Innehållsförteckning för October 2021 från Boating NZ

On September 10 the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron (RNZYS) and Defender Emirates Team New Zealand (ETNZ), along with the Royal Yacht Squadron Ltd (RYSL) and Challenger of Record INEOS Team UK, announced new initiatives to be included as part of the Protocol for the 37th America’s Cup, due to be published November 17. With the AC75 (left) remaining as the centrepiece of the dramatic America’s Cup racing for at least the next two editions, a new class of boat, the one-design AC40 foiling monohull, is being introduced as a new multipurpose class to help expand pathways into the main event. The AC40 will be a dynamic, powerful, and super-fast scaled-down version of the AC75 that will at times reach similar speeds. The intention is for the new class to…

The vision of Percy Vos’s boatbuilding shed being repurposed into a working display of traditional wooden boatbuilding took a big step forward with the completion of major restoration. Built in 1922, the Percy Vos shed and its associated slipway had deteriorated since its closure in 1994. However, Eke Panuku Development Auckland, in partnership with the Percy Vos Charitable Trust, has just completed a two-year restoration of the shed. On August 12 around 100 stakeholders and wooden boat enthusiasts attended the official opening. It’s planned that the shed and its adjacent slipway will become a working maritime heritage centre with public access, along with training in traditional wooden boatbuilding skills. These arrangements are still being finalised and Boating New Zealand will do a follow up story once they’ve been completed. www.youtube/iknTNDqwMdU…

The launch of the 3300 in 2019 was much anticipated by budget-minded race crews, given the sharp pricing of the base boat. During my annual European assignments for the boat launching season, I caught up with the first-ever hull, and indeed the two designers, Guillaume Verdier and Daniel Andrieu, when we all raced it together at the Sunfast Cup in France. For me it was also a precursor for racing in France’s largest regatta, Spi Ouest, and an opportunity to sample the rugged Bay de Quiberon’s huge tides and wild weather in the Bay of Biscay. During my weeks there, I experienced plenty of the natural elements and of course the Sunfast 3300. Since then, the model has become popular with dozens competing in events, including the 2021 Fastnet, which…

IT’S BEEN OVER A DECADE since Beneteau introduced its successful First range. Kiwi yachties will be interested to learn of First’s anticipated return, with the First 36 Racer/Cruiser. These sporty boats are light, fast and comfortable – designed by sailors, for sailors. Big names involved with the modern design of the First 36 include naval architect Seascapes Samuel Manuard, alongside Lorenzo Argento, designer of the First Yacht 53. Structural engineering is by Pure Design Team New Zealand, also recognised for its involvement with the TP 52, Ineos AC75, and IMOCA 60 yachts. With a wide and modern hull shape, this boat is optimised to get on the plane in mid-range winds – perfect for both club racing and cruising with the family. Expected release is early 2022. www.36degrees.nz…

PINNACLE MARINE, NEW ZEALAND’S dealer for Elan has revealed a new yacht in its performance range, the 14.3m (47ft) Elan E6. The E6 is the result of a collaboration between Elan, Pininfarina, Humphreys Yacht Design and composite specialist Gurit. Elan’s E line is the performance side of Elan’s range. Recognised by the active chine design, twin rudders and T-shaped keels, these performance cruisers are the choice for serious sailors who also expect high levels of comfort and cruising amenities. The E6 is intended to be the fastest, lightest and stiffest 47ft production performance cruiser on the market, with vacuum-assisted infusion lamination technology and a fully-fitted interior. Humphreys Yacht Design developed a brand-new hull for the E6. Elan’s E-Line yachts are known for their good performance in a fresh breeze, especially…

GLOBALLY, PLASTIC CONSUMPTION has now reached over 320 million tonnes per year and much of it finds its way into the ocean. Auckland-based skipper Hayden Smith is doing something about it – with the help of Mercury Marine. Since 2002, Hayden has been running Sea Cleaners, a not-for-profit organisation that now operates four boats full-time around Auckland’s coastline. Sea Cleaners has collected more than 10.9 million litres of rubbish from the coasts of Auckland. “We have filled 325 shipping containers with loose litter, collecting over 98 million pieces of rubbish and our volunteers have spent over 160,000 hours working with us,” says Smith. Sea Cleaners’ fleet is powered by Mercury SeaPro commercial outboards: “I can’t speak highly enough of the Mercury SeaPros – they’ve been incredible,” Smith said. “Each of…

AUCKLAND-BASED SMUGGLER MARINE has exported another 780 Super Sport inflatable RIB to Perth for an Australian buyer. Ordered direct from the factory, this 780 Super Sport model went fitted with many extras and is powered by a Mercury 300hp V8 Verado, giving the 7.5m RIB a top speed of 54 knots. The Smuggler Marine order book has further RIBs destined for Australia, Europe, and the local market. The 780 Super Sport has Smuggler’s 27o deep vee hull that it shares with the Smuggler 7.5 and 8.0m models with Hypalon tubes coming as standard. It also has a 150L flooding keel which provides stability at rest. Catering to the watersports, diving and fishing markets, the 780 Super Sport’s bowrider layout provides seating for up to five in the bow. Added to…

The 2019 debut of Beneteau Group’s new catamaran brand Excess, built by CNB/Lagoon in France, caused quite a stir among marine journalists and other builders. Given the vast research and development of Beneteau, who own CNB/Lagoon, there was considerable expectation. But company executives, including commercial director Thomas Gailly, were modest about the first Excess 12 and 15 models when we met in Cannes in 2019. The new models used the same nacelles as Lagoons and were described as slightly livelier versions of the company’s longstanding brand. In 2021 the Excess range comprises model numbers 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 measuring 37 to 50 feet (11.3m to 15.3m) in a roll-out only the vast sheds of CNB’s Bordeaux yard and nearby sister yards, all of them skilled in high-volume catamaran…

I magine a yacht that can go to windward in a storm under bare poles. One that never heels beyond four degrees, is easily beach-able, and does so often. A large cruising yacht handled by two people, able to sail at 15-20 knots and regularly clock off 200-nautical-mile blue-water days, with a wardrobe of only two fully-battened sails. No loose-footed sails, so no flogging, ever. A boat that requires no maintenance to standing rigging, where you can hoist and drop sails at any angle to the wind, no rounding up necessary. These are the advantages of Cool Change. To gain these benefits, some lateral thinking – and its practical application – is required. The majority of cruising sailboats are monohulls – those sailors who have opted for fast, modern cruising…

I have a particular boat project I have been planning for some time, and a key part of that project will involve removing the interior of my boat’s large saloon and cabin and re-configuring the layout. The original boat was built as a commercial fishing charter vessel, and it was woefully short of the standard I desired as a family vessel. I also wanted to play around with an idea I had for moving the fuel tanks and helm position, which required some trial and error to see what would be practical. Drawing pictures and sketches was not an option for me, given my lack of artistic ability. Also, there is nothing like actually seeing what things will look like when planning new layouts for seating, galley and toilet. On…

Narrative by Storylines is a new-build, liquid natural gas (LNG) powered ship launching in 2024. The ship is 741ft (226m) long with 533 residences. Condominiums range from 22m2 at US$360k for a 12-year lease with annual fees of US$60k up to 142m2 for US$7.7M with annual fees of $205k. Fees include housekeeping, laundry, meals, beverages, medical visits and spa services. The vessel boasts green technologies, a hydroponic garden and a zero-waste market. The itinerary is focussed on circumnavigating the globe every three-and-a-half years, spending three to five days in most ports. The ship has office space for remote workers and an education programme for families with kids. Condominiums range from 22m2 at US$360k for a 12-year lease……

2022 will see New Zealand host a world’s-first superyacht sport fishing competition in the Bay of Islands, showcasing just some of the adventure to be found on New Zealand’s shores. The fishing tournament, open to yachts over 24m with entry for up to five anglers per yacht, will be held prior to the NZ Millennium Cup superyacht regatta. Entry includes temporary membership to the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club, which will provide expert guides, equipment and advice for each yacht entered in the competition. Organised by the NZ Marine Export Group to showcase New Zealand to adventurous superyacht owners and guests, the team behind the competition is looking forward to welcoming superyachts keen to challenge the current records. www.superyachtfishingcomp.com stacey@nzmarine.com…

It started well but danced around the engine compartment in a most alarming manner, so we sailed between the big breakwaters into Dun Laoghaire harbour, past the yachts straining at their moorings off the yacht club and into the ‘coal harbour’ at the western end where the fishing boats berthed. We ran out of wind in the lee of an ice plant and coasted in until the way came off so I dropped the anchor and began unlashing the dinghy to row a line ashore. Two fishermen were working on a net which hung from a gilson, or derrick off the mast. One walked a couple of paces to the wheelhouse, took a lifering from its bracket, tied netting twine from a spool onto it, and heaved it in our…

WINDCRAFT, THE NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR for the Hanse Group’s range of motor and sail boat brands, has announced a new motor boat option, RYCK. Named after a Baltic region famous for its historical shipping, trading and boatbuilding traditions, RYCK Yachts is the fourth motorboat brand for Windcraft, aimed specifically at performance-orientated owners in the day-boating and weekender segment. Developed in conjunction with designer Bill Dixon, RYCK Yachts are manufactured in Germany to exacting standards of engineering and precision. The first model to be unveiled is the RYCK 280, which combines a modern, high-performance hull shape and good handling characteristics with a stylish design and a range of layouts. With her stepped hull, reverse bow, walk-around side decks, step-less cockpit and high freeboard, the RYCK 280 is a stylish new design…

PARKER BOATS ARE BUILT STRONG in Poland so they can handle ice in the Baltic Sea. The Explorer MAX 9.20 features a stable, large-volume hull with a 2.8m beam and bow-thruster. The soft-riding hull, especially into a head sea, is stepped for 25% more efficiency and exceptional dryness. Explorer MAX 9.20 has a large cockpit for fishing or entertaining – eight people can sit around tables for lunch, or strip the modules out for fishing. The interior is fitted out with a second berth under the saloon cabin, hot water and diesel-fired cooking and heating. It also has a sliding glass sun roof. The first boat in New Zealand, fitted with twin 225hp Mercury outboards, was sold to Marsden Cove owners. Two more Explorer Max 9.20s are on their way,…

TWO NEW ZODIAC MODELS mark a new era for both Torqeedo and Zodiac. “The eOpen range meets the needs of today’s customers: no maintenance, no noise, no servicing, less pollution, simple and responsive driving, and an affordable price. Electric mobility is gaining ground, and as the market leader in RIBs, we couldn’t afford to miss out. Torqeedo was the ideal partner for us,” says Fanny Revert-Ciavattini, Zodiac’s product marketing manager. The Zodiac eOPEN range is easy to use, highly manoeuvrable and can maintain a speed of 12 knots for one hour at maximum power. With no noise or fumes, very little maintenance or upkeep and long-term savings, an eOPEN offers ecologically-responsible boating. eOpen is available in 3.1m and 3.4m versions, complete with Torqeedo drive systems and four to six seats,…

COX POWERTRAIN’S GERMAN DISTRIBUTOR, Diesel Power, has installed twin CXO300hp diesel outboards on an Axopar 37, from one of Europe’s leading boat brands The British diesel outboard manufacturer has been working closely with Diesel Power and Axopar’s German dealer, Boote Polch, to commission the twin installation. The CXO300 diesel outboard engine offers 25% better fuel efficiency compared to similarly-rated petrol outboards, a service life three times longer and competitive performance figures, including 479lb-ft torque (650Nm) at 2,250-3,000rpm. The CXO300 diesel outboards performed well in their initial sea trials with the Axopar 37 in Lymington, UK. With a smooth to moderate sea state, the Axopar 37 consumed 142.08 litres per hour at 4,000rpm, reaching a top speed of 41 knots. On the Mosel River in Germany in calm conditions, the Axopar…

My journey to Tokyo 2020 – or 2021, as it turned out – began in a way five years ago, at the 2016 Olympics in Rio. I had narrowly missed out on selection for the New Zealand team for the Games myself, but Irish sailor Annaliese Murphy asked me to come over to Brazil to be her training partner for 10 days, leading up to the event. I’d met Annaliese at the London Olympics, where she finished just out of the medals, and we got on really well. But she had got into a really weird headspace – she had convinced herself she couldn’t sail in the light. We went sailing together the first day I arrived in Brazil, and from that moment we started making progress. She had her…

For the second year running the Auckland Boat Show has been cancelled due to complications arising from Covid-19 restrictions. With Auckland in Level 4 until at least September 14, but possibly longer, NZ Marine felt it was very unlikely Auckland would transition to Level 1 in time to hold the show, 7-10 October 2021. A Zoom meeting with 117 NZ Marine members recommended to the NZ Marine Board of Management that it should cancel the October show immediately, to give members and exhibitors some certainty going forward. The meeting also enthusiastically endorsed holding a great Auckland Boat Show at the America’s Cup Base next year, from March 17 to March 22. After considering all the factors, the Board of Management cancelled the Auckland Boat Show on September 3. www.nzmarine.com…

At its most serious it is treated as merely a glamorous lark and is considered by most as anything but a real job. The reality is quite different; slave-driving editors, tight deadlines and bashing around in sometimes ill-suited camera boats in marginal weather is closer to the truth. While the editors and deadline bits don’t change much, the array of photo boats is always an intriguingly diverse pool of naval architecture, dictated by what is available at the time. “I’ve got a mate who can help us out,” is usually the call. Either that or I resort to rowing my dinghy Spud around while being strafed by fast, spray-tossing boats. Blessedly there was none of this when it came time to review the Machina 701. When I asked about the…

If there’s one thing that’s been a constant throughout BRP’s colourful history, it’s a penchant for stepping outside the box and coming up with ground-breaking innovations. The company that was created around the invention of the snowmobile – and furthered by the invention of the jet-propelled personal watercraft – has never been afraid to adopt revolutionary approaches to what it sees as new opportunities. And they’re doing it again, this time with an eye on the growing number of young buyers entering the boat market. Combining the sporty performance of a personal watercraft with the versatility of an American-style pontoon boat, Sea-Doo’s all-new Switch is a boat quite unlike anything that’s gone before it. That’s especially evident in its Rotax jet power and PWC-like handlebar steering, its synthetic pontoon-like tri-hull…

DUTCH BUILDER SAFFIER YACHTS has been nominated for the European Yacht of the Year award for the sixth time. The nomination for the 2022 award is for the company’s all-new Saffier Se 33 Life. Saffier Yachts has won the most prestigious award in the yachting industry three times already, the last time with the Saffier Se 27 Leisure in 2021. In October 2021 Saffier Yachts will take part in the sea trial event in Barcelona demonstrating the yacht to jury members drawn from the best sailing magazines in Europe. The winners of the European Yacht of the Year Awards will be announced during an award ceremony at BOOT Dusseldorf in January 2022. www.saffieryachts.com…

ITALIAN GYROSCOPIC STABILISATION COMPANY Smartgyro will launch its expanded range of advanced SG units to the European and US markets at boat shows this year. Smartgyro units are designed to reduce roll in power launches from 13.7m (45 feet) LOA and upwards. This range extension brings the roll reduction and design benefits of the modular Smartgyro solution to more vessel sizes and boat owners. Smartgyro stabilisers can be assembled directly inside the boat and serviced while onboard. This minimises maintenance time and creates new design opportunities for builders. Smartgyro can be employed in both new builds and refits. Shipping of the current models – the SG40, for boats from 50ft to 60ft – and the SG80, for vessels up to 80ft, is already underway to dealers and customers. The new…

NEW INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANISATION (IMO) III EMISSIONS REGULATIONS introduced for yachts are a step towards increased sustainability. Volvo Penta has reacted by creating a reliable, fuel-efficient and compact IMO Tier III solution. IMO III NOx legislation that applies to commercial vessels was recently extended to recreational vessels above 24m that navigate in US waters, as well as the North and Baltic Seas. To comply, these vessels must now be fitted with a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) after-treatment system. Volvo Penta’s optimised solution reduces emissions and increases fuel efficiency. This new solution – the D13 IPS1200-1350 and shaft installations – draws on experience from Volvo Penta’s commercial IMO III offering. Based on Volvo Group technology, the solution has undergone more than 65,000 hours of field-testing at sea. It is built to…

ENL employs around 60 staff of which nearly two-thirds have engineering backgrounds. Among them are quite a few professors and PhD graduates. “It’s important to acknowledge the depth of expertise within the ENL team,” say Hodson. “Observers might imagine our strategic direction is fixed solely by management. In fact, we have an awful lot of really clever software and hardware engineers. I can honestly say the team drives our R&D and culture. “This is a pool of people good at identifying opportunities and developing solutions to make them work. If management does have a focus, I’d say it’s about getting the right talent and nurturing it. The staff have grown ENL from a family business to a successful export business – not me.”…

Puzzle no.287 Across 8. Shackleton’s Antarctic vessel that sank in Weddell Sea in 1915 (9)9. Round turn and ___ half hitches – nautical knot (3)10. What shipwrights do with vessels (5)11. First name of NZ yachtsman in photo (7)12. __ ___ quarter – direction of 45 degrees or less from stern (2,3)13. Leans like vessel with leak or unbalanced cargo (5)15. Detailed description of design and materials for boat (5)17. Skin _____ – measurement following line of yacht hull (5)20. Beak-like spiked prow of ancient Roman ship (7)22. Word that stands for letter T in radio communication (5)23. Sea ___ – old experienced sailor (3)24. This is often painted along hull of vessel (9) Down 1. Useful footwear for boating activities (3,5)2. Floating without being anchored (6)3. Barges used for…

Jason is prominent as a member of the Classic Yacht Association and as Slipmaster of ‘The Slipway Milford’, the yacht and launch repairers in Milford Creek in the premises once run by the late John Gladden and recently by Geoff Bagnall. Jason has owned the keel yacht Loloma (1908) and more recently totally restored the Logan-designed Wairiki (1904) and the W.H. Hand-designed planing launch My Girl (1925). Maru is a wonderful survivor of the once-strong 24ft mullet boat class which carried the class-letter I for many years on the Waitematā. Perhaps the most famous of these 24-footers were the Charles Collings-designed Glady (1904) and Why Not and Maru (1905). Collings was then in partnership with the Clare brothers, trading as Clare & Collings who were in the forefront of centreboard…