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GET AFLOAT FOR LESS
Incorporating Boat & Yacht Buyer August 2009
HUNDREDS OF BOATS FOR SALE - SEE INSIDE
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FROM BUYING YOUR BOAT AND GETTING THE RIGHT KIT TO SAFE AND ENJOYABLE
BOATING, WE’VE GOT IT COVERED
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£200
HEAVENLY HOLIDAYSCHOOSING THE PERFECT SPOT FOR YOUR SUMMER HOLS
TRIED AND TESTED REVIEWED INSIDE ANGLING GUIDE BUYING SECONDHAND
AUGUST 2009
BUYING ELECTRONICS THE LUXURY BUYS THAT HAVE BECOME ESSENTIALS ON YOUR BOAT
GO GREEN!■ HOW GREEN IS YOUR BOAT?■ YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED■ ELEKTRA BOAT TEST■ ELECTRIC OUTBOARDS FOR YOUR DINGHY
CLASSIC BOATING NEW BOAT LAUNCHES
ELEKTRA SEAMARK 570SC WHAT YOU’LL BE CATCHING INVADER 197
EditorialEditor: Jane Rickard
Email: [email protected] Editor: Mark HydeContributors: Peter Caplen, Angela Clay, Simon Everett, Adrian French, David Greenwood, Susan Greenwood, Colin Jones, Irving Stewart, Ted Tuckerman, David Webber
AdvertisingTel: 01223-460-490Jody Bratley: Group Sales Manager Tel: 01223-444-087Senior Sales Manager: Samantha BroomeSales Executive: Claire BroadmoorePrivate Advertising Queries: 01223-460-490
Designers: Flo Terentjev, Sarah Hughes, Ben Ingham
Production Studio Manager: Sal LawProduction Controller: Anthony GibbonsTel: 01223-460-490 Email: [email protected]
SubscriptionsSubscription Hotline: 01223-444-081Fax: 01223-315-960Email: [email protected]
Managing Editor: Keith MoodyManaging Director: Sue BaggaleyWeb: www.boatmart.co.uk
Published by:CSL Publishing Ltd, Alliance House, 49 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HXTel: 01223-460-490 Fax: 01223-315-960 © 2009 CSL Publishing Ltd CSL Publishing also publishes All At Sea, Sports Boat & RIB, Jet Skier & PW and Boat & Yacht Buyer magazines.
Printed by Garnett Dickenson
Distributed by Comag Specialist
Tavistock Road, West Drayton UB7 7QE
DISCLAIMERThe views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors. While reasonable care is taken when accepting advertisements, the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. They will however investigate any written complaints. CSL prints advertisements provided to the publisher but gives no warrantee and makes no representation as to truth, accuracy or sufficiency of any description, photograph or statement. CSL accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relied either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. The advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it in any way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or of the British Code of Advertising Practice.
For artistic purposes lifejackets are not shown in all of the photographs. Boat Mart strongly advises that lifejackets are worn at all times for watersports.
COPYRIGHTNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without the prior written permission of the publisher. Photocopying or other reproduction without the publisher’s permission is a breach of copyright and action will be taken where this occurs.
This magazine is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
BOAT MART REGULARS
Throw Us A Line ............... 09Newsline ........................... 15Mystery Boats ...................22Subscribe ......................... 86Courses ............................126Boats & Yachts For Sale .. 133Boat Test Database ........ 129Classifieds ...................... 150Next Issue ...................... 160
BUYING ADVICE
ELEKTRA .......................... 26
Stand out from the crowd and help the
environment too.
SEAMARK 570SC ............. 32
Irving Stewart reports on this newly
launched boat.
NEW BOATS ...................... 37
There’s a touch of luxury in this
month’s selection.
BUYING USED ................... 40
Essential advice for buying a
secondhand boat.
WHAT CAN I BUY? ............ 46
Here’s what £18,000 will buy you, plus
money saving tips.
GET HITCHED ................... 52
Towcar news and how to buy a car the
green way.
AN ISLAND SECRET ......... 58
SP, a company working hard behind the
scenes of the boating industry.
EQUIPMENT
TOP GEAR ........................ 62
The very latest in marine kit.
BOAT MART Q&A .............. 70
Your green boating questions answered.
INSHORE SKIPPER ........... 75
What are your weather forecast options?
ELECTRONICS
MADE EASY ...................... 79
Which luxury items do you have, and what
would you like?
LIFESTYLE
CLASSIC CORNER ............ 85
Simon Everett looks at classic ways
to go green.
SOUTH WALES
BOAT SHOW ..................... 88
Irving Stewart reports from this
popular event.
HEAVENLY HOLIDAYS ....... 92
An idyllic alternative for those looking to
escape our shores.
DINGHY WORLD ............... 97
Going electric with your dinghy.
ANGLING GUIDE ............. 101
Fishing for bass, plus what’s your technique?
GREEN BOATING ............ 107
How do you dispose of your
hazardous waste?
A QUESTION OF BOATS .. 109
Find out how much you know about boats.
DIARY DATES ................. 111
Plan your month with our comprehensive
guide to shows and events.
PRACTICAL
TECH TALK ..................... 113
How big should your battery bank be?
PRACTICAL MONTHLY .... 116
News, tips and jobs for practical boaters.
PROJECT NO.96 ............. 121
The installation of a top-of-the-
range ‘supercool’ unit into a standard
marine coolbox.
PRACTICAL BOATING ..... 125
Improve your boat’s green profile and you
may even save money.
COMPETITION
COMPETITION .................. 65
£300 worth of nautical books up for grabs.
BOAT MART FEATURES
46
FIND YOUR DREAM BOAT
PAGE 133
37
WHAT CAN I BUY?
97
DINGHY WORLD
97
26
ELEKTRA
NEW BOATS
Stand out from the crowd and help the environment too.
EditorialEditor: Jane Rickard
Email: [email protected] Editor: Mark HydeContributors: Peter Caplen, Angela Clay, Simon Everett, Adrian French, David Greenwood, Susan Greenwood, Colin Jones, Irving Stewart, Ted Tuckerman, David Webber
AdvertisingTel: 01223-460-490Jody Bratley: Group Sales Manager Tel: 01223-444-087Senior Sales Manager: Samantha BroomeSales Executive: Claire BroadmoorePrivate Advertising Queries: 01223-460-490
Designers: Flo Terentjev, Sarah Hughes, Ben Ingham
Production Studio Manager: Sal LawProduction Controller: Anthony GibbonsTel: 01223-460-490 Email: [email protected]
SubscriptionsSubscription Hotline: 01223-444-081Fax: 01223-315-960Email: [email protected]
Managing Editor: Keith MoodyManaging Director: Sue BaggaleyWeb: www.boatmart.co.uk
Published by:CSL Publishing Ltd, Alliance House, 49 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HXTel: 01223-460-490 Fax: 01223-315-960 © 2009 CSL Publishing Ltd CSL Publishing also publishes All At Sea, Sports Boat & RIB, Jet Skier & PW and Boat & Yacht Buyer magazines.
Printed by Garnett Dickenson
Distributed by Comag Specialist
Tavistock Road, West Drayton UB7 7QE
DISCLAIMERThe views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors. While reasonable care is taken when accepting advertisements, the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. They will however investigate any written complaints. CSL prints advertisements provided to the publisher but gives no warrantee and makes no representation as to truth, accuracy or sufficiency of any description, photograph or statement. CSL accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relied either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. The advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it in any way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or of the British Code of Advertising Practice.
For artistic purposes lifejackets are not shown in all of the photographs. Boat Mart strongly advises that lifejackets are worn at all times for watersports.
COPYRIGHTNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without the prior written permission of the publisher. Photocopying or other reproduction without the publisher’s permission is a breach of copyright and action will be taken where this occurs.
This magazine is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
BOAT MART REGULARS
Throw Us A Line ............... 09Newsline ........................... 15Mystery Boats ...................22Subscribe ......................... 86Courses ............................126Boats & Yachts For Sale .. 133Boat Test Database ........ 129Classifieds ...................... 150Next Issue ...................... 160
BUYING ADVICE
ELEKTRA .......................... 26
Stand out from the crowd and help the
environment too.
SEAMARK 570SC ............. 32
Irving Stewart reports on this newly
launched boat.
NEW BOATS ...................... 37
There’s a touch of luxury in this
month’s selection.
BUYING USED ................... 40
Essential advice for buying a
secondhand boat.
WHAT CAN I BUY? ............ 46
Here’s what £18,000 will buy you, plus
money saving tips.
GET HITCHED ................... 52
Towcar news and how to buy a car the
green way.
AN ISLAND SECRET ......... 58
SP, a company working hard behind the
scenes of the boating industry.
EQUIPMENT
TOP GEAR ........................ 62
The very latest in marine kit.
BOAT MART Q&A .............. 70
Your green boating questions answered.
INSHORE SKIPPER ........... 75
What are your weather forecast options?
ELECTRONICS
MADE EASY ...................... 79
Which luxury items do you have, and what
would you like?
LIFESTYLE
CLASSIC CORNER ............ 85
Simon Everett looks at classic ways
to go green.
SOUTH WALES
BOAT SHOW ..................... 88
Irving Stewart reports from this
popular event.
HEAVENLY HOLIDAYS ....... 92
An idyllic alternative for those looking to
escape our shores.
DINGHY WORLD ............... 97
Going electric with your dinghy.
ANGLING GUIDE ............. 101
Fishing for bass, plus what’s your technique?
GREEN BOATING ............ 107
How do you dispose of your
hazardous waste?
A QUESTION OF BOATS .. 109
Find out how much you know about boats.
DIARY DATES ................. 111
Plan your month with our comprehensive
guide to shows and events.
PRACTICAL
TECH TALK ..................... 113
How big should your battery bank be?
PRACTICAL MONTHLY .... 116
News, tips and jobs for practical boaters.
PROJECT NO.96 ............. 121
The installation of a top-of-the-
range ‘supercool’ unit into a standard
marine coolbox.
PRACTICAL BOATING ..... 125
Improve your boat’s green profile and you
may even save money.
COMPETITION
COMPETITION .................. 65
£300 worth of nautical books up for grabs.
BOAT MART FEATURES
46
FIND YOUR DREAM BOAT
PAGE 133
37
WHAT CAN I BUY?
97
DINGHY WORLD
97
26
ELEKTRA
NEW BOATS
Stand out from the crowd and help the environment too.
BUYING ADVICE ORKNEY 592BUYING ADVICE ELEKTRA
www.boatmart.co.uk www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service Boat Mart I August 2009 I 27Please mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements26 I August 2009 I Boat Mart
ELEKTRAThere is something very elegant about electrically driven boats. They are silent, graceful and seem to move as if by magic. Here are Simon Everett’s thoughts on the 24ft Elektra.
Electrical power is nothing
new, there have been
electrically driven boats
ever since Michael
Faraday discovered
electricity and how to
harness the power. The Victorians had
electric boats on the major waterways,
especially the river Thames, using glass
cased, lead acid accumulators. The
biggest drawback for electric drive on
boats has always been the limitations
of battery life on range, or the lack of
speed. This has also translated into
reduced performance when having to
battle headwinds or current. That is,
until now. As with all other technologies,
great strides have been made in battery
efficiency over the last five years. Batteries
are now lighter, more powerful and charge
faster than those old accumulators.
The stability of the cells is an important
aspect; some battery construction is liable
to overheat when put under heavy load.
Who can forget those laptops that burst
into flames when their batteries became
too hot? Imagine the consequences of a
bank of batteries going up in flames in a
boat. Lithium phosphate batteries have
been produced, which will provide the
necessary current delivery and remain
totally stable, even when subjected
to a very high current drain. It is the
development of these batteries that has
led to the breakthrough in electrically
powered craft being able to sustain a
decent speed for a reasonable length of
time, thus providing a respectable range.
Regular deep discharging of conventional
lead acid batteries to more than 70% of
their capacity shortens their service life
considerably, but these new batteries
are able to recover from almost total
discharge frequently with no ill effects and
recharge quickly.
IMPROVED MOTORSIn parallel with the advance in battery
design has been the advancement in
motor design and efficiency. They too have
become smaller and lighter for a given
power output.
A leading company in this field is
the Lynch Electric Motor company
from Honiton, Devon. They have been
leaders in electric motors for industrial
appliances, vehicles and marine
installations, for instance the electrically
powered water taxis in Dubai run with
Lynch motors.
Lynch produce pancake motors with
very high torque characteristics in a
neat, compact package. The high torque
aspects of electric motors are how a
small electric motor is able to provide
similar thrust to a much larger internal
combustion engine.
ELEKTRA ARRIVESPatterson Boat Works in the English Lake
District are no strangers to electric boats.
They have been looking after a number of
classic electric boats for years and build
river launches mostly for the lakes and the
River Thames.
The concept for Elektra came about
from a gentleman who required a sleek,
individually styled boat that would get across
the Bay of St. Tropez for dinner and then
home again. That was the design criteria
that Simon Patterson was to work around.
Elektra breaks new ground in electric
boats in that she has a top speed of
17 knots, which she can maintain for
about one hour and thirty minutes, easily
surpassing the brief. Her slender hull has
been designed by Nigel Irons, and exhibits
many of his ocean racing yacht lines.
There is the straight stem with
underwater extension, an extremely
fine entry gently flares to a rounded mid
section, finally flattening off to provide a
stable boat that remains high in the water
when loaded and moves with virtually no
wash. When you have a limited amount of
power available you don’t want to waste
any of it moving water unnecessarily.
Consequently, while her top speed is 17
knots at full power, she will still achieve
about 14 knots at half power, doubling her
range. At a cruising speed of 8 knots she
has sufficient power in the battery bank for
about 150 miles on one charge, making her
a very practical proposition.
In order to achieve such a slippery hull
shape and to provide the greatest power to
weight ratio the hull has been built from a
vacuum laminated, carbon foam sandwich.
This provides enormous strength and
rigidity for minimal weight. For purely
aesthetic reasons the deck is made of oak
and Douglas fir with Patterson’s trademark
aluminium caulking between the planks.
On the water and underway she reminds
me very much of the early Dreadnaughts
in her forward lines, and her stern is
a modern take on the slipper launch.
The overall effect is very distinctive and
BUYING ADVICE ORKNEY 592BUYING ADVICE ELEKTRA
www.boatmart.co.uk www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service Boat Mart I August 2009 I 27Please mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements26 I August 2009 I Boat Mart
ELEKTRAThere is something very elegant about electrically driven boats. They are silent, graceful and seem to move as if by magic. Here are Simon Everett’s thoughts on the 24ft Elektra.
Electrical power is nothing
new, there have been
electrically driven boats
ever since Michael
Faraday discovered
electricity and how to
harness the power. The Victorians had
electric boats on the major waterways,
especially the river Thames, using glass
cased, lead acid accumulators. The
biggest drawback for electric drive on
boats has always been the limitations
of battery life on range, or the lack of
speed. This has also translated into
reduced performance when having to
battle headwinds or current. That is,
until now. As with all other technologies,
great strides have been made in battery
efficiency over the last five years. Batteries
are now lighter, more powerful and charge
faster than those old accumulators.
The stability of the cells is an important
aspect; some battery construction is liable
to overheat when put under heavy load.
Who can forget those laptops that burst
into flames when their batteries became
too hot? Imagine the consequences of a
bank of batteries going up in flames in a
boat. Lithium phosphate batteries have
been produced, which will provide the
necessary current delivery and remain
totally stable, even when subjected
to a very high current drain. It is the
development of these batteries that has
led to the breakthrough in electrically
powered craft being able to sustain a
decent speed for a reasonable length of
time, thus providing a respectable range.
Regular deep discharging of conventional
lead acid batteries to more than 70% of
their capacity shortens their service life
considerably, but these new batteries
are able to recover from almost total
discharge frequently with no ill effects and
recharge quickly.
IMPROVED MOTORSIn parallel with the advance in battery
design has been the advancement in
motor design and efficiency. They too have
become smaller and lighter for a given
power output.
A leading company in this field is
the Lynch Electric Motor company
from Honiton, Devon. They have been
leaders in electric motors for industrial
appliances, vehicles and marine
installations, for instance the electrically
powered water taxis in Dubai run with
Lynch motors.
Lynch produce pancake motors with
very high torque characteristics in a
neat, compact package. The high torque
aspects of electric motors are how a
small electric motor is able to provide
similar thrust to a much larger internal
combustion engine.
ELEKTRA ARRIVESPatterson Boat Works in the English Lake
District are no strangers to electric boats.
They have been looking after a number of
classic electric boats for years and build
river launches mostly for the lakes and the
River Thames.
The concept for Elektra came about
from a gentleman who required a sleek,
individually styled boat that would get across
the Bay of St. Tropez for dinner and then
home again. That was the design criteria
that Simon Patterson was to work around.
Elektra breaks new ground in electric
boats in that she has a top speed of
17 knots, which she can maintain for
about one hour and thirty minutes, easily
surpassing the brief. Her slender hull has
been designed by Nigel Irons, and exhibits
many of his ocean racing yacht lines.
There is the straight stem with
underwater extension, an extremely
fine entry gently flares to a rounded mid
section, finally flattening off to provide a
stable boat that remains high in the water
when loaded and moves with virtually no
wash. When you have a limited amount of
power available you don’t want to waste
any of it moving water unnecessarily.
Consequently, while her top speed is 17
knots at full power, she will still achieve
about 14 knots at half power, doubling her
range. At a cruising speed of 8 knots she
has sufficient power in the battery bank for
about 150 miles on one charge, making her
a very practical proposition.
In order to achieve such a slippery hull
shape and to provide the greatest power to
weight ratio the hull has been built from a
vacuum laminated, carbon foam sandwich.
This provides enormous strength and
rigidity for minimal weight. For purely
aesthetic reasons the deck is made of oak
and Douglas fir with Patterson’s trademark
aluminium caulking between the planks.
On the water and underway she reminds
me very much of the early Dreadnaughts
in her forward lines, and her stern is
a modern take on the slipper launch.
The overall effect is very distinctive and
EQUIPMENT
Boat Mart I August 2009 I 63
TOP GEARENGINE NEWS � KIT & ACCESSORIES � BOOK REVIEWS � BUYING ADVICE
TOP GEAR
www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements
RAYMARINE STRUGGLE
Raymarine, a leading supplier of electronics to the marine market, has stated it is close to its bank operating limits and is seeking an equity fundraising or a sale of the business. The company has seen its shares plummet by as much as 25%. Speculation is rife that Norwegian company Navico or Garmin could be possible buyers, but both are also currently suffering from a severe downturn in the recreational marine industry. Raymarine who, at the time of writing, stated that they are still trading reported May sales met their global expectations, although sales were weak and retailers continued to de-stock.Raymarine: www.raymarine.co.uk
GARMIN RECALL
Garmin has recalled the 2009 version of Blue Chart g2 and g2 Vision digital charts. Described as a ‘voluntary recall’ the products affected have been sold since the beginning of April this year. The data cards have been found to give inaccurate information regarding water depths, which could result in craft going aground. Although the errors refer only to the waters off Sweden and Denmark, Garmin has decided to institute a global product recall in the interests of safety, although no incidents of accidents to craft have so far being reported. Garmin stress that no other products are affected and the company is working closely with relevant authorities. All customers will be provided with updated cards when the errors have been corrected. Anyone concerned that their Garmin equipment may be affected should go to www.garmin.
com/bluechartrecall.
With our long hot summer the challenge for
many boaters is keeping a constant supply
of chilled drinks to keep your and your crew
refreshed. One solution to this problem
comes from Husky in the form of the Blast, a
chiller that not only overcomes the challenge
of providing a rapid and near-
continuous source of chilled
drinks, but also has a minimal
environmental footprint.
This stainless steel front-
loading chiller can chill two
cases of bottles from room to
serving temperature in no time
at all, ensuring a happy crew at
all times. Handily, it has an LED
display that actually shows when
the contents is ready to be served.
In addition, the Blast has
been designed to reduce
its environmental impact.
For example, it contains the
natural refrigerant gas R134a,
minimising any impact on the ozone
layer and global warming. Also, Husky
packaging is now recycled cardboard and
all unnecessary plastics have been taken
out of shelving and boxes.
Husky: www.husky-group.com
BLAST FROM THE FUTURE
www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
NEW CREW JACKET After giving away a Gill jacket in last month’s issue, we can now also tell you about the up-date to the classic Gill Crew Jacket range. Made from a softer, smoother, breathable and fully waterproof fabric, the new Crew Jacket also includes a warm internal fleece lining, fleece lined zipper pockets and a good height fleece lined collar.
This jacket is great for keeping warm on cooler autumnal days in the boat park or around the marina.
As well as the classic colour options of red, navy and charcoal, the jacket is now also available in lime green. The Gill Men’s Crew Jacket is available in sizes XS - XXL priced at £80.Gill: 0115-946-0844 / www.gillmarine.com
PORTABLE PLOTTERSWhile boats these days are often heavily dependent on
electronic navigation systems it’s reassuring to have a back-
up to the main navigation system. This is
where electronics like Geonav Portable
Chartplotters can be incredibly
useful. With NMEA output they can
interface with an operating VHF
DSC radio in an emergency or be
linked to an autopilot. There are
four models: Geonav 4C XS,
Geonav 4GIPSY (both offer an
NMEA interface), Geonav 3S
and Geonav 3. These last
two are the lightest handheld
chartplotters on the market
and are versatile handheld
navigation units for use on
land and sea. All are fully
waterproof to the IPX7
standard and are available
with Navionics Platinum
or Navionics Gold
chart cartridges.
Johnson Outdoors UK: 01493-745-192 / www.johnsonoutdoors.co.uk
TEVA ON DECKTeva have a new range of deck shoes, Long
Wharf collection, to keep you looking good
and safe on your boat. There are two models
for men, the Seasyde (£85) and Pelican (£90).
The pictures show you all you need to know,
but here are a few extra details about these
shoes for you:
■ Full-grain, waterproof leather upper
■ Moulded PU sockliner with drainage ports
■ Moulded PU midsole with forefoot
and heel mono-mesh windows for
side drainage
■ Spider Rubber - a non-marking rubber that
performs well on wet and dry terrain
■ All-Weather Leather - easy to care for and
stain resistant while protecting the look and
feel of the leather.
Teva: www.teva.com
LATEST NEWS
62 I August 2009 I Boat Mart
WINNING SONAR Humminbird’s Side Imaging Sonar, the big screen Humminbird 1197c SI
Combo, the 997c SI Combo and the new 798c SI Combo, is so good
that it has won several awards. So, what’s it all about?
Using this sonar you will be able to see high definition images beneath
the boat viewing up to 480ft of coverage from side to side. Units come
complete with GPS and chartplotting capabilities and use high accuracy
50 channel GPS/WAAS receivers. They are also stand-alone units so no
towed transducers or additional software are required for side imaging
operation. All the units use Navionics charts and include an SD
memory card, which can record images for later analysis on a PC.
The user-friendly menu includes a Freeze Frame facility and Mark
button to create waypoints back to areas requiring further investigation.
The View button allows quick scrolling between screens and navigation
charts and side imaging pictures can be viewed at the same time. Units
are simple to install with a variety of mounting options.
Johnson Outdoors UK: 01493-745-192 / www.johnsonoutdoors.co.uk
EQUIPMENT
Boat Mart I August 2009 I 63
TOP GEARENGINE NEWS � KIT & ACCESSORIES � BOOK REVIEWS � BUYING ADVICE
TOP GEAR
www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements
RAYMARINE STRUGGLE
Raymarine, a leading supplier of electronics to the marine market, has stated it is close to its bank operating limits and is seeking an equity fundraising or a sale of the business. The company has seen its shares plummet by as much as 25%. Speculation is rife that Norwegian company Navico or Garmin could be possible buyers, but both are also currently suffering from a severe downturn in the recreational marine industry. Raymarine who, at the time of writing, stated that they are still trading reported May sales met their global expectations, although sales were weak and retailers continued to de-stock.Raymarine: www.raymarine.co.uk
GARMIN RECALL
Garmin has recalled the 2009 version of Blue Chart g2 and g2 Vision digital charts. Described as a ‘voluntary recall’ the products affected have been sold since the beginning of April this year. The data cards have been found to give inaccurate information regarding water depths, which could result in craft going aground. Although the errors refer only to the waters off Sweden and Denmark, Garmin has decided to institute a global product recall in the interests of safety, although no incidents of accidents to craft have so far being reported. Garmin stress that no other products are affected and the company is working closely with relevant authorities. All customers will be provided with updated cards when the errors have been corrected. Anyone concerned that their Garmin equipment may be affected should go to www.garmin.
com/bluechartrecall.
With our long hot summer the challenge for
many boaters is keeping a constant supply
of chilled drinks to keep your and your crew
refreshed. One solution to this problem
comes from Husky in the form of the Blast, a
chiller that not only overcomes the challenge
of providing a rapid and near-
continuous source of chilled
drinks, but also has a minimal
environmental footprint.
This stainless steel front-
loading chiller can chill two
cases of bottles from room to
serving temperature in no time
at all, ensuring a happy crew at
all times. Handily, it has an LED
display that actually shows when
the contents is ready to be served.
In addition, the Blast has
been designed to reduce
its environmental impact.
For example, it contains the
natural refrigerant gas R134a,
minimising any impact on the ozone
layer and global warming. Also, Husky
packaging is now recycled cardboard and
all unnecessary plastics have been taken
out of shelving and boxes.
Husky: www.husky-group.com
BLAST FROM THE FUTURE
www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
NEW CREW JACKET After giving away a Gill jacket in last month’s issue, we can now also tell you about the up-date to the classic Gill Crew Jacket range. Made from a softer, smoother, breathable and fully waterproof fabric, the new Crew Jacket also includes a warm internal fleece lining, fleece lined zipper pockets and a good height fleece lined collar.
This jacket is great for keeping warm on cooler autumnal days in the boat park or around the marina.
As well as the classic colour options of red, navy and charcoal, the jacket is now also available in lime green. The Gill Men’s Crew Jacket is available in sizes XS - XXL priced at £80.Gill: 0115-946-0844 / www.gillmarine.com
PORTABLE PLOTTERSWhile boats these days are often heavily dependent on
electronic navigation systems it’s reassuring to have a back-
up to the main navigation system. This is
where electronics like Geonav Portable
Chartplotters can be incredibly
useful. With NMEA output they can
interface with an operating VHF
DSC radio in an emergency or be
linked to an autopilot. There are
four models: Geonav 4C XS,
Geonav 4GIPSY (both offer an
NMEA interface), Geonav 3S
and Geonav 3. These last
two are the lightest handheld
chartplotters on the market
and are versatile handheld
navigation units for use on
land and sea. All are fully
waterproof to the IPX7
standard and are available
with Navionics Platinum
or Navionics Gold
chart cartridges.
Johnson Outdoors UK: 01493-745-192 / www.johnsonoutdoors.co.uk
TEVA ON DECKTeva have a new range of deck shoes, Long
Wharf collection, to keep you looking good
and safe on your boat. There are two models
for men, the Seasyde (£85) and Pelican (£90).
The pictures show you all you need to know,
but here are a few extra details about these
shoes for you:
■ Full-grain, waterproof leather upper
■ Moulded PU sockliner with drainage ports
■ Moulded PU midsole with forefoot
and heel mono-mesh windows for
side drainage
■ Spider Rubber - a non-marking rubber that
performs well on wet and dry terrain
■ All-Weather Leather - easy to care for and
stain resistant while protecting the look and
feel of the leather.
Teva: www.teva.com
LATEST NEWS
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WINNING SONAR Humminbird’s Side Imaging Sonar, the big screen Humminbird 1197c SI
Combo, the 997c SI Combo and the new 798c SI Combo, is so good
that it has won several awards. So, what’s it all about?
Using this sonar you will be able to see high definition images beneath
the boat viewing up to 480ft of coverage from side to side. Units come
complete with GPS and chartplotting capabilities and use high accuracy
50 channel GPS/WAAS receivers. They are also stand-alone units so no
towed transducers or additional software are required for side imaging
operation. All the units use Navionics charts and include an SD
memory card, which can record images for later analysis on a PC.
The user-friendly menu includes a Freeze Frame facility and Mark
button to create waypoints back to areas requiring further investigation.
The View button allows quick scrolling between screens and navigation
charts and side imaging pictures can be viewed at the same time. Units
are simple to install with a variety of mounting options.
Johnson Outdoors UK: 01493-745-192 / www.johnsonoutdoors.co.uk
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EQUIPMENT
BOAT MART
I am appalled at the amount of
rubbish I come across on our
beaches or floating in coastal and
inland waters, what is being done
about it? John, Conwy
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
and the British Marine Federation
(BMF) have joined forces to create The Green
Blue, an environmental programme that aims
to raise awareness of threats to the marine
environment and to advise recreational boaters
on best practice. Only 1 - 2% of the rubbish
you mention is caused by marine activity, the
rest is blown onto beach or water from the
land, so with more care and attention most
littering should be preventable. Last year’s
Marine Conservation Society Beachwatch survey
reported that the amount of rubbish left on our
beaches had increased by 110% since their
records began in 1994. Not only is it unsightly
and very costly to clear up, but it has been
shown to be responsible for poisoning or injuring
over 170 species of marine wildlife, including
seabirds and whales. The MCS Beachwatch
litter survey and clean-up is a national event that
takes place each year on the third weekend of
September; why not volunteer to help?
Q
A
1. Buoyancy aids - make sure the youngsters are properly kitted out2. The Gill inshore sport vest in charcoal3. Gill’s technical sailing sun hat - great for land and sea
Most local councils
are providing recycling
collections alongside the
household rubbish, but would it
be possible to offer the service at
our marinas, particular during the
main season? Adrian, Skipsea
The Green Blue has recently
instigated such a project and in
less than a year over six million litres
of waste from almost 20 marinas and
clubs have been recycled and diverted
from landfill sites. The marinas are
saving on their rubbish disposal costs
and making a positive contribution to a
cleaner environment.
Q
A
In the event of an oil spill,
what is the safest way to deal
with it? Clive, Cornwall
Just one litre of fuel can contaminate
over a million litres of water, which is
why it is so important to reduce the risks of
even the smallest leak or spillage of oil, fuel or
chemicals. Never use detergents to disperse
oil and fuel spills as these break down the oil
into smaller particles making it harder to collect
and clean up and you could be found legally
and financially responsible for the damage.
Play safe and carry a spill kit that can absorb
oil, fuel or chemical spills. There are kits to
cope with spillages from 3ltr upwards and
prices start at around £10. Get a bilge sock to
soak up any oil and fuel in the bilges before it
gets pumped out over the side.
The way forward in clearing oil spills
and floating debris on the water has to be
Ecoceane pollution control boats. These
aluminium catamarans have been nicknamed
‘vacuum cleaners of the sea’ because
without using chemicals, they can collect
floating debris at the same time as using
their oil separation system to deal with spills,
even from inaccessible areas in marinas. The
rubbish is collected in a storage container on
deck and the cleaned water is discharged
at the stern. These boats are already
cleaning up waters across France and
French speaking Africa, and in April this year
the Irish Coastguard and Shannon Estuary
Antipollution team (SEA-PT) celebrated the
inauguration of their joint owned Ecoceane
Oil Spill and Recovery vessel they have
named Oscar.
Q
A
GOING GREEN Q&A
When it comes to cleaning,
antifouling or fuelling
our motor cruiser, how do
I know which products are
environmentally friendly and which
to avoid? Spencer, Trowbridge
Practical help is at hand from
The Green Directory, which is
managed by Sailing
Networks for
boating consumers.
The Directory lists
products that you
can use safely to
clean, maintain or
protect your boat
and tells you what
they contain. In
addition The Green
Directory provides
information on fuels,
safe to use containers,
boatbuilding and
much more.
Q
AGOING GREENAs we understand more about what we should and shouldn’t do to preserve our own waterways, coastline and wildlife, boating is becoming greener. It’s good to know that each one of us can make a contribution towards a cleaner, safer world. Here Angela Clay answers many of your common green boating questions.
Q&A
It looks idyllic, but up close how much rubbish is there?
Marina recycling is becoming more common
FURTHER INFORMATION
� Beachwatch 2009Tel: 01989-566-017Web: www.adoptabeach.org.uk� BMFTel: 01784-473-377Web: www.britishmarine.co.uk� Castle NarrowboatsTel: 01873-830-001Web: www.castlenarrowboats.co.uk� The Green Blue: Web: www.thegreenblue.org.uk� Green DirectoryWeb: www.sailingnetworks.com/green
We are planning to take a late
summer holiday and because
of our carbon footprint and also the
poor exchange rate in Europe we are
thinking about a boating holiday in this
country. Any ideas? Ben, Chester
For the greenest of boating holidays,
take an electric narrowboat on the
Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, which
covers 33 navigable miles from Brecon to
Pontypool. These electric narrowboats are
clean, quiet and very comfortable with hot
showers, colour television and CD player.
Keeping going is easy because the battery will
take you about eighteen miles before it needs
an overnight recharge from one of six charging
points on this stretch of the canal. Castle
Narrowboats’ prices start at £640 for a week’s
holiday for four. With an average cruising speed
of only 2 - 3 miles per hour you can only relax,
unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery along
the way, knowing that you are helping to keep
it that way.
Q
A
I know that antifouling isn’t great
for the environment, but how can
I help reduce its impact? Phil, Sussex
If antifouling is carried out responsibly,
damage to the environment can be
avoided or at least limited. Properly applied
antifouling can prevent the build-up of growth
on your hull, which unchecked could lead to
drag and the need for more fuel. The most
effective coatings do contain copper but
virtually all manufacturers comply with current
guidance on safe levels. In fact, most of the
pollution from antifoul is caused during annual
maintenance when water and scrapings from
pressure washing find their way back into the
water, leading to concentrated levels of toxins
building up in sediment. It is crucial to keep
any paint, varnish, paint chippings and all the
detritus you remove, out of the water. Use at
least a tarpaulin to collect the drips and bits and
ideally go to a designated scrub off facility at your
club or marina so that all the rubbish, including
brushes, rollers and paint trays, is contained
and can be disposed off as hazardous waste.
If possible choose a facility with a closed loop
wash down system where the run off is properly
filtered before re-entering the water
Q
A
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EQUIPMENT
BOAT MART
I am appalled at the amount of
rubbish I come across on our
beaches or floating in coastal and
inland waters, what is being done
about it? John, Conwy
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA)
and the British Marine Federation
(BMF) have joined forces to create The Green
Blue, an environmental programme that aims
to raise awareness of threats to the marine
environment and to advise recreational boaters
on best practice. Only 1 - 2% of the rubbish
you mention is caused by marine activity, the
rest is blown onto beach or water from the
land, so with more care and attention most
littering should be preventable. Last year’s
Marine Conservation Society Beachwatch survey
reported that the amount of rubbish left on our
beaches had increased by 110% since their
records began in 1994. Not only is it unsightly
and very costly to clear up, but it has been
shown to be responsible for poisoning or injuring
over 170 species of marine wildlife, including
seabirds and whales. The MCS Beachwatch
litter survey and clean-up is a national event that
takes place each year on the third weekend of
September; why not volunteer to help?
Q
A
1. Buoyancy aids - make sure the youngsters are properly kitted out2. The Gill inshore sport vest in charcoal3. Gill’s technical sailing sun hat - great for land and sea
Most local councils
are providing recycling
collections alongside the
household rubbish, but would it
be possible to offer the service at
our marinas, particular during the
main season? Adrian, Skipsea
The Green Blue has recently
instigated such a project and in
less than a year over six million litres
of waste from almost 20 marinas and
clubs have been recycled and diverted
from landfill sites. The marinas are
saving on their rubbish disposal costs
and making a positive contribution to a
cleaner environment.
Q
A
In the event of an oil spill,
what is the safest way to deal
with it? Clive, Cornwall
Just one litre of fuel can contaminate
over a million litres of water, which is
why it is so important to reduce the risks of
even the smallest leak or spillage of oil, fuel or
chemicals. Never use detergents to disperse
oil and fuel spills as these break down the oil
into smaller particles making it harder to collect
and clean up and you could be found legally
and financially responsible for the damage.
Play safe and carry a spill kit that can absorb
oil, fuel or chemical spills. There are kits to
cope with spillages from 3ltr upwards and
prices start at around £10. Get a bilge sock to
soak up any oil and fuel in the bilges before it
gets pumped out over the side.
The way forward in clearing oil spills
and floating debris on the water has to be
Ecoceane pollution control boats. These
aluminium catamarans have been nicknamed
‘vacuum cleaners of the sea’ because
without using chemicals, they can collect
floating debris at the same time as using
their oil separation system to deal with spills,
even from inaccessible areas in marinas. The
rubbish is collected in a storage container on
deck and the cleaned water is discharged
at the stern. These boats are already
cleaning up waters across France and
French speaking Africa, and in April this year
the Irish Coastguard and Shannon Estuary
Antipollution team (SEA-PT) celebrated the
inauguration of their joint owned Ecoceane
Oil Spill and Recovery vessel they have
named Oscar.
Q
A
GOING GREEN Q&A
When it comes to cleaning,
antifouling or fuelling
our motor cruiser, how do
I know which products are
environmentally friendly and which
to avoid? Spencer, Trowbridge
Practical help is at hand from
The Green Directory, which is
managed by Sailing
Networks for
boating consumers.
The Directory lists
products that you
can use safely to
clean, maintain or
protect your boat
and tells you what
they contain. In
addition The Green
Directory provides
information on fuels,
safe to use containers,
boatbuilding and
much more.
Q
AGOING GREENAs we understand more about what we should and shouldn’t do to preserve our own waterways, coastline and wildlife, boating is becoming greener. It’s good to know that each one of us can make a contribution towards a cleaner, safer world. Here Angela Clay answers many of your common green boating questions.
Q&A
It looks idyllic, but up close how much rubbish is there?
Marina recycling is becoming more common
FURTHER INFORMATION
� Beachwatch 2009Tel: 01989-566-017Web: www.adoptabeach.org.uk� BMFTel: 01784-473-377Web: www.britishmarine.co.uk� Castle NarrowboatsTel: 01873-830-001Web: www.castlenarrowboats.co.uk� The Green Blue: Web: www.thegreenblue.org.uk� Green DirectoryWeb: www.sailingnetworks.com/green
We are planning to take a late
summer holiday and because
of our carbon footprint and also the
poor exchange rate in Europe we are
thinking about a boating holiday in this
country. Any ideas? Ben, Chester
For the greenest of boating holidays,
take an electric narrowboat on the
Monmouthshire and Brecon canal, which
covers 33 navigable miles from Brecon to
Pontypool. These electric narrowboats are
clean, quiet and very comfortable with hot
showers, colour television and CD player.
Keeping going is easy because the battery will
take you about eighteen miles before it needs
an overnight recharge from one of six charging
points on this stretch of the canal. Castle
Narrowboats’ prices start at £640 for a week’s
holiday for four. With an average cruising speed
of only 2 - 3 miles per hour you can only relax,
unwind and enjoy the beautiful scenery along
the way, knowing that you are helping to keep
it that way.
Q
A
I know that antifouling isn’t great
for the environment, but how can
I help reduce its impact? Phil, Sussex
If antifouling is carried out responsibly,
damage to the environment can be
avoided or at least limited. Properly applied
antifouling can prevent the build-up of growth
on your hull, which unchecked could lead to
drag and the need for more fuel. The most
effective coatings do contain copper but
virtually all manufacturers comply with current
guidance on safe levels. In fact, most of the
pollution from antifoul is caused during annual
maintenance when water and scrapings from
pressure washing find their way back into the
water, leading to concentrated levels of toxins
building up in sediment. It is crucial to keep
any paint, varnish, paint chippings and all the
detritus you remove, out of the water. Use at
least a tarpaulin to collect the drips and bits and
ideally go to a designated scrub off facility at your
club or marina so that all the rubbish, including
brushes, rollers and paint trays, is contained
and can be disposed off as hazardous waste.
If possible choose a facility with a closed loop
wash down system where the run off is properly
filtered before re-entering the water
Q
A
LETTERS
www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements
■ RYA Basic Navigation and
Safety Course: A two-day course
to give students an awareness
and knowledge of basic navigation
techniques including charts and
publications, safety, engine checks,
buoyage, tidal awareness, visual
and electronic navigation, pilotage,
rules of the road, anchoring, weather
forecasts and passage planning
and safety in just 16 hours. This
course is the perfect stepping stone
to the more in-depth Day Skipper
shorebased course, or to courses on
the water.
■ RYA Inland Waterways
Helmsman’s Course: A one-day
course designed for those wanting
to cruise the UK’s and Europe’s
network of canals and rivers for both
narrowboat and cruiser owners.
■ RYA Helmsman’s Course: A
two-day introduction course ideal
for new boat owners covering boat
handling, helmsmanship, basic
engine maintenance and safety.
■ RYA Start Yachting: A two day
introduction course to sail cruising
for beginners covering steering, sail
handling, ropework and safety.
■ RYA Day Skipper Practical
Course: This four-day course (tidal
or non-tidal) gives you the chance
to take charge on short passages
under instruction. You’ll concentrate
on pilotage, boat handling,
seamanship and navigation giving
you the ability to skipper in familiar
waters by day.
■ RYA Skipper Practical
Course: A five-day course for
motor cruiser skippers looking
to take day and night coastal
passages. You will skipper a
passage in a variety of situations and
learn more about safety, passage
planning, pilotage by day and night,
boat handling and emergency
situations.
■ The Diesel Engine Course:
This one-day course provides an
awareness of the main systems of
a marine diesel engine. It gives you
the ability to take simple measures
to prevent mechanical breakdown at
sea and rectify defects which do not
require workshop support.
■ RYA Day Skipper
Shorebased Course: A
comprehensive introduction to
chartwork, navigation, meteorology
and the basics of seamanship. You
will find this course invaluable if you
want to learn how to start making
decisions on board, and if you are
considering taking the Day Skipper
practical course. A minimum of 40
hours and two assessment papers.
■ RYA Competent Crew
Course: This five-day course is for
beginners and those who would like
to become active crew members
and will teach you how to steer,
handle sails, keep a look-out, row a
dinghy and more.
■ RYA Level 1 Powerboat
Course: This one-day course
covers basic boat handling, safety
and theory including launching and
recovering a boat from a road trailer,
everyday boat handling and the use
of safety equipment.
■ RYA Level 2 Powerboat
Course: This two-day course
(inland or coastal) provides the skills
and background knowledge needed
to drive a powerboat and is the
basis of the International Certificate
of Competence. It includes close
quarters handling, high speed
manoeuvres, manoverboard recovery
and collision regulations.
■ RYA Intermediate Powerboat
Course: This two-day course
covers practical use of navigation
and passage planning by day
on coastal waters, using both
traditional and electronic navigational
techniques.
■ RYA Advanced Powerboat
Course: This two-day course
provides the skills and background
knowledge needed to drive a
powerboat by day or night in known
or unfamiliar waters, the skipper’s
role and boat handling in more
demanding conditions.
■ RYA Yachtmaster: The ultimate
aim of many skippers, provided
that you have sufficient experience
and seatime,
■ Coastal Skipper/
Yachtmaster Offshore
Shorebased Course: This
is ideal for candidates for the
Coastal Skipper practical course
and Yachtmaster Offshore exam.
Some revision of the Day Skipper
shorebased course is included, plus
more advanced skills in offshore and
coastal navigation by day and night,
pilotage and meteorology. 40 hours
plus three assessment papers.
■ The Basic Sea Survival
Course: Yachting is one of the
safest leisure sporting activities and
99.9% of yachtsmen will never use
their liferaft. However, it is a well
proven fact that in the event of an
emergency at sea, people who have
received training are more likely to
survive. This one-day course covers
preparation for survival, lifejackets,
medical issues and search and
rescue techniques. This course is a
must for anyone going to sea.
■ RYA First Aid Course: A one-
day course designed to provide
a working knowledge of first aid
for people using small craft and to
support skippers.
■ RYA Coastal Skipper
Practical Sailing Course: A
five-day advanced skippering course
that expects you to have at least
fifteen days sail cruising experience,
with two days as a skipper, 300
miles under your belt and eight night
hours. At the end of the training
you could expect to skipper a yacht
on coastal passages in daylight
and at night.
■ *Marine Radio Short
Range Certificate: The Short
Range Certificate (SRC) is the
radio operator qualification which
authorises the holder to operate
a VHF Radiotelephone fitted with
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) on
board any British vessel which
is voluntarily fitted with radio
equipment. If you own a marine
radio handheld or fixed set, you are
required by law to hold an operator’s
licence. Learn the procedures for
operation and gain the qualification
on this one-day examined course.
■ The Radar Course: The
International Regulations for the
Prevention of Collisions at Sea state
that if you have a radar on board,
you must know how to use it. The
aim of this one-day course is to
teach students of both sail and motor
boats to use small boat radar to
assist decision-making in navigation,
pilotage and collision avoidance.
In addition, there are courses for
dinghies, multihulls, small keelboats
and windsurfing. For more information
and where you can take a course
near you visit www.rya.org.uk.
ON COURSE FOR SUCCESSThe RYA (Royal Yachting Association) will provide details of all the basic seamanship courses run throughout the UK. Here we have put together a selection of available courses.
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