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With the season truly underway, it feels like a good time to remind anyone planning to cross open waters to our near continental neighbours to ensure that you have all of your paperwork in order. Despite reassurances that British boats would not be penalised for having red diesel in their tanks when visiting Belgium, we have heard of another recent case. We understand that in this instance, the
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authorities have admitted it was a mistake and refunded the unfortunate boater, but it is a good wake-up call that, even with the right receipts showing full duty paid, you can still find yourself on the wrong end of a fine if luck is not going your way. We have also heard of recent increased paperwork checks being undertaken by French authorities. Whether they are practising for our possible EU departure I
do not know, but make sure that you have everything to hand just in case. If you are unsure of what you need, and what formalities to follow, log in to our website and download the Oct 18 issue from the back issues section. In this issue we have tests of two wheelhouse boats from different ends of the spectrum, but equally good at dealing with whatever the weather decides to throw at you. The Finnmaster P6 and the Jeanneau NC37 are both excellent boats but with very different price tags. We also have our usual mix of news, practical content and cruising information but alas, there is nothing about what to do if you pick up an old tyre between your duo props. This is information that I could now furnish you with after last weekend’s passage back to our home mooring. Luckily, there was no permanent damage. If you are out over the next few weeks, I hope your trip is uneventful, but enjoyable, and if you do need to remove one of Pirelli’s finest from between your props, you know where to find me.
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In leg 4 of ‘Norway Bound’, the Pitchers explore Bago Island, Denmark, page 52
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Fairey Huntress 60th anniversary The Fairey Owners Club is preparing to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Fairey Huntress. Built on the banks of the River Hamble in Hampshire, the very first Fairey Huntress, Rumble, was delivered 60 years ago to The Hon Max Aitken in October 1959. The Fairey Huntress was the brainchild of Richard Fairey and his school friend, test pilot Bruce Campbell, with a hull designed by their mutual acquaintance, American naval architect, Ray Hunt. A developmental stage followed in the late 50s with several open 23 footer ‘Hunt’ hulls built for Bruce Campbell but without sales success. Fairey
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Marine then decided to produce its own 23ft cabin boat, which was designed by Alan Burnard. The two-berth boat was made on the hot moulded system of laminations (veneers) of agba, which is a type of mahogany. It became known as the ‘Huntress’. In 1961 a factory-completed Huntress fitted with a 215hp petrol V8 was £3,965, rising to £6,900 by 1969. The Huntress shot to fame when it appeared in the James Bond movie ‘From Russia with Love’, with a firey boat chase scene featuring a long cabin Huntress and two normal Huntresses on location in Scotland. Bond’s boat was fitted with a V8 Interceptor petrol engine along with extra fuel carried in oil drums mounted on the transom. Huntress models competed in and won awards in various Cowes-Torquay powerboat races through the 60s. The same white-hulled Huntress featuring in the Bond film finished 8th in the 1962 Cowes-Torquay, driven by Peter Twiss. The model marked the beginning for Fairey, with 450 hot moulded and 175 fibreglass deep-V models built. The Fairey Owners Club is marking the anniversary year with a concours d’elegance and a special party at Hamble Point in June to kick off the clubs annual rally event. Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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NEWS Landau enter Red Bull Soapbox Race Swanwick-based marine equipment supplier and upgrade company, Landau, has been chosen to take part in the famed Red Bull Soapbox Race, which will be taking place on Sunday 7th July at Alexandra Palace, London. The race is an international event in which amateur drivers race non-motorised homemade soapbox vehicles, often using gravity alone. In its design, Landau propose to ‘step back in time’ reproducing a Foxtrot 8 Falklands landing craft ‘soapboat’, penned design pictured. Landau is currently helping restore an original Foxtrot 8 landing craft at Boathouse 4, at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, a project which has no doubt inspired the design idea. The company has previous experience of ‘homemade’ vessel building when it created a hotdog cardboard boat for commercial marine show, Seawork in 2018. With an estimated 70 entries to this years race, coverage of the Red Bull Soapbox Race is scheduled to be aired on television on Christmas Day.
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NEWS Wheelchair accessible boat launched in Fife Sussex-based charity, The Wheelyboat Trust, launched a wheelchair accessible boat at Lochore Meadows in Fife in May. The trust supplied a fully-accessible, wheelchairfriendly boat, a Coulam Wheelyboat V20, to Fife Sailability, which is based at Lochore Meadows Outdoor Education Centre. The new boat will allow the Scottish charity to expand its activities on Loch Ore, enabling wheelchair users and people with any kind of impairment to participate in and enjoy boating. Designed by Andrew Wolstenholme and developed by The Wheelyboat Trust and JM Coulam Boatbuilders, the Coulam Wheelyboat V20 is an open boat with a spacious and level cockpit, a drive-from-wheelchair helm console and roll-on, roll-off access via a watertight bow door that lowers to form a ramp.
Used Boat Shows announced The east coast used boat broker, Clarke & Carter has announced its 2019 calender of used boat shows. Held at four of its bases, the first event will be the Dover Used Boat Show in July, with a subsequent three events held in Suffolk, Kent and Essex in October.
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NEWS Royal Patron for Wetwheels Foundation The Wetwheels Foundation, the charity providing disabled people access to the sea, has announced that Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal, is to become its patron. Wetwheels was conceived and founded by disabled yachtsman, Geoff Holt MBE. The charity’s first boat, Wetwheels Solent, a 9-metre catamaran built by Cheetah Marine and powered by twin Suzuki outboards based in Portsmouth, was launched in 2011 and is now one of five boats, with subsequent boats launched in the last five years based in Jersey, Hamble, Whitby and Dover.
Round-the-World Excalibur crew space competition Round-the-world record challenge, Team Britannia, has launched a competition to win crew places aboard its revolutionary, purpose-built, Excalibur. Team Britannia hopes to smash the current record held by New Zealander, Pete Bethune, at 60 days 23 hours 49 minutes by up to 10 days. In addition to its wave-piercing design, 80ft Excalibur will be powered by a revolutionary fuel emulsion, using a mixture of diesel, water and emulsifying agent, reducing harmful emissions, developed by Portsmouth-based and challenge partner, Clean Fuel Ltd. For the chance to win a place in the crew on one of Excalibur’s legs, taking part in driving or keeping watch alongside team principle and adventurer, Alan Priddy, members of the public are required to pay £25 and answer a question to enter the competition. Two prize places per leg, along with 100 shorter trips are up for grabs. 12
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Hardy 42 NEW BOAT The Norfolk boat builder, Hardy Marine unveiled its new and revamped 42 in April. Sporting a new exterior, with a grey hull, new-style bonded windows and fixed bathing platform extension, the new model left the yard at North Walsham and is currently undergoing engine and sea trials on the River Orwell in Suffolk. Its engines have been upgraded to twin 450hp Caterpillars and provided a 27knot top speed during trails. Other new engine-related features include, twin disc gearboxes, EC300 Joystick controls and Dynamic Positioning System, and hydraulic bow and stern thrusters. This particular version has a three-cabin arrangement and is finished with cherry timber interior joinery.
NEWS Haslar Marina development gets the green light
Planning permission has been approved by Gosport Borough Council for the redevelopment of Haslar Marina. The development will see a new powerboat centre, complete with an upgraded slipway, facilities and storage, established at the southern end of the site, and also additional berthing and improvements made to its boatyard facility. Currently standing at over 500 berths, the marina is operated by Dean & Reddyhoff and nestles in historic Haslar Creek in the mouth of Portsmouth Harbour. News of the development approval coincides with the re-opening of the marinas newly refurbished restaurant and clubhouse, aboard the iconic green Lightship Mary Mouse 2. Trinity’s @ The Lightship, has a new menu and its nautical-style refit features tables and bar created from 300 year old greenheart oak, salvaged from River Hamble mooring piles.
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RLSS UK launch ‘Keep ‘em peeled for Perry’ The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has set up a campaign to raise awareness of the risks of accidental drowning. The society say that as the temperature rises, people take risks in an attempt to cool off. The new campaign, ‘Keep ‘em peeled for Perry’, urges the public and boaters to report back on the state of personal rescue equipment (PRE) and safety measures, near or at open water sites such as rivers, canals, quarries and lakes. Intact, functioning PRE can make all the difference in an emergency situation and RLSS UK is looking to get a clear picture of the state of these lifesaving measures, across the UK.
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NEWS Poole Harbour Boat Show PREVIEW
Poole Quay waterfront and its marina, the Poole Quay Boat Haven, is preparing to host the fifth annual Poole Harbour Boat Show, in association with Sunseeker. With the organisers claiming 32,000 people visiting last years show, this year’s show, held 7th-9th June, is being billed as bigger and better than ever. The freeentry, 3-day event is being organised by Poole Harbour Commissioners, who are anticipating 200 exhibitors and over 100 boats on the water, with new models from motorboat brands Rodman, Quicksilver, Finnmaster, Silver Boats, Sealine, Cranchi, Jeanneau and Sunseeker on display. Visitors will also be able to climb aboard several tall ships, enjoy live rescue demonstrations, live entertainment and music, free harbour tours and get out on the water through taster sessions of paddle boarding, kayaking and dinghy sailing. The show’s impressive annual firework display will be held on the Friday and Saturday night, starting at 21:45. On the Saturday there will also be a spectacle of Poole Bay 100 Power Boat Racing. New show features include a childrens’ sand pit and family picnic area, a treasure hunt trail, and a gin bar. The show will open daily from 10am-6pm. For further details visit the show website, www.pooleharbourboatshow.co.uk.
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Atlantic A500 NEW BOAT After a absence, the Dutch boat builder, Atlantic Motoryachts has unveiled a new aft cabin model. Designed in collaboration with Dutch naval architects, Vripack, the new 54ft Atlantic A500 is built in aluminium and has a feature ‘sliding hull’, which the builder claims will allow a smooth transition between speeds and provide a 20% reduction in fuel consumption. Fitted with Volvo Penta engines, the fully customisable, three-cabin A500 will be available in three versions, Convertible, Pilothouse and Open, and key features include a panoramic aft cabin window, a stylish hull window line and a large hydraulic bathing platform.
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NEWS Tara Ocean Foundation ‘Mission microplastics’ Ten European rivers are to be studied this year to understand the origins of plastic pollution in the oceans from the land. Spearheading the ‘Mission Microplastics’ study aboard sailing schooner ‘Tara’, the Tara Ocean Foundation say that recent estimates found that 80% of plastic waste found at sea originates on land. The foundation will take Tara through several regions in Europe for six months, sampling at the mouth of 10 major rivers in Europe, the Thames in England, the Elbe and Rhine in Germany, the Seine, Loire, Garonne and Rhone in France, the Tagus in Portugal, the Ebro in Spain and the Tiber in Italy. The journey began on the 23rd May in Lorient (Morbihan), Tara’s home port. Ultimately the scientists hope to understand the impacts of microplastics on marine biodiversity and the food chain. Samples of microplastics (1-5mm), micro-metric particles (1-1000 μm) and nano- plastics (1-999 nm) collected at the surface, and in a water column, will be examined and hopefully provide clues to their origin. Tara will be making 18 stopovers in Europe and the foundation is looking to raise awareness by organising special events at major ports of call, including London, Hamburg, Rome, Marseille and Barcelona.
Goodwood marine section taking shape There will be a new marine section at this years Goodwood Festival of Speed. Now in its 25th year, the event will be held at the Goodwood Estate near Chichester from 4th to 7th July. Well known for its motoring, and more recently for its aeronautical sections, the company, GoEarth is co-ordinating the new section, and has already enlisted the marine companies, Bates Wharf the UK distributor of Chris Craft, Fairline, Beneteau and Bayliner, Mercury, Boat Club Trafalgar and Dad’s Boats. The boating section will be located near the centre of the festival, with various stands spread around and to the south of the open stands 402 and 403. A map of all the boating companies, will be available on the Go Earth stand 248. 18
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Northamptonshire businessman, Richard Colton, left two Ferraris to the RNLI when he died at the age of 82 in March 2015. Both cars were sold as part of an H&H Classics auction later that year at the Imperial War Museum Duxford, Cambridgeshire, where the cars achieved ‘record prices’. With no entry fees, transport or commission charged, the maximum amount was given to the RNLI. The 1960 red Ferrari 250 GT SWB sold for £6.6 million while a silver 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 sold for £1.93 million. It is thought to be the largest donation in the history of the RNLI and it has provided Hastings lifeboat station with a brand new Shannon Class lifeboat pictured.
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NEWS South Coast Boat Show success A reported 60 boats were on display at MDL’s Ocean Village Marina for this years inaugural South Coast Boat Show and the 3-day free-entry event, held in May, is being hailed as a success and dubbed a ‘no frills buyers’ show’, with plans afoot to hold the event annually. Organised by a consortium of south coast dealers, motorboat brands on display this year included Axopar, Sargo, Beneteau, Chaparral, Finnmaster, Galeon, Greenline, Nimbus and Parker.
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Five miles from the entrance to Chichester Harbour is a historic, pretty boating haven and a charming town that is worthy of a boating bucket list. Emsworth
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he character town of Emsworth can be found at the very top of the western arm of Chichester Harbour and, whilst it may be a drying tidal harbour 5 miles from the sea and Chichester’s harbour entrance, it certainly has plenty to offer the visiting boater. It has
a tidal marina, short and long stay visitor pontoon options, an attractive waterfront and a charming town centre. Dating back to the Middle Ages, Emsworth established itself as a fishing village and market town with a long and historic connection to the sea. Prolific
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in the oyster fishing and boat building industries during the 1800s, it was the main fishing and trading port in Chichester Harbour, trading oysters and commodities such as flour, coal, corn and timber. Its waterfront was the centre for trade and boatbuilding, with shipbuilding sheds, saw mills and timber stores. At over 110ft, the Emsworth-built, Echo, is thought to be the largest sailing fishing cutter to be built and sailed out of a British port during the 1800s. Other industries
such as sail and rope making also thrived in the town. At its height, Emsworth’s oyster beds provided British fishmongers with three million oysters per year. With fresh water springs flowing into the harbour, oysters flourished in the shallow waters at Emsworth. However, the industry was hit by a crisis in the early 1900s, when sewage pollution resulted in a typhoid outbreak, causing the harbour to be closed. The oyster beds and fishing were resurrected
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Its town centre is traditional and unspoilt. Right, promenade along the harbourfront and Mill Pond
some 16 years later, and it is an industry that continues to this day. In the 1960s, a marina was built inside former timber logging ponds on the east side of the harbour. With its retaining sill, resident boats float at all states of tide. It was formally known as Tarquin Yacht Harbour, as its shipyard was home to the Tarquin Boat Company, the purveyor of Trader Motor Yachts, until 2009. The marina is now known as Emsworth Yacht Harbour. Today Emsworth’s town centre, which radiates around the leafy St Peter’s Square, is very much unspoilt, with
many aged and characterful buildings, independent stores and restaurants. It has a welcoming rural community feel and is very picturesque, with narrow streets, painted Georgian houses and a picture postcard harbour waterfront. The town nestles between two pretty, tidal ponds once powering Emsworth’s flour mills. Previously a tidal creek, the larger Mill Pond on the west side was used as a basin opening at high tide to let vessels in and unload their cargo and then a swimming pool. It is now fringed with lovely waterfront properties, fronted by a promenade and is used as a boating lake
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Destination with its Quay Mill now housing a sailing club. The smaller Slipper Pond to the east, is now a sanctuary for abundant wildlife. A visit to Emsworth is like glimpsing back into old Britain, and should be included on the cruise itinerary of any boater visiting the area.
Approaches
Emsworth Harbour dries out at low water, so timing is crucial and approaching on a rising tide is recommended, certainly for a first visit. You will need to consider the strong tidal currents, wind strength and direction at the harbour entrance, and when crossing the shallow Chichester Bar (dredged to 1.5m). On spring tides a flood tide can run up to 3 knots and 6 knots on the ebb tide in the entrance. It is also important that you have the most up-todate charts and chartplotter cartography, as the sea bed can shift in the entrance and in the harbour itself during winter storms. Once inside Chichester Harbour entrance, proceed north up the wellmarked Emsworth Channel found to the
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Distances
Approximate distances in nautical miles from Emsworth: • Itchenor 6 miles • Chichester Marina 8 miles • Portsmouth Harbour 13 miles • Cowes 18 miles • Brighton 38 miles
Weather & Tides
• Met Office Shipping Forecast Wight • Met Office Inshore Waters Selsey Bill to Lyme Regis • Willy Weather forecast Marker Point – Emsworth Channel • Chimet & Cambernet (actuals from Chichester Bar and Harbour) • Emsworth Yacht Harbour Tides Local weather information is displayed at the Emsworth Harbour Office.
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Chichester Harbour is well marked but careful planning and chart studying is recommended
west. Be aware, with a number of clubs in the area, the journey north can become busy with small sailing dinghies, either racing or training in and around the moorings. Chichester Harbour’s grey and common seal population will often be seen hauled out at low water on Thorney Island’s Marker Point as you cruise towards Emsworth. At approximately 3.6 nautical miles from the entrance, the channel divides at the south cardinal called Emsworth. The Emsworth Channel carries on to port, with deep water access as far as Northney Marina, via Sweare Deep. Take the starboard fork for Emsworth, passing Fowley Island on your port side.
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A line of swinging moorings each side Head define the channel edges, shelving rapidly Sparkes as it begins to shallow and narrow. It is Marina here, between Fowley Island and Thorney Island, that you will find the deep water Emsworth Visitor Pontoon slung between piles on the west side of the channel. A south cardinal inadvertently marks the CHICHESTER BAR end of the all tides, deep water navigation, and here the channel divides into three. Those proceeding north between the marshes to Emsworth, are advised to do so on a rising tide, taking the centre channel marked first by port hand beacon, Fisherman’s. Again, swinging moorings line the channel and ahead the towns attractive red-brick façade of waterfront
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Emsworth Yacht Harbour has produced a useful approach video - see video here
properties will be seen on north shore. A south cardinal sees the channel dividing yet again, with the small pretty town harbour area to port, with its attractive quayside, mill house and shingle slipway, protected by the return arm of the promenade. A marked channel to starboard, commencing with starboard beacon Echo, curves and bears around to the east and leads into the tidallyrestricted marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour, with its narrow entrance and sill. The marina has produced a handy Emsworth approach video for visitors. Visitors are advised to observe the Local Notices to Mariners, which can be found on the Chichester Conservancy website, when using the harbour.
Where to moor
There are three options for boaters wanting to visit Emsworth. For those arriving on a rising tide and looking for a quick explore or stock up on essentials, there is the short stay Emsworth Jetty. The jetty’s ramp connects directly to the sea wall promenade that surrounds the Mill Pond, making it a very easy 5-minute stroll into town, it dries at low water and its hammerhead pontoon is accessible for boats with a metre draught 1-2 hours
Emsworth Station (8-minute walk via North Street) is on the South Railway line offering services to Southampton, Brighton, Gatwick Littlehampton and Portsmouth Harbour and connections to London. The station is an. The Coastliner 700 bus route runs between Portsmouth, Chichester, Bognor Regis and also Littlehampton. It serves Emsworth, with a convenient bus stop in St Peter’s Square.
Food supplies
Emsworth has a choice of familyrun and independent food stores, including Heidi’s Patisserie, fishmonger and butcher, Mr Starr, greengrocer RA Tier & Son and the Emsworth Delicatessen. It also has two good chain supermarkets stores, a convenient Coop store in the High Street, opening daily 7am-10pm, and a Tesco Express in North Street on the other side of the Havant main road (A259), that is open 6am-11pm daily.
Harbour dues
Harbour dues are applicable to vessels entering, using or leaving Chichester Harbour, and these are payable to the Chichester Conservancy. The Conservancy state that boaters have a ‘statutory obligation’ to report their arrival within 24 hours and can pay dues at the Harbour Office at Itchenor or Emsworth, or over the phone. Exceptions may be made for boats seeking shelter in bad weather and do not remain longer than sixty hours, nor land nor embark passengers.
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Emsworth Jetty is a tidal short stay pontoon with easy access to town but is used by passenger boats
either side of high water. Visitors can moor alongside here for maximum of 2 hrs for free, but no overnight berthing is permitted. Be aware, on its tour of Chichester Harbour, the passenger catamaran, Solar Heritage, stops here, so we would suggest berthing at the north end of the pontoon. With a water point on the jetty it is also a useful spot to top up the water tank. For those wishing to stay overnight, and afloat, one option is the remote, deep water Emsworth Visitor Pontoon, located at the northern end of the
deep-water channel. Operated by the Chichester Harbour Conservancy, this is an alongside, non-walk-ashore pontoon situated between three piles east of Fowley Island. It is approximately 30 metres long and can take several vessels of varying sizes, rafting up to two vessels deep if necessary. However, we were told that the pontoon is rarely busy enough to warrant rafting. Boats with draughts up to 2 metres will float at all states of tide and, as the pontoon is on the west side of the channel, there is generally deeper water on the east side of the pontoon. With the area to the
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A remote, peaceful spot, Emsworth’s Visitor Pontoon is accessible at all states of tide
Destination
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Marine supplies
Shingle beach slipway at the foot of South Street
north of the pontoon drying out at low water, Emsworth is only really accessible by tender 2-3 hours either side of high water, and for landing, tenders can be left tucked just inside of the aforementioned Emsworth Jetty hammerhead. Those who don’t have tenders can hail a water taxi by calling ‘Emsworth Mobile’ on VHF Ch 14 at weekends and bank holidays over the high water navigable period. Boaters looking to overnight here or needing further information, can contact ‘Chichester Harbour Patrol’ or ‘Chichester Harbour Radio’ on VHF channel 14 on their approach. Alternatively contact Emsworth’s very helpful Moorings Officer, Ed Carter on 01243 510980 or call in at the Harbour Office in South Street. Please note that no reservations are taken, and berths are allocated on a first-come-firstserved basis. The price for an overnight berth here for a 10-metre boat is £17, which includes £6 for Harbour Dues. For those who prefer to overnight at a marina, there is the tidal Emsworth Yacht Harbour on the east side of the harbour. The 200-berth marina has an entrance sill retaining the tide (depth 2m), and is generally accessible 2 hours either side of high water. There is a useful tidal curve on the marina’s website, so visitors can
There are several marine businesses based at Emsworth Yacht Harbour. There is Cutler Marine (01243 375014), a service and sales agent for Yanmar engines, a Vetus and Johnson parts stockist, and it also provides servicing and repairs for other engines. For outboard motor repairs and sales there is Emsworth Outboards (01243 374125). There is ACM Marine (02392 464109) a marine electrical engineer, MCP Marine offering PVC fendering and teak decking, and wooden boat specialists Gates and Co and Andrew Oliver Shipwright. Finally there is Taylor Engineering (01243 378724), specialising in stainless steel and aluminium metalworking. Local chandleries, where next day delivery might be possible, are Ocean Chandlery at nearby Thornham Marina and a Force 4 Chandlery at Chichester.
Where to fill up
Red diesel is available at Emsworth Yacht Harbour, with a fuel pontoon on a pierhead in front of the marina building. For diesel and petrol in cans, there is a Jet fuel station on the main Havant Road (A259) which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the Emsworth Jetty. Petrol and diesel are also available within Chichester Harbour, at MDL Marinas, Northney and Sparkes, at Premier’s Chichester Marina and Castle Marinas Birdham Pool.
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Pretty, tidal marina, Emsworth Yacht Harbour with a sill drying at a tide height of 2.44 metres
calculate their access and best arrival time in relation to their boat’s draught. For example, a motorboat drawing a metre should be able to enter 2-2 ½ hours either side of high water. There is also a sill depth gauge just outside the marina entrance, which provides the depth over the sill. The sill dries at a height of 2.44m, so most 1-metre draught motorboats would need a tidal height of 3.5m or more to get over the sill. The marina has five pontoons, A, B, C, D and what is known as the Dock pontoon arranged inside a uniquely-shaped network of basins. It has a dedicated alongside visitor pontoon and fuel berth
located close to the entrance of the main large basin, both of which are overlooked by a two-storey marina Harbour Office building. The visitor pontoon is capable of accommodating 5-6 boats, but the marina will also allocate vacant finger berths on an adhoc basis. As visitor berths are somewhat limited, we would advise contacting the marina in advance. The marina does not operate on a VHF channel but can be contacted on 01243 377727 during working hours. Visitors are charged £3 per metre per day during the summer and £1.70 per metre in the winter. Pontoons are equipped with water and shorepower.
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The marina’s dedicated alongside visitor pontoon
The Harbour Office is located on the first floor of the main marina building and accessed via an external staircase. There are two sets of toilet and shower facilities, one is in the main harbour office building and another is located between C and D pontoons. There is free WiFi available across the marina, with a password obtainable from the Harbour Office. On site is a great selection of facilities with a hoist, slipway and marine businesses including a chandlery, several boat builders and repair workshops. There is also the popular Deck Café on the first floor of the marina building. It is an easy 10-minute walk into Emsworth from the marina. A gate in the north-west corner of the marina boatyard leads into Slipper Road, from here you follow the footpath across the bridge at the southern end of the Slipper Pond, walking around and along its west side up to Queen Street, where you turn left towards the town centre. For those arriving early and needing to wait for the tide, anchoring is permitted along the edges of the Emsworth Channel as far as the Emsworth cardinal beacon. Alternatively, another popular and convenient all tides anchorage in Chichester Harbour is at East Head, which
There is a public slipway at the bottom of South Street. The slipway is a shingle gradual gradient and can be used at high water for no charge. There is a pay and display town car park (with public toilets) off South Street, but this can get busy. For those looking for a longer stay or a launch at a marina/ boatyard, Emsworth Yacht Harbour offers a summer season ‘Trailer Sailor’ package for boats up to 6 metres priced at £150 per metre, which includes storage, use of the slipway and parking. Berthing is charged at visitor rates. It is worth calling the marina and making arrangements in advance, as they will almost certainly be able to help with a short or long term price package together for you.
Further afield
Chichester Harbour is an idyllic, sheltered boating haven that would easily warrant a week of exploration, visiting mooring spots such as Itchenor and its various marinas, MDL’s Northney and Sparkes in the west, and Premier’s Chichester Marina and Castle Marinas Birdham Pool in the east. Langstone Harbour also has its fair share of visitor moorings, with visitor buoys close to its entrance and Premier’s Southsea Marina nestled behind its western bank. Just five nautical miles west of the Bar lies the entrance to the Solent, a popular haven of harbours, anchorages and marinas between the Isle of Wight and Hampshire’s coast.
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Emsworth Train Station
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The charming town centre with its square, has plenty of eateries and independant stores
has a lovely sandy beach nestled behind the Wittering sand dunes.
locally made sausages and ale. If you are looking for a gourmet, fine dining experience, or that special meal out, the 36 on the Quay restaurant (01243 Emsworth is blessed with some great 375592) shouldn’t disappoint. It is a pubs, restaurants and cafés, and there is modern, upmarket restaurant serving certainly something to suit every taste. lunch and dinner overlooking the town In close proximity to the harbour, the harbour at the end of South Street. Fat Bluebell pub comes recommended and Olives (01243 377914) is another such specialises in fish and seafood. Just east restaurant providing Mediterranean-style on the Emsworth outskirts is another pub dishes, it is small, intimate and set inside that is popular with boaters, the Sussex a 17th century fisherman’s cottage, also in Brewery. Located quite conveniently along South Street. the main road just north of the Yacht For Italian food lovers, Nicolinos (01243 Harbour, it is claimed to be the oldest pub 379809) in North Street is popular. It has in the town and is a proud purveyor of been serving authentic meat and fish, risotto, pasta and pizza dishes, with big portions too, for 26 years. There is an excellent choice of curry houses in Emsworth. The large Spice Village (01243 379222) and the smaller, traditional Taste of India (01243 376669), which are immediately next door to one another in the High Street, overlooking The Square, are recommended. Another is Darbar, located in North Street, which Harbourfront dining, 36 on the Quay restaurant is more of a Indian fine-dining-style
Where to eat and drink
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Destination restaurant, and also excellent. In the High Street, Driftwood is a great café for lunch, afternoon tea and cakes, while the Flintstones Tea Room overlooking the slipway is the ideal dinghying ice cream stop, and also serves a mean full English breakfast. For those moored at Emsworth Yacht Harbour, the onsite Deck Café offers breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, and Tapas-themed evenings on Fridays. The licenced café is popular with boaters and locals alike, and, located on the first floor of the marina building, it has a large balcony overlooking the marina for alfresco drinking and dining.
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There are some lovely walks to partake in, including a trek around Thorney Island
There are some stunning walks to be had in and around the harbour. Walkers can follow the Emsworth ‘Oyster Trail’ and other historic landmark walks using a leaflet available on the Emsworth website. A footpath leads south from Emsworth Yacht Harbour and around You could easily lose a morning or Thorney Island. There is also a lovely afternoon in the town centre, browsing 2.5-mile walk (45 minutes) along the its shops, sampling the cafés and walking shore between Emsworth and Langstone, the promenade around the Mill Pond. passing Warblington Church and tower, Emsworth’s shops and restaurants also the picturesque watermill and onto the spill over into North Street, which is the waterfront Royal Oak pub. other side of the busy main Havant Road Solar Heritage, the Chichester and accessible by an underpass. A market Conservancy’s solar-powered passenger is held every third Saturday of each month catamaran frequents Emsworth Jetty in St Peter’s Square between 10am-2pm. and provides 1-hour tours of Chichester If rain stops exploring, and ‘boating Harbour, priced at £10 for adults and £5 play’, the small, free-entry Emsworth for children. With wildlife in abundance Museum in North Street is worthy of a in the harbour, there are also a number visit. Open April to October, it recounts of wildlife-watching cruises available. the history of the town and has a model of Chichester Harbour is great for wading sailing cutter, Echo, on display. birds in the winter months. MBO
Places to see and visit
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Fitting a towbar to a Range Rover
YOU WILL NEED • A tow bar kit • A Land Rover tow bar wiring loom
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wning a trailboat is a versatile and affordable option for boat ownership, with more upsides than drawbacks. One of the drawbacks is, undoubtedly, that your choice of car is limited to something perhaps larger and thirstier than you might otherwise choose. Due to a bit of a reshuffle in the car fleet at MBO towers, we found ourselves in the odd position of owning two trailboats, a Mayland 16 and a Fairline Vixen, but having no car legally suitable for taking them anywhere. Yes, we had vehicles with tow bars, but both
TOOLS • A good socket set • Suitable sized spanners
• Screwdriver • 6mm Allen key for trim removal
DIFFICULTY RATING
ooooo of them came with tow weight limits so low that they were all but useless for our needs. What we do have on the fleet, is what is considered to be one of the best tow cars of all, a Range Rover. Ours is an older L322 model, built between 2002 and 2012, but this means that if you are
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looking for a tow car that can pull up to the maximum 3,500kg, and can also deliver a luxury car experience for every day use, you could pick yourself up an L322 for as little as £2,000. OK, you do have to put up with mid 20’s MPG even for the diesel model, less for the petrol versions, but think of the money you are saving on a marina berth and the man maths soon start to make it sound like a great idea. The only problem we had with ours was that it didn’t have a tow bar fitted. We decided to find out what is involved in fitting one to one of these first class boat movers, and was pleasantly surprised by just how easy it was. We chose a Witter tow bar kit that came with almost everything we would need.
The kit contains all the mechanical bits you should need, with just electrics to be added
There are other options, including using Westfalia products as originally installed from the factory, with fixed or removable hitches. Our kit was the most cost effective solution we could find. Here is how we did it.
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With the bumper still resting in its rear mounting holes, disconnect the plug for the rear parking sensors
Once the bumper is removed, you should find two metal brackets in positions marked. Our car didn’t have these
These brackets are bolted to the chassis underneath with two bolts each, which will need removing. The brackets can be discarded but the bolts will be re-used
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The two tow bar side brackets are installed onto the car using the bolts, but are not fully tightened at this stage
The forward fixings of each side bracket require a spacer, which is included in the kit
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With the side brackets loose, the crossbar can now be installed. This is quite heavy, so a second pair of hands, or jack, may be required
The four bolts that hold the crossbar in place can now be installed, but not fully tightened
With the side brackets still loose, the rear bumper can be replaced, reconnecting the parking sensors as you go
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Fully tighten the four bolts that fix the side brackets to the chassis, as well as the four bolts that fix the crossbar to the side brackets
Fit the tow ball and the electrical socket bracket to the crossbar. There is also a spacer plate included that can be used here if required
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For the electrics, the easiest option is to purchase a Land Rover kit. I sourced a used one from an Internet auction site
The kit contains an ECU that controls the suspension and parking sensors when towing. This fits into a dedicated space in the boot
The loom can be passed through the access hole in the back and into the spare wheel space before being connected
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If you buy the Land Rover kit, connection is plug and play, with the socket already in place inside the car to connect up to
That just leaves two earth wires than can be connected to a conveniently placed earth bolt where the wiring enters the car
The ready wired socket could then be bolted to the bracket behind the tow ball and the grommet pushed into the hole behind the bumper
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A quick check with a convenient light board conforms that everything is working as it should
It was then just a matter of replacing the trim panels and plastic mouldings that were removed at the beginning
Leaving us ready to tow, just four hours after starting
TIME TAKEN I was expecting this to take the whole day, but was finished by lunchtime. Having everything you need before you start is the key, so make sure that your chassis bolts are in place, otherwise this will delay the job. I suspect this car previously had a tow bar fitted, which was subsequently removed, hence the lack of bolts and brackets that you would normally find. The Land Rover electrical towing kit is worth its weight in gold. Not only did it speed up the install considerably, it also meant I was not subject to electrical gremlins that I am sure would otherwise have surfaced had I used a generic wiring kit on this complicated car.
COST £ I did the job as cost effective as I could, short of using a used tow bar kit. My Witter kit, part number R32B, cost £142.88. To this I added a used wiring kit from an Internet auction site at £60 and, in addition, I had to buy the four chassis bolts that should have been in place. These cost £23.50, giving me a total cost of just £226.38, which I think is a bit of a bargain. Used tow bar kits can be bought for around £100 and sometimes include the wiring kit, so if you have the time and patience to wait for one to come up, this could make the job even cheaper.
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Finnmaster P6 By Alex Smith
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BOAT TEST
Length (LOA): 6.35m / 20ft 10in Beam: 2.29m / 7ft 6in Weight: 1,140 kg Fuel capacity: 150 litres Water capacity: 10 litres (optional) RCD category: C8 Engine as tested: single Yamaha F130 Other engine options: Single outboard 115hp to 150hp Price from £45,695 Price tested £49,989
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t was all sunshine, butterflies and light-footed levity as we drove past Conwy en route to our date with the Finnmaster P6. But, on arrival at Pwllheli marina, just 25 minutes later, our perfect spring day had died a savage death. In its place, a cold Force 5 was building from the east, whipping the water into fierce white peaks and shrouding Snowdonia’s vast backdrop in a pale mist. It is certainly not the weather you would choose for a day out on a 20foot leisure boat (especially when you’re dressed for something much balmier) but there are at least two reasons for
optimism. Firstly, Finnmaster’s boats are designed and built in Finland, which has a thoroughly deserved reputation as the proving ground for some of the world’s most capable four-season boats. And secondly, the ‘P’ in the model name ‘P6’ stands for ‘Pilothouse’, which means that, while the guys on our support RIB will be grimacing through cold, saltdrenched lips, we will be tucked up in the welcome security of a year-round Nordic commuter. Even so, with the winds continuing to pick up, it’s best we get out there before our test day becomes completely untenable.
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“Finnmaster’s new baby 6-metre pilot proved itself in some fierce Snowdonian slop”
Sea boat credentials As we move out through the Pwllheli shallows, it becomes plain that, even in a steep, aggressive and irregular chop, the P6 is remarkably assured. Despite the use of a relatively modest Yamaha F130 with its standard alloy prop, we’re on the plane in a shade over five seconds and cruising beyond the 20-knot mark in around ten. True, we were not in a position to exceed 25 knots for any sustained period, because the conditions don’t allow it and meaning our own test figures are short on detail at the top end, but in terms of the P6’s innate Its ability in challenging seas is remarkable. controllability and the comfort that brings Internal headroom is in excess of 6ft Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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PERFORMANCE As tested 45% fuel 0% water 4 crew Force 4 RPM
700 (idle) 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 5700
for the passengers, things feel very sound indeed. For instance, in a head sea, there is no flightiness to the bow at all, and yet in a following sea, there is plenty of forward buoyancy to keep the nose clear of the troughs without any moments of frantic bow steerage. Turn across the water to give it a fresh challenge and, even in a lively beam sea, with the chop charging in hard, relaxed tweaks to the tabs, leg angle and steering wheel enable us to make fast, composed and surprisingly comfortable progress. The helm seat’s wings are so shallow that they make no real difference to your lateral stability in the event of a side impact from a wave, but it’s testament to the calibre of the helming experience that
Knots LPH
GPH
MPG
2.4 3.7 5.8 6.4 7.4 11.8 18.7 23.4 28.5 31.1 34.7 36.3
0.29 0.46 0.90 1.19 1.91 3.06 3.50 4.20 5.52 7.35 9.28 9.72
8.28 8.04 6.44 5.38 3.87 3.85 5.34 5.57 5.16 4.23 3.74 3.73
1.3 2.1 4.1 5.4 8.7 13.9 15.9 19.1 25.1 33.4 42.2 44.2
Range (nm)
273 265 212 177 127 127 176 183 170 139 123 123
Noise
60.6 63.4 69.4 69.3 70.6 77.6 85.2 86.0 87.4 n/a n/a n/a
this barely registers. The starboard ledge is well placed for your throttle arm, the moulded foot brace enables you to push yourself securely against the backrest and the controls are all beautifully positioned. In fact, even as we negotiate the seascape at pace, the ride remains relaxed enough for me to pay attention to the features around me, like the under-dash storage netting; like the matt grey dash panel with its generous space for plotter upgrades,
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Yamaha’s F130 is quite a modest option for the P6. Visibility from the helm is excellent
“A reassuring performer, with no flightiness in some very lively conditions” like the twin sunroofs overhead, and like the excellent placement of the trim tab switch, in the perfect spot, just ahead of my throttle hand. The all-round visibility is also outstanding, courtesy of a steeply angled three-piece screen with narrow mullions and a pair of panoramic one-piece side windows. And while, in isolation, these are little more than pleasant asides, in combination, their ergonomic impact makes the P6 helming experience not just secure, comfortable and intuitive but genuinely good fun. From bow to stern Tear yourself away from the helm and it’s impressive how easy it is to make your way around this boat. At bow and stern, traction is excellent, courtesy of Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
the spongy grey ‘plank-style’ deck lining underfoot, and there are also lots of useful grabbing points to hand. In both the forward and aft cockpits, deepset decks are lined with guardrails that terminate at around 0.75m in height, bringing them well up around your upper thigh. The walkway between the two ends of the boat takes a direct course through the pilothouse with headroom of sixfoot plus and, as you might expect of a Nordic family cruiser, there are plenty of dedicated embarkation points - three at the bow and a further four in the aft cockpit, all with elevated grabbing points and reliable underfoot tread. In terms of layout, the cabin, of course, remains the dominant force. In the absence of any external walkways, it
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occupies the full beam of the boat, which forces you to access the midships cleats by reaching aft from the bow deck. But the internal benefits of that arrangement are stark. With a three-person diner to port and a pair of single starboard seats, one behind the other, you get no fewer than five sheltered, forward-facing seats, enabling everyone in a sensibly sized family to travel in comfort when the weather turns. It’s flexible too. The co-pilot seat can be reversed to face aft, the entire stern seating section can be reorganised with seat bases
and seat backs to create a huge transverse double bed measuring 2.16m in length and 1.18m in width, and the helm seat can be folded forward, providing access to a sink and optional stove unit, built into the seat base. Better still, in a pleasing nod to ease of ownership, the fact that the various cushion panels use rigid bases means you don’t have to mess around with independent lids and separate cushions when you want to access storage spaces or reconfigure the layout. Back aft, the stern cockpit might be relatively short but it makes up for that
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with long swim platforms on both sides of the engine well, which add a full metre to the cockpit length, more than doubling it from 0.87 to 1.86m. The fact that these platforms are raised also helps generate extra room for some deep, generously sized storage compartments; and the provision of an elevated C-shaped rail around the leading edge of the outboard engine provides an even greater level of security. The forward cockpit is equally practical in terms of its space management, sharing a similar depth to the aft cockpit and Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd
A versatile pocket wheelhouse. Its secure forward deck with seating, fender storage and boarding ability is great for family boating or fishing. Security in the aft cockpit is outstanding
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providing nearly 1.3 metres in length from the lofty forward cabin door to the userfriendly step-through forepeak. There are an additional couple of boarding steps built into the leading edge of the pilothouse, plus an easy-access line locker and an additional fender basket to port, which mirrors the one to starboard in the aft cockpit. My only concern revolves around the door itself, which could do with a more reliable catch. In seas like this, it came untethered more than once and swung shut with tremendous force, so the installation of a failsafe alternative to prevent accidental release would be a worthwhile tweak. Elsewhere, despite generally welldeveloped levels of user practicality, it would be handy if the helm seat could feature a swivel function to add some extra value to the social flexibility of the dinette. It would also be good to see a few more cupholders, particularly at the port table, where there are none at all. And the rigid, low-slung stern ladder also seems like a
Easy-access draining storage for ropes at the bow
slightly odd choice. Even with its lower half hinged upwards and tethered out of the way, it remains dipped in the water, kicking up a messy little rooster tail. Given that no water makes its way inboard, it’s not exactly problematic but it’s needlessly inefficient, so an upgrade here would be well worth the effort. Conclusion A year-round boater on a sensible family budget can’t reasonably expect much more from a six-metre platform
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than this. As well as being fun to drive, the P6 has seakeeping abilities that go comfortably beyond its size, price or appearance. Although we were unable to make sustained fast speed runs on our test day, we have been supplied some figures for this combination from our friends at Venemestari magazine in the boat’s native Finland, so we know that the P6 is capable of reaching an impressive 36 knots. True, it could do with some extra cup holders, a more intelligent stern ladder and a more robust forward door catch, and those in search of stylistic sophistication might also find her looks a bit sensible and workmanlike. But if you upgrade the P6
A remarkable and affordable wheelhouse cruiser
with a Yamaha F150, a port wiper, a bow ladder, some aft seats and a portaloo, you have a real miniature explorer that can still put a smile on your face when the weather decides to throw an unscheduled tantrum. For less than £54,000, that’s a distinctly impressive trick.
ENQUIRIES: Ideal Boat 01758 703 013 www.idealboat.com
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Standard Horizon has launched two new fixed set VHFs. The GX1800GPS/E and GX1850GPS/E build on the existing GX1700E with an intuitive, re-designed user interface and higher resolution display. The 1800 model supports NMEA0183 while the 1850 includes an NMEA2000 interface to allow GPS and DCS connectivity between the radios and other onboard devices. Both sets are second station compatible using Standard Horizon’s RAM4 SSM-70H full function microphone. Price from £239.95 www. standardhorizon. co.uk
Raymarine Axiom Raymarine’s Axiom multi-function display series now support Yamaha Command Link. This means that Axiom users can show the engine instrumentation for up to four Yamaha outboards on a single display. Any Yamaha outboard with Command Link or Command Link Plus can be integrated with any Axiom display operating with the latest LightHouse Annapolis 3.9 operating system, which can be downloaded free from Raymarine. Price £Free download www.raymarine.eu
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the latest boating gear and technology
Mirka Mirlon Total
Mirka, the Finnish surface finishing experts, have launched a range of flexible sanding pads that look ideal for a number of boating related DIY tasks. Mirlon Total fuse a resin with reinforced fibre to produce tough, long lasting pads that are excellent for abrading profiled surfaces. They are available in P360, P1500 and P2500 grades and in singles or packs of 3, 25 or 100 pads. Price from ÂŁ0.81 www.mirka.com/uk
Scanstrut Rokk
Scanstrut has added to its range of Rokk wireless phone chargers with a waterproof wireless phone charging mount. The Rokk Wireless Active securely holds the phone in the roughest of conditions while charging those that incorporate wireless charging technology. Older phones without this feature, can still benefit by adding a wireless charging adaptor, although older, non-waterproof phones, may need additional protection against the elements. Price ÂŁ138 www.scanstrut.com/rokk-wireless
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Norway bound Leg 4: East coast of Denmark
In 2018 intrepid Broom owners, Peter and Gill Pitcher, embarked on a journey that would reunite them with a cruising favourite, Norway. Peter recounts the fourth of six legs as they leave Germany and travel along the east coast of Denmark. 52
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Gateway to a waterway, Sønderborg’s Kong Christian Bridge leading into Denmark’s Als Sund
the coast, and took up position on the quayside right in the middle of town. It was a lovely position, the only problem being there were protruding piles which meant you had to tie your fenders horizontally. It was 195 Danish Krone (DKK) per night, around £23, and we had access to water and shorepower. Our berth not only gave us excellent access to the town centre, with its good shops and restaurants, it also allowed us to
visit, as intended, the ‘Dybbol Banke’, a war memorial site and the Museum Sønderjylland, known as The Slot or Sønderborg Castle right on the waterfront. Both attractions were well fitted out for visitors, with many English narratives/ descriptions at the castle, and both would Peter and Gill stayed at a marina owned by a prestigious hotel at beautiful Dyvig
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A beautiful spot. Sheltered bay anchoring, a Viking longboat museum and Nordborg Castle
have been a long walk if we had stayed at the marina. Upon leaving Sønderborg, we passed under the Kong Christrian lifting bridge, which opens at times displayed on a big board on the bridge, and travelled up the Als Sund waterway at a civilised 6 knots to the beautiful bay at Dyvig. Dyvig was a perfect spot, it is an almost totally enclosed bay with a very narrow entrance and two marinas opposite each other. It was also one of the best spots we found for anchoring, as it is well protected and in relatively shallow water. We opted to stay at the marina, which is part of a very fine hotel, Dyvig Badehotel, and we were given a hammerhead where the marinas high pontoons allowed us to step off easily. There are good walks around the area, with the sleepy town of Nordborg, with its unique castle and the Hjortspring Baden museum, just 3km away. The museum is a living workshop where local volunteers
have rebuilt a replica Viking longboat, which is used several times a year as part of a ceremony. The original boat was found in the region and deemed to be from 350BC. The museum is well worth a visit, and there is a 20-minute film, with explanations in English. We also had a little explore by dinghy during our stay, discovering the other picturesque bay, Mjels Vig. Our next move saw us overnighting at two beautiful little islands, Aro and Bago. Both were picturesque, remote walkers’ paradises with good alongside berthing facilities and electric, and we paid a fairly cheap rate of 165 DKK (£19.50) per night using automatic machines. Carrying on up the coast, a 20-mile run saw us reach the big town of Middelfart. Here there is a choice of three moorings, but we would strongly recommend mooring on the north side of the town, either the Gammelhavn as we did, which is the old harbour with alongside berths,
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Moored at Gammelhavn. Juelsminde Havn was a beachside gem perfect for an ice-cream
or at the modern Nyhavn, which has now been extended, with mainly box moorings, some alongside berths, or swinging moorings. There was also a Middelfart Marina to the south, which has good facilities for overnighting, but is a long way from the town of Gammel. There are two very interesting ways to pass the day at Middelfart. One, if you have a head for heights, is a walk across the spectacular suspension bridge, and second, a walk around the Hindsgavi peninsular, which has a park with roaming deer, a castle and a classy restaurant. Our next stop moving up the coast was Juelsminde where, as we found ourselves arriving on a sunny Sunday, there was lots going on. As music played around the harbour, we found a good alongside berth at the modern beachside marina, with its buzzing café’s and lots of activity going on all around us. It was a very pleasant stop
and only 190 DKK (£22.40) including shorepower, water and free use of washing machines. Here the English-speaking harbour master advised us that Denmark is now considering reintroducing, or reinforcing, the Schengen form. Moving north, we stopped at the beautiful small island of Tuno. We were advised that this gets very crowded and, sure enough, it was. The island is a popular overnight and weekend spot for boats from the nearby big town of Arhus, particularly if there is a festival on. We arrived just before a music festival and it was very crowded, rafted three-deep in places, but we were lucky to find a berth alongside a Dutch cruiser with a very welcoming, English-speaking owner who we invited onboard for a glass of wine. Leaving Tuno, we were blessed with gorgeous hot weather and proceeded up the east coast around ‘the bulge’ to the
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Picnic perfect. Warm weather, a music festival and an idyllic island mooring awaited at Tuno
town of Grenaa. There are very good moorings for boats of over 13 metres at its modern marina, with an alongside berth immediately to starboard as you arrive. The overnight price was a little bit more expensive, but well worth it at 260 DKK (£30.60). It’s a great place if you are looking for entertainment, as there is a huge aquarium and plenty of restaurants on the harbour side. The town is 4km away, but in July and August the marina
provides a free bus to the centre and back. As we were on schedule for our flight home to Jersey from Alborg, we decided to squeeze in stops at Bonnerup and Oster Hurup. A 15-mile passage saw us arriving at the Lystbåde Havn marina development at Bonnerup, where we were greeted with a beautiful alongside berth for the night at the marina right next to the beach, with fantastic views and access to water and shorepower.
Grenaa views, a commercial port is to the north of the marina, as is the lighthouse at Arkikon Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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Peter and Gill found the perfect berth behind the beach wall at the Lystbåde marina at Bonnerup
Upon leaving Bonnerup, it seemed tactical to take a straight line to Oster Hurup. However, upon closer investigation of the chart, there is a big sand bank called ‘Tangen’ in the middle and depths down to 2 metres, so we charted around it. Another modern reclaimed, beachside marina welcomed us for two nights at Oster Hurup, and it was here we witnessed more of the typical Danish hospitality. The tourist office advised us that there was a flea market and a speciality shopping
gallery about 3km away, so we decided to walk. 3km was slightly optimistic, but fortunately, after chatting to some local people over a coffee, we were given a ride back to the boat, thank goodness. Again, we were lucky the next day, as it was festival time and, with an open air concert in the town centre that evening, we enjoyed an excellent steak at the local Sizzlers restaurant, overlooking the venue. Alborg is a major town on the Limfjord, a shallow inlet on the Jutland Peninsula. We found its entrance shallow but
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An easy hammerhead mooring at Hals Havn allowed Peter and Gill to explore the town
reassuringly well buoyed, and headed into the town harbour of Hals at its mouth. On arrival at its marina, Hals Havn, we were lucky enough to secure a perfectly-located hammerhead, and paid 180 DKK (£21.30) per night. Staying for two nights, we explored Hals, visiting its old fort, now a museum, where they happened to be performing a traditional Danish play, which was very interesting. There was also the benefit of a supermarket right on the harbour side, which was very convenient for stocking up with heavy provisions, such as bottles of water and wine.
With our plan to explore the Limfjord on our next leg, and our imminent flight from Alborg, we would not be proceeding any further north along the coast by boat, so we decided to visit the small port of Hou by road. We did so by bus and walked all the way back along the coastal path. It was a very pleasant day out, but unfortunately with no refreshment stops on the way, it was a very late lunch. That afternoon we took the tender across the fjord to see the marina at Egense. Smaller by comparison to Hals Havn and very much a local marina, it was not really suitable for us.
Stunning causeway walk at Oster Hurup
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ou may have noticed that we didn’t bring you a project boat update last month. This was not because nothing had been done, it’s just that we seem to be at a stage of the project where there are lots of little bits to do, none of which are particularly involved or interesting. In many ways, this month has been more of the same. I was hoping to have the engine back in the boat, but as you will see, things didn’t go according to plan, and that has been postponed pending a couple of little jobs. So, what have we been up to? Well, there has been more cleaning and painting. The flywheel, dampener plate and rocker cover have all been shot blasted and given a coat of paint. A couple of engine brackets have been
given the same treatment, including the one that holds the throttle cable and also houses the main engine wiring breaker and relay, both of which have been replaced with new. Original Volvo breakers and relays are quite expensive, but I managed to find a waterproof 40A relay and an ignition proof 40A breaker for pennies on my favourite Internet auction site, so have decided to give them a go and see how we get on. The freshly painted rocker cover has been installed on the cylinder head with a new gasket, and all that remains is for the head to be fitted to the block. In preparation of the engine going back into the boat, I have spent some time working on the transom shield, which is where things have gone a bit awry. There
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Before and after, the engine rocker cover, flywheel and dampner plate were sandblasted and repainted
were a couple of jobs that I wanted to do before the bellhousing gets installed, as access is easier without it. The first of these was to replace the cooling water intake hose. This must have still been the original hose, as the rubber had lost all flexibility and was as hard as concrete. There is no way that this would twist and turn with trim and steering without fracturing, so the old one was removed and a new one ordered. Unfortunately, I ordered the wrong one, so I now need Brackets and other engine parts have been cleaned up and painted
A new breaker and relay have been sourced
to await delivery of the correct item. In the meantime, the area of the leg where it connects was cleaned of corrosion and is showing some signs of pitting. I am hoping that the addition of some silicone gasket sealant when installing the new hose will ensure that the pitted surface doesn’t allow water ingress. While I had
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The water intake pipe has been removed and the transom shield given a clean in preparation for new parts and rebuild
The trim ram pins are stuck fast, and have so far defied all attempts at removal
the stainless steel wire brush in hand, I also cleaned the area where the large doughnut rubber sealing rings from the bellhousing will sit to ensure, again, that we get a good seal and no leaks. The last job I wanted to do here was to remove the hydraulic trim rams. These will need overhauling with new seals if I have any hope of them working without either losing oil or letting seawater in. The outer seals are obviously in a bad way, and I suspect the inner one will be little better considering the neglect the boat has suffered over the years. Trim ram removal with the engine fitted is a very fiddly job, but with clear unfettered access I could easily get to the locking nuts and pins on the inside of the transom shield. Unfortunately, here the good news ends. While the locking nuts came undone easily, all attempts to remove the pins have so far failed. They have an internal thread, so I tried a makeshift puller, but I was in danger of snapping the bolt off inside. Even adding heat didn’t seem to help. Volvo’s answer to this is to use grease and hydraulic pressure from an access point on the outside of the transom shield with a special tool that combines grease and a hammer blow to force the pins out. The special tool is, of course, not cheap, so I am going to look into making something, or rather look into asking someone else to make something for me. Hopefully I will be able to report back on this next month, but the fallback plan is to try and remove the end caps and leave the ram body in situ if this fails. Feeling a little disheartened, I retreated to my workshop and decided to have a look at a couple of the engine’s ancillaries that have thus far remained untouched. The twin Solex carburettors have been soaking in diesel for the last year or so, and even now there appeared to be no movement
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The carbs have been removed from their diesel bath and have started being stripped down
in the throttle linkage. Fortunately, all of the bolts seem to have benefited from their long soak, and in no time at all the two carbs were separated from the intake manifold, and each other, and after a bit of manipulation started to show signs of movement. Within minutes, the throttle butterflies were opening easily and closing under return spring action. Things were looking up. Leaving one carb intact, so I have a reference when rebuilding, I stripped the other down. The top plate is covered in a white deposit that originally was quite hard, like limescale, but after its long soak was now soft and easily scraped away. Inside, the float bowl turned out to be surprisingly clean and, with the throttle body showing mainly external corrosion, I am planning to give the stripped carb an ultrasonic clean and rebuild with new
gaskets and seals. The second carb will get the same treatment if it appears to be successful with the first. The next ancillary to be looked at was the starter motor. This was in a very sorry state and was seized solid. Being mounted low down on the engine, and knowing that the engine bay had seen quite a bit of water, I suspect that the starter had, at some point, been submerged. Still, not one to be easily beaten I decided to strip it down and show the process here. If you ever need to look at a failed starter motor, the process will be very similar regardless of make and usually a starter can be brought back to life with a little cleaning of the commutator and maybe some new brushes. HOW TO IN 16 STEPS >
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The wiring connection between the solenoid and the starter were disconnected
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The C clip promptly snapped in two during removal
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The motor windings and coils (armature and commutator) could now be pulled from the body
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With the replacement starter delivered, the old one has been put aside and will either be looked at again another time or scavenged for spares at a later date. I ended the month with yet another session at the sandblaster. This time it was the turn of the heat exchanger, engine mounts and inlet manifold. All have been blasted clean and will receive a coat of paint over the coming weeks. Spend so far Motorboat Owner
While all of the above is fixable, at a cost, a used replacement was available online for less than the sum of the parts needed
PROJECT BOAT This month’s spend
Starter motor £50 40A waterproof relay £1.51 40A ignition protected breaker £2.68 Cooling water Inlet hose £12
Total to date: £1,387.41
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Q&A
Your Questions Answered
Two stroke running rough
Q When our Picton sportsboat was put away at the end
of last season the 135hp Mariner two-stroke outboard was running perfectly, pulling maximum revs and firing smoothly. On our first trip out this year the engine took an age to start, runs lumpy and rough and won’t rev much past 3500rpm. The boat hasn’t been touched in the interim, apart from adding fresh fuel to the tank prior to taking it out on this last trip. What could be the problem?
A With nothing else being touched, I would hazard a guess that this is going
to be fuel related. You mentioned that you added fresh fuel, but was there still fuel in the tank? If so, was this stabilized at the end of last year to keep it fresh? Some outboards are very temperamental with anything other than totally fresh fuel. Another area to look at is the carburettor. If this was left with fuel in the bowl, this is likely to have evaporated leaving behind a residue that bungs up the jets. I would start with a complete fresh fuel supply and if that doesn’t cure the problem, think about cleaning the carbs.
Q Is it possible to use a Rover V8 engine in a boat? I have
a small sportsboat project that is in need of an engine and I have a V8 in my garage that was ‘rescued’ from a Rover SD1 many years ago. The engine was running fine when removed, and I can give it a bit of an overhaul, but are the parts I might need to fit it into a boat available?
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A A few years ago it was quite common to hear of Rover V8s being installed in
boats, so I would say it is definitely possible. Getting the right marinising parts may be harder now as there aren’t as many of these old motors floating around as there used to be. I would start by talking to the very knowledgeable Mike Bellamy at Lancing Marine. What he doesn’t know about marinising car engines probably isn’t worth knowing. One thing I will say though, is that the camshafts on the Rover V8 are known for their high wear rate, so check the condition of yours before doing anything. 66
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Cleaning white vinyl
Q At this time of year we are cleaning our boat ready for the new season and I need to tackle the white vinyl in the cockpit. Are there any products or methods that you would recommend?
A White cockpit vinyl has a grain pattern that seems to absorb grease and dirt,
which in most instances shampoo will not remove. A gentle wipe with a wet magic sponge will normally achieve good results. Be aware that these can be a little abrasive, so we would recommend you follow this with a generous coating of vinyl treatment, protector or wax. For stubborn stains, spraying a little of Euromeci Gommostrip on a wet magic sponge should help. Also be aware, cleaning does tend to dry out vinyl, so a protector should help keep it supple and in most cases provide some UV protection too. Another good product for vinyl is Starbrite’s concentrated Vinyl Cleaner and Shampoo, diluted and used in conjunction with our trusty nailbrush. It is not easy work, but again following this up with a coat of vinyl protector should ensure it stays white for as long as possible. Marine AGlaze sell a Leather & Vinyl Protector and you will also find similar products on the car market. We use Smartwax 10101 Smartdressing 16oz (available via amazon) with UV protection, which smells lovely. For more spring cleaning tips see our practical guide in the March 19 issue.
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Q&A
Your Questions Answered
Oil leak into drive bellows
Q When changing the bellows on my
Volvo 290DP sterndrives, I found some oil in one of the U-joint bellows. The other was bone dry and there was no evidence of water, just a small amount of oil laying in the bottom. Is this likely to have come from the engine or the drive and what will I need to look at with regards to stopping the leak?
A The oil is almost certainly from the drive and will have come from the main
input seal, where the driveshaft enters the top of the drive. It might be that the seal needs replacing, or possibly that the drive was overfilled on the last service and a little oil blew out. A pressure test will determine if you need a new seal, but either way you’ll be glad to know that it’s a minor problem and an easy fix.
Seized props
Q I have to remove the props on my boat,
but after undoing the nut they simply will not budge. I have tried some gentle persuasion with a hammer, but don’t want to hit things too hard in case I damage something. The props are bronze and the shafts are 2-inch stainless and this is the first time I have tried to remove them. Any ideas?
A You really need to use a proper puller, possibly combined with some heat. A
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Your Questions Answered
Clear bowl fuel filters
Q The primary fuel filter on my Hardy 25 is a metal
canister screwed up into the filter housing with a clear plastic bowl screwed onto the other end. I want to put the boat through the Boat Safety Scheme, but am told it won’t pass with this arrangement due to the plastic bowl. Do I have to change the whole filter housing and assembly, or is there a metal bowl that can replace the plastic one to allow the boat to get a BSS certificate?
A This sounds very much like the problem we were faced with on our Sealine. I am not aware of any metal bowl replacements for this type of filter, although they may exist. The way I got around it was to find a suitable all-metal canister filter to replace the metal and plastic one. I was also careful to get one with a metal drain cock, as I have heard that if this is plastic it will still fail.
Marking anchor chain
Q I have replaced my anchor rode with some new chain,
before it was mostly warp, and am wondering about the best way to mark it so that I know how much I have lowered. I thought maybe just paint, but what paint will stay on the galvanised metal?
A You can use paint, but in my experience it is rarely long lasting, which is
not surprising given the environment it lives in. If your chain is a suitable size, you can buy small, different coloured, plastic infills for the links. These appear to be a decent, although quite costly, solution. Alternatively, I have used cable ties in various colours for a similar effect. These have the advantage of being cheap, easy to source and easy to replace. You need a way of adding values to the colours and if you play snooker, the easiest is probably to use red for 10m, yellow for 20m, green for 30m, brown for 40m, blue for 50m, pink for 60m and black for 70m. Even if you can’t see them from the helm, you can simply ask a crewmember on the bow to shout when the right colour comes into view. 70
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Jeanneau NC37
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Length (LOA): 11.47m / 37ft 8in Beam: 3.59m / 11ft 9in Displacement: 6,832kg Fuel capacity: 650 litres Water capacity: 300 litres RCD category: B8/C10 Engines as tested: 2 x Volvo Penta 220hp D3 Other engine options: 2 x Volvo Penta 260hp D4 Price from £271,601 Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd
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eanneau’s NC37 is the newest model to join its four boat ‘New Concept’ line-up and is the second largest in the group. The NC range are all enclosed wheelhouse style boats with walkaround decks with no step access from cockpit to interior. They are designed to offer easy and comfortable cruising with plenty of glass to offer a light and airy interior with good all-round vision. How does the new kid on the block stack up against this criteria? Access onto the NC37 is easily achieved at the stern, where the large, uncluttered bathing platform is just a small step off the pontoon. You can also access the boat from the starboard side where a small door in the topsides allows you to step
through to the side deck, albeit still with a decent step up from the average height pontoon. The bathing platform has a useful grabrail along the back of the transom seat to add security for crew that need to venture out here when underway and two hatches provide access to a goodsized storage/liferaft locker and a smaller locker that houses the shorepower connection and would be the
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“Space for all the family. Jeanneau’s latest ‘NC-new concept’ feels larger than it really is”
perfect spot to store your cable. A small step up takes you through a stainless steel transom gate and into the cockpit. Here you will find an L-shaped seat along the
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larger cockpit, at the expense of a little bathing platform, but still leaving a very workable area that can be used at the same time. In the cockpit floor, a large hatch lifts to reveal the engine bay. With twin D3 220’s there is a huge amount of space down here to get around the engines. If you opt for the larger D4 motors things will be a little tighter, but at only 24cm longer should still offer a decent amount of working space. As is the Jeanneau way, the sidedecks are asymmetric, so moving forward is best achieved via the 25cm wide starboard deck, which is two small steps up from the cockpit and low level to provide a very secure passage for you or your crew. The port sidedeck is two larger steps up
from the cockpit and raised, but is still a usable width, at 17cm, and grabrails and guardrails help to keep things secure. The side decks continue flat, apart from one step up on the starboard side in front of the helm, all the way forward, where they open up and join to form a useful flat crew working area with a deck mounted windlass and hatch access to the anchor locker. Centrally, above the forward cabin roof, you can have an optional sunpad
“A social flow. Its cockpit merges seamlessly into the saloon area”
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with pop up backrests, a nice feature for those rare sunny days. The threshold between cockpit and interior is divided by large glass bi-fold doors and, to starboard, a small storage unit with window above. This window opens upwards to sit flush beneath the cockpit overhang connecting this small storage unit to the galley and blending the inside and outside spaces together. The L-shaped galley runs along the starboard side all the way to the helm and provides a sink and two-burner hob hidden away below a lifting section of worktop, an oven and fridge below, and a selection of cupboards and drawers above and below the worktop. To complement this storage, there is a locker in the floor just in front Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd
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of the galley. Calling this a locker, is possibly an understatement as it is actually large enough to be used as a third cabin, with further access into this area forward making that even more of a realistic option. You would need to kit this out with some soft furnishing, if you wanted to use the space in this way, as the boat comes, as standard, without. If, however, you don’t need to cram friends and family into every available space, this area could swallow up just about anything you might
reasonably want to carry onboard a 37 footer. Opposite the galley is the boat’s dinette. This U-shaped seating area, around a table with a fold-out leaf on either end, looks more than capable of comfortably accommodating a family for dinner, or a slightly larger group for a social gettogether. The forward section of the dinette seating flips and lifts to turn it into a double, forward-facing, navigator’s seat with a sliding opening window alongside.
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Opposite this is the helm position. Here the skipper gets a big single bench seat with lifting bolster. Alongside there is a three quarter height sliding door out onto the side deck and, overhead, you have a large, electrically-operated sunroof. Moving forward and down into the lower accommodation takes you into a lobby area with four doors and the secondary open access to the large space below the wheelhouse floor. Just in front of this, on the starboard side, is the boat’s shower compartment. In here is just a shower stall with moulded seat and a separate area with sink, storage unit and full-length mirror. The toilet is in a separate compartment behind a door off to port. Both of these compartments have an opening port, and both come with Motorboat Owner Š Digital Marine Media Ltd
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1.9m (6ft 3in) of standing headroom. Aft of the toilet compartment you will find the boat’s second cabin. In here there is, again, 1.9m headroom just inside the door, dropping as you go aft where two single berths run fore and aft. A small seat and a half-height hanging wardrobe sit just inside the door with further storage to be found beneath the bunks. An in-hull window, with built in opening port, and an overhead opening hatch in the standing area provide plenty of light and fresh air in this space. The final door leading off the lower lobby takes you forward into the master cabin, where an island double berth dominates the space. There is plenty of storage space courtesy of cupboards at eye level along
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both sides and lockers at the foot of the bed and, of course, you get the Jeanneau trademark lifting bed end that provides access to a nice big under bunk locker with access made easy by gas struts holding it open when in use. Standing room between the end of the bed and the closed door is around half a metre, but a two-part cabin door contributes to making this feel perfectly adequate. Headroom in
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The compact Volvo D3 diesels offer a decent performance and leave plenty of engine bay space
“A serious passage maker, providing an easy, relaxed helm experience” here is just a little lower than elsewhere on the boat, at 1.8m (5ft 11in). Two inhull windows and two overhead hatches provide plenty of light and ventilation and the use of light materials, particularly in the upper half of the cabin, make it feel open and spacious.
effortless and relaxing helming experience, you have a mid-sized family cruiser that not only feels larger than it is, but that exudes quality. The flexible helm provides numerous driving position options; standing, leaning, seated, all of which were very comfortable, and the inclusion of a fold down flap that raises the standing Underway position also allows for shorter or younger Over the last few years I have driven a crew to experience the same. The side number of Jeanneau’s model range, and I door is a great addition, whether it be for have to say that while many of them have a nice flow of fresh air when conditions been very good, the NC37 stands out as allow, or to gain easy access to the side being perhaps the most refined of all. With deck if short or single handed. You can all doors, windows and the roof closed, also lean out to communicate with crew, the boat is very quiet and, when you which is useful as the 2m headroom in combine this with finger light steering, the wheelhouse means that, even with the precise handling and control, and an flap down, the opening sunroof is just too Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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high to stick your head out of. As with all hard top or wheelhouse cruisers, there is the odd visibility issue, but this is limited to the visibility to port when undertaking port hand turns and is somewhat compensated for by looking through the roof, which being glass is also an option when closed. With the twin 220hp Volvo D3 engines, the NC37 is more GT than sportsboat, taking around 10 seconds to get fully on the plane and a further 10 seconds to reach a cruising speed in the low 20’s. The boat starts to climb onto the plane at speeds as low as 14 knots, as long as you leave the legs trimmed right in, and can be trimmed out and is fully on the plane at anything over 20 knots. Once up and running, the boat cruised with ease and delivered everything you would want for some serious passage making. If I was heading off across the Channel or similar, the NC37 is exactly the sort of boat I would want to be doing it in. The twin 260hp D6 option may initially sound
The optional foredeck sunpad comes with flip up back rests and the further option of a sun shade
like the answer to add a bit of sportiness to this refinement, but with a 600kg weight penalty I am not so sure, and would certainly want to test drive a model fitted with these larger engines before committing. I have a feeling that the D3’s may be the right choice for the NC37. Our test day in the Mediterranean didn’t offer up much in the way of challenging conditions. With only our own, or other boat’s wake to play with, I can say that it appears that the feeling of refinement that the 37 provides will survive a bit of rough stuff. We experienced no slamming,
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no rattles and nothing untoward despite throwing it through any wake we could find at various speeds. As a passenger, sitting in the navigator’s seat, I found that the backrest was a little too far back and offered minimal support, but a conveniently placed cushion or two should solve that problem. Conclusion The NC37 is a true family cruiser. It has space enough for everyone and a layout that offers a perfect and practical solution whatever the weather. It is not the sportiest of boats, but offers levels of comfort and refinement that will continue to please long
The NC37 is a good all-rounder, as well as being a fine looking boat. What’s not to like?
after the rush of excitement from a sporty performer will have subsided. It is an easy boat to drive, an easy boat to crew and we struggled to find much about it that we did not like. In short, the NC37 might just be all the boat you will even need.
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tested Standard Horizon HX40E
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When it comes to handheld VHFs I do have to admit to being a bit biased. I carry two onboard my boat, and both of them are Standard Horizon. All of the models I have ever used, and it’s been a few starting with an HX270 many years ago, have been solidly built, long lasting and performed to expectations. Each new model launched by them seems to come with a unique selling point, whether it was their first floating radio, Motorboat Owner the first with built in DSC or “With this handheld the first that included an FM VHF, less is most radio. The latest model that I find myself using is the HX40E, and definitely more” its unique selling point is its size, put simply, it is the tiniest hand held VHF that I have seen. Ignoring the aerial, you can pretty Value 5/5 Usability 3/5 much conceal the HX40E in the palm of your hand at just 52mm Performance 5/5 x 95mm x 33mm. It is lightweight too, weighing just 230 grams. It is the first handheld from Standard Horizon, and probably anyone else for that matter, that you could easily carry around in your pocket and not notice it was there. Like me, you are probably thinking that small means it probably lacks certain features that the larger handheld radios include, and you would be right. The main thing missing from the HX40E is that it doesn’t float unless fitted with an optional flotation jacket, which only just detracts from the raison d’être of this compact unit by adding a few mm on each dimension. It doesn’t have DSC either, but that is still the case with all handheld VHFs at this price point. On the subject of price, the HX40E RRP is not quite as low as I expected. I envisaged small to equal cheap, but at £124.95 it is not the entry-level radio in the Standard Horizon range that you might think it should be, that accolade still goes to the HX210E. Having said that, you do get all the other features that you would expect, 86
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This VHF is waterproof but does not float. There is, however, a floating jacket available for it
including three power settings, 6w, 2.5w and 1w, a 600mW audio output, preset key for up to 10 favourite channels, scan, dual and triple watch, a channel 16/sub channel quick select button and an 1850mAh lithium ion battery with a battery save function for longer excursions. You also get a built-in VHF radio, like its larger, similarly priced, HX300 sibling, which I wasn’t expecting. The HX40E comes with a threeyear waterproof warranty, which is good as long as you don’t drop it in without its lifejacket. Using the radio is a little more involved than normal due to a reduced number of dedicated buttons; a price you pay for all that compactness and a way that many radios, even full-sized ones, are going now. For example, I could not for the life of me work out how to reduce the power setting without referring to the instructions. Once found, it is easy to do and remember. The two horizontal arrows are soft keys Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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tested and switch between different modes, including scan, dual watch and the aforementioned power setting, among other things. The user can easily access configuration mode, which allows you to set battery save mode to your chosen setting, set the backlight level and time it remains active as well as set up ATIS, FM radio functions and your pre-selected channels. Charging is achieved using a cradle, by far the best solution I believe, but the lack of any indication on the cradle is something that I miss. Instead, Soft keys are used to bring up a screen sub-menu where you get a phone style icon on functions such as the power setting can be found the screen telling you that the radio is being charged, with the icon disappearing when the battery is full. The screen gives good clarity, even in bright sunshine, and under normal daylight use you can get away with turning the backlight off to conserve battery power. At night, level one or two is more than adequate, again keeping power consumption to a minimum. Having now used the HX40E for a bit, I have to say that I have grown to love it. Its compact size makes it so much easier to keep about your person and, once you get used to having a few less dedicated buttons to press and where everything is, it is easy to operate and does everything you want. The FM radio is a nice little bonus and, if you hunt around online, you can pick up Small yet mighty. The HX40E measures just the HX40E for below ÂŁ100, which 52mm x 95mm and fits in the palm of your hand makes it a very attractive proposition 88
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indeed, and what I have based my value award on. Being non-floating is its Achilles heel, but for just over £10 you can add the flotation jacket with little overall impact on its size, and I would suggest that this optional extra should be considered compulsory, but then I’ve dropped more than my fair share of radios in the water, many of which were in the days before any VHFs floated, so I’m speaking from experience.
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Fairline Sunfury
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his month we decided to take a look back at an era when British boat builder, Fairline, was successfully making inroads into the small, starter boat market, and where better to start than its sportscruiser trailblazer, the Sunfury. Fairline’s compact family cruiser story started with the classic and first flybridge boat, the Fury, designed by John Bennett and launched in 1968. Next came the Holiday, with over 600 built between 1972-1984. In the late 70s Fairline welcomed
onboard naval architect, Bernard Olesinski, and tasked him to design a series of small starter boats using his trademark soft-riding, modified V planing hull. Inspired by the medboating scene, the boats had to have large sociable, sunseeking cockpits, cruising accommodation and offer good performance. A new breed of wide-body sportscruisers was about to be born. Two designs soon rolled off the production line, the Fury 26 in 1978 and the Weekend 21 in 1979. The sterndrivepowered Fury 26 offered four berths with
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Built 1981-1989 (408 built) Prices then £19,774 (1981) Prices now £15,000-£25,000 Length 26ft 4in / 8.03m Beam 10ft / 3.06m Draught 2ft / 0.61m Air Draught 10ft 5in / 3.19m windscreen 8ft 5in / 2.58m Fuel 90 gallons / 410 litres Water 30 gallons / 135 litres Displacement 3250kg approx
a symmetrical layout resembling a yacht interior, with a dividing bulkhead. As boaters, Fairline’s MD Sam Newington and his wife, Briony, became intrinsically involved in design, overseeing development and owning many models, including a Fury 26, which they kept in the south of France. A few years later, and with over 100 built, Fairline looked to replace the Fury 26. Wanting a new cruiser themselves, the Newingtons became involved in the development of its successor. Priced just under £20k, the Sunfury
26 was introduced in 1981 and launched at the Southampton Boat Show in September. Although it was based on the same hull as the Fury 26, it sported a drastically different four-berth interior. Its spacious forward saloon area provided full standing headroom and, more importantly, a raised helm position provided space for a separate mid cabin with a thwartships, double berth. It was a feature not seen on many boats before. It was offered with a huge mixture of sterndrive engine options and, at first, Fairline appeared to be targeting two
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markets, coastal and inland, separately. The options started with a single diesel or petrol, achieving 9-10 knots, or twin engines offering planing speeds of 28-32 knots. However, with buyers favouring the faster option that the boat was designed for, displacement options were soon dropped. Other production changes included additional portholes, and a bathing platform and radar arch upgrade. The Sunfury went on to spawn many more models during its production. The
Newingtons kept a Sunfury for several years in France. But a need for more space saw the development of Fairline’s first Targa, the 33, in 1984. That same year, Fairline launched the Carrera 24. At 27ft overall it was almost identical to the Sunfury in terms of size, its fourberth layout and choice of single or twin engines. It did, however, have a flatter foredeck, a trend seen in other Fairline models like the Targa 33, Corniche 31 and Turbo 36. Also, while it had a mid cabin berth, it wasn’t separate like the Sunfury’s. Next there was the rare Sportfury 26, launched in 1986, which shares the Sunfury’s hull. This is a two-berth cruiser, with the same spacious forward saloon, but a Sunseeker-style fixed sunpad in the aft cockpit. Then in 1988, Fairline launched the successful Targa 27, which 80s brochures for ‘a stylish cruiser for sun lovers’ effectively replaced the Sunfury, and, 92
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the baby of the range, the Sprint 21. The Sunfury proved to be one of the most popular models in the 80’s. It ceased production in 1989, with a total of 408 built in 9 years. Today the builder, now known as Fairline Yachts, offers a range of sportscruisers, flybridges and motoryachts from 33 to 68ft. Owners of older models can purchase new and used Fairline accessories and spares from companies such as HCS Marine, Coastal Rides and Bates Wharf Marine Sales. The Fairline Owners Club Forum is also a great place to seek help and advice. A good majority of Sunfurys will now be found much loved and in use on inland waterways, but still with capability to be unleashed for estuary and coastal exploits when required. With prices still lingering around the £20k mark, we jumped at an opportunity to view three for sale, side by side at TBS Boats in Bray.
Interior The Sunfury is surprisingly spacious down below, its raised foredeck/coachroof providing 6ft headroom in the saloon living area. It is also is very private. Immediately stepping through the twopart cabin door is a storage unit, and a set of angled companionway steps lead down into the centre of the saloon. The good size galley unit is to port, with its worktop appliances cleverly disguised under covers. The unit is normally equipped with a two-burner hob and grill, a 12-volt fridge, a small round metal sink and various storage lockers. A full gas oven was an option, with some owners swapping this for a microwave in later years. A porthole recessed into a shaped alcove provides light and ventilation here. Ahead, nestled in the bow, is a low level but comfortable, V-shaped settee area capable of seating 5-6 people and equipped with slots in the floor for a
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pedestal table. The forward backrest hinges up and neatly conceals two boardbacked infill cushions to create a double berth. The bed is a very generous size at 7ft long in its centre and 6ft 4in at its widest, and can be enclosed by a privacy curtain. Locker lids in the moulded seat base reveal hull storage areas, with an
Its forward dinette converts easily into a double
impressively large area in the bow section. Opening and fixed portholes, and an escape hatch over the dinette area, light the cabin. Next to the dinette, on the starboard side, is a narrow hanging locker with bottle and glassware slotted storage recessed into its top. To starboard, two doors lead off into a toilet compartment and mid cabin. Step over the threshold into the mid cabin and you are met with a good dressing area with standing headroom of 5ft 11in. Inside is a small seat, which will either be carpeted, with a drawer, or fitted with a board-backed seat cushion top, concealing storage. The berth is a crawl-in affair but, cleverly, the angled helm footrest moulding removes any fierce edges, so getting into bed is easier than it looks. With a two-part mattress, the double
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Choice of two £17,950-£19,950 Twin Volvo AQ171 or AQ145B TBS Boats Bray 01628 773177 www.tbsboats.com
1984 £19,950 Single Volvo AQAD40B diesel TBS Boats Bray 01628 773177 www.tbsboats.com There’s a shower and standing headroom in the toilet
measures 3ft 6in wide and a generous 7ft long. A large open locker, with hanging rail, forms a headboard and backrest but, although there is space to sit up and sip that morning cuppa, the ‘hole’ is difficult to lean against. Underneath the berth is a hatch for accessing the inlet and outlet seacocks for the sea toilet, if fitted. A sliding window into the cockpit provides light and ventilation. Fairline later added an opening port in the mid cabin to provide more light, consequently later boats will have four ports down the starboard side. The toilet compartment may be dated but is of great proportions and very useable, with 6ft headroom. A moulded washbasin counter top runs along one side and is equipped with a shower mixer and storage areas for soap and toothbrushes. Fairline offered a choice of sea
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toilet or chemical toilet in here, and there is a wraparound curtain enclosure for showering. The compartment does lack a storage locker, so there is nowhere dry to keep your lotions, potions or spare loo roll. One owner fitted a small vanity unit below the counter for this purpose. The Sunfury’s interior is not only spacious, it has some clever design ideas, perhaps initiated by the Newingtons. For instance, a top companionway step conceals an angled drawer, a narrow cutlery drawer makes use of the space beside the sink in the galley and, seen in later models, slotted crockery storage in the galley worktop. The boat’s 30-gallon water tank is located under the mid berth. Ensure you inspect under the mattress, as water has been known to appear here. Thankfully this is not usually caused by the water
tank, but through a canopy leak onto the helm, or in the case of one boat, rainwater gathering in the fuel tank compartment and seeping through. Another owner uncovered a leak getting into the hollow radar arch, which was coming out through its fixing bolts and making its way through to the cabin. High quality stained hardwood finishes are fairly typical of this era, these are usually teak or Afromosia. This wood can dull and fade through time, and its open grain may also be susceptible to mould growth in damp, unventilated conditions. Owners can either treat and protect such areas with a wax or polish, or sand and restain it. Cockpit & helm As soon as you step aboard and enter the cockpit you are sure to be surprised by its
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An extremely spacious cockpit, with ample seating, a sunpad and dining area. Inset helm build plate
size. It is a very wide space, with a canopy and fibreglass arch providing a generous 6ft 4in of headroom. Because of this, you could be mistaken for thinking that you are onboard a 30 footer. A horizontal rail, which was historically adorned with vinyl dodgers aft, encloses the cockpit. This dips in the centre of the transom to create a med-style boarding point. While it is a useful feature, the rail can be something of a tripping hazard when getting aboard. A long bench seat runs across the transom that is capable of seating 5-6 people. Its double-layer seat cushion is supported by a wooden base. Underneath there is a separate pullout wooden infill that slides out to create a sunpad and occasional, 3ft 11in wide, double berth. A tabletop, which is neatly stored in the mid cabin, slots onto two pedestals to starboard to create a useful dining/ entertaining area. From 1984 onwards Fairline added a flip-over helm seat to the Sunfury, a feature also included on later models such as the Carrera and Targa 33. Moving forward, a double helm seat on a raised plinth is offset to starboard,
leaving a generous cabin companionway to port. The bolstered helm seat is a good size and has a storage locker in its base that is accessible from the footwell, or aft in very early boats. With the canopy erected, standing headroom at the helm is often limited to something around 5ft 4in. However, seated visibility is good through the large two-pane windscreen and Perspex side screens. Look for damage or crazing in the Perspex. The moulded, mostly-horizontal, helm console incorporates the necessary gauges and dials, chart storage, switches and steering wheel. An angled panel ahead of the co-pilot is a good position to mount a VHF, or perhaps even a small chartplotter. The Sunfury was introduced without
It was sold initially without a radar arch. There was an ‘extra’ steel hoop, then the GRP version
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High guardrails offer foredeck security and there is a bathing platform for med-style boarding
gas cylinder stows in the anchor locker. Ensure that this is secure, as it could prove vulnerable on coastal forays. Stainless steel framed windscreen and rubbing strake were extras, over the aluminium standard option. Ensure these are in good order, as they can be costly expense if replacement or repair is needed due to leaks or damage. On deck Fairline updated the boat’s bathing Despite having a slight slope on the platform during production, which saw sidedecks, it is easy enough to move forward, although a grabrail on the edge of a shaped, wooden-slatted platform, as the radar arch would be a useful addition seen on sister models like the Phantom 32 and Mirage, replaced with a moulded for getting in and out of the cockpit. Its version with metal fender baskets. Much decks are 5½ inches wide and there is a later models will have built-in moulded well-placed rail running along the lower draining slots for the fender storage. edge of each side screen, as well as high, solid guardrails that enclose a raised Hull and Handling foredeck. The sturdy guardrails extend The Sunfury has Olesinski’s variable into a rather high and elegant pulpit. Check for a non-slip surface on the raised V hull, providing a soft entry, with a foredeck, as without it, in the wet, it could 16-degree deadrise aft. The model is be a skating rink. Across the three models well regarded for its high and solid build quality, and owners are quick to praise its viewed, only two had this. good seakeeping. The hull has also proved Unusually, at the bow, a single 4.5kg a radar arch, with Fairline offering a stainless steel hoop as an extra. A moulded arch was soon added to the spec. We have yet to see an example without an arch, and can only presume that owners of many early boats upgraded when the option became available.
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The Sunfury has a highly-regarded, fast planing hull and is capable of speeds in excess of 30 knots
suitable for transitioning between inland and coastal cruising. However, boats fitted with a single engine have the reputation of ‘wandering’ at slow speeds. Some owners of boats based permanently inland have fitting devices such as Rudder Safe to improve this. Like many of its sister models, the Sunfury is fitted with stylish two-tone decals above the gunwale, blue being quite common. The company Graphic Innovation can supply graphics for most models from the 80s, including waterline and hull stripes.
knots). Diesel options were all single, a 75hp D21 giving 9 knots, a D40 (20 knots) or a 165hp AD40 (24 knots), all mated to 280 drives. There was a further choice of options available by 1985, with single or twin 120hp AQ131s or 146hp AQ151s petrols, and a single 110hp AD30 diesel (23 knots) added to the line up. There were also two BMW options available, twin B220 petrols (giving 30 knots) and a single diesel 180hp D636 TAZ (27 knots). As Volvo engines continued to evolve, Fairline was offering no fewer than nine engine options by 1986/87. Single petrol options were a 280hp AQ271 or 307hp AQ311, providing top speeds of
Engines The Sunfury was available with a whole host of, mostly Volvo, single or twin, petrol or diesel engines. When it launched, the boat was available with Volvo’s Aquamatic (AQ) series of engines giving 9-30 knots. In 1982, single petrol options were either a 115hp 125 mated to a 270 drive, providing an estimated 12 knots, or V8 5.7-litre 260hp engine on a 280 drive (30 knots). Twin petrols were AQ125s on 270 drives (27 knots), 138hp AQ145s (28 knots) or 170hp AQ175s on 280 drives (30 A 1985 example with twin AQ145B engines Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd
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Good for 30 knots. Twin AQ171s were common in later boats like this 1988 example
up to 30 knots. Twin petrols were 120hp AQ131A, 146hp AQ151, 167hp AQ171s and 210hp AQ211s. The twin Volvo AQ211 installation was also available with duoprops, an option that was recommended by Fairline. There were two diesel options available on duoprop drives, twin 130hp AD31s, giving 28 knots and a single 200hp AD41 (26 knots). Fairline continued to offer the two aforementioned BMW engines, with the single D636 replaced later by twin 150hp D530s option. When BMW sold out to MerCruiser, the D530 and D636 became the MerCruiser 530 D-TA and 636 D-TA, then later the D183 and D219 Turbo AC respectively. Overall, twin petrol engines were
A economical single AQAD40B in a 1984 model
popular throughout the build, with the 28knot AQ145s, and the 28-30 knot AQ151s and AQ171s, the most common. When it comes to prop sizes, Fairline fitted 15-inch diameter, 17-inch pitch props to boats with AQ151As on Volvo 290 drives and AQ145As on 280 drives. Engine access is via a large hatch in the cockpit floor. To lift the hatch you need to remove the large seat cushion and slot the wooden sunpad/seat bases into a dedicated moulding so that they are flush to the transom. One owner had a webbing strop each side to hold the bases in place, while another had split the rear cushion into two to make it more manageable. Inside the engine bay a hot water calorifier tank is mounted to port, with battery boxes, together with shut-off switches, arranged along the forward bulkhead. A screwed-in floor panel forward of the engine hatch reveals the boat’s 90-gallon fuel tank. Boats fitted with the AD41 engine will have a 60-gallon fuel tank. Buyers should research the engines fitted and availability of spares, check that regular servicing has been carried out and perhaps get an engine survey.
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Many of the petrol engines use a cambelt, which must be changed at the required intervals. Failure to do so, particularly on the twin cam AQ171, can lead to very expensive damage if it fails. Volvo engines are generally well regarded, with good availability of parts, although all original engines are rather old now. Because of this, re-engining is not uncommon, with twin marinised Ford diesels, Volvo 4.3GL petrols and a single 315hp Yanmar 6LPASTZP2 diesel seen during our research. Despite parts generally being readily available, BMW engines of this era are often viewed with some scepticism. If you are considering one of these versions, do your research and consider availability of parts and service. PH Marine based at Val Wyatt Marine on the River Thames is a supplier of BMW parts in the UK, as well as being an expert on the brand. There is another company in Canada called V12
Engineering who provide refurbished engines and drive legs. BMW powered versions sometimes prove slow to sell on the used market and will often carry an appealing, lower price tag. Based on the widely used Italian VM engine, some BMW engine spares can also be obtained through MerCruiser and automotive (Ford, Jeep, Rover and Land Rover) channels. Conclusion Arguably Fairline’s first ‘proper’ sportscruiser, the Sunfury was one of the most successful and influential pocket cruisers of the 80s. It may be dated, but it is an affordable and spacious first boat, and sure to bring many hours of fun cruising, for a couple or young family, for many years to come.
Need more information on a Fairline? There is an excellent buyer and owner support network at fairlineownersclub. com. Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor and, if you have any doubt about the engines, a separate engine survey by a suitably qualified person is recommended.
Family Targa 33
1984-1991
Prices £30,000-£45,000
Length 36ft 7in Beam 11ft 5in Fairline’s first Targa. 4-6 berth sportscruiser delivering fast cruising credentials. Buy one (pictured) 1989 £43,995 www.jaykaymarine.co.uk
Targa 27
1975-1987
Prices £15,000-£28,000
Length 29ft 4in Beam 10ft This popular, Sunfury successor has the identical four-berth layout, but in a sleeker shell. Buy one (pictured) 1991 £14,950 www.whyboats.com
Carrera 24
1984-1990
Prices £11,000-£20,000
Length 27ft 7in Beam 9ft 5in Another great 27ft four-berth transition cruiser, with crawl in mid berth and large cockpit. Buy one (pictured) 1990 £17,000 www.devonboatsales.com
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Call our friendly team to arrange an appointment to view any of the used boats for sale below – or visit our website for this month’s complete range www.valwyattmarine.co.uk
Classic / Yare Craft
Rarely-used classic with seating for 4, 2016 10hp Yamaha & trailer
Freeman / 22
Well presented diesel classic cruiser. Heating & battery charger
NEW Corsiva / 520
Open day boat with seating for 5, teak floor, sprayhood & tonneau
Seamaster / 8m
Spacious cruiser, 4 berths, galley, 3 new batteries, twin diesel engines
1963 | £5,500 | 12.5ft | 3.8m
1973 | £8,750 | 22ft | 6.7m
2019 | £11,795 | 16.4ft | 5m
Corsiva / 570
NEW Coaster / 640SC
Interboat / Intender 770 Xtra
Intercruiser / 27 Cabin
2017 | £15,500 | 18.7ft | 5.7m
2019 | £42,050 | 20.3ft | 6.2m
2014 | £49,950 | 25.3ft | 7.7m
2014 | £85,000 | 28ft | 8.5m
Great open day boat with spacious seating and table, Mercury 15hp
Brand new model, planing hull, teak effect floor, Mercury 150hp
Stunning day boat with fridge, bowthruster, heating and toilet
1973 | £14,000 | 26.3ft | 8m
Perfect weekend cruiser, heating, bowthruster, BSS until 2023
Get the boating life.. ...with Val Wyatt Marine. Offering everything you need to get on the water – from our picturesque family-run marina.
01189 403211
As well as an impressive range of river boat and offshore brands – including the handmade Interboat and British-built Haines – we offer: • sales - new and used • moorings and maintenance • friendly, expert advice
So come and visit us at our superb site at Willow Marina, soak up the atmosphere and experience a whole new lifestyle!
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2x Volvo Penta D4-260 Engines FROM £270,000 INC VAT EW
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Viking 275 Highline
Narrowboat Tingdene/Colecraft 52 Beta Marine 38 Diesel Engine FROM £139,950 INC VAT
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Lying Walton
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Mariner 40EFI ELPT Outboard Petrol Engine FROM £69,950 INC VAT Lying T&K
Cranchi 44HT
2x Volvo Penta D6 Diesel Engines £564,630 INC VAT Lying Windsor
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Glastron GT185
Volvo Penta V6 -200C Petrol Engine £36,950 INC VAT Lying Walton
Glatron GT229 Cuddy
Volvo Penta V6 - 280C Petrol Engine £59,950 INC VAT Lying Walton
2017 Glastron GS259
Volvo Penta 280 Petrol Engine £82,950
Lying Windsor
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2019 Viking 24 Highline
Suzuki 30hp Outboard Petrol Engine £59,966 INC VAT Lying Thames & Kennet
TINGDENE SALES OFFICES Thames & Kennet Marina 01189 477770
2005 Gobbi 315 SC
Volvo AD41Diesel Engines £69,950
2010 Bayliner 315
2x Mercruiser 4.3 Petrol Engines Lying Windsor £79,950 Lying Windsor
“LARGEST BOAT SALES ON THE RIVER THAMES” Portishead Quays Marina 01275 397277
Racecourse Marina, Windsor 01753 851717 Hartford Marina 01480 454677 Walton Marina 01932 221689 Broadlands Marina 01502 440238
Upton Marina 01684 593111
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Owners Directory i Arvor Boat Owners Club
Dawncraft Owners Club & Forum
www.arvorboatowners.co.uk
www.dawncraftowners.com
Aquastar Owners Club
Dell Quay Ranger website
www.aquastarclub.co.uk
www.dellquayranger.supanet.com
Atlanta Boat Owners
Electric Boat Association
www.atlantaboats.co.uk
www.electric-boat-association.org.uk
Bavaria Owners’ Association
Elysian Boat Owners
www.bavariaowners.co.uk
www.elysianboats.co.uk
Bayliner Owners Club
Fairey Owners Club
www.baylinerownersclub.org
www.faireyownersclub.co.uk
Beneteau Owners’ Association
Fairline Owners Club
www.beneteau-owners-association.org.uk
www.fairlineownersclub.com
Birchwood Classics
Fjord Club
www.birchwoodclassics.com
www.fjordclub.com
Broom Owners Club
Fletcher Owners Group
www.broomowners.com
www.facebook.com/groups/4011883149
Chaparral Boat Owners Forum
Freeman Cruisers Forum
forum.chaparralboats.com
freemanboats.forumer.com
Classic Motor Boat Association
Freeman Owners Club
www.cmba-uk.com
www.freemancruisers.com
Classic Offshore Powerboat Club
Freeman Cruisers
www.classicoffshore.com
freeman-cruisers.forumotion.co.uk
Cleopatra Owners Club
Haines Owners Club
mycleopatra.ning.com
www.hainesmarine.co.uk/owners.php
Coronet Cruisers
Hampton Safari Boat Club
freespace.virgin.net/simon.sherlock/index.htm
hamptonsafaribc.webplus.net
Corvette Motorboat Association
Hardy Owners Club
corvettemotorboat.wordpress.com
Cranchi Owners Club & Forum cranchiownersclub.com
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Jeanneau Owners Network
www.jeanneau-owners.com
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Sea Ray Owners Club
www.clubsearay.com
www.marexownersclub.co.uk
Sealine Forum
Mariah Owners Club www.mariahownersclub.com
www.sealineforum.co.uk
Maxum Owners Club
Sealine Owners Club
www.maxumownersclub.com
www.sealineowners.com
Microplus Boats
Seamaster Club
www.microplus.dk
www.seamasterclub.org
Monterey Fourm
Seaward Owners Club
forums.montereyboats.com
www.seawardboat.com/club.html
Moonraker Owner’s Club
Shadow Boats - Victoria Shadow Association
www.moonraker.dk/eng_index.htm
www.victoriashadow.co.uk
Nauticus
Shetland Owners Association
www.nauticus.co.uk
www.shetlandowners.co.uk/shetland/
Nelson Boat Owners Club
Star Craft Owners Club
www.nelsonboatownersclub.co.uk
www.bates-starcraft.co.uk
Nimbus Owners Club UK
Storebro Passion
www.nimbusowners.co.uk
www.storebropassion.de
Norman Appreciation Society
Sunseeker Owners Club
www.normanboats.co.uk
sunseekerownersclub.com
Classic Princess facebook group
Viking Owners Club
Click here for Facebook group
www.vikingowners.org.uk
Regal Owners Forum
Warrior Boats Owners Club
www.warriorboatsownersclub.co.uk
www.regalownersforum.com
Relcraft Boaters Group
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Rinker Owners Club www.rinkerboats.com/owners-club
Rodman Owners Club
www.facebook.com/rodmanownersclub
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1987 Viking 22
£4,950 01189 403211 email address
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1994 Sealine S24
Single Mercruiser 4.3L V6 petrol. Popular four-berth trailable pocket cruiser. New full canopy, recent survey, engine & drive service, new interior upholstery.
£22,000
0118 947 7770 thamesboatsales@tingdene.net
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1978 Fairline Mirage 29
1990 Stevens 34
Twin Volvo AQ140A petrol sterndrive engines. A classic Fairline. Versatile twin engine cruiser offering 4-6 berths, full standing headroom, BSS 2020.
Single Leyman 100hp diesel shaftdrive engine. Spacious 4-6 berth Dutch steel aft cabin displacement cruiser. Bowthruster, davits, microwave, bimini cover.
£21,000
£44,950
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2x Volvo Penta D4-260 Engines FROM £270,000 INC VAT EW
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Viking 275 Highline
Narrowboat Tingdene/Colecraft 52 Beta Marine 38 Diesel Engine FROM £139,950 INC VAT
Mariner 40EFI ELPT Outboard Petrol Engine Lying T&K Lying Walton FROM £69,950 INC VAT
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Cranchi E30
Volvo Penta 350 Petrol Engine £169,950 INC VAT
Lying Windsor
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Glastron GT185
Volvo Penta V6 -200C Petrol Engine £36,950 INC VAT Lying Walton
Glatron GT229 Cuddy
Volvo Penta V6 - 280C Petrol Engine £59,950 INC VAT Lying Walton
2017 Glastron GS259
Volvo Penta 280 Petrol Engine £82,950
Lying Windsor
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2019 Viking 24 Highline
Suzuki 30hp Outboard Petrol Engine £59,966 INC VAT Lying Thames & Kennet
TINGDENE SALES OFFICES Thames & Kennet Marina 01189 477770
2005 Gobbi 315 SC
Volvo AD41Diesel Engines £69,950
2010 Bayliner 315
2x Mercruiser 4.3 Petrol Engines Lying Windsor £79,950 Lying Windsor
“LARGEST BOAT SALES ON THE RIVER THAMES” Portishead Quays Marina 01275 397277
Racecourse Marina, Windsor 01753 851717 Hartford Marina 01480 454677 Walton Marina 01932 221689 Broadlands Marina 01502 440238
Upton Marina 01684 593111
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