May / June issue is now on sale throughout NZ and Aust!
Visionary would be an appropriate way to describe the new E54 from vision yachts, part of the Horizon group of companies. With the release of the E54, Vision Yachts has defined what our flybridge cruisers could look like in the future.
It had to happen, but editor Barry Thompson was surprised it took so long. With the rapid growth and proliferation of alloy pontoon boats, it would only seem natural that one of NZ's biggest names in aluminium boats would have had a pontoon boat. Fyran's first ever release of a pontoon boat comes in the form the Fyran 599P, a statement that it is a serious player in this somewhat unique kiwi market.
In this issue we take a closer look at the babies of the GRP and polyethylene production boats under 5.5 metres and what you should look for when buying one.
We have interviews with Mark Cromie who talks about his latest venture - a turbine powered jetboat and Barry Thompson talks to Wes Moxey, the new CEO of Riviera, about the future of the brand now that it is back in the hands of private ownership.
- Destination - Alaska to Novia Scotia
- Buyers Guide to Sport Sedans - A buyers guide to some of the world’s best 15-16m sport sedans.
- Lighting Down Under - we look at underwater lights and what's available.
- Refit & Refurbish - we check out the recent make-over of the classic W60 Laissez Faire.
- New designs from Nordhavn, Vripack, Kadey Krogen, Gamma and a classic from Holland.
- Cruise of the Envoy - Envoy's history and the Turkish delight continues as Envoy completes their cruise.
Boats Reviewed:
Vision E54 | Bluefin 620 SD | Upfold 13m Sport sedan | Fyran 599 Pontoon | Van Dutch 40 | Hurricane fundeck 236F | Hudson Bay 50
Plus we have our regular columns, news and comments.
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Pacific PassageMaker Summer / Autumn On Sale
One of the largest and luxurious yachts in the Grand Banks fleet, the first 72 Aleutian SC arrived in Australia. Click the link to read the full article.
Also in this issue John Dale explains the facts behind lithium batteries and why we all may be using them in the future.
In a slightly off-beat topic we share some of the secrets to beating the pong - having the right setup can make the difference between an amorous or odorless head.
The highly experienced Laurie Cranfield shares his knowledge on the finer points of anchoring in rough seas. Essential reading.
Also featured in this issue:
- Choosing the right style of trawler yachts - includes some 'must read' buying advice
- Electronics at sea
- Buyers guide to watermakers
- How to counter drive train vibration
- Don Salthouse offers advice when looking overseas for a bargain buy
- Boats featured: Ranger Tug 29, Pelourus 44, Ranger Tug 27, Hampton 650 Endurance, Nordhavn 75 EYF and the classic Valhalla.
Plus the regular columns, features and editor's views.
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