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If some of the more sensational tabloid newspapers are to be believed, the worst winter in decades is just around the corner.

I know that we have heard it all before, and certainly down south I can’t remember the last time we had any seriously bad weather.

Having said that, each year, we still get the odd night that is cold enough to cause some frost damage to unprotected parts of

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many boats, so it pays to be a little over cautious with regards to winterising your boat. If there is one thing we can predict about the weather, it is that it is highly unpredictable. Hurricane Ophelia, the most eastern Atlantic hurricane on record, was a timely reminder of that, and these few years of mild winters may well have lulled us into a false sense of security. The tabloids seemingly warn us every year of

Dawn on the River Thames. Boats returning from the tideway as the sun is breaking through the mist at Richmond

impending winter doom, but sooner or later they will be right, and it is up to us to make sure that our boats are ready for it. On that basis, we have tagged our useful winterising guide on to the end of this issue. Even if you don’t intend to winterise your boat, it is worth familiarising yourself with the procedure, if only to be prepared to do so in a hurry, should the weathermen give us due warning of a particularly cold snap. Just one night of below freezing temperatures can be enough to cause minor damage.

For those that like to use their boat throughout the year, we have another couple of timely features. Fitting heating is about the best thing you can do to improve the year round comfort onboard your boat, and this month we show you how it’s done. We also test some kit that helps you see in the dark, which is invaluable as we prepare to put the clocks back, and edge ever nearer to the shortest day.

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NEWS ‘Lack of Data’ RYA urges boaters to report poorly marked fishing gear The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has reminded UK boaters to report any poorly marked fishing gear using an online form. The association claim that since the launch of the ‘simple to complete’ form in May 2017, ‘just 85 reports have been submitted despite considerable anecdotal evidence that incidents occur much more frequently.

The reporting of 58 entanglements and 27 observations has proved useful in identifying hotspots around the country and the RYA has today published a ‘heat map’ of poorly marked fishing gear based on the incident reports.’ A petition recently launched by the Cruising Association (CA) urges the Minister of State (DEFRA) to improve the way static fishing gear is marked for the safety of all small craft at sea. The RYA stated ‘With over 3,200 signatures to date, it is evident that boaters feel strongly about this issue, however, these concerns are not presently supported by the existing incident data reported to the RYA. The RYA takes the view that unless the petition is underpinned by data, it may simply be seen by Government as an emotive demand for action based on nothing more than opinion rather than factual evidence. For that reason, the RYA continues to urge all boaters to report sightings and entanglements wherever in the UK they occur.’ Stuart Carruthers, RYA Cruising Manager, explained “For many years the RYA has been concerned by reports of boaters who have experienced fouled propellers and entanglement with sea-fishing gear such as nets, pots and associated markers, flags and lines. While fishing equipment cannot be charted, we believe that it should be properly marked so that it is visible by both day and night. This will avoid damage to small craft and the loss of fishing gear for the fishermen.” DEFRA and MMO made it clear in discussions with RYA that the bodies would need solid evidence demonstrating that the safety risk and/ or cost of poorly marked fishing gear is unacceptable before considering taking any action. The online reporting form is available on the RYA website. The CA petition currently stands at 4,737, and needs 10,000 signatures before the government will respond to it.

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UK’s first Seabin installed at Portsmouth The UK’s first Seabin has been installed at the team Land Rover BAR sailing headquarters, in Portsmouth. Invented in Australia, the Seabin is an automated rubbish collection device and will collect floating debris and micro plastics down to 2mm in diameter and has the capability to collect 83,000 plastic shopping bags or 20,000 plastic bottles per year. The Seabin sits alongside 1,000 oysters, housed in protected cages on the pontoon at Camber Docks, which were introduced as part of a scientific project, launched in 2015. The Seabin will also be demonstated to young students during site visits focusing on ocean health.

British RIB and motorboat building on the up An industry report released by membership organisation, British Marine, has revealed that the revenue of the UK boat building industry has increased by +1.6%, generating £859 million in turnover in 2016 and unit production climbed by +1.5% to 9,907 units. ‘This growth is led by small and medium sized boatbuilders, with the lion’s share of production absorbed by the mid-sized powerboat market, sailing dinghies and rigid inflatables boats (RIBs)’. According to British Marine, the production of UK RIBs saw the biggest rise in 2016, with 820 units manufactured, a rise of +12.3%, whilst the manufacturing on motor yachts measuring 12 to 24m also saw growth to 380 units, a rise of +2.7%. The smaller and larger end of the sector saw a small decline, with production of motorboats (under 12m) slightly falling by -3.8% and the build of motor yachts (24m+) decreasing by -7 units. Leading the way is 12m to 24m motor yacht sector, generating a revenue of approximately £250million. The 24m+ motor yachts generate roughly £150 million, RIBs account for around £40million and motorboats under 12m sees over £7million in revenue.

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UK Coastguard warn ‘stay safe’ after Man o’ War jellyfish reports on south coast beaches After receiving multiple reports of jellyfish that resemble Portuguese Man o’ War, washing up on the Dorset and Devon coast, the UK Coastguard is warning boaters and beachgoers to stay safe and keep away from the creatures. Sightings so far in October have been reported at Dawlish, Lyme Regis, Charmouth, Bournemouth, Swanage, Seaton, Hove and Portsmouth. Duty Controller for the UK Coastguard, Aimee Rampton, said “We are aware of these sightings after receiving multiple reports from members. Until an accurate identification is made, members of the public are advised to keep away from these jellyfish and report any sighting to the their local council. The Coastguard has also advised the local councils of these recent sightings. Stings from Portuguese Man o’ War can be very painful and potentially harmful to humans and dogs alike.”

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St Neots to host IWA Festival

St Neots on the River Great Ouse is set to be the location for the 2018 IWA Festival of Water. Run by the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), the annual event held over the August Bank Holiday weekend will see a wide range of boats assemble, with stalls and activities on offer. Boaters can book themselves a mooring via the IWA website (price £30 Fri-Monday inc. entertainment).

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NEWS Fairline Targa 43 NEW BOAT

The British boat builder, Fairline Yachts has unveiled its ‘all-new’ Targa 43 Open. The new 43 will be powered by twin Volvo Penta IPS and conventional sterndrives, with a choice of D6-375 on sterndrives and two IPS options, the IPS500 and IPS600, offering top speeds of 28-34 knots. There are two cabin layouts available, with a choice of a forward or mid cabin master suite. Features include a hardtop with electric sliding canvas roof, a tender garage capable of accommodating a Williams 285 TurboJet and a high-low platform with a 300kg lifting capacity. Prices are expected to start from £357,000 (excluding taxes). Almost 300 of the original, and popular Targa 43 were built by Fairline between 1997-2005, a twin-shaftdrive sportscruiser that remains popular on the used market.

The new 43 is the latest edition to Fairline’s Targa sportscruiser range, and is set to launch in Spring 2018.

RYA Members receive free ticket for London Boat Show The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is once again offering a free ticket to the London Boat Show to all of its members. Members can claim one free ticket for any day of the show including Public and Preview Day. They will also be able to purchase up to three additional tickets at the discounted price of £12 each (offer expires 9th January). The 5-day London Boat Show takes place between the 10th-14th January at ExCel London. For tickets and information, members need to visit the RYA website.

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Caledonian Canal Ness Weir works

Works have been underway this year to safeguard the Caledonian Canal’s 200-year-old Ness Weir, pictured. Built by Thomas Telford in the early 19th century, the 200-metre weir raises the water level of Loch Dochfour by almost two metres and Loch Ness by 1.2 metres, and retains around 100,000,000m3 of water, allowing boats to transit through Dochgarroch Lock, through Loch Dochfour, and into Loch Ness. The £2-million Scottish Government-funded project will see the weir reinforced with 500 metres of steel piling to strengthen the structure, extending the structure’s lifespan of the weir by a century. Major refurbishment by Caledonian Canal custodian, Scottish Canals, started in July and is scheduled to be completed by the end of October. See project video here.

Moorings partner RYA Corfu Sea School With many companies requiring qualifications for foreign boat charters, the charter company, The Moorings, has partnered with Corfu Sea School to offer training holidays aboard its Moorings 394 power catamaran. The new Moorings RYA Motor Cruising Course is a 7-day charter in Corfu, Greece, with an instructor onboard. Participants can chose from beginner and intermediate courses and can earn an RYA Day Skipper certificate. Prices start at £1,895 per person based on two people sharing a cabin for week 12th-19th May 2018. In other news, The Moorings released a statement regarding Hurricane Irma ‘The Moorings has been operating in the Caribbean for almost 50 years and the islands that so many of us have come to know and love were recently dealt a terrible blow by Hurricane Irma. Whilst our bases in the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, St Lucia, Grenada and Belize are operational, the marinas and fleet in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and St Martin have been significantly affected’.

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Port Solent Marina renovation

The marina operator, Premier Marinas is planning to spend £480,000 at its Port Solent site in Portsmouth. Works will see the reconfiguring of a third of the marina, namely the west pontoons A-D, in order to accommodate boats up to 33m. The 373-berth marina will have 19 additional larger boat berths with wider fairways and upgraded walkways and pontoons. Marina General Manager, Graham Bristowe, said “Port Solent was built in the 1980’s and since that time it has become increasingly popular with larger production boats, meaning the current pontoons have become dated. This upcoming project endeavours to modernise the infrastructure of Port Solent, allowing it to berth larger boats which is expected to be particularly popular with motorboat owners.” The project is planned to start in the New Year and be completed in time for the 2018 season. Port Solent lock is also scheduled to shut for maintenance between 29th January and 16th February.

Premier Marinas owns nine South Coast marinas, located in Eastbourne, Brighton, Chichester, Southsea in Langstone Harbour, Port Solent, Gosport with its specialist boatyard Endeavour Quay, Swanwick on the Hamble, Noss on Dart and Falmouth.

New UK finance initiative from Suzuki Japanese outboard manufacturer, Suzuki, has announced a new UK retail finance initiative to help make it more affordable to buy engines and get out on the water. Claiming it is the first of its kind in the outboard industry, Suzuki GB’s Marine Division has launched Suzuki Marine Finance, which sees it partner with finance provider, Omni Capital Retail Finance (Omni Capital). To launch the initiative, a subsidised rate of 6.9% APR is available (from £109.97 per month or £3.55 per day) with loans available at 6.9% APR over 48 months. Example, purchase of a DF50ATL, priced at £6,600.00, with a 30% deposit of £1,980.00, 6.9% APR and 48 month term, total amount of credit £4,620.00, total amount payable £7,258.59. Suzuki Marine manufacture outboards from the DF50A (50hp) up to the DF300 (300hp).

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F1 World Powerboat Racing returns to London in 2018 Formula 1 powerboat racing will be returning to London in 2018 after 33 years. The UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship is due to take place in the Royal Victoria Docks between the 15th-17th June and the event will see twenty of the world’s best drivers from 12 countries competing at speeds of over 140mph in single-seater catamarans in one of the most spectacular sports on water. The UIM F1H2O World Championship first raced in Great Britain in Holme Pierrepont in 1981 and last raced in London in 1985, with the UK’s Briton Robert Spalding taking a Grand Prix win on his way to a world title that year.

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As part of its #LifejacketSafe awareness campaign, Crewsaver has launched the #LifejacketSafe challenge, a quiz with questions highlighting lifejacket do’s and don’ts and advice that could ‘save your life’. Participants are entered into a competition to win a lifejacket package worth £440.

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Dogs at the Southampton Boat Show I am somewhat perplexed as to whether or not dogs are allowed to enter the show grounds. We travelled a considerable distance to the show and had to bring with us our very well-behaved dog. However, at the ticket office we were denied entry with him, leaving us no alternative but to return him to the car in the car park, which was luckily undercover, so not in any heat from the sun. However, whilst meandering around the show, we noticed a number of dogs that were neither guide nor security dogs, walking on leads beside their owners. So how can it be that some dogs are allowed into the show ground but ours was not? We found this very disappointing and, ultimately, of course, this meant we spent less time perusing stands at the show. Barbara Chambers Editor replies: Thank you for writing in. You are, in fact, not the first to mention this to us. The terms and conditions of a general ticket purchase say no dogs, other than assistance type. Another reader left their dog in the car, having already read the rule, but like you, once in the show, they saw lots of dogs. I must admit, we saw lots too, and they were clearly not guide or assistance dogs.

Why were some people able to enter the show with a dog, while others left them behind after reading the rules, or were turned away at the door? We put the question, ‘are dogs allowed at the show?’, to its organiser, British Marine. Here is their reply: “As you have identified, our policy is to only allow access to dogs who are deemed guide and assistance dogs. This is enforced by our security on the main gates, as we don’t have the proper facilities or capabilities to look after pets on the site. On the rare occasion when dogs which aren’t guide or assistance dogs are seen in the show, they have been allowed in, rather than force the owner to leave the animal in their vehicle, which could be deemed inciting animal cruelty. This is done on a discretionary basis and, when the owner lives within a certain distance from the show, they would be requested to take the animal home and return before gaining access to the Show. There are certain areas of the show, like the marina, where dogs are categorically not allowed, due to safety reasons.”

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Whilst delving into the Chris Craft archive this month, we uncovered this fantastic 80’s brochure, featuring the 230 Limited, and the 220 and 190 deck boats.

There is something special about a bit of coloured retro gelcoat.

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Our boat at the Southampton Boat Show First of all I’d like to say how much we enjoy your magazine, full of interesting features and affordable boats. We’ve learnt a lot from your experts. We still have a lot to learn so keep up the good work. Being beginners in 2013 we started with a Trusty T23 on our local river system, the River Great Ouse in Cambridgeshire. With a master plan to move to the Solent, this year we ordered a new Trusty T28, Ammonite which was delivered to the Southampton Boat Show. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I turned to page 18 and find a half page photo of our lovely new boat. Great photo. Could you possibly let me know how I could acquire a digital copy of the original photo? Jim Harrison Associate Editor replies: Of course, thank you for getting in touch and for your lovely comments. What a fantastic boat by the way, we are big Trusty fans at the magazine and the 28 is one we would like to test. Enjoy your new purchase.

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Fitting Eberspächer heating

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Motorboat Owner, and you have probably read about many of them over the last few years, but there is one upgrade, above all others, that increases the usability and comfort onboard your boat, particularly if you like to take advantage of the quieter, out of season, months. That upgrade is, of course, installing standalone heating, that is, heating that doesn’t rely on being plugged into shorepower. On a motorboat the best solution is to install a diesel fired warm air heater and, while there are a number of manufacturers of such kit, the Eberspächer name is synonymous with

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spring and autumn, we tend to find that marina hopping is our only option, and I can’t tell you how envious I am of our friends with diesel heating who anchor out in beautiful isolated locations in the depths of winter, during one of those lovely high pressure spells, when the air is crisp and clear, the wind is non-existent, but the outside temperature is often hovering around zero.

This year we decided to cast our jealously aside and install a heating system. Obviously our first port of call was the guys at Eberspächer to discuss our requirements, and find out what was involved. You will, of course, have to do a little research first to work out how and where the unit and its components will fit on your particular boat. Your local Eberspächer dealer should be able to offer you advice when it comes to planning your installation, but if you are in any doubt, consider getting your local dealer/installer to do the work for you.

Eberspächer tell us that many common problems with diesel fired heating systems can be traced back to poor installation, so you either need to commit to doing it 100% right, or be prepared to pay to have it done. Typically the installation work will cost a few hundred pounds, so in the overall scheme of things it is worth considering.

If you do decide to push on with a DIY install, it pays to read the instructions and manuals, that come with the kit, carefully.

There are quite a few specific things that must be done right to ensure trouble free operation. For example, when you fit the fuel pump, it must be mounted between 15° and 35°, with its outlet facing upwards.

A marine kit should contain everything you need to complete an installation on your boat

Mount it vertically and the heater will run rich, mount it horizontally and you may get trapped air, both of which will cause reliability issues. There are a number of rules about where the various components should and should not be fitted, and we will look at these as we progress. It is also worth noting that the boat itself doesn’t need to be diesel powered to have diesel heating, you can add a separate heating tank and follow a few extra rules specific to fitting a diesel heater in a petrol powered vessel. We won’t be covering this procedure in this feature but, if you have a petrol powered boat, your Eberspächer dealer will be happy to help.

Before you start, and probably before you even order the kit, you should thoroughly plan your installation. Decide where to mount the heater, exactly how you are going to run your ducting, so you can work out how much to buy, how you are going to run your fuel line from the tank to wherever you decide to mount your heater unit, how to run the wiring loom, which is five metres long, from the heater to your power supply and where you will mount the control panel and how

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you will run the wires to it. Don’t scrimp on this part of the job. It may not be getting you much nearer to being warm, but it will make your installation run much more smoothly if you have thought through all of these hurdles in your head.

Another thing to think about is how many outlets you want, and what size heater to install. An outlet in the saloon is a given, and you will probably want one in each cabin too. What about the cockpit and the

toilet compartment? Eberspächer warm air heaters come in four sizes, with the D2 suitable for boats up to around 25ft, the D4 up to around 35ft, the D5 up to around 46ft and the D8 up to around 60ft.

If you want lots of outlets, and your boat sits somewhere on the up-sizing point, we would recommend going for the larger model. Our 29ft boat sits nicely in the D4 bracket, so that is what we installed.

Here’s how we did it:

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You will need to gain access to bits of bilge and other dead space to run your ducting, so remove panels, furniture, or in our case, a fridge before you start

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You may, like us, need to drill additional access holes to get into some of these difficult to reach areas. This one needed to be big enough to get a drill through

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With a pre-planned ducting route, we went straight into drilling the hole for the main outlet in the saloon. Use the vent to mark the centre and drill a pilot hole

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In the cabin we drilled a 67mm hole, as we would be using 2in ducting. Using the right duct size, splitters and reducers, ensures correct airflow throughout the boat

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Then go through with the appropriate hole cutter, 92mm this case. When cutting through carpet, you want to use high speed, and low pressure to avoid snatching*

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Now we drilled holes through the floor in the cupboard, and through a couple of hidden bulkheads in the bilge, to allow the duct to be passed from heater to outlets**

Before mounting our heater I needed to remove some equipment already installed in the cupboard. These would be replaced later in a slightly different position.

The heater mounting bracket is fixed in place so that the fuel inlet and exhaust outlet on the heater are pointing down, and as close to horizontal as possible

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As our heater will be ‘reverse mounted’, Eberspächer thoughtfully supply a spare label and the ability to swap the wiring loom from one side to the other

The heater is mounted using nuts and split washers. It is important not to swap these for Nyloc type nuts, as the heat can melt the nylon if not shut down properly

When doing up the heater mounting nuts, just nip them up. Don’t over tighten them, otherwise you could deform the heater casings

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Next we removed a hatch to access the fuel tank. Ours had a spare port, that we could have used, but we opted for the stand pipe that came with the kit

Make sure you avoid any areas where there might be an internal baffle. It may not be visible in the picture, but the internal baffle here was quite obvious

With that in mind, we drilled a pilot hole away from the baffle, and also away from the sender unit, as we would not want to interfere with its operation. ***

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Now drill a 25mm hole. Try to stop the plug dropping in, if possible. Metal swarf is unlikely to cause problems in the tank. The same cannot be said for plastic swarf

Work out the depth of your tank by dipping the standpipe into the hole until it touches the bottom and mark the depth on the standpipe with your finger

Transfer that measurement to the top of the standpipe, and cut it 50-75mm short of the tank depth. This ensures that it won’t pick up dirt from the tank bottom

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Ream the cut end with a small drill to open it back up to its original diameter. Pipe cutters will squash the pipe, and a hacksaw will reduce the diameter with rough edges

Install the standpipe into the tank. Nip the large nut up with a spanner. Don’t do it too tight, otherwise the metal washer will cut into the rubber washer

Feed the fuel hose from the tank towards the heater.

Copper pipe is often used, but modern rubber pipe to the correct ISO is accepted by the RCD and BSS

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Fit the fuel shut-off valve to the end of the standpipe. This is fixed with a compression fitting that should be done up tight, but not so tight that it damages the olive

The hose can then be secured to the shut-off valve with the supplied fuel clip. Standard hose clamps should not be used, as they may not meet ISO 10088

This hose, which must be no more than two metres long, should now be fixed every 500mm and routed to where the fuel pump is to be mounted

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The fuel pump comes with a double insulated mount, to reduce transmitted noise, but try to fit it to the most dense surface you can find, to further reduce noise levels

Then connect another piece of hose from the pump outlet to the fuel intake port on the heater, again fixing it in place at least every 500mm

Working out where to cut the exhaust hole is difficult, but a second person and a powerful torch to shine through the GRP can help pinpoint the right spot

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Once the spot is found, drill a small pilot hole from outside, just to be doubly sure that you are in the right spot. A small hole will be easier to repair if you get it wrong

Once happy, drill through with a 50mm hole cutter.

Then, with a 38mm cutter, drill through at an angle, as shown, to allow room for the angled exhaust fitment

You can then mark the four exhaust fixing holes, drill them through with a 5.5mm drill bit and countersink them. Selftappers can be used on GRP, but bolts are recommended

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Using a low modulus silicone sealant, sparingly add a bead around the inside flange of the exhaust fitting and the fixing holes

Fix the exhaust fitting in place with the supplied nuts and bolts, again this is a two person job, and wipe away any excess sealant that has been squeezed out

The exhaust comes prelagged, with a marine grade silencer. When fitted, this sits inside another, larger, piece of exhaust duct to provide extra heat protection

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The exhaust hose is clamped to the heater and the skin fitting, and held in place with fixings. We will need to tidy all the loose wires away from the hot exhaust before use

The next step is to fit the combustion air intake hose to the heater. This intake is also fitted with a silencer

The power supply part of the wiring loom was run through an existing bulkhead hole into the engine room, and on to the boat’s main battery switches

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The negative wire was connected to the boat’s main negative bus bar, and the positive wire connected to the switched side of the domestic battery bank’s master switch

The kit comes with a fuse holder containing a 20A fuse for the main power supply and a 5A fuse for the signal cable. This was fitted close to the master battery switch

Inside the boat it was time to fit the control panel. This was installed alongside the main electrical panel, where there was easy access behind, to get the wiring back to the heater

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Alongside the control panel we fitted the cabin temperature sensor. This needs to be installed away from any direct heat sources that may affect its operation

You have to make up the plug for the sensor, and it’s worth noting that the colours don’t match. The brown wire goes to the white and brown, the grey goes to the white

The Y pieces and reducers were assembled. These clip together, but regular heating and cooling can cause them to separate, so a single screw was put into each reducer

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The duct is installed from the heater to the Y piece, where it branches off to the cockpit outlet. The clamps should not be too tight on the heater body to avoid distortion

The ducting is then run through the bilge, where it is tee’d off again for the mid cabin outlet, and fed through to the main outlet in the cabin

Once the duct is positioned at each outlet, it is connected to the vent, where it is held tightly without the need for hose clamps, and the vent is fixed in place with screws

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The final step is then to clip the facia onto the vent body.

All systems must have one ‘always-open’ vent. The others can be closeable to allow heat to be directed to the area where it is needed

At the heater, a small length of ducting was installed on the intake end of the heater.

This can be ducted to a different area, if you want your heated air taken from outside, for example

Prime the system with fuel by pressing the heat button until the heater goes through a start-up cycle and shuts down. After a few attempts the heater should fire up, keep running, and produce hot air

STEP 3 * Always knock the wood or fibreglass plug out of a hole saw immediately after cutting and while the hole saw is still hot. If you allow it to cool down, the plug can often be difficult to remove.

TIPS

STEP 7 ** When drilling through blind bulkheads, start with a 3.5mm drill to help see where you will come out the other side. Be careful of any wiring or plumbing that may be hidden behind the bulkhead you are drilling into. If in doubt, enlarge the hole slowly until you can get a small endoscope through, to make sure it is clear behind, before using your hole cutter.

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STEP 15 *** With a plastic TIPS fuel tank, if you can remove an access panel and get your hand in, you may be able to hold a container under the area being drilled to collect any swarf. You could also smear grease around the hole saw blade to capture the swarf. Alternatively, with care, you may be able to use a 25mm diameter heated metal pipe and melt a hole in the tank. Make sure that the tank is not brimmed full before and have a small screw and screwdriver ready to block the hole should it start leaking.

COST Assuming we are looking at boats of up to around 46ft, you can buy a D2, D4 or D5 marine kit with a choice of up to two outlets for the D2, three outlets for the D4, and four outlets for the D5. Extra outlets can be added to all heaters but performance may be affected. The kits are also available in 12 or 24 volt versions. The kits should contain everything you need, including ducting and consumables such as screws and cable ties, but you should check the lengths of ducting, hoses, exhaust and cables to ensure that you get enough in the standard kit. If not, you may need to buy some extra bits before your installation gets underway. In the case of fuel lines and cables, there are other considerations to take into account, such as voltage drop and fuel pump performance, if the standard lengths are inadequate, which should be discussed with your supplying dealer. Kit prices range from an RRP of £2,081 for a single outlet D2 kit, up to £3,697 for a four outlet D5 kit. Our three outlet D4 kit, with 701 controller, had an RRP of £2,908.

TIME TAKEN Installing diesel heating is not a technically difficult job, but it is quite physically demanding. With lots of squeezing into tight spaces, crawling on your knees, and reaching into inaccessible spots required, be prepared to nurse a few scratches, sore joints and the odd bruise the following day. I’m all for DIY, and this job is very DIYable for the technically minded, but for once I think I would suggest getting the professionals in if you are in any way unsure of what to do, or suffer from any mobility issues. With a well planned, and trouble free installation, you could have the job done in one long day, as we did. I would allow two days, so as not to put too much pressure on yourself, and enjoy an afternoon on a warm boat if you finish early. If you get the professionals in, expect a team of two to complete an install like ours in around half a day.

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Fresh water

Q I have a 2007 Beneteau Antares

7.60. The freshwater has always seemed fine, but we don’t use it for drinking, preferring bottled. Whilst I empty and fill the tank annually, I have never added any water treatment substances to sanitise/clean the tank. Any advice, please, on what, if anything, I should be doing in terms of water treatment?

A Many of the commercial tank purification treatments are chlorine based,

and these will do the job, as long as your tank is plastic or stainless steel. I have used Aqua Tabs in the past, but found they do provide quite a strong chlorine taste/smell. You can also use Milton fluid at around 70ml to ten litres to sterilize/ clean your tank, but flush it through afterwards. Milton can be used for ongoing sterilization at a lower dose of around 5ml per ten litres, but you will probably still be able to taste/smell the chlorine. I am led to believe that chlorine can damage aluminum tanks though, so if your boat has one of these, which is not the best material to use for a potable water tank, you should avoid chlorine based products. The best way to ensure healthy water in your tank is to have a high turnover, and not leave water standing too long. That means using your boat regularly, and trying to leave the tank empty between uses. If you want to go a step further and ensure that your tank water is healthy to drink, I would suggest fitting a filtration system such as the Seagull IV (see Aug14 issue). These are now available in the UK through Nova Leisure. They are not cheap, but they remove all manner of nasties from the water, meaning you will no longer have to take bottled water onboard for drinking.

A good quality water filter is a good way to ensure heathly drinking water from your tank

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Loss of engine power

Q During my last trip out the boat was

initially running beautifully, but after a few miles started to slow down, despite the throttle remaining in the same position.

Even moving it to full throttle didn’t seem to change the boat’s speed, and gradually it reduced further until we were barely on the plane. The engine still sounds good, and seems to rev freely out of gear. There is no smoke and no other obvious sign of a problem. What could be causing this loss of power?

A Assuming the throttle cable is still operating fully, check for full travel on the

engine, I suspect it will come down to either air or fuel problems. Normally a lack of air is accompanied by black smoke from the exhaust so, without this, I would suggest it might be a partially blocked fuel filter. This would explain the gradual worsening effect as dirty fuel slowly blocked the filter to a greater extent. Try changing both primary and secondary fuel filters, and give the boat another run.

If it cures the problem, you may need to look at getting your fuel tank inspected for contamination or diesel bug.

Mystery boat

Q I’ve bought this boat, which I

have been told is a 28ft Chris Craft.

I’ve carried out a few changes and upgrades but I wondered if you could tell me what model it is?

A That is a lovely looking boat, and

certainly looks to have a bit of Chris Craft DNA in the design. Unfortunately, our files haven’t provided the answer, so I’ll put this one out to Chris Craft and our readers. Does anyone know what this boat is? It has distinctive ‘bolt-on’ side decks, although these could have been added later.

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Engine fire extinguisher

Q What advice do you have regarding onboard fire extinguishers? I have put

new extinguishers in the accommodation of my cruiser (there were none when I bought her) but the automatic engine bay extinguisher is still present. When I bought the boat the survey suggested that this was checked, as it was original equipment and, thus, ten years old. On the extinguisher itself it advises regular checking, including a check that the pressure is correct on the gauge. There is no corrosion on the extinguisher, indeed it looks new, but do I need to do anything else or do I need to take it somewhere for checking? Is it a disaster waiting to happen if there is an engine fire and the insurance company asks for proof that the extinguisher was in proper working order?

A Regular servicing of fire extinguishers is a requirement that many of us do

not carry out. To be honest, with small hand-held drypowder units, it is easier and usually cheaper to just replace them every few years. With an automatic engine bay system, the decision is not as clear cut. Many of these systems are quite complex and expensive, and it may pay to contact a local servicing agent to have the system examined. This is particularly important when the pressure vessel reaches 10 years, as it is almost certainly due to be hydrostatically tested.

You don’t say the make of your system, but if it is one of the bigger suppliers of such kit, such as Sea-Fire, maybe a call to them would be worthwhile. If you have a simple standalone automatic dry powder or clean agent extinguisher, it may well be cheaper and quicker just to replace it. At least that will put your mind at rest regarding your insurance.

Fire extinguishers require regular checking and servicing

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Sealine 195 speeds

Q I have a Sealine 195 fitted with

a 146hp Volvo petrol engine. What sort of speed should I be getting?

The engine revs to 4800rpm for an indicated speed of 26 knots, but I have read reports of over 30 knots for this boat and engine combination.

A Sealine did claim a top speed of 32 knots when the 195 was launched with this

engine back in the late 80’s. Obviously time will have taken its toll and, with a load of kit added to the boat, a speed in the high 20’s seems more realistic now. Having said that, the 4800rpm you are getting is at the bottom end of the full load range, which goes up to 5500. Assuming your rev counter is accurate then finding a few hundred more RPM might just get you nearer that 30-knot mark. Start by making sure that the hull, drive and props are clean. Check that the engine is serviced and tuned and only then, if you are still down on revs, you could look to change the pitch of your prop. A reduction of one inch should increase your maximum revs by around 200, so you may have to go down two inches. Be warned though, messing around with different props to eek out an extra knot or two is not an exact science, and can get expensive. Unless you really need to go faster, your current setup falls within the acceptable range for the engine and delivers a pretty good speed for a 19ft boat that will be approaching 30 years old.

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My Falcon won’t plane

Q After a long layup, my

Falcon 27 simply won’t get on the plane. I thought at first it was a dirty hull so I had her lifted and cleaned and she still won’t climb over the hump with the revs on both Volvo AD31 engines sitting at just over 2000rpm.

Normally I would get around 4000rpm and a top speed of 30 knots. It was fine last time I took her out about six months ago. What could have happened while sitting idle on her berth?

A The number one culprit for me would be the turbos. A period of inactivity

can leave them seized, something I have experienced myself on more than one occasion. With the engine off, take the inlet hose/filter off the turbo and grip the nut in the middle of the exposed compressor wheel between thumb and finger.

Try spinning it. It should spin easily and freely and run on for a while. If it is stuck, difficult to spin or notchy, this is almost certainly your problem. If you are lucky, you may be able to free it up gently with a socket by working it very carefully and slowly back and forth. Sometimes it is just a carbon build-up inside that is causing the problem, which is what I found with mine. Keep freeing it up until it spins easily and freely. This might take quite some time. Once you have got both free, take the boat for a spin and if you get good speed, keep it running for a bit until everything is nice and hot. After this, regular use should prevent a recurrence.

If, however, gentle persuasion with a socket won’t free things up, you may need to remove them and look at having them overhauled or even replaced, depending upon what you find.

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Bowthruster: External or standard?

Q I own a Jeanneau Merry Fisher 725, which is not fitted with any bowthruster.

Given the tightness of some of the marina berths I have used, particularly where I presently moor in Plymouth, and as I am usually single handed, I am considering fitting an external bowthruster. I would like to try to fit the unit myself to keep costs down as I am a reasonable DIY-er but would be unwilling to cut a tunnel through the hull for a conventional thruster. Would you recommend any particular manufacturer or dealer to talk to? Any particular do’s or don’ts you would care to advise me of?

A I am aware of two types of external bowthruster, the Side Shift and the

Exturn. The former appears to be the least intrusive to fit, requiring no holes below the waterline, although arguably not the prettiest once fitted. The latter have now been acquired by Side Power and are sold as its EX series. These are bolted through the bottom of the hull and so, do still require a below waterline hole, albeit much smaller and more contained than with a standard thruster.

While I understand your reluctance to fit a normal tube thruster, I would still very much consider this option. It will add value to the boat, and is generally a more widely accepted modification. Having been involved in the fitment of two thrusters now, I can honestly say that it is not as big a job as you might think.

If you haven’t already, have a read of our Oct and Nov 2014 issues, where we detailed fitting one to our Sealine. If you are still unsure about the hole cutting and tube fitting part, another option would be to just get this bit undertaken professionally, and carry out the rest of the installation yourself.

Options available, a conventional bow thruster and a Side Power EX series thruster

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CLASSIC CRUISERS

a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Sunseeker Martinique

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he Poole-based British builder, Sunseeker, has been building boats now for 46 years, and has earned the reputation for building high quality sportsboats, cruisers and motor yachts, which today range from 50ft155ft. The late 80’s was an era when the builder was producing sleek performance sportsboats, but was also expanding its ‘Offshore’ cruising range of wide-beam sportscruisers, a range that included models such as the San Remo 33.

Launched to sit between the San Remo 33 and Travado 40 in the range, the 38ft Martinque 36 was unveiled at the 1988

Southampton Boat Show. In brochures, it was billed ‘an ideal performance cruiser for the family. Ideal for parties or cosy cruising’. It offered two separate cabins, 4-6 berths and, powered by petrol or diesel sterndrives, was capable of 35 knots. It had a similar style to its siblings, but was the first to feature a curved, three-pane glass windscreen.

Over the next 8 years, the 36 morphed into two succeeding models, the Martinque 38 and 39, with layout changes, an integral bathing platform added and finally, in the case of the slightly larger 39, a new curvier deck moulding. The

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Martinique 36 1988-1991 (80*) Martinique 38 1991-1994 (70*) Martinique 39 1993-1996 (65*) Prices then 36 £102,666 (1988) Prices then 39 £153,501 (1994) Prices now £33,000-£80,000 Length 38ft / 11.58m Beam 12ft / 3.65m Draught 3ft 5in / 1.04m drive up 2ft 3in / 0.68 Air Draught 9ft / 2.74m Height overall 11ft 3in / 3.43m Fuel 145 gallons / 660 litres Water 45 gallons / 204 litres Displacement 7500kg approx

Martinique 39 ceased production in * numbers built 1996 and was replaced by the Portofino 375, which uses a similar hull. Sunseeker built 80 36’s between 1988- 1991, 70 38’s between 1991-1994 and 65 39’s between 1993-1996.

While a few Martinques were sold in Martinique 36/38 the UK, most were sold to Med-based customers. Today you will find these boats for sale in the UK and abroad, priced from £33k to £80k. Diesel versions are highly prized, and , certainly in the case of the 36, are quite an affordable way into a modestMartinique 39 sized, twin diesel engine sportscruiser. We were lucky to be able to view a Martinque

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Stark yet sophisticated. Standard Martinique 38 saloons have a small dinette, converting to a double

36 and 38 side by side at Boats.co.uk, to examine their differences and see what they have to offer 25 years on.

On the 36, the grey-vinyl-wrapped galley area is sectioned off at two different heights. The lower main part, as the cooking and working area, integrates Interior a hob (often a two-ring Origo alcohol As you descend into the main interior, you hob), and a large covered sink with a are greeted by an impressive and cleandrainer behind. Above this is a microwave looking saloon area. It feels very private, and storage, with a fridge below the stark yet sophisticated. Standard 36 and worktop. A unit to the left of the galley 38 models have a compact corner dinette area incorporates drinks storage with area to port (usually leather), a galley and an electric switch panel above. For the a toilet compartment to starboard, and 38, Sunseeker went for a cleaner look doors leading off to the two cabins. The with a one-level galley unit with a large saloon dinette will accommodate a family hinged cover to disguise the sink and of four at meal times, or two lounging in hob. The fridge was now incorporated in the evening. The table drops and, with an the eye-level units above, and a gas oven infill, creates an unusually-shaped double. was installed below the worktop. On the An optional layout for the 38 provided a 6-berth 38, the galley is seen on the port larger saloon and bigger U-shaped dinette, side with the U-shaped dinette opposite, a design that was rolled over to the 39. while the 39 goes a step further seeing the 34

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There’s a completely different saloon living area on the 39, with a larger dinette and corner galley

galley relocated to the aft corner on the port side.

The standard 36/38 forward cabin is impressively proportioned and offers decent headroom of 6ft at the foot of the bed. It features a large, angular island berth (6ft x 6ft) with carpeted steps leading up to it, and a hanging locker each side. A lack of drawer storage was addressed on the 38, with two large

drawers added at the foot of the bed. On 38’s with the optional layout, and all 39 models, the larger-saloon impacted on the forward cabin. On these boats, an offset double berth configuration was used, resulting in just one hanging locker.

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The 36 forward cabin, pictured, and standard 38’s have a island double. The 39 has an offset double

of the toilet and washbasin. The 38’s compartment is also more of a moulded wash down space, and has a hinged seat over the toilet for showering. The 36’s magnetic removable mirror on the inside of the door is an ingenious touch. The 6-berth 39 benefits from a larger toilet compartment, with a separate shower and

toilet stall.

The full width mid cabin on the 36 and 38 is an excellent size. Both offer initial standing headroom at the entrance for changing, with reduced seated headroom over the berths, but the berth configuration is very different for each.

The 36 has an unusual yet family friendly Mid cabin choices, familyfriendly staggered berths on the 38, below, and twins on the 39

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1991 36 33,950 Twin Volvo AD41 diesels Boats.co.uk 01702 258885 www.boats.co.uk There is a conventional, convertible, crawl-in double on the 38, with a recessed footwell and infill

layout, with two staggered, opposing bunks (6ft 6in x 2ft 4in). The 38 is more conventional with twin berths to starboard, converting into a double, with a recessed footwell between.

There is also a large shelved locker for much needed storage space. The shower sump and holding tank, if fitted, will be under the bunks in this cabin. On the 39, the second cabin is on the starboard side and has twin berths running fore and aft. Be aware that the inside bunk measures just over 5ft in length.

Martinque 36 interiors will be lined with a suede-effect fabric, known as Alcantara, while

Toilet compartments on the 36 left, and 38 right, are a decent size with shower mixer tap and sea toilet

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There is a generous helm seat and storage unit, with a wet bar to port on 36 and 38 models

vinyl was used onboard 38 and 39’s. The Alcantara is usually quite practical but is also good at showing up any watermarks that may indicate leaks or condensation build up. Check around the over-bed light fittings in the mid cabin and beneath all the portholes for signs of this. By the mid 90’s Sunseeker was using accents of glossy burr wood finishes in its interiors. Overall there is generally better storage on the two later models.

Cockpit and helm The cockpits are absolutely vast on these boats, and superb for entertaining and ‘sunseeking’ with the canopies off, both while underway and at rest. It is here you will see the major differences in the three models. The 36 and 38 both have a dinette-cum-sunpad area to starboard in the aft cockpit area, a large 2-3 person helm seat to starboard and a wet bar/ storage unit on the opposite side. The 36

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has continuous aft cockpit seating with a ‘step over’ transom, while the 38 has a transom gate on the portside. Under the cockpit seating there are three useful storage lockers each side and, on the port side, these conceal the battery shut offs.

Both the 36 and 38 have a toe-stubbingly shallow step in the cockpit sole that leads up to the helm seating area.

The 39’s cockpit is totally different. Here we see Sunseeker harking back to the classic Portofino 31 layout, with a central transom door and a symmetrical cockpit, leading to the central companionway door to the cabin. The cockpit has recessed seating areas with tables each side, twin helm and navigators’ seats, and the aft seating converts into a sunpad. Once you have negotiated the two steps over the transom, it has a one-level floor. Visibility at the helm is generally good while standing, but on the 36 a little restricted when seated due to the fairly low helm seat. Helm equipment and dials are usually quite tightly-packed within a curved console, leaving little space for upgrading to modern, or larger, electronics.

There is a great deal of canvas on these boats, and you will need to ensure that this is in good order, as replacement will be quite expensive. Inspect all the stitching, zips and also the clear sections for any sunburnt areas. Also check for shrinkage, or ill fitting panels. The elasticated fixings on the aft section often perish and are prone to wear on the 38, as the generator hatch is often opened with them attached.

Its forward-raked radar arch evolved through the models, with a fairly ordinary arch on the 36, and Sunseeker’s distinctive sculpted gull wing on top of the 39’s arch.

It is worth inspecting where the arch joins the cockpit for stress cracking.

Ultimate party cockpit. The 39 has seating for 10, with two tables and a centre transom gate

On Deck On these boats, side stanchions and rails have been kept to a stylish minimum, so stepping out from the cockpit and moving forward on the side decks can make you feel a little vulnerable. This becomes easier without the canopy in place. The low, and inward leaning superstructure also offers

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From a racing pedigree, the Martinque 36’s deep V hull designed by Sunseeker affiliate, Don Shead

minimal security. However, the decks are a decent width and, once you have negotiated the distinctive slope, you are enclosed by a low pulpit rail.

A crucial exterior difference between models is the bathing platform. On the 36 this is a bolt-on design with slatted drive inspection sections. The 38 and 39 have an integral bathing platform, which has a narrower, central section for boarding.

The design is ideal for Med-style boating, but access ashore from alongside may be difficult due to the topsides extending all the way aft.

The Martinque’s sleek lines are accentuated by two-colour decals in its hull and superstructure. Ensure that these are in good condition, although replacement decals are available, if needed.

Hull and handling The Martinique’s hull was designed by Don Shead, who was responsible for many of Sunseekers performance models during the 80’s and 90’s. The performance of its deep V hull is highly regarded by owners, providing the responsive and thrilling ride that has come to be expected

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A 38 in Sunseeker’s 1990’s colours. A dark hull will need regular maintenance to keep its lustre

from Sunseeker, with a reassuringly solid performance, should sea conditions change. These are well-built, high-quality boats but, as with any fast performance sportscruisers, it is worth inspecting the hull thoroughly for stress cracking.

Engines The 36, 38 and 39 models were available with twin petrol or diesel engines on sterndrives. When it was introduced in 1988, the Martinque 36 was available with twin 200hp AD41’s, giving 30 knots, with two petrol options, Volvo Penta 229hp V8

AQ231’s (501’s) and 275hp 570’s. Soon after, five petrol options were available, the two Volvo engines mentioned above plus 330hp 740DP’s, and a choice of 260hp 5.7-litre or 330hp 7.4-litre Mercruiser engines. AQ231 petrols or 200hp AD41 diesels are the most common in this model. Boats fitted with AD41’s have Volvo’s 290 outdrives, which were fitted with A6-size duo props as standard.

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KAD42’s fitted to a 1992 38 model.

Access is via a hatch, which is quite narrow and restrictive on the 36. AD41’s below

offering a top speed of 34-36 knots. These were coupled to Volvo’s duo-prop drives, which are best mated with stainless steel C5 props. Both AD41’s and KAD42’s are common in this model.

In 1992, options for the 39 included a pair of 330hp Mercruiser 7.4-litre petrols,

Most models fitted with Volvo engines have Volvo 290 duo prop drives

priced at £132,540, or 275hp Volvo Penta 570 SP petrols which were available with duo props (£133,462). There were four twin diesel options available, Volvo Penta AD41’s at £135,125, 220hp Mercruiser D254’s on Bravo 3 drives (£135,986), 230hp Volvo Penta KAD42 with duo props (£139,703) and 270hp Mercruiser 7.3 litres (£143,673). A few later, circa 1994/95, 39’s were fitted with twin 240hp 4.2-litre Yamaha diesels with Yamaha’s Hydra Drive legs. These are generally regarded as a very good match for the 39.

KAD42’s are common, and tend to be the most desirable.

In the engine bay of an AD41-engined 36, there was just enough room to get down in front of the engines. It’s tight, and in need of a narrow tread-plate to stand on to inspect the engines and primary fuel filters, which are mounted on the forward bulkhead. On the 36 the engine hatch lifts the aft middle section of the cockpit seating. Due to the built-in bathing platform and chunky transom, the 38’s engine hatch is further forward, leaving less of the engines exposed,

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but plenty of room to get down into the engine bay itself. Again, the back seat hinges, or lifts out, in order to lift up the hatch. On the 39 the hatch is more of an engine box that hinges up to expose the machinery. On all three models, a single standard 145-gallon fuel tank forms the forward bulkhead in the engine bay. This usually has a small inspection hatch on the top. They also carry 45 gallons of water, which is divided between two tanks outside of the engines.

When it comes to running costs, diesel-powered versions should offer fuel economy of around 1.5-1.8 nmpg at cruising speeds. Petrol powered models will achieve around 0.8-1.0 nmpg. Models fitted with twin 200hp diesels should cruise happily in the low 20’s, and those with 230hp or 240hp engines at 25+ knots.

The big petrol engined boats will be a blast at speeds in the high 30’s, but expect to see the fuel tank draining fast if driven

hard. For the technically minded, savings can be made by doing all or some of the routine servicing yourself. Despite being from an older generation, Volvo Penta and Mercruiser engines are regarded as easy to work on, spares are easy to source and there is a widespread service support network. Despite Yamaha no longer being in the sterndrive market, parts and services still seem to be readily available.

The 240hp 4.2-litre diesel engine was based on a Toyota engine and Yamaha specialists, BBMS Swanwick Ltd and Redbay Boats are able to help owners with these engines and drives.

Conclusion These striking head-turners combine cruising ability, performance, comfort and, in most cases, the economy of running twin diesel sterndrives. Wide ranging prices mean there should be a Martinique for most budgets.

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

Family Portofino 32

1992-1994

Prices £50,000-£65,000

Length 32ft 3in Beam 10ft 10in The successor to the popular 31, offering 4 berths and an integral bathing platform.

Buy one (pictured) 1993 £47,500 www.boats.co.uk

Mustique 42

1992-1993

Prices £59,950-£90,000

Length 42ft 2in Beam 13ft 5in Shaftdriven sportscruiser with a spacious two-cabin, two ensuite interior.

Buy one (pictured) 1995 £85,000 www.sunseekerpoole.com

San Remo 33 1986-1990

Prices £34,500-£39,995

Length 34ft 9in Beam 10ft 11in 33ft sportscruiser providing a balance of cockpit and 2-cabin 4-6 berth accomodation.

Buy one (pictured) 1988 £49,950 www.tingdeneboatsales.net

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CUTTING Avon eJet

Avon ribs and Torqeedo electric motors have teamed up to produce an electric jetrib concept. The Avon eJet uses the 80hp Deep Blue Torqeedo motor, powered by their latest 32kWh battery technology, as used in the BMW i3. Early reports indicate a run time of around 90 minutes of ‘normal’ use with a top speed of 26 knots, thanks to some new hull technology from Avon. If you have a charging facility in your tender garage, and we suspect some quite deep pockets, this could be the perfect tender. Price £TBA www.avonmarine.com

Simrad RS20

Simrad has launched a new low-profile VHF radio designed to match its latest range of multifunction displays and accessories. The RS20 DSC VHF is NMEA2000 compatible and includes a simple to read, even in bright sunlight, black on white display. The display can be inverted to white on black for optimum night time visibility. The unit can be flush or panel mounted and can be installed on a table top, bulkhead or overhead. The fist mike also incorporates buttons, including a dedicated one for Ch16, for ease of use.

Price £279.99 www.simrad-yachting.com

Exhaust Alert

British firm, Halyard, has designed a new engine overheat warning system for water-cooled exhausts.

Exhaust Alert provides both audible and visual alerts should the safe operating temperature be exceeded.

The system comes with a standard 52mm diameter touch-screen gauge, which offers a test facility and an alert if the system is compromised. The waterproof display comes in black or white, with chrome or black bezels, and customisation options on request.

Price from £235.44 www.halyard.eu.com

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the latest boating gear and technology

Evinrude iDock

Evinrude’s new iDock is a joystick operating system for their impressive range of 150hp to 300hp E-TEC G2 engines. Designed for use on twin installations, iDock allows the skipper to put the boat exactly where they want, simply by operating a single joystick. Under joystick control, the engines operate independently from each other to allow manoeuvres that would otherwise be impossible, such as making the boat move sideways. iDock connects to the existing hydraulic steering and architecture, which simplifies installation and keeps costs to a minimum. Price £5,999 www.evinrude.com

Garmin 210i & GHS 11i

Garmin’s new VHF 210i is a fixed DSC compatible radio with both NMEA2000 and 0183 compatibility. It also supports the new GHS 11i wired VHF handset, which provides full control functionality of the main set and turns the VHF210i into a twin helm radio.

The GHS 11i also offers intercom capabilities.

Price 210i £459.99 GHS 11i £279.99 www.garmin.com

Crewsaver Fusion 3D

The new Fusion 3D buoyancy aid range from Crewsaver, comprises of five different models, each offering 3D technology to deliver an unrestricting and comfortable fit. They are produced using lightweight and soft contoured foam, together with tailored covers, with the mid to high-end models also using airflow mesh for additional comfort. The models are, the Response 50N, Sport 50N, Pro50N SZ, Pro 50N CZ and Ergofit 50N EX. The top model is available with body protecting armour.

Imray Shell Channel Pilot

The Shell Channel Pilot has been the authoritative pilot book for the south coast for 80 years.

Covering the British and French coasts, as well as the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly, the latest, 8th, 464-page edition is filled with useful technical information, much of it gleaned from author, Tom Cunliffe’s 40 years of personal experience.

Price £37.50 www.imray. com

Price £34.95-£160 www.crewsaver.com

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Raymarine FLIR M100 and M200

Raymarine’s range of FLIR thermal cameras were initially launched to appeal to the owners of large commercial and leisure boats, with a price tag to match. Earlier this year, all that changed with the launch of the M100 and M200 models, which are compact, feature packed and, at least in this field, affordable.

Before we look at the new models in depth, a bit of background into these products may be in order. Thermal cameras provide a picture that can be displayed at the helm on a compatible display. The picture is produced using heat, rather than light, which makes the cameras invaluable during the hours of darkness. Surprisingly, while you might think that all inanimate objects in the same environment will effectively be at the same temperature, that is simply not the case. A buoy or fishing pot floating on the surface will have a very different thermal signature to the water surrounding it. The same goes for posts, other boats, and items of flotsam and jetsam. Add some warmth The user can choose different colour palettes to the item, such as a person in the 46

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water, and, despite not being able to see them with your eyes, they will shine like a beacon through the thermal camera.

Ultimately then, what we are looking at is a useful navigational and safety device. While you may think it would also be a brilliant addition for fog, it has to be said that thermal imaging is not great in conditions of heavy atmospheric moisture, so although it would help a little in these conditions, it should probably not be considered primarily as an aid to visibility in fog.

The entry level M100 comes with a tilt facility, to allow the operator to compensate for a boat’s longitudinal attitude, for example, if the bow rises when running on the plane. This makes it great as a forward looking navigational tool during night time runs, but, perhaps a little less useful as an aid to finding an MOB. The M200, on the other hand, also offers full pan and tilt with 360° articulation, making it a considerably more flexible bit of kit.

Both models weigh 6.7kg and are 230mm tall and 161mm in diameter.

They come with 320 x 240 resolution and 2 or 4x digital zoom. They are said to be able to pinpoint a person in the water at 457 metres and a small boat at 1.3km.

Mated to one of Raymarine’s latest Axiom displays, both cameras provide FLIR’s ClearCruise intelligent thermal analytics, which deliver an audible and visual alarm when they detect something in the water.

This means that you won’t necessarily need to be staring at the screen to reap

ClearCruise is a system that alerts both visually and audibly when a target comes into view

The bridge and its abutments may be obvious in the daytime, but at night it can only be seen through the thermal camera

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tested A view from the bow with mk1 eyeball is transformed with a thermal night vision camera

the benefits of thermal vision. Control of the camera can be achieved from the display, or via a separate joystick, and the colour palettes can be changed as required.

So what’s it like in use? It’s actually very good. Despite the relatively low resolution of these entry level cameras, the results that they produce are surprising. We were messing around with then during the day, which gave us a good opportunity to see things with our eyes and then look through the thermal camera and see how well it picked them up, and in all cases it did so very clearly. I was also impressed with the way it logged onto perceived threats using the ClearCruise system. Of course, during the day this was all a bit theoretical, but our night time trip changed that. Out on the lake, approaching midnight, it was pitch black. You could barely see the water in front of the boat, and vessels moored 100 metres or so away were completely invisible to the naked eye. Turn on the camera though, and it was like flicking a light switch. We could see moored boats as clear as day, as well as the bank of the lake and the vegetation around it, which was a couple of hundred metres away. We could even clearly see someone walking along the shore, and I believe they were smoking a cigarette.

All this in conditions that the naked eye could only see about four or five metres in, and even then only poorly. It really was quite a revelation.

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This shot was taken at midnight and the shore was barely visible without the camera, even at this close range

careful not to be too fixated on the image. When you can see little in front of you with your eyes, the temptation to navigate ‘by instruments’ would be huge. The ClearCruise system goes a long way towards this by, in effect, allowing the camera to monitor itself and alerting the helm to any potential danger. If you are going to run at speed in the dark, this would be the way to use it. I, however, think that its real benefit would come from entering port, or slowly navigating restricted waters after dark. I can think of a few occasions where I have felt almost blind due to darkness in confined waters, or confused by background lights when entering a harbour. In these occasions, this new perspective would provide a sixth sense, or at least enhance one of the five we already have, and take away much of the confusion. What I would say though is that if you are going to install a panning version, it needs to be mounted in such a way that it has a clear 360° view. On our test boat we had a huge blind spot created by the radar it was mounted next to, so ideally it needs to sit up high, above all other equipment, to get the best from it. The same would not apply to the M100 with its tilt only facility.

Despite being entry level, this technology is still expensive, Motorboat and these cameras do come with quite a price tag. If you rarely Owner go out at night, it may be a price too high to justify, but if you are “A useful addition regularly boating during the hours of darkness, an M100 or M200 for the nocturnal really is something you should consider. Its one of those bits of boater” kit that you don’t realise you need, until you have had a chance to Value 3/5 use it. Once you have, I doubt you would want to be without it.

Contact: Raymarine www.raymarine.co.uk

Usability 4/5 Performance 5/5

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Guernsey West Bay

by Claire Frew

Have you ever wanted to explore Dorset’s Jurassic Coast and Lyme Bay, but thought there was nowhere suitable to visit by boat? We did too, until we discovered there are visitor moorings at West Bay

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n the past, with few options for visitor moorings with walk-ashore access, Lyme Bay, with its beautiful stretch of coastline, was often bypassed by even the most adventurous of boaters. This results in a long, and often exposed, 40-mile passage, rounding Portland and heading south west for next county, Devon.

However, it seems harbours in this region are waking up to the needs of visiting boaters and one such port is Bridport Harbour at West Bay. Bridport Harbour is a small fishing harbour located in Lyme Bay and positioned centrally between Lyme Regis and Portland Bill. Situated at the mouth

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West Bay Plymouth

Weymouth Brixham Dartmouth

Isles of Scilly

of the River Brit, the harbour has steep shingle beaches each side and is flanked by high, gold-coloured cliffs, symbolic of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast. The small town of West Bay, that surrounds the picturesque inner harbour basin, has close ties with the market town of Bridport, which lies just under 2 miles to the north.

Dating back to Saxon times, and known first as Bridport Harbour, ships had, for centuries, navigated the shallow estuary up to the town of Bridport. The true origins of Bridport Harbour lay in fishing. By the

Falmouth

Salcombe

18th and 19th centuries it had become a trading hub for the wool trade, and Bridport’s crafts of ropemaking, netting and twine. In turn, imports of hemp and flax were unloaded from merchant ships on the quayside. Its prolific shipbuilding industry saw sheds and wharfs established at the river mouth, with wooden ships up to 1400 tonnes built. Being very exposed to the full force of south westerly storms, the harbour suffered, and during the Great Storm of 1824 many of these shipbuilding sheds were damaged.

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Visit-Dorset.com

The name ‘West Bay’ actually derives from the arrival of the railway to the area.

In 1857 the Bridport Railway Company opened a branch line which connected Maiden Newton and Bridport. Great Western Railway then extended it to Bridport Harbour, calling the station ‘West Bay’. With trade in decline, the railway boosted tourism for this small fishing hamlet, and soon after, two protective piers and harbour sluice gates, known as ‘The Bridge’ were erected to protect the main entrance and artificial harbour.

With passengers arriving on steamer ships from Weymouth and Torquay, it

rapidly developed into a holiday resort, with a new Victorian Esplanade and holiday park. During World War II, the town was a base for troops, and a rehearsal attack known as ‘Exercise Yukon’ was made on West Bay by the Canadian Army and British Royal Navy, in preparation for a raid on Dieppe.

Despite the railway branch line closing in 1975, the town remains a popular hotspot for tourists and offers a charming array of cafes, restaurants and quirky gift and antique-selling establishments, not to mention fish-

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Distances

Blue chalet as featured in TV series Broadchurch

selling outlets. The much-photographed inner harbour is home to both fishing and leisure boats on trot moorings, which dry out at low tide.

Fans of the ITV crime drama series, Broadchurch will recognise West Bay in many of the scenes, including its star, David Tennant’s, blue chalet residence overlooking the River Brit. The harbour also found TV fame in the late 90’s when it appeared as Bridehaven in the BBC series, Harbour Lights. Notably, Nick Berry as Harbour Master, Mike Nicholls, restores a Levi Corsair, upon which he departs aboard at the end of series one and returns again onboard, for the start of series two.

In recent years a larger slipway and seasonal floating walk-ashore pontoons have been installed, providing much needed, non-drying visitor mooring opportunities. Ultimately, weather and tide play a crucial role in visiting West Bay, which may prove restrictive. However, during a settled spell in summer months, it has all the makings of a charming place to nose into for a lunchtime stopover, or overnight stay.

Approaches

Entering the harbour at 2 hours either side of high water is generally recommended in pilot guides. However, the Harbour Master informed Motorboat Owner that

Approximate distances in nautical miles from West Bay: • Portland Bill 17 miles • Weymouth 25 miles • Dartmouth 39 miles • Salcombe 52 miles • Plymouth Sound 67 miles

Weather

• Met Office Shipping Forecast

Portland

• Met Office Shipping Forecast Wight • Met Office Inshore Waters Forecast

Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis • Greenwich Lightship weather actuals • Channel Lightship weather actuals • XC Weather forecast West Bay

Charts & Pilot Books

• Imray 2300 Dorset & Devon Coasts chart pack • Imray C5 Bill of Portland to Salcombe Harbour chart • Admiralty SC5601 East Devon & Dorset Coast Exmouth to Christchurch chart pack • Fernhurst Books West Country Cruising Companion • Imray The West Country pilot guide

Mooring fees & charges • • • •

10m overnight berth £20 Short stay berth £10 Slipway day charge £18 Slipway package - mooring for 2 days and 1 night £46

For more information visit: www.visit-dorset.com www.westbay.co.uk

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The entrance has two breakwaters and is open to the south east. Starboard beacon on east breakwater

the outer harbour is generally accessible at all states of the tide, except on a low spring tide, where approaches two hours either side of low water should be avoided due to lack of depth at the harbour entrance.

The entrance is open to the south-east, and is sheltered from the predominantly west and south westerly winds by its long breakwaters. However, we would always recommend visiting in calm or light wind conditions, and equipped with the knowledge that an increase of wind in any direction, may cause a swell and surge that can affect the moorings in the outer harbour.

Those travelling from the east, for example Poole and the Solent, need to consider the Lulworth gunnery range before proceeding past St Albans Head.

The Lulworth Range is active on weekdays

between 9:30am-5pm. Night firing until midnight usually takes place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and there is also a limited amount of weekend activity scheduled throughout the year. For information on firing, boaters can contact the duty watchkeeper at the National Coastwatch station at St Albans Head on 01929 439220 or calling ‘St Albans Head NCI’ on VHF channel 65. Danger areas are patrolled by range safety boats, callsign ‘Range Safety’ which monitor VHF channel 08 when the range is active. You will also find the latest firing times on the government website and also Weymouth Harbour’s website. It is worth noting that NCI St Albans Head (01929 439220) and NCI Lyme Bay (01308 897778) can also update boaters over the phone with current weather conditions off some quite

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Approaches in calm weather are relatively straight forward, and free from hazards

crucial parts of the passage, including the tidal overfalls at St Albans Head.

Another area notorious for tidal overfalls is Portland Bill. It is recommended passing this around 5 miles to the south to avoid what is known as the Portland Race. Alternatively you can take the inshore passage in calm conditions.

Approaches to the harbour itself are relatively straightforward, as the outlying waters are free from hazards. However, you will need to keep an eye out for lobster pots and also dive boats. West Bay is popular with divers, as the waters of Lyme Bay are littered with wrecks. One particular wreck lying close to Outer Pollock Reef, under a mile south-west of the entrance, is thought to date back to the 17th century.

The entrance is marked by two tall offlying, lit navigation beacons at the end of each pier head, with corresponding

Marine supplies

The Harbour Office (01308 423222) sells some basic chandlery essentials and will also be able to advise and book services if necessary. Rob Perry Marine (01297 631314) is a chandlery at Axminster that offers marine engineering and enginerelated services. Other local marine engineering contacts include Mobile Marine UK (01297 631821) for outboard and trailer repairs and Mechanical Services Ltd (01305 779379) at Weymouth who are Volvo Penta and Yamaha specialists. For divers, the Bridport Air Station next to the Harbour Office, offers Air, Nitrox and dive cylinder and kit servicing.

Food supplies

The newsagent next to the Quayside Car Park stocks basic food essentials.

There is also the fishmonger, Samways, in West Bay Road. You can buy shellfish from the Trawlerman and locally brewed cider from ‘The Shop Around the Corner’ in George Street.

There is a Nisa store at the West Bay Holiday Park (open Mon, Fri-Sun 8am-7pm, 8am-6pm Tues-Thurs) and Spar Shop (with cash machine) on West Bay Road, a 0.4 mile 7-minute walk (open 7:30am-9pm Mon-Sat, 8am-9pm Sun). There is also a large Morrisons on the West Bay Road which is a 1.4 mile 30-minute walk (open 7am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm Sun). A cash machine can be found in the West Bay Holiday Park Reception (£1.75 charge). There is also a Waitrose and Spar shop in Bridport town centre.

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Visitor moorings are on the temporary composite pontoons in the outer harbour, next to slipway

beacons on the pierheads themselves.

There is a transit of 336°T, which guides you in squarely between the two breakwaters, and there is a sectored light for entries at night. Rocks and sand bars extend out from the ends of both pierheads, so be sure to approach squarely, using the transit line, giving both pierheads a wide berth. On your final approach to, and upon entering between the wood-cladded concrete breakwaters, be aware of fisherman’s lines out from each side. Casting out from the piers is forbidden, but such warnings may go unheeded. Proceed through the outer harbour at zero wash speed.

A narrow channel leads off from the outer harbour into the densely populated inner harbour. This dries at low water,

despite the entrance sill, although a central pool is maintained by the flow of the River Brit through the sluice gates.

Where to moor

Seasonal moorings for visitors are in the northwest corner of the outer harbour, which is overlooked by a high-rise building. Here you will see a large slipway with a series of piles and a section of floating pontoon to the east of it. During the months of April to October, three temporary composite plastic pontoons (with metal cleats) extend out seaward from this. The Harbour Office work to accommodate boats with a maximum draft of 1.5 metres, depending on the tidal phase. For berthing arrangements, visitors will need to contact the Harbour Master on VHF channel 11, or telephone the Harbour Office on 01308 423222/07870 240636. You will need to have your fenders low as you come in to moor alongside the pontoons. Power and water (with a hose) is provided on the inner pier.

There are also toilet and shower facilities in the overlooking Harbour Master’s office building. These are accessible during The Harbour Master’s Office offers facilities and working hours, which are 7am-7pm overlooks the outer harbour and slipway during the summer months. An overnight

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Transport

There is access to water and electric, but you will need long leads/hoses as its on the inner pier

berth for boats up to 10 metres is £20, and there is a flat short-stay day rate of £10.

Visitors to West Bay and Lyme Regis can also pay for five overnight stays at either harbour and get a sixth night free.

Trailboating

West Bay has very good facilities for those arriving with a trailboat. Additionally, with its seasonal pontoons, it is a good choice for those wanting a base for a Dorset boating break. The 10-metre wide concrete public slipway in the outer harbour is moderately-steep, and can accommodate the launching of two boats side by side. The slipway, with its adjoining large, ‘non-pedestrian access’

Red posts indicate the end of the large slipway in the outer harbour. Access is at all states of tide

The Jurassic Coaster X53 bus route operates from stop ‘West Bay George Hotel’ and runs to Bridport, then Axminster to the west, and Weymouth (50 minutes) to the east. During the season the 510 Slowcoaster bus goes take a scenic and more leisurely route to Weymouth.

Both bus routes are double decker services so we would recommend sitting ‘up top’ and at the front for the best views. For timetables and routes visit the First Group website.

Where to fill up

There is no waterside fuel at West Bay. Petrol (in cans) is available at the Morrison’s supermarket on the West Bay Road, a 1.4 mile 30-minute walk.

If necessary the Harbour team may be able to drive people to the garage for fuel. Petrol and diesel is available at the fuel berths at Portland Marina and in Weymouth Harbour.

Further afield

Lyme Regis has visitor buoys off the ‘Cobb’ entrance and a seasonal pontoon (May-Sept) with access approx HW+/- 2hrs 30mins. The buoys are preferable for overnight stays in calm weather. The River Exe (with Exmouth Marina) and Sidmouth are worth investigating over high water. To the east is Weymouth Harbour, with its harbour and marina moorings and Portland Marina. To the west there is a choice of Devon moorings and marinas, such as Torquay, Brixham and Dartmouth.

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7 West Bay Holiday Park

2 Riverside Restaurant

8 Indoor Swimming Pool

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tarmac area, is overlooked and controlled by the Harbour Office. Again, as with the approaches, calm weather is preferable, and those launching and recovering will need to be wary of any swell or surge in the outer harbour, rolling up onto the slipway. On our visit, we found that daily vehicle parking was cheapest at East Beach Car Park and at the West Bay Road Long Stay Car Park. Use of the slipway is charged at £18 per day. There is also a package rate for slipway use

Wood fired pizzas on the beach. The Watch House overlooking the shingle East Beach

Bus Stop

Food-selling sheds lining the inner harbour. The town of Bridport, pictured top, is to the north

and mooring for 2 days and 1 night of £46. By arrangement with the Harbour Master, trailers (without tow car) can be stored either in the tarmac area next to the slipway or in the Boat Park at the rear of The George. Please note, the second older slipway in the inner harbour is not for general public use. It is narrow, tidally restricted and used for hand launches by resident berth holders.

Where to eat & drink

Despite being relatively small, West Bay is sure to tantalize everyone’s taste buds, with its elegant fresh fish eateries, charming tea rooms, cosy cafes and plentiful pubs. Not forgetting several colourful harbour-front kiosks selling hot food, ice cream and, of course, bags of chips.

If you are looking for a ‘slap up’ fish supper with a view, then we would recommend heading for The Riverside Restaurant (01308 422011). Established in the 1960’s, this restaurant occupies a

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Waterside dining, the Riverside Restaurant stands on a grassy peninsular next to the River Brit

unique grassy riverside plot overlooking the River Brit, and is renowned for its fish and shellfish dishes.

A visit to the unique Station Kitchen (01308 422845) for a special occasion is a must. This can be found at the old West Bay Station which stands complete with its section of track and platform. The restaurant occupies both the old station building and an original train carriage, each with beautifully decorated interiors with colourful eclectic and quirky antique touches. It is open Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner, as well as Sunday for lunch, and serves up steaks, seafood and a Sunday roast.

Hidden in a back street is another gem for seafood lovers, the Trawlerman (01308 425604), which has a small riverside garden seating area. It offers dressed crabs and sharing platters, but remember to ‘bring a bottle’ as alcohol is not served on the premises. Another quirky ‘food find’ is The Watch House. Perched on the edge of the East Beach, this ‘no ordinary beach café’ offers great views, freshly baked pizzas, shellfish and cakes.

There are several pubs in West Bay and

in these you will usually find Bridportbrewed Palmers ales on tap, such as 200, Best, Copper and Dorset Gold. Built in the 18th century, The West Bay Hotel (01308 422157) is popular for food, has a beer garden and a traditional beamed interior.

Its ‘upmarket-feel’ restaurant offers dishes such as ‘Beef & Reef ’, ‘Surf & Turf ’ and pre-ordered seafood platters. Other pubs include The George Hotel, Quarterdeck Tavern and the Bridport Arms.

Places to visit

You can easily loose a couple of hours exploring the harbour and its surroundings. The Customs House Emporium is definitely worth a browse.

Love antiques? Visiting Customs House is a must

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This sectioned-off complex features a gaggle of craft stalls, shops and dogfriendly cafes, and is home to the 200-year-old Customs House, which is now a treasure trove for antiques.

The surrounding cliffs and coastal paths provide incredible walks and breathtaking vistas of Lyme Bay. Fans of the ITV series, Broadchurch can also follow a trail of the sights featured. For those into their golf, there is the manicured clifftop, Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club, to the east. For families, there is an indoor swimming pool (with flume) and amusements at West Bay Holiday Park.

There is also a large play area on West Bay Road which has been designed as a wrecked ship, with lots of locally-made rope and nets. You can also hire a rowing boat to venture up the 2-mile stretch of the River Brit to Bridport. They may be stony, but the beaches are captivating and ideal for a stroll.

A visit to the nearby town of Bridport is a must. This attractive, Georgian-style town has a good selection of shops, banks, cafes and restaurants, and hosts a street market every Wednesday and Saturday.

A fortnightly farmers market is also held in the town centre every second Saturday of the month, and is said to be one of the largest in Dorset. Palmers Brewery in Bridport dates back to the 18th century and tours (with beer tasting) are available

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West Bay’s old station and carriage have been converted into a beautifully decorated eatery

from 11am every weekday (excluding Bank Holidays) and last approximately two hours. Tickets are £8.50 for adults and £8 for children aged 10-17. There is also the free-entry Bridport Museum, which charts the history of the town, and a tourist information centre. The town is easily accessible by bus (X53 Axminster), alternatively you can walk along the riverbank footpath near the Riverside restaurant or West Bay Road. It is approximately a 1.9-mile walk. MBO

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Length (LOA): 7.46m / 24ft 6in Beam: 2.5m / 8ft 2in Displacement: 1,750kg (ex engine) Fuel capacity: 230 litres Water capacity: 40 litres RCD category: C Engine as tested: 1x Mercury Verado 250hp Other engine options: Single outboard 200hp to 300hp Price from ÂŁ64,445

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hen you think of Parker boats, you might think of sportsfishers, like the 690 and 800 that we have tested previously. This is understandable, as they do build some good models in this style, but there is much more to Parker. You may not know, for example, that they build a range of RIBs, and that they also offer a few sporty GRP boats. We have just tested one of the latter and, having been impressed with the quality of their sportsfishers, were keen to see if they can also hit the spot in the day cruiser market.

The Parker 750DC is not a brand new model, having actually been first launched a few years back, but the 750DC we are testing does have some very new features, notably a new stepped hull that is said to deliver fuel savings of up to 10% across

the rev range as well as an increase in the top speed. Our 750DC was also sporting one of the new range of hull colours, Cognac in this case, which together with the use of quality materials and contrasting trim, immediately gives the 750 the impression of class and luxury but, is it just that, an impression, or does it go more than gelcoat deep?

Access onboard the 750 is via a two level

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“The new stepped hull promises fuel savings of 10% across the board”

There is plenty of comfortable seating for the whole family in the cockpit

bathing platform. Just above the water there are a pair of small platforms that allow easy boarding from either side and, because they extend to the full beam of the boat, make boarding from both the stern, or alongside, easy. From here you step up onto a raised aft full-width platform in front of the engine. Although, initially, this area appears to be a wasted opportunity to enlarge the cockpit, it does offer a great area for those whose boating involves getting into the water. You can sit on this area with your feet on the lower sections while you get kitted up, and, because the topsides extend right to the transom, it offers a safe working environment when mooring etc, aided by two chunky handrails on the transom moulding. There is also a towing pole mount in the floor, nicely recessed to avoid tripping or the The canopy adds useful sheltered living space Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

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Facilities in the cabin provide overnight possibilities, with good under-berth storage

stubbing of toes. One point to make is that the lower bathing platforms are ringed by a sturdy stainless steel rail that offers protection to the vulnerable GRP corners, and provides a useful grab rail for anyone in the water. This rail, while adding protection to the fibreglass, looks quite vulnerable itself, especially as it extends out slightly beyond the beam of the boat, so care will be needed when mooring.

Aft storage on the 750 is particularly impressive. On the raised section of aft deck you get two decent sized wet lockers, one either side of the central panel that lifts to reveal the engine well and allow the engine to fully tilt. On top of this you also get a ‘boot’ arrangement, where the middle section of the transom lifts to

access a very useful locker of the type that you would normally expect to see on much larger boats.

To starboard, access to the cockpit comes via a small transom gate, a useful safety feature if you have youngsters or a dog onboard. Once inside the cockpit, you realise that the space out on the transom does not feel wasted at all. To port and along the transom you get a huge L-shaped seating area that should easily accommodate the whole family. The nice teak table may not be ideally sized for sitting and dining around, but for socialising and snacking it looks perfect, and folds in half to provide additional space in the cockpit when not needed. As you would expect, the table drops, allowing

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“The cockpit oozes quality, and is brimming with clever features” an infill to be fitted, which creates a large sunpad. The infill cushion is stored below the transom seat, where you will also find the boat’s canopy. Below this, the floor of the locker lifts to access the fuel tank and bilge. A couple of touches here are typical little quality hallmarks of the Parker brand. The locker itself is fitted with two gas struts to hold it open while you put up or take down the canopy, and the canopy framework itself is fitted with gas struts to assist with erecting it, and to save the usual battle of holding it up with one hand, while trying to get the first few fixings in with the other.

While the transom locker may already be taken, as far as storage goes, you won’t be short of places to keep stuff in the cockpit. There is a locker under the port side seating and a nice big floor locker beneath the cockpit table. You also get more storage beneath the navigator’s seat, unless you chose the drawer fridge option that otherwise fits here.

The navigator’s seat is a nice sized double with a flappable backrest to allow it to become part of the aft cockpit seating when not underway. This seat offers good shelter when underway with a conveniently placed grabrail and small storage compartment in the coaming. On our test boat there was no windscreen wiper on this side, which is something that any potential owner might want to address Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd

Clever features abound. A transom ‘boot’ and a pull-out hob for basic hot provisioning

when working through the options list as it will improve your crew’s enjoyment and participation when underway.

Underfoot, the cockpit, and bathing platform areas, on our test boat were fitted with the optional Cerdeck flooring.

This Italian teak effect flooring is soft and grippy underfoot, while being tough and hardwearing. Most importantly, it doesn’t get hot like some synthetic flooring when the sun is shining.

In front of the navigator’s seat is a small galley facility. You won’t be cooking a meal for four here, but the fold-out hob and small sink are useful features, and will keep your crew in hot tea and bacon sandwiches when out for a long day or the occasional overnighter.

The helm comprises an adjustable

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PERFORMANCE

As tested 25% fuel 0% water 3 crew Force 3

*Fuel flow figures are taken from generic data and may not accurately represent the fuel usage in this combination

RPM

single bucket style seat with supportive sides, a high back and a lifting bolster. The console comes in contrasting grey gelcoat and is a simple, yet practical, design. A 9-inch multifunction display was installed in the centre on our test boat, with engine gauges placed neatly either side. This puts everything you need to see at a glance when underway at the same focal point, with switches and controls placed lower down and to either side of the steering wheel. Alongside the helm there are three moulded steps, again laid with Cerdeck, that provide foredeck and bow access through the central opening part of the windscreen. Another nice touch here is the solid stainless steel grab rail that is fixed to the top frame of the windscreen and can be

Idle 600 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5700

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GPH

MPG

2.3 4.3 6.0 7.2 9.8 12.3 19.1 24.5 30.9 35.3 40.0 42.5

1.5 3.0 6.1 9.9 15.9 19.7 25.4 29.5 39.4 59.5 74.3 86.8

0.33 0.66 1.34 2.18 3.50 4.33 5.59 6.49 8.67 13.1 16.3 19.1

6.97 6.52 4.48 3.30 2.80 2.84 3.42 3.78 3.56 2.69 2.45 2.23

Range (nm)

353 330 226 167 142 143 173 191 180 136 124 113

used to steady yourself when standing at the helm, or to grab onto when going back and forth to the foredeck.

Up on the foredeck you get a non-slip deck and some low rails to offer a little bit of security. At the bow, the boat has a goodsized anchor locker and, if you tick the box for the optional anchor winch, you will find it nicely concealed below the anchor locker lid.

The cabin of the 750DC is pretty standard fare for this style of boat. There is no separate

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The helm combines with great performance to deliver an excellent driving experience

“With the Verado 250, the 750DC will hit 42 knots� toilet compartment, but a toilet can be fitted below the starboard side seating, and you get decent sitting headroom, despite the sleek, low profile of the foredeck. To starboard there is a small sink, and to port a useful cupboard. The area can be in-filled to create a good-sized double berth, and there is good storage below both to port and in the bow, where the optional bow thruster is fitted. The cabin has two, sleek fixed ports and an overhead opening hatch, all of which provide plenty of light and ventilation.

For the occasional overnighter, the 750DC provides perfectly adequate facilities but, of course, this boat is a day cruiser, and that means it is all about the cockpit and the driving experience. The former is very good, the latter is even better.

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Underway Our test boat was fitted with a 250hp supercharged Mercury Verado, which provided great acceleration, good performance and a very good top speed.

From standstill, the boat would be on the plane within three seconds and hitting 35 knots just nine seconds later. If you keep going, the boat will top out at just over 42 knots. What all this means is that the 250 is more than capable of providing all the power the average user might need, whether they are looking for a cruiser, dayboat or watersports platform. Drop back to 25 knots and the 750 feels like it is taking a stroll in the park, and is a lovely cruising speed for longer passages, as well as being at its most economical. The helm ergonomics delivers a

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good driving experience, whether standing, leaning or seated, with the latter being particularly comfortable and sheltered behind the screen.

The hull does throw up a bit of wash quite a long way forward during the transition from displacement to planing, and this can get blown back into the cockpit, making it a bit wet for those sitting aft, but once up, the boat drives well with good poise, a dry ride, and an ability to soak up the small chop that we experienced with zero fuss. Any spray that made it onto the screen is quickly dealt with by the pantograph wiper, and the steering was light, smooth and perfectly balanced. The electronic throttle was also set up just right, delivering just enough friction to maintain control, without being overly stiff. The hull is affected by weight distribution and wind, so the optional trim tabs are most definitely needed. The Zip Wake system, with automatic setting, as fitted to our test boat, was certainly up to the job.

Slow speed and close quarters manoeuvring was also very controlled and precise and, although fitted with the optional bow thruster, which is nice to have, it certainly didn’t feel like it was essential.

Perhaps the most surprising thing we noted was just how quiet and refined the Mercury Verado was. We didn’t take noise

The canopy framework is held up with gas struts to make erection and packing away much easier

level readings, but trust me when I say that for a small, open cockpit, outboard powered boat, the 750DC, combined with the 250hp Verado, is about as quiet as I have experienced, even at full throttle.

While we haven’t tested the version of this boat with the old hull, I have been given some independent test figures that indicate the new hull has certainly made the right kind of differences. On a like for like basis, with a 300hp Suzuki fitted, the top speed is around 7% higher and, amazingly, the extra speed comes with a 13% saving in fuel. Match the speed of the new hulled version with the top speed of the old boat, 44 knots, and the fuel savings are an incredible 20%. Even at everyday cruising speeds of around 30 knots, there is still a 15% reduction in fuel used. For this, Parker deserves enormous credit. Can you imagine the fuss a car manufacturer would make if they tweaked

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the design and produced these kinds of fuel savings?

Conclusion The 750DC not only looks the part, it has performance, build and materials to back it up. I came away hugely impressed and can honestly say that, while it edges towards Scandinavian pricing, it can also compete in terms of build quality, on the water performance and looks. The use of quality materials and nice colour schemes, together with an excellent driving experience and fantastic performance, really makes the 750DC hard to fault. With the 250 Verado on the back you get a boat that should satisfy all but the most ardent

Twin steps in the new TSI hull appear to have delivered astonishing fuel savings and extra speed

speed freaks, but for those looking for an extra few knots, and the pontoon kudos that comes with having bigger numbers on your cowling, the 300hp equipped 750DC with the new stepped hull has been measured at 47 knots.

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This Lemar Bow Thruster, Raymarine Chart plotter, Holding great that Teak willlaid navigate the entire back helm seat, Cut out wheelhouse barge. Perfect for European cruising cockpit and cabin upholstery, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 service history, Features 4 berths, Hot and cold water, spacious Dutch steel cruiser been restored to a Astounding very New Canopy, Just Serviced, An immaculate 4 berth sports widebeam UK inland waterway system with condition 6 Hull sides for easy boarding.

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With comfortable accommodation at home inland or on the coast, Large Cockpit with seating for 6 in berths £44,500 - Also 2013 INBOARD AT £69,500 AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA £69,950 a competitive figure. Afloat and ready to trial. £19,950 and sleeping for 7. Two owners from new ease, Cabin with separate mid cabin and toilet room.

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This Lemar Bow Thruster, Raymarine C80 Chart plotter, Holding Contact Tank, Upton A great family boat that will navigate the entire Contact Walton Contact & Kennet 2005 Regal 2665 Commodore service history, Features 4 berths,33 Hot and cold water, spacious Broom Jeanneau Prestige Coupesystem with 6 Dutch steel cruiser been restored32 to a very New Canopy, Just Serviced, An immaculate widebeamBroom UK inland35 waterway Sealine F34 4 berth sports cruiser Fittedcockpit with Yanmar 240hp Diesel good family riverboat offered at sunbed conversion. standard. accommodation on the coast, Large Cockpit with seating forContact 6 in berths £44,500 Alsodiesels.

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clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED

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Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o AQUALINE VOYAGER Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo MOORINGS 170hp ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF Gobbi 345sc – 2002 – Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels OUR EIGHT MARINAS 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully CONTACT TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net back helm seat, Cut out wheelhouse barge. Perfect for European cruising cockpit and cabin upholstery, New canopies, Toilet waste tank, The surveyed and new boat safety certificate, a spacious cabin with 4 COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDONspecification BOAT SHOW, Hull sides for easy boarding. Excellent condition Astounding £219,000 345 is a very spacious boat with 4 berths and saloon, open plan to berths and cockpit with seating for 6 in comfort.

CONTACT US £32,950 TO GET YOUR NEW BERTHONE FOROF 2016 3 BARGES AND 6 WIDE BEAMS fore cabin, easy deck and transom access, in immaculate order. £49,950 Viking 24 Highline - 2012 Mercury 25hp o AQUALINE VOYAGER 60 - 2011 -Beta 150hp Sealine S28 – 1999 – Twin Volvo 170hp Gobbi 345sc –Sales 2002Email:– Twin Volvo KAD 43-230 Diesels boatsales@tingdene.net AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA £69,950 4 berths, Teak laid cockpit, LED lighting, Flip A superb 2 cabin, 2 en suite, saloon, galley and Featuring Autopilot, Plotter, New Teak on bathing platform, New A very tidy S 28 with new canopies and cockpit upholstery, fully 2005 Crownline 270CR 24 HOUR SALES HOTLINE +44(0)1933 551622 Sealine back helm seat, Cut out9-70 Fairline Broom 395for European cruising Broom wheelhouse barge.

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BARGES AND 6 WIDE cabin,flybridge easy deck and transomFull access, in immaculate order. £49,950 4-6foreberth cruiser. engine & outdrive Popular sportscruiser offering 2 cabins and 4-6 4-6 berth aft cabin Bowthruster, teakBEAMS cockpit, Comfortable, Contact Walton easy to handle aft cabin cruiser. boats for sale Windsor Upton upon Severn Henley Road AVAILABLE AT THAMES & KENNET MARINA £69,950 service, new anodes & exterior re-upholstery berths, Bowthruster, BSS certificate 2020 2+2 layout, inverter, Raymarine E120 & radar Bowthruster, Fisher Panda 3.5kw generator £36,950 Berkshire Worcestershire £59,500Reading, Berkshire Walton Marina £199,950 Pyrford Marina Stourport Marina £79,950 £62,500 £184,950 RG4 SL4 5HT WR8 0PB RG49RA 6LQ 01932 221 689 01932 343 275 01299 827 082 ontact Racecourse 0118 947 7770 Contact Upton Contact Walton ContactWalton Thames & KennetStourport on Severn 01753 851717 01684 593111 on Thames River Wey, Surrey

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Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser with accommodation for 6, with this power option the 305 is a capable craft for coastal use and at home on inland waters. Ideal as a family craft good exterior space in the cockpit and fly bridge.

Sealine 305 Statesman – 1989 - Twin Volvo £38,000 200hp Diesel Engines. A popular small fly bridge cruiser Fairline Targa 34option the 305 is a with accommodation for 6, with this power 2004capable - Twin Penta sterndrives. craftVolvo for coastal use KAD300 and at homediesel on inland waters. Ideal as a family craft good exterior space in thefor cockpit bridge.

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Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan 240hp diesel, fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Very low engine hours, Full canopy, Extended and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 bathing platform, 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 Raymarine GPS, Serviced & antifouled 2015.

Broom Ocean 34 - 1998 - Sabre Perkins 135 A very Regal 2665 Commodore, 2004, Yanmar iF YOU ARE TRYING TO SELL A BROOM BOAT Viewing highly recommend. £35,950 clean and well presented 34 with 6 berths, open plan 240hp diesel,27 CONTACT US AS BROOM AGENTS,BOATS REQUIRED 2012 Shetland fore cabin, side door, plotter and VHF radio, canopies Viking 215 Viking NEW BOAT Extended Very low engine 24 hours, Full canopy, Fitted with Honda 40hp outboard and soft furnishings immaculate. £89,950 2016 - Single Mariner 20hp ELPT outboard.

2017 -platform, Single Mariner 30hp outboard. bathing 4 berths, Pumpout toilet, 1996Broom 29 - £59,950. New Broom 370 - £375,335 Raymarine Serviced & antifouled 2015.

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CONTACT TODAY TO£32,500 DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net £47,500 COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 LONDON BOAT SHOW, MOORINGS ARE AVAILABLE ATANY OF OUR EIGHT CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE A BOAT THAT’S NOTMARINAS SELLING TO GET YOUR NEW BERTH FOR 2016 CONTACT TINGDENE TODAY Visit CONTACT TODAY TO DISCUSS - marinas@tingdene.net Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net Tel 01933 551622 ( 24Hrs) boatsales@tingdene.net Online COME & MEET US ON STAND B 140 BOAT SHOW, 24 HOUR SALES HOTLINE +44(0)1933 Boats Sell with LONDON Tingdene FAST CONTACT US 551622 TO GET YOUR NEW BERTH 2016craft and Berthing is FREEFOR for sales Windsor Racecourse Marina Thames & Kennet Marina SCAN HERE Sales Email:- boatsales@tingdene.net 10 linked offices-Marketing on 10 websites to view our Maidenhead Road Upton Marina Caversham Lakes Open 7 days a week 24 HOUR SALES boats for sale Windsor Upton upon Severn Henley RoadHOTLINE +44(0)1933 551622 Racecourse Marina 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 £42,950

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Great spec. Single D6 310HP £125,000. Lying Lymington Vat Paid PHONE FOR MORE DETAILS

NIMBUS 305 COUPÉ This award wining model is here in Lymington ready

for viewings & sea trial. Feel The Difference ! Price £ P.O.A.

Year 2006 Lying Lymington Price £52,950 Vat Paid Great price VERY RARE – New canopy. Aft cabin!

NIMBUS 33 NOVA COUPÉ

NIMBUS 33 NOVA

Year 2001 Lying Lymington. Price £78,950 Vat Paid Great Spec 2 x Volvo Penta KAD Engine’s

NIMBUS 320 COUPÉ

Year 2004 Lying Lymington Price £85,000 Vat Paid Twin Yanmar 125 HP Engines very nice example well equipped

NIMBUS 42 NOVA 2006 Year 2006 Lying Eastbourne £195,000. With great options 2 x D6

Year 2003 Lying Lymngton Price £95,000 Vat Paid 2 x KAD 300 Engines. In good condition with sensible extras

370HP Engines. Great spec. Cruising in style!

NIMBUS NOVA 33

2003 With low hours & a great specification. A MUST see !

Stern drives. Full service history. Lying in Lymington £95,000 VAT Paid

NIMBUS / PARAGON YACHTS ALWAYS REQUIRED PLEASE CONTACT US IF YU ARE THINKING OF SELLING YOUR BOAT IN MOST CASES CUSTOMERS WAITING !

SUNSEEKER HAWK 27

Year 1989 Lying Lymington Price £30,000 Vat Paid Twin Volvo AQ 211A Engines Good Condition

PARAGON 31 FLY 2012

Full service history. 2 Owner boat great extra’s & well maintained Lying in the water in Poole soon in Lymington. £175,000VAT Paid

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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

If we get another winter like this, will your boat be protected?

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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