sailing experience.

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It was a great day on the water, and made even more satisfying when we were awarded a bottle of Bundaberg Rum for coming 5th overall out of a fleet of five!

TO RACE AT THE NOOSA GAFF RIG REGATTA

Moonlight's first sailing race took place at the Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club (NYRC). The inaugural Noosa Gaff Rig Regatta 2019 had a small fleet, ranging from a 23 ft. Pilot Cutter, to Moonlight , a 12ft Gunterrigged clinker or lap strake dinghy. This was the first race for Moonlight and her crew who were normally accustomed to leisurely cruising.

After a week of wet and windy weather, race day delivered blue skies and light winds. We launched at around 9 am, rigged the boat at Tewantin on the Noosa Estuary, and motored downstream to the banks of the river.

A small fleet of Gaff boats from 12 to 23 ft in length were being rigged by their enthusiastic owners to the rhythmic thump of several bands entertaining the public at the Noosa Festival.

We were the smallest boat in the fleet, with one of the least experienced crew as far as racing goes. Our 11 am race briefing eased some of my concerns, and a little mud map scratched out on the back of my race notes

gave me a pretty good idea of the layout of the course.

My concern was not about finding ourselves leading the charge and not knowing where to go; rather, I wondered if we would be in-touch with the rest of the fleet so we could follow their lead.

After the first leg, the circuit had a dogleg between two buoys that created a figure-8 effect. Several tacks seaward gave us plenty of time to observe the others in the race weaving back and forth. By the time we rounded the mark the first time, the rest of the fleet were rapidly disappearing out of sight on the homeward leg. We ponderously navigated the figure-8 section and headed downwind with the current to the finish line, as the others were manoeuvring for the start of the second race.

The 2021 Noosa Yacht and Rowing Club’s next Gaff Rig regatta is set for Sunday, 6 June. Join the fun with great camaraderie, interesting prizes and perfect sailing conditions in warm Noosa waters.

Entries are for yachts with Gaff, Gunter or similar rigs, and can be constructed of any material new or old. The NYRC can arrange launching, mooring, accommodation, crew, and anything else if required.

For more info, contact Valere on 0434879861 valere.oddoux@gmail.com or Phil on 0418343107

Our good starting form meant that I was able to capture some nice footage of the fleet as they passed us early in the first tack, which was the last time we had any meaningful contact with the fleet.

Moonlight a 12ft Gunter-rigged clinker dinghy

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Season of Sail 2021 SHAG ISLET CRUISING YACHT CLUB This year, the Season of Sail starts on 15th May at the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Pittwater.

The second stage of the Season of Sail the boats will travel further north eventually reaching IIuka where they join in the SICYC Classic Clarence Cruise on the mighty Clarence River, situated in the Northern Rivers district.

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Midway through the journey, the Season of Sail fleet will arrive on the Gold Coast to anchor at the Marine Stadium. There will be events at different locations along the Broadwater that will showcase the natural beauty of the local waterways and allow crews to experience the unique destinations.

The concept is a long-distance sail in the company of other SICYC members, arriving at select ports of New South Wales and Queensland, where they are being hosted by local SICYC Vice Commodores, and welcomed with boating events and festivities. The ultimate destination of the sailing group is the Whitsundays for the annual SICYC Rendezvous later in the year.

The boats will then continue heading north, exploring various ports and anchorages along the east coast of Australia, before arriving at the Whitsundays for this year's SICYC Rendezvous, which is pressing ahead with the usual format.

The dates for this year are the 26th–29th August.

In previous years, around 200 vessels have converged on the waters off Montes Reef Resort and the Gloucester Resort at the location of the now famous Shag Islet.

he Shag Islet Cruising yacht Club (SICYC) is currently hosting their inaugural Season of Sail, which is a club cruise along the east coast of Australia.

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Kerry on foredeck duty with Scarlett's distinctive red “Going with the wind" spinnaker

Craig thought the trip had made their relationship with their boys even stronger.

It also established a family habit of talking about the day and issues together at night instead of just relaxing in front of a television. The game Bananagrams was a hotly contested favourite pastime.

Craig and Kerry with Scarlett at their Raby Bay home

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hen Craig and Kerry Margetts were searching for a name for their new Seawind 1160 catamaran, they didn’t have to hunt long before they decided on the name Scarlett.

One of Kerry’s all-time favourite films is the classic ‘Gone With the Wind’, which stars Vivien Leigh as sassy lead character Scarlett, and Clark Gable as her turbulent lover Rhett Butler. “I have seen the film more than 50 times and just adore it to bits. I even nick-named a much loved but cantankerous old car I once owned, Scarlett,” Kerry said.

Scarlett is also a bright shade of red, which tied in with the fact that the yacht would initially be working in the Cumberland Charter Yacht fleet in the Whitsundays, whose fleet colour is red. In addition, their previous Seawind 1000 was called Indigo, so the name was continuing that colour theme. Last but not least, the connection to the word “wind” was a nod to the brand name Seawind.

The name and movie connection have turned out to be almost prophetic, particularly the phrase “going with the wind”, a twist on the book and movie name which the Margetts had printed on the yacht’s distinctive red spinnaker. From their canal-front home at Raby Bay just south of Brisbane, where Scarlett is berthed at the foot of their garden, they have literally lived those words, going with the wind and riding the ups and downs of life.

Homeschooling on the boat with the help of the Brisbane School of Distance Education was a challenge in remote areas without internet coverage and no post offices for hundreds of kilometres, but they managed it successfully.

However, their advice for anyone following in their wake was to look seriously at just repeating a year of school instead of trying to study while cruising, unless your child had high-level academic ambitions and this would leave them too far behind. “That would maximise your time enjoying the adventure and you learn so many life skills that the trade-off is more than worth it,” Craig said. “There were some times it was hard to study because it was rough or we were at sea. Then, we would get somewhere beautiful, and they’d have to study.”

Because so many overnight passages were required, they also used six adult crew to help for different legs, using the website Find a Crew and backpackers, or other people they came across who wanted an adventure. Apart from the help with the sailing and everyday chores, Kerry said she really appreciated having female company occasionally.

Both said the Seawind 1160 catamaran was a good choice for extended cruising, with two hulls so they and the boys and crew had privacy, plus lots of room to spread out. “When you wanted space to chill out and read a book by yourself, you could always find somewhere,” Kerry said.

Before the Seawind 1160 they owned a Seawind 1000, which had two outboard engines and was more set up for local cruising. “The 1160 has diesel engines and is bigger and more geared for extended cruising, and she really was ideal for a circumnavigation,” Craig said. “With modern solar panels and lithium batteries, we can even run an air-conditioner in remote areas with limited access to diesel fuel.”

One feature they particularly love is the model’s trademark saloon doors, which fold up under the cockpit roof when not required, turning the saloon and cockpit into one big al-fresco area.

Craig is a doctor and Kerry an emergency department nurse, so they know all too well life is finite. When Kerry was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, they reassessed priorities and put making the most of every possible second of their lives top of their list.

Craig said he had a philosophy he liked to employ cruising and which came to the fore in their circumnavigation, which he called “managed serendipity”. “If you plan for what you want to do and just wait, it’s surprising how often something will come up that fits that plan,” he said.

One dream was to sail around Australia. As soon as Kerry’s treatment would allow, they set sail in 2011 to do just that with their two young boys, Stephen and Lachlan, aged eleven and nine at the time. Both say the 353-day, 9,073 nauticalmile adventure was everything they had hoped for, and more. Not only were the anchorages and places they saw amazing, but it was a fantastic experience to go through as a family.

Today, Kerry remains thankfully in remission from breast cancer. They still make the most of every spare minute to head out on the boat, which is vital re-energising time for them from their busy lifestyle.

“Our advice to anyone else is to do it, and do it sooner rather than later,” Craig said.

They also enjoy sharing their passion for sailing and cruising with other boat owners. Together, they are joint chairs of the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron cruising sail division and go on monthly sailaways with other members of the Manly-based club.

“We have met a lot of people cruising when they retired, and while they were enjoying it, not a single one said to leave it until later in life,” Kerry added.

“Everybody said they wished they had done it earlier.”

“We have been right around Australia, and can say definitively from our experience this has to be the best place in Australia to sail,” Craig said of their home cruising grounds. “Moreton Bay is an amazing cruising ground. There are some tricky

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Matching shirts add to the family fun and team work.

Pictured here at the RQYS in Manly after their circumnavigation

Out of cruise control and into race mode for Hamilton Island Race Week

‘If you plan for what you want to do and just wait, it’s surprising how often something will come up that fits that plan.’ sand flats and it can be rough in wind against tide, but there are safe anchorages everywhere, and lots of beaches and islands and lovely spots like Tangalooma and the Sandhills. You can even sail in a straight line for eight hours if you want to.

“From where we are at Raby Bay, it’s only a stone’s throw to Peel Island, one of our favourite spots. If I said to you right now, ‘Let’s go to Peel,’ from sitting here we would be sitting on a beach at Peel with a sundowner in an hour. That’s pretty amazing!” With Scarlett drawing only 1.2 metres, getting in close to the beach where it is safe to do so is a given.

They love the social side of the club sailaways, but also the cut-and-thrust of fun social racing on a Wednesday in the cruising multihull division at the RQYS, where they regularly race up to a dozen other multihulls. Social racing is something Craig thinks many more cruisers should experience. “It really does teach you

about sail trim and how to get the most out of your boat, when you have another boat coming up on you,” Craig said.

They say joining a club like the RQYS is a great way to learn when you are a new boat owner because you can cruise in company with more experienced sailors and learn from them.

And Scarlett, the yacht, what is her character like? Well, contrary to her namesakes – the sassy book and movie character Scarlett or the cantankerous but muchloved car of Kerry’s youth – she has turned out to be a perfect lady, even acting as a de facto guest house when the Margetts have visitors.

Unlike the book and movie where Scarlett’s love interest Rhett Buttler dumped her at the end with the famous words, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn”, there is also a happy ending in this version of Gone With the Wind.

“We named our dog Rhett Buttler, so this time Scarlett really does get her man,” Kerry said. “Our cavoodle Rhett Buttler loves Scarlett and having a day out on the boat.”

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For those considering the trip north this winter, here’s a little of what to expect.

On the doorstep of the Great Barrier Reef, the combination of tropical islands, white sandy beaches, secluded anchorages, incredible marine life and a relaxed boating lifestyle makes the Whitsunday region Australia’s favourite cruising grounds.

In the heart of the Whitsundays is award-winning Coral Sea Marina Resort – a premium destination marina with berthing options for vessels up to 80m.

Located in the tourist town of Airlie Beach, Coral Sea Marina provides boaties the ultimate base from which to explore the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef.

Offering premium marina facilities and exceptional guest service, a vibrant marina resort village with a newly renovated 77 room boutique hotel and a packed calendar of shoreside events, it is easy to understand why Coral Sea Marina became the first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accredited marina in Queensland in 2019.

Coral Sea Marina, over the last 7 years, has emerged as the premium boating destination in the region and consistently innovates to provide an incredible guest experience.

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Relaxed furnishings, ocean views, a pool table and selected table games are amongst the inclusions.

Drinks and snacks can be purchased via well stocked vending machines and a monthly Marina Mingle will be hosted exclusively for marina guests, creating an inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere.

This year, Coral Sea Marina will offer visitors the opportunity to join their Coral Sea Academy. The Coral Sea Academy’s mission is to engage people with the marine environment and encourage better boating practices through a series of unique events hosted at the marina.

All events are free to attend and will include varying formats from seminar, to practical to informal postevent networking with like-minded people.

With so many people new to boating in 2021, the Coral Sea Academy - Better Boating series will include training on boating basics such as knot tying, safety at sea, operating a VHF radio and an outboard. Sessions are aimed to engage with both experienced boaties and those who are complete novices. Whether you own a 4m tinny or 30m Superyacht, the Academy will offer informal insight and practical learnings to anyone with a passion for boating, in a relaxed and inclusive setting.

Inspiring more women to take up boating is the idea behind the Women in Boating event, whilst the Blue Mind Boating event will encourage attendees to use boating an as outlet to promote good mental health.

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If you are still not convinced about cruising north to the Whitsundays this year, then consider the depth of experience on offer in this aquatic playground.

Set sail in warm tropical weather, with winter daytime temperatures sitting in the late twenties. Spend relaxing days cruising at your own pace between island anchorages, enjoy sunset cocktails on the deck, experience spectacular fishing and incredible snorkelling around the fringing coral reefs.

Visit the iconic Whitehaven Beach, with 7km of white silica sand. Overnight at the outer reef and experience the feeling of ultimate seclusion. Hike through lush rainforest, swim in azure waters, pop into island resorts for a day on land, then head back to Coral Sea Marina and refresh ready for the next boating adventure.

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At this year’s Show, JSW Powersports will unveil high-end luxury wake boat, the Malibu M220, for the first time in Australia. “Year on year, the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show continues to grow and expand, offering additional incentives for both consumers and exhibitors, resulting in a world class boat show,” said JSW Powersports marketing manager Oliver Bennett. “We’re also looking forward to showcasing the 2021 Sea-Doo RXP-X 300, which we consider to be the ultimate top-ofthe-line racing watercraft, as well as the latest Sea Fox 328 Commander centre console which combines both family leisure and sport fishing.”

The Southern Hemisphere’s premier showcase of boating and marine innovation returns to the Gold Coast this May, in an event which promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show’s 32nd edition will again transform Sanctuary Cove’s pristine marina and Marine Village into a bustling industry showcase, welcoming the world’s biggest names in boating.

Attracting over 45,000 visitors each year, with over 300 exhibitors and 600 watercraft on display, SCIBS 2021 is on track to be a spectacular event, showcasing the finest the industry has to offer, from best-in-class prestigious superyachts, power boats, catamarans and sailing boats, as well as RIBs, day boats, fishing boats, and sports, ski and tow boats. Additional space will be allocated to premium on-water displays, coupled with significant space for the growing trailer boat segment, expanding both ends of the marine market.

This year’s Show will give visitors the first look at the magnificent $10 million expansion of the Sanctuary Cove Marina, unveiling state-of-the-art undercover berths, and enabling Sanctuary Cove to accommodate premium recreational vessels from 50 feet to superyachts up to 165 feet.

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“The marine industry on the whole has successfully navigated the past 12 months,” SCIBS general manager Johan Hasser said. “Many in the industry are pleased with sales in recent months as Australians invest in the boating lifestyle, which is safe, fun and can be enjoyed locally as international travel continues to be restricted. The 146

Greg Haines, Dealer Principal at Princess Yachts Australia, stated that the importance of SCIBS to the marine industry cannot be underestimated.

“SCIBS is the premier boat show in the Southern Hemisphere,” Mr Haines said. “It is a spectacular destination, with the Marine Village, the Marina and the 5-star InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort. We are looking forward to people coming to see Princess Yachts and we believe it is going to be a great Show.”

Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival proved that people want to get out and explore boating in a safe and familyfriendly environment, which is what Sanctuary Cove events offer. We are excited to welcome exhibitors and visitors back to our stunning home.”

SCIBS 2021 follows in the footsteps of not only the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, but also SCIBS 2019, which attracted over 47,000 visitors. Many of SCIBS’ key exhibitors such as Riviera, Maritimo, Horizon, Princess, Northside Marine, QMC and JSW Powersports were among the first to secure exhibitor space, backing SCIBS as the must-attend boat show on the Australian calendar.

Northside Marine will proudly host the Asia-Pacific launch of the Jeanneau Cap Camarat 10.5 Walk Around, along with a larger range of Jeanneau products than ever exhibited before. “We are the busiest we have ever been for a January period and attribute this to our great experience at the Sanctuary Cove Boating Festival, as well as overseas travel funds being reinvested into the marine industry. We are excited once again to experience the prestige and great atmosphere of the Show,” said Northside Marine sales manager Bill Hull.

Injecting hundreds of millions of dollars into the local economy each year, SCIBS has long been regarded as the place “where the marine business does business” with high-end brands exhibiting their latest and greatest vessels and marine products. Beyond its obvious appeal for marine industry movers, shakers, and dreamers alike, SCIBS plays host to a variety of guests who mingle in the bustling Marine Village enjoying non-stop entertainment in a warm, family-friendly ambience, buzzing with roving street entertainment, delicious food and live music.

Free Park ‘n’ Ride services will be operating from Warner Bros. Movie World using a fleet of air-conditioned coaches, while organisers have also added more space for onsite car parking, available to pre-purchase online with your tickets.

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