Innehållsförteckning för July 2020 från Boating NZ

Always evocative, the sea has a way of nurturing contemplation, deep introspection and bursting creativity in anyone spending a little time observing its endless motion. Not for nothing does it feature prominently and consistently in centuries of art, poetry and literature – some of the classical repertoire’s most soaring pieces of music have been inspired by the sea. It’s shaped the fortunes of nations. It forges history. It’s central to our planet’s well-being. For sailors, it can also be a vexatious and capricious mistress – switching at whim between calm, serene beauty and monstrous, detached ferocity. So I wasn’t surprised by the profound message in Hana Hielkema’s ‘Rejuvenation by Sea’ story that features in this issue. It details the voyage of a solo Belgian sailor who arrived on our shores…

A high-speed, 12m fuel tanker has begun operating in the Hauraki Gulf, bringing relief to boaties caught short in some of the more remote corners of the cruising playground. Based at Westhaven’s Triton dock, the Midnight Oil catamaran carries 10,000 litres of diesel and cruises at 19 knots. Owned by Auckland’s Hauraki Express, she operates in partnership with Gull Petroleum – and promises convenient and competitively-priced diesel. Powered by twin 485hp Cummins diesels, she was built by Whakatane’s Legacy Marine. Hauraki Express general manager Stuart Thomas says the alloy cat’s operational range extends from Great Barrier Island in the north, down to the Coromandel in the south. “In addition to providing fuel for those caught in awkward spots with poor or no access to a fuel dock, the cat is…

MARITIMO HAS MADE exclusive new upgrades available for its successful X-Series range of sport motoryachts. The ‘R Performance Edition and lifestyle upgrade’ for the X-Series combines more power and customtuned propellers to deliver 36-knot wide open throttle performance, as well as a range of entertainment and living features. The X-Series R Performance Edition made its virtual premiere in May in the form of a distinctive, monotone-grey exterior X50R, shown around the world on multiple digital platforms. The X50R spearheads the new performance and lifestyle package option with twin Tier III 800hp DI13 Scania power units. The X60R will be made available with twin Tier III 1150hp D16 Scania power units, creating the ultimate Maritimo high-speed cruising sport motoryacht. All R Performance Edition X-Series models feature a customisable aft accommodation space…

SET FOR RELEASE in 2021, Beneteau has announced the production of two unique passagemaker yachts. Code-named ‘Project E’, they are 18m and 20m luxury versions of the hugely successful Swift Trawler line of practical and seaworthy boats. The two yachts are the result of Beneteau’s collaboration with Massimo Gino (Nauta Design) and Amedeo Migali (MICAD). Each boat features considerable cruising range and a distinctive displacement hull. Built for exceptional cruising and long-distance expeditions, ‘Project E’ yachts will be officially launched in 2021. www.beneteau.com www.36degrees.co.nz…

CZONE CONTACT 6 PLUS has received a US-based 2020 Boating Industry Top Product Award. The Contact 6 PLUS system reduces installation time, network component cost and delivers a robust electrical system with fewer connection points than a conventional installation. The CZone IPX7 waterproof keypads offer RGB-controlled circuit backlighting with dimming control for low-light operation, ‘systems in operation’ LEDs for each circuit and blown fuse fault indication. Ultra-low current draw state reduces demand on small electrical systems while timer functions and load shedding preserve battery health by turning off non-essential loads as voltage drops. Contact 6 PLUS allows direct control of electrical systems from any leading brand MFD or chart-plotter display, including fault warning notifications and circuit status indication. CZone utilises NMEA2000 network for its communication protocol. The new Smart Harness…

Puzzle no.272 Across 7. At right angles to centre line of vessel (7) 8. Go _____ – change to opposite tack (5) 10. Vertical edge of square sail or aft edge of triangular sail (5) 11. _____ dinghy – built with edges of hull planks overlapping each other (aka lapstrake) (7) 12. Marine and coastal birds of cormorant family (5) 14. Surname of late NZ sailor in photo (5) 15. _____ seas – tall and short waves caused by current being in opposite direction to wind (5) 16. Walked through shallow sea by shore (5) 19. Hung limply like sails on day without wind (7) 21. Small bay or arm of sea on coastline (5) 23. _____ knot – used for tying fish hook (5) 24. Relating to open sea…

Almost three years in the making, the new model is the result of a painstaking development process and many, many hours of Computer Aided Design (CAD) work. Tristram Marine is somewhat unusual among New Zealand fibreglass trailer boat manufacturers in having fully embraced CAD. The 821 Offshore is an important model for Tristram in many ways. With a completely new underwater profile, a wider beam, broader shoulders and a raised sheer, Tristram Marine is heralding it as a game changer for the trailer boat industry. The team at Tristram took a risk deviating from a tried and true design philosophy, which has produced a range of variable deadrise trailer boat models up to the 881 Offshore, most of them boasting deep-vee hulls with excellent rough water performance. With the 821,…

Anecdotally, the 11m J112E has something of an international reputation for revealing conflicting traits in a man’s character. There’s a bit of Jekyll-and-Hyde in all of us – this sleek speed demon appears to have a way of accentuating it. And that’s probably because the vessel herself carries a bit of Jekyll-and-Hyde. At once an unapologetic racing machine and a stylishly-appointed, comfortable cruiser – she panders to the weekend cruiser’s go-fast fantasies. Peter will enjoy cruising in her, but it’s her skittish agility on the start line that gets his pulse going. Though designed by J Boats in Newport, Rhode Island, the 112E is built by J Composites Shipyard in France (a licensed manufacturer building various J Boat models). Conceived as a versatile racer-cruiser blend, I suspect she’s exceeded even…

RIVIERA’S NEW 64 SPORTS Motor Yacht was launched in June. “The 64 SMY has been designed equally for blue-water cruising and long-term liveability, as much as for luxurious long-weekend escapes,” said Riviera owner Rodney Longhurst. Twin MAN V12 turbo 1550hp diesels drive through Riviera’s V-drive system to deliver quiet, effortless acceleration to a top speed of 30- plus knots. This motoryacht optimises onboard space, amenity and functionality, enhanced by Riviera’s craftsmanship and quality finishes. The accommodation deck features four staterooms and three bathrooms, the 64’s fully-enclosed bridge presents like a first-class lounge, and form and functionality combine in the helm station, which has twin leather seats and a central helm. A 3.6m 50hp jet tender can reside on the foredeck, launched by a low-profile davit. The 64 SMY is currently…

FUSION MARINE BOATBUILDERS has a new 11m Prowler Sport Fisher walkaround under construction. It will feature at the Auckland Boat Show later this year. The Prowler boasts a large cockpit with level, walk-around decks that step up onto the foredeck. There’s a built-in livebait tank, cockpit seating with table, built-in BBQ and open flow living from cockpit to saloon through a wide-opening aft bulkhead. Inside there’s generous saloon seating and a dinette with the galley to starboard. Accommodation comprises three single bunks and one double berth, serviced by an internal toilet and shower. Power is courtesy of a pair of F150 Yamaha four-stroke outboards. Fusion Marine Boatbuilders, 09 426 7400 www.fusionmarine.co.nz…

Designed by Warwick Yacht Design, Al Duhail is an all-carbon motoryacht sportfisher. She features a modern, streamlined interior developed by Yachting Developments Ltd (YDL) in collaboration with the owner. The new vessel is an upgrade of the owner’s previous sportfisher (of the same name). Al Duhail drew on YDL’s extensive experience in composite construction and benefitted from the knowledge the yard has gained through its multiple sportsfisher and superyacht projects, including the 39.5m Lanakai and 27.4m Satu. “We took the technology of standard fibreglass and applied it to carbon,” says managing director Ian Cook. “This allowed us to reduce the weight of the yacht, while also increasing the speed and range. As a result, she is faster than her predecessor, goes further and can carry more fuel.” CONSTRUCTION Much of…

The Artnautica 60 combines light weight with efficient hull dynamics. Two of Volvo Penta’s latest-generation D11 IPS 800s will result in a boat capable of 30-plus knots and a range of 1200nm-plus at 10 knots. “This boat is all about efficiency, seakeeping and performance,” says Harjamaa. “Three key decisions were made at the outset: the use of Volvo’s IPS2 propulsion system, a lowprofile shape and the elimination of weight where possible. “The IPS system frees up the volume under the pilothouse – the area would typically be an engine room. This additional space is now used for tankage, storage and the mechanical equipment that allows the boat to be self-sustaining for long periods. “A large, open cockpit makes a great game-fishing platform, and the generous cabins are filled with light.…

Every time you walk past your EPIRB, it pays to spare a thought for the thousands of people who’ve dedicated their time, money and brain power to keep your bum covered when it’s out on the water – or up in the bush. The first beacons took to the air (and went afloat) in the 1950s and transmitted an emergency signal on 121.5MHz – the international calling radio frequency monitored by all aeroplanes. These largely replaced the automated SOS radios which had been in use since the mid-1930s. In November 1979, representatives from the USSR, USA, France and Canada got together in Leningrad and drew up a memorandum of understanding to form an international, not-for-profit, intergovernmental search and rescue organisation. They labelled the new outfit with an unwieldy acronym –…

Launched in 1943, S130 is thought to be the only surviving example of what has been described as an ‘ocean-going shark’ – a class of fast torpedo boats (the S stands for ‘Schnellboot’ – ‘fast boat’ in German) that used their speed and deadly armament to sink scores of Allied ships during the war. Some 200 were built. Displacing around 110 tonnes the 114-foot vessels were built in aluminium and timber and powered by three V20 MB 501 Daimler-Benz diesels, each developing 2,000hp. Together they gave the S-boats a top speed of 43 knots – easily the fastest craft on the water during WWll. Their arsenal comprised a variety of cannon and machine guns, but the twin torpedo tubes mounted at the bow were the deadliest. Under cover of darkness…

With 150 days to go, the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club (NZMYC) says the 38th PIC Coastal Classic Yacht Race from Auckland to Russell is on, starting from Devonport Wharf on Friday 23 October. Organisers are now accepting online entries for the 119nm challenge. “It’s refreshing to have something to look forward to after a bleak last few months, unsure of when we’d get back on the water and in what capacity,” says NZMYC commodore Greer Houston. “We’ve certainly noticed the pentup demand within our community and will do whatever we need to make this year another great one – on and off the water.” Last year was one of the event’s fastest. “Not only was a new race record set of 5hr 37s, but every boat that finished did…

Journos from Australia and New Zealand watched Maritimo’s Tom Barry-Cotter and members of his team present a walk-through of a mock-up of the new model – already being hailed as one of the company’s best-ever long-range cruising motor yachts. A fine balance of power and play, the new M55 fuses advancements in nautical technology/design with the existing features of Maritimo’s M-Series models. The result is a sharpened exterior design, extensive entertainment areas and hot performance. One of the most impressive features is a fully-enclosed, climate-controlled flybridge – a ‘sky lounge’ with internal staircase access. The lounge maximises the vessel’s beam and space and presents two dedicated flybridge lounging areas, including a large aft deck with a full hardtop and optional roll-down clears. Equally impressive is a reimagined ‘adventure deck’ and…

In days gone by when cruising sailors arrived from overseas they were treated like royalty. They were such a rare and adventurous breed that in every port they arrived at they had the mana of a celebrity. The locals would sweep them up in their embrace and lavish assistance, open their homes and take them on forays into the hinterland, showing them proudly around their place in the world. A cruising sailor’s arrival seemed to spark a warm hope in people who lived a predictable landlubber existence. Time moved on and visits by cruising yachts are now so commonplace in New Zealand that people barely notice, or worse, treat them with disdain as some kind of nautical gypsy. That was until Canadian Bill Norrie turned up aboard Pixie one Thursday…

THE ROGER HILL-DESIGNED 14m power catamaran Ayana’s new owners plan to cruise from the Gold Coast, where she was built by Noosa Marine, back to their home waters of WA. The custom power cat is a luxurious liveaboard vessel built to survey for day charters cruising Rottnest Island, Margaret River and the Swan River. Ayana is a spacious three-cabin multihull with a versatile cockpit for entertaining or angling, a large saloon with dinette, galley, entertainment systems and large panoramic windows. The enclosed flybridge features the helm and an L-shaped lounge and dining table, while the aft deck is fitted with a davit for the vessel’s tender. Designer Roger Hill said the list of ‘must haves’ was daunting for him as a designer and the team at Noosa Marine. “The challenges…

SEALEGS’ LATEST DEVELOPMENT of its proprietary amphibious systems allows fingertip control of the retractable wheels via buttons mounted on ‘wings’ from the steering wheel hub. As part of the Sealegs AmpTracs (Amphibious Traction and Control System), it allows operators to quickly and safely deploy or retract the wheels without taking their hands off the steering wheel. This ergonomic innovation is the combination of Sealegs’ customer usage analysis from around the world, alongside design and field testing. “Sealegs is excited to release the push-button amphibious steering wheel control system, and it continues our commitment to delivering world leading innovations and proprietary IP on Sealegs’ amphibious craft,” said Sealegs CEO David McKee Wright. The Sealegs amphibious steering wheel control utilises digital switching. Sealegs has sold more than 1500 amphibious craft in over…

As Auckland boaters with 50 years’ experience sailing and fishing in the Hauraki Gulf, the Hampsons’ letter is a plea for all of us to take more care, exercise more personal responsibility, and to be more proactive in protecting the Hauraki Gulf. The couple is involved in a proposal for a small inner Gulf marine reserve, which will encompass an area of shallow reef near Waiheke Island. This advocacy was probably the catalyst for the letter, but the changes they have observed in the Hauraki Gulf in their lifetime should catch our attention, nonetheless. The Hauraki Gulf has changed in 50 years, markedly in the last century, but it can be hard to quantify by how much or in what ways. Depending on your starting point and whether your benchmark…

High-speed boats are typically built on planing hulls. But the designers of the S-boats knew a planing hull would never work in the boisterous conditions of the North Sea and English Channel – they would have to work with a round-bottomed displacement hull. That demanded some creative thinking. They turned to the designs of Lürssen – one of the most famous German naval architecture companies of the period – and one renowned for its high-speed race vessels. For the S-boats, lightweight construction and three V20 diesel engines developing 6,000hp helped to give the round-bottomed hulls their superior speed. But a key innovation was the arrangement of the triple rudders – a main rudder flanked by two smaller rudders. These could be angled outboard to 30o. At high speed the smaller…

Besides his career as a reticulation design draughtsman and his voluntary work with the TY&PBC, Belk’s other major interest is model boats. He first started racing model Marblehead yachts in the early 1970s with Tauranga Model Marine & Engineers Club. The Marblehead is a development class, 50-inches long and with an 800-square-inch sail area, but when it became too expensive to remain competitive, he took up model powerboat racing. Over the years he’s built and raced many different models, mostly 1/8th scale unlimited hydroplanes. These are all based on scale models of real race boats and, once built and registered, no one else can build another to the same design. For example, Belk’s built and raced scale versions of local New Zealand hydroplanes such as Graham Zander’s Presto and Selwyn…