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NEWS & NOTABLE

Robson Design release new range. $280,000 Boat Show Prize & Image Boats take a road trip.

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ALUMINIUM BOAT GUIDE

All the major brands, sizes and styles available in New Zealand.

We stack up four 90hp 4 stroke outboards in a head to head test to find out which is the fastest, most economical and the history behind each engine.

FEATURES & REVIEWS

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BEACH LAUNCHING MADE EASY

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Launching your boat at the beach doesn’t need to be something to fear and with the right preparation it can be quite simple.

REVIEW BLUEFIN 665HT

The Bluefin 665HT ticks all the boxes for serious fishing and family comfort. Mike Rose spend sometime aboard with the bonus of fishing around the Mercury Islands.

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Paul Walker continues his romp around Great Barrier Island and explores the north eastern side, or as the locals call it the wild side.

REVIEW MAKAIRA KING BANK 35 Onjon II, is the first King Bank 35 from Makaira Boats and their biggest boat to date .

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BUYING THE RIGHT GEAR

Stabicraft’s 2250 WT (Walkthrough) breaks with alloy hardtop design convention and brings a whole new meaning to practical boating. Barry Thompson checks out this very unique creation.

Whether it’s new or used there is always something you can add to your boat. We offer some handy tips on what to look for.

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NEWS

$280,000 2022 HUTCHWILCO NZ BOAT SHOW GRAND PRIZE! Surtees Boats and Yamaha Motor (NZ) Ltd have again joined forces with show organisers to create another must-be-won Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize package for the 2022 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show.

The 2022 prize, which will have a retail value of over $280,000, will again be centred around the popular Surtees 7.5m 750 Game Fisher enclosed cabin. Designed for extended offshore cruising, the 2022 Grand Prize boat features a large, 400-litre fuel tank, 530 litres of water ballast for even greater stability both underway and at rest, and an 80-litre freshwater tank. Like all Surtees boats, the 2022 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize has been built to fish. The Grand Prize also comes complete with $5000 worth of Okuma fishing gear, an eye-catching wrap from Brave Design, and SeaDek protective panels. The huge list of extras includes a Lone Star GX3 Drum Winch, a comprehensive Hella marine LED lighting package and Electrotab auto-retract trim tabs.

It is powered by a Yamaha F250 V6 DES outboard and is fitted with a Yamaha Helm Master EX control system.

Included for the first time is Yamaha’s Thrust Enhancing Reverse Exhaust system, delivering increased prop grip and thrust for improved manoeuvering when docking or reversing on a big catch.

The 2022 Grand Prize winner will also enjoy an impressive set of the latest Garmin electronics. A Fusion Apollo MS-RA770 stereo is paired with Signature series speakers.

The prize sits on a Hosking Trailers custom tandem trailer designed and built just for the 2022 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize.

To keep the lucky winner and their crew safe on the water, the 2022 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize also comes with six Hutchwilco 170N manual inflatable lifejackets, a Hutchwilco powerboat flare kit, an ACR Electronic Distress Flare, a large safety grab bag, first aid kit and a year’s worth of Yamaha Marine Insurance. Thanks to the show

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sponsor, Hutchwilco, there is also a 1m Kai Cooler fish insulated catch bag, a 700mm, Kai Cooler fish insulated catch bag, a Desalt cleaning kit, Loose Unit ski rope and ski biscuit and dock and bowlines.

The Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show will be held at the Auckland Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland, on May 12-15, 2022. All those attending the show with tickets bought either online at www.boatshow.co.nz or at the gate are eligible to enter the draw for the 2022 Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize.

Tickets are now available, and all tickets bought online at www. boatshow.co.nz also come with a Free Bonus. All tickets purchased online also automatically go into the draw for a powered Viking Kayaks’ ultimate fishing kayak package, worth over $8000. www.boatshow.co.nz

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IMAGE BOATS ROADIE

Dean & Stacey Wilkes and their family are “On the road again” this Summer on their annual Image Boats Xmas Tour showcasing the latest Image Boat, “On The Job” an 8.5m Fishmaster powered

by Twin 200hp Suzuki outboards.

Customers can see the “Dream” in action as the family live & holiday together on the boat for 4 weeks, both on land and in the water, and are available for viewing and Test

Drives by appointment. This year’s Tour starts in Cromwell (27-29 Dec), before heading through the middle of the South Island to Kaikoura (30 Dec) and on up to Picton (31 Dec-6 Jan).

“It gives us the opportunity to talk directly to potential owners and they can not only see what we build they can also experience it on the water”, says Dean. After a week in Picton & the Marlborough Sounds the Image

Road Trip heads around the coast to Nelson (7-14 Jan), Abel Tasman (15-19 Jan) and then down the West Coast to Hokitika (20 Jan). Last stop is Wanaka (22 Jan) before the Image team head back to Invercargill. You are welcome to follow their trip on the Image Boats Facebook page which Stacey regularly updates and if you are interested in a test drive contact Dean on 0274 368 055 or email dean@imageboats.co.nz.

NEW ROBSON DESIGNS Kotare Kraft, a new manufacturer based in Napier is busy building two new Scott Robson Design alloy powercats.

The KR 5500, is a 5.5m X 2.4 m model, available in either hardtop or centre console. The bigger KR 7400 is 7.4m with a beam of 2.8 m and is available in hardtop, centre Cab or Centre Console.

The owner of Kotare Kraft and the other people involved in the new venture are very experienced sports fisherman and charter boat operators on the East Coast. The designs for the new models utilise the experience of 20 years of operating boats offshore in these fishing grounds.

This can be seen in boats cockpit, layout, storage and with the forward facing screen a standard option on the Cab models.

Design by Robson Design, the hulls are based on the new series of proven catamaran hull designs developed and already in use in the USA and Australia where a normal days fishing is to go 60 – 100 miles offshore in rough conditions .

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BLUEFIN 665HT

& STILL GOING STRONG

The new remodelled Bluefin 665HT ticks all the boxes for serious fishing and family comfort.

Mike Rose spend sometime aboard with the bonus of fishing around the Mercury Islands.

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bout 20 years ago, when the world was firmly in the grip of that nasty recession, the team at Bluefin decided to “shrink” their 700 Hardtop to create a more appealing 665. It was a clever move. In the years since, the company has sold 100 of these 6.65m LOA trailer boats. Many of those have been the full lockup versions.

Since the first boat was launched the chine width has increased by 200mm, offering more stability at rest, but essentially little else has changed.

“In some ways, it has been too successful,” jokes Jamie Black from Bluefin manufacturer Sportcraft Marine. “The 665HT is such a good boat, it takes sales away from both our smaller and larger models. The simple fact is, for many of our customers, it’s the perfect sized boat.”

Following the tried and true marketing philosophy of backing your winners, the Sportcraft team recently invested in a well thought out revamp of their popular 665HT. The well-proven hull has been left alone but the tweaks to the hardtop are significant. A stylish curved windscreen replaces the conventional one, (sliding side windows are available on the lock ALLOY BOAT 2022 ISSUE #24

up version) and the side bulkheads moved further outboard.

They are changes that are welcomed by the owner of Whitiangabased Macho II, the first of the revamped 665HTs. A notinsubstantial fellow, he welcomes the extra space in the hardtop and, thanks to a remotely-controlled windlass, only uses the slightly narrower side decks for the end-of-day washdown.

“They’re absolutely fine for that,” he explains.

Having stepped up from a 5.5 metre vessel, he is also loving the extra waterline length and the additional on board space.

“We like to go to the Mercs,’ he says, “but we often copped a hiding on the way home when the wind picked up “I wanted something that would give the family a more comfortable ride, especially in choppy seas. I went out in the 665HT with Jamie and was really impressed with the way it handled the seas. It is a very dry boat and gives a very soft ride.”

He also like the fact he could tow the boat with his family Holden and didn’t need a braked trailer (fitted with a 150hp Mercury EFI four-stroke outboard and a 140-litre fuel tank, Macho II has a 1650kgs trailerable weight on its tandem trailer).

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Macho II’s well-balanced hardtop and striking blue superstructure ensures she stands out, even on an overcast day.

Off to the Mercs

softbaiting. As a result, we are soon anchored in relatively shallow water between two of the Mercury islands, a berley trail doing its business out the back.

As anyone who has ever visited either a major boat show or one of Sportcraft Marine’s outlets will know, the company loves to bundle their boats into fully-featured, cost-effective packages.

The 665HT is no exception. For example, standard on board is a fishfinder and a VHF and a deluxe baitboard which fits neatly into the transom rod holders and keeps everything neat and tidy. Macho II’s owner, an experienced boatie and very keen fisher, opted to upgrade from the standard fishfinder to a new Raymarine A68 MFD (sounder, chartplotter, etc).

While I inspected and photographed the interior, Macho II’s owner and Jamie Black baited up and started fishing. It quickly became apparent that, like virtually any size of trailerboat, the 665 is best suited to two fishers, especially when straylining. The pair had plenty of room to move around, use the baitboard, cast and remove fish from their lines without getting in each other’s way. Even when a large trevally or big kahawai called for my help with the net, there was always enough space for everyone to do their job properly.

I got to review the Bluefin 665HT on a fine if slightly breezy day Coromandel day. Launching at the Whitianga Marina was easy and we were quickly clear of the 5 knot zone and able to get onto the plane.

With three of us on board, the 3-litre outboard and its 17” Inertia propeller had no trouble getting us up and away and we were soon cruising at around 30mph at 4000rpm and using between 27 and 28 litres of fuel per hour. This means a family trip to and from the Mercs, complete with fishing and sightseeing, uses around 45 litres of fuel.

Macho II’s owner says fuel consumption remains fairly constant, regardless of sea state or the number of crew.

“The day before, we had six people on board and the numbers hardly changed at all,” he says.

Macho II is also very easy to handle thanks in part to its hydraulic steering, now a standard feature on almost all Bluefin models, and a set of Lenco trim tabs.

Although Jamie says many owners use their 665s for gamefishing, Macho II’s owner is more into straylining and

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The hardtop now has a curved windscreen that provides a softer appeal to the boat.

Thanks to the versatility of the Mercury gauges and the Raymarine MFD, Macho II’s dash is a very clean affair. The cabin features 2m long bunks, wide side lockers and space for the catch.

Carpeted interior

Although the Bluefin range is generally recognised as being at the more affordable end of the aluminium boat spectrum, there is little to suggest this while on board. The entire hardtop and cabin area is fully carpeted, the finish is very professional and there are a number of innovative touches.

Moving those cabin sides outward has created an immediate benefit inside: there is now space for a number of handy little lockers in the side bulkheads. These are of the close-at-hand, open variety that are so good for stowing things such as sunglasses, wallets, mobile phones and car keys.

Also getting plenty of use on our day out was the large flat area that runs from the passenger side,

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across the cabin entrance to behind the helm station. Again fully carpeted, it is a wonderful spot on which to throw all manner of things from an oldfashioned paper chart (for those who still use them) to a cruising guide, notepad or phone. The carpet ensures these items stay where they are put (as does the surrounding upstand) and the area is so big it is unlikely to ever become cluttered.

Other nice touches here are the well-placed grab rails (for when it does get rough) and the ceiling moulding that houses the GME Stereo and VHF. The helm, too, is well appointed with that Raymarine MFD, Mercury’s engine gauges, a BEP DC panel, not one but two DC outlets (great for using a spotlight and charging the phone) and the windlass and trim tab controls. Despite this, it looks very clean and uncluttered and there is clearly room for more electronics or equipment should it be wanted.

The cabin is a deceptively large affair. Although it looks quite small (probably a result of the carpet lining and the dark coloured bunk squabs), the berths are actually long enough to comfortably accommodate the boat’s 1.9-metre (6ft 3in) owner.

There is room for the traditional infill, too, and the side lockers are also considerably wider than normal, meaning there is ample room in each for a brace of two-piece rods.

Macho II’s owner has chosen to upgrade from the standard Bluefin pedestal seats to a pair of King and Queen models, with additional stowage underneath.

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Fishing cockpit

Macho II’s cockpit is clearly a fishing-focused one.

Its chequerplate floor is covered with tube matting; there are wide coamings (great for sitting on), complete with non-skid patches and three rod holders per side; the side lockers are wide and practical and there is a big live bait tank (complete with glass front) under the port side transom step and running right back to the platform. Unusually, especially in a boat of this size, there is also a protective drop down door on the outside of the step. This closes off the step from the platform and must be a great safety feature when there are young children on board.

The platform itself is also extra large, big enough to fish from, and there is the standard ladder and grab rails. There are two large plastic hatches to the right of the step. These give access to the batteries and isolating switch and to the washdown pump and windlass reset.

Macho II’s owner has also opted for the standalone fish bin/seat which he uses, centrally placed, to stow his bait. He uses a medium-sized chilly bin (one that fits snugly into the gap between the bunks in the cabin) for his catch.

Options for keen fishers include the removable fishbin/ seat and a deep live bait tank, complete with glass viewing window, under the port step.

The deep transom lockers house the twin batteries and isolating switch as well as the washdown pump and windlass reset.

Even with extra wide coamings, there is still plenty of space in the 665HT’s cockpit.

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Summary

The transom platform is extra large, big enough to fish from, and there is the standard ladder and grab rails.

Sportscraft Marine’s Jamie Black with a nice Mercury Island trevally.

Despite Sportcraft Marine’s reputation for well priced and entry level aluminium boats, there is nothing but class about the new Bluefin 665HT. From the two-metre-high hardtop to the carpeted interior and fine finish of the aluminium, this is a very impressive vessel.

It easily switches between a dedicated fishing boat and a family cruiser, has lots of innovative touches that are as practical as they are clever and, from a performance point of view, is very hard to fault.

With a 150hp Mercury EFI four-stroke outboard and a brace of trim tabs on the transom, the 665 copes comfortably with even choppy and confused seas and does so economically.

It nicely fills the gap between the larger weekenders and the smaller runabouts and, on its tandem unbraked trailer, can be safely towed by a family V6.

What’s more, if something about the design isn’t absolutely perfect, Jamie and the team are happy to make adjustments.

Macho II’s owner doesn’t like rocket launchers. He thinks they are not good for the rods and, besides, with one in place, the 665HT wouldn’t fit in his garage.

Not a problem, said Jamie, we’ll take it off and, instead, put in a single rod holder on each side of the back of the hardtop.

Job done and another satisfied Sportcraft customer.

SPECIFICATIONS

Make & Model: Manufacturer: Priced from: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Height on trailer: Trailerable Wgt: Test Power: Propeller:

Maximum RPM: Top Speed: Power Options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Trailer: Contact:

Bluefin 665 Hardtop Sportcraft Marine Ltd $94,950 Cabin boat with hardtop Aluminium 6.65m 2.4m 17 degreees 2.95m 1650kgs Mercury 150hp Four stroke EFI Inertia 17” 5250rpm 40mph Outboard Up to 175hp 140 litres Sportline tandem Jamie Black, Sportcraft Marine, Ph 07 889 7193 E: sportcraftboays@xtra.co.nz sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA

RPM 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5250

Knots 5.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 15.5 20.0 25.0 29.0 34.0 35.0

L/h 3.5 5.5 9 14 16.5 22 29 34 49 50

L/NM 0.640 0.920 1.200 1.600 1.100 1.100 1.200 1.200 1.500 1.500

Range(NM) 190 130 100 78 110 110 100 100 84 84

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MAKAIRA KING BANK 35

MAKAIRA STEPS UP

Onjon II is the first King Bank 35 to be built and the biggest boat yet from Makaira Boats.

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Stepping up from a jetski to an 11m alloy cruiser was a big step for the owner, but it was one he was pleased he made.

Barry Thompson went aboard to check out Onjon II, the first King Bank 35 from Makaira Boats.

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njon II is the first King Bank 35, to be built from the Kerikeri based Northland yard of Makaira Boats and interestingly, it wasn’t the owners first choice. He explained that after looking at a few other yards around the country that could build what he wanted, he settled on a 970 Makaira. “I was very impressed with the way Allan (Shaw) built his boats, the quality, and I had had some great reports from Makaira boat owners on their performance, especially in rough water,” he said.

However, early into the build, the owner’s wife asked about fitting a gyro, which, while usually no issue in a 970, was not practical at the stage of construction the boat was already at.

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planned on, and we are delighted we made the change.”

“They are wife keepers as much as sea keepers”, remarked the owner.

He says that his wife is also much happier to go boating and staying overnight, with the Seakeeper 2 providing stability when it’s needed. He also reckons it will be a winner when they finally get out wide to sit over a deep canyon in search of bluenose and groper.

While snapper fishing will always be a big part of the target species, he is also keen on landing some big kinghies this summer. There are also a couple of game rods fitted to chase tuna and marlin off the coast.

Delivery was mid-2021, and after initial trials in the Bay of Islands, Onjon II was driven down the coat to its berth in Gulf Harbour Marina, Auckland. “Our first trip with the boat was brilliant, and the boat performed like Alan had told us it would”.

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A single Volvo Penta D6/440 is good for 34 knots.

STERNDRIVE POWER

While there is a trend towards fitting multiple large outboards to boats of this size, the owner was always going for the diesel sterndrive option.

In Onjon II, it’s a Volvo Penta D6 440/DPI that provides all the power. The top speed is a very respectable 34 knots, which gives a range of around 280nm. The optimal cruise speed on this vessel is 21 knots, using 1.9 lpnm, providing an approximate range of 420 nautical miles.

According to Allan, if you were of the outboard persuasion, a pair of 300-450hp outboards would be a great combination, or perhaps a single Mercury V12 600. The diesel inboard choice is limited to 400-600hp.

I have driven a couple of Makaira Boats in the past and was impressed with their handling in rough water. Anything the size of the King Bank 35 will perform in the calm, but the test is when the seas are coming at you from on the beam, or you have to punch into it. On both counts, the Makaira King Bank 35 runs well. Weighing in at around 6200 kgs, there is enough weight to keep the boat on the water and the deep vee warped hull helps with a comfortable ride.

TWIN BERTHS

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cabin can be configured with various layouts, with the owner opting for four berths (upper/lower), with an infill to make the lower an enormous double.

To port is easy access to a reasonable spacious mid-cabin under the wheelhouse, which is well lite and ventilated. While Onjon II was devoid of storage lockers or shelves in the mid-cabin, there is plenty of space to add them if required. Opposite is a separate head and shower space. The King Bank 35 has spacious sleeping for six, and that’s without the optional drop-down table in the wheelhouse making up another double.

FISHING COCKPIT

U-Dek is applied to the deck and gunwales and even comes with a 150cm fish measurer. Underfloor are various wet lockers, with more on both sides under the coamings. Being a dedicated fishing boat, it has been fitted with nine-rod holders overhead and a further six in the coamings. There is a central live bait tank on the transom, and even a couple of gunnel-mounted electric reel plugs for those long hauls back from the deep-water chasing groper and bluenose. A dedicated bait station houses tackle drawers and a polycarbonate cutting board. There is even a couple of tuna tubes hidden away under the port coaming.

There is no boarding platform to get in the way when backing up on a fish, with a transom ladder built-in under the starboard side transom opening.

A boarding platform is undoubtedly an option. The cockpit is self-draining with large scuppers on both sides.

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Bifold doors and a drop-down window divide the cockpit from the wheelhouse.

station. With the bi-fold doors and drop-down windows providing a secure wheelhouse, there is an easy flow from the interior to the cockpit when open. It makes the boat feel even bigger.

COSY WHEELHOUSE

To port is the galley complete with diesel stove and hob, sink unit and Isotherm fridge. The timber is all oak and adds a nice touch. Opposite is the U-shape dinette with a fixed table, with comfortable seating for 4-5 people. With the high-profile window line and raised seating, you get excellent all-around visibility when seated. The front screen is 6mm curved toughened glass, with sliding side windows. Overhead are a pair of black powdercoated Cule hatches. A Wallas diesel heater keeps the wheelhouse warm on those cold nights away.

When it comes to the electronics package, the owner has gone all out, especially when it comes

to finding fish. Central is a Garmin Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System MFD 8616, with two 16” screens. There’s also a WAASP F3 which has a 120-degree port-to-starboard swath, so you’ll locate and map baitfish shoals quickly and easily.

This lets you present your lures and bait to marauding billfish and tuna with great accuracy.

The wideband CHIRP technology enables excellent target separation of bottom species like bass and bluenose.

Fusion provides all the sounds you need from the accommodation areas to the cockpit, with speakers placed strategically throughout the boat.

Onjon II has a flip-up bolster double helm seat on a sliding base, with the standing or seated driving positions offering excellent visibility. The owner chose not to fit a wiper, instead has coated the windscreen in Nanoshield, and it seems to work well.

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When it comes to the electronics package, the owner has gone all out, especially when it comes to finding fish.

Four berths can convert to a large lower double with an infill.

The deck and cockpit sole are finished in Udek.

The midships cabin is surprisingly spacious.

The boarding ladder stows neatly under the transom coaming.

BOAT TEST

MAKAIRA KING BANK 35

BUILT TOUGH

Onjon II sits on an Airberth, so there was no need for any antifouling.

While Makaira Boats are not one of the more recognised brands, they are quietly making a name for themselves as builders of quality alloy boats. Their range now extends from 7.5m through to 10.7m. All are hardtops, and all can be designed to suit an owner’s needs. All the hulls, regardless of size, are constructed from 8mm 5083 alloy with full depth frames and girders. Captive buoyancy is created amongst the structural grid by fully welding all the seams.

The hull structure is designed to meet Lloyds Register Special Service Craft (SSC) requirements, with a limited lifetime warranty. All aspects of the boat build are completed in house, from cutting plate on a CNC Router to paint, upholstery and complete fit-out of the boat.

Onjon II is an outstanding example of Makaira Boats craftsmanship and a testimony to Kiwi boat builders who are at the leading edge of design and construction in the alloy hardtop and sedan market.

The wheelhouse is spacious with a practical layout.

SPECIFICATIONS

Boat Design Name: Year Launched: Builder: Designer: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Displacement: Max Speed: Construction: Class: Fuel Cap: Water Cap: Engines Make: Drive Train: Bow Thruster: Sonar: Gyro: Interceptors: Flooring: Lighting: Hatches: MFD: Diesel Heater: Winch: Ent System: Price of Boat: Contact:

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA

RPM 600 1000 1500 2000 2500 2750 3000 3250 3500 3740

L/h 2 4 11 25 37 40 50 61 77 87

L/NM 0.3 0.6 1.3 2.4 2.2 1.9 2.0 2.2 2.5 2.6

Range(NM) 2400 1134 563 302 321 378 360 330 290 281

To allow for adverse conditions, range is calculated on 90% of the fuel

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

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ACCESSORIES

Accon Marine’s folding cleat easily locks in the down position when not needed, helping ensure the deck is free of potentially dangerous protrusions.

The Hutchwilco Coastal flare pack is ideal for trailer boats.

Underwater lights not only look good but they attract fish. - Photo courtesy of Aqualuma.

EPIRBs are now more compact and reasonably priced and an easy fit for your trailer boat.

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BUYING THE RIGHT GEAR Whether you have just purchased a new trailer boat or have owned your current boat for many seasons, there are always things you need to add to it. From deck hardware to bilge pumps, cockpit lights to floor coverings, a trailer boat is always in need of some new gadget or fixture.

It may be practical, it may be cosmetic, but mostly it improves the boat you have and your pride in owning it.

This article is about spending your money on the items that are essential or very important, and then buy the discretionary toys afterwards! It’s also about buying quality and the adage…you pay for what you get is never so poignant as with marine hardware and fittings.

The secret is to approach the matter in a prioritised fashion, beginning firstly with the all-important safety features. Items such as lifejackets, flares (kept in a water-tight container), and marine radio and EPIRB (if going offshore), are ‘musthave’ items. The first three should be mandatory in every boat, and an EPIRB is a wise purchase, especially if you go offshore.

ANCHORS & ANCHORING

Lifejackets are a must have, especially if you have children aboard.

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Next, you should address the anchoring equipment, which includes appropriate (to boat length and weight) deck gear such as cleats, fairlead, bollard, and capstan, and anchor, warp and chain.

The latter comes with your safety kit in most states anyway, but make sure it is adequate for your requirements. Don’t look upon it as a means of appeasing the authorities, look upon it as a means of one day maybe saving your life. And please remember the golden rule with chain – you should have a suitable weight chain – and it must be twice the

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BOWTHRUSTERS

The Life Cell not only keeps your flares dry it also floats and has handles to support you in the water.

ANCHOR WHINCH

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length of your vessel if you don’t ever want your anchor to drag.

If you are considering a capstan or winch, then take the time to check out the incresingly popular drum winches. Most boats have a deep enough anchor locker to fit them and they are great because they never bind up and you can have a lot more rode on the drum than compared to what you can drop into an anchor locker.

You should also address those general convenience features applicable to the vessel’s predominant application. Forget the fluffy dice, electric chairs, electric aerials, windscreen wipers and other such gadgetry, what we are now looking for are features that are practical and will ensure your vessel is just that much more user-friendly.

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Having looked after the basics of your package now is the time to take a look at some essentials that will help make life aboard just that much more convenient. A lockable, watertight (if possible) glove box or locker for a start, is a must for the storage of mobile phones, keys or valuables. A tool kit of some description is sensible (how many times have you wanted a pair of pliers or a screwdriver), as is a simple little waterproof first aid kit, both of which can sensibly also be stowed in this locker/glovebox.

A USB port or a 12V cigarette lighter alongside your purposedesigned marine ‘accessories’ switch panel, is another sensible option that will power remote searchlight, lantern, or any other electrical equipment, or charge or run your mobile phone.

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Having the right anchor for the bottom structure is a bonus.

The above are essential items, but there are many other creature comforts such as drink holders, a compass (providing you are prepared to learn how to use it properly) and grab handles (you can never have enough of these, spread around your vessel).

Next up we should be looking at all the options available – directly applicable to the vessel’s intended predominant usage.

Sensibility suggests you should only fit what is required. It is a waste of money fitting a bait-board, for instance, if you don’t fish! And more important than wastage of money, every ‘extra’ adds more weight to your boat – weight that equates to higher fuel costs.

These items often fall into the category of discretionary purchases, and heading the list, providing you still have

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You never have too many rod holders, seen here with a drink holder that doubles as a place to keep extra tackle you want to get at quickly.

The size of your MFD is only restricted by the space available on the dash.

money left in your budget, is an electronics package of some description. Here the options are seemingly endless, as there is a multitudinous array of depth sounders, MFDs, GPSs, entertainment systems, and the like. A word of warning here – if you are at all confused, give the manufacturers of the respective equipment a call. Their advice is free and can save you a lot of dollars.

If it is cruising you are into and don’t have a hardtop then a canopy and even side and rear ‘curtains’ have to be considered.

If it’s a new boat, you can always ask the dealer to add one to the package and if an older boat, there are plenty of marine upholsterers that will fit one for you. There are also kits that you can retrofit yourself, which are ideal for smaller open tinnies.

For your cruising vessel, you may well require more or different seating configurations. It might be that back-to-back, bucket, pedestal, or king and queen arrangements, adjustable or nonadjustable, would better suit. If you want to change your seating arrangement, then there are plenty of retailers around the country that will sell you what you want.

Retrofitting is not difficult and can certainly transform your boat.

A comfortable helm seat can undoubtedly make a difference.

If you are using your boat for family cruising, you may want to add a portable or fully plumbed head, as well as some cooking

THE RIGHT USE

It is helpful to categorise usage into the various pursuits such as fishing, water-skiing, diving, cruising, or whatever else it is you will predominantly use your boat for. If it is skiing, you will need to address the aspects (and positioning) of a suitable ski pole arrangement, storage for the skis, vests and ropes, and items such as a rear view mirror, rear-facing seating, and an accurate speedometer.

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ALLOY KITSETS For the home builder or engineer

Here’s a toilet fitted inside a centre console.

facilities. There are two options, a marine BBQ; which are generally rod holder mounted or a small galley unit; which according to available space can be separate or stowed under a seat until needed.

There is also a good choice of brands when it comes to cockpit lighting. Nothing worse than sitting in the cockpit in the evening and you can’t see to pour the next cab sav. Adding mood lighting adds to the overall ambience. Adding solar panels will help save the power drain from your batteries and should also be considered, especially if you are staying out for a while.

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Hi Tech Plastics make a range of retrofit live bait tanks and tuna tubes.

FISHING OVERLOAD

If there is a multitude of options available in the way of electronics, then they pale into insignificance when it comes to the number of fishing extras available, for the serious fisherman. This is where you can seriously blow the budget and weight constraints.

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If you have a hardtop then solar panels are good addition.

How about a fish measurer on a removeable coolie bin.

for fishermen require plenty of working space. Everything, therefore, must have a home (applicable in any situation really, not just fishing), and into play come such items as rod-holders, rocket launchers, and side-panel or overhead (depending on boat size) rod racks. First and foremost, in any vessel but most importantly in a fishing vessel, the aspect of storage must be addressed!

Accessibility to the transom is of great importance, so make sure any rear seating is removable if it impedes access to the bait station. The transom isn’t there just to hold the topsides together; by sheer coincidence, it very conveniently also houses the bait stations, tuna tubes and live-bait tanks!

Live-bait tanks and bait stations, of course, come in many different forms, depending on the respective manufacturer, yet they remain a very personal facet of a fishing vessel. Depending on how committed you are to the pursuit, tanks can vary in size, and the associated re-cycling pumps too vary in size as well as efficiency, according to the type of bait held. Bait stations, however, offer up the most variations, from the simple polyethylene lid of the live-bait/wet fish storage facility, up to multi-faceted arrangements featuring pumped water, tackle storage, bait storage and bait preparation areas.

Don’t forget that you can also go all out and bolt an electric trolling motor to the foredeck, but before you do make sure it will work with your existing bow rail. You may have to get a new one made especially to work around the trolling motor.

One of the biggest annoyances, especially in a fishing-orientated vessel, is water damage to ‘essential’ items such as batteries, filters, oil tanks, and in some instances in older engines, trim pumps. A simple shelf arrangement, up off the floor level, allows

better access to this equipment – while at the same time keeping it away from fish scales, dirt and grime. Many new vessels now have this feature.

The engine well area varies dramatically in configuration from manufacturer to manufacturer. Still, if it isn’t fitted as standard, it is a good idea (if the option is available) to include some form of boarding platform for either side of the engine.

The humble boarding ladder is another contentious item, with many deciding that as they are not into diving or the like, they won’t bother with the option. Every boat should have one as you will be surprised how many times you will use it – boarding from a beach, or boarding while the vessel is on the trailer. Providing that is, that the ladder is substantial enough, and ensuring too that the grab handle theme is continued through to this boarding area! Make sure the ladder has enough rungs too, especially if you are into diving, skiing or swimming around the boat. A ladder that drops just below the surface is nowhere as easy to use as one that extends well down in the water. A short version will suffice if all you want it for is climbing onto the boat from the beach or land, otherwise go for the long option.

Other sensible user-friendly features aimed at enhancing the ‘efficiency’ of anglers include tackle boxes that recess into seat bases, recessed EPIRB and fire extinguisher mounting points at an appropriately sited-place and remote ‘bin’ seats.

Practical also are wet-fish bins able to be recessed into the floor, exterior anchor storage mounts (for attachment to the bow-rail), recessed yet open lifejacket storage lockers (so they don’t get damp and ultimately rot), spray deflector curtains should your intended vessel be of the centre-console configuration.

Hatches are another accessory that you might like to consider,

Minn Kota trolling motors are becoming very popular and now have auto raise and fall available on some models.

This stainless steel Viper drum winch fits easily into the anchor locker of a 4.8m McLay.

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Hella offer a wide range of flood and cockpit lights.

The Hutchwilco gear bag is great to stow all your safety equipment.

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especially on older boats. While modern boats usually always have a deck hatch, many boats from the 1970s-1980s had no forward hatch, so anchoring was not a simple chore.

Retrofitting a deck hatch is a simple DIY job as long as you do it right. Sealing the hatch on the deck is probably the most crucial factor and also getting one that proportionally fits the deck space.

MARINE DECKING Smart, custom solutions for your boats deck

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Older trailer boats often have an antiskid pattern on the floor or a sturdy material like Nautilex or perhaps carpet. However, in recent years faux teak has become the flooring of choice, and with more than half a dozen brands, you have plenty of options. It is not cost-effective to put genuine teak decks on a trailer boat, and it also adds considerable weight. So, if you like the look and feel of a teak deck, then you may want to look at the many man-made teak deck alternatives. You can have the flooring custom-designed for your boat and even drop in things like the boat name or a fish measure. Faux teak is extremely tough and durable and well suited to both aluminium and fibreglass boats. And so the list goes on.

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90HP SHOOT OUT BIOS BY DANNY CASEY

AFTER MONTHS OF LOCKDOWNS, LOGISTICAL AND SUPPLY ISSUES WE FINALLY GOT TO COMPLETE OUR 90HP FOUR-STROKE SHOOT OUT… WELL ALMOST.

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t’s been many years since we have carried out an engine shoot-out. Logistically they are not easy and over recent years with boat sales as they are, it has been difficult to get a manufacturer to supply us with enough identical boats for the test day. However, this time we decided to use our own boat, a McLay 4.8 Fortress.

As the boat was already powered by a Mercury 90 4S, it was a logical start and so all we had to do was get hold of another four 4 stroke 90s from; Honda, Tohatsu, Suzuki and Yamaha and the job was done. Well not exactly.

Firstly, to make things easy to swap engines they were all tiller steer and as there is an adjustable engine bracket on the transom, it was quick and easy swapping engines.

We used a Humminbird 9 Helix for the speed data, but did require each engine to have a separate set of fuel gauges.

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propellers, so should be taken as a guide as to what they were on the day with the setup we had.

All started off well a few months ago, but then we came across a problem. There are five 4 stroke 90hp outboards on the market and you will notice we have only reviewed four. There is a good explanation for that, which are factors that were beyond our control. Try as we might we were unable to obtain a new 90hp Honda for out 90hp Shoot Out. While we did everything we could to obtain a Honda 90 we were unsuccessful. Despite rolling the review over a couple of issues, with months of lockdowns and supply issues it meant we were unable to secure an engine to test in time for this issue.

However, while it may be missing from our printed edition, we do plan to review a Honda 90 sometime over the next few months and we'll add that to our online version edition of the magazine. We have still included all the engine data and history of the Honda so you can at least get some technical information on the engine.

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MERCURY TRIO

ercury offer three outboards in the 90hp sector, all four strokes and all based on the same 2.1 litre, 8 valve SOHC inline 4. The 90hp Mercury uses the same valvetrain design found in the 150 FourStroke engines.

This the largest engine in the class of 90hp providing great mid-range fuel economy, quick acceleration with smooth overall operation and sound quality. The three options are the Four stroke, Command Thrust. And Sea Pro. The first two are designed for the recreational market, with the SeaPro targeted 100% at the commercial operator. They all are available in 508mm (20”) or 635mm (25”), and run a 35amp alternator. The differences are quite small but significant and designed for the purpose each engine is designated for. The 90hp Four stroke that we tested is the lightest of the three at 163 kg, with the 90 SeaPro and 90 Command Thrust (CT) marginally heavier at 165kg. While the 4 stroke and the SeaPro run on 87 RON fuel, the CT is recommended for 91 RON. The 4 Stroke and the CT have a maximum WOT rev range of 5000-6000 rpm, where as the SeaPro is 5000-5500 rpm.

SeaPro models have a different tune on them, different camshaft designed to boost lower-end power, and stiffer upper mounts are more durable. SeaPro are a commercial-grade outboards are ultra-tough, super-reliable, powerful and efficient. These motors are engineered for commercial use and created using heavyduty components. Theyutilise the heavy-duty Command Thrust gear-case.

gearcase with a 2.38:1 gear ratio, in place of the standard 4.2inch case. The lower unit drain is relocated in the torpedo, rather than behind the prop in the bearing carrier as is the case on the recreational model. This makes it possible to drain the case lube without putting the boat on a trailer or lifting it out of the water – with the boat on a beach at low tide.

The Command Thrust 90 is identical in all respects to the 4 Stroke 90 apart from the higher 2.38:1 gear ratio, as opposed to the 2.07:1. With the larger gear cases, longer props, and larger gear ratios, the results are more lift, better acceleration, and added durability.

Each is also equipped with the 4.9-inch Command Thrust

SNAP BIO: MERCURY

Of all the brands on test, Mercury’s path to their current 4-strokes is perhaps the most circuitous and evolutionary. At the end of the 20th century, both US manufacturers were caught on the hop by the US EPA’s accelerated and draconian approach to emissions reduction. As everyone now knows, OMC/Bombardier (Johnson and Evinrude) didn’t survive, but Mercury certainly did – albeit using a hodgepodge and mixture of technologies.

Their first lean-emission participant in this power segment – purely expedient, as they were still years from having their own 4-stroke platform - was the 3-cylinder 75/90/115 hp Optimax DI 2-stroke. Ostensibly one cylinder bank of a V6, it was reasonably economical but bulky and, due to the intrusive sound of the “Orbital” injection pump, quite noisy.

Mercury’s second effort was markedly better, and a classic paradigm of a “win-win” situation in their increasingly fraught and deteriorating relationship with Yamaha. The new Mercury 75 and 90 hp 4-strokes used a complete, bought-in engine unit from Yamaha (the 1,596 cc DOHC engine from Yamaha’s original F80/90/100 series (carburetted then fuel-injected), which was mounted on a Mercury midsection. These were good engines which greatly improved Mercury’s reputation and market share in this popular horsepower segment – the only issue being the well-documented corrosion problem between the bottom of the power unit and the water-tube grommet, caused by the marriage of the two dissimilar metals used by both manufacturers.

In many ways, the introduction of the inline-6 supercharged Verado in 2004 was Mercury’s 4-stroke salvation, as they reaped exceptional mileage out of the modular premise of the design. After the original inline 6 was introduced and proven, Mercury introduced a 4-cylinder version (also supercharged) in 135/150/175 and 200 hp variants.

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THE OPTIONS

In 2007, with the acrimonious relationship with Yamaha now sundered, Mercury, again with great pragmatism, introduced a new fuel-injected 75/80/90/100/115 hp series, which utilised the I4 Verado power unit without the supercharger. These were also good engines, albeit oddly proportioned with a large, domed protuberance atop the engine cover.

Mercury’s current 90 hp 4-stroke, one of a range that tops out at 115 hp, was introduced in 2014 and is a classic, purist example of “less is more”. It is a conventional 8-valve, single-camshaft engine (with valves never needing adjustment) of 2.1 litres (largest in class) and a catalogued dry weight of 163 kg (midway for weight among the test engines). They have also adopted Suzuki’s policy of utilising an oil-bathed timing chain in the sump rather than an external rubber belt. Also, innovatively, the exhaust is routed externally down the side of the motor, rather than the usual “trumpet” down through the sump – which could theoretically give Mercury a head start should they eventually deign to fit a turbocharger or, God forbid, a catalyst.

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA MERCURY 90 / Prop Spitfire X7 13.5" X 15" 4 BLD Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres RPM

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40

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30

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6.2

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23

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8

1.3

17

3000

16.6

10

0.6

36

3500

20.4

12.5

0.6

36

4000

23.0

17

0.7

30

4500

25.7

23

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25 22

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29.0

28.3

1.0

5500

32.0

33.1

1.1

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SUZUKI DF90A

uzuki utilise the same 1.5 litre, four-in-line engine platform for the DF70A, DF80A, DF90A and DF100B. The only difference is the programming of the ECU. The engines are built on an offset driveshaft design which is designed to bring the powerhead closer to the transom, moving the outboard’s center of gravity forward. The offset driveshaft features a first stage reduction between the crankshaft and drive shaft and a second stage reduction inside the gear case. This design makes a larger gear ratio possible, allowing it to turn a large diameter propeller for high propulsive efficiency while providing greater torque.

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system that prevents the outboard from tilting beyond a certain angle and Suzuki’s Lean Burn Control System means only the right fuel and air mixture is supplied depending on the navigation conditions.

SNAP BIO: SUZUKI

When the Suzuki brand was reintroduced to the ANZ market, the timing was both fortuitous and propitious. The tide was turning against 2-strokes at exactly the same time as Suzuki had embarked upon one of the most innovative and adventurous new-product plans in the outboard industry.

There had been brief insight into Suzuki’s technological capabilities with the fuel-injected DF60/70 in 1997 (the only fuel-injected 4-stroke outboard of that era), followed by the first DF40/50 series (also fuel-injected) in 1998, but after the brand’s temporary withdrawal in 1998, the only buyers who could avail of such excellence were those visiting Evinrude dealerships (a result of the original OEM supply deal with OMC, before new owner BRP later badged all Suzuki 4-strokes as Johnsons).

After the DF60/70 and DF40/50, Suzuki’s plan was to introduce larger-horsepower outboards at an accelerated pace. The first product of this ambitious strategy was the original 1,950 cc DF90/115 in 2000.

This was a clean-sheet, DOHC 16-valve, marine-specific unit which owed nothing to any Suzuki automotive engine. Also, while it had twin camshafts, these were not driven by the usual serpentine belt, but instead by a self-adjusting, oil-bathed chain in the sump, which needed neither adjustment nor replacement.

Weight-wise, the DF115 was a smidgen heavier than the Yamaha F115A (a catalogued dry weight of 186 kg vs 182 kg), which wasn’t too bad for the era but it meant that its DF90 sibling was a tad heavy.

Whilst the DF90 was indeed a little heavy for rated output, it had much going for it – like the offset driveshaft (which placed the weight of the power unit directly over the transom and minimised any overhanging mass aft) and an extremely low gear ratio of 2.59:1 which allowed it to turn large-pitch propellers on heavier boats.

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When it came to renewing the venerable DF90 in 2008, Suzuki stuck with tried and trusted technology and the low 2.59:1 gear ratio, but introduced an entirely new 1,502 cc DF70A/80A/90A series. This new series of engines weighed in at a catalogued dry weight of 155 kg – virtually the same weight as the old DT90/100 2-stroke and also the lightest of all the engines in our test. One notable point about the DF90A is its “Lean Burn” feature, which constantly monitors the ratio of air and fuel fed to the engine – it can run much leaner than the usual 14:1 air/ fuel mixture in the midrange for pronounced fuel savings. Of the

other engines on test, only the Honda has a similar feature.

The DF90A (and the subsequent DF100B derivative in 2018) fast became a de rigueur power source for RIBs in Europe because of its power-to-weight ratio and ability, due to the low gearing, to lift and push heavy loads with ease. It is an economical, durable, well-engineered motor and a proven performer.

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA SUZUKI 90 / Prop: 3bld 13.75 X 17 Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres RPM

Knots

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L/NM

Range (NM)

600

2.0

0.7

0.350

64

1000

3.2

1.3

0.410

54

1500

4.6

2.2

0.480

46

2000

5.6

3.3

0.590

38

2500

6.5

5.2

0.800

28

3000

14.0

7.8

0.560

40

3500

17.6

9.8

0.560

40

4000

21.4

11.8

0.560

40

4500

23.0

14.5

0.640

35

5000

26.3

18.5

0.710

31

5500

30.0

24

0.800

28

6000

32.5

28.5

0.880

25

6300

34.8

31

0.900

25

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YAMAHA F90

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amaha has a single entry in the 90hp market in New Zealand, with the same engine platform used for the 115hp and 75hp models.

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The reduction in weight and improved compactness has been achieved through the adoption of a single overhead camshaft valve-train, delivers smooth and efficient performance. The Yamaha F90 is compatible with Yamaha’s range of CommandLink gauges, while its NMEA2000 compatibility allows for easy integration with third-party multi-function displays, GPS and fish finders.

It features a 35-amp alternator and is available in 508mm (20”) or 635mm (25”) shaft lengths.

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elsewhere), which was actually introduced earlier, the 4-stroke Yamaha engines from 75-100 hp established the benchmark for this class and cemented the standard to which the others had to aspire.

The first F80A and F100A models were introduced in 1998, and these 1,596 cc DOHC 4-valve motors, originally carburetted but subsequent gaining a relatively simple (and exceptionally reliable) fuel injection system with a single throttle body, built huge market share for Yamaha, which was further consolidated by the F90D variant towards the end of the model run.

One must take into consideration that, with this series of outboards in production for nineteen years (alongside Mercurybadged half-siblings that ran alongside for at least seven years of that production run), there has probably never been a more refined, honed and perfected outboard motor.

If one really had to select a weak point (albeit one would have to be very picky), it was that the single-ram power trim and tilt system- at least in the earlier years – was not particularly durable in heavy-duty or commercial applications.

By 2014, the original, long-running 1,741 cc F115A (the first fuel-injected Yamaha 4-stroke) had been superseded by the new 1,832 cc F115B, also a DOHC motor, but the smaller 1,596 cc models soldiered on for a little longer – and are indeed still available in less-developed, commercial markets. Finally, in early 2017, an all-new F75 and F90 (the latter on test here) were introduced. This engine was based on the 1,832 cc power unit of the F115B, and therefore with greater capacity than its predecessor, but with a single overhead camshaft to operate the 16 valves instead of the DOHC configuration of the F115B. With this new motor, the weight was pared, from the catalogued 172 kg dry weight of the former model to 162 kg – making it the second lightest engine on test.

Somewhat like Mercury with their XS series on selected models, Yamaha also does a higher-performance variant of several of their 4-cylinder motors with the designation SHO (Super High Output), which includes the F90 (special order only in NZ) – but the standard F90 is testimony enough to Yamaha’s unerring ability to provide exactly the right product at the right time.

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Knots

L/h

L/NM

Range (NM)

600

2.7

1.6

0.6

37

1000

3.6

2.2

0.6

36

1500

5.2

3.7

0.7

31

2000

6.0

4.7

0.8

28

2500

7.1

7

1.0

22

3000

14.8

9

0.6

36

3500

19.5

12

0.6

36

4000

22.1

14.2

0.7

34

4500

25.2

18

0.7

31

5000

27.6

22

0.8

28

5500

29.0

25.5

0.9

25

6000

32.5

29.5

0.9

24

Acceleration

0-20 Knots 4.6 sec

0-30 Knots 6.9 secs

TOHATSU MFS90A SNAP BIO: TOHATSU

ith the 4 cylinder, 1995cc, Tohatsu 90 you have the choice of two colours, white or dark grey.

The MFS90 features a number of industry-first innovative feature and characteristics. There is the 4-2-1 Performance Tuned Exhaust, which provides outstanding torque throughout the rpm range.

The synergy between the 4-2-1 Performance Tuned Exhaust and Tohatsus fine-tuned ECU programming, MFS90 provides a strong acceleration allowing you to reach the top end speed faster.

The Tohatsu MFS90A is equipped with standard features such as Variable Idle System allowing you to change the idle speed from 650 to 850 RPMs, a low gear ratio (2.08:1) giving you the increased low end torque your boat needs, and a high output 41 amp alternator. The MFS90A is only available in 508mm (20”) shaft length and weighs in at 178kg.

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Of all the units on test, the provenance and the heritage of the Tohatsu are, perhaps, most unique in that Tohatsu had never actually manufactured a 90 hp 4-stroke outboard – until recently.

Tohatsu’s first foray into the lean-emission sphere was with the 2-stroke TLDI series (low-pressure direct injection as opposed to Mercury’s high-pressure interpretation of the same “Orbital”derived principle). Being variants of established and well-proven 2-stroke architecture, they were exceptionally reliable and economical engines. The only issue was that the best pollution rating the TLDI system allowed Tohatsu to attain in the important US market was a 2-star California Air Resources Board (CARB) score for “Very Low” rather than “Ultra Low” emissions.

As the oldest Japanese manufacturer of outboards, Tohatsu obviously decided that the time to become truly serious had arrived and realised that were their international market share to grow, then their “clean” engine line-up would have to do the same – as well as conforming with the strictest (rather than lower-tier) emission standards.

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It was certainly fortuitous and propitious timing for Tohatsu when, in 2013, they formed an alliance with Honda Motor Co., whereby Honda would supply Tohatsu with all 4-strokes from 60-250 hp, which would be painted, badged and sold under the Tohatsu brand (none of which, strangely, were ever available in New Zealand). Doubtlessly an expedient, “stopgap” measure, Tohatsu soon started introducing its own in-house midrange 4-strokes, beginning with the 60 HP MFS60A. The Tohatsu BFT75A/90A (the Tohatsu version of the Honda BF90D in this test) and BFT115A were gradually phased out and replaced by Tohatsu’s own MFS75/90/100/115A and (most recently but still not officially on sale) MFS140A series, of which our test unit is a lower-output variant.

A refreshing, clean-sheet design, Tohatsu’s striking-looking and “Darth Vader-like” new MFS90A is second in cubic capacity to only the Mercury (1,950 cc vs 2.1 litre) and, with a catalogued dry weight of 178 kg for the long shaft model (next closest is the Honda, at 165 kg), is the heaviest 90 hp engine here. However, as this is a de-rated 115 hp unit, those few extra kilograms present little handicap. The technical premise of the engine is extremely good, with a single camshaft operating 4 valves per cylinder and a 4-2-1 exhaust system where the four cylinders exhaust equally into separate tubes, which then filter down into two tubes before being expelled through one final tube – so back pressure, exhaust tuning and torque are all optimised.

Although Tohatsu may have been incorrectly perceived to be a “supporting player” for many years, this new series of engines lifts them decidedly into the major league.

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA TOHATSU 90 / 3LD 13.5" X 17" 3L BLD Fuel Capacity: 25 Litres RPM

Knots

L/h

L/NM

Range (NM)

600

2.5

1.5

0.6

37

1000

3.2

2.2

0.7

32

1500

5.0

3.6

0.7

31

2000

5.9

5.4

0.9

24

2500

7.2

8.5

1.2

18

3000

15.3

9.2

0.6

36

3500

19.0

12.1

0.6

35

4000

22.1

16.2

0.7

30

4500

25.5

20.4

0.8

28

5000

29.7

27.1

0.9

24

5500

33.1

29.5

0.9

25

Acceleration

T

0-20 Knots 6.0 sec

0-30 Knots 7.9 secs

HONDA BF90

he BF90 hosts Honda’s legendary racing technology including VTEC and is based on a 1.5 litre, SOHC 4-inline, 16 valve engine that is also used as the platform for the Honda BF100, BF80 and BF75 engines. The VTEC system, which optimises power and efficiency at all engine speeds, was born out of Honda’s passion for racing. Innovations like these are now available inside many Honda outboards.

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Developed for high performance engines, VTEC varies the lift and duration of the intake valves to provide optimum performance at both low and high RPMs. VTEC delivers smooth stable idling at low speeds, while increasing valve lift at higher speeds, which broadens the torque curve and top end power.

The BF90 offers flexibility with a 508mm (20”) or 635mm (25”) shaft options.

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with four carburettors. It had a catalogued dry weight of 172 kg. Either Honda was in such a hurry to introduce this engine that they couldn’t wait for the lower unit, or weren’t yet able to design one, but early models had a bought-in Mercury 75-90 hp lower unit (identified by the “shark gill” water intakes vs the plastic, screw-on intake grates from 1999 onward).

This carburetted series soldiered on until 2006, when it was replaced by an all-new 1,496 cc fuel-injected SOHC model with 4 valves per cylinder.

There was a subtle yet sophisticated styling change, where the top cowling profile adopted what Honda called a “Wing Form”. Although engine capacity had decreased, there was no detriment to performance because Honda added VTEC (variable valve lift and timing), as well as lean-burn plus boosted low-speed torque – both latter features giving optimum fuel/air mixture and density during acceleration.

In 2015, a 100hp variant was added, and in 2017, the entire BF75/80/90/100 series received another facelift, adopting a convex side flank on the cowling - what Honda now called a “Crouching Form”. The current model weighs in a catalogued dry weight of 166 kg, which makes it the second heaviest engine on test. While the BF90B has been around for a while, it still holds its own superbly and has a well-founded reputation for dependability, smoothness and economy.

Many believe Honda to be a neophyte in the outboard business, but that assumption is wrong – in fact, Honda trumped Suzuki by creating its first outboard, the GB30, in 1964 (Suzuki didn’t produce its first outboard until 1965). The GB30 wasn’t really an “outboard” as such, being a general-purpose air-cooled unit affixed to a midsection and outboard lower unit from which the engine could be detached and used for industrial purposes During the ‘70s and ‘80s, the little Honda BF7.5 – the first real Honda outboard - was moderately popular, especially in Europe, with many also sold under the Volvo Penta name due to an OEM agreement. Honda’s next foray into the outboard business was with the BF35/45 series in 1992, and the light weight of these engines (about the same as a 50hp OMC 2-stroke of that era), plus the slimline “dolphin” shape, caused a sensation at the time. In the early ‘90s, in fact, the Honda BF45 (later the BF50) was the largest 4-stroke outboard available.

By late 1997, there was a sporadic selection of small-midsize 4-strokes from 9.9 – 50 hp by Yamaha and Suzuki, but Honda really set the world alight with the introduction of the epochmaking BF75/90 series – wholly unique for both its horsepower rating and packaging. There was literally no competition – Suzuki’s DF70 being almost a year away. The B75/90 used a 1,590 cc SOHC engine (3 valves per cylinder) from the Ballade automobile,

Specifications MODEL

HONDA BF90

MERCURY 90 4S

DISPLACEMENT

1.5 Litre

CYL TYPE

4-in-line

BORE & STROKE

SUZUKI DF90A

TOHATSU BFT90

YAMAHA F90

2.1 Litre

1.5 litre

1.5 Litre

1.8 Litre

4-in-line

4-in-line

4-in-line

4-in-line

73mm x 89.4mm

90mm x 81mm

75mm x 85mm

73mm x 89mm

81mm x 88.9mm

GEAR RATIO

2.33:1

2.07:1

2.59:1

2.33:1

2.15:1

ALTERNATOR

44 amp

35 amp

27 Amp

44 amp

35 amp

EFI

EFI

EFI

EFI

EFI

163 kg & 166 kg

163 kg & 165 kg

156 kg & 160 kg

163kg

160kg & 164kg

5300-6300

5000-5800

5700-6300

5150 -5850

5000-6000

508mm & 635mm

508mm & 635mm

508mm & 635mm

508mm

508mm & 635mm

*-4 to +16 deg

*-6 to +16 deg

*-6 to +14 deg

-4 to +12 deg

"-4 to +16 deg

68 deg

70 deg

69.5 deg

63 deg

70 deg

FUEL INDUCTION WEIGHT WOT RPM TRANSOM HEIGHTS TRIM RANGE DEGREE OF TILT WARRANTY

Seven Years

Six Years

Five Years

Three Years

Three Years

EMISSION RATING

3 Star Carb

3 Star Carb

3 Star Carb

3 Star Carb

3 Star Carb

RRP - Engine only

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COMPARISON FUEL LPH 3000

4000

5000

COMPARISON WOT 5500

6000

MERCURY

32.0 knots @ 5500 rpm

SUZUKI

34.8 knots @ 6300 rpm

MERCURY

10

17

28.3

33.1

SUZUKI

7.8

11.8

18.5

22

28.5

YAMAHA

32.5 knots @ 6000 rpm

29.5

TOHATSU

33.1 knots @ 5500 rpm

YAMAHA

9

14.2

22

25.5

TOHATSU

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16.2

27.1

29.5

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BEACH LAUNCHING HOW NOT TO GET STUCK Living at the beach I am often called upon to bring out my big Nuffield 1050 diesel tractor and tow some poor sod, who has gone and got his tow vehicle and boat well and truly stuck in the sand. Launching your boat at the beach doesn’t need to be something to fear and with the right preparation it can be quite simple.

Okay so not all beaches lend themselves to be suitable for beach launching. Some have way too soft sand and should only be approached with a tractor, others have too much swell or surf that can make a launching quite dangerous. But there are plenty that provide a hard enough sand base that a good sized vehicle, preferable a 4WD ute (sorry Jacinda) will do the job perfectly.

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Every summer, thousands of us head to the beach for our holidays and for many of us that means taking the boat along.

Now if you are a suburbanite then you will normally do all your launching within the convenience of a concrete boat ramp. Every city has them, and some are better than others. Whilst some holiday destinations have them, more often than not you have no alternative to launching off the beach.

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Our Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain made short work of the soft sand.

Now if you are fortunate enough to have a tractor at your bach or camping ground, then that’s not a problem and launching is no hassle. But not everyone has that luxury so we are left with the car or 4WD to perform the task. This can be daunting if you are unfamiliar with the beach, its composition (soft or hard, shells or

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sand) and the last thing you want to do is get stuck on the beach.

There’s nothing so embarrassing as getting the car bogged down in the sand with hundreds of holidaymakers watching you making a total idiot of yourself. Well, there is hope and if you do things right you shouldn’t ever get in that situation…again!

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BE PREPARED

Firstly you need to be prepared and that starts with checking out the beach, looking at the sand and seeing how hard or soft it is. It is good insurance to check with the locals and see where on the beach is the best place to launch. Some area may offer a harder compact surface or maybe deeper water when you drop the boat off the trailer. Getting on and off the beach needs to be assessed also. In some cases the tracks that lead to the beach might be fine but the distance you have to travel across soft dry sand may be far too much for your 2WD car to handle and a 4WD may be the only option. Getting totally bogged down in the soft sand before you even get near the water is also not a good look!

Once you are on the beach, regardless as to whether it’s low or

high tide, check that where you have chosen to launch has enough water for the boat to float when off the trailer.

Some beaches run out very flat at low tide and launching may be almost impossible without a tractor or high wheelbase 4WD. If that’s the case then you may have no choice but to launch and retrieve around high tides.

When you do decide to launch you should carry out a very simple check list, which may sound simplistic but believe me it’s amazing how many times we forget the littlest things, such as putting the bung in (we’ve all left that out), removing the trailer tie straps from the transom (try pushing your boat off with those still in place) and checking that the shackle on the towing eye is only finger tight so you can undo it quickly.

If you have a trailer with surge brakes you need to make certain the override lock is in place so the brakes don’t go on when reversing. Also, make sure you’ve got a good-sized rope tied to the bollard for your crew to hang onto when the boat comes off the trailer.

Another good idea is to flick the motor over to make certain it’s going to start straight away and also check that the engine tilt lock is not still in place. A word of caution – running an outboard or sterndrive with a dry impeller can cause it to fry within 10 to 15 seconds, so as soon as the motor fires, switch it off quickly.

Taking for granted that you already have all you need for the day’s fishing or family boating aboard, it’s time to launch.

"Beach launching is simple and easy if you are properly prepared"

Having a 4WD ute like our Isuzu D-Max certainly helps when beach launching.

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LAUNCHING

Most modern multi-roller trailers allow the boat to slide off with ease, so it’s also important not to unhook the winch wire too early, otherwise you may have the boat sitting unceremoniously on the sand well short of the water. Beach launching can be a real bitch with a padded trailer and usually requires you to go so deep with your vehicle that the chances of getting stuck or at worst semi submerged are greatly increased.

Padded or bunk trailers as found under many American imported boats are not suited to beach launching, but if you have no option then it’s best to unhook from the car and use manpower to push the trailer as far out as necessary for the boat to float off. The hull will never slide off as easily as a multi-roller trailer and even retrieval requires the trailer to go deeper than a multi-roller set up.

A 5m to 6.5m trailer boat doesn’t need a lot of depth to float so you don’t need to bury your multi-roller trailer too far. If you’ve got about 400mm of water behind

then you should find the boat would float just fine.

There are a couple of ways to beach launch with the car. Firstly, if the beach is steep enough you can simply back down until the rear of the trailer is in enough water, quickly unhook the winch rope and push the boat off. Either have someone in the boat who can drive it off and wait offshore until you return or have someone with a rope, that’s at least twice the length of the trailer, to take hold of it until you return. If there is a wave rolling in and you have no option but to hold the boat by the beach, then get the crew to turn the bow towards the waves. This will make it easier to prevent the boat from getting pushed back into the shallow water, which if the tide’s going out will make it a hard job to get back into deep enough water to float.

The procedure is quite simple…be quick and efficient. Back the car, unhook, push the boat off and drive straight out.

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sinking into the wet sand beneath are increased. Speed and efficiency is critical so make certain your pre-planning is done and everyone knows what they have to do. If you don’t want to get the car wet then the best method is to carry out the same preparation for launching as already mentioned but get yourself a really strong, long rope. Drop the trailer off the towbar and attach the rope from the towbar to the front of the trailer.

For this method you should really have a pneumatic jockey wheel to make manoeuvring the trailer much easier both in the launching and in the retrieving.

Plastic wheels are bad news on soft sand and more often than not act like a plough rather than assist the easy movement of the trailer.

Simply push the trailer and boat into the water, unhook the boat when you think there is enough depth and then after making sure everyone is out of the way, drive the car up the beach and the trailer will follow.

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Have someone ready to detach everything when you want to launch the boat can save a lot of time, resulting in a quick and efficient launching.

RETRIEVING

So you got the boat in okay, now what happens when you return? This is when most problems happen and cars get stuck. Again, the same rules apply.

Be quick and efficient and make sure everyone involved with the retrieval knows exactly what they have to do.

If the tide’s right and the beach is steep enough, most times you will be able to back the trailer into the water and winch the boat straight back on. With a 4WD that’s often an option but more often than not, it’s not practical with a car.

Again, there are a number of options.

Firstly, if you can retrieve without unhooking the trailer then bring the boat as far up onto the beach as possible so you don’t have to put the car into the water. It’s times like this, when dragging

your boat over the sand or shells may be the only option, that you shouldn’t get too precious about the underside of your boat!

However, more common is the rope method, where you simply take the trailer off, push it into the water and winch the boat on. You don’t need to go so deep that the boat floats on (unless you have a padded trailer), but rather, use the winch wire to pull the trailer under the boat as you winch it on.

All of this time you have someone in the car and the rope still attached in readiness for a rapid retrieval. Don’t hesitate. Don’t delay. It is important to get out as soon as the boat is hard up against the snubbing block. You can worry about connecting the chain and tie

downs when the boat is high and dry on the hard. Just get it out of that water!

To assist in getting the trailer wheels dislodged from the sand you should have the car on roughly a 45-degree angle to the trailer so when you drive forward you pull out one side, then the other. With a straight pull you have the resistance of both wheels to contend with at once, and that’s often too much for the family car to manage.

Once on the beach, back the car up, hook up the trailer, tie the boat down and head home. Beach launching is simple and easy if you are properly prepared and a little preparation will save you a whole lot of embarrassment.

If you pull out at an angle the trailer wheels will dislodge individually and make the exit a lot easier.

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FUN ON THE WILD SIDE Paul Walker continues his romp around Great Barrier Island and explores the north eastern side, or as the locals call it the wild side.

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The coast from the Needles to Waikaro Point has some amazing rocky country for both straylining in close.

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Rangiwhakaea Bay is one of the most beautiful anchorages on the North Eastern coastline.

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f you read the article about the western side of the island (AB MayJune 2021), you will recall I finished that journey at the Needles, so I guess its appropriate that we start this north eastern journey from there.

First a word of caution, I would not be undertaking this trip in any boat under 7-8m. You will need a large fuel capacity, food drink and supplies for about a week. You may not be intending to stay for a week but believe me this place is so captivating you wont want to leave. if you have the choice a launch with all its onboard facilities is the nicest way to take this trip. Above all else check and double check for a clear spell of weather, if it comes in from the north/north east while your around there, places to hide are few and far between, so it could become very uncomfortable and spoil what could have been a fantastic trip.

Check that weather.

Now back to the Needles. As you cruise around past this group of pinnacles a huge portion of the North coast opens up to you. This is where marine charts 531 or 522 will be a great help. The coast from the Needles to Waikaro Point has some amazing rocky country for both straylining in close. Or you can take the tender and get up onto the rocks for some excellent land-based fishing.

There’s some big fish through here so making the effort will be well worth it.

You may choose to overnight in

Rangiwhakaea Bay or you may choose to motor down to Waikaro Point. As you come around this point the coast changes into the beautiful white expanse of Whangapoua beach. In the corner of this bay tucked under Waikaro point you will find the graves of some of the victims from the sinking of the Wairarapa back at Miners Head. This corner can be a nice place to overnight as long there is little or no surf running.

Another option would be to soft bait or slow jig across the length of Whangapoua bay and tuck in for the night behind the little island in Harataonga Bay. This bay has some of

the best shelter on this coast, but also leaves you nice and handy for an early morning attack on Arid Island next day.

PRODUCTIVE ARID ISLAND Arid Island is a fishing magnet and mecca for all boats that travel down this coast, its about two nautical miles from your safe overnight anchorage at Haratonga bay. Fishing your way around the island the first place to try would be Te Akau Point on the southern end of Arid. There is a shelf that runs out some distance from this point, and

The beautiful white expanse of Whangapoua beach.

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Arid Island is a fishing magnet and mecca for all boats that travel down this coast.

Looking from Great Barrier to Arid island.

bottom fishing or straylining can be very productive here. Heading up the western side of Arid is a rock that comes up to 7m. It has a good surrounding reef and is situated just a bit south of Maturoa Point.

Inside Maturoa Point is a lovely safe little cove. It’s a great place to have a nice calm lunch in anything but a northwester. The best fishing really starts from February and March and all of this area and right down the eastern coast of Arid fishes amazingly well. There are endless reefs, pinnacles, and bricks.

Just check chart 531 and pick a spot you wont be disappointed. You can expect

big snapper, kingies, terakihi, trevally, hapuka, red snapper, and a bunch of other reef fish. After a day at Arid you may want to overnight back at the safe anchorage of Haratonga Bay before heading east on the next part of the wild side journey.

Leaving Harataonga Bay, the area just east of the small island guarding the bay and all the way down to Wahkatautuna Point is a good place to try for a morning fish. If no luck there, continue on down the coast to Korotiti Bay this whole piece of coast right down to Awana bay can and does fish very well. For all of these

areas you can use a variety of fishing styles. Bottom bait fishing, soft baits, slow jigs or jigs. it just depends on the type of country underneath you and water depth.

Dividing Awana Bay from Palmers Beach is a headland, adjacent to which is Lion Rock and its surrounding reef. I’m sure this would be a great fishing spot but unfortunately it sits within a large no fishing or anchoring cable zone. Check your chart to give this area a miss and continue east.

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Tryphena Harbour offers a calm and safe anchorage.

B I G B AY S Three big beaches will now come into view, palmers is pretty much out of play because of the cable area, that leaves you with the great sweep of Kaitoke Beach, and then the smaller Meadlands. By staying out behind the breakers of these two surf beaches, again using soft baits or slow jigs drifting across the sand in 10-30m will probably fill your fish bin if you haven’t filled it already. Then heading into the corner of Meadlands beach and tucking under the Shakespeare Point you should be safe for the night.

After hopefully a comfortable night its now time to again head east on the last part of your journey. Between the 30-50m depth lines, and from the cable boundary line all the way down to Windy Hill where the wreck of the Wiltshire lies, there are a string of deep water pinnacles. As you travel down this coast it would pay to check out as many as you can with the sounder as they can be very productive.

Deep water fishing tactics will apply on these pins, slow jigs, jigs, or big bait rigs should produce the goods so give one or two of them a try.

From the pinnacles we come down into Rosalie Bay, fishing inside the 30m mark from the northern point right down to the little island at the southern end of the bay, this area on the right day can fish very well. Whether your drifting the length of the bay with soft bait or slow jigs, or on a nice day you may wish to anchor up on a likely spot and bait fish for a while, it’s a nice spot to kick back and relax.

Beyond Rosalie Bay we finally come to Cape Barrier, where this long journey started back in the part one article on the western side. As I said in part one, Cape Barrier is not a good place to hang around, the strong currents and pressure waves from the Colville channel can make it pretty uncomfortable. Luckily Tryphena harbour is only five miles up the coast, where you drop the anchor in the calm and safety of the harbour, crack open a beer or two hopefully there is some left and go over your trip down the wild side. I’m sure there will be some great events and stories to go over.

Any of you that own a boat capable of making this trip, or perhaps have a friend that has a boat that is, now is the time to be making some planes and getting the logistics worked out. Remember there are no food stores or fuel stations around there, just unforgettable fishing and scenery.

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Should a boating trip be difficult to arrange or perhaps boating isn’t for you, other possibilities are open to you. There are passenger ferries that have regular trips to the island, including vehicle ferries for those wishing to take there cars over to be more mobile, plus there are buses, rental cars and taxis on the island.

For those wanting to make the most of there time there are daily flights from north shore airfield at Dairy Flat. So for the land based or rock fishers the possibilities are endless, and you folks can walk on the wild side. Check the chart for spots that are accessible and maybe ask the locals once you get there.

As for accommodation there are camping grounds, cabins, motels, right up to exclusive lodges, the choice is yours.

So there you have it get planning for your turn to have some fun on the wildside.

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STABICRAFT 2250 ULTRACAB WT

Fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, spotting for deer in Fiordland or overnighting at Great Barrier, this is a boat that can do it all.

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Stabicraft’s 2250 WT (Walkthrough) breaks with alloy hardtop design convention and brings a whole new meaning to practical boating.

Barry Thompson checks out this very unique creation from New Zealand’s largest alloy boat manufacturer.

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Overall, once you accept the style and design of the 2250 Supercab WT, you can't fault it.

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ow that's different. What is it?" said a guy standing beside me on the foreshore at Gulf Harbour as I was busy snapping some running shots of one of Stabi's latest creations.

"It's a Stabicraft 2250 Ultracab WT (Walkthrough), and yes, it is a bit different from the common hardtop alloy boats you see around here, and that's what's so good about it".

Did he like it? No, but then he was driving a new Tesla 3, and I didn't see him as the sort of buyer for this very unique and very practical vessel. This is a boat for someone who sees past the aesthetics and is more concerned about the practicality and useability of the boat. Style is defined as shape or design, and when it comes to the 2250 Ultracab WT, it is well defined and self-assured. It boldly makes a statement about what it is, which alone makes this an extraordinary vessel.

Released at the 2021 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, the 2250 is available in three versions, two walkarounds, the 2250 Centrecab, 2250 Ultra Centrecab and the 2250 Ultracab WT. The Centrecab’s are, as the name suggests, walkaround designs with a large central cabin or wheelhouse.

While they are both based on the same hull, the 2250 Walkthrough has a steeper keel angle, providing more bow volume.

It wasn’t until later in the year that I was able to get aboard one of the first 2250 Ultracab WTs, supplied

by New Zealand’s biggest Stabicraft dealer, Gulfland Marine, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland. Owner Craig Lewis had mentioned before to me about the boat and reckoned it was one of the best Stabicraft has ever designed and since being released in May 2021 he has sold quite a number, with orders now well in to late 2022.

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His sentiments about the 2250 Centrecab WT are borne out of the fact that the boat was awarded the prestigious ‘Best of the Best’ Red Dot Design Award for global product design in the watercraft category for 2021.

Designed for the American market in the Pacific Northwest, the Stabicraft 2250 Ultracab WT transformed over a four-year period into what it is today. Akin to the Oscars of product design, the Red Dot Awards are one of the world’s largest design competitions.

The ‘Best of Best’ Red Dot Design awards are only given to the standout in any given category. Some years none are awarded. Winners are often globally recognised names - last year, the Ferrari SF90 Stradale and the Honda E Electric car won ‘Best of Best’ Red Dots.

10,000 PLUS

It's been around 35 years since Paul Adams 'invented' the world' first aluminium positive buoyancy chambered boat, and the rest is history.

Since then, the Invercargill based builder has built-in excess of 10,000 boats and exported them worldwide. The secret behind all Stabicraft's is what the company refer to as the Life Ring Protection, which comes from individually sealed air and watertight aluminium chambers that wrap right around the hull. The 2250 can be filled with water and remain level on the surface.

The ethos of Stabicraft has always been based on being the best at what they do. As founder Paul Adams says, "In some cases, this is about tweaking the wheel to make it faster, safer, more efficient. In some cases, it's about reinventing the wheel. And in other cases, it's about asking – do we even need the wheel?"

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A thoughtfully laidout wheelhouse, with comfort in mind and plenty of arrangements available.

The driving position is excellent, with comfortable seating and plenty of room to stand at the helm.

BUILT TO LAST

When your backyard testing ground is Foveaux Strait, one of the harshest marine environments in the world, you have no option but to build your boats tough, real tough. The 2250 Ultracab WT is constructed using 6mm hull plate with 4mm tubes and has a dry hull weight of approx. 2000kgs.

Towing weight is around 2800-3000kg.

Length overall is 6.90m, with an external beam of 2.55m, an internal beam of 1.97m and a height on the trailer of 3.0m. Stabicraft offers a five year warranty on the 2250 Ultracab WT, which also carries USC, CPC & CE standards. Not only built tough but also built to the highest standards possible to meet the requirements of the world markets.

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While 200hp is recommended as the standard package, our boat ran a 300 Mercury Verado, which gave a top speed of 42 knots @ 5800rpm.

Conditions on test day were mirror-smooth, so needless to say, the boat ran perfectly. This is a big boat, designed for reasonably big water.

Acceleration with the 300hp V8 Verado was excellent, with the 3-blade stainless, 17" Enertia propeller bitting hard from the get-go. Our boat was fitted with the Mercury SmartCraft DTS (Digital Throttle & Shift) that delivers precise and smooth handling with instant response. Also, you will notice that when putting the engine into gear, it is a lot smoother and less clunky.

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The massive forward access is the piece de resistance of the 2250 Ultracab WT..

There is plenty of space for fishing with high coamings.

Who needs a galley when you can mount a bbq on the coaming?

PIECE DE RESISTANCE

30" engine or twin 25" engines, thanks to being cleverly engineered in a way that you can adjust for height regardless of twin or single outboard solutions. Very smart.

TWO OPTIONS

The 2250 Ultracab WT is available in either a Base package, which comes standard with the innovative 3-piece walk-thru door design leading out onto a forward utility deck and a tri-mount transom. With a vast list of sleeping and seating options, you can configure the base package to almost any type of boating setup.

The Offshore package is upgraded from the Base package with a three-sided canvas rear cabin curtain and a much longer transom box for those XOS sized fish. The Offshore package is equipped with 2 x 70L Icey-Tek coolers and the availability of a sleeping v-berth system with fold-down extensions.

Our boat, only the second production 2250 Ultracab WT delivered, was up-speced with the canvas rear cabin curtain replaced with a rear wall with lockable door, Maxwell drum winch, Udek flooring, a bow step ladder, Porta Potti and live bait tank.

The owner has plans to use the boat both for family cruising and serious fishing. Hence the 22rod holders scattered throughout, from the rocket, launch to the side coamings and transom. There is also a 1KW transducer on the transom to feed all the fishy information back to the Simrad Go12 MFD. ALLOY BOAT 2022 ISSUE #24

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Both ends of the 2250 Ultracab WT have been given special attention to make them as workable and practical as possible. The cockpit is designed for fishers, with plenty of workable flat spaces, wide coamings with rod holders, and an extralarge live bait or kill tank. Provided with the 2250 Ultracab WT is a pair of Icy-Tek split lid 70-litre bins complete with Stabicraft embossed cushions.

There is a storage tray on either side, with the batteries all neatly hidden aft behind a black panel.

No storage underfloor as the centre is taken up by a 378-litre fuel tank and buoyancy chambers. The pontoons have been injected with foam to adding quietness to the boat. No slapping noises when at rest or underway.

But it is the forward bow utility deck that really sets this boat apart from others. It is the perfect platform for not only loading or unloading your gear but also for soft baiting.

There is a deep storage bin in the sole, and a Maxwell drum winch is hidden away under a forward hatch. There are also coaming handrails all around for safety. The starboard side drop-down ladder is something I have not seen before, and it certainly makes sense. Great when nudging up to a beach and needing to unload/load all the kids and gear.

But the piece de resistance has to be the unique three-piece walk-thru door system. When closed, the door seals tight against the super-structure of the cabin and is an easy 3-step operation to open to then lead out onto the bow deck area. It allows

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IDEAL WEEKENDER

While this is undoubtedly a boat for the hard-core adventurers, it also has a thoughtfully laid-out wheelhouse, with comfort in mind and plenty of arrangements available. The owner chose to stay with the standard seating package of two swivelling bolster bucket seats forward and bench seats aft. By adding a couple of infills, the rear seats can be transformed into a second berth. There is storage under the port side and a Porta-Potti to starboard.

The boat is available with or without a rear bulkhead.

Storage is provided in side trays and a deep open locker ahead of the forward passenger seat. The driving position is excellent, with comfortable seating and plenty of room to stand at the helm.

What you cover the dash in is your choice, but we had a Simrad GO12, Simrad VHF, all the Mercury Smartcraft controls and DTS. Another neat feature is how the full-width footrest folds back to extend the already generous forward berth. Another great little extra that Stabicraft has added. There is no galley on the boat I reviewed, but again there are options to do that. Personally, I would have a Magma BBQ mounted in a rod holder or on the bait board. Add a freshwater system and handheld shower, and you have all you need for staying out for a few nights.

SPECIFICATIONS

Boat Design Name: Year Launched: Builder: Designer: LOA: Beam: Height on Trailer: Deadrise: Tow Weight: Max Speed: Construction: Class: Fuel Cap: Engines Make: Drive Train: Trim Tabs: Flooring: Lighting: MFD: Winch: Priced from: Contact:

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ALL-ROUNDER

Overall, once you accept the style and design of the 2250 Supercab WT, you can't fault it. Stabicraft says it is the ultimate beast for hard-core adventurers with proven rough-water performance, strength, and stability. It also has a great layout and some unique features, such as the utility deck that makes it appealing to family boaties looking for a genuine all-rounder.

Fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, spotting for deer in Fiordland or overnighting at Great Barrier, this is a boat that can do it all.

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The bow section provides easy access off the boat with starboard hull ladder.

The ideal cost effective product to protect your valuable asset.

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DICKEY Custom 750/XS Custom 800 Custom 850 Custom 950 Semifly 28 Semifly 32 Semifly 36 Semifly 40 Semifly 45 LRC58

7.88m 2.48m 8.72m 2.48m 8.9m 2.48m 10m + swim Platform 8.82m 2.80m 10.2m + swim platform 3.46m 11.2m + swim platform 3.46m 12.51m + swim platform 3.88m 14.2m + swim platform 4.84m 19.04m 4.09m

IV 515 5.25m 2.35m IV 555 5.65m 2.40m IV 585 5.95m 2.45m IV 616 6.25m 2.50m IV 656 6.56m 2.55m IV 707 7.15m 2.60m IV 757 7.65m 2.65m IV 808 8.15m 2.70m IV 858 8.65m 2.75m IV 909 9.15m 2.80m

5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC HT/CU/CC

5.8 Elite 6m Elite 6.4 Elite 7.45 Fishfinder 7.5 Fishfinder 8.25 Fishfinder 8.25 Fishmaster 8.25 MasterJet 8.75 Fishmaster 9.0 Fishmaster 10.4 Cruisemaster 11.3 Cruisemaster

5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CA HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

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531 Sport Fisher 5.30m 2.02m 5mm 551 Sport Fisher 5.50m 2.28m 5mm 621CC 6.15m 2.41m 5mm 721 HT 7.21m 2.50m 5mm 761 HT 7.61m 2.50m 6mm 821 HT 8.21m 2.50m 6mm 850 HT 8.50m 2.50m 6mm 941 HT 9.41m 2.50m 6mm

6.10m 6.50m 6.40m 7.45m 7.50m 8.50m 8.50m 8.73m 9.00m 9.25m 10.50m 11.30m

2.30m 2.35m 2.35m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.70m 2.80m 3.10m 3.05m

CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT

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ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2022 Make/Model

LOA

Beam

Hull Const Type

Make/Model

www.keelowcraft.co.nz - 03 208 9995 KEELOW (Jet Boats) Riverwild 320 Riverwild 380 Riverwild 420 Riverwild 450 Riverwild 480 Riverwild 560 Voyager 560 Highlander 470

3.20m 3.20m 4.20m 4.50m 4.80m 5.60m 5.60m 4.70m

1.37m 1.37m 1.45m 1.50m 1.54m 1.80m 1.80m 1.47m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 5mm

RU RU RU RU RU RU CA HT

RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU HT HT HT HT HT

580 5.80m 2.30m 650 6.50m 2.30m 700 7.00m 2.35m

5mm 5mm 5mm

CA CA CA

Coaster 670 Cape Runner 725 Cape Runner 770 Makaira 825 Ranfurly 870 Makaira 925 King Bank 970 Makaira 35 Makaira 40

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm

Targa/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

MARCO 4.00m 4.20m 4.40m 4.90m 5.20m 5.20m 6.00m 6.25m 6.50m 7.40m 7.80m 8.20m 8.80m 9.30m 10.0m

1.90m 1.90m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.25m 2.20m 2.33m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.65m 2.70m 2.90m 3.0m

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm 8mm

TS/CO TS/CC/RU CC/CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU/TS/CO CC/CA/RU CC/CA/HT CC/CA/HT CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA CC/HT/WA HT HT HT

4mm 4mm 4mm

CAT (CC) CAT (CA) CAT (CC

MAVERICK

Renegade 500 Rebel 500 Renegade 500 Twin

5.00m 5.00m 5.00m

2.31m 2.31m 2.31m

www.mclayboats.co.nz - 03 417 8135 MCLAY Fortress 441 Fortress 481 Fortress 521 Fortress 551 Fortress 571 Sportsman Package 461 Sportsman Package 521

4.40m 4.80m 5.00m 5.50m 5.65m 4.60m 5.18m

1.85m 2.00m 2.00m 2.08m 2.20m 1.85m 2.00m

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm

TS TS CO CO CC RU CA

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3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 3mm 3mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

TS TS/CA/CC C CA/HT/CC CA/HT/CC PB PB CC CC CC CA

Pinnacle 720 Pinnacle 830 Pinnacle 930

6mm 6mm 8mm

HT HT HT

7.22m 8.30m 9.30m

2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

480 Centre Console 4.95m 1.97m 560 Centre Console 5.80m 2.16m 600 Centre Console 6.15m 2.33m 650 Cross Cab 6.67m 2.40m 700 Hardtop 7.20m 2.50m 750 Centre Console 7.70m 2.60m 850 Cross Cab 8.70m 2.75m

5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CC CC CC XCAB/CC/HT HT CC/Xcab/HT XCAB/HT/CC

Quintrex 350 Explorer Quintrex 350 Dart Quintrex 370 Explorer Quintrex 370 Quintrex 370 Dart Quintrex 390 Explorer Quintrex 400 Dart Quintrex 400 Hornet Quintrex 400 Trophy Quintrex 400 Trophy Quintrex 420 Dory Quintrex 420 Explorer Quintrex 420 Trophy Quintrex 430 Top Ender Quintrex 420 Angler Quintrex 440 Hornet Quintrex 440 Trophy Quintrex 430 Escape Quintrex 450 Fishseeker Quintrex 450 Top Ender Quintrex 450 Trophy Quintrex 440 Angler Quintrex 440 Dory Quintrex 450 Escape Quintrex 450 Top Ender Quintrex 460 Dory Quintrex 440 Top Ender Quintrex 460 Classic Quintrex 470 Fishseeker Quintrex 480 Trophy Quintrex 470 Coastrunner Quintrex 500 Trophy Quintrex 500 Fishseeker Quintrex 470 Freedom Sport Quintrex 470 Escape Quintrex 470 Top Ender Quintrex 490 Escape Quintrex 490 Freedom Sport Quintrex 490 Coastrunner Quintrex 490 Legend Quintrex 490 Top Ender Quintrex 520 Dory Quintrex 520 Classic Quintrex 510 Legend Quintrex 510 Spirit Quintrex 570 Escape Quintrex 510 Freedom Sport Quintrex 510 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 510 Coastrunner Quintrex 510 Top Ender Quintrex 530 Escape Quintrex 530 Legend Quintrex 530 Spirit Quintrex 530 Top Ender Quintrex 530 Freedom Sport Quintrex 530 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 570 Coastrunner Quintrex 570 Spirit Quintrex 570 Legend Quintrex 570 Top Ender

1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm

TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS RU TS TS RU TS TS CO RU TS RU SC TS TS SC TS SC RU SC TS BR RU TS RU BR RU CC CO TS CC CC CA RU BR BR RU CO RU CC CA CO BR BR RU CA CC CO

QUINTREX

www.marcoboats.co.nz - 07 889 7083 400 Tiller 420 Tiller 440 Angler/Thresher 480 Angler/Thresher 520 Angler/Thresher 550 Striker 600 Striker/Souwester 625 Striker/Souwester 650 Souwester 700 Souwester 725 Souwester 750 Souwester 800 Souwester 880 Souwester 950 Souwester

3.8 3.80m 1.60m 4.5 4.50m 2.05m 5.4 5.40m 2.33m 6 6.00m 2.40m 7 7.00m 2.40m 7.0 Party 7.00m 2.40m 8.0 Party 8.00m 2.50m Seablade 19 6.52m 2.25m Seablade 22 6.70m 2.43m Seablade 24 8.29m 2.65m Orca 6200 Walkaround 6.20m 2.40m

PUREKRAFT

MAKAIRA 2.39m 2.48m 2.59m 2.7m 2.78m 2.85m 3m 3.4m 4m

CA CA CA/HT HT CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

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LAZERCRAFT

6.7m 7.25m 7.7m 8.25m 8.70m 9.25m 9.70m 10.7m 12m

4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

PINNACLE

KWIKKRAFT 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

Beam Hull Const Type

ORCA

www.kwikkraft.co.nz - sales@kwikkraft.co.nz 460 Performer 4. 6 m 2.2 m 470 Performer 4.7 m 2.2 m 500 Adventurer 5.0 m 2.2 m 5500 SL 5.5 m 2.35 m 5800 RL 5.8 m 2.35 m 600 Performer 6.0 m 2.20 m 6015 SLR 6.4 m 2.35 m 7200 SLR Twin 7.4 m 2.35 m 661 Offshore 7.10m 2.40m 761 Offshore 8.10m 2.50m 861 Offshore 9.10m 2.70m 922 Offshore 9.60m 2.80m 1022 Offshore 10.40m 3.30m

LOA

Sportsman Package 551 5.50m 2.08m Sportsman Package 571 5.65m 2.20m Sportsman Package 591 5.95m 2.20m Sportsman Package 591XL 6.15m 2.20m CrossXover 561 5.60m 2.08m CrossXover 581 5.80m 2.20m CrossXover 601 6.00m 2.28m CrossXover 611 6.10m 2.28m CrossXover 651 6.60m 2.30m Cruiser 701 Gen 11 7.05m 2.35m Cruiser 751 Gen 11 7.50m 2.45m Cruiser 801 Gen 11 8.01m 2.48m Raptor Amphibious 741 7.40m 2.35m Walk Round 1100 11.40m 3.09m

189

3.58m 3.64m 3.75m 3.76m 3.80m 3.85m 4.00m 4.01m 4.01m 4.05m 4.27m 4.29m 4.29m 4.41m 4.29m 4.43m 4.43m 4.48m 4.50m 4.50m 4.50m 4.54m 4.54m 4.61m 4.61m 4.65m 4.69m 4.72m 4.75m 4.84m 4.96m 5.00m 5.01m 5.05m 5.05m 5.05m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.21m 5.26m 5.32m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.41m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.61m 5.88m 5.88m 5.88m 5.88m

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1.45m 1.49m 1.50m 1.45m 1.58m 1.79m 1.69m 1.73m 1.76m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 1.87m 2.00m 1.87m 2.02m 2.02m 1.90m 2.00m 2.10m 2.05m 2.01m 2.01m 2.10m 2.10m 2.09m 1.96m 2.09m 2.05m 2.05m 2.10m 2.05m 2.25m 2.09m 2.09m 2.09m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.10m 2.09m 2.10m 2.25m 2.22m 2.25m 2.22m 2.22m 2.25m 2.38m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.30m 2.25m 2.25m 2.38m 2.38m 2.38m 2.38m

ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2022 Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

Quintrex 570 Freedom Sport 5.88m 2.38m Quintrex 600 Fishseeker 6.13m 2.21m Quintrex 610 Top Ender 6.16m 2.40m Quintrex 610 Spirit 6.16m 2.40m Quintrex 610 Legend 6.16m 2.40m Quintrex 610 Freedom Sport 6.16m 2.40m Quintrex 610 Coastrunner 6.16m 2.40m Quintrex 650 Coastrunner 6.43m 2.40m Quintrex 650 Spirit 6.43m 2.40m Quintrex 650 Freedom 6.43m 2.40m Quintrex 650 Offshore 6.43m 2.40m Quintrex 610 Freedom Cruiser 6.93m 2.40m Quintrex 690 Offshore 7.44m 2.40m Quintrex 690 Offshore SDP 7.44m 2.40m Quintrex 690 Spirit 6.81m 2.40m

4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

BR TS CC CA CC BR RU RU CA CC HT BR HT HT CA

4750 Prelude /Sportsman 4.75m 2.05m 5050 Prelude / Sportsman 5.05m 2,10m 5450 Prelude 5.45m 2.10m 5800 Interceptor 5.80m 2.25m 6020 Fisherman 6.02m 2.20m 6250 Fishmaster 6.25m 2.33m 7010 Provider 7.01m 2.50m 7450 Seahunter 7.45m 2.50m 8450 Ultimate 8.45m 2.50m 9000 Ultimate XL 8.95m 2.85m

4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

CA CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT

305 Jabiru Punt 3.05m 1.11m 355 Jabiru 3.55m 1.14m 345 Jabiru 3.48m 1.53m 375 Jabiru Cartopper 3.81m 1.27m 385 Jabiru 3.85m 1.72m 415 Jabiru 4.25m 1.95m 435 Jabiru 4.45m 1.95m 455 Jabiru 4.60m 1.95m 485 Jabiru 4.90m 1.95m 415 Bay Cruiser 4.32m 1.95m 435 Bay Cruiser 4.62m 1.95m 485 Bay Cruiser 5.14m 2.05m 515 Bay Cruiser 5.32m 2.30m 545 Bay Cruiser 5.45m 2.33m 575 Bay Cruiser 5.95m 2.33m 310 Water Rat 3.21m 1.41m 355 Snipe 3.60m 1.48m 375 Snipe 3.80m 1.58m 385 Big Boy 3.90n 1.85m 425 Big Boy 4.27m 1.96m 445 Big Boy 4.41m 1.96m 455 Safari 4.55m 2.05m 485 Safari 4.85m 2.05m 525 Safari 5.25m 2.09m 435 Scorpion 4.40m 1.87m 455 Scorpion 4.55m 2.05m 485 Scorpion 5.04m 2.07m

1.2mm 1.2mm 1.6mm 1.2mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4.mm 4mm 2mm 1.6mm 1.6mm 2mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 3mm 3mm 3mm

TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS SC RU RU RU BRRU/CA BR/RUCA CA TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS TS/SC TS/SC/CC SC/CC

360 Dinghy 400 Dinghy 440 Runabout 470 500 Bowrider 535 Cuddy 610 670 Wheelhouse 730 Wheelhouse 850 Wheelhouse 890 Wheelhouse

3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm

TS TS RU CA/CC RU CA CA/HT HT HT HT HT

RAMCO

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SCORPION

DB835

enquiries@mmservices.co.nz Ph: 021 420 984

3.60m 4.10m 4.40m 4.70m 4.80m 5.35m 6.10m 6.70m 7.30m 8.50m 8.89m

1.80m 1.90m 1.90m 2.17m 2.17m 2.20m 2.30m 2.40m 2.40m 2.45m 2.80m

SCOTT (Jet Boats)

DB262

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3.30 Puddle Hopper 3.55 Puddle Hopper 3.55 Scud 3.70 Puddle Hopper 3.70 Scud 3.90 River Boat 3.70 Scud 4.30 River Boat 3.70 Scud 4.45 River Boat 4.45 Cross Over 4.55 Scud 4.60 River Boat 4.60 Cross Over 4.60 Scud 5.10 Sea Scud 6.50 Sea Scud 13’ 6 Sprint Boat

3.30 m 3.55 m 3.55 m 3.70 m 3.70 m 3.90 m 3.70 m 4.30 m 3.70 m 4.45 m 4.45 m 4.55 m 4.60m 4.60m 4.60m 5.10 m 6.50 m 13’ 6”

1.46 m 1.46 m 1.46 m 1.46 m 1.46 m 1.53 m 1.46 m 1.64 m 1.46 m 1.64 m 1.64 m 1.64 m 1.64 m 1.64 m 1.64 m 1.96 m 1.96 m 1.35 m

10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 10mm 12mm 10mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 12mm 5mm

RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU

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190

5.50m 6.20m 6.70m 7.00m

2.42m 2.42m 2.42m 2.50m

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5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

CA CA/HT CA/HT CA/HT/CA

ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2022 Make/Model

LOA

Beam

Hull Const Type

SENATOR 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT

XP646 HTO 6.50m 2.40m XP676 HTO 6.80m 2.45m XP716 HTO 7.10m 2.50m XP746 HTO 7.50m 2.50m XP746 HTE 7.50m 2.50m XP776 HTO 7.80m 2.50m XP776 HTE 7.80m 2.50m XP816 HTE 8.20m 2.50m XP856 HTO 8.60m 2.80m XP856 HTE 8.60m 2.80m XP896 HTE 9.00m 2.80m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

495 Workmate 4.95m 2.01m 540 Workmate 5.4m 2.19m 575 Workmate 5.75m 2.19m 610 Workmate 6.10m 2.26m 650 Workmate 6.50m 2340mm 700 Workmate 7.00m 2340mm 610 Gamefisher 6.10m 2.26m 650 Gamefisher 6.50m 2.34m 700 Gamefisher 7.00m 2.34m 750 Gamefisher 7.50m 2.50m

4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

CA/CC CA/CC/HT CA/CC/HT HT/CC/CA HT/CC/CA HT/CC/CA HT HT HT HT

Ultimate 14 4.0m 1.8m Ultimate 16 5.10m 2.05m Ultimate 18 6.05m 2.30m Ultimate 21 6.35m 2.45m Ultimate 21 Elite 6.35m 2.45m Ultimate 25 Elite 7.25m 2.55m Ultimate 27 Elite 8.50m 2.80m

4mm 6mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

TS/CC SC/CC/CA CA/CC/SC/HT HT/CC HT/CC HT/CC/SC HT

6.20 Sports Hard Top 6.20m 660 Sports Hard Top 6.60m 7m Sports Hard Top 7.20m 7m Sports Cruiser 7.20m 730 Sports Cruiser 7.40m 750 Custom Cruiser 7.60m 8m Sports Cruiser 8.20m 840 Pro Sportsman 8.40m 840 Sports Cruiser 8.40m 840 Pro Sportsman 8.40m 870 Sport Cruiser 8.70m 870 Pro Sportsman 8.70m 850 Sports Cruiser 8.80m 850 Custom Cruiser 8.80m 920 Custom Cruiser 9.20m 940 Pro Sportsman 9.40m 970 Pro Sportsman 9.70m 1050 Pro Sportsman 10.50m All models avaliable in 8mm

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

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DB056

Typhoon 760 8.0m 2.5m Typhoon 800 + Wide beam 8.35m 2.7m Typhoon 920 Wide beam 9.3m 2.7m

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DB778

2.35m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.45m 2.50m 2.50m 2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.50m 2.50m 2.90m 2.90m 2.90m 3.10m

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ALLOY BOAT PONTOON

ADVENTURE Adventure 1430 4.30m 3mm TS Adventure 1450 4.50m 4mm TS/CC/CA

435 4.35m 1.95m 495 5.07m 2.02m 545 5.52m 2.18m 565 5.65m 2.32m 595 5.95m 2.40m 645 6.47m 2.45m 705 7.20m 2.50m 780 7.77m 2.50m 860 8.55m 2.50m 890 9.00m 2.80m 1080 10.80m 3.10m

3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

TS CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Call 021 1142 444 or info@lightningmarine.co.nz

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4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm

TS/CC CC/CA CA/CC/HT Walkthrough CA/CC/HT

420 APB 4.20m 1.87m 480 APB 4.80m 1.87m

3mm 3mm

TS TS

3.1 Trooper 3.6 Trooper Delux 3.6 Trooper

3mm 3mm 3mm

TS TS TS/CA

SF600R

BLUEFIN

3.10m 3.60m 3.60m

1.72m 1.72m 1.72m

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DB453

AQUALINE

www.shackles.co.nz Rated

STYLE CODE: ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2022

Make/Model

BIG TURN KEY

DB760

MORE LEVERAGE

LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

3.9 Trooper 4.20m 1.72m 3.9 Trooper Sport 4.20m 1.72m 5.4 Trooper 5.40m 2.22m 5.8 Wide Body 5.80m 2.26m 7.5 Silverado 7.50m 2.48m 8.5 Trooper 8.50m

3mm 3mm 4mm 5mm 6mm 6mm

TS/CA CA/CC CA/CC CA CA CC

300 D 3.03m 1.01m 420 3.90m 1.71m 440 JetX 4.40m 1.71m 450 4.50m 1.71m 480 XC 4.60m 2.02m 480 JetX 4.80m 2.05m 515 CCX 5.15m 2.13m 535 XC 5.35m 2.15m 570 XHT 5.70m 2.27m 660 XHT 6.60m 2.47m 680 XHT 6.80m 2.47m 730 XHT 7.30m 2.50m

3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

TS TS/CC CC CC/CA CA CC CC/CA CA HT HT HT HT

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FREWZA 3.4 3.40m 1.65m 4.1 4.10m 1.75m F14 4.40m 1.75m F16 4.95m 2.00m F18 5.75m 2.25m F21 6.30m 2.30m 680 6.80m 2.30m

3mm 3mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm

TS TS CA/CC/TS CA/CC/TS CA/CC/HT HT/CA/CC HT

7.08 7.08m 2.36m

6mm

HT

460 Performer 470 Performer 500 Adventurer 5500 SL 5800 RL 600 Performer 6015 SLR 7200 SLR Twin

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm 6mm 6mm

RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU

440 4.43m 1.83m 520 5.25m 2.07m

3mm 4mm

TS/CC CC/CU

3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party

3mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 3mm 3mm

TS TS/CA/CC CA CA/HT/CC CA/HT/CC PP PP

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4. 6 m 4.7 m 5.0 m 5.5 m 5.8 m 6.0 m 6.4 m 7.4 m

2.2 m 2.2 m 2.2 m 2.35 m 2.35 m 2.20 m 2.35 m 2.35 m

OCEANPRO

DB192

ORCA 3.80m 4.50m 5.40m 6.00m 7.00m 7.00m 8.00m

1.60m 2.05m 2.33m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.50m

www.osprey.co.nz - 03 548 7887 OSPREY 4.00m 4.50m 5.00m 5.20m 5.20m

1.68m 1.95m 2.15m 2.25m 2.25m

2.5mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm

TS/CO/CA TS/CO/CA TS/CO/CA CC/CA HT

DB261

Osprette 380E/S/CO Osprette 450S/Classic Osprette 495 CO/Classic Classic 520 Plus 1800HT

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ALLOY BOAT LISTING 2022 Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const

Type

Classic /Plus 565 Classic 590 Plus 610HT Classic / Plus 650 Classic / Plus 700 Classic / Plus 750 Plus 800HT Plus 850HT Plus 750HT WIDE Plus 800HT WIDE Plus 850HT WIDE Plus 890HT WIDE Plus 980HT WIDE

5.65m 5.90m 6.10m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m 8.90m 9.80m

2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80M 2.80M 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m

4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

CA/CC/HT HT/CA HT CA CA/HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

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