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of exhibits, I made one of myself when I was dragged on stage for one of the ‘Question of Sailing’ panel shows on the main stage. Not only was the scoring highly dubious (our team lost by the way), I had to partake in a physical round, where I was required to dance the Hornpipe with my team mates, including 2000 Olympic sailing silver medallist, Mark Covall. Luckily all the video taken by the MBO team was lost in a suspicious accident, although I have been told it exists somewhere in the darkest recesses of You Tube. If you have given London a miss for a while, I urge you to give it another try next year. It really is a great way Welcome to the February issue. examine their options all in one place, and to get fired up for the season ahead. Despite its detractors, the London Boat clearly many of them were signing on the On the subject of the season to Show was a bit of a success. Exhibitor dotted line. There was definitely a certain come, how about joining the MBO numbers were up, and reports from many vibrancy about the show, and the layout team on a cruise in company. Now of them were of improved year on year was significantly improved over years gone in its fourth year, these cruises offer sales. It is difficult to hide the fact that a by where the show was cut in half by the a great way to spread your cruising large section of the boating public haven’t Sunseeker stand. It was a shame that the wings. Full details of this year’s event taken Excel to heart, visiting numbers classic boats and the start boating exhibits can be found on page 54, it were a little down, but those who were in were hidden away behind Princess, but would be great if you From the Editor the market were taking the opportunity to they were well worth hunting out. Talking could join us. contact us Motorboat Owner Editor, Neale Byart Sub Editor, Pam Born Subscriptions: 01268 922991 Digital Marine Media Ltd 01268 922992 Production Editor, John Frew [email protected] Suite 6 Philpot House, [email protected] Station Road, Advertising: 01268 922994 Contributors: Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7HH Associate Editor, Claire Frew Brokerage, classified & display John Watts, Kat Young t: 01268 922991 01268 922993 Advertising Manager, John Steward David Bagshaw SMYC [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Cover photo: The Sargo 31 Explorer on test in home waters by Neale Byart 2October 2013 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 3 Single page Online Advert 2.pdf 1 21/02/2015 13:59:49

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Launch of new DIY Safe Anti-fouling Initiative English Harbour and Broom Boats form alliance The three marine industry bodies, At the London Boat Show it was British Marine, British Coatings announced that Broom Boats and English Federation (BCF) and Royal Harbour Yachts would be going into Yachting Association (RYA) have partnership. The Norfolk-based boat launched a new DIY Safe Anti- builder, Broom Boats will build the English fouling Initiative. The aim of the Harbour range of boats under licence, scheme is to inform and educate whilst continuing to build its own range of boat owners on the hazards 37-43ft aft cabin cruisers and also the 30- associated with antifouling 35ft Coupe. Broom Boats will also act as their boats, whilst detailing the the UK distributor for English Harbour via appropriate Personal Protective a new entity, English Harbour Yacht Sales. Equipment (PPE) required to Coming to a marina near you. A new scheme to Managing Director of English Harbour, Adam Greenwood, ensure that antifouling paints encourage boaters to use antifoul safely and wear the said, “We are very pleased to be working in conjunction are being used properly. The appropriate protective clothing with a builder of Broom’s reputation and quality. This partnership will now allow initiative follows a year’s research English Harbour to satisfy increasing demand as we develop new models whilst by the BCF Marine Coatings Group, which included survey a into the DIY use of also developing our worldwide dealership network”. Matthew Harvey, Managing antifouling paints in the UK. Results showed that more than 90% of boat owners were Director of Broom Boats added, “Our alliance makes perfect sense and we are safely antifouling their boats. However, it displayed a number of areas for improvement, very excited to be working together. Our two companies share many clear values, such as better guidance on preparing the boat and disposing of waste paint. The three producing British-built and designed models with the highest attention to detail. associations have created promotional and advisory tools, such as awareness posters to The perfect partnership.” Pictured, Broom Boats Broker, John Long alongside the be displayed across the nation’s network of marinas, chandlers and boatyards and in- English Harbour 29 Offshore. Inset, the English Harbour 27 as tested February 15. depth, step-by-step guidance documents for individual owners. The RYA’s Planning and Environmental Manager, Emma Barton, said “It’s important to know that antifouling paints are being used properly and that boat owners are aware of the potential hazards associated with antifouling their boats. The DIY Safe Antifouling Initiative 2017 will Countdown starts to Poole Maritime Festival help to raise awareness of those hazards Visitors to Poole Harbour between 15th-21st May are sure to see it looking at its and to highlight the importance of using very best with the launch of Poole Maritime Festival. The festival will celebrate the appropriate Personal Protective Poole’s maritime history and host two events, European Maritime Day and the Equipment.” For more information visit Poole Harbour Boat Show. With the theme ‘The Future of our Seas’, European the website www.safeantifouling.com Maritime Day (18th-19th) is a prestigious meeting place and two-day conference for European marine professionals. Here UK businesses will promote their products and services. After this follows the free-entry Click on image, left, to download the BCF Marine Coating’s leaflet ‘Antifouling your Poole Harbour Boat Show (19th-21st) with displays of boat safely’ new boats, marine equipment and leisure services.

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Hunton resurrected as Hunton Yachts Ltd The Hampshire-based performance motorboat builder, Hunton Powerboats went into liquidation late last year. However, the new company, Hunton Yachts Ltd, has recently secured the assets of Hunton Powerboats and is ‘looking forward to raising this exclusive British icon to new heights’. Fiona Pool, who remains as Chief Executive, said “This is a very exciting time in Hunton’s history. We have emerged as a leaner, healthier business with a very clear strategy for new product development, dynamic marketing and a global outreach.” The builder plans to launch a new range and has appointed a new dealer in South East Asia.

Aquador 35AQ NEW BOAT The Finnish boat builder, Aquador has introduced an entirely new design to its range, with its new Aquador 35AQ. The new model has been designed by Norwegian designer, Espen Thorup, who is also responsible for several models in the Flipper and Bella ranges. The 4-6 berth 35AQ has two double cabins with modifiable bulkhead. Other features include an electrically operated skylight, large bathing platform, practical offset, trawler-style side deck with a sliding door on the driver’s side and a large anti-fog, double-convex windscreen. The boat made its debut in January at Boot, a boat show that is held in Düsseldorf.

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New Bembridge approach video This season, visitors to Bembridge Harbour have a new navigational aid for visiting the tidal port in the Solent. An approach video has been added to the harbour’s navigation page on the website, which shows each stage and buoy as you enter the harbour. The video footage, shot Marina of Year 2017 Winners in summer 2016, begins at the channel entrance and takes you through the buoyed channel to The winners of the Yacht Harbour Association (THYA) 2017 Marina of the the Duver Pontoon. In addition, aerial footage shows the pontoons, boatyard and Year Awards were announced at the London Boat Show in January. Voted for by general layout of the harbour. Bembridge Harbour are keen to advise that ‘this berthholders and visitors, 160 worldwide Gold Anchor accredited marinas were video is for guidance only. See Notices to Mariners for updates to navigational aids.’ whittled down into five categories, UK Coastal over 250 berths and under 250 berths, UK Inland, International and Superyacht. The winner of the UK Coastal Marina of the Year 2017 (over 250 berths) catergory was Largs Yacht Haven pictured. The UK Coastal Marina of the Year 2017 (under 250 berths) was given to Poole Quay Boat £1m Refurbishment Complete at Racecourse Marina Haven. UK Inland Marina of the Year was awarded to Church Minshull Aqueduct Marina. The winner of International Marina was Karpaz Gate Marina and Superyacht A £1m investment in new Marina is IGY Isle de Sol. Carolyn Elder pictured, Marina Manager at Largs Yacht pontoons and shoreside Haven said “What a way to start 2017, we’re absolutely thrilled. I must praise our entire facilities at Racecourse Haven Team for their hard work. We have been overwhelmed by the comments and Marina on the River votes we received.” The runners up were MDL Torquay Marina, Portavadie Marina, Thames is now complete. MDL Windsor Marina, Royal Cork Yacht Club and Talise Pavilion Marina. Other The marina at Windsor marinas to be honoured with a new Marina of Distinction award were Mayflower is operated by Tingdene Marina, Southampton Town Quay, Overwater Marina, Marina de Vilamoura and Porto Marinas Ltd and Operations Director, Steve Arber, explained that “the project has Montenegro. See photos of the winners in the Motorboat Owner gallery here. upgraded the facilities and increased our capacity by 50 per cent to 262 berths. It’s gone exactly as planned and we experienced excellent service from our contractors on this project, Walcon Marine, Land & Water, Rolec and Riverworks. Racecourse is completely geared as a one-stop shop for our berth-holders, who can start to relax Bushnells celebrating 100 years at Wargrave as soon as they arrive on our newly resurfaced entrance road. Most importantly, This year the Thames-based marina and broker, the customer feedback has been excellent.” One berthholder said “The changes are Bushnells is celebrating its 100th year at its base fantastic. The new pontoons are so much better, as is the dedicated new berth-holders at Wargrave. The company has been passed car park.” Steve Arber went on to praise Racecourse marina manager, Neill Walker, down through the Bushnells family and was first and his team, and added “This latest phase of investment has enhanced the appeal of established at Richmond in 1859, before moving already popular facilities, such as GOGOS waterfront restaurant and cocktail bar, and to the Thameside Marina site in January 1917. our boat sales and boatyard facilities. We’re now looking forward to a great 2017 with our growing number of berthholders here at Racecourse Marina.”

10 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 11 Sargo behaves in waves like a refined sports car. Splendidly. And still making a lot of sense. Your family’s safety at sea can never be taken for granted. If you any have news from your region, please email us at That’Sargos why behaves we designed in waves Sargo,like a refineda very safe sports car. NEWS [email protected] sportSplendidly. utility boat.And still making a lot of sense.

Barnes Brinkcraft buy Royalls boatyard Communication © Creamedia/Smart The Norfolk Broads charter company, Barnes Brinkcraft announced in January that it had bought its neighbouring boatyard, Royalls and its nine hire boats, after the retirement of Nigel and Sara Royall at the end of last season. With its new Communication © Creamedia/Smart fleet additions, Barnes Brinkcraft will operate a fleet of 86 boats from its base at Wroxham. There are also plans for an additional five new fleet boats and three new three-bedroomed holiday homes overlooking the private marina. Pictured left to right, Jill, Matthew and Daniel Thwaites. Barnes Brinkcraft Director, Daniel Thwaites, said “buying Royalls means that we will have more room to increase our fleet and servicing facilities, and with the trend towards more UK tourists opting to holiday in this country and overseas tourists being lured by the favourable exchange rates, this is the right time for us to expand.”

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Jeanneau Leader 33 NEW BOAT New Western Boat Show The French boat builder, Jeanneau has The organisers of the Northern Boat Show in Liverpool have launched a Western Boat introduced another new entry-level Show to coincide with Bristol Harbour Festival from 21-23 July. The 3-day boat show sterndrive sportscruiser to its range. The will display motorboats, marine products, systems and services. The free-entry Bristol new 4-berth Leader 33 has an adaptive Harbour Festival celebrates the city’s layout, with an opening cabin bulkhead harbour-side maritime history and with a double berth and dinette area will see two miles of vessels, food forward (as seen on sister model the markets, circus acts, live music and Leader 36) and a twin mid cabin. It will performers. Over 250,000 visitors be available as an Open or Sport Top, as pictured. Prices are expected to start at are expected to attend the festival €218,400 fitted with twin 250hp MerCruiser 4.5L which will be held alongside on MPI petrols. A twin 220hp Volvo Penta D3 option is Bristol’s newly developed Hannover also available, with or without a joystick. The Leader Quay. Now in its third year, The 33 was launched at the Paris Boat Show in December Northern Boat Show has new dates last year and is expected to be at the Southampton to coincide with the International Boat Show in September, alongside the Leader 30 Mersey River Festival on 23-25 June. which will also be making its UK debut.

Venezia Certosa Marina DIARY DATES UK Marine Industry Growth Premier Marinas Swanwick New figures released by British Marine, depict The new 300-berth Venezia Certosa Marina a growth in the UK marine industry for a fifth in Venice received its UK launch at the Motorboat & RIB Show 25th-26th March consecutive year and a ‘bounce back’ after London Boat Show in January, and with low Thames Used Boat Show the Brexit referendum. A survey found that cost flights available to Venice Marco Polo 14th-23rd April 2017 2015/16 revenues grew by 1.6%, to £3.01bn airport, the marina’s owners are looking to Beaulieu Boat Jumble and the industry contributes over £1.11bn to attract UK berthholders and liveaboards. 23rd April 2017 the UK economy. Marine employment is up by The recently regenerated 24-hectare site on Barclays Jersey Boat Show 4.6% and there was growth in industry sectors, Certosa Island is situated 10 minutes from 29th April-1st May Engines and Equipment Manufacturing, Boat St Mark’s Square and 15 minutes by public Southsea Marina Fishing Show Building and Hire/Charter. transport from the city and lagoon. The Adriatic ports of Trieste or Rovigno are 50 6th May nautical miles away and the marina 200 nautical miles from Split, Croatia. The marina Windermere Boat Show is approximately a mile from the open sea, and is sheltered by surrounding islands and 12th-14th May 0800 310 2100 a 4m wide breakwater. On shore there is a boatyard with dry storage and maintanance Poole Harbour Boat Show Marine Electronics in stock for immediate dispatch. services, a hotel, restaurant and bar, chandlery and laundry facilities. Short and long 19th-21st May term moorings are available and berths have access to fresh water, shorepower and Chargers - Inverters - Galvanic Isolators - Fuses Click any of the above for more info WiFi. An annual berth for 2017 is €4545 for a 12m motorboat. Fuse holders - Crossover switches - Cable Sets - Batteries [email protected]

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London Boat Show 2017 REVIEW With the slogan ‘The Season Starts Here’, champagne corks popping at several of giggles for youngsters. At the other travel between the UK’s south west and the London Boat Show kick-started the new boat and equipment launches. end of the hall the show stage played host French coasts, and the Channel Islands.’ year, opening on the 6th of January in These included the new Sunseeker 68 to a dazzling fashion and dance show, a Disruption across the travel networks, London’s Docklands. Now in its 14th Sport Yacht, Princess S60 and Prestige highlight being a model break-dancing in coupled with snow, effected six out year at ExCel London, the 10-day show 630. Celebrating its 50th year, Fairline Helly Hansen foulweather gear. of the first eight days of the show and saw Absolutely Fabulous actress, Joanna Yachts announced that the company will During the week the show welcomed had an effect on visitor numbers. Show Lumley, opening the Sunseeker stand be building a new Targa 43 model to be some important VIP visitors, including organisers, British Marine, report that in front of hoards of cameras on Press/ launched in Spring 2017. the Princess Royal and several MP’s attendance was 5% down. Preview Day, and the day continued with Two pools had been erected at the west from trade, sport and business sectors. See new boat and equipment review on page 20 end of the ExCel’s south hall. Here at the The show also saw an important Anglo- London Boat Show 2018, 5-14 January new Dream Lodge Marina and Boating French agreement signed. In a bid to Lake, there was a schedule of events which boost tourism amid the uncertainties included a time-trial aboard a Sunsport surrounding Brexit, British Marine South tender which tested the boat handling West, representing 200 marine members, skills of youngsters. In the neighbouring and the Association des Ports de Plaisance Watersports Pool, visitors trialled the latest de Bretagne, representing 70 marinas craze of stand-up paddleboarding. The and ports in Northern France, agreed to MBO Editor on stage for a ‘Question of Sailing’ Bumper Boats were also generating plenty promote and ‘encourage boat owners to French builder, Prestige Yacht’s new 630

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Dehumidifier dead I noticed your product review on the Meaco DD8L Zambezi and it prompted me to go to the boat and remove the timer as I was unaware of the problem they could cause. Alas too late, my old EcoAir had died, so your review was even more timely as I’ve just ordered the Zambezi to replace it. I would like to thank you and the team for a well put together publication which I enjoy reading each month, my favourite being the destination guides. Chris Arnold Editor replies: Sorry my advice came too late to save your old dehumidifier, but I think you’ll be pleased with the Zambezi. I understand that dehumidifiers that have become faulty due to use with a time switch can be repaired for a fixed cost by the supplier. It’s not cheap, especially with postage added, but may be worth considering if the unit is fairly new.

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Price The London Boat Show saw a number of interesting new boat launches. Jeanneau MF795 Marlin from £50,694 We paced the hall to bring you the best of the new models for 2017 It wouldn’t be a boat show without at least one new Merry Fisher. The 795 Marlin is the fishing orientated version of the 795 that was launched Price Fibrafort F215 Cabin from with 60hp £29,995 at the 2015 Southampton Boat Show. The Marin Following on from the launch of the version provides a smaller wheelhouse with an very affordable little F160 sportsboat at upright windscreen, a side door next to the helm Southampton, Bushnells Marine used London for easy access to the full, deep, walk around to unveil the F215 Cabin. Like the F160, the decks, an optional side door on the port side, and F215 is a cost effective package, offering a two- a rear door for access to the large cockpit with good lockable storage, plenty of rod holders, berth cuddy with toilet, a well laid out cockpit a live bait well and a cutting board over the engine. with some basic galley facilities and engine Comfort wise you get a small double berth in the bow, and options that start at 60hp. The teenager inside of me still enjoys the fact that these an option for a separate toilet compartment with either a boats are called Focker in their native Brazil, chemical or sea toilet. Engine options are single outboard but with my mature head on, you can’t argue of between 150hp and 200hp. with the great value for money that they offer. LOA: 7.17m Beam: 2.8m Displacement: 1750kg (ex engine) With a 150hp on the back, this boat could be www.cambrianboats.com yours for just under £38k, and that is one fast and affordable Focker. LOA: 6.55m Beam: 2.45m Greenline 36 Displacement: 850kg (ex engine) www.bushnells.co.uk The gap in the Greenline range between the 33 and the 40 has been well and truly plugged. The new 36 offers the same low drag Price Grandezza 25S from £78,407 displacement hull design of the 33, less the small Finn-Marin Ltd is the parent company of both stabiliser wings, but the extra length means Price Finnmaster and Grandezza boats. It is no surprise that you get two cabins and a much improved from £281,113 then that when Grandezza wanted to add a 25ft Day wheelhouse, which feels more akin to the 40. Cruiser to its lineup, it started with the Finnmaster The family friendly layout provides two singles T7. The 25S is basically a T7 with an inboard engine in the mid cabin, which can be converted to a and, as such, it offers the same offset double in the double, and a double in the bow, that can be cabin, the same in-cabin toilet arrangement and the converted to singles thanks to a scissor berth same stylish and practical cockpit with galley. configuration. There is only a single toilet The main differences can be found under the compartment, but it is very spacious and has a cockpit, where the 25S doesn’t appear to offer separate shower cubicle. Being a Greenline, the the second small berth, and aft, where the lack of engine options are single diesel of either 220 or an outboard means that the 25S can make better 370hp with, of course, an electric hybrid option. Maximum speed on diesel is said to use of the transom with a full width bathing be 25 knots with the larger engine, while the electric motor, which is only available platform and rear facing seat/sun lounger. with the 220hp engine, will propel you silently at up to 6.5knots. LOA: 7.56m Beam: 2.59m Displacement: 2200kg LOA: 11.99m Beam: 3.75m Displacement: 7000kg www.greenlinehybrid.co.uk www.gibbsboatsales.co.uk 20 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 21 NEWBOATS LONDON BOAT SHOW SPECIAL

Price Quicksilver Activ 755 Cruiser from Finnmaster Husky R7 £43,695 Despite all the expensive bling on display, the Price from The Husky brand has finally started to get a Quicksilver Activ 755 Cruiser was one of the £48,998 foothold on the UK market, and about time highlights for me. The newest model to join too. I have driven a couple of these boats the Quicksilver range brings with it a new and they are exceptionally good. The R7 has style, an attention to detail and a use of quality an aluminium hull and GRP superstructure materials that should make choosing a seven to combine a robust, workboat look with metre day cruiser just that little bit easier. The stylish curvy leisure lines. In Finland these 755 has all the features you would expect to boats are used as we would use our car find on a boat of this style, including an offset and, as such, offer minimalist and practical features. The bow is available either double in the bow, a cockpit galley that includes hob, sink completely uncluttered, or you can opt for lockers and seats on either side for a more and fridge and a great cockpit layout that should work conventional bowrider layout. A deep cockpit well both underway and when stationary. It also has a and tall raked screen should offer excellent few that you wouldn’t, such as a compact, but separate, protection from the elements. The aluminium toilet compartment, concealed canopy and hardware and is protected against corrosion and, should it be illuminated cup holders and 755 badges. damaged, is easy to repair. Power comes from a LOA: 6.99m Beam: 2.55m Displacement: 1440kg (ex engine) single outboard up to 200hp. www.barrus.co.uk LOA: 6.45m Beam: 2.33m Displacement: 1055kg (ex engine) www.idealboat.com Cormate Utility 23

Prices Excel Virago RIBs from £1,899 Supermarine If you are looking for a small affordable Cormate boats combine a touch of elegance RIB package then Excel Boats new Virago with some serious sporting credentials, range might be the answer. The range and the new Utility 23 Supermarine is no Price consists of four boats, all with aluminium exception. Available with either outboard or from £61,704 hulls and all available with tubes made sterndrive power from 115hp upwards, the from either Hytex PVC or Hypalon. The U23 can reach speeds of up to 50 knots in standard form, entry level Virago is the HSR310, which or 80 knots with the Race Edition. At the helm you get race would also be suitable as a tender. Other boat style throttles, but elsewhere you also find some rather models are the HSR350, HSR390 and the practical features such as a small cabin, a sociable seating flagship HSR420. Engine options range arrangement in the aft cockpit and good side deck access to from 20hp up to 40hp with tiller or console steering versions. Prices, excluding engine, the bow. At just 750kg ex engine, the U23 is an exceptionally start at £1,899 for the 310 in PVC up to £4,199 for the 420 in Hypalon. light boat, which means that even with the entry-level 310 LOA: 3.1m Beam: 1.57m Displacement: 49kg (ex engine) 115hp outboard you still get 40 knot performance. 350 LOA: 3.5m Beam: 1.80m Displacement: 55kg (ex engine) LOA: 7.15m Beam: 2.35m Displacement: 750kg (ex engine) 390 LOA: 3.9m Beam: 1.80m Displacement: 66kg (ex engine) www.finedesign-marine.co.uk 420 LOA: 4.2m Beam: 2.20m Displacement: 96kg (ex engine) www.excel-boats.co.uk

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Price from Rodman Spirit 31 £121,200 Price Bayliner Element from £23,822 Outboard Open/HT Rodman’s Spirit 31 has received a substantial E7 & CC7 makeover, and the result is the new Spirit 31 Bayliner’s Element range continues to Outboard. As the name suggests, the inboard expand, with two new models making engine/s have been their London debut. The CC7 and E7 have taken the same theme found on the replaced with single Bayliner E7 or twin outboards 5 and 6 metre versions but in a 6.8 metre up to a total of hull. You still get the Element M shaped Price from £25,656 400hp. This change has allowed Rodman to create a proper hull for great stability, but with more second cabin with a double berth, rather than the single pilot room onboard that allows additional berth of the inboard version. seating and socializing. There are also a LOA: 9.48m Beam: 3.36m Displacement: 6000kg couple of other upgrades on the E7, such www.rbsmarine.com as individual engine instruments on the dash, to replace the usual single large ‘Mini’ style instrument, and stainless steel grab handles and cup holders, all eleven Bayliner CC7 Chaparral Surf 244 of them! With each Element seemingly Ideal Boat were displaying the first of the getting better with size, we have great expectations from these two new models. Both new ‘Surf’ range from Chaparral. The range new models are available consists of five boats, the 227, 244, 246, 257 with a single outboard of and 264, that have been given the ‘Surf’ between 115 and 150hp. treatment. This means that they have a Price different hull, optimized for a combination from £125,000 LOA 6.81m Beam: 2.36m of wakeboarding and cruising, and also Displacement: 1300kg (ex eng) come packed with wakeboarding features such as a tower, board racks, surf gates, Bayliner E7 Bayliner CC7 www.bayliner.com ballast tanks and a touch-screen unit at the helm that not only provides engine and navigational information, it allows the skipper to control the surf gates and ballast tanks. All models come with a bow ladder for ease of picking crew up from the beach, and all but the smallest model have an onboard toilet. All ‘Surf’ models come fitted with Volvo’s Forward Drive, for added safety and improved The wake functions, and the model on display is • Quality engineering available with either a 300 or 350hp Volvo petrol • Innovative design engine. The ‘Surf’ range starts at £93,995. • Competitive pricing SYSTEMS SOLUTIONfor t: LOA: 7.42m Beam: 2.59m Displacement: 1996kg • Guaranteed compatibility 023ENGINES 8045 4507 e: [email protected] www.idealboat.com • Unrivalled warranty WWW.VETUS.COM

24 February 2017 ENGINES | STERN GEAR | FUEL | INSTRUMENTS | FRESH WATER | WASTE WATER | MANOEUVRING | ELECTRICAL | STEERING | HATCHES | VENTILATION NEWBOATS

Price Waterspoor 777 from £42,320 Aviator The latest Dutch Sloop style boat to reach our shores is the Waterspoor 777 Aviator. This 25 footer may look like it was designed for crawling around the canals of Amsterdam at walking pace, but don’t be deceived. While it would be perfect for a sedate life on the river, with a capacity of up to 12 people, the 777 can also be fitted with an engine of up to 270hp that will give it a top speed of around 25 knots and watersports capabilities. The small toilet compartment in the bow is also a nice feature to extend your time on the water. LOA: 7.77m Beam: 3.02m Displacement: 2450kg www.tbsboats.com

Price Rand Picnic from circa £19,400 The Danish built Rand Picnic offers boating in its simplest form. The 16 footer can carry 10 people in a very sociable layout. Designed primarily for use with an electric outboard, the Greenline 36 Hybrid Picnic will The future is coming. cruise for around 8 The new Greenline 36 has massive batteries, powerful hours at inverter, 220 volt cooking and solar panels as standard - river speeds with a Torqeedo Cruise 2.0, and up to 13 knots whether in Diesel only or Diesel/Electric Hybrid version. for one hour with a Cruise 10.0. The engine size and battery capacity can be adjusted for almost any combination of speed and endurance in between. The boat can also be ordered with a petrol outboard of up to 40hp for speeds of around 24 knots. Call us for UK dealer Look out for a full test soon. Inspiration Marine Group Ltd details of regional shows near you Hamble Point Marina LOA: 5.35m Beam: 2.1m Displacement: 390kg (ex engine) SO31 4NB INSPIRATION www.randboats.com Tel: 02380 457 008 MARINE GROUP [email protected] 26 February 2017 www.inspirationmarine.co.uk

GDA-545_GL36_MotorboatOwner-Feb2017.indd 1 23/01/2017 12:29 CUTTING LONDON BOAT SHOW SPECIAL EDGE Torqeedo Torqeedo has partnered with BMW to provide new battery power for its Deep Blue 40 and MacGlide 80hp electric propulsion system. Technical It had to happen eventually. MacGlide is a new stick- information on the battery is hard to come by, but on antifouling. Yes, you read that right. MacGlide it appears to be a 33kWh lithium ion unit, producing comes in self-adhesive sheets and is simply stuck 345Volts. The result, according to the brochure, is a run time on to a prepared hull. It is not an antifoul in the of up to 19 hours at 4 knots with a Deep Blue 80, although if you traditional sense, as what it offers is a low adhesion want to achieve the top speed of approaching 30 knots, don’t go far from a charging silicone surface that is said to be self-cleaning at point. You will get in the region of just 35 minutes at these speeds between charges. speeds above 7 knots, but it offers an alternative to Price TBA www.torqeedo.com silicone based paints that work the same way. All old antifoul will need to be removed before professional application, but once applied it is said to have a Suzuki five year lifespan with nothing to do other than an Suzuki outboards have a optional annual lift and wash. MacGlide will be new mechanical binnacle available in red, black and blue. mount remote control box. 2 Price circa £115m applied www.grapefruitgraphics.co.uk Produced after feedback from boat builders and end user, the new control is designed to be more ergonomic, easier Dometic CF26 to fit and easier and more The CF26 from Dometic looks like a useful bit of kit. The portable 21 litre fridge Garmin comfortable to use. freezer can maintain temperatures down to -18°C while drawing just 2.9A. It Garmin launched a new range of multi- Price Included as an option with operates on 12 or 24 Volts DC, and can also be plugged into mains power when function displays at London. The “22” range suitable remote rigged outboards it is available. There is also an option to run it from solar panels if you really need consists of eight models ranging from the www.suzuki-marine.co.uk to conserve battery power. 7 to 12 inch and numbered 722, 822, 1022 The CF26 sits in the middle and 1222. The 722 and 922 are touch screen of the five model CF range, only models, while the 1022 and 1222 are weighs just 12 kg and even has purely button control models. Each of the an interior light. If you need four models is available in sonar or non-sonar additional fridge space, or versions. Features include Auto Guidance, would like to add a freezer on WiFi tether to iPad for weather and sea board for longer cruises, the conditions overlay capability and support for CF26 appears to be the perfect FLIR thermal camera and IP, VIRB camera answer. and Fusion-Link integration. Price £499 Price from £999.99 www.dometic.com www.garmin.com/en-gb

28 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 29 CUTTING LONDON BOAT SHOW SPECIAL EDGE Yamaha F100F FAB Dock Yamaha’s new 100hp outboard is lighter, more Are you fed up with antifouling, and compact, smoother and quieter than the want to reduce maintenance on your previous model. The F100F is a four cylinder, sterngear? If so, FAB Dock will be of 1.8 litre, single overhead cam engine with interest. FAB Dock is a way of dry four valves per cylinder. It comes with a 35A berthing your boat while staying in the alternator, power trim and tilt, shallow water water, and consists of an inflatable ring drive and is available in long and extra long shaft that forms a contained pool. The rear lengths. The 162kg engine is fully compatible section of the ring deflates and drops into the water, allowing you to drive your with Yamaha’s Digital Network System, meaning boat into it. Once the rear section inflates, it then pumps all of the water out of it can take advantage of the full array of Yamaha’s the pool leaving your hull dry. FAB Dock doesn’t take up much more room than sophisticated control functions such as VTS your boat, so shouldn’t incur additional mooring fees, and can be deflated and (Variable Speed Trolling) and the Y-COP easily moved from berth to berth. FAB Dock can be custom built for boats from immobilizer security system. Price from £10,099 www.yamaha-motor.eu 15ft to 100ft or there are three universal sizes to cover most boats up to 30ft. Price from £5,495 www.finedesign-marine.co.uk

Selva International I always enjoy a visit to the Selva Toplac stand, as they International has announced usually have the addition of two new colours something just to its Toplac range of high a little different gloss enamel topcoat paints. on offer. At this Woodward Green 139 and show I discovered their range of portable Platinum 151 will join the four stroke outboards with integrated battery existing 21 shades and will be and electric start. Available in 6, 8 and 9.9hp available versions, these motors conceal a small 12V in 750ml 14Ah Lithium-Ion battery, that weighs just and 2.5 0.7kg, under the cowling. This is charged by litre packs. a 70W alternator that comes as standard on Price from all electric start versions and a push button £26.50 yachtpaint. start on the side of the engine, together com with tiller steering, keeps the motor just as portable as a pull start version. Price from £1,699 www.selvamarine.co.uk

30 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 31 • • • • FOUR-PART SERIES PRACTICAL 32 Used Boat Self-Survey Part trial 4Sea Machinery 3 Part Part 2Interior and electrics Part 1Hull and exterior PRE-SURVEY GUIDE pitfalls that may lurk on vessels. some used inside boat the and examine possible the a potential purchase. In issue this we move buyer should looking at be on exterior the of survey. month Last about we talked what a committing to an offer and a professional boat, anda used what to for look before elcome to two of part our guideto buying W the hull and below the waterline monthLast in Part looked 1we at

February 2017 February PART 2 Motorboat Owner ©Digital Marine Media Ltd chances are there inone is aleak of smell of diesel, petrol or effluent, the How it does smell? If you get astrong your down head and have sniff. agood coverwe will that next month. Stick panels, excluding engine the room, as Start by lifting all up available floor on to your next potential purchase. bilgethe may allow you to quickly move Finding aserious problem lurking in place to is Agood start at bottom. the expensive.get very damaged, beyond asimple clean, can closely, as replacing interiors that are for interior. Equally, it pays to look gem hiding an has behind been uncared have to through look as this, many a go no further. Sometimes though, you messy and often smelly will viewing the a boat and interior the is damp, dark, replacement, but ifyou step onboard and into take account cost the of imagine it fixed, or a broken propeller atlook abit of damaged gelcoat and point, or its Achilles heel. It is to easy A boat’s interior its can selling be best Interiors can of the to inspection allow bilge afull area You access panel should liftevery thatup you may entail removal of engines the or can prove asignificant to be thatjob corroded and replacement. need This tofuel find and waterthattanks are source as on older boats it is common and hose, but track down loose the try systems.these It as could simple be as a

33 PRACTICAL 34 for corrosion or evidence of leaks for corrosion or evidence Check the operation of seacocks and inspect evidence ofevidence damage, or repairs, poor to Whatbulkheads. you are looking for is ofas all stringers, the bearers and of hull the that you can access, as well atorchuse to examine inside the all While you are looking bilges, inthe how youthis find out. its origin, but leave I’ll it up to you as to salt or fresh water may give aclue as to investigating.needs Determining ifit is bilge,in the is this again something that If there is asignificant amount of water length of time, it may to start stagnate. left standing hasif this been for any have a bit of water bilge inthe and, common for boats, ones, evennew to something about. to worry It is fairly is not uncommon, and is not really Aslight damp smell bilge inthe long.too you want hanging to be around on for gas vapour bilge inthe is not one that and/or broker. Any boat with petrol or report your findingsboatyard the to consider abandoning and viewing the is of petrol, or gas, you may want to ofparts boats the structure. If smell the in the positionin the you found They them. each one,close always leaving them of and and leaks gently open and try hull around for seacock the evidence intermsthem of corrosion, check the of boat. the condition Check the of and where are, they from outside the ablebe to work out how many there are, bilgesthe are any You seacocks. should Thelast check downto while make in work or strengthening. life and may require extensive repair probably means boat the has had ahard together of with evidence any shifting, Any large cracks, or lots of ones, small scrutiny. close give areas these very survey,to afull ask to surveyor the note of any you and, see ifyou proceed of cracks or delamination, make a so bit of fibreglasstabbing showing signs It is not uncommonodd tothe find any stringers, bearers or bulkheads. hullthe and cracks where hull the meets expensive problem,expensive check so carefully in theDiesel bilge could indicate abig and

February 2017 February Motorboat Owner ©Digital Marine Media Ltd new again,new but need damaged re-covering will cushions can upholstery bemadeLike to looklike dirty carpets, the costthe of are-upholster ifyou decide material, you to into need take account If, however, there is damage to the damaged relatively can be to easy clean. cushions and mattresses that are not applies to otherSeatfurnishings. soft cheaper than replacingsame The them. machine, and easier be and will this clean up with aproper washing carpet grubby, almost certainly will they you. If are carpets the just generally one at somewhere will least forewarn is notleaks easy, but knowing there is were wet at some point. Tracing interior or any stains that might indicate they forlook any areas sodden of carpet, accumulate inacorner somewhere so often cabin. seem to Leaks in every is to at look and carpets flooring the Working your way up, next the step purchase further. issue that ifyou sorting needs the take anything. Just logit as apotential else’s boat and you don’t want to break don’t force it. Remember it’s someone should operate freely. If one feels stuck replacing, which can beatricky job and cleaned. Stained may carpets need Wet indicate carpets aleak, but can bedried The sameThe applies to interior mouldings looking for any movement or cracks. cupboards and lockers. Again you are furnishing softthe and inside any The next stepbeneath is to look offerthe stage. getting aquotebefore firm from alocal to make an offer. considerMaybe

35 PRACTICAL 36 very tatty,very but can bereplaced at acost Damaged cabin headlining makes aboat look you are unlikely able to be to stick them tostarted deteriorate. In cases these ofsign age where foam the backing has indicate damp but it just can a also be price new. when headlining may Loose youwhen are paying of afraction the immaculate as day the itthe factory, left boat. Youused cannot it as to be expect into account that you are looking at a stages of you inspection, have to take point is important to remember. At all agethe and usage of boat. the Thislast is minimal, or at least concurs with nicely fixed in place thatand damage make sure that material the is still headlinings or overhead panels and You should upwards look also at any your surveyor, ifit reaches that stage. may another be area to point out to ifthere solid, so isbe movement this moulding and gently it. It wiggle should movement, to grab hold of the try moulding has moved. If you suspect out,has dried or it the because could be justcould be that sealant the is old and sealant. If sealant the has separated, it fixed in and made waterproofwith or heads compartments. These are often unit,such seating as agalley modules custom made hardware. expensive job,a very possibly requiring replacingneed and that prove will to be corroding. In long the may term, these constructionthe of frame, the is which that there is an element of aluminium in stainless steel window frames, it is likely whitefind powder residue around any and refittingsealant.with new If you may require also complete removal adjustment or areplacement but seal, simple to repair, maybe requiring and hatches can very sometimes be due to water ingress. windows Leaking damp, rotten, or have varnish peeling woodwork below windows can be a hatch may stained or be wet, and furnishings or mattresses beneath cabin lining may stained, be carpet, the of water ingress. The headlining or windows, and ports hatches for signs to carefully check around of all the caused it by so is important leaks, Poor condition interiors are often of replacement. live with it, or into take account cost the to dust, you so either have to to choose back inplace, as backing the foam turns wood will need removing and will wood replacing and varnish, but down some new a rub rotten Woodwork damaged by water may just need

February 2017 February Motorboat Owner ©Digital Marine Media Ltd the 10’sthe or even100’s of thousands, it is If on other the hand your purchase is in that afew itemsexpected may not work. boat for acouple of thousand, it is to be operate correctly. If you are buying a powered up and showing signs that they electronic all navigationto see equipment operating correctly too. Iwould like also bilge pumps and ensure that are they thefind float switches for any automatic and anchor the winch. You should also boatif the has an outboard or outdrives, hidden stuffpowertabs, such trim as trim is feasibly possible to. Don’t forget the 12/24Vappliancelight and every that it enough notice. Test circuit, every every you request inadvance fact the and with powered up for your as long viewing, as owner,the or broker, to ensure boat the is buyer, Idon’t it think unreasonable for batteries removed. If you are aserious only exception aboat that be has had the The of electrics. boats the 12or 24VDC you should at able least be to test some and it whether has power connected, boat the iswhether on or out of water the gremlins. upon Depending electrical hidingthat some be serious boat the will snap connectors, lock you can guarantee possibly joined with chocolate block, or a veritable birds nest of messy cables, few andbe minor. If, however, you find have well cared been for and faults should there chance is agood that electrics the around boat the are neat all and tidy, cables that you have looking while seen first impressions go along way. the If Moving onto circuits, boats the electrical systems Electrical have any doubt about by the aseparate asuitably engines, survey engine qualifiedis recommended. person buyingBefore any boat, of always used aYDSAor aIIMSaccredited and, if employ you surveyor the services the owner.the and why, and asked Ialso himto inform informed broker the that Ihad done so battery chargerthe off, but I made sure I with dangerous hydrogen gas. I turned and venting furiously,boatthe filling charger on.batteries The were bubbling I once aboat that viewed had battery the problem that could potentially get worse. exception to would this ifyou be found a it may not always obvious. be The only ownersomething has left on or off, and onbe or off. There beareason may the as you foundeverything it, that whether One word of advice though, is to leave into account compiling when an offer, work, and to any take non-working items and electronicsalmost electrics all, to not unreasonable or all, at to expect least Check every circuit operational is Check every if youcan is visible, what it visible, like is behindis the scenes? Messy should wiring ring alarm If bells. this

37 If you have a question, email us at [email protected] Q&A Your Questions Answered

Which antifoul will banish the barnacles? How can I check my rev counter? Q This is my second winter of ownership Q I suspect that my rev counter is under-reading, of our Princess 32 and I am about to antifoul as when I am flat out it reads 500rpm below its rated it again. Last year I picked up a couple of maximum, despite having the correct size props and 750ml cans of the cheapest stuff I could find achieving almost exactly the expected top speed. Is there and applied it until it was used up. The result an easy way of checking, or should I just install a new one? wasn’t very good. At the end of the season I had a good harvest of barnacles all over A You can buy quite cheap handheld tachometers, which work by reading a piece the bottom of the boat. I suspect the cheap of reflective material stuck onto a flywheel, crank shaft pulley or cam shaft pulley. If antifouling might be part of the problem, you use the latter, you will have to double the result to find the correct engine rpm. but before I start looking for an alternative I It should go without saying, but great care should be taken when working in close wondered if there was a particular antifoul proximity to a running engine. Remove all jewelery and loose clothing, tie long hair that worked well on east coast waters. back and keep fingers well away from moving parts. A While it is true that some antifoul paints work better than others in certain areas, and that cheap antifoul is not always as good as more expensive brands, although sometimes it can prove just as successful, I think your problem may New inland family cruiser for £50k be down to application. To be effective, antifoul paint needs to be applied to the Q I am looking to buy my first boat that I want to use for family trips on the required thickness. It is easy, as you found out, to make 1.5 litres cover the hull non-tidal Thames. The boat should be able to accommodate four, two adults of a 32 foot boat, but if you look at the manufacturers websites they will give you and two young children, for up to a week at a time and have cooking and toilet the required quantities for any given hull type and length, and your boat would facilities onboard. I would really like to buy new, as I know very little and like the need more than 1.5 litres to achieve the required film thickness. To give you an idea of having dealer support and warranty, but my budget is £50k, so I suspect I example, International’s Cruiser Uno, which I have may end up looking for something pre-owned. Any suggestions? found to be good on the east coast, requires 3.2 litres for a boat of your size. Seajet A If it’s a boat just for non-tidal use, then I think your criteria can be met in full. Samurai 031, another good How about a brand new Viking 24 for £47,866, or for a little over budget, a larger product that is well-priced, 275 pictured. For quite a bit under budget, you could also look at the smaller would require 3 litres. We have Viking 215 and 22 models, that manage to meet all of your criteria for £39k and attached our antifouling guide £45k respectively. In a similar vein, you could get a compact Shetland 4+2 well to the end of this issue, which within budget, starting at £23,999, or a Shetland anyone about to embark on 27 if you stretch things a little? There is a lot to this job may find useful. be said for dealer support for a newcomer to this hobby, and with that in mind the Viking, To be effective, it is important to with its Thames-based dealers at Reading, must apply the right amount of antifoul surely be top of the list. Good luck.

38 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 39 If you have a question, email us at [email protected] Q&A Your Questions Answered

Installing a domestic fridge Engine oil change Q I want to install an electric fridge on my cruiser but, being on a budget, I am Q I have a 1995 Sea Ray with a MerCruiser 4.3 V6 somewhat put off by the cost of 12-volt units. I can pick up a boat sized domestic engine and I am planning to do my first oil change. fridge locally for around £70, and I am wondering about installing it on the boat What specification oil does this engine require? and running it from an inverter. Would this work? Will the movement of the boat cause a domestic fridge any problems, particularly any slamming at sea? What A The manual for this engine talks about using size inverter will I need and will my two 110Ahr batteries deliver enough power? straight 30 or 40 weight oil, depending upon the temperature the boat is being operated in, although personally I would stick with A I have been down this route myself so can offer you some first hand advice. a good multiviscocity oil. Quicksilver, a brand closely associated with Mercury Typically, these small domestic fridges draw about 300W when running, although Marine, produce a 25W-40 Four Stroke Engine Oil in both synthetic and mineral their startup current is going to be significantly more, which means you are blends. The mineral version would be my preferred choice, although any good probably looking at a 1kw inverter as a minimum. So, when the compressor is quality oil to the same specification would be equally good. running, the fridge will draw around 25A from your batteries. Based on 50% usable power you have 110Ah available, assuming no other use. This will sustain the fridge for around 4 hours, less if using lights etc. Take into account a duty cycle of around 33%, although this depends largely upon ambient temperature, Robust, durable boats ideal for both the contents of the fridge and the amount of times the fridge door is opened, you amateur and professional anglers should have up to 13 hours run time, again less if you take into account other items using the battery. With the engine running, your alternator should keep up with demands. When on shorepower, your battery charger should take care Pro-Fish™ 560 Pro-Fish™ 660 of things assuming it is at least a 15A version. As long as you don’t want to spend days on anchor, you should be ok, but you can always turn it off if power is short, it will stay cold for a few hours anyway. I didn’t experience any problems with the fridge, despite it being onboard during some quite rough passages, and it was still working when I sold the boat around five years after installing. What I will mention though is that domestic fridges have no form of door catch, and on more Authorised Admiral Sales & Service Dealers For more information visit than one occasion the contents were www.barrus.co.uk dumped onto the floor when the door Boatylicious Marine Ltd, Poole, Dorset 01202 618000 [email protected] swung open. In the end, I resorted to a Boating Mania, Upminster, Essex 01708 226909 [email protected]

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CELEBRATING OUR FIRST 1OO YEARS, Harbour Marine, Pwllheli, Gwynedd 01758 701707 [email protected] GEARING UP FOR THE NEXT. 40 February 2017 CLASSIC CRUISERS a complete guide to the best boats on the used market

Built 1996-2005 Prices then £31,495 (1996) Prices now £17,000-£27,000 Length 23ft 6in / 7.16m Beam 8ft 6in / 2.59m Draught drive up 2ft / 0.6m drive down 3ft 3in / 1m Air Draught 9ft 4in / 2.84m Fuel 49 gallons / 227 litres Water 9 gallons / 41.6 litres Displacement 1.95-2.5t approx Sea Ray 240 Sundancer

f you are looking for a first boat or have in 1959, and the company specialised was offering two mid berth sportscruiser boat too, with single sterndrive power outgrown your cuddy or bowrider, in producing stylish fibreglass models, the 230 and 250 Sundancer. But options up to 250hp, and later 320hp. American boat builders have provided performance leisure cruisers. In 1986, in this fiercely competitive size bracket, In reality, it wasn’t until 1997 that we Ithe UK with a bewildering array of stylish the builder became part of the Brunswick Sea Ray upped the stakes and a year later would see the 240 Sundancer in the UK, and affordable pocket cruisers in the 24- Corporation, joining other major US introduced a new 240 Sundancer. Often but it has certainly proved a popular 25ft size bracket. But which one do you manufacturers, and competitors, such as referred to as the 240 DA, the new boat model for long-standing dealers, Marina choose? This month we visit the Sea Ray Bayliner and Maxum. bridged the gap between the two models Marbella (UK) Ltd, based on the River stable, and to one particularly popular Sea Ray as a brand is highly regarded for and looked almost identical to the 250, Hamble. 4-berth boat that saw a two-model, 10 year its inventive use of space, and we can trace but without the bowsprit. This 24ft single In 2000 the 240 Sundancer received a production run in the 90’s and 00’s, the the 240 Sundancer’s origins right back sterndrive sportscruiser follows the makeover and, for this, Sea Ray borrowed 240 Sundancer. to 1975, and to the SRV 240 Sundancer, typical entry-level sportscruiser DNA. It inspiration from its existing model, the US boat builder, Sea Ray Boats was Sea Ray’s first sterndrive powered offers a generous cockpit for day boating, 260 Sundancer (introduced in 1999). Its founded by a young Cornelius ‘Connie’ sportscruiser to incorporate a double mid whilst delivering comfortable 2-4-berth side decks disappeared, providing a full Nathaniel Ray in Oxford, Michigan, berth. Fast forward to 1995 and Sea Ray accommodation down below. It is a fast width cabin area, and its superstructure

42 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 43 was awarded curvaceous lines with sunken portholes. There was also a larger, non-integral bathing platform for access. Changes were fairly minimal in the interior, while the cockpit saw quite a major layout transformation. The 240 Sundancer was replaced by the 245 Sundancer in 2005. This was a totally new boat and, despite its name, it was slightly smaller overall than the previous 240’s. This boat was rebadged the ‘240 Sundancer’ a couple of years later and was in production until 2010. Today, Sea Ray offers 45 models ranging from 19-65 feet covering four categories, sportsboats, sportcruisers (the Sundancer range), sport yachts and yachts. The builder does not currently produce a 24ft modern equivalent to the 240. The smallest mid cabin sportscruiser currently Can you spot the differences? Top, the 90’s Private, cosy and functional. The 240 Sundancer has a traditional, convertible dinette area forward offered is the 265 Sundancer, known as the 240 Sundancer which was built 1996-1999. Bottom, the later 240 Sundancer, which was in 260 in the US, which is priced from Interior or metal sink, a single alcohol hob (an production between 2000-2005 £102,240 with a standard single 6.2L MPI As you descend through the central optional extra) and a dual voltage 31-litre ECT MerCruiser (Bravo III) engine. companionway, a cosy cabin area fridge that is powered by shorepower and Sea Ray, the brand, is now approaching Club Sea Ray website and forum. greets you. Ahead is the fairly spacious, 12 volt. Some boats may even be fitted 60 years old and has a superb owners With prices lingering around the £17- V-shaped, raised dinette. The galley unit with a microwave and, on older boats, archive on its website. There is also a great 27k mark, we stepped aboard a petrol is to port and a toilet compartment is there are usually two good size lockers support network of owners out there, 1997 240 at Clarke & Carter to find out on the starboard side. The dinette area, either side the fridge, providing galley and mainly in the US, including the very active why these boats were so successful. with its slot-in table, is ample for four cabin storage. There is a bin concealed in and converts into a generous double the companionway steps, and behind the The brochures. Left, the 1975 SRV 240 berth. However, due to the galley unit on galley worktop is an open storage unit, Sundancer. Bottom, the 1996 and 2002 240 Sundancer the port side, this berth is slightly offset. which incorporates the boats electrical As the floor has various levels, cabin switch panel. The only thing the galley headroom does vary, but crucially the lacks is easily accessible electrical points. height at the galley sink is just under 6ft. There is usually just one socket in the You will note that the companionway entrance to the mid cabin. door is solid white GRP, rather than the Tucked away aft, underneath the cockpit often found clear plastic, and closing this sole, is a full-beam mid berth. We were creates a very private cabin area, as well as impressed with the size of this berth, at providing practical foredeck access. well over 6ft in length. The berth offers The galley unit is basic, but perfectly seated headroom, with a backrest cushion, adequate for dayboating and weekending. and a sliding opening port, with a fly The galley unit features a circular plastic screen, set into the cockpit bulkhead. The

44 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 45 1997 £17,950 Single MerCruiser 5.7LX 250hp Clarke & Carter Burnham 01621 785600 www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk

The basic 90’s toilet compartment, left, and a 2000 cubicle

fashionable white interiors of the era, and Sea Ray offset these with heavily patterned fabrics. Yes, interiors may appear a little stark and dated, 2001 £24,950 but these are usually good quality, perfectly Single Volvo KAD32 170hp diesel The evolution of the galley. A stark but practical 90’s galley, progressing to wood finishes in 2003 serviceable and promote plenty of light in the Clipper Marine Poole cabin area. Wood veneers, usually cherry, did 01202 916 424 mid cabin berth can also be sectioned curtain on later boats. Storage for clothing not really appear until much later in the 00’s. www.clippermarine.co.uk off for privacy by a semi-rigid concertina is limited. Early boats do not have a Light coloured carpet linings are also common in enclosure, which was changed to a wardrobe, while boats from 2003 onwards US-built cruisers. These can suffer from mould have one on the starboard side, just through lack of ventilation, or staining that could forward of the toilet compartment, which indicate leaks from portholes and hatches. reduces the length of the seating slightly. The portholes on 90’s boats are usually Perspex, Early models usually have the standard which is prone to damage and can suffer from basic toilet compartment with just a toilet, crazing. We noted a lack of opening ports in the 2002 £21,995 a part-moulded floor, and carpet wall galley, toilet and main cabin area, although the MerCruiser 5.0l MPI 260hp linings. On these boats, the galley sink has foredeck hatch, cabin door and a slide-opening Madog Boat Sales 01766 514 205 to double as a washing convenience when porthole in the mid cabin should provide www.madogboatsales.com overnighting. However, a sink unit and sufficient ventilation. Sea Ray addressed this in cubicle was an optional extra. Updated its 2000 model update, by adding metal-framed models from 2000 have a moulded cubicle opening ports all around. as standard, with an integral washbasin, storage and shower mixer tap. The ability On Deck to shower and wash aboard transformed We were very impressed by the access to this 24ft boat, as owners could now be the foredeck on these boats. The curved 1997 £19,950 more self sufficient and stay aboard longer. companionway door, with its moulded step MerCruiser 5.0l MPI 240hp An electric toilet and a holding tank were and generous flat top, provides a fairly wide Harbour Yachts The mid berth may look basic but it is actually also optional extras. and reassuringly safe passageway through the 01202 660150 quite a generous size, particularly in length 1990’s boats will usually have the windscreen onto the foredeck. www.harbouryachts.co.uk

46 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 47 The 90’s cockpit is quite spacious and versatile for two people. Foredeck access is impressive

The foredeck itself is one level and platform, with a bathing ladder and hips slopes gradually to the bow. On both that extend aft each side. Most 00’s models boats, low guardrails enclose the area and, will be fitted with the extended bathing due to the foredeck slope, offer slightly platform, giving an extra 2 foot on the more height and on-deck security at the length, bringing the 240 up to 26ft overall. bow. Many boats will be fitted with an This is perfect for side-on and stern-to The ‘00’s cockpit offers comfort for the helmsman and better forward-facing seating for the navigator electric anchor winch, with a chain locker access. These will usually be fitted with that is accessible from the foredeck. a swim ladder (longer than the previous The combination of a transom door and model) and an access hatch to inspect deck equipment. The double helm seat plinth. Behind this is a small storage unit decent bathing platform make these boats the drive/propeller. These later models is not adjustable but provides adequate with optional sink. The revised layout very accessible for boarding and crewing. also have a useful deck storage locker in support and visibility. Although the helm is obviously more akin to modern-day 90’s models have a good size integral the transom, which is accessible from the seat is a good double width, the steering sportscruisers and, therefore, more bathing platform. wheel is mounted centrally and may not desirable. We think it is also more suitable be comfortable for two when underway. for younger families as it keeps everyone Cockpit & Helm On the port side there is a sunlounger, ‘up front’ whilst underway. The cockpit is where you will spend its moulded base providing the necessary The covered cockpit is an important most of your time and, with two layout headroom for the mid berth below. area on this boat, so be sure to inspect configurations, it is here you see the major The 00’s 240 has a curved transom with the condition of the canopy. There is a lot differences between the two 240 models. a gate on the starboard side. Inside the of canvas and it could be an un-factored On 90’s boats you enter the cockpit via cockpit there is a dedicated dinette area expense if found to be in poor condition. a transom gate on the port side. There is to port that converts into a sunpad. Pull With a number of horizontal zipped a dinette-cum-sunpad area to starboard. a lever and the aft-facing seat slides out sections and removable side screens, the This backs immediately onto a double to meet the transom seat. Ahead is an canopy can usually be configured in a helm seat and its combined seat base L-shaped bolstered seating area providing number of ways. Check the clear sections provides a large storage locker, which is good forward facing views whilst for UV damage and also where it comes accessible from both sides. This carpet- underway. Again, on the opposite side into contact with the metal framework, as lined locker neatly swallows up the cockpit is the helm, this has a single supportive this can burn and damage it in sunshine. Later boats have an extended bathing platform table and pedestal, fenders, rope and other bucket seat on a pedestal and raised With the canopy up or down, there is

48 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 49 Engine evolution. A MerCruiser 5.7LX V8 fitted to a 1997 240DA and a Volvo Penta KAD32 diesel on a 2001 boat

Not too big to trail. The 240 Sundancer weighs between 2-2.5 tonnes but it is a big boat on a trailer excellent visibility whilst helming, seated However, these boats are particularly be a great cost-saving way to boat. (Bravo II) priced at £44,271. or standing, on both models. The helm sensitive to trim at speed, and movement The reincarnation of the 240 Sundancer consoles are very tidy and stylish, with onboard, weight distribution or wind Engines brought new MerCruiser engine options. dials and rocker switches displayed in conditions will easily upset the lateral trim. The 240 Sundancer is usually powered There were two variations of a MerCruiser wood effect dash panels. Unfortunately Hydraulic trim tabs were fitted as standard by a single petrol V8 MerCruiser and 5-litre engine available and again, there is no space for a flush mounted to improve performance. Owners might sterndrive. Diesel options were available these were usually mated to Bravo 1 or chartplotter, so bracket mounting is want to consider going a stage further and sporadically during the build. However, upgraded Bravo III sterndrives with duo usually the only option on these boats. upgrading to an automatic system, which very few were built and therefore these props. There was the 230hp 5.0l EFI giving Whilst in the cockpit, inspect the should work brilliantly at keeping the boat tend to be quite rare in the UK. a top speed of approximately 34 knots condition of the white vinyl seating. Wear level, regardless of weight and wind shifts. Initially, in 1996, the model was offered and the 260hp 5.0l MPI offering 40 knots. tends to be in thoroughfare areas, such as The Sea Ray decals, stripes and logos with several petrol options, and one diesel There was also a 300hp engine in the form bolstered transom backrest on 90’s boats along the waterline and superstructure of engine. The base engine was a 210hp of a 350 Magnum and a 320hp MX 6.2. and companionway edges of L-shaped these boats can deteriorate and look tatty. MerCruiser 5.7 litre V8 engine, which By 2003 the entry-level engine was the seating on the 00’s boat. They can be easily removed altogether, or was priced at £31,495. Two other power 260hp MerCruiser 5.7l EFI MCM Bravo sourced from Sea Ray and replaced. versions of this engine were available, III, which was priced from £41,151. There Hull and Handling With the right vehicle and trailer the the 220hp 5.7 EFI and a 250hp 5.7 LX. was also a 300hp MerCruiser Magnum Small, fast sterndrive-powered 240 Sundancer is towable. Weighing up to Top of the range at £40,291 was a 140hp 350 available for £56,680, a 320hp for sportscruisers are fun to drive, and the 3.5 tonnes all up, its shear size and weight MerCruiser D3.0L diesel engine that was £57,815. Finally, top of the range was 240 Sundancer is no exception. Despite when on a trailer means it not really mated to a single prop Bravo I sterndrive. the 170hp Volvo Penta KAD32 priced its 2-tonne weight, the combination of suitable for regular day launches. However, By 1999 petrol options ranged from a at £59,292. This engine offers a top the modified V hull and copious power we are certainly aware of owners towing 36-knot 220hp (£37,750) to the 5.7l 260hp speed of approximately 28 knots and provide an exhilarating ‘get up and go’ their boats to far-flung places, such as the EFI MCM (£42,274). Sea Ray had upped cruising speeds in the region of 21-23 ride, not too dissimilar to a sportsboat. It Med, for holidays afloat. Its size also makes the diesel power option by introducing the knots. Despite being considered a little is also surprisingly stable for its size. it very suitable for drystacking, which can 150hp D2.8l MerCruiser D-Tronic Diesel underpowered, these boats will no doubt

50 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 51 provide the best economy and, therefore, Channel forays and two week extended should not be used or sold within the tend to carry the highest price on the used cruises, a petrol powered 240 is probably EU. These boats are very cheap in the US market. the right boat to choose. and easy to import to the UK, therefore Re-engining is fairly rare. However, we Having a single engine and outdrive grey imports may be fairly common. We did spot a 1997 model for sale at Harbour helps to keep maintenance costs down, would always recommend checking the Yachts that had been re-engined in 2010 and a keen amateur should be able to hull number, bill of sale and VAT status on with a modern MerCruiser 5.0 litre MPI tackle most or all of the ongoing drive any boat that you are interested in. Also 240hp petrol engine, which was mated to a and engine servicing, but ensure that all be aware that mains powered appliances MerCruiser Alpha 1 sterndrive. maintennace is up to date so help avoid could be 110 volt on imported boats. It is important to let your nose be your any nasty surprises. Most boats will be guide when you step aboard. If you smell fitted with MerCruiser Bravo sterndrives fuel, be wary, there could be a leak. Access and these have been known to suffer Conclusion to the engine is via the aft cockpit floor. from galvanic corrosion. If you have any Sea Ray described the 240 Sundancer On early versions removing the large hatch concerns we would recommend that you in its brochures as a ‘versatile, is quite awkward, particularly if you are on have a MerCruiser experienced engineer affordable family boat’. It is certainly our own. The hatch can be lifted clear and give them a thorough check over for you. very affordable now and would placed vertically on the back seat. Another make a great first sportscruiser. As narrow panel can also be lifted out to see Buying Notes a family boat, it would be perfect more of the engine. Later models have a As this model was launched in 1996 all for weekending or dayboating, but gas strutted hatch, and the transom seat models should have a CE plate fitted next if spending longer onboard, it is hinges down for easier access. to the helm, which provides the boat’s perhaps more suitable for a couple. The 1997 240 viewed through Clarke & RCD rating. Non CE compliant boats Carter was fitted with a MerCruiser 5.7 LX/V7 Thunderbolt engine. This seemed Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor and, if you quite tight, height-wise, inside the engine have any doubt about the engines, a separate engine survey by a suitably qualified person is recommended. bay, with cutaways in the hatch surround for the throttle linkages. There was just A single outdrive keeps maintenance costs down. about enough room at the front and sides Above, a modern MerCruiser 5.0MPi and Alpha 1 drive fitted to a re-engined 1997 240DA of the engine to get down into the engine Family bay itself. The fuel tank is set into the hull and located under the mid berth. This of course, cost more than a similar diesel 215 Express Cruiser 260 Sundancer 315 Sundancer protrudes out into the engine bay from powered vessel, but not so much that you under the engine room bulkhead. You will should be put off. The savings made on also find the boat’s plastic water tank in the purchase should help make up for the the engine room on the port side, with the extra running costs, and the nature of this battery banks positioned further aft. Look style of boat normally means that they are at the condition of any existing engine not used for cruising serious distances, Prices £13,000-£25,000 Prices £25,000-£35,000 Prices £50,000-£70,000 Length 21ft 6in Beam 8ft 6in Length 28ft Beam 8ft 6in Length 31ft Beam 9ft 4in soundproofing, as it may be degrading. helping to keep fuel usage to a minimum. This 21ft cuddy is an ideal The 240’s slightly larger sister The 315’s open plan interior Engine hatches often vibrate where GRP Obviously you do need to exercise trailboat and offers 2 berths with delivers an identical layout offers 4-6 berths with two meets GRP, a rubber hatch seal will not caution with regards to safety, but good a separate toilet compartment. with a bigger galley and toilet. dinettes and double mid berth. only stop this, it will also reduce engine maintenance and a sensible operating Buy one (pictured) 1998 Buy one (pictured) 2001 Buy one (pictured) 2005 £16,495 £25,950 £49,950 noise in the cockpit. regime will mean the risks are negligable. www.morganmarine.com www.tbsboats.com www.hutchins-marine.com Running a petrol-powered boat will, In short, unless you are planning cross-

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There are very few harbours along the rugged north Cornwall at Padstow, and it soon was to become a of a Padstow to London railway route in coast and tidal Bristol Channel. However, there is one characterful Cornish trading hub for local materials, the 19th century meant that fish could harbour that you will want to revisit time and time again. Padstow such as copper, tin and slate. now be transported directly to London’s Through the centuries the Cornish Billingsgate Fish Market. This also put he charming small fishing village sea and, at its entrance, lies the infamous export industries and trade links slowly Padstow on the map as a tourist seaside and harbour of Padstow is tucked Doom Bar. Legend has it that a vengeful dwindled, but by this time the harbour destination. away up a sheltered estuary on mermaid created it, but perhaps storms are had become an important refuge for Padstow used to flood on high equinox Tthe north Cornwall coast. It began life the more likely culprit. visiting ships on the north coast of tides, but in the late 20th century a as a fishing village next to a little drying In the late 15th century the construction Cornwall, triggering another major harbour gate was installed. This acts as a creek, nestled into the west bank on the of a bridge at Wadebridge prevented larger industry in the 19th and 20th century, defence, as well as retaining the water in an River Camel. The stunning shallow sandy vessels from journeying up river on the shipbuilding. Padstow continued to inner harbour at low water. Camel Estuary winds its way north, out to tide. This spurred on harbour construction grow as a fishing port, and the arrival Today, Padstow’s fishing industry 56 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 57 Destination PADSTOW Visit Britain Berthing Fees Padstow Inner Harbour 10m overnight berth £20 10m week £119 / month £465 Distances Approximate distances in nautical miles from Padstow: Hungry? A local speciality, the Cornish Pasty • Milford Haven entrance 68 miles KYoung lobsters back into the wild. • Swansea 76 miles The town and its surroundings are very • Watchet 87 miles Padstow’s inner harbour is very sheltered and has ample facilities including water and electric much unspoilt and ‘inkeeping’. Old and • Portishead 110 miles new, pastel coloured and brick buildings • Bristol 118 miles remains very lucrative. As a working and has created various ‘Stein’ branches envelop the characterful harbour, and Weather and tides fishing harbour it is home to a number of throughout the town, including five there is always something to watch, • MET Office Inshore Waters fishing vessels, of different colours, shapes restaurants, shops, self catering holiday particularly when the gate is open. Lands End to St Davids Head and sizes. These vessels winter inside the homes and even a cookery school. It is no Tourists sit on the quayside clutching • Shipping Forecast Lundy inner harbour and spend the summer in wonder that Padstow is often be referred their chips, watching the nautical activity • Padstow Inner Harbour Webcam the outer harbour. The primary catch is to as ‘Padstein’. But sustainability of the while keeping one eye on the gulls • Rick Stein Webcam shellfish, such as crab, lobster and scallops. Cornish lobster fishing industry is a big circling overhead, although we think it • Seascape webcam Polzeath The bounty is unloaded inside the inner concern for Padstow and, consequently, is the visiting boaters moored inside the A weather forecast is displayed from and outer harbours, and proudly served the harbour is home to a lobster hatchery. inner harbour that have the best seat in 8am daily at the Harbour Office up in local restaurants just yards away. A lobster can live for approximately 70 the house. Escaping the crowds, they The television chef and Padstow resident, years and are a treasured delicacy. The can watch the harbour activity unfold Charts & Pilot Books Rick Stein has harnessed this industry facility breeds and introduces the baby around them, and with excellent facilities • Imray 2600 Bristol Channel Pack on hand. In one year alone the harbour • Imray 2400 West Country Pack The tidal accommodates up to 3,500 visiting boats. • Admiralty SC5603 Falmouth to Camel Estuary Padstow may be a popular year-round Hartland Point Chart Folio is a great place holiday destination, but is also a important • Admiralty SC5608 Bristol to visit with bolthole and a lovely place to visit by boat. Channel Chart Folio a trailboat • Ordnance Survey 106 OS Approaches Newquay & Padstow As the approaches to Padstow are tidal, • Fernhurst Books West Country with the outer harbour and estuary Cruising Companion approaches becoming shallow or drying • Imray Bristol Channel & Severn at low water, your entry timing is crucial. Cruising Guide The harbour is best attempted on a flood • Reeds Almanac tide in good weather conditions. Due to For more information visit:

JWatts the nature of the local industry, harbour www.padstow-harbour.co.uk visitors will need to keep a good look out www.padstowlive.com for pots in the estuary entrance, and be

58 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 59 Destination PADSTOW aware that these make it hazardous to The Mouls enter the estuary in the dark. Padstow ApproachesRoscarrock Marine supplies Rumps A sandy bank, known as the Doom Bar, Newland Point There is no chandlery in Padstow within the camel estuary represents an but, if you are looking for parts or important consideration, as access over services, contact the Harbour Office Pentire this is tidal and weather dependant. The Point for advice. They are also happy for any Doom Bar is an area of shallows to the parts ordered online to be delivered west of the estuary mouth. There is a 4½- to the Harbour Office. Calor and Padstow Harbour Commissioners have hour window when the entrance can be produced a video of the approaches. It uses Camping Gaz are available through attempted, 2½ hours before high water aerial footage of a RIB entering the estuary and the Harbour Office. If you are looking until 2 hours after high water. However, PADSTOW BAY Hayle points out the buoys and major landmarks for canvas repairs there is Freeman Bay an arrival at 2½-2 hours before high Sails (01841 534 827) on the South water is recommended on a first visit, Padstow appear as an almost impregnable Quay at Padstow, it also offers some Stepper Polzeath particularly for those wanting to stay in Point sandy bay flanked by lush green rolling basic chandlery supplies. At Rock the inner harbour at Padstow. In stronger NCI Coastwatch hills. Lying to the east of the entrance, the the Rock Boatyard, otherwise known wind conditions, from the west to north sweeping sandy Padstow Bay is open to as GB Smith & Son (01208 862815) quadrant, waters break over the shallow the west, with the rocks at Pentire Point provide boat building, boatyard, bank and heap up in the entrance. Most DOOM BAR Greenaway in the far north and Stepper Point in launch/recovery, marine engineering pilot guides will advise against crossing the southwest. The rocks, Newland and and engine maintenance services. It the bar in such conditions. However, Bar DBagshaw Roscarrock, represent the main off-lying also operates a small chandlery. If Harbour if you do find yourself caught out in Cove hazards and lie approximately 1.4 nautical you are looking for engine services, stronger westerly winds, the Harbour miles north of the entrance. For passages Rock Marine Services (01208 863396) Office advise attempting the Doom Bar from the east, pilot guides will usually are main dealers for several outboard manufacturers, including Yamaha, only at high water, when they report the Middle recommend keeping north of these rocks. Ground swell is less pronounced. During 2017, the Saint Saviours However, in good weather, and with Mariner, Mercury, Mercruiser, Honda, Point Harbour Commissioners hope to have a Rock careful chart planning, it is possible to Suzuki and Evinrude. It also has a Not to be used The webcam installed at Rock that looks north, for navigation Pool pass between Newland and Pentire Point. workshop equipped with inboard and observing the conditions at the Doom Bar. Inner The stone tower on the Stepper Point outboard computer diagnostics. Harbour From seaward, the approaches to clifftop is a useful daymark if approaching from the west. Here, on the clifftop, Where to fill up JWatts There is a tidal fuel pontoon on The estuary also lies the white Stepper Point NCI the outside of the South Pier, this entrance and Coastwatch Station. Current weather and the Doom Bar provides diesel only. Visitors need to sea conditions are broadcast from here on pictured at low call Padstow Harbour on channel 12 VHF channel 65 at 0900, 1200 and 1500 water for fuel. Fuel cans, petrol or diesel, are daily, with an additional broadcast made filled once a day by arrangement with at 1800 in summer. The station can also the Harbour Office. These should be be contacted on 07810 898041 for weather marked and deposited at the storage and sea conditions updates during point outside the office. Petrol is from working hours. In order to give the Doom a local garage at Trecerus (a 5-minute Bar good clearance, upon passing Stepper drive) and carries an additional small Point keep heading east in the direction of delivery charge. Polzeath, a village on the east side of the

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Food supplies Padstow is a great place to source local produce and fresh fish, which can be bought from the Prawn on the Lawn or Steins Fisheries at South Quay. Basic supermarket essentials can be purchased from the Spar shop on the corner of Middle Street/Duke Street. It is open Mon-Sat from 7am-8pm, Sun 7:30am-8pm. If you have transport, there is a Tesco Superstore on the Visitors are arranged stern-to in Padstow’s inner harbour, and have direct pontoon access ashore outskirts of town (0.6 mile 15-minute- walk uphill). There is a Boots chemist estuary, before turning onto a southerly 12, callsign ‘Padstow Harbour’ or 01841 The Black Tor Ferry returning from nearby Rock in Market Street and a Post Office heading into the channel and towards the 532239. The Harbour Office will normally in Duke Street. Finally the Chough port marker, Greenaway. ask for your vessel’s length and draft. hours, you will also need to look out for Bakery is conveniently located on Greenaway is the first of two channel As you continue south you will see the large harbour dredger, Sandsnipe, the waterfront, overlooking the inner markers in this stretch and at this buoy the preferred channel marker, Middle which operates twice daily in high season. harbour. you will pass over the eastern edge of the Ground, this marks the northern tip of Next you will see the concrete piers of Doom Bar where the approximate depth the drying sands outside Padstow and the outer harbour ahead, the northern Transport The nearest station is Bodmin Parkway, here is 2 metres at the lowest tide. From where the channel divides, with Rock to most with its tidal ferry slipway. After which is on the Great Western rail Greenaway, use the top of the Celtic cross the east and Padstow to the west. Visitors turning inside these, you will see the network (see network map). From of the War Memorial at Saint Saviours as wanting the inner harbour will need to entrance to the inner harbour with its tidal here the journey time to London is a heading, to ensure that you remain mid keep this to port and follow the narrow gate. The gate operates approximately 2 just over 4 hours. Padstow is served channel until you reach the next marker. buoyed channel that leads close inshore hours either side of high water, although by a couple of useful bus routes, the The next marker is the starboard buoy, and towards the harbour entrance. Here on neap tides it is often only 1½ hours 11A to Bodmin Parkway station via Bar, marking the south-eastern edge of the speed limit is 5 knots, and you will either side. There is a depth gauge showing Wadebridge and the 56 to Newquay the drying Doom Bar. Keep heading south need to keep a look out for the Padstow the height over the gate’s sill on the inner via Newquay Airport. The Padstow Bus favouring the Saint Saviours side (west). to Rock Ferry in the narrow channel. The south pierhead. Terminus is on the South Quay, behind It is at this point that you are advised to Padstow Harbour Commissioners dredge the old railway station building. The call the Harbour Office on VHF Channel this channel and, if your arrival is out of Where to moor bus routes, 95 and 96 serve the north The inner harbour has floating pontoons side of the river, from Wadebridge to that form a U-shape, with two longer Camelford via St Minver, Rock, Bude, fingers running side-by-side north to Trebetherick, Polzeath, Port Isaac and south. Visitors will be directed to the outer Delabole. Padstow Cycle Hire on South pontoon. There is room for up to 10 boats Quay supply child and adult bikes and, in order to maximise space, visitors at £5-15 per day respectively. Local are asked to moor stern-to to the outer Taxi firms are Atlantic Cabs 07544 pontoon in Mediterranean fashion, with 544450, Ocean Taxis 07980 001323 and bowlines to the yellow buoys provided. Wadebridge Taxis 01208 812725 We would advise having fenders ready on

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Slipways If you have a small trailboat, the most convenient tidal slipway is South Slip, next to the Harbour Office in the South Quay Car Park. Be aware this is a very busy tourist car park. The Harbour Master recommends early The South Slip is the slipway nearest to the morning launches, ideally before The approaches to Padstow’s inner harbour dry. The Pool is an area where you wait and stay afloat Harbour Office. Note the sill tide gauge next to it 10am, during high season. If necessary the car park attendant will shut the both sides, and your stern, upon arrival, North Quay, and inside the southern end Where to eat and drink gate to incoming traffic while you ready to reverse in alongside another of the Harbour Office building. Washing Padstow is a food heaven for tourists and launch. The slipway is fairly narrow visitor and securing yourself at the stern. machine and tumble dryer tokens can be boaters alike, particularly for those who with walls either side and a concrete A bowline can be secured to the relevant purchased from the Harbour Office. love fish and shellfish. As you can imagine slope with a steep gradient into the buoy later. Usually a member of the At busy times when the stern-to crab, lobster, oysters and scallops are just drying outer harbour. Charges are harbour team will come out in a dinghy to moorings are full, visitors will be asked a few of the local specialties on the menu. £4.50 per day for boats under 10hp assist you, otherwise there is a communal to moor or raft up alongside the quay But if you wander the charming streets, and £6.50 for over 10hp. Storage for inflatable that visitors can use for this. walls. Here there is ladder access to shore, you are sure find yet more traditional small trailers is available in the area Moorings in the inner harbour are shorepower and water. The rise/fall of Cornish foods. On our visit we spotted in front of the Harbour Office on the charged at £2 per metre per day. There is tide in the inner harbour is approximately three Cornish pasty establishments in a inner breakwater. Charges are £23 for a shorepower available on the pontoon, with 2 metres. The Harbour Commissioners row, and many cafes with opportunities week and £5 per day. We would advise outlets operated by a card system. Cards state that the maintained minimum depth to sample a Cornish Cream Tea. Of contacting the helpful harbour team in are available from the Harbour Office of water in the inner harbour is 3 metres course, being a fishing harbour, there are advance (01841 532239), particularly if in denominations of £1 or £5. WiFi is and it can accommodate vessels up to countless fish and chip establishments you looking to launch a larger boat and available to harbour users, with passwords 35 metres, with a maximum width of 9 catering for all tastes and budgets. need to store a larger trailer. Rock is obtainable from the harbour office. 24- metres, as the gate is 10 metres wide. If you are looking for a special lunch or an alternative for tidal vehicle or hand hour access, coded-entry toilet, shower For those who arrive early for the gate, evening meal that is sure to impress, then launches. Here the same fees apply and and launderette facilities are located on there is an area known as The Pool which there is the Paul Ainsworth No 6 (01841 individuals can launch off the beach, the ground floor of the red brick building lies south east of Middle Ground buoy 532093) tucked away on Middle Street, which is a hard compact surface with (also the Tourist Information building) on on the Rock side. Here there are private Rick Stein’s original Seafood Restaurant a thin sandy top layer. The small ferry mooring buoys and a lifeboat buoy, the (01841 532700) on South Quay and St pontoon can be used temporarily for Harbour Office advises that visitors may Petroc’s Hotel & Bistro (01841 532700) in loading and there are several finger temporarily pick up any empty buoy. If New Street. moorings (up 8 metres) for hire. Local you miss the gate it is possible to stay If you like Italian food, Rojanos (01841 boatyards providing storage, moorings overnight afloat in The Pool, with 1.5 532796) in Mill Square may be just the and launching assistance are Rock metres at low water springs in certain ticket. When it comes to pubs, Padstow Marine Services and Rock Boatyard. areas, but it is not something that the has several to choose from, all offering Again for more information contact harbour recommends as it can be exposed great food and ale from the St Austell the Padstow Harbour Office. The Shell and very shallow in places. For further Brewery. Not forgetting the Sharpes garage at Wadebridge (off the A39) is a information contact the harbour office on Brewery’s aptly-named Doom Bar cask convenient place to stop for fuel. Harbourside pub, The Shipwrights Hotel 01841 532239. beer, which is brewed in Rock. The Old 64 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 65 Destination PADSTOW

Padstow’s narrow shopping 7 streets are simply charming

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C Bus Station 1 C 3 2 Fuel Berth 4 12 KEY 1 Post Office 9 Slipway 1 Harbour O ce & Facilities 10 Ferry 2 Harbour Toilet & Showers 3 Tourist Information 11 1 Spar store The Chough 4 Paul Ainsworth at Number 6 2 Bakery 5 The Seafood Restaurant The Prawn 5 3 on the Lawn 6 Rojanos KYoung 4 Stein’s Deli 7 Down By The Ferry 8 The Shipwrights Hotel 9 Old Custom House 10 The Golden Lion Hotel 4 11 St Petroc's Hotel & Bistro 13 The stunning North Cornwall coast, Padstow RNLI Lifeboat station west in nearby Mother Iveys Bay 12 Padstow Museum 13 Stein’s Fish and Chips 14 14 National Lobster Hatchery 15 Padstow Cycle Hire Custom House (01841 532359) is highly with a varied menu of seasonal specials 15 regarded by boaters and holidaymakers and pub favourites. alike. This multi storey pub-cum- restaurant on the south side of inner Places to see and visit that operates at 20-minute intervals to be released back into the wild. At the harbour offers a varied menu with some The great outdoors awaits you at Padstow throughout the day. The Black Tor Ferry centre you will see resident giant lobsters pub classics, and being located so close to with numerous activities, coastal walks departs from the Ferry Slip on North and Spider Crabs. It is open to the public the quay it is possible to keep an eye on and cycle routes. First and foremost Quay. However, on an extreme spring 7 days a week and admission is £3.75 for the boat in the harbour. The Shipwrights there is the lovely coastal walk out to the tide the ferry may operate between Saint adults, £1.75 for children and £2.50 for Hotel (01841 532451) is another favourite. estuary mouth, which takes in a gorgeous Saviours Point and Daymer Bay at low senior citizens. A family ticket is £9. Dating back to the 14th century, it is a sandy beach at Harbour Cove, the War water. Return tickets are £4 for adults, £2 If you have a tender, we can definitely lovely traditional, exposed brick pub Memorial at Saint Saviours Hill and of for children, £1 for dogs and £4 for bikes. recommend taking a trip on the tide up that overlooks the inner harbour from course those stunning estuary panoramas. The Camel Sailing and Powerboat Centre to Wadebridge, it is very scenic and great North Quay. If you are looking for a For those looking for something energetic, at Rock is also a great place for kids and fun. Finally, the town has enough shops busy, friendly local pub then the Golden how about a walk or cycle along the adults to try out watersports, it offers to keep every shopaholic occupied for an Lion Hotel comes recommended by the Camel Trail, towards the nearby town of sailing and RYA RIB tuition. afternoon. Gift shops, local craft and art Harbour team. Wadebridge (34 mins/6 miles by bike)? On rainy days there is the free-entry galleries plus ‘boatique’ clothing branches, If you are in need of a rest after a long The Camel Trail is an 18-mile level, traffic- Padstow Museum, which houses a such as Fat Face, Joules, Seasalt and White coastal walk, we would recommend free route following a disused railway collection of artefacts and memorabilia Stuff. MBO grabbing a coffee and a cake at the nautical to Wenfordbridge via Bodmin, which illustrating the history of Padstow over the Down By The Ferry cafe. If you fancy runs alongside the River Camel. If you last two centuries, including railway and eat-in or take away fish and chips then the don’t have bikes onboard there is the bike lifeboat displays. The museum building queues outside Stein’s Fish and Chips on hire company, Padstow Cycle Hire. This is the ornate red brick building in Market Visit Cornwall/MJessop South Quay will be hard to ignore, it is impressively large and well-equipped Place, and is open from Easter to the end very popular. outfit, located at the start of the trail on of October. There is also, of course, the Overlooking the beach at Rock, South Quay, will supply child and adult National Lobster Hatchery, which is on the Rock Inn (01208 863498) is bikes at £5-£15 per day. South Quay. Here local fishermen bring recommended. It is open for light bites, Rock is a great place to visit, and in pregnant lobsters and the marine Work off that Cornish Cream Tea by following breakfasts, lunches and evening meals is easily accessible by the foot ferry conservation centre rear baby lobsters the Camel Trail to Wadebridge by bike 66 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 67 All tests in Motorboat Owner are carried tested out by real boaters in real life situations

PRICE changing the size of the functions. You Garmin Striker 7sv £699.99 may have noticed in the photos, a GPS Many multifunction displays map option. This unit is a fishfinder incorporate fish finding abilities, only, and does not support mapping, some even include the very latest but this function is for the user to add side and down viewing capabilities waypoints and routes based around but, if you take your fishing seriously, their own fishing area. The built-in GPS there is nothing quite like having a antenna provides speed and course over dedicated fishing display, and that ground information and, at a push, the is exactly what the Garmin Striker unit could be used for navigation series offers. The series includes In use we found the imaging to be The fish don’t stand a chance, but the Striker 7sv is five models, with 3.5 to seven inch very crisp and clear. The SideVu and also a useful tool for general sub-surface exploration screens, all offering traditional ClearVu were particularly impressive. CHIRP sonar. Within the range, the ClearVu and SideVu mode, and measures Although we didn’t have much luck up to one metre for 30 minutes. The only dv models also offer CHIRP ClearVu temperature as well as depth up to 240m hunting wrecks while we were using the other slight issue was that the screen is very scanning sonar, and the single SV model and 150m respectively. unit, we did drift close to a fish farm and reflective. This sometimes produces minor also comes with CHIRP SideVu sonar. It is Our kit came with a tilt and swivel could clearly see all the lines, and weights viewing issues, although not enough to this last model, the top of the range 7-inch bracket, making mounting options easy on the seabed in almost photo-like clarity. cause any real problem, unless, like us, you Striker 7sv, that we are testing. and numerous, including vertical or In all modes we found the unit delivered want to photograph the screen. The 7sv comes packaged with horizontal services on the dashboard or good separation between small targets, For many, the lack of chartplotting Garmin’s GT52HW-TM transom mount overhead. It can, of course, also be flush especially in ClearVu mode, which was facilities will mean the Striker series is a bit transducer, although if required it could mounted if desired and, with just 30mm very beneficial when running alongside too specialized. For those, there is always be paired up to one of their suitable of unit protruding behind, together with the traditional CHIRP sonar. In each the GPSMAP models, including the 75sv, through-hull transducers at an additional around another 20mm for cables, you screen the user has the option to fine which offers a very similar package to the cost. The standard transducer is a 250W won’t need much space behind the dash to tune settings such as gain, colour scheme, 7sv, but with charts too. One thing is for unit in traditional sonar mode, 350W in install it flush. contrast, range and brightness but I found sure, with the Striker series, and the 7sv in The unit powers up quite fast and, once that the standard or automatic settings particular, Garmin has packed a big sonar running, the menu and functions are were so well defined that I couldn’t gain punch into a compact and affordable piece very intuitive and easy to work your way much by tinkering. of kit and, for those whom fishing is an around. The main menu screen manages If I could find any criticism, it was the important part of your to fit every function, bar the customization three plugs, one for power and two for boating experience, Motorboat tab, on the one screen, so moving between the transducer. Compared to some other the Striker 7sv would Owner traditional, Side and ClearVu, or one of makes they felt a little puny and could be be a worthy addition “A great deal of the combination screens, is just one click tricky to correctly orientate. There was no to your electronic technology for a away. Creating new customized screens is screw or lock-in mechanism but, although suite. good price” The operating system is easy a piece of cake, with five templates offering they may not look particularly waterproof, Value 4/5 to use but the plugs can be a two or three functions. Once set up, a pair of rubber O-rings on each plug is Contact: Garmin UK Usability 5/5 little fiddly you can further customize the screen by said to provide IPX7 waterproofing, that’s www.garmin.com/en-gb Performance 4/5

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Length (LOA): 9.96m / 32ft 7in Beam: 3.3m / 10ft 8in Sargo 31 Explorer Displacement: 5,100kg Fuel Capacity: 500/700 litres (single/twin engine) Water Capacity: 120 litres RCD category: B Engine as Tested: Single Volvo Penta D6 400hp Other Engine options: Single Volvo Penta D6 330, D6 370, Twin D4 225, D4 260, D4 300 Price from £215,820* *€250,350 at the exchange rate on the 31st January

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and a useful 12v and 240v power outlet on the port side, two in-coaming lockers, one on either side, and some open storage beneath the aft end of each bunk. You also get a large lined locker under the bow section, so storage is plentiful for your guests or kids. The berth can be in-filled to create a good-sized double, although doing so does mean sacrificing your standing floor space. This latter point is not the problem it may appear, as just outside the cabin there is a compact lobby area, which can be separated from the rest of the boat, by closing the companionway door and hatch, and incorporated into nyone who knows me will the 33 in fact, so surely I the forward cabin. This area, which is tell you that I am a big fan of would need to complete about 2ft2 and has well over 6ft headroom, Finnish wheelhouse, walkaround the trio of tests before I includes a useful storage cupboard with Aboats, and in particular the range could finally make my a small half-height hanging locker and a from Sargo. They just make so much decision. door to starboard that leads into the toilet sense for northern European waters, Up front, the 31 compartment. delivering a great mix of performance, offers the standard This toilet compartment is quite good seakeeping and practical cruising small twin cabin that generous in size, but only has around 5ft credentials. Each time I have tested one, you would expect 9in of headroom. It offers a toilet, sink I have come away smitten, but would I to find on this size and shower and comes with an opening go for the clever but compact 28, or the and style of boat. port and a small amount of open storage. spacious and slightly more family friendly Headroom between It is basic but very functional, although 33? To be honest I would be very happy the bunks is 5ft 10in, I would want to add some kind of blind, with either, as they both impressed me and the two berths curtain or frosting on the porthole for a hugely. There is, of course, an obvious are a generous 6ft bit of privacy. fly in my decision making ointment. I plus in length. The Moving from the lower lobby up into haven’t tested the boat that sits in-between cabin comes with two the wheelhouse involves ascending a these two in the range. The 31 has been opening ports, each set of quite steep steps, with each step The toilet compartment offers basic facilities, around for a while, much longer than with a shelf underneath being 11 or 12 inches each, and through but is quite roomy for this size of boat 72 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 73 The dinette wraps around the aft of the wheelhouse, cleverly concealing an entrance to the aft cabin

and a second, large, drawer to provide bulkhead there is a large opening window additional galley storage. Both helm seats that folds out and, on either side of this, The forward part of the wheelhouse is full of practical features, including the boat’s galley get a footrest and the navigator’s seat also there is a small wine bottle sized locker. comes with a conveniently placed grab All along the aft bulkhead, above the the companionway door and hatch. The to provide easy access to the deck and, in handle. The navigator’s seat also swivels a window, there is a handy shelf unit. wheelhouse has the helm to starboard and the absence of an aft door, your entry and full 180° to allow it to face aft and become Headroom in the wheelhouse and galley a large, U shaped, dinette/lounge area aft. exit points into the wheelhouse. an additional seat for socializing. The side area is excellent, at 6ft 6in, but if that is On first glance you might think that was At the helm, you will find all of the door, next to the helm, is only 5ft high, not enough you can always slide the large all there was to this boat, but you would usual Sargo hallmarks. You get a pair of but feels full height as you have to step up roof back, complete with its three skylights be wrong. To start with, opposite the comfortable, supportive and adjustable and through it. The side doors come with for added light, and you have as much as helm and hidden under a lifting section helm seats with lifting bolsters, the Sargo’s trademark wooden latch, to lock you could ever need. Blinds are fitted to of work surface that would be perfect clever lower console, where the steering the door closed or partially open. Our all windows aft of the side doors so the as a chart table, is the boat’s galley. This wheel and throttle are fixed, that levers test boat was not fitted with any method is actually more practical than it might and tilts with three fixing positions for of latching the door fully open, but we appear, as it is configured in a small L- seated, leaning or standing helming, an were advised that this important feature is shape and comprises a good, deep sink overhead panel for instruments and a something that will be available. and a two-burner hob. Below the sink simple, yet ergonomically brilliant, dash The dinette/saloon area wraps around is a large storage locker. And below the layout. Our test boat was fitted with a the aft section of the wheelhouse hob is a small drawer and a dedicated bin single 16 inch display with remote keypad, and would easily and comfortably cupboard. The electric fridge is behind which was networked to show engine accommodate a family of four, with you, mounted beneath the helm seat instrumentation. If you like traditional five or six being catered for in a slightly pedestal. You also get a small over head dials and gauges, you would probably more cosy fashion, and by bringing the locker and, in front of the galley unit, have to go smaller on the multifunction swivelled navigator’s seat into play. The another small storage locker beneath display, but you could still probably fit pedestal table can be folded and swivelled another lifting section of helm console. something in the region of 12 inches. out of the way when not in use, although Aft of the galley you find a sliding side Below the helm seats, as well as the this does mean sacrificing a large part of The supportive helm and navigator’s seats, the access door, mirroring the one at the helm, fridge, you will find a cutlery drawer the aft bench seat. In the aft wheelhouse latter of which swivels to face the dinette area 74 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 75 A master aft Wheelhouse double cabin side doors tucks neatly make it ideal under the for single cabin sole handing

dinette area can offer good privacy when cabin. It’s fair to say that vertical space is a mooring lines. The bow section of the moored stern too. bit restricted, the best headroom you will walkaround deck opens up to provide a “These boats are At this point, you might start to suspect find is 5ft 5in, but this seems to matter fantastic and safe crewing platform, and that this 31 foot boat only contains a single less when you are spread out on the 6ft also incorporates a teak laid seat on the guaranteed to put a two-berth cabin, but you would be wrong. 6in by 4ft 6in berth. Other features of this cabin top. If you lift the port side section of dinette cabin include three opening ports, a half In the aft cockpit you get a seat along smile on your face” seating and swing what is now obviously height cupboard, a second cupboard with the aft wheelhouse bulkhead, which a door out of the way, you will see a pair shelves, some open shelf storage and a conceals a huge locker underneath. In here aft corner provides great storage for ropes of steps leading down into a second cabin. nicely placed single dressing bench, which you can opt for a portable cooler, which etc, and can also be topped with cushions Here Sargo have made good use of the should go a long way to making up for the is a nice touch when socializing around to add to the al-fresco seating options. space available to create a decent double lack of full standing headroom. the large teak table. A small locker in each Right in the middle of the transom, a The exterior space on the 31 is, as you would expect from a Sargo, practical, safe and plentiful. You have single-level walk around decks, with ample width alongside the wheelhouse. The deep coaming is further topped all around with a safety rail with breaks over either side just in front of the wheelhouse for side access, and, in typical Scandinavian style, a break over the bow where access is further enhanced with a single step fold down ladder and raised handrails either side. Beneath this step through is an anchor locker, neatly Striking and utilitarian, the Explorer version divided in two on out test boat to allow comes with dark gel and matt black metalwork separate storage for your anchor and While the outside space is eminently practical, it can also serve up a comfortable social area

76 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 77 A single diesel will provide great economy and a good turn of speed. Our test boat was fitted with a 400hp Volvo Penta D6

performance “The economical single As tested 50% fuel 0% water 3 crew Force 3 engine boat delivered RPM Knots LPH GPH MPG Range Noise (nm) (db) 600 3.4 1.2 0.26 13.1 1441 60 36 knots with ease” 1000 6.3 3.1 0.68 9.26 1018 66 1500 8.3 12.2 2.68 3.10 341 70 single gate leads out onto the wide 2000 12.9 26.9 5.92 2.18 239 74 Underway I don’t know but, like the other Sargos I have bathing platform. Here there are 2500 18.3 38.8 8.54 2.14 235 76 Our test boat was fitted with the most tested, everything felt well put together, and fender baskets integrated into the 2750 25.3 42.9 9.44 2.68 295 77 potent single engine option, a 400hp more than capable of staying that way even transom guard rail and you have 3000 29.2 50.9 11.2 2.61 287 78 Volvo Penta D6, which delivered good if you punched through some big waves. I lifting teak grates to allow access to 3500 35.7 72.5 15.9 2.25 247 79 performance. With a top speed of 36 knots certainly managed to get the boat airborne a the drive and props, when lifted, to 3600 35.9 77.5 17.1 1.52 167 80 we were only 6 knots off the pace of the couple of times, and the soft landing didn’t aid clearing any obstructions. same boat fitted with twin D4’s and 200hp seem to unsettle the boat at all. When I tested Back in the cockpit, in traditional Sargo to 42 knots. Fit out in the engine room is more. The boat was quick of the mark, and the Sargo 33 a few months ago, I said that style, almost the entire floor lifts on gas meticulous, I swear the battery boxes have equally responsive when extra power is they had worked miracles with the sound struts for engine room access. The sheer been installed using a template, and with applied at cruising speed. As always with levels. The 31 isn’t quite in the same league size of the hatch can make lifting tricky, the single engine installation, everything is a Sargo, the helm interaction is top notch, but that shouldn’t deter you, it is still a very not least because you have little area left on easy to get to, with plenty of space to work with light, perfectly balanced steering quiet boat with conversations flowing easily which to stand while lifting it, but once up down either side of the engine, and even and a driving position that felt ‘just so’ in the wheelhouse at all speeds. These quiet it provides complete, unfettered access to the front isn’t quite as tight as it looks in the whether standing, seated or leaning. The noise levels were only broken by a slight the boats single or twin engine installation. photo. A nice touch here is that the cockpit 31 now comes with bonded windows, resonation from the open sliding roof at a The choices here range from a single 330hp table top slots neatly into some fixings on which are said to offer a general stiffening very specific RPM, and a faint whistle from Volvo Penta D6, up to a pair of 300hp the underside of the engine hatch, keeping it of the wheelhouse, as well as better leak the supercharger, but when you are picking Volvo D4s, delivering a top speed of up easy to hand and yet out of the way. protection. Whether this made a difference up on things like this you know that the 78 February 2017 Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd 79 boat is generally very good indeed. The 31 be easily handled, on your own if necessary, cruised economically at speeds of between but large enough to offer all the comforts 24 and 30 knots and would sit at 25 knots you would expect of a cruising boat. all day long. Like all wheelhouse boats, you Go bigger and you sometimes find that do get a blind spot on the inside of a tight performance and driving experience start turn to port, but apart from that, visibility to tame. Much smaller and space may be from the helm was very good. In short, the an issue with more than a couple onboard. boat is effortless to drive and, when doing So in that sense the 31 fits the bill, but I so, you feel safe and in control at all times. have to say that with the excellent 33, Sargo Stylish, sporty, seakindly and comfortable. What better accolade could you need? Fender baskets on the transom. These would be has managed to pack it all into one great The Sargo 31 ticks all the boxes shiny stainless steel on the standard model boat. The 31 is excellent, and if my budget Conclusion stopped there I would be a very happy layout, and a little bit of extra space, just As with all boats in the range, you can sway towards Sargo. If traditional is more customer, but if I could just stretch things a edges it for me. Either way, trying to decide choose a standard or Explorer model. your thing, then Botnia might just clinch little further, by maybe selling a kidney or which Sargo to go for would be a great We are testing the latter with its dark it. Whichever way you go, they both offer two, I think the 33, with its family friendly problem to have. gelcoat and matt black metal work, but the a great range of brilliantly built, seaworthy, standard boat comes with polished stainless safe and practical cruisers and I probably steel, if you prefer a more traditional look. don’t have to tell you which side of the ENQUIRIES: Sargo UK Tel: 02380 453245 www.sargoboats.co.uk In either guise, Sargo boats offer a real Finnish wheelhouse fence I sit. Personally, alternative to the similarly styled Botnia I love the modern feel of the Sargo range, You May ALSO LIKE Targa range. Having said that, there are and their use of modish colours and enough differences between the brands materials, but is the 31 my new favourite that you will likely fall down quite easily Sargo? Well in some ways yes, and in other on one side of the fence or the other. If you ways no. 31 foot has always felt like a nice like the contemporary, you will probably size in this style of boat. Small enough to

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