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CLIPPER CORDOVA 60
A Quantum Leap
STABILISATION UPDATE: THE LATEST IN GYROS
REACHING NEW HORIZONS: A LOOK AT THE HORIZON EP SERIES REVIEWED:
NORDHAVN ACROSS THE PACIFIC
PREPARATIONS FOR A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF PLANET EARTH
NORDHAVN 52 World Class Cruiser
CLIPPER CORDOVA 60 Modern meets Traditional
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DESTINATION: EXPLORING THE MAGNIFICENT FIORDLAND
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All Fleming Yachts, from 55 to 78 ft in length, are not just well-equipped, they’re best-equipped. Beneath their sleek & seaworthy exteriors lies a huge array of top-rated components, systems & equipment, all meticulously sourced & impeccably installed to provide owners with everything necessary for safe & luxurious family cruising, secure in the knowledge that their yacht is best-equipped to deal with all the pleasures & challenges of life at sea. View for yourself this impressive list at: www.flemingyachts.com/inclusive or scan the QR code Then ask yourself, is any other motor yacht as well-equipped as a new Fleming Yacht? New Zealand Agent, Orakei Yacht Sales, 12-14 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1745, NZ. Tel: + 64 21 929 592 Email: jason@orakeimarina.co.nz Fleming Yachts Australia Pty Ltd, Unit 9, 1 Bradly Avenue, Kirribilli, NSW, 2061 Tel: +61 (2) 8920 1444. Email: info@flemingyachts.com.au
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LEADING COMMENT Changing markets, different trends.
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James Ellingford, recounts some of the preparations required before embarking on a full time slow circumnavigation of planet earth.
NEW DESIGNS & LAUNCHINGS
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New boats from Nordhavn, Kadey-Krogen and Fleming.
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CRUSING MATTERS WITH LAURIE CRANFIELD Dealing with foreign crusing regulations.
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DESTINATION FIORDLAND Dr Ian Graham recounts a recent cruise in his Selene 58, Corybas to the magnificent Fiordland.
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CLIPPER CORDOVA 60
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Horizon Yacht, has built up a global reputation for its highly acclaimed four model EP Series.
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CRUISE OF THE ENVOY Envoy visits the Aeolian Islands and completes her circumnavigation of Sicily.
STABILISATION UPDATE: THE LATEST IN GYROS
C O V E R The new Clipper Cordova 60 has been given a complete modern interior. See Page 144.
STABILISATION UPDATE - GYROS
In part one of a two part series on how to keep your vessel level, we look at the latest in gyro stabilization.
REACHING NEW HORIZONS: A LOOK AT THE HORIZON EP SERIES REVIEWED:
NORDHAVN ACROSS THE PACIFIC
PREPARATIONS FOR A CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF PLANET EARTH
NORDHAVN 52 World Class Cruiser
CLIPPER CORDOVA 60 Modern meets Traditional
EXPLORER 43 Classic & Contemporary
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By the end of 2014, Fleming Yachts had more than 15 F58s on order. PUBLISHER D&B Publishing Ltd Trading as BoatMags.com EDITORIAL Barry Thompson, Editor DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2086 Mob: +64 (0)21 777 355 email: barry@boatmags.com CONTRIBUTORS Laurie Cranfield, Dr Ian Graham, James Ellingford ADVERTISING New Zealand & Australia Doug Dukeson DDI: +64 (0)9 428 2328 Mob: +64 (0)21 772 202 email: doug@boatmags.com Alex Ram DDI: +64 (0)9 428 7277 Mob: +64 (0)21 0286 5298 email: alex@boatmags.com Australia: Peter Rhodes Ph: +61 (0)3 8786 8993 Mob: 0413 154 460 email: pete.rhodes@bigpond.com PRODUCTION Design & Prepress: Annabelle Rose Design Mob: +64 (0)27 427 4559 email: design@annabellerose.co.nz Printer: MH Publications Ltd WEBSITE Momentum Marketing Carl Thompson Tel: +64 (0)21 762 275 email: carl@gomomentum.marketing ACCOUNTS Soraja Thompson Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 email: accounts@boatmags.com CIRCULATION NZ: Netlink Ltd Aust: Gordon & Gotch Ltd SUBSCRIPTIONS Printed & Digital subs@boatmags.com Pacific PassageMaker is published annually in May. REGISTERED OFFICE Advertising & Editorial enquiries: 14 Glamis Ave, Manly, Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand. Tel: +64 (0)9 428 2086 email: barry@boatmags.com www.boatmags.com Postal Address: PO Box 132 Whangaparaoa, Auckland 0930, New Zealand. All rights reserved. Reprinting in whole or part is expressly forbidden, except by written permission of the publisher. Printed in New Zealand ISSN 2230-2123 (Printed) ISSN 2230-2131 (Online)
COMING BACK FROM THE BRINK WHEN WE STARTED Pacific PassageMaker back in the summer of 2011, the trawler, cruising market was one of the few sectors of the ‘big boat’ market that was growing. In our first issue, we listed over 160 models available from Australasian suppliers, plus there were the custom boat builders as well. And then along came the GFC and with the whole world taking a financial nosedive, so too did the boating industry. Sales slumped to record lows and some builders struggled to survive over the next five or so years. However today, while some have gone, most of the major brands have survived, albeit not producing the number of boats they used to. There are exceptions, such as Fleming, Nordhavn, Integrity and Clipper/Explorer, who are all currently enjoying expanding order books. Australia and New Zealand are showing signs of growth, but it is in the US that the bulk of the sales are being made, as their economy starts to bounce back. Europe is still very tough, although in certain regions is showing some signs of growth. China, Taiwan and much of Asia are also starting to buy new boats. While Duncan Cowie from Fleming Yachts admits that the company struggled for a few years with very few orders, it was the release of the new Fleming 58 that set them back on track. By the time the first boat was launched in late 2013, they already had a growing order book and by the end of 2014 the company had more than 15 F58s on order. Plus with a number of contracts on their other models; the Fleming 75, Fleming 65 and Fleming 55. Nordhavn at one stage were struggling with minimal orders for their ocean going range of boats, but today are seeing a regrowth in people wanting new Nordhavns. In the past 18 months, Peter Devers, from Nordhavn Australia, says he has delivered six new Nordhavn’s five to Australian clients and one to a New Zealand owner. Plus has heard of more than that number of second hand Nordhavns arriving on our shores. Currently he has three new boats under contract, 2 x N60s and one N68 and is getting a lot of interest in the just released Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot, a boat that he sees as having a lot of local appeal. With modest top speeds in the 20-knot range, the N59 CP is the ideal “transitional” boat for owners who are winding down their world cruising and looking for a genuine cruiser but with a bit more speed. If you are more into coastal cruising, but still want the looks and comforts of a trawler style, then both Integrity and Clipper/Explorer have boats to offer. Built in China, these well priced and well finished coastal cruisers are currently enjoying good sales in both countries. Interestingly I am not hearing about many totally custom built one-off designs under construction, as the choice today is still huge, from production builders in Asia and the US. It seems that despite the economy there are always people that want to buy new boats and if things continue as they are, we should see plenty of positive growth through the later part of 2015. On another note, this is the first time we have incorporated Pacific PassageMaker Annual inside our sister publication, Pacific PowerBoat, but it’s not something we plan for the long term. If that growth does eventuate in the passage maker and trawler market, you may well see Pacific PassageMaker Annual back in 2016 as a stand-alone publication. Watch this space. Barry Thompson
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A picture is worth a thousand words…
a Nordhavn is worth millions of miles. With millions and millions of miles logged, Nordhavns not only go the distance, they have achieved more circumnavigations and ocean crossings than all our competitors’ models combined. From our smallest ship to our newest and biggest Nordhavn 120-foot super yacht, each design has proven to safely and comfortably deliver its owners to the furthest corners of the planet. All those miles require a lot of time spent at sea. So we’ve made Nordhavns as luxurious and comfortable inside as they are capable of cruising the globe. Exotic stone surfaces, the finest hardwoods, highly-considered layouts and a smooth steady ride make your Nordhavn feel like home no matter where you happen to be. Visit nordhavn.com to learn more about the level of customization the artisans at Nordhavn are capable of, including that of Nordhavn 68 Karajas (pictured above and left) which was recently delivered to Sydney.
For information, visit nordhavn.com or contact us at info@nordhavn.com.
Visit nordhavn.com/news/headlines/6825/ to read about Nordhavn 68 Karajas pictured here.
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FLEMING 58 FILLS THE GAP
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freeboard. The extra beam also allows for two helm seats in the pilothouse, the length means there is now room for a day head in the pilothouse and the higher freeboard provides for a full height walk-in engine room. All of which are available on the 65 but not on the 55. Displacement is increased by 12000 kg. There is significantly more space in the engine room, especially forward and outboard of the engines. Standard power is a pair of Cummins QSC 8.3 500hp engines, although the 58 is also available with a pair of MAN R800s. As a semi displacement cruising boat, the outright speed is not as important as the cruise speed. While the twin MANs will give the Fleming 58 a top speed of 22 knots, at around 8-10 knots, the range with 5488 litres is extensive. TWO ACCOMODATION LAYOUTS Fleming offers the 58 with two basic
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accommodation layouts, the traditional style with a central passageway access from the saloon galley area or a new full beam master with access from the pilothouse. A curved and very generous staircase leads down into the accommodation areas with a full beam master aft, a VIP forward and port side guest cabin. With over 1m more length available in the cabin areas over the Fleming 55, the Fleming 58 certainly provides room to move and nothing is cramped. While everything on the lower level from the lazarette to the forward VIP is shifted further aft, the space gains have all been in the living spaces. The port cabin has twin single bunks, with a fixed lower and a slide out upper berth, which can be folded away when not required. In the traditional Fleming arrangement, this side cabin is all devoted to the master bathroom, with the guest cabin positioned starboard aft. A very different layout but they both work
equally as well and still provide a three cabin/ two bathroom plan. Furnishings and fittings are elegant in the accommodation areas, as they are throughout the Fleming 58, with Teak woodwork imparting the appropriate traditional seagoing look. The forward VIP can be arranged with a single island berth or in with two very large singles. Tongue and groove planking on the cabin sides gives that old traditional ship look, but you do have a choice of fabric, paint or plain timbers if you prefer. HOMELY LAYOUT Compared to the Fleming 55 the layout of the pilothouse area looks very familiar, apart from the extra beam now allowing for two Stidd helm chairs and the addition of a dedicated day head. Sliding doors either side give easy access to the wide bulwarks and twin inward opening gates make boarding easy and safe.
The L shape port settee is certain to be well favoured when underway and can be converted with an infill to make an extra berth. An adjustable table can be configured to suit the moment, be it having coffee, lunch or relaxing with friends playing cards. The saloon and galley areas are very much traditional Fleming with a large forward U shape galley and lounge with high/low table to port, with the entertainment centre to starboard. There’s a sense of space and a feeling of being very homely. The seating layout is very much available to change with owners choosing different combinations of loose chairs and fixed settees. BIGGER COCKPIT The cockpit differs very little from the Fleming 55, apart from being a significantly bigger. There is wide access to the deep bulwarks, a central gate leading through to boarding
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platform and built-in seats in the aft corners of the cockpit. Although the internal helm station in the pilothouse would probably be more favoured for passage making, the Fleming 58 has a second station in the flybridge that is ideal for coastal cruising or day boating. The layout on the bridge is very much owner driven, so there has been some variation in the Fleming 58s launched to date. The aft deck is used for tender stowage, with launching via a davit crane, plus there is another set of engine controls facing aft. The engineering and technical aspects of the Fleming 58 are exemplary, the layout and finish to perfection and the performance totally suited to the design and character of the boat. Overall a perfect fit into the Fleming range and one that is destined for long term success on the world cruising stage. www.flemingyachts.com WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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The popular 58 is now available in an extended bridge version.
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For the 2016 model year, Kadey-Krogen Yachts introduces the Krogen 58’ EB (Extended Bridge). Recognising that many customers enjoy an open-air experience while underway or at anchor, the new extended fly bridge, available in multiple configurations, marks an exciting new chapter for the popular and time-tested Krogen 58’ model. Based on the popular Krogen 58’ the EB builds on the popular outdoor entertainment spaces with an extended fly bridge, with more seating than ever before, plus the possibility of a hardtop over a summer kitchen.
The carefully designed differences built into the new Krogen 58’ EB are found in the details and increased “liveability” of the vessel. Some of the standard features of the new 58 EB include a new enlarged fly bridge with expansive seating (8 – 10 people) around two teak tables, Stidd Slimline helm seat on the fly bridge and a radar arch including soft top bimini over the fly bridge. The 58 EB will also come with port and starboard wing stations with engine and thruster controls, Reverso oil change system, two Glendinning Cablemasters with remotes and 75’ cords and an ESI fuel polishing system.
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Nordhavn has always had a cult following having become synonymous with serving a niche boating market of the adventurous few since the first 46 arrived on the scene 25 years ago. But Nordhavn’s manufacturer, Pacific Asian Enterprises (PAE) thinks it’s come up with a new model that will lead the brand down a more mainstream path. Introducing the new Nordhavn 59 Coastal Pilot. What makes the new 59 CP so revolutionary is that – rather than targeting world explorers – it caters to the needs of many different segments of the market. She is a continuation of Nordhavn’s Coastal Pilot series. This semi-displacement hull is designed for modest top speeds in the 20-knot range and offers an efficient and sea kindly ride at lower cruising speeds. PAE’s vice president Jim Leishman calls the 59 CP the ideal “transitional” boat and feels it could be hugely popular with current Nordhavn owners who are winding down their world cruising and considering a new boat with lesser time and effort restraints. At the same time, the N59 CP could prove to be the ultimate “jumping off” boat for anyone looking to get into the long range cruising game. The boat is available in a two- or three-stateroom configuration, either of which is highlighted by a massive owner’s cabin. “This is the type of master stateroom you’d expect to see in a 70-foot yacht,” notes Leishman. He also points to the raised deck which can be left open or enclosed with Isinglass (flexible clear acrylic that can be rolled up in nice weather) and can be equipped with a/c or heat, depending on your needs for comfort. And if you’re still itching for fresh air, the huge cockpit allows you opportunity for plenty of sun bathing. As with all Nordhavns, the best hardwoods, stone, and top of the line appliances will be incorporated into the build. www.nordhavn.com
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While there are plenty of great anchorages to enjoy in the Med, you need to be fully aware of complex regulations governing cruising.
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EW ZEALAND must be one of the last bastions of virtually regulationfree recreational boating, where registration of vessels is not required and the only qualification required for skippers is to be over 15 years old to operate a vessel capable of over ten knots (it’s a very different situation for those operating vessels commercially, but that’s another story.) Whether this regulationfree environment is a good thing or not prefers on your point of view, but one thing is for sure - cruising in most overseas destinations involves dealing with a myriad of officials and regulations, and generally requires some form of competence qualification. My own experience relates to the Mediterranean so I’ll provide an overview of the situation there. Bear in mind that the waters of the Med lap the shores of about 22 countries, each having slightly different regulations and interpretations, so it’s vital to obtain specific updated information relating to the countries you intend to cruise (a great source for this is www.noonsite.com). Regulatory requirements fall into two categories; those involving the vessel and those involving the skipper and crew, and they vary according to the vessel’s country of registration and the nationality of the skipper and crew. Depending on the country and the port you are in you will be dealing with all kinds of officials – Port Authorities, Coastguard, Police, Port Police, Customs, Immigration and Health Officials. They only want to deal with the skipper, so if any crew are present in PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
a discussion ask them to leave you to handle the situation. Officials in that part of the world are more formal than we encounter in Australasia and it’s a good idea to show respect by being clean and tidy, being patient when procedures seem to take a long time and speaking slowly and clearly as English is not their first language. Answer their questions and provide requested documents but don’t volunteer other information or documents as that may complicate the situation. Officials in Egypt and some other North African countries expect some form of gift (baksheesh) to facilitate proceedings, but we have not found this elsewhere. THE VESSEL All vessels are required to have a certificate of registration. If you buy a used boat in the Med it will probably be registered in an EU country and be VAT-paid. In this case your vessel can remain indefinitely in EU waters. If your vessel is not VAT-paid you may elect to register her in a non-EU country, for example New Zealand or Australia. In this case there is no initial requirement to pay VAT, but your vessel can only remain in EU waters for up to 18 months before VAT will have to be paid at rates which vary by country but are in the order of 18-20 per cent of your vessel’s value. Once VAT is paid in one EU country it is paid for all. Fortunately this 18 month period can often be extended at the discretion of local Customs who can hold a vessel under bond for reasons such as she is left unattended and unused, the 128
owner leaves the EU or she is in a boatyard for repair. In any case the 18 month time clock can be re-set by clearing-out of the EU, cruising to a non-EU country (such as Gibraltar, Albania, Montenegro or Turkey), clearing-in there for a few days and then returning to the EU. In New Zealand pleasure vessels are registered in Part B of the NZ Register of Ships administered by the Maritime Safety Authority. When I last renewed Envoy’s registration in late 2011 the cost was $436 but it’s now a whopping $736 while a new registration is $920. These are unbelievable costs for the work involved and for issuing one piece of paper, so it may be worthwhile to investigate registration in an alternate country where costs are cheaper, but remember you have to fly that country’s flag. All vessels must be insured including third party and public liability cover, and you will need to show proof of this when clearing-in to a different country, when entering a marina and in many cases when entering a harbour. Most countries issue your vessel with some form of cruising permit, for example we paid about NZ$548 for a three month permit (known as a Vignette) in Croatia during 2013. This sounds expensive but in reality is only $6 per day to cruise in a fantastic area. Some countries apply a “cruising tax” on visiting cruisers so this situation needs to be checked for each country. Italy abandoned their tax in 2013 while Greece has a tax, but in practice it’s not currently being enforced. Read about regulations affecting skipper and crew in PMB’s next issue.
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modifications – each of which combines to make a sleeker and slightly more efficient boat. The most significant of these changes is a cockpit extension, which opens up the rear of the boat as well as elongates the yacht’s lines. But the benefits of added waterline length aren’t limited simply to aesthetics. The design team was able to work an extra 1250 litres of fuel to the capacity of the boat’s tanks and in turn, bump up the range. Nordhavn tells us that at a moderate cruise of 8-9kts, she’ll have a range of 3000 miles. The N52 was created to reflect a more modern thinking when it came to the construction,
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The Nordhavn 52 has all the qualities of a transoceanic cruiser but with none of the complexities that scare first timers away.
re-configuration of the flybridge. A purely cosmetic change (no features have been added or altered), the newly-styled flybridge is now more integral with the boat deck and pilothouse roof. Despite these differences, the N52 is exactly like the N47, and the rest of the Nordhavn line, in her robust construction, superior level of fit and finish, and an ability to deliver her owners anywhere they wish to travel in safety, comfort and luxury. The accommodation layout of this test boat is totally new, with two full double berths. While the standard boat has a centre line double
with a forward cabin 他 berth and office, this is the first N52 to have a double berth in both the centre line forward guest cabin and the amidships master cabin. Both also have ensuites complete with walk in showers and generous vanity and storage spaces. The layout certainly lends itself to be very suitable for two couples in large cabins. The earlier N47 also had a stairwell up to the pilothouse and then another stairwell on the starboard side for access to the accommodation areas and engine room. This latest N52 has a more traditional companionway from the saloon on the
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two N52s have soft top biminis with stainless steel supports. You have the option of either a fixed or fold-down bimini, with or without clears. A single helm seat is standard, with an option of two, plus there is a large aft settee with storage under. The helm is basic in layout with just enough duplication for safe passage making. Centre is a Furuno TZ Touch MFD, with a stainless wheel, with the controls for the Trac stabilisers, thrusters and anchor system at easy reach. The aft deck is big enough to stow a 4m tender or a jet ski, which can be launched or retrieved with a Steelhead 1500 davit crane. ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE You have a choice of stabilisation via paravanes or active fin stabilisers, or both. Owners mostly specify only the active fin stabilizers, which do
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main shaft hydraulically, but that’s only helpful if the main engine fails… an unlikely scenario unless you get contaminated fuel, which will contaminate the generator along with it. Much better is giving support to losing the main shaft via striking or other damage and having a redundant backup for that system. You can upgrade to a John Deere 6068AFM75 @ 265hp, but due to the shape of the hull, this will only provide less than 1 knot more performance. The fuel system is brilliant in its simplicity. The main tanks gravity feed into a smaller day tank that feeds the main engine and generator. Simple to use, simple to maintain. Nordhavn employs the tried and tested dry exhaust keel cooled main engine on it’s models up to N52. Larger models offer the option of twin engine wet exhaust configuration. Although most owners specify the dry stack, keel cooled 135
option. This gives a quieter operation, and eliminates the problem of fumes and noxious vapors entering the living spaces, which is a common problem with wet exhaust vessels. The engine room is stand up with stainless steel rails surrounding the Lugger engine. Peter adds that all boats sold to New Zealand or Australian clients are 50 hz/240 volt built to CE compliance. Throughout the last 20 years, Nordhavn has not been afraid to try something new, and the look of their boats and their interior accommodations plans are distinctive. Just as Grand Banks created the “trawler type” with their 36’ single screw tri-cabin in 1965, so, too, did Nordhavn create the expedition boat as we visualise it today with their boats. The N52 is a superb example of the expedition boat and it is easy to understand why it has become one of their most popular models. WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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DOLPHINS & WATERFALLS DR IAN GRAHAM RECOUNTS A RECENT CRUISE IN HIS SELENE 58, CORYBAS TO THE MAGNIFICENT FIORDLAND, A STILL ESSENTIALLY UNTOUCHED CORNER OF NEW ZEALAND, WHERE MAJESTIC WATERFALLS CASCADE OVER 100M HIGH CLIFFS AND WHERE CRAYFISH ARE SO PLENTIFUL YOU CAN EAT THEM FOR BREAKFAST.
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Hand drawn maps recount the route Corybas took in the many Fiords.
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piper similarly stuck. Rolled flat, coated with seasoned flour and fried they make us an excellent breakfast, apart from the holdout that sticks with his bacon and egg. DOLPHIN COMPANIONS As we leave the anchorage and head northwest towards the Shag Islands, we are joined by some of the bottlenose dolphins
Traces of Captain Cook are everywhere, with his place-names predominating. from the Dusky Sound resident pod. Our boat, Corybas, has a bulbous bow, which is a Dolphin magnet. They cluster round the bow, pushing at each other in their eagerness to be nearest to the pressure wave. It also acts as a dolphin scratching post, to the detriment of the antifouling. After the rain of the night before the Fiordland waterfalls are in full flood, and every cliff has its cascade. The dolphins are not the only predator after 140
the piper. We can see the shining shapes of barracuda launching themselves into the air in attempts to catch the little fish. Gulls and terns circle, picking up the scraps left on the surface. Unfortunately, it is all too easy for us to catch the barracuda too, when we would have much preferred blue cod. After some hours of watching dolphins and releasing barracuda we head for Duck Cove with a few scallops picked up along the way. Corybas, is a Selene 58, a trawler-style displacement motor yacht about 20m overall and 55 tonnes. Like all displacement boats, she is quite slow, cruising at 8.5 – 9 kn, but extremely economical with a fuel consumption of less than 3.5 l/nm. But she is also comfortable and well-equipped, sleeping 8 and with a watermaker and dive compressor. In preparation for the trip south we installed a bigger freezer, stocked up on spares, and installed a screen at the after end of the enclosed fly bridge. This screen proved very effective against the swarming sand flies and allowed us to use the fly bridge as extra living space. The voyage down from Auckland was quite uneventful. We choose to head off down the East Coast, stopped off in Napier for a couple of days to avoid bad weather, and then in Nelson for refuelling and provisioning. From there it was just a two-day trip down the West
Coast to Milford Sound. This is a spectacular coast, with the snow-capped mountains of our port side and whales and dolphins visible each day. In the evening of the second day we reached the entrance to Milford Sound, motoring up the Sound with a gale behind us to the comparative peace of Deep Water Basin, our first Fiordland mooring. NZ’S LARGEST NATIONAL PARK Fiordland National Park is the largest of New Zealand’s National Parks and lies at the extreme south-west of the South Island, between the latitudes of 44° and 46° South. The fiords that give the park its name are ice-carved sounds, which reach up to 20 nautical miles from the Tasman Sea. The fiords are very deep, depths of more than 300m are common in the inner parts of the sounds, but tend to be much shallower at the seaward ends. When approaching the heads of the sounds where the rivers run in from the Fiordland forest the water initially shallows gradually to about 25m over mud, but then suddenly rises to a few metres. Fiordland still retains elements of the pristine environment of pre-human New Zealand. Dense forest covers the slopes of the mountains and comes right down to sea level. The scenery is some of the most spectacular in New Zealand, cloud-topped mountains, forest, and waterfalls that develop after the rain on every exposed mountainside and cliff. It’s a fragile environment too, boaties must be very careful not to introduce pests, hulls need to be very clean, and boats checked for rats or mice. We had our hull cleaned in Auckland before we left, and then inspected by DOC in Nelson when we refuelled there on the way down. Fishing regulations are complex and strictly enforced, and there are many areas of marine reserve in the Fiords with no or limited take. It’s important to get the latest regional
brochure from the MPI website www.fish.govt. nz. There is no way to dispose of rubbish in the National Park, you must take it all out yourself.
Sound. We spent four days in the Vancouver and Broughton Arms, the upper parts of Breaksea Sound, without seeing another boat.
The best reference for the Park itself is in the Fiordland Marine Guardians book Beneath the Reflections — essential reading for any visitor to Fiordland. This is a mine of information on fishing areas, good anchorages and non-anchoring areas, and with sketch charts of all the Fiords.
Fuel could also be a problem. By prearrangement, it’s possible to fuel up at Milford Sound or Deep Cove, but there is nothing south of there until Bluff. It’s a good idea to carry a very comprehensive kit of spare parts, as anything you don’t take with you will have to be flown in. We were lucky (or well prepared), we lost our anchor light in an electrical storm, and a bilge blower failed, but that was all.
Any visitor by boat to Fiordland must be well prepared. The region is very isolated, there are no good ports of refuge north of Fiordland until Nelson, both Greymouth and Westport have very dangerous bars and should not be approached in bad weather. Going south the first port reached is Bluff, but this requires sailing round Puysegar Point and into the Foveaux Strait. However, the local helicopter companies provide an excellent service, even bringing in food and removing rubbish when we had crew changes. Helicopters can land on many of the beaches at low tide, and also on some of the barges dotted around the Fiords. But even helicopters cannot fly in bad weather. Communications are not easy. The steepness of the hills around the fiords means that VHF coverage is often non-existent. Satellite phones don’t work all that well either, at least our Iridium phone kept dropping out as the satellites disappeared behind the mountains. We found that keeping nightly SSB skeds with Mari Leask at Bluff Fisherman’s Radio was a great comfort. Each evening she reads the local weather forecasts and runs through her list of boats to contact. It’s best to get in touch with her before you arrive in Fiordland, and get your boat added to the sked. Although the summer does bring visiting boats to the Fiords, there are not many and they tend to cluster around Dusky
NO ESCAPING THE WEATHER There is no escaping the fact that the weather is often very bad. During our month in the Fiords, we had gale or storm forecasts for Milford or Puysegur on 13 days. Several times we would wake up to see the tops of the hills covered in snow, and it rained more often than not. But that is a large part of the beauty of Fiordland, after heavy rain the skies clear and spectacular waterfalls appear on every rock face. The heavy rain is responsible for one of the other unique features of the Fiords, the layer of the tannin-stained freshwater that overlays the salt. This layer is three or four metres thick at the head of the fiords, slowly dissipating as it moves towards the sea. Although the fiords are tidal, the current is always towards the mouth of the fiord, even though the water level rises and falls with the tide. Beneath the fresh-water layer, the water is clear and cold. The animals there live in perpetual twilight, and so species that would normally be found much deeper are to be seen near the surface. Black and red corals and sea pens can be found easily. Some very rich areas are called china shops and anchoring is forbidden to protect the sensitive habitat.
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BUT OH THE CRAYFISH And then there are the crayfish. There is no commercial crayfish harvest within the fiords, and they sit out in the open, apparently waiting to be picked up, wherever the sea bottom is to their liking. Of course, there are per diver limits on harvest, and also limits on the accumulated number of crayfish that you keep on board. But we were never short of a crayfish dinner whenever we wanted one, and a favourite first course was the steamed legs of the larger crayfish. There are several good scallop dive spots in the fiords, anywhere in about 10m of water where there is a sandy bottom. The scallops are large, and growing in cold water they have much more meat than their North Island cousins. Fish are also locally plentiful. Of course, there are blue cod, but also grouper up in the heads of some of the sounds. The grouper are not large, our largest was about 12kg, but excellent eating and in quite shallow water. We were surprised to find large gurnard, especially in Patterson Inlet. However, our fishing for supper at our evening anchorages was often disturbed by large seven gill sharks, up to 2m or so. These would take the bait intended for blue cod, and provide an exciting if rather slow fight. Even after breaking off or being released from the boat they would soon be back to repeat the performance. Fortunately, they do not seem at all aggressive to divers. Other wildlife abounds. We saw dolphins almost every day, there are resident pods of bottlenose in Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound, and they don’t seem to mind the fresh water at all. Common Dolphins are most abundant near the fiord entrances, and we were lucky enough to come across a large pod of Dusky Dolphins, in Dusky Sound. Whales do sometimes come into the fiords. However, we saw whales only on the passages down and up the West Coast. PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
We were there in the right season to see both Fiordland Crested and Little Blue Penguins. One evening in Duck Cove we drifted in the dinghy and watched a crested penguin fishing, diving for minutes at a time and coming up with small fish in its beak. Underneath it cruised a large eagle ray. In the outer part of the fiords, mollyhawks will turn up when you are fishing, and sit just off the stern waiting for scraps or even whole fish. They are impressively big bird, with viciouslooking beaks, not a bird to feed by hand. Some of the islands in the Park are predatorfree and have good native bird populations. In particular Anchor Island, where Captain Cook dined on crayfish in Luncheon Cove, has a network of walking tracks through almost undisturbed beech and rimu forest. You will meet tame robins on the track, and hear and see a multitude of bellbirds and Saddleback. Kakapo has been transferred to the island since 2005. The lake in the centre of the island is home to a large colony of pied shags, and many juvenile shags are to be seen on rocks of the outer Luncheon Cove. A BIT OF HISTORY Luncheon Cove itself has a colony of New Zealand Fur Seals, which lie basking out on the rocks or feed among the kelp. In the northwestern part of the Sound lies Pigeon Island, which was the home for many years of Richard Henry, one of New Zealand’s conservation pioneers. He lived there from 1894 to 1908 and transferred many Kakapo and kiwi to Resolution Islands. Unfortunately, this project was a failure as weasels eventually reached Resolution Island. However, the remains of Henry’s house site can still be visited on Pigeon Island. Traces of Captain Cook are everywhere, with his place-names predominating, and many historical sites to visit, such as Pickersgill Harbour, in Dusky Sound. Here 142
Cook moored the Resolution for repairs in 1773 on his second voyage to New Zealand. You can still anchor within the narrow cove that held the Resolution, perhaps tying up to the same trees. Above the cove there is a walk up to Astronomer’s Point where Cook’s men cleared an acre of forest to set up an observatory, as well as a blacksmith’s shop, a sailmaker’s camp and what may have been New Zealand’s first brewery. OVER TOO SOON Our six weeks in the Fiords were all too soon over. We had travelled from Milford Sound in the north to Puysegur Point in the south and explored all of the major sounds in between. In total, we covered 1,100 nautical miles within Fiordland, caught 18 different species of fish, took 6,00 photographs, and suffered from a million sand fly bites. In mid-March, we came alongside the wharf at Deep Water Cove for the last time and tied up to refuel. Here we reluctantly handed over Corybas to the passage crew and headed back to Auckland by air. What did we learn from the trip? We certainly overestimated the amount of food, tinned and dried, that we would need, and are still eating the leftover rice, flour, noodles, beans, lentils and tinned goods that we took with us. We would have had no problem in obtaining fish (or crayfish) for every meal, but decided that one meal in every three should be from our frozen meat supplies. The helicopter services were fantastic – we used Southern Lakes Helicopters – and kept us supplied with a fresh crew, fresh food and wine and took out our rubbish. The weather was pretty much as we expected, gales half the time, rain more than half the time. The diving and fishing were incredible, especially for people coming used the over-exploited seas of the Hauraki Gulf. We will be back.
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Brett Thurley, owner of the Clipper Motor Yachts brand world wide for the Clipper range of boats to Australia, calls the latest Cordova 60 the first of a new generation of Clippers, with a complete change to the interior layout which sees the entire saloon and pilothouse area ‘turned on its head’. Different certainly. Modernist definitely. Gone are the soft curvaceous lines and heavy timber interior, in favour of a sleek, modern and on the edge layout with angled corners, light coloured fabrics and a lot less timber joinery. It’s ‘in your face’ the second you step inside from the cockpit and you can’t help but
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be impressed. The large oversized galley has been moved aft, with an island bench in the middle, complete with swing out ultra–leather covered stools. Something very reminiscent of an Italian sports cruiser and not what you would expect in a trawler of this style. Where in previous Clipper 60’s there would be a lounger or cabinets on the starboard side at the aft of the saloon, the new layout calls for twin tub chairs and maybe a small coffee table. Ahead is a super yacht style stainless staircase with wooden treads to the flybridge. This ‘work of art’ custom built staircase by
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Aritex in Taiwan, comes complete with lighting inset into the handrails elliptical profile and stainless treads inlaid into the walnut steps. This is also the reverse of previous 60’s where the wooden staircase runs from forward of the pilothouse and aft up to the flybridge. The result is a more open and expansive space with unbroken sightlines from the transom to the lower helm. “This new modern style is the direction we are going and while we are still staying true to our traditional exterior, shaft drive, keeled hull, which we will not be changing, we want to do more contemporary interiors,” says Brett.
He adds that attention to detail and custom requests are now very much the norm and by listening to his customers and making the changes, every boat is an improvement on the last. However he points out that they will not be abandoning the traditional interior, which is still available, and says the new style as just another option in this very customisable boat. Timbers are all horizontal grain Amercian Walnut, with all cabinetry squared off, clean and very much to a European style. “What you see is certainly the new direction we are heading and the positive feedback we have had so far has been exceptional”, added Brett.
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Pantograph door has been eliminated, although there is still one opposite, beside the helm. The helm with a single helm seat designed and built by local Coomera based company, Pacific Trim, is another area that has come in for a totally new look. The single high profile dash pod has been replaced with two. Both finished in walnut and stitched leather, a smaller one to port carries a set of flush mounted Carling switches and a pair of 16” Simrad glass screens dominates the central dash. Controls for all the necessary equipment are at easy reach, with plenty of space for everything. I liked the hand-stitching grip on the large stainless steel steering wheel and the use of stitched ultra-leather around the helm. Another nice feature is the Fusion entertainment system that offers one remote that controls the DVD, surround sound and all the audio throughout the boat. Simple and a lot more effective than three different systems on three separate remotes. Our Cordova 60 was fitted with the latest Twin Disc Power Commander Electronic Controls that give total propulsion control with electronic precision and fingertip ease. With only one lever required per engine, you can 146
control the boat’s speed and direction with one hand. You get responsive control over the entire speed range. Maximum speed of the Cordova 60 with a pair of Cummins 715hp engines is 24 knots, with an economical cruise of around 16-18 knots. While the Cummins QSC-715 engines were a first for the Cordova 60, the 550hp Cummins QSC550 are another option. These will move the 32 tonne, Cordova 60 along at a maximum of 21 knots. THREE CABINS The accommodation layout has not changed a lot from the previous Cordova 60 models, with three cabins and two en-suites. There is an option for the third bedroom to be a double room or if you preferred it, twin Pullman-style or side by side. Again, customisation is available. Under the saloon and virtually amidships, is the full beam master stateroom, complete with a king-size island berth lying fore and aft. The bed has been squared off and the headboard upholstery has been increased to give it all a more contemporary look. Plus all the cabinetry is changed to be more in keeping with the new modern styling. The doors have all been squared-off with the addition of black strip accents, that add another dimension to the quality finish of the interior.
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The large port side ensuite, contains a separate full stand-up shower cubicle, Staron counter top with a raised porcelain bowl, vanity, and walnut planking on the sole. On the starboard side of the stateroom is full-length cabinetry with storage cupboards, drawers and a make-up setting with lift-up mirror lid and a cosmetic drawer. The twin single accommodation is to port, and like the other cabins come complete with TV, DVD, plenty of storage lockers and custom made mattresses. The day head/ bathroom opposite and the guest stateroom in the bow, complete the forward accommodation layout. The bathroom is a virtual duplication of the master. By virtue of its shape, the guest stateroom, has a queen-size island berth plus large cedar wood-lined wardrobes each side. Interestingly this cabin is finished with shiplap paneling, so some of the traditional Clipper trawler heritage has been retained. PARTY ON THE FLYBRIDGE The open flybridge is available with a soft bimini or GRP hardtop and both come with full wrap-around strata glass clears. Not a lot has changed apart from the positioning of the seating due to the altered staircase
access. A pair of Pacific Trim helm chairs faces a large central dash complete with a pair of twin Simrad 19” screens and a duplication of most of the controls and instrumentation from the pilothouse. There are L shape settees either side with tables, which make this a very social area and provide plenty of seating in proximity to the skipper. Aft is an entertainment module complete with a bbq, fridge, icemaker and sink unit. As the owner had chosen a hydraulic transom platform for his dinghy storage, the upper deck has now been freed up as another entertaining area. A pullout awning has been added to provide extra shade for the entire aft deck while at anchor. Great spot to watch the sun go down while relaxing with a cocktail.
Wide bulwarks either side provides easy access forward, with swing doors fitted to help eliminate any wind or rain in the cockpit while at anchor. A sun pad area on the foredeck is certain to be a popular sunbathing area. One thing I didn’t expect to find under the cockpit was a crew cabin, with two single berths and small en-suite. An option on the Cordova 60, Brett points out that they now fit the crew cabin out the same as the rest of the boat. The basic totalitarian layout has been given a makeover, so this compact but cozy area is now more homely. If you don’t have a crew, and not many do in a boat this size, this makes a perfect fourth cabin, ideal for the kids. If you don’t want the crew cabin, then you can leave this as one very large storage space.
RELAXING COCKPIT The cockpit is very conventional with doors both port and starboard down to the ADC rise and fall platform, which is also used to stow the Brig RIB tender. Most obvious difference to the traditional layout is there is no ladder from the cockpit to the flybridge. A central settee across the transom provides plenty of storage under and there’s also another fridge/ freezer in the cockpit to handle the overflow from the galley.
BRIDGES THE GAP The first Clipper Cordova 60 arrived in Australia in 2010, with #10 being the first with the new modern interior. If you are a traditionalist and don’t like change, then you can still stay with the classic interior and customize it the way you want. Personally I like what Brett has done and for me it perfectly bridges the gap between an owner wanting apartment style living but still retaining a pilothouse trawler design. It’s certainly a quantum leap for the brand.
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Clipper Cordova 60 2015 Trevor Bolt Chelsea Jones Clipper Motor Yachts 18.60m 5.12m 1.67m 32 tonnes 24 knots 16 knots GRP 5500 litres 1500 litres 2 x Cummins QSC- 715hp Conventional shaft Hung Sueng Onan 22.5kVa Mastervolt 3000 Cruiseair SK Twin Disc Hydraulic
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Stern Thruster: Stabilisers/Gyro: Anchor Winch: Anchors: Steering: Engine Controls: Lighting: Underwater Lights: Paint (Antifouling): Hatches: Heads: Woodwork: Transom Lift: Tenders: Stainless Steel Fab: Saloon Doors: Trim Tabs: Helm Chairs: Upholstery: Searchlight: Base Price of Boat: Price As Tested:
Twin Disc Hydraulic Wesmar Digital Muir Thor 4000 Ultra Seastar Hydraulic Twin Disc Quick LED Aqualuma International Micron Manship Tecma American Walnut ADC Brig 380/Honda 40 Aritex Aritex Bennett Pacific Trim Ultra Leather Jabsco $AUD 1.89m $AUD 2.19m
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ELECTRONICS Autopilot: Simrad AP28 GPS/Plotter/Sounder: Simrad 2 x 16” & 2 x 19” Radar: Simrad 72 HD VHF: Simrad AIS: Simrad Entertainment Systems: Fusion
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HORIZON YACHT, THE PARENT COMPANY OF HORIZON GROUP, HAS BUILT UP A GLOBAL REPUTATION FOR ITS RANGE OF MOTOR YACHTS, AMONGST THEM THEIR HIGHLY ACCLAIMED FOUR MODEL EP SERIES.
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INCE its inception in 1987, the Taiwan based Horizon has emerged as the leading Asian yacht brand in the luxury super yacht market and is known throughout the industry for its sophisticated craftsmanship, superior build techniques, and innovative technology. Horizon also contributes to one-third of the Taiwan yacht industry total export quantity and has elevated Taiwan as one of the world’s top five luxury super yacht building nations. The EP Series has been developed for those wanting a serious passage making capable vessel, built to the high standards, both in construction and finish. The range consists of four models, the EP69 (20.85m), EP77 (23.67m), EP110 (35.05m) and the recently released EP150 (45m) WWW.BOATMAGS.COM 151
EP69 - Compact & Luxurious
The EP69 is the entry model to the popular EP (expedition series) from Horizon. The intriguing combination of long range cruising capabilities, luxurious interior fit and finish with truly amazing interior volume combine to form a new breed of motor yacht design. The EP69 features a Portuguese bridge forward of the pilothouse, while the wide side decks are sheltered by the flybridge (good for sun and rain protection in both tropics and northern climes). A stern dinghy garage and isolated aft crew cabin enhance privacy and watersports capability. The combination of trawler-looks and luxury yacht style with the EP69 generates a new concept for potential owners to fulfill their dreams with safety, comfort and fuel efficiency while enjoying long-range voyaging. At 20.6m x 6m and with a height of almost 9m, EP69 is much higher and wider than most luxury yachts in the less than 70 feet LOA range. Through the cooperation with the yacht designer J.C. Esponosa, and interior designer, the main deck presents a long and wide view extending from the saloon through the gourmet galley and into the pilothouse. The spacious saloon features a wet bar, comfortable U-shaped sofa and entertainment center. Forward is a gourmet galley. Up two steps is the pilothouse with its full array of advanced navigation instruments. PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
Here, the yacht’s wide beam design creates the ambiance of a much larger yacht an intimate dining area is next to the helm station. Its L-shaped seating allows owners and their guests to enjoying delicacies while surrounded by commanding views courtesy the forward and side windscreens. The pilothouse stairway leads to the flybridge with its upper helm station, forward settee, wet bar, barbecue grill, refrigerator, outdoor dining area with U-shaped settee, two fixed sunpads, and twin folding sun loungers. Stairways to the pilothouse and the aft cockpit and davits from the flybridge provide owners great convenience and utility while aboard. Ample interior volume enables a spacious three-stateroom layout with substantial live aboard space. The spacious master stateroom has abundant storage areas thanks to the mechanism that allows the TV to store in the overhead. The starboard guest cabin has bunk berths and separate head and shower. The roomy VIP stateroom with queen-size berth provides guests a relaxing and pleasant experience. The EP69 will deliver you safely to wherever you wish to explore while spoiling you with comforts usually only felt at home. EP77 is an expedition type of vessel, perfectly suited for those looking for a sturdy and seaworthy yacht capable of long journeys. The concept for this series was developed by 152
Horizon Group with a vision of the yachting lifestyle. Horizon decided that an expeditiontype yacht, one that exceeded the ability of the common trawler, was needed to complete the lineup of Horizon models. Inside her classic and magnificent wide body is a cozy and spacious living area outfitted with naturally finished joinery that helps relax the weary soul. The design brief included a request for a full-volume vessel with ship-like systems but interiors styled like mega yachts and a contemporary edge to the profile. The EP77 features a full-beam master amidships, a forward full-beam VIP room and two guest cabins in between. The main deck has walk-around side decks rising to a Portuguese bridge surrounding the raised pilothouse, which also includes a social seating area. For those who like outdoor entertainment while underway, the flybridge provides a wide-open area to enjoy the sunshine and time together with family or friends. The spacious stern conceals the owner’s tender and toys in a substantial garage adjacent to a lazarette and a crew cabin. In the standard arrangement, a starboard side foyer divides the pilot house from the spacious saloon and dining area while a large enclosed galley is to port. The EP77 presents an elegant new face to the expedition yacht genre.
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EP110 - Built for the Ocean Adventurer
The long-range Horizon EP110, is the perfect expedition yacht for the ocean adventurer. Following the launch of the EP150, Asia’s largest steel-hulled explorer, Horizon has developed another brand-new expedition yacht: the Horizon EP110. The solid yet stylish EP110 has a semidisplacement steel hull with a bulbous bow and fiberglass superstructure. Horizon collaborated with well-known American designer JC Espinosa on the exterior styling of the yacht; Russian Marine Technology Department on the basic structure; and PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
German Schannse Interior Design for the interior décor. The Horizon in-house design team integrated each design component and improved upon all construction details to build the EP110. Combining a streamline monohull with twin MAN 2842 LE410 engines, the EP110 reaches a top speed of 13 knots and a range of up to 3000 nautical miles at 10 knots. To ensure the safety and stability of the vessel, the EP110 is built with BV classification, and for easy maneuvering, features double rudders and ABT thrusters. The ABT stabiliser fin has a 154
zero-speed function that allows for stability and smooth movement when under larger seas. The Horizon EP110 features a multi-functional yet luxurious five stateroom layout, with additional crew’s quarters for six – there is also the option to convert a guest stateroom into a fitness room if desired. The full-beam saloon offers a large area for entertaining and opens to the forward dining area with seating for ten guests. Also on the main deck is the full-beam master stateroom which is designed with privacy in
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mind and includes a master head complete with a shower room. Below deck, the guest staterooms are decorated with Makore satin wood and lacquered high-gloss ceiling panels throughout, and they each incorporate an en-suite head for guests comfort. On the bridge deck, the enclosed skylounge is equipped with a full bar, dayhead, seating area and pilothouse with helm – the aft bridge deck also offers space for relaxing outdoors. Up top, the flybridge is ideal for enjoying the boat when underway, offering a Jacuzzi, large settee, all-in-one wet bar and deck space for sunbathing. When water sports are on the agenda, the main deck bow davit can be easily accessed to lift the tender or jet skis into the water.
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EP150 - Creating a New Era
The EP150 marks an enormous achievement for Horizon as a luxury yacht manufacturer – she is not only the largest super yacht built by Horizon, she is also the first steel-hulled yacht in Horizon’s yacht collection as well as the largest Bureau Veritas (BV) Ice-class yacht built in Asia. A truly significant yacht in Horizon’s 25-year history, was born from a close collaboration between Horizon’s in-house design team; Germany interior designer Birgit Schnasse; and American yacht exterior designer J.C. Espinosa. EP150 is designed as a long-range, explorer super yacht and features all the comforts of a luxury yacht in combination with world-wide cruising capabilities. Powered by twin MTU 12V4000M60 1800HP engines, Horizon EP150 reaches a maximum speed of 16 knots and offers a cruising range of 4,100 nautical miles at 12 knots. The EP150 provides the ultimate in comfortable cruising with ABT TRAC stabilisers and four fins driven by TRACSTAR technology that allow for incredible stability both at anchor and when underway. PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
EP150 features a well-appointed, well-thought out design over four levels of luxury. The main deck saloon in equipped with high-quality leather sofas, a Hi-Lo TV and an all-in-one Crestrom control system that can control all electronics, blinds, lighting and stereo system with one device. A sliding door separates the salon from the spacious dining area, and the large, fully-equipped galley can be access from both the main deck or privately by crew. The entrance to the on-deck master is through the master office, and the full-beam master suite features a king-size bed, port side lounge chairs and a spacious master bath with separate Jacuzzi and shower area. Below deck, accommodations for eight guests are split between two mirrored VIP staterooms and two mirrored twin bunk staterooms, each with plenty of storage and en-suite heads. Crew’s quarters for eight are found on the forward lower deck, along with laundry facilities and a crew lounge. The bridge deck on EP150 includes a stateof-the-art pilothouse with the latest hightech equipment and also features a captains’ 156
stateroom, captain’s office and additional office or storage space. Mid-ship on the bridge deck, the EP150 offers a sauna and steam room with shower to starboard, and to port a gym with spin machine, treadmill, and decorative shell wall for a modern touch. The skylounge area incorporates a unique set of sofa beds on the port side and a fully-equipped bar to starboard. A 52” Sharp HD TV lowers from the ceiling, creating the feeling of a private theater. At the top of EP150, the flybridge deck provides a Jacuzzi spa, wet bar, sun pads and a large dining area ideal for entertaining. Built for true global exploration, the Ice-class Horizon EP150 brings an entirely new level of comfort, safety and quality to expedition super yachts. Much like a Polaris star, the EP150 is a guiding force, lighting the way for all other expedition yachts in her class. For more information on the Horizon EP Series: Horizon Motor Yachts Australia, Ph +61 7 5577 9009 sales@hmya.com.au / www.hmya.com.au NZ: www.motoryachtcenter.co.nz Ph +64 9 377 6052
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SHE GOES STABILISATION IS AVAILABLE IN A NUMBER OF WAYS, BUT THE MOST ACCEPTED TODAY IS GYROS OR FINS. IN PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES ON HOW TO KEEP YOUR VESSEL LEVEL, WE LOOK AT THE LATEST IN GYRO STABILIZATION.
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them and whether they are any better than the long-standing fin stabilisers. While there has certainly been a lot of changes in recent years as to the shape and efficiency of stabiliser fins, the advances in gyros has been rapid. From heavy, cumbersome and very agricultural units they have developed into highly sophisticated units, which are more compact, lighter, quieter and energy efficient than their predecessors. Also, they are easier to install, take up less space and the cost to put a gyro in your boat has certainly come down. Once an option on only the largest vessels, they are now not only included in the option list of many of the main production builders, but in some cases even come as a standard item in a new boat. Maryland-based Seakeeper and Japanese giant Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are the two
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big players in the maritime gyro market. They have recently been joined by Perth based Veem and while Seakeeper and Mitsubishi have continued developed solutions for the 10m to 30m recreational market, Veem has gone straight into the high end of the market, catering more for super yachts. Mitsubishi brought a commercialized version of its space vehicle stabilization gyros, the Anti-Rolling Gyro (ARG), to the maritime market in 2004. Seakeeper introduced its system a few years later. HOW THEY WORK To understand how a gyro works and what they do, manufacturers websites www.seakeeper.com and www.antirollinggyro.com offer some very
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interesting answers to frequently asked questions. Probably the most asked question is - How they work? Today’s ‘marine’ gyros are “Control Moment Gyros” or CMG and employ the physics of gyro-dynamics. The unit has a heavy flywheel that spins at high speed. The flywheel is gimbaled on one axis. The flywheel’s angular momentum (weight and speed) combined with the precession rate (speed at which the flywheel rotates in its gimbal) produces a gyroscopic righting torque that counteracts any boat roll. The precession rate is controlled by a damper. Interestingly while both Seakeeper and Mitsubishi effectively achieve the same result, they both bring a different approach to the design. Not surprisingly, both sides say their system is the preferable option, but the reasoning behind the designs shows a difference in philosophy. Seakeeper’s flywheel, which is the rotating mass, spins in a vacuum to eliminate air friction and cut down on power consumption. The bearings are water cooled and the damping system is by means of a computer controlled hydraulic system. Mitsubishi’s flywheel spins at ambient air pressure and does not require a vacuum chamber or water cooling. A passive system is utilised for damper control. For similar anti-rolling torque figures the Mitsubishi units are smaller but heavier than the Seakeeper. Seakeeper design is more complex but achieves a lighter product. There’s no manual input required for either gyro, except to turn them on and off, and there are no exposed moving parts. Both take up to about 45 minutes to reach full speed once they’re turned on, and require a genset or shore power to run. Mitsubishi has the largest market share with over 3100 units sold since they were introduced in 2004. Mitsubishi offer three models and have made them as compact and lightweight as possible while maintaining strength and relaibaility. Their range is suitable for boats from as small as 10 tons displacement, through to 60 tons – more if multiple units are fitted. Their ARG 175T is the lightest and most compact gyro on the market for the output torque. Seakeeper, with sales of around 2400 units, make a range of five sizes to cater for boats from as small as 10m to over 30m and their latest model line up is compact, quiet and
extremely efficient. Veem offer a trio of models for the super yacht and commercial markets, with their lightest model, the VG120 weighing in at 2350 kgs and is suitable for boats over 30m. Installation complexity varies depending on brand. The Seakeeper gyro requires roughly the same level of complexity and effort as installing a generator. Stringers need to be constructed to mount the gyro. AC and DC power and sea water must be connected to the unit. Wiring also must be installed between the control box and the key/display control unit mounted at the helm. Mitsubishi units do not require a water cooling circuit so no thru hull fittings and there is no requirement for DC power (AC only) and the mounting is on a flat platform. Depending on the brand and model, the gyro produces around 1-5kw of heat during normal operation. The majority of this heat is dissipated by the cooling loop in the case of Seakeeper or convection in the case of Mitsubishi. They are also quiet, with the steady state noise of each gyro at about 1m from the sphere and depending on model will measure 65-75 DbC unweighted. If the gyro stabiliser is located outside a machinery space, sound proofing may be required to eliminate low-frequency noise from entering living spaces. A key component of the installation is the design and construction of the mounting platform or stringers that must be capable of safely transferring the gyro’s torques to the hull structure. Another question often asked is just how much maintenance needs to be done on the gyro? The Seakeeper gyro is designed to require minimal maintenance as most of the critical parts operate in a sealed environment. External of the sphere, the closed loop hydraulic circuit and cooling circuit should be periodically inspected and serviced per the operating manual provided with the unit. The Mitsubishi units require no more than a visual inspection from time to time. What is also interesting is the variable positions you can mount the gyro or multiple units in your boat. From a theoretical perspective, the gyro stabiliser can be located anywhere in the boat hull. From a practical perspective, it is strongly recommended that the gyro stabiliser be 161
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Veem target the superyacht and commercial markets with their new range of actively controlled vertical axis gyro stabilizers.
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installed aft of amidships in planning hull vessels to minimise vertical accelerations due to wave impacts. The gyro does not need to be installed on the centerline.
MAIN PLAYERS 1. SEAKEEPER EXPANDS THEIR RANGE Within the short space of a decade, Seakeeper has positioned itself as a global leader in active gyroscopic stabilisation technology. In late 2014, the company introduced the Seakeeper 5, 9, 16, 26 and 35 models. These gyros are smaller and more powerful than ever. To date, over 2400 Seakeeper gyros have been delivered, installed on almost every major boat brand in the world. Such renowned boat builders as Sea Ray, Riviera and Maritimo now offer Seakeeper gyros as optional onboard equipment to enhance the safety and comfort of their customers. Always focused on forward-looking growth, the Seakeeper 5, 9, 16, 26 and 35 greatly expand the range of boats that can be fitted with a gyro. Thanks to the new range of units, vessels 30’ and larger now have access to Seakeeper stability. All models are designed to achieve 70 to 90% roll reduction and require only modest electrical power, have no outside appendages, and can be installed off center line if necessary. The 358 kg Seakeeper 5 is the baby of the Seakeeper gyro’s and is ideal for boats up to 20 tons or vessels around 10-15m. It takes 35 mins to spool up to stabilisation rpm, with an output of 13089 Nm of anti rolling torque. The Seakeeper 9 is designed for boats up to 35 tons, or vessels 15-20m and the 996 kg, Seakeeper 16 is designed to achieve 70 to 90% roll reduction on boats up to 70 tons, vessels 20-25m. Seakeeper also offers two larger units, the Seakeeper 26 for vessels from 25-30m or 100 tons and the Seakeeper 35 for boats over 30m and 140 tons. PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
The five new units are not only more compact and sophisticated than their predecessors, but also less expensive thanks to investment in manufacturing efficiency. Retail prices for Seakeeper’s new models range from $29,900 to $197,900. www.seakeeper.com 2. MITSUBISHI - THE INSTIGATORS Mitsubishi were one of the first to offer a compact gyro stabilization system to the recreational market. Initially the Mitsubishi’s product was available exclusively through Italy’s Ferretti Group. When that contract ended a few years ago, their gyros were made available on the open market. Mitsubishi offers three different sizes and are actively developing new product that suits the mid to larger range of recreational vessels. The smallest covers a displacement of up to about 25 tons and the largest up to about 60 tons, though multiple gyros can be combined for larger boats. The ARG175T is the junior model of the ARG series and is designed for boats up to a displacement of 20-25 tons. At 300 kgs it is not only the lightest of all the gyros it is also the most compact. Anti rolling torque at maximum rpm is 17500 Nm. The ARG250T is the intermediate sized model that covers vessels up to 30-40 tons. By installing multiple units, ARG250T can be installed in larger vessel, such as 25m or up to 40m. Catering for the larger vessels , especially in the super yacht market is the ARG 375T, which like all Mitsubishi gyros combines the principal of simplicity with superior engineering. Capable of producing 37,500 Nm of anti rolling torque, Mitsubishi Gyro Stabilizer, ARG375T, is well suited for stabilising boats up to 60 tons. Designed to compete with other finned types of ‘zero speed’ stabilisers, with high power demands, the ARG375T comparatively, sips its electricity through a straw, reducing the need for larger generators. www.pacifictech.co.nz 162
3. VEEM - STRICTLY FOR THE BIG BOYS Australian brand Veem target the superyacht and commercial markets with their new range of actively controlled vertical axis gyro stabilizers delivering excellent rolling motion attenuation while the vessel is at anchor, drifting, alongside, loitering or at transit speed. The range, includes the Veem Gyro 120, Veem Gyro 260 and the Veem Gyro 1000, each named after the reflected level of stabilising torque developed (in kNm). Release last year, the Veem Gyro 120 is designed to provide strong stabilisation both at rest and underway for larger vessels of over 30m length. Veem gyros can also work seamlessly with other motion stabilisation systems, autopilot, dynamic positioning or heave compensation systems without any software interfacing. The size and performance of the system depends upon the level of stabilization desired, the wave environment and the vessel characteristics. Any number of Veem gyros can be fitted to a vessel and the units can be located anywhere within the vessel that has adequate structural support to transmit the high loads generated into the vessel. They do not need to be located on vessel centre line and need not be located low in the vessel. Veem’s ‘smartorque’ active adaptive control system maximises roll reduction as sea and vessel running conditions vary. With active control, a smaller unit can provide the same performance as a larger passive gyro system. The active control system also ensures that the Veem gyro continues to operate as condition become severe. The VG 1000 and the VG260 offer the large super yacht and mega yacht community exciting new levels of enhanced vessel comfort. www.veem.com.au In Part two (July-Aug PPB) we look at some of the new and interesting developments in fin stabilisation.
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HE Ellingford Family (crew of Pendana) are going to embark on a full-time slow circumnavigation of planet earth. James said “As a family we have thought long and hard about this change in direction and with the help from some very special people we have yet to find a legitimate reason for not doing this trip. I have often remarked that one should not be afraid of what does change but rather be afraid of what doesn’t. As our life is in need of a little change, both Claire and I felt that now was the right time.” Mark Twain once said, “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Dr James Ellingford retired at what some might say was the tender age of forty-two after a successful corporate career which pushed the boundaries of what was possible in every respect. A highly driven man, he and has his wife and children have lived all over the world yet their thirst for adventure continues. James said “We are all a long time dead and I do not for the life of me understand why more people do not actually live their lives rather than become slaves to them. What’s normal, usual and predictable is of no interest to the Ellingfords as we know that real understanding only ever comes from direct experience.” Pendana is a Nordhavn 62, just under eighty tonne full displacement cruiser with a 3,000nm
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range. Built from the ground up to cross oceans, this vessel has every conceivable communication device, electronics device, safety device and mechanical device to safely carry its crew around the world in total comfort and without even building up a sweat! Nordhavns are famous for building in redundancy systems from the get-go and Pendana has a back-up for all primary functions which include autopilots, hydraulic steering pumps, main engine back-up propulsion systems, hydraulic bilge pumps, two commercial grade radars, two navigation software programs plus paper charts, five GPS signals, three EPIRBS and the list just keeps on going. WRONG WAY AROUND So James, why are you going the wrong way around the Pacific Ocean? What? You mean there is a right way? When you live in Australia and decide to cross the Pacific Ocean you have basically four choices: 1./ Ship your boat to America aboard one of the many transport vessels available; 2./ Cross from west to east using the higher latitudes i.e. up past Japan, Russia then down via the Bering Sea in to the Gulf of Alaska then onto Vancouver; or 3./ Head south and cross west to east via New Zealand, the Pitcairn Islands , Galapagos Islands and then into South America remaining just above 38 degrees south of latitude; or 4./ Do what we are planning and go across the centre then north to Hawaii then east to San Francisco.
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It is important to note that if Pendana were a sail boat then the route we are planning to make from west to east would be incredibly difficult as not only does our route go directly against the trade winds but also against the prevailing currents and swell pattern in the Pacific Ocean. That being said, however, as Pendana is not a sail boat and we have the time to pick the appropriate weather patterns then I can’t see any reason why the route we have chosen can’t be completed safely and more importantly, enjoyably. With discussions had, fears (almost) overcome, and plan in place, Pendana will leave Australian shores and venture into international waters departing in April 2015 for its first port of call, Noumea, New Caledonia. A quick video showing a rough plan of our planned voyage through to early 2022 is available at: http:// youtu.be/f_3Y_MrI--4. This video doesn’t list all the places we will visit, like Acapulco for example, but does give some rough idea of where we are planning to go and when. Life has so many lessons to teach and both Claire and I are firm believers that by exposing oneself to all that life has to offer (the good, the bad and the ugly) then we as people grow and gain perspective. Learning is done through text books but real understanding only ever comes from direct experience. Life without challenge is no life at all and while Claire, the children and I live a comfortable, safe existence, it is not one with a great deal of challenge. For some, this may be perfect,
1. James & Claire Ellingford aboard Pendana. 2. (L-R) Abi and Bianca, relaxing on board. but for us we want more and need more. for which she was built. Two adults, two We want to truly experience all this world children, three cats and one very, very happy has to offer and the only way to do that is by dog, ‘Caesar the Magnificent’, will all embark exposing ourselves as much as possible to it on a voyage of discovery and hopefully, the and take the chance that we will be rewarded. best time of our lives! There are no guarantees in life that is for sure, so I guess now all that is left is to ensure that DEPART POINT SYDNEY we have the courage of our convictions and At this stage the plan is to depart Sydney in take the next step. April 2015 and make way for Noumea, New Claire and I are both firm believers that Caledonia. From there, we will set a course happiness comes from overcoming personal for Nadi, Fiji. From Fiji we will go direct to challenge so when the great blue ocean called Pago Pago in American Samoa and from there to us again, this time we decided to throw off head north east to Christmas Island, Kiribati, the shackles of society, raise our faces to the (pronounced “Kee-ree-bus”). From Kiribati sun and just do it! we continue an almost northerly heading to Well, there you have it. Pendana is going to Hawaii where we plan to spend a few months travel the oceans of the world – the purpose relaxing and soaking up the sunshine before 6772AD Awlwood_185x130 31/03/2015 14:29 Page 1
making landfall in San Francisco some eight to nine months after leaving Sydney, Australia. I won’t go over the entire route in this article but needless to say we will be taking in all the sights aboard Pendana, such as Alaska’s famous Inside Passage, Vancouver, Seattle, Point Loma San Diego, Ensenada Baja California, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Costa Rica and of course we will get to transit through the Panama Canal. Then we will be voyaging through the Bahamas and all it has to offer then to Miami travelling up the famous Intercoastal waterways of Florida to Palm Beach then onto Chesapeake Bay, Delaware Bay finally arriving in New York, New York. There is no doubt that the day we pass the Statue of Liberty in Pendana will be a
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tremendous day indeed. Once we have explored New York we will then move onto Boston, Massachusetts, Portland Maine and finally departing US Continental waters from Halifax, Nova Scotia with the plan to cross the Atlantic Ocean making a direct passage for Horta in the Azores. What follows will be Ireland, Wales and the Thames River, London eventually ending up in the Mediterranean some years later. At this stage this all seems a little surreal but we know as a family that if we take one passage/ sector at a time then all of this will be very achievable. IMPORTANT HURDLES TO CONSIDER There is no doubt that a trip like this takes commitment and involves overcoming many hurdles. Below are but a few of the more important hurdles we have either worked our way through or are currently working our way through. As one item is removed from the list another three soon replace it. To say that the list keeps growing is a complete understatement of gigantic proportions. US VISA As Australians arriving by private boat in US Waters we have to obtain a US Visa. As such, we have applied for a US B2 Tourist Visa that will allow Pendana to say in US continental waters for a period of four years. Without this type of visa and the help from the US Embassy here in Australia, this trip would not be possible. PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
SCHOOLING With two school aged children schooling is for most parents, of paramount importance and Claire and I are no different. There are a number of options which all look like they will provide the perfect fit of rigorous education as well as provide the flexibility we need during certain passages. One thing I am often confronted with is people’s views about how the girls will be disadvantaged through not being able to socialise with peers of their own age. What I would say, is that there is no research whatsoever for this statement to be made and as such, we can only let tell if our decision was right or wrong. Regardless both girls WILL meet children as they travel, they WILL form friendships and they WILL gain enormous understanding of life in different countries along the way. I have always maintained that what counts in life is one’s ability to hold a conversation, be interested and engaged, be interesting, have perspective, understand how cultures vary, gain a sense of self and a clear understanding of where one fits in this world. What is not important is the size of one’s house, the cost of one’s car, the latest fashion trends etc as these things are of zero value in the grand scheme of life. I firmly believe that our girls will gain an insight and perspective in their lives and the world we live that no amount of text books could duplicate. As such, for the question 168
of socialisation I will leave that to one side for now and simply say that life has, and always will reward the bold and while I am not sure if what we are doing is brave or not is sure as hell feels that way sometimes! ANIMALS Three cats and one large dog traversing the world’s oceans is going to be a complete nightmare to organise, however, the bottom line is that as these animals are part of our family there is no choice but to take them… anyway Abi and Bianca said so. Thankfully, so far the process of quarantine in most places in the South Pacific is relatively straightforward so long as the animals remain bonded on the boat (ie they will not be allowed to go ashore). As we are planning to transit to Hawaii as quickly and safely as possible this will just have to be the way it is although I am sure that Caesar will not be very happy in the short term. However, being magnificent he won’t hold that against us. Once in Hawaii the animals will be pre-qualified for the five day quarantine program which will see them hit terra firma for the first time since departure. CUSTOMS AND QUARANTINE Claire is the Admiral in charge of country clearance requirements for both arrival and departure and all quarantine matters. This, as most would know, is a huge undertaking and I for one am pleased she has agreed to do this with the gusto required to take on
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BLOGS As part of this adventure, and as a reminder to our children of all that they have achieved, Abi and Bianca will be setting up their own blogs to capture the journey from their perspective, as well as provide a platform for them to share the trip with their friends back home as well as the new friends they meet along the way. Pendana already has her own blog which can be found at www. pendanablog.com for those interested in taking a look.
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BOAT AND MEDICAL INSURANCE Truth be told this was a nightmare until we discovered a German company, Pantaenius, who offered some very competitive and comprehensive policies both of which we will be taking and both of which provide far superior cover to anything else I have seen. HEALTH & FITNESS How to stay healthy while living in confined quarters is a real issue. Sure one can go on long walks when ashore, go for a swim (once all sharks have be eradicated from planet earth!) or jump into a gym when in port but what about if one is mostly at anchor for four months here and there or travelling through the Inside Passage – how does one stay fit then? A personal trainer of some renown (“Ignite Performance Health & Fitness”) has agreed to visit Pendana and write a program for all the family so that we can stay in shape which is great as anyone who knows me, knows that I have a real thing for chocolate and lollies! UPGRADES Later this year Pendana will go back to the Gold Coast and have some final work done in preparation to this voyage. For example, I want to repaint her foredeck with non-skid and make a few cosmetic repairs to her gel-coat and triple check all thru hulls, MAN engines. Fascination in hp hoses, clamps and every nut and bolt. There is also the need to MAN‘s marine engines are on the crest of the wave to success. Their superb dynamics, cultivated running and exemplary upgrade our primary navigation software from NobleTech V9 to environmental compatibility are sure to convince you. As are their impressive power ratings from 535 kW (730 hp) to NobleTech Time Zero Odyssey. In fact, when you come to think 1,324 kW (1,800 hp). They get luxury yachts planing engines fast andFascination send theiron owners raptures. MAN’s marine are the into crest of MAN engines. in hpthe wave to success. 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CRUISING BARRY THOMPSON TAKES A LOOK AT THE LATEST EXPLORER 43 AND FINDS A BOAT THAT IS TOTALLY IN TOUCH WITH ITS MARKET, WHERE SPEED AND FLASH GIVES WAY TO DIGNITY AND TRADITION.
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adequate speed if required, is something that a lot more people are considering. “There appears to be a growing buyer awareness of the modern displacement and semidisplacement cruisers, often known as trawler styles”, said Phil. He pointed to the remorseless (until recent times) increase’s in the cost of diesel that has certainly helped those promoting the more fuel miserly cruising craft, and may have encouraged those with craft capable of higher 170
speeds to consider the alternatives. The ‘how much does she burn’ question is perhaps more pertinent now than ever. In the case of this particular Explorer 43, it has provided exceptionally economical cruising this summer. According to Phil, the best cruise is between 8.5 to 10.5 knots and after 100 hours of running over the summer, at a variety of speeds, recorded an average of 19.8 lph. The 370hp Yanmar 6LY3 standard engine package gives the boat a top speed
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of 15 knots, but as Phil says, it’s not a speed that most ‘slow cruising’ owners run their boats. However, it is there if you need to get somewhere in a hurry or want to outrun an adverse weather front. Built in China, the Explorer 43 (Clipper 40 in Australia) is one of the smallest of the current comprehensive Explorer/Clipper range, which comprises new designs and old favourites. These include the Explorer 36 and 40 classics, the 46 and 50 flybridge sedans,
the all new 46 and 50 Pilothouse, a big volume 58’ pilothouse, a 60 and 62’ pilothouse and coming up, a new 70. REVAMPED INTERIOR From the outside the latest Explorer 43 to land in Auckland, looks very much like Clippers/Explorers of the past and carries the same styling and lines of other models in the range, although there is now a much larger board platform. 171
Inside, the layout has been given a complete make-over, with a much more open plan arrangement. Gone is the drop down cabinetry from the rear of the galley, so the sightlines right through the saloon are unimpeded and you don’t get the impression there are two distinct spaces. You certainly get a feeling of openness and a friendly warming interior. Now, no matter where you are, galley, helm or dinette, it’s all neatly folded into one big area. High profile windows all round help WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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flood loads of natural light inside. The galley has been turned around and made a lot bigger due to the cabin layout below, now fitted with a double berth, as opposed to twin bunks. There is more bench space and the total footprint is marginally wider. Standard features include Corian bench surfaces, fridge and three hob electric stove. With the extra space now available in the galley, the 240 volt electronics board has been moved and the 12 volt board positioned on the starboard side near the helm. This has allowed for the inclusion of a drinks locker at the end of the galley vanity. Overall the increased galley area has been very well utilised. With a boat of this style, there is always going to be an emphasis on the comfort and practicality of the living spaces. The Explorer 43 features Ultra Suede covered loungers PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
both sides of the saloon. The starboard side lounger pulls out to form a ¾ double berth and while the port side settee on this boat wasn’t configured for it, there is the option to do so. Phil is quick to point out ‘his’ unique dining table, with its lift-out centre, which not only converts it to twin coffee tables, but also provides easy access to the centre of the lounge. Simple and very effective. The all teak helm is the same as previous Explorer 43s, but with a larger wheel and comes complete with the very latest Simrad NS12 MFD. This is flanked by the usual instrumentation and controls for items such as the auto anchor for the Maxwell 12/10 vertical windlass, Bennett trim tabs and Fusion entertainment. A full-size sliding door gives ease of access to the wide side deck and is great if you are cruising short handed. 172
Detailing and finish is all very small ship, from the teak and holly flooring, teak cap rails and deck, to the shiplap panelling in the cabins. You have the option of a variety of timbers such as Teak, Anigre, Oak and Maple, in either satin, bleached or gloss. TWO CABINS By making the changes to the galley, we now have a larger side cabin, without sacrificing any cabin space below. The ¾ double and the high single berth in the side cabin have been replaced with a larger raised double. There is still plenty of storage with a large wardrobe and under berth cavities. “The idea of the double berth rather than the two bunks in the previous models was that the demographic of the owners of this style of boat is predominantly two couple use, so twin bunks doesn’t really suit”, said Phil.
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2. The all teak helm is the same as previous Explorer 43s, but with a larger wheel. 3. The forward cabin features a large queen size berth with loads of storage spaces 4. The galley has been turned around and made a lot bigger due to the cabin layout below. The owner’s forward cabin has a queen size double berth, with drawer storage and a separate hatch for access to the bow thruster. Steps either side make getting on and off the bed that much easier. Double hanging lockers with auto lights and side trays take care of any extra gear. A Lewmar hatch overhead lets in extra light and a bug screen keeps out all the unwanted insects. The head and shower compartment is shared by the two cabins and is certainly generous. A full size stand up shower comes with a teak slatted floor panel, bifold glass doors and there’s enough space for a seat recess. A Tecma salt/fresh water head, Corian bench top and stainless steel bowl are all standard fittings. LADDER OR STEPS As Phil pointed out earlier, the demographics
for this boat are more mature boat owners and hence the use of proper steps to the flybridge. While a stainless ladder is an option, I wouldn’t recommend it, especially if your moving parts are not what they use to be. Built into the base of the steps is an optional sink unit with hot/ cold water and extra storage. The rest of the cockpit comprises a Fridgetech freezer, a pair of aft cockpit seats and a single opening in the transom to the boarding platform. The poop deck overhang comes well aft, so if you are into your fishing, then I suggest that would be all done from the now much-enlarged boarding platform. Up above, the Explorer 43 is very traditional, with just the necessary duplication of electronics and controls. The forward hi-low twin helm seat is supported with extra seating for your guests and while this owner chose a soft bimini, you do have the option of a 173
hardtop with clears. The bimini also has the added advantage of being able to fold down. Handy if you have a low bridge to pass under on the way back to your berth. The large aft deck can be used as a sun pad once the ADC crane has launched the Southern Pacific 280 inflatable. TICKS THE BOXES The Explorer 43 is certainly a big volume boat for a trawler style and is presented well with its classic look. One of the benefits of the brand is that an owner can customise the standard layout to some extent and not be regimented into having a galley, helm or cockpit that isn’t ‘fit for his/her purpose. It’s an extremely practical boat that ticks all the right boxes when it comes to efficiency, comfort, finish and value for money.
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(Above) Detailing and finish is all very small ship, with a liberal use of teak throughout. (Right) A Maxwell RC10/12 is standard with a deep anchor locker below.
T E C H N I C A L S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Boat Design Name: Year Launched: Designer: Builder: LOA: LOH: Beam: Draft: Displ (loaded): Max Speed: Cruise Speed: Construction: Fuel Cap: Water Cap: Engines Make/HP: Engine Controller: Drive Train: Propellers:
Explorer 43 2015 Explorer Explorer Motoryachts 13.4m 12 m 3.83 m 1.02 m 14 tonne 15kts 10kts FRP 1400lts 1000lt Yanmar 6LY3 Yanmar electronic Conventional shaft Hing Shen
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Northern Lights 7kw Xantec 2.7kw/125A Vetus 95kgf Vetus 75kgf Maxwell RC12/10 S/S Bruce Hynautic Yanmar Hella LED Altex Lewmar Tecma FW Teak ADC 200kg Bennett Ultrasuede $NZ595,000 $NZ648,000
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VOYAGE OF THE ENVOY // PART THIRTY TWO
ENVOY COMPLETES CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF SICILY TEXT & PHOTOS BY LAURIE & DIANE CRANFIELD
SICILY’S STUNNING AEOLIAN ISLANDS // With our friends Doug and Mary aboard we leave our sheltered anchorage near Capo Tindari for the Aeolian Islands, a stunning group of seven still-active volcanic cones about 15 miles off Sicily’s central north coast. At Vulcano Island we anchor off a great beach called Gelso. We can’t resist having a beer or three in an atmospheric palm frondthatched beach bar, and in our happy state we chat to their friendly staff and arrange for a fresh seafood lunch the next day. On our way back to Envoy a pod of playful dolphins leap around our RHIB completing a perfect afternoon. Next day at lunch the chef proudly displays a platter holding a fresh fish he’s organised for us, resembling a snapper and weighing about three kilos. Doug asks how much it’s going to cost and when he tells us 100 Euros (NZ$156) PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
we reel in shock and inform our waiter we’re not so hungry after all and will have pizzas instead. Their English isn’t all that great, and we’re unsure if they really understood us as we eat our pizzas in trepidation of being served the super-expensive fish. Fortunately the restaurant is very busy and they must have been able to serve the fish to other diners. Nearby Porto di Levante, on Vulcano’s north east coast, is anything but peaceful, and we make the mistake of paying 60 Euros (NZ$94) for a mooring only to be later surrounded by boats anchoring very close to us in the mooring area for free. Fortunately the wind remains light and stable in direction or chaos would have resulted – a mix of anchored and moored boats doesn’t work. Ashore is a large warm mud pool said to have therapeutic healing powers, and there’s no shortage of tourists frolicking in the mud 176
putting this theory to the test. First settled 6,000 years ago Lipari is the main Aeolian island and has plenty to see ranging from the impressive and largely intact hilltop fortress to the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town. We anchor off Marina Corta close to the Old Town, and with all types of ferries constantly passing by our anchorage is quite rolly although does settle down at night. We finish our exploration of the Aeolians on the western side of Lipari, and find a reasonably sheltered and peaceful anchorage called Valle Muria, where a rustic taverna, built into an old smuggler’s cave serves welcome ice-cold beers. ENVOY COMPLETES CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF SICILY // Doug and Mary are keen to visit the village of Taormina (mentioned in an earlier article), so we decide to leave Envoy in
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the Marina di Portorosa on Sicily’s north-east coast and travel there by car. This marina is particularly expensive at 135 Euros (NZ$211) per night, but there’s not much alternative offering good shelter in this area. Sadly the once grand marina complex, built around a network of canals, is poorly maintained with faded paint, plaster falling off buildings, pot-holed roads and vacant shops in the arcade. I’m on the quayside alongside Envoy’s passarelle when the paving stone I’m standing on collapses underneath me giving my left foot some nasty cuts and bruises. Fortunately nothing is broken but my foot is still sore some weeks later. We complain to the marina staff but they just shrug their shoulders; it seems to be a regular occurrence as we notice many of the paving stones have been replaced. Doug and Mary are flying out of Palermo
the same day as Diane’s sister, Sharon, and her husband Doug are flying in, so we drive to Palermo and stay in a magnificent hotel converted from a palazzo (palace), where we enjoy a great last night with Doug and Mary. Back at Marina di Portorosa with Sharon and Doug we experience a rapidly rising north-west wind and approaching rain – not the greatest welcome for our new family guests. Sharon is also still recovering from a broken kneecap and it’s with some difficulty she manages to walk across our passarelle and climb down into Envoy’s cockpit. The strong wind causes a surge to build up in the harbour and even with additional spring lines deployed Envoy moves backwards and forwards in her berth, making for a slightly uncomfortable night. The seas outside the marina build to nearly two metres and break across the three to 177
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four metre deep harbour entrance making departure impossible for the next few days, so once again we hire a rental car for some inland touring. Three days later conditions look better so we leave our berth to refuel for just the second time this year taking on 800 litres. However the pump attendant warns us against departure in the prevailing seas so we defer to local knowledge and spend a further night in the marina. Next day the seas moderate to under half a metre and we set off early for a 70 mile cruise through the Strait of Messina to Taormina. Because it’s only about a mile wide at its northern end and often navigated by large ships, we’re required to call “Messina VST” before entering the Strait to advise them our vessel’s details and destination. The Strait is quiet for us though, and we only see one huge container ship and about six ferries. Conditions are calm but strong swirling currents make an extra sharp watch essential. Historically the Strait had huge whirlpools and the largest, known as Charybdis, was dangerous to ships. However an earthquake in 1783 altered the contour of the sea bed and the whirlpools are no longer dangerous except to very small boats. Arriving back at Taormina we complete our 15 week circumnavigation of Sicily. ENVOY STARTS RETRACING HER ROUTE TO GREECE // At Taormina we secure Envoy to a mooring so we can safely leave her while exploring ashore. The moorings are owned by George, a very helpful Maltese guy who charges a rather expensive 45 Euros (NZ$70) per night for them, including rubbish collection. He also ferries crews to and from shore for 10 Euros (NZ$16) per trip, and this is great because in this area it’s not easy to find a safe place ashore to leave your own dinghy. Also George’s large and stable RHIB makes it easier for Sharon to get ashore with her sore knee. Next day George takes Doug and I ashore to catch a red open-topped tourist bus to WWW.BOATMAGS.COM
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Taormina. The guide tells us the return time and a couple of hours later we catch the red bus back. Halfway through the return trip we realise we’re on a similar looking red bus but not the same one we’d caught before. In fact this bus is operated by a different company, so we’re aboard with no valid ticket. Fortunately the guide is so engrossed in answering questions from another passenger that she never asks to see our tickets and we get back without any problem. Doug has a big interest in cuisine so it’s a must to hire a car and take him to see Catania’s La Pescherie – the fish market (as described in an earlier article). As Lonely Planet says, this is the not-to-be-missed best show in town and anybody who thinks “the Med is fished out” needs to visit this huge market brimming with exotic fish species ranging from sardines to swordfish. It’s time to leave Sicily and start heading up the boot of Italy back to Corfu in Greek waters. The journey takes about five days of cruising most of each day as there are very few anchorages along this stretch of coast and the marinas are widely spaced. During our pre-dawn departure for a nearly 12 hour cruise to Roccella marina we hear thunder and see lightning in the distance with impressive storm clouds appearing as the sun PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
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sweeping searchlights – the Coastguard have come to investigate us. I sleepily stagger up on deck and an officer politely asks where we’re from and heading to, how many people on board, why we’re anchored there and when we’re leaving. Satisfied with my answers he thanks us and their boat roars off again. During our time in Italy we’ve seen many Coastguard, Polizia and other official vessels, but this is the first time any have questioned us. CRUISING UP THE “BOOT” OF ITALY TO THE GREEK ISLAND OF OTHONI // We’re not long back in bed before needing to arise for an 0500 hours departure to cruise 12 hours to Gallipoli (yes the Italians have one too) on the north-east side of the Gulfo di Taranto. We enjoy these early departures; watching the sky gradually lighten, and the sun rise, and when cruising at under 6 knots it makes a big difference to cover 20 miles or so before breakfast. During early afternoon the wind increases to over 20 knots and beam seas build to about two metres with breaking tops, the power of the inevitable larger wave causing Envoy to shudder. Sharon becomes seasick, but there’s nothing we can do except grind on through the seas for another three hours until we reach the shelter of Gallipoli. As generally happens
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with sea sickness Sharon is fine again within about half an hour of our arrival, but we joke that this wasn’t the greatest way to spend her 70th birthday! Interestingly along this whole stretch of coast we only spot a handful of boats during five days cruising – mostly local fishermen. Gallipoli is a stunning medieval fortified town, much like Syracuse with a well-preserved Byzantine castle, last used to drive off a British fleet in 1809. It’s much more interesting than the alternative and more convenient stopover, Santa Maria di Leuca, although more expensive at 90 Euros (NZ$141 per night). Here we “clear-out” of Italy in preparation for arriving back in Greece. We make a dawn departure for one further long cruise of about 13 hours to reach Othoni Island off Corfu’s north-west coast. Soon our towed fishing lure has several strikes and we land a small tuna which later makes excellent sashimi after bleeding. We also land several other brightly-coloured fish of edible size, but not knowing PACIFIC PASSAGEMAKER ANNUAL 2015
their species we don’t risk eating them. By early afternoon the wind picks up to 15 knots on our starboard bow kicking up a two metre short chop, making poor Sharon seasick once again for a few hours until we reach the shelter of Othoni Island to be greeted by a pod of dolphins playfully leaping around Envoy. The main bay on Othoni’s north side is totally isolated but offers superb shelter from all southerly winds, and we anchor hoping for a restful night after our long day – but it was not to be. In the early evening we notice a display of lightning in the distance which seems to gradually increase in intensity as it moves towards us. After dark, sheet lightning lights the whole sky like daylight, while bolts of forked lightning look like giant flaming spears thrust into the sea, leaving us fearfully imagining the consequences of being hit by one of them. About an hour after turning in the wind backs onshore, and a medium chop quickly sets in, causing Envoy to pitch. Diane and I know from experience this is the storm 180
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