ISSUE 110 - THE FISHING PAPER 9
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The Outboard Shop
OSPREY DIRECT
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Why Purchase An ‘Osprey Boat’ Over Other Brands ? 4. How old is the fuel? If older than three months and you haven’t added fuel stabilizer to the tanks, it is best to drain and start the season with fresh fuel. Damage to a power-head caused by stale fuel could cost you thousands compared to a tank of fuel. 5. Run up the motor at home on flush muffs before getting to the ramp can save embarrassment – always check for a good telltale from engine. Flushing at the end of the day with Salt Away or MACS flush will help combat corrosion and salt building up in engine. The best plan is to have your boat/motor serviced by a professional so you can be confident that you are all set for the summer. Call me now on (03) 5487858 to book in for a service and let me take those worries off your shoulders:
Summer is here; time to pull the covers off your boat and get out there, right? Here are a few easy maintenance items that you can do before hitting the water. 1. Inspect the fuel/water separator filter and drain off any water in the bowl -(you do have a fuel/water separator filter between your tank and engine right?) 2. Check the battery is charged and terminals are clean and tight. Batteries should be kept charged otherwise they deteriorate rapidly - if left discharged they won’t last a year. An automatic smart charger keeps your battery charged and fresh. 3. Check the steering is free and not tight or seized. Stiff steering is dangerous and swinging on the wheel will damage the helm. Cables are usually non greaseable, but store the motor turned to starboard. This way the cable has less chance of seizing in the tilt tube and, if it does, is easier to free.
FREE TRAILER WARRANT*
with every service booked in the month of November
*Conditions Apply
Phone (03) 5487858 • Mobile (027) 7474566 The Outboard Shop, 105 St Vincent St, Nelson
OSPREY POINTS OF DIFFERENCE •
Osprey have deeper Vee and Dead-rise giving much softer ride
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Osprey have finer entry and stem angles, which slices through the water creating less drag
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Osprey do not add planing strakes to bow section of hull for added lift, because they are not necessary on Osprey hulls, and because they create hardness in ride and excessive spray
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Osprey have a slower planning speed, requiring less horsepower
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Less power and less drag equals more economy - from purchase to use
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Osprey do not narrow pontoons, because this reduces reserve buoyancy severely
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Osprey have 110kg of inherent buoyancy per metre of pontoon (each side)
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Osprey boats hold their price well, meaning you will get good resale value
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Osprey Boats are more attractive than any other brand
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Osprey will customise your boat to what you want, giving that personal individuality,
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Osprey offer a five-year hull warranty,
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If the pontoons are narrower, the centre of gravity is moved further out, (when people are standing against the inner face of pontoon) thus making the vessel less stable at rest.
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When pontoons are narrowed the hull plates have to be wider thus giving a larger wet area, more drag, less performance, more horsepower required, and less economy.
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The price may be slightly dearer because we do not cut corners to achieve lower costs.
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Ospreys are stronger, more durable and are ALL built to exceed survey specifications
Summer Boating SAFETY Specials for Nov / Dec 2014
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All OSPREYs - Open (Dinghy/Console) and Cuddy Series Ordered During November & December for delivery 2015 will receive:
Free Life Jackets • Free Colour GPS Fish Finder Combo • Free VHF Radio (Conditions apply)
OSPREY 590C
OSPREY 450 SIDE CONSOLE
OSPREY 380S DINGHY
individuality, functional and practical customised extras Purchasing your new boat is a huge investment and the whole experience should be exciting and memorable. That’s why the staff at Osprey Boats strive to give your investment your own individuality with functional and practical layout and customised extras to suit your exact requirements.
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Producing Osprey Boats for over 20 years
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Osprey Boats Ltd – 105 St. Vincent St. Nelson Phone: 03 548 7887 or email: lloyd@osprey.co.nz
www.osprey.co.nz