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Welcome to the August issue.

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Finally, summer is here. It’s been a long time coming, so lets get out there and make the most of it. For our part we are off on our Motorboat Owner Cruise in Company the day after this issue comes out. Starting in the Solent, our group of 15 boats, that range from a 25ft Bayliner to a 60ft Sunseeker, will be heading across the Channel for two weeks cruising the

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Brixham harbour. You can find out all you need to know to get the best out of a visit to this West Country port on page 30

Channel Islands and north Brittany coast.

You can follow our progress on the news page of our website, where we will be running a daily blog, or by clicking on our Twitter and Facebook links below.

If you are off on your own adventures in the coming weeks, please do take some pictures and send them in to us. Even better you could write a story about your cruise for us to publish. Reading about

other boater’s exploits is the next best thing to being out there.

In this issue we bring you one reader’s story of how our project boat series last year set him off on his own renovation. With the added complexity of fighting a serious illness, Shaun set out to buy, fix up and launch a boat with the deadline being the date of an impending operation. You can find out if he met his target on page 18, it’s a heartwarming story and I am truly humbled to have played just a tiny part.

Elsewhere we look at the latest launch from Finnish Builder Sargo, we have given Brixham in Devon our ‘Destination’ treatment and we have a ‘Classic Cruiser’ guide to the Seamaster 23, an early mass produced GRP cruiser from the 60’s that is still delivering good clean family fun over 40 years later.

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NEWS Mary Rose released from preservation cocoon Visitors can now breath the same air as the 16th century warship, The Mary Rose, as it was released from its controlled enclosure on the 20th of July for the very first time since emerging from the depths. ‘Henry VIII’s favourite warship’ was wrecked off Southsea in 1545. It was discovered in 1971 and a large section of the ship’s hull was recovered in 1982. It is the only 16th century warship on display anywhere in the world, and has been on display for 23 years at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, but has always remained enclosed behind glass whilst various preserving processes were carried out. Immediately after recovery the painstaking process of preserving the wood began, it was wrapped in protective foam and polythene, and was seen for a number of years behind glass, being sprayed with fresh water to keep it’s timbers preserved. A wax coating followed, which replaced the water in the wood, and it was then housed in a ‘hot box’, enabling it to dry out gently over the next few years. In 2013 the purpose-built £27million Mary Rose Museum that surrounded the ship, was opened, displaying many of artefacts from the ship and capturing the moment in time when it sank 471 years ago. The multi levels of the ship will remain behind glass but visitors are now able to smell and see the ship with no barriers from a balcony that looks across its upper deck. The Mary Rose is one of many exhibits at the Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, where other ships such as the Victorian iron warship, HMS Warrior and Lord Nelson’s 18th century Battle of Trafalgar flagship, HMS Victory, are on display. All or single attraction Mary Rose Museum tickets are available with prices ranging from £1838 for adults (web discounted prices are £18-£30). www.historicdockyard.co.uk Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

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Jeanneau NEW BOATS Jeanneau is expanding its motorboat ranges with three new outboard-powered models, a Cap Camarat 6.5 BR (top), Merry Fisher 795 Marlin (middle top) and Merry Fisher 895 (middle bottom). The 21ft Cap Camarat 6.5 BR offers ample seating, outboard power up to a 200hp and is estimated at €17k ex VAT. Described by Jeanneau as the new ‘SUV of the seas’ the 795 Marlin boasts a multitude of practical door configurations with 1-3 sliding doors, walkaround decks and is available in Fishing and Family Cruising modes. The new Merry Fisher sportsfisher flagship, the 895, benefits from large wheelhouse windows, an optional forward sundeck, single or twin power, hull windows in its two cabins and an L-shaped saloon with reclining seatbacks. Jeanneau is also unveiling a new 33ft sportscruiser this September. The new Leader 30 (bottom), offers four berths with a separate double mid cabin, large hull saloon windows and is powered by a single or twin sterndrive, with single 260hp or 300hp Volvo D4 diesel, or Mercruiser single or twin petrols 250-380hp.

Premier Marinas offer marina and boatyard apprenticeships The marina group, Premier Marinas has joined forces with South Devon College to offer a ‘Marina and Boatyard Apprenticeship’. Students will complete core units, such as customer services, first aid, and marina and boatyard operations. With four placements available across the three marinas, Brighton, Chichester and Port Solent, apprentices will also work full time for a period of two years and the qualification will form part of the MSA Level 2 Diploma in Maritime studies, which is offered by South Devon College.

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NEWS Court ruling over Broads basin after planning dispute

Tingdene new boat ranges Tingdene Boat Sales is now offering three new boat ranges, Bavaria, Da Vinci Yachts and Antaris. The contrasting ranges will be available across Tingdene’s 10 UK branches. Exclusive to the UK is the Netherlands brand, Da Vinci Yachts, which encompasses three classically-styled, open cockpit motorboats from 9.6m to 10.5m (35 model, pictured). All sportscruisers, coupes and flybridges (9.3m-15m) from the German builder, Bavaria will now be available. Also from the Netherlands, the Antaris range offers low air draft open and cabin cruisers from 5.5m to 8.7m.

The new ranges are in addition to UKbuilt brands, Broom Boats and Viking Cruisers. Viewings of the new Bavaria E40 will soon be available via a new branch office. Details to be released soon.

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The Broads Authority has been battling landowner, Roger Wood, for several years regarding planning permission for the development of his seven-acre site, Jenner’s Basin at Thorpe Island. According to the authority, he has been developing the island site on the River Yare without planning permission for five years and renting out moorings. Jenner’s Basin was once the site of a boatyard and a hireboat base, prolific in the 70’s. Roger Wood bought the land with its cleared basin in 2008, but in 2015 the High Court ruled the moored boats, jetties and pontoons unlawful, and must be removed. In July, The Broads Authority was awarded a permanent injunction at Jenner’s Basin by the High Court. Mr Wood has been given three months to submit a planning application. ‘If he fails to do so then the site has to be cleared within a further month’. During this time the number of small motorboats in the basin has also been capped at 20. ‘Mr Wood sought permission to appeal but was refused’. A final court order is being compiled and will be released soon.

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Charity receives ‘tender’ donation

The charity, Turn to Starboard, that helps ex-military veterans received an £8,500 RIB tender, following a joint donation from Excel Boats of Sutton Coldfield and Santander bank. Terry Wright from Excel Boats Excel Boats owner Terry Wright (right) with Turn to Starboard and Sophie Russell founder Shaun Pascoe (centre) and Marketing Manager Roy from Santander Newport aboard the new Excel Voyager 390 RIB visited the charity and presented the Excel Voyager 390 RIB to charity founder, Shaun Pascoe. Run by a group of serving and retired Armed Forces personnel, civilian staff and volunteers, Turn to Starboard offers sail and power training to injured veterans.

In June the charity departed on a 2000-mile Round Britain Challenge on the 92foot Tall Ship, Spirit of Falmouth, with 38 veterans onboard. The new 3.9-metre tender, which is fitted with a Suzuki 20hp engine, replaced an older inflatable dinghy and will be carried aboard on the journey. Excel Boats owner, Terry Wright said “This is exactly the kind of charity we like to support with so many veterans learning new skills and starting new careers in the marine industry.

My brother and father were both in the RAF so we definitely have an affinity with the support the charity offers.” Santander donated £5,000 towards the cost of the boat and Relationship Manager, Sophie Russell said “Helping to support such a worthwhile cause has been a pleasure. The work that Turn To Starboard does to help and encourage those who have given so much already is inspiring.”

Founder, Shaun Pascoe said “This incredible donation will not only allow us to transport more injured veterans in a safer and more efficient way, but will enable us to invest more money into helping those affected by military operations to gain new skills. We can’t thank both companies enough.” You can track the Round Britain Challenge ship’s progress via the Turn to Starboard tracker.

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NEWS RNLI BBC One documentary ‘Saving Lives at Sea’ is a new four part documentary on BBC One which focuses on the work of the RNLI. Narrated by British actor and Downton Abbey star, Brendan Coyle, the series combines live rescue footage taken on headcams and onboard cameras, taken from stations all over the country, with interviews of casualties and rescuers. The first episode was aired in July and in this, viewers saw RNLI volunteers battle some horrendous conditions off Blackpool, which led to a lifeboat capsize, a crew member washed off a cliff while trying to save a concussed spearfisherman, and families being rescued from their homes during the devastating floods in Cumbria.

Episode two showcased the busiest RNLI lifeboat station on the River Thames in central London, as its volunteers are called out to rescue two students who have jumped into the river while high on LSD. The documentary will continued to be aired every Wednesday night throughout July. The next episode is on the 27th July at 9pm.

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CO Poisoning confirmed cause of Wroxham boat deaths The MAIB has confirmed that CO poisoning was the cause of the two fatalities in Wroxham, Norfolk. In June officers discovered two people and a dog deceased aboard a Broads registered sportscruiser called ‘Love for Lydia’ moored near Wroxham Island, after reports of it not moving in a number of days. A full MAIB report will follow shortly.

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NEWS Fiat 500 Riva The new Fiat 500 Riva is the result of a collaboration of two Italian icons, Fiat and Riva. The interior and exterior of this special edition has lots of luxury features, such as ivory leather upholstery and real mahogany and maple interior dash detailing, as seen on luxury Riva yachts, and it is finished in an exclusive ‘Sera Blue’ colour. Finally, the Riva logo has been placed on the boot lid, the wheel arch and the wooden insert of the side moulding. It is available as a hatchback or convertible but sadly not as an amphibious version. Fiat and Riva share similar histories. Introduced in 1957, the Fiat 500 mobilised millions of Italians and, at a similar time, the Italian boat builder Riva rose to prominence, launching its Aquarama speedboat. The new Fiat 500 Riva will be available in the UK from the end of August with the 1.2 69hp, 85hp and 105hp engine options. The 500 range starts at £11,050, Riva UK pricing will be available later this summer.

New Premier Marina Self Storage facility In July Premier Marinas will be opening a new self storage facility, Premier Self Store, at its Port Solent Marina in Portsmouth. Available for let on flexible rental agreements, the 2,450 sq ft. facility includes 67 individual storage units for the marine community, local residents and businesses to use. The store offers storage units ranging in size from 10 sq feet to 100 sq feet with 24/7 access.

Building work is underway (pictured above) and the facility will open on Saturday 30th July. Premier says early bookers will receive the first four weeks free.

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Gibbs Boat Sales - Monterey Boats and Regal Boats Gibbs Boat Sales has announced it will no longer be the UK distributor for Regal Boats. Based in Poole, the company became the sole UK distributor for Monterey Boats in 2015 and Don Bissessar, Managing Director of Gibbs Boat Sales, said “after 27 years as a Regal Boats dealer, we will not be renewing our agreement with Regal Boats. However, we will be offering a support and brokerage service for our existing Regal customers. We believe that Monterey boats offer good value, high quality and modern innovation, and we will be offering the full range.� Gibbs Boat Sales also represent the brands Cobalt Boats and Grandezza. Monterey 278SSC pictured

NEWS

Thames Traditional Boat Festival Fawley Meadows in Henley was again the venue for the three-day Thames Traditional Boat Festival on the 15th-17th July. Bigger and better than ever before and blessed with glorious sunshine, visitor numbers at this year’s event soared, as did the temperatures.

Hundreds of pristine classic and vintage boats, of all shapes and sizes, lined the banks of the river, forming a magnificent spectacle. Centre stage once again was the Queen’s rowbarge, Gloriana. Also making a welcome return to the Festival

was WWII Royal Navy Motor Torpedo Boat 102, which was joined by two other restored Navy vessels, WWII Seaplane Tender 1502 and, the even rarer veteran WW1 Royal Navy Torpedo Boat, CMB9/ DCB1, built in 1916 by John Thorneycroft.

Forming part of a collaboration by The Royal Navy, The Army and The Royal Air Force, the show also included representation by the Royal Army 7th Battalion, The Rifles, and a flypast by a veteran RAF Spitfire and Hurricane planes. Visitors were also treated to a

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surprise flypast by the Red Arrows on Saturday afternoon. The Dunkirk Little Ships flotilla proved, once again, to be the highlight of the day’s events and it was heart-warming to see some Dunkirk Veterans actually boarding these little ships and taking part in the sailpast, many proudly wearing their wartime medals.

From the smallest punt to the largest cabin launches and motorcruisers, the show epitomised the care and absolute dedication owners have towards the restoration and upkeep of their vessels.

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woodwork and gleaming chrome glinting in the sunshine, without doubt, whatever their make, shape or size, every boat was a labour of love.

The Thames Traditional Boat Festival is for the whole family and not just for the enthusiasts, with lots of interesting stalls, various types of refreshment tents, bands, trade and boat jumble stands, classic and amphibian cars and, even the youngsters are catered for, with fairground attractions and Punch and Judy.

Thames Traditional Boat Festival 2017 14th-16th July www.tradboatfestival.com

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I am finding your Outboard Project series a very compelling read. I do not profess to know much about the inner workings of an outboard engine, but like the way you have kept us all ‘gripped’ with anticipation as to whether, or not, it will work after all your efforts. Hopefully soon you will put us out of our misery and we will all learn whether you have succeeded in your challenge, or are headed for the nearest scrap metal merchant. I would certainly give you 10 out of 10 for persevering.

Like you, I have a garage full of those ‘just in case’ bits and pieces in readiness for unexpected eventualities. Retirement is fast approaching and this is just the sort of thing I would like to do when I have more leisure time. Do you know how much time you have spent on this project since its inception? Matt Simpson Editor replies: Trust me, no-one is more in suspense than me! In terms of time, I have to fit it in around my other jobs, so tend to spend around a day a month in the workshop and a few hours online researching and buying bits. Ultimately though, I think time is much like the cost, better not kept track of.

Seabridge seal of approval

I just wanted to write to say what great service I have received from one of your advertisers. I needed a few bits for my ‘new to me’ Sealine and, after seeing the advert in your mag, found just about everything I needed on the Seabridge Marine website. I placed an order online, received numerous updates about the status of my order, and had the bits in my hand in time for my next visit to the boat. That’s how online purchasing should be done. John Editor replies: It’s always great to hear stories of good service within our industry, I have used Seabridge Marine myself just a couple of weeks ago, and received exactly the same level of service. If anyone needs anything Sealine related, www.seabridgemarine.com is definitely worth a look. Lots of the parts stocked are used on many other boats, and they can also supply some Fairline specific bits too.

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As we pay homage to the Norman 19 in ‘My Boat’ this month, we thought a rummage through the Norman archive was in order.

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Shaun Clark’s Norman 18

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hen we first heard from reader Shaun Clark he was going through, what he described as, a difficult period in his life. But, most importantly, he was being ‘kept going’ by his love of boating and his own ambitious boat project.

Shaun teaches joinery at Hull College and was diagnosed with bowel cancer on Christmas Eve. Consequently, earlier this year, he underwent chemo and

radiotherapy treatments that led up to a fairly major operation in May. During treatment and the respite period, before his operation, we were very humbled to find out that Motorboat Owner was a source of inspiration to him. “I discovered the magazine in early 2016, and with plenty of time on my hands I was able to quickly read through all the back issues.

I found the series of articles on your £1k project boat particularly interesting,

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which got the cogs in my mind working overtime.”

Shaun had given up boating around five years ago after a four-year ownership of an Ocqueteau 575 called Mystique, which was based at Bridlington on the East Yorkshire coast. “We had great fun and some excellent fishing, but found the fickle North Sea weather very frustrating, as sometimes it could be four to six weeks between trips. Invariably the weather Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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“The Motorboat Owner £1k project boat got the cogs in my mind working overtime”

would be excellent all week then, come the weekend, the dreaded easterly winds would start to blow. In the last year that I owned Mystique we only managed eight trips in the full season. So it was with regret that she was sold onto a very nice chap who still invites me out for the occasional fishing trip.” However, things were set to change.

“Having no boat for a couple of years, I felt that a big part of my life was missing.

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Fishing and fun, Shaun’s Ocqueteau ‘Mystique’ was based at Bridlington on Yorkshire’s east coast

A friend of mine suggested buying an inflatable, or a SIB (soft inflatable boat) as I like to call it, as he had a lovely twostroke 15hp Mariner outboard for sale.

Priced at £900, the engine was in mint condition and, being a 2006 year of manufacture, it was one of the last of the legal two-strokes. It also had a massive 14kg weight advantage over the four stroke equivalents, which when lifting out of your car boot and carrying down a beach is greatly appreciated.” After a couple of weeks of Internet searching, Shaun had purchased a Prowave 380

aluminium bottomed inflatable for around £750. He took this on holiday to Brittany and Salcombe in Devon, and the boat was enjoyed by all the family. “We have five teenagers, three boys and two girls, so it was a case of taking it in turns to ferry all of us to the various beaches. Obviously this type of boat has its limitations, but they can be great fun on a calm sea or on rivers and estuaries.”

At the end of February this year, after completing the chemo and radiotherapy treatment, Shaun had started to feel much better. He had been told by his surgeon

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Shaun discovered this unusual hardtopped 1976 Norman 18 for sale at Sawley Marina in Nottinghamshire

that he had three months to recuperate before the operation to remove the tumour, which was scheduled for mid May. “I was climbing the walls after being off work for thee months and stuck at home, so I decided to really start looking for a boat project of my own to keep me occupied.” Two days before his 50th birthday he was trolling the Internet for the ‘umpteenth time’ when he came across a 1976 Norman 18 called Max. It was advertised for £950 at BWML boat brokerage at Sawley Marina Nottingham.

The next morning he was on the phone at 9am “to check that, a) the price was correct and b) that the boat was available.

The very nice chap at Sawley confirmed that the price was indeed correct as it had just been reduced from £1950 the day before. With instructions to hold the boat for me, I jumped in the car for the two hour drive to Nottinghamshire, picking up my surprised older brother, Brian, on the way, who was quite happy to get out of a shopping trip with his wife. After a speedy dash down the motorway we arrived at the Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

marina to view Max. We were handed the keys and pointed in the direction of where the boat was berthed. On first inspection it appeared to be a nice looking boat, despite its 40 years of age and a winter’s worth of dirt. The canopy had long seen better days and one side was badly ripped and flapping around in the wind, letting a lot of rainwater into the cockpit. The hull and deck looked sound but had been badly painted and this was flaking off in a lot of areas. However, the outboard engine was a superb 9.9hp Mariner four stroke that started first time and ticked along quietly for the half hour that we were looking over the boat. The interior, although dated, had also had the cushions recently recovered, but some of these were sodden from the leaky canopy.” On the whole Shaun was very pleased with what he saw and believed, with a bit of effort and TLC, Max would make a lovely little boat to explore the canal and river systems. With this in mind he went to do the deal with the broker. “Full of optimism we were greeted by a very gloomy looking sales

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chap who explained that he had spoken to the owner to say that we were viewing the boat, only for him to turn round and say that he now wanted £1500 for it, as he felt he was ripping himself off at £950.”

Annoyed at this new development Shaun told the embarrassed broker that he wasn’t interested at that price, and thanked him for the four hours wasted round trip.

“Feeling more than a little deflated”, a very disappointed Shaun and brother Brian started out on the long drive home.

Then, about an hour into the journey his mobile rang. It was the broker saying that his client had had a rethink, and was prepared to let the boat go for the £950 advertised. Annoyed by the turn of events Shaun told the broker that he did not want to be messed around and that he would leave it. However, brother Brian stepped in to calm him down, “have a think about it, as the engine alone is worth the asking price, if not more.” With this in mind Shaun left it for an hour or two before calling the broker back to say that he would buy it, but that he would pay for

it there and then by card so ‘there couldn’t be any more shenanigans’. “I was now the proud owner of a 40-year old Norman 18.”

Shaun was given 10 days before Max had to be taken away, so the next problem was finding a suitable trailer. “As you mentioned in your project boat article, I was soon to discover that decent boat trailers are like ‘rocking horse droppings’ with people asking over a grand for a rusty knackered old trailer. After a week of looking at second hand trailers on every website known to man I decided to bite the bullet and go for a new trailer advertised on eBay, as this would hopefully rule out any nasty shocks with an old trailer. Little did I know how wrong that would prove to be.”

All was arranged for the following Wednesday, Shaun and his brother would collect both the trailer and boat on the same day. With a long day ahead, the pair set out at 6am from east Yorkshire to pick up the trailer from near Stratford on Avon. “We made good progress to the trailer place, only to find that the owner A family effort.

Shaun’s son volunteered to sand down Max’s flaking paint

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MY BOAT The end result.

Max’s exterior was stripped back to reveal the original blue gelcoat

wasn’t there to meet us, but, not to worry he was sending a friend of his to meet us to get the trailer from the lock up, he was on his way and should be there in 10 minutes’. This turned out to be 1 hour and 40 minutes. We were now running very late and still had a boat to pick up.

Still, the trailer looked good so we paid the money, hooked it up and set off up the dual carriageway to Sawley.”

“We didn’t get very far when we heard a loud bang followed by a wheel shooting past the car and up the road. I quickly stopped the car, we both jumped out and my seventy-year-old brother was running up the hill chasing the rapidly disappearing wheel, leaving me to look at what was left of a shiny new trailer, bits of which were scattered across the road.”

After a few minutes of stopping the traffic, various parts and the runaway wheel were gathered up, a very angry Shaun called the trailer supplier. The company offered his money back, a repair that would take a few days, or access to a workshop to rebuild the trailer using new parts. “As you may Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

guess I wasn’t best pleased at having to rebuild a brand new trailer, but this was the only option.” So Shaun and his brother managed to put the wheel back on and limped back to the lock up where they spent another hour and half rebuilding.

They arrived at Sawley at 3:30pm. Keys and paperwork was quickly handed over and they set off aboard Max, taking it out of the marina and around to the slipway.

With the boat loaded onto the trailer they set off home, “albeit at a very slow pace stopping at every service station to make sure the wheels weren’t going to fall off again. We eventually made it home at 8pm that evening, 14 hours after leaving.

We now had a nice mucky boat on the front garden, which I am sure pleased the neighbours”.

“Over the next five weeks I worked on the boat from 9 till 5, more or less everyday, or until my long suffering wife, Elaine, reminded me that I was poorly and should be resting before my operation.

I, on the other hand, used it as an escape from the forth-coming op, as it gave

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Stress cracks were revealed when the interior linings were removed which were repaired

me something else to concentrate on.”

Shaun’s first job was to powerwash the years of grime and weed “this made our front garden most attractive” he said. It was followed by four days of sanding and filling. “To my surprise the original gelcoat was blue, so I persuaded my youngest son Josh to sand the bottom, as this proved a little bit too much for me. Fair credit to him though, he stuck at it for about 6 hours and did an excellent job.” Next, Shaun made his way down to the local chandlery to buy new paint. This was the first of many visits and, after advice, he decided to use the Hempel paint system.

The 40 years-old Norman’s exterior was revitalised with a Hempel paint system

Two coats of primer undercoat were applied to the hull above the waterline, followed by two coats of a gloss topcoat.

The decks and cabin top were finished with a final coat of Hempel Multicoat.

“All in all it has taken eight tins of paint costing approximately £160, which sounds a lot for a small boat, but it looks great.”

Shaun admits that the biggest structural problem was an area of stress cracking in the deck, which was clearly visible once the leatherette head lining was removed.

“I strengthened this by bonding plywood around the sides, before covering it with a few layers of fibreglass matting and resin.”

The total cost of this was £38.

The next job was to remove the engine and repair the transom, which had a stress crack. “This was easily done with glass matting and resin” Shaun said. The engine above the waterline was in excellent condition. However, below it had years of deeply ingrained limescale. This called for industrial-strength limescale remover poured into a wheelie bin and left to work on the engine for three days. “It came up a treat” he said.

Next Shaun had to source a new

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MY BOAT The cabin was stripped and relined with carpet

rubbing strake to go around the boat, and found an attractive white rubber with a blue insert. “It looked amazing when fitted, but it wasn’t cheap at £105.” With this complete, the exterior was almost done. The leaking windows were sealed, which just left the canopy to sort. “After reading about your difficulties making a canopy I decided to get the experts in.

However, the quotes were astronomical, anywhere between £1100 and £1250 and more than I paid for the boat. I was back to square one. After reading a few forums, I rang a company called Nauticover in

Cornwall. Owner, Phil was very helpful and quoted a bargain price of £550, delivered.” Max’s new canopy has since been fitted, and Shaun is delighted with it.

The next thing on Shaun’s list was to tackle the interior of the boat. He had decided the best thing to do was to take up the ply floor, as this had been water damaged due to the leaky canopy. Luckily the previous owner had left several pieces of ply onboard, which he could use to make both the new floor and hatch covers under the seats with, for just the cost of a can of varnish. Once the new floor

The green cockpit linings were removed and replaced with carpet

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A previous owner had replaced the cockpit cushions, but oak cupboard doors and lino helped smarten up the cockpit

was finished, Shaun visited a caravan surplus store. He told us “Hull has one of Europe’s largest concentration of caravan manufacturer’s, so there is always plenty to choose from at rock bottom prices”. He walked out of there with a £4 piece of oak lino to fit to the whole boat, and five oak faced locker doors for the cockpit for £10.

The latter would allow easy access to the batteries and fuel tanks without removing cushions, and the whole lot was duly fitted the same day.

The finishing line was now in sight, and Shaun only had to fit a bilge pump and all the carpet lining to the cockpit walls and the cabin. “I had helped a friend of mine convert a Volkswagen campervan the previous year, so I knew a little bit about how to carry out this work, but, more importantly, had learnt that the four-way stretch material was by far the best to ensure a professional finish”. After more Internet shopping 12 square metres was ordered at the ‘quite expensive’ cost of £120, including the glue. A bilge pump and various other bits that he ‘didn’t know he needed’ were bought at a boat jumble.

By April Shaun had been given a date

for his operation. This left him just three weeks to complete and get Max in the water before having to go into hospital. “I managed to complete the boat with just over 10 days to spare. The total cost of the renovation including the new canopy, is approximately £980, with about 170 hours of work.”

The launch date for Max was Sunday the 1st May, which happened to be the hottest day of the year so far at 25 degrees. So, with a picnic basket and wine packed, Max in tow, and his son Cameron and friends Steve and Tracy following on, Shaun and his wife Elaine headed to Burton Waters Marina near Lincoln for the maiden voyage. “The launch went without a hitch and we were soon on our way, chugging nicely down the Fossdyke towards Lincoln. However, this was short-lived as, when I opened the throttle a bit more, the engine cut out and we were adrift.

After a frantic few minutes we managed to get to the riverbank, in amongst the bushes, while the other motorboats cruised merrily past. Luckily a nice man in the water taxi stopped and asked if we wanted a tow back to the marina, which

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MY BOAT Max being launched at Burton Waters Lincoln in May for the very first time since the renovation

we gladly accepted. In my rush to launch, the engine hadn’t been serviced. I later discovered that a throttle cable-retaining pin had come off, which had caused the problem. Still, a nice day was had as we moored up to the pontoon and broke out the wine and sandwiches. Not the day I had planned, but at least I got Max in the water, if only for a short time.”

We are pleased to report that Shaun is now home from hospital and is starting the recovery process. He is hoping to be back aboard Max, and boating on a budget, later this summer. Max certainly helped take his mind off things. However, Shaun admits that lessons were learnt and “even a relatively straightforward boat project takes time”.

So what is next for Max. Post operation Shaun told us “the only thing that is left to Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

do on the boat is to install a pair of doors to the cabin. These are being made by my students at Hull College. They kindly volunteered when they found out I was ill. I am still limited in what I can do, but hope to be back boating by the end of summer. In fact I am looking for future project boats as giving a new lease of life to classic old boats is quite addictive. Just don’t tell my other half!”

All aboard. Max on its launch day at Lincoln

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Brixham A bustling town, a picturesque harbour and abundant visitor berthing, Brixham is an archetypal Devon fishing harbour that may just have it all by Claire Frew

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rixham is a vibrant fishing port lying at the southern end of Torbay.

Colourful houses envelop and cascade down the steep hillside towards the inner drying harbour, providing probably one of the most photographed postcard views on the South Devon coast.

Despite being on the well-trodden Devon tourist route with countless establishments selling seaside gifts, dare we mention delicious Devon fudge and cream teas, there is a charm to Brixham that really captivates. It is truly a lovely place to visit by boat, and boasts several all tides

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mooring options, a large marina and great facilities for trailboaters.

Brixham’s roots are in the fishing industry, which date back to the Middle Ages, but seafaring also brings a mystery to this petite fishing port with old tales of smuggling and pirates. The Napoleonic era saw the coastline studded with defences, and battleships were victualed in the harbour. Nearby Berry Head, now a nature reserve, was fortified and armed with twelve guns during Tudor times. Today, a replica of Sir Francis Drake’s battleship

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ship, the Golden Hind, is a permanent resident in the inner harbour, serving as a reminder of the town’s seafaring past.

Originally, Brixham was a tiny inlet with a pier, sheltered by Berry Head from south-westerly winds. Its pier provided little protection for ships and local boats in other wind directions, and consequently a violent storm in 1866 saw huge losses to Brixham’s fishing fleet and its crews. In the 19th century, construction of the Victoria Breakwater began. Built using limestone quarried at Berry Head, the half-a-mile-

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MDL Marinas

Brixham started life as a small drying inlet. A seagull’s-eye view of Brixham’s drying Inner Harbour

long breakwater was completed in the early 1900’s and resulted in a rise in the number of boats based in the harbour.

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BrixFest is a fantastic three-day event with fireworks. Above, 2016 PWC demonstrations

and boasts one of the largest fishing fleets in the UK. A recent regeneration project saw the construction of a dedicated fishing harbour, and a new fish market building on the dockside on the west side of the harbour.

Today this seaside town thrives on tourism and, during high season, Brixham is awash with visitors exploring its waterfront and meandering down its main shopping street, Fore Street.

Every year BrixFest takes place over the May spring bank holiday weekend. The three-day event sees the town buzz with activity, both waterborne and onshore, with a spectacular firework display on the Saturday night.

Leisure boating is of equal importance to Brixham, and in 1990 a 485 berth alltides marina was constructed and is run

by MDL Marinas. In addition, the harbour has various local and visitor mooring options. It is also a popular and well set up destination for trailboaters.

Brixham Weather Station Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast Lyme Regis to Lands End Met Office forecast for Brixham BBC Forecast Brixham Noaa Channel Light actuals Windfinder Brixham Froward Point Coastwatch webcam & live weather (mouth of River Dart) Torbay Harbour Weather Torquay Tide Times

Where to fill up

Diesel is available from Brixham Marina fuel berth, located on the southwest end of pontoon C (pictured below). We would suggest calling ahead if fuel is required. Call ‘Brixham Marina’ on VHF channel 80 or contact the marina office on 01803 882929. Petrol is not available at Brixham. The nearest petrol garage is Parkham Service Station (24hr Esso Garage), which is a 5-minute car journey or 15-minute walk away from the harbour on the A3022 New Road. Waterside petrol and LPG is available in Torquay Harbour on the Riviera Fuel berth at South Pier (01803 294509 or 07786 370324). It is open from 8:30am-7pm Mon-Sat and 10am-7pm Sun April-Sept.

Approaches

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Victoria breakwater. The lighthouse is marked at night by a port light (red flashing every 15 seconds). If your approach is from Berry Head or the east, we would recommend giving the end of the breakwater a wide berth, as outbound fishing trawlers travel close in to the breakwater, and can emerge suddenly from behind it. A 75-metre wide buoyed fairway runs in a south-south-easterly direction from just inside the lighthouse, between the breakwater and the lines of swinging moorings, and towards the inner harbour. The fairway is marked by two pairs of lit port and starboard hand buoys, which lead right up to Brixham Marina and fishing quays. There is a 5-knot speed limit within the harbour, and inbound vessels need to keep to the starboard side of the fairway.

Brixham Marina lies on the east side, and is easily identified by its large wooden-piled wave screen breakwater, this provides shelter, particularly in wintry northerly wind directions. Both ends of the marina wave screen are marked, a starboard beacon to the east and a port beacon to the west, both of which are lit at night. The main entrance to the marina is from the west. However, a smaller fairway leads to the east side of the marina along the breakwater.

Brixham Marina’s Events Pontoon is used by rallies but also visitors to the harbour

With the main mooring opportunities in the outer harbour, there is little need for visiting boats to venture into the busy inner drying harbour. While Brixham harbour is sheltered, you need to be aware that most of the moorings can become exposed in northerly winds, during which a swell is usually experienced within the harbour.

Where to moor

There are a few mooring options for visiting boats, all of which are within yards of the town centre and inner harbour.

Brixham Marina is accessible at all states of tide and nestles to the east of Brixham Marina has modern facilities, security gates, toilets and showers, and shorepower.

It’s also sheltered by two breakwaters

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Destination the inner harbour, behind Brixham’s long breakwater. The main entrance to the marina is from the west. However, a smaller fairway leads between the breakwater and the east side of the marina and must be used to access pontoons G, H and I. Note, this fairway is also used by the Brixham Lifeboat and trailboaters using the public slipway. The marina offers a range of facilities, including water, electricity, WiFi, toilet and shower facilities and launderette block. There are also two bars and restaurants close by, the Prince William and Breakwater Bistro. Marina visitors will need to contact ‘Brixham Marina’ on VHF channel 80, or call the marina office on 01803 882929.

The alongside pontoon F is often used for visiting boats, otherwise visiting boats will usually be directed to a vacant berth within the marina. Visiting MDL freedom berthholders receive complimentary stays and will be charged for fuel at cost. Marina daily rates, which include electricity, are £3.60 per metre for boats up to 12.5m, 12.6-18m are £4.50 per metre and 18.124m £5 per metre.

Just west of the marina lies the MDL events pontoon. As the name suggests this is often booked out for events and rallies, but is also useful for short stays. It is often used for overflow berthing during the busy high season. With no electric or

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Bayside Marine (01803 856771) is a well-stocked chandlery that can be found on Higher Furzeham Road, a 15-minute walk (via Station Hill) from the marina and is open daily apart from Sundays. Brixham Yacht Supplies (01803 882290) can be found on The Quay and specialises in marine clothing and basic marine essentials. Dartside Quay on the River Dart at Glampton is a useful boatyard offering repairs, storage, a slipway, chandlery and boat lifts up to 65 tonnes and is part of the MDL group.

If you need a lift and a scrub then there is a SeaLift2 at Brixham Marina (07917 138843)

Food supplies

You will find everything you need for topping up the ship stores in Brixham’s main shopping street, Fore Street. Here you will find several supermarkets, butchers, greengrocers and bakers. The nearest supermarket to the harbour is a Co-operative Food store at the start of Fore Street on the left hand side (open 7am-11pm daily).

Two minutes further up the road on the right is a Tesco Express (open 6am-11pm daily) and just a little further up on the same side, another Co-operative Food store. All three supermarkets have cash machines outside. Basic provisions are also available in Brixham Marina Office.

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You can berth for free for up to two hours on the Town Pontoon. Heritage vessels are based at the end

water supply, berthing prices are cheaper than the marina, at £2.60 per metre for boats up to 12.5 metres and £3.20 per metre for boats measuring 12.6 metres and over. Again you will need to contact the marina office for availability.

Brixham’s Town Pontoon lies closest to the inner harbour, immediately west and parallel to the Marina Events Pontoon.

This pontoon floats at all states of tide and offers access to water and electric.

Visiting boats are permitted to stay on this pontoon for up to two hours free of charge. Beyond this time a daily charge will apply, which is £1.94 per metre for boats from 7-15 metres, and boats between 4-7 metres will be charged £1012. This mooring are available all year round, and visitors staying more than three consecutive nights are rewarded with one night free. Visiting boats can contact the Harbour Office on VHF channel 14 call sign ‘Brixham Harbour’ or 01803 853321 for availability and berthing instructions on arrival. The Brixham Harbour Authority requests that you notify them beforehand if you intend a

short stay. This pontoon is very popular during the summer and is also used for events and rallies throughout the year.

Anchoring is strictly prohibited within the enclosed harbour or approaches. Yellow visitors buoys each side of the harbour fairway are available through the harbour authority. Brixham’s inner harbour dries out at low water and is dotted with local boat moorings that dry out. It is possible for visitors to use the two concrete drying pads within the inner harbour, which dry out against the quayside. The Harbour Office is located within the New Quay (Fish Market) building on the west side of the inner harbour.

By arrangement, visiting boats are also permitted to stay on the Brixham Yacht Club’s (01803 853332) seasonal pontoon, which is located to the west of the harbour. It has a bar/restaurant and toilet and shower facilities. Be aware that this can be a little exposed to a swell in windier weather.

Brixham is ideally located for day trips or short hops in and around Torbay, as the surrounding coastline is dotted

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Destination with anchorages and truly spectacular scenery. Just a mile west of Brixham Harbour you will find the two adjoining coves of Fishcombe and Churston. Both of these are idyllic anchorages and very sheltered in southerly and westerly winds. Fishcombe has a café-cum-ice cream shop and a small concrete pier for landing. Further to the west you find the picturesque shingle beach of Elberry Cove with its ruins of a bathing house. With a chart close to hand, on a sunny calm day, we can recommend exploring the incredible rocky coastline around Berry Head, Cod Rock and the Mew Stone.

Whether you are visiting the marina or harbour pontoon, if you are visiting Brixham in high season, it is always advisable to ring ahead, as berthing may be limited. Moorings are popular with local boats based in Torbay, and MDL berthholders from Torquay often head across Torbay to Brixham during the weekend.

For those arriving with a trailboat, the best place to launch and recover is at the huge public slipway in the easternmost corner of the harbour, between the breakwater and RNLI Lifeboat pontoon.

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Transport

Regular bus services to Paignton and Torquay (bus number 12 or 67), Kingswear/Dartmouth (number 18) and Newton Abbot (number 13) from the main bus terminal in the Town Square, this is the road to the west of Fore Street. See Devon bus network map for more routes. Here you will also find the town’s Taxi Rank by the Town Square bus terminal.

Charts & Pilot Books

• Imray 2300.8 Teignmouth and Torbay Chart • Imray C5 Bill of Portland to Salcombe Harbour • Admiralty West Country Folio SC5602 Falmouth to Teignmouth • Imray 2400 West Country Chart Pack • Admiralty 26 Harbours on the South Coast of Devon Chart • Fernhurst West Country Cruising Companion • Imray The West Country pilot book • Shell Channel Pilot • Reeds Channel Almanac • Ordnance Survey Map OS202

Distances

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Brixham’s wide public slipway is accessible at all states of tide and dates back to World War II

was built in preparation for the World War II D-Day landings, and is today accessed via the Breakwater Car Park. A route to the east of town via the roads, Higher Ranscombe Road and Ranscombe Road, avoids trailing through the busy and narrow streets of the town centre. The slipway is accessible at all states of tide, but it does get steeper at low water. Here there is space for more than one car and trailer at a time, a sectioned off area for trailer storage and a gated boat compound in the middle. You will need to contact the Harbour Office (01803 853321) on arrival and someone will usually come to assist you and collect fees. A daily launching fee is the same as the harbour authority berthing, trailboats between 4-7 metres will be charged £10-12 and those over 7 metres will be charged £1.94 per metre.

Trailer parking is within a marked area on the slipway and is charged at £5 per day. Be aware that the slipway is popular with tourists and, while swimming in the vicinity is prohibited, families and children will congregate and paddle on

the slipway and in the water. Harbour staff are usually on hand to help move people on if required. For car parking there are a limited number of spaces in the Breakwater Car Park. However, this is usually very busy during the summer, so we would recommend, certainly for longer stays, using MDL’s Brixham Marina multistorey pay-on-exit car park in Berry Head Road. This has easy walk-through access to the slipway.

Where to eat & drink

There is a bewildering selection of pubs, cafes, ice cream parlours and restaurants in Brixham, all of which are mostly concentrated around the inner harbour and Fore Street. Of course the food specialty for Brixham is fresh fish and, as a result, there is a huge choice of restaurants serving fresh seafood and fish and chips for all budgets. Local catches include sea bass, scallops and plaice.

‘Claws’ is Brixham’s local shellfish specialist and has a waterfront fish stall with seating and adjacent restaurant on

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The Quay on the west side of the inner harbour. It is renowned for its freshly made crab sandwiches. Rockfish (01803 850872) is a popular, large chain Devonian fish restaurant that is on the west side of the inner harbour, overlooking the fish market.

It is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Simply Fish is a sophisticated fish and chip bistro and takeaway, which is set back from the inner harbour waterfront, on the corner of The Strand.

Tucked away in a back street in the east corner of the inner harbour, The New Quay Inn (01803 883290) serves lovely food. The Lusty Wench (01803 853131) is another favourite amongst visiting boaters. This multi-storey steakhouse and fish restaurant is housed in a distinctive timber-clad building on The Quay, and serves good food at reasonable prices.

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Anchor (01803 469165), which is set back from waterfront on The Strand. It has a lively, friendly atmosphere, serves local ale and good ‘pub grub’ and often has live entertainment in its cosy bar area too.

If you are looking for a breakfast or a light bite we can recommend the Breakwater Bistro, Shipmates and Tiffanys.

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You can buy fresh shellfish from Claws on The Quay. It serves up a superb crab sandwich

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Visitors can board the resident replica of the Golden Hind in the inner harbour. Above, tours of the Fish Market are available

particular transforms into a restaurant in the evening and, with its fantastic views to the east of the breakwater, it is perfect for a special meal ashore.

The Brixham Yacht Club opens daily from midday and welcomes visiting boaters to its bar and restaurant. Located to the west of town its balcony looks out over the outer harbour.

Places to visit

Whether you are shopper, walker, historian, adrenaline junkie or a foodie, you will certainly find plenty to keep you occupied in and around the harbour.

Visitors to Brixham are offered the chance to ‘walk the plank’ on the full size replica of the Sir Francis Drakes 120-foot battleship, the Golden Hind. Located in the south-west drying corner of the inner harbour, the ship offers a glimpse into 16th century seafaring and has its own resident pirate guide. Admission and a tour is £7 for adults, £5 for children aged 3 and over, a family ticket is £18 and over 65’s are £5. On rainy days you could try the free-entry Brixham Heritage Museum on New Road, which charts the history of the town and harbour, and has a local

memorial archive to Brixham’s exploits in World War I and II. It is open Tuesday to Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturdays 10am1pm.

If you are into fish and don’t mind an early morning start, then a tour of Brixham’s Fish Market is a must. The market is an impressive operation and an important hub for restaurants all over the country. Here up to 40 species of fish go under the hammer at auction. Tours, which are listed on the English Riviera website, begin at 6am and are charged at £12.50, this price includes breakfast, a tour and a donation to the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen. If you don’t fancy the early morning tour, a visitor viewing platform allows visitors to watch the busy comings and goings of Brixham’s fishing fleet.

You can easily lose a morning exploring the town. The colourful Fore Street and The Quay have a typical mix of seaside gift shops selling local fudge, sticks of rock and crab lines. There are also some big brands, nestled amongst local food produce shops, cafes and boating brand clothing boutiques. The Brixham Art and Craft Market is held under cover at the

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Destination Old Fish Market every Saturday from Easter until November.

If you like walking, a coastal stroll out to Berry Head Nature Reserve is a must.

Approximately a 25-minute walk from the marina, the high cliffs offer spectacular views out to sea, and visitors can explore two forts, Berry Head Lighthouse and a limestone quarry, as well as the Guardhouse Café and Visitor Centre.

For the keen golfer Churston Golf Range (01803 842751) has a cliff top 18-hole golf course and is approximately 2 miles west of Brixham.

Woodlands Leisure Park is a great day out for all ages and is approximately 40-minute drive from Brixham. The 90-acre park is set in a small valley in Blackawton, near Totnes, and has zip lines, assault courses, pedaloes, farm and zoo animals, water rides and more. Gate ticket prices vary depending on the time of year, for children this is done by height, under 92cms are free, overs are £12-13. Adults are £17-£18.25 with family ticket options available. A 20% discount is available for tickets booked via the park’s website.

Other local family attractions include Paignton Zoo, Splashdown at Paignton and Go Karting at Churston Ferrers, near Broadsands Beach.

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BRIXHAM

Berthing prices

Brixham Marina 10m overnight berth £36.00 10m weekly berth £216.00 10m monthly berth £579.50 10m annual berth £4,465 Brixham Marina Events Pontoon 10m overnight berth £26 Town pontoon 10m overnight berth £19.40 10m weekly berth £116.40

Further afield

The bright lights, entertainment and harbour at Torquay are just a 3-mile passage northeast from Brixham, across Torbay. The modern Torquay Marina is run by MDL Marinas and has ample facilities. To the west lie the harbours of Dartmouth and Salcombe, both are well set up for visiting motorboats. Heading east there is Babbacombe Bay, the Teign Estuary, River Exe and Exeter Canal. The cross channel ports of the Channel Islands are also within easy reach, with Guernsey being approximately 70 miles away.

Events

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ADVICE

Fire Prevention

BY ROD DANIEL ACII

Fleetwood Coastguard / MCA

Fire can destroy a boat in a matter of minutes, but how can we minimize the risks? We asked an insurance expert for advice on the common causes and what can be done to protect our boats from fire

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ire has always been one of the most feared events by those afloat and, although thankfully not a common occurrence for boat owners, the consequences are usually serious. Apart from the obvious personal injury risk, claims involving fire or explosion often result in a total loss of the boat, as well as damage to other craft

nearby.

It’s therefore very important to try and minimise the risk, and to ensure that your boat is properly equipped with extinguishers and blankets in case a fire does occur. The Boat Safety Scheme website provides a useful guide on the extinguisher requirements for a given

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Fire on board a boat can spread quickly

size of vessel. As a broad rule, this should be at least two 1kg powder extinguishers for small boats (up to say 20ft), at least 3 for boats up to 30ft and 4 or more for larger boats. It is also a general insurance requirement that boats with larger inboard engines are fitted with automatic fire extinguishers in the engine compartment.

Check your policy terms if in any doubt.

When boats are surveyed for insurance purposes, it’s often noted that extinguishers haven’t been replaced or recharged within the required timescales.

Firefighting equipment must be properly maintained in line with the manufacturer’s recommendations. It also needs to be easily accessible, and all crew members need to know when and how to use the equipment. If extinguishers are not visible for any reason (perhaps inside a locker), suitable stickers or other signs should be fitted to help locate them. You might also consider fitting at least one smoke detector in your boat (often provided free of charge by your local fire brigade).

In looking back at claims Craftinsure have handled over the past year or so, Motorboat Owner

the most dramatic involved an explosion which occurred on the inland waterways following the refuelling of a boat with a petrol inboard engine. It would seem likely that the explosion was caused by a fuel down pipe or fuel breather pipe leakage. Petrol fumes, being heavier than air, collect in the bottom of the boat and it then only takes a spark to cause ignition.

Several other boats were destroyed or

The result of a fire is often catastrophic and in many cases results in a total loss of the boat

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Ensure your fire fighting equipment is up to date and visible

badly damaged as a result of this incident.

Whilst larger boats are mostly diesel powered, petrol for generators or outboard motors used with tenders still needs careful handling and storage.

The most common cause of other recent fire claims has been electrical faults. In one case the cause was described by the marine engineer involved as being an electrical short due to loose/old wiring in a high current cable harness to the starter motor, alternator and heater plug system.

The electrical fire caused other flammable

Petrol and other flammables should be handled carefully, and stored correctly

substances, such as insulation material and a diesel fuel line, to catch light. The need to have electrics checked, if in any doubt, is therefore essential.

In another case, loose wiring behind an engine control lever became entangled with the mechanism, causing a short circuit to earth via the engine control cables, and engine block, back to the battery. In normal circumstances this would have blown a fuse or tripped a circuit preventing serious damage, but due to incorrect installation work, no protective devices had been fitted. It was established that the craft had not been built to a standard that fully complied with the RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) and underwriters may well be entitled to pursue a recovery against the builder concerned.

Fire remains a risk when boats are not in use, particularly with the prolonged use of heaters, de-humidifiers and battery chargers. Ensure these devices

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are used strictly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and again get systems checked if in doubt.

If you are planning some work on your boat before the new season, take particular care when using paints and other flammable materials, especially if also using power tools. Another serious incident involved someone working onboard in a confined area with a power tool which caused an explosion of flammable vapours from paints and chemicals being used.

As always, a thorough pre-season check is essential to avoid problems, and this should include your fire-fighting equipment, along with removing any flammable materials that don’t need to be onboard such as paints, thinners or

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Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Replacing engine start battery

Q I need to replace the engine start battery for my 350hp

V8 petrol engine. The one that I am replacing is an 85Ah model but always seemed a bit slow turning the engine over.

I was thinking of getting a 105Ah battery but I would need to also change the battery box. Will the extra power help spin the engine over faster and is it therefore worth the effort of swapping battery boxes?

A The Ah measurement of a battery is not the best indication of its suitability to start your engine. The figure you need to look for is the CCA, or Cold Cranking Amps. The higher this number is, the better the battery will be at turning your engine over. I would suggest for a V8 petrol engine you want a battery of around 700-800CCA. Many batteries of the 85Ah size will deliver this sort of power, so you shouldn’t need to change the size of your battery box and I suspect your problems so far have simply been due to a battery nearing the end of its life. If a new battery does not solve the slow turnover problem, you should check for good electrical connections on the starter circuit, or suspect an issue with the starter motor itself.

Trailer winch replacement

Q I need to replace the winch on my trailer and I’m

a bit confused as to what rating I should get. I was told I should get one rated to the total weight of my boat, engine and trailer, but I’m not trying to lift the whole lot off the ground so surely that can’t be right, can it?

A Although I would agree that what you have been told seems a little like overkill,

trailer winches is one area where it is good to err on the side of caution and end up with a larger one than you need, rather than an underrated one. The usual thinking is to get one that is rated to around three quarters of the gross weight of the boat, engine and all equipment on board. For me this would be a minimum. If you use particularly steep ramps, or have carpeted bunks rather than rollers, I would go for a winch rated at least to the same weight as your boat package, due to the extra load these situations entail. If you combine steep ramps with carpeted bunks I would want to go further, and maybe get a winch rated to 1.25 or even 1.5 times the gross weight of the boat.

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Heat exchanger cleaning

Q I have a pair of TAMD41’s, one of which is running a bit

warm. I have looked at the cooling water inlet, raw water pump and strainer and everything is in order. I think the problem may be a clogged heat exchanger. How should I clean it?

A The heat exchanger is easy to remove on this engine so the simplest thing to do is to whip it off and soak it in a solution such as Rydlyme to dissolve any buildup of scale. You could also carefully rod through each tube with a rifle cleaning brush, or something similar that won’t damage the delicate tubes.

Two Stroke or Four Stroke?

Q I am looking to buy a used RIB,

something around the 6 metre mark with a 150hp on the back. Most of the more affordable ones come with a two-stroke engine. Are the fuel savings of a four stroke worth spending an extra few thousand up front?

A On a purely fuel cost basis you will be looking at spending up to 50% more

by running an old style two-stroke over a new four-stroke. Modern two stokes such as the Evinrude E-Tec have closed this gap to almost nothing. So on that basis you can do the sums, based on how much you are likely to use the boat, to work out a break even point. You need to remember though that there is more to this than just fuel costs. An older two-stroke may prove to be unreliable and need lots spending on it to keep it running and don’t forget to add the cost of the twostroke oil into the equation. On the flip side, you will save money and time by not having to carry out an annual oil and filter change. Another consideration is the refinement of the engine. Old tech two-strokes are much noisier, smokier and smellier than a four stroke. This may not be an issue for you, but if you are going to have passengers regularly sitting on a transom seat next to the engine, they would probably thank you for choosing a four-stroke, or even a modern twostroke, over an ‘old smoker’. It may cost a little more up front but remember you will get more for it when you come to sell too, so the extra you pay is not all lost money.

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Your Questions Answered

Vaseline on terminals?

Q Should I put Vaseline or petroleum jelly on my battery terminals. My father swears I should, but I have been told the terminals should be left dry. What’s the current thinking on this?

A This is one of those questions with no real right or wrong answer. A good

coating of petroleum jelly on the battery terminals has been the ‘done thing’ for many years to help prevent corrosion. Equally, I see no reason why the terminals should not be left dry and regularly checked. On my current boat the terminals are all dry, and show no signs of deterioration. Having said that, on my last boat I had one terminal that kept getting coated in a crystalline substance and, after cleaning and coating it with petroleum jelly, it stopped happening. If you want to coat the terminals petroleum jelly or Vaseline is fine, but you could also use a dedicated battery terminal grease.

Ford engine is running rough

Q I have a 1.6l Ford diesel engine in my Fairline Holiday which has developed a

knocking sound. The sound is worse when cold but is still audible when warm. The engine seems to be running OK and I can’t say I have noticed a change in performance or fuel consumption. The oil and filter have been recently changed and the cam belt is not due a change for some time. Do you have any ideas what could be causing the noise?

A It’s difficult to diagnose a problem like

this remotely, but my first thoughts are that you have a possible injector problem. It might be worth starting off with an injector overhaul. It may well cure the problem, but even if it doesn’t, it’s a worthwhile exercise to carry out if it hasn’t been done before.

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Kerosene fuel filler label

Q I am hoping you may be able to help me

in finding a supplier who sells the ‘half moon’ deck filler labels in chrome. but for kerosene.

I have a separate fuel tank on my boat which just feeds the Eberspacher. I have switched to using kerosene as it burns cleaner with less smell and does not soot up the internal burner.

In fact after using kerosene it has cleaned the inside, almost as if it has flushed away the soot etc. My problem is I cannot find anywhere on the web a supplier of ‘Kerosene’ deck labels. I know there is kerosene in the tank but at the moment it says Diesel. I’m not sure the BSS would approve. Can you help?

A I think you might struggle with this, as I can’t say that I have seen a ‘Kerosene’ deck filler. Kerosene is really just a different form of heavy oil, so I would be inclined to leave it as diesel. I can’t imagine it will fail a BSS examination for this reason and, if someone were to put diesel in the tank because of the label, it wouldn’t do any harm. The alternative would be to order a customised sticker on UV weather proof vinyl to stick adjacent to the filler. Reader update: Following on from my earlier email, I did some thinking and used CD name/title software to produce a ‘Kerosene’ title label. I made a mirror image and used ‘Press-n-Peel’ paper, which is used for making printed circuit boards. I printed the image on the ‘press n peel’ using a laser printer. With the image in reverse and by using a clothes iron set on high, the image is transferred/stuck to the plastic. I then cut it to shape and fixed it to the deck. All I have to do now is block out the ‘Diesel’.

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CLASSIC CRUISERS

a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Seamaster 23 Y ou can have a lot of fun on the inland waterways on a small cabin cruiser, and if you have between £6-10k to spend, then a classic GRP ‘archetypal’ river cruiser, such as the Seamaster 23, is a perfect boat to start your adventures on.

By the mid 50’s motorboat builders were introducing a new, revolutionary building material to their ranges, GRP. One such manufacturer was Seamaster Ltd, and this development spawned a whole host of models that are still popular to this day.

Seamaster produced many popular boats,

but there is one particularly distinctive entry-level model that stands out for us, the Seamaster 23.

Seamaster was initially founded by Richard (Dick) Sparrow, a cabinet maker from London. He had relocated to Dunmow in Essex in the 1940’s where he pursued his passion for building model boats. However, his skills in cabinet making soon saw him building a range of caravans called Vanmaster and, by the early 1950’s, the company had branched out to produce a range of Vanmaster wooden speedboats and sailing dinghies.

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Built approx 350 1968-1975 Prices then £3,309 (1973) Prices now £6,000-£10,000 Length 23ft 2in / 7.06m Beam 9ft 2in / 2.80m Draught drive up 1ft 6in Air Draught 7ft 4in / 2.23m Fuel 30 gallons / 136 litres Water 30 gallons / 136 litres Displacement 2250kg approx

With the introduction of fibreglass to the production floor in 1953, three distinct trade names were soon established, Vanmaster Caravans, Vanmaster Boats and Seamaster Boats, a range of 17-26ft leisure motorboats. Notably, production of the Seamaster 20/21 began in 1956, and this boat was billed as the ‘First Fibreglass Outboard Cruiser’ seen from Seamaster. The Seamaster brand became very successful but unfortunately in 1961, Dick was forced to sell the company due to illness. However, Dick Sparrow’s career in the marine industry continued

when he later became a consultant for the motorboat brands, Elysian and Senior.

Seamaster Ltd was acquired by Carl Brunning, who in turn appointed boat designer, Pat Noyes as Director and General Manager. This new era is referred to by Seamaster owners as the ‘Golden Years’ and saw the company producing several new designs, including the 27, the aft cabin 30 and 8 metre, and the 813. Operations were also expanded to a factory in Nelson, Lancashire, where boat builder Barry Gravelling was employed.

His first design was the Seamaster 23

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The 23’s cabin area is spacious, comfortable and with large windows, it provides an impressive vista

Motor Cruiser.

The Seamaster 23 is a spacious, open plan, cruiser with a large window area, making it quite distinctive in its appearance. Offering four berths, large panoramic windows and a very upright, angular design, which maximized the interior volume. Two layout options evolved during the build period, notably with two different dinette configurations on the port side. Powered by a single sterndrive, and with several small petrol or diesel engine options, it was capable of river and estuary speeds up to 10 knots.

However, its looks were deceiving. With powerful petrol engine options, and a vee-shaped hull, some examples were able to produce top speeds of 20-25 knots. The 23’s advantage over its rivals, such as the inboard Freeman 23 ans Senior 23, was

its beam. It is just over half a metre wider than the Freeman.

It is believed that over 350 Seamaster 23’s were built over the 8-year production period. Although a small number of Seamasters are known to have been completed by owners and other boatyards, the majority of models from the ‘golden’ era, including the 23, were produced and finished at the factory.

By the mid 1970’s Seamaster had expanded further, and now occupied additional factory space in Corby, Northamptonshire. However, in the wake of a recession in the early 1980’s, Seamaster was forced to cease trading, but all was not lost. The company name had been passed on to Director, Pat Noyes, and he later joined forces with the brands of Viking and Bounty Boats, to establish

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Mahogany finishes are common (1968 boat pictured) but a few examples have teak finishes

a new Seamaster Ltd. Several revised models were introduced but a limited number of boats were actually built, and then sadly Seamaster was no more. To this day Viking Mouldings continue to use a modified Seamaster 813 hull moulding for its 26 Wide Beam model. The company also pays homage to the bygone brand with its Viking Seamaster 28 model.

Today, Seamaster boats have a significant following, upheld by the growing Seamaster Owners Club. Priced between £6-£10k, the Seamaster 23 could be used as a family day boat, or as a comfortable cruiser for two for extended stays afloat. At the time of writing there were a small selection of 23’s available through inland brokers in areas including the Norfolk Broads, the Great Ouse and the River Thames. There were also several examples for sale privately through the Seamaster Owners Club website.

Interior Step down through the off-centre companionway doors and the boat opens up into a very light, wide and spacious cabin area. It gives the immediate feeling of comfort, and is quite inviting.

Joinery is usually finished in a classic, deep mahogany, although some later boats are known to have been finished in a light teak. The exceptionally large windows emphasize that fantastic feeling of space, bringing the outside in, and allowing you to enjoy 180 degrees of scenery, whether underway or at rest. A large window pane each side slides back for generous ventilation. The cabin area also has reasonably good headroom, at approximately 5ft 10in throughout.

Down the two companionway steps, and immediately to port, there is a toilet compartment. This is fairly basic, but a decent size, and again has good headroom.

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A chemical toilet usually sits on a raised plinth area. Later models, with the revised layout, are fitted with a small hand basin, which is cleverly recessed into a new helmsman’s footwell. These boats may also have a comode-style holding tank toilet linked to a pump out deck fitting.

On the opposite side of the companionway steps, there is a narrow floor-to-ceiling hanging wardrobe. This was made wider with the evolvement of the second layout.

Moving forward, the open plan interior comprises of dinette seating area on the port side, a galley to starboard and a V berth in the bow. It is in the dinette area that the two variances in layout are really visible. Early boats will normally have an L-shaped seating area with a large rectangular table mounted on the cabin bulkhead, which hinges down to create a dining area for four-people.

Later models have the more conventional dinette, with two two-person thwartships bench seats and a folding table between, as seen on rivals such as the Freeman 23. With the table stowed, the L-shape configuration frees up floor space, and the seating is more suitable for lounging.

The conventional dinette is slightly more conservative, with much easier, practical and versatile dining access for two to four people. Both configurations convert into a fairly narrow double, which is an impressive 6ft 7in in length.

Boats of this era did not usually have hot, or even pumped, water. Calorifiers, running off the engine, and electric water pumps have often been added at a later date. The galley is among the largest we have ever seen on a boat of this size and era, and offers excellent storage and workspace. The worktop is a whopping

Early layouts have a basic ‘cupboard’ toilet compartment. Later models have a recessed sink

7ft 6in in length, and here you will find a concealed single sink and hob/oven. The work surface on the boat we viewed had been refitted with a mock stone laminate to great effect. Beyond the worktop is some sectioned crockery storage, and below there is a bank of four drawers and

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1968 £9,500 (featured) Single Wortham Blake /Ford 40hp Val Wyatt Marine 0118 940 3211 www.valwyattmarine.co.uk

Commissioned 1979 £8,750 Single Barrus Shire 33 Tewksbury Marina Boat Sales 01684 293737 tewkesbury-boat-sales.co.uk

The cosy forward V berth converts into a short double

several cupboards.

The bow V berth is a really cosy space, although the bunks are fairly short at around 5ft 7in. This makes them ideal for children or smaller adults. The bow area usually converts into a triangular-shaped double, with a solid infill that slots neatly under a bow cushion. There are unlined storage lockers below the bunks and, on the early example we boarded, a bow locker that was divided into two, with anchor chain storage to starboard and a ‘shoe-sized’ storage locker opening inwards on the port side.

While inside the cabin area, we would recommend lifting curtains, particularly in the corners, and investigating all surfaces near windows for signs of leaks. It is also important to

1969 £6,500 Single Perkins 4.107 diesel Jones Boatyard 01480 494040 www.jonesboatyard.co.uk

1970 £7,400 Single Perkins 4.107 diesel Chertsey Meads Marine 01932 564699 chertseymeadsmarine.co.uk

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Plentiful worktop space with concealed hob/oven and sink. Fridges were not fitted originally

‘follow your nose’ as damp or musty smells wide beam and is perfectly adequate could indicate rot. for use underway or at rest. Here again there are a few subtle differences between Cockpit & Helm layouts.

While the 23’s cockpit is a little on the The helm console is on the port side small side, it makes good use of the boat’s with a single helmsman’s seat. Owners may have fitted matching helm and navigator’s seats on pedestals, or folding versions giving more space. There is a larger moulded helm console on later boats, which has a protruding footrest.

A bench seat running across the stern is capable of seating up to four people. A gas locker can be found underneath, on early boats this will be found on the starboard side, and later boats to port. The boat’s batteries are usually on the opposite side to the gas locker.

The cockpit side coamings are fairly low, but there is a teak topped rail that encloses the entire area for added height.

This wood will require some seasonal maintenance. Small storage boxes either side of the cockpit are used as steps into and out of the cockpit. The ‘cabriolet-style’ canopy is designed to drop back into a well behind the aft bench seat. Check the Early boats have a flat-fronted helm console, condition of the canopy carefully, as a new later boats have a moulded protruding footwell 56

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The secure covered cockpit is fairly small but makes good use of the 23’s generous 9ft beam

one will be quite an expense on top of the purchase price.

pulpit, is known to suffer from flexing.

Check along the decks and around stanchion bases for signs of stress On Deck cracking. If necessary, decks can be Who could deny the ‘cute’ and characterful restored by sanding back and filling, and looks of the 23, we love its front ‘eyebrow’ followed by several coats non-slip deck over the forward sloping windows. paint. Non-slip deck covering may have Despite not having guardrails, it is been fitted for practicality, but could also relatively easy and safe to move about on deck. The side decks are a really good size, and the grabrails running along the top of the cabin roof are at the perfect height for crewing. The side decks also extend all the way aft with a narrow walkaround platform across the transom. Teak-slatted bathing platforms are often fitted on either side of the sterndrive.

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mask areas of stress cracking. The decks on the example we viewed had been nicely finished with synthetic teak to good effect.

The teak deck toerails can be removed and renovated, which is an ideal winter job.

Hull and handling The Seamaster 23 has a long shallow keel with a medium Vee hull shape, which offers semi-displacement characteristics.

Being small, it is also ‘just the right size’ and easy to handle when singlehanded.

However, being outdrive, handling at low speeds can be little skittish and, with its high cabin roof, the boat will also be susceptible to wind. As a result rudder attachments may have been fitted to the drive for improved steerage in close quarter manoeuvres. A tip used by some owners to help reduce the windage is to open the windows in the cabin area.

The lay-up on Seamaster hulls and superstructures is regarded as being thick and very sturdy, but the timber lower strakes around the hull will need to be maintained, as these can suffer from rot.

Wood rubbing strakes have also been known to suffer from rot and like for like replacement could be quite a costly exercise. Many owners have opted to replace this with a rubber equivalent.

The beamy 23 has very generous side decks.

Engine vents protrude from the decks aft

Engines Seamaster 23’s are usually fitted with a single petrol or diesel engine and sterndrive, producing river and estuary speeds up to 10 knots. However, as mentioned previously, with more powerful petrol engine options the boat could

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cylinder and cubic capacity stayed the same at 1,760cc. However, the 4107 has wet cylinder liners, while the 4108 has dry interference fit cylinders, improved head studs/bolts and a new cooling system.

These Perkins engines can be a little noisy and rattly, but are well regarded for their reliability and ease of maintenance.

Enfield outdrives were usually mated to Perkins diesel engines, and these drives Jones Boatyard

deliver top speeds between 20-25 knots.

The majority of boats are petrol powered and there were various engine options available when it was new.

Early models were fitted with a 1.5 litre Wortham Blake / Ford, followed by an updated 1.6 litre version of the same engine, both of which were coupled to an Enfield outdrive. Larger petrol engines started with a 100hp Ford coupled to an OMC outdrive. The largest engine options available were Volvo Penta’s Aquamatic (AQ) sterndrives, namely the 130hp coupled to a 250, or the updated 270 drive, or the 170hp with a 270 drive.

Diesel options came from Perkins.

Earlier boats were fitted with a 4107 (48hp), and later boats the updated 4108 (50hp). Perkins named their engines according to the number of cylinders and cubic capacity, for example the 4107, 4 meaning four cylinders and 107 is the overall capacity in cubic inches. When Perkins uprated the 4107 to the 4108 the

The 23 was fitted with Perkins diesel engines.

Above is a 48hp 4.107 fitted to a 1969 example

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Wortham Blake/Ford engine pictured above.

Left, owners tell us it is still possible to source workshop manuals for the Enfield drives

can be rotated and lifted out of the water to change a propeller, or to moor in shallow or drying berths.

Taking into account the age of these boats, you are likely to find some difficulty sourcing certain spares for older engines.

Certain Volvo and OMC parts may be sourced through distributors such as Keypart, while Ford and Perkins parts are often available via suppliers such as Lancing Marine, or via the Internet searches on auction websites such as eBay. Thames based Chertsey Meads Marine is another useful contact. They specialise in Enfield drives, and stock a range of spares, seals and gaskets. Also bear in mind that parts, such as starter motors, may well cross reference with those used in the automobile market.

Older outdrives do need to be properly maintained, so always ensure that

servicing has been carried out at regular intervals. The same can be said for the engines. Owners may well have carried out all or some maintenance themselves, but always look for records or evidence to indicate that the engine has been serviced regularly. With both petrol and diesel boats, you will need to use your nose and inspect the engine bay carefully.

If there is a fuel smell about the engine space or inside boat itself, make sure the fuel system, from filler to drip tray, is inspected thoroughly. Petrol boats may suffer from starting problems or stalling, this is usually caused by worn carburettors or electrical problems. When going for a seatrial we would also recommend witnessing the engine starting up from cold. Doting owners may also have had the drive overhauled with a complete strip down and recondition. This would

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be a very big bonus. You may find some examples have been re-engined. If so, check that the installation has been carried out professionally.

Diesel engines are the most economical.

However, safety issues aside, opting for petrol or diesel may simply come down to budget as, generally petrol boats will be cheaper than their often more desirable diesel counterparts. Running a single petrol-powered boat at low river speeds won’t necessarily break the bank, you should expect to burn approximately a gallon an hour, but you will need to consider local riverside availability.

Fuelling up from cans is a chore, but a valid alternative if done in conjunction with some basic safety precautions. Petrol engines are also quieter than dieselpowered versions, an important point to take into consideration with a boat designed for genteel river cruising. For peace of mind new owners should ensure

that a petrol powered boat particularly is fitted with a bilge blower to clear any fumes from the engine bay before starting.

The engine unit is very compact and is located centrally under the transom bench seat. Large hatches in the cockpit floor give access to the boats central fuel tank. These boats usually carry 30 gallons, although some early boats have a smaller 22-gallon tank. Inspect the bilges around the engine and tank for leaks.

Conclusion The early 23’s may be approaching 50 years old but, if looked after, they will still be cruising the inland waterways for years to come. They are affordable, cheap to run, easy to maintain and come with a real ‘classic’ appeal. Buy sensibly, and with your eyes open, to avoid getting into a project that will consume too much time and money.

Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor and, if you have any doubt about the engines, a separate engine survey by a suitably qualified person is recommended.

Family 813

1972-1981

Prices £6,950-£13,000

Length: 26ft 8in Beam: 9ft 1in One of Seamaster’s bestsellers.

Shares similar features and layout to the four-berth 27.

Buy one (pictured) 1978 £6,950 www.boatshowrooms.com

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1965-1974

Prices £7,000-£11,000

Length: 26ft 8in Beam: 9ft 4in With 600 built, this is possibly the most popular Seamaster built, offering four berths.

Buy one (pictured) 1967 £9,750 broadlandyachtbrokers.co.uk

8 metre

1970-1980

Prices £13,000-£15,000

Length: 27ft Beam: 10ft 5in A popular four-berth aft cabin cruiser, suitable for a family or couple.

Buy one (pictured) 1974 £14,995 www.farndonmarina.co.uk

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tested Standard Horizon GX2200E VHF If you are in the market for a fixed VHF radio with integrated GPS and integrated AIS, you appear to have a shortlist of one, the Standard Horizon GX2200E. I decided this unique product deserved a closer look and was originally intending to run an installation feature based around this unit. All that went a bit pear shaped when I got hold of the GX2200E and realized that installation consisted of putting 12 volts into the power wires and plugging a VHF aerial into the back. I honestly thought, with all its features, the GX2200E would need a more complex installation, but it was literally child’s play. You could choose to flush mount it, of course, which would involve a bit of hole cutting, and if you were to install it inside a steel boat you may need to use the NMEA wires to connect up an external GPS source, but for most of us, installation will take no more than a few minutes.

Once up and running the GPS locked on quickly and the AIS function was

User set up includes the ability to turn ATIS on and off. The fist mic provides some basic control

PRICE

£369.95

also quick to pick up local targets. The standard screen delivers a nice big channel number as well as GPS position, your speed over the ground and your course over the ground. The large rotary knob changes channel, the two smaller ones deal with volume and squelch and a dedicated button switches from high to low power, so the basic functions are very easy to use. DSC functions are equally easy to access via the dedicated call/menu button which brings up a menu including all the usual DSC functions, which can be scrolled through with the channel knob.

The three buttons directly below the screen are ‘soft keys’, the purpose of which changes depending upon which function you are using. It is here that you will find some of the other common radio features such as dual watch, scan and presets. Just press any one of them and a menu pops up at the bottom of the screen detailing their purpose.

Getting further into the radio’s functions and setup procedures did mean I had to resort to the manual, where I found out that you just press and hold the

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call/menu button. This then allowed me to set up features such as ATIS, which is user controllable and can be easily turned on and off when required. The GPS functions can be used for navigation with the ability to store up to 100 waypoints and some basic navigational information, such as bearing and distance to waypoint, to help you reach them.

The AIS function is easily accessed by one click of the dedicated AIS button.

In this mode, the screen changes to include a small ‘radar’ type display for AIS targets. The channel number is necessarily squeezed up into the corner, but is still easily viewable. The AIS display can be configured by range to show targets from 0.5nm up to 10nm. In AIS mode the soft keys are used to bring up a menu to allow further information about targets to be displayed. Here you will get the usual information such as vessel name, distance, bearing, speed, CPA (closest point of approach), time to CPA, COG and heading. The last two require scrolling to view, due to lack of screen space. The visible targets are simply scrolled through using the ‘next’ soft key with the vessels displaying in order of distance, closest first. Target vessels can also easily be called on DSC using the ‘call’ soft key. You can also program the unit to alert when CPA or TCPA parameters are breached.

The radio’s fist microphone comes with some basic controls to allow channel changing and quick Ch16/preset channel selection and the radio can be fitted with a RAM3 remote wired unit for second

The AIS functions are easy to use

station installations. This also includes the AIS screen for full functionality.

Among all of the features, I haven’t even mentioned the GX2200E’s performance as a radio. Well in simple terms, there is little to say. In my experience Standard Horizon radios have always performed well and this model is no exception. Good strong transmissions and loud and clear reception is what you get.

One of the best things about the GX2200E though, is the price. With an RRP of just under £370, and a high street price of even less, you get an awful lot of functions for not a lot of money. In fact, you may not have to pay anything at all. I was impressed enough with this radio to ask Standard Horizon if I could keep it and offer it to one lucky reader as a prize. The Motorboat Owner answer was yes, and “A top quality you can find out how it radio with unique could be yours in next added features” month’s issue.

Value

Contact: Yaesu (UK) Ltd standardhorizon.co.uk

Usability

5/5

4/5

Performance 5/5

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tested Garmin Quatix 3

PRICE

£469.99

I’ve had a few ‘sailing watches’ in my time but I have always found them to be a bit too saily, with few functions the average motorboat owner would use. Does the Quatix 3 from Garmin fare any better?

Like most sailing watches, the Quatix 3 is quite a big unit, but its size is matched by the amount of functions. I have been wearing this watch for a good couple of months and I am still finding features I didn’t know existed. Much of this is down to the fact that despite its complexity, the watch doesn’t come with a user manual.

You get a quick start manual, but this really only covers the basics. To start with there is the watch function, a digital depiction of a classic watch face. It’s nice and big so easy to read in all sorts of conditions that the active person may find themselves in. It’s got a nice one press illumination and the

The Quatix 3 can be connected to a compatible Garmin unit for extra functionality

display also provides the date. The watch also acts as a fitness monitor for all sorts of activities such as running, biking, skiing, swimming any many more, as well as a useful activity monitor for those of us who prefer our exercise on the more genteel side. It will provide you with a step count, distance walked and will gently vibrate if it thinks you have been chair bound too long. It links to your phone via Bluetooth and will relay notifications from apps to your wrist. It also appears to display at least the first line of any text message, which is a useful feature, and it vibrates when you are receiving a phone call and displays the caller ID. Interestingly, it allows you to answer or decline the call. The latter I understand, but I have yet to work out why you would answer the phone from your watch.

On a more boaty front, the GPS function will provide COG and SOG and distance but, although I’m sure it must be in there somewhere, I haven’t been able to make it display a Lat and Long. It will

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provide a position if you activate the MOB function. You can also call up a compass display with barometer and get it to display some basic weather information, although this is more the ‘should I take a waterproof jacket or sun cream’ kind of weather, rather than the ‘is today a good day to cross the Channel’ sort.

In truth its full of functions that many will never use, but if you can make use of just a few of them, the Quatix 3 could provide a useful bit of tech for those that like to have the latest toys. Despite wearing it for a while, I found it quite hard to navigate, and more than once I have got stuck in a menu that I could not get out of.

Much of this is down to my refusal to read the 34-page full user manual, so I only have myself to blame, but it would be nice if it was a bit more intuitive.

The Quatix 3 runs from rechargeable batteries, the life of which will depend upon how you use it. For simply telling the time, it will last a few weeks. With the GPS on, it is said to have about a 20 hour life between charges. Recharging seems to be very efficient, so running it low does not mean being without it for any length of time. The watch comes with a blue silicon strap, which I quite like, but in the box you also get a more conservative black leather strap if that is more your style.

Despite its complexity, I have grown quite attached to the Quatix 3. It is not cheap, and it’s more than I would probably spend on myself for a boaty watch, but if I were to receive one as a gift for Christmas, birthday, father’s day or any

The Quatix 3 offers some useful boat related functions, such as tides, an anchor alarm and weather

other occasion, I can say with certainty that I would be rather pleased.

Contact: Garmin UK www.garmin.com/en-gb

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Usability

3/5

2/5

Performance 4/5

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HOW TO

Outboard Project

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set out this month to be in a position to try and start the rebuilt outboard. As you will see, I failed, but I am so close now the suspense is killing me. As has been the case over many previous months, the work started with a visit from the postman, who I am now on first name terms with. What he carried was my replacement neutral shift lockout lever that I noticed was broken last month. This had been sourced

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in the US and was a used part. For reasons unknown it was a completely different colour, but identical in all other ways.

With this new part, I was able to finish installing the neutral start protection parts, as well as the rectifier bracket and wiring that it mounts to.

Next I turned my attention to the carburetor. This was stripped, thoroughly cleaned (see November 15 issue) and

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Last month’s work was finished off when the postman delivered a replacement neutral shift lockout lever

reassembled. Ideally I would have used a carb rebuild kit, with all new parts, but I am holding off until I find out if the engine is worth spending any more money on. For now, all the old seals gaskets and o-rings were reused, as they appear to be in acceptable condition. With the carb reassembled, I tested the electric choke solenoid by putting 12 volts through it.

It worked as it should so the carburetor was reinstalled on the engine and all the linkages and fuel hoses were re-connected.

Lastly I refitted the air silencer and the manual choke control.

Now apart from the electrics, of which

there is quite a bit to do, the top end of the outboard is complete. The electrics are the main reason you are not reading about whether this rebuild has been a success or not. As well as some broken wires, I also have a broken coil assembly, courtesy of yours truly not being careful when moving the outboard around in my workshop.

From the spare engine I have a complete spare engine wiring loom and spare coil packs but there appears to be some subtle differences between the two. Some more research is needed to see what, if any, of the newer loom I can use.

In the meantime I turned my attention

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The wiring is going to take some sorting, and now I have a broken coil pack to contend with

to the bottom end. For the last few months, the gearbox has laid untouched and gathering dust. It was fingers crossed time to see if the neglect that the engine has suffered in the past has taken its toll at this end. The first thing I did was to drain the gearbox oil out, and was pleased to see that there was no sign of water contamination or any metal fragments.

In the absence of these I am going to take a punt that the gearbox doesn’t need any serious work. If I find out otherwise at a later date, I do have a spare one from the

second engine to try.

While the oil was draining I whipped off the propeller, which has a large chunk missing from one blade. My spare prop is intact, although arguably it has seen better days, so it will be fine for testing purposes.

If the engine runs, this is another thing to add to the list to replace. Next came the water pump. Again a complete overhaul kit would be a good idea here but for now a new impeller, seal and gaskets are all it is going to get.

At the bottom end, the old gearbox oil was drained, and the damaged propeller removed

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The water pump cover was loosened and removed

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Next, the impeller plate was removed. This is showing signs of serious wear and really needs replacing 7

A new gasket was coated with a gasket-sealing compound on both sides

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Surprisingly the old impeller was in reasonable, if rather old, condition

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In the meantime it was cleaned up with some wire wool and will be put back into service, albeit temporarily 8

The gasket was refitted, along with the cleaned up plate

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Unfortunately it was stuck on the shaft, so they had to be removed together and separated 6

Then, the old gasket was removed, and the mating surface cleaned up ready for reassembly 9

The shaft was reinstalled and a dollop of petroleum jelly was added to the keyway slot to help keep the drive pin in place

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A new impeller was installed on the shaft ensuring that the drive pin stayed put

A new seal was installed on the impeller cover and it was slid over the impeller, spinning the shaft clockwise as it went

The impeller housing was refitted, with the bolts getting a light smear of waterproof grease to help ensure they don’t seize

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I then refilled the gearbox with suitable oil. The oil is pumped in from the drain hole, forcing air out of the oil level plug

The right level is achieved when oil starts to dribble out of the top hole. This plug is replaced before the oil fill pipe is removed and the bottom plug replaced

The gearbox was reinstalled, spinning the flywheel to help align the drive shaft splines and ensuring the shift rod and water tube seat home

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Next I had to replace the keeper and connector onto the mid section end of the shift rod

These were then connected together, tightened up and the water intake screens reinstalled

Almost there. I am only a little bit of re-wiring, a new coil pack and a pair of spark plugs away from finding out if I have an engine, or an expensive anchor

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Sargo 33

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Length (LOA): 10.99m / 36ft 1in Beam: 3.45m / 11ft 4in Displacement: 6950kg Fuel Capacity: 600/800 litres (single/twin) Water Capacity: 260 litres RCD category: B Engine as Tested: 2 x Volvo Penta D6 370hp Other Engine options: Single Volvo Penta D6 400, Twin Volvo Penta D4 225, D4 300, D6 330, D6 400 Price from ÂŁ263,000

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henever I am asked, and it happens quite often as you would imagine, what boat I would buy if I could have any, I fire straight back with “it depends”. The thing is, there are so many good boats out there that there is no simple answer to this question. How much have I got to spend, how much have I got for running and maintenance costs, where do I want to use the boat, how many people are going boating with me. Change just one of these parameters and the boat I would choose would almost certainly change. What I can say though, without any hesitation, is that if the parameters were right, the Sargo 28 that I tested two years ago, would certainly feature in my answer.

As you can imagine then, I was rather excited last month to find myself testing the latest model from Sargo, the 33. Would it

live up to my expectations, and could it even knock the 28 from the soft spot, where I keep it?

The first thing to note is that the 33 is available in either standard Sargo format, or the contemporary ‘Explorer’ fit-out, with its matt black and grey colour scheme.

Our test 33 was actually somewhere in between, being a standard model, but with the black rails all around fitted as an option. It is all down to personal

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“We were blown away by the 28, but would Sargo’s new mid-range 33 footer hit the spot?”

The 33 is available in standard and ‘Explorer’ models, the latter with black rails and grey gelcoat

taste of course, and in my opinion they all look good, but I think I would go for the ‘Explorer’ version, as it somewhat enhances the rough and tough go-anywhere appeal of this style of boat.

Inside the cabin the accommodation is perfect for a family of four. Up front the bow cabin is equipped with twin bunks that can be converted into a double with an infill. Storage is provided by a small half-height hanging locker to starboard, a drawer in the aft end of the port bunk, some open space beneath the starboard bunk, a three shelf locker to port and two small lockers, one above each berth.

Between this lot, there should be ample space for your kids or occasional guests to store their bags, clothes and associated kit.

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ventilation, and a shelf below each port gives your guests somewhere to put their phones etc while occupying their berths, with a charging point conveniently located next to it. Standing headroom at the aft end of the cabin is an impressive 6ft 2in, and there is ample space in which to get dressed.

Aft of the forward cabin is a small lobby area, which offers a couple of usefully placed coat hooks, a small cupboard in the port side coaming, some open storage under the steps, and access to the starboard side toilet compartment. This lobby can be closed off from the wheelhouse by a door at the top of the steps, or from the front cabin with the cabin door. This creates some flexibility in how the area is used.

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The bow cabin offers two single bunks, or a double berth, with good space and storage. The standard forward toilet compartment has a separate shower stall

this area into the forward cabin to create extra standing and storage space, and turn the toilet compartment into an en-suite facility. Alternatively you can leave the wheelhouse door open and the cabin door closed to provide a day loo for everyone onboard to use. The outward opening door of the toilet can be a bit tricky to use if you are standing in the lobby area and are in any way ‘wide of girth’. I found that standing on the first of the two steps up into the wheelhouse to open the door to

be the answer to my own ‘wide load’ issue.

Inside, the toilet compartment is divided to provide a separate shower area with 6ft 2in headroom throughout. The shower door opens inwards, and again I found this a bit tricky to open and shut once I was in there, due to the swing of the door and the size of the area. The sink unit is in the shower section, which works well, and there is some storage also in here in the shape of a large cupboard beneath the sink, another in the starboard coaming

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and a mirror clad cabinet above the sink.

There is a single opening port in the shower compartment. This is not frosted, and there is no blind or curtain for it, so in a busy marina some thought may have to be put in if you wish to shower with your modesty intact.

Moving aft, up the two steps and into the wheelhouse, you will find the helm to starboard. In true Sargo style this has a sliding door alongside, with its trademark wooden stay to allow the door to be fixed partially open, and the three position swinging console to deliver the perfect steering wheel and throttle position whether standing, seated or leaning. In the fully raised position it also allows easier access past the helm, to make full use of the starboard side sliding door. Just level with the door there is an option of a side gate in the topsides to allow twostep access from the helm to the pontoon, a nice feature if you find yourself single handed. Above the moveable steering console is a large area for flush mounting electronic instruments. Our test boat had a pair of 12 inch Garmin displays, but Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

you can also opt for a larger single unit, or the standard single 12 inch unit and leave some space for other instruments.

As with most wheelhouse boats you also have a panel overhead for mounting kit, and with our lower panel completely taken up with its twin displays, this is where the twin Volvo Penta engine displays were mounted, together with some switchgear and a stereo system. Each of the three parts of the front windscreen has its own dedicated pantograph wiper and demisting outlet for best visibility in all conditions.

The helm seat is a comfortable and supportive single bucket style, that slides fore and aft, swivels and has a lifting bolster, the latter of which not only offers a more comfy choice for standing or leaning when helming, it also helps create room to get past the helm and out of the side door. Between the helm and the forward companionway there is a useful ‘bits and bobs’ locker with a gas strut retained lifting lid, together with a dedicated paper chart storage pocket. Above this there is a TV concealed horizontally in the overhead

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The practical galley is placed opposite the wheelhouse dinette and comes with a clever extra seat

panel which is deployed with just a simple release of a catch. On the port side of the boat there is another side sliding door and, although there is no gate in the topsides, there is a break in the guardrail to make it a bit easier to hop over the side if you have to moor port side to. The navigator’s seat is a good sized double and comes with fold out foot rests, two storage drawers in the base and a flippable backrest so that it forms part of the dinette seating when not underway.

With the nav seat backrest flipped, the dinette should easily accommodate a family of four around a table that lowers electrically to turn this area into a double berth. While the helm seat swivels to face aft, it doesn’t go all the way around, and isn’t close enough to be considered dinette seating. If you need an extra seat, Sargo have come up with a very neat solution.

Opposite the dinette is the galley, and the sturdy grabrails fitted here have another purpose. An optional small ‘bar stool’ type seat fits onto the rails to allow an extra person to sit at the starboard side of the dinette, once all galley duties have finished.

Unlike the smaller Sargo models, where the galley is up at the helm, the galley on the 33 is placed opposite the dinette, along the starboard side behind the helm seat, and is concealed when not in use beneath a lifting lid. The facilities consist of a three burner hob, a double sink and an oven. A fridge is located below the helm seat, and work surface is provided either by a cover over the sink or by a section of wood work surface aft of the galley. Headroom in the galley, and indeed throughout the wheelhouse, is a lofty 6ft 7in, and storage is plentiful thanks to a pair of drawers,

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A small optional toilet compartment is available in the aft cabin

two large cupboards and a floor locker that goes right back under the galley and offers about three times the space that the opening suggests. Aft of the galley, the 33 has another feature not found on smaller models, a rear door. This useful feature allows quick access to the aft deck and, being protected by the cockpit overhang, is a door that can be left open for ventilation when the weather or sea conditions require the side doors to be tightly closed.

The passageway between galley and dinette is not particularly wide, so while one person can negotiate it easily, there is no room to pass unless they are both built like racing snakes. This means that if someone is in the galley, they are going to have to move all the way forward to the helm, or go out the back door into the cockpit, to let someone through. A nice touch here is a small ‘shoe locker’ located just inside the rear door, that should avoid that annoying build up of shoes to trip Entrance to the aft cabin is beneath the aft section of the dinette seating over in the entrance.

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650 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3470

Overhead there is a large sliding roof that incorporates three optional glass panels for light when closed.

This locks fully open, fully closed, or partially open if just a bit of ventilation is needed. The wheelhouse has curtains at all the windows as far forward as the side sliding doors, but these, the front windscreen and the rear door, do not have any, so if you were to use this area as a regular berth you may want to consider adding some.

The aft bench of the dinette seat lifts and a door swings open to provide access to the boat’s second cabin. Three steps down takes you into a space with two large single berths, that can be converted into a huge 6ft 6in square double, if required.

Knots

LPH

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MPG

4.5 7.0 9.3 14.0 24.7 33.2 40.7

3.7 9.0 28.0 62.0 75.0 104.0 155.0

0.81 1.98 6.16 13.6 16.5 22.9 34.1

5.56 3.54 1.51 1.03 1.50 1.45 1.19

Range (nm) 978 623 265 181 264 255 209

Noise (dB) 59 60 62 67 68 69 74

Headroom in this cabin is just 5ft 10in but there is good sitting headroom on the port end of the aft bunk. Three opening ports help keep the cabin as light as possible and storage is provided by three cupboards in the port side coaming, a locker between the berths, some open storage under the steps and a large full height wardrobe/cupboard at the forward end of the cabin. On our test boat this large cupboard had been turned into a small en-suite with toilet and sink. It is quite compromised, in that space is tight, headroom is just 5ft 7in and the sink is

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“Effortless agility. Sargo has achieved almost miraculous levels of noise reduction” tucked under the side deck making access difficult, but I still think it’s an option worth considering, especially if you are going to use this cabin as the master suite or you regularly cruise with more than two onboard.

Outside, the 33 comes with wide, almost 18 inches, one-level, side decks with an option for illumination. The deep walkways are topped with a guardrail all around, apart from the access points amidships and at the bow. The rails and cleats on our model were matt black but come as standard in stainless steel. In the bow there is a large safe sunken area for the crew to work, a teak laid seat atop the forward cabin, and a large, deep anchor locker. Being Scandinavian, the bow rail incorporates a fold down step to aid Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

embarkation and disembarkation over the pointy end.

In the aft cockpit the 33 offers seating along the transom, as well as lockers on either side, plus the aft end of the wheelhouse, that can be equipped with the optional cushions to provide additional seating. The lids to all of these seat lockers come with a gas strut to hold them open for easy access. The locker on the aft end of the wheelhouse can be equipped with an optional cooler to turn this into a useful drinks locker or fish/bait store. In the middle, you have the option of fitting a large teak table, which needs to be removed in order to gain access to the engine room below. The engine room hatch takes up almost the entire cockpit floor, so it provides excellent access

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to the engines when lifted. Once down in the engine room, access around the engines looks good, and there is plenty of storage space down here too.

The bathing platform is huge, which accounts for this 33 footer being 36 foot overall, and comes with a pair of lifting teak grates to provide access to the raised drives and props should you need it. Built in fender storage, big enough for six fenders, The cockpit can be equipped with a teak table can be found on the outside of the transom and like the rails, this and the transom gate tight turn to port, unless you have the roof on our model were finished in matt black. open and turn tight enough to look out through it. Set the throttles to 3000 rpm Underway and the 33 will get you to where you want Despite having the second largest engine to be in an effortless manner that has no option and hitting over 40 knots, the 33 equal. In flat seas and with the wheelhouse feels more stately than sporty. It feels like closed up you will struggle to believe that a solid heavy cruiser, ideal for passageyou are doing over 30 knots. This brings making rather than something you would me onto noise levels. Sargo has achieved throw around for fun. The acceleration almost miraculous levels of noise reduction is more than acceptable, and the torque on this boat. Cruising at 30 knots I could curve of the D6’s seems to provide a decent literally whisper to the person next to me push when you nail the throttles from any and still be heard. With the roof or doors setting, but throw the 33 into a tight turn open the wind noise obviously increased, and it sheds speed just as quickly. Visibility and I also found that the aft most dinette is on a par with other hardtop cruisers of seat could be a draughty place to sit with this style, and like those other boats, you the roof fully back, but with the 33, Sargo find a huge blind spot on the inside of a has achieved car levels of refinement, and

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that’s quite something in a boat of this size.

Conclusion I came away from the test thoroughly impressed. As a four-person boat the 33 does make more sense than the clever 28, as it provides a bit more room and sociable space for everyone to enjoy. It is also arguably more practical than the 28, with its more conventional galley position and aft door onto the deck and, of course, with a bigger hull it is going to offer improved seakeeping. So does the 33 join the 28 in my list of boats I would have, if I could have any? Absolutely, but as I mentioned at the beginning, it’s all about parameters.

For a couple, the 28 still edges out in

The Sargo 33 is a good solid cruiser that will ‘eat’ the miles in comfort and near silence

front in my opinion, but for a family, the 33 combines all of the great features of the Sargo range in a boat genuinely capable of extended cruising for the whole family, in a refined and comfortable manner.

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Botnia Targa 32

Nordstar 32 Patrol

Sargo 31

LOA: 10.78m Beam: 3.37m Displacement: 6300kg Enquiries: Wessex Marine 01202 700702 www.wessexmarine.co.uk

LOA: 11.2m Beam: 3.4m Displacement: 7000kg Enquiries: Nordstar UK 01259 211662 www.nordstar.co.uk

LOA: 9.96m Beam: 3.3m Displacement: 5100kg Enquiries: Sargo UK 02380 453245 www.sargoboats.co.uk

This Finnish rival offers a more contemporary package but with many of the same features and benefits.

PRICE from £244,680

Not as well known in the UK, Nordstar are another Finnish brand of walkaround wheelhouse cruisers.

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The 31 is the stepping stone between the 28 and 33 and offers fours berths in two double cabins and single or twin engines up to 600hp.

PRICE from £208,583

Haines 26 & Four Winns V255

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Part exchange available on all boats

Brand new Brand new Sealine S330 Sealine S330

Single Volvo Penta D6 330hp Single Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesel. In Stock. Great Diesel. In Stock. Great Specification. Penta D6 Specifi cation.

Penta D6 330hp Diesel.

In Stock.

Great 2009 Jetten 37aC new Sealine F380 new Sealine C330 2000 Fairline targa 43 Brand new Sealine S330 330hp Diesel.

In Stock.

Great BrandBrand Specification.

2009 new Sealine F380 new Sealine C330 2000 Fairline targa 43 Brand new Sealine S330 with Single Yanmar 75hp Diesel. 4 berths Twin Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesels.

Twin Volvo Penta D3 220hp Diesels.

Huge Twin TAMD 480hp Diesels.

5 berths, generator, with Single Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesel.

Specification.

with Single Penta D6 330hp Diesel. in stock GreatVolvo Specification.

in stock Great Specification.

NEW SEALINE S330

Singleinverter Yanmarlow7 bowgenerator, / stern thrusters, Twin Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesels. Specification.

Twin Volvo Penta D3 220hp Diesels.

Huge air Hugewith Specification.

Twin TAMD 480hp 5 berths, bowthruster, con, full nav kit Diesels. £134,950 bowthruster, air con, full nav kit new. £134,950 bow / stern thru DUE SEPTEMBER

Huge Specification.NEW SEALINE C330 Specification. IN STOCK 2007 DUE AUGUST Brand New Sealine S330. Twin2007 Volvo Brand New Sealine C330. Twin Volvo

Penta D3 220hp diesels. Cruising Pack, Comfort Pack, Entertainment Pack, Heating, Cockpit wet bar & BBQ. Great Specification SEE AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

Single Volvo Penta 4.3 V6 petrol.

Special offer pric £31,500

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 43 260hp. Diesels.

6 berths, full nav kit, holding tank, folding radar arch. £114,950

SEALINE SC35

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 300. 6 berths, blue hull, Twin Volvo Penta D4 260hp. 5 berths bowthruster, radar, gps, 2011 plotter.

2004 Sealine S42 bow thruster, heating. Great Condition.

340 soon’.

Please call for viewing. £124,950 ‘2013 SC35 due inTwin Volvo Penta

Twin Yanmar 250hp Diesels. 6 berths, generator, aircon, heating, huge specification. £95,000

NEW SEALINE F530

01932 570055

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2011 Sealine SC3

2004 Sealine S42

2004/05 CruiSerS 340

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 43 260hp. Diesels. Twin Yanmar 250hp Diesels. 6 berths, Single Volvo Penta 4.3 V6 petrol. nav kit, holding tank, folding Specialh180 offer pric £31,500 6 berths, full heating, huge specification.

2004/05 galeon 380. generator, aircon, 2015 Four winnS Bowrider 2004/05 CruiSerS radar arch. £114,950 £95,000

new.

Twin Volvo Penta D6 370hp diesels.

Cruising Pack, Comfort Pack, Navigation Upgrade, Entertainment Pack Saloon/Master Cabin, Saloon TV, Generator, Electric Cockpit Seats SEE AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

Penta D3 220hp diesels. Cruising Pack, Comfort Pack, Navigation Pack Upgrade inc, Entertainment Pack, Saloon TV Package, Heating SEE AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT SHOW

2004/05 galeon 380.

2015 Four winnS h180 Bowrider

NEW SEALINE S450

DUE SEPTEMBER

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 300. 6 berths, blue hull, bow thruster, heating. Great Condition.

Please call for viewing. £124,950

1990 SEALINE 290

bowthruster, ra ‘2013 SC35 due

£29,950

Choice of three available, 2009 & 2011 Prices from £139,950.

Please call for full specifications

Twin Volvo Penta IPS800 Twin Volvo Penta AD31 130hp Please call for full specification diesels. 4 berths, heating, electric UK LAUNCH AT SOUTHAMPTON BOAT anchor, teak bathing bathing Penton SHOW Hook Marina, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey,New KT16 8PQ upholstery platform. cockpit Boats purchased. Part exchange available on all boats

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Penton Hook Marine Sales, Penton Hook Marina, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PQ Penton hook.indd 1

Brand new Sealine S330 Penton hook.indd 1 with Single Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesel. in stock Great Specification.

Brand new Sealine S330

Single Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesel. In Stock. Great Specification. Penta D6 330hpnew Diesel.

In Stock.

Great Sealine F380 Specification.

with Twin Volvo Penta D6 330hp Diesels.

Huge Specification.

2007

1996 FAIRLINE TARGA 37

£69,950

Twin Volvo Penta KAD42 230hp.

Bow thruster, heating, teak cockpit, leather upholstery, Holding tank, 2004/05 galeon 380.

2015 Four winnS h180 Bowrider Raymarine C70, Teak saloon floor Twin Volvo Penta Kad 43 260hp. Diesels.

Single Volvo Penta 4.3 V6 petrol.

Special offer pric £31,500

6 berths, full nav kit, holding tank, folding radar arch. £114,950

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Brand new Sealine C330

2000 Fairline targa 43

Twin Volvo Penta D3 220hp Diesels. Huge Specification.

Twin TAMD 480hp Diesels. 5 berths, generator, bowthruster, air con, full nav kit £134,950

1998 FAIRLINE PHANTOM 42 £127,950 Twin Volvo TAMD 63P 370hp diesels.

Six berths, air con, heating, generator, full nav kit, bowthruster, passerelle, 2004 Sealine S42 2004/05 CruiSerS 340 gas hob, microwave, holding tank

Twin Yanmar 250hp Diesels. 6 berths, generator, aircon, heating, huge specification. £95,000

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 300. 6 berths, blue hull, bow thruster, heating. Great Condition.

Please call for viewing. £124,950

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Sealine will be on berth numbers M203 to M211

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2009 Jetten 37aC

Fairline Phantom 38

Single Yanmar 75hp Diesel. 4 berths, heating, Due Soon. bow / stern thrusters, inverter low hrs from new. £149,950

1992 SEALINE 365

£52,950

Twin Volvo AQAD41’s 200hp diesels.

Bow thruster, holding tank, 7 berths in three cabins, two toilet & shower 2011 Sealine SC35 2005/06 Sealine S34 heads, new canopies 2015 Twin Volvo Penta D4 260hp. 5 berths, heating,

Twin Volvo Penta 170hp Diesels.6 berths, bowthruster, radar, gps, plotter. £169,950. radar, gps, chartplotter, heating, bowthruster.

‘2013 SC35 due in soon’. £92,500.

New and Used

Boats for Sale 01189 403211

Seamaster / 23

Well-equipped classic family cruiser in great condition

Call our friendly team to arrange an appointment to view any of the used boats for sale below – or visit our website for this month’s complete range www.valwyattmarine.co.uk

Sealine / 218

Super family boat with reconditioned 205hp Volvo & only 75hrs

Interboat / 20

Classic styling with teak floor, extended canopy, & 27hp inboard

NEW Interboat / 19

Black/Blue hull, sunbed, cushion upgrade, ready for use

1989 | £11,995 | 23ft | 7.0m

2011 | £25,995 | 21ft | 6.4m

Birchwood / TS31

Bavaria / 30 Sport REDUCED

Marco / 860 AK

Stevens / 37.5

1988 | £44,950 | 33ft | 10.2m

2008 | £59,950 | 30ft | 9.2m

2007 | £62,000 | 28ft | 8.6m

1987 | £62,000 | 37ft | 11.2m

1968 | £9,500 | 23ft | 7.0m

Well-designed space & twin Volvo 130hp for inland or coast

Stunning, spacious and huge specification in excellent condition

One owner aft cabin 4 berth cruiser with bow & stern thrusters

2016 | £33,900 | 20ft | 6.0m

Spacious, 6 berths, ideal for inland cruising in the UK or abroad

relax and recharge...

...with Val Wyatt Marine – offering everything you need to get on the water – from our picturesque family-run marina.

As well as an impressive range of river boat and offshore brands – including the handmade Interboat and British-built Haines – we offer:

• sales - new and used • moorings and maintenance • friendly, expert advice • on-site refreshments • local produce, for that all important picnic all from our superb site at Willow Marina. So come and check out the boats, have a cup of tea and cake, and soak up the atmosphere.

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Viking 215 – New Boat – Mariner 20hp Broom 30HT Coupe – New Boat - Nanni 65 The oat - Mariner 40EFI The 215 offers 6’headroom throughout, a 4 berth design, galley and All new 30HT with full sunroof to the hard top, Graphite colored er with full bathing platform and Viking 215 – New Mariner shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 and bathing platform hard topBoat and hull,–Teak cockpit, Bow20hp thruster, Hull windows. The 275 - New Boat - Mariner 40EFI with 3 cabins and Viking 6 berths, Inventory Hot & Cold 4 berths a largeatoilet and galley withgalley Corian and worktops. cabin givesthroughout, ng Tank , Heating,AShore Power family and river cruiser boarding.

TheA 215 offers 6’headroom 4 berth design, fantastic with fullInventory bathingwith platform andwater, oven, hob, grill & fridge. great package that is also trailerable, View at the London Part Exchange possibilities – View London Boat Show w at Caversham. shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 andatbathing platform transom boarding. Interior withBoat 3 cabins and- Call 6 berths, Inventory £34,083 inc Vat Show for Tickets call for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat ON £61,588 inc VAT

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includes Bow thruster, Holding Tank , Heating, Shore Power and 215 - New Boat Battery ChargerVIKING Afloat to view at Caversham.

Viking 275 - New Boat - Upton Mariner 40EFI Contact STAND B14020 LONDON £61,588 inc VAT Mariner HP Highline Specification A fantastic family river– cruiser with full bathing platform and transom Easy boarding.Board Interior with 3 cabins and 6 berths, Inventory Stern access includes Bow thruster, Holding Tank , Heating, Shore Power and Contact Racecourseto view at Caversham.

Battery Charger Afloat£34,238 STAND B140 LONDON £61,588 inc VAT

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Twin Volvo D3 -190 Diesels rine C80 Chart plotter, Holding Tank, An immaculate 4 berth sports cruiser ast, Large Cockpit with seating for 6 in d cabin and toilet room.

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boarding. Inventory with Hot & Cold water, oven, hob, grill & fridge. A great package that is also trailerable, View at the London VIKING 26CC –Mariner New Boat Viking 215 – New Boat&–Kennet 20hp Thames Boat ShowContact - Call for Tickets inc Vat Narrowbeam canal cruiser,£34,083 berths, The 215 offers 6’headroom throughout, a64 berth design,leather galley and shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 and bathing platform upholstery, sunbed, 30hp Mariner EFI boarding. Inventory with Hot & Cold water, oven, hob, grill & fridge. A Contact Upton £46,870 great package that is also trailerable, View at the London Boat Show - Call for Tickets £34,083 inc Vat

Sessa C30 – 2007 – Twin Volvo D3 -190 Diesels Contact Lemar Bow Thruster, Raymarine C80 ChartUpton plotter, Holding Tank, New Canopy, Just Serviced, An immaculate 4 berth sports cruiser at home inland or on the coast, Large Cockpit with seating for 6 in ease, Cabin with separate mid cabin and toilet room.

Sessa C30 – 2007 – Twin Volvo D3 -190 Diesels £69,950 Lemar Bow Thruster, Raymarine C80 Chart plotter, Holding Tank, New Canopy, Just Serviced, An immaculate Sessa C30 4 berth sports cruiser at home inland or on the coast,serviced Large Cockpit seating 2007.

New canopy, fully andwith ready to for go6 in Contact Racecourse ease, Cabin with separate mid cabin and toilet room.

Twin Volvo D3 190hp £69,950

Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013 A great family boat that will navigate the entire widebeam UK inland waterway system with 6 berths £44,500 - Also 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 VISIT THE TINGDENE / VIKING STAND AT THE LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295

Stevens 1240DL – 1999 - Perkins Sabre 135L F Contact Thames & Kennet Bow/Stern Thrusters. bow and stern thrusters. This Dutch steel cruiser been restored to a very standard. With comfortable accommodation and sleeping for 7. Two owners from new Stevens 1240DL – 1999 - Perkins Sabre 135L F £135,950 Bow/Stern Thrusters. bow and stern thrusters. This Prestancia Dutch steelDoral cruiser been restored to a very standard.

With comfortable 2003 Benefits from havingaccommodation diesel engines Contact Upton and sleeping forMercruiser 7. Two owners from new Twin 200hp £135,950

AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp £49,995 £69,950 superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully Contact Awheelhouse Upton Contact Racecourse barge. Perfect for European cruising surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 Astounding specification - £219,000 berths and cockpit with seating for 6 in comfort.

Contact Upton Contact Windsor Racecourse ONE OF 3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS £49,950

Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels New Teak on bathing platform, New y, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to nsom access, in immaculate order.

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Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 Split galley design with Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Broom 30HTfolding Coupe New Boat - Nanni 65 The Bow thruster, Powered mast, 2–Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Plotter, BBQ Stainless All Cockpit new 30HT with fullwindows. sunroofTheto395 theoffers hardtremendous top, Graphite colored space with twin master cabins both with ensuite facilities, Large hard top and hull, Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops.

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Broom 30HT Coupe – New Boat - Nanni 65 The Contact callWalton for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat

SmartAll Power & Comfort Vhf,Touchnew 30HT with full sunroof toPacks, the hard top, Graphite colored hard top andplotter, hull, Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The screen Extended platform cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops.

Contact Thames & Kennet Volvo D4 260 hp Diesel £141,874 Part Exchange possibilities – View at London Boat Show call for tickets .

£155,000 Inc Vat

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Viking 24 – 1998 – Honda 30 (2012) . A very tidy example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full service history, Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious cockpit with sunbed conversion. A good family riverboat offered at a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950

Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013

Contact Walton A great family boat that will navigate the entire

widebeam UK inland waterway system with 6 berths £44,500 - Also 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 VISIT THE TINGDENE / VIKING STAND AT THE Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013 LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295 A great family boat that will navigate the entire widebeam UK inland waterway Westwood A34system with 6 berths £44,500 -Kennet Also 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 2006 – Bow & thruster – Leather upholstry Contact Thames VISIT TINGDENE STAND AT THE NewlyTHE surveyed and as/ VIKING new throughout LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295

Vetus Deutz 140 6-cylinder diesel

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Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip back helm seat, Cut out Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition £32,950

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Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Gobbi 345sc – 2002 – Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully cockpit and cabin upholstery, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 345 is a very spacious boat with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to berths and cockpit with seating for 6 in comfort. fore cabin, easy deck and transom access, in immaculate order. £49,950 Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Gobbi 345sc – 2002 – Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels £69,950 Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully Fairline 34Toilet waste tank, The Bavaria 32 Sportspacious135 cockpit and cabin upholstery,Targa New canopies, surveyed and new boat34safety certificate, cabinA with very 4 Broom Ocean - 1998 - SabreaPerkins Sealine 305package Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp 2005.

Full boat navigational 345 is a very spacious with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to berths and cockpit with seating comfort.

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Twin Volvo Penta D3for160hp Contact Racecourse clean and well presented 346 in with 6Diesel berths,Engines open plan Contact Upton 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser with a good specification fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies fore cabin, easyControls, deck and transom access, in for immaculate order.option the 305 is a £49,950 Electronic twin KAD 300 hppower with accommodation 6,285 with this Has been mainly used on the River Severn r, VHF, Hydraulic gangway, and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 capable craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal platform, Leather upholstery, £69,950

g tank. A popular 3 cabin craft £59,500 £74,950

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Stevens 1240DL – 1999 - Perkins Sabre 135L F Bow/Stern Thrusters. bow and stern thrusters. This Dutch steel cruiser been restored to a very standard. With comfortable accommodation and sleeping for 7. Two owners from new £135,950

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as a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge.

£104,950 £38,000

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Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 Split galley design with Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered folding mast, 2 Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. The 395 offers tremendous 35cabins COUPE –ensuite Newfacilities, BoatLarge spaceBROOM with twin master both with Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 galleyGalley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat down design, NMEA controls, Split galley design with Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered 2 folding mast, 2with Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS Electronic sunroof, cabins 4 berths Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. The 395 offers tremendous Contact Walton Nanni hp,master Bowthruster space270 with twin cabins both with£269,000 ensuite facilities, Large galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

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Viking 24 – 1998 – Honda 30 (2012) . A very tidy example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full service history, Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious cockpit with sunbed conversion. A good family riverboat offered at a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 Viking 24 – 1998 – Honda 30 (2012) . A very tidy example of the Viking 24 with a new outboard in 2012 with full 2005 Regal 2665 Commodore service history,Stevens Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious 1180s Fittedcockpit with Yanmar 240hp Diesel good family riverboat offered at with sunbed conversion.

2002 – Generator – FullA aft deck canopy.

Contact Walton a competitive figure.

Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 Two double cabins both with ensuite.

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Contact Walton AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and wheelhouse barge. Perfect for European cruising Astounding specification - £219,000 ONE OF 3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and Viking Seamaster 28 wheelhouse barge.

Perfect for European cruising Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar Astounding specification - £219,000 40diesel, hp Honda outboard.

HeatingShore power & Contact Thames & Kennet 240hp ONE OFcharger.

3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended battery Newly Surveyed, bathing platform, 4 berths,AT Pumpout toilet,& KENNET MARINA AVAILABLE THAMES serviced and antifouled Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015.

Viewing highly recommend. £74,950 £39,995£35,950 Contact Upton Contact Thames & Kennet Contact Upton MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT Contact Thames & Kennet MARINAS

Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip back helm seat, Cut out Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition £32,950 Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip 2005 Crownline 270CR back helm seat,Pedro Cut out 36 FittedHull with sides Volvo for 5.7easy V8 Petrol Excellent condition 1987 –Walton Large aft cabin boarding. & ensuite saloon & fore cabin Contact £32,950 A excellent value family cruiser

Contact Walton £36,950Volvo TMD 31 130 hp & bowthruster

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Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan 240hp diesel, 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser A well presented S34 with a good specification fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended Racecourse Marina Windsor net Marina SCAN HERE with accommodation for 6, with this power option the 305 is a including Plotter, Radar, VHF, Hydraulic gangway, and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 bathing platform, 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, capable craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal platform, Leather to view our Maidenhead Road upholstery, Upton Marina m LakesNew flexiteek bathing 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015. as a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge.

New canopies, Holding tank.

A popular 3 cabin craft 135 A very Broom Ocean 34 1998 Sabre Perkins boatsAfor sale BOAT Windsor Upton upon Severn Road Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo SEALINE S34 - 1999 - Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL BROOM Viewing highly recommend. £35,950 £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan 240hp diesel,27 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser with a good specification Worcestershire Berkshire erkshire A well presented S34 CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED 2012 Shetland fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Walton Marina Pyrford Marina Stourport Marina 1978 C-Kip Trawler Yacht Aqualine Canterbury Larson 240 Cabrio Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended with accommodation for 6, with this power option the 305 is a including Plotter, Radar, VHF, Hydraulic gangway, Warble A SL4 5HT WR8 0PB LQ Fitted with Honda Tradstern 40hp outboardnarrowboat and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 01932 221 689 01932 343 275 01299 827 082 Ford Lehman Diesel 20hp Tohatsu AuxIdeal 65 x 11 widebeam narrowboat. 2 double cabins, bathing 4 berths, Pumpout capable craft for 80hp coastal use and at+home on inland waters.

New flexiteek platform, Leather 2004bathing – Mercruiser 230hp V8 upholstery, 1999platform, one ownernew survey & Bsctoilet, 01753 851717 01684 593111as a family craftRiver 7770 Walton on Thames 1996Broom Wey,Bow Surrey Stourport Severn 29 on - £59,950.

New Broom 370 - £375,335 Serviced & antifouled 2015. good exterior space the cockpit and fly bridge.

New canopies,4 Holding tank. A popular 3 cabin craft Outboard. Fitted with &inStern Thrusters large saloon and fitted kitchen, Bath and shower. berth sportscruiser 2 Raymarine berths – fullGPS, domestic facilities – Generator Contact Walton MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT MARINAS iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT Viewing highly recommend. £35,950 £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 Diesel engine and bow thruster all as new CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED £44,950

£26,950

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