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FISHING FOR FLOUNDER
ELECTRONICS IN 2010 - OUR GUIDE TO THE LATEST MARINE EQUIPMENT
JANUARY 2010
YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO AFFORDABLE BOATING
EXCEL BECKONSJUST WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM THE 2010 LONDON BOAT SHOW?
FIGHTING WITH FLARESKNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN DISASTER STRIKES
MAC ATTACK V SMARTWAVETHE FAMOUS KIWI IMPORTS GO HEAD TO HEAD
A-GRADE ANGLING ON THE RIVER TEIGN
DO TWIN ENGINES REALLY MAKE SENSE?
THE MERITS OF A GOOD PAIR
ALUMINIUM DINGHIES EXPLAINED
TOP TOUGH-GUY ‘TINNIES’
Incorporating Boat & Yacht Buyer January 2010
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LETTERS
10 I January 2010 I Boat Mart www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements
COMING UP INSIDE THIS ISSUE 42 BARGAINS FOR £22K
Three more value tempters24 MAC ATTACKThe Kiwi import blazes a trail
ENGINECONTACTSDo you know of any contacts to get hold of an
Owner’s Manual for a 115hp Yamaha V4 outboard,
circa 1990 - 1991?
Paul, Kent
BM: You can call Yamaha UK on 01932 358062
or visit the website at www.yamaha-motor.
co.uk. Otherwise, if it’s not necessarily an original
manual you require, take a look at either www.
themotorbookstore.com or www.repairmanual.com.
They provide just about everything in the way of DIY
workbooks for engines.
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TRANSOM TALKMy wife has just bought me a 15-foot
Fletcher speedboat hull. I’m guessing it
was probably produced in the mid-70s. It
doesn’t require too much work to make
it into a nice little boat, so I have a good
springtime project on my hands. But as a
relative novice, even though I have sailed,
operated RIBs and worked on large motor
yachts, I don’t have a clue what to stick
on the transom. I would welcome any
advice or suggestions.
Chris, South Wales.
BM: Choice of motor rather depends on
the construction and weight, plus whether
or not it has a proper deck. At 12.5 feet in
length, it could probably get on reasonably
well with anything from a 30hp to a 70hp
motor. But we’re not big fans of putting
oversized and overweight engines on the
back of small boats, so make sure you
look at weight as closely as you do power.
Don’t worry too much about brand as
every one of the major manufacturers
now produces clean, refined, efficient and
reliable engines. Instead, your primary
consideration, after finding the right weight
and power balance, is finding the right
price.
You don’t say how much you want to
spend. Nor do you say what you intend
to use it for, so it’s difficult to recommend
a specific motor. Your best bet is to take
a look through these pages. The major
manufacturers all run ads so check out
their websites and call for advice.
How do you clear the little salt circles that stick to the
windows from seawater spray, I have tried all sorts without
success. Anyone found the secret?
Keith from Dorset
BM: Warm water with washing up liquid is a popular option
but there are some better, dedicated car products around,
that some of the BM readers have used with great success.
Honda, for instance, does a car care kit with some glass
cleaner that seems to work extremely well. The Halfords
version is also pretty good but avoid using household products
as they will tend to smear.
Once you’ve cleaned the screen, apply one of the many
‘Rain Guard’ products on the market. It stops the water sticking
to the screen, enabling you to avoid the build up of salt for far
longer. Again, a product like Mer Rain Away is readily available in
Halfords for under £10.
SCREEN CLEAN
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LETTERS
Boat Mart I January 2010 I 11www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classified ad service
85 Finding FlounderTen simple tips for success
77 Show FeverFind out what London has in store
101 FlareS guideIt pays to know what you’re doing
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
Tel: 0870-600-6505
Flares (out of date): 02380-329-332
Web: www.mcga.gov.uk
British Marine Federation
Tel: 01784-473-377
Web: www.britishmarine.co.uk
British Waterways
Tel: 0845-671-5530
Web: www.britishwaterways.co.uk
British Waterways Scotland
Web: www.scottishcanals.co.uk
Broads Authority
Tel: 01603-610-734
Web: www.broads-authority.gov.uk
Dinghy Cruising Association
Web: www.dca.uk.com
Environment Agency
Tel: 08708-506-506
Web: www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Boat Safety Scheme
Tel: 01923-201-278
Web: www.boatsafetyscheme.com
Hydrographics Office
Web: www.ukho.gov.uk
Inland Waterways Association
Tel: 01494-783-453
Web: www.waterways.org.uk
Marine Leisure Association
Web: www.nfss.co.uk
Royal Yachting Association
Tel: 0845-345-0400
Web: www.rya.org.uk
Royal National
Lifeboat Institution
Tel: 0845-122-6999
Web: www.rnli.org.uk
Scottish Inland
Waterways Association
Web: www.siwa.org.uk
There are many marine organisations only too happy to offer you advice and information.
We’re planning to take our Maxum 1800SR3
across to Italy next summer to enjoy some quality
lake skiing. For us it’s about as good as it gets
for the stuff we value - namely, camping, wine,
skiing, beer, fine food, skiing, sunbathing, beer,
wine, fine food, wake boarding and beer. Trouble
is, after trailering across half of Europe, by the
time we get there, we are not exactly in the mood
to enjoy each other’s company. It usually takes
two days before we are speaking again! Any tips
much appreciated.
Taylor from Swindon
BM: Long distance trailering need not be a
trauma. There are several things you can do to
make it more bearable. Firstly, sort your rig out
before departure so you don’t have to fix things
in the dark en route to Italy. And if you’re not the
DIY kind, then get it properly serviced and kitted
up with all the regular trailer spares.
Secondly, try to take someone along who can
share the driving, so your progress is non-stop
and you can snatch some decent sleep without
having to double the amount of time it takes. And
if the idea of a bickering family really is a problem,
think about putting them on a cheap flight and
picking them up at the airport at your destination
once the boat’s in the water and the fraught stuff
is all behind you. Even now, there are plenty of
cheap flights to be had if you book in advance
and the credit you will get from the rest of the
family for your sacrifice will be immeasurable.
Trailer To The lakes FroM TheForUM
BETTY BOOp
Just looking at the other posts
prompted me to think about leaking
covers for winter. I’m due to change
over to my heavier canvas cover but
I’m considering a tarp lining underneath
to double protect on water seeping
through. Any thoughts on whether that
will cause extra condensation compared
to the condensation from the bilge
water? Heating the engine bay isn’t an
option unfortunately.
JOkABOAT
I prop the engine cover open a few
inches and put the heavy cover on but
put stuff (old bits of wood, foam etc)
round the edges to lift the cover and
provide ventilation.
Take out the carpets and seat covers
and anything else that will absorb damp.
Remove the floor storage cover and
leave the drain plug out. I tape mine to
the steering wheel in a plastic bag as a
reminder to replace it.
I have made up a frame of plastic one-
inch plumbing pipe to support the cover
as it sags when it gets wet. It looks like
a wide ladder that, when wedged into
the cockpit, makes two hoops that go
across the boat. It works really well.
Want to ask about a practical project or perhaps share a funny story? about boats, the Boat Mart forum is the place to be.
A trip to the Italian lakes can be free of stress with
some careful planning
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NewslineCompiled by Irving Stewart & Jane Rickard
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Preparations for the much-anticipated
return of the Sports Boat and RIB Show
are gathering pace. The event, which
will run from 22 to 23 May 2010 at
Ocean Village Marina in Southampton,
has seen its exhibitor list swell in the
past month with the signing up of some
major industry figures. EP Barrus will be
attending, with boat partners including
Stingher RIBs, Revenger RIBs, Ring
Powercraft, Cobra RIBs, Renagade
RIBs, Scorpion RIBs and Orkney Boats.
Barnet Marine, distributor of XS, Avon,
Bombard and Zodiac RIBs, will be
there, alongside Warsash Marine, with
its super-durable French-built Zeppelin
RIBs, and Hockley Marine, importer of
the illustrious Capelli RIBs, reviewed
to such acclaim in previous issues of
SB&RIB. The shared ownership fleet
of RIB Shack Marine will also be there,
with its Ribeye boats and Ribtec cabin
cruisers, as will the British RIB-building
perfectionists from J-craft.
Southwater Marine is also now on
board with a selection of Monterey
sports boats, as are Tribal Watersports
and Sorcerer Boats. With six months to
go until the show kicks off, it looks like
being a hell of a weekend. We will keep
you updated as further details emerge...
www.sportsboatandribshow.co.uk
SPORTS BOAT AND RIB SHOW GATHERS PACE
TOY CHEETAH HITS THE WATERA new 7.9-metre Cheetah, designed and built for operation
by a skipper in a wheelchair, has just hit the water.
Cheetah Marine worked closely with retired�engineer, Vic
Toy, to create the latest custom-built catamaran.
Vic has been disabled since 1965 and, having retired
from business and bought a holiday�apartment at Cobbs
Quay in Poole, he and wife, Joan, thought it was time to
invest. The resulting boat, named ‘Hadron’, is powered
by twin Honda 90hp outboards, giving top speeds
of 28�knots. Twin side doors with wheelchair-friendly
openings provide easy access straight from the pontoon
to the cockpit. The deck slopes up to a false floor in
the wheelhouse, giving�good visibility all-round and the
wheelchair can be fixed into both helm or crew positions
via a lock-down rail, set into the deck.
The new boat was delivered in early November�and Vic
has been delighted with the entire process: “The whole
project has gone�remarkably smoothly. Next on the�agenda
is a training course for Joan and myself to Powerboat
Level 2 / ICC�and VHF licence.”�If you go boating in the
Poole area, give him a wave . . .
www.cheetahmarine.co.uk
NEWSLINE
Having launched its first sloop onto the
market back in 1994, Interboat is set to
launch a new style of boat altogether.
The Intender 660 and 770 are designed
to take the Dutch boat builder into the
world of sporting, luxury tenders and
the engines reflect that with Volvo diesel
options of up to 220 hp.
The designers expect around 27
knots from the reinforced hull, with stable
handling characteristics. Relatively light
weight make the boats easy top tow
but the most striking external elements
are the firm rubber fenders surrounding
the gunwhales and the simply designed
swimming platforms with open access
to the cockpit. Both models have as
standard running cold water and a 12-
volt Fridge as standard, while the 770
even accommodates a toilet beneath the
foredeck. The space allows a maximum of
ten passengers and comfort and finishing
are expected to be well in line with existing
Interboat cruisers. We’ll keep you up to
date on developments.
www.interboat.com
INTERBOAT LAUNCHES THE INTENDER
The 2010 SB&RIB Show looks like being the best yet
The new 7.9-metre Cheetah hits the water in Poole
The Intender signifies a new direction for Interboat
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BUYING ADVICE
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We humans have used
small boats since the
dawn of history – in fact
since our forefathers
discovered that they couldn’t walk on
water, and realised many creatures
below the surface considered them
a tasty snack. Today, the diversity of
small boats people use, and the way
they are used, greatly varies across the
globe and gives a hint to international
idiosyncrasies. But in essence there are
only two basic types of small boats,
‘soft’ and ‘hard’. Make your own mind
up about coracles!
InternatIonal boatIng
stereotypes
The Americans like ‘tinnies’ and bow
riders, as long as they can exceed the
national speed limit. So do the Aussies,
perhaps because it seems a very
efficient way of re-cycling mountains of
beer cans. The French don’t seem to
mind what a small boat’s made of, as
long as it has comfy seats and a loo.
The Scandinavians, however, own and
use more small boats per head than
any other region on earth.
Meanwhile, the Polynesians simply
hollow out trees to make canoes - and
then use them to train seriously big
guys who come over here and thrash
us at rugby. And we Brits seem to like
little old things with clinker hulls and
oars. Or we carry blow up craft around
in caravans and car boots, rarely (if
ever) actually getting them wet.
But it’s a toss up between the
Antipodeans and the South Africans
as to which of them displays the most
comprehensively suicidal attitude
toward small boats. The former
launches tiny (vastly over-powered)
inflatable catamarans through
horrendous surf and then races them
twin testIn this, his 2,000th feature for our esteemed publishing house, stewart suffield
compares two resolute little craft - the smartwave and the Mac attack . . .
MAC AttACK
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Smartwave v mac attack
within yards of the beach. They also drive shallow
V-hulled boats on lakes and rivers at obscene
speeds. But then so do the Irish.
On the other hand the outwardly ‘normal’ New
Zealanders are actually stark raving mad. They
dig shallow ditches in fields and then drive little
V8-powered 14-foot jet boats round in just a
few inches of water. They also race similar boats
upstream in extremely shallow, rock infested
rivers. Frequently they even chuck small boats off
cliffs to launch them, simply because it’s quicker
than finding a convenient beach or slipway! Don’t
forget, this is the nation that invented bungee
jumping, zorbing, and Shotover Canyon Swinging.
They also love base jumping, whereas we Brits
invented cricket, rounders and ballroom dancing
– which probably explains a lot.
Materials to abuseAnyway, the point of this little discussion of
national preferences is to explain the mindset that
goes into the selection of an appropriate boat
building material. In NZ, in recent years, there’s
been a huge move away from GRP boats in favour
Smartwave
Naturally enough, the Kiwis tend to favour polyethylene
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ORKNEY 592 FlippER 520HT
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Flipper 520HTNeed a small boat for some pottering around and a little bit of overnighting? Haven’t got much to spend? How about a Flipper 520 HT? Alex Smith reports.
You know when you hold a
baby’s shoe in the palm of
your hand, you can’t help
marvelling at how so small a
thing could possibly house a
foot? Well when you see two
grown men driving a boat like the Flipper 520
HT it is equally difficult to avoid being charmed
by the implausible loveliness of it all.
Now I know how patronising that sounds
but I certainly don’t mean it that way. After
all, I have owned a 2CV and a Mini so I know
what petite, if slightly amusing, perfection is all
about. Even now, I own an eight-foot inflatable,
which frequently gets me laughed at by callous
children as I motor, like an oversized plimsole,
up and down the local river . . .
The point of course is that scale in itself
is not an impediment to excellence as long
as expectations are adjusted and the right
compromises are made. As I approach the
Flipper 520 HT, a boat of less than 17 feet in
length, which still manages to incorporate a
double berth and a five man cockpit, I am very
curious to see just what kinds of compromises
the designers have made in order to achieve
that extraordinary feat.
ON THe iNSideThe moment you step on board you realise
that the entire boat is covered in sturdy chunks
of metal, from the aft ladder to the robust
cleats, the cockpit handrails and the enormous
foredeck rail that runs straight off the roof to a
peak above the anchor locker. Every single bit
of habitable space inside the 520 HT is lined
with a stainless grab handle.
This is all great to see but it doesn’t rescue
the 520 from the inevitable criticism that the
walkways to the foredeck are prohibitively
awkward. It’s easy to see why it’s been done.
After all, this is a very small boat, so Flipper are
keen to maximise what internal space they have
by ensuring that every spare inch of the beam
is reserved for the boat’s occupants. But the
peripheral sills along which you have to walk to
access the foredeck are considerably narrower
than the width of my foot. And because this is
a small and relatively shallow boat, there is a
fair amount of heel generated as you make your
way around the side of the screen. And then,
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BUYING ADVICE
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BUYING USEDSelecting the right boat for your needs requires forethought, simply because everyone has differing needs. There are now so many boats to choose from the possibilities are infinite, but over these pages David Greenwood and Irving Stewart provide buying advice as well as spotlighting a good used buy you might consider.
Today, countless boat builders
include centre consoles in the
ranges but in 1989, when we first
tested this boat, it was virtually an
unknown concept.
The guys at Fletcher took an
enormous leap of faith with the
Malibu and although, when afloat,
the boat looked like a dory, it was
soon evident that this was not the
case. In fact the Malibu was nine
inches longer than the classic
Arrowstreak and far beamier at
seven feet in width. It was actually
based on the Arrowbeau, with
its deep (24 degree) deadrise,
razor sharp spray rails, and wide
pronounced chines. It absolutely
oozed sporting potential and
an enviable ability to remain
stable when at rest, and it added
all of this to the ‘unsinkable’
characteristics of the dory.
NovelTy
In 1989 the novelty of a
walkaround multi-purpose
performance boat with equal
appeal to fishermen, waterskiers
and speed freaks took half a
page to describe. And yet other
surprises awaited our original test
team, even before we got afloat.
The Malibu boasted a yamaha
90hp auto lube outboard instead
of a Mercury, which was the
traditional engine of choice for the
famous ‘Black Max’ packages of
the day.
AFloAT
So having made the trip down to
the sea, and outrun the Arrowflyte
camera boat, we took its crew
aboard the Malibu and completed
our tests with four up. In brief
she planed at 19mph (in just 4.5
seconds), cruised at 21mph at
3,500rpm and peaked at 45mph
with the yam on full chat - and all
with the thud-free ride of a classic
Fletcher. But it was the handling
that surprised everybody. Unlike
a conventional sports boat, the
centre console and seating plan
of the Malibu allows the centre of
gravity to be maintained precisely
where it’s supposed to be. Thus,
in typical Fletcher style, she never
put a foot wrong even when
we tried hard to put her off her
balance. She handled the sea with
utter indifference and only got
airborne when a passing, and far
larger, Bayliner kindly left behind
a big hole, which we had to leap.
She even managed, on the return
trip, to run against a very strong
current in less than two feet of
water with the yam on virtually
full tilt – and she still handled
perfectly.
In short this all-round boat
was a real eye opener. Sadly, it
was also way ahead of its time
and did not generate the sales it
deserved. A decade or so later,
when we all got used to centre
console control, the fickle public
all wanted RIBs and the Malibu
was dropped from the Fletcher
model line up.
originally the boat cost £12,500
with a full spec yam 90 or £10,056
with a similar Mercury. In good
condition today a classic Malibu
might fetch anything from a few
hundred pounds to £3,500. But if
you can find one on offer, even if it
needs love, grab it and experience
for yourself the fun, versatility and
performance you can derive from
a classic boat and just 90hp . . .
BUYING SECONDHAND - Fletcher Malibu 17 With Irving Stewart
For professional yacht brokers and agents visitwww.abya.co.uk
For professional marine surveyors visit www.ydsa.co.uk
The Small Craft & Yacht SpecialistsYDSA
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n view the boat and make your offer
subject to survey.
n Pay the deposit and receive a receipt
and signed Sale Agreement, agreeing
dates for completion.
n Ask for proof of ownership before paying
out for a survey.
n Request Confirmation of Recreational
Craft Directive Compliance or exemption.
n Instruct your surveyor and await the
report.
n Negotiate on work to rectify material
defects and agree an adjusted price if
necessary.
n Ask to see all equipment and gear not
currently on the boat but which is included
in the sale price before handing over the
balance payment.
n Arrange your boat’s insurance before
handing over the balance due.
n When you give the final payment, make
sure you receive a Bill of Sale, previous
Bills of Sale if possible, Certificate of
Registration or letters or Statutory
declarations from pervious owners
relinquishing further interest in the boat,
Builder’s Certificate, original receipted
vAT invoice and all other relevant
documentation.
For information on buying a used boat check
out RyA Buying A Second Hand yacht.
KEY STEPS TO BUYING PRIVATELYOR YOU MIGHT WISH TO USE A BROKER
n A broker will provide a sale and purchase agreement
n Sort out all the finance
n Advise what documentation is required
n Negotiate between the parties
n Provide a Bill of Sale and advise about registration
n Provides the marketing and viewing of the boat
n Help discussions with the surveyor
For more information about buying and selling a boat
see www.abya.co.uk or www.rya.org.uk. The AByA
is the Association of Brokers & yacht Agents and is a
good port of call for anyone buying or selling a boat.
The fabulous, ground-breaking Fletcher makes a great used buy
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EQUIPMENT
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CUTTINGEDGE CREWFITCrewsaver is set to launch a new lifejacket aimed squarely at the leisure boater. The Crewfit 190N is lightweight, extremely comfortable to wear and thoroughly modern, with much more compact dimensions than the popular Crewfit 150N. Approved to the new standard (BS EN ISO 12402), the Crewfit 190N is designed to support the user, even when wearing heavy waterproof clothing. When inflated, two asymmetric lobes overlap to provide better turning performance to keep an unconscious casualty face-up. Other features include an integrated back mesh panel and fixed dual crotch straps to keep it in the right position. You also get belt tidies, a soft-feel collar, dual lifting beckets, reflective tape and a whistle. There are various models, with options of a harness, a sprayhood and a light. If ever there was a leisure jacket that users will genuinely want to wear, this is it.Price: pending UK launch in January 2010
02392 528621 www.crewsaver.co.uk
FLOATING COBRAS Floating VHF handhelds are not a new concept but they are a very sound one, which is why it is so good to see a range of floating VHF handheld radios from Cobra Marine. The engagingly named MR HH330 FLT EU and the equally catchy-sounding, Bluetooth-equipped MR HH475 FLT BT EU are bright orange for easy visibility on the surface of the water. They are compact too and yet the controls and the screen
remain sufficiently large to be user-friendly. With six watts of power, these
are Cobra’s most powerful handheld radios yet, enabling relatively clear long-range communication by way of a noise-canceling microphone. They also offer an Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) feature, used to identify marine vessels in some European inland waterways. But the best feature by far is ‘BURP’ - a function that vibrates water out of the speaker grill to improve performance in extreme conditions. Whatever will they think of next...Price: from around £100
www.cobra.com
EQUIPMENT
FLOATING COBRAS Floating VHF handhelds are not a new concept but they are a very sound one, which is why it is so good to see a range of floating VHF handheld radios from Cobra Marine. The engagingly named MR HH330 FLT EU and the equally catchy-sounding, Bluetooth-equipped MR HH475 FLT BT EU are bright orange for easy visibility on the surface of the water. They are compact too and yet the controls and the screen
remain sufficiently large to be user-friendly. With six watts of power, these
are Cobra’s most powerful handheld radios yet, enabling relatively clear long-range communication by way of a noise-canceling microphone. They also offer an Automatic Transmission Identification System (ATIS) feature, used to identify marine vessels in some European inland waterways. But the best feature by far is ‘BURP’ - a function that vibrates water out of the speaker grill to improve performance in extreme conditions. Whatever will they think of next...Price: from around £100
www.cobra.com
TOP GEARENGINE NEWS KIT & ACCESSORIES BOOK REVIEWS BUYING ADVICE
TRUE UTILITYHow many times have you arrived at your destination to find that your money is reduced to sodden flapping sheets - or worse still, lost altogether? Well here we have the keyring CashStash from True Utility. This clever little capsule has a special cash clip, allowing you to wrap an emergency note inside. It takes up virtually no room on your keyring and yet it will readily get you outof trouble by covering that last round of drinks. Constructed from chrome-plated, aircraft-grade aluminium with a waterproof neoprene ‘O’ ring, it makes a great stocking filler.Price: £4.99
www.trueutility.com
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CUTTINGEDGE CREWFIT
grill to improve performance
Whatever will they
GREAT GIFTIDEA
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TOP GEAR
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ENGINE SHORTS
Following the announcement in America
that there are four new Yamaha outboard
models to be introduced during 2010, in
addition to the new F4, F5 and F6 we told
you about last month, a few more basic
details have emerged, in advance of the
official European release.
We can now reveal that Yamaha will
introduce a new lightweight, big-block V6
range in a choice of three horsepower
sizes - the F300, the F250 and the F225.
The fourth new engine will be the F70,
a model which now gives the Yamaha
outboard range even more variants,
ensuring the ideal outboard is available for
every transom.
When it comes to sports boats and
small RIBs, fitting the engine can double
the price of the boat and these new hi-
tec engines are a huge temptation to
an opportunist thief. This is not a new
problem. In fact it’s one that has long
been appreciated by personal watercraft
owners and builders, both of whom
have introduced stringent security
and anti-theft devices on these easily
stolen machines.
Now it’s the turn of the outboard and
Yamaha has launched the new Y-COP
anti-tamper system on all new outboards
from 30 to 100hp. It represents a very
substantial sector of engine sales in the
UK so it makes a lot of sense.
In essence the Y-COP system utilises
a simple remote handheld transmitter
to immobilise the engine, and therefore
also the boat. The signal from the
transmitter is picked up by a receiver
fitted to the boat, which is plugged into
the LAN (Local Area Network) hub. The
signal is then passed to the engine ECM
(Engine Control Module – as fitted to all
EFI engines) via the standard LAN wiring
system. The engine ECM recognises the
unique signal from the transmitter and
unlocks the system to allow the engine
to run – just like your car immobiliser.
In addition the Y-COP is also clever
enough to recognise if someone is
tampering with the system and even if
it is disconnected or destroyed it will
lock the engine into a low rpm mode
– enough to get you home but useless
to thieves.
Boats with this range of engines are
often left unattended stored on a trailer
or left on the deck of their mother ship
and are very tempting as targets for
thieves. With the introduction of Y-COP,
the value of these boats to thieves is
dramatically reduced, just as it is in
contemporary cars. Just don’t leave your
Yamaha keys where an astute thief can
easily find them!
ENGINE NEWS
outboard range even more variants,
ensuring the ideal outboard is available for
every transom.
enough to recognise if someone is
tampering with the system and even if
it is disconnected or destroyed it will
lock the engine into a low rpm mode
– enough to get you home but useless
Boats with this range of engines are
often left unattended stored on a trailer
or left on the deck of their mother ship
and are very tempting as targets for
thieves. With the introduction of Y-COP,
the value of these boats to thieves is
dramatically reduced, just as it is in
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contemporary cars. Just don’t leave your
Yamaha keys where an astute thief can
contemporary cars. Just don’t leave your
Yamaha’s YCOP system Immobilises the engines for anti-theft protection
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INSHORE SKIPPER
INSHORE SKIPPERwith Colin Jones
Colin Jones learned his seamanship with the longshoremen and fishermen of Swanage, driving their passenger launches, sailing boats and outboard motors for hire. A short spell in the Royal Navy gave plenty of sea time and was followed by several years of serious cruising and diving from a RIB. Since 1989, he and Rita have taken their Colvic Watson 29 to several countries. She is currently based in the French canals and the Med. (www.colvicwatson.co.uk)
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Our 90 hp Yamaha has always been
reliable and has several times taken
us on 100-mile plus open water
Channel crossings, safe in the
knowledge that we could stop for a picnic lunch at
the Channel Light Buoy and it would start again.
I wish I could say the same about several of the
garage full of small outboards that I have owned
and often cursed. We are mostly talking here
about two-stroke outboards of less than 9.9 hp.
I remember on one occasion driving 150 miles,
spend two sweaty hours siting the caravan and
erecting the awning, before going down to the
beach for an hour’s mackerel fishing - only to find
that the bloody outboard would not start.
Cue an hour’s drive to Plymouth, followed by
a two-day wait, before going to the beach again
and finding that my £45 service had been wasted
- yes, the motor still refused to start. It was not my
best holiday and I suspect that a similar tale could
be related by hundreds of other lemmings who
BABY OUTBOARDS RECONSIDERED
In my experience, the larger the outboard the more reliable and trouble-free it tends to be
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SHOW PREVIEW
SHOW TIME
ClassiC boats
In association with Classic Boat magazine,
International Paint and Old Pulteney, the Classic
Boat attraction has been a star of the show since
2004. With the atmosphere of a friendly working
boat yard, approachable and engaging craftsmen
will be on hand to offer hints and tips when it
comes to traditional skills and workmanship on
these much loved boats.
the owner’s area
The Owner’s Association area in the Boulevard is a
place where boat owners from various associations
can meet up, swap hints and tips and discuss their
boats with like-minded sailors. For those looking
to buy a boat or to upgrade, this sales-free area
is also a great place to meet owners, who are
passionate about their choice of boat and are very
willing to discuss the options available.
boating on a budget
For those visitors who have been following the
Boating on a Budget diary pages on the show’s
website, the 36-year old Hunter 19 ‘Barangoola’
will be on display. She is being raffled off in order
to raise funds for the Burnham-on-Crouch RNLI,
with tickets on sale at £5 each. The ‘Barangoola’
demonstrates just how affordable boating can be
as she will be transformed into a shiny good-as-
new cruiser by loving volunteers in the run up to
the Show for a budget of just £5,000.
get interaCtive
Show visitors can test their marine skills against
friends in the interactive Deck Games zone, the
centrepiece of which is a 25-metre long indoor
pool. The pool will feature model yacht racing,
which tends to become tremendously competitive
and vocal if past years are anything to go by.
At the weekends, younger visitors can also
experience kayaking on the pool with Pelican
Kayaks. Conducted under the watchful eye of the
Lee Valley Canoe Cycle coaching team and with
all the latest equipment provided by Avoncraft,
visitors are encouraged to book early on the day
to avoid disappointment. And for even younger
visitors, there is a colouring area provided, in
association with International Paints.
2010 TulleTT Prebon london inTernaTional boaT ShowRunning from Friday 08 to 17 January, the Tullett Prebon London International Boat Show at London’s ExCeL is the capital’s best
established marine event. With more than 400 exhibitors, showcasing power and sail boats, dinghies, engines, electronics, deck
equipment, charter holidays, sailing courses and more, it’s an ideal way to kick off the new year.
Fast Show Facts
The 2010 event will be the 56th London Boat Show It lasts for ten days
It expects to receive 122,000 visitors There are more than 400 exhibitors
Prices of new boats exhibited range from £500 to £10 million
Kelly Brooke made a welcome appearance in 2009
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ANGLING
ANGLING
TED TUCKERMAN: I bought my first boat in the mid 1950s with my friend, Gerald Smith, and we used to fish together in the Solent. I then moved to Torquay in 1961, and after obtaining my boatman’s licence I bought a 36ft harbour launch which was the first angling charter boat in Torquay. Since then I have fished in a variety of boats all around the UK as well as around the world from Sweden to New Zealand and North America to Mexico, and I have also enjoyed beach launching many times into big swells in South Africa in my friend’s ski boat.
ANGLING
TED TUCKERMAN: I bought my first boat in the mid 1950s with my friend, Gerald Smith, and we used to fish together in the Solent. I then moved to Torquay in 1961, and after obtaining my boatman’s licence I bought a 36ft harbour launch which was the first angling charter boat in Torquay. Since then I have fished in a variety of boats all around the UK as well as around the world from Sweden to New Zealand and North America to Mexico, and I have also enjoyed beach launching many times into big swells in South Africa in my friend’s ski boat.
Another year has slipped beneath
the waves that many will not
mourn - a year not great for
fishing despite a promising
start that faded as the weather
deteriorated in the summer months. But as a
new year dawns with a promising start in the
rivers it gives us hope of seeing full fish boxes
later in the year.
Whatever the weather, over the next month
or so we should be casting off with reasonable
flounder fishing because the colder it gets,
the better the fishing usually is. The past few
years have been poor but, in 2008, I did notice
in my local Devon rivers that more flounder
were caught, including a handful over three
pounds, so there is hope. And as I write this,
encouraging news has come in of a good
start to the winter flounder season. The first
big flounder match on Devon’s River Teign (the
Torbay and Babbacombe ASA’s annual small
boat competition) saw three flounder of more
than two pounds topping the list from among
the 20 brave anglers who chose to do battle
with torrential rain and strong winds. This was
followed two days later by another of 3.3.6
caught by Nick Best - a promising start indeed.
FINDING FLOUNDER
Flounder are widespread. Almost every river
is stocked with them but some do have more
and better fish than others. Tackle is the same
everywhere - a light rod with a small multiplier or
fixed spool reel, line 10lb to 12lb BS, although
BS is not critical. Rigs are a personal choice and
they do vary around the country, developed for
local conditions, but my advice is to keep them
light - single or double hook flowing trace with
carbon sharp wire hooks, size 1, 1/0 or 2/0, with
beads above. Red and yellow are my preference
but others prefer green and white. Whatever
your choice, they all attract fish.
Is colour important? I am not sure but what
we do know is that beads are an attraction to
a flounder, as they cause the bait to flutter and
move in the tide, and they also tend to keep the
bait out of the reach of thieving crabs. Without
doubt, peeler crab is the prime bait in most
rivers but it is a difficult issue because in some
rivers ragworm are better while in the Salcombe
Estuary, lugworm can often head the list. People
tend to know their own patch, so use what the
locals use and if bites are hard to come by, try a
different bait.
If flounder are not your cup of tea, then
whiting should offer another target. The bigger
fish are usually found along the south Devon
coast but a bonus here would be a few cod.
TIME FOR A NEW BOAT?
If you are not fishing for the next month or
so you might be dreaming of upgrading your
existing craft or buying your first boat. Well now
is a good time to start looking because you often
stumble across bargains in the winter months.
Take a quick look through these pages and you
will be surprised what crops up.
First and foremost, safety has to be the
number one criteria. Your fishing boat has to be
HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR 2010Whiting make a useful winter alternative
Three-pound flounder on the River Teign bode very well indeed
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PRACTICAL MONTHLY
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PRACTICALMONTHLY
MONEY SAVING IDEASSaving money without sacrificing the
quality of the work is one of the key
factors in successful boat restoration.
Quite often it is simply a matter
of seeing things from a different
perspective. Let’s take for example
pipe and wiring brackets. You can
buy excellent ‘P’ clips in stainless
steel and if you buy them from your
local hydraulics supplier instead of
the chandlery they will be a fraction
of the price.
But what about the time when you
only need to clip a few wires into
position to keep them from trailing in
the bilge? Electrical wholesalers and
DIY shops sell plastic cable clips in a
wide range of styles and sizes, many
being more than adequate for clamping
pipe-work up to 15mm in diameter
or more. The one thing wrong with
these clips is that the smaller versions
come with lightly galvanised nails for
hammering into position. And while
heavy-duty galvanising is excellent for
anchor chains, the light coat used on
these nails will soon rust through in a
damp and salty environment.
So why not simply change the nail
for a small diameter stainless steel
screw? You then have a perfectly
adequate ‘marine grade’ cable clip at a
negligible price. And if you don’t want
to use stainless steel screws, then how
about the stainless steel, white-capped
nails used for securing fascia boards
to houses. These are readily available
from DIY shops and not terribly
expensive. Whichever method you
choose, the end result is a long lasting
(and very cheap) cable or pipe clip.
The next few pages are packed with maintenance, upgrade, restoration and DIY news and tips and advice from David Webber, Peter Caplen and Jane Rickard. Let us know what projects you’re currently working on!
What to do, how to do it and the right equipment and materials to use.
GREEN BOATING
Do you want to know how green you are? Take the Green Boat test. Email editorboatmart@boatmart.co.uk today for a copy and see how well you and your boat score.
EASY WAYS TO BE GREENn Use environmentally-friendly
cleaning productsn Dispose of hazardous waste properlyn Spill proof oil changes and re-fuelingn Minimise cleaning and maintenance
in the watern Recycle your waste and take
rubbish ashoren Use the right prop for your boat
GREEN TIP OF THE MONTH
SPILL-PROOF YOuR OIL CHANGES
Why? Oil is toxic to fish and water
species. Prolonged exposure affects
reproduction, growth and feeding of
aquatic life, even at low concentrations.
Oil and fuels are the most frequently
reported pollutant of inland waters in
England and Wales.
How: For oil changes, use an oil
change pump to transfer oil to a spill-
proof container. Wrap a plastic bag or
absorbent pad around the oil filter to
prevent oil from spilling into the bilge.
Transfer used oil or waste fuel in proper
containers and dispose of in oil waste
facilities. You should also dispose of
all oily or fuel-soaked materials in the
hazardous waste containers. Never use
soap to disperse fuel and oil spills as it
increases harm to the environment.
Did You Know? The Oil Bank Line will
give you details of your nearest oil
disposal centre: www.oilbankline.org.uk.
Our thanks to the Green Blue for their
help with this tip.
A corrosion-resistant DIY clip is a very simple job
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PROJECT
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THE ECONOMICS OF A BOAT
How much work a prospective owner is
prepared to accept depends on his ability and
enthusiasm for DIY. A very neglected boat
will sell for much less than one that has been
properly cared for. It is however, most important
to avoid taking on a major refit beyond your
capabilities in a fit of over-enthusiasm. Part of the
budget must be retained for repair and refitting
materials, which could easily match the purchase
price of the boat if the work is to be performed
to a good standard.
It must be borne in mind that the work must
be performed properly if the boat is to increase in
value when renovation is complete. It must also be
remembered that all inland waterways craft need
to comply with Boat Safety Certificate standards or
local equivalents and a boat without a certificate is
worth a lot less than one that complies. It can cost a
thousand pounds or more to bring a neglected boat
up to standard.
In fairness, there is almost no fault or damage that
cannot be repaired given sufficient time, money and
enthusiasm - but whether the completed vessel will
be worth the time and expense is another matter
you need to think about prior to purchase. It is
important to err on the side of caution when looking
at any boat requiring repair and unless you have
absolute confidence in your ability to carry out the
necessary renovation work, you must add the cost
of having the work performed professionally or reject
the boat as an uneconomic buy.
BUYING SECOND-HAND:
AVOIDING THE PITFALLSWhile not everyone can afford to buy a new boat, the used boat market is burgeoning with potential bargains. Here Peter Caplen talks you through the finer points of getting it right.
Buying a boat is always an exciting prospect, but with second-hand boats, especially those bought privately without any guarantee,
care must be taken to ensure that problem areas are discovered before purchase and that they can be economically remedied. At the
viewing stage a defect need not be considered a problem, more an opportunity for knocking the price down. Almost every second-
hand boat will have some defect however minor to affect the price. It is up to the buyer to find it.
FIRST UP
The first decision to be made before looking
at any specific boats for sale is the style
of boat required and the material of its
construction. Most modern boats below
about 30 feet are built of GRP, although there
are still some very smart wooden examples
around. Wooden boats require more careful
maintenance than the average GRP boat but
due to this fact can often be purchased for a
fraction of the price.
The scourge of GRP craft in the last few
years has been that of gel-coat blistering,
generally known as Osmosis. It appears as
blistering on the gel-coat layer below the
waterline and if a blister is pierced, it allows a
fluid to escape that has a distinctive vinegary
smell. If the problem is not too widespread
it can be successfully repaired by the DIY
enthusiast but the materials are costly and
the job is time-consuming.
Call in a surveyor to check the moisture
content of the hull. If this is excessively high,
the boat may need a year or more out of the
water to dry-out before the gel-coat can be
repaired. Osmosis should not appear on a
craft that has been stored ashore on a trailer
but it’s still worth checking for, just in case the
boat has previously spent extended periods
afloat on a mooring.
As there is a wide choice of second-hand
boats on the market, it is not usually worth
buying a boat with osmosis unless the price
is very attractive. A surveyor should definitely
be consulted for advice where osmosis is
concerned.
Check below the waterline for evidence of osmosis
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