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2018 ISSUE 14

LOVE THOSE LURES HARD OR SOFT? YOUR CHOICE

DRUM WINCHES

SNAPPER FISH IN WA DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER

ON A ROLL

WIN

LIFE CHANGER $206,000 SURTEES 750 GAME FISHER SHOW PRIZE a lso REVIEWED:

SCORPION 610 HT

DNA 630 XHT

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BLUE WATER 650 PORTOFINO

TOP VALUE TOP SELECTION

From 2.7m

$

3,750

Scorpion 610 Cabin

$

BEST VALUED

from

HARDTOP $49,995

47,500

Over 20 models to choose from: • Dinghies • Centre Consols • • Cuddy • Cabin • Open Runabouts • • Cabin Boats • Pontoons • • Hard Tops • Weekenders • • Wheelhouse •

THE ALUMINIUM BOAT SPECIALISTS

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MORRINSVILLE Thames Street West, Morrinsville Ph: (07) 889 7193 Fax: (07) 889 5405 Alan Solly: 021 595 151 Scott: 021 595 150 Email: sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz

OPEN 7 DAYS OVER 200 BOATS www.sportcraftboats.co.nz

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TAURANGA 19 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui Ph: (07) 928 7193 Fax: (07) 928 7194 Dave 029 770 7036 Jamie: 021 795 597 Email: sales@sportcraftmarine.co.nz

REGULAR COLUMNS

FEATURES

128 POINT OF VIEW 130 NEWS & NOTABLE 186 ALUMINIUM BOAT GUIDE

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DRUM WINCHES ON A ROLL

In the past few years Drum

Winches have gained in

popularity and there are

now more makes and

makes to choose from. Why have

they become so popular?

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LOVE THOSE LURES

Paul Walker looks at everything

but natural bait and explains

why lures, jigs, soft baits are now

growing in popularity and for

some fishermen totally

replacing pillies, squid and mackerel.

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ANGLERS’ PLAYGROUND From giant spawning

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LOVE THOSE LURES HARD OR SOFT? YOUR CHOICE

DRUM WINCHES

SNAPPER FISH IN WA DOESN’T GET MUCH BETTER

ON A ROLL

snapper to big, muscular

swordfish, there’s a

fish to suit all tastes right

on Perth’s doorstep as Al McGlashan discovered.

WIN

LIFE CHANGER $206,000 SURTEES 750 GAME FISHER SHOW PRIZE al so R E VI E W E D :

SCORPION 610 HT

DNA 630 XHT

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On the Cover #14

Surtees 750 Game Fisher Enclosed Cabin – Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show Prize Page 136

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SURTEES 750 GAME FISHER ENCLOSED CABIN

THE SOFTRIDER IS THE ULTIMATE NZ MADE MARINE PEDESTAL...

It utilises a gas powered cylinder inside the pedestal to absorb the harshness of boating, enabling height adjustment and suspension. With 8 different Softrider heights and 2 sliders and Footrests to choose from, the Softrider Pedestal is a must. Check out our range of Fixed Height pedestals. All our pedestals can be used in conjunction with all our seating range.

Surtees and Yamaha combine

to produce the world’s most valuable’ show prize ever.

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SCORPION 610 HARDTOP

Seven years ago we sent

Freddy Foote down to

Tauranga to test the Scorpion

610 HT. Now one of Sportcraft

Boats most popular models,

we sent him back to rediscover

if it is still as great as it was back then.

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HELMBOLSTER The Deluxe Captain Bolster Seat is part of our extensive seating range. This modern helm chair with chunky aluminium frame. Is for those looking for that solid modern look and comes with lift up arms for ease of access. .

Nelson based builder, DNA

Boats has not only established

a strong regional market, they

are now selling throughout the

country. Barry Thompson

checks out their new DNA 630 XHT.

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HI TECH PLASTICS BOLSTER SEAT The Hi Tech Plastics Bolster seat is a rotational moulded seat featuring maximum strength, comfort and durability. NZ made upholstery featuring marine grade high impact foam with 70mm cushioning, heavy duty stitching and marine grade vinyl. It also features UV stabilised vinyl and high quality 316 stainless steel fixings which will stand the test of time. The perfect Stand and drive or sitting helm seat. Meets the Standards recommended by ABYC.

The McLay 561 CrossXover

isn’t a new model, but it indeed

is one of the most popular in

the CrossXover range. Barry

Thompson went South to

check out McLay Boats answer

as to what makes a pontoon boat.

BOLSTER ELITE The all new Hi Tech Elite Bolster Seat is now part of our extensive seating range. This modern helm chair is perfect for those looking for that solid modern look and comes with lift-up bolster for ease of access and stand up sit down comfort. Strong rotationally moulded frame with s at moulded inserts for ee u ILCO S Bolster arms and CHW W HUT AT SHO Swivel fixing.

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The Blue Water 650 Portofino has

Hi Tech Plastics 2002 Ltd 10 CLow Place, PO Box 5303, Frankton, Hamilton 3242, New Zealand.

Phone +64 7 843 3343 Fax: +64 7 843 3346 email: sales@hitechplastics.co.nz DB274

DNA 630 XHT

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been around for over 14 years and is one of the most popular boats in the Blue Water Boats range.

NZ’s Best Selection & Value to Match!

Over 20 models to choose from:

• Dinghies • Centre Consols • • Cuddy • Cabin • Open Runabouts • • Cabin Boats • Pontoons • Hard Tops • • Weekenders • Wheelhouse •

to the

From the

Bluefin 780 Wheelhouse $114,500

Bluefin 525 Profish $36,950

tHe aLUMInIUM boat speCIaLIsts

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MORRINSVILLE Thames Street West, Morrinsville Ph: (07) 889 7193 Fax: (07) 889 5405 Alan Solly: 021 595 151 Email: sportcraftboats@xtra.co.nz

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TAURANGA 19 Hewletts Road, Mt Maunganui Ph: (07) 928 7193 Fax: (07) 928 7194 Dave: 029 770 7036 Jamie: 021 795 597 Email: sales@sportcraftmarine.co.nz

POINT OF VIEW

Marine Seating

Fishing, towing toys or just having some family fun is all great from a smaller boat.

World-class Seats & Pedestals • Leisure Boats • Work Craft • Commercial

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Since 1952 Springfield have crafted alloy components and built their company to be the premier supplier of marine seats and pedestals to all international markets.

The range covers seats and mounting solutions for any sized craft.

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ome of us aspire to own bigger boats. Ones we can go offshore, chase bigger fish, troll all day or stay out overnight with the comforts that are not practical in a smaller trailer boat.

A 7.5m hardtop, such as the Surtees 750 with twin Yamaha 150s that is up for grabs as the gate prize at this year’s Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show is a case in point. Who wouldn’t want to own such an ultimate beast, that will take you out into the offshore fishing grounds with a few hardcore fishing mates or provide a very cosy and comfortable weekender for the family?

The only concerns that come from owning such a rig is towing, storage and launching. Now, all that can be easily overcome with the right tow vehicle or dry stacking, so they are not an issue. However, sometimes having a big trailer boat does have its downside and I recently had discussions with two friends of mine who own bigger alloy boats and for reasons wanted something smaller as well.

One owns a 10m Everyman with twin outboards which he keeps on an Airberth. It’s a fabulous boat which I have fished from many times, but it’s not something that you make a spur of the moment decision to take out. Things need to be planned and it all takes time to get in the water.

It’s also 20 mins from his house to the marina. And then there’s all the cleaning to do after. While he doesn’t mind all that, he does live 1 min from the water and was looking for something he or his son could launch quickly and easily on the beach. He needed a small boat to go fishing, towing biscuits and generally getting the grandkids involved with boating at an early age. You can never teach them too young and I can well remember taking my oldest son Carl boating at around six months and that was trip in a 5m open runabout from Whangapoua to the Great Mercury Island. He must have liked it because he slept most of the way.

But back to my mate. After looking around, he decided on a 3.9m RIB, with a 30hp Suzuki, which could be towed behind a 4WD quadbike and kept in the carport at home. His son also wanted a boat that he could take home to his place in Auckland. Now he has the best of both, the Everyman for the serious fishing fix and overnighting and the RIB for some quick and hassle-free boating fun.

I also had a call from a friend who owns a 7m McLay hardtop and loves it to bits, but also needed something smaller. He too didn’t want to sell the big boat and wanted to stay with both an alloy boat and if possible another McLay. Well, he found what he wanted in the McLay Fortress 4.8.

After pouring over my own McLay 4.8 Fortress and going for a run, he put the order in. I like the fact he has gone for the big tiller steer engine (I have an 80hp Merc and he has gone for the 90hp) as the boat handles the power well. He has also got the builders to make a lot of small but practical changes to the boat to suit his needs. It’s going to be a great little boat that will be used a lot from his beach house up North and like my mate with the RIB, will certainly see him do a lot more family boating.

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SPORTSMAN HARDTOP 591 XL PACKAGE.

591 SPORTSMAN HARDTOP

Go to our website for Most models specifications and pricing or get down to your local available with dealer for details the light weight Mercury 4 stroke outboards

MCLAY BOATS ARE AVAILABLE FROM DEALERSHIPS NATIONWIDE:

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WHANGAREI: Warren Hay Marine, ph 09 430 2666. AUCKLAND: Fish City, Albany, ph 09 476 4282.

HAMILTON: Fish City, Frankton, ph 07 846 6675. WHAKATANE: Oceansports Marine Ltd, ph 07 308 4241.

NEW PLYMOUTH: West Coast Marine 06 759 0939. WELLINGTON: Boat City, ph 04 298 5931.

MOTUEKA: Bays Boating, ph 03 528 5200. CHRISTCHURCH: Powerboat Centre, ph 03 389 1146.

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H E AV Y W E AT H E R A N C H O R I N G

MARCO LAUNCH 950 SOUWESTER

Morrinsville based Marco Boats has recently launched one of their biggest boats to date, the 950 Souwester. At 10m LOA and with a mean of 3m it is right on the cusp of being a trailer boat, but the owner does use it as such.

It is a seriously good weekender and has all the necessary appointments for overnighting such as the galley, head and shower, two 70 litre chest freezers and a 30-litre fridge drawer.

There are berths to accommodate four adults or three adults and

two children. The wheelhouse area flows through to the cockpit via bi-folding doors and a pillar-less electric drop down window.

The 950 Souwester is also fitted with Raymarine Axiom MFDs and Humphrees auto trim tabs. 600L of fuel feed a 370hp D6 Volvo which is enough to push the 5500kg vessel to a top speed of 35Knots.

Marco Boats | Ph +64 07 889 7083 www.marco.boats@xtra.co.nz

Ramco Boats Launch 9000 HT What must be one of the most outstanding boats produced recently

by Ramco Boats is this new Scott Robson designed 9000HT. Powered by twin Honda 225, the stylish hardtop features a wide 2.8m beam, walk-though transom and a cockpit that has been designed for fishing. Top speed is around 40 knots.

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compartment plus spacious wheelhouse.

Construction is 6mm.5mm and the boat is available to be customised to an owner’s requirements. The owner has plans to tow ther boat all over the country following both fishing contests and exploring some of New Zealand’s most beautiful harbours, bays and lakes.

Ramco Boats | Ph +64 03-313 3560 | sales@ramcoboats.co.nz www.robsondesign.co.nz

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The highly regarded Australian custom built Moda range of power cats and monohulls is now available in New Zealand. The company already have an affiliation with New Zealand as all their boats over 7m are designed by Christchurch based Scott Robson design.

The hulls have been designed with highperformance attributes, true pedigree and solid construction. Moda boats combine functionality with strength while incorporating modern styling.

When ordering a custom Moda boat, the process is slightly different to the normal off the shelf production type. As each boat is built to suit the customer and so almost every package is different. However, one thing they all have in common is the highest quality possible in materials, equipment and construction.

The range of monohulls and power cats are build as a strong boat using Marine grade 5083 structural aluminium where ever possible. All the boats come standard with AMSA approved foam flotation, fuel tank safety cells, external fuel system breathers, good storage points for safety equipment, bilge pumps, and double insulated electrical wiring.

Moda offer two powercats the 8000 series and the 9500 series with a 10500 Centre Console model under development .The powercats are true off shore craft with stepped deep vee hulls with high tunnels and are building an excellent reputation for rough water handling with stability. The cat models have a double berth and toilet forward and feature a high level custom fitout to each owners specification with a level of finish not normally seen on this

type of craft . The 8000 is also available in the Gamefisher Series doubling as a deep sea fishing platform that also fulfils the requirements of a family sports bridge cruiser. There is also an 8500 Walkaround and the latest model, the 9500 Express Series.

Moda also offers two power cats, the 8000 Series and the 9500 Series which both carry all the best attributes of the monohulls, but with performance and rough water rated catamaran hull design.

Robson Design | Ph +64 3 337 5095 Mob +64 21 320 874 E: scott@robsondesign.co.nz www.robsondesgn.co.nz

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New Quintrex Tridents for NZ Boat Show

MCLAY INTRODUCE NEW SPORTSMAN

Auckland Marine Centre, NZ importers for Quintrex alloy boats, will be showing the very latest 650 and 690 Trident Hardtops at the NZ Hutchwilco Boat Show. Trident Plate Boats are Quintrex’s first range of offshore fishing models to feature the Millennium Blade Hull constructed from tough 5mm plate bottom sheets.

Available as a 610, 650 and 690, the Trident is built to combat the unpredictable conditions of the open water. The 650 Hard Top and 690 Hard Top models are the latest to join the six-strong fleet.

The 650/690 Trident Hard Top design means you can enjoy your boat in all weather conditions, with a laminated hardened glass windscreen, sliding side windows and a standard windscreen wiper kit your view is never interrupted. The 690 has an overall length of 7.08m and bean of 2.48m, while the 650 is a little shorter at 6.69m but carries the same beam. Both boats are packed with standard features and have big option lists if you want to spec things up.

Auckland Marine Centre | Ph +64 9 2711575 gary@aucklandmarine.co.nz | www.aucklandmarine.co.nz

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Having seen a large market shift from cuddy cabin boats to hardtops McLay believe the time is right to introduce a smaller hardtop to their range. At the Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, they will be showing for the first time their new 571 Sportsman Hardtop, which they expect to be a big seller for next season.

The boat will have a turnkey package prize, complete with trailer and 90hp Mercury 4 stroke outboard for under $60,000.

It comes with a long list of standards features and like all McLay boats is available with plenty of options. The 571 Hardtop utilises the same hull as the 571 Sportsman with a 5.65m loa and beam of 2.2m.The 571 Sportsman brings the Sportsman range to five models.

McLay Boats Ltd | Ph: +64 03 417 8135, steve@mclayboats.co.nz | www.mclayboats.co.nz

World class custom built Aluminium Pontoon Boats

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Versatile Family & Fishing Boats Water Taxis and Charter Boats

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A REVOLUTION IN INNOVATION

Come and see us at the Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show, 17–20 May 2018

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INNOVISION ADD IV555 EXPLORER Innovision recently added the IV555 Explorer to their expanding range of unique alloy boats. The 555 is the third and smallest model in the Explorer range and joins the 606 and 656.

The standout feature of the boat is the plum bow that creates a super fine ‘V’ entry angle. The purpose of this is to reduce the boat from pitching. The boat is very dry as the large downturned chine deflects spray. The chines also assist the flood chamber in creating a very safe and stable platform when at rest.

Standard features include a large low-level Portofino transom that creates a whole new area that is great for diving, swimming off or even fishing. There are options for a single or dual walk-through transom to give you easy access to an expansive cockpit.

Like all Innovision boats, the new IV555 offers unprecedented stability without sacrificing the super smooth ride from the unique bow design. The company build three styles which include the Explorer (hardtop), Sports (sports top) and Active (centre console). They also provide a 10-year structural warranty on all models.

Innovision Boats | Ph : + (64) 021407000 simon@innovisionboats.com | www.innovisionboats.com

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Purecraft Range Expands Hall Marine Design & Purekraft Boats have recently moved location, still based in the sunny Mount Maunganui but now located at 2/60 Aviation Avenue. This location houses our design studio, prototyping lab & showroom for Purekraft Boats. With this move HMD have also employed another Naval Architect to keep up with the growing demand. The range of Purekraft models is also increasing with the development of an exciting new 700 Hardtop, 800 XC and 850 XC. The XC models are really taking off with true walkaround capability, protection from the elements and clever modular systems to cater for multiuse activities. At the upcoming Hutchwilco Boat Show you will find the team from HMD and Purekraft Boats at stands EX68 & 70. www.purekraftboats.co.nz and www.hallmarinedesign.com

TENOB TO DISTRIBUTE SPRINGFIELD Tenob has recently been appointed as the distributors in New Zealand of the international recognised Springfield range of seats, seat mounts and accessories. Springfield Marine knows that comfort is important in marine seating, whether behind the wheel for long passages in rough water, dropping a line in a quiet creek or anywhere in between. Springfield offers a wide range of configurations and options from the basic moulded seat suitable for small tinnies through to navigator seats for larger cruisers.

They also offer a full range of pedestals, including Wave Dampening

pedestals are designed to reduce the impact and vibration while fishing or cruising in rough waters.

Shock absorbent mechanical springs allow progressively dampened travel to provide a smoother ride.

Springfield also offer a variety of seat mounts to suit just about any boat application, plus accessories such as bbqs, grill plates and tables.

Tenob Wholesale Marine | Ph 0800 273 9180 | www.tenob.co.nz

QUALITY | STYLE | PERFORMANCE

MODA CUSTOM BOATS

The highly regard Australian custom built Moda range of Scott Robson Design power cats and mono hulls is now available in New Zealand.

Every boat is handcrafted to perfection, with pride, passion and attention to the finest detail.

8200 Powercat

Robson Design | PH +64 3 337 5095 | scott@robsondesign.co.nz | www.robsondesign.co.nz

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Sizes available from 8m to 10.5m in Sports, Walk-around and Hardtop versions.

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Surtees and Yamaha combine to produce amazing ‘world’s most valuable’ show prize masterpiece

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s far as anyone can tell, there has never been a boat show prize like it. Not only in New Zealand or Australia but literally anywhere on the planet.

Long time Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show exhibitors and sponsors have truly created something special for this year’s event: a Surtees/Yamaha Grand Prize boat package that comes with a retail value of more than $207,000!

At the core of the package is the flagship of the Surtees range: a fullyfeatured 750 Game Fisher Enclosed Cabin.

Powering it along, at speeds up to 47 knots!, are twin Yamaha F150F (XCA) 2.8 litre 4-stroke outboards, complete with the latest electronic ‘fly-by-wire technology and swinging Yamaha Reliance SDS (Shift Dampening System) 13 ¼ x 19P polished stainless steel propellers.

And then there are the extras: the Epic double-axle braked trailer, the suite of Garmin electronics worth upwards of $10,000, the Balex Auto Boat Loader, the Lone Star drum remotely-controlled windlass, the Hella LED lighting package, the outriggers, the list goes on.

If it sounds impressive on paper, in real life it looks even better. In its temporary home at Andrew Carlson’s Fishing Boats NZ on Auckland’s North Shore, the Grand Prize boat dwarfs the other vessels on show. Resplendent in its burnt orange exterior paint scheme it has already, in the short time it has been there, attracted a huge amount of attention — and several “I’ll buy it on the spot” offers! (Especially, apparently from those with similarly-coloured vehicles keen to have a matching set.)

With a trailerable weight of around 2.5 tonne and capable of shipping an impressive 300-litres of fuel, this is not a rig for the family sedan.

However, thanks to those twin axles and the independent breaking, our tow vehicle (a Ranger SUV) has little trouble transporting it safely across the Auckland Harbour Bridge to the Outboard Boating Club.

Once there, there are, likewise, few issues with launching this substantial 7.5-metre vessel, thanks largely to Balex automatic launching and retrieving system. The trailer is backed into the water, the winch and safety catch are released and, from his position at the helm, Fishing Boats NZ’s Sam Tucker leans out the window and presses the Balex remote. Down aft, the large rollers turn, the Grand Prize moves backwards and into the water, the tow vehicle drives away. Job done.

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ONE TOUCH DIGITAL CONTROL

Fly-by-wire electronic control has been around for a while: on airplanes, in cars and on large vessels. It is still relatively new on trailer boats however and the novelty still delights.

For a start, all one needs is a single finger. (There is a key — just one, even though there are two engines — but it is solely used to turn the whole system on.)

One everyone is on board and ready to go, I simply push the single go button and both engines start simultaneously (there are also separate start buttons for each engine but these are generally only used when one wants to run just one at a time, when trolling for example).

Although there two throttle controls, these too have been configured to run as a single unit, unless otherwise selected and the same applies to the trim.

As we idle out to the breakwater, Sam explains that the proper name for this electronic “fly-by-wire” system is actually Yamaha DEC (Digital Electronic Control): it requires no mechanical remote control cables; throttle and shift operations are electrically controlled and the result is effortless control without cable friction.

He’s not kidding. In the marina, I reverse around in the confined space using one engine in forward and one in reverse and switching between the two several times. There is none of that “thunk” sound as the levers go into and out of neutral and there is no jerkiness as we slowly increase revs up to the permitted 5 knots.

Once clear of the confines of the breakwater, the throttles are thrown hard forward against their stops and the effect is breathtaking! The acceleration is both unbelievably smooth and incredibly powerful. It is like an enormous, unrelenting push in the back. One minute we are at displacement speed, seconds later we skidding across the water and heading for upwards of 40 knots.

Each Surtees comes complete with what Surtees call their SiQ technology package, Designed to improve both stability and handling.

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SURTEES 750 GAME FISHER ENCLOSED CABIN

The boat comes with a Lone Star drum winch.

The rear seat folds down for access to the batteries and out of the way when fishing.

Flanking the cabin door, a pair of drop-down windows.

Moving up and down through the rev range is equally smooth. There are no discernable dead spots and the overall effect is, in many ways, more like turning a dial than using a traditional throttle.

For our initial run down to the calm waters of Islington Bay, we have left the water ballast in Surtees trademark flooding keel (Anti-Roll™ ballast stability control) in place. This is done simply by keeping the aft gate () closed, rather than allowing it to open naturally as the boat moves onto the plane. (Anti-Roll™ and Anti-Roll Lock™ are part of the Surtees’ SiQ™ package, see panel).

The result is a far smoother ride in the slight but sometimes sharp chop with the only downside a slight tendency to porpoise. A quick downward nudge on the trim quickly sorts this out.

As we later discover on our ballast-less ride home, there is, somewhat surprisingly, very little cost, in either speed or fuel consumption for carrying this extra 530 litres of water in our keel. Our top speed drops just two knots and the increase in fuel burn is of a similarly insignificant amount.

Monitoring our performance in these various modes is equally effortless thanks to the Yamaha CL7 multi-function colour display. A 7in touch screen, it is capable of monitoring up to four engines and six tanks through a single gauge, boasts internal Wi-Fi and is fully programmable.

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BUILT TO FISH

A good friend of mine is fond of saying about his pride and joy: “It may be a fishing boat but it doesn’t need to look (nor smell) like one”.

His words spring to mind as I gaze over the 750’s substantial cockpit.

Nine geometric SeaDek anti-skid floor panels, grey with black edging, are separated by bare aluminium water channels, creating a sole that is both immensely practical and enormously attractive. This “work of art” effect is further enhanced with another three SeaDek panels on both coamings, each with its own drink and rod holders. Add another rod holder in each aft quarter, three in the Surtees baitboard, six up in the integral rocket launcher and a further four in a portable unit hanging off the starboard side locker (plus loads of space in the two wide side lockers) and there is enough stowage for even the most enthusiastic team’s weaponry.

As the name implies, the 750 Game Fisher has been designed primarily to chase big fish. To that end, it boasts is a 300-litre fuel tank to get one out to those offshore islands, reefs and seamounts; there is a fullyplumbed, 800gph under-step live bait tank, complete with clear window; that Surtees baitboard mounted high above the transom; a set of 14’ Oceanblue outriggers; big wide coamings to rest on when the fishing is slow and a platform wide enough so one can comfortably stand between transom and engines.

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The cockpit has been designed primarily to have everything you need to chase big fish.

In addition to being a great fishing platform, this package is a pretty effective overnighter.

AN OVERNIGHTER TOO

In addition to being a great fishing platform, this package is a pretty effective overnighter, too. Occupying the for’ward port quarter of the cockpit is a seat module. In it is a handy sink, serviced by a faucet on the coaming and fed by an 80-litre fresh water tank. Over on starboard, an identical-looking unit, is home to an alcohol cooker.

In the enclosed cabin, just through the twin powder-coating aluminium and glass doors, is the third part of the overnighting trifecta: an Engel 42-litre fridge, snugly positioned under the driver’s seat.

Combine this with the sink and cooker, the large bunk space (especially with the infill in place) and the warmth of the enclosed cabin and a night or even a weekend away is not only possible but reasonably comfortable, too. At this stage, there is no toilet but this is an easy and relatively inexpensive addition.

Because stowage is always at premium when staying away, Surtees have thoughtfully added pull-out drawers under both seat cabin seats and there is also a nifty shelf unit that pulls out from alongside the crew seat. This unit, the two drawers and the numerous open lockers on both sides of the enclosed cabin are all lined with frontrunner, too, so things stay put and quiet while underway.

There is also stowage in a large underfloor locker (with two access hatches) between the seats and under the cabin squabs. Each of the latter comes with its own strap to hold it open while loading or accessing the items within.

Both driver’s and crew’s seats are impressive units, too. Although hard mounted on the modules below, both are very well padded and come with hinge-able bolster for additional comfort when either stand or sitting. High returns behind the two bunks double as footrests and an aluminium track each side of the seat units is there for an optional drop-in seat.

opening windows on each side and, flanking the cabin door, a pair of drop-down windows.

The dash arrangement has been well thought out, too, especially considering the generous amount of electronics and other equipment on board. The large 12” Garmin GPSMAP 7412 XSU MFD screen combines with the Yamaha digital panel directly below to ensure every bit of information one could possibly require is just a quick glance away.

The former can be configured to show data from the GPS plotter, the down view or side view sonar and the radar, or any combination one wishes.

Also close at hand are the two DC panels, the control unit for the Lone Star drum winch, a combined voltage gauge and double USB charging outlet, a fuel gauge, the single starter key and the single and two individual on/off buttons for the engines.

Above are the Garmin VHF, the Fusion stereo unit and two of the four speakers (the other two are in the cockpit).

There is also a handy red/white light in the ceiling (for night running), part of a comprehensive Hella LED lighting package that includes twin flood lights, under gunwale and bait tank lighting in the cockpit and a bright spotlight.

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Visibility from both seats is superb. The offshore-ready windscreen is in three sturdy sections, each with its own Exalto wiper; there are a large

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DRUM WINCHES ON A ROLL

One of the benefits of a drum winch is they are capable of handling more rode than you might otherwise get into your standard anchor locker.

A few years ago we ran a feature on drum winches and our listing included five brands and 22 models. Such has been the popularity of drum winches, our 2018 listing shows more than double that in both manufacturers and models.

So why have drum winches become so popular?

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that has all changed They did a great job but they looked ugly and in many ways were very agricultural.

The idea was right but the profile needed some refinement.

It wasn’t too long before someone had the bright idea of recessing the drum winch into the anchor locker and below the deck profile. All of a sudden the drum winch gained acceptance, especially amongst the alloy boat manufacturers. The benefit they had over the fibreglass builders is they could easily adapt the anchor locker to accept the size of a drum winch and electric motor.

In 1995, Australian Dean Forster pioneered the trailer boat drum winch and while drum winches were not a new concept, it was Dean who perfected the application for small boats. His award-winning company Stressfree Marine is one of the world leaders in the manufacture and design of drum winches.

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more rode ( the warp & chain) than you might otherwise get into your standard anchor locker. When it comes to the anchor warp, you don’t have to stick with the conventional braided anchor rope. If you are out in the deeper water and need as much warp on the drum as possible, then some boat owners are using rope such as Dyneema or Spectra. This allows you to maintain the strength, due to the extremely high breaking strain rating and means you can drop down the size of the warp to 4mm or even 2mm.

Most manufacturers offer drum winches with 12 or 24 volts sealed motors that can be mounted through a 360-degree arc, so you can adjust it to fit the space available. They are corrosion resistant and designed to stand the harsh salty environment of an anchor locker.

Most of them today are built inside stainless steel housings to provide maximum corrosion protection.

Drum winches draw around 25 - 30 amps and under load up to 60 amps, so it is recommended that dual batteries be installed. This is no different to a standard capstan style winch. To protect the motor, a circuit breaker will trip out if there is a power overload, such as getting your anchor stuck on the bottom.

Drum winches vary from as light as 12 kg and as much as 170 kgs. If you compare a Maxwell RC6 winch, that weighs just 8 kg, with a max pull of 500kg and a capacity for 12mm rope and 6mm chain, with a similar capacity drum winch, they are up to three to four times heavier.

However, some manufacturers present the weigh of their drum winch with the rode on, so it pays to check if you are not sure. Also, a low profile RC6 winch will set you back around $1300 to $1500, whereas a comparable drum winch will generally anywhere between $2000 to $3500.

If you thought you could never get a drum winch into the anchor locker,

All About Space

Drum winches take space and when you are talking about an under 5.5m boat, the anchor locker volume isn’t generally that much. No problem for the traditional capstan/winch where you simply haul it all in by hand and stow it manually. You can always move the rode around and fill the space. Same goes for an auto winch, such as a Maxwell RC6 which takes all the hard work out of hauling in the anchor, but still means you have to physically tuck all the rode and chain into the locker.

If you have a fully auto system, where you can do the business from the helm, then no problem, unless you have an unusually shallow locker.

What happens is the warp drops into a bundle and as the pile builds up it binds to the base of the winch plate where the rode comes in and everything stops. This is especially bad when you have all chain. If the locker is deep enough, then it’s not an issue. With bigger boats that’s easy, but not so in a lot of smaller trailer boats.

What happens with the drum winch, is all the rode is spooled onto the drum so doesn’t have any drop at all. The drum can be mounted on the base of the anchor locker or the bulkhead and as long as there is a clean and clear line to the bow roller and it is fitted correctly, it is almost impossible to get a bind up. The only way this can happen is if you overfill the drum and the warp and chain spills off the edge or it has not been mounted straight. It is essential to have the right rope and chain guide just in front of the hatch opening. These come in a variety of sizes (mainly 4” & 6”) and help the rope and chain to track out to each side of the drum. The rollers will also help to eliminate any scuffing on the boat as the rope and chain track down from your bowsprit to spool on and off the drum. Plus there are hawse pipes available if you want a clean look on the deck.

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then think again. There are now some very compact models available that are designed specifically for boats under 5m. Manufacturers have done a lot in recent years to improve not only the way their drum winches operate and their efficiency but also the quality and the compactness.

With all the strain that goes on a drum winch, it is essential that all the components are to the highest standard. Drum winches need to be robust and reliable, so it pays to know what you are buying.

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All the drum winches we have in our buyers guide essentially all do the same job; it’s just that some do it differently and better than others. Some offer more features and depending on the model are suitable for different size boats. Combined they offer over 55 models, to cater for boats from under 5m to over 12m. It is into the trailer boat market where the majority of drum winches are sold because of the rope/chain option. When it comes to all chain that’s not really an option on a drum winch. Unlike a capstan winch where the chain simply goes through a chainwheel and is dropped into the locker, with a drum winch all the anchor rode remains on the drum.

One issue is the weight of the chain on the drum (40m of 7mm chain = 40kg), which over time could damage not only the drum, but also other componentry such as the bearings.

Also, chain doesn’t settle on the drum as uniform as warp, and then there is the question of the amount you would be able to get on the drum. A lot less than conventional rope and a fraction of Dyneema or Spectra.

When looking for a drum winch, the first thing to consider is the space you have to mount it. No problem if you are happy with it on deck, but if it’s to go in the anchor locker, you need to consider the overall dimensions. With a new alloy boat, most manufacturers can easily make a few adjustments to fit a drum winch and even if you are retrofitting one to an older boat, it’s often not difficult to modify the bulkhead. In a grp boat this is not so easy, so getting a unit to fit is not so simple. Interestingly some production grp boat manufacturers are addressing the problem and making their anchor lockers ‘drum winch’ friendly.

The Savwinch 880SC is designed for the same small boat market and while it carries 60m of warp, it is slightly higher, but with less width. It weighs in at just 16 kg.

Stressfree’s Mini Me is capable of handling 65m of warp and size wise falls in between the other two. Lone Star’s GX1 is another compact unit, weighing just 17 kg and the BLA 4500 is even lighter at 16 kg and ideal for boats up to 5.5m. The Maxtek drum winch weighs in at only 12.5 kg.

Overall they are similar in dimensions and it’s just that one may fit a little better in the space you have than another.

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In 2017 BLA introduced a new range of drum winches, designed locally and made exclusively for BLA, offering a high-quality drum winch at an affordable price. New to the drum winch market, BLA’s model lineup comprises four models. The BLA 4500 is one of the smallest on the market and at just 16kg loaded with anchor rode, it is ideal for small craft. It will take 40m of 6mm warp and 5m or 6mm chain, so that’s plenty for those fitting one to a boat up to 4.5m.

BLA has branded their drum winches to reflect the size boat they are designed for, i.e. BLA 5500 (up to 5.5m), BLA 7000 (up to 7m) and the top of the range BLA 8500 (up to 8.5m.

All BLA Drum Winches feature a sealed motor and gearbox with a 316-grade stainless steel drum and body to protect everything from water ingress and corrosion and come complete with rope, chain and switchgear for hassle-free anchoring.

The motor is fully sealed from corrosion/water with no exposed terminals and can be adjusted in eight positions. Australian designed and made in China, the BLA drum winch comes with a 3-year warranty. www.bla.com.au

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DRUM WINCHES

STRESSFREE

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Stressfree Marine is a globally recognised anchor winch manufacturer sought out by boat builders and boat owners, for their innovative standard and freefall anchor winch products.

Credited with starting the drum winch evolution over 20 years ago and tested as the fastest power down winch on the market, Stressfree Marine’s base models are heralded as some of the finest available, for boats ranging from 4-15 m.

Not willing to simply settle on their standard range, Stressfree Marine are also known for their focussed approach to innovation, and for developing the patented Freefall NG range.

Featuring freefall at 600 feet/ minute and power up/down at 80 to 90 feet/minute, all with one touch functionality, the Freefall range is particularly valuable when fishing in depths greater than 20m.

The complete Stressfree range is extensive and caters for every size trailer boat and bigger, from under 5m to up to 30m. Across their freefall range, Stressfree Marine’s anchor winches provide adaptable fit and varied mounting options, with the ability to reset the gearbox and motor assembly in 8 different configurations to best suit your anchor well.

They also provide optional deck mounting, one-touch precision anchoring a 1400watt motor, sealed with 5m of cable (on the Midi and Maxi Freefall range) and a waterproof circuit breaker with thermal overload cut-out.

Constructed from 316 L grade marine stainless steel, with solid stainless-steel drive shaft, Stressfree drum winches are built tough too last. They all come with a 5 year warranty. www.stressfreemarine.com.au

Lone Star was created in 2009 with the sole purpose of offering excellent anchoring systems at a better price without sacrificing quality or customer service. Lone Star Marine went back to the beginning in regards to drum anchor winch design, creating custom drives and twin bearing shaft support on all models. They are the only company to utilise a twin bearing system which greatly increases drivetrain longevity.

With roots in solid engineering LSM have created custom accessories such as the cast hawse the original chain guard, stainless encased winch motors and offer a 5 + Life Warranty on all winch models.

Their Elite 7 Beast is world’s largest single reduction electric winch, a 170kg behemoth that is currently used on larger 20m+ commercial and pleasure boats.

There are now 12 different winch models in the range and they use various drive components for each model. www.lonestarmarine.com.au or www.chainsropesandanchors.com.nz

SAVWINCH

Savwinch is a well-recognised brand of drum anchor winches that are purpose designed and built for the harsh saltwater environment. They offer the world’s first electronic fast fall system, which has no mechanical clutches. The new electronic fast fall (SAV-EFF) variable speed Savwinch range is Australian made and built to the highest standards.

This system allows you to drop your anchor as fast as a free fall system and is electronically controlled. Using the same technology as the SAV EFF, the SAV EFF2S offers the boater a 2-speed system.

The fast fall system increases the voltage and the speed of the motor, so there are no loads involved. It can drop as fast as you can drop it.

But it’s all touch button controlled with your finger.

Savwinch offer 13 different models based on five sizes from the 880 suitable for boats to 5.5m, up to the 3000 for boats up to 14m.

In 2016 Savwinch released their brand new Signature “Stainless Steel Motor” series. These are 316 stainless steel motors, not just a cover.

The SS motors are entirely submersible without the use of sealants or glues.

In 2017 Savwinch introduced the world’s first complete 316 stainless steel winch, the SSS range. Like the SS winches, these are fully sealed 316 stainless steel motors but also feature a full 316 stainless steel gearbox. The models are available in different variants and are offered with a 7-year warranty.

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MUIR

Tasmanian based Muir offer four sizes of drum winches, although it is the DW08 and DW10 that are most applicable to trailer boats. All the models are available in a free fall option (DFF) and also feature power up & power down or manual release free fall on the one unit.

Mechanical auto & manual release free fall means no troublesome electronics need to be mounted on the drum or in your chain locker.

The drum shaft is on a serviceable bearing centre for smooth hassle-free operation even under full load.

Muirs designed HDPE & UV protected heavy duty brake means no over-run of the drum during free fall.

The DW08 is a compact unit that weighs in at 15 kgs and is capable of

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a line speed of 33m/ min, with a working load of 75kg and a maximum load of 180kg. The DW10 is designed for the larger trailer boats and has a max load of 260 kgs and working load of 75 kgs. All up weight is 30kgs. The DW12 and DW15 are both more suited to small cruisers. www.muir.com.au

seals. The proven Maxwell 1000W motor is the same as used on the RC Series and VWC/HWC winches. Marine anodised aluminium legs are used to protect against corrosion on alloy hulls.

The Tasman Series also uses large diameter plain bearings that offer longer life, are stronger and more robust in the harsh marine environment. Gearbox bearings are lubricated sintered bronze and the non-gearbox end is a self-lubricated composite bearing for minimal maintenance. www.maxwellmarine.com

MAXWELL

Maxwell is well known for its extensive range of capstan winches, so it was only a matter of time before they got into the drum winch market. In 2017 they released the Tasman drum winch series with two models; Tasman 8-8 and the Tasman 8-6. The only difference between the two units is the drum size, with the 8-8 designed to take 8m warp and chain and the 8-6, 6mm warp and chain. While the smaller 8-6 weighs 31 kg, the 8-8 comes in at 37 kg.

Both units have a 1000w motor, are available in 12v or 24 volt, have a maximum pulling force of 1000kg and hauling speed (full drum) of 60m/ min. Depending on the model, the Tasman drum series is suitable for 110m to 160m of rode. They all come with a 3 years warranty.

Maxwell proprietary gearbox has a custom ratio for optimised performance, direct fit to larger diameter shafts, large bearings and

MAXTEK

Maxtek offers two sizes of compact, 12-volt anchor-well mounted drum style anchor winches; the MTX600 and the MTX900. The MTX600 uses a 600-watt motor and the MTX900 takes a step up to a 900-watt motor.

Both drum winches are ideal for shallow or narrow anchor wells. The drum and assembly on these winches are all manufactured from 316-grade stainless steel. Single person operation is achieved with the inclusion of a dual direction solenoid and remotely mounted foot and up/down toggle switch. They are also the cheapest drum winch on the market and offer a 2-year warranty. www.absolutemarine.co.nz

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The Pro Series II 1500 series anchor winch is the most powerful in the Viper range and designed for commercial and large vessel installations of 8m plus. The 1500 has a considerable rope capacity of up to 200mtrs of 6mm double braid or 100mtrs of 8mm triple strand rope spliced to 10mtrs of 8mm short link chain making anchor in deep water a breeze and is powerful enough to haul up a 37lb plough anchor all day.

The Viper 1500 has a fall rate of 50m per minute and comes with a lifetime warranty against water intrusion and 5-year Viper warranty. www.kiwiyachting.co.nz

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Manufactured by Bell Marine in Victoria, Australia, the Viper range of drum winches features the Viper S Series, which incorporate a fully stainless steel gearbox. Their range covers three drum sizes with seven models, from the Micro through to the powerful Pro Series II 1500.

Don’t be fooled by the name Micro or by its size, this is one of the world’s most powerful electric drum winch for its size and was designed to fit into bow riders, tinnies, walkarounds and any boat with limited anchor well space. The Micro is constructed from 8mm plate 316 marine grade stainless steel (hand polished to a mirror finish) and the drum rotates at a fall rate of 40mtrs per minute.

The Viper Pro Series II features a stainless steel electric motor and has a fall rate of 45 m per minute and a retrieval rate of over 41m per minute. It has around twice the torque of a conventional drum winch, three support bearings on the one piece 28mm solid shaft. A 90 deg

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10m/15m 140m/12mm 12m/10mm 40m/min 432.5 x 548mm 2500 kg 150 kg 60 kg $4,795 $3,499 15/20m+ 150m/20mm 13m/13mm 50m/min 432.5 x 548mm 3800 kg 220 kg 130 kg $8,695 $6,599 Up to 5m 90m/8mm 7m/8mm 55m/min 199 mm x 346 mm 1400 kg 160 kg 22 kg $1,699 $1,090 Up to 6.5m 130m/8mm 10m/8mm 60m/min 265 mm x 375 mm 1800 kg 240 kg 32 kg $1,899 $1,249 Up to 8m 120m/10mm 12m/8mm 65m/min 265 mm x 375 mm 3200 kg 320 kg 44 kg $2,099 $1,399 Up to 8m 125m/12mm 12m/8mm 65m/min 310 mm x 393 mm 3200 kg 320 kg 60 kg $2,199 $1,499 8 m + 150m/20mm 13m/13mm 75m/min 350 mm x 423 mm 3500 kg 350 kg 125 kg $2,999 $1,849 10 m + 150m/25mm 15m/13mm 70m/min 413 mm x 459 mm 3800 kg 350kg 170 kg $3,699 $2,499 Weight includes anchor rode.

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STRESSFREE MINI ME Up to 5m 65m/6mm 4m/6mm 42m/min 207 mm x 328 mm 500 kg 100 kg 12 kg $1,899 $1,350 MINI 4 m/6 m 100m/6mm 6m/6mm 52m/min 265 mm x 434 mm 1800 kg 195 kg 17 kg $2,299 $1,820 NG MINI 50 4 m/6 m 80m/6mm 6m/6mm 52m/min 245 mm x 454 mm 1800 kg 195 kg 17 kg $2,799 $2,350 NG MIDI 6 m/7 m 90m/8mm 8m/8mm 74m/min 310 mm x 434 mm 1800 kg 250 kg 23 kg $2,699 $2,549 NG MIDI 50 6 m/8 m 90m/8mm 8m/8mm 74m/min 401 mm x 420 mm 2000 kg 260 kg 25 kg $3,199 $3,174 NG MAXI 6m/12m 100m/8mm 8m/8mm 74m/min 312 mm x 480 mm 3600 kg 275 kg 39 kg $3,499 $3,322 NG MIGHTY 10m + 130m/10mm 8m/8mm 99.5m/min 413 mm x 479 mm 3600 kg 350 kg 44 kg $3,899 $3,630

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MUIR DW08/DFF08 5m/8m 40m/12mm 6m/6 mm 33.5m/min 258mm x 365mm NA 180 kg 16 kg $1975* $2205* DW10/ DFF10 8m/10m 75m/12mm 6m/8mm 33.5m/min 351mm x 488mm NA 260 kg 31 kg $3254* $3094* * Prices for DW model only

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E L B A T A E B N U SCORPION 610 HARDTOP

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Seven years ago we sent Freddy Foote down to Tauranga to test the Scorpion 610 HT. Back then he said it was a boat that delivered some of the best bang for your buck on the market. Now one of Sportcraft Boats most popular models, we sent him back to rediscover if it is still as great as it was back then.

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SCORPION 610 HARDTOP

Powered with a 90hp Mercury the 610 Hardtop will do 31.0knots

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or a long while, there has always been a segment of the market where there was demand for high-quality aluminium trailer boats - at an affordable price.

While this sector was always well serviced, times have changed. Some more well-known name brands have virtually vanished from the market or have evolved to reach a higher price point.

Where a gap has been left, organisations such as Sportcraft Boats have swooped and cemented themselves into this part of the market with their Bluefin and Scorpion brands.

I’ve always been very impressed by the Sportcraft Boats experience and their approach to manufacturing and marketing of their brands.

Sportcraft Boats are principally retailers who manufacturer and are lead

by Jamie Black, who heads up the Tauranga branch, with another in Morrinsville.

I tested the 610 Hardtop model some years ago and it was a great package. I even caught a fish that day! But the key memory was affordability - so much boat for your money!

The 610 Hardtop is a boat that will suit a wide variety of users. From a boat for a couple of blokes to take out and slay some fish, to a family vessel with a spacious cabin to stow all of the kid’s gear for the day and even enough room for them to take a kip.

User-Friendly Layout

So what’s changed over the years? Well, to the eye, not a lot.

According to Jamie Black, there have only been minor refinement changes to the boat over the years. After all, if it isn’t broke why fix it?

The layout remains practical, with the right amount of features to get you out on the water, all at a very affordable price.

Aft, an adequately sized boarding platform is on either side of the outboard pod, and the port corner has an aluminium boarding ladder fitted. A grab rail has also been welded onto the rear of the transom to help swimmers and divers re-enter the boat. While no walkthrough is fitted, one can be included as an option on either side. Otherwise, you clamber over the transom and into the cockpit.

Sportcraft Boat’s Jamie Black demonstrates the roomy forward cabin.

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The package comes with a VHF, Simrad MFD and a Lewmar winch.

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Two large tote tanks will give a fuel capacity of 90L.

Large cockpit side shelves run both sides of the cockpit.

Our test boat came with two tote tanks, which are located under the transom. No option for an underfloor tank, however, the two 45L tote tanks will give you a 90L capacity and combined with the efficiency of the Mercury 90hp four-stroke outboard will give you plenty of range.

The transom has a shelf built into it, ideal for storing any miscellaneous items such as tackle boxes, etc. The battery is below and is hidden away with a vinyl curtain.

The cockpit is relatively sizeable, with long deep-carpeted side shelves adorning either side. Two-rod holders each side are situated along the coamings. Above you have a rocket launcher with storage for six rods, which is within easy reach for most.

Seating consists of two basic single seats, with storage space underneath. If you want more seating, especially for the kids, king/ queen style seats can also be fitted, as too can a removable aft bin seat.

The small storage shelves on either side of the helm, are a great place for keys and cellphones. For passenger comfort when standing, there is a handrail that runs along the top edge of the dash area.

The dash is really neat and tidy, is fully carpeted and on the test boat we had a flush mounted Simrad MFD with Mercury digital engine instruments, a VHF and the switch for the Lewmar anchor winch.

Forward in the cabin, there is plentiful storage space available in the cabin sides, in the form of two large side shelves, as well as large storage compartments underneath the squabs. At 1.9m, the bunks are very lengthy, so are long enough to sleep on. Add a privacy curtain, and you have a great little overnighter.

Despite having a spacious and lengthy cabin, the 610 still has a lot of fishing room in the cockpit with 2.5m from the dash to the inside of the back transom. The side gunnels are flat and nice and wide which makes it practical for seating and other uses.

There is a sizeable boarding ladder in the port corner.

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underneath, they will get you home in reasonable comfort should conditions worsen while you are out.

Two of us launched the boat super easily at the Sulphur Point boat ramp in Tauranga, some of the best launching facilities in New Zealand.

The 610 was easily handled, but it’s also a boat that is light enough that you could comfortably launch it on your own.

On the trailer, the rig weighs in at 1220kg, so beach launching this boat is a real possibility. Towing with a large family sedan or small SUV is easily achievable.

As tested, this rig is $54,695 . This includes the 7 inch Simrad combo GPS sounder and the auto Lewmar windlass anchor winch.

A standard package starts at $49,995, where it comes with the Mercury 90hp four-stroke outboard, VHF, Fish Finder anchor and warp, trailer, rocket launcher, bait board and the internal carpeting. Incredible value?

You bet!

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Underway

The driving position is very good and the first thing I noticed was just how far back I was from the windscreen - it makes it feel like a very roomy and spacious boat.

The 610 is an easy and fun boat to drive, not requiring too much trim to get it running nicely and would be ideally suited to those who are new to boating. It’s the kind of boat you can learn how to handle very quickly and easily.

The 90hp Mercury four-stroke was a good match and powered the 610 hull easily. The Mercury returned 31.0 knots @5500rpm with a pleasant cruise of 23 knots @ 4000rpm using 21.3L/h The 610 Hardtop can be powered by as little as 90hp, of with as much as 125hp. I think the 90hp was an ideal match for the hull. It provided more than enough grunt and will have plenty in reserve should you end up loading the boat with passengers and gear.

Our test day conditions were beautiful, with hardly a ripple on the waters around Tauranga. I’ve tested Scorpions of this size before in varying conditions, and they have done well. With a 5mm hull

SPECIFICATIONS Model & Model: Scorpion 610 Hardtop Price as tested: $54,695 Priced from: $49,995 Type: Hardtop Construction: Alumnium LOA: 6.1m Beam: 2.3m Deadrise: 16 deg Height on trailer: 2.90m Trailerable weight: 1220 kg Test Power: 90hp Propeller: 15” x7 SS tPower options: Outboard HP Range: 90-125hp Fuel Capacity: 90L (Tote tanks) Trailer: Sportline Single Axle Manufacturer: Sportcraft Boats

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Enough room to overnight should you wish.

There are footrests for both skipper and passenger.

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range(NM) 1000 4.5 2.25 0.500 160 1500 5.5 3.77 0.690 110 2000 7.0 4.32 0.620 130 2500 9.0 8.33 0.930 87 3000 15.0 18.52 1.300 62 3500 19.0 19.55 1.100 73 4000 23.0 21.3 0.930 87 4500 25.9 24.19 0.940 86 5000 29.0 28.27 0.980 82 5500 31.0 33.77 1.100 73

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Range is in nautical miles and based on 90% of useable fuel.

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LOVE THOSE LURES

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Paul Walker looks at everything but natural bait and explains why lures, jigs, soft baits are now growing in popularity and for some fishermen totally replacing pillies, squid and mackerel.

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hasing snapper with lures in NZ is nothing new. Since the first snapper jigs came out in the late seventies, there has been a never-ending progression of lures, lures, and more lures. It was bound to happen with man’s quest to improve and create new and better types and styles in everything, then lures would be no exception.

Bait fishing is still active in this country, but as more and more fishers come into contact or observe how effective it is when the correct methods and tackle are used, the interest is growing.

Let’s face it, lure fishing has a lot going for it; you don’t have to freeze lures, they are small and don’t take up much room, clean and don’t stink up the boat. Plus because you drift with them, there is no pulling the anchor up and down. And when fished correctly, my god do they catch fish.

So why wouldn’t you use them! It’s a no-brainer. Sure you will have to buy a specific rod and reel for the type of lure fishing you choose, but who doesn’t like buying a nice new piece of kit every once in a while and oh man those new lure specific rod and reels are just beautiful to fish with. So let’s have a look at what lures are available, how and where they are fished, what rod and reels should be used and how to rig them?

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The Savage Gear Squish Erratic Fall, is available in a wide range of weights and colours.

SOFT BAITS

SLOW JIGS

Soft plastic bait, commonly known as just soft bait, are plastic-based fishing baits, termed so because of their soft, flexible rubber texture.

Soft plastics are available in a large range of colours, sizes and particularly shapes.

Soft plastics found their origins in the late 1950s and early 1960s, with small worms and grubs being moulded from hard rubber. The stiff rubber used, as well as the basic shapes produced, did not allow the flexible action and effectiveness of modern soft plastics to be observed. In 1972, lure manufacturer Mister Twister patented the Curly Tail concept, utilising the flexibility of silicone-based plastic to create a rubber lure with a more lifelike action and vastly improved fish-catching effectiveness.

In the early 2000s the gear needed to make good soft baits started to become available in New Zealand. I am talking about carbon graphite 2.1m (7ft) spin rods, small compact high-end spin reels with superb drag systems, braid line, fluorocarbon leader, a vast range of different weighted jig heads, and of course a huge selection of scented tails.

Within months a new fishing system was born and Kiwis took to it with a vengeance. I must admit soft baiting is probably my favourite form of fishing, in water depths up to about 30m and definitely under 20m.

It’s so much fun and so effective when fished correctly on the drift. For those of you that haven’t tried this form of fishing, I suggest you borrow a soft bait rig, leave the bait at home and have a go. Just find some fish on the sounder and drift through them, cast your soft bait up ahead of the boat letting it fall to the bottom and keep twitching the lure. If you don’t hook up and the lure drifts too far behind, then wind it in and repeat. If the fish are there, you’ll have a ball and fill your bin. I bet you will be out buying a new soft bait outfit the next day.

Here we move into an entirely different type of lure where soft baits work better in water under 30m, slow jigs are designed for deeper water. These metal lures are designed to just drop off the side of the boat, so a much shorter rod is used. Slow jigs come in a wide range of weights, colours, types and styles to allow for water depth and current strength. The ideal rod is short graphite say 1.5m-1.8m (5/6ft) with a very soft flexible tip and the reel is generally a small quality overhead, loaded with 6.8/9.0 kilo (15-20 lb) braid. The lures themselves are divided into several styles, Lucanus, bottomship, sliders, ingicu, micro, and some of the old chrome jigs from yesteryear. These can be cleaned up and re-rigged with skirts and the new micro hooks and they work just fine. Nice to do a bit of recycling if you still have some of those old school jigs kicking around.

Drop this type of lure straight to the bottom then engage the reel and wind very slowly about ten times, if you get a touch but don’t hookup just continue to wind slowly and the fish will generally come straight back and hit the lure hard and hook up. You don’t need to strike with these lures just let the rod, braid and the lure do it all for you. Should a hookup not happen after ten winds then drop the lure to the bottom and start the process over again. Good to do this while drifting.

Quite often you will get hit as the lure re-drops to the bottom and with some of the lures, it doesn’t hurt to give them a twitch as you wind.

As with soft baits, you should fish with a light to medium drag setting, because you’re usually fishing over flat sand and mud, so if the fish wants to run let it He can’t go anywhere and you get to have a big smile on your face for a bit longer.

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SMALL TUNA

Soft baits tend to take medium to large fish.

Every summer as the warm blue water pushes down from the tropics it brings skipjack and albacore tuna within reach. These are just two more species that will readily take small trolled tuna lures, but more importantly, will just as happily chase your cast out soft baits. You will need to use light jig heads, so they don’t sink too quickly.

Small metal or chrome casting lures can also be used on your soft bait rod. When albacore is encountered, they might be slightly deeper, so this is where your slow jig combo can come into play. Again using a lighter weight jig for a slower decent drop to about 10m, then retrieve again until you hook up. You will need a full spool of braid with these little guys, as they will take line like you won’t believe Your spool will just be a blur if you do hook one up, but oh god are the great fun.

Lure fishing around our northern coasts can produce a wide range of species snapper, kahawai, john dory, gurnard, trevally, mackerel, kingfish, and small tuna. I haven’t included game fishing with lures because that’s a whole different ballgame.

If you haven’t tried fishing with lures, then you should. Leave the bait at home one day and give them a try, as long as you follow the simple rules I am sure you will do well and have a great day, a clean boat and a bin full of fish.

KINGIE JIGS

Kingies love lures especially jigs. As a jig tumbles down in amongst them they will watch it with interest, but as soon as the jig is retrieved back to the surface at speed they see a potential meal getting away and that’s too much for them and they pounce. Kingie jigs come in weights from 200gr to about 400gr, they are generally long and are designed to either drop, flutter, or dart about as they descend, to attract the kingfish’s attention. Good colours are orange/gold, purple, bright silver/blue or oily chrome. Although I am sure, there are plenty of other good colours to use.

The rod and reel combo for kingie jigging is a little like the slow jig combo but on steroids. A short rod with a powerful action, an immensely strong mid-size overhead reel and colour coded braid line all rated at 24 to 37 kilos. You will need to be as strong as this combo and your fitness levels will need to be up there to take on this form of kingie fishing. Kingies know how to fight and how to fight dirty, so if you nail a good one on a jig, you will have earned it.

Another form of chasing kingies is with poppers and stick baits, casting these surface lures and retrieving them at mid to high speeds is a real buzz. Poppers splash across the surface at high speed and stick baits have a swimming action just under the water. It all happens on the surface and if kingies or big kahawai are about it will only take a few casts to get them charging in after these lures and explosive takes are sometimes just meters from the boat. You will need a powerful casting set for this game. The rod is usually 2.4m and rated 24 to 37 kg, matched with a big grunty spin reel with braid to match the rod and reel combo. If you’re like me and like things a bit easier, then trolling for kingfish is a good option.

Rapala type bibed minnow lures work well over reef country and can go as deep as 10m, so watch your depth. Also feathered or vinyl tuna lures or even small marlin lures can get kingies excited.

JUST REMEMBER LET THEM RUN AND HAVE SOME FUN.

Lures = big fish = big smile

Savage Gear make a wide range of hard jigs.

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The company services the Rodney and North Auckland districts from their Whangaparaoa main road site that has been there since 1979 and their newly opened in 2014 Gulf Harbour Marina Dry stack.

Gulfland Marine believe in good old-fashioned customer service and along with the high quality products, they keep Gulfland Marine one of the best marine industry retail outlets in New Zealand.

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BOAT TEST DNA 630 XHT

Nelson based builder, DNA Boats has not only established a strong regional market, they are now selling throughout the country. Barry Thompson checks out their new DNA 630 XHT.

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rather wet in the smaller open boat. As it turned out by the time we launched the boats, the rain had turned to a drizzle and it looked like we would have a short weather window before a late afternoon Southerly blew in.

Jason Elvines has been building alloy boats since 2006, when he created a boat for himself, sold it, built another one and sold that. Seeing a future in boat building, he started DNA boats in 2008 and since then the brand has gone from a few sales into the local Nelson and

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Marlborough area to throughout the country.

Jason is a hunting, shooting, fishing type of guy, so he knows what he wants in a boat and what his customers want. Every boat is customised to suit an owner’s specific needs and no matter what that is, the quality and build process never change.

The range covers both plate and pontoon boats, in open, cuddy, cabin and hardtop styles, from 4.2m through to 8m plus. The 630 XHT is one of five standard models in

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the pontoon hardtop range, which starts with the 570 XHT and extends through to the 680 XHT. The 570 XHT, 590 XHT and the 630 XHT are very similar in many respects to each other, apart from the overall lengths. The 590 XHT is 200mm longer in the cockpit than the 570 XHT but with the cabin and hardtop the same, while the 630 XHT is 600mm longer with the extra length spread between the cockpit and cabin/hardtop areas.

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Power options are single outboards, 150-200hp, with Kotare running a Honda 150.

The boarding ladder is great for divers with its big treads.

Kotare, has plenty of Ultralon U-Deck on the cockpit sole and coamings.

creating a rigid dependable system that is adopted throughout all DNA’s alloy boat range.

“CNC profile cut boats bring about fine tolerances and are perfectly symmetrical”, adds Jason.

That desire for a perfect balance of stability, soft dry ride and space has led to what Jason refers to as his X-Series alloy pontoon design. He describes the X-Series hull as one of a maximum beam (2.27m) for the length and yet with an underwater profile that does not require extra horsepower to push it through the water.

Jason explains; “We did this by adding tapering downturned chines to the hull, allowing us to step the pontoon out further and have the benefit of increasing the internal beam. This also meant the pontoons were slightly lifted so not to cause any drag in the water once planning.

He adds, “The tapering chines are better able to deal with spray deflection as they are a nice flowing curve with a more aggressive downturn than just relying on the pontoons alone for

CAD Design

While the DNA 630 XHT is a conventional hardtop, there are some very cool features that help to make it different from its competition. If you are in the market for a 6m alloy hardtop then it’s certainly not an easy choice with so many boats available, so if you are not brand driven, then you have to look at more than just the aesthetics.

For DNA that starts with the design. Jason uses CAD which ensures exact precision throughout the build process. For Jason it is not just the hours spent behind the computer, but also practical on water testing. “If I find something I feel could be better, then I can change it easily and produce a visual rendering to make sure I still have the look and practical aspects right”. “ For me, there is no compromise when it comes to producing well balanced soft riding boats, which are the key to the DNA brand”, added Jason.

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The central live bait tank is one

DNA offers a variety of seating options such as Softrider pedestals to back to backs.

this task. This provides a drier ride, as the spray is thrown further from the boat and in a downward direction. The benefits are in the ride also, as the chines act as a shock absorber, trapping a cushion of air under them as they land”.

With the pontoons divided into individual airtight chambers as well as sealed areas under the tread plate floors, the DNA 630 XHT is virtually unsinkable.

Hardtop’s Plus

The 630 XHT is described as a serious fishing diving platform that when configured right can also be used for overnight excursions.

It’s big enough fish four comfortably without encroaching into another angler’s space… unless you hook up a Trev or Kahawai.

The X series pontoon hulls feature full-flat floors, meaning there are no angular sections of the hull beyond the edge of the floor and pontoon joint. This optimises the fishing space.

There are also deep toe spaces where you can hook your feet in underneath the pontoon giving you more positive grip stance

of three.

Overnighting is available with an infill. A plumbed in head is fitted under the squabs.

when stand-up fishing. Very fisherman friendly!

Kotare, the name of the boat we were using for the review had been fitted out with a load of extras, including plenty of Ultralon U-Deck on the cockpit sole and coamings. Certainly gives the boat a nice look, as well as being soft underfoot, easy to clean and doesn’t get too hot in the blazing sun.

The owner, who is new to fishing, wanted a boat that provided everything he would need for serious fishing. While on the port side of the boarding platform there is a two-step fold down dive ladder, the starboard side has a live bait tank fitted. In the centre of the transom is a generous size DNA designed and built removable bait board complete with five-rod holders. It is around the transom area that Jason says most of the customisation is done.

The side coamings each have a pair of rod holders, drink bottle holders (which are also great for sinkers, hooks and lures) plus a downrigger mount. Sort of tells me that this owner is serious about his fishing when he adds downriggers to his fishing arsenal.

A spacious fully lined cabin can double as an overnight berths.

In the centre of the transom is a generous size DNA removable bait board.

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The X Series pontoons are slightly lifted so not to cause any drag in the water once planning.

Plenty of space on the dash for a large MFD.

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range(NM) 1000 4.5 2.1 0.470 330 1500 6.2 3.6 0.590 260 2000 7.5 5.4 0.720 210 2500 9.0 8.7 0.970 160 3000 12.5 11.5 0.920 170 3500 15.5 14.1 0.910 170 4000 18.5 19.2 1.100 140 4500 23.0 24.5 1.100 140 5000 26.5 28.5 1.100 140 5500 30.5 36.5 1.200 130 6000 35.5 49.5 1.400 110 L/NM is calculated to two significant figures and rounded up.

Range is calculated to two significant figures and rounded down.

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

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While there is no cockpit storage under the flat floor, there are wide side trays for rods and assorted gear, plus dry storage under the helm seat.

Kotare’s seating was a pair of swivelling buckets with bench seats aft, with storage one side and space for a cooler bin under the other. DNA offers a variety of seating options such as Softrider pedestals to back to backs.

Electronics on board were a Simrad 12” MFD, Garmin engine management and a GME VHF. All anchoring can be carried out from the helm via the Maxwell RC6 winch.

Kotare’s cabin is set up for day boating, with twin bunks with storage under.

With a drop in insert that can be changed to one huge berth if you are looking at overnighting. There is also storage in side trays and the cabin, like the hardtop, is fully lined.

Super Ride

Power options are single outboards, 150-200hp, with Kotare running a Honda 150. Maximum speed inside the harbour was 35.5 knots. I did manage to run across the big swells off the shoreline at around 19-20 knots quite comfortably. The 630 XHT was a pleasure to drive in the following sea and was incredibly soft and dry. I liked the way it tracked where I steered it, with no deviation. The bow shape and hull entry helps provide exceptionally positive control. And did I mention quiet and dry?

In the head sea, I had to slow down a bit, but that was to be expected in the swells. Once I sorted out the right trim (reasonably well in) it was a great ride, apart from the occasional large sets of rollers spaced unusually apart, which caught me and gave us a jolt. Overall, however, a super ride for the conditions.

Observations

What I liked about the DNA 630XHT was the practical layout and attention to detail. This is a boat designed and built by a fisherman, who appreciates what fisherman require in a boat. Kotare is the fifth 630 XHT to be built and according to the owner, it has proven an outstanding boat that does everything he wants and performs better than he expected. Plenty of fish have blooded the cockpit and there’s certain to be many more.

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MCLAY 561 CROSSXOVER

The McLay 561 CrossXover isn’t a new model, but it indeed is one of the most popular in the CrossXover range. Barry Thompson went South to check out McLay Boats answer as to what makes a pontoon boat.

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With a 5mm hull, it’s a very quiet hull and feels stiff.

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hen McLay Boats first released their trio of CrossXover boats back in 2014, they put a whole new meaning on pontoon boats. Traditionally when you talk about a pontoon boat, you are describing a boat with alloy tubes down either side.

However, Steve McLay says different and his range of CrossXover boats are not like any other pontoon boat on the market. The round tubes have been replaced with flat hull panels as you find on any other ‘none pontoon boat’, but with hundreds of litres of closed cell foam under the gunnels from the transom to almost the bow.

They may not look in the usual sense of the word like a pontoon boat, but by incorporating the foam buoyancy, they offer the pontoon safety, while retaining the same good looks of a conventional alloy boat. I’m not saying that pontoon boats are not attractive, but they don’t appeal to everyone, although that perception has certainly changed a lot in recent years, with some good looking boats on the market now.

What designer Steve McLay was after was a boat that retained all the volume of his “non-pontoon” boats but came with the inherent safety that a pontoon boat offers. Sort of having the best of both mediums and with the CrossXover Series he has certainly achieved that.

Since the CrossXover models were released at the 2014 Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, I have reviewed two models, the 581 and the 651, both of which I was impressed with, so I was keen to look at the baby of the CrossXover fleet, the 561. The range has grown to five models, with the latest being the 651 CrossXover, a 6.6m hardtop, one of two hardtops in the range. The other three are all cuddy cabins.

River to the Sea

There’s space for a removable isky/chilly bin under the port seat.

Didn’t try the 2 hour walk but Steve McLay tells me it’s worth the time.

We had chosen to do the review and a video on the 561 CrossXover in Steve’s home waters near Milton, or more exactly the Taieri River and then out over the bar to the open sea. In the previous issue of PPB, we ran a review and the McLay 591 XL Sportsman and I mentioned how disappointed I was that the Taieri Bar was flat, flat, flat! However, considering we were only in a 5.75m cuddy this time, I shouldn’t be complaining.

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There are plenty of different seating styles available.

I liked the clean lines of the 561 CrossXover and well balanced layout.

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as I do very little river boating and it makes a difference from the open sea. Powered by a Mercury 115 4S, the 561 CrossXover had a top speed of just over 38 knots (44mph). I found the 115 probably overpowered the boat and I would have been more than happy with around 80-90hp, which in the Mercury 4S configuration are the same engine package as the 115, but with less horsepower. We pulled 5500 rpm on the 17” Inertia propeller so although I thought we might have been a little been a little over-propped, but as we were testing in fresh water, that probably accounted for 200 rpm.

Max for the engine is 6000 rpm so it was probably about right to get good economy and performance.

We cruised along the river, over the flat waveless bar and into the mirror-smooth sea off the coast at around 4500 rpm @ 28.5 knots (33mph) and were burning less than 25 lph. So that’s one tote tank for about 28 nm or around 85 nm with the standard built-in 80-litre fuel tank.

It’s a very quiet hull with no apparent ‘tinnie slap’ and feels stiff.

Having a 5mm hull (most boats this size are 4mm) certainly helps.

One thing about McLay is they don’t skimp when it comes to quality and making sure every boat is built to last. So much so that they offer a five transferable warranty on the hull.

Another plus is the extra wide chines which stay wide right through to the bow area and do a great job in forcing the spray and water down low and off the boat. I have an open, tiller steer, McLay 4.8 Fortress and I am always amazed at just how dry the boat is. The chines really do the business, especially when it’s moderate to rough seas.

The transom area in all the CrossXover series of boats is very similar, although there are some options available. You can have a full transom from gunnel to gunnel or a cutout step through with a drop in splash guard. The Portofino style stern means you have easy access to both sides of the engine, plus a drop-down ladder on the port side.

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MCLAY 561 CROSSXOVER

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Centre of the transom is a large removable bait station complete with tackle drawer, cutting board and four rod holders. Underneath are twin lockers, one for the battery and the other for extra stowage.

Because all the space under the 4mm flat cockpit sole (apart from the fuel tank) is taken up with positive buoyancy, there is no underfloor storage available.

However, there is wide storage trays either side which can handle plenty of rods and there is room in the cuddy for your dry gear.

The cabin is fully lined so there’s no exposed alloy and this adds a nice warm feeling to space. The cuddy cabin area is not big but certainly offers ample space for a couple of adults to sit out of the weather. A large deck hatch makes access to the anchor locker easy, but if you go for the optional Savwinch drum winch, you can do all your anchoring from the helm.

The dash of the 561 CrossXover is basic and functional with room to add a lot of extras. Our boat was fitted with a pair of Mercury Smartcraft gauges, GME VHF and a Garmin GPS Map 5. You could fit up to a 9” MFD screen if you want something bigger. I particularly liked the solid alloy handrail that runs across to the passenger area. Strong, solid and gives you a feeling of added security if you’re coming back home in rough water after a day’s fishing. There’s also a lockable glovebox with fold out drink holders ahead of the forward passenger seat and another handrail alongside.

Standard seating is swivelling buckets and single rear squabs on alloy seat bases, but other styles are available, from pedestals to king/queens.

The test boat didn’t have a rocket launcher or bimini but there is one available.

Depending on how fancy you want to go, it can include wakeboard holders, along with eight-rod tubes. If you want extra protection then clears can be run off the screen to the bimini.

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Observation

The transom area in all the CrossXover series of boats is very similar.

SPECIFICATIONS

RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range(NM) 1000 2.9 2.2 0.760 94 1500 4.6 4.1 0.900 80 2000 5.2 6.2 1.200 60 2500 6.0 10 1.700 42 3000 6.8 11.9 1.800 40 3500 16.2 14.1 0.880 81 4000 22.8 19.6 0.860 83 4500 28.3 24 0.850 84 5000 35.0 35.3 1.100 65 5500 37.8 40 1.100 65 L/NM is calculated to two significant figures and rounded up.

Range is calculated to two significant figures and rounded down.

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

While McLay has designed the CrossXover range to be an all-purpose boat, there’s no doubt the vast majority of owners will use them for fishing. For that purpose they are perfect and in the case of 561 CrossXover, I can see 2-3 guys comfortable working in the cockpit. If you are planning on some extra family activities such as towing biscuit and skis or a family day out on the water, then the 561 CrossXover has all the necessary attributes from a cabin for all the gear or seating layouts to suit 4-6 people. Coamings are at a perfect height for fishing and high enough for safety if you have small children aboard. Overall another winner from the every expanding McLay Boats line up and a very interesting take on how a pontoon boat can look.

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Anglers, such as Danny Wimpress, are leading the way in snapper research.

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Anglers’ PLAYGROUND

From giant spawning snapper to big, muscular swordfish, there’s a fish to suit all tastes right on Perth’s doorstep as Al McGlashan discovered.

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’ v e seen some amazing things throughout a lifetime on and in the water, but I’m still constantly surprised. From encounters with massive sharks, freediving with huge bluefin tuna and even encounters with giant squid, there’s barely a time when I head out on the water that something new doesn’t surprise and delight me.

But on a trip to Perth recently, I encountered something entirely new and so surprising that I was initially left speechless – a big call for anyone who knows me.

From a distance, it was nothing more than an oily slick on the surface, barely visible to most, but it filled me with anticipation.

As we approached, the water turned red. It wasn’t blood, rather a mass of writhing fish packed tightly together. Edging even closer, the fish revealed themselves as a swirling mass of huge snapper. It was an amazing sight to behold as tonnes of large

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fish were packed together like sardines.

I’ve chased snapper all my life, but never have I witnessed such an amazing sight as the fish swam tightly together to form one large swirling mass that created a vortex on the surface of the water. It was nothing short of mesmerising.

Over the years I’d heard occasional rumours about the spawning snapper of Cockburn Sound, just south of Perth. A species that keeps mostly to itself and usually stays close to its food source on the ocean floor, these snapper were said to rise to the surface in their thousands for their annual spawning.

I’d always been a bit dubious about these stories, but when Phil Gee, from Compleat Angler in the township of Rockingham, just south of Perth, introduced me to his mate Danny Wimpress, I became intrigued.

It turns out Danny is a genuinely passionate angler who is

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An amazing underwater shot of a snapper spawning aggregation.

concerned about the state of his local fishery and has decided to help out where he can. In this particular case, helping out involves a special permit that he has been granted to tag snapper during the closed season. He’s been doing it on a voluntary basis for the past 17 years to aid research so that the fishery can be better managed.

SPECTACLE OF NATURE Some time later – and inevitably – the conversation resulted in Phil, Danny and myself finding ourselves on a boat, with rods and cameras in hand. I could hardly believe that within minutes of leaving the ramp I was staring at a true spectacle of nature.

Drawn by the urge to spawn, thousands of big, mature snapper enter Cockburn Sound each year. As they are drawn together into ever-tightening circles, they formed a swirling funnel, almost like a slow-moving underwater tornado, that stretches from the seabed to the surface. So great is their power that they actually create a whirlpool as their fins break the surface.

Sneaking in closer we flicked a couple of Halco Paddle Prawns into the swirling mass, with an instantaneous response. When you consider that the fish were up to a metre in length – that’s 10 kilos of snapper – the reaction was amazing. We fought the fish quickly and got them into the boat, where Danny immediately went to work tagging, measuring and sexing before sending them on their way.

Watching those beautiful big breeders swim away was the greatest feeling.

I have bottom-bounced for snapper all my life, but never, in my wildest dreams, did I think I would sight-cast to a school of snapper.

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With snapper numbers increasing, so do the sharks.

The snapper must be thick if gun cameraman Dean Whiston has time to catch them – no wonder he’s smiling!

mass, the result was immediate, frenzied hook-ups. It was almost like an industrial process, as we brought the fish in and Danny tagged them and slipped them back in the water.

Inevitably, I had an urge to get closer to the action and, as seems to happen on these occasions, resistance was futile …

eastern states when it comes to their snapper fishery. What’s even better is that they appreciate the important role that anglers like Danny play when it comes to tagging snapper under strict permit conditions.

It’s a refreshingly sensible attitude and so much better than ridiculous marine park lockouts that, in my opinion, do nothing more than appease politically motivated green groups elsewhere in the country.

DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME …

Jumping in with these fish was fraught with danger, especially since we had already lost a few fish to big sharks. Snapper are a major food source for sharks, especially whalers and white sharks. Great whites rate snapper very highly on their menu and shadow the snapper schools, waiting for an opportunity to strike. Swimming really isn’t advisable for the inexperienced in this scenario, but I do have form in these situations and, for me, it was a once in a lifetime chance to film snapper spawning on the surface.

When it comes to swimming with sharks, I fully understand and accept the risks. At the end of the day I am entering their world so they can’t be blamed if things go south. My theory, rightly or wrongly, is that when my time is up, it doesn’t matter whether I’m crossing the road or lying under a coconut tree. Having said that, every situation is assessed thoroughly before jumping in.

As I swam across that void of open water towards the spiraling school of snapper, I fully admit I was absolutely scared stiff. But before I could even react, a wall of snapper literally materialised in front of me out of the murky green water. It’s a sight I’ll never forget as hundreds upon hundreds of huge, mature snapper swam past. It only lasted for a short while before they vanished back into the depths.

Western Australian Fisheries has a very conservative view when it comes to fisheries management. They are by no means perfect, but I have to say that they are miles ahead of the

BUT WAIT – THERE’S MORE …

Perth’s inshore reefs are not just full of snapper – they also host a wide variety of sportfish from dhufish to huge King George whiting, massive salmon and even gummy sharks.

Further offshore, the Rottnest Trench is home to some huge mahi, blue marlin and even swordfish.

Perth has so much to offer anglers and boating enthusiasts.

It’s a vibrant city where people are still happy to say “G’day”.

Couple the friendly attitude with an ideal climate and it’s easy to see why it’s such a great place to visit.

And oh yes the bugs!

Perth and its nearby waters provide incredibly diverse and rich fishing.

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However, there’s one local that is anything but welcoming – the samsonfish. Jigging the inshore reefs and wrecks is asking for trouble during the warmer months and if the jigging itself isn’t strenuous enough, when a samsonfish hooks up it gets a whole lot worse. Battling samsons really is like modern-day torture – but anglers love it.

Every summer, samsonfish aggregate in massive numbers over WA’s inshore reefs and wrecks. They are aggressive and will eat just about anything offered them – but easily the best technique is jigging.

Once the sounder has located fish holding over structures such as reefs, pinnacles and wrecks, it’s a matter of fine-tuning the search for the big samsons and the bait schools that attract them.

Phil Gee, of Compleat Angler Rockingham, loves getting his arms stretched by samsonfish, which turn up in droves during the warmer months.

THE JIG’S UP – OR DOWN …

The great thing about jigging is that it is a very simple technique. Basically, you drop the jig to the bottom and then crank it back up. Having said that, though, there is a certain amount of coordination and finesse required to work the rod and wind the handle at speed. All I can say is that practice makes perfect.

Selecting the right jig for the job is easy. The depth is the deciding factor and the deeper you fish, the heavier the jig.

The only other consideration is current or wind. When these two factors come into play, compensate with a heavier jig to get you down into the strike zone, fast.

Cranking the jig flat-stick works well, but by adding a bit of ‘life’ to the process, with occasional and sporadic tugs, you can increase your chances. Sometimes a slower retrieve is in order, so it really pays to experiment and vary your retrieve style to find out what works best on the day.

When it comes to working the jig, the key is to keep it in the strike zone for as long as possible. In most cases, you’ll find the fish in the bottom half of the water column, so that’s where you need to concentrate. Work the jig up through the water olumn, then drop it back down as soon as it is out of the strike zone. Multiple coloured braid is ideal for this style of work and makes it much easier to assess how deep the jig is.

Even though you may have marked fish deep in the water column, always expect the unexpected. If you detect a bump while free-spooling the jig down, immediately click the reel into gear and bring the jig to life.

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Samsons aside, the inshore reefs also hold some of the biggest King George whiting in the country as well as the sensational WA dhufish, both of which have to be some of the best eating fish in the country. Baitfishing is always reliable, but dhufish will also happily eat soft plastics and even jigs.

OFFSHORE OPTIONS If that’s not enough to whet your appetite then there is also the Rottnest Trench, which lies due west of Perth out past the beautiful Rottnest Island. A giant crack in the Continental Shelf, it disrupts the currents to create a rich eco system for a wide range of pelagics.

Every summer and autumn, big blue marlin turn up as the Leeuwin Current pushes a tongue of warm water down the coast. Peak periods vary according to the fickle-natured currents, but when the water is right the fishing can be impressive, with fish up into the 250kg range. With this in mind, trolling a spread of lures on heavy tackle is the only option. Don’t make the mistake of going light – it can spell disaster.

Alternatively, when the billfish are quiet there is also a series of FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) deployed by local gamefishing clubs, which hold some huge mahi. Years ago, I fished with my friends Ash and Emma Vincent and had an absolute blinder hooking into some massive mahi.

We began by picking up some live herring inshore and then spent the day moving from FAD to FAD. We caught fish at every single one and, especially in the late afternoon, the fish really kicked into gear. Just about all techniques work, from trolling to casting poppers, even jigging metals and plastics, but bait is best.

Cubing up with pilchards and drifting livebaits out is pretty much a sure thing, especially if you’re the first ones to hit the FAD. The best time to fish is in the summer and autumn, when the warm water is pushing down the coast.

Last, but by no means least, is the potential of the trench to hold swordfish. The boys from Halco Tackle went out to give it a crack and on their first trip caught a sword. They were fishing in 600m during the day, employing techniques learnt overseas, but it certainly worked a treat, highlighting the potential of Perth and its nearby waters to provide incredibly diverse and rich fishing.

There really is so much in offer in the west – so instead of heading to the far north, consider the action that can be had right on Perth’s door step. From huge snapper to mahi, dhufish to samsons and more – it’s all on offer.

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The 650 Portofino has undergone a bit of a revamp.

The Blue Water 650 Portofino is one tough looking boat and although it has been around for over 14 years and is one of the most popular boats in the Blue Water Boats range, it has been given a revamp. Barry Thompson checks out what’s changed and why this boat has maintained its popularity for so long. recreational market but also with commercial operators, both in New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The 650 hull is used as the basis for a number of different layouts in both the commercial and recreational market and has seen very little change to the running surface since boat number one.

After more than 20 years designing and building boats under the Blue Water Boats name, Paul Colcord has established an enviable reputation for not only the quality of his construction, but also hull design that perform exceptionally well, especially in adverse seas.

While my run on Auckland Harbour was only on smooth water, I have had the opportunity in the past to review some of Blue Water Boat’s larger 7m plus models, and I can certainly attest to their blue water handling. Might be something to do with how Paul arrived at the brand name perhaps!

In recent years Blue Water Boats have pulled away somewhat from the recreational market as the shop was busy building custom commercial boats and a run of Coast Guard vessels. However, Paul says that they are now refocused on the leisure market and recently launched a brand new 850 Portofino for a Noumea client and had plans for a number of new models in the future.

The Bluewater Boats range is extensive with stock models from around 5m through to 9m in a variety of styles. They have found a loyal following in not only the

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The cockpit is all about space.

Foul Hooked is finished with SeaDek on the cockpit sole.

quite used to putting the same style layout in the larger 750.

Despite the 650 being about 1m shorter overall, everything has proportioned well and is practical and easy to use.

Customising a standard boat is what Blue Water Boats do, so once they had worked out with the owner where everything was to go, it was simply a matter of piecing it all together. Hull construction is 5mm, with 4mm topsides. The cockpit sole is fully welded to the hull and is mostly made up of airtight chambers, apart from a rear wet locker aft of the 250-litre underfloor fuel tank.

The previous 650s were more of a basic setup for hardcore fishing and diving, a market that the Blue Water brand has specialised in. Foul Hooked is the first to be given a more upmarket treatment with SeaDek flooring, a fully lined cabin, a compact galley and set up for overnighting.

“We have also modified the hardtop styling to give it a softer more swept-up look and get away from that box styling, although we have not gone too far away from the original design”, says Paul.

The cabin provides excellent sitting headroom on the U shape squabs. Forward and the starboard side is all storage, with a head under the port squab. Foul Hooked has a sliding door to close of the cabin, so you get full privacy. Although most owners prefer the lockable cabin, you can have the sliding door and solid bulkhead removed and leave the space open. A draw curtain would give you adequate privacy when using the head.

At over 2m long, the berths are indeed big enough for overnighting and you have the choice of an infill to turn two into one. There were no storage trays in Foul Hooked but these are available as an option.

When the owner of our test boat, Foul Hooked, approached Paul for a new boat he was adamant that it had to be a crossover layout. He mentioned that this would probably be his last boat, so he wanted to incorporate all the best of his previous boats into one. Tall ask for the builder, but one that Paul accepted quite happily. He wanted a boat that would satisfy his fishing needs and yet one that still offered good overnight accommodation and amenities. This didn’t present an issue to Paul as he was

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The central live bait tank is one

A Simrad 12” takes up most of the upper dash.

of three.

Overnighting is available with an infill. A plumbed in head is fitted under the squabs.

The Evinrude ETEC 200 proved exceptionally efficient.

The driving position has been set up for the owner and while I found it a bit tight when seated, it was okay. The bolster style seat means you can stand to drive and with the fully adjustable seat base, you can position yourself quite well. Visibility is excellent with wipers keeping the glass screens clear when required.

The helm is big enough for a 12” MFD, in our case a Simrad 12”, plus real estate around it for extra electronics, switch for the Lone Star drum winch, instruments etc. Foul Hooked has a Simrad autopilot alongside the MFD and the ETEC ICON Touch Series engine management panel below. This offers a mode control for adjustments to power steering, trim assist and fuel tank levels. It also displays all facets of the engine from water pressure, depth, SOW to water temperatures of seawater, livewell and bait well. There’s a single binnacle control which is cableless through to the engine. A Fusion Bluetooth entertainment system and Garmin VHF are mounted overhead.

Being a semi-custom boat, the Blue Water 650 is available with a variety of seating layouts. Foul Hooked has twin BLA bucket seats on large alloy box bases. There are plenty of different choices as to how you configure the bases, with options for straight storage, fridge/freezers and a full galley. Foul Hooked has the under seat galley to port with a two-burner grill, plus sink with hot and cold water. There’s extra storage below as well as an 80-litre water tank. A pull out shower means you can get the saltwater off after a dive or clean up in the morning after an overnight stay. Simple and easy.

Paul says that he can do just about anything in this space and with the detachable rear seats you can even further increase the working space of the cockpit when fishing.

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The Lone Star drum winch is a tight fit.

PORTOFINO

There are plenty of seating options available.

Plenty of space for overnighting.

SPECIFICATIONS

The ‘galley’ exposed.

The cockpit is all about space, with a number of options available for the sole, such as a cheque-plate floor, full teak, carpet or composite foam decking. Foul Hooked was fitted with SeaDek. Standard features across the transom include a walk through with drop-down gate, live bait tank (not plumbed) and access hatch to the batteries. A bait station can be mounted in the centre and there is a trio of rod holders in either coaming, plus a rocket launcher above.

Paul says that he can make the transom anyway a client wants and there have been many variations in the 100s of 650 Portofino he has built over the years.

The cockpit can be fitted with a canopy extension from the hardtop or if you want to add some weekender space, a full camper pack is available.

This was the first Blue Water that Paul had setup with an Evinrude ETEC and remarked on how simple it was and that he was very pleased with the performance and efficiency of the engine. The ETEC 200hp is a 2.7litre V6 that like all others in the range is available with your choice of side panels.

From a standing start, I was very impressed with the acceleration and speed onto the plane and top end. With some playing around with the trim I managed to squeeze 5600 rpm @ 45 knots. As expected on the calm water the 650 Portofino performed flawlessly. In tight, fast turns it hung on and presented minimal heel. The helm response was light and positive with nothing unexpected no matter which way I threw the boat.

If you ever need to back the boat up on a fish, then it does that well also.

It’s a boat that will suit experienced boaties that are looking for a craft that’s easily manageable and provides the necessary spaces and requirements for fishing, diving, overnighting and maybe some family day trips. Overall a great Kiwi hardtop that does the business.

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Model & Model: Blue Water 650 Portofino Price as tested: $NZ135,000 Priced from: $NZ98,500 Type: Hardtop Construction: 5mm/4mm Alloy LOA: 6.50m Beam: 2.50m Deadrise: deg Height on trailer: 3.10m Trailerable weight: 2200 kgs Test Power: Evinrude ETEC 200 Propeller: 19” 3 Bld Mx Speed: 45 knots Power options: Outboard/Sterndrive HP Range: 150-225hp Fuel Capacity: 250 litre Trailer: Bricon Trailers Manufacturer: Blue Water Boats,

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA Fuel capacity:

250 litres

RPM Knots L/h L/NM Range (NM) 1200 6.4 3.4 0.540 410 1500 7.2 6.2 0.870 250 2000 8.8 15.1 1.800 120 2500 13.6 18 1.400 160 3000 22.2 19.1 0.870 250 3500 27.2 25 0.920 240 4000 32.2 35.5 1.200 180 4500 36.7 44.5 1.300 170 5000 41.7 51.8 1.300 170 5500 45.0 68 1.600 140

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Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const

Type

Make/Model

ALLENCO 4.6 Runabout 5.20m 1.86m 6mm RU 5.00 Runabout 4.70m 2.17m 6mm CC 5.3 Cuddy 5.70m 2.17m 6mm C A 5.5 Cuddy 5.80m 2.27m 6mm CA 5.9 Cuddy 6.28m 2.27m 6mm CA 6.25m 6.50m 2.50m 6mm HT/CA 6.60m 6.90m 2.50m 6mm HT 6.70m 7.00m 2.50m 6mm HT/CA 6.80m 7.10m 2.45m 6mm HT/CA 7.50m 7.80m 2.50m 6mm HT 8.00m 8.30m 2.50m 6mm HT 8.50m 8.80m 2.50m 6mm HT 9.00m 9.40m 2.80m 8mm HT * All hulls also available as pontoon boats and larger boats overwidth.

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2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm

HT HT HT

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

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

C 420 Jet 4.20m 1.64m 5mm C 460 Jet 4.60m 2.00m 5mm C 510 Jet 5.10m 2.00m 5mm B 540 5.44m 2.35m 5mm B 590 5.90m 2.35m 5mm B 600 SC (Cat) 6.00m 2.43m 4mm B 600 6.00m 2.40m 5mm B 635 6.58m 2.40m 5mm B 650 WC (Cat) 6.79m 2.43m 4mm B 750 7.50m 2.50m 5mm B 800 SC (Cat) 8.79m 2.5m/3.1m 5mm

BLADERUNNER

RU RU RU CA CA HT CA/HT HT HT HT HT

5m cat 5.00m 2.45m 4mm 5.5m 5.50m 2.45m 4mm 6m Cat 6.00m 2.45m 4mm

BLUEFIN

CC CA/HT/CO HT/CA

Bluefin 620CC 6.20m 2.30m 5mm Bluefin 620HT 6.20m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 650HT 6.50m 2.45m 5mm Bluefin 665HT 6.65m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 700HT 7.10m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 720HT 7.20m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 720 WK 7.20m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 769HT 7.69m 2.50m 5mm Bluefin 769 WH 7.69m 2.50m 5mm

BLUEWATER

CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Bluewater 5.4 Bluewater 550 Bluewater 5.8 Bluewater 5.9 Bluewater 6.1 Bluewater 6.5

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

7.88m 2.48m 8.82m 2.80m 8.72m 2.48m 8.82m 2.48m 10.14m 2.82m 11.11m 3.46m 11.25m 3.46m 12.51m 3.88m 14.72m 4.84m 19.04m 4.09m

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

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AMF PRO SPORT CC/CA/RU CC/CA/RU/HT CC/CA/RU/HT HT HT/CA

Type

DNA

HT CC HT HT

580 Pro Sport 5.80m 2.25m 6mm 610 Pro Sport 6.10m 2.35m 6mm 660 Pro Sport 6.80m 2.45m 6mm 720 Hardtop 7.20m 2.50m 6mm 770 Hardtop 7.70m 2.50m 6mm

BAXTER

Beam Hull Const

601 6.06m 2.13m 4mm 701 7.12m 2.43m 5mm 801 8.13m 2.48m 6mm

DICKEY

- 06 345 8513

AMF Viper 720 Cobra 750 Viper 770 Cobra 850

LOA

531 Sport Fisher 5.30m 2.02m 5mm 551 Sport Fisher 5.50m 2.28m 5mm 621CC 6.15m 2.41m 5mm 630HT

CA CA CC

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

ENDURO

HT HT HT HT HT

4100 4.30m 1.88m 4mm TS/CO 6400 6.40m 2.45m 5mm CC

EVERYMAN 470 4.70m 1.86m 4mm 565 5.65m 2.05m 5mm 595 5.95m 2.35m 5mm 635 6.35m 2.35m 5mm 650 6.55m 2.45m 6mm 650 Profish 6.50m 2.45m 6mm 690 6.90m 2.50m 6mm 720 7.35m 2.50m 6mm 750 7.65m 2.50m 6mm 820 8.20m 2.60m 6mm 850 8.65m 2.70m 6/8mm 950 9.47m 3.00m 8mm 1080 11.00m 3.05m 8mm

EXTREME

CA/CC CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CU/CC/HT CA/CC/HT/WA WA HT/CC HT HT HT HT HT HT

CA CU CA HT HT HT

500 Sport Fisher 545 Sportfisher/Console 645 Gamefisher 650 Gameking/SF 695 Gameking 745 Gameking 885 Gameking 985 Gameking 1185 Gameking 1100 Gameking

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

Bluewater 6.8 7.00m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 7.3 7.50m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 7.5 7.70m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 7.7 8.00m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 8.5 8.70m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 8.9 9.10m 2.50m 5mm Bluewater 9.3 9.50m 2.80m 5mm

COAST CRAFT

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

FC BOATS

560 6.00m 2.25m Rapid Runner 460 4.60m 1.84m

DIYNO KITSET

CA RU

361 501

RU CA

5.90m 5.60m 6.00m 6.40m 6.60m 6.70m

2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m

5.00m 5.50m 6.45m 6.65m 7.00m 7.43m 8.85m 9.85m 11.85m 11.00m

2.10m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.82m 2.94m 3.10m 3.10m

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

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3.65m 1.67m 3mm 5.05m 1.93m 4mm

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FC390 FC430 FC465 FC535 FC525 FC560 FC595 FC600 FC620 FC640 FC675 FC680 Sealegs FC730 Sealegs

3.90m 4.30m 4.65m 5.35m 5.25m 5.60m 5.95m 6.00m 6.20m 6.40m 6.75m 6.80m 7.30m

1.82m 2.02m 2.00m 2.05m 2.15m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m

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

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Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

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HAMILTON MARINE Jet 132A 4.20m Jet 141A 4.60m Jet 151A 4.70m Jet 152A 4.70m Jet 161A 5.00m

1.90m 1.90m 1.90m 1.75m 1.90m

5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm

RU RU RU RU RU

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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

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

Make/Model

MARCO 400 Dory 420 Dory 440 Dory 480 Dory 510 Thresher 520 Dory 520 Angler 550 Striker 550 Bowrider 570 Angler/Striker 600 Souwester 625 Souwester 650 Souwester 700 Souwester 760 Souwester 880 Souwester 950 Souwester

HT HT HT

- 03 208 9995

Riverwild 320 3.20m 1.37m 5mm Riverwild 420 4.20m 1.45m 5mm Riverwild 450 4.50m 1.50m 5mm Riverwild 480 4.80m 1.54m 5mm Riverwild 560 5.60m 1.80m 6mm Voyager 560 5.60m 1.80m 6mm Highlander 470 4.70m 1.47m 5mm

KWIKKRAFT

RU RU RU RU RU CA HT

661 Offshore 7.10m 2.40m 6mm 761 Offshore 8.10m 2.50m 6mm 861 Offshore 9.10m 2.70m 6mm 922 Offshore 9.60m 2.80m 6mm 1022 Offshore 10.40m 3.30m 6mm

KINGFISHER

HT HT HT HT HT

370 Minicat 3.70m 1.80m 3mm 410 Minicat 4.10m 1.95m 4mm 450 Minicat 4.50m 2.07m 4mm 510 Minicat 5.10m 2.35m 4mm 620 Powercat 6.20m 2.50m 4mm 670 Powercat 6.70m 2.50m 5mm 705 Powercat 7.05m 2.50m 5mm

LAZERCRAFT

TS/CC TS/CC TS/CC/FS FS/CC CU/CC/HT HT/CC HT

580 5.80m 2.30m 4mm CA 620 6.20m 2.30m 4mm CA

MAKAIRA Coaster 640 Cape Runner 740 Cape Runner 750 Ranfurly 840 Ranfurly 880 King Bank 940 King Bank 970 King Bank 1050 Wanganella 1200

6.40m 7.70m 7.80m 8.70m 9.10m 9.70m 10.0m 10.80m 12.50m

2.50m 2.60m 2.60m 2.80m 2.80m 2.90m 2.90m 3.10m 3.60m

1.90m 1.90m 2.10m 2.10m 1.90m 2.07m 2.07m 2.07m 2.07m 2.20m 2.20m 2.27m 2.49m 2.49m 2.49m 2.90m 3.0m

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

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

MAVERICK 5.00m 5.00m 5.00m

2.31m 2.31m 2.31m

4mm 4mm 4mm

CAT (CC) CAT (CA) CAT (CC)

- +64 021 407000

6.06m 2.40m 5mm 6.56m 2.50m 5mm 8.08m 2.70m 6mm

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KEELOW (Jet Boats)

4.00m 4.20m 4.40m 4.90m 5.10m 5.20m 5.20m 5.50m 5.50m 5.70m 6.00m 6.25m 6.50m 7.40m 8.00m 9.30m 10.0m

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INNOVISION 606HT 656HT 808HT

Beam Hull Const Type

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Renegade 500 Rebel 500 Renegade 500 Twin

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LOA

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

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CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT/FB

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4.40m 4.60m 4.80m 5.00m 5.50m 5.18m 5.50m 5.65m 5.65m 5.80m 5.60m

1.85m 1.85m 2.00m 2.00m 2.08m 2.00m 2.08m 2.20m 2.20m 2.28m 2.08m

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

TS RU TS CO CO CA CA CA CC CA CA

CrossXover 581 5.80m 2.20m 5mm CrossXover 601 6.00m 2.28m 5mm Sportsman Package 591 5.95m 2.20m 5mm CrossXover 611 6.10m 2.28m 5mm CrossXover 651 6.60m 2.30m 5mm Cruiser 701 Gen 11 7.05m 2.35m 5mm Cruiser 751 Gen 11 7.50m 2.45m 5mm Cruiser 801 Gen 11 8.01m 2.48m 6mm Premier 701 7.01m 2.35m 5mm Premier 801 8.01m 2.48m 6mm Cruiser 931 9.30m 3.00m 6mm Walk Round 1100 11.40m 3.09m 6mm

NULINE

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

Nluline 380 Nuline 450 Nuline 520

TS TS/RU/CC CA/CC

3.80M 4.80M 5.20m

1.90M 1.90M 2.00m

4MM 4MM 4mm

Make/Model

LOA

Beam Hull Const Type

Make/Model Quintrex 600 Fishseeker Quintrex 610 Top Ender Quintrex 610 Spirit Quintrex 610 Legend Quintrex 610 Freedom Sport Quintrex 610 Coastrunner Quintrex 650 Coastrunner Quintrex 650 Spirit Quintrex 650 Freedom Quintrex 650 Offshore Quintrex 610 Freedom Cruiser Quintrex 690 Offshore Quintrex 690 Offshore SDP Quintrex 690 Spirit

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PINNACLE

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

Pinnacle 720 Pinnacle 830 Pinnacle 930

HT HT HT

7.22m 8.30m 9.30m

2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

6mm 6mm 8mm

QUINTREX

CC CC CC Xcab HT CC Xcab HT CC Xcab HT

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 Quintrex 570 Freedom Sport

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 5.88m

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 2.38m

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 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 BR

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Beam Hull Const Type

6.13m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.16m 6.43m 6.43m 6.43m 6.43m 6.93m 7.44m 7.44m 6.81m

2.21m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m 2.40m

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

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

RAMCO

PUREKRAFT 480 Centre Console 4.95m 1.97m 5mm 550 Centre Console 5.60m 2.12m 5mm 650 Centre Console 6.67m 2.40m 6mm 650 Cross Cab 6.67m 2.40m 6mm 650 Hardtop 6.67m 2.40m 6mm 750 Centre Console 7.70m 2.60m 6mm 750 Cross Cab 7.70m 2.60m 6mm 750 Hardtop 7.70m 2.60m 6mm 850 Centre Console 8.70m 2.75m 6mm 850 Cross Cab 8.70m 2.75m 6mm 850 Hardtop 8.70m 2.75m 6mm Note: Xcab is an enclosed centre cabin with side access door.

LOA

4750 Prelude 4.75m 2.05m 4mm 5050 Prelude 5.05m 2,10m 4mm 5050 Sportsman 5.05m 2.10m 4mm 5450 Prelude 5.45m 2.10m 4mm 5450 Prelude 5.45m 2.10m 4mm 5500 Dominator 5.45m 2.10m 4mm 5800 Interceptor 5.80m 2.25m 5mm 6020 Fisherman 6.02m 2.20m 5mm 6250 Fishmaster 6.25m 2.33m 5mm 7010 Provider 7.01m 2.50m 5mm 7450 Seahunter 7.45m 2.50m 5mm 8450 Ultimate 8.45m 2.50m 5mm

SAVAGE

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

305 Jabiru Punt 355 Jabiru 345 Jabiru 375 Jabiru Cartopper 385 Jabiru 415 Jabiru 435 Jabiru 455 Jabiru 485 Jabiru 415 Bay Cruiser 435 Bay Cruiser 485 Bay Cruiser 515 Bay Cruiser 545 Bay Cruiser 575 Bay Cruiser 310 Water Rat 355 Snipe 375 Snipe 385 Big Boy 425 Big Boy 445 Big Boy 455 Safari 485 Safari 525 Safari 435 Scorpion 455 Scorpion 485 Scorpion

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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

3.60m 1.80m 4.10m 1.90m 4.40m 1.90m 4.70m 2.17m 4.80m 2.17m 5.35m 2.20m 6.10m 2.30m

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

TS TS RU CA/CC RU CA CA/HT

670 Wheelhouse 730 Wheelhouse 850 Wheelhouse 890 Wheelhouse

6.70m 7.30m 8.50m 8.89m

5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT

1.11m 1.14m 1.53m 1.27m 1.72m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 1.95m 2.05m 2.30m 2.33m 2.33m 1.41m 1.48m 1.58m 1.85m 1.96m 1.96m 2.05m 2.05m 2.09m 1.87m 2.05m 2.07m

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

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

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HARDY

RU HT CA HT/CC HT

4 4.0m 1.78m 3mm 4.7 4.7m 2.06m 4mm 5.25 5.25m 2.17m 4/5mm 5.4 5.7 5.70m 2.17m 4/5mm 5.8 5.80m 2.17m 4/5mm 6.5 6.50m 2.30m 5mm

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CA/CC HT HT

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ORCA

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

3.8 3.80m 1.60m 3mm 4.5 4.50m 2.05m 4mm 5.4 5.40m 2.33m 5mm 6 6.00m 2.40m 5mm 7 7.00m 2.40m 5mm 7.0 Party 7.00m 2.40m 3mm 8.0 Party 8.00m 2.50m 3mm

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

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361 Jet-2 3.67m 1.30m 3mm 361 Jet-3 3.67m 1.54m 3mm 442 Powercat 4.41m 1.51m 4&3mm 451 4.36m 2.10m 4mm 601 6.00m 2.39m 4mm

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