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Editor's Note: A blue mind to love your life

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n recent years, concern for mental health and wellbeing has gained prominence with health and social services worldwide, driven by our common lived experience. Once considered by some to be trendy jargon, the term “lived experience” is now often used in our daily conversations. But what does the expression “lived experience” mean? Paraphrasing a Cambridge Dictionary definition, you have a greater appreciation for something that you experience, rather than just hearing or reading about them.

Global lockdowns, restrictions, and regulations in response to the pandemic have certainly provided an abundance of lived experiences. The general population were denied control over what we could do, when we could do it, where we could go, who we could see, and so on and so forth. Australians shared those experiences, to varying degrees, with people worldwide. We all felt the impact at different levels and can be grateful to have lived through the worst of the pandemic. Finally, people are extricating themselves from the overbearing state of constant fear and paranoia and are learning to live with COVID as we can, once again, assume responsibility for our own lives.

Many people, possibly the majority, have learned valuable life lessons from these lived experiences. Lockdowns and the associated deprivations of liberty taught us the value of maintaining personal relationships and offered opportunities for people to explore their own localities. We also learned, as individuals and a community, that it was important to safeguard the mental health of ourselves and others.

The worst of the pandemic seems to have passed, but the focus on mental health and wellbeing remains - as it should - with individuals, as well as private and government organisations.

Of course, recreational boating and the power of water to make our lives happier, healthier and more connected is prominent in our minds. What better way to ease the stress of the lockdowns than to explore the waterways and boating lifestyle on the Gold Coast and surrounds, with family, friends and colleagues?

Think Blue Mind by Dr Wallace J Nicholls.

There are currently 36,000 recreational boat registrations with Gold Coast addresses, reflecting a substantial increase in boat registrations and boat users within the Gold Coast area. Our extensive waterways system and easy access to Moreton Bay and to the Pacific Ocean allow for such an increase, and where we can go is only limited by our imagination. And as Dr Nicholls suggests in Blue Mind, there is so much benefit to our wellbeing even by just being – not necessarily limited to doing anything – on, in and along the waters.

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CONTRIBUTORS Marcel Priest, Ian Anderson, Paul Burt, Nic Welch,

Andrew Bedggood, Tanya Rabe, Michaela Claes, John Kavanagh, Caroline Strainig, Craig Margetts, Ray Bricknell, Rod Twitchin, Karla Herbert-Evans, Mick Godwin, Rex Francis, Cory Teunissen, Audrey Greenwood, Col Ramsay, Jules Geldard, Scott Altman.

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What are our lived experiences of boating? What makes our boating enjoyable, fun and safe? What type of experiences do our loved ones value the most? Who are the people in our circles who appreciate the boating and waterways lifestyle?

How does our boating life create memories as a family? What is our relationship with our waterways? How do we ensure that our waterways will still be safe and healthy for our children and grandchildren to enjoy? These are the questions that we should ask ourselves especially when mainstream media – and social media – attempt to distract us from our very real lived experiences.

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The simple pleasures of having a healthy life and healthy environment have become quite a luxury these days because we have allowed ourselves to be distracted by virtual experiences. Forget about statistics and data, and anything else that makes us believe we live by the numbers. Let us take the time to examine our own life experiences, learn from them, and continue to love our life.

(With insights from Andrew Bedggood)

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Avoid taking unnecessary risks on the water oating is fun, peaceful and relaxing. Most of the time. It’s a B great way to connect with family and friends for everything from short day trips to venturing off farther, even escaping to

as far as you can go. It does not matter what type of boating you do, for no matter where you look, there’s always something new to find.

ANCHORING - This can create the best or worst experience of your trip depending on how it is done. On the plus side, it can provide a great opportunity to relax with family and friends and enjoy the surroundings with some good food and wine. To avoid disaster you need to consider a few things.

TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR CRAFT - After fires in shipyards, and extensive damage across the globe at the hands of named storms, the leisure marine sector was always going to see changes to the way insurance was handled. Taking responsibility for your craft both when you are on board, and even more importantly when you are not, is singularly the best way to ensure there is cover available in the first place, and that you personally will be offered it. There is always something you can do, and it is important to take that on, before there is no more cover to be had, and everyone will have to be self-insured.

Make sure you find a safe spot, consider water depth, effects of any change in the wind direction and/or tide may have, and other boats in the area. Also check the surrounding anchoring area for any hidden rocks or shallow spots, which will put an end to your fun very quickly if you hit one.

Consider the type of anchor you are using given the surface of the seafloor, relative to sand, seaweed, or rock. Also, have an anchor watch system so you can quickly identify if you are dragging your anchor, as you don’t suddenly find yourself bumping into other boats, or that nice little shoal you were all admiring earlier in the evening. Your eyes can be your best assets here, but your mind can also play with you a bit. AIS and radar, even inApp items on your phone can give you electronic eyes as well, and if you are planning on having a nap, they can add another level of safety, in addition to you coming on deck and checking every hour or so.

CHARTS - Paper charts are still the pinnacle of navigational aids.

Nothing works quite as well in terms of giving a more total and complete picture, but alas they are expensive and cumbersome.

You only have to look at the way the modern craft’s nav desks are aligned more to the laptop and chartplotter to see that. It is very important to have the correct, updated charts for where you are travelling on board and stored in a dry place. What is even more important is that you understand how to read them.

You never know when all that whiz-bang navigation equipment you were so proud of may fail and you find yourself relying on them to help you find your way to safety.

RIG - The only time you want to see the rig come down is when it is underneath a giant crane. For the rest of its life, you want it standing up tall, in column, supported by the standing rigging, and able to withstand the loads applied to it by the running rigging, and the very sails it is up there to carry in the first place.

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Professional riggers can do an annual onsite inspection. It can come out for a thorough overhaul, the rod rigging can be sent off for x-raying, and new wires can be installed for lights, radio, radar and sat domes. One thing you can’t do after it has gone ‘timber’ is replace the one knuckle, joint or flange that failed and caused the whole problem in the first place. Prevention is way better than the cure, and it is also one of those things that never seems to happen when you’re in an idyllic anchorage.

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The aim is to provide exceptional service and fast approvals that will ensure a finance package that is tailored to your needs. It is the South East Finance team’s customer-focused attitude that sets them apart from the rest.

The team not only comprises finance gurus, they are also nuts about boats (and cars too!). So, if you want feedback and advice on the make, model or style of the boat you intend to buy, they can walk you through the pros and cons. This firsthand knowledge of the onwater realities of owning a boat is the reason why you can trust

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g n i y u B Boat e rs n n i g e B r o f

By Naz Pattison

Photo: Aquila 36 Sport, a totally innovative approach to having fun on the water.

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or anyone who is relatively new to boating, getting your head around all the different boat types and options can be a daunting prospect. To help you sail through the process as easily as possible, we have put together this brief and handy selection of buying tips.

PUTTING THE FAMILY FIRST Heading off to the dealer before you have figured out exactly what you and your family want from the boat will only create headaches later on. Sit down with your family first and discuss who will be using the boat, where it will be going, and what sort of activities are most important to you. The type of boat you will need for two-person fishing trips is very different to one suited for towing water skiers. Once you have decided the boat’s main purpose and the usual number of passengers, then you will be able to find a boat that your family can enjoy for years to come.

FINDING THE RIGHT BOAT TYPE

"Decide what's right for your family to ensure fun and safe boating this summer."

The humble tinnie is always a good place to start for beginners. They are very light, which makes them easy to handle, economical to run, and simple to transport and store at home.

For those who want to take more people on their boats and be able to tackle rougher waters, you will want to consider larger boat types. Runabouts are good all-rounders because the windscreen provides protection for the family, while still allowing for plenty of room in the back for fishing. Bowriders can be another good option for the family if cruising comfort is a priority.

However, there is less room for fishing. And if fishing is your main aim, you may want to consider cabin boats to ensure more shelter from the elements.

SELECTING THE ENGINE As usual, keep in mind your boat size and your main boating activities when choosing your power source. Also, consider the type of water the boat will frequently be on. When choosing between outboards vs inboards, for smaller vessels outboards deliver more power and speed than inboards.

Outboard boats are lighter, and less weight means your boat is faster, easier to tow, and more fuel efficient. An inexperienced boat owner should choose an outboard that is less powerful than those used by experienced drivers.

For larger vessels, certain engines offer fuel efficient cruising and the lower center of gravity also helps to cut through heavy ocean waves. The overall draft of the boat must be considered as there are many shallow waters around the Gold Coast Broadwater, Moreton Bay, and estuaries.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT DEALER Now that you have the details sorted, the real fun begins. It is shopping time!

As well as seeking out the right boat, you also need to pick a good dealer.

Ensure your dealer is an Accredited Boat Dealer and then shop around a few dealers, hitting them with the same set of hard questions. Picking a local dealer is also important so that you can have easy access to support for any issues that crop up down the track.

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ON-WATER TEST For a purchase as important as a new boat, it is critical that you take it for a test drive to see how well its performance suits your needs. Try and take your family or friends who will be using it regularly with you to know how it handles a full crew. And if at all possible, aim to do the test drive on some mildly choppy water rather than calm water.

NEW VS USED The final choice you need to make is whether to buy new or used. Purchasing a new boat will obviously cost more money, but it will give you the security of a warranty and allow you to pick every detail to ensure it is exactly suited to your needs. On the other hand, used boats will save you money, especially if you are patient enough for the right one to come along. Be wary though, as you may get slugged with unexpected repair costs down the track.

While there are many reliable sources of advice you can refer to when making a decision, it is important to remember that it is you and your family who will use your boat. Ultimately, the boat you purchase should be the boat that meets your expectations and your needs.

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MERRY FISHER 1095 FLY T

aking another step forward ahead of the trends the Merry Fisher 1095 Fly is unique in its category, with an outboard engine and three cabins while boasting a flybridge. She is a true weekender making it perfect for creating those unforgettable memories with family and friends. With the easy maintenance of an outboard engine and a fresh, dynamic design, this vessel will suit all your needs.

Featuring twin 300hp Yamaha outboards, this is a high-power, high-performance vessel which also provides undeniable comfort aboard.

The 1095 Fly is sure to please, highlighting all the qualities of the popular Merry Fisher 1095: “interior volume, bench seat at the helm, high performance hull, modular cockpit, recessed sidedeck, storage volume, and she benefits from the comfort level of the MERRY FISHER line”. You can relax knowing the interior has been designed for safety, comfort and relaxation. A sliding side door, recessed sidedeck and side access gate facilitate movement and access aboard. If you love the open outdoor space boats have then you will love the extra outdoor entertainment space aboard the 1095 Fly. The flybridge includes a forward sundeck and folding co-pilot beach seat. The beach seat can also be transformed into an XXL sundeck or sun lounger perfect for those hotter months.

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This boat is designed for coastal entertainment. A spacious modular cockpit allows the whole family to be together. She features an immense aft swim platform flowing seamlessly from the cockpit and a comfortable forward sundeck which is equipped with adjustable seatbacks. No area of the boat will disappoint you. To ensure more freedom to move, the co-pilot bench seat can pivot to create a wide space for entering the cockpit. During the night the bench seat can also be converted into a berth.

comfort of your Jeanneau Merry Fisher 1095 Fly, knowing you’ll be backed by Northside Marine and Reliable Yamaha outboards. 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

The interior is sure to leave an impression with the amount of bright natural light distributed through the opening sunroofs, wide sliding glass doors and windows in the hull. The 1095 Fly highlights significant innovations in the distribution of living space. You will be amazed by the numerous storage compartments incorporated into the large and fully functional galley, and by the spacious head compartment with a separate shower. Below, in addition to the saloon, two or three cabins are available: a large and comfortable owner’s cabin, a guest cabin, and an innovative third cabin! This additional room, whether devoted to storage or for extra sleeping space, enables you to customise your interior layout for cruising “à la carte!”

Luxury in an affordable package, the 1095 Fly is well worth investigating if you’re after a versatile, family friendly cruiser. Fish, cruise and overnight all in the

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The boat offers a perfectly balanced interior layout featuring a full-beam midship owner cabin with king-size bed, with the VIP guest cabin in the bow, both equally comfortable offering private bathrooms with separate showers. With both cabins featuring walk-in wardrobes, the 45 Fly is really the most comfortable yacht in her class.

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or many years now, anglers have been trying and using soft plastics in all shapes, sizes and forms to increase their knowledge on how to successfully target and catch fish.

New technology and a vast variety of different companies have invested millions into the tackle industry to vie for the top position of being number one in their field.

Years ago, who would have thought that a soft plastic that imitates a prawn or a piece of rubber similar to the shape of a beach worm would overtake a natural bait when targeting whiting? Or a rubbery blob similar to that of a tadpole with the stench of a rotten pilchard would be used on bream and flathead?

Soft plastics have been around for over a hundred years, with one of the first being made in France. The concept is far from new, but the difference in texture and the uncanny resemblance they have to natural baits is incredible. Fine tuning the tooling and having a few more bumps and dots around the body, along with a light weight rubbery tail, ensure a similar look and action to a live bait when retrieved.

A few years ago, I thought I’d try my luck on a fish that normally evades the best of fishermen. It is a trophy fish targeted by anglers right around the country, and one that has the respect of the old timers who used to line the banks in the middle of the night in howling winds and torrential rain. I’m talking about the mulloway or jewfish.

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The mulloway or jewfish is a monster that lurks throughout the waters of nearly every tidal canal or creek. It is a fish

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This year's floods flushed a lot of bait out to the bar entrances. Here’s a great catch of mulloway taken onboard Sea Probe Charters whilst fishing the Jumpinpin.

It is these spots that hold the largest of all mulloway that I’ve seen along the east coast. Fish pushing fifty kilos have been recorded from these areas. If you take a slow stroll through the local pubs, I’m sure you’ll come across a few old black and white photos showing these prized catches.

Paul Burt heading offshore with his Surtees Game Fisher

that owns the hole at the end of a rock wall and one that can grow as heavy as a man. I’ve had the luxury of catching these fish around the country. I have been at the top end of Australia where their distant relative, the mighty Black Jew, lives, all the way down to the southern waters of South Australia, home to the monster mulloway.

For Gold Coasters though, we have the luxury of being close to one of the best mulloway fisheries along the east coast of Australia. To the north of us, we have the waters of the Jumpinpin, a natural estuarine system with plenty of deep holes and steep banks leading out through the bar. Right here in front of us, we have the Seaway, with a myriad of rock walls and deep holes that often produces mulloway well over thirty kilos in weight.

To the south across the border, we have the “grand daddy” of all mulloway spots, the infamous Richmond and Clarence Rivers. In between these rivers are large headlands and beautiful silicon white beaches that link them together similar to the pearls on a braided necklace.

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In the rivers, smaller mulloway, often known as schoolies or soapie jew, are regularly targeted by anglers fishing with live and strip baits such as mullet and herrings.

When the weather aligned, driving a couple hours to fish the headwaters and deep holes of these two mighty river systems particularly when a bit of rain is dumped further upstream in the catchments, was like attracting a moth to a light; in this case, mulloway to the waters.

Fishing with a foreign bait is generally the last thing you would do when chasing fish in its own domain. However, with this new range of soft plastics on the market, you know it’s foreign, I know it’s foreign, but for some reason the fish don’t know and are tricked.

Using the right technique when retrieving is highly important. the idea is to emulate the baitfish schooling or moving throughout that particular area. If the prawns are on the move in the Clarence and they just had a good deal of rain, then you’d be using a Gulp or Squidgie Prawn plastic. Prawns have feelers, legs and sharp pieces on the head; hence, the lure must also have similar features to trick the fish. The more life-like the lure is, the more hits you’ll get from the fish. Even a smaller metal jig will work in the right environment, such as bait schools, where mulloway can be seen balling them up on the sounder.

If you are after a monster mulloway, up the bait profile to what the fish is eating. Mullet school around the entrances to river systems. Using a larger 10-inch paddle

Caelan with a mulloway caught on a small metal micro jig.

tail or wriggle tail plastic, or even a hard-bodied lure with a slow action will trick the fish. These fish tend to inhale the lure similar to a barramundi, and they’ll actually hit the lure 90% of the time on the drop, not on the lift.

After many trips and tirelessly working out the right technique, method and retrieve, drift patterns and what to look for on the sounder, more often, a few mulloway can be caught on soft plastics, which I believe is something any angler would be proud of.

The gear I use is of high quality. You need a reel that not only has a good long cast spool, but one that can handle plenty of drag pressure. For the smaller mulloway, I choose to use the Shimano Stradic or Bio Master spin reel range matched up with a three to five kilo Ian Miller 6’6” Rack Raider or Starlo spin rod. The line class should be no more than six-kilo with two meters of ten-kilo monofilament leader. For the larger mulloway, you should up the ante to a Shimano Stradic 8000 onto a 9’6” Jewel Rod 8-15kg rod spooled with 40lb Ocea 8 braid and 60lb supple fluorocarbon leader.

Give it a go and keep telling yourself to never give up cause once you crack it you’ll be well rewarded.

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BOAT REVIEW

JADE 95

LEIGH-SMITH YACHTS DELIVER SUPERYACHT TO JOIN CHARTER FLEET

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eigh-Smith Yachts have represented the buyer of a superyacht Jade 95, a 28.47-metre expedition motor yacht. Ryan Leigh-Smith worked in conjunction with the seller’s agent, Central Yacht HK, to broker an agreement, overcoming limited access circumstances as the vessel is based in Taiwan. Leigh-Smith Yachts have managed the crew, logistics, insurance and delivery to Australia under her own steam. This Jade 95 will ultimately transition to a class operating expedition char ter yacht in the South Pacific.

Jade 95’s large volume provides ample interior space over her three decks and she can accommodate up to eight guests in four cabins, consisting of a luxurious full-beam master suite on the main deck, and a VIP suite and two doubles on the lower deck. The main saloon features both a spacious lounge area and a formal dining table, and the exterior space has versatile seating arrangements.

Jade 95 was built in Taiwan in 2009. The Jade 95 is a flagship yacht of the Jade Shipyard, built from steel hull and aluminium superstructure in at the world-class facility. This yacht was the 8th of only ten yachts built. The construction quality is first class.

With a classic look and timeless style, and an interior finished to the highest standard with great attention paid to detail, the Jade 95 has a wide charter appeal and is an exciting option for a family looking for adventure on the seas.

The yacht boasts an impressive cruising range of some 3,500nm and has been professionally maintained and run by its owners, with her navigation systems having been continuously upgraded and maintained. .

She has a beam of 7.5m, and a draft of 2.3m.

The flybridge features a fully equipped navigation station forward, two informal seating areas, a sun bed area to the aft, barbecue and a bar with stools. The bridge deck is accessed via glass sliding doors from the sky lounge and this covered area is ideal for al fresco dining.

This lounge, with its large windows, comfortable seating and bar facilities, makes it a particularly popular area with guests to relax.

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The yacht has impressive marble floors and counters and external entertainment areas.

Constructed as a tri-deck with a volume similar to that of a 35 metre+ yacht, guests will have access to the large toy/tender garage, and the large top deck for open air entertaining.

Jade 95’s crew quarters have also been carefully considered. Owing to innovative space planning, she offers accommodation for a complement of four with a separate crew mess and service area.

She is powered by two Caterpillar engines, which give her a cruising speed of 10.0 kn and a top speed of 12.0 kn. The yacht carries 38,000 litres of fuel on board, and 6,600 litres of water.

Love this boat? Visit www.leigh-smith.com to explore the premium listings on offer.

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Vicem work tirelessly to channel the finest yachts afloat.

From the very first pencil stroke to the final splash on the Bosporus, Vicem’s artisans listen, learn, interpret, and then accomplish. The result: Every boat is unique in character, exquisitely “tailor-made” for the special person who first dreamed her.

Vicem 58 Classic is without a doubt one of the Vicem shipyard’s most successful models. With solid construction, incredible interior volumes that feature different levels and a hull form that guarantees long distance cruising in complete safety.

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Pursuit DC 246

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he sleek lines and the signature fibreglass-framed windshield of the new DC 246, the latest dual console boat in the Pursuit lineup, are the perfect introduction to the brand. First, she will turn your head.

Then you’ll discover how the design and fit feel secondnature. The thoughtful accommodations and unique social zones will seem like they were made just for you and your family.

These hallmarks of the Pursuit dual console boat series are purposeful—allowing you to move seamlessly fore and aft through the centre walkway and at every turn have a gorgeous view of the water. Fancy a fish dinner?

With an LOA of 25' 8" and a significantly increased cockpit size and functionality over its predecessor, there’s plenty of elbow and angling room.

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In the cockpit are integrated rink holders throughout, bow seating with folding armrests, hinged cushions, and insulated storage below. A premium captain’s chair with folding armrests, and back-to-back seat with extendable lounger. The head is accessed by a two piece fiberglass door with a portable head unit, surrounded by a few creature comforts.

Other options include a windlass anchor system with remote, LED accent lighting and underwater lights, bow table and cockpit wet bar with cutting board and tap, and a ski tow bar on the transom.

The moulded console with fixed helm, has padded instrumentation visor and electronics mounting surface, a 316L stainless steel steering wheel with control knob and non-slip grip, and the 12V switch panel has flat black contoura lighted switches. A compass guides the way, and the trim tab control panel ensures stability. The boat is fitted with a two-battery system: engine (1) and house (1).

The DC 246 adapts to your preferred pastimes— competitive and lively or reflective and tranquil. It’s your choice; you only need to take the helm.

Cruising around the bay? Everyone will find their favourite spot within the multitude of customer-requested seating configurations. Sandbar swim, anyone? Getting in and out of the water and cleaning your gear is easy with the optional bow boarding ladder with fresh water washdown.

Each boat can be fitted with a Garmin® Electronics Package: GPSMAP 8612XSV, Airmar B75M 0-7 Degree 600 watt CHIRP Transducer, NMEA 2000 Starter kit, Pursuit custom dash panel, VHF Radio 315 with Antenna, JL Audio stereo system, bluetooth head unit w/amp, subwoofer, and 4 JL Audio speakers.

The hull is a moulded one-piece deck and cockpit liner with non-skid pattern area, all covered by a 5-year hull/ deck structural warranty. It has integrated transom platform extensions outboard of engine, 3-step telescopic boarding ladder, and dedicated transducer location.

For the fishos, there are 4 stainless steel rod holders in the gunwales, insulated live well and a fish box/storage in transom with overboard drain, and optional rod holders can be fitted on the hardtop.

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The boat is available in white, grey or blue, and there are optional colours for the helm, upholstery, canvas covers and striping.

For more information visit www.cobaltaustralia.com.au L.O.A. 7.82 m Beam 2.59 m Hull Draft - motor up 0.53 m, motor down 0.89 m Deadrise 21° Clearance w/Hardtop from waterline 2.18 m Approx. Dry Weight w/ single engine 2,784 kg Fuel Capacity 446 L Fresh Water Capacity (opt.) 68 L Waste Water Capacity (opt.) 23 L Max. Horsepower 300 hp (224 kw)

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Logan River

An Epic Battle

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n the Logan River, I had one of the great fishing experiences of my life – one of those occasions you simply never forget.

I was out on the water very late for a morning fish. I travelled up to The Elbow, and the sounder indicated that the deep hole there was 50 feet deep at high tide.

Following advice, I anchored on the edge of the deep hole, in about 13 feet of water. I set two rods up in rod holders, one floating a bony bream I caught when throwing my bait net, a couple of metres below the surface, and the other on the bottom baited with a strip of mullet from my freezer. Both drags were set very light as I was trying to avoid having another rod and reel dragged over the side by a shark taking the bait “on the fly”. The bony bream lasted about 15 minutes and was taken without my seeing or hearing any action on the rod, so a big banana prawn went on to replace it.

I was rigging another rod, my tackle box open on the floor of the boat, when the rod up the front of the boat went off. It was exactly 11:00am.

Something was taking the strip of mullet for a swim up the river – not a violent run; just very leisurely.

I took the rod out of the rod holder, put a bit of tension on the line to sink the hook, and waited until the fish stopped taking the line.

After about 50 metres, it slowed a bit, and I started to try to recover some line. It didn’t take me long to realise I had a very big fish on the end of that line.

You can tell when it is a very big fish – rather than frantically kicking and dashing and darting about, they seem to barely notice that they are dragging a line behind them.

I thought it was definitely not a shark. I have caught enough bull sharks in the Albert and Logan Rivers to know how they behave when hooked. They dash and dart all over the place, take you for a 26

tour of the river, and nearly always leap out of the water soon after being hooked.

Neither did I think it was a big stingray. Stingrays have a characteristic feel to them when hooked, and this was not a ray. But it was a big fish, so I decided it had to be a jewfish, and it would clearly be the biggest jew I have ever caught.

The rig I had it on was about a 10 or 15 pound breaking strain mono line (say 5 to 7kg), two metres of 50 pound leader, a wire trace, and a live bait. I was determined to be patient, and to take as much time as was needed to tire the fish and gradually ease it to the boat.

The fish was covering a lot of territory, so I completely lost count of the number of times it swam around the boat and anchor line. It was at least six or eight times. I then decided to try to pull the anchor in, with one hand and a foot. I eventually got it in without losing the fish.

I was having to constantly walk from one end of the boat to the other to try to keep the line clear of my other rod and line. On one occasion, when the fish was going for a serious run, I stepped on the edge of my half-open tackle box and tipped the contents of one drawer all over the floor of the boat. What a mess!

Twice, I got the fish close enough to the surface to be able to see the top of my leader, but the water was too muddy for me to be able to see the fish before it headed off for another leisurely “run”.

Eventually, after about 55 minutes I got the fish close enough to the boat for me to be able to get hold of the end of the leader. And I am quite certain that the shark that came to the surface alongside my 3.7 metre boat was every centimetre of two metres long. Its head was at least 30cm across – probably more.

I got hold of the end of the wire trace. I was trying to decide whether or not I was game to try to get hold of the bottom jaw with my grippers, to try to get the hook out, when the shark gave a bit of a kick and solved that problem for me – by snapping the wire trace. I was actually very relieved at that outcome and will never forget that fishing experience.

At one point it swam just past the back of the boat and managed to wrap the line once around the propeller. I was able to tilt the motor out of the water with my spare hand and get the line off the prop. Then the fish headed for the big mangroves growing along the riverbank. When the boat was just two or three metres from the mangroves, the fish turned and headed out into the deeper water.

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BOAT REVIEW

Customised by Dylan Lopez

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ustralia's most experienced inflatable RIB designer, Dylan Lopez, has announced an exclusive Queensland distribution deal with Gemini Marine Boats.

Established in 1979, based in Cape Town, South Africa, Gemini Marine has designed and manufactured the most comprehensive range of RIBs and inflatable boats for many of the world’s rescue, military and patrol entities, and leisure markets for 40 years.

Gemini Boats QLD, headed by Lopez and located at Gold Coast City Marina, are equipped to customise boats for clients specific needs, with the product knowledge to guide buyers through the decision process, and deliver high quality after sales support.

The Gemini boats offer resilience, reliability and durability in even the most extreme conditions.

The rounded deep ‘V’ shaped Gemini hull offers great performance, comfort and excellent handling at top speeds, especially in heavy seas.

They are built using the latest technology and techniques, ensuring quality and reliability.

All Gemini boats have been arduously tested on some of the most treacherous coastlines and sea conditions in the world. The Gemini Technical, Development and Quality Team work in partnership with clients on a wide variety of rescue, military and law enforcement projects.

The Gemini client consultancy and progressive innovations ensure that they consistently meet the needs of customers to master the challenges of an ever-changing global market.

The Gemini brand is most respected world-wide with a long list of users including NSW Water Police, Australian Defence Force, Australian Federal Police, Australian Special Emergency Services, Royal New Zealand Navy, United Nations, Singapore Special Forces, UK Ministry of Defence, Olympic Security, African Union, to name but a few.

Gemini Marine has the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System certification, assuring boat owners continuous quality management throughout the entire manufacturing production process.

To test drive a Gemini boat contact Dylan Lopez on Ph: 0424 487 226 dylan@gemini-marine-qld.com

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ANTIFOUL BOTTOM PAINTING - The application of a special type of paint used on the bottom of boats is designed to protect from micro-organisms 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.

MARINE COVERS AND UPHOLSTERY - 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.

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.

FIBREGLASS REPAIRS - The team are skilled fibreglass repairers, able to undertake minor repairs and major boat repairs. The company is able to repair, restore, and build just about anything with fibreglass, from hulls to custom fibreglass parts. This includes 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.

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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BOAT REVIEW

Runaway success

built to go places Interview by Caroline Strainig

Being able to pull up to a beach anywhere the fancy takes you is just one of the boats’ pluses.

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ustralian boat buyers are voting with their wallets when it comes to new luxury pontoon boats in which to cruise our waterways – and a longestablished Brisbane company is leading the way.

“The imported boat in question was designed to cruise in freshwater in the USA and did not take kindly to constant immersion in corrosive salt water here in Australia,” Neil said.

Runaway Bay Pontoon Boats of Burbank/ Rochedale successfully manufactures and sells quality pontoon boats, proving that anything an overseas manufacturer can do an Aussie company can do as well, if not better.

He found it difficult to get satisfactory dealer and manufacturer support for the problems that cropped up. Eventually, the dealer shut down and he was left on his own. Frustrated, he decided to build a pontoon boat himself, using his own ideas and the extensive expertise of the team at Highgate Engineers.

The company proudly and justifiably describes itself as “Australia’s Premier Builder of Basic to Luxury Pontoon Boats”.

HERE TO STAY - Company manager Neil Stapleton attributes the strong demand to their boats’ build quality and easily customisable design, as well as the company’s excellent customer service and reliable local back-up.

“Our parent company is Highgate Engineers, a division of Holmwood Highgate, a privately owned Australian company,” Neil said. “Holmwood Highgate was established in 1985, and today we have more than 200 employees. Buyers can have confidence that we will still be here for many years to come, which cannot be said of some companies who import boats from overseas.

“Our pontoon boats are built by Australians for Australian conditions and that really shows in the build quality and their toughness. They are also built to Australian standards and even international standards, if required, and designed to be within standard towing width, so there are no issues towing them.”

FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE - Neil knows all too well how important dealer and manufacturer back-up is, because it was after buying an imported pontoon boat for his own family that he came up with the idea of building an Australian-made version.

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The resulting two prototypes hit the water in 2008 and the rest – as they say – is history. Sales have continued to grow year on year, and their only issue is keeping up with demand, which is a wonderful issue to have.

THE BEST - Company salesperson Craig Winch has been part of the success story since the beginning and his enthusiasm for the craft shines through in his comments.

“We have some pretty special waterways in Australia and our boats are the perfect way to get out there and enjoy them,” Craig said. “Our pontoon boats can be built to survey, and we also offer various lengths and widths including many popular designs between 16 and 28-feet, all trailerable. Customers can choose their own colour scheme and customise their internal fit-out to some extent, so the boat layout truly reflects your personal preferences and usage.

“They are all-day boats, designed for enjoying local waterways with your family and friends, whether that is fishing, water-skiing or wake-boarding, or just sitting back and taking in the world as you leisurely cruise on by. We work with clients to offer them the very best in sports fishing pontoon boats and leisure pontoon boats.”

THE PURSUIT OF PERFECTION - Neil noted that one of the aspects potential buyers appreciated the most was being able to visit the factory and see boats under construction, and observe first-hand Highgate Engineers’ meticulous attention to detail and build quality.

Smiles all round – happy owners and their friends enjoying the on-water lifestyle.

Manager Neil Stapleton (L) Salesperson Craig Winch (R)

You can choose and customise the layout to suit your own envisaged usage.

“The company prides itself on a policy of continuous product development and improvement, while utilising the highest quality materials and keeping abreast of the latest technologies in the pursuit of perfection at a competitive price,” he said. “Those are big words and that is an ambitious goal, but it’s what we strive for, and I think our sales show how well we are achieving it.”

In keeping with its underlying commitment of ongoing customer support, the company is also happy to repair and modernise older pontoon boats with new furniture.

Neil said the reputation of the company is also reflected in the resale price of the boats, because owners often resell their boats for almost what they paid new, even after years of happy usage.

Want your own dream boat? Call Craig at Runaway Bay Pontoon Boats to discuss your ideas. Prices start at $40,000 for a base boat excluding engines and trailer.

You will find Runaway Bay Pontoon Boats at Highgate Engineers at 155 Ford Road, Burbank/Rochedale QLD. Office: (07) 3440 9000. Craig’s Mob: 0417 646 711 craig@runawaybaypontoonboats.com www.runawaybaypontoonboats.com JULY - SEPT 2022

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Integrity 520SX PLUS

Start your better boating lifestyle at SPECTRUM MARINE F

ormerly at Sanctuary Cove, Spectrum Marine is now conveniently located at Runaway Bay Marina.

Spectrum has been best known for its role as the home the home of Integrity and Whitehaven Motor Yachts in Queensland. That role has been expanded in the last 12 months to include the amazing Aquila range of Power Catamarans, providing a full range of options for every boating lifestyle Gavin Ward has joined the group as Dealer Principal and manages the day-to-day operations and sales across all brands and the range of brokerage vessels. Gavin has an extensive background in yacht sales and substantial expertise as a CEO in the corporate sector.

“Most of my life I have owned boats, raced boats, built them, repaired them and sold them. I’m passionate about the industry and I love talking to people about boats,” he says.

“In this role I will be working across all of our brands, each occupying distinct positions in the market. I’m also looking forward to contributing to some exciting developments. It’s a great time for our industry.

We’re enjoying steady enquiry as people follow their hearts and make boating a priority. It’s all about family and leisure time, making memories. There’s nothing better than that!”

Focusing on the boating lifestyles of clients, Spectrum Marine can offer a vast range of vessels to find the perfect solution for everyone’s boating needs; spanning luxury, long-range cruising, performance and entry level boating.

Whitehaven Motor Yachts can provide a wide selection of solutions, that can be adapted to embrace each owner’s vision of creating their ideal motor yacht. Aquila power catamarans have an impressive range of performance multihulls from the 28 foot Molokai offshore design to the luxurious Aquila 70. Integrity Motor Yachts have found a niche, delivering a high-quality finish, spacious design and easy, efficient operation with low maintenance and running costs.

On top of that, trading up has never been easier, with Spectrum Marine’s dedicated brokerage boat division.

“For us, it’s all about delivering lifestyle,” says Gavin.

“We’re passionate about it, we live it every day!

We love them, we use them, and we have many decades of experience as boaties and professionals in the business. With our substantial resources, the Spectrum Marine family can help owners get the best out of their boating experience.”

Featuring advanced styling and higher speed cruising capability, this great new cruiser boasts a 17’2” beam at its widest point, offering huge volume accommodation for two couples, each with discrete shower and toilet facilities, including fully separate shower stall. No cramping in this is a luxury escape for you and your friends.

And there are many innovations to look forward to in 2023.

“It’s a real liveaboard innovation in the Integrity range,” explains Gavin. “As released the standard 520 should be capable of a top speed of around 22 knots.”

Extending on its existing success, we are looking forward to 2023 when we will be delivering some great new Integrity solutions. Key amongst that is the new 470 Coastal Express cruiser, which will embrace the traditional comfort and quality but will also provide a new ‘modern contemporary’ look and feel, plus provide genuine higher speed cruising capability for those who need to call for greater performance. This faster semi-displacement model is already in production and we will be releasing it when we talk to customers at this year’s Sydney Boat Show. We expect to have the first boat here in early 2023 and any new orders taken by August can be delivered in time for Summer boating in 2023.

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The new Integrity 520 SX Plus will be in market mid 2023 and is another giant leap from the brand.

“It’s an exciting time to be involved in boating – whatever sort of boating you’re keen on – offshore fishing, custom, day boats, we have a variety of solutions to meet customer’s lifestyles” says Gavin.

“We are looking forward to catching up with our existing customers over winter with some exciting events and cruising experiences that will introduce owners to like-minded boating enthusiasts and show newcomers to boating some fantastic itineraries and anchorages.”

To get in touch with Gavin, phone: 0418 402 809 or email gavin@spectrummarine.com.au More information at spectrummarine.com.au JULY - SEPT 2022

The Queensland home of Whitehaven and Integrity welcomes the world’s best power catamarans to the family.

WITH THE WIDEST RANGE OF NEW AND BROKERAGE BOATS IN QUEENSLAND, SPECTRUM MARINE HAS A BRAND AND BOAT TO SUIT YOUR BOATING NEEDS. The Queensland home of bespoke Whitehaven Motor Yachts and the affordable and economical Integrity Motor Yachts is now the home to the world’s best power catamarans, Aquila.

ensure your selling or buying experience is seamless and enjoyable.

Passionate about boats and the customer experience, we pride ourselves on our history of lifelong friendships formed with our clients.

A highly experienced and dedicated team of specialists, Spectrum Marine offers generations of yachting and boating expertise and combines the knowledge of our seasoned sales professionals to

Whether you are looking to sell your boat, buy a new yacht from our extensive range, or purchase a quality pre-loved vessel, Spectrum Marine has a brand and boat to suit your boating needs.

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he JOMO is an Australian designed, developed and made polyethylene boat that eliminates the anguish and irritation commonly associated with small boats.

Designed by a naval architect, the hull was created to be stable both at rest and on the move. Due to the hull’s shape, the JOMO 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 enjoyable ride.

It is almost impossible to damage the hull due to its polyethylene structure, which is four times as strong as fibreglass. Dents and damage are a thing of the past. The hull is also manufactured as one piece, so there are no seams or welds that can break or bend.

This was demonstrated during the JOMO drop tests for compliance to international standards.

The boat was dropped from a 10 metre height onto a road and bounced with no structural damage. It was also dropped with half a tonne of weight and was still undamaged. Very little hull maintenance is required due to the sheer durability of the material.

AVAILABLE IN 9 EXCITING BOAT COLOURS speeds, making it easy for anyone to handle on the water. The balance, by design, is exceptional.

The JOMO can plane quickly and easily due to the unique hull design. With the rear tabs, steering is smooth and precise even in choppy conditions.

The JOMO is legally allowed to use up to a 20hp motor, unlike the majority of 3 metre boats with many limited to 5hp. It planes with a 6hp motor, making it ideal for young water enthusiasts.

The aluminium reinforced transom is extremely solid, unlike many small boats which lack rigidity. The internal aluminium plate is bound by plastic and sandwiched together with an additional two aluminium plates to provide unparalleled rigidity. This is what allows a 20hp motor to be used with ease.

The JOMO is extremely versatile and can be modified for almost any use, from a tender to a fishing boat, it’s an all-rounder. It is rated to carry four people comfortably, unlike many other boats of its size, with a rated maximum load of 459kg. The JOMO comes with a five-year warranty for private use and one year for most commercial uses.

Not only is the hull tough, but it is also naturally buoyant, allowing the hull to remain above water even when completely filled with water. As a result of the hull’s buoyancy and strength, the JOMO hull has the world’s highest safety rating with level flotation that keeps the occupants “in” the boat even if it is swamped — something essential when there are predators in the water.

The JOMO features a very ergonomic layout with comfortable seating, plenty of leg room and handles that are positioned to ensure easy reach by passengers when underway. The large cockpit has a solid, non-slip floor to ensure you always feel safe and stable. The gunwale is flat rather than round, providing a stable surface to step on when boarding or disembarking.

There are also steps at the stern to assist with boarding from the water.

The JOMO handles and turns smoothly, and is very stable and comfortable even through choppy, rough water. It tracks precisely at high and low

JOMO is a boat for the world!

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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.

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he big rain event in February was so called “2022 Eastern Australia floods”. Rainfall of over 400 millimetres (16 in) was recorded across the greater Meanjin/Brisbane area. In the three days leading up to 28 February, Greater Meanjin/Brisbane received 676.8 millimetres (26.65 in) of rainfall, said to be the largest three-day total ever recorded in Meanjin/Brisbane.

The experts indicated that the flood event was caused by a low pressure system over Queensland's southern coast. This dragged in moisture from the Coral Sea in the north, raising it over the Queensland coastline.

On 28 February, Maiwar/Brisbane River’s height reached 3.8 metres (12 ft), higher than the 2.3-metre (7 ft 7 in) peak height of flooding in 2013 and below the 3.9 metres recorded during the 2010-2011 Queensland floods, but less than the peak height of 4.46m in 2011.

The 2022 Eastern Australia floods caused an incredible amount of damage to property, mainly flood-damaged homes both in Queensland and in New South Wales. Thousands of people were gravely affected, and many will not even be able to recover their damaged homes.

The severe weather events also caused significant damage to marine infrastructure and property. The raging Maiwar/Brisbane River was relentless in pushing everything in its way, creating havoc on the river and the banks, all the way to the ocean through Moreton Bay. After weeks of major clean-up work on and in the river, with thousands of tonnes of debris recovered by various groups and stakeholders, including Maritime Safety Queensland, the Australian Defense Force and some not-for-profit clean-up organisations, Maiwar/Brisbane River reopened to recreational boating on 26 March.

But there are still questions that remain unresolved.

The Queensland government have yet to look back into the causes of damage not only to infrastructure and property, but also to the marine environment. How to manage and control the impact of extreme weather and natural events is something that all sectors must work on for the future.

From the perspective of recreational boating, it would seem that much of the damage to watercraft and marine infrastructure could have been avoided, if not minimised. While everyone has their own opinion, it is worth knowing what rights and obligations owners of recreational watercraft and marine infrastructure have in similar circumstances.

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and ensuring there is a plan in place [are just a few of the things you can do to prepare for such events].

In Brisbane, in particular, there was quite a bit of warning before the water hit, and therefore there was time to make preparations, whether by strengthening moorings, preparing the vessel, moving the vessel onto the hardstand, or even making for a safe harbour outside the weather. While there are always going to be unavoidable incidents, there were opportunities for boat owners to shift the odds in their favour.”

As owners of watercraft, we are always vulnerable to the elements of nature. That is why most owners purchase marine insurance to cover for many of the foreseeable disasters that may arise.

Legal and insurance claims are topmost in the priorities for those who have been affected.

“In the true nature of a natural disaster, much of the loss was unpreventable,” states Michaela Claes, operations manager at Pantaenius Australia. “Fully secured boats were torn from their jetties, or floated away still connected to pontoons, only to be retrieved hours or even days later, but in a completely different condition. Others had adrift objects hit their boats which can also cause an array of damages.”

However, there are damages and losses that were indeed preventable, such as damage due to rainwater, according to Michaela. “A number of boats did not have operational bilge pumps on board causing flooding damages,” she says.

John Kavanagh, principal at Pacific Maritime Lawyers, adds, “Bear in mind that very little of the damage in this case would have been caused by floods. Damage would have been caused by rainfall, by impact from other objects in the water, or from the vessel coming free from its moorings. The management of automatic bilge pumps, mentioned by Michaela, is crucial.”

Flash flood events are not new to Queenslanders, and there is a constant threat from Mother Nature to pour on our forests and rivers that we cannot humanly and possibly prevent.

However, in situations similar to the recent extreme weather event, we can be more prepared and be more proactive in protecting our investments. John advises, “Vessel maintenance before the weather season, maintaining a proper watch on the BOM,

Michaela declares, “We also know that a lot of the boats on the Brisbane River which suffered the most damages were uninsured, which is incredibly sad.

It definitely does pay to have insurance, even if it is only the third party liability insurance that will provide cover should a salvage operation be required.”

Needless to say, the insurance coverage only protects the inclusions in the policy. ”It is not at all unusual to find boaties who have replaced equipment on board their vessel without updating their policies,” explains John. ”Unfortunately, this may mean the vessel is inadequately insured if harm occurs.”

John further emphasises the need for better preparation given current conditions. “Climate change is predicted to continue to bring extreme weather events to Queensland, and this will make it even more crucial that boat owners have a plan and put it into operation, and that they have adequate insurance in place.”

Insurance companies differ in their policies on natural disaster coverage. Some companies that will only cover for flood damage, while others will have more coverage depending on the policy chosen.

Michaela explains, “Pantaenius does provide cover for the damage caused by natural disasters, including the recent flooding events in NSW and QLD. The cover may be reduced, however, if a boat was not adequately protected at the time of loss. For example, the bilge pumps were not operational or a boat was left on anchor, as opposed to being safely secured. Pantaenius also does not provide cover for damages caused JULY - SEPT 2022

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Quick responses from the insurance companies is also key in these circumstances. “We have much experience with the impact of natural disasters so we are able to provide rapid assistance on the ground as well as understand the emotional turmoil that comes with such losses,” explains Michaela.

Further, adequate and correct advice is necessary for a watercraft owner to fully understand the coverage of insurance, as well as the limitations

that come with the claims. Reliable legal advice should always be sought in order to avoid further problems. “We have assisted boat owners to work their way through issues with all the major insurers. In the event of a dispute, having advice from professionals can help you to reach a positive conclusion with the insurer,” explains John. ”Our objective is not to fight with the insurer, but rather to work with them to ensure a positive outcome for the client.”

Another key element in preventing or minimising damage is having safety management systems (SMS) in place, particularly for commercial or larger vessels. “SMS are mandatory for commercial vessels, and they provide a mechanism for systematically thinking through the risks of operating a vessel, not just during extreme weather events, but, in fact, at all times,” advises John.

John sums it up best with his final statement: “If your boat, and the people on it, matter to you, then investing in safety is investing in them.

Larger recreational vessels are complicated engineering systems – often as complicated as a commercial vessel. The bigger the vessel gets, the more that can potentially go wrong, and the more important it is to invest in a systematic process of assessing and attending to safety.

After all, while insurance is good, avoiding an incident in the first place is better.”

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR SECURING YOUR WATERCRAFT: ● Make sure you use additional ropes and fenders. Ensure the boat is as secure as possible. ● Remove awnings, shades, sails, loose furnishings and store them securely on board but out of harm’s way. ● If your boat is kept on a mooring or you are living on anchor, it may be wise to book a berth until the storm passes.

KEY QUESTIONS TO ASK IN DEVELOPING SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS: ● Do you have a “man overboard” procedure?

Have you practiced it? ● Do you have a daily start-up checklist, or do you just fire up the engine and go? ● Is there a second person aboard who can operate the vessel if you are incapacitated?

Does everyone at least know how to use the radio? ● If you’re fishing, have you reviewed the locations of any nearby green zones?

There are a hundred things to think about, and an adequate SMS will let you do so systematically.

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FJORD 41 XL

FJORD

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jords are iconic styled German built luxury day boats with striking angular looks defined by signature features such as a nearly vertical plumb bow, high freeboard, bold, horizontal sheer line, frameless windshield, a spacious flat deck layout and an open transom. Fjords offer spectacular one-level designs with high-quality Scandinavian influenced interiors and are certain to impress.

That design legacy is present across the entire Fjord six model range from 38 to 53 feet. Fans of the Fjord brand can look forward to some major milestones over the next few months with the arrival of the first Fjord 41 XL in Australia and the premiere of the brand’s stunning new flagship – the Fjord 53 XL.

FJORD 38 XP DASHBOARD Those who braved the wet conditions at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show to inspect the Fjord 38 Xpress were impressed by its undeniable panache and multifunction traits that enable a seamless transition between modes, maximising your water time, whether it’s a few hours or a weekend. The boat has been sold to Perth and no doubt its sleek white hull will be whisking its new owners at close to 40 knots over to Rottnest Island where they’ll enjoy the Fjord 38 Xpress’ entertainer mode including smart options such as the aft cockpit lounge with a height-adjustable table for eight that converts to a sun lounger that create the ambience of a stylish sea terrace.

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Xpress’s steering console that furnishes all catering requirements. Biminis stretching forward over the bow lounge and over the aft deck can be unfurled from the T-Top, shading the entire length of the boat, a necessity in harsh Australian conditions. The carbon/fibre T-Top is an engineering feat in own right boasting ambient lightning and dark tinted skylights.

From here it’s just a few steps down to the inviting lower deck accommodations comprising a master cabin with double berth, fridge and storage. There’s also a fully equipped head with handheld shower, the kind of amenities that set the Fjord 38 Xpress apart.

For those seeking a bit more cabin and deck space the award-winning the 41 XL was judged European Powerboat of the Year 2021 Award in the up to 14 metres category, winning high praise from the judges. They noted the 41 XL’s “nine deck layouts, which can be freely combined, the customer has the possibility to perfectly adapt the boat to their own needs. As usual with FJORD, the handling characteristics and workmanship are top class.”

Also prominent among the 41 XL’s list of innovative features is the huge T-Top and way in which it is connected to the boat. In many other brands the T-Top is primarily for aesthetic purposes but by bringing the T-Top out to the gunwales of the 41 XL and further back Fjord has engineered a much more robust connection to the boat as well as significantly more protection from the elements - making a day out more enjoyable and safer for everyone.

FJORD 41 XL CABIN 30 knots while the choice of either twin D6-380 or D6-440 deliver an estimated speed of 33 and 38 knots respectively.

"We have more Fjords for our customers in the queue, and interest remains in other models like the 44, and the new 53 XL. Indeed, Hanse group (the builder of Fjord in Germany), has its biggest order book of all time,” says Anthony Bishop, the Managing Director of Windcraft Yachts, the exclusive importer of Fjord into Australia.

He acknowledges there is already strong interest and anticipation around Fjord’s new flagship, the 53 XL, due to be launched in Spain in June. The largest Fjord to date will boast expansive deck lounges and seating, a tender garage, two luxury en-suite cabins with the option of a crew cabin. Like all Fjords its badge is a guarantee of its sea-handling credentials and a commitment to excellence.

For more information including pricing go to www.teamwindcraft.com/fjord/ or sales@windcraftyachts.com

Add to that a high degree of customisation especially in regard to the multiple cockpit seating and lounging configurations, two cabins with the master in the bow featuring a generous double bed, as well as an amazingly dry ride for an open deck boat and you can see why the Fjord 41 XL sets the standard in its class.

The 41 XL has either Volvo or Yanmar sterndrive power, which affords shallow water operation and light beaching. The hull on its way here is matched to a pair of Yanmar 370hp V8s but other options include Twin Volvo Penta D6-340 engines enabling

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hether you are an experienced boater or just getting started in the boating world, a pontoon boat is a very versatile way to take a few or a lot of people out on the water in a low maintenance style vessel. The Pacific Pontoons triple hull design is towable on the road with a small SUV.

Efficient cruising and good looking

Whilst the prominent quality and design is evident, Pacific Pontoon Boats are also focused on affordability, so these boats are a great choice for those who want to get a start out on the water and don’t want to spend too much.

BOAT FEATURES There are three Pacific Pontoons models in a range of sizes from 5.9 m to 7.99 m. The full double bimini tops encapsulate the seating area so the entire boat is covered with shade for everyone on board. All the seating is rotor cast plastic which will last, and when you lift the seats there is plenty of storage space throughout. The skipper enjoys a luxurious double armrest Captain’s chair and all-encompassing helm.

An extended triple pontoon in the centre, gives you a great running surface for very smooth and fuel efficient cruising, with a great top speed.

The standard layouts come in the full seating configuration, maximising the floor area of the boat.

A flip-up privacy option is available in the rear, for a toilet. There is also the option to enclose the entire area around the double bimini with either mesh or clears, giving your passengers full protection from the elements and insects, and they also make it possible to stay onboard overnight.

Pontoon boats starting from $52,000 well-equipped, plus engine. Custom layouts are also available.

To discuss your requirements call Brett Thurley Ph: 0406 332 830. www.pacificpontoons.com

STANDARD INCLUSIONS 2 years bow to stern warranty Triple extended pontoon design for extreme stability, effortless cruising speeds & performance.

Inbuilt 70 L fuel tanks Wood-free construction with composite panel floors Double connected bimini top to create shade for the entire boat.

Soft touch non-skid EVA flooring for ease of cleaning & maintenance in grey or tan.

Large helm seat with armrests Hydraulic steering included Marine AM/FM Bluetooth audio system with amplifier, sub woofer and two sets of speakers.

Metallic paint work in blue, gunmetal grey, white or black.

Frame railings in silver of black Upholstery in grey, tan, blue or white colour scheme OPTIONAL EXTRAS Flip up privacy enclosure with upgraded chemical toilet by Thetford.

Graphics package in silver, blue or champagne Full clears enclosure

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Anglapro Bandit 554

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t Anglapro, we started our design process by contemplating the most important factor – YOU! What seats would YOU prefer to sit in, how would YOU like your dash laid out, what fishabilty needs do YOU have? From there, we got started on building a great boat. In short, we built the boats backwards – starting from the driver seat and finishing with the hull. The result is love at first sight with the layout! Then once you get in and head for the horizon, it's all smiles because the boat just performs in all conditions!

HULL DESIGN AND BUILD QUALITY We keep our hulls simple by design. We know a great hull must achieve four main results: 1) Planes easily with minimal hole shot effort 2) Corners comfortably 3) Offers stability at rest 4) Be comfortable underway through choppy seas.

Overall, our hulls achieve a tick of approval in each category. Individually, our hulls slide up and down the scale for each of the four categories. For example, a Bandit (Centre Console) will score higher in comfort underway than an Outlaw (Side Console V-Nose). But an Outlaw will score higher points in stability at rest than the Bandit. Each hull has an individual purpose for their use so we apply a different approach to every design.

THE BASIC TILLER STEER RANGE The Anglapro Tiller steer range comprises three models: Core, Chaser and Stealth. Again, with YOU in mind, these ranges are designed to encompass the needs of the modern angler.

Expanding on the core range, both the Chaser (Deep-V) and Stealth (V-Nose) models are an evolution of the standard boat, with three trim ranges to choose from. Starting with the SPEC (bottom) trim level, which keeps inclusions to a minimum. Moving up to the CLX (mid) range, encompassing some more comforts such as pedestal seating and high supported flooring. Finishing up with the PRO (top) level of trim, which leaves nothing to be desired, complete with front and rear casting platforms and storage aplenty.

THE FORWARD STEERING RANGE The Anglapro console and forward-controlled range of boats encompasses the remainder of the line-up: featuring sporty, well thought-out side consoles, such as the Anglapro Sniper; spacious and luxurious sports boats, such as the Anglapro Freedom Sports and Trixsta models; versatile and safe runabouts such as the Anglapro Getaway; and, offshore bred fishing machines in the Anglapro Bandit Centre Console and Escapade Cuddy Cabin ranges. There really is a boat to suit every situation.

THE ANGLAPRO ADVANTAGE We build our boats with an internal keel system, because the hull is designed to skim across the water, not track like a yacht. External keels (extrusion welded onto the bottom of the hull) can catch in following and

cross following seas, causing broaching and bow steer problems. This is very dangerous and happens when the bow of a boat suddenly adopts the role of a rudder, steering the boat unexpectedly as the hull catches the top of wind chop, or a wave taking the steering momentarily away from the engine.

Aluminium boats with excessive V in the bow or external keels are prone to this problem and need extra trim range to keep the nose clear of the water.

Anglapro hulls have a consistent dead rise angle and no aspects to cause bow steer. They also have a mild rocker or “lift” to make the bow clear the water line easily, and minimise unnecessary drag.

Off the keel, we have a series of ribs or “frames”, which make up the skeleton of the hull. They are spaced from between 250-300mm apart, depending on the hull, to minimise hull flex and give rigid hull support. This gives a softer and more responsive feel to the performance of the boat. Quite often, manufacturers will space the ribs out further to save manufacturing time and material costs, causing detrimental effects on water performance.

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Superyacht MY Aurora (74m) on Brisbane River

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AUSTRALIA MARINE INDUSTRY 2022 QLD CONFERENCES

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Rivergate Project Review Talking about the Olympics - Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry BRISBANE Development emphasised the potential of the superyacht industry in the 2032 74m MY “Aurora” Brisbane Olympics. Queensland has a $232M refit industry and this fact alone should make Australia viable as a superyacht destination. He also gave an example of superyachts being the alternative accommodation options for sport teams as they offer better privacy.

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David Good, CEO of Australian International Marine Export (AIMEX) Group, noted that while the industry is looking forward to the potential of the 2032 Brisbane Olympics for the superyacht sector, it is equally important to “sell” Australia as a destination beyond the Olympics.

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Preparation is the key factor. This includes coordinated activities among the marine and superyacht industry members, policy and decision makers, affiliated sectors, and the general community. Building infrastructure is also a major aspect that needs to be focused on, according to both John Hogan, CEO of Superior Jetties, and Brett James, general manager of Southport Yacht Club (SYC). James particularly noted that the SYC megayacht berth took four years to complete, and so foresight is very important. They also emphasised the need to find ways to link the industry with key government agencies.

Economic perspectives - Despite the focus on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Peter Munckton, Bank of Queensland’s chief economist, noted that Russia contributes only 2% to the global economy, the same as Australia. Munckton presented four key factors that influence our economy. First, he emphasised that we will become comfortable living with COVID. Historically, all the “bad viruses” in the past are still with us. Second, geopolitics, such as the issues arising from the Ukraine-Russia conflict, will be concerned with military spending, food security and energy. Third, with inflation comes supply chain problems. Finally, interest rates are major factors in the growth of economic activity.

Munckton pointed out Australia’s reliance on China in manufacturing and suggested that the goal should be to reduce supply chain vulnerabilities.

Currently, manufacturing represents 6% of Australia’s economic activity, so the country should make itself attractive for manufacturing industries by improving policies on industrial relations, climate change and corporate taxation.

Alternative energy sources - With the global movement to use green energy, the marine industry is also pioneering through the use of alternative sources of energy, such as methanol, and other hybrid fuel. Volvo Penta representatives Martin Jufors and Hanna Ljungqvist presented on the development of hybrid power sources for their marine propulsion technology. They emphasised that superyacht owners look for the most efficient, cleanest, cheapest energy. They also indicated that pollution is a major factor in the world of innovation.

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The 12 factors for planning - Martin Redmayne, chairperson and editor-inchief of The Superyacht Group, presented on twelve factors that play key roles in planning for the future of the superyacht sector: (1) address supply chain challenges; (2) future proof by being greener, smarter and cleaner; (3) bank JULY - SEPT 2022

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on value propositions, such as “passion projects” (e.g restoration); (4) focus on buyer behaviour that is now centred on family time, privacy and escape; (5) the USTRALIA“bitcoin” industry; (6) market perception of the sector; (7) greening by showing how yachting makes a positive story and contribution; (8) the COVID factor; (9) the “Putin” factor; (10) the charter factor entailing organising the fleet market; (11) “blue sky horizon” where space travel is competing with yachting; and (12) Pacific v. The Med. State of crewing - Redmayne propositioned that the growth in the superyacht crew sector is a key driver in the success of the superyacht industry. However, there is a high demand for skilled workers that is currently a challenge to address. Suzanne Davies, CEO of Marina Industries Association discussed the online job search and career online platform, Marine Jobs, aimed at marketing the marine industry as an attractive career path. During the panel discussion, Adam Chanter from TAFE Queensland discussed plans to address the future needs of young people, while Greg Newby from the Superyacht Crew Academy pointed out the strong ability of Australia to meet the demand of the superyacht industry and to attract post gap-year crew members.

MARINAS 2022 HIGHLIGHTS Social trends - The impact of the global COVID-related regulations and activities contributed to the “intentional lifestyling” trend, as explained by Ashley Fell from McCrindle. Fell mentioned key concepts, such as “revenge spending”, return to local, and sustainability as part of the changing consumer trends. Currently, the GenZ comprise 14% of the population; but in 2030, they will comprise 34%.

According to the McCrindle research, the top five hopes of the GenZ are: owning own home; full financial freedom and independence; excel in career; travel and see the world; and pursue interests and hobbies. Their top desires for careers are: purpose and meaning in work; work aligns with core values; workplace that is a community of strong social connections; their work has a positive impact on the world around them; and workplace flexibility.

Other significant trends include: (1) the shift from Google search to YouTube search, and (2) avoiding TLDR (“too long, didn’t read”) as a key factor in marketing to the current consumers.

The hospitality business - “Build a waterfront destination for the entire community,” is what Joe Ueberroth, owner and CEO of Bellingham Marine, proposed to the industry. Ueberroth encouraged the industry players to learn from the hospitality business and to think about opportunities to cater to nonmarina customers.

To maximise the potential of the waterfront property, Ueberroth pointed out four important considerations: (1) to rotate focus on non-boaters and how to drive them to the marina facilities; (2) to build it right and design marinas for the target market; (3) to build to last, as lease periods are becoming longer; and (4) to elevate transient programs and services and to allow for more guest moorings.

Integrated place-based management for waterways - The Gold Coast Waterways Authority (GCWA) presented on how their office manage the waterways using place-based and people-based principles. Gold Coast has a population of BOATGOLDCOAST.COM. AU

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Their work involves understanding users’ needs, managing place, dredging, and continuing communication with community and stakeholders.

At the special breakfast where representatives from various state agencies across Australia were in the panel, the discussion was focused on how government agencies are risk-based and implement rules and regulations based on the premise of avoiding or minimising risks to safety. The challenges remain on how stakeholders can be well informed about government research and policies, as the marina sector act as “mediators” between government and private stakeholders.

Moving forward with COVID (not post-COVID) - In Darren Vaux’s presentation, he emphasised on three concepts that is crucial to the success of the marina industry: (1) retention of boaters; (2) sustainability leadership; and (3) acting individually, collaboratively, and collectively on (1) and (2).

To retain boaters, he suggests that marinas should track and increase boat usage, collaborate with peers to create appealing waterways use, and collaborate with government to identify destinations. Vaux presented key messages from Discover Boating for 2022: out there, experience, adventure, freedom, community, joy, memories, best life, and significantly, diversity in gender, age, and background.

As a general rule, white boats do not sit well in the environmentalist narrative. So, for Vaux, it is important to address the concerns and needs of the environment, particularly on the use of energy. The “teal revolution” is concerned with decarbonising propulsion and use of sustainable materials, as well as adapting and becoming resilient to climate change.

The case of the “white spill” - In one of the breakout sessions at the Marinas 22 conference, Lessons Learned session, there was a discussion on addressing the problem of the “white spill”. This is the term used referring to the marine pollution caused by polystyrene beads deposited on coastlines and dispersing in the ocean and waterways. Most pontoons are made up of expanded polystyrene (EPS). During the last Brisbane floods, several pontoons were washed off through the river and out into the bay, where large chunks of EPS broke off and have now broken down further into tiny beads. These beads remain a threat to the birds and marine wildlife, and to the health and wellbeing of the ocean and the waterways.

While the government is taking on the challenge of addressing the environmental disaster resulting from the recent “white spill”, the marina industry is taking the lead in planning for the future, where rules will be put in place to identify ownership of the pontoon as a possible immediate change, and to implement the use of more environmentally sustainable materials in the manufacturing of pontoons.

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he Boat Works won two awards at the 2022 Australian Marine Industry Awards held on Wednesday 18 May at Southport Yacht Club.

TRIFECTA OF AWARDS The Boat Works, Marine Trade Supplies & Chandlery was also awarded at this year’s Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show as the Australian Propspeed Dealer of the year. We are very proud for John and his team at the Boating supplies store to evolve from humble beginnings to become Australia’s largest marine superstore.

Against strong competition, The Boat Works was awarded “Superyacht Service Provider of the Year”, recognising The Boat Works’ exceptional service to the superyacht industry during 2021.

Australia’s largest and most environmentallyfriendly yard, showed the consistent commitment to going the extra mile in the service and support of customers, tenants, contractors and visitors.

No other shipyard has delivered the level and extent of marine infrastructure that benefits not only the industry, but the economy of the entire region.

A fastidious attention to detail differentiates The Boat Works, along with a commitment to innovation and the aesthetic appeal of a luxury resort, rather than an industrial shipyard; from the manicured landscaping to the VIP Captain & Crew Lounge with the added benefits of the full array of onsite services.

CREATING A ‘RESORT FOR YOUR BOAT’ Combining all attributes of the comprehensive facility, the long-term staff and marine service providers on-site constantly set out to exceed customers’ expectations. That dedication and culture are what truly give us the competitive advantage.

A family run Australian business, the Longhursts have invested a great deal within the marine industry with Rodney Longhurst at Riviera and Tony at the helm of The Boat Works.

“A well-deserved award, we congratulate our highly skilled long-term team of women and men who have invested the care and genuine service in their day-to-day work; along with all our marine trade service partners’ onsite that have collectively supported and excelled their level of service to all our customers.It’s wonderful to be recognised by our peers,” commented Tony Longhurst.

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The second Award was for “Superyacht Industry Project / Design or Manufacturer of the Year” for their contribution to a massive refit project on a 30-metre charter vessel in collaboration with on-site tenants, Ocean Degree Yacht Services, Stella Marine and ATL Composites.

The project involved a major upgrade of a ‘Stabiliser at Rest or STAR System’ to the superyacht, which required complex reinforcing of the vessel's hull through infusion, using the haul out, berthing and hardstand facilities of The Boat Works.

This ground-breaking project had only previously been undertaken once before in Australia and by the same expert team.

General Manager at The Boat Works said both Awards were testament to the collaboration of the team at The Boat Works, their talented tenants and partners, and relationships with suppliers and contractors.

“The Service Award is a tribute to teamwork, owners, managers, staff and the vision of Tony Longhurst and his investment in the dedicated Superyacht facility.”

“The Project Award is a nod to our ethos of collaboration with a positive approach, skilled people and a passion for this industry that are characteristic of every project undertaken at The Boat Works to ensure the customer gets the best experience every time.

EXPANSION LIFT THE FIRST OF ITS KIND IN AUSTRALIA The Boat Works is set to welcome a new ship lift, the Italian built BL90 Telescopic Boat Lift the first of its kind in Australia.

The latest in boat lift ingenuity with several unique features allowing for versatile options for set down including a hydraulic cross beam that enlarges or decreases the overall machine's footprint to suit; maximising the set down footprint. Mechanical pivoting and all-wheel 90-degree steering allowing the boat lift to spin 360 degrees on the spot and ‘walk’ sideways.

With over 500 storage and maintenance spaces ashore, our dry berthing & out of water capacity is the largest in the southern hemisphere, and evergrowing to keep pace with demand.

Shane Subichin, General Manager at The Boat Works said, “We are seeing a marked increase in vessels cruising the east coast and stopping at The Boat Works for service and refit work. The new boat lift has so many applications because of its variable widths and gives us the greatest number of lifting options of any yard in Australia to make every haul out safe and seamless.”

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Unlike Asian made trailers, which are mostly robot welded, Evolution trailers are all individually welded by hand, using Australian steel and quality parts including Alko and Viking. The Evolution trailers are built to order, long lasting, high quality and safe.

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od Twitchin — the man with quite the resumé — has spent 13 years at sea, started as an engineer, then master, became an accredited surveyor, and is now the owner and operator of RTM located at The Boat Works which was established in 2011.

For RTM, the client never stops being the client. Even when the work is done and the boat leaves the yard, the client knows they can ring up Rod to say, “Hey, I’m headed out for the weekend. What’s the tide or weather like?”

Rod, with a big smile on his face, tells this story: A few years ago, they worked on an international client sailing catamaran that they turned into a fast motor cruiser. They then had the boat delivered to Hamilton Island where Rod and his wife, Renee (who is part of the RTM team), flew up to make some final touches.

The clients had not seen the boat after the refit. When they flew over from NZ to Hamilton Island, Rod and Renee were there waiting for them at the airport with a bottle of champagne.

“It was so lovely. Anything we can do for the client to make them enjoy their experience; we will do. That’s customer service!” says Rod, who encourages his staff to form a relationship with the client. He truly believes in the idea of empowering individuals. Rod believes, this is such an important component in a business: trusting your staff with the clients — this is what creates a healthy, motivating work atmosphere.

Not only has Rod spent over half of his life on boats, most of his team within the refit division are all boaties. When they are repairing something, they understand the rigors of a boat and how they work on the ocean. “No matter how big or small these projects, we treat every job with the same level of professionalism,” Rod explains. Another really cool part of RTM is that Rod has no problem traveling overseas or locally to survey a boat. One time, he went to China for one day! He was signed up to sign off on the machinery and ancillary system installation

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on a new build but once he got there, it was quite obvious that he was two months too early, so he turned around and got back on a plane headed home. And another year he went to Thailand four times in five weeks.

RTM continues to show diversity in their project ability, with the recent completion of a 10-week project aboard the 135’ Superyacht “Batavia” with the old generator units being removed and two new generators installed, coupled with various engineering and shipwright works.

At the same time RTM are conducting a full refit to a 57’ luxury sailing yacht that had suffered extensive damage due to fire, and are constantly conducting repairs to smaller vessels for many Gold Coast locals, on vessels of any size or make.

RTM’s team consists of engineers, shipwrights and painters, Kaye in the office overseeing all things administration and Renee assisting in project coordination with client, trade and supplier liaisons, while Rod keeps busy assisting his team and conducting the professional services offered by RTM. The company’s broad range of qualifications, expertise and services make them the business to call if you want everything conducted under one roof. Rod really enjoys assisting local boaties as this typically forms a relationship that offers years of friendships and allows RTM to assist clients in so many ways, even if it’s just a phone call to discuss the weekend weather, tides or best place to anchor - or something more complex like voyage planning - RTM is there to pass on their many years of experience at sea.

Their professional services include: pre purchase & insurance surveying, consultation, project management, vessel valuations, refits, maintenance, and so much more. RTM is also a great resource if you are looking to buy a boat and need a survey done. They will give you a list of defects, if any, and if you choose to buy the boat, they can help with any repairs in-house.

“I absolutely love what I do! I know that sounds corny, but I’ve been in the industry around 38 years and I wouldn’t change a thing.” shares Rod. RTM's highly experienced team of trades people provide expert refits and maintenance on both big and small local boats, as well as international arrivals. www.rtmarine.com.au Ph: (07) 5556 - 0035 JULY - SEPT 2022

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ow, what a nice ride! The Whittley range of Cruisers are designed with comfort in mind with a 19-degree deadrise on a whisper quiet fibreglass hull, stability at rest or getting up on the plane is right here in the CR 2180. Life-long family memories will be created when you enjoy a high-quality Whittley CR 2180 OB family cruiser.

Whittley are always about the packaged models complete with luxury options, such as big volume front cabin, VHF radio and Fusion stereo and pressurised sink and rear deck shower. The CR2180 package comes with the full set of camper covers and clears to enhance its versatility and encourage families to hang out longer on the water in comfort.

The CR 2180 is ideal for cruising, fishing and performance boating. This Australian-made all-rounder boat is great value for money when you take advantage of the Whittley; Boat, Motor, Trailer (BMT) package prices that include many options as standard features.

The Whittley CR 2180 OB comes standard with the Mercury 135hp Four Stroke engine and can be optioned to a 150hp engine, designed for less weight and high displacement, Mercury has abundant torque and immediate power. Powered by the Mercury outboard, the Whittley comes up on to plane fast and will accelerate with outstanding throttle response, and provides optimal fuel efficiency at cruising speed.

This model is rated to carry 6 adults and comes standard with toughened glass cabin windows and windscreen. Measuring 6.35 meters in length and 2.35 meters in beam. There is a lot of room to have a weekend away or invite your mates onboard for a day of fishing. This well-thought-out cruiser ensures you are always having a good time on the water.

Over 70 years and three generations of experience go into the design of every Whittley boat by the Whittley family proudly designed and built in Melbourne, Victoria.

The hull design allows you to walk around the side deck above the cabin to the bow. Down below utilises this additional space in the walkaround to make the berth higher and wider than most boats of this size. The entire cabin is fully lined with a high-quality plush fabric. The fill-in upholstered cushions convert the bunks into a nice big double bed. Dedicated toilet facilities are also found inside the cabin area for extra privacy.

At the helm, the sporty dash includes a Fusion stereo system, VHF radio and up to a 9-inch optional Garmin GPS/FF. The gauges are well positioned ahead of the driver in clear view. Running a circuit breaker system called a membrane control system, it connects all the boat's components to a central computer.

The CR 2180 really is your home away from home. There is a large storage area for phones, keys and documents in front of the passenger seat area. The convertible seats

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with backrests fold out of the way to reveal storage and utility space. The seat base folds out to a handy galleyprep area with room for an optional 12-volt induction cooktop, ideal for cooking aboard, and a large sink for washing up on the opposite side. All these features make dinner onboard an easy-to-arrange pleasure.

The wide cockpit features large fully carpeted side pocket storage and also a large folding table that can be setup for lunch aboard or folded down to make room for a serious fishing weekend. Create a step-in and step-out of the boat, by removing the rear seats completely and you have access all the way to the transom. The transom puts you out above the water where all the action is. There is an optional U-bar designed by Whittley to assist you when fishing to attach your bait-board or BBQ to cook dinner. There is a stainless-steel boarding ladder on the transom for ease of access to and from the water, and a handy deck shower. Running around the forward seating area is a strong grab rail to hold on to if conditions get rough. All these well-thoughtout features add to your comfort.

The CR 2180 is legally trailerable so you can go boating where you want, when you want. Supplied with a dual axle Mackay trailer, boat launching and retrieval become easy with a drive-off or drive-on set up that is easily handled by one person. Optional electric winch is also available to make anchoring a breeze.

You will be waving at passers-by too, when you share the Australian dream of owning a Whittley. It’s the best of both worlds – dad fishing off the back and mum in her own world up front, all at a very luxurious level to ensure that everyone has a good time.

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hose of you with Racor fuel filters have a clear sight glass at the bottom of the unit allowing you to monitor the quality of fuel passing through it, we refer to this sight glass as a mirror reflecting what is happening inside your tank. The first question we ask our tank cleaning clients is what colour the water is in the sight glass and what material the fuel tank is made of, if the tank is fiberglass, stainless steel or aluminium and the water is clean and clear this indicates defective caps, seals or venting that needs to be investigated and addressed prior to cleaning.

Most often the reply is brown rusty water with fungal material at the fuel water interface.

My response is, “do fibreglass, stainless steel or aluminium tanks rust” and the answer is always “no”, so how does rusty water and microbial material get in there.

Most fuel suppliers’ storage tanks are made from mild steel, with the suction stub or turbine that pulls the fuel to the dispenser being 150 mm off the bottom of the tank, this

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allows the site operator to monitor and manage the buildup of water due to defective caps, seals, condensation and the occasional delivery of contaminated fuel, good management practices dictate that this tank bottom material is regularly disposed of.

Fuel Doctors have been providing this service to industry for the past thirty years, initially we would take these contaminants to the local refinery where they would be dumped into their slops facility at no cost to the supplier, with the demise of refineries the slops are now dealt with via Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) guidelines by multinational waste contractors that charge up to $1.50 a litre to dispose of contaminated petrol’s and $0.50 a litre for diesel, the inherent problem with desludging bulk storage tanks is that as well as removing the contaminants there will always be a portion of clean fuel that will be lost as well, consequently suppliers leave the pump out for as long as possible or until complaints about fuel quality become too frequent.

Underground storage tanks are gravity filled from five meters of head via a 100ml drop tube that is also 150 mm off the bottom of the tank, the fuel hits the bottom at 1,000 ltrs a minute creating a washing machine effect, emulsifying the contaminants into the fresh fuel.

Depending on the volume of water, the variety of microbial contaminants and how long they have been there, plus the ambient temperature will all have a determining factor on how long the emulsion will take to break and settle below the suction point.

If you are unlucky to bunker fuel within this window, the suppliers poorly managed housekeeping regime will ensure that a portion of their emulsified waste migrates into your tank.

The groundwater and air borne soil spores that create the emulsion are the same family as brewers and bakers’ yeast and increase in volume due to heat, diesel engines return up to five litres per minute from the injector rail back to the tank at 120 degrees plus, creating the perfect environment for further growth and premature pump and injector failure.

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ith three highly experienced boat drivers onboard; Joe, Peter and Dean had a mission to take the BRABUS Shadow 900 Cross Cabin 290 nautical miles up the New South Wales coast in record breaking time.

Leaving The Quays Marina in Pittwater at 5am the crew were brimming with anticipation and excitement for the offshore journey. The Eyachts team had been wanting to attempt such a feat and when Peter Hrones, founder and managing director, decided to purchase the BRABUS Shadow 900 Cross Cabin for himself, there had never been a more perfect vessel to take on the adventure.

The aim for the day was to hold a consistent 40 knot speed drawing approximately 3.64 L per nautical mile or around 150L per hour in order to reach Yamba before night fall. Exiting the Barrenjoey Heads with only the dim street lamps and the homes of early risers dotting the shores, it was not long before the crew we greeted by the day with an exceptional sunrise and silky sea that reflected yellow and orange hues. As visibility increased so did the speed, increasing from 30 to a consistent 40 knots.

With an Easterly swell and only a slight wind chop, the stunning start to the day had hopes high for a smooth sail up the coast. At the 2-hour mark the BRABUS 900 flew past the Nelson Bay entrance and right on the 5-hour mark the team entered Port Macquarie with 100 litres of fuel to spare. This was the perfect place for a quick half hour break for a fuel top up and a bite to eat. As the day progressed so did the swell, increasing to between 1-1.5 metres with 5-15kt easterly. Later as they approached Yamba, the swell shifted 64

to the nor-east reaching over 2-metres, it was certainly a messy end to the trip.

In total, the trip was 300nm (550km) and took 9 and a half hours, although they don’t know whether this has broken any records, the team are pretty sure no other 37ft boat would be averaging 30-40 knots consistently all day offshore.

Peter said “There is nothing really better that goes through the water in this size. It’s almost unbelievable, to be able to do that speed in that horrible sloppy, choppy 15-knot nor-easter.

The engines were purring at 40-knots, and at 25-30-knots you couldn’t even hear them running. She’s a beautiful boat, a weapon, that’s her new name!"

The latest incarnation of this dynamic and highly accomplished 37-foot range of super-boats, BRABUS Shadow 900 is a multi-award-winning design, combining performance, multifunctional spaces, and pristine luxury. The boat is the winner of the 2020 Red Dot award and 2022 Motorboat award. This model offers the functionality, ease of movement, social outdoor spaces and versatility of outboard walkaround centre-consoles with a spacious, fully enclosed weather proofed comfortable cabin. Below deck,

there’s a significant enlarged front lounge, and the cabin achieves an indoor/ outdoor feeling with an electric roof and large opening Gullwing doors, so you know it’s built to suit our dynamic weather conditions.

The BRABUS Shadow 900 delivers performance at its very heart. Powered by Mercury Marine’s latest dual 450R Verado XL 4.6 litre V8 FourStroke engines, offering class-leading performance. This combined with the renowned twin stepped hull and cutting bow you can expect from the awardwinning designer Jarkko Jämsen ensures supreme offshore handling and efficiency.

Endowed with true ‘go-anywhere’ characteristics, just like a well-designed, high-performance 4×4 for the road, the BRABUS Shadow 900 could easily be referenced as a luxurious ‘Off-road Sports Vehicle’ made for the sea.

All BRABUS Shadow 900 models are handbuilt with painstaking precision, it’s a thrilling and competent all-round performer. Technically brilliant and a pinnacle achievement in the luxury sport-boat sector.

Contact Eyachts the exclusive Australian Dealer to see what is available in 2022: boat@eyachts.com.au or online at eyachts.com.au JULY - SEPT 2022

THE BEST OF TWO TECHNOLOGIES Size: 229 mm x 175 mm x 67 mm

The intelligent lithium battery to combine with lead The LE300 Smart Battery System is a lithium extension for any 12V lead-acid battery, whether AGM, GEL, or wet cell. The compact design, modularity, scalability, and smart technology allow the LE300 Smart Battery System to be used for any application and capacity need. In existing systems, used lead acid batteries can continue to be used and does not need to be replaced. Any capacity can be added plug and play to existing batteries. This way the lead-acid battery can be used in a second life, and does not become wasted.

The integrated high-performance BOS battery management system takes care of protecting and balancing the lithium cells while monitoring the lead-acid battery. The patented hybrid technology uses advanced algorithms to optimize the use of capacity and charging cycles of both batteries in the long term.

The principle of the hybrid system considers the low-cost lead-acid battery as long-term storage and backup, while the lithium battery handles the daily cycles. Through this combination it is possible to counteract typical shortcomings of the lead technology with the lithium battery. For this purpose, the BOS smart battery management system monitors the applied voltages and the behavior of the lead-acid battery, it adapts the behavior of the lithium battery to achieve an improved performance and lifetime of the overall system. The LE300 smart battery management system helps to use the full potential by always charging the lead acid battery first and keeping it fully charged while the lithium battery is prioritized to power the loads. During the charging process, the lead-acid battery reaches constant voltage charge and the charge current reduces. The smart battery system detects this and the LE300 absorbs the available energy that is not taken by the lead acid battery. As a result, both batteries are charged at maximum available charge current, until they are full. Especially with solar power, the full potential of the sun can be realized in every moment. The battery management system, however, manages to cover large load peaks by both batteries in parallel.

Therefore, the BOS hybrid technology can supply even the largest load peaks, without any limits or unexpected system shutdowns.

The LE300 lithium battery can keep the lead-acid battery fully charged for several months, with a voltage around 13V that allows to maintain the lead acid battery healthy over winter.

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BOAT PROTOCOL Fun times at Wave Break Is. on the Gold Coast

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Lorna, Ethan and Damon love the new Whittley, now everyone wants the skippers seat

orna Kennedy recently completed boat handling training with Karla Herbert-Evans of Nautical Training and Marine Services, together with her two sons, 17 year old Ethan and 14 year old Damon. “Seeing my 14 year old son following Karla’s instruction driving her Nautical Training boat at 20 Knots! It’s the best Christmas present ever!

Lorna expresses her elation seeing her youngest confidently drive the training boat.

According to Lorna, “As a family, we decided to start boating and needed practical advice for the correct and appropriate ways to handle our new Whittley boat.

Karla Herbert-Evans, owner of Nautical Training, conducted the boat handling training with the Kennedy family. The training included closequarter manoeuvring, knots lines and hitches, use of spring lines and docking approach and departure.

The Kennedys’ training started from the Coomera Marine Precinct, towards Tipplers, then down the Broadwater to the Spit, Wavebreak Island and beyond.

Lorna shares a few of the more challenging aspects of the training. “During the training sessions we were made to understand the importance of planning the trip, understanding weather, tides and wind on a day out and how important it is to get a boating day right. We also understood the value of becoming more confident with choppy conditions, waves and wash from larger vessels and becoming confident with docking.”

When their Whittley Cruiser 2180, with outboard, electric winch, Garmin Plotter and Navionics arrived, Lorna recalls, “how the boat salesman was very impressed with our newly learnt skills on boat delivery day.”

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On the topic of Nautical Training, Karla emphasises, “Knowing your boat well and how to operate it in various conditions is very important, regardless of how old your licence is. Training and updating skills that are pertinent to your boat is key to safe boating. It is equally beneficial to master operating your boat, particularly docking in challenging conditions.”

Lorna, Ethan and Damon were very satisfied with the training, and plan to continue using Karla for future boat licensing and handling. “I was delighted with Karla’s professional approach to our training. She kept safety as a priority and focused on building our confidence on the water with the vessel, encouraging all of us to push ourselves and learn important aspects of boating,” said Lorna.

As a Boatsafe Training Provider since 2006, Karla continues to offer comprehensive education to all new and experienced mariners. Her mission is to give you skills and knowledge to confidently undertake basic navigation, boat handling and further understand the safety requirements and your responsibilities under the law. As your professional trainer, she is keen to pass on her knowledge.

Upon the issue of your Certificate of Competency or Achievement Award, looks forward to shaking your hand and enjoy seeing your smile as you head off to experience your own nautical adventures.

Lorna, Ethan and Damon onwater lesson aboard Karla's Nautical Training vessel

For further education about your boat, Karla recommends the Advanced Practicals and Offshore Navigation Course. To book these courses, or a boat licence and jetski licence training and assessment as well as AMSA Exemption 38 courses.

Contact Karla directly: karla@nauticaltraining.com.au PH: 0412 550 570.

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JE A N NE AU WE E KE ND CRU IS E R

MERRY FISHER 605 SERIES 2 T

he Merry Fisher 605 Series 2 is a true weekender for making offshore memories with family and friends. With easy maintenance of an outboard engine and fresh, dynamic design, this vessel will suit all your needs. Rated up to 115hp, this a high power, high-performance vessel which also provides elegant comfort aboard.

The original 605 was so popular when it first launched in 2015, that in 2020 Jeanneau gave the 605 a makeover and it returned to the market in 2020 as the Merry Fisher Series 2. This model is an entry-level weekender, for those just starting up in the boating lifestyle. This new model features several small but significate changes designed to make your boating experience even better.

This boat is designed for coastal entertainment.

Enjoying moments with family and friends has never been as easy as in the Merry Fisher 605 Series 2, with its spacious and inviting U-shaped cockpit saloon, which transforms into a sundeck. The sliding bench seating optimises space on board for maximum comfort. The generously sized flush aft platform affords easy access to the sea.

uninterrupted view of the horizon. You will feel at home, with plenty of equipment and sleeping capacity for up to six people on board, enough to meet all your expectations! Indeed, the new Merry Fisher 605 Series 2 features all the qualities of a larger Jeanneau! The dining table can convert into a comfortable bed, as well as the seating configuration being versatile. Feast with those on board or convert the dining area into panoramic seating while underway.

The Jeanneau Merry Fisher 605 S2 is a chic and modern trailer-friendly cruiser that is also easy to handle. Luxury in an affordable package, the 605 S2 is well worth investigating if you’re after a versatile family-friendly cruiser. Fish, cruise and overnight all in the comfort of your Jeanneau Merry Fisher 605 S2, knowing you’ll be backed by Northside Marine and reliable Yamaha outboards.

Northside Marine’s most popular Jeanneau range, is the Merry Fishers. To ensure you don’t miss out on our fantastic Merry Fisher deals; Be sure to register your interest with our Jeanneau expert, David on (07) 3265 8046 or email your enquiry to davidc@nsmarine.com.au

The interior has had updates since the release of the original design. With up to 6 passengers on board, the interior is a bright, peaceful retreat that affords an

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GOLD COAST CITY MARINA & SHIPYARD

MAKING A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE GREEN CLEANING WITH PLATINUM YACHT MANAGEMENT G

old Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) is continuing to set the standards in the Australian marine industry with their strong environmental credentials. The award-winning shipyard’s sustainable initiatives, including the recent introduction of a circular economy research project, are attracting high-profile vessels and new marine businesses who aim to make a difference to our marine environment.

This is the case for the team at Platinum Yacht Management, who opened doors at GCCM in 2021.

Platinum Directors, Renae Scown and Heidi van Woerden, are a leading force in the changing face of the marine industry that has historically been male dominated. The Platinum Yacht Management team consists of highly trained, professional maritime crew that provide a broad range of vessel management services, boat detailing and interior care services. Their extensive knowledge of the boating industry, a degree in Marine Chemical Sciences and their love for the marine environment led them to create a new range of environmentally friendly, Australian made products for boaties containing highly effective ingredients made from natural and organic sources.

GLOBAL SUPERYACHT BUSINESS AWARDS ANNOUNCE GCCM AS A WORLD FINALIST Platinum Yacht Management Directors, Heidi van Woerden and Renae Scown

“Our range is fully derived from plant-based products, so they are not only highly effective, but they are also natural, biodegradable and much safer for our marine ecosystem when they are washed down the sink or drain,” said Heidi. “The effects of toxic chemicals in our waterways are devastating so these products are a great way to reduce your environmental footprint and make a difference. Best of all, the 1 litre or 5 litre containers can be refilled from our premises on site at GCCM so we’re also reducing unnecessary waste to landfill.”

The ‘Platinum Green’ organic range includes boat wash, degreaser, sanitiser, disinfectant and handwash and there are currently more products in development to add to the range. These products are safer than traditional toxic chemicals for product users, receiving environments and waterways. They have been approved by the National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia and the Therapeutic Goods Administration with their safety in the environment also assessed by a qualified marine and environmental, chemical scientist.

“Due to the nature of our work, we worry about our staff using toxic products in confined areas such as below deck on a boat or in an engine room or bilge,” stated Renae. “That’s also why we were inspired to create a range of safer, natural and organic products for our team to use. We want to do what we can to create a safer working environment and we also want to encourage other boaties to switch to chemical free products to protect our waterways.”

‘Platinum Green’ organic range refill station at Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard

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Leading Australian refit and repair provider, Gold Coast City Marina & Shipyard, has been announced as a world finalist in the 2022 ACREW Superyacht Business Awards, with GCCM in strong contention for The Best Refit Yard Award for the third consecutive year.

These international awards acknowledge the best refit and repair businesses in the world, as voted by over 15,000 Captain and Crew Members. Nominations come from leading Superyacht Captains from around the world who put forward businesses they believe deserve global recognition, for being the best in their field. Refit yards are judged on their knowledge, customer service, safety procedures and their efforts to achieve efficient and high-quality outcomes for owners and Captains. All nominees are then passed through a panel of senior industry representatives prior to being recognized as Finalists. GCCM is one of only five Finalists in the refit class worldwide for 2022.

The prominent South Pacific Shipyard has won global recognition over the last 18 months having completed three of the largest on-water yacht paint and refit projects ever undertaken in Australian waters. These ground-breaking projects saw the full hull and superstructure repaints on M/Y Dragonfly (74 metres SilverYacht), M/Y SuRi (63 metres Custom Explorer Yacht) and M/Y Lady Christine (67 Metre Feadship), with all works completed in the dedicated Superyacht work basin of the 43-acre facility in the Gold Coast.

GCCM stands proudly as the most awarded refit and repair facility in the Pacific region and the 850+ strong team of marine trades based onsite have continued to demonstrate their commitment to continual and sustainable improvement and innovation over the last 22 years for the benefit of the entire Asia Pacific marine industry.

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QUALITY PROJECTS TO SAFETY STANDARDS

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XO Group is an Australian company that has expertise in marine engineering of commercial, luxury and private vessels.

The Gold Coast marine teams specialise in design and supply of innovative systems, installation, commissioning, testing, tuning, rebuilding and servicing of all vessels.

AXO are dedicated and well equipped to provide you the best in engineering.

Based out of SE Queensland, servicing Australia’s east coast and the greater South Pacific, they are Gold Coast marine hydraulics specialists.

If there is a product you’re looking for that is not on the site, contact AXO and they will try to source it for you.

Contact AXO on (07) 5627 4550 or email supply@axogroup.com.au with any enquiries on products and fitting hydraulic products.

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AXO ENGINEERING Providing practical, innovative solutions and ongoing support.

Their quality-focused team, is comprised with the benefits of commercial, superyacht and defence backgrounds.

AXO INSTALLATIONS can design, install, and service cranes and thrusters, as well as passarelles and swim platforms.

AXO HYDRAULICS Specialists in design, supply, installation, commissioning, testing, rebuilding, hose manufacturing servicing of all things hydraulic. The management team has served the maritime industry for over 20 consecutive years.

AXO SUPPLY Sourcing everything you need to keep your vessel running at its best, all at a competitive price.

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We’ve assembled the widest choice of leading marine businesses with an impeccable reputation for quality without compromise. It’s their combined craft, their unrivalled experience and their attention to detail that sets the GCCM yard experience apart. It’s the small stuff they sweat and the boundaries they push to deliver the best quality outcomes for boats of every shape and size. That’s why we are Australia’s most highly awarded marina & shipyard.

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ISLAND GYPSY BOATS a new generation of motor yachts

Long renowned for its design innovation, classic lines, durability, and seaworthiness, the team behind Island Gypsy understands the importance of creating a boating lifestyle that places as much emphasis on the voyage as on the destination.

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sland Gypsy boats are celebrating after another outstanding Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show for our team and clients alike. While the weather was less than perfect, we were bowled over by the enthusiasm and encouragement from our ever growing Island Gypsy family.

Island Gypsy boats have a pedigree steeped in history and innovation carrying on from the early days of the Halvorsen family. The latest incarnation of the iconic trawler-style motor yacht has wowed the Australian market.

While the moulds and materials used are the latest technology, we are proud that we have many of the original staff and builders committed to building the most coveted and regarded brand of boat that continues to grace the waterways around the world to this day.

From the original Island Gypsy 460 launched in 2019, we have grown the range to include the 400 twin-cabin, proven to be the “right fit” with families as well as the baby boomer market seeking a well-priced, economical coastal cruiser that ticks all the boxes for economy, comfort and combined with a luxe fit out of beautiful gloss-finished timbers, comfy couch finishes and Coriantopped spacious main deck galley with storage to rival many larger boats.

Accommodation includes a queen bed stateroom, twin-cabin guest cabin and spacious bathroom boasting a separate shower room.

To date, we have sold and delivered 14 Island Gypsy 400 models, with a further 10 sold and under construction, as well as a further 8 ordered for future clients to reduce the delay in the order/delivery time frame. We are excited to add 2 additional models to the family. We are so confident of the success of the IG500 that we will have an additional boat in stock for immediate delivery.

One of our early IG460 clients has enjoyed the past few years cruising the east coast with his wife and extended family. Having handed on the family business, they have decided they want to stretch their legs and do some quality blue water cruising. Having owned many boats, the client knows what is the right fit, and Island Gypsy 650 is the right fit.

Again, chief designer Brett Flanagan, along with our in-house Island Gypsy naval architect, has come up with the ultimate long-range cruiser. Boasting a full-beam master stateroom with ensuite bathroom, as well as a VIP forward and twin cabin with private bathroom and utility room with washer/dryer and additional freezer allowing for complete independence.

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“We invite you to join the Island Gypsy family and experience a new world of boating satisfaction.”

The main deck is vast, with no steps, from the helm to the aft deck the flow is seamless with 3 separate entertaining spaces allowing for a cosy space for a couple or entertaining the family and friends.

Featuring twin-diesel shaft drive engines, (or a single) twin gyro stabilisers, water maker and a huge 3000 L fuel capacity, this ultimate, true bluewater cruiser promises to impress the most discerning boatie.

The crew at Boats International look forward to meeting you at our floating office and on water display at pier “H“ Gold Coast City Marina.

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BOOK MY BOAT Making boating affordable and accessible in Australia B

ook My Boat are changing the way we go about boating in Australia. Using the principles of the share economy, and recent changes to the commercial vessel survey requirements, Book My Boat provides a means for boat owners to offset their costs of boat ownership by generating an income through fully insured boat hire.

The share economy model also helps those who don’t own a boat by providing unprecedented access to the boating lifestyle. We caught up with the Managing Director, Matthew Lloyd at the Sanctuary Cove Boat Show and discussed accessible boating.

Q. Affordable and accessible boating tell us more?

Historically, that’s a phrase that has never been associated within the boating industry. We recognized these barriers to entry coupled with the underutilization of boats in general, so we created a marketplace that addresses both concerns.

We provide boat owners a means of generating an income from their boat through fully insured hire. We also provide a means for people to get out on the

water to enjoy what Australia has to offer if they don’t own a boat, or if they simply want to hire a different boat to the one they own.

Access to boating in Australia has never been more difficult. Gone are the days of the quarter acre block with a boat on the front lawn or you can safely leave your boat on the street without fear of vandalism, theft or annoying your neighbors. Add to this the costs of a marina berth or boat dry stack facility and we find boating is simply unattainable or out of reach for the majority of people in Australia.

Q. Generating an income from your under-utilised boat sounds like a great idea. Can anyone do this?

Yes, over 96% of registered boats in Australia are suitable for boat hire. Our target market is boats under 12m in length. Boats under 8m are the most popular boats to hire as they represent a great opportunity and versatility for a day on the water with family and friends without being too hard to handle.

In 2018 the national regulator AMSA created survey exemptions for inshore, day time boat hire operations.

The perfect balance of performance and protection.

A majority of boats under 12m that operate in smooth or partially smooth waters excluding boats with inboard petrol engines are now exempted from the traditional survey process. Upon application, boat owners are provided with a Certificate of Non Survey which allows them to use their boat for hire purposes. We assist boat owners through the application process. This process typically takes about 2 weeks to be completed meaning people can turn their boat into a income generator in a fortnights time. For more information https://www. bookmyboat.com.au/boat-owner/ Q. Looking around the marinas today, there is certainly no shortage of expensive under-utilized boats.

On average, Aussies use their boat just 28 days of the year. That represents a whopping 92% under-utilisation rate. We’ve calculated that there is over 300 million idle boating days each year in Australia. This is a stat that we hope to change in the future as we get more people out on the water Q. Are you looking for more boats on the Gold Coast and what is the rental demand like?

We are looking to expand our fleet between the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. We currently have a higher rental demand than our existing fleet can handle, particularly around Cleveland, Redland Bay and the Wynnum area. Interested boat owners should check out our marketplace at www.bookmyboat.com.au or give us a call to discuss their boat's suitability.

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Stejcraft S64 Sterndrive

POWERED BY MERCURY 4.5L V6 MERCRUISER

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tejcraft’s owner Tim Catanese spent two years in the United States, immersing himself in American boat culture with the aim of learning as much as he could about sterndrive and bowrider boats.

STEJCRAFT FACTORY DIRECT Stejcraft on the Gold Coast offers customers a unique family-oriented new boat experience. Following years of repetitively building exceptional boats, Stejcraft have developed a solid reputation in the industry for producing their high quality, multipurpose use vessels. One day, you can be out comfortably cruising the Broadwater or Moreton Bay with your family and friends, and the next day, offshore fishing.

The result? Luxury American style sterndrive boats built with Australian sturdiness.

Stejcraft’s newest sterndrive is the 6.4m long SS64 Sports Bowrider. It’s described as a sports car on water, which is hardly surprising given it’s powered by the Mercury 4.5L V6 MerCruiser.

“We’re building high-end bowriders like no one else in Australia,” Tim said.

“This boat with the 200hp or 250hp MerCruiser creates a perfect package. It’s propelled by the Mercury Revolution 4 stainless steel propellor, so you get lots of hull lift.

“The top end of the boat is very fast – around 90km/h.

Because the sterndrive is a bit heavier it’s pushed low into the keel of the boat and it’s actually become more balanced. You could take your hands off the wheel and still have balance.”

Speed isn’t the only factor giving the MerCruiser an advantage.

Mercury’s V6 engine delivers V8 performance in a compact, lightweight package – setting a modern standard for engine power to weight ratio.

Redefined electric throttle and the Adaptive Speed Control (ASC) makes holding RPM easier and safer, while creating a sportier and more exhilarating driving experience.

The MerCruiser’s Electric Multi-Port Fuel Injection (EFI) delivers the exact amount of fuel required for every driving condition and ensures reliable starts, increased fuel efficiency and better throttle response.

The boat package is also offered with Mercury outboards, but Tim thinks that the sterndrive is the allround winner for this style of boat.

“It’s such a versatile combination, the boat and engine are sturdy enough that you can take it into deep offshore conditions – but it’s equally as comfortable on rivers or lakes for water sports,” Tim said.

“Families love the safety of the inboard. You have so much room to walk around and dive off the big platform without the risk of an outboard sticking out.”

The SS64 hasn’t just been designed with peak performance in mind – Stejcraft has also taken every step to ensure a luxurious finish on the boat.

The interior of the boat is finished with modern dashboard technology, high end upholstery and H2O flooring laid in house.

Completing the high-end look, the boat’s look is refined with a laser cut dash, floors and all acrylic parts. It’s safe to say, this isn’t your usual hose-down fishing boat.

All Stejcraft boats are immaculately presented with high-end interior finishes, which is what you want when investing your hard-earned cash. But they go a step further. A priority of Stejcraft is to ensure all boat owners buy a boat that is built to suit them. For Stejcraft, it’s not about churning out boat after boat forcing the market to fit in with their product. Where possible, Stejcraft will help their customers individualise their purchase to suit their vision. Stejcraft build using their signature woodfree hull construction.

As an owner of a new Stejcraft boat, choose a company that cares about its customers. Stejcraft provides the best after-sales service in Australia. Their communication is fantastic, and the staff are always willing to help. Stejcraft strongly emphasises that it is important to be dealing with a builder you can trust and rely upon, because a boat is not a cheap purchase.

Stejcraft have an open-door policy with an invitation for new owners to come into the factory and see how the build of their new boat is progressing. This is what you get when you buy from a Gold Coast familyowned brand. If you are looking for a multipurpose boat, pop into the Stejcraft showroom and chat to the team about your needs or go for a test drive. www.stejcraftboats.com.au

Mercury’s Director of Sales, David Meehan says it’s particularly exciting to have a sterndrive that’s Australian made.

“The American sterndrives dominated the Australian market for sales and imports. To have the SS64 and the other Stejcraft inboard bowriders in our market, and made to suit Australian boating conditions, is fantastic,” David said.

“Keeping families and ease of boating in mind, the SS64 is also a legal width for trailer towing -something that isn’t always the case with sterndrives.

“We’re keen to see what people will get up to when they drive this boat. It promises to be a very fun experience.”

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HAINES HUNTER 565 OFFSHORE Great for families & hardcore fishos Japanese-engineered Yamaha 150, 4-cylinder highperformance engine with a lot of torque and great economy, allowing this model to reach 35 knots or 65km/h, while the best cruising speed is at 3500 rpm enabling about 2km/L. The angle of the hull ensures good performance when heading into waves. They handle exceptionally well, and there is no banging courtesy of the deep-V, which allows the boat to cut through the chop. The boat can also turn skillfully at high speed, producing performance when you need it, and once trimmed will lift the bow to tackle any chop you are heading into.

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rom one of the biggest and best known brands in Australia, the Haines Hunter 565 Offshore is a well-sized package that is manageable. As the name suggests, capable as an offshore boat. The Haines Hunter is a performance boat that is also great for family fun on the Broadwater and Moreton Bay. There is plenty of room onboard, with a comfortable layout for the family and good set-up for fishing.

It is just the right size. The hull is 5.65m long with a wide beam of 2.4m. This big internal volume gives great stability, especially when you are at rest fishing. Additionally, the entire hull is foam lined, even the cabin, so this dampens the banging noise making it a quiet ride out on rough water. This is what you should expect from a well-built boat.

The 565 Offshore has a dry weight of 720kg, and even when loaded, it’s only about 1250kg, and when towing on a trailer, the entire pack is under two tonnes. This ease makes the boat suitable for every family, and it's able to be towed behind the average family car. Sitting on a twin axle mechanical brake trailer, the well thought out design allows you to load the boat with ease. Just drive on, you almost can’t get it wrong.

Ideal for long outings, there is a 200L fuel tank under the floor with a theoretical range of nearly 400km.

So, you don’t have to worry about running out of fuel while trolling for marlin on a big day offshore.

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The offshore model has greater height in the front cabin, providing protection from the elements and offers good head clearance in the large accommodation. The bunks in the cabin can have a fill-in to make a full-size bed, and you can also install a toilet. The anchor is accessible by the cabin hatch, comes with a bowsprit and can be fitted with a remote winch. If you want to walk out around cabin, there is a handy step out of the cockpit, so you can get to the bow quickly.

The wide and deep open cockpit is a fantastic feature of this boat, allowing space for the family to move around with the safety of the high sides. The pedestal seats are mounted on fibreglass storage boxes, the helm seat folds up, which allows for the standing position through the waves, protected by the screen and clears. There is ample storage around the boat, under cabin seating and along the sides of the cockpit.

And there is an underfloor foam-lined storage area accessible through lockable lid that can be used as kill box or as a good size esky, as well as a fully plumbed round shape live bait tank on the transom that keeps the fish moving around and alive longer. The deck wash is also handy, to keep the fishing area clean and hose off the kids. You can install outriders if you wanted, and there are many positions to increase the number of rod holders, if required. The options are plentiful and limited only by your imagination.

The Haines Hunter 565 Offshore rides well and is easy to tow. So this boat is a sensible choice for a boating family and serious fishos. It is the kind of boat you will own for the rest of your life, and if not, you can take advantage of their excellent resale value, if you decide to sell.

For more information contact Marine Care QLD on (07) 3186 5270 or enquiries@marinecareqld.com

The high gunwales also have a toe recess, including at the transom, which ensures stability while fishing.

There is a transom door and small duckboards on either side of the engine, and a swim ladder, that makes loading access into the boat very easy. There is easy access to the dual battery system and your bilge pump and plumbing.

You can spec-up his boat however you like. In the cockpit is a flat dash ahead of the driver and more space in the centre dash, for mounting at least a 12-inch multifunction computer for fish finding and navigation. The instruments and gauges are well laid out.

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BLUE WATER 480

With Aluminium Hull

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he SKiP brand is named after the old Norwegian word "skip" meaning “little ship”. SKiP Inflatables specialise in tough lightweight aluminium hulled RIBs. The SKiP Inflatables range of aluminium tenders has over 40 different models, from 2.0m to 8.3m in length. In Australia, SKiP Inflatables are distributed via their Gold Coast warehouse, which has the full complement of tenders on display with many different colours in stock.

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THE BLUE WATER 480: ON THE WATER

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The SKiP Inflatables Blue Water series is designed as a tough, yet lightweight tender for larger cruising yachts. The open deck layout maximises space, which, in combination with the aluminium targa bar, makes for a very versatile tender – great for fishing, water sports, or just exploring extended waterways with the added safety that RIB provides. The targa bar is an ideal place for navigation lights, radars, antennas and aerials due to its high vantage point. It also offers a tow point for water sports, keeping the towrope high and clear of the prop, and is fantastic for fishing accessories, like rod holders and cutting boards.

Our test boat for this review is the Blue Water 480, powered by a Yamaha F70. The hull is constructed with a 4mm thick marine-grade 5052-H32 aluminium, and the inflatable collar is an ORCA®828 CSM coated fabric. ORCA®828 is used in commercial boats up to 6m in length. It is the best fabric currently available to withstand abrasion, high temperatures, and UV rays. Aluminium offers many advantages over fibreglass-hulled tenders, in weight, savings and durability.

Model: SKiP Blue Water 480 ALX Hull length: 4.8m Beam: 2.04m Deadrise: 20 degrees Inside length: 3.8m Inside width: 1050mm Tube diameter: 480mm Hull weight: 242kg including built-in fuel tank, console and seats Total boat weight fitted w/ F70hp Dry: 392kg Weight of trailer and boat combined (ATM): 652kg Maximum power: 80hp Engine as tested: Yamaha 70hp four-stroke Fuel: 80L Flotation standard: Level Maximum number of persons: 11

All control cables and wiring are cleverly concealed under the floor in looming trays, keeping decks clear and wiring high and dry above the bilge. Another great design feature is the overpressure valves installed in each air chamber that allow excess pressure to be released from the tubes, in case of a collision or the tube having been over inflated. Other key features include deluxe closed-cell foam cushions with piping, davit lifting points, double transom tow points, forward anchor locker, and choice of centre or side console.

The Blue Water range is designed with harsh conditions in mind. The integrated long-range 80L fuel tank, full non-slip deck, and a 20°-deadrise will let you take on even the roughest conditions confidently. With the impermeable qualities of the aluminium hulls, there is no need to worry about gel coat chips, or putting the boat on a coral beach or trailer. Aluminium will not delaminate over time, retaining its agile performance and weighing the same in 10 years time.

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With the beautiful Gold Coast weather, we could not resist getting the boat out on the water for some water sports. With between four and five people in the boat all day, towing a skier was no problem at all. With the fuel tank up forward, the boat bow rise is really reduced when getting up on the plane. These boats are light for their size and are very manoeuvrable, with the inflatable collar proving extremely stable at rest.

Underway, this boat was a lot of fun to drive. As we headed out through the Tweed River Bar, we found that the hull was predictable and very responsive. This is a soft riding dry boat and your passengers will be pleased with the ride quality, especially on longer trips.

Priced from: $29,995 including a Yamaha F50 long shaft four-stroke outboard with hydraulic steering and Yamaha dual digital engine gauges; or $31,695 as shown, with the Yamaha F70.

Add $2,394 for an Oceanic single-axle galvanised steel unbraked trailer.

Ideal tender or trailer boat

Ideal as a tender for larger motor yachts, the BW480 is equally suitable as a trailer boat towable by smaller family vehicles and easily stored in a modest space with the tubes deflated. This is where a well-designed RIB really starts to perform at its best in comparison to other boat designs.

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ENJOY A SMOOTHER RIDE WITH ELECTRIC TRIM BLADES

VOLVO PENTA INTERCEPTOR SYSTEM volvo penta interceptor system 300-1050 The trim system for simpler, safer and more comfortable driving

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he Volvo Penta Interceptor System is a boat trim system that is integrated into the Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) system. The system uses vertical interceptor blades rather than the conventional plates. The innovative design is purely electrical, and has no hydraulics involved, unlike traditional trim systems.

It is made of composite material, is corrosion-free, and is easy to install.

There is virtually no maintenance required once integrated into the EVC system – Volvo Penta’s electronic platform. This robust system can be used for both planing and semi-planing Volvo Penta-powered boats 35 feet and larger, making boating simpler, safer and more comfortable.

BOAT TRIM SYSTEM - Thanks to the water interceptor technology used by the system, you get a smoother ride. This trim system, designed for speeds up to 50 knots, has all the same performance qualities as conventional trim tabs, plus the additional benefit of quicker response, less drag and smaller dimensions.

When activated in Auto mode, the Interceptor System continuously adjusts the boat to the most favourable running angle for smooth boat behavior and a more comfortable ride. Maintaining the best trim angle also minimises the fuel consumption. Less fuel means reduced costs and lower environmental impact.

THREE AUTOMATIC MODES - The precise Manual control function can be extended with three fully automatic modes, each developed to improve the boating experience in terms of comfort, visibility and low fuel consumption.

“Auto Trim and List” gives automatic correction of the boat’s trim and list, optimising the performance in all conditions. With “Auto Trim, List and Coordinated Turn” the system is also capable of adjusting the list in turn based on a predetermined value, specific to each boat model. This keeps the boat more upright in sharp turns and allows for a true turn, i.e., when people aboard feel no sideways forces during the turn. The third mode, “Active Ride” is another smart feature that will redefine your concept of cruising comfort.

EASY BOATING WITH ACTIVE RIDE - The optional Active Ride Control feature is the result of years of development to improve safety and onboard comfort.

By utilising the interceptors, the system effectively diminishes pitch and roll motion by up to 60% at cruising speeds. By keeping you steady at sea, the risk of seasickness is reduced, which means that you can start looking forward to a smooth ride in almost any condition. Everything is automatic so that you can focus on more important things, like navigating and enjoying the moment.

The automatic options work by using GPS, rudder angle, engine data, gyro sensor and an accelerometer (which measures acceleration of movement).

Compared with a boat with a traditional trim system, a boat with the Volvo Penta Interceptor System, in the optional Auto mode, quickly moves up on the plane and stays stable and more upright in sharp turns. This means significantly improved visibility ahead and enhanced onboard safety. The system also provides excellent visibility in sharp turns.

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Active Ride Unit To Stabilise Roll And Pitch Motions

Control Unit For Blades Uses GPS Position, Rudder Angle, Engine Data, Gyro Sensor And Accerometer

Interceptor Blades Move To Trim Boat

Powerful, Electric Servo Units Extends In A Second

The blades system in self-cleaning mode minimises marine growth for continual functionality. The interceptor blades are usually installed during the manufacture of the boat, but retro-fitting is also available along with controls and additional hardware. The automatic options can be overridden manually, and the blades retract when the engines are switched off.

For Volvo Penta engine owners, the Interceptor System is integrated and robust. It is a very advanced system but also easy to use – you just push a button and the boat handles itself.

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VALUING YOUR BUSINESS

Marine Industry Business Specialist Mick Godwin Explains

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hen it comes to valuing your business, there are several methods we can use. However, most small to medium businesses apply the capitalisation of future earnings method. If the capitalisation of earnings does not demonstrate the most value for your business, there are other methods, including net tangible assets, cost to create, industry methods, and liquidation methods. But, in this article, we'll focus on the capitalisation of earnings, which at its core is a formula.

My name is Mick Godwin, and I value, prepare and sell businesses every day; in this article, I discuss the most common method used to calculate business value. To simplify the term's meaning, you can think of it as the relationship between earnings multiplied by a number to represent the business's value. Two significant factors heavily contribute to the capitalisation formula, they are historical normalised earnings or profits and an owner's involvement in the business.

Firstly, normalised earnings. This refers to the total actual earnings that an owner takes from the business, whether they work in it or not. We use historical normalised earnings to estimate future earnings (I'll explain the term 'normalised' shortly); not surprisingly, the more money a business makes, the higher its potential value. The second part of the formula is considered the multiplier (or cap rate), usually between 0.5 - and 4. This number is influenced by many factors but is heavily affected by the owner's involvement. Generally, the less the owner is involved, the higher the multiplying number and the more the business is worth. Other contributing factors include security on the place of business, plant and equipment and any further investment required.

Normalised earnings are a way to show actual earnings by adding back some expenses that are not directly

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related to the business operation. Or removing and adjusting any income that is not associated with the business. Two approaches are used to determine the two elements of the formula. These are referred to as EBITDA and PEBITDA. EBITDA: Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation.

PEBITDA: Proprietors Earnings Before Interest Tax Depreciation and Amortisation.

EBITDA refers to an under management business, and PEBITDA refers to an owner-operator business.

So, to explain it another way, if you are involved in your business and consider yourself a key staff member, your value approach would be a PEBITDA approach.

However, if the company is under management, or you have little involvement and are not considered critical, then I would use an EBITDA approach to your business.

A business using a PEBITDA approach to value will usually sell for between 0 - 2 times earnings. A business that can use an EBITDA approach can sell for 2-3 times earnings and sometimes up to 4 times earnings.

For example, if an owner works in their business full time and between their payslip and end of year profits, they earn $200,000 then ignoring all other factors (and there is a lot!) That owner could expect a sale price of up to $400,000 using the capitalisation of earnings method. On the other hand, if a fully managed business earns the owner $200,000, that business may sell for up to $600,000 or more. Of course, a good business broker will know to look at numerous other factors as business value is far more complex than a rule of thumb approach, but you get the idea.

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Factors that can impact business value are as varied as the wind and seas. The main idea this article has focused on is that the relationship between what you earn and how much you're involved will have the most significant impact on what most businesses are worth on the market, under $2 million. The level of success you and your broker achieve in the sale of your business will be largely dependent on a combination of the broker, the brokerage firm and your commitment to sell.

If you would like to know more about what's involved with selling your business or what you can do to increase the value of your business, then call or email me directly using the details below. I'll be happy to help you become clear on your next step to exit your business successfully.

Mick Godwin Ph: 0416 638 154 mickgodwin@benchmarkbusiness.com.au

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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 uses 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 haulout and hardstanding services for boats up to 70t in weight and 80ft in length. With all marine-related 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 23m long x 12m wide x 10m high; and highpressure water blasting. Bookings are essential.

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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 $299.00 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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The Ultimate Fishing Machine

INVINCIBLE 33’ CATAMARAN BUILT TO BE LEGENDARY

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nvincible Boat Company, the premium saltwater sport fishing and high-performance boat brand headquartered in Florida, has added to its lineup with the launch of the new 33’ Catamaran. The boat was introduced to customers at a booked-out three-day event in Miami, where an extra date had to be added due to the high demand for sea trials.

Australian Marine Centre (AMC) are the Southeast Queensland exclusive dealers for these awesome boats, and have a boat in stock ready for delivery. AMC launched the 33’ Catamaran at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, the first 33’ in Australia.

If you are in the market for a boat of this calibre in mono-hull or catamaran design, you will not be disappointed in the performance, finish and value of the Invincible 33’ Catamaran.

The team at Invincible felt the time was right to fill out its catamaran lineup to match its selection of mono-hulls. The Invincible’s current product portfolio includes nine semi-custom models ranging from 33’ (10m) to 46’ (14m) in both mono-hull and catamaran designs. With a raft of announcements expected in the coming months, the range will be further extended.

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Ian Birdsall, VP International Business at Invincible Boats, says, “I’m in awe of the performance, ride and handling qualities of this boat. It has exceeded our expectations and everyone who joined us at the event clearly agreed. It is going to be very popular in international markets, particularly in Australia.”

Each Invincible catamaran model utilises the patented hybrid semi-asymmetrical multihull design created by Morrelli & Melvin exclusively for Invincible. Morrelli & Melvin are the leading authority in multihull designs, given their extensive involvement in the America’s Cup and Olympic competitions. Their decades of competitive experience and investment in computational fluid dynamics result in the trademark qualities of Invincible’s catamarans —boats that don’t lean outward in turns and can handle all conditions without the assistance of negative trim or ballast.

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SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 33’ 11” / 10.3 M BEAM: 10’ 3” / 3.1 M WEIGHT ( W/POWER): 4,450 KG FUEL CAPACIT Y: 1,500 LITRES HORSEPOWER: 2 X 400HP “A dedicated twin-outboard platform is something we’ve been excited to work on with Invincible for a while now,” Pete Melvin of Morrelli & Melvin said. “The versatility of the smaller platform with more storage space than your traditional monohull should prove to be popular for the customer looking to make the jump to a cat.”

Invincible first announced the new model in the Autumn of 2020 and interest was strong with orders being placed immediately. Following the launch event, the list in the already healthy order book has increased significantly, and interested parties are encouraged to get in touch to secure a slot on the 2022 build schedule. Birdsall adds, “The overall size of the 33’ opens up more options when choosing a home berth, plus lower purchase and operating costs. This boat is purpose-built for customers interested in big-cat performance in a smaller package.”

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he latest operating system for Raymarine Axiom®, LightHouse Operating System for all boaters, delivers even easier operation, exciting personalization options, and several new features. As with all Raymarine software upgrades, LightHouse 4 is available to all Axiom, Axiom+, Axiom Pro, and Axiom XL owners completely free as a downloadable update.

Revised menu structures enable easier use of the depth of Axiom features, with personalized images now an option for all boaters to make their boat even more their own. Feature improvements include deeper integration with Mercury Engines, Sirius XM Fish Mapping and Navionics charts to heighten a captain’s awareness at the helm.

New dynamic tiles on the homescreen allow the presentation of navigation, NMEA2000 or SeaTalkng data immediately available on start up.

Whether cruising, fishing, or sailing, the powerful combination of Raymarine Axiom chartplotter displays and the LightHouse operating system affords captains an elite-level awareness.

Easier to Use - New LightHouse 4 OS provides a refined visual experience. Simplified menus make tapping into the power of Axiom faster and easier than ever. Longer pull-up menus are now nested and more intuitive to read and operate.

LightHouse Apps that integrate control or provide information from marine integration partners like Seakeeper, Victron, Lumishore, and a host of others are now launchable directly from the LightHouse Home Screen, and key LightHouse Apps are now viewable in split-screen configurations. Additionally, the critical MOB touch key has been relocated to share prominent space on the Home Screen.

More Personalization - LightHouse 4 offers more options than ever to personalize how Axiom looks and functions. Captains can now add a favorite photo to the Home Screen background or create dynamic dashboard tiles to keep them informed of real-time instrument and navigation data right from the home screen display.

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Key New Features - LightHouse 4 takes integration with Mercury Marine Vessel View to the next level, offering Active Exhaust Volume control, a new and refined Engine Data Summary page, and more.

Anglers in North America will also appreciate the industry-best integration with SiriusXM Fish Mapping, which offers regularly updated sciencebased fishing-data chart overlays. SiriusXM Fish Mapping helps anglers quickly visualize and navigate to the most productive offshore fishing grounds. The LightHouse 4 update allows SiriusXM Fish Mapping data to be directly overlaid and viewed on premium fishing charts like Raymarine LightHouse Charts, Navionics, C-MAP, CMOR, and Strikelines in North American coastal regions.

Other Exciting Upgrades - LightHouse 4 delivers a host of additional key upgrades, including active route line visual enhancements, new levels of audio control, and more. Of particular interest to Navionics chart users, LightHouse 4 beautifully supports the display of high-resolution bathymetric data and satellite imagery that comes bundled with new Navionics Platinum+TM charts.

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STABICRAFT 2250 ULTRACAB WT S

tabicraft recently launched its exciting new 2250 Ultracab Walkthrough (WT).

Following in its much-loved sibling’s footsteps, this model is the natural follow-up to the original 2250, introduced back in 2019.

The model for the 2250 Ultracab WT originated from Stabicraft’s Pacific Northwest customers' feedback. While it has only been on the market for a short time, the 2250 Ultracab WT has been the ultimate tourer, gaining popularity worldwide and sure to impress you too. This boat has been crafted for coastal exploring, island hopping and fishing, with the ability to do anything in between. The 2250 Ultracab WT performs exceptionally well for a 7-metre boat and is rated to a maximum of 300hp in either single or twin motors.

Stabicraft, responding to popular demand, has ensured the new 2250 Ultracab WT meets their customers' wants by introducing a full-height walkthrough in the forward leaning cabin, allowing for comfortable access to the foredeck and ventilation.

Having the walkthrough makes this boat ideal for island hopping and fishing in rough waters as it grants access to the bow, so there is no need to climb around the side of the boat.

The configuration of the walkthrough was designed around a spacious forwardleaning pilothouse, allowing for more space in the cabin, which truly caters to the 8-person capacity, improves visibility from the helm and prevents windscreen fogging.

A new doorway design includes a three-piece structure: 1. The fold-down bottom section forms the steps from the cabin.

2. The frameless glass centre pane lifts up to slide into a roof slot slide.

3. The centre pane and roof slot slide rearward into the cabin.

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Ensuring no one is left out, hardcore fishermen and women will be pleased to know that the 2250 Ultracab WT is true to its Stabicraft heritage. The welded aluminium floor supports the overall strength and permanence, and of course, the famous legendary arrow pontoons. Featuring the Game Chaser transom as a standard, this was originally designed for backing up on game fish. Now the model has also become a clear winner for skippers who desire to nose their boats into the shoreline.

This boat is well worth investigating, whether you’re after a hardcore fishing boat or something more family-friendly, you can adventure with confidence knowing the 2250 Ultracab WT will cater for your needs. There are currently two packages available, the 2250 Ultracab WT and the 2250 Ultracab WT Offshore. Knowing you’ll also be backed by Northside Marine and reliable Yamaha outboards, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! Be sure to register your interest with our Stabicraft expert, Mark on 07 3265 8028 or markg@nsmarine.com.au

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NEW RELEASE AXOPAR 45 walkthrough and key feature highlights

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PERFORMANCE - The Axopar 45 seriously blew them away with a top speed approaching 50-knots. This boat performs and reacts just like the smaller 37 model with each sharp turn inspiring confidence at the helm. The 45 demonstrates class leading economy figures with an impressive optimal cruising speed of 32kts.

HELM - As per Axopar’s DNA, the helm is clean and ergonomic with two Simrad 12-inch displays, and two engine monitoring systems. The multifunction wheel now gives you access to trim tabs, bow thruster and stereo controls, all at your fingertips. The Axopar 45 features JPO joystick making docking even easier.

CABIN - The Cross Cabin is extremely versatile with a U shaped lounge and backward facing seat attached to the wetbar, this social area has seating for up to 12 guests. Both the centre table and wetbar are on runners and can be moved in order to optimise space for either seating or for cooking. The wetbar itself is set with a Kenyon electric grill, sink and options for two fridges and a bin.

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perfect for seating additional guests, diving or even fishing. There are now two electric sunroofs so while the captain may choose shade the guests can enjoy sunshine.

BERTH - The forward cabin is astoundingly large with standing head height up to around 6ft.

This multifunctional space cleverly transforms into another lounging area with comfortable seating for around 6-guests. The separate head also has standing height and a shower. Despite being a “dayboat” at heart, this Axopar definitely has the space, storage and comfort for longer adventures aboard.

BOW - Axopar's renowned gull wings make an appearance on the Axopar 45 leading from the forward cabin to the bow area. Here you will find a thick comfortable sunlounge fit with cup holders and zipped on cushions. On the anchor locker is an additional cushion and inside is a new fold our ultra anchor. Another notable mention is the roof racks, ready for any adventure AFT OPTIONS - There are currently a number of options for the aft layout on the Axopar 45; open, multistorage and aft cabin. There is also the option to add cushions to the aft fender lockers to add additional seating.

The ease of maintenance and the versatility of this boat is what sets it apart from other day boats.

It gives owners the ability to go offshore whale watching, visit waterfront restaurants or simply enjoy time out on the water with the family whether your fishing, wakeboarding or just anchored in a secluded bay or beach having a picnic.

EYACHTS AXOPAR AUSTRALIAN ACHIEVEMENTS Milestone: 250 Axopars sold by summer 2022 Winner: Axopar International Dealer of the Year 2019 Winner: Best of Axopar Brand Engagement 2018 If you are looking to take your adventure to the next level you cannot look past the Axopar 45. If you want to find out more about the Axopar 45 range including sneak peaks at what is in store for the other models please reach out. There are limited slots and lots of orders already filled so don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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Know your Cardinal Marks Traffic lights and signs guide drivers on the roads. Buoys, beacons, lights and marks do the same on the water. NIC WELCH shares information from Department of Transport and Main Roads (Maritime Safety Queensland), which outlines how to understand cardinal marks.

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ardinal marks show where the deepest and safest water is by using a compass.

They can mark: • where to find the deepest water in an area • the safest side to pass a danger • a feature in a channel (for example, a bend, junction, or the end of a shoal) Cardinal marks have black and yellow bands with black double cones on the top showing the different compass directions that identify the safest and deepest water.

NORTH CARDINAL MARK The top cones point up or north, showing there is safe water to the north of the mark.

EAST CARDINAL MARK The top cones are in the shape of an egg, showing there is safe water to the east of the mark. To remember this, think of “e” for egg and for east.

SOUTH CARDINAL MARK The top cones point down or south, showing there is safe water to the south of the mark.

WEST CARDINAL MARK The top cones make the shape of the wine glass, showing there is safe water to the west of the mark. To remember this, think of “w” for wine glass and for west.

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At night each type of cardinal mark has a flashing white light with different groupings of flashes (continuous, or groups of 3, 6 or 9). To remember each type, think of a compass face with the numbers of a clock marked on it beside each direction: • 3 (quick or very quick) flashes for East • 6 (quick or very quick) flashes followed by a long flash for South • 9 (quick or very quick) flashes for West • continual (quick or very quick) flashes for North.

KNOW YOUR CHANNEL MARKERS Set to memory these easy ways to remember how to navigate. Port to Port, when heading to Port. Green to Green when heading upstream. Stay on the right of the stream and the right of the oncoming boat.

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There’s ample space throughout the boat to move around freely and lots of storage space, including under the large front of console seat and additional storage located in the bow (below the forward seating area with removable backrests). Fitted with a deluxe leaning post which has rod and cup holders, dual custom

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Able to carry 11 people for a day out on the water this boat is fully rigged with Yamaha Helm Master, twin screen Garmin navigation and fish finding electronics and outriggers. Fitted with twin Yamaha F150 outboards, and able to carry 500 litres of fuel the 255LXF will get you out to the fishing grounds in style, comfort and in good time. Packaged with a dual-axle alloy trailer this boat is ready to go to your favourite boating locations.

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KEEP YOUR BOAT OUT OF THE WATER RAISE AND LOWER SAFELY JETPILOT SAND ANCHOR Jetpilot Sand Anchors are an amazing accessory to help you enjoy your days out riding. They are not only simple to use and durable, they are also compact and can be easily stowed away when not in use. Constructed from Heavy Duty 600DD Nylon they come with 6m of poly rope complete with float and quick attach carabiner clip. They can be filled with sand or rock to secure your PWC safely in place. Jetpilot offers a wide range of jet ski and watersports accessories including vests, rashies, wetsuits, wake helmets, jet ski gloves, tow rope, sunglasses, and even dog vests for the pooch. www.jetpilot.com.au

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oaters enhance their boating experience by combining their Suzuki outboard motor with Suzuki’s latest SMG4 Multi-Function Gauge, compatible with all Suzuki outboard motors from the portable DF9.9B to the flagship DF350A. The second-generation SMG4 multi-function gauge features a compact 3.5-inch LCD colour display, providing boaters all the performance data they need with a choice of either analogue or digital displays and thirteen language options.

In the analogue mode, a quick glance will show engine rpm, shift position, fuel level and trim position. Utilising a GPS module or in-water speed sensor, boaters can instantly see vessel speed, together with fuel mileage, trip distance and the time. The digital mode provides important information like engine rpm, trip hours, distance travelled and both shift and trim positions, all at a glance. Both displays can also be customised to include the information the skipper wants to see, ensuring the information that matters most is always front and centre.

Designed for crystal clear readability in real world conditions, the SMG4 gauge allows users the choice of selecting ‘DAY’ mode for easy viewing in harsh daytime sunlight or selecting ‘NIGHT’ mode for excellent clarity in low light conditions.

Anglers will really appreciate the ability to use the ‘TROLL MODE’ feature. When pulling lures or rigged baits, it's now even easier to make precise, incremental

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adjustments to engine rpm and boat speed providing the best chance of striking that next fish.

When combined with a new 2022 Suzuki Precision Control (S.P.C) outboard motor, boaters can take advantage of the new ‘Auto Trim’ setting, which automatically adjusts Power Trim and Tilt settings to a pre-set position when the boat reaches planing speed.

The SMG4 gauge is also supported by the new Suzuki Diagnostic System Mobile Plus (SDSM+) smartphone application, offering users a more satisfying boating experience than ever before. This advanced app follows the functions of the former SDSM app with an array of updates and unique new features.

Users can check the weather, wind direction, wind speed, and wave height of a designated point up to a week ahead of departure, assisting with making plans and preparations; the weather forecast is updated every time the application is opened. A comprehensive predeparture inspection guide ensures nothing is missed before heading off for a day out on the water.

The SMG4 also displays QR codes allowing users to check the status of their engine, driving tendency, and recommended time for their next service. The data can also be sent to an owner’s authorised Suzuki Marine dealership prior to taking their outboard motor in for servicing. The app is currently available for Android™ devices with an iOS version to follow in the coming months.

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The Excel anchor has great aesthetics and will enhance the bow Rex Francis SARCA anchor demonstration Anchor Right’s products have, been rated highly on Steve Goodwin’s popular YouTube series on marine anchor testing, with the SARCA Excel consistently rated as #1 overall. However, not content to rely on Steve’s tests, Anchor Right have tested a wide range of rival anchors alongside their own. Their ‘snatch’ tests clearly demonstrate that the SARCA Excel and Super SARCA have easily the greatest holding power of all.

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nchor Right produces a range of world-leading anchors and, not willing to rest on their laurels, is constantly on a ‘quest for the best’. So what planted the seed that culminated in an anchor design that is judged by many in the industry to be the top-rated anchor in the world? For the answer to that question, we need to travel back to the days when Rex Francis and his wife, Joy, indulged their passion for boating and fishing, accompanied by their young children.

On one family fishing trip in the Wilson’s Promontory area of Victoria, they had anchored to do a spot of fishing, when Rex noticed that the boat was rapidly drifting towards the rocky shore.

Clearly, the anchor had failed. Without alarming the family, Rex managed to haul in the offending anchor, start the motor, and navigate his precious cargo away from imminent danger.

When he had time to examine the flimsy anchor, Rex noticed that it had straightened under the strain of supporting their boat in the wavy conditions, failing to keep them attached to the seabed. This caused them to drift perilously close to rocks and almost certain disaster. From that moment, over thirty years ago, Rex began thinking about designing and making an effective anchor. While working in other fields, he used his engineering expertise to design a prototype.

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In the early days, the small company had to outsource much of the construction. But gradually, with an earnest desire to establish greater control over the manufacturing process, and thus ensure higher quality and the ability to easily tweak the design, Anchor Right began to assume more responsibility for the whole operation. Rex says that establishing the business was not an easy task, as many people were not supportive, but he refused to allow negativity to prevent him from realising his dream to build a world-class anchor.

A true family business, Anchor Right was established by Rex, together with his wife, Joy, who expertly manages the accounting and financial side of the operation. Their son, Brendon, grew into the business and has assumed responsibility for the manufacturing side, while Rex now focuses mainly on sales and marketing. Brendon is actively involved in devising improvements to the anchor designs, and combines his passion for fishing (when he has time!) with ‘road-testing’ anchors to ensure that they behave as expected under real conditions.

The ‘quest for the best’ anchors has led to the world leading SARCA (Sand And Reef Combination Anchor) Excel and Super SARCA models, and Rex and Brendon speak with pride about their range of anchors designed for anything, from fishing boats to live-aboard vessels, to search-and-rescue craft.

Anchor Right’s anchors have been rigorously tested by Robinson Lifting and Rigging, and Nobles, both NATA facilities in Dandenong. The National Marine Safety Committee subsequently accepted their certification as being of Super High Holding Power.

Rival manufacturers, internationally, have attempted to emulate Anchor Right’s innovative and highly effective designs but, due to a variety of factors from cost-cutting to a lack of understanding of the technology behind a superior anchor, have fallen short of the mark.

Rex and Brendon stress that the success of an anchor also depends on its correct use. There is a need for many boat users to understand more about correctly deploying anchors to ensure proper setting in the seabed, and for retrieving them without causing damage. They speak of the importance of anchor scope – the ratio of chain length to distance above seabed – for conditions, purpose, and duration of anchorage, suggesting that an understanding of effective anchor use could be part of gaining a boat licence.

Anchor Right’s products are so highly regarded in the industry that many boat manufacturers now supply the company’s anchors as standard on their vessels. In fact, the small all-Australian company is becoming so popular, due to its superior and high-quality products, that the business has had to expand, shortly to move into an additional factory space at the Pakenham Business Park location.

The future is bright for Anchor Right.

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ddressing strong demand for a larger runabout, the R33 Outboard checks in at an impressive 10.16 m and 3.2 m beam.

To provide day boaters with even more comfort and room, premium luxury manufacturer Cobalt Boats has announced the introduction of the all-new R33 Outboard luxury runabout. Offering sleek lines, agile handling, superb performance and advanced appointments, the R33 Outboard is a firstof-its-kind 3-engine drive system with Triple 300s offering a maximum, combined 900 horsepower.

The R33 continues Cobalt’s trend toward contemporary design, with its deeper cockpit and greater freeboard, which in turn enable a more spacious interior and larger bow and cockpit areas. Along with such standard amenities as a Garmin glass cockpit with multiple touchscreen displays, ultra-fast USB-C charging stations, 42 (!) cupholders, a wealth of storage space, an integral swim step and a cabin that accommodates sleeping as well as seating.

The R33’s unique offerings include the industry’s first Harman Kardon premier marine audio system – a Cobalt exclusive – along with a Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilization system.

In addition to an array of color and audio system configurations, functional options include a choice of L-seating or a galley, a removable Ice Mule soft-sided portable cooler, a solid teak dinette table, even larger 12” Garmin display panels, stainless steel LED docking lights, a side-entry door and RGB accent lights. Also available are a smart TV for broadband streaming; a hydraulically actuated swim platform; ‘Fresco Chil’ upholstery that reduces temperatures 6° C. on dark surfaces; a dash-mounted mobile phone cradle with wireless charging; an intuitive joystick docking controller; teak flooring for the cockpit, cabin, head and swim platform; and the first one- touch, all-electric planar folding tower and sunshade.

“Incorporating a wealth of innovative technology to enhance the day boating experience, the new R33 Outboard features advancements in design, luxury, convenience and overall performance. We’re looking forward to sharing this exciting boating statement with the boating public,” said Brett Thurley of Cobalt Boats QLD. To find out more contact Cobalt www.cobaltaustralia.com.au

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8 WAYS FOR

Mindfulness

I N BOATI NG

By Roselle Tenefrancia

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t initially seems paradoxical to be a boatie and be friendly to nature—unless you use a wind and solar-powered boat that is made of 100% biodegradable or recyclable materials. But even if you are not 100% natural, there are many ways to enjoy boating while lessening your impact on others and on our fragile environment.

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REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

Efficiency in engine power is key. While solarpowered engines are ideal, being a petrol engine user does not exempt you from caring for the environment. Even if you use petrol, you can still manage the way your engine works. Ensure that your engine is well maintained and cleaned as often as you use it. This not only provides efficient driving, but it also encourages longer engine life.

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WATCH YOUR WAKE

Time and time again, we are reminded to watch our wake. It is particularly important to be mindful of how your wake affects other boats and other users of the water, as well as the environment. Don’t just watch your speed. Keep a good lookout (including astern), and slow down when you see vessels and persons who are vulnerable. Moreover, wakes from boats cause damage to fish, wildlife habitat, shorelines and shoreline structures over time.

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USE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

By using phosphate-free biodegradable cleaning products you can minimize the impacts of greywater on the marine environment. Whenever possible, avoid discharging into the water, and conduct cleaning onshore.

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DISPOSE OF WASTE PROPERLY

Use hazardous waste collection facilities for disposing paints, oil, oil filters, batteries, etc. Make sure you manage sewage wastes mindfully by only using shore-side facilities to pump out sewage. Any trash or rubbish (cigarette butts, plastic bags, fishing line, etc.) on board should remain on board until you are able to dispose of them on shore.

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CONDUCT MAINTENANCE CHECKS AT ACCREDITED MARINAS AND BOATYARDS

If possible, perform work on the boat in accredited facilities where toxic wastes can be contained. If you have to do it yourself, ensure that you are able to contain the waste by using tarps or vacuum sanders to collect drips and debris for proper disposal.

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KNOW OF WHICH MATERIALS YOUR BOAT AND ITS PARTS ARE MADE

Your boat may not find its end-of-life with you, but it does help to know what it is made of. When you do have to use a accessories or parts of your boat, you have to know how to dispose of them properly. Fibreglass, composite and plastic waste are not biodegradable, so their disposal should be conducted in professional facilities. Some boaties who are mindful of this are able to make decisions on which boat to buy based on how boats and boat parts are to be disposed of in the future.

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SUPPORT AND PATRONISE MARINE BUSINESSES THAT ARE ECO-CONSCIOUS

There are several local marine businesses that are taking a more environmentally friendly path to

running their enterprise. Whether it is reducing the use of electricity in their facilities (such as installing solar panels) or simply offering marine products that are accredited as natural and environmentally friendly, a marine business that promotes the protection of our environment through safe practices should be supported, as they will lead the way to your sustainable boating experiences.

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BE AN AQUATIC STEWARD. EDUCATE YOURSELF AND OTHER BOATIES

The health of our waterways will determine the quality of our boating experiences. If we keep our waterways and the environment around them healthy, we are in for more pleasant experiences.

As people whose lifestyle revolves around the water, we are not excused from learning and educating ourselves about the environment. After all, the water that we protect is the same water that supports our boating lifestyle.

• Fuelling tip: When fuelling, stop the drops. Avoid fuel spills by filling tanks slowly and catching drips with absorbent pads.

• Did you know that… A “wake” refers to the recirculating flow of water directly behind a moving vessel. A “wash,” which is a component of a wake, consists of broken or loose water, such as that tossed up by a propeller.

• Cleaning tip: Use vinegar and baking soda as your general cleaning solutions. It’s cheap and non-toxic. To keep the inside smelling good, use natural oil or aromatherapy products.

HELP PROTECT OUR WATERWAYS Protecting our waterways is a shared responsibility.

Respect the marine environment, reduce speed near shorelines, practice safe refueling, discharge out at sea, and take your rubbish with you.

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REEFlection Recycled Art

REPLICATE A WONDERLAND OF CORALS & OCEAN CREATURES

By Roselle Tenefrancia

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he cliche, “One person’s trash is another one’s treasure” is finding deeper meaning in many artists who are making art out of things discarded on a daily basis. Not only do they find the “treasure” by making art, they also find the value of creating a statement and educating the community about the impact of waste in our everyday lives.

Amelia Batchelor, known in the arts world as Mealie, is a multidisciplinary artist, working with an array of different media. Her sculpture works are predominantly created with vintage and bespoke items, recycled and discarded materials. “I have numerous strange and bizarre collections that help me create unique and engaging artworks, you could say, with a thoughtfulness for nature and a magical curiosity.”

Mealie’s latest sculptural work is titled, ‘REEFlection’. It is a series of sculptural elements made of ordinary, everyday plastic items, collected, found and rescued from waste bins and the environment, that replicate a wonderland of corals and ocean creatures. The entire installation has been exhibited at over 10 different venues and festivals.

Community engagement and education is at the forefront of Mealie’s sculpture work. “Watching children and adults recognise the intricate elements that exist in our daily lives, and seeing the delight and wonder on their faces while exploring and interacting with the sculpture and then the appreciation of the overall message of the work, have been the integral mission of my art and a life-long dream as an artist to develop and produce.”

Mealie began engaging in recycled art a while back.

“I submitted a conservation-based application for an exhibition in a highly renowned Melbourne gallery.

The research and design of this work took me on a journey of discovering how birds and wildlife were becoming endangered by waste and habitat destruction due to human intervention. I created two artworks that were quite unsettling for people to look at in regards to what they stood for, and this was a time when the awareness of the plastic problem was not media mainstream as it is now.”

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From there, she was hooked on the importance of making people think about this type of art and the possibility of making some kind of change.

“Hopefully, it will provide people a space to reflect on their own behaviour and relationship to material that they come across in their daily lives.”

Although she lives on the Northern Rivers, Mealie offers her art and creativity to the Gold Coast community. “Over the past few years, I have fostered great relationships with schools, businesses and Council with the creative and educational work I do. One of these is to be working on the City of Gold Coast Council’s Our Beaches Program with creative ideas and workshops.”

In sourcing out the materials for her art, Mealie engages with her own community of family, friends, business owners and neighbours who collect relevant found objects or plastic items meant to be discarded, and deliver to her. She has set up her ‘Mealie-Bins’ in cafes in her town that collect milk tops, and the locals have been adding to the collection bins.

“I don’t live near a beach to do regular ‘beach clean-ups’ but I do walk and clean-up local streets when I can - even rubbish in the country towns and cities can end up in our waterways, and ultimately in our oceans! I also sometimes take my kayak out on the Tweed River or Gold Coast waterways, and pick up any trash that I see.”

One of Mealie’s works, called “Bleached”, is a piece completely made from recycled and discarded plastic waste. “It is delicate and beautiful, has a powerful message, and started with me finding a large piece of styrofoam floating way upstream on the Tweed River. It is a replicated coral cluster that has been devoured by the crown-of-thorns starfish (also known as COTS), one of the largest starfishes in the world, and most common in Australia.

Research has revealed COTS are a major cause of coral loss on the Great Barrier Reef, after coral bleaching.”

Discovering the beauty of recycling at REEFlection workshops

The use of found and recycled items for art is something that Mealie encourages. “Being conscious of where your materials come from, how they are made, and how you dispose of your waste, is very important, not just for artists, but for every person and every living thing. We are all responsible for our planet's care.”

Know more about Mealie and her art at www.mealieart.com or on Instagram @mealieart

Most of Mealie’s work is researched and documented with posters and facts that are displayed with the work.

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For a builder in Turkey to produce the epitome of classic Down-East stylings struck some as presumptuous. To us, it was a natural calling – we were irresistibly drawn towards the sirens of form and function. To endure challenging North Atlantic conditions season after season (and some of the most demanding captains in the world) traditional Maine lobster boats must please both the eye and the sea. Vicem found the Mediterranean offered similar challenges and that our Classic series was the solution.

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Bahama Bay Series Vicem’s Bahama Bay line is our first designed from the keel up around Volvo’s IPS System. It offers the fingertip control, fuel efficiency, special flexibility, and noise control that IPS is widely known for. Bahama Bay yachts are modern and manoeuvrable luxury yachts, yet they are also cold molded mahogany beauties with the same Down-East style profile that Vicem is world famous for. Their low maintenance exteriors make them perfect for southern climes.

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Total Customization - Each and every Vicem Yacht is a unique piece of art – handcrafted and totally customized to suit owners’ personal taste and wishes. From Vicem’s earliest days, we have challenged ourselves to really listen to the customers, to absorb their ideas, and to work tirelessly to channel them into the finest yachts afloat. From the very first pencil stroke to the final splash on the Bosporus, Vicem’s artisans listen, learn, interpret, and then accomplish. The result: Every boat is unique in character, exquisitely “tailor-made” for the special person who first dreamed her.

Timeless Design - The best boats succeed on tough waters. The best boat compies succeed on the docks! It is there (from Newport to Portofino) that owners, captains and competitors share their hard-earned judgments. Time and again, Vicem’s designs come out on top. Called “The very best ambassador of Down-east style yachting”, Vicem’s timeless designs produce classic pieces of art with a contemporary twist. They are elegant, head-turning vessels that truly stand apart from the crowd in any port of call.

Excellence in Craftsmanship - Every piece aboard a Vicem is made and installed by hand – from the creation of the multi-layered mahogany-epoxy composite hull, to the carving of the furniture. We invite you to look deep inside our cabinetry, to explore the recess of our bilges, and you will find a yacht built without compromise.

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ILIAD CATAMARANS

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n the back of its remarkable success since the company’s launch in 2019, ILIAD Catamarans has just announced its latest model, the ILIAD 53S. Signalling a departure from the flybridge design that distinguishes its current models, the ILIAD 50, 62 and 74, the new 53S features a sporty sedan silhouette making it ideal for unrestricted cruising throughout the world’s waterways.

With a comprehensively optioned model priced from USD$1.76M, the ILIAD 53S is expected to enjoy strong demand from buyers seeking a semi-custom motor yacht that features outstanding space, economy and performance.

The ILIAD 53S has outstanding interior living space, including a huge forward lounge, helm station and dining for 6-8 people, and the entire area is bathed in natural light courtesy of a large skylight that is included as standard.

Accommodation on board is generous and beautifully designed with the master suite encompassing an entire hull and featuring an oversized island queen bed, panoramic windows, an expansive ensuite, and more storage and space than any other boat in its class. The two guest cabins also enjoy an abundance of natural light courtesy of the generous windows, and each are equipped with their own designer ensuite.

the cockpit features a bar area and dining setting for up to ten guests, barbeque, ice maker and refrigerator, with all waste bins concealed in cleverly designed cabinetry. The optional tender platform is ideal for safe sea access when swimming or diving and makes a superb sunbathing spot when the tender is deployed.

The forward-facing bow deck lounge features generous lounge seating for enjoying a drink at sunset and has convenient direct access into the main deck lounge. Bulwark side walkways with handrails around the entire vessel make movement around the decks while underway exceptionally safe.

The motor yacht is powered by 440hp Volvo or Yanmar (recommended) engines delivering a top speed of 24 knots and cruising long range at low speeds will afford more than 3,000 nautical miles.

The standard model is comprehensively optioned with air conditioning, generator, full electronics, bow thruster, 521L of fridge/freezer space, washer/ dryer, lithium batteries, 5000w inverter, solar panels, entertainment system and much more. The ILIAD 53S has been constructed with all of the brand’s

renowned DNA, including being beachable in emergencies, a full vinylester hull, Diab foam core throughout, high bridge deck clearance and exceptional safety features that see this new model classified in a class of its own.

ILIAD Catamarans continues to make its mark on the motor yacht scene with the upcoming ILIAD 62, arriving in Australia this year, recently nominated for the prestigious Multihull of the Year award in the MultiYacht category.

The ILIAD 62 was lauded by the judging panel with a particular acknowledgment of the model’s emphasis on “controlling fuel consumption in order to extend the range to over 3,500 miles.”

The ILIAD 50 continues to be a resounding success for the brand with seven models sold in Australia.

Length: 16.35 m, Beam: 7.60 m, Draft: 1.25 m Fuel Tank: 3,500L, Fuel Range: 3,000 + nm Water Capacity: 800L, Hold Tank: 250 Grey L, 250 Black L Further information can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on 1300 855 338 or emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au

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From superyachts to tenders, Rivergate has the expertise to assist with refits of any size and scope.

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he curiously named 42-foot Catana catamaran, “Hwylio” [pronounced “hoylio”], a former charter yacht, has just departed Rivergate Marina & Shipyard after a 12-week refit stint, and is now cruising Sydney Harbour as a privately-owned vessel.

When Covid travel restrictions impacted international travel and the charter industry, owners, Gwilym and Emily, saw the opportunity to retrieve their catamaran from charter in Tahiti and upgrade her for their personal use in Sydney.

The seven-year-old vessel, named “Carmen” during its charter years, was showing signs of wear and tear. The couple had her shipped back to Australia and immediately taken to Rivergate for an overhaul.

As Gwilym explains, “Rivergate was recommended by a contact in Tahiti and Christophe Vanek who operates Dream Yacht Charters in the Whitsundays.

The boat arrived in Brisbane, making it extremely convenient to take it to Rivergate.”

Her name is a combination of “Hwyl”, a Welsh word for enthusiasm and passion, and “Hwylio” meaning sailing and wind.

“When our yacht arrived from Tahiti, the independent marine survey report we commissioned outlined a long list of work that needed to be undertaken. For us, the most important thing was ending up with a yacht that we were confident would be safe and sound at sea, and also refitted to feel more like our own yacht. We wanted to make sure we got it right the first time, and this is where the Rivergate team stepped in,” Gwilym explains.

Marty Johnson, one of Rivergate’s senior Project Managers, oversaw the project. “Due to Covid, there were two years when she was not operating, so there was a backlog of maintenance. After a surveyor inspected the yacht and identified critical items, we prioritised them with the owners and set to work,” he states.

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Hwylio on the Brisbane River The project involved an upgrade of the solar power, servicing of the main engines, new interior and exterior upholstery, rigging upgrades and a vinyl wrap, as well as new trampoline nets on the foredeck and electronic upgrades to the communications and navigation gear.

On-site marine trades involved in the various aspects of the work included M2i Electrical, Goodline Trim, Planet Wrap, Baddiley Marine Engineering and Wright Marine, as well as several contractors drawn from around the region.

“We wanted the yacht to suit our needs. We installed new solar panels and lithium batteries, removed the gas cooker, making it all electric so we’re completely self-sufficient at sea. It’s our plan to sail from Sydney to the Whitsundays, explore the east coast and eventually circumnavigate Australia one day. Marty took the time to understand what we wanted to achieve, and our expectations of desired outcomes as he helped us understand the potential costs of different options available to us. He also helped us prioritise what was urgent. If it was something that we might be able to do ourselves, then Marty gave us guidance on how to do it, and they even lent us the tools,” says Gwilym.

Hwylio post refit on hardstand Now based at Rose Bay, Hwylio will soon cruise to the Whitsundays and drop in to Rivergate for provisions, fuel and any maintenance.

“The team at Rivergate has really given our yacht a new lease on life. The trust we ended up building because of the quality of workmanship, completed on time, was enormous. By the end of the project, we really felt like the Rivergate crew was a family that we could return to for support at any time.”

More at www.rivergate.com.au ABOUT RIVERGATE MARINA AND SHIPYARD: Rivergate Marina and Shipyard is a family-owned business located on the Brisbane River on the east coast of Australia with deep water access and close to the superyacht cruising grounds of the Great Barrier Reef and Pacific Islands. Established in 2006, Rivergate is recognised in the industry as one of the top 3 superyacht refit facilities in the world. It features 300-tonne and 75-tonne travel lifts, 55-metre refit shed, hardstand, berthing for vessels up to 90 metres, 24-hour fuel wharf and more than 20 world-class marine trades.

Needless to say, Gwilym and Emily say they are “over the moon” with the results.

They held a naming ceremony at Rivergate – a casual barbeque with contractors and marine trades – and declared “Hwylio” officially launched.

From Brisbane, they sailed to Trial Bay and then on to Sydney, enjoying perfect conditions for Hwylio’s shakedown voyage.

“Being a catamaran, it’s very stable and sturdy. We were drinking coffee and champagne without a spill.

At 42-feet, she’s very comfy and a good size for a couple, with plenty of room for visitors. We can have up to eight people on board,” says Gwilym

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CUTTING-EDGE CATS SCIMITAR CATAMARANS IS POISED FOR RENAISSANCE

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cimitar, the iconic Australian multihull brand which flourished from 1997 to 2012, has been re-imagined and re-engineered by some of the country’s leading naval architects and ship builders.

Tommy Ericson, CEO of the Aus Ships Group, based at Rivergate Marina & Shipyard, Brisbane, is the creative impetus behind the project and Director of the newly formed Scimitar Catamarans.

The multi-awarded Ericson said he was inspired to revive an updated version of the Scimitar 1010 because of his own experience with the brand and his close ties with the cofounder, Bryan Bradford. The original Scimitar 1010, developed by Bryan Bradford and delivered by designer/builder, Peter Brady, brought their ideas to fruition with the first boat entering the water in 1997. That year, it won Australian Cruiser of the Year and attracted a large number of orders.

Tommy Ericson, CEO Scimitar Catamarans by Aus Ships Group

Unique in the marine industry, the Scimitar 1010 Flybridge was the brand’s single model, named for its 10.10 metre hull length. Up until 2012 when manufacturing ceased, 65 units of the Scimitar 1010 were built for Australia private and commercial clients, as well as a number exported to the US and South Pacific.

“Having known Bryan for many years, our conversations always came around to the Scimitar and how successful it had been. I spent some time sketching ideas for how to ‘modernise’ the boat and bring it into the current day, whilst still maintaining the classic, non-pretentious look, feel and practicality. This led to our acquisition of Scimitar, the moulding, tooling and technical files relating to the construction.” Ericson explained.

Concurrently, Ericson located a second-hand Scimitar in Papua New Guinea and purchased it as a test platform to implement the upgrades and improvements he had in mind. “Doing the delivery voyage from Port Moresby to Brisbane in 2018 through some challenging conditions gave me the real-world experience and exposure to the performance and capability of the vessel.”

As Ericson attests, catamarans are enjoying record sales, as Australians realise their Bucket List dream to get out on the water and make memories with their families in a safe, secure “bubble” enjoying the “blue therapy” benefits of stress-free time surrounded by nature. “Having worked in the industry for 25 years, and boated on all manner of boat types, I have always had an appreciation for catamarans. They offer great stability, an extra-large platform, shallow draft and are very efficient.”

Queensland is the gateway to east coast cruising and the glorious Whitsundays and Ericson sees great potential for Scimitar in its home market. “The 1010 flybridge is similar in look and configuration as the original boats with a number of improvements in equipment, construction methodology and subtle styling upgrades. The second model is a modern twist on the ‘Moreton Bay Cruiser’ which is essentially a 1010 sedan without the flybridge. The saloon layout has been flipped from the flybridge model offering an open-plan layout with lower helm station. A lower air draft, due to the removal of the flybridge, will appeal to those needing to pass under bridges or not wishing to scale the flybridge ladder.” said Ericson.

The flybridge hardtop or the upper utility deck in the case of the sedan, accommodates a significant solar array of up to 1,500 W which provides selfsufficient, silent and environmentally friendly operations without the need for a generator. At a cruise speed of 16 knots, the 1010 sedan uses less than 30 litres per hour total fuel consumption making them not only cost effective to run but extremely environmentally conscious for a vessel of its size.

There are currently three vessels in various stages of construction: Hull 66 is the new model sedan being built as a demonstrator, Hull 67 is a flybridge model on order for an Australian client and Hull 68 is a flybridge model being built for an existing Scimitar owner.

According to Ericson, the vessels will be suited to the private and bare boat commercial markets. Several popular Scimitar 1010 power cats currently operate in the Whitsunday charter market. “They’re ideally suited to families and those seeking a stable, safe and very efficient platform with superior seakeeping capabilities.

They will provide good cruising speeds of 15 to 20 knots, two double cabins and two single bunks, large modern galley and a spacious, unobstructed cockpit for entertaining. Fully-protected propellers and a draft of 1-metre mean that owners can access places normally only available to trailer boats.”

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NSX features an innovative and modern interface with a new, intuitive touch screen experience with crystal clear views. Charts include powerful C-MAP® navigation capabilities and compatibility with sonar, radar and autopilot systems. Simple Setup Wizards guide users through each step during device setup, and Simrad® app integration makes connectivity from your smartphone easier than ever.

Mike Fargo, EVP of Simrad Yachting says, “The electronics for boating navigation have evolved so much over the decades, with this particular product we’ve really focused on making boating adventures and navigation both easier and more accessible than ever. I love that about this product. With the NSX, our development team re-imagined and re-defined what a chartplotter and fishfinder can be for consumers, simplifying the experience from the moment you take NSX out of the box all the way to the furthest open water adventures.”

Packed with the full suite of Simrad® technology at your fingertips, NSX is designed to deliver a wide eco-system allowing users to expand the MFD with additional functionality, easier integrations and support for a wide range of third-party applications. Boaters who love fishing can utilize NSX to view high-resolution images below and to the sides with Active Imaging™ and CHIRP sonar, SideScan/DownScan Imaging™ and FishReveal™ – or search even greater depths with

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“For over 75 years, Simrad® has built a tradition of reliability, safety and innovation. The NSX is designed towards adventurers of the water lifestyle… weekend cruising, family fishing, diving, watersports, getting to the sandbar and back – the NSX works great for all that. We’ve designed it to be simpler and easier to use and having the new OS as the platform to build on has been a big part of making it a more seamless experience for boaters,” said Fargo.

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he cockpit is the most important part of a large, functional and successful daycruiser and weekend boat! The 800 Cruiser has the same cockpit layout and size as its big sister, the 850 VOYAGER Cruiser, and is mainly designed for the cruiser segment of the daycruiser market. A large wrap around windscreen protects passengers from wind and rain, and is fitted with wiper. There is a sunlounger and seating facing the swim platform, and a kitchenette allows for catering preparation and cooking.

The boat is fitted with PED lighting throughout, while all on board systems are powered by a two-battery system for peace of mind.

There is easy access through the transom door to the swim platform and a ladder makes it easy for water sports. There is a deck shower to wash off, and a ski pole can be added on request.

The 800 cruiser has a huge amount of storage available under floors, seating and lockers. A well designed bimini protects passengers from the elements. Below deck, there is plenty of space and comfort for daytrips and weekend trips. This Parker boat can sleep four persons down below, and has a large, spacious toilet room in the cabin.

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unseeker, with their impeccable timing and forward planning of production, have the lead time on almost all models down to under a year, with availability for delivery of several new boats as early as December 2022 and January 2023.

guests. A spacious, full-beam master stateroom features a generous en-suite, while the thoughtfully designed forward VIP cabin provides an equally comfortable haven for guests. Each guest cabin has an en-suite, and there is a separate day head below.

Sunseeker East Coast have delivery available in December 2022 of the new Predator 65, 74 Sport Yacht, and the 88 Yacht, with another Manhattan 68 and Manhattan 55 available in January 2023.

There is the option for an open-plan Owner’s Office linked to the master stateroom, or a single-berth 4th cabin. A lower deck saloon can be specified, delivering flexibility for any owner. An extra-wide tender garage allows a Williams 345 jet tender to be carried and launched via a new diagonal sliding hydraulic bathing platform. The additional garage space can store SeaBobs, inflatable paddle boards, diving equipment, or racking. If specified as a ‘Beach Club', the fully flush floor lends itself to free-standing furniture with a rain shower, lighting and speakers built into the opened door.

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While the 74 Sport Yacht is not new to the Sunseeker stable, the Sport Yacht with the XPS package is. The exciting 74 Sport Yacht with XPS is now also available for delivery in December.

The all-new Predator 65 available now for delivery in December. The Predator 65 benefits from the latest Volvo Penta IPS-1200 or IPS-1350, offering enhanced performance, comfort, efficiency and manoeuvrability. Complete with joystick control and 35-knot capability, she provides an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind driving experience in well-appointed surroundings.

There are two distinct external entertaining areas, a bow seating area complete with a large sunpad, and a broad cockpit with comfortable dining seating.

Aft, the open-plan space can be designed to the owner’s exact requirements. Furniture options include comfortable seating that backs onto a large sun pad over the garage and a social bar unit with matching stools on the port side, a fully integrated wet bar or extended J-shaped lounge seating running aft from the galley across the width of the cockpit.

The multiplicity of arrangements and furniture configurations available offer space and flexibility for a family or a group of couples.

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With the 74 SY, the cues are all there – the low profile, the sleek yet elegant flowing lines. Undeniably a Sunseeker, the beautiful craftsmanship complements cutting-edge technology and sophisticated interior finishes.

This is the perfect yacht for socialising with guests.

The 74 Sport Yacht has ample entertaining space, including plenty of comfortable seating and large sunpads both fore and aft. The cockpit is shaded by the bridge deck, while hydraulic drop-away cockpit doors invite the outside into the interior living space.

Up-top, you will find a stylish sports bridge providing additional social and storage space. Best of all, the sports bridge offers a spectacular vantage point, offering truly breath-taking views of your surroundings.

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The XPS package on offer is available with the largest 1900 MAN engine option, giving each yacht the performance to complement the latest interior and exterior design enhancements.

The new design extends throughout the interior with the use of exquisite wood, luxurious contrasting fabric, and rich lacquer throughout, while innovative new indirect and dimmable lighting creates a sophisticated and striking ambience. The bold new options make use of carbon fibre trims, sharp accent designs, reflective surfaces and stainless-steel cabinet detailing that can be seen across the latest Predator and Sport Yacht models – redefining yet again, these definitive performance models.

The exterior socialising spaces have a cutting-edge feel with all XPS yachts featuring an electric-lowering carbon fibre cockpit table and enhanced upholstery across all seating and sunpads. Attention-to-detail borders on the obsessive, exemplified in every area including sleek new LED navigation lights – a small feature but noteworthy in Sunseeker’s quest for perfection. These XPS models will really turn heads!

And finally, available now and for delivery in December 2022, the exquisite 88 Yacht is fully optioned with an extensive inventory of options, extras, upgrades and not to mention the gorgeous, luxurious interior finishes throughout, the layering of textural elements and the mix of furnishing and fabric feel timeless with a modern twist.

The 88 Yacht has impressive, new to the brand, exterior lines and a sleek hardtop roof with an optional central opening canopy. Powered by twin MTU 10V 2000s as standard, she accommodates eight guests and four crew in complete luxury and comfort reaching speeds of up to 28 knots. The 88 Yacht features Sunseeker’s industry-leading ‘Beach Club’, accessed by dual teak staircases featuring recessed LED lighting. The ‘Beach Club’ transforms the area into a private outdoor sanctuary complete with the innovative and award winning X-TEND™ sunbed that converts to face aft at water level or when raised forward into the cockpit. Set beneath is an overhead rain shower and plentiful stowage, including dedicated lockers for two SeaBobs. The extended bathing platform is perfect for carrying a tender with an optional flybridge crane for a jet ski or similar.

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Sunseeker 88 Yacht furniture on a spacious aft deck. It’s a brilliant space for entertaining.

The teak foredeck features another private, social space with a Portuguese bridge, a large sunbathing area and comfortable lounge seating complemented by premium teak side decks as standard. The main deck is nothing short of spectacular. Inside, there is a large forward galley that maximises an open-plan entertainment space. The galley is fully equipped, spacious and boasts enormous full-height premium fridge-freezer, dishwasher and wine coolers. The accommodation is beautifully appointed and nothing short of sumptuous.

This 88 Yacht has the capacity and inventory to cruise to the South Pacific in absolute comfort. For the full inventory, please call and to discover more, visit www. sunseeker.com/yachts-and-boats/yacht/88-yacht

Excitement and anticipation has already started to build, with July 28th kicking off the Sydney International Boat Show. This will be the first show in three years, so the expectation is for a great show with unprecedented attendance.

On the back of our very successful Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May, with the sale of our Manhattan 68 display sold at the boat show and the high level of interest, the Manhattan 68 will be displayed along with a couple of other exciting Sunseeker models.

The team are looking forward to welcoming you to the Sunseeker display at the Sydney International Boat Show, Thursday July 28th – Monday 1st August at Darling Harbour.

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Sunseeker East Coast Australia are the dealers for Pirelli TecnoRib. The sportiness of lines characterises the well-known Pirelli inflatable boats built by TecnoRib but with the Pirelli 35, the designer’s goal was to give a certain lightness and grace to boats that have always been distinguished by muscly and sharp lines, in a perfect synthesis between sportiness and elegance. A perfectly successful exercise in style: the Pirelli 35, in fact, stands out for the modernity and cleanliness of her lines and exhilarating performance.

The Pirelli 35 has a layout with a sundeck that shares the back with the dining area just beyond, which has a central table and double bench.

The helm station is protected at the bow by the windscreen that starts above the bow sundeck and joins up with the T-top, which is supported by a central cabinet with fridges, sink, and storage. On the left of the wheelhouse, there is access to the below deck cabin.

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fter signing a world-class technology partner, Poseidon Marine H2 has opened to investors via the online trading platform VCEX. Its team of engineers is seeking to raise the initial capital of $410,000 to fund the project's feasibility study to develop a hydrogen-powered boat which they expect to have in the waters by the third quarter of 2023.

The company says overall they are building a better boat that just happens to be powered by hydrogen.

“Our mission is to build one of the world’s first hydrogen-powered boats in the next 18 months that will meet the rapidly growing demand for technology that will decarbonise the maritime industry, We believe we will achieve this by focusing on building a better boat that has an equivalent operational range, requires less maintenance and is cheaper to run than traditional fuel sources like diesel.” says Poseidon Marine H2 Director and Principal Engineer, Peter Mastalir.

The company is led by a team of globally renowned engineers and academics who have 75 plus years’ experience working on some of Australia’s most innovative, large-scale mechanical and electrical based projects.

The team intends to use existing technologies as much as possible, which is why they are looking to use an existing hull design with a unique upper deck and internal layout.

“This approach allows for a new top to be seamlessly installed onto a repurposed hull powered by green hydrogen, meaning uptake will be quick as the assets already exist.”

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TARGET MARKET: NEW MOTOR YACHTS The company says they will be targeting the new motor yacht market, which has a projected market size of US$11.05b, with Europe making up 35 per cent of the sector (US$3.87b).

“We see a substantial market opportunity in Europe. By 2030, the new motor yacht industry in Europe will be worth US$5b, meaning there will be a large technology vacuum across the entire sector.”

“Poseidon H2 plans to provide the European market with the technology needed to ensure their 2030 transition is successful and can be sustained. We believe we can do this by being first to market with a solution that could benchmark the standards for hydrogen boating globally.”

Their technology partner, Dynamic Efficiency, has direct connections with a marine engineering company at the Gold Coast City Marina and an extensive list of relationships with major industry players and universities, which will prove critical to executing the project.

The company will also ensure its technology has diesel applications to provide the market with a transitional option.

“This means the company can leverage current fuel sources while future-proofing the boat for conversion at a later date to hydrogen when the fuelling infrastructure is adequate.”

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“We will leverage our existing relationship with large homegrown manufacturers to form licensing agreements which will help them offer hydrogen boats and create an internationally competitive industry within Australia.”

Poseidon Marine H2 was founded with the shared vision of harnessing the potential of renewable energy to take the marine sector into industry 5.0. Their mission is to build a hydrogen-powered boat in the next 18 months that will meet the rapidly growing demand for technology that will decarbonise the maritime industry.

“As we develop the technology we will seek to form off-takers with boat manufacturers so they can start building hydrogen-powered boats as soon as the technology is commercialised”.

They will achieve this by focusing on building a better boat that has an equivalent operational range, requires less maintenance and is cheaper to run than traditional fuel sources like diesel. www.poseidonmarinehydrogen.com.au

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The neat personal submarine has a low profile, being only 1.55 metres high and, with a footprint similar to two jetskis, 2.80 metres length and 2.31 metres width, can easily be towed on a trailer.

Quite versatile, this lightweight submersible, weighing only 2500 kg, sits comfortably on a flat surface, so it can rest on a dock or the deck of a larger vessel, and can be launched from land, a boat ramp – or a yacht.

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It is designed to accommodate a pilot and one passenger who can perform their tasks, or just enjoy the scenery, in air-conditioned comfort at depths up to 100 metres (330 feet).

This state-of-the-art piloted submersible was designed by a dedicated team of experienced specialist engineers and technicians at U-Boat Worx, which is a leading manufacturer of submersibles, based in Breda in the Netherlands.

Personal users can enjoy exploring the underwater world in comfort and safety, while professional users like historians, archaeologists (think Indiana Jones), photographers, salvage firms, and so on, could explore shipwrecks and other sunken treasures, and marine biologists, for example, could study marine life and search for new species.

Powered by four quiet electric thrusters It can travel at up to 3 knots underwater and it is a simple matter to hover the Nemo near any object of interest, or to maintain position, even in strong currents, while descending to the seabed.

Nemo pilots can use two universal controllers to operate the submersible: 1) the intuitive MANTA Controller, which is used for precision manoeuvring, accessing intelligent pilot assistance functions like Auto-heading and Auto-depth, and 2) the MARLIN Controller, which is a wireless remote that can be used to navigate the submersible on the surface to make pilotless launch and recovery simpler.

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short boat ride or ferry trip from the heart of the Gold Coast is South Stradbroke Island. It’s a convenient and enchanting way to appreciate more of what Queensland has to offer. Whether it’s your first or fiftieth time to this Gold Coast camping haven, it is always a great place for the perfect weekend escape or holiday destination.

For those with your own boats or jet skis, you will be pleased to find that South Stradbroke Island destinations are less than 10 minutes from many parts of the city, making it an extremely quick and easy ride to our favourite Straddie landing spot, like Tipplers Campground.

Alternatively, non boat-owning visitors can easily reserve the Tipplers ferry or a water taxi for a scenic and economical ride to the shoreline. Leaving from Jacobs Well every day, it's easy to book by visiting their website www.tipplerscafe.com.au With easy access for boats and ample accommodation options, Tipplers Campground has 70 sites and offers plenty of space to spread out, relax, and savour the scenery. While tent camping is the most budget-friendly option, new onsite shacks are available for couples and families seeking a bit more privacy. Located in the boating mecca of Tipplers Passage, with picturesque views of the Broadwater and the oceanside, the area is equipped with everything you need for a successful camping excursion, including fire pits, a covered dining area, gas grills, hot water showers, clean bathroom facilities, a children’s playground, and even a store with firewood, ice, snacks, beverages, and basic toiletries. And for those who don’t want to cook, the Tipplers Café and Bar is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

During the busy summer months, there is a noticeable increase of visitors from both near and far, coming to bask in a leisurely weekend away. No matter what time of year you decide to visit, campground reservations are required prior to arrival.

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If you have been searching for a reason to leave your cell phone at home, work on your grilling skills, build an epic fire and explore nature’s finest in a compact and easy-to-navigate destination.

You will be delighted with your options on South Stradbroke Island.

Only a short walk from the campground lies an amazingly desolate and large surfing beach, perfect for a morning sunrise walk, surf session, or sun-soaked lounge on the 22 kilometres of white sand. During whale season, be sure to keep an eye out for nearby humpback whales!

In the early afternoon hours, you may be lucky enough to be treated to a show from a nearby pod of playful dolphins, happily swimming in the calm waterways near the many excited onlookers. Wildlife enthusiasts are encouraged to travel south along the island, towards Couran Cove Resort to see the wallabies, birdlife, lizards and more.

Visitors seeking a bit of exercise with their relaxation time may also want to do some sand dune climbing just north of Tipplers, while those who prefer their mornings with their feet in the sand can sit back and take advantage of the prime fishing conditions right off the beach, or at Jumpinpin, just a 10-minute boat ride away.

Regardless of your reason for visiting, Tipplers at South Stradbroke offers something for everyone, for couples, families, solo adventurers, groups of friends, and determined anglers looking for an exciting base for a fishing getaway. It is highly recommended to visit during the beautiful Gold Coast summer months when the area becomes the premier boat cruising anchorage in Southeast Queensland. At the very least, it is a great reason to get out on the water and treat yourself to a fun weekend adventure!

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d'ALBORA HORIZON SHORES - STEIGLITZ Ideally located between Brisbane and Gold Coast, d'Albora Horizon Shores is one of the largest wet berth marinas in Australia. The marina caters to vessels up to 80ft in length, including catamarans, houseboats and cruising boats. Visiting boats are welcome, as the marina provides short-term or long-term berthing arrangements to suit your budget. Each berth offers power and water, after-hours security patrols, accesscontrolled and key-entry gates. The marina offers a variety of services: 500 wet berths, 350 dry stack storage bays, a 70t travelift, dockside assistance to catch your lines and assist you into the berth, on-water fuel facility, chandlery, marine refit and repair trades, hardstand, and refit sheds, plus licensed onsite cafe.

Lat/Long: S 27° 45' E 153° 21' www.dalbora.com.au 80 Cabbage Tree Point Rd, Steiglitz 4207 Ph: 1800 DALBORA

EAST COAST MARINA - MANLY

Horizon Shores

East Coast Marina, at the heart of Manly Boat Harbour, Brisbane offers the best possible access to the beautiful Moreton Bay. We have 300 secure water berths for boats up to 18m all with power and water, plus 240 undercover dry storage spaces, with a 7-day launch service for boats up to 10m. On site services include a café, amenities and laundry and bike hire. On site tenants include a marine engineer, marine electrician, marine trimmers, detailer, boat sales, and a yachting school fully accredited with the RYA. Fuel, chandlery, sail makers, riggers and pumpout facilities are all available within the Harbour. Manly Village is a short walk away, offering a grocery store, post office, newsagency, chemist, coffee shops, restaurants and more. Markets are on some Saturdays and every Sunday. Access to the City and Brisbane Airport is quick and easy by public or private transport.

Lat/Long: S 27° 27.6' E 153° 11.2' www.eastcoastmarina.com.au 570 Royal Esplanade, Manly Boat Harbour 4179 Ph:(07) 3393 3811

SCARBOROUGH MARINA Centrally located with direct access to Moreton Bay, Scarborough Marina offers a broad range of services and facilities to suit the needs of all boating enthusiasts. The marina comprises over 230 wet berths, a full service boat yard and a valet-serviced rack storage facility for the modern, affordable and convenient alternative to trailer boating.

Whether passing through or planning to stay, the full-service marina, backed by great customer service, aims to bring back the real enjoyment to your boating. It has a modern cruiser's lounge with TV and free WIFI, electronic-gate access, 24-hour CCTV monitoring, and 24-hour fuel service. Casual, overnight and long-term berthing are available, but bookings are essential. This marina is home to a full-service boatyard and on-site services, including chandlery, rigging, mechanics, boat repairs, and more.

Lat/Long: S 27°10.75’ E 153°06.3’ www.scarbmarina.com.au 28 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough 4020 Ph:(07) 3880 0300

MOOLOOLABA MARINA A simply beautiful location, the Mooloolaba Marina is located just inside the protected waters of the Mooloolah River, just 100kms north of Brisbane. Located in the world-class tourist destination of Mooloolaba, stroll to the renown shopping, bar & restaurant precinct. The Marina’s 265 wet berths can accommodate mono and multihull vessels up to 18m and our dry storage yard can store trailered vessels up to 8m. Our office is open 7 days and our secured berths have access to water, single phase 15amp power, amenities, coin-free laundry, gas refills and an ice and filtered water machine. Onsite, the Marina boasts the stunning Pier 33 restaurant, boat brokers and insurers as well as a large range of marine repair services. Step across the road to experience one of Queensland’s best beaches or head next door to sample the freshest Australia seafood, direct from the trawlers. You’ll want to stay a little longer at the Mooloolaba Marina.

Lat/Long: S 26°, E 153° www.mooloolabamarina.com.au 33-45 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba QLD 4557 Ph: (07) 5444 5653

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QLD Marina Destinations Just like a road trip, cruising the coast of Queensland is a delightful adventure. Knowing where to find safe anchorages and fuel stops is important to keep the journey enjoyable. And sometimes, both you and your vessel may also need some TLC, as the wandering spirit becomes weary from the travels.

Here are several recommended marina locations as you cruise north along the Queensland coast.

Photo by Shag Islet Cruising Yacht Club at Gloucester Passage in the Whitsundays

TIN CAN BAY MARINA The waterways surrounding Tin Can Bay provide for great boating in a wide variety of weather conditions and the area has a great reputation for fishing. Situated at the southern end of the Great Sandy Strait which also provides easy access to Fraser Island. Catamaran and mono berths ranging from 9m to 20m plus, for short and long term rentals. New showers and restrooms, 30-tonne travel lift, on-water fuel, holding tank pump out facilities, laundry, extensive marine trade services including spray booths, mechanical/outboard/diesel service, upholstery and boat trimming. State-of-the-art security and fire mitigation systems. The marina includes alfresco style dining at the Marina Bar & Grill, and charter fishing, chandlery and bait.

Stay right on the water’s edge in a villa with a balcony overlooking the marina.

Lat/Long: S 25° 55.0, E 153° 0.0 www.tincanbaymarina.com.au Oyster Parade Tin Can Bay Ph:(07) 5488 1800 office@tincanbaymarina.com.au

BUNDABERG PORT MARINA Welcome to the gateway of the Southern Great Barrier Reef. The complex can be comparable to arriving at an oasis. The beautifully landscaped lawns and modern amenities make this complex inviting to visiting cruisers from all corners of the globe. Facilities include 180 floating berths, 100 Hardstand and Dry Storage boat spaces, 75-tonne Travelift, 24-hour diesel fuel, laundry, courtesy bus, and the Marina is an official International Port of Entry for vessels travelling from overseas destinations. Several businesses operate within the complex including a fullystocked chandlery, yacht brokers, takeaway, restaurant/café, Lady Musgrave Experience Tours and Diving, gift shop and all associated trades and services to complete all maintenance on your vessel. Cruisers Cove is located in the complex and is a great place to meet other travellers. Fridays are BBQ nights.

Lat/Long: S 24° 45.626, E 152° 23.138 www.bundabergportmarina.com.au/the-marina 15-17 Marina Drive, Port Bundaberg Ph:(07) 4159 5066 info@bundabergportmarina.com.au

GLADSTONE MARINA Set your sails and discover the magnificent Southern Great Barrier Reef and the Gladstone Region. Anchor down at Gladstone Marina and plan your adventure with help from our knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Search out spectacular secluded anchorages and explore our region’s hidden secrets. Plan your Narrows crossing or cruise the beautiful Bunker group of islands and experience stunning Fitzroy Lagoon and majestic Lady Musgrave. Our first-class facilities are sure to impress with wide fairways, dedicated catamaran berths, a courtesy bus, a luxury lounge to help you refresh, as well as a chandlery and mechanics. Use Gladstone Marina as your base to explore - only an hour flight from Brisbane or a leisurely six-hour drive. Plan your holiday now, enjoy the Great Barrier Reef, and refresh, relax and explore! Proudly operated by Gladstone Ports Corporation.

Lat/Long: S 23° 49.80', E 151° 15.2' www.gpcl.com.au/marina 98 Bryan Jordan Dr, Gladstone Central 4680 Ph: (07) 4976 1399

CORAL SEA MARINA RESORT - AIRLIE BEACH Coral Sea Marina is a multi-award-winning 520 wet berth marina located in the heart of the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. As the first 5 Gold Anchor Platinum accredited marina in Queensland, Coral Sea Marina offers premium marina facilities and both short and long stay options for vessels up to 80m. Coral Sea Marina has become renowned for its range of concierge services adding value to the guest experience including a contemporary private guest lounge, the Ocean Club - complete with an expansive sundeck, BBQ facilities and private en-suite amenities, as well as a fleet of courtesy cars and personal dockhand assistance. Coral Sea Marina is part of Coral Sea Marina Resort, a tourist destination that also includes a 77-room waterfront boutique resort, two vibrant marina villages, an inspiring calendar of events and is home to 80% of the region’s on-water tourism products, making Coral Sea Marina Resort the ultimate place to stay, play, explore the Whitsundays.

Lat/Long: S 20° 16' E 148° 43' www.coralseamarina.com 1 – 3 Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach, 4802 Ph: (07) 4946 2400 BOATGOLDCOAST.COM. AU

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REDCLIFFE Photos by Caroline Strainig, Visit Moreton Bay, Tourism and Events Queensland

CAROLINE STRAINIG shares one of her favourite boating destinations in SE Queensland – historic Redcliffe just north of Brisbane.

Redcliffe was the first European settlement in Queensland and you can take a trip back through time at the Redcliffe Museum. The Comino’s Arcade in the middle of town dates from 1945 and also has many photos of Redcliffe over the years, as well as several fascinating shops.

Whenever I am asked about my favourite spots in SE Queensland, there is one that springs immediately to mind: the picturesque and historic town of Redcliffe, just north of Brisbane.

Another popular must-do for families in particular is a round of putt-putt golf on the challenging 18hole course at Undersea Putt & Play, which also has an arcade café and bar.

Put simply, I love Redcliffe and everything about it. This small coastal town 40km north of Brisbane and the other nearby towns on the peninsula of the same name have so much to offer boaters, whether as a short-term destination, permanent base, or just a spot to call in for a break from passage-making, while heading along the coast through Moreton Bay.

A stroll along the waterfront is another enjoyable way to spend an hour or two. There are many kilometres of paved waterfront walks on the peninsula to meander along while you take in the stunning ocean vistas, and on hot days you can take a refreshing dip at the Settlement Cove public lagoon.

You can dine al fresco at one of the many cafes and restaurants on Redcliffe Parade, which is the waterfront main street, wander along the historic jetty, or browse at the popular Sunday farmer and artisan markets.

BEE GEES WAY Checking out Bee Gees Way is a must. This is a laneway right in the middle of Redcliffe with signage electronic screens, and even bronze statues paying homage to the Bee Gees Gibb brothers, who hail from Redcliffe.

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Redcliffe friend Chris, hamming it up next to the statutes of the Gibb brothers in Bee Gees Way

Waterfront outside dining area with shade shelters set in tropical gardens with shelters, umbrellas, tables & chairs

SEAFOOD GALORE Seafood lovers are spoilt for choice. Not only are there options galore in Redcliffe itself, but Morgans Seafood is only a stone’s throw away at the suburb of Scarborough just to the north and west. Morgans has the largest shop display of fresh seafood in Queensland and you can see your chosen fish cooked in front of you while you wait. We love grabbing fish and chips there and finding a nice waterfront spot to enjoy it.

Time your visit to coincide with a festival or activity if you can to make it even more fun. There’s an impressive line-up of events during the year, ranging from the Redcliffe Festival of Sails at Easter to the Moreton Bay Food and Wine Festival in July.

We even caught classic Aussie band Daddy Cool live at a free concert a few years ago.

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Redcliffe fisherman Noel Day has lived in Redcliffe for 26 years, and loves a day out fishing on his 6.6-metre Allison called Life’s Great. He is a member of the Redcliffe Peninsula Game and Sports Fish Club, which practices tag-and-release, and is based at the Moreton Bay Boat Club. “I catch all types of fish from whiting to marlin depending on the season.

Boats lined up at Suttons Beach, Redcliffe’s main beach, during the annual Festival of Sails.

HELPFUL ADVICE

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Once you arrive in Redcliffe, you can get a full briefing on what to see and do at the Redcliffe Jetty Visitor Information Centre, right on the main street in front of the jetty, where the helpful staff will ply you with information.

Make time while you are there to head over to Tangalooma Island Resort on Moreton Island, 27km to the north, and dive or snorkel to see the wrecks off the island, 15 junk ships buried in a sandbank. You can do this in your own boat or hop on board a commercial day-trip.

The volunteers offer free heritage walks to highlight the historical background of Redcliffe, and commercial cruises into Moreton Bay and the seasonal whale-watching tours also depart from the jetty. It’s a good idea to organise these in advance.

You can tie up at the jetty with your boat to drop off or pick up friends, but time limits apply, so be careful.

Every Sunday Redcliffe Markets are set alongside the picturesque peninsula

Bribie Island, 26km to the north, is another great spot to visit, but watch the tides in Pumicestone Passage because they race in and out and there’s also a bridge that limits anchoring options for boats with masts.

WHERE TO BASE YOURSELF The waters of Moreton Bay off Redcliffe to the east are exposed to the prevailing southeasterlies and shallow, so most visitors base themselves around the top of the peninsula at Scarborough, in the protected Scarborough Boat Harbour. Here you can berth at the Moreton Bay Boat Club marina, Scarborough Marina, or Redcliffe marina.

Some visitors do anchor off the leads at the entrance to the harbour, but these waters are also shallow so be careful. Another popular option is the Newport Marina, located in a residential canal development just to the south.

The Moreton Bay Boat Club is a licensed venue complete with a restaurant and has live music on some Sundays. It is one of the most popular

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Redcliffe is a gateway to sailing Moreton Bay. Seraya

stopovers for visitors. We spent a lovely Sunday afternoon there just recently listening to a folk band. They also have social sailing races twice a week. The club has boat ramps for members and there is also an excellent public ramp just adjacent.

A friend kept his trailer-sailer on the hard here one winter escaping the cooler weather down south and recommended the club as a base. “In fact, we enjoyed our winter here so much that we ended up buying a house in Redcliffe and moving here,” he said.

The Scarborough Marina is very popular with liveaboards in particular. Here you will find a chandlery and hardstand services. It’s a great place to do your annual haul-out while you check out what Redcliffe has to offer. >

Centrally located with direct access to Moreton Bay, Scarborough Marina offers a broad range of services and facilities to suit the needs of all boating enthusiasts.

Whether passing through or planning to stay Scarborough Marina aims to bring back the real enjoyment to your boating offering over 230 wet berths, a modern Drystack facility and a full-service boatyard with on-site services, including chandlery, rigging, mechanics, boat repairs, and more.

24-hour fuel service / electronic-gate access / 24-hour CCTV

Lat/Long: S 27°10.75’ E 153° 06.3' 28 Thurecht Parade, Scarborough 4020 Ph: 07 3880 0300 www.scarbmarina.com.au BOATGOLDCOAST.COM. AU

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Lunch at the Moreton Bay Boat Club

. . . . A TASTE OF REDCLIFFE

Settlement Cove Lagoon

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Scarborough Marina Thurecht Parade, Scarborough

For those who don’t have their own transport, there is an excellent public bus service that travels throughout the peninsula. You can also go by taxi or Uber, hire a car, or even rent an electric trike or e-bike. The nearby Kippa-Ring train station connects to the Brisbane and Gold Coast suburban train network, and Brisbane Airport is a 25-minute drive to the south.There are also several cafes and restaurants near the Scarborough Boat Harbour in addition to the boat club’s restaurant, including the upmarket Tempest Seafood Restaurant.

Facilities: 270-berth marina, travel-lift, dry-stack, boatyard, all major services, chandlery, toilets, showers, holding tank pump out (self-serve), laundry, water and fuel (24 hours with credit card). Visitors welcome. Phone or email ahead to book a berth. Berth overnight for 15-metre: $72.

(07) 3880 0300, info@scarbmarina.com.au, www.scarbmarina.com.au Redcliffe Marina Reef Point Esplanade, Scarborough

So, grab your calendar, block out a few days, and get ready to head out and discover for yourself one of Southeast Queensland’s premier boating destinations. Ten years on, I am so glad we did just that, because a weekend away at Redcliffe remains one of my all-time favourite boating adventures.

FACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION For general visitor information and to see coming events visit: www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au Contact the Redcliffe Visitor Information Centre in Redcliffe Parade, in front of the jetty.

Open seven days a week from 9am to 4pm.

(07) 3283 3577. redcliffe.tourism@mbrit.com.au For information on getting there and boating in the area check the Beacon to Beacon Guide www.msq.qld.gov.au/Beacon-to-Beacon-Guides

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Redcliffe Marina is on the northern side of the Scarborough Boat Harbour and managed by the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Book ahead. Facilities include 74 berths, showers, toilets, laundry, water. Berth overnight for 15-metre, minimum one month: $880

Moreton Bay Boat Club Bird O'Passage Parade, Scarborough

0436 945 777, redcliffemarina@tmr.qld.gov.au

Facilities: 118-berth marina, licensed club, toilets, showers, laundry. Overnight visitors welcome – book a berth in advance. Note: This is a licensed club and you must be a member of another yacht club or live more than 15km from club to overnight here. Sample price of berth overnight for 15-metre monohull: $101

Facilities: 187-berth marina, toilets, showers, laundry, water, barbecue area. No fuel. Visitors welcome. Email or phone to book prior. Berth overnight for 15-metre: $55

(07) 3203 5188, www.mbbc.org.au

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Wavelength Trimarans Sailing to New Horizons

By Scott Altman

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etting sail off the pristine beaches of Queensland, the dreams of those on board a sleek Wavelength 780 become reality.

Forster was able to build the structurally strong, yet surprisingly lightweight Wavelength 780.

Through the combination of extensive experience as a long-time sailor and designer, Robert Forster created the distinct folding trimaran. This unique multihull boat has pushed the boundaries in trailerable trimaran design and creation.

New Horizons has carried Kerre and his wife on some amazing journeys over the years. It is currently used mainly for cruising, noting that “even in light winds, the boat sails quite comfortably at seven to ten knots.” However, it also served them well as keen competitors in numerous local races around Queensland and Moreton Bay. Proudly boasting the signature Wavelength flag, New Horizons has WAVELENGTH NO.2 – NEW HORIZONS achieved some impressive victories. This includes Those lucky enough to sail a Wavelength are winning the 2013 Queensland Winter Multihull series, rewarded with exceptional cruising capabilities and and placing second in the OMR division of the Bay to ns andBay Race in 2014. high performance racing despite range.

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one myself. After working every weekend – except Christmas and Easter – and 4000 hours later, I launched New Horizons.”

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HOLLYWELL SAILING YACH T CL UB L IFES T Y L E - O P EN TO COM MUNI T Y

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outhport Yacht Club’s Sailing Squadron in Hollywell would have to be one of the Gold Coast’s best kept secrets. Tucked away on the shore of the Broadwater, the venue offers something for everyone.

to the water’s edge on the outdoor tables while the kids play on the club’s sandy white beach five metres away. Watching them meet other kids and make their own fun takes you back to simpler times.

The first thing you notice when you arrive is being among the multitude of racing boats. Kids and adults alike are always amazed to see the boats out of the water showing bare bellies as they rest on their cradles waiting for the next race. As you walk through the premises toward the clubhouse, you will be charmed by the view with the clear blue water separating the mainland from South Stradbroke Island/Tuleen. It is not uncommon for dolphins to play in the bay directly off the shore of the restaurant.

Coming down for lunch on a weekend offers exciting entertainment with racing on both Saturday and Sunday. The clubhouse is right beside the Race Control tower, so you get to see the boats milling together for an exciting start to the race and cheer them past the finish line, all from the comfort of your chair while enjoying a cool drink with a steak, burger or pizza.

Within the club, you immediately get a sense of the community atmosphere hosting a wide range of locals from sailors and business partners, to couples and families. How many places can you return to these days where the bar manager knows everyone’s name?

Inside the club, you are surrounded by sailing memorabilia and local history, dating back to 1971 when the club first opened. There are trophies handed down through generations and many photos of sailing champions and their beloved boats. Many members and guests who sailed here as young children forty and fifty years ago, now share it with their own families.

The sailing squadron is a huge hit with the kids.

Mum and Dad can sit back and relax in the covered annex with water views, or get closer

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There is always a choice of seating and each area offers something different. This unique waterfront venue has also become popular for functions, with many patrons booking their special events year after year. When asked what they love about the venue, the responses are always the same: the spectacular views and the community vibe.

Visitors are welcome at Hollywell. Pop down for a cold drink, have a meal, or test your knowledge in a game of trivia, and watch some sailing races in action. Who knows, you may just meet Olympic Gold Medallist Mat Belcher or Australian Sailing Champion Joel Turner when they are visiting.

If you love us, don’t forget to ask about becoming a member, so you can take advantage of the many benefits in becoming part of the SYC family.

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OPENING HOURS Wednesday-Friday from 4pm to 8:30pm Trivia Thursday from 6pm – Bookings essential Saturday-Sunday from 8am to 5pm WEEKLY CLUB RACING Hollywell Wednesday Keelboats from 4:30pm Saturday Keelboats and Multihulls from 12pm Sunday Dinghies from 1pm Main Beach Thursday Twilight Racing from 3pm Sunday’s Offshore Racing TBC For upcoming sailing events, follow this link

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St Helena Cup A LONG TIME TRADITION

By Col Ramsay

Representatives from winning team in the 2021 St. Helena Cup (L-R) Hamish Crossan (Not a Diamond), Peter Milliken (Gauntlet), and Vaughan Prentice (Blackjack).

(Photo used with permission: Fred Cramer)

Photos by Jules Geldard JulesMagic.com

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he St Helena Cup is an action packed “Teams Yachting Event” that has been held on the waters of Waterloo and Moreton Bay in October for more than 45 years. The event is managed and run by the Wynnum Manly Sailing Club (WMSC), with the support of the Wynnum Manly Yacht Club and the Wynnum Manly Yacht Club Marina.

It is a two-day event, run on a wine glassshaped course of approximately 20 nautical miles, and has a section of the course reversed on day two. Teams of three yachts compete for the prestigious trophy, with competitors coming from many parts of Australia.

The actual trophy has a long history, with its origin going back to the late 1800s when it was a shooting trophy contested between the “Brisbane Guard” and the “St Helena Prison Guards” of St Helena Island. The wonderful trophy was originally presented for the event by the late Mick Patterson, who was a member of WMYC. In the early years of the event, as few as three teams contested the event. It grew steadily with the mighty effort of the organising volunteers. In 2021, with perfect weather for this Southeast Queensland iconic yacht race, around 100 yachts participated in the event.

The organisers hope to increase participation to previous highs, where 161 yachts were registered for the events.

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This year, the 2022 St Helena Cup is on the weekend of 8-9 October. The WMSC invites boats from other clubs to participate. To enter, boats need to have an existing handicap in one or more of the following divisions: PHS, IRC or AMS. Entry is online via the WMSC website. Entry fees for 2022 will be announced on the website.

This is a wonderful event for local boat crews, full details will be provided in the Notice of Race, which will be published approximately a month prior to the event on the WMSC website: www.revolutionise.com.au/wmsc/events/

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SAFFIER YACHTS 33 UD Peter Hrones, Eyachts managing director

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he first Saffier 33 UD has arrived in Australia, and some of the Eyachts team took her out for the first shakedown sail. It was amazing to get a feel for what these impressive yachts. This boat sails phenomenally, exceeding wind speed with the code zero, and with the jib out, even in the light winds the boat was travelling very fast. This is all testament to the fantastic design and light weight of the Saffier, especially with the optional carbon rig.

Peter Hrones, Eyachts managing director said “There’s not much wind as you can see but this particular boat has the upgraded Elvstrom Sails which are quite impressive, as well as, the selden carbon rig and black painted aluminium boom.

She’s beautiful to sail. Very easy. It’s definitely a single-handed boat. You have the reversing electric winches all easily accessible from the helm. As for comfort, this aft lounge is perfect for relaxation, the cockpit is enormous probably two-thirds of the actual length of the boat which is 33 feet, so there’s about 20 feet of cockpit. We are going 7.2 knots in 6.3 knots of wind, so we’re going a lot faster than the actual wind. She’s beautiful and so light” Ross Turner, Eyachts generalmanager who was also onboard explained. “We now have 9 to10 knots of breeze, close hauled and heading up wind at about five and a half to six and a half

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knots, consistently gliding through the waters.

Downwind with the code zero up we were exceeding wind speed.

This Saffier has taken maybe a week and a half, maybe two weeks at the most to actually put together from commission to sea trial. The assembly and quality control is very quick for a boat of this type. The quality that it came out of the factory with was superb. The finish of it throughout has been excellent. There really hasn’t been a great deal we’ve had to do other than put the rig together, give her a clean, do the engine PDI, and the electrical calibrations. We are very impressed.”

This carbon hybrid yacht is one of the fastest daysailers on the water. From behind the steering wheel, everything is at your control, all sheets, halyards and trimlines are running underdeck back to the helmsman position.

Optional cabin configurations if needed a bimini for protections of the sun. All controls, instruments and even an integrated fridge is accessible from the helmsman’s position. From the wide sundeck you and your family have easy access to the water.

Contact Eyachts for more: boats@eyachts.com.au or explore the website www.eyachts.com.au Draf t - 1.40 / 1.70 / 2.10 m Ballast - 1.250 kg Mainsail - 33 m²

Genaker - 95 m²

Self-tacking jib - 23.5 m² Watertank - 60 L

Fueltank - 40L

Down below are accomodations for the family to stay overnight. The toilet is easily accessible for use day and night. In the galley, you are able to prepare breakfast, lunch or dinner. There is a lot of natural light from the iconic hull windows.

In the cockpit you will find ergonomic cockpit seats, a large sunbathing area with cushions, and

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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 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 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.

We look forward to meeting you all soon at Bundaberg Port Marina. bundabergportmarina.com.au

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PARTNERSHIP GOES BEYOND Australian Sailing Team use B&G Equipment

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ustralian Sailing, governing body for the sport of sailing in Australia and B&G, the world’s leading sailing navigation and instrument specialists, have renewed their partnership to provide B&G electronics to the high-performance Australian Sailing Team.

When it comes to real-time sailing information, and the delivery of it, the Australian Sailing Team (AST) has relied on B&G for the gathering and display of data on board their coach boats, all over the globe, for the past eight years. “The partnership between B&G and the AST was first established in 2014, with the intention of providing high-end sailing electronics to support vessels across Australia for the training of athletes,” said Laura Tolmay, Marketing & Communications Manager for Asia-Pacific at B&G. “As the only electronics brand designed specifically for sailing, B&G is committed to elevate sailing in Australia, and take a bigger role within the sailing community where we can support not only performance racing, but youth sailing and cruising. The successful partnership with the AST allows us to partake in youth sailing events, regattas, and various other activities that promote sailing, and inspire those within the fraternity.”

Australian Sailing’s Performance Analyst, Sam Ellis, added, “The challenge we face is that in a sport as multifactorial and complex as sailing, is that there are no silver bullets when it comes to performance. The key is to be able to reliably identify and understand the complex relationships between the environment you are sailing in, and your boat’s performance. So you need to be able to respond accordingly, as the environment changes around you.”

“Since beginning my role with Australian Sailing Team four years ago, B&G have been instrumental in providing us with the equipment and support we need to be able to not only monitor our environment in real-time in a simple user-friendly manner, but also collect that data for long-term analysis. Sailing is a sport of decision making and risk analysis. The better the information you have on hand, typically then sets you up for a much higher degree of decision making. The B&G systems we employ gift us with the most accurate and reliable information to base our decisions on.”

Every single one of AST’s coach boats around the world is fully fitted with a B&G Zeus MDF and features cutting-edge environmental sensors, supplied by B&G, which means no matter where the Australian sailors go in the world, they are always gaining insights into the environment, allowing coaches and sailors to identify trends in the environment, and react to get the best out of their boats, no matter what the conditions.

Photos by Beau Outteridge, Australian Sailing Team

Said Michael Blackburn, 2000 Olympic medalist and Australian Sailing Technical Director, “AST coaches need reliable equipment that just works in harsh conditions, and also when the going gets tough during major international regattas. We’ve benefited immensely from our eight-year partnership with B&G, depending on their weather monitoring gear on our fleet of coach boats for accurate and reliable insights into wind strength and direction.”

“It’s also valuable for us to be able to compare weather data between coach boats to give us a better picture of what the wind is doing across the course. With B&G’s support, we’ve outfitted our fleet of regatta coach boats with feature packed performance tools that enhance our coaches and athletes understanding of wind behaviour. The AST is absolutely looking forward to continuing its partnership with B&G for the next four years, and all the regattas we will attend in that time.”

To learn more or to request a B&G installation, contact www.aseamarine.com.au

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SOLID SUCCESS FOR MULTIHULL SOLUTIONS at Sanctuary Cove Boat Show

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he 2022 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show kept the Multihull Solutions team busy with very strong interest over the event despite the challenging weather.

The company staged the premiere of the NEEL43 trimaran, which was showcased alongside Fountaine Pajot’s Elba 45 sailing catamaran, the MY5 by Fountaine Pajot Motor Yachts and the hugely popular ILIAD 50.

Following the event, Multihull Solutions expects to finalise orders on an impressive number of models, including two Fountaine Pajot Isla 40s and Elba 45s, an Astréa 42 and Aura 51 sailing catamarans, two models from the Fountaine

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Pajot Motor Yachts range, two NEEL 43 trimarans and a NEEL 51. A contract on another ILIAD 50 was also signed at the event, solidifying ILIAD Catamarans status as a serious competitor in the motor yacht market.

“Our team is still finalising numerous orders from the show, and there are no indications of this extraordinary demand for our power and sail multihulls waning any time soon,” he said.

Multihull Solutions New Yacht Sales Manager Greg Boller said the results were extremely satisfying considering the poor weather throughout the show.

Multihull Solutions also sold several pre-owned boats at its Gold Coast Sales Centre over the weekend as buyers took the opportunity to secure quality multihulls to enjoy immediately rather than wait for a new boat as order lists stretch out to 2024.

“Despite the consistent rain, we had a constant stream of visitors at our stand, which reflects the ever-increasing demand for multihulls and the strong reputation of the brands we represent,” Boller said.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Multihull Solutions on tollfree 1300 855 338 or (07) 5452 5164, emailing info@multihullsolutions.com.au or visiting the website at www.multihullsolutions.com.au.

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The “Fifteen-Minute” Job I went down to the boat to fix a thing or two Just lubricate a hinge - and tighten up a screw And the "admiral" said "certainly! - and please fix up that knob" And I replied "no worries - it's a fifteen-minute job!"

So I went to see the article that had become a pest It wasn't really broken - just not working at its best.

It only needs a little tweak - a polish with a swab.

I knew I could improve it with "a fifteen-minute job" I started to undo it; but it used a special tool... ... that shipwrights are familiar with, as apprentices at school.

Now clearly I'm no tradie - but I'm certainly no snob And when it's done I'll fix it! (with "a fifteen-minute job") Well that's a pest! - I've sheared it off! - And it's only half undone!

So now I'll have to drill it out and buy another one.

I'll pop next door and borrow tools from Don and Sime and Bob And have it fixed in no time: "a fifteen-minute job" With drill in hand I re-commence to make it all legit ... or would have done so in a trice - if i'd not broke off the bit!

And sliced right through my finger which then began to throb 'Twas then I began to worry about this "fifteen-minute job" An hour more - it's all removed - in pieces on the floor And now it doesn't work at all - unlike it was before.

So it's off now to the chandlers shop - to pay a pretty bob.

To replace what wasn't broken 'fore the "fifteen-minute job"!

So then I try to fit the part - but dejected there I sit The make’s the same and all of that - but the "fittings" — just don't fit!

"I'll jury rig with what I've got" like all the yachtie mob And after all it can't be hard - it was "a fifteen minute job!"

Too chicken now for "face to face" - I give "the boss" a ring To tell her that her shiny knob... is now a piece of string!

I vow I'll not do that again - I'll sit here like a slob! ... …Till I get another bright idea... ... for "a fifteen-minute job!"

by Craig Margetts Craig Margetts and his wife Kerry, their two boys Stephen and Lachlan have circumnavigated Australia in their Seawind 1160 SCARLETT and Craig has had many "fifteen-minute" jobs during his cruising career.

The concept seems to strike a chord with other yachties, so they thought to put it into verse for other's enjoyment.

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NEW MODEL

Leen-Trimarans 50 living spaces are inviting, warm and bright with a breathtaking 360° view. Moving around the area is easy.

The saloon’s table can be set up in two positions – in a high position for meals (with space for 8 people) and a low position for a living-room feel.

The wheelhouse has a comfortable 3-seater bench seat opposite the navigational tools. A side door provides access to the outer deck.

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he new LEEN 50 is a natural addition to our range of LEEN-TRIMARANS engine-powered trimarans. After the LEEN 56 and the LEEN 72, the shipyard wanted to add a new model to the range. It follows in the path of its elders in terms of elegance, performance, comfort, autonomy, safety and comfortable sea travel.

The LEEN 50 is a finely crafted open-sea trawler trimaran, with a cruising speed of nearly 10 knots that consumes around 2 litres per nautical mile. Her narrow, slender hulls have very low hydrodynamic resistance, which promotes low fuel consumption.

It is very stable in the open sea. The trimaran can reach even reach 14 knots, if necessary.

This boat is long-range (1,500 nautical miles at 9 knots) thanks to the volume of its tanks (around 3,500 litres). The LEEN 50 can either be powered by a heat engine or a hybrid engine (ongoing study).

The boat’s pleasant handling, which is unique to the trimaran, has no striking paddles (like catamarans) or rolling effects (as seen in monohull boats). This is made possible thanks to centred weights in the central float. Indeed, all living and working areas and onboard weight are in the main float. Only the 2 engines, one per hull, are in the side floats.

The LEEN 50 makes good use of the large areas of space trimarans have. The owner’s cabin is on the same level as the main deck, with an island bed, washroom and separate toilets. Large storage units with mirrors and nicely sized side openings increase the feeling of space and light.

There is a gangway that opens from the master cabin directly onto the outside deck, extending the privacy of the owner’s living space.

Communal areas, saloon, dining room, galley and wheelhouse are on the same level. These open-plan

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There are two guest cabins in the central float with a shared bathroom. The front guest cabin can be fitted with either a double bed or two single bunk beds.

Its sophisticated and refined decoration with luxury leather trim, high-quality carpentry in solid wood, Bolon flooring and Corian solid surfaces give it a timeless elegance and a feeling of peace and comfort.

The boat’s forepeaks can be reached from outside and can be converted. There are three ways to get onto the outside deck – either through the bay windows in the saloon or through the side door in the wheelhouse, or through the owners cabin.

The layout of the cockpit is left to the owner. The flybridge can be fitted with solar panels to ensure that the boat can continue to run when anchored. There is a large sundeck on the flybridge.

There is plenty of storage space both inside and out, which means that you can bring all the equipment you need for a lovely stay on board and longdistance cruising.

There are covered walkways around the LEEN 50 which means that you can move around outside safely.

The LEEN 50 uses the innovations developed on the NEEL 43 (the latest trimaran in the shipyard’s sailing range), i.e. the use of bio-sourced and recyclable materials for its interior fittings.

The structural elements of the LEEN 50 reproduce the techniques and materials already proven: vacuum-moulded composite sandwich, with carbon fibre reinforcements.

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