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KEEP OR RELEASE

HOW TO HANDLE YOUR CATCH

OWNER’S CHOICE MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2

OSPREY 750HT

THE 2021 BUYERS GUIDE TO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS & TROLLING MOTORS

BLUEWATER 121 7.5 GAMEFISHER

THE RIGHT BATTERY

MAKING THE RIGHT SELECTION FOR YOUR BOAT

ALSO REVIEWED

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ION SCORAP RDTOP 610 H

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The best buying hardtop out, full length berths, good head height, fully lined cabin, VHF, fishfinder, complete on trailer with 90hp Mercury.

NZ BEST VALUE ALLOY BOATS $77,750

BLUEFIN 650HT Large cockpit and enough cabin space for overnighting. Built for all occasions 6mm hull and 4mm sides. Complete with mulitroller trailer. 135hp Mercury 4 stroke. Underfloor fuel tank. Lined cabin and HT. paint & sliding windows extra Retail $84,250 Special Price $77,750.

$50,000

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BLUEFIN 600 PROFISH New 6 metre boat on trailer, including motor. A boat built to hunt. 5mm hull, treadplate floor, nice and stable, heaps of fishing room and big anchor hatch. Complete on trailer including 90hp Mercury four stroke outboard. Retail $55,000 Special Now $50,000

SCORPION 195XS An affordable inboard powered family-style recreational ski boat with plenty of options for fun on the water. Includes inboard, trailer, Simrad GPS, 100lt fuel tank. LOA 5.86m, Deadrise 21deg. Std package from $61,500 to the premium package shown $78,000

CONFIDENCE TO GO WHERE NO ONE ELSE IS. Whether you’re going for some alone time, or getting away with family or friends, Mercury Verado 200-400hp FourStrokes will get you there and back again with a level of power and refinement that can’t be matched.

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SCORPION 470 CUDDY - unbeatable value, roomy boat, incl fishfinder, VHF, deluxe canopy, helm & back seat upholstery, nav lights, switch panel, baitboard, Sportline trailer, 50hp four stroke Mercury, separate anchorwell.

Retail $41,600 Special Now $39,100 (paint extra).

BLUEFIN 525 CENTRE CONSOLE The ultimate midsized centre console with 5mm hull and sealed treadplate floor. This boat comes complete on trailer with 60hp four stroke CT Mercury, VHF, hydraulic steering, rod holders, bait Board & anchor. Retail $45,850 Special Now $42,150

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BLUEFIN 720 WEEKENDER Boasting the largest fishing deck space of all our Bluefin range. Separate toilet and shower closet with hot and cold water included as standard.

Complete boat motor and trailer packages, on water Retail $126,500 Special Now $116,500 (paint extra).

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ON THE COVER:

NEWS & NOTABLE Robson Design release new kitset range.

New boats from Machina and XO Boats.

MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2

KEEP OR RELEASE

HOW TO HANDLE YOUR CATCH

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OWNER’S CHOICE

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

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THE 2021 BUYERS GUIDE TO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS & TROLLING MOTORS

BLUEWATER 121 7.5 GAMEFISHER

THE RIGHT BATTERY

MAKING THE RIGHT SELECTION FOR YOUR BOAT

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KEEP OR RELEASE Paul Walker explains the best way to look after your catch, even if you are going to release it.

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THE RIGHT BATTERY John Dale (Battery Direct) looks at the architecture of battery bank wiring and gives some advice on making the right battery selection for your boat.

REVIEW - MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2 The McLay 851 Gen2, Te Ika Nui, is the first of this new model for McLay Boats, but it is fifth and to date the largest McLay for the owner.

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136 THE 2021 BUYERS GUIDE TO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS & TROLLING MOTORS Ron Czerniak takes a look at what you need to know about electric outboards and trolling motors, including a buyer’s guide to all the models available.

REVIEW - BLUEWATER 7.5 GAMEFISHER The very name bluewater conjures all sorts of glowing images of grandeur, so Barry Tyler availed himself of the opportunity to board the company’s latest release,

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TAIRUA AND AUCKLAND BOATSHOWS

REVIEW - PUREKRAFT 650HT Purekraft’s latest release, their new 650HT, is, by some margin, the company’s “simplest” so far. Yet that doesn’t mean it is any less stylish, practical or superbly designed as Mike Rose found out.

REVIEW - OSPREY 750HT The Osprey brand has been around for years, but it is a recent player in the recreational market. Text by Richard Milner.

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ROBSON DESIGN RELEASE NEW ALLOY KITS

RSV 682 HT

RSV 700 WA

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RSV 282 CC

Robson Design is one of the most diverse Marine design businesses in Australasia, designing alloy vessels for commercial and military use, custom pleasure craft up to 35 m and production alloy trailer boats and larger production alloy vessels worldwide. This diversity and level of experience, combined with having produced over 500 individual designs,

enables Robson Design to offer a comprehensive range of alloy kits unparalleled in the NZ market.

This range of mono s and catamarans are available as alloy kit sets for professional boat builders or a DIY enthusiast to build in his engineering workshop. The models available as kits are all based on proven hull platforms as either commercial or

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production boats. The alloy kits are comprehensive and have been developed by designers who have worked as boat builders. This means they have been able to create very builder-friendly concepts with the emphasis to produce craft that does not require specialist boat building skills. Just good engineering and sheet metal skills.

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RSV 8600 CC

RSV 652 HT

The RSV 770 WA EXP is a pontoon style rigid alloy tube boat available as a Walkaround Hardtop cabin with a conventional style screen, an Expedition style, or a standard Hardtop with either screen style. This boat is also available as a Centre Console with power options of a single or twin outboards or a single sterndrive or jet with a petrol or diesel inboard. The hull features a deepvee hull with the resulting very soft ride, while the multichine design incorporating the advanced tube design provides excellent stability. This well-proven design was first developed for the Northern Territory Police in 1997 and has earned a reputation for outstanding performance.

The tubes give maximum fishability with inherent stability and have ten separate sealed compartments for maximum safety.

The RSV 282 CC is a classic American style centre console sports fishing deep vee with a multi-step hull form utilising race boat technology which Robson Design boats having won numerous NZ and Australian offshore and a World Championship events. This model is based on an alloy production model produced in the USA and has all the right fishing features. The construction is designed for highperformance use offshore in rough seas with extensive alloy frames and girders in an advanced monocoque construction. Power options are from 2 x 150 hp up to 2 x 400HP outboards for 80 mph plus performance.

The RSV 8600 is a new alloy catamaran utilising the proven catamaran hull platform Robson Design is renowned for.

This model is available as a Walkaround Sports Fisher or a Cuddy Cabin Hardtop, with the Centre Console model proving popular. This model is also available as a diesel sterndrive.

The RSV 682 HT is a brand new model developed from Robson’s successful 650 hull, which has seen boats built in Europe, Australia, the USA and NZ. It results from clients asking for a larger model to accommodate the more significant engines for increased performance. The construction is 6mm bottom, 5mm sides with 4mm frames and girders in an interlocking grid and framework. The first of this new series is currently being built in NZ. Look for a full review in a future issue of Alloy Boat Magazine. www.robsondesign.co.nz scott@robsondesign.co.nz +64 021 320 874

RSV 732 WA

RSV 752 HT

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Alloy craft available as pre-cut kits.

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HYDRO MARINE

The recent Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show saw the second appearance of Hydro Marine, a quality alloy boat builder based in Alexandria in the deep south.

Not a well-known brand in the North island, their Hydro 6500 and Hydro 8200 attracted a lot of interest at the show.

Running a Yamaha F200, the 7.90m Hydro 6500 hardtop has all the attributes for a blue water weekender.

Features include a canvas cockpit overhang, caged boarding platform with twin drop-down ladders and a generous fishing cockpit. Inside the wheelhouse can be closed off when the weather gets a little nasty and there is a spacious accommodation area forward. Being a custom builder, for 24 years, Che Watt will design a layout to suit your needs and present the boat in the colours of your choice.

However, it’s not just big hardtops that the company is offering. They will built just about anything, such as; blue water boats, offshore, bow riders, centre consoles, hard tops, and cuddy cabins. They offer a range of outboard and jetboat models from 7m to 9.5m across a very broad range. They also build their own custom trailers.

The selection of products manufactured by hydromarine.co.nz are not only of the highest quality, but are also available in a variety of options to ensure you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Look for a full review on the Hydro Marine 6500 in the next issue of Alloy Boat Magazine.

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BOAT TEST

MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2

AN OWNER’S VISION REALISED

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WITH A LONG HISTORY WITH MCLAY BOATS, WHEN STEWART & HENRIETTA VAUGHAN STARTED RESEARCHING THEIR NEXT BOAT THEY FOUND IT HARD TO GO PAST THE BRAND THAT THEY ALREADY HAD A GREAT AFFECTION FOR.

Te Ika Nui is the first McLay 851 Gen2.

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MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2

The rear seat doubles as the engine box.

Loads of fishing space on the rear platform.

As an engineer, Stewart knew what he wanted when it came to the layout design.

Their McLay 851 Gen2, Te Ika Nui, is the first of this new model for McLay Boats, but it is fifth and to date the largest McLay that the Vaughan family has owned. The back story to how the 851 came about, involved a close collaboration between designer and builder Steve McLay and engineer and owner, Stewart.

Initially Steve was asked if he could take his 801 and extend it 3/4 of a meter to 8.8 LOA. The answer was not recommended, as the length to beam ratio was already out to the maximum. The best option was to start from a ‘clean sheet’ and develop a new larger model. The 851 hull is not only longer, it is wider than the 801, although still retains a very similar 18 deg deadrise hull.

“I had fixed ideas on what I wanted in the layout and fortunately Steve was happy to work with me and the family, right from the initial concept hand drawings to 3D imaging which my son, Mathew did”, says Stewart.

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It was May 2020 when Stewart started negotiations with Steve and after a lot of back and forth discussions, with drawings being tweak, changed and finally signed off for everything from the helm design to the transom layout, the first plate for the McLay 851 was laid in November 2020. Delivery was a little delayed due to Covid and other supply issues, with the boat being launched in June 2021.

Stewart wanted an all-purpose weekender that he and his family could also gamefish from. It had to have all the comforts and amenities to make extended stays on the water comfortable.

DIESEL POWER

He wanted a boat that would comfortably sleep up to 4 people, have extended offshore capabilities with the range to go out wide. This also dictated the power decision, which Stewart felt needed to be diesel. After checking all the diesel sterndrive

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packages that were suitable for the boat, he decided on the new Mercury Diesel 3.0L, 270hp diesel package with the Bravo 3X leg.

“I didn’t want an engine that would protrude too far into the cockpit and it needed to have the overall geometry so the engine box was still at a natural seat height. The Mercury Diesel fitted all the criteria and I also liked the fact that all the service points, are at the front of the motor and easy to get at when required”, says Stewart.

The result is it all looks like a normal transom with an integrated seat that just happens to also be the engine box.

Top speed of Te Ika Nui is around 31.5 knots, which gives a range of over 250nm and 58.7 lph.

Cruising at around 22 knots @ 3000 rpm, the fuel consumption drops to 27.5 lph and the range increases to around 375nm.

As the boat will be used a lot for trolling lures, speeds around 7-8 knots will be more common. Te Ika Nui has a range of nearly 550nm @ 7 knots and a very lower fuel consumption of 6.5 lph.

While I never had the chance to run the new 851 in any rough water I have had plenty of experience in large McLay's in adverse sea conditions. Such as crossing Foveaux Strait in a howling Southerly or being monstered by short steep waves on an angry Lake Te Anau. On both those occasions the boats performed extremely well, offering as good a ride as you would expect in the conditions. In the case of the 851 Gen 2, the size of the boat and the overall weight (in excess of 3000 kgs loaded) attribute much to the way the boat handles rough seas so well.

hinged doors to close off the openings, which are specifically designed to keep the water out of the cockpit when backing up on a fish. There is a wet locker to starboard and a live bait tank to port, plus a detachable bait station on the aft railing. Both fresh and salt water hand held systems are also fitted.

The cockpit has been designed for fishing, with open spaces and seating that Stewart says has all been ergonomically designed. There are 23 rod holders throughout the boat, so it’s fair to say that the boat will be used extensively for fishing, both bottom fishing for snapper and chasing big game.

Under the forward twin seat is a 95 litre slide out chilly bin that slides back under the dinette seating so there is ample provision for keep the catch fresh.

All the underfloor cockpit spaces are taken up with buoyancy, and a central 500 litre fuel tank.

SPACIOUS & PRACTICAL

Stewart and his son Mathew also designed a higher than standard gunnel height and spent sometime configuring the aft deck area. Very spacious for a boat this size, it features a full wrap-around cage, twin drop down ladders and double 600mm wide accessways from the cockpit. There are

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There is a compact galley aft of the helm.

An extra pipe berth means you have three berths in the forward cabin.

The engine service points and fluids are easily accessed.

The dinette converts to another berth.

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MCLAY 851 CRUISER GEN 2 Serious fishing or weekends away. It’s the ideal boat for either.

WEEKEND CAPABLE

Once again the layout of the wheelhouse and cabin spaces was as important as the outside, so the engineering thought process once again came into focus. “I wanted a three seater dinette, small compact galley, 2m head height, as well as a generous helm, so it all had to fit perfectly”, said Stewart.

The rear bulkhead door was offset to allow for the dinette, which at 1.8m long can be converted into another berth. A drop down rear window and opening side windows provide good airflow and ventilation. The helm is spacious enough for a large MFD and a single swivelling helm seat is used. It’s a great driving position either seated, standing or bolstered.

Storage areas have been found in every available space, with an exceptionally cavernous underfloor locker. A Duetto MK2 dual voltage 10-litre hot water system complete with Vetus 90 litre fresh water tank and pump is fitted under the galley space and provides water for the galley and the transom shower.

Forward, the accommodation has a large vee-berth with a central infill and head under the forward squab. There is the addition of a single pipe berth to starboard and a deep port side shelf.

As an engineer, Stewart knew what he wanted when it came to the layout and where everything was to be positioned on the boat. This led to a detailed analysis on every aspect of the layout, and the result is a very personal boat that has been well thought out and meticulously conceived.

SPECIFICATIONS

FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA

Brand: McLay Boats Model: McLay 851 Gen2 Price as Tested: $320,000 (circa) Type: Hardtop Construction: 5mm/4mm alloy LOA: 8.81m LOH: 8.51m Beam: 2.75m Deadrise: 18 deg Trailerable weight: 3500 kg Weight (Hull/Engine): 2750 kg Test Power: Mercury Diesel 3.0L V6 270hp Drive: Bravo 3X Power Options: Sterndrive or Outboard Propeller: 21” Bravo 3 XR Max Speed: 31.6 knots MFD: Raymarine Element 12 Flooring: Ultralon Tabs: Zipwakes Water System: Vetus Anchor Winch: Savwinch VHF: GME Fuel Capacity: 500 litres Water Capacity: 100 litres Trailer Make: Toko Tandem Contact: www.mclayboats.co.nz

RPM 700 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3300 3500 3700 3900 4150

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Knots L/h L/NM 3.6 1.03 0.3 5.2 2.47 0.5 7.1 6.16 0.9 9.0 12.33 1.4 14.8 19.5 1.4 21.7 27.5 1.3 25.1 32.85 1.4 26.3 37.62 1.5 27.0 43.7 1.7 29.3 50.6 1.8 31.6 58.7 1.9

Range(NM) 1500 930 510 320 320 340 320 300 260 250 230

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

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

The ideal cost effective product to protect your valuable asset.

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THE 2021 BUYERS GUIDE TO ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS & TROLLING MOTORS

Ron Czerniak takes a look at what you need to know about electric outboards and trolling motors, including a buyer’s guide to all the models available.

About six years ago, while still working as Asia Pacific Sales Manager for Vetus-Maxwell, I was waiting for a flight home from Hong Kong airport and, with a few hours before the flight, inevitably ended up in one of the airport bookshops. While browsing the shelves, I spotted a title the grabbed my attention.

It was the recently published (2015) biography entitled, “Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future”. The book traces Elon Musk's life from his childhood up to the time he spent at Zip2 and PayPal, and then onto SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity.

On my long flight back to Auckland I had pretty much finished reading the book and started taking an avid interest in electric vehicles. Ironically that interest was prompted further by an excellent documentary film that came out about the same time called Who Killed the Electric Car? - a 2006 film that explores the creation, limited commercialization, and subsequent destruction of the battery electric vehicle in the United States, specifically the General Motors EV1 of the mid-1990s.

So, when Barry Thompson asked me to write an article about

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electric trolling motors and electric outboard engines I was excited, but somewhat daunted, by the task ahead. Although I have read a lot about Electric Vehicles (EV’s), watched You Tube clips and driven a few pure battery electric vehicles (BEV’s), Hybrids (powered by a conventional engine, an electric motor and a hybrid battery) and PHEV - plug in hybrids (a vehicle whose battery can be recharged by plugging a charging cable into an external electric power source, in addition to internally by its on-board internal combustion engine-powered generator); I had not thought much about Electric Boats.

Not wanting to write yet another simple comparison guide (albeit the title of this article) which we will get to, I thought to myself; “What do people really know about electric powered vehicles, never mind electric powered boats?” So, I decided to start at the basics, believing that unless one understands the terminology, one cannot appreciate the product and what it can and cannot do. I guess a bit like trying to explain philosophy to you in Greek when you only understand English. So, with apologies to the reader who already knows all this stuff, here we go.

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THE TERMINOLOGY

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Energy is a measure of how much work it takes to do something. In the metric system it is measured in kilowatt hours (kWh). In the Imperial system in BTUs and otherwise.

• Power is the rate at which work is done (or how much energy gets used how quickly). In the metric system it is measured in kilowatts (kW). In the Imperial system in horsepower (HP).

• Thrust, that which makes your boat go, is a force (usually a push), measured in newtons (N) or pounds (lb). 4.45 newtons (0.453775 kilograms force (kgf)) of thrust equals 1 pound of thrust. 1 kilogram of force (kgf) = 2.21 pounds of force (Ibf) • Horsepower, first used by Scottish engineer James Watt (yes, that Watt) in the late 18th century, referred to the average performance of a draft horse and is a unit of measure (in the Imperial system) of the amount of power an engine develops, or the rate at which work is done, usually in reference to the output of engines or motors. The definitions of horsepower and kilowatts are similar, with the difference that the Horsepower corresponds to around 0.746 kilowatts. Or, If you prefer, 1 kW = 1.341 HP. It is important to understand the difference between a kW (a measure of power) and a kWh (a measure of energy). Kilowatthours measure energy (e.g. how much charge in a battery) and kilowatt measures power (how quickly the energy in the battery can be used). Since we’re talking about electrical outboards, it’s better that we use kW and kWh since these quantities are most commonly used throughout the electrical world.

If you’ve got a long way to go you need plenty of Energy (kWh or BTUs). If you want to go fast you need plenty of Power (kW or HP).

Think of it this way. If you were to discuss a fossil fuel vehicle with just about anyone who has a car, they would probably grasp what you are telling them if you told them your vehicle is a 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder turbo, producing 160 horsepower, has 175 lb.ft of torque, can accelerate from 0 – 60 mph in 10 seconds, has an average fuel consumption of 8 litres/100 kilometres and full tank of fuel may get you from Auckland to Wellington without refueling.

Horsepower, torque, speed, power, fuel consumption – what do all these really mean? Then there is the confusion between Imperial measurement and metric measurement. E.g. miles per gallon (mpg) versus litres per 100 kilometres. Or describing power in horsepower versus kilowatts. Arrrgh!

So, let’s try and make it simple. First of all some basic terms in the imperial and metric systems of measurement.

• Force is a push or pull on an object. In the metric system it is measured in newtons (N) and in the Imperial system, pounds (lb).

• Torque is the angular equivalent of force. In the metric system it is measured in newton metres (N.m). In the Imperial system in pound feet (lb.ft) and is a measure of how much a force acting on an object causes that object to rotate.

• Work is what is done when an object is moved. In the metric system it is measured in joules (J), but more often in kilojoules because a joule is small. In the Imperial system it is measured in newton metres (yes, same as torque) or ergs or other descriptors. Work is very closely related to Energy.

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"But enough, I hear you cry. Tell me about electric trolling motors and electric marine outboard engines!” Okay, but keep the following relative things in mind when comparing products.

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Therefore, you may surmise that if a fossil fuel boat holds 100 litres and you burn 2 litres an hour at 10 knots; on a full tank you can run for 50 hours or 500 nm.

An electric powered boat is very similar. If you know your boat has 100 kWh of full battery on board and you use 2kw an hour at 10 knots; on a full battery you can run for 50 hours or 500 nm (assuming 100% efficiency).

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The number of electric motoring hours depends on your battery bank combined with any generated capacity (from solar, wind or other sources). According to Mastervolt, for six to eight hours of operation, you need 4.6 times the motor's power output in kWh. Example: 4.6 x 3.5 kW = 16.1 kWh; this is the battery capacity required for six to eight hours of e-powering.

When shopping for a battery, there are four main categories: • Flooded lead acid: most affordable are 6V deep cycle batteries, often used in an electric golf cart, with a typical capacity of 200-250Ah. They are economical and are built for deep discharges. They need to be mounted upright and receive regular addition of distilled water. They also emit hydrogen gas when recharging. Not the most desirable option!

• AGM batteries: are fully sealed, maintenance-free, handle high recharging current and can be mounted in any position. Relatively inexpensive, but won’t provide the “grunt” and capacity of Lithium-Ion batteries.

• Gel cells: are sealed, maintenance free, with a long lifespan allowing a large number of charging and discharging cycles. They are excellent as a service battery for medium and large systems.

• Lithium-ion: batteries are top quality but most expensive, with highly advanced technology. They have a high energy density and are perfect for deep cycling applications.

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To use an example, a 55 lb thrust motor unit has a peak power draw of 40 amps. If you use the trolling motor for 6 hours at average 50% load of 20 amps, the trolling motor will then require a battery load of 120 Ah (20 amps x 6 hours = 120 Ah). Amps are simply the amount of electricity used by an item. Volts are the measure of the force of the electric. Amps x volts = the total wattage (workload – expressed in watts (W) or kilowatts (kW).

The size of an electric trolling motor is determined by power output, which in the case means electric motors with 0.5 to 4 kW direct current (DC) output, operated at 12 to 60 volts DC. These systems have the propeller fixed directly to the motor, which is mounted in the lower unit under water. This setup limits the power output but makes them ideal for trolling engines.

A typical 12 volts rating battery has a capacity of 48 Ah. It means that when fully charged, the battery can deliver one amp for 48 hours, two amps for 24 hours, etc. So depending on how many amps your motor uses will dictate how long the battery will last before being discharged.

But the more current the motor draws, the lower the capacity of the battery. E.g. for a given battery, if the motor draws 3.9 Amps, it may fully discharge in about an hour, whereas if it draws 32.5 Amps, it may only last four minutes.

If you are using an electric outboard as the main engine, the disadvantage is the limited range due to the weight and size of the batteries. Lead-acid batteries have high weight (38 watt hours / kilogram) and limited capacity when quickly discharged (60% at 1 hour). Newer battery technologies like lithium systems (e.g. LiFePO4 or Lithium polymer) offer up to seven times the performance of a lead-acid battery, but they are very expensive.

However, as battery technology improves almost geometrically every year, the cost of these preferable batteries continues to decrease.

empty, just as your outboard motor fuel tank will need to be refilled after a day out on the water.

ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS AND TROLLING MOTORS Electric outboard motors for boat propulsion have developed over the years into three distinct categories, trolling, outboard and main (inboard). Here we will focus on the first two.

The advantages of electric boat propulsion systems, be they a trolling, outboard or main engine is that they are low maintenance, inexpensive to run, almost noiseless and emission-free.

This article is written and presented in a comparative format to give the reader updated information, with the above background terminology to better understand the information in regards to what is available on today’s market. Hopefully it will enable you to make the best informed choice as to the most suitable option/ budget to meet your needs, whether for a small dingy, larger trailer boat or as an auxiliary trolling motor used in conjunction with the main propulsion engine.

In 1810 Frenchman, Gustave Pierre Trouvé developed a battery engine and adapted it to marine propulsion and introduced to the world, the first electric outboard; a small 5 kilogram unit which he used to facilitate the transport of the marine propulsion system between his workshop and the Seine. Technically he had just invented the world's first outboard motor, although it would take Ole Evinrude many years later, in 1907, to develop the first commercially successful outboard.

On May 26, 1881, a prototype of a 5m long electric outboard powered boat was built by Trouvé and baptised "The Phone", reached a speed of 9 km/h. Its innovative features were the electro-magnets made of soft iron and tempered steel. With his larger, recently developed, batteries, Trouvé used a propeller placed in a false mobile rudder sometimes in front, sometimes behind. “It’s the rudder including the propelling unit and its engine, forming a movable whole, easily removable from the boat…” This “gouvernail moteur propulseur” was the first outboard engine (electric or otherwise) in the world.

Electric outboards have been slow to develop, but in recent years there has been a renewed interest due to their clean, green environmental acceptable image. Many lakes around the world - Lake Pupuke in Auckland for example - ban traditional petroleum-based power. There are two types of electric outboards, the ones used as the main propulsion unit and hung on the transom and then there are the thrusters or trolling motors, which are more likely to be found hanging from the bow.

While there are dozens of brands available, especially out of China, when it comes to the 'traditional' style electric ‘outboard’, the main players are Aquawatt, Elco, ePropulsion, Evoy, Haswing, Vision, Minn Kota, MotorGuide and

Charging Methods Charging an outboard or trolling motor battery is, by in large, similar to charging an electric vehicle battery. However, the big difference is that it is more than likely that you will be charging your trolling motor at home after a day out fishing and your outboard battery in a similar fashion or with the use of a generator, main engine charging (as for house and start batteries on board your launch) for example, and sometimes supplemented by solar energy using solar panels. Suffice it to say, that the batteries will need to be charged as they near ALLOY BOAT 2021 ISSUE #23

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manufacturers even have a dedicated mount as a standard feature on some of their models. If you are looking at installing a trolling motor on the bow, you firstly need a flat mounting plate, but also you will have to eliminate or dramatically change your bow rails. The predominant brands are Minn Kota, Motorguide, Watersnake, Haswing, and several of the above mentioned electric boat motor manufacturers.

So, having thought you’d like to get some sort of electric outboard motor, there are still batteries to be considered. In terms of a petrol unit, think perhaps of a small four metre tinny with a 50 hp petrol outboard hanging off the stern. The motor still has to be connected to a fuel source (think bright red 100 litre portable tank nestled in the stern of the boat) for a larger motor, or incorporated into the engine housing of a dinghy motor for example.

Same goes for an electric outboard, but now you need a battery or batteries. On some smaller trolling motors, the rechargeable battery is incorporated into the motor housing. However, others are connected to a battery located in the stern of the boat, much like a petrol outboard fuel tank.

So, now instead of thinking petrol fuel tanks, we need to start thinking batteries.

Unlike an electric outboard, most of which come with an integrated battery, trolling motors generally get their power externally – though increasingly the battery is part of the motor.

It is a good idea to have a separate battery as a back-up when possible, as electric outboards do consume plenty of power when continuously used.

Torqueedo. Each offers a range of electric engines, with or without integrated batteries and they range from 1hp (0.746 kW) to 80hp (60 kW). There have been larger horsepower electric outboards promoted over recent years, but it is only just recently that they have gotten into mainstream production.

It is now commonplace to see boats, alloy especially, with a trolling motor sitting along the foredeck. Many alloy

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TROLLING MOTORS

It is the trolling market that has done a lot to promote electric outboard power and none more so than in the recreational fishing market. While they have been mainstream on every Bass boat in the US for years, it's only recently that we have seen a swing to trolling motors on locally built boats. While they have been more common on boats under about 5.5m, manufacturers are now offering extra-long shafts which are suitable for larger trailer boats. For example, both Motorguide and Minn Kota have models with 1.52m and 1.82m lengths.

A trolling motor is an awesome addition to anyone’s fishing ‘box’.

With wireless GPS remotes and constant, quiet power, trolling motors are a great weapon to improve your fishing.

The choice in New Zealand is limited to a handful of leading brands, Minn Kota, MotorGuide, Haswing, ePropulsion, Torqeedo and Watersnake. Check out the internet, and you will find plenty more, such as Parsun, Temo and a myriad of other brand names you may never have heard of, but locally they might not yet be available.

While Minn Kota, MotorGuide, Torqeedo and Watersnake dominate the market, you have plenty of choices (refer comparative chart below), but make sure you know what you are buying and is there any back-up or service? When you do decide on what brand of trolling motor to buy, make sure it is suitable for your boat. Things to consider might not only be the weight of the unit but where it is going to be mounted, the static thrust output (more thrust = more power) and the shaft length. If the shaft is too short when fully extended it may spend its time with the prop on the surface and its ability to perform and add 'bite' underwater will be negated.

There are also different mounting options when it comes to the controls. You have the basic manual operation which is common in the smaller units, foot operated which is designed for use on the casting deck, or the more sophisticated ones with GPS with the control hanging on a lanyard around your neck or by using an app on your smart phone.

It is now commonplace to see boats, alloy especially, with a trolling motor sitting along the foredeck. Many alloy manufacturers even have a dedicated mount as a standard feature on some of their models. If you are looking at installing a trolling motor on the bow, you firstly need a flat mounting plate, but also you will have to eliminate or dramatically change your bow rails.

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electric motor, which is mounted in the lower unit under water.

This setup limits the power output but makes them ideal for trolling engines.

Bow or Stern Bow mounted motors are convenient if you fish primarily in an open bow rider or from a casting deck. If you have a casting deck, then foot-operated controls are the perfect option. As you will often be operating in very shallow water or close to reefs, most motors have, a spring-loaded mount that allows the motor to swing away on impact, to prevent damage from groundings. On very small craft the trolling motor often doubles as an auxiliary engine and is mounted on the transom where it is operated by a tiller. Transom-mount motors also feature brackets that adjust to different angles and heights so the motor’s shaft is immersed at the right depth.

The standard shaft length is about 120 cm. To determine the right length for your boat, measure the distance from where the shaft is mounted on the deck or the transom to the water and then add 40cm to 55cm depending on the manufacturers recommendation.

Moto Guide suggests adding 40cm and Minn Kota 51cm for example.

If you are operating in rough water longer shafts are recommended, so the prop stays about 15cm below the surface when the boat pitches and rolls. You can fine-tune the motor’s vertical position with the adjustment on the mount.

As most trolling motors are manufactured in the US, they are rated in pounds of thrust. A rule of thumb to go by is 1 HP = about 22 lbf (10 kgf) of thrust. Therefore 2.5 HP is equivalent to about 55 lbf of thrust. The simplified equation for power is: the higher the voltage, the higher the thrust. E.g. 12v - 55lb (25kg) / 24v 80lb (36kg) / 36v - 109lb (48kg). The Minn Kota Ulterra offering 112lb. (50kg) of thrust, powerful enough to move heavy vessels such as pontoon boats.

When it comes to size, bigger is almost always better. Larger boats need more juice, but then you should also consider the type of water conditions you will predominately use the trolling motor in, with consideration given for wave action, wind and current. Erring on the stronger side has its benefits because stronger motors run more efficiently at lower speeds and provide a safety cushion for handling the different conditions. The general rule of thumb when it comes to thrust is that you will need at least 2 lbs (0.91 kg) of thrust for every 100 lb (45 kg) of fully loaded boat weight (people and gear included). When wind and current are major factors, you’ll want a little extra thrust. Think about the size of your boat, how much battery capacity you can safely install to satisfy the energy demands of a trolling motor, and whether or not you will be able to charge the batteries when underway.

A 24V model with 55lb. (25kg.) of thrust may only draw 28A, while the 12V model with 44lb. (20kg.) of thrust can draw 36A. In general, larger motors require more battery capacity, and if you fish from dawn to dusk with a boat of 5m or longer, you’ll probably want 24V. Serious anglers who spend a lot of time on the water will appreciate a 36V motor. A spare is always a good idea.

MAIN (OUTBOARD) ENGINES Unlike the trolling motors (measured in static thrust) that can only go at slow trolling speed, true electric outboard motors can provide much higher power. They are designed to be used as the primary power source.

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Recently developed outboard motors powered with an alternating current (AC) or DC electric motor in the power head like a conventional petrol engine, mean, a motor can produce 10kW output or more and is able to replace a petrol engine of 15hp or more.

Here is a table that shows the estimated range and runtime of a typical 6 hp (4.5 kW) electric outboard at different speed levels with a single full charge of one 9 kWh battery on a 12 ft (4 m) aluminium boat.

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Power(kW) Speed(mph) Runtime (hh:mm) Range (mile) 0.5 4 18:00 72 1 5 9:00 45 2 6.7 4:30 30.2 3 8 3:00 24 4 11.5 2:15 25.9 5 13.5 1:50 24.7 6 15 1:30 22.5

Some electric outboard engines are built based on existing outboard legs with the motor on top and a vertical shaft transmitting the power to a lower gear box. The advantage of this setup is the accessibility of the motor and to have all electrics above the waterline. The disadvantage is a somewhat lower efficiency due to the gearbox. These outboard engines allow much larger electric motors and mostly use standard outboard parts (like propeller etc.).

The disadvantage is the limited range due to the weight and size of the batteries. Lead-acid batteries have high weight (38 watt hours/kilogram) and limited capacity when quickly

HASWING Shaft Voltage/Thrust (lbs) Type Battery discharged (60% at 1 hour).

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Cayman Pro 54"/58" Adjustable 12v (55lbs)/24v (80lbs) Fresh/Saltwater Remote LiFePO4 or Lithium polymer) MINN KOTA Shaft Voltage/Thrust (lbs) Type Battery offer up to seven times the Edge 36"/45"/52" 12v - (45lbs)/(55lbs) 24v - (70lbs) Freshwater Remote performance of a lead-acid PowerDrive/Riptide PowerDrive 48"/54"60" 12v - (45lbs)/(55lbs) 24v - (70lbs) Fresh/Saltwater Remote battery, but they are very Pontoon 48"/52" 12v - (55lbs) 24v - (70lbs) Freshwater Remote Maxxum/Riptide Maxxum 45"/52" 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs) Fresh/Saltwater Remote expensive.

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Fortex/Riptide Fortex Vantage Terrova/Riptide Terrova Ulterra/Riptide Ulterra Ultrex

Aquawatt electric outboards range from 20hp to 70hp.

24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs) 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (101lbs) 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs) 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs) 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs)

Fresh/Saltwater Freshwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Freshwater

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MOTORGUIDE Shaft Tour Pro (2 Options) 45" Tour Pro (2 Options) 45" Tour (2 Options) 45" Tour (2 Options) 45" Xi5 Wireless (10 Freshwater Options) 48"/54"/60"/72" Xi5 Wireless (6 Saltwater Options) 48"/54"/60"/72" Xi3 Wireless (19 Freshwater Options) 36"/48"/54"/60" Xi3 Wireless (8 Saltwater Options) 54"/60" Xi3 Kayak (2 Options) 36" X3 (18 Options - 7 Hand Control) 36"/45"/50" R5 Digital 42"/50" R3 30"/36"/42"

Voltage/Thrust (lbs) 24v (82lb) / 36v (109lb) 24v (82lb) / 36v (109lb) 24v (82lb) / 36v (109lb) 24v (82lb) / 36v (109lb) 12v (55lb) / 24v (80lb) / 36v (105lb) 12v (55lb) / 24v (80lb) / 36v (105lb) 12v (45lb)/ 12v (55lb) / 24v (70lb) 12v (55lb)/24v (70lb) 12v (55lb) 12v (45lb) 12v (55lb) 24v (70lb) 12v (80lb) 24v (105lb) 12v (40lb) 12v (45lb) 12v (55lb)

Type Freshwater Freshwater Freshwater Freshwater Freshwater Saltwater Freshwater Saltwater Freshwater Freshwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater

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WATERSNAKE ASP Transom Mount ASP T18 ASP T24 ASP 24LB Transom Mount Venom SXW 34 Venom SXW 44 Venom SXW 54 Venom SXW 65 Fierce SWRF 54 Hawser Geo Spot GPS

Voltage/Thrust (lbs) 12v (18lb) 12v (18lb) 12v (24lb) 12v (24lb) 12V (34lb) 12V (44lb) 12V (54lb) 12v (65lb) 12V (54lb) 12v (54lb) 12v (65lb)

Type Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater

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For longer trips, the system can have a rangeextending generator, which recharges the batteries, but this is only possible in larger boats.

There is a lot of development in the area of electric outboards as the main power, with companies such as the German based Aqua Watt currently developing a 20hp (15 kW) outboard. Aqua Watt electric outboards are suitable to be used with either lead-acid batteries up to 10kW output or with lithium batteries up to 42 kW (57 hp) output and a potential maximum speed of 30 knots on a typical water-ski boat. The outboard motor is water cooled and equipped with a digital controller providing a fully automatic adjustment to the power demand of your boat. The company has also developed an electric outboard motor with an output of up to 40hp on made to order special versions.

In conclusion, to figure out what you need for your particular vessel, consider what we’ve discussed in this article, study the comparative chart below, talk to people who have been using electric boat motors and, within your budget constraints, pick the electric motor that suits you the best and start enjoying low maintenance, inexpensive, almost noiseless and emission-free power boating.

With thanks to the following people for their invaluable help in enabling me to write this article.

Ron Patston from Group Island Spirit (www.groupislandspirit.com) Richard Wardenburg at Hybrid Boats www.hybridboats.co.nz) Geoff Dobson editor of Australia and New Zealand EV Talk at Auto Media Group

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AQUAWATT Shaft Length (") Voltage/Thrust Power (Lbs) Type Battery Green Power 23" 48v (252lbs to 333lbs) Lithium Battery Fresh/Saltwater Remote Green Racing 23" 80v (338lbs) Lithium Battery Fresh/Saltwater Remote Green Thruster 22" 80v (560lbs to 675lbs) Lithium Battery Fresh/Saltwater Remote Green Flash 22" 144v (477lbs) Lithium Battery Fresh/Saltwater Remote EVOY Evoy Pro 150

Shaft Length (") 20"/25"

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E-PROPULSION Sprit 1.0 Plus Spirit Evo/Spirit Evo R Navy 3.0 Evo Navy 6.0 Evo Navy 6.0 Evo 9.9

SHAFT LENGTH (") 20.7"/24.6"/29.5" 20.7"/24.6"/29.5" 25.2"/30.1" 25.2"/30.1" 25.2"/30.1"

Voltage/Thrust Power (lbs) 48v (70lbs) 48v (70lbs) 48v/(210lbs) 48v (240lbs) 48v (240lbs)

Type Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater

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HASWING Caymnan T (Trnasom mount) Protruar G (Transom mount) Ultima (Transom mount) Ventura F Transom mount) Armada T Transom mount Armada F Transom mount Ospian Transom W20 Comax Transom

Shaft Length (") 26"/39" Adjustable 35"/39" Adjustable 21"/24.5" 21"/24.5" 26" 26" 31"/35" Adjustable Electric Adjustable

Voltage/Thrust Power (Lbs) 12v (55lbs) 24v (110lbs)/24v (130lbs) 29.6v (1100lbs) 24v (160lbs) 48v (250lbs)/48v (300lbs) 48v (250lbs)/48v (300lbs) 12v (30lbs)/12v (40lbs)/12v (55lbs) 12v (55lbs)

Type Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater

Battery Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote Remote

MINN KOTA Endura (Transom mount) Endura Max (Transom mount) Traxxis (Transom mount) Riptide Transom

Shaft Length (") 30"/36"/42" 30"/36"/42" 36"/42" 36"/42"/52"

Voltage/Thrust Power (Lbs) 12v (30lbs)/(40lbs)/(45lbs)/(50lbs)/(55lbs) 12v (40lbs)/(45lbs)/(50lbs)/(55lbs) 12v (45lbs)/(55lbs) 24v - (70lbs)/(80lbs) 12v (45lbs)/(55lbs) 24v - (80lbs) 36v - (112lbs)

Type Freshwater Freshwater Freshwater Saltwater

Battery Remote Remote Remote Remote

TORQEEDO Ultralight 403A (Kayak) Ultralight 403AC (Kayak) Ultralight 1103AC Travel 603S Travel 1103C Cruise 2.0T Cruise 2.0R Cruise 4.0T Cruise 4.0R Cruise 10.0T Cruise 10.0R (TorqLink) Deep Blue 25R Deep Blue 50R

Shaft Length (") 20" 20" 20" 25"/30" 25"/30" 25"/30" 25"/30" 25" 25" 15"/20"/25" 15"/20"/25" 20"/25" 20"/25"

Voltage/Thrust Power (Lbs) 29.6v (70lbs) 29.6v (70lbs) 29.6v (70lbs) 29.6v (210lbs) 29.6v (210lbs) 24v (115lbs) 24v (115lbs) 48v (189lbs) 48v (189lbs) 2 x 48v (408lbs) 2 x 48v (408lbs) 360v (2800lbs) 360v (2800lbs)

Type Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater Fresh/Saltwater

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lmost 20 years later Lloyd sold Osprey Boats to Malcolm Coffey and Lloyds son Matt Elliot who still works in the business and is one of Malcom’s closest friends.

It’s a real story of the family legacy and not only are they selling boats domestically, but they have a huge offshore market as well. While the boats are highly respected in the commercial sector for harbour boards, conservation trusts and tourism operators they have become a household name with tenders and more recently the recreational market. I have it on good authority that there are up to sixteen or more of them being used as tenders and work boats on Kawau Island just north of Auckland.

In a bold move, Malcom decided to feature one of his winning size ranges at their first ever display at a Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. Not only was it a standout design but it was built to impress with its bright orange paintwork, that stood proudly amongst other brands with a no-nonsense sense about it.

Sure, enough on first glance its quite a peculiar design. It’s a pontoon boat sure but it’s also got quite harsh sides that don’t show the pontoon. Now what’s that all about. This look gives me the impression of a war hardened battle tank, but this was orange, so it certainly warranted a closer inspection.

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The day came for our sea trial, and we picked the boat up from Mercury Marine in East Tamaki, Auckland and for a change I had a chance to tow the boat to the ramp. My Ranger ute happily towed this 7.5m boat with the 250hp engine and 400L of fuel. It felt lighter than my fibreglass 6.5m boat.

The ramp was a simple affair with the easy-to-use drive on drive off latch and before long we were heading down the Tamaki from Half Moon Bay in Auckland.

ON WATER IMPRESSIONS

Straight away it struck me how wide the cockpit was and suddenly it dawned on me that there is a reason the boat looks so tough and robust. Unlike other many manufacturers that build their cabin and cockpit inside the pontoon, Osprey have made

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The Osprey brand has been around for years, but it is a recent player in the recreational market.

Osprey Boats was born when Lloyd Elliot a kiwis kiwi needed to manufacture alloy hulled boats for the fishing industry. We all know how particular kiwis can be about their boats, so this had to be the right blend of form and function.

Tough, stylish and extremely well finished, the Osprey 750HT is an exceptional boat.

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Now that’s a cockpit that is made for fishing.

A solid rear bulkhead, is replaced with drop down clears.

the most of the usable space and this gives almost another 500mm of useable beam. Now that’s not to be sniffed at. It’s incredible.

The helm area I must admit I was a little cramped until I realised that the helm seats do move fore and aft and once setup it was a comfortable sitting position. Of course, that didn’t last long and soon I was using the bolster position. The cabin is quite tall, and while some smaller builds may find it difficult to see over the bow with ample visibility all round this really isn’t a big issue.

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are a stroke of genius. They use a bolt rope design that is insurance accepted as lockable and a great feature for added security. I’m sure many of us, myself included like the idea of a closed in bulkhead to keep the weather out on a rough return trip but it does separate you from your mates in the back. The Osprey 750HT uses the roll up clears, so it gives you the choice between keeping the weather out, having it partially open with the side clears or totally open. I really like it.

The hardtop can be extended and even a separate head can be added on the portside. This boat came setup with two adjustable seats and two inbuilt box sets behind. These box seats are very large and could encompass a gas cooker. There are tons of storage below the adjustable seats. Storage and space are a real focus for this boat.

Overnighting has been well thought out also. Many boats of this size range require a compromise. More deck space equals less cabin or more cabin equals an uncomfortable night on the water. The Osprey 750HT has found a clever compromise whereby the foot well area of the cockpit fits in squabs for overnighting giving a very comfortable 2m V berth with infill. If you are just day boating, then you can leave these at home or you can bungy them in the bow during those offshore days catching big fish.

THE BUSINESS HUB

The helm is comfortable with good visibility all round. There is plenty of space for a MFD, and other systems and I really like that even though it’s a hardtop, Osprey haven’t felt the need to hang VHF radios out of the roof. Simple, clean, and

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functional. Great Stuff. The only gripes in the helm was the throttle box position that felt quite low to me. However, Malcom says that is an easy fix and can be repositioned higher if a client prefers.

Indeed, during the build process a new owner is invited to the factory to confirm they like where everything is, and I feel this is a great step in developing a lifelong bond between Osprey and the boats owner. As with everything here, these gripes can be easily rectified and certainly wouldn’t put me off this hull or configuration.

ON DECK

Moving aft, the gunwales are set high and you feel secure. A walkthrough transom is optional as some serious fishing may require some serious reversing and having a closed in transom alleviates the deck getting soaked. Of course, the deck area is loaded with storage and a huge bin in the floor that is optioned with a removable lid or gas struts. Personally, the removable lid would be my favourite as it offers much better multi use options.

With the wide area and space being well utilised,

this Osprey design really does make maximum use of everywhere.

HANDLING

Given Malcom’s statement that the Osprey had one of the softest riding hulls on the market, I was keen to get the snottiest day I could to test this boat and it was all looking like a plan was hatching nicely.

Well, that was until mother nature decided to throw a dull Auckland harbour day with zero wind. At best we encountered a 1-1.5m easterly swell behind Motuihe island. The boat performed really well.

Stable and agile. The pontoons really did their job and cushioned the ride nicely. There was no hash banging and the helm was responsive. Of course, the boat did perform as a pontoon boat should and wasn’t as nimble as a standard hull but still managed some impressively tight turns while all being predictable and smooth. The narrow plate around the outside of the pontoons that serves the purposes of deflecting water, did a good job of moving the spray away and keeping the foredeck dry. I’m suitably impressed.

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The cabin infill makes a huge double berth

The seat comes with a bolster position.

Richard at the helm.

Note the size of the Simrad MFD.

The transom has an easy walk-through to the aft deck, with fishing station in the centre.

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OSPREY 750HT

A real standout boat, not just in looks but also performance.

PERFORMANCE

The Osprey 750HT was powered by a 250hp 4 Stroke Mercury engine and at the upper end of the recommended HP it’s no surprises that the boat jumped onto the plane nicely and cruised comfortably at 27kts burning a little under 50l/hr. I got the real sense with this hull that while smooth it was a goer and I found myself pushing the hammer down more as I got to know it. But I’m not known for going slow. That said, at 23kts and 37l/hr the sweet spot also felt very smooth. Flat out we achieved 37kt and the boat rode the waves very well indeed.

Dry and predicable into the swell and running. It was truly a pleasure.

CAPACITY AND STANDARDS

The Osprey 750HT is designed to carry 18 passengers. No that’s not a mistake. Commercially this hull is often used as a water taxi, and it

was designed to be loaded up. The other great feature with the Osprey brand is all their boats are designed and built to survey specs so down the track if an owner decides to take the boat into survey it’s not a massive headache to do so. That’s future proofing right there.

The hull at its thickest is 6mm alloy and everything about this boat breathes safety and security.

Osprey prefer the boats go out on alloy trailers however they do have steel options as well. Their self-retrieval system is brilliant, its simple and it works. It will make beach retrieving a large boat a breeze.

I have to admit that if I ever replace my glass boat the Osprey will be one to seriously look at. Everything is just so well thought out. No compromises in the working area, the helm or overnighting. It’s a real all-rounder and it’s a real winner.

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KEEP OR RELEASE A GUIDE TO ENHANCING YOUR CATCH TEXT BY PAUL WALKER

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ately there is hardly a week goes by without discussion in the media about the state of our fish stocks. Taking out all the bullshit coming from some interested parties in these discussions and doing a fair bit of reading between the lines, it would seem that in some areas of the country fish stocks certainly aren’t that great.

Taking into account the daily costs of going fishing e.g. fuel, tackle, bait, lures, plus all the general costs of keeping a boat up to scratch, it seems only logical to keep the fish you do catch

in prime eating condition. Off course you can always go and buy fish, but with snapper fetching up to NZ$42 a kilo and the uncertainty of just how fresh it is, if you are able to catch your own very fresh fish with all the fun that involves, it seems a much better option to me.

Catching the fish is one thing. Looking after the ones you are going to return to the sea or as importantly the ones you are going to keep requires some finesse if you want to keep the fish in good condition.

A fish killed instantly with an iki spike suffers a lot less stress.

Iki Spike

This little tool is first in line to keep your catch in top eating quality. They can be bought at any tackle shop (Kilwell make a great little Iki Spike) or if you like, you can fashion one out of an old Philips screwdriver. It’s basically a thin steel shaft with a handle.

If you have caught a nice plump healthy snapper and are keeping it to eat, before taking the hook out drive the iki spike into the fishes brain killing it instantly. The brain on a snapper is about 20mm above and behind the eye, you will know when the brain has been pierced, as the fish will go ridged and the tail will curl up. You can now simply remove the hook from a dead unmoving fish, easy.

I have seen many people using a fillet or bait knife for this purpose, I have also seen the results of a greasy hand slipping down the blade when trying to iki fish with a knife, its not pretty. Simple answer don’t use knifes for this job.

A fish killed instantly with an iki spike suffers a lot less stress and put on ice will always taste better than a fish left to die slowly in an open bin out in the sun.

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Coolers

Coolers come in all shapes and sizes and in a big price range. Many fishermen tend to go for the longer style bins rather than square as fish fit into these better. As for size, something in the 50 to 90 litres range seems to suit most boats and catch limits.

Cost is a whole different ball game If you regularly just go out for a few hours then you can possibly get away with a cheaper brand, but if your out all day or even

overnighting for a couple of days then your going to need a bin of a much higher quality with far superior insulation.

There are many good brands out there that are ideally suited to the recreational fisho, that are almost commercial in build, but they will keep your fish cold for days on end. They also make a great extra seat if needed and are well worth the money.

Filleting

Having fish well chilled down and the flesh nice and firm makes the job of filleting so much easier. I will quite often leave my catch on ice overnight, and fillet them the following day if time allows. Firm flesh comes off a fish frame a lot easier than unchilled fish, which is quite rubbery when fresh.

Salt slurry cools fish down very quickly setting the flesh and keeping it very fresh and safe to eat.

Salt Ice

Ice made with salted water freezes at a much lower temperature than fresh water, therefore it takes longer to melt.

Because of this salt content and lower temperature it is the perfect ice to chill down fish, keeping that just caught freshness locked in.

There are a few ways to achieve this.

After loosening up the ice put a thin layer along the bottom of the bin, then lay your fish on it, after that cover your catch with another layer of ice, if you’ve had a real good day, repeat the process with more fish then more ice.

The second method is to grab half a bucket of salt water straight out of the ocean and pour it into your chilly bin, then shake out a bag of loose ice into the bin turning the water and ice into a slurry and place your fish into this.

Salt slurry cools fish down very quickly, setting the flesh and keeping it very fresh and safe to eat.

Although it may sound strange the most dangerous knife is a blunt knife. Your fillet knives should be razor sharp. Sharp blades go through firm flesh like hot butter, making the filleting process a lot simpler, they will take the fillet off cleanly and leave very little flesh on the fish frame. Trying to force a blunt knife through a fish is when nasty accidents can occur, so keep your knives really sharp.

I put my fish frames, skin, and gut in a plastic bag and put them straight into the freezer. Then I either dump them at sea next time I am out fishing, or in the bin on rubbish day, it keeps every thing clean and tidy with no smell.

Releasing Fish

Releasing fish is more than simply removing the hook and tossing them back from whence they came. A little care is important, whether the fish is undersize, or you need to put it back because you have your quota. I often put back big snapper as the old ones don’t really taste as good as the youngies.

Lets assume you have had a good day, and a good feed is in the chilly bin but the fish are still biting and there’s the odd big one in the school so you want to keep fishing and having fun. This is where the art of releasing fish safely so they will survive comes in.

If you’re not using them already you will now need to switch to recurve or circle hooks, these hooks will generally always hook up in the corner of the jaw making them easy to remove with little damage to the fish. Striking with this type of hook isn’t really necessary, as these hooks naturally roll into the corner of the fish’s mouth when it takes the bait. If your using lures like softbaits, or slow jigs these also tend to always hook up in the mouth or lips, so again are easy to remove.

One tool you will find invaluable for removing hooks is pair of long nosed pliers.

You may want to shout yourself a good pair of stainless ones, but a cheep pair of steel ones from your local hardware store will do the job. You will just have to clean and oil them after each use that’s all. A good trick is to use these pliers

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to flatten down the barb on the hooks making them really easy to remove, just keep a good steady pressure on the rod and you wont loose to many fish.

Most fish have a protective slime coating on the outside of their skin. Holding fish with your bare hands removes this coating allowing bacteria to penetrate its skin and making the fish susceptible to disease. Far better to use wet cotton gloves or hold the fish about to be released with a wet cloth or small wet towel. If you lay the fish on a wet towel or cloth while the hook is removed covering the fish’s eyes often helps to calm it down.

If you must touch the fish make sure your hands are wet or use a wet cloth or wet gloves between you and the fish. Never touch a fish’s gills, they are extremely delicate and just touching them can damage them. If you hold the fish by the base of the tail and under the head with wet hands, you will do he least damage the fish.

Never, ever, not even once, lift a fish out of the water by holding the belly area.

You will almost certainly damage internal organs. It reduces survival chances dramatically.

Using a net to land fish for releasing also takes the pressure off them, and if you bring a big one to the surface, try not lifting it into the boat but use the pliers to remove the hook while it lies quietly alongside the boat. There are some excellent nets available now, with the soft flexible rubber ones, minimises fish stress and tangled hooks. Rough, hard netting will remove slime and scales from the fish, which is its natural protection against parasites and infection.

Should you want some photos of your big fish and who wouldn’t, just remember this fish is probably exhausted after a long fight so will need looking after really

well if you wish to release it to survive.

The faster you can get a fish to the boat the better its chances of survival. The longer the fight the less chance the fish has of surviving. Get it back into the water ASAP and make sure it swims away strongly, those big ones are our breeders and our grandkids will be sure pissed off if we kill all them off, leaving few for there fishing days in the future.

Never throw a fish back but gently hold it in the water until it finds the energy to swim away on its own.

The Bladder Issue

The very information fishing website, fishing.net.nz offer a clear explanation on how to treat a belly-up fish that is suffering from an over-inflated swim bladder, and can not swim back down to from whence it came This is caused by the gas contained in the swim bladder expanding due to the rapid reduction in pressure that occurs when a fish is brought from the depths to the surface. It’s a simple concept: the deeper the water, the greater the change in pressure; the greater the change in pressure, the more the swim bladder expands and the more it affects the fish.

The swim bladder is quite a fancy organ.

In most of the species we catch here in New Zealand, including snapper, the swim bladder is completely closed off to the outside environment. Fish inflate and deflate it via a gas gland, which draws gases out of the blood and into the bladder (and vice versa) to regulate their buoyancy.

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cues – they enter a trance-like state of natural and reversible paralysis. It is the reason many fish stop flapping when held upside down.

What this means is that in many cases a snapper that is ‘dead’ and floating on the surface can be perfectly healthy, just a bit buoyant and in a reversible state of paralysis. So how do we overcome these issues when releasing a big snapper?

Another remedy some may be familiar with is popping the swim bladder to expel excess gas. This is a good option and usually fixes the buoyancy issue fairly promptly, allowing a fish to swim back down under its own power. A major issue with this technique, however, is that most people don’t do it properly and end up popping the gut cavity with a grubby bait knife, or piercing the stomach, which is poking through the mouth.

The only way to properly ‘vent’ (expel gas from the swim bladder) a snapper is by inserting a clean hypodermic needle through the side of the fish and directly into the swim bladder itself. It’s not a terribly tricky procedure once you know what you are doing.

Next time you are filleting a snapper, take note of where the swim bladder is located – it is always right at the top of the gut cavity. It’s easy to locate on a whole live snapper, as it is roughly in line with the pectoral fin when it’s laid flat along the fish’s side. You can also feel the swim bladder by running your hand down the side of the fish and feeling for where the denser muscle meets the softer gut wall. The best place to insert the needle is about halfway along where the pectoral fin lays flat and slightly down from the top of the gut cavity.

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John Dale (Battery Direct) looks at the architecture of battery bank wiring and gives some advice on making the right battery selection for your boat.

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I think we would all agree having a healthy battery bank on-board is crucial for safe enjoyable boating.

My 40 odd years as a marine electrician has seen some terrible unsafe birds nests, not only in general boat wiring but also at the heart of it all, the battery banks.

These birds nests are responsible for over-heated wiring, radio interference and low consumer voltages resulting in poor appliance performance and excessive power usage

PARALLEL AND SERIES WIRING ARCHITECTURE FOR BATTERY BANKS Connecting batteries to increase voltage, capacity or both is generally seen in boats, motor homes and off-grid power banks. Be aware, there is a correct configuration that is not always evident.

Firstly, all cable used when wiring the battery bank should be of the same gauge. Each connecting cable should be as short as possible and preferably the same length. Cable has resistance and keeping batteries in balance will prevent early failure.

Each battery needs to supply the same amount of power. It is also important for each battery to be charged equally.

Cable resistance, no matter how little, will effect the current.

contributes different current.

Due to the extra length of cable from the bottom to the top, the top battery has additional resistance resulting in voltage drop and therefore supplies less current when compared with the bottom battery.

In fact, the bottom battery will contribute almost twice the current of the top battery, with the obvious variation of the centre two..

This result can be shown mathematically which I will not go into here.

Can you relate to this picture?

When it is necessary to have multiple positive or negative battery terminations, please take one cable only from the positive and one from the negative terminal to an organised busbar. (not buzz bar. It is a bus as it has multiple seats) Connect the different circuits to the busbar be it positive and/or negative.

Keep it simple - keep it clean.

A busbar should be used with positive and negative battery terminations when more than one cable is needed.

PARALLEL CONNECTIONS will add the capacity of each battery while maintaining the voltage of each individual battery. Two 100AH 12volt batteries in parallel will result in a bank of 200AH 12volt.

Note, contrary to the images, it is recommended parallel configurations should be limited to three batteries only so to reduce battery to battery power transfer while not on charge. It is also clear all batteries be the same model and age.

Illustrated are two common methods of parallel wiring. However there is a big difference when current draw is calculated form each contributing battery.

The correct example on the right is balanced and all batteries contribute equally. Note the negative termination.

The example on the left is a ‘no no’ as it is unbalanced as each battery

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SERIES CONNECTION Used when the battery voltage needs to be increased. The example below will add the voltages of the batteries (in series) but the capacity will remain that of one of the batteries only. If this bank has 220AH 6volt batteries, the bank will result 220AH at 12volts.

It is possible to connect as many batteries as necessary to achieve the required bank voltage. However, it is also necessary to ensure they are all are the same model and age and state of charge.

Since batteries in series are links in a chain, the current through the string will be restricted by the battery with the highest impedance.

Note: It is advisable to charge all batteries in parallel prior to the series link up to ensure equal state of charge.

Why in series? The maximum Amp Hour capacity of a battery is governed by the battery wattage. The largest 12v made is 270AH and if you need more capacity - the 6v battery can go to 420AH - 2v battery 3000AH. (This restriction is due to the ability the surface area of the battery has to dissipate heat.)

Series / Parallel connections will increase voltage and capacity. If these batteries are 6v 220AH, this bank will produce 440AH at 12V. The example is

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a common bank in a cruiser with a few home comforts. Note the take off of the negative cable to balance the parallel connection as noted above..

The cabling requirements for the series and series/ parallel connections remain as mentioned above.

There may be several ways to achieve the bank you need. To consider the best option for you may be; cost, size or weight of each battery or consideration of redundancy. ie. Loose a 6 volt battery in a series configuration, you are left with an unusable 6 volt system.

Loose a 12volt battery in a parallel configuration, you still have 12v all be it at half the capacity.

Battery Selection The difference between start battery and cyclic (House, Domestic) battery is perhaps obvious but we still see start batteries fitted to take up the duty of the house supply.

The modern battery is designed to produce higher amperage, the main difference is plate design. A start battery has thin porous plates to optimise surface area producing high current on demand. However, cycling produces heat and the thin start battery plates will buckle and shed material in short order promoting early failure.

The Deep Cycle battery has dense thick plates which also defends against distortion making the battery heavier. Since batteries are priced by lead weight, they will cost more. The weight and density of these plates also determines the AmpHour capacity or run time. It is prudent to compare the weight of the battery to optimise selection.

Since the weight of lead determines capacity, the bigger the battery, the more lead the more capacity.

It should be clear that it is possible to have a high CCA from a small battery but not capacity. For instance a battery which may produce 680 amps and only 20AH opens a sensible question - how much power on demand and for how long ?

START BATTERIES

not the battery may slowly loose charge once more.

Flooded (Wet) batteries Flooded batteries are being used less frequently due to a few disadvantages, The suphuric acid (39%) is very corrosive destroying many a tee shirt. Further, the electrolyte will gas readily under a heavy charging algorithm. The gassing, due to high internal impedance, high charging voltage or high ambient temperatures, expels the excess energy and splits the water molecule. The resulting Hydrogen gas is flammable and the accompanying sulphuric mist is carcinogenicity. These batteries are no longer being fitted under bunks or indeed, in any human occupied enclosure.

Sealed AGM start battery Total convenience comes in the form of a sealed battery - most problems solved!

Other than the obvious advantages, the charge voltage requirement generally is 14.2 ~ 14.7. Most alternators can manage these parameters.

A down side for some, the battery may dry out in high ambient temperatures.

Temperatures in the tropics and engine rooms exceeding 30oC. will promote electrolyte lose through the pressure relief valves. We cannot replace it.

The battery looses both high current capability and capacity.

Choose the start battery type that suits your environment.

DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES

Maintenance Free (Calcium) To solve many of the wet battery problems, the Calcium Maintenance Free (MF) option was introduced.

The gassing problem was solved by alloying calcium into the lead plates but unfortunately at the same time, inhibited charging.

Charge voltage was then increased to 14.8 ~ 15.3. This meant that a discharged MF battery may not fully charge using the alternator alone.

The alternator will maintain a partially discharged battery after start up only but is considered a poor battery charger.

However, when heavily discharged, the 14.8 ~ 15.3 volt calcium algorithm is necessary. And in fact, since the battery electrolyte is sitting quiet and stratified, 16 volts is then needed to de-stratify the acid water mix after a full charge. If

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Deep Cycle batteries are available as flooded, MF, Sealed AGM, Gel and Lithium.

With all types, the maximum capacity of a battery is determined by its ability to dissipate heat through the surface area of the box. To increase the required capacity you may need to go down in voltage.

Excluding lithium, the AH capacity of a battery is always qualified by a C rating.

C20 (the standard) meaning the discharge amperage is such as to discharge the battery over 20 hours.

For instance: Sample battery, nominal capacity 107AH @ C20 C20 (5.36A to 10.50 volts) 107.2AH C10 (10.0A to 10.50 volts) 100AH C5 (17.5A to 10.20 volts) 87.5AH You can see how the battery changes capacity by the rate of discharged Note: Lithium battery capacity is not affected by the discharge rate.

The deep cyclic battery is often used in 6v and 12v units. The choice may be determined by the system voltage - 12v or 24v and / or the total capacity

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required. The decision may be influenced by your available foot print and height restrictions. You may be able to achieve the same end result with either 6v or 12v units.

Flooded Deep Cycle battery As with the start batteries, the flooded option is often used in high temperature environments such as the tropics. It may also have a price advantage.

The cyclic life is generally approximately 800 at 50% depth of discharge and a shelf life of 5 years. However, the batteries life experience will determine the shelf life. Look after it, ie keep it fully charged, and it may last longer. Neglect it and it definitely will be shorter.

Maintenance Free Deep Cycle battery Just as the MF start battery, this battery requires the correct charging algorithm.

It has a cyclic life of 200 ~ 280. This may sound low, but is perfect for the runabout going out every couple of weeks and last some years. It costs less than the flooded accessible and sealed options.

Otherwise all other rules above apply.

Sealed AGM To seal a battery, the electrolyte must be immobilised and in this case it is achieved by soaking the acid water mix into glass matting between the plates.

AGM is considered the preferred method of immobilising the electrolyte. It has low resistance to optimise discharge and charge rates.

To ensure good plate to electrolyte conductivity, the plates are compressed

together at assembly. Further, to discourage gassing, the chemistry is held in a positive pressure which raises the gassing point.

You will be familiar with the pressure cap on your radiator - to raise boiling point.

Cyclic life generally sits around 850 cycles and a shelf life around 5 years similar to the flooded options providing it does not experience high temperatures unlike the flooded options.

Some have a CCA rating suitable to start the engine but primarily is a cyclic battery.

Lead Carbon Lead carbon AGM batteries have carbon alloyed into the plates to enhance performance. The reduction of lead by percentage reduces the onset of lead sulphate mainly on the negative plate. Sulphation is the main cause of premature failure in lead acid batteries.

Remco says their Lead Carbon battery in contrast to the Std AGM has a cycle life of 1400 cycles @ 50% DoD

Lead Silicon Lead Silicon AGM batteries have taken a different approach to solve the sulphation issue.

The Sulphuric electrolyte has been replaced with a silicon based electrolyte sitting in the battery as a damp powder.

It must be periodically charged with a current equal to 20~ 30% (model specific) of the battery capacity. If not, the high cyclic life promised will revert to a standard lead acid AGM specification.

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Gel battery Again, the electrolyte is to be immobilised and in this case , a silica gel is added converting the electrolyte into a jelly substance. Otherwise, there is little difference in construction. Generally, the Gel chemistry has a high cyclic life due to robust deep cycle technology.

The gel battery is often physically larger for the same capacity than the AGM option and is not capable of producing high current on demand for starting.

LITHIUM DEEP CYCLE BATTERIES Lithium batteries - LiFePO4 (Lithium Ferris Phosphate) have many superior attributes over the lead acid battery. Lack of weight, high cyclic life, fast recharge and constant voltage throughout the majority of discharge process. Capital outlay is reduced when one considers the cost of ownership.

Once you calculate the cost per cycle, the savings are obvious.

The lithium battery should not be totally discharged and to guard against it, the BMS (Battery Management System) is designed to cut power at 90% discharged. If you have no warning of this loss of power, it could be dangerous when an auto pilot or navigation display is being relied on.

Even though this may not concern you, it may be an insurance concern.

The regulation can be found at: AUS/ NZS 3004.2:2014 stating ‘Lithium Batteries Require’ 1. An audible / visual alarm 2. Stop charge 3. Have a BMS There may be only one or two battery brands that will fully comply.

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lthough the Ranui, Auckland-based company, has been producing boats for 27 years now, it is not unkind or derogatory to perhaps suggest the Bluewater branding from a recreational perspective has flown under the radar a little. The reason for that, as I soon discovered, was attributable to the demand (and respect) for their boats from the discerning commercial sector. Entirely purpose-built one-off vessels for commercial operators have demanded a significant proportion of the company’s production capacity – on top of their recreational workload!

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dirty on the workshop floor, when time allows), Paul Colcord, explained. “The recreational side of our business had been ticking along just fine, but of late, the level of inquiry and indeed subsequent orders has been unprecedented.

“Ours are big boats, serious boats, with a corresponding cost, but people now they can’t entertain the idea of an excessive overseas experience, are spending their discretionary dollars locally, on leisure items such as a new car, motorhome, or, a new boat. Often these people are nearing or are retired, and as in the case of this particular owner, this will be their last hoorah, their last big spend-up before they hang up the ignition keys for good. They want all the toys, and they want their boat precisely how they choose/expect. That is surely the joy/convenience of building in aluminium – nothing is impossible!”

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The very name bluewater conjures all sorts of glowing images of grandeur, so Barry Tyler availed himself of the opportunity to board the company’s latest release, the Bluewater 7.5 Gamefisher, to ascertain whether or not the mantle of a genuine offshore ‘bluewater’ vessel, befitted this particular model.

The Bluewater 7.5 Gamefisher was totally at home in the angry Chop of the upper Auckland Harbour.

Practicality, functionality, innovation and presentation are all absolute prerequisites in a bluewater hull. Robustness and durability are majorly influencing factors, for an offshore hull must ‘stand up and be counted when the going gets tough.

For me, a casual glance over facets such as the accuracy and presentation of the welded joins on the hull tells me this hull has been built by someone who cares, someone who has the required expertise. The welds looked more like ‘tig’ welding than ‘mig’ welding.

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Portofino, kept the damage to the paintwork, to a minimum. The rear pulpit around the Portofino area aided the less agile when boarding or landing an errant marlin. Rod holders were aplenty, as you would expect, and a most sensible yet convenientlycompact ‘fishing station’ comprising bait board, live bait tank and tuna tubes suggested innovation as well as appeal.

SERIOUS FISHING-ORIENTATED COCKPIT

Aboard, the emphasis pleasingly was on a non-cluttered cockpit first and foremost. The game poles were in their appropriate mounting points, outside on the cabin side. Rods can be placed either in the rod holders along the coaming tops or up in the rocket launcher at the rear of the cabin overhang. Side lockers come in all shapes and sizes; these were sensible in that while

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The Portofino transom is a new option for the Bluewater range.

The dining-area bench seat featured a folding back-rest – allowing seating facing for e or aft.

plenty large, they were well up off the floor and in under the coaming tops.

The 7.5 Gamefisher cabin doors that very much opened the cabin up to the cockpit – were both practical and well-presented bi-fold doors that opened up, folded together and remained well out of harm’s way. All evidence aplenty that you can indeed have precisely what you require in the way of creature comforts and appointments, including his lock-up cabin.

This helm or saloon area can often be at the expense of cockpit space or cabin space below decks. In this instance, it wasn’t - the joys of a ‘large’ boat, I surmised - for while the cockpit was a generous-sized ‘working’ area, there was still a surprisingly generous allocation of space both to the cabin and the helm area. There was no apparent trade-off of space between the three

distinct areas.

There was good space around a well-laid out and presented helm/electronics station within the cabin confines. To the portside of this was something a little different for a trailer boat, a genuine dining setting. A single bench seat forward of, and a double bench seat aft of a solidly-mounted table (which drops down to form a second berth), provided a dining experience for three people.

Within the base of this dining setting, accessed from the cockpit side, was a portable fridge, BBQ and chilly bin. There was no stove; the owner didn’t see the need, but of course, it is an option.

Conveniently, the back-rest on the aft bench seat folded forward to double as an ideal fishing possie facing aft, should the weather outside be on the wild side.

GENEROUS SLEEPING PROVISION

Forward of this area again was another surprisingly generous area devoted this time to those who require a quiet nap at some stage of the journey.

Under the front squab is a secreted Jabsco electric head, and forward of that again, 120-litres of fresh water. Come sleep-time, however, place the insert in between the two longitudinal bunk-style well-padded seats, and you have what could only be described as a ‘ginormous’ (full-length and width) comfortable berth to stretch out on. Most impressive!

Back to aesthetics, presentation, I would hate to have been the poor upholsterer in this instance, for the entire helm/saloon and cabin areas were

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lined entirely with front-runner carpet. There was no visible evidence of aluminium in either area. Getting around all those corners, nooks and crannies, without showing any gaps or rough edges at all was a great effort. Just a small thing, but again, I felt the attention to detail was inherent in these Bluewater boats!

Whilst happy with everything I had seen thus far, I must say I was somewhat taken aback by the mode of power for this particular Bluewater version.

Nothing wrong, of course, with a Honda outboard, but I was a little surprised that it was only a 250hp outboard. I felt this might leave the performance a little under-done – until that is, one, I learned why, and two, the reaction when we put the hammer down.

Response number one; It turns out that 250hp is the maximum-sized outboard supplied in New Zealand by Honda Marine. The owner’s stipulation, not request, was that it had to be Honda power, as that brand, in his opinion, provided the best exhaust harmonics – a definite prerequisite when chasing Marlin. I’ll bow to his superior knowledge in that instance, as I hadn’t heard that before.

Response number two, the Bluewater leapt out of the blocks like a dog caught raiding your rubbish bin! I was quite taken aback, actually, as there was power to burn down low and still when approaching top speed. This, of course, leads me to acknowledge two further points. Point number one, the Honda has the required get-up and go for it is a big ask for any 250hp outboard to power a 7.5-metre (8.3-metre overall) 2450-kilogram behemoth up onto the plane at the rate it did.

OFFSHORE PROWESS

Secondly, I feel it was as much also a fitting testament to the under hull design/shape of the Bluewater. Of course, the sheer weight of the plate-aluminium hull flattens the ride out far better than any lightweight aluminium boat. But there are other contributing factors inherent in this Bluewater 7.5m hull. The outboard sits on a rear pod under the Portofino platform, as I discovered once the boat was lifted out of the water, which potentially offers ‘cleaner’ water to the 17-inch (17P) Quicksilver Mirage propeller the rig was running. There was a full-length strake on each side, coupled with a small second chine (makes for a dryer ride), that in tandem provided the mandatory ’lift’ for the hull.

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The lock-up cabin was a must-have for this discerning owner.

Doors folded neatly out of the way.

Still a very generoussized cockpit, despite the trade-off of the additional v(lock-up) saloon features.

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large in the context of an offshore hull. The reality in this situation, then, is a fine rough-water high-deadrise bow entry that flattens out to a not-so-aggressive (relatively) more conservative rear deadrise. This creates slightly more lift than drag, thereby enhancing the acceleration and topspeed characteristics.

Indeed, our run up the Western side of the Auckland Harbour Bridge most certainly confirmed this performance aspect rather graphically. In wind-against-tide decidedly windy, choppy, generally ‘snotty’ conditions, the Bluewater performed like it was on rails. Notably, there was no windage either, where the boat inherently leans at an angle into the wind, and certainly no need to even touch the Bennet Trim Tabs the boat was fitted with.

You can learn a lot more about the ‘manners’ of a hull in conditions like those, rather than being in big seas (where you have to significantly go back to a manageable speed). A hull is more likely to exude bad habits at higher rather than slower speeds. In this instance, I am happy to report that the ride up the harbour was utterly predictable. Even I hasten to add as we put the Bluewater through the speed trial, from idle right through to the full-throttle top speed of 37.1 knots (that’s 42.6mph / 68.7 kph). That, to me, is a most respectable performance in those conditions!

Don’t you love the uncluttered dash and electronics, courtesy of today’s NMEA-packaged outboards.

The bunk in-fill transforms the side-seats below decks into one huge berth for overnighting.

Easy entry into the boat and convenient for landing that errant gamefish.

CONCLUSION

This was a definite bluewater vessel with appropriate features. Highlighting the specification, this boat comes in at a very market-competitive price of $NZ265,000, inclusive of the Bennet trim tabs, Ultralon hydraulic steering, Maxwell RC-88 winch, underwater lights, washdown pump, Simrad NSS EVO2 and EVO3 radar and electronics package, and for the inshore fisherman, a custom-mounted top-of-therange Minn Kota iPilot.

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Bluewater Model: 7.5 Gamefisher Priced From: $NZ156,000 Price as Tested: $NZ256,000 Type: Hardtop Construction: Aluminium LOA: 8.3m Beam: 2.5m Deadrise: 19-degree Height on trailer: 3400mm Trailerable weight: 2450 hull (3100kg Trailerable) Test Power: Honda 250hp Power Options: 225hp – 425hp Inboard/Outboard Propeller: Quicksilver Mirage 17P Flooring: Ultralon Fuel capacity: 280-litres Trailer Make: Hoskings Boat Manufacturer: Bluewater Boats Ltd Supplied by: Darren Wong Contact: Paul Colcord, Bluewater Boats

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PUREKRAFT 650 HT

Stylish

Simplicity

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ost Kiwi boaties’ first exposure to the Purekraft brand probably came at the 2017 Hutchwilco New Zealand Boat Show. It was a 550 CC (centre console) and it was on display at the Hall Marine Design stand.

At that stage HMD was primarily a design company that, over the preceding five years, developed a highly successful side business building kitset aluminium trailer boats and exporting them all around the world.

Their presence at the show was primarily to see how much interest Kiwis had in following their overseas counterparts and buying a kitset boat to assemble and finish themselves.

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and, over the years since, that 550CC has been followed by numerous other Purekraft models, including the 600CC, the 700 and the 770 Diesel (all reviewed in Pacific Powerboat).

With Purekraft producing turnkey boats the HMD designed kitset range is available under the HMD brand.

The latest addition to the Purekraft range is the new 650HT. The latest addition to the range is the new 650HT. It is both a size and a style of boat for which Purekraft has been fielding increasing levels of inquiry.

FIT FOR PURPOSE

Korora, the Maori name for the little blue penguin, is for an owner who wanted a good-sized fishing-focused hardtop but was limited by both the size and the height of his bach’s boat shed.

The 650 fitted fine lengthwise but adding that traditional hardtop,

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Purekraft’s latest release, their new 650HT, is, by some margin, the company’s “simplest” so far. Yet that doesn’t mean it is any less stylish, practical or superbly designed.

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Korora’s smart grey-centric scheme continues in the hardtop and cabin areas.

complete with the obligatory rocket launcher, was going to be a problem. The answer, in typical HMD fashion, was to simply design a folding rocket launcher. Secured by a pin on each side, complete with safety lash, it is both quick and easy to release and strong and secure when in place.

The numerous Purekraft models that I have been fortunate to review have always managed to combine their design-driven practicality with both stylish good looks and an exceptional finish. Korora is no exception. The exterior boasts a metallic gun-metal grey finish, the cockpit, platform and wear areas are protected with grey U-Deck panels and the boat sits on a very impressive light-grey Purekraft aluminium double-axle, braked trailer. The latter employs rollers rather than skids, although HMD’s Jarrod Hall says Purekraft’s trailers can come with either option.

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Many of the features that have made Purekraft’s models so popular are again evident on the 650HT. There is the small locker on the inner side of each of the platform’s portfinos, ideal for prop flags, mooring or towing lines and the like. There is the traditional Purekraft trash locker in the transom, this time in the port quarter; the live bait tank under the step out to the platform (also on port); the standard Purekraft bait station (jet black with rod holders and a tackle drawer); and Purekraft custom combination drink/rod holders (3 per side). There are also HMD’s roof drains, ensuring that rain or spray collected on the hardtop does not blow back into the cockpit, or run down onto the side deck. Instead, it is channelled across the roof and then gravity fed down the cabin end grab rails and drained overboard.

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A layout that is well suited for overnighting.

The one piece windscreen looks stylish and affords great visibility from the helm.

NEW TOUCHES

There are plenty of new touches, too. In the starboard section of the transom is a dive bottle locker. Capable of housing 2 bottles, it comes complete with a fold-down panel to utlise the space for general storage when dive bottle storage is not required. As with the hardtop, any moisture collected here is quickly and securely channelled out the stern.

A removable bench seat sits in the aft starboard quarter of the cockpit. Attached to the base of the side locker on one side and fitted with a rubber cup based strut on the other, it can seat two or three in standard fashion or as a thwart lounger if one prefers. It is easily removed if not wanted (when fishing is the day’s main activity, for example) or when access is needed to the batteries, fuel filter etc, which are securely stowed in the transom locker behind.

Another nice touch is the tidy installation of the Jabsco washdown pump. Instead of occupying the aft section of the port side locker (as is traditional but where it runs the risk of being in the way and becoming untidy), Purekraft has instead created a dedicated locker for it, at the base of the transom.

The side lockers are thus free to hold such items as mooring lines, fenders, boat hooks and important fishing gear such as rods, gaffs and a net. The lockers also extend way forward, meaning they can contain the longest of stray lining rods. The gunwales above are fully sealed, ensuring plenty of buoyancy up high, where it will do the most good.

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The rest of the seating is provided by twin king/ queen sets, with Hi Tech multi-position bolsters facing forward. There is stowage under the port seat and another Purekraft feature, a chilly bin area complete with slide out base for easy access, under the other.

Korora’s smart grey-centric scheme continues in the hardtop and cabin areas. The painted aluminium surfaces are offset by a darker grey Frontrunner lining the bulkhead side and cabin tops while the black seats and window surrounds provide the accents. The signature Purekraft one-piece curved windscreen is complemented by opening side windows, complete with angled BMW-style mullions.

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Korora tops out at a respectable 38.9 knots.

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WELL BEHAVED

The transom platform is well suited for divers and fishermen.

The steering station is a simple, well laid out and easy to use one.

There is plenty of fishing space in the cockpit.

Well positioned grab rails above and in front of the crew seat provide reassurance in rougher weather and the twin Hella LED lights are both dimmable and able to offer either red or white illumination.

SMART STATION

The steering station is a simple, well laid out and easy to use one. There is very good visibility (thanks in part to the 12” Garmin MFD being inset into the dash rather than perched above it); the remote is ergonomically to hand in either a seated or standing position; and the VHF and remaining controls (for the Maxwell Tasman drum winch, the twin Exalto wipers and Electrotab trim tabs) are all within easy reach. In modern fashion, there is also a brace of handy double USB chargers, one directly under the windscreen and the other is the passenger’s port side locker.

While many would consider 6.5 metres LOA (or in this case 6.8m including the fairlead) a little small to be used for overnighting, Jarrod and his team have addressed this in a typically simple but innovative way. They have installed clever fold-out extensions to the two cabin bunks and, these, when in place and combined with the usual centre squab, combine to make a large berth, easily big enough to accommodate two adults. There is also a portable toilet (although a plumbed loo is also an option) and an easily erected privacy curtain.

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Power for the Purekraft 650HT is provided by a Honda BF200 swinging a 3B SS 15.5 x 17 RH LX. The 200hp outboard is in the middle of the 650HT’s recommended horsepower range of 175-225hp.

With a full 200-litre fuel tank, Korora weighs in at 2240kgs and, as the accompanying chart shows, tops out at a respectable 38.9 knots.

Although the weather gods were not kind enough to provide us with the sort of rough water to really challenge this vessel, the sea out from the Tauranga harbour entrance and alongside the Matakana Island beach did enable us to put her through her paces. As expected (this is the 5th Purekraft I have had the pleasure of reviewing) it was hard to find any vices. Seastar hydraulic steering makes the boat easy to control, tight turning at reasonable speeds does not present any problems and there were no issues backing up at pace. Surprisingly, there also seemed to be no real issue with windage from the hardtop, I barely had need to touch the trim tabs, even while heading upwind at an angle.

As one would expect, the best cruising is to be found in the 3500rpm (21.2 knots) to 4000rpm (25.4 knots) range where fuel consumption is respectable 22.8 to 29.5lph.

SUMMARY

While Jarrod might describe Korora as one of his company’s more uncomplicated designs, it is certainly not what one could describe as “basic”.

Indeed, it is as well appointed as one would wish for in a vessel that, although it will primarily be used for fishing, can also successful do duty as a family fishing and ski boat (there is a robust tow point on the base of the hardtop for just this eventuality).

The 650HT has the ability to get out to the fishing or diving spots relatively quickly, has everything needed to do the business once there, and the hull to return safely, even if the weather turns a bit nasty.

One imagines that it will not be long before Korora is no longer the only Purekraft 650HT plying our coastal waters.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model & Model: Purekraft 650 HT Price as tested: $179,740 Priced from: $148,000 Type: Hardtop Construction: Aluminium LOA: 6.80m (including fairlead) Beam: 2.42m Deadrise: 18 deg @ transom Height on trailer: 2.95m (folding rocket launcher) Trailerable weight: 2240kg (including 200L fuel) Test Power: Honda BF200 Propeller: 3B SS 15.5 x 17 RH LX Power options: Outboard, sterndrive HP Range: 175-250hp Fuel Capacity:

200L Trailer: Purekraft Aluminium Manufacturer: Purekraft Boats, 07 282 7188,

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FUEL & PERFORMANCE DATA

RPM Knots L/h L/NM 1000 4.2 3 0.7 1500 5.4 5 0.9 2000 7.0 7 1.0 2500 7.9 13 1.7 3000 13.8 18 1.3 3500 21.2 23 1.1 4000 25.4 30 1.2 4500 29.2 40 1.4 5000 32.4 54 1.7 5500 35.8 65 1.8 5700 38.9 69 1.8

Range(NM) 270 194 175 106 142 167 155 131 109 99 102

Note: Range is based on 90% of fuel capacity, in calm conditions.

L/H rounded off to nearest litre

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

The ideal cost effective product to protect your valuable asset.

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EVERYMAN

ALLENCO 4.6 Runabout 5.20m 1.86m 5.00 Runabout 4.70m 2.17m 5.3 Cuddy 5.70m 2.17m 5.5 Cuddy 5.80m 2.27m 5.9 Cuddy 6.28m 2.27m 6.25m 6.50m 2.50m 6.60m 6.90m 2.50m 6.70m 7.00m 2.50m 6.80m 7.10m 2.45m 7.50m 7.80m 2.50m 8.00m 8.30m 2.50m 8.50m 8.80m 2.50m 9.00m 9.40m 2.80m

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

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

Viper 720 7.20m 2.50m Cobra 750 7.50m 2.50m Viper 770 7.70m 2.50m Cobra 850 8.50m 2.50m

8mm 8mm 8mm 8mm

HT CC HT HT

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

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

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

545 Sportfisher/Console 605 Gameking/Sportfisher 645 Gameking/Sportfisher 695 Gameking 745 Gameking/Walkaround 795 Gameking/Walkaround 885 Gameking 915 Gameking/Walkaround 985 Gameking 1185 Gameking

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

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

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

TS/SC TS/CC/SC RU CC/SC CU HT/CC/CU CU HT/CC HT/CC

EXTREME

AMF

AMF PRO SPORT

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

5.50m 6.07m 6.45 m 7.00m 7.43m 7.93m 8.85m 9.15m 9.85m 11.80m

2.10m 2.34m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m 2.82m 2.94m 3.10m

BLADERUNNER

5m cat 5.00m 2.45m 5.5m 5.00m 2.45m 6m Cat 6.00m 2.45m 6.5m Cat 2.50m 7.0m Cat 2.50m 7.5m Cat 2.50m 8.5m Cat 3.10m 9.0m Cat 3.10m 10.0m Cat 3.50m 12.0m Cat 4.10m

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

CC CA/HT/CO HT/CA HT / CC HT / CC HT / CC HT HT HT HT and Custom

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

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

CC HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

Bluewater 5.4 5.90m 2.30m Bluewater 550 5.60m 2.30m Bluewater 5.8 6.00m 2.30m Bluewater 5.9 6.40m 2.50m Bluewater 6.1 6.60m 2.50m Bluewater 6.5 6.70m 2.50m Bluewater 6.8 7.00m 2.50m Bluewater 7.3 7.50m 2.50m Bluewater 7.5 7.70m 2.50m Bluewater 7.7 8.00m 2.50m Bluewater 8.5 8.70m 2.50m Bluewater 8.9 9.10m 2.50m Bluewater 9.3 9.50m 2.80m

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

CA CU CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

FC BOATS FC390 FC430 FC465 FC535 FC525 FC560 FC595 FC635 FC700

BLUEFIN

3.90m 1.82m 4.30m 2.02m 4.65m 2.00m 5.35m 2.05m 5.25m 2.15m 5.60m 2.25m 5.95m 2.50m 6.35m 2.50m 7.05m 2.50m

BLUEWATER

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HAMILTON MARINE Jet 132A Jet 141A Jet 151A Jet 470 Jet 152A Jet 161A

4.20m 4.60m 4.70m 4.70m 4.70m 5.00m

1.80m 1.85m 1.80m 1.85m 1.75m 1.80m

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

RU RU RU RU/LU RU RU

COAST CRAFT

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

CA RU

361 501 601 701 801

3.65m 1.67m 5.05m 1.93m 6.06m 2.13m 7.12m 2.43m 8.13m 2.48m

3mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 6mm

RU CA HT HT HT

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

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

6mm 6mm 6mm 2.8m 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 8mm

HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

DIYNO KITSET

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DICKEY

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

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

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

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

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

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

IMAGE

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

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

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

CA CA CC HT HT HT HT HT

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

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

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RU RU RU RU RU RU CA HT

6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT HT HT

KWIKKRAFT

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

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

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

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

4mm 4mm 4mm

CAT (CC) CAT (CA) CAT (CC

MAVERICK

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5.00m 5.00m 5.00m

2.31m 2.31m 2.31m

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

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6mm 6mm 8mm

HT HT HT

7.22m 8.30m 9.30m

2.50m 2.50m 2.80m

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

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

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

Quintrex 350 Explorer 3.58m Quintrex 350 Dart 3.64m Quintrex 370 Explorer 3.75m Quintrex 370 3.76m Quintrex 370 Dart 3.80m Quintrex 390 Explorer 3.85m Quintrex 400 Dart 4.00m Quintrex 400 Hornet 4.01m Quintrex 400 Trophy 4.01m Quintrex 400 Trophy 4.05m Quintrex 420 Dory 4.27m Quintrex 420 Explorer 4.29m Quintrex 420 Trophy 4.29m Quintrex 430 Top Ender 4.41m Quintrex 420 Angler 4.29m Quintrex 440 Hornet 4.43m Quintrex 440 Trophy 4.43m Quintrex 430 Escape 4.48m Quintrex 450 Fishseeker 4.50m Quintrex 450 Top Ender 4.50m Quintrex 450 Trophy 4.50m Quintrex 440 Angler 4.54m Quintrex 440 Dory 4.54m Quintrex 450 Escape 4.61m Quintrex 450 Top Ender 4.61m Quintrex 460 Dory 4.65m Quintrex 440 Top Ender 4.69m Quintrex 460 Classic 4.72m Quintrex 470 Fishseeker 4.75m Quintrex 480 Trophy 4.84m Quintrex 470 Coastrunner 4.96m Quintrex 500 Trophy 5.00m Quintrex 500 Fishseeker 5.01m Quintrex 470 Freedom Sport 5.05m Quintrex 470 Escape 5.05m Quintrex 470 Top Ender 5.05m Quintrex 490 Escape 5.21m Quintrex 490 Freedom Sport 5.21m Quintrex 490 Coastrunner 5.21m Quintrex 490 Legend 5.21m Quintrex 490 Top Ender 5.21m Quintrex 520 Dory 5.26m Quintrex 520 Classic 5.32m Quintrex 510 Legend 5.41m Quintrex 510 Spirit 5.41m Quintrex 570 Escape 5.41m Quintrex 510 Freedom Sport 5.41m Quintrex 510 Freedom Cruiser 5.41m Quintrex 510 Coastrunner 5.41m Quintrex 510 Top Ender 5.41m Quintrex 530 Escape 5.61m Quintrex 530 Legend 5.61m Quintrex 530 Spirit 5.61m Quintrex 530 Top Ender 5.61m Quintrex 530 Freedom Sport 5.61m Quintrex 530 Freedom Cruiser 5.61m Quintrex 570 Coastrunner 5.88m Quintrex 570 Spirit 5.88m Quintrex 570 Legend 5.88m Quintrex 570 Top Ender 5.88m Quintrex 570 Freedom Sport 5.88m Quintrex 600 Fishseeker 6.13m Quintrex 610 Top Ender 6.16m Quintrex 610 Spirit 6.16m Quintrex 610 Legend 6.16m Quintrex 610 Freedom Sport 6.16m Quintrex 610 Coastrunner 6.16m Quintrex 650 Coastrunner 6.43m Quintrex 650 Spirit 6.43m Quintrex 650 Freedom 6.43m Quintrex 650 Offshore 6.43m Quintrex 610 Freedom Cruiser 6.93m Quintrex 690 Offshore 7.44m Quintrex 690 Offshore SDP 7.44m Quintrex 690 Spirit 6.81m

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

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QUINTREX

400 Tiller 420 Tiller 440 Angler/Thresher 480 Angler/Thresher 520 Angler/Thresher 550 Striker 600 Striker/Souwester 625 Striker/Souwester 650 Souwester 700 Souwester 725 Souwester 750 Souwester 800 Souwester 880 Souwester 950 Souwester

Pinnacle 720 Pinnacle 830 Pinnacle 930

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

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

PUREKRAFT

LAZERCRAFT

580 5.80m 2.30m 5mm 650 6.50m 2.30m 5mm 700 7.00m 2.35m 5mm

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

PINNACLE

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

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

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

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

CA CA CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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 6.70m 2.40m 7.30m 2.40m 8.50m 2.45m 8.89m 2.80m

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

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

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

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

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

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

6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT

XP646 HTO XP676 HTO XP716 HTO XP746 HTO XP746 HTE XP776 HTO XP776 HTE XP816 HTE

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Beam Hull Const Type 6mm 6mm 6mm

HT HT HT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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ADVENTURE DB778

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

AQUALINE

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

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

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TS CA CA HT HT HT HT HT HT HT HT

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672 APB 6.72m 2.40m 5mm HT 692 APB 6.92m 2.50m 5mm HT

4.1 Blackdog Cat 4.10m 2.18m 4.6 Backdog Cat 4.60m 2.18m 5.1 Blackdog Cat 5.10m 2.18m 6.3 Blackdog Cat 6.30m 2.18m 6.5 Blackdog Cat 6.50m 2.18m

4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm

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

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

3mm 3mm

TS TS

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

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

300 D 420 440 JetX 450 480 XC 480 JetX 515 CCX

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

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5.35m 5.70m 6.60m 6.80m 7.30m

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4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 6mm

CA HT HT HT HT

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

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

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

IMAGE 7.08 7.08m 2.36m 6mm

HT

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

RU RU RU RU RU RU RU RU

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

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

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

OCEANPRO 440 4.43m 1.83m 3mm 520 5.25m 2.07m 4mm

TS/CC CC/CU

3.8 4.5 5.4 6 7 7.0 Party 8.0 Party

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

ORCA 3.80m 1.60m 4.50m 2.05m 5.40m 2.33m 6.00m 2.40m 7.00m 2.40m 7.00m 2.40m 8.00m 2.50m

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

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DB192

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4.00m 4.50m 5.00m 5.20m 5.20m 5.65m 5.90m 6.10m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m 7.50m 8.00m 8.50m 8.90m 9.80m

1.68m 1.95m 2.15m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.25m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.50m 2.80M 2.80M 2.80m 2.80m 2.80m

2.5mm 3mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 5mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm 6mm

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

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PROFILE 1401 4.30m 1.74m 465C 4.65m 1.80m 545C 5.45m 2.00m 585C 5.85m 2.14m 585CC 5.85m 2.14m 585H 5.87m 2.14m 600H 6.00m 2.25m 635H 6.40m 2.30m 735H 7.35m 2.31m 750HW 7.50m 2.60m 780HW 7.80m 2.66m 940HW 9.40m 2.73m

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

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

6.1 D-Tube 7.7 D-Tube 8.5 Alloy Cabin

5mm 5mm 5mm

CC CC CA

SEALEGS 6.13m 7.8m 8.45m

2.25m 2.26m 2.3m

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6mm 6mm

HT HT

392 3.92m 1.90m 455 4.55m 1.90m 530 5.30m 1.90m 600 6.00m 2.30m

4mm 4mm 4mm 5mm

RU CA CA CA/HT

1410 Explorer 1410 Frontier 1550 Fisher 1850 Fisher 1850 Frontier 1850 Supercab 2050 Supercab 2100 Supercab 2400 Supercab 2500 Ultracab XL 2750 Supercab

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

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