Motorboat Owner November 2016

FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE

Motorboat NOVEMBER 2016 USED BOATS

Owner Affordable practical boating

BOAT TEST

Finnmaster T7 Five boats to live aboard l Outboard winterising

PRACTICAL Installing cable steering

Welcome to the November

From the Editor

contact us

Motorboat Owner Digital Marine Media Ltd Suite 6 Philpot House, Station Road, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7HH t: 01268 922991

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

issue. Firstly I would like to thank all of those who have taken the time to complete our reader survey, the response has been unprecedented. I know many of you have left comments for us and, as promised, I will be reading every one over the next few weeks. We will leave the survey open for a few more days, so there is still time to have your say. You may even win one of the

Editor, Neale Byart 01268 922992 neale@motorboatowner.co.uk Associate Editor, Claire Frew 01268 922993 claire@motorboatowner.co.uk

2 October 2013

November 2016

welcome aboard

Finnmaster’s T7 being put through its paces. Read the full test on page 58

Standard Horizon VHF radios that we will be giving away to four lucky respondees.

Many of us dream of selling up and living afloat. This month we have scoured the brokerage ads to bring you five boats that offer live aboard potential for less then the cost of an average UK apartment. Even if you want to stay in bricks and mortar, there is no denying that these five vessels offer a great deal of boat for your money,

and would all make great family cruisers too.

With the end of the season well and truly with us, it’s time to think about keeping our boats safe over the winter. All of us in colder climes should be taking steps to ensure that our boats continue to provide us with enjoyment as soon as spring springs. To that end we have updated our detailed winterising guide at the back of this issue, where you will also find a useful guide from an insurance expert about prepping your boat for winter. We also have a step-by-step feature on how to store your portable outboard to avoid any starting or running problems in a few months time. Of course you don’t have to hibernate until spring, and if you want to keep your boat in service there is also some good advice for you too. We hope to be boating all the way through, so if you see us out and about on our Sealine S28, T L Sea, do come and say hello, we will offer a warm welcome, even if the weather is cold.

Sub Editor, Pam Born Production Editor, John Frew

Subscriptions: 01268 922991 subscriptions@motorboatowner.co.uk

Advertising: 01268 922994 Brokerage, classified & display Advertising Manager, John Steward advertising@motorboatowner.co.uk

Contributors: Penny Rawle, Ross Young, Richard Poat, Pam Born, Paul Byart

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

3

9 Su p e rior Marinas

& BOAT SALES

M o o r i ng s fo r a l l t y pe s o f bo at s

R i v er T ha m e s . R iv e r Se v e rn N o r f o l k B ro a d s . R i v e r We y

TYHA GOLD ANCHOR AWA R D ED MARINAS

Over 150 New & Used craft to view afloat 12 months a year - Open 7 days a week @ 10 offices

FIND US ON

NEW BOAT AGENTS FOR

Marina

OUR MARINAS RIVER THAMES Thames & Kennet Marina

T. 01189 482 911

River Thames, Caversham Racecourse Marina, Windsor

River Severn Upton Marina

T. 01753 851 501

T. 01684 594 287

River Thames, Windsor

www. tin g d en e .n e t w ww. tin g d en eb o atsales .n e t

Walton Marina

Upton upon Severn Stourport Marina

T. 01932 226 305

T. 01299 827 082

Walton on Thames

Stourport on Severn

River Wey Pyrford Marina

T. 01932 340 739 River Wey, Surrey

Great River Ouse

Norfolk Broads

Boat Sales Only

Hartford Marina,

Brundall Bay Marina Broadlands Marina T.01603 717804 T. 01502 573033

Portishead Quays T. 01275 397277

01480 454677 Cambridgeshire

CONTENTS NOVEMBER 2016

PRACTICAL

REGULARS NEWS page 8 INBOX page 14 CUTTING EDGE page 22 Q&A page 34 TESTED page 54

5

oard

able outb Winterising a port HOW TO

6

As port able engi out of the wea nes are usua ther, free a prob lly stor lem. If ed zing yours could Once the is kept is not usually mix up some anti outside engine running engine has you in this stop mixture freeze and fuel from out of fuel, drai ped after run during steps 1-4 the undoing the carb bow n any rem aini screw/b a, usually, easi l. This is don ng e olt on the bott ly accessible by drain om of the bow l 8

7 NEED YOU WILL

TOOLS • Spanners • Screwdrivers ose to siphon fuel • Small bore h panner • Spark plug s • Grease gun

us will CONSUMABLES A s winter approaches, mostourofboats mix • Fuel/2-stroke protect r take some action to • Fuel stabilise damage caused by ine oil and engines against • 4-stroke eng s and, at the end of • Antifreeze freezing temperature added a supplement • Fogging oil this issue, we have • Grease that. However, many n spray to help you do just • Anti Corrosio engine that deserves of us have another TY RATING of year, especially time DIFFICUL this at love a little to provide If the engi if we want it to continue the spring. We drain the ne has an inte come trouble free service rnal fuel to the humble, next seas fuel out so tank, are, of course, referring plan on with ourthat 15-point you can portable outboard. goestooff it. Just follow fres it again of hours start and often neglected, very quic onModern next to call h. put your boat and you come when ting petrol and, star Once you have safely and by poor and run bekly plagued to bed for the spring youifshouldn’t ning probcan cause main propulsion engines outboard from season, left tender lems in or roughinrunning. starting winter, dig out your the17 Moto rboa and devote just a couple t Own wherever it is kept

ooooo

© Digital Marine Media Motorboat Owner

Ltd

er © Digita l Marin e Media

Ltd

Remove good oppthe spark plug and deci ortunity to s, which prov asse ide a replacemde if they need ss their con dition fogging ent, and whi cleaning or le out, oil into squirt the cylin der bore some s

19

page 54 Tested

River Thames Guide app Suzuki DF4A, DF5A & DF6A outboards

p17 PRACTICAL

Winterising guide Preparing for winter

Saint-Cast Port d’Armor

Appendix

Winterising a portable outboard

p24

p50 PRACTICAL Installing outboard steering

p38

USED BOAT

SAINT-CAST Destination Guide

p58

SECOND LOOK Five Boats to Live Aboard

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

BOAT TEST

Finnmaster T7

5

NEWS ‘Fairer tolls for boaters’ proposal put to Broads Authority Recommendations have been put forward to the Broads Authority (BA) for a ‘fairer toll structure’ on the Norfolk Broads, directly linked to boat size. Research was carried out by a Tolls Working Group and it concluded, with a new scheme ‘even after the annual tolls rise, nearly half of boaters would pay less next year than this year’. This could mark the biggest shake up in Broads tolls for more than three decades. Boaters on the Broads currently pay navigation charges relating to size, ‘a fixed cost imposed on every vessel, which is resulting in smaller boats paying proportionately more per square metre than bigger vessels’. The recommended ‘straight line relationship’ between size of vessel by square metre and toll charge ‘means that smaller boats will pay less than previously and bigger boats more, but has been designed to make the system more equitable, simple and flexible’. The hope is to ‘encourage entry level boating which has been in decline, while numbers of larger vessels have increased’.

Seven categories are proposed for commercial vessels and five for private vessels.

Private or commercial rowing boats, canoes and kayaks will pay a fixed charge.

Example toll prices: 38ft motorboat, 2016 price £458.14, 2017 price £539.70, 7ft tender 2016 £99.32, 2017 price £64.25. One way passage through Mutford Lock is also proposed to rise from £13 to £30. Read full report and price proposal here.

Idealboat.com sales office to open at Hythe

The new and used boat supplier, Idealboat.com, has announced it is opening a new base on the south coast, at MDL’s Hythe Marina Village. Idealboat.com is the Chaparral and Robalo Boats distributor for the British Isles, and more recently was appointed UK distributor for the Finnmaster range, which includes the T, Pilot and Husky series models. The company also specialises in sales of used American and European boats. The new sales office will open in November, followed by a further unit in the region in March, for boat preparation and customer support.

The new operation will be run by Vicky Farrow-Hicks.

6

November 2016

If you any have news from your region, please email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

Brighton Marina ‘Phase One now complete’

“MAINS POWER LOST!”

Don’t Let Your Engine Freeze This Winter Envirotxt® Sends Real Time Shore Power Loss Text Alerts      

Frozen engines can cost £££’s to replace!

Real-time shore power loss text message alert (& power restore) Real-time temperature text message alert Just plug in (easy set up >5 mins) Smart phone not required (use any phone that can send a text!)

SIM card required (use any network except Three)

RRP £99 MBO OFFER £59 (inc vat & FREE UK delivery) To order call 0203 176 3094 and quote ‘MBO59’

www.tekview-solutions.com

GRE Assets

According to builder, GRE Assets, Phase One of its latest major housing development at Brighton Marina, East Sussex is now complete. The development includes 853 homes (from £420,000), 51 shops and waterfront restaurants and occupies the west waterfront of the 127-acre marina site. General Manager International, Michael El-Kassir, said “Our development has totally changed the face of the Marina. It is now attracting a growing number of international restaurants and investors.” Artist impressions of the development include a swing bridge linking the west quayside to the marina breakwater. The 1600-berth marina is operated by Premier Marinas.

NEWS

If you any have news from your region, please email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

New Moorings base in Puerto Rico

The charter company, The Moorings has launched a new charter base in Puerto Rico, which will allow customers to explore the Spanish Virgin Islands (SVI), a relatively undiscovered and undeveloped archipelago. The power catamaran, Moorings 514PC will be available for bookings from January 2017 onwards and sleeps 6-8 people with four ensuite cabins. Customers can cruise to the island of Vieques, drop anchor at the island of Culebra, see the natural phenomena of ‘bioluminescence’ and visit Puerto Rico’s El Yunque rainforest.

Direct flights are available from London to Puerto Rico and charters start from Puerto Del Ray Marina in Fajardo, which is a 45-minute taxi ride from Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Price: 8 people week commencing 28 January 2017 £1362pp

Harleyford Lagoon to open April 2017 For the past two years a new Lagoon at Harleyford on the River Thames has been taking shape. Located alongside the existing marina in the 350-acre estate, the Lagoon is set to offer an additional 150 moorings for boats measuring 6-18 metres.

The pontoons are due to be installed in January and Sites and Marina General Manager, Mark Pearce, told Motorboat Owner “We are on schedule to open at the beginning of April 2017. All the new floating pontoons will have 240v power and water. Once this phase is complete we will be refurbishing all the pontoons in the old marina basin during the summer of 2017. This work will also allow an easier access route to and from the River Thames.”

8

November 2016

NEWS London Boat Show 2017 This coming January British Marine will be kicking off the boating season by hosting the 63rd, 10-day London Boat Show at ExCeL London. A reported 300 companies will be exhibiting the latest in marine and leisure equipment alongside boat ranges from the likes of Princess and Sunseeker. New show features include a ‘Dream Lodge Marina and Boating Lake’, a pool with boats afloat and fringed with places to eat and drink. Opposite will be a ‘Watersports Park’ where visitors can try out and see some of the latest watersports trends. On the show’s stage there will be live entertainment with music performances, fashion shows, and Sky Sports Presenter, Alec Wilkinson, will be hosting interviews and expert talks. The show starts on Friday 6th January and ends on Sunday 15th. Advance tickets start at £10 per person, with two children under the age of 15 entering free with each paying adult. Find more information at londonboatshow.com.

Bid to re-power ex Lifeboat by Youth Trust The youth trust is looking is raise money to restore and re-power the 1973 exRNLI lifeboat, 50-001 ‘Rotary Service’. The Lowestoft-based maritime youth training organisation, Thames Class Lifeboat Trust, aims to provide disadvantaged young people with leisure time, care and training through activities and excursions onboard the 50ft vessel. The trust previously raised the money to purchase ‘Rotary Service’, and secured funding and sponsorship to bring it back from Castletownbere to Lowestoft, where refurbishment is underway. The Birmingham-based commercial marine parts specialist, KPM-Marine, will be assisting with the refit. The trust is now looking to raise a sum of £25,000 in order to re-engine it. You can find out more about the trust at www.50001.org.uk and follow progress via the trust’s Facebook page.

10

November 2016

If you any have news from your region, please email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

Daily rental of PLBs now available

Sargo’s new testing facility The Finnish boat builder, Sargo Boats is extending its facilities in Kokkola by building a new final assembly area. This will include an internal launch pool and harbour area with a clever water recirculation system to ensure the water does not freeze in their cold winters. Founded in 1967, the Sarin family yard, rebranded from Minor Offshore to Sargo in 2014, will be celebrating 50 years of boat production in 2017.

DIARY DATES East Hampshire Boat Jumble 6th November London Boat Show 6th-15th January 2017 Beaulieu Boat Jumble 23rd April 2017 Barclays Jersey Boat Show 29th April-1st May 2017 Poole Harbour Boat Show 19th-21st May 2017 Northern Boat Show 23rd-25th June 2017 East Anglian Boat Show 24th-25th June 2017 Southampton Boat Show 15-24 September 2017 Click any of the above for more info Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

If you are going away cruising and can’t afford to buy a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), it is now possible to rent one through Global Telesat Communications (GTC) for as little as £5 a day. GTC will be offering two models of rugged 406MHz and GPS enabled PLBs to rent, the ACR ResQLink+375 pictured and the McMurdo Fast Find Ranger.

New Pontoon at Saint-Cast

The North Brittany marina, SaintCast Port d’Armor will soon be able to accommodate visiting boats over 50ft with the installation of a long pontoon inside the main breakwater. The new pontoon will incorporate a Corsaire ferry berth and long stay berths for larger boats. See page 24

0800 310 2100

Marine Electronics in stock for immediate dispatch.

Chargers - Inverters - Galvanic Isolators - Fuses Fuse holders - Crossover switches - Cable Sets - Batteries

sales@mdsbattery.co.uk

11

NEWS Titanic memorabilia goes under the hammer

On Saturday 22nd October, 249 historic artefacts went under the hammer at a ‘Titanic and Liner Memorabilia Sale’, hosted by Henry Aldridge & Son in Devizes, Wiltshire.

The sale generated huge interest as it included many Titanic-related artefacts, letters and photographs, plus other items including White Star Line crockery and furniture from the Titanic’s sister shop, the Olympic. One notable artefact was a corroded iron key with a brass tag stamped ‘Locker 14 F Deck’ belonging to Second Class Steward, Sidney Sedunary, who lost his life that fateful night in April 1912. The key was among possessions sent to his wife after his body was recovered after the sinking. The significance of this key revolved around evidence given at the British Inquiry by Steward John Hart. It showed Sidney heroically working on F Deck on the very night of the sinking, even though it was flooded forward. The key pictured along with relevant diary entries sold for £85,000. A bag containing the personal effects of Titanic baker, John Davies sold for £23,000, a collection of letters by Titanic’s Chief Officer Henry Wilde for £22,000 and a sample menu cover from Titanic’s a la carte restaurant fetched £12,000.

Ocqueteau Range Cruiser 10 NEW BOAT The Range Cruiser 10 is the latest edition to the French range of sportsfishers and cruisers from Ocqueteau.

The 33ft RC10 is available in two versions, a coupé or flybridge, and sleeps 6 with two separate double cabins. It is fitted with twin 400hp-600hp diesel engines offering a cruising speed of 22 knots and a top speed of 32 knots. Ocqueteau has two dealers in the UK, EC Leisurecraft and new dealer Clarke & Carter.

12

November 2016

If you any have news from your region, please email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

Work starts on £190m Cyprus marina Construction has started on a £190 million marina development on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

Located on the South East coast of Cyprus, Ayia Napa Marina will include a 380-berth marina accommodating boats up to 60 metres, a 220-boat dry stack and a boatyard, as well as residential properties and retail units.

The development is scheduled for completion in 2021.

Boats.co.uk Launches Boats Yacht Club The new boat sales and

brokerage company, Boats.co.uk has launched Boats Yacht Club, with membership to all owners of new or used boats purchased through the company. Boats Yacht Club will run a programme of events throughout the year around the UK and the Mediterranean, and is organising a members muster in Cowes, 27th29th May 2017. MD, James Barke said “We have developed the Boats Yacht Club to provide a real focus for many of our customers, bringing them together to swap their boating stories and enjoying their boats to the full.”

Thames Winter Lock Closures The Environmental Agency has issued its schedule for winter lock closures for maintenance and this will effect 8 locks. Here is a list of the locks (going downstream) with closure dates: Buscot Lock 1627 Jan, Shifford Lock 9 Jan-24 Feb, King’s Lock 1 Nov-16 Dec, Clifton Lock 14 Nov-16 December, Day’s Lock 14-25 Nov, Goring Lock 1 Nov-16 Dec, Marlow Lock 9 Jan-10 Feb pictured, Old Windsor (upstream Lock Cut) 1 Nov-10 Feb and Penton Hook Lock 1 Nov-16 Dec. Thames users can get the latest river information by calling the Environment Agency Floodline on 0345 988 1188 (+option 1) and river conditions and strong stream warnings via the website.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

13

INBOX

@

STAR LETTERs

Drive anodes

I was reading the October issue and saw the Q&A about anodes. I thought I would drop you a note about my experience with Volvo Penta KAD32’s. I purchased my first boat back in 2005, a new Sealine S25 with a single KAD32 with a DP-E drive. We had this for three years and it was usually in the water for about eight months, and wintered on the hard for four months. Each year the anodes had more or less gone by the end of the season, and the props needed refurbishing and painting. We now have a 10-year-old Sealine S34 that is also fitted with twin KAD32’s and duoprop drives. I was able to get in touch with the previous owner, who had the boat from new, and one of the questions I had related to the additional anodes fitted to the fin plates above the props. He told me in the initial years he had problems with the props and anodes, as I had on the S25, and that the additional anodes had been fitted on Volvo’s advice. A Volvo engineer has since confirmed this to have been a simple retrofit. So if anyone is having problems and particularly with KAD32 on DP-E drives, this is a simple inexpensive solution. Stephen Burder Editor replies: Excessive anode wear should be investigated, in case there is an underlying issue, but additional anodes, either bolted directly to the drives like yours, or bolted to the hull nearby and bonded to the drives on the inside, is a great way to extend the life of this important corrosion protection.

Further to your Q&A last month about anode wear, it is important to point out that zinc anodes should only be used in saltwater, aluminium can be used in fresh salt or brackish water. Magnesium should only be used in fresh water. The problem with zinc in fresh water is that they form a calcareous coating that effectively insulates the anode and reduces/eliminates their effectiveness, and magnesium in saltwater corrodes too quickly. Peter Samain Editor replies: Good points Peter, and well worth a reminder at this time of year.

14

November 2016

email:

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

BACK

TIME

IN

Does anyone remember lusting after this Sunseeker flybridge in the 1980’s? We certainly did and still do. The rare Jamaican 35 offers six berths with two seperate cabins.

On to my next project

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

MY BOAT

I just thought I would drop you a line to say, I have now sold Max, my Norman 18 that you featured in the My Boat feature (August 16 issue) and have moved on to a new ‘project boat’. I have bought a Norman 23 called Peace ‘n’ Quiet from around 1978 I believe.

Again it needs a bit of work but hopefully will be back in the water in a few months. Well that’s the plan, but as you know thing’s can sometimes take longer than you think.

I’m making a good recovery and feeling more like my old self everyday. Thank you again for the fab article. It’s not everyday that you get something published about your life, and it’s definitely given me a boost and made me more determined to recover quickly. Shaun Clark Associate Editor replies: It is really good to hear from you Shaun and that is great news on both counts.

The Norman 23 looks very spacious and I’m sure it will be an excellent boat for inland cruising. Keep up the great work and do keep in touch with your progress.

Shaun Clark’s Norman 18

W

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

18

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, August 2016

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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

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.

19

15

@

INBOX Loch Lomond advice

Fallo

ch

I am trying to find some information for a trip I am planning to Loch Lomond or Loch Ness. I want to bring my 18ft motorboat and launch her somewhere on one of the large Scottish lochs. Can you tell me if I need to register the boat with any officials? Are there any public slips? Are there Any special boating bylaws? Any information would be helpful planning this trip.

Normally I use my boat on the tidal Thames mostly for fishing. Peter Luke Editor replies: Thank you for your email. Loch Lomond is magnificent for trailboating. May I suggest signing in to Motorboat Owner and clicking on the back issues tab. Here you can download the September 2014 issue, inside of which you will find a comprehensive guide to Loch Lomond, including all you need to know about trailing, licensing and launching. The fees may have changed since then, but everything else should still be up to date. Regarding Loch Ness, although I have boated on the Loch and the Caledonian Canal, I have not yet looked into it as a trailboat destination. We did run a cruising charter feature on Loch Ness and the Caledonian Canal in the December 2015 issue, which you can also download via the back issues page. Also, you can download the Caledonian Canal Skippers Guide here.

M

KEY

River

Ardlui Ardlui Marina

1 The Boat House 2 Duck Bay Hotel 3 Cruin Bar & Restaurant 4 Loch Lomond Arms Lomond 5 The Lodge at Loch 6 Ardlui Hotel 7 Oak Tree Inn Lomond 8 Restaurant Loch 9 Rowardennan Hotel

6

J

Safety

Destina tion

LOCH

LOMO

ND

It may be a lak safety e, but sho it’s J weather uld be taken a big one an J d can red can deterior seriously. Th ate e uc uncom e, and wind , visibility fortab Tarbet le condit s can create radio, Fuel is Ben Lomond an ava ion d ilab fla s. A VH J res le at Ard and car lui and rying en should be con F be con Cameron everyo ou sid gh life sid ne House jackets ered, to tie up ered. If you bylaws. on board is for wa Rowardennan req If 9 pub or to with facilit nt somewhe and a me practical, na uired by the P res re ies vig Inverbeg options. taurant, the , and possi sound thod of makin ation lights bly a signals re are Sallochy g app a numb riate er of Fishin should be carrierop Marin P d. g 5 The Lo as Milarrochy Right Luss 4 ch in the and a var is home to J Inchconnachan centre M Marina Balmaha sta Sal M Jy at Lo of Ballo Inchmoan 7 Balmaha Boatyard J Public Jetty are pla iety of coarse mon, Trout ch 752069 ch Lomond Inchcailloch patrons nning fish. If P Mooring for ) Marin you can to fish Loch, you Slipway a (Tel night for on the River wh en 01389 Leven for the sure you kn ile visiting the Shop for (Tel 01 a 20ft boat. ow specie Fuel Balmah £25 a 360 87 s you are the season yo Inchmurrin u have 0 has po a Boaty s Boat Hoist 8 ntoons 214) on the ard permiss the right lic fishing for, tha Marine Services we tha sho ste en 3 ions, an t may rt ter t ses and/o rn sho Balloch Castle byelaws d you re 2 r of Balm m. The yard be available kn in ow rel 1 is for aha an ation to the loc Balloch For mo M M house d the Oa close to the al re cat Cameron House Marina Loch Lomond Marina . Th vil Loch Lo information ch limits etc from the ere is also a k Tree Inn pu lage regula blic trossach mond visit ww about fishing . marin map r nd fer a on to variou s.org or w.l ry Loch Lomo www.l ochlomonds island service och W s on ildlife -lomo nd.net If you prettiest inland bodies are arguably one of the for choic into wildlife and is connected to UK. The broad, island t Falloch in the north, , of water in the is home e around the you will be spo by the only outflow end is in stark contras Lo infested, southern the Clyde in the south ilt surpri to a broad, an ch, which in-edged northern Leven. The fast sin d som to the narrow, mounta the six mile long River past, been used etimes to look g, variety of d, one of the in the Lomon has, Ben Leven cre where ou part, flowing t for on atu elusive area overlooks the the Loch, but is now land inc res. Things red squ highest peaks in the to bring vessels into lude adders, irr vigable except Scottis el, the com the loch. considered to be non-na mo Ca migrate h that wi pe n ld cat sea trout lizard rca by the salmon and lucky en illie. In the air s and the rar , the sea via this between the loch and is to aim Eagles ough to see you might be e fact about the loch Os an in tow, the best place With trailer route. An interesting Loch Lom it for ott d in, or on, preys or Go southern tip of the of water that enters the Ma ers lden the wa service, on ond for is Balloch that each molecule ter loo musse , water voles rina has Leven. k out for just under 2 years. ls nt forthe River , meets itage a slip severa Loch, where will be in residence Motorb that is and the very seals, freshw y,2014 d is and is l outboa wa oat Ow Lomon er ate on rar Loch Septemb a ly ende r e rd bra ner © Statistics aside, Scotla Digital nds mic to Powan, a fish Marine nd. two loc Media Ltd hs in 44 Inveruglas

Inversnaid

A8

2

A82

P

P

J

P

River Leven

Getting there

49

16

November 2016

PRACTICAL

HOW TO

Winterising a portable outboard

YOU WILL NEED

A s winter approaches, most of us will

take some action to protect our boats and engines against damage caused by freezing temperatures and, at the end of this issue, we have added a supplement to help you do just that. However, many of us have another engine that deserves a little love at this time of year, especially if we want it to continue to provide trouble free service come the spring. We are, of course, referring to the humble, and often neglected, portable outboard.

Once you have safely put your boat and main propulsion engines to bed for the winter, dig out your tender outboard from wherever it is kept and devote just a couple

TOOLS • Spanners • Screwdrivers • Small bore hose to siphon fuel • Spark plug spanner • Grease gun CONSUMABLES • Fuel/2-stroke mix • Fuel stabiliser • 4-stroke engine oil • Antifreeze • Fogging oil • Grease • Anti Corrosion spray

DIFFICULTY RATING

ooooo of hours to it. Just follow our 15-point plan and, when you come to call on it again next season, you shouldn’t be plagued by poor starting or rough running.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

17

PRACTICAL

HOW TO IN 15 STEPS

1

I start by mixing up a special winter fuel mix. This is a slightly more oily mix for 2 stroke (around 40:1) for extra internal protection, and some fuel stabilizer to help stop deposits forming in the carb 3

On a four stroke outboard, stop the engine once it has warmed up, drain the sump oil and replace with fresh. This is a good time to check the killcord is working correctly

2

Run the engine up in fresh water until it is at operating temperatures to flush salt out and to get the winter fuel/oil mix into the engine. On a two stroke engine turn off the fuel and allow the engine to run out and stop 4

A four stroke engine should then be started again to spread the fresh oil around before shutting off the fuel and allowing the motor to stop by running out of fuel

18

November 2016

5

As portable engines are usually stored out of the weather, freezing is not usually a problem. If yours is kept outside you could mix up some antifreeze and run the engine in this mixture during steps 1-4 7

If the engine has an internal fuel tank, drain the fuel out so that you can start next season with fresh. Modern petrol goes off very quickly and can cause starting and running problems in the spring if left in

6

Once the engine has stopped after running out of fuel, drain any remaining fuel from the carb bowl. This is done by undoing a, usually, easily accessible drain screw/bolt on the bottom of the bowl 8

Remove the spark plugs, which provide a good opportunity to assess their condition and decide if they need cleaning or replacement, and while out, squirt some fogging oil into the cylinder bores

Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

19

PRACTICAL

9

10

Then, with the plugs still out, pull the engine over a few times to spread the oil all around the cylinder before replacing the plugs and plug leads

Next, grease all linkages and moving parts under the cowl, and then spray the whole engine with a good quality anti-corrosion product

11

12

If there are any grease points on the outside of the outboard, notably around the swivel and tilt bracket, pump some fresh grease into these and manipulate the associated moving part to spread it around

Thumbscrew clamps are notorious for drying out and seizing due to the mix of stainless steel and aluminium. Keep them free with a coat of grease over the entire thread. Screw them in and out to spread the grease inside the bracket

20

November 2016

13

14

Check the propeller for damage. Don’t wait until spring to find out you need to get it repaired or replaced as the prop repairers will be very busy

Check for evidence of oil at the bottom of the propeller, where it meets the gearbox.

This might indicate a prop shaft seal that needs attention. Winter is a good time to do this (see MBO Oct 13), you could also change the gearbox oil as well (see MBO Aug 16 Project Outboard Part 9).

15

COST £ The only expenditure required is for consumables, many of which the average DIYer will already have in stock. The products I used cost: Sta-Bil fuel stabiliser £8.99, Quicksilver 4-stroke engine oil £9.75 ltr, Quicksilver Storage Seal fogging oil £16.99, Quicksilver 2-4C general purpose grease £9.99, Boeshield T9 corrosion spray £18.95

TIME TAKEN If your engine has an anode, check to see if it needs replacing. They are not usually required on an infrequently used outboard that is dry stored, but it doesn’t hurt to have one

It should only take around three hours to carry out all of the steps above. If you have a two stroke you will save the best part of an hour by not having to carry out an oil change.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

21

CUTTING Garmin 276Cx

Garmin’s classic 276C has been upgraded and reintroduced as the GPSMAP 276Cx. This new allterrain unit features Garmin’s familiar push button control and user interface, is IPX7 waterproof and comes pre-loaded with Recreational Map Europe. It can also be used with BlueChart g2 HD marine charts and City Navigator. The 8gb memory can be expanded with microSD cards and being WiFi and Bluetooth enabled it can deliver Active Weather forecasts and animated weather tracking.

Price £649.99 www.garmin.com/en-gb

Waeco CoolFreeze

Waeco has introduced two new 12 to 240 volt compressor coolboxes, which are available through Dometic. The 85-litre CoolFreeze CFX 95DZ2 offers flexible cooling and deep-freezing onboard (+10°C and -22°C) with separate controllable compartments with lids, so users can choose to have a fridge and a freezer, or two fridges or two freezers. A WiFi function also allows you to set and check the temperature via a smartphone app. There is also the slim and compact 28-litre coolbox, the CoolFreeze CFX 28. Both coolers have a USB ports to recharge lowpower devices.

Price CFX 95DZ2 £899 Price CFX 28 £570 www.dometic.co.uk

iKommunicate

iKommunicate from Digital Yacht promises to bring the “Internet of things” to your boat. Developers have created an open source interfacing protocol called Signal K, and iKommunicate acts as a gateway between products operating Signal K, and traditional NMEA based boat electronics. Being an HTML “web ready” JSON based data format, web and mobile app development are really simple. This means that NMEA data, such as fuel flow or other engine parameters, could be displayed on an app to follow and analyse trends etc.

Price £200 www.ikommunicate.com

22

November 2016

the latest boating gear and technology

Montrose Rope & Sail Boat Bag

Scottish canopy-maker, Montrose Rope & Sail has created a handy waterproof storage ‘tidy bag’ for boats such as RIBS. The bag was originally for a boater who was unable to find a cockpit style bag that was durable, functional, suitable for wet conditions and with ample storage. The bag has 5 draining compartments (some with clear fronts), a carry handle and eyelets and rope (or straps) for attaching.

Price from £69.99 www.montroseropeandsail.co.uk

Original CleanBoot

Original CleanBoots are reusable and washable neoprene overshoes or bootcovers. With a grippy sole they have been designed to place over the top of shoes or boots when onboard to “keep the outside out and the inside clean”.

Price £25 inc postage www.thecleanbootuk.com

Cox CXO300

British engine builder, Cox Powertrain, has launched the worlds first 300hp diesel outboard. The two-stroke supercharged 3.7 litre CXO300 weighs 300kg, and uses an opposed-piston design. Cox brought together engineers from Formula 1 racing and premium automotive engine design to develop the new diesel engine to provide petrol performance, with diesel economy and reliability.

Price TBA www.coxmarine.com

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion

Fernhurst Books has released the updated 20th edition of the East Coast Rivers Cruising Companion, marking the book’s 60th anniversary.

With updated charts and aerial photographs, it offers comprehensive pilotage information based on years of local East Coast knowledge.

Price £34.99 www.fernhurstbooks.com

23

Guernsey Saint-Cast

by Claire Frew

Sparkling emerald-coloured water, a welcoming town in a stunning soft sandy bay and a sheltered, easy-access marina.

We would definitely recommend a visit to Saint-Cast

N

orth Brittany is a spectacular and diverse coastline of bays, drying ports and tidal town basins. It is a splendid cruising ground but, with huge tidal ranges, marinas with all-tides access are few and far between. Saint-Cast is a beautiful beach-side resort located in the Cotes d’Armor region of North Brittany,

lying directly west of Saint Malo. It has a modern marina, Saint-Cast Port d’Armor, with excellent facilities, including fuel and restaurants, but best of all it offers 24hr access.

Whilst evidence of roman settlers has been uncovered in the area, the town of Saint-Cast was established around

24

November 2016

Destination DestinationKILMORE SAINT-CAST QUAY Image provided by Saint-Cast Port d’Armor

Alderney

Cherbourg

Carteret Guernsey Sark Les Dirouilles Les Écréhous

Jersey

St Helier

Les Minquiers

Iles Chausey

Granville

Paimpol Saint-Quay -Portieux Binic

a 6th century monastery settlement, a community reliant on farming and fishing.

The town slowly grew to become a popular seaside resort, thanks to the arrival of a railway in the 19th century. Beautifully elegant timber-clad chateaus and stone villas sprung up along the clifftops, taking advantage of the stunning views. This part of Brittany is referred to as the Emerald Coast, named after the colour of the sea.

It is easy to see why as, even on very dull days, the sea has a lovely greeny turquoise hue. Saint-Cast-le-Guildo is the name

Dahouet

Saint-Cast

Saint Malo

given to the sweeping bay that stretches from the northern peninsular at SaintCast to Le Guildo, a tidal inlet with a small port approximately 10km to the south east of the marina. The coastal area between offers huge sandy beaches, hidden coves and stunning views out to sea.

The modern Saint-Cast Port d’Armor marina was opened in 2009 at a build cost of 28 million euros. Taking up the position of the original drying harbour, the 800-berth marina is sheltered by the high surrounding headland to the north and

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

25

Saint Cast Approaches

Les Bourdinots Marina Office & Facilities

Pointe de St Cast

G

Saint-Cast Port d’Armor

est

Le Canevez

B C A1

9

Saint-Cast

Not to be used

11

Saint-Cast Port d’Armor

1 Cfor navigation 5 6

3

Actualités

A2

The approaches to Saint-Cast are fairly straight forward

8

7 10

west, and cradled from the east by a huge stone breakwater. Marina users are able to experience first hand the spectacular tidal ranges of the area with a huge rock formation, surrounded by pontoons, appearingTRAVAUX just inside the breakwater at low water. Being all tides, the marina is the perfect springboard for passages to and from the Channel Islands and of course, surrounding ports such as Saint Malo, Binic and Dahouet.

The unspoilt town with its soft sandy beach is approximately a mile away, and marina visitors are sure to enjoy one of its key features, a beautiful and convenient level walk into town, using a dedicated walkway built into the rocky, pine fringed shoreline. Saint-Cast’s main shopping street is one road back from

D E

F

the beachfront and has a huge choice of cafes and restaurants, boutiques, gift and craft shops. The towns Carrefour City supermarket is ideal for stocking up on supplies and wine. Being a popular beach resort the town buzzes during summer but is much quieter out of season.

Approaches

The North Brittany coast needs to be navigated with care, as it is dominated by many rocks, and its huge tidal ranges should not be overlooked. Saint-Cast Port d’Armor marina nestles just south of Pointe de St Cast. If your approach is from the north, reassuringly the high cliff peninsula of Cap Frehel (west of SaintCast), with its steeple monument and lighthouse, is quite distinctive and should

26

November 2016

Destination be visible from a great distance.

On approaching Saint-Cast, keep a good lookout for pots in the vicinity, and be aware that these make entry and departure at night hazardous. The main off-lying hazard is a cluster of drying rocks called Les Bourdinots, which lie ¾ mile north east of Pointe de Saint-Cast and 2 miles to the north east of the marina.

The rocks are marked by a lit east cardinal mark and pilot guides suggest that it is not advisable to pass between these and the unlit Pointe de Saint-Cast. Leaving Les Bourdinots well to starboard, head southwest towards the end of the marina’s curving rock breakwater. Here two sets of port and starboard markers form an entrance channel. The first port marker lies approximately 200 metres east of the breakwater. The narrow channel bears around to the west and then north to enter the marina. If your approach is at night an isophase white-sectored light is positioned further north on top of the breakwater wall and indicates the route southwest, once clear of Les Bourdinots. A starboard lit beacon marks the end of the towering rocky breakwater and on the port side lies a low concrete breakwater pontoon, A2, which is marked by a lit port beacon. The

SAINT-CAST

Distances

Approximate distances in nautical miles from Saint-Cast Port d’Armor: • Saint Malo 7.5 miles • Dahouet 22 miles • Binic 26 miles • Granville 28 miles • St Helier 38 miles

Weather and tides

Met Office Inshore Waters forecast Channel Islands Meteo France Saint-Cast forecast Port de Saint Cast weather actuals Port de Saint Cast webcam Ports of Jersey weather information Guide du Port Saint-Cast Tides

Where to fill up

RYoung

Petrol and diesel are available at the marina via a 24hr self-service fuel pontoon, operated by a credit card.

This is located in the north corner of the marina, between pontoon F and the long fishing pontoon, close in to the marina wall. It has two petrol and two diesel pumps. and is a short finger pontoon with space for two boats, one either side. We would advise larger boats to fuel on the outside if possible.

While depth on the inside berth shouldn’t be a problem, access for turning is tight, especially at low water

Charts & Pilot Books

• Imray C33B chart • Imray 2510 North Brittany Pack • North Brittany & Channel Islands Cruising Companion • Reeds Nautical Almanac The marked rock Le Canevez to the north east of the slipway and the marina breakwater Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

27

Visiting boats are usually allocated finger berths either side of pontoon D, pictured above

entrance and marina fairway channels are dredged to 2 metres. As you turn into the marina, keep clear of the rocks to RYoung

starboard inside, just metres out from the breakwater. From 2017 the large Corsaire ferry will be entering and docking at the north end of the marina, close to the travel hoist and fishing pontoon, twice daily, in the morning and early evening. You will need to keep a lookout for it if you are heading north along the narrow marina fairway towards the fuel berth.

Where to moor

In high season visitors may be greeted by a red marina RIB and staff will direct you to a berth

The marina has 50 visitors’ berths on finger pontoons, plus they will use any annual berths that are vacant. The marina can be contacted on VHF channel 9 or on telephone number 0033 2 96 81 04 43.

Dedicated visitor’s finger berths can be found either side, and at the northwest end, of pontoon D. This area is marked with a V on the pontoon piles. Boats of 12-15 metres need to go on the south of this pontoon, between C and D, while smaller boats will be directed to the other side, between D and E. If space is limited on the visitor

28

November 2016

Destination pontoon, or if you arrive late at night, visiting boats may also berth alongside the marina’s outer floating concrete breakwater pontoons, A1 and A2, and await instructions from the marina office.

Please note the unlit south cardinal beacon 100 metres south of breakwater A2. This marks the edge of the drying bay and the end of a long rocky parallel breakwater running to shore. Do not be tempted to go further inshore than the inshore end of A1, as it gets very shallow.

These two alongside pontoons are often used for rallies and have shorepower, water and offer plenty of depth at low water. However, they can become uncomfortable if the wind is strong from a south-south easterly direction. They can also be a little noisy over the high water period if the wind or breeze has any south in it. Regardless, they are easily accessible and provide a wonderful panorama, looking southwest towards St Cast’s sandy beach. There are three seasonal categories for mooring fees. An overnight berth for a 10-metre boat in high season costs €31. The marina office is open 8am-9pm during the season and 9am-12pm and 2-6pm off-season. In the same building you will find coded access to a modern toilet, shower and laundry facility block.

SAINT-CAST

Marine supplies

There is a large Comptoir de la Mer chandlery (0033 2 96 41 88 24) at the marina. There is also a really useful home and hardware store along Boulevard Duponchel called Maison Ohier.

Food supplies

The marina office supplies fresh baguettes first thing in the morning.

In town there is a Carrefour City supermarket in Place du Général de Gaulle, which is a 0.8mile (15-minute) walk from the marina. It is open 7am9pm Mon-Sat and 9am-1pm Sunday.

There is also a green grocer, butcher, fishmonger and several patisseries.

Transport

The bus operator, Tibus, operate services to Cap Frehel (no 2), Dinan (no 13), St Brieuc (no 2) and St Malo (no 14) from the bus stop outside the Saint-Cast Tourist Information Centre, where you can also pick up a bus timetable. Brittany Ferries operate a St Malo to Portsmouth ferry service.

These depart 1-2 times a day, typically at 10:30am or 8:30pm. The nearest airport is Dinard-Pleurtuit àt 30 km, serving London, Nottingham, Bristol, Birmingham, Jersey and Guernsey.

Berthing Fees

10m overnight berth high season €31 10m overnight berth low season €26 10m overnight berth winter €20 10m week berth €100-€186 10m annual berth €2408 A fuel berth is in the north corner of the marina.

It is 24hr self-service, operated by a credit card Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

29

12

KEY 1 Marina Office 2 La Poissonnerie 3 Le Café Face 4 Les Thes d’Emma 5 Tourist Information 6 Le Grande Brasserie

C

3

4 2

7 Le Jardin Délice 8 La Marinière 9 Le Square Café

1

G

13

2

B C A1

10 Maison Ohier 11 Swimming Pool

D E

F

A2

12 Corbiere Cannon 13 Hotel Port-Jacquet

9

8 High Street

1 C 5

Slipway

Footpath

6

C

Cashpoint

Bus Station

7 10

Ferry

1

Carrefour City

2

Market Friday am

3

Market Monday am

Fuel Berth

3

11

C

Chandlery

The relaxed beach resort and town of Saint-Cast is a 15-minute walk away from the marina

Free WiFi is available throughout the marina with codes available from the marina office. The marina is also a Passport Escales member, so berthholders at associated marinas, such as MDL, will enjoy a discount.

At the moment the marina only caters for visiting boats up to 15 metres (50ft), with larger boats by arrangement.

However, plans have been proposed to install a 192-metre pontoon for larger visiting boats that will run along the inside of the eastern breakwater.

Where to eat and drink

Fancy a coffee? There is a huge choice of cafés and restaurants in Saint Cast’s town square

You’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to restaurants, as there is an excellent selection in the town and along the marina waterfront.

There is a bewildering amount of restaurants in town serving pizzas, ice cream, steaks and traditional French seaside-shellfish dishes such as Coquilles St-Jacques (scallops), Bouchots (mussels)

30

November 2016

Destination

SAINT-CAST

Slipway

Love shellfish? A visit to La Poissonerie on the marina waterfront is an absolute must

and Fruits de Mer. In France, café culture is key, and, if you fancy a drink or a spot of lunch, then Saint-Cast’s town square in high season is surrounded by colourful cafes and bistros, such as Le Square Café (0033 2 96 81 03 23). For an evening meal Le Grande Brasserie (0033 2 96 41 83 36) in Boulevard Duponchel can be recommended and, if you are looking for something extra special, then there is La Marinière on the seafront, or the charming Le Jardin Délice Restaurant (0033 2 96 81 05 27) in Boulevard Duponchel. Le Biniou (0033 2 96 41 94 53) in the next bay south is another popular local restaurant, just a 10-minute taxi ride away.

If you don’t fancy the walk into town, all tastes and budgets should be satisfied

The restaurant Le Jardin Délice is at the far end of town but is recommended for a special meal

There is a slipway (‘Cale’ in French) to the north of the marina and tucked inside Pointe de l’Isle. By road its chained entrance, with a hut to pay fees Jul-Aug (€5 per use / €20 card 6 uses / €100 per season / free Sept-Jun), is to the left of the hard standing area and visitor car park, off Place Pilot Fromont D13. Inside there is a good size parking/storage area and a narrowing steep concrete ramp marked by navigation posts to seaward. Use is not advisable in strong winds or choppy sea conditions.

The marina slipway is designated for commercial fishermen. However, if vacant, use is permitted 8am-6pm Jul-Aug at the same price. The marina also has a 2 and 20-tonne crane and hard standing. The clifftop Hotel PortJacquet is a convenient place to stay.

Further afield

A 7nm passage east is Saint-Malo, a favourite cruising destination on this coast. It has two marinas, Sablons or Vauban, the latter being lock-entry, recently modernised and more convenient for the town.

Binic is a friendly tidal basin and St Quay Portrieux is another excellent destination that offers an all-tides marina. Navigation information for many of the surrounding harbours can be found on the useful ‘Guide-duport’ website and English reviews of ports can also be found at digimap.gg.

For more information visit: www.saintcastleguildo.fr www.cotesdarmor.cci.fr

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

31

P.Rawle

A secret garden. The floral garden at Le Thes d’Emma is a charming spot for afternoon tea

with the restaurants at the marina. La Poissonnerie (0033 2 96 41 98 65) is an excellent example and, if you love fish as fresh as you can get, this is an absolute must. Located at the southern end of the marina waterfront, it combines a fresh fish stall with an excellent waterfront restaurant. It is very popular and in the evenings you will certainly need to book to avoid disappointment. Le Café Face (0033 2 96 41 65 62) is one of several restaurants in a block on the waterfront to the north side of the marina office.

If you fancy taking the weight off your feet in the afternoon sunshine, and delving into something deliciously naughty whilst sipping from a bone china cup, then we can highly recommend a visit to Les Thes d’Emma. This charming floral cottage tea garden and living-room-cum-café, sits high on the cliff top in Rue du Port and commands spectacular views over the bay.

It is open 3pm to 7pm every day during school holidays, and every weekend from Easter to Halloween.

Places to see and visit

We recommend a walk along the waterfront and up to the peninsular, Pointe de Saint-Cast, to the north east of the marina, as it offers great views of the surrounding coastline. To the east you have the Ebihens islands, with Saint Malo in the distance, and to the west there is Fort La Latte and the towering cliffs of Cap Fréhel. Here, on the picturesque monument-studded headland, the Corbiere cannon stands guard high on the clifftop. This bronze cannon was once part of a defensive battery which, in 1758, was used during the Battle of Saint-Cast against the English fleet during the Seven Years’ War. After falling into the sea through coastal erosion, it was retrieved

32

November 2016

Destination

Tourisme Bretagne JPiriou

from the depths in the 90’s.

It is from this clifftop that you can join the coastal path leading to the next bay, Baie de la Fresnaye, with its mussel beds.

Saint-Cast is a centre for mussel and oyster farming, and a guided walk out to the farms can be arranged through the tourist office. As part of the trip, visitors go to the producer for a tasting and to see the preparation of the shells. Adult tickets are €6. An ‘Architecture and Heritage’ guided walk is also available through the tourist office, duration 1hr 30mins. The walk is €4 for adults and starts on the seafront.

Whether you are a young family looking for some ‘sandy-toes’ fun, or a couple looking to relax in the sunshine, the beach at Saint-Cast is superb. There are rock pools to discover at low water, the sand is silky soft and sculptable, and the beach shelves very gradually.

The cosmopolitan walled city of Saint Malo is a ferry ride away from Saint Cast, courtesy of Compagne Corsaire. The ferry ride takes approximately an hour, and leaves the marina around 9am, arriving back at approximately 5pm. This gives visitors around 6 hours to explore the city, beaches and surroundings. By 2017 there will be a new dedicated pontoon for the ferry service, which will be inside the marina, to the north, close to the travel hoist.

SAINT-CAST

Saint-Cast is superb for walking, with a coast path leading west around to Baie de La Fresnaye

The mythical, Fort La Latte castle dates back to the 14th century and is approximately a 30-minute drive from the marina. The castle is open from 10:30am6pm and offers a daily tour in English at 3pm. Tickets are €5.50 for adults and children are €3.50.

Markets are quite a regular occurrence in the town and every Friday morning, all year round, there is a market at Quartier de l’Isle, which is a 15-minute walk from the marina. Two seasonal markets are held at Quartier des Mielles, on a Monday morning June to September, and on a Thursday evening between July and August.

The town has beach watersports, a cinema, an 18-hole golf course and a heated seawater swimming pool. There is also an excellent kids playground in SaintCast’s town square. MBO

Saint-Cast Tourist Office

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

33

Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Fuel imbalance on Volvo Penta D4

Q I have twin Volvo Penta D4

260hp engines and the starboard one is using twice the fuel of the port engine. The tanks are not linked, the legs are clean and turning freely and there are no fault codes on display. The boat is a 2007 Jeanneau Prestige 34 HT.

A A light imbalance of fuel

usage on a twin setup is not uncommon, but twice as much on one engine is certainly not normal. I know you said that the fuel tanks are not linked, and I am not familiar with the exact system used on the 34HT, but it would be unusual not to have some form of crossover valve setup. My first suggestion would be to check that these, if fitted, are set up to return unused fuel back to their respective tanks, rather than both return lines feeding one tank. The other possibility, and this is one I heard about from a reader at the boat show who was having similar problems, is that one of the tachos is wildly inaccurate. This particular reader tried everything to get to the bottom of the problem and finally found that although he was running the engines at matched tacho speeds, one was over reading, somewhere in the region of 600rpm.

This meant that one engine was working much harder than the other, and hence using considerably more fuel.

There are other reasons for an imbalance in fuel usage, but nothing else I can think of that would cause one engine to use twice as much. If the fuel system of one engine was faulty, and simply dumping in twice as much fuel, you would expect to see evidence such as black smoke from the unburnt fuel.

I suspect you may have to employ the services of your local Volvo Penta dealer who, with their diagnostic equipment, should find it a fairly straightforward problem to diagnose.

34

November 2016

If you have a question, email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

Can I install a portable generator?

Q I have a small portable ‘suitcase type’ air cooled

petrol generator and have seen a kit that extends the exhaust and would allow it to be installed inside the boat.

I can’t seem to find a UK supplier of this kit and those that I have spoken to tell me that it is not a good idea to install a portable generator inside a boat.

A I cannot stress this enough. Do not install a portable generator anywhere inside

your boat. As well as the issues of petrol vapour when refilling the internal tank, there is a very serious risk from the carbon monoxide in the exhaust gases. Just this kind of installation has resulted in deaths only a couple of years back. Portable generators like these should only be used in well ventilated areas where fuel vapour and exhaust fumes cannot enter the boat. The exhaust kits you mention, I understand, are designed for housing this type of generator in small uninhabited outbuildings so that the generators can be protected from the weather while in use. They should never be used to enable one to be installed within the confines of a boat.

Preparing for winter

Q This is my first year of boat ownership, I have

a Freeman 24 on the Thames, and I am wondering what precautions I need to take to protect the boat over the winter. She will be staying in the water.

A Magazines often get pulled up on repeating information such as this, but we

have to remember that every winter will be someone’s first. The joy of a digital magazine like Motorboat Owner is that we don’t have to worry about this. We can simply tag on something relevant without compromising our standard issue. At the back of this month’s mag you will find our full winterising guide, which has been tweaked and updated with the latest information. For those of you who are about to put your portable outboard away for the winter, we also have a handy feature in this issue on what you should do to help ensure it starts first time, and runs trouble free, come the spring.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

35

Q&A

Your Questions Answered

Crankshaft oil leak

Q I have an oil leak from the front of

the crankshaft just behind the pulley on my Volvo Penta AD41. Can this be fixed in situ, or will the engine have to be removed from the boat?

A It sounds most likely that it is your crankshaft oil seal that needs changing

and, as long as you have some space in front of the engine, this can be done with the engine in place. After removing the belt from the crankshaft pulley you need to remove the pulley and vibration dampener by undoing the six small bolts.

Then you need to undo the hub centre bolt, so you will need to lock the engine to stop it spinning. Volvo recommend using special tool number 884 895 for this, but it is possible to improvise. Then the hub is removed using a special puller, Volvo part 884 608, but again it may be possible to improvise with care. With the hub removed, the old seal can be prized out and a new one installed. Despite the relative simplicity of the job, the special tools required means this may be a job best passed on to your Volvo dealer.

Bowthruster for Bavaria 29

Q If there is one thing that would improve my

boating enjoyment, it is a bow thruster. I only have a single engine and I know how to make the boat do what I want, until the wind or tide take over, and then I always end up feeling I have run out of options. How much would I be looking at to fit one to my Bavaria 29?

A A suitable thruster kit is going to be around ÂŁ2000.

To have the kit supplied and fitted will be somewhere around £4500, so the final figure will be somewhere in between, depending upon how much you want to do yourself. If you haven’t already seen it, take a look at the October 2014 issue where we fitted one to a Sealine S28. This should give you a good idea of what is involved, and if you feel it is something you can do yourself. In truth, it is not that difficult once you overcome the obstacle of cutting two rather large holes below the waterline!

36

November 2016

If you have a question, email us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

Protection from prop fouling

Q I keep my Broom in the Solent

and find that the hull remains relatively free of fouling by using a good quality antifoul. What I don’t seem able to find though, is something equally good for the props. I have tried a few different paints and yet when the boat comes out at the end of the season the props appear to be paint free and covered in growth. There must be a solution to this problem, although nobody I have spoken to seems to know of one.

A Good fouling protection for props and other sterngear is the holy grail of

antifouling. The problem, as you seem to have discovered, is getting the stuff to stay on the fast spinning props, which is why many owners simply polish them up as smooth and shiny as possible in the hope that the surface is difficult for fouling to adhere to. In terms of coatings, Propspeed is a product I have heard good things about. It requires specialist application but reports seem to indicate a year or two of good performance from it. Another product that looks interesting is AquaMarine Prop. Both of these are foul release products rather than antifoul, so using the boat regularly would be required to ensure the critters get spun off before getting a firm grip. If any of our readers have any recommendations, particularly for fast boats, we would love to hear them.

THE

ANCHORING SOLUTION

• Quality engineering • Innovative design • Competitive pricing • Guaranteed compatibility • Unrivalled warranty

t: 023 8045 8400 | e: sales@maxwellmarine.co.uk | www.maxwellmarine.com

WINDLASSES, CAPSTANS, ANCHORS, BOW ROLLERS AND ACCESSORIES

USED BOAT

SECOND LOOK

Five Boats to Live Aboard

H

ave you ever dreamt of selling up and setting out on a liveaboard cruising adventure? Exploring new havens but taking your time and your home with you. Swapping bricks and mortar for a waterborne lifestyle certainly has its appeal, but choosing the right boat is important.

So what should you look for in a liveaboard? Ultimately your taste and budget will determine this, but onboard 38

comfort and sea-keeping will need to be high on your agenda. Bigger is definitely better for comfort but, if you are looking to keep cruising affordable, you will need to be prepared to throttle back. With size comes inflated running and maintenance costs, and of course higher mooring fees.

High on the list of priorities should be storage, and you can never have too much of it. Of course, you will need to keep an eye on how much you load up

November 2016

10/6/201

6

Foundry

"Rosy Days" - Sunseeker

Bayliner 4588 sale | 13.82m Bayliner 4588 for

diesel 230hp (45'4") | 1989 | 2x

profile n | Planing underwater | GRP Constructio

| Boat REF# | 6 sleeping berths

Reach

:: Vessel

Details

Manhattan 62

Location Troon, United Kingdom

216132

216132

Boat REF#

£82,495.00

Price

Reduced

13.82m (45'4")

Length

Frank Hal Tel : 012ls and Son 55 679 Yard, 29 ‐31 Mil 506 | Mob : l 07725 Lane, Walton 006686 | Email:on the Naz sales@f e, Essex, CO oundry reach. 14 8PF co.uk

1989

Year

GRP Construction Planing Underwater profile 6 Sleeping berths (1989) US Marine Hinos 2 x diesel 230hp, Engine North Wales Lying

53 Exte

nded

Deckh

ouse

Gallery

Basic Mechanical Extra Details Get 5% discount

Engine

Engine make and

n! on boat transportatio

n Bayliner Corporatio

Builder

North Wales

Lying

Get quote for boat

deliveries

Total - 2 Tanks 945.5 ltr (208.0 USG) Total - 1 Tanks 545.5 ltr (120.0 USG)

Fuel capacity Water capacity

Dimensions 10% Discount on

Length Beam Draft Min Draft Max Airdraft Displacement

model

Engine Hours

13.82m (45'4") 4.55m (14'11") 0.91m (3'0") 0.91m (3'0") 4.72m (15'6") 13kg (27.6lbs)

engine1: 1155 wheel

£ 195,000 inc Vat shaft

1996

GRP

(approx) Fuel consumption (approx) Cruising speed Engine Max speed (approx)

4 Blade Bronze (Rope Not Recorded 15 knots 18 knots

Number of Engines:

2

Model:Engine spares

8V183OM442LA

Make:

Power:

Fuel Type: Electrical Max Speed:

engine2: 1155

Indirect

Build Engine Cooled

Price: Steering

Drive Year:

Prop(s) : Construction

Generator output

Boat Insurance

2 x diesel 230hp (1989) US Marine Hinos

Blue G Max Draft:

Detai

ls

BLUE GOO SE 4 17 metr es GBP 1 25,00 0 Diese l Used 18.75m Motor/ 61.52ft

4.8 meter

oo1.4 semeter 4

Make : Hatteras Hull M ateria

l: GR Year: P 1983 Keel Ty pe: Shoal Numb er:

Locatio n: Ipswic h

Witho ut doub t, t of the m betwe he 53 Hatte en th1eir x litres /ras Moto le. Sh r Yach vario gallons e h t is the m incarn 1 x litres us ee full h as a spa / gallons cio atio ost handling eads, sepa us three­state ns. This twin successf ul med rate e room . Galle deck ium siz ngine layout fe large sw motor y has room ed moto yacht pass­ aturin im pla s, hom with a through r yach g a hu tform. T Europ n exte , bow pu e­sized g e. 'Blu his Ha nded sa t ever built, alley w ge 174 squ e Goo lpit, m tteras Even wh with o are fo lon ca /dinett olded 53 ED ver 60 ot eelchair se 4' has be n ente e opp fored is believ 0 and d osite. Sm salon with rtain o en su acces eck eq ed to be eck seatin teak p bstan n a gr s has all g. uipme tial http://w th Tw be ly r e only en ca in helm aft deck is p aneling & we and efu nt have ww.foun yacht s with erfect t bar, dryreach been ad tered for. E rbished duri such for lin wh .co.uk/v ng lec de yac the la e tronic d and iewvess ht for sa eelhouse de st two s have she n el.asp?i ck doors le in the years been d=209 ow ap wi up UK and pears th a rea dated and N to be and a more Euroyachts, Troon Yacht Haven, dded to l deep pocke W akin t , soft f t spen o a sh Harbour Road, Troon, KA10 urnish d.

6DJ owroo ings, c T: + 44 (0)1292 318002 m mo overs del th an a yac ht of he r Fuel: sca

Water: thr

1534 hp

s System Diesel

Beam:

Tanks

12KVA

MTU

power, by: engine, shore charged 31 knots 12 volt, 6 batteries

Cutters)

Name : Length: Price : Fuel: Cond ition: Dimensions Powe r: Length:

generator

The Boat Showroom, Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road, Largs, KA30 8EZ T: + 44 (0)1475 687204

1/9

Finding five large boats to live aboard in the UK for under £200k was tougher than we thought

if you are planning on fast cruising in your liveaboard. A well-appointed galley with plenty of worktop space and storage is another crucial feature. Many large cruisers are fitted with washing machines, trash compactors, even dishwashers, all of which make life onboard that little easier and enable you to be more self-sufficient.

Heating and a generator are two more important features for times when you are away from shorepower.

Manoeuvring a large, heavy motorboat can be daunting. A high freeboard may mask visibility, while high sides also add windage, so bow and stern thrusters, ideally on remotes, are something else to look out for. Safety on deck and access aboard are also important. Can you crew, step aboard and load up easily? Look for large, safe side decks, bathing platform access and, on aft cabin boats, a central gate in the guardrails with corresponding side door(s). When it comes to crewing, bigger boats carry heavier loads, so whether you are a couple or a family, you need to consider what size will be manageable. Training may also be useful.

Setting ourselves a budget of up to £200k, which is roughly the average price of a flat or small house in the UK, we set out to find five big boats, with big accommodation, that were also versatile for long range cruising.

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

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

39

USED BOAT

FOR SALE

£160,000

1996 Trader 475 Signature If you are looking for a spacious cruising liveaboard that offers a relaxed slow pace, you certainly won’t go wrong with a Trader. Designed by Tarquin Boat Company in Hampshire and built in Taiwan, these boats are built like tanks.

Spacious and robust is an understatement.

They look imposing on the water and offer home-from-home comfort inside.

Measuring just under 50ft, the 475 Signature is an aft cabin flybridge boat that was a development of the 44 model.

One of the main distinguishing features of the Signature range is an integral bathing platform and moulded steps leading up to the aft deck, which provide excellent access. The 475 was introduced in 1996 and was in production for 7 years until 40

2002. A standard boat has three cabins, a V-berth in the bow, a twin berth side cabin and an ensuite double master cabin aft. However, a number, usually built for charter purposes, have an island double in the bow and a bunk-bedded side cabin to port. It was also available in a ‘galley up’ layout configuration. The spacious saloon benefits from large windows and incorporates comfortable semi-circular dinette seating and a second helm position. Outside there is a large covered aft deck, which is ideal for entertaining and which can be enclosed by canopies for additonal living space. Wide, safe side decks make these boats a pleasure to crew. It is worth noting that all Traders are built to order, so customisation and

November 2016

“Spacious and practical for cruising, this Trader seems a steal for the money”

Photos: Trader Motor Yachts

individuality between boats is to be expected.

This 1996 475 was one of the first to be built and is fitted with twin 375hp CAT 3208’s. With these engines we would expect the cruising speed to be in the region of 10-12 knots with a top speed of approximately 16 knots. The boat has the standard layout with the traditional Trader galley tucked away aft, and a bunkbedded side cabin forward. This particular boat has teak joinery in the main saloon and galley area, but unusually has lighter maple wood finishes in the cabins, which brings more light into these areas. Its navigation equipment was upgraded to a Raymarine system in 2009, and includes a modern digital radar system. It also has

diesel heating, a generator, bowthruster, full gas oven and microwave. It is certainly a big, comfortable boat for the money and seems to be a steal at the reduced price of £160,000.

Length 48ft 9in / 14.9 m Beam 15ft / 4.6 m Twin CAT 3208 375hp Trader Motor Yachts Ltd 03332 401696 www.tradermotoryachts.com

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

41

USED BOAT

FOR SALE

£195,000

1996 Sunseeker Manhattan 62 If you are looking for a little bit more glitz and sleekness for your money, then this 62ft Sunseeker might appeal.

Sunseeker was founded in 1969 and from its humble beginnings of building 17ft sportsboats, it has grown to become one of the largest superyacht builders in the UK, producing and distributing worldwide a range of boats 50-155ft.

Its flybridge Manhattan range has long since been a mainstay of the brand and this 1990’s 62 footer harks back to a time when the range was being established. In fact, this particular model, in its initial 58 guise, was the debut model of the Manhattan range in 1993. It was later re-badged as the 62 and its production continued until 1999. The model was also 42

brought to stardom when motor racing supremo, Eddie Jordan, bought one in the late 90’s. This sleek, statement flybridge offers three cabins, consisting of a large forward master cabin with an island double and ensuite, and two side cabins, both twin berths. It has an enormous twolevel saloon area, ideal for entertaining, and is complemented by a spacious lower walk-through galley area. The exterior offers a large flybridge with additional steps leading down to the inside helm position, whilst a large cockpit and ample bathing platform provide good access aboard.

Many examples can be found out in the Med today, but we stumbled across this 1996 example for sale in Troon, Scotland,

November 2016

“This sleek 62-foot flybridge has the ‘wow factor’ and could take you places fast”

Photos: Euroyachts Troon

which benefits from a substantial refit in 2010 at the Sunseeker yard. With glossy cherry wood joinery, cream carpets and leather upholstery, this boat just oozes luxury. It is also well equipped with a huge 15kVA generator, dishwasher, washing machine, icemaker, passerelle and air conditioning, plus many more extras and upgrades added in 2010, such as new safety equipment and an Avon RIB tender and outboard. The navigation equipment is also relatively modern, with twin Raymarine E80’s on the lower helm, and another on the flybridge.

According to the boat’s particulars the twin 767hp MTU’s will offer comfortable cruising speeds of 22-25 knots. When the boat was introduced these engines would

have seen the boat achieving top speeds of just over 30 knots.

At £195k it’s the most expensive of our bunch, but we think it is well worth it. It is simply a stunning boat that is ready to go, whether it be to the Med or cruising the British Isles.

Length 61ft / 18.75m Beam 15ft 8in / 4.8m Twin MTU 8V183OM442LA 767hp Euroyachts Troon 01292 318002 www.euroyachts.com

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

43

USED BOAT

FOR SALE

£139,500

1992 President 52 Now we move on to another Taiwanese builder, President Yachts. Founded in 1968, the company initially specialised in building large semi displacement, aft cabin flybridge boats and launched with debut model, the 41 Sun Deck. As the company grew, the boats became larger, more streamlined in appearance, with interiors that were equally refined, spacious and comfortable. While President Yachts had a UK dealer during the late 80’s and early 90’s, these boats are relatively rare in the UK, but are most desirable as liveaboards or charter boats. Today, President Yachts continue to build a custom range of boats, measuring 30-150ft.

This 24-year old 52 is a great example of a President from the early 90’s. Lying 44

in Largs in Scotland and priced at the recently reduced price of £139,500, it offers an incredible amount of space for the money. It is fitted with twin 425hp Caterpillar diesels, with a well-engineered engine room that anyone ‘engine inclined’ would drool over. With these engines we would expect the cruising speed to be in the region of 10-12 knots with a top speed of around 16 knots.

Sleeping six people comfortably, it offers two separate cabins with a spacious aft cabin double master suite, a forward cabin with an island double, a convertible lower dinette and a spacious, cosy ‘home-fromhome’ saloon with integral bar area. The U-shaped galley is modern, with chunky grey worktops and fitted with a large

November 2016

“Comfortable and cosy, this 52-footer would definately feel like home”

fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric hob and oven.

With all these electric appliances it’s a good job the boat benefits from an inbuilt generator. Like the Trader, its vast covered aft deck is ideal for entertaining, and can be enclosed if necessary. We could easily imagine ourselves anchored out in a sheltered bay somewhere for a few days, it would be cruising heaven.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Photos: DDZ Marine

Length 51ft 10in / 15.8m Beam 15ft 5in / 4.7m Twin Caterpillar 425hp DDZ Marine Ltd 01475 686072 www.ddzmarine.co.uk 45

USED BOAT

FOR SALE

£150,000

1983 Hatteras 53 The US boat builder, Hatteras, dates back to 1959 when founder, Willis Slane, envisioned a new breed of fishing boat to tame the waves off Cape Hatteras. Initially introducing a 40-foot fibreglass flybridge fisher, production grew, as did the boats.

Soon the company were venturing into the long-range cruising market, building spacious, comfortable motoryachts. Today Hatteras produce a 45-70ft flybridge-fisher range, and superyachts of 90-100ft.

With over 600 built in 19 years, the Hatteras 53 has to be one of the company’s most successful models. Introduced in the 1970s, it is a twin deck motoryacht with a ‘larger than life’ exterior, and a cavernous interior to match. Day-today life is spent in the full-width saloon, 46

pilothouse and aft deck (or back porch as the Americans call it), which is all onelevel. At first glance it appears to be an aft cockpit cruiser but its high freeboard aft deck conceals a spacious twin-bedded aft cabin master suite. Forward there is a bunk bedded cabin, a second twin guest cabin and a private dinette area opposite a U-shaped galley. A longer saloon area features in a later Extended Deckhouse, ‘ED’ version and an aft cabin double is also fairly common.

We found this 1983 53 Extended Deckhouse for sale in Ipswich and, unusually, it offers wheelchair access. It has been coded as a charter boat, which also makes it ideal for an interesting liveaboard business opportunity. It has all

November 2016

“It may only be 53ft but this Hatteras sure has the ‘little ship’ effect”

the extras you need for cruising, such as a dishwasher, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer, sink with macerator and generator with remote control. Some of these are original and some updated. Fitted with the standard twin 425hp Detroit diesels, this boat should achieve a top speed of 16-18 knots and cruise comfortably at 10-12 knots.

See the original 70’s sales video for the 53 here

Photos: Foundry Reach

Length 53ft 1in / 16.2m Beam 15ft 10in / 4.8m Twin Detroit G.M. 8V-71TI 425 Foundry Reach www.foundryreach.co.uk Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

47

USED BOAT

FOR SALE

£82,495

1989 Bayliner 4588 Now we journey back to the 80’s with this 45-foot aft cockpit pilothouse cruiser. The US brand, Bayliner, was established in 1957 and is well known today for its range of sportscruisers, which are very popular in UK waters. However, lesser known in the UK was its semi-displacement 33-47ft ‘Motoryacht’ range of the 80’s and 90’s.

These were long distance cruising boats destined to explore places such as the Great Lakes and the Florida coastline with its intercoastal waterway (ICW). There was one particular model that we wanted to hunt down, Bayliner’s 80’s flagship, the 4588. Granted its 30-year exterior may look a little dated today, and they are very rare over this side of the pond, but it’s a big motorboat for an affordable price tag.

48

Introduced as the 4550 in 1984, rebadged in 1988 as the 4588 and modified as a 4788 in 1994, it offers accommodation for 6-8 people with three cabins and two toilet compartments. There is a forward master cabin, with an island double, an ensuite toilet and shower and a bath tub, a side cabin-cum-chart room with bunk beds, and a double side cabin to port. The ‘commanding’ raised pilothouse has access doors either side out to the side decks and a set of steps lead up to the large flybridge, which is complete with its standard dinghy crane. There is also a ladder up to the flybridge from the cockpit.

US built boats such as these were fitted with ‘all the mod-cons’ as standard, an allelectric galley featuring a microwave oven,

November 2016

“This budget friendly Bayliner is a real favourite, and ticks most of the boxes”

Photos: BoatShed North Wales

a trash compactor and a huge domestic size fridge/freezer. Aft, the main saloon extends full width with an L-shaped settee to port and further seating to starboard. Power is provided by twin Hino diesel engines. Twin 220hp engines were initially fitted, with later models having 250hp engines.

This 1989 model is lying in North Wales and is keenly priced at £82,495. It is ready to go, with a large inbuilt 12kVA generator, heating, air conditioning and it even comes with an inflatable dinghy and outboard. Particulars suggest that the engines are 230hp each, so we would recommend identifying the exact engine model during a closer inspection of the boat. With 220hp engines we would

expect comfortable cruising speeds of 8-10 knots, and a fuel economy of between 1-2 miles per gallon.

Length 45ft 4in / 13.82m Beam 14ft 11in / 4.55m Twin US Marine Hinos 230hp Boatshed North Wales 01758 713 434 www.boatshed.com

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

49

PRACTICAL

HOW TO

Installing outboard steering

YOU WILL NEED

H

aving got the project 35hp running, albeit with a bit more tweaking to do to get it running perfectly, my mind turned to upgrading the steering system onboard the Project Boat, Olive. The steering, as fitted, was still the original pulleys and cable system that Mayland were installing back in the 1970’s when the boat was new, although I had replaced much of it during the project boat series. While these old systems are tried and tested, as well as very, very simply, I felt that the extra horsepower that I was going to be adding, demanded a upgraded steering system that could more easily cope with the extra

TOOLS • Spanners • Screwdrivers • Drill and drill bits • Tape measure CONSUMABLES • Grease

DIFFICULTY RATING

ooooo strain that almost twice the power would put on it.

As I would ultimately still only have modest horsepower, I decided I didn’t need the complexity or expense of

50

November 2016

hydraulic or power assisted steering, in fact both Teleflex and Ultraflex produce a simple cable steering kit that is specifically designed for engines up to around 50hp.

Unfortunately the Teleflex (now known as SeaStar) Light Duty Helm system quickly had to be ruled out as it can only be fitted to a helm station on the starboard side of the boat, and Olive’s helm is to port. This left the Ultraflex T67, which can be fitted either side, as the best solution.

Although I am upgrading an old steering system, the process of selecting and fitting a simple steering kit like this would be the same if you were installing steering for the first time. Before buying the steering package there are a few decisions that need to be made. The first thing is to work out what kind of engine connection you need. The most common is the ‘through swivel bracket’ mount, where the cable is attached through a tube in the engine’s swivel bracket. Other options include a transom, or outboard well mount. My existing 20hp engine did not have the swivel bracket mount, and

the boat doesn’t have an outboard well, so I would have needed a transom mount kit if I was keeping this engine. The 35hp Johnson does have the tube through the swivel bracket, so this was the kit that was chosen for this installation. The next important factor is to work out the length of the steering cable. This is a precise science and requires accurate measuring of the route that the cable will run, from the centre of the helm to the centre point of the outboard. Then, depending upon which type of engine connection you are using, you either add or subtract six inches, and then round up to the next full foot.

Usually a steering system like the one fitted here is designed to be mounted forward onto the helm console. As the helm console on the Mayland is superficial and only held on to the bulkhead by a couple of self tapping screws, it would not be substantial enough to do this, so I had to customize the installation somewhat to allow the unit to be fixed to the bulkhead behind the helm console.

HOW TO IN 18 STEPS

1

I measured the cable run to be 10ft 8in, so after adding 6 inches and rounding up I ordered a kit with a 12ft cable

2

3

While waiting for delivery I removed the steering wheel and the helm console, I set about removing the old cable and pulley system marking and numbering any wires that needed disconnecting for reassembly

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

51

PRACTICAL

4

With the helm console removed I could unbolt the old steering unit

7

5

To ensure that the steering wheel boss would match up with the hole in the helm console, I had to carefully mark its position

8

6

I then drilled new mounting holes. I would be extending the three bolts that hold the unit together to allow it to be bulkhead mounted

9

Before mounting, I needed to swap the cable inlet and outlet ports, otherwise the engine would turn opposite to the helm input!

With the unit mounted, I could then install the cable into it, using the steering wheel to feed it through

Once the cable is fully installed at the helm end, the cable is firmly attached to the helm unit by doing up the bolt

10

11

12

The end of the cable that now protrudes from the outlet side of the unit is protected with a piece of tube that comes with the kit

At the engine end, I gave the end of the steering cable a coating of waterproof grease

The cable was then inserted into the tube on the outboard bracket and fastened in place

52

November 2016

13

14

15

One item that you will need that doesn’t come with the steering kit is a steering drag link arm

The link is connected to the outboard steering bracket with a lock nut to ensure that it doesn’t work loose

And then connected to the end of the steering cable, again with a locking nut

16

17

18

The cable should then be fixed and supported at 2m intervals. I already had some suitable brackets in place

All that remains is to re-fix the helm and replace the steering wheel. You may need to remove the boss to align the steering wheel

Job done, in terms of the steering. I still have to upgrade the electrics, as the new engine is electric start, but that’s for another time

COST £ A simple cable steering system like the Ultraflex T67 we used or an equivalent Seastar (Telefax) unit retails for around £70. The cost of the steering cable will depend upon its length with a 7ft cable at around £70 and a 30 foot cable priced at around £170. Our 12ft cable has an RRP of around £85. We managed to hunt down a kit consisting of the helm unit and cable on the internet and paid £120. The price of the stainless steel steering drag link will vary depending upon engine make and size but expect it to be around £80, although good secondhand ones are often available on internet auction sites for considerably less.

TIME TAKEN The whole job took me around 5 hours, but this included removing an old system and swapping the engine over. A new install could take as little as a couple of hours if all goes well.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

53

tested Suzuki DF4A, DF5A and DF6A

PRICE FROM

£925

With the DF4, DF5 and DF6, Suzuki already had a great range of mid-sized portable outboards and, when they were launched back in around 2003, the DF6 was the lightest 6hp four-stroke motor you could buy. Over the intervening decade or so the other manufacturers have certainly caught up, so a revamp of the three engines was long overdue.

Cue 2016, and Suzuki now has the DF4A, DF5A and DF6A, a new range of portables with a few small, but very important, tweaks that Suzuki are hoping will put them back in pole position once again. The timing is certainly interesting, as it comes back to back with Honda launching their new range of 4, 5 and 6hp models (see MBO Oct 16).

So lets start with a look at those changes and how the new models compare with the old. Firstly there is that all important weight, quite possibly the number one factor in any portable outboard purchase decision. The old models were 25kg for a short shaft and 26kg for the long shaft version. The new models are 23.5kg and 24.5kg respectively, with weight savings being made on the flywheel, camshaft, crankshaft and piston. This small reduction is important in allowing Suzuki to keep its ‘lightest in class’ title, but it does show just how difficult it is getting now for the engine manufacturers to shave off any significant weight.

The next change is in the internal fuel tank, which has increased in size from 1ltr to 1.2ltrs to allow a better range. Obviously though, if you fill it, you are somewhat casting aside some of that hard work that the designers have put in to make that modest 1.5kg saving.

Other changes include a gravity fed fuel system, a new tilt system with spring to allow easy tilting, a shallow water setting, a new silencer to reduce noise levels, a new rocker arm and bearing design to reduce moving parts, an offset crankshaft for improved efficiency, and a new tiller mount to reduce the amount of vibration that is fed back through to the operator. These new engines also The new outboards include a forced oil lubrication system with oil filter have a first in class force fed oil lubrication system 55

November 2016

All tests in Motorboat Owner are carried out by real boaters in real life situations

Left, oil pump and right, the intake silencer are two of the new features of the portable range

that includes an oil pump and oil filter, as well as additional oil passages to directly lubricate the upper and lower crankshaft and connecting rod bearings.

Like the outgoing models, the new motors have a large and comfortable handle, although it is now integrated into the lower cowling rather than a separate unit, and Suzuki’s anti-corrosion system that comprises no fewer than four layers of protection between the aluminium casing and the water. One of the more useful new features though is Suzuki’s three-way storage, which means that any of these new models can be laid down on either side, or on its front, without the risk of spilling the contents of the sump. It surely can’t be long before someone launches a portable four stroke outboard with anyway storage capability.

What this all adds up to, according to Suzuki, is not only the lightest 4, 5 and 6hp four stroke outboard, but also a quieter, cleaner, faster and quicker engine than they previously offered. In fact according to Suzuki’s figures, the new DF6A achieves around a 3% increase in top speed and a 10%+ increase in acceleration. So, how do they feel on the water? We were given a variety of boats to try, fitted with a mixture of all three new engines.

Performance on the water was pretty much as expected. It was difficult to detect much in the way of increases in top speed and acceleration as the numbers are quite small and we didn’t have the old engines to compare to.

What was noticeable though was that there is a definite reduction in sound levels. I have owned two of the The tilt mechanism offers shallow water operation old version, the DF4 and the DF6, Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

56

tested Suzuki DF4A, DF5A and DF6A continued...... so I have some experience and I could tell the difference. I would also say that they have made noticeable improvements in the vibration levels that are transmitted through the tiller. It’s a fact of life that any single cylinder engine is going to vibrate, so any improvement here is welcome.

Unfortunately they haven’t done quite so well on this score as Honda, who seem to have worked some extra special magic into their design to reduce vibration levels, but then maybe that is why the silver engine is around 4kg heavier than the equivalent Suzuki.

The new tilt system certainly feels much easier to use, and the shallow water setting, which is easy to select, would be a real boon when the tender and engine are on beach duties. The big curvy carry handle makes as light work of carrying the 24kgs as is possible, A large handle Motorboat aided by another grip under the forward part makes carrying Owner of the engine for two handed carrying, if comfortable “A useful update required. The engines started easily, and despite on an already very numerous start and stop cycles I did not experience the rather good range” startling kickback that you sometimes get on small single cylinder Value 4/5 outboards.

Usability 4/5 Price wise, the Suzuki sits very competitively alongside the Performance 4/5 other premium Japanese 4-6hp motors. With a price range of £925 to £1125, the Suzuki appears to be just a few pounds cheaper than Honda and Yamaha, although if budget is your main criteria the Mercury/Mariner models, or the Tohatsu engines that they are based on, appear to be unbeatable.

Ultimately, as we have said before, with portables your choice will come down to the importance of various specifications. With the Suzuki you get a quiet, competent, competitive package that can be safely laid down in various ways without damage.

They also happen to be the lightest 4,5 and 6hp four-stroke outboard you can buy. It can’t beat all other competitors on price, but some of these benefits are certainly worth paying a few pounds more for.

Contact: Suzuki GB www.suzuki-marine.co.uk 57

November 2016

All tests in Motorboat Owner are carried out by real boaters in real life situations

River Thames Guide App

PRICE

£FREE

As Thames-based boaters we were keen to test out a new and free app on the River Thames. The River Thames Guide app has been designed for recreational boaters on the non-tidal and tidal River Thames and is downloadable from iTunes App Store.

The app opens to a pictorial home page with several menu tabs at the bottom. The Motorboat tab ‘Journeys’ gives a list of links to useful Owner information and features, the first of which is an interactive map “An informative, showing locations for moorings, boatyards, bridges, slipways, and handy Thames app eating places with moorings nearby. The useful ‘Journey Planner’ that can be used offline” shows times and distances between places and ‘Lock Features and Facilities’ lists information about each lock, it’s facilities, size, Usability 3/5 phone number and distance to the next lock. The ‘Bridges’ tab is Performance 4/5 the most useful link as it gives a list of bridge height clearances with colour coding (low bridges are marked in red for caution). A ‘River Draft’ tab gives a guide to approximate maximum boat drafts and the last two useful tabs, ‘Weather’ and ‘Current River Thames Conditions’ require internet connection. We really like the interactive map, but felt the Food section could be improved with more restaurant suggestions, or even reviews from other boaters. We also feel the inclusion of supermarkets, food stores and cash machines would be beneficial.

While a lot of this information is available across various pages on the Environment Agency website, you do need to be online to find it. The app simplifies and allows you to have relevant information at your fingertips in a clear, concise manner. If you have a smartphone, laptop, iPad or tablet on your boat, then this would be a very useful download to have in readiness, particularly if you are unfamiliar with the river.

Pam & John Frew Available via App Store click here

Bridge heights, an interactive map and weather are among some of the features available Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

58

Finnmaster T7

58

November 2016

BOAT TEST

Length (LOA): 7.0m / 23ft Beam: 2.59m / 8ft 6in Displacement: 1550kg (ex engine) Fuel capacity: 192 litres Water capacity: 10 litres RCD category: C Engine as tested: Yamaha F250 Other engine options: Yamaha outboards 150hp - 250hp Price from ÂŁ63,973

Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

59

W

hen we tested the Finnmaster T8 back in March 2015 we had lots of nice things to say about it. Having said that, there was that ever present issue when you take the sportsboat concept, make it bigger and add lots of features and facilities to try and turn it into a compact cruiser, it becomes just a little bit less fun to drive. This is not in any way to denigrate the T8, as it is still one of the best 8m day cruisers we have driven, but it is an issue for most daycruisers of this size and over. At the time, the T7 was in the process of being launched and, even then, I had a sneaking suspicion that if Finnmaster could pull off the trick of getting a daycruiser quart into a sportsboat pint pot, it would be a very fine vessel indeed.

Just over a year later we got our chance

to find out, when we were able to test the T8’s little sibling in Finnmaster’s home waters, the beautiful Turku Archipeligo in south west Finland.

First impressions were good.

Finmaster has kept all of the nice design features and style of the T8, which means that the T7 is equally distinctive on the water. It’s a small thing, but I particularly like the optional stylish docking lights that

60

November 2016

“We liked the T8, but this almost identical 7-metre sibling packs an even better punch�

The cockpit is versatile for day cruising and offers a further two berths with the sunpad. An optional hob/galley unit can be fitted behind the helm seat

are recessed into the bow just above the gunwale. In fact, so similar are the two boats that, unless you saw them together, you would have trouble telling them apart at any distance. Step aboard though, and the differences become more apparent.

Like the T8, the T7 offers a cuddy cabin in the bow but, being smaller, you do get just a little bit less of everything, but not as much less as you might imagine.

The T8 comes with an offset double, plus another small double tucked under the cockpit sole. The T7 also comes with an offset double and another berth under the cockpit, although the latter is more of a large single on the T7. Like the T8 you get a small bench seat on the port side for dressing, and you even get the same storage solutions beneath the forward bunk. So what gives? Where has the space been saved? Well apart from the berths and bench seat being just a little Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

bit smaller, the big saving comes with the toilet compartment, or rather, the lack of one. Understandably, on a boat of this size, designing in a separate compartment becomes rather difficult, so on the T7 you have to make do with a curtained off

The bathing platform has a towing arch, ladder and wet lockers for great watersports potential

61

Light, spacious and modern, the cabin has a space-saving offset double berth and settee for changing

area aft of the berth on the starboard side.

Here you will find a chemical, or sea toilet option installed beneath a folding piece of worktop. The latter can be combined with a 47 litre black water tank if required.

Elsewhere in the cabin you get the same light and airy interior as the T8, thanks to almost identical windows and overhead skylights. There is no foredeck hatch, so ventilation comes from two small opening vents in the cabin side windows, and of course, the cabin door itself. The low sleek foredeck means that the cabin is limited to sitting headroom only, just like it is in the T8. Ultimately, you have to remember that this is a day cruiser, and that means that the cabin is, more often than not, going to be used as glorified storage or somewhere private to change or take a comfort break, and is only likely to be used for overnight accommodation on rare occasions.

What really matters on a boat like the T7

is what is aft of the cabin, the part of the boat where you will spend most of your time when onboard. We are of course, talking about the cockpit. The T8 scores well in this area, and the T7 manages, despite the smaller size, to provide an equally good layout. You would be hard pushed to spot much difference in the aft end of the cockpit, where a large L-shaped

Convenience for day cruising, an optional sea toilet can be fitted inside a locker in the cabin

62

November 2016

A compact second berth is tucked under the cockpit sole

seat across the transom and along the port side provides enough seating around a table for the whole family. You even get the same small single seat on the starboard side. The table can be lowered to create a sunpad, or even an extra overnight berth if you put the canopy up. The canopy stores almost invisibly inside the transom, with just the merest hint of framework on show down either side when it is packed away. The extra beam of the T8 allows Finnmaster to put three supportive individual bucket seats up front, but on the T7 only the helmsman gets one. On the navigator’s side there is a small double bench seat, so the T7 still delivers three forward facing seats, and a good armrest and well placed grab handle makes this an equally comfortable place to be when underway. In fact this bench seat has a very practical benefit, in that the back rest flips and turns it into an aft facing seat around the cockpit dinette, something the T8 doesn’t have.

Like the toilet compartment down below, it is the galley/wetbar that takes the brunt of the T7’s size limitation. On the T8 you Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

get a small galley unit with single hob and small sink behind the helm seat. On the T7 they have managed to squeeze a sink under the windscreen on the port side, but there is no place here for a hob. You can sacrifice the single starboard cockpit seat aft of the helm and have an optional galley unit with hob in its place, if you wish. You do, however, still get the drawer fridge located under the navigator’s seat base.

Storage around the cockpit is plentiful, with a locker underneath the transom seat that is accessed from the front, plus more locker space beneath both the port and starboard side seating, the former of which also houses the cockpit table and legs when not in use. Out on the transom, which is accessed via a step through transom gate, there is a two part bathing platform, with one section either side of the outboard and well. Each of these contains a large and useful wet locker, certainly big enough for a fender or two plus ropes, the starboard one also conceals the fuel tank filler that is neatly recessed below the hatch lid.

Normally you would be able to step across

63

PERFORMANCE As tested 100% fuel 0% water 3 crew Force 3

RPM

the transom to either bathing platform, but the wakeboard/waterski towing arch fitted behind the engine of our test boat made this difficult. On the other hand this arch does provide a really good hand-hold when using the starboard side bathing ladder.

Back inside the cockpit, the helm station is well laid out. There is space for a large multi-function display and a stereo head unit next to the electronic engine instruments, and either side of the steering wheel there is a place for trim tab and optional bow thruster controls alongside the funky illuminated electric circuits switchgear. There are further switches located at knee height on the underside of the helm overhang. These are not so easy to see and use, but it appears that all the everyday circuits are controlled from above, so these should not prove too troublesome.

Idle (600) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5800

Knots LPH

GPH

MPG

2.2 4.6 7.9 13.2 20.6 25.4 32.0 42.9 53.5 69.2 82.6 93.8

0.48 1.01 1.78 2.90 4.53 5.59 7.04 9.44 11.8 15.2 18.2 20.6

4.58 4.26 3.48 2.52 2.43 3.29 3.44 2.98 2.75 2.43 2.21 2.05

2.2 4.3 6.2 7.3 11.0 18.4 24.2 28.1 32.4 37.0 40.3 42.2

Range Noise (nm)

193 178 147 106 103 139 145 126 116 103 93 87

64 65 68 70 73 80 83 85 86 86 88 89

The T7 helm is very similar to that fitted to the T8, with only the dedicated iPad slot and a pair of cupholders missing.

You even get the same supportive and adjustable bucket helm seat and adjacent armrest. Like the T8, there is no compass fitted, or even one on the option list.

Maybe with all the modern electronic navigational aids, these are seen as a bit old fashioned, but I still like to have one in front of me when helming. Between the helm and the curved Perspex sliding

64

November 2016

Acceleration was brisk with the top of the range outboard option, a Yamaha 250hp

“The T7 is exactly how a daycruiser should be, fun and functional” companionway door there are a pair of teak laid moulded steps that lead you up and through and opening section of the windscreen for foredeck access. A teak laid section down the middle of the foredeck provides a good non-slip surface, which is useful because, to keep that sleek low profile, the pulpit rail is very low all the way forward, only rising at the bow where it provides a good standing hand-hold and a gap in the middle to allow that very Scandinavian activity of boarding over the bow. The teak on the bathing platform, in the cockpit, on the steps and on the bow all comes as standard.

Underway The T7 is available with a range of outboards from 150hp up to 250hp. We had the biggest option on our test boat Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

and, although you would still benefit from a decent performance with something smaller, it was nice to have that extra power on tap when conditions allowed. I am normally the first to suggest saving a few quid with a smaller engine option where I think it makes sense, but in the case of the T7 I believe the F250 is the one to go for. As suspected, the T7 does indeed offer a more engaging driving experience compared to the bulkier and heavier T8. Acceleration and mid-range pick up is brisk, the steering is light, perfectly balanced and precise, and the hull is soft-riding and forgiving. Try an overly fast high speed turn and the prop gradually loses grip, gently slowing the boat, before the hull slips out, thus avoiding any chance of hooking. At 20 knots it is so composed it feels like you are stationary, and even at 25 knots if feels sedate. It doesn’t

65

really get into its stride until around 30 knots, at 4200rpm, where it feels like it could comfortably cruise all day long. Open up the throttle some more and you unleash the full potential of the 250hp Yamaha and T7 hull to provide some exciting and sporty driving right up to 42 knots, all the while feeling safe, composed and in control.

Although we were testing in some fairly benign waters, the photo boat was a Botnia Targa 35 being driven at a speed that produced a huge wake. Driving through this numerous times, and in all directions, gave me the distinct impression that this boat would punch way above its weight when it comes to rough water handling.

The seated driving position is excellent, with the windscreen providing fantastic protection from wind, rain and spray. The seat adjusts fore and aft, as well as in height, so everyone, regardless of shape and size, should experience the same. The standing position is not quite so good, with the throttle a bit out of reach and parts of the seat adjustment digging in your leg. Having said that, this is not a boat you would want to drive standing up at any sort of speed.

The seated position is so good, anything

A canopy delivers real all-weather usability

else is surplus to requirements, although standing while close quarters for berthing is absolutely fine. Visibility underway is excellent, once you get through and over the hump, and a pantograph wiper on both sides of the screen ensures it stays that way whatever the conditions.

On the port side, the navigator’s seat is quite low, but again this means that whoever is sitting here is very well protected from the elements behind the screen. On the flipside, the view forward isn’t as good as the helm. While this seat is big enough for two, the person in the inboard position doesn’t have the luxury of a grab rail, and will need to brace

66

November 2016

themselves by putting their feet against the bottom of the companionway door.

Conclusion I like the T8, and indeed if you want the space and extra creature comforts that it provides, this is probably the Finnmaster daycruiser for you. My only gripe, as mentioned, is that large daycruisers packed with sportscruiser facilities tend to suffer in terms of sheer fun and enjoyment to drive. The T8 is good, but the T7 is better in this respect. It lived up to expectations and then some, and delivered the kind of performance and enjoyment that its looks and sleek design promise. It is still capable

Sharp styling and great performance, the T7 could be the ultimate 7m day cruiser

of providing cruiser functionality if needed, but with the T7, this plays second fiddle to its sporty pedigree, and this is exactly how a good daycruiser should be.

ENQUIRIES: Ideal Boat Tel: 01758 703 013 www.idealboat.com YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Finnmaster T8

Parker 690DC

Bayliner 742

LOA: 8.0m Beam: 2.7m Displacement: 2500kg Enquiries: Ideal Boat 01758 703 013 www.idealboat.com

LOA: 6.45m Beam: 2.46m Displacement: 1,400kg ex eng Enquiries: For your local dealer via Parker Poland www.parkerpoland.com

LOA: 7.47m Beam: 2.51m Displacement: 1850kgs Enquiries: Bates Wharf 01932 571141 www.bateswharf.co.uk

The larger T8 doesn’t deliver quite the same driving experience as the T7, but you do get slightly better cruising credentials.

PRICE from £91,995

This outboard-powered day cruiser offers two-berth accommodation, a spacious cockpit and outboard options of 115-250hp.

PRICE from £44,995 > NEXT MONTH

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Bayliner’s mid range sterndrive-powered day cruiser cuddy offers an exceptionally roomy, twoberth cabin for it’s 24ft size.

PRICE from £48,810

Bayliner Element CC5 and CC6

67

New and Used

Boats for Sale 01189 403211

Seamaster / Aird 813

Classic starter cruiser, well equipped and in good order

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

Fairline / 24 Carrera

Popular 4 berth sports cruiser ideal for coastal or river use

Oud Huyzer / 600

Well-built river boat in great condition. 25hp inboard & low hrs

Interboat / 20

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

1980 | £7,995 | 27ft | 8.2m

1988 | £15,500 | 24ft | 7.3m

2002 | £15,995 | 20ft | 6.0m

Classic Boatworks / Sapphire

Interboat / 25

Princess / 435

Succes / 115 Ultra

2000 | £26,500 | 29ft | 9.0m

2006 | £40,995 | 26ft | 7.9m

1988 | £79,950 | 44ft | 13.4m

2006 | £149,950 | 38ft | 11.5m

Elegant electric replica of the 1900 Latham design with GRP hull

Much sought after model with fridge, sink & separate toilet room

Spacious & recently refurbished inside, fit with twin Volvo diesels

2011 | £25,995 | 21ft | 6.4m

One owner boat in immaculate condition with huge specification

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.

Open seven days a week.

www.valwyattmarine.co.uk | 01189 403211 | info@valwyattmarine.co.uk Val Wyatt Marine, Willow Marina, Willow Lane, Wargrave, Berkshire RG10 8LH

Speak to us about selling your boat

See 100’sofofboats boatsforfor sale See 100’s sale at at www.tbsboats.com www.tbsboats.com Formerly www.thamesboatsales.co.uk Boats Boats purchased.

Part exchange available on all boats Formerly www.thamesboatsales.co.uk purchased.

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 Specification.NEW SEALINE C330 Specification. bowthruster, air con, full nav kit new.£134,950 bow / stern thru 2007 INHuge STOCK DUE DECEMBER

Brand New Sealine S330. Twin2007 Volvo Penta D3 220hp diesels. Cruising Pack, Comfort Pack, Entertainment Pack, Heating, Cockpit wet bar & BBQ. Great Specification Please call for latest offers 2015 Four winnS h180 Bowrider

2004/05 galeon 380.

Twin Volvo Penta Kad 43 260hp. Diesels.

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

SEALINE SC35

See 100’s of boats for sale at sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk 01932 570055 www.tbsboats.com

new.

2011 Sealine SC3

2004 Sealine S42

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 QUICKSILVERS

01932 570055

IN STOCK

Brand New Sealine F530. Twin Volvo Penta IPS800 diesels. Please call for full specification Please call for latest offers

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

Single Volvo Penta 4.3 V6 petrol.

Special offer pric £31,500

NEW SEALINE F530

Brand New Sealine C330. Twin Volvo Penta D3 220hp diesels. Cruising Pack, Comfort Pack, Navigation Pack Upgrade inc, Entertainment Pack, Saloon TV Package, Heating Please call for latest offers

IN STOCK

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 two available, 2009 with Choice of 6 new models in stock, Twin Volvo Penta AD31 130hp twin Volvo D4 260hp & 2011 with twin 455 Open, 455 Cabin, 505 Open, 505 diesels. 4 berths, heating, electric Volvo D4 300hp. Prices from £139,950. Cabin, 675 Sundeck and 755 Open anchor, teak bathing bathing Pentoncall Hook Marine Sales, Penton Please Hook Marina, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey,New KT16 8PQ upholstery Please for full specifications call for specifications & prices platform. cockpit Formerly www.thamesboatsales.co.uk Boats purchased. Part exchange available on all boats

sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

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.

Library Picture

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

01932 570055

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

sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

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 £115,000 Twin Volvo TAMD63P 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

IN STOCK

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

Please call for viewing. £124,950

£31,715

2009 Jetten 37aC

2012 SEALINE SC42 £274,950 Twin Volvo IPS500 370hp. 5 berths, Heating, Cockpit BBQ, Extended Bathing Platform, Leather 2011 Sealine SC35 Sealine S34 Upholstery, Generator,2005/06 Electric roof 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.

QUICKSILVER ACTIV 755 OPEN The perfect choice for water sports and cruising, it offers excellent handling and a variety of performance options with a choice of Mercury engines

Penton Hook Marine Sales, Penton Hook Marina, Staines Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8PQ

Fairline Phantom 38

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

London Boat Show 8th to 17th January 2016 ~ MARINA'S & VIKING - B140, BROOM - A140 NEW CRUISER AGENTS- A140 FOR:London Boat Show 8th to 17th January 2016 ~ MARINA'S & VIKING - B140, BROOM

New boat agencies represented

NEW CRUISER AGENTS FOR:London Boat Show 8th to 17th January 2016

NEW CRUISER AGENTS FOR:-

KennetContact Thames & Kennet Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames Kennet Contact & Thames & Kennet NEW BOATS – All available immediately Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

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 shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 and bathing platform hard top and hull, Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The with 3 cabins and 6 berths, Inventory Viking 215 – New Boat – aMariner 20hp boarding.

Inventory with Hot & Cold water, oven, hob, grill & fridge.

A 4 berths large toilet and galley with Corian worktops. cabin gives ng Tank , Heating,Viking Shore Power275 and - New Boat - Mariner 40EFI that is also trailerable, Part Exchange possibilitiesa–4View London Boat Show w at Caversham. A fantastic family river cruiser great throughout, berthatdesign, galley and withpackage full bathing platform andView at the LondonThe 215 offers 6’headroom Boat Show - Call for Tickets £34,083 inc Vat call for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat ON £61,588 inc VAT

e

transom boarding. Interior with 3 cabins and 6 berths, Inventory includes Bow thruster, Holding Tank , Heating, Shore Power and 215 - New Contact UptonBoat Battery ChargerVIKING Afloat to view at Caversham.

Viking 275 - New Boat - Mariner 40EFI 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

shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 and bathing platform boarding. Inventory with Hot & Cold water, oven, hob, grill & fridge. A great package that is also trailerable, at the London VIKING 295 View New Boat Contact Thames &–Kennet Viking 215 – New Boat – Mariner 20hp Boat Show - Call for Tickets £34,083 inc Vat Vikings new flagship offers great family The 215 offers 6’headroom throughout, a 4 berth design, galley and shower/toilet room with cockpit seating for 5 and bathing platform accommodation with 40 HP Mariner boarding. Inventory with Hot & Cold water, oven, hob, grill & fridge. A Contact Upton £71,000 great package that is also trailerable, View at the London Boat Show - Call for Tickets £34,083 inc Vat

PRE OWNED BOATS

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.

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

Contact Upton Sessa C30 – 2007 – Twin Volvo D3 -190 Diesels Lemar Bow Thruster, Raymarine C80 Chart 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 Sealine S34 4 berth sports cruiser at home inland or onPenta the coast, Cockpitdiesel with seating for 6 in 2006 -Racecourse Twin Volvo D4Large 225hp engines.

Contact ease, Cabin with separate mid cabin and toilet room.

Engines full serviced, new canopy, replacement £69,950

Contact Windsor Racecourse

Contact Upton

Contact Thames KennetSabre 135L F Stevens 1240DL – 1999 -&Perkins 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 Aquastar Pacesetter Dutch steel cruiser been restored to27 a very standard.

With 250hp comfortable accommodation 1999 - Iveco TD Shaftdrive diesel.

Contact Upton and sleeping for 7. Two Aquastar are renowned for owners strengthfrom and new reliability. £135,950 Well maintained by current AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011owner -Beta 150hp

£39,950 Contact Upton Contact Upton

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 AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA

Contact Thames & Kennet

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 Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 Twin Volvo Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp Sunline Discovery 31 cockpit and cabinBayliner upholstery, New2855 canopies, Toilet waste tank,-The surveyed and newwell boatpresented safety certificate, clean and 34 witha6spacious berths, cabin openwith plan4 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser with a good specification 1998 -isMercruiser MPI Comprehensive 345 a very spacious7.4l boatwith with 4petrol. berths and open planoption to the 305 isContact berths and-cabin, cockpit withdoor, seating for120hp 6 inand comfort.

2005 Twin side Mercruiser TDradio, diesels Racecourse fore plotter VHF canopies Upton accommodation forsaloon, 6, with this power a r, VHF,Contact Hydraulic gangway, and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 fore cabin, easy deck valeted, and transom access, in immaculate order. £49,950 interior capablereplacement craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal A well platform, Leather interior/exterior upholstery, equipped cruiser with large cockpit for dining 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 as a family craft good exterior in the cockpit and fly bridge. g tank. A popularupholstery, 3£69,950 cabin craft cut polished & antifouled Octspace2016 and socialising £74,950

£59,500

£38,000

£28,950

Contact Racecourse

Contact Windsor Racecourse

CONTACT US

:- boatsales@tingdene.net obile:-SEALINE +44(0) 7701 287046 S34 - 1999 - Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Thames & Kennet

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 Broom 30HT Coupe Boat - Nanni 65 The Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. – TheNew 395 offers tremendous space master with to ensuite facilities, Allwith newtwin 30HT withcabins full both sunroof the hard top,Large Graphite colored galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

hard top and hull, Teak cockpit, Bow thruster, Hull windows. The cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops.

Contact Part Walton Exchange possibilitiesS300 – View at London Boat Show BAVARIA - New Boat

Broom 30HT Coupe – New Boat - Nanni 65 The call for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat Volvo D430HT300hp, Bowtothruster, Garmin All new with full sunroof the hard top, Graphite colored hard top and hull, Teak cockpit, Bowplus thruster, Hull windows. The navigation.

All areas 6ft headroom cabin gives 4 berths a large toilet and galley with Corian worktops.

Contact Thames £149,875 & Kennet Part Exchange possibilities – View at London Boat Show call for tickets . £155,000 Inc Vat

iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED

Contact Walton

Viking 24 –Thames 1998 – Honda (2012) . A very tidy Contact & 30 Kennet

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

Contact Walton 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 Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013 LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295 A great family boat that will navigate the entire widebeamBroom UK inlandOcean waterway 38system with 6 berths £44,500 Also INBOARD AT2010 £69,500 2000 -Thames Twin Yanmar 250’s2013 factory refitted in Contact &-Kennet VISIT THE TINGDENE / VIKING AT THE New upholstery, new canopies, newSTAND Generator LONDON BOAT SHOW - NEW Viking 295

more. This is aMercury stunning example Vikingand 24 Highline - 2012 25hp o 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip back helm seat, Cut out Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition £32,950

£145,000 Contact Thames & Kennet

of a 38

Contact Thames & Kennet

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, Features 4 41 berths,2006 Hot and cold water, spacious Abate Primatist - Twin Volvo D6 Fittedcockpit with Yanmar 240hp DieselA good family riverboat offered at with sunbed conversion. diesels.‘AWalton beautiful Italian sportscruiser’ fitted with bow Contact a competitive figure.

Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 thruster. Luxuriously spacious and designed to spoil you

Contact Walton and your guests with comfort and style £37,950

£94,950 Contact Walton

Contact Walton

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 Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmarfor Broom Ocean 31European cruising wheelhouse barge.

Perfect 240hp diesel, specification - £219,000 1995 –Thames Volvo TMD22 78hp.Extended Newly antifouled and Very lowAstounding engine hours, Full Contact & canopy, Kennet ONE OF 3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS bathing platform, 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, polished, New survey with advisories completed RaymarineAVAILABLE GPS, Serviced &AT antifouled 2015.& KENNET MARINA THAMES Battery charger, Inverter. Bowthruster. Full canopy Viewing highly recommend.

£35,950

£59,950 £65,000 Contact Upton Contact Thames & Kennet MARINAS Contact Upton MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT Contact Thames & Kennet CONTACT TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, TO GET YOUR NEW BERTH FOR 2016

Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo

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 Newfacilities, BoatLarge spaceBROOM with twin master both with- ensuite Broom 395 Aft cabin – New Boat – Twin Volvo D4 360 galley Nanni and saloon,270hp AVAILABLE NOW Inc Vat full£452,503 electronic Split galley design withdiesel, Classic interior package, Heating, Inverter, Bow thruster, Powered folding mast, 2 Tv’s, Autopilot, VHF, GPS instrumentation, standard layout, separate Plotter, Cockpit BBQ Stainless windows. The 395 offers tremendous Contact Walton shower U-shaped galley £269,000 spacestall, with twin master cabins both with ensuite facilities, Large galley and saloon, AVAILABLE NOW £452,503 Inc Vat

Contact Walton

Contact Thames & Kennet

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

cockpit upholstery, cut & polish 2016 Sealine S28 –Autumn 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully y, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to berths and cockpit with seating for 6 in comfort. nsom access, in immaculate order. £49,950

£92,950 Contact Racecourse

Contact Thames & Kennet Contact Thames & Kennet

Contact Upton

Contact Racecourse

Windsor Racecourse Upton Stevens 1240DL – 1999 - Perkins Sabre 135LContact F Twin VolvoContact D3 -190 Diesels Viking Seamaster 28- 2012 - 40HP Honda 2013

e

~ MARINA'S & VIKING - B140, BROOM - A140

Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very

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,990 Cut out Galeon Galia 2003 - Twin Volvo Penta FittedHull with sides Volvo for 5.7easy V8 Petrol Excellent condition KAD43 Walton 230hp diesels.

‘Aboarding. stylish and spacious Galeon Contact £32,950 Galia 990, perfectly designed to offer comfortable

Contact Walton £36,950 cruising on the river or the coast.’

£41,950 Contact Walton

Contact Walton

Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar

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 Racecourse Marina Windsor net Marina SCAN HERE fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended with accommodation for 6, with this power option the 305 is a Radar, VHF, Hydraulic to £89,950 view our Road gangway, Upton Marina m Lakesincluding Plotter,Maidenhead and soft furnishings immaculate. bathing platform, 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, capable craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal New flexiteek bathing platform, Leather upholstery, boats for sale Upton uponasSevern Road New canopies, HoldingWindsor 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015. a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge. tank. A popular 3 cabin craft 135 A very Broom Ocean 34 1998 Sabre Perkins Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo SEALINE S34 - 1999 - Twin Volvo KAD43 230hp iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT Berkshire Worcestershire erkshire Viewing highly recommend. £35,950 £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 cleanStourport and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan Pyrford Marina Marina 240hp diesel,27 200hp Diesel Engines.

A popular small fly Walton bridge cruiserMarinaCONTACT A well presented S34 with a good specification US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED 2012 Shetland A SL4 5HT WR8 0PB LQ fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Channel Islands 1140 1999 – Perkins Sabre M135L Bayliner 2007 - Extended Cummins 01932 01932 275 01299 827 082 Princess V42 Very lowDiscovery engine hours,288 Full canopy, with accommodation for 6,343 with this power32 option the 305 is a221 689 Stevens including Plotter, Radar, VHF, Hydraulic gangway, Fitted with Honda 40hp outboard 01753 851717 01684 593111 7770 and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 Walton on Thames A very River Wey, Stourport on Severn 1989 – Twin Volvo TAMD41A 192hp diesels. well presented steelboat. New full survey Mercruiser 4.2l4diesel.‘The outdoortoilet, world is bathing250hp platform, berths, Pumpout capable craft for coastal use andSurrey at home on inland waters.The Ideal New flexiteek bathing model platform, 2004 – Rare Sundeck withLeather Dinghyupholstery, garage 1996Broom 29 £59,950.

New Broom 370 £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015. as a family craft32 good space in for the cockpit and fly bridge.

New Holding tank.serviced, A popular 3 cabin craft Channel Island is exterior well known its excellent sea with all advisories completed. Double galley, 2 Toilet a big, the 288 Discovery isn’t too far behind.

With a Twincanopies, Volvo KAD 300 Fully surveyed Contact Waltonhighly recommend.

MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT MARINAS iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT Viewing £38,000 with excellent cockpit £74,950 keeping. Shower, teak cockpit. rooms, Island berth aft. Full aft canopy flybridge helm and seating this boat takes the £35,950 outdoor CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED £44,950 and ready to go £140,000 CONTACT£99,950 TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net £34,995 experience to a whole new level.’ £45,950

COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT MARINAS TO GET YOUR NEWofBERTH FOR 2016 Full details all boats available Visit CONTACT TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net Tingdene @ London Boat Show Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net at all 10 sales offices 6th-15th January 2017 Online COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, www.tingdeneboatsales.net Sales Mobile:+44(0) 7701 Our largest ever display with Boats from Broom, CONTACT US287046 New instructions required freeFOR afloat sales TO GET YOUR NEW BERTH 2016 Viking and Bavaria Windsor Racecourse Marina Thames & Kennet Marina Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net All Pre-owned craft are displayed moorings at all marinas Maidenhead Road Upton Marina Caversham Lakes

CONTACT US

TINGDENE EVENTS

Contact us now to include yours.

SCAN HERE to view our boats for sale

Sales Road Mobile:- +44(0) 7701 287046 Windsor Upton upon Severn Henley Free Sales berths Choice Marina of 10 sales offices to locate your boat at for selling Racecourse Windsor Berkshire Thames Kennet Marina SCAN HERE Worcestershire Reading,&Berkshire Walton Marina Pyrford Marina Stourport Marina RG4 Windsor Racecourse Marina to view our Maidenhead SL4 5HT Road Upton Marina Caversham WR8 0PB RG49RA 6LQ Lakes 01932 221 689 01932 343 275 01299 827 082 Marina Thames & Kennet Marina Windsor Racecourse 01753Windsor 851717 Upton593111 upon Severn River Wey, Surrey Road 01684 0118Henley 947 7770 Walton on Thames Stourport on Severn boats for sale Upton Marina MaidenheadBerkshire Road Caversham Lakes Worcestershire Reading, Berkshire Walton Marina Pyrford Marina Stourport Marina Pyrford Marina Walton Marina Stourport Marina Hartford Marina Upton upon Severn Windsor HenleyRG4 Road 9RA SL4 5HT WR8 0PB RG4 6LQ 01932 221 689 01932 343 275 on Thames 01299 82701480 082 454677 River Wey, Surrey Walton Stourport on Severn Worcestershire Berkshire Reading, Berkshire 01753 851717 01684 593111 0118 947 7770 Walton on Thames River Wey, Surrey Stourport on Severn GU22 8XL KT12 1QW DY13 9QF Portishead Quays WR8 0PB SL4 5HT RG4 6LQ 01932 343 275 01932 221 689 01299 827 082 01275 397 277 01684 593111 01753 851717 0118 947 7770

Bayliner 265 2006 £32,995

Selene 43 2008 £340,000

Cornish Shrimper 2012 £24,995

Beneteau Antares 8 2012 £59,500

Sealine F34 2004 £84,995

Sealine F44 1998 £99,995

Bavaria 45 Cruiser 2012 £124,995 + VAT

Bavaria 38 Cruiser 2010 £79,500

Bavaria 37 Cruiser 2014 £119,995

Maxi 77 1980 £7,995

Grand Banks 46 Classic 1990 £185,000

Sunseeker XS 2000 2006 £75,000

New and Used Boat Sales & BROKERAGE! New Beneteau Power Boat Dealer Scotland

RIB Selection: Scorpion Sting CT 10m / Humber Destroyer 6.5m / Zodiac Pro Open 550 / Ring 750 / RIBTEC 10.7 Wheelhouse

DDZ MARINE

Agents and stockists for Beneteau Power

Also For Sale: Sealine F34 2004 / Jeanneau Prestige 36 2005 / Aquador 32 Coupe 2001 / Beneteau Oceanis 50 2006 / Nauticat 40 1986 / Etap 38i 1991 / Bavaria 32 Cruiser 2002 / Bavaria B One 2013 and many more! Enquire for details.

New Boat Sales and Brokerage

Contact DDZ Marine Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Rd, Largs KA30 8EZ T: 01475 686072, F: 01475 672887 E: sales@ddzmarine.co.uk www.ddzmarine.co.uk

Avon RIB & Zodiac RIB dealer E S TA B L I S H E D 1 9 8 5

Classified

1978 Nelson 34

Twin Ford Sabre 212hp shaftdrive diesels. Located Argyll & Bute.

Classic aft cabin cruiser offering 4 berths. Inflatable tender and Honda 4hp outboard included.

1991 Pedro 36

Twin Volvo Penta MD31 62hp diesels. Dutch steel flybridge aft cabin cruiser. Webasto heating, four burner gas hob/oven/grill, holding tanks, BSS certificate until 2020. 6 berths 2 cabins.

1980 Relcraft 27

Single Volvo Penta D2-55hp diesel engine (new 2015). Open plan cruiser offering 4 berths with separate toilet compartment with chemical toilet. BSS certificate until 2018. Re-upholstered. Ready to go.

£39,500

£59,950

£11,995

1986 Fairline Carrera

1997 Sheerline 740

2015 Beneteau Antares 7.80

£19,950

£29,950

£39,500

01475 686072 sales@ddzmarine.co.uk

Single Volvo Penta AQAD30A 110hp DP sterndrive diesel engine.

4 berths, heating, new upholstery.

01189 477770 guy.girling@tingdene.net

01932 570055 sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

Single Nanni 35hp diesel shaftdrive.

One owner from new. 24ft cruiser offering 4 berths, heating.

01189 403211 info@valwyattmarine.co.uk

01189 403211 info@valwyattmarine.co.uk

Single Suzuki 150hp four stroke outboard. Great day cruiser with enclosed wheelhouse, 4 berths.

01189 477 770 guy.girling@tingdene.net

Advertise with us • short description • 1 photo • contact details - email, telephone number, website (with hyperlink)

Advertise your boat from £25 per month

Call us on 01268 922991

advertising@motorboatowner.co.uk

72

November 2016

Motorboat Owner Affordable practical boating

1980 Fairline Holiday MkIII

Single Volvo Penta AQAD200 200hp petrol. Spacious interior, sleeps 4. Updated interior and cockpit upholstery, recent canopy.

Boat Safety Certificate valid until 2018, ready to go.

£9,950

01932 570055 sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

1971 Project 31

1999 Larson Hampton 235

Twin 130hp Volvo Penta diesel engines with duo props. Cockpit cruiser with enclosed wheelhouse, sleeps 4 with forward V-berth and two dinette areas. Lying in Largs.

Single Volvo Penta 5.0GL V8 250hp petrol. Sportscruiser offering a 2-berth cabin with dinette, galley unit and separate toilet compartment with chemical toilet.

£19,500

£12,495

01475 686072 sales@ddzmarine.co.uk

Call us on 01268 922991

01932 570055 sales@pentonhooksales.co.uk

advertising@motorboatowner.co.uk

Advertisement Index DDZ Marine .......................................................................................

Ideal Boat / Finnmaster ...................................................................

MDS Battery.......................................................................................

TBS Boats Penton Hook.....................................................................

Techview Solutions ‘Envirotxt’ ........................................................

Tingdene Boat Sales.........................................................................

Tingdene Marinas.............................................................................

Val Wyatt Marine..............................................................................

Vetus..................................................................................................

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Page 71 Page 9 Page 11 Page 69 Page 7 Page 70 Page 4 Page 68 Page 37

73

Owners Directory i Arvor Boat Owners Club

Dell Quay Ranger website

www.arvorboatowners.co.uk

www.dellquayranger.supanet.com

Aquastar Owners Club

Electric Boat Association

www.aquastarclub.co.uk

www.electric-boat-association.org.uk

Atlanta Boat Owners

Elysian Boat Owners

www.atlantaboats.co.uk

www.elysianboats.co.uk

Bavaria Owners’ Association

Fairey Owners Club

www.bavariaowners.co.uk

www.faireyownersclub.co.uk

Bayliner Owners Club

Fairline Owners Club

www.baylinerownersclub.org

www.fairlineownersclub.com

Beneteau Owners’ Association

Fjord Club

www.beneteau-owners-association.org.uk

www.fjordclub.com

Broom Owners Club

Fletcher Owners Club

www.broomowners.com

fletcher-boats.co.uk/your-fletcher/owners-club

Chaparral Boat Owners Forum

Freeman Cruisers Forum

forum.chaparralboats.com

freemanboats.forumer.com

Classic Motor Boat Association

Freeman Owners Club

www.cmba-uk.com

www.freemancruisers.com

Classic Offshore Powerboat Club

Freeman Cruisers

www.classicoffshore.com

freeman-cruisers.forumotion.co.uk

Cleopatra Owners Club

Haines Owners Club

mycleopatra.ning.com

www.hainesmarine.co.uk/owners.php

Coronet Cruisers

Hampton Safari Boat Club

freespace.virgin.net/simon.sherlock/index.htm

hamptonsafaribc.webplus.net

Corvette Motorboat Association

Hardy Owners Club

corvettemotorboat.wordpress.com

Cranchi Owners Club & Forum cranchiownersclub.com

Dawncraft Owners Club & Forum www.dawncraftowners.com

74

www.hardy-owner.org.uk

Jeanneau Owners Network

www.jeanneau-owners.com

Mariah Owners Club www.mariahownersclub.com

November 2016

Maxum Owners Club

Sealine Owners Club

www.maxumownersclub.com

www.sealineowners.com

Microplus Boats

Seamaster Club

www.microplus.dk

www.seamasterclub.org

Monterey Fourm

Seaward Owners Club

forums.montereyboats.com

www.seawardboat.com/club.html

Moonraker Owner’s Club

Shetland Owners Association

www.moonraker.dk/eng_index.htm

Nauticus www.nauticus.co.uk

Nelson Boat Owners Club

www.nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk

Nimbus Owners Club UK www.nimbusowners.co.uk

Norman Appreciation Society www.normanboats.co.uk

Princess Owners Club princessownersclub.com

www.shetlandowners.co.uk/shetland/

Star Craft Owners Club www.bates-starcraft.co.uk

Storebro Passion www.storebropassion.de

Sunseeker Owners Club sunseekerownersclub.com

Viking Owners Club

www.vikingowners.org.uk

Warrior Boats Owners Club

www.warriorboatsownersclub.co.uk

Regal Owners Forum www.regalownersforum.com

Relcraft Boaters Group www.relcraftboatersgroup.co.uk

Rinker Owners Club

Owners Club missing?

Contact us at

editorial@motorboatowner.co.uk

www.rinkerboats.com/owners-club

Rodman Owners Club

www.rbsmarine.com/rodman-owners-club

Sea Ray Owners Club

www.clubsearay.com

Sealine Forum www.sealineforum.co.uk

Advertise with us

Classified adverts from £25 1980 Relcraft 27

Contact us at

advertising@

motorboatowner.co.uk

Single Volvo Penta D2-55hp diesel engine (2015), 4 berths

£11,995 01189 403211 email address

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

75

L K what I saw

Spotted something weird, wonderful, or interesting on your travels?

@

send your images to us at

editorial@

motorboatowner.co.uk

Lymington Rainbow

A rainbow arcs over the Lymington dredger SPOTTED! by Ali Neal, Lymington Y’Haven

To the west Doogle

This Westie called ‘Doogle’ looks at home at the helm SPOTTED! by Tom Brissenden

Solent Silhouette

Silhouette of the iconic Needles at sunrise SPOTTED! by Claire Frew

Heybridge Tall Ship

A tall ship enters Heybridge Basin SPOTTED! by Brian Woodhouse 88

November 2016

Britain’s only FREE dedicated motorboat magazine

NEXT MONTH ONLINE 28th NOV

TOLLESBURY

Destination Guide BOATS • Bayliner Element CC5 & CC6 • Channel Islands 32

PRACTICAL • Installing AIS PLUS

• Your questions answered in Q&A • The latest products and technology • Tested -The team put some nautical kit through its paces • Inbox – your comments • Inland and coastal news

Motorboat Owner

89

Winterise

W interising is the act of protecting your

boat and its equipment and contents from the ravages of the winter weather. Failing to carry out any preparation for winter can result in expensive damage to the engine, domestic water system and even your soft furnishings. The requirement to carry out any winterising will depend largely on whether you keep your boat in fresh water or salt and how far north you are in the UK. If you keep your boat in fresh water I would say that it is almost imperative to carry out some basic

YOUR BOAT

winterising. With salt water the need isn’t quite so great because salt water freezes at a lower temperature than fresh, typically around –2°C. Damage is caused by water expanding as it freezes, and this expansion can crack even a solid iron engine block.

I know that many people on the south coast who keep their boat in salt water do not carry out any winterising at all, and for the most part will get away with If we get another winter like this, will your boat be protected?

www.stuhaynes.co.uk

PRACTICAL

HOW TO

1 First published December 2013, updated Nov 16

BY NEALE BYART

Motorboat Owner

Paul & Sandra Field

it, but is not unheard of for damage to occur even here, so I would suggest a little bit of preventative work is well worth doing to save the worry and, even remote possibility, of a large repair bill.

The complete process of winterising and protecting the boat can be broken down into a number of different jobs. The most important is winterising the engine as this is where the most expensive damage can occur. Next comes the domestic water system which, because it is full of fresh water, is the most prone to damage when the temperature dips. Although tales of engine damage are thankfully quite rare, possibly because most owners do take some precautions, stories of damage to the boats freshwater supply are far more common and I have personally been caught out with this one. Next comes the interior of the boat. There are some simple steps to take to ensure the soft furnishings see it through the winter unscathed. You can simply take them home and store them, you can ensure the boat has good ventilation to keep mildew at bay or you can go the high tech route and use some form of dehumidifier. The last section is the boats exterior. It is a good idea to give the boat a wash and a coat of good quality wax at the beginning of winter as it will protect the gelcoat from airbourne contaminates and any UV over winter, meaning re-commissioning in spring should require nothing more than a quick wash and a recoat of wax.

While you are on the boat and in your work clothes you may want to consider carry out some servicing. This is not strictly winterising but fits in well with it and will, in a small way, help to protect the

Freezing water can split metal, this is a damaged tap, but it could be your engine

boat over winter. A freshly serviced engine means that the boat is ready to go in the spring, it has nice clean oil protecting the engine’s inner workings, it’s a great opportunity to use up your existing engine spares and order some new ones for next season, but most importantly, it gives you lots of time to deal with any problems that might show up during a service. The sort of thing we are referring to is finding water in your outdrive oil, or worse still in your engine oil. Find a problem like this in the spring and you will be hard pressed to secure the services of a decent engineer as this is their busiest time, so you are likely to start eating into your season while waiting for repairs. Find a problem before Christmas and, expense aside, getting the repair carried out should be painless and most importantly, completed in time for the start of next season.

So, how do you winterise a boat? Simply follow the steps detailed on the next few pages, or at least the ones that are relevant to your boat, and you can relax knowing that regardless of what mother nature throws at us in the coming months, your boat will remain safe and serviceable as soon as spring has sprung.

2

PRACTICAL

HOW TO IN 9 STEPS

PART 1

The Engine

If your engine is fresh water cooled the block itself should be protected with antifreeze already so you just need to displace the raw water that is trapped in the heat exchangers with an antifreeze mixture. Raw water engines will need an antifreeze solution run right through the engine so will need running up to temperature first.

1

On a freshwater cooled engine the captive antifreeze mix should be changed every two years. Change it, or if it not due, check the strength to ensure it is up to the job.

4

On a stern drive boat you have a choice of feeding the antifreeze mix through the leg via a set of muffs, or taking an inlet pipe off inside the boat. Check first that the hose is not below the waterline if still afloat.

2

Mix a solution of antifreeze and water at a ratio of 1:1.

Around five litres of mixture is usually enough per engine so a 5 litre container of antifreeze should be enough for most twin engine boats.

5

Outboards often have a flushing port which you can use to introduce an antifreeze mix. Alternatively use a pair of muffs or simply lower the leg into a container filled with an antifreeze mix.

3

On a shaft drive boat close the seacock and remove the raw water strainer cap. Pour the mix into the strainer with the engine running and shut the engine off just as the mix runs out.

6

Antifreeze is toxic so it should not be allowed to enter the water or soak into the ground. Try and catch the expelled antifreeze mix in a bucket. If this is not possible consider using nontoxic polyethylene glycol.

3 First published December 2013, updated Nov 16

7

8

An alterative to inhibiting an engine with antifreeze is to drain it. Check your owner’s manual for the drain points on your engine and follow the instructions carefully to ensure you remove all of the raw water.

Once the engine is inhibited remove the impeller and store it for the winter to reduce distortion. Replace the pump faceplate if the boat is staying afloat to reduce the chance of water entering the engine room.

9

Place a sign on the helm to advise that the engine should not be started due to winterisation. This could also remind you to replace the impeller and open the seacock if required.

HOW TO IN 9 STEPS

PART 2

Domestic water systems

As previously mentioned the domestic water system is most prone to frost damage. You can inhibit it with a non-toxic antifreeze but we recommend simply emptying the system completely to remove any threat of expansion damage.

1

2

Drain your domestic water tank to remove as much water as possible by running a tap. There will always be a small amount of water remaining in the bottom of the tank but this won’t cause a problem.

Motorboat Owner

Remove the connections from your domestic water pump. Using a dinghy pump blow back through the inlet hose to ensure there is no water trapped in the hose from the tank to the pump.

3

Open one tap at a time and blow water through the pumps outlet pipe until only air comes out of the tap, then close the tap. Do this to each tap, both hot and cold not forgetting any cockpit or transom mounted taps.

4

PRACTICAL

4

Remove the water pump filter and empty any water trapped inside. This is also a good opportunity to clean the filter element. Now open all of the taps and leave them open.

7

Manual toilets should be pumped on the dry setting to remove any water from the pump body, as these have been known to crack when water inside freezes.

5

If your calorifier has a drain cock, open it and drain the last of the water out. If you have a gas water heater open the drain valve on this to empty it.

8

To keep the seals and valves lubricated you could pour a little vegetable oil down the pan as you are excavating the water in step 7.

6

If you have any shower sumps on board, ensure they are empty. If necessary remove the lid and mop it out. Again this is a good opportunity to clean the pump filter inside.

9

If you have grey or black water tanks, pump them out and leave them as empty as possible.

Many owners like to bung up exhaust and ventilation ports. This is fine but make yourself a note to remove them in the spring.

5 First published December 2013, updated Nov 16

HOW TO IN 9 STEPS

PART 3

Other jobs

These jobs are really more a mixture of preventative maintenance, servicing and good practice rather than strictly winterising, but it makes good sense to consider doing them while you are on a roll.

1

2

Using a corrosion protection product, give the engines, mechanicals and any exposed electricals a good spray. You can also grease any movable linkages and squirt some grease into any grease points.

4

5

A dehumidifier will help to keep the boat dry. You can use chemical ones if you have no power, but an electric version does a much better job. One with a builtin timer, set for 6 hours a day, will save electricity.

Motorboat Owner

Diesel tanks can be filled to the brim, to reduce condensation problems, or left empty. Petrol fuel tanks are best left empty, or if this is impractical, add some fuel stabiliser to keep the fuel fresh.

Change the engine oil, so that the internal components of the engine are coated in clean contaminant free lubricant.

It is also an opportunity to check for major problems such as water in the oil.

3

A good coat of wax all over the boats exterior should help see it into the new season with a shine, and will certainly make the first wash of the year much easier.

6

It’s the same with gearbox oil on sterndrive and outboard legs. It’s not uncommon to find water in here and you don’t want that water sloping around your gears all winter.

6

PRACTICAL

7

9

8

Check your props for damage. Like good engineers, the people who refurbish propellers get very busy in spring, so get in early if required.

Inspect your safety equipment. Items such as lifejackets, liferafts, PLBs, EPIRBs and fire fighting equipment all have service requirements. Winter is a good time to get this done.

Check the electrolyte levels in your batteries, top up if required and ensure that the batteries are fully charged if they are going to be left idle for any length of time.

What about leaving the boat in commission?

Q&A

If you are planning on using the boat throughout the winter, inhibiting the engine and domestic water supply after each use is going to be costly and time consuming. The easiest thing to do with the domestic water system is simply not use it. Take bottled water on board and use the marina facilities.

If you do need to use it, perhaps see if you can decommission the most susceptible parts such as transom and cockpit outlets. If you have reliable shorepower you can put some greenhouse tube heaters in the engine room to keep frost at bay and prevent engine damage. Rather than simply running them 24/7, consider plugging them into a thermostat set at around

3°C so that they only come on when the temperature is getting close to freezing. You should consider blocking up the engine room vents too to help keep any warmth in.

Just remember to remove the plugs before starting up. If you are going to be reliant on electric to stop your boat from freezing, it is a good idea to invest in a shorepower monitor that will alert you if someone unplugs your boat, or if the power supply fails. The Envirotxt from Tekview Ltd will not only alert you to a power loss, it will also monitor temperatures on board, and alert if they fall outside of the preset parameters. tekview-solutions.com

7 First published December 2013, updated Nov 16

PRACTICAL

ADVICE

Preparing for winter

BY ROD DANIEL ACII

With winter upon us we asked Rod Daniel, from online boat insurance company, Craftinsure.com, for some advice on keeping our boats safe over the coming months.

A fter a great summer for most, it’s

perhaps easy to forget the carnage caused by previous winter’s storms and floods, particularly to boats left afloat.

Here is a timely reminder with advice to help reduce the risks of sinking and damage.

8

First published December 2014

Your Mooring If moored

to fixed jetties or similar, add extra mooring warps and consider using higher anchoring points not restricted by lower ones. Try and arrange for local boatyards or residents to keep mooring lines adjusted if you are not able to check the boat regularly. Take additional steps to reduce the risk of any part of the boat becoming trapped under a jetty, sill or similar obstruction as water levels rise.

Your Boat During periods of

heavy rain, check for accumulation of water in the bilges. This can lower freeboard to a critical point and even lead to the boat sinking if hull openings normally above the waterline become submerged. If you have loose fitting canopies and covers, try to prop them up to avoid low points where water can collect. The weight of this water can lower freeboard and can rip fixings and seams.

Loose covers should also be securely fastened. High winds in winter can often get underneath them resulting in extensive damage. Ensure drainage channels are

Rain water and snow can gather in sagging canopies. Try and check your boat regularly

kept clear of leaves and debris so that water doesn’t build up in cockpits and find its way below. Damp and mould can be rife in the winter months. Consider taking soft furnishing home, if you are not using the boat, to keep them dry and secure.

Don’t rely on automatic bilge pumps to prevent flooding. Failure can easily occur due to loss of battery charge or blockages.

If canopies or covers have been blown away or torn, erect temporary covers as soon as possible to prevent any further Leaves and muck can gather and block drainage ingress of water. Dinghies and small boats channels. Even if your boat is on a hardstanding need to be brought ashore and moved to this could cause problems if left higher ground.

Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

9

PRACTICAL

Equipment, bedding, cushions, tenders and outboards can be stored at home over the winter

Remove outboard motors to a secure building. If you are not going to be using the boat, consider removing any valuable kit and equipment. It’s not just the weather you need to be wary of during the long cold nights of winter. Opportunist thieves may see boats that are not being used as an easy target.

If freezing temperatures are predicted, ensure that the boat, and its engines, are correctly winterised. Damage caused by frost is only usually covered by insurance policies if the engine manufacturer’s recommendations for winterisation have

been fully complied with. If engines have been submerged, it’s essential to try and get these ashore, stripped down and first aid action applied to prevent corrosion.

Take specialist advice on how to dry out interiors and any removable items. Once the boat has been made secure, insurers will usually require an estimate for repairs, together with photographs of the damage.

Don’t dispose of any items until agreed with the insurer who may well appoint a marine surveyor to provide assistance, particularly if it’s apparent that the damage is extensive.

If you are not using your boat over the winter, winterising in preparation for cold weather is essential 10

First published December 2014

Flooding If appropriate, sign up to the Environment Agency or other

information sites to ensure that you can be kept informed of any flood warnings.

Floodline Warnings Direct is a free service that provides flood warnings by telephone, email, SMS and fax. To sign up call 0845 988 1188 or go online to www.environment-agency.gov.uk, or in Scotland www.sepa.org.uk.

Emergencies & Making an Insurance Claim

Create an emergency numbers list in your mobile or keep by the phone. Include boatyard phone numbers and the claims helpline number for your insurer. If you do fall victim to the winter storms, contact your insurers as soon as possible to provide them with available information, and take whatever steps you safely can, in order to try and minimise the damage. The best initial advice is always to act as though you do not have insurance, as insurers will support you in taking any reasonable action that could mitigate a claim.

Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd

11

FREE DIGITAL BOATING MAGAZINE

at

SIGN UP 8

motorboatowner.co.uk

for access to all back issues and downloadable versions to read offline PRACTICAL ADVICE

NEW & USED BOATS

PRODUCT REVIEWS

CRUISING GUIDES

Motorboat Owner Affordable practical boating

OWNER STORIES