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FREE DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Motorboat
AUGUST 2014
Owner
Affordable practical boating
Trader 41+2
BOAT TEST
Finnmaster Pilot 8.0
PRACTICAL
Normandy l Hardy 25 l Fitting a water filter
Boating abroad with pets
Welcome to the August issue.
From the Editor
For once it seems that we can’t moan about
the weather, it’s been pretty good so far
and the forecast is for more to come. We’re
just back from the inaugural Motorboat
Owner Cruise in Company and, apart from
a couple of days early on, we had two weeks
of flat calm seas and glorious sunshine. You
can read all about our trip on page 38. If
you are venturing to foreign shores, and are
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August 2014
considering taking your pet with you, we
have a useful feature this month from dog
owning contributor, Tally Clift, a partner
in a veterinary practice. Tally has provided
the low-down on the rules and regulations
when it comes to taking your dog, cat or
even ferret overseas on your boat. Another
concern you may have when travelling,
particularly overseas, is the quality of the
water supply. In this issue we look at how to
fit a drinking water filter system that
is so efficient it will turn dyed water
clear again. While that’s a good party
trick for boat shows, the serious side is
that they will
also remove nasties that could make
you seriously ill. If you are one of the
many boaters who refuse to drink
from your boat’s tanks, you might
want to consider fitting one of these.
Cruising aside, we’ve had another
busy month. We’ve been out on the
new Finnmaster Pilot 8.0, we report
on a nice affordable used Hardy, and
we have researched one of the great
modern day liveaboards, the Trader
41+2. We have also been engrossed in
our new affordable boat project. While
this summer is still here to enjoy, we
have got one eye on next year, and a
holiday that we are going to be taking
on a boat that we haven’t even bought
yet. What I can tell you is that when
the time comes we hope to be out on
the water for less than the cost of the
computer that I am writing this on.
You can read all about
our plans on page 18.
welcome aboard
Sunrise in the English Channel on the
Motorboat Owner Cruise in Company
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CONTENTS
AUGUST 2014
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REGULARS
PRACTICAL
NEWS page 6
INBOX page 10
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CLASSIC CRUISER
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Advice: Boating abroad with pets
BOAT TEST
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NEWS
BMF backs boaters in
use of Red Diesel
As a result of European Commission publishing
its decision to refer the UK to the European
Courts of Justice, over the continued use of
marked ‘red’ fuel in pleasure vessels, the British
Marine Federation (BMF) has stated that they
are ‘working alongside the UK Government
to successfully facilitate the continued use of
red diesel by leisure boaters, whilst paying an
appropriate level of duty’.
Red diesel is supplied to UK farmers and fishermen at a lower rate of duty and is
supplied to leisure boaters at a higher rate of 60/40, split for heating and propulsion.
BMF Chief Executive Howard Pridding said: “Government officials have always
understood the impact for the boating industry if leisure boaters were no longer
permitted to use red diesel. We have been in close contact with HMRC officials since
the Commission’s announcement and they have indicated to us that the UK
Government intends to continue to contest the infringement proceedings.”
River Avon navigation
extension to Warwick plan
A project may soon be underway to extend the River
Avon navigation to Warwick. With the support of
the Inland Waterways Association (IWA), The Avon
Navigation Trust (ANT) and the Canal & River Trust
(CRT) are looking to conduct a feasibility study of
the river. The
extension will
provide a whole
new cruising
loop for boaters,
benefiting towns
and businesses
along the river.
DIARY DATES
RYA Scotland
Commonwealth Flotilla
26th July
Medway Boat Gathering
26th July
Teddington River Festival
27th July
AAM Cowes Week Fireworks
8th August
Classic Motorboat Rally-Wales
10th August
Southampton Boat Show
12th-21st September
Classic Boat Festival
St Katharine Docks
13th & 14th September
London Boat Show
9th-18th January
Click any of the above for more info
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Buy your tickets now
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For more dates and venues on the current theatre tour,
as well as clips from the show visit
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NEWS
Commonwealth
Flotilla 2014
Pontoons are being floated in the
centre of Glasgow in readiness to
receive the Commonwealth Flotilla
on the 26th of July. The flotilla fleet
currently stands at 250 boats. There
are 41 motorboats taking part, including Sealine T52 A’m O’rga II, Nelson 42 Bold
Ranger and Birchwood 330 Helena of Glasgow. The fleet will make the 17 nautical
mile passage from James Watt Dock in Greenock to the heart of Glasgow for the
Commonwealth Games 2014 celebrations. To see participating boats follow this
link. You can follow the flotillas progress on the 26th via a live map.
Permanent Thames
home for Gloriana
Plans have been put forward to build
a boathouse to house Gloriana, H.M.
Queen’s Royal Rowbarge on the River
Thames at Richmond. Architects
Foster & Partners have unveiled a
design for the boat house at Orleans
Gardens, it incorporates a visitor
centre and a café. The project is
currently in a consultation period
but if planning permission goes ahead
work could begin in autumn 2015.
You can see full details here
Hickling Staithe
slipways refurbished
Two wooden slipways have been
refurbished in concrete at Hickling
Staithe. It can now provide visitor
launching facilities for boats up to 17ft,
accessing the Hickling Broad a nature
reserve on the Norfolk Broads.
New walk ashore
pontoons at St Peter Port
For a trial period, the four outer visitors
pontoons in the St Peter Port Pool
are now connected to the shore. The
pontoons are linked together on the
western side with a gangway leading up
to Victoria Pier. The waiting pontoon for
Victoria Marina remains unconnected.
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If you have news from your region, email us at
[email protected]
New Bavaria Sport 360
Bavaria will be launching the new Sport 360 at
September’s PSP Southampton Boat Show. It
is available as an open, hardtop or as a coupe
version and powered by twin diesel or petrol
sterndrives, or a single Volvo D6-370hp diesel
option. Bavaria dealer Clipper Marine will be
exhibiting the Coupe version at the show and
prices for this start at £203,470 inc vat.
Free Wifi
at Premier Marinas
Berth holders at Premier Marinas
will soon be entitled to use a new
free marina WiFi service. The
service is available for one device
at a time for up to four hours in
any one day and it has already
been rolled out at Brighton and
Chichester Marina. A payable
premium option, ‘Premier WiFi
Plus’ is available on an annual or
daily basis. This enables VPN and
connection on up to three devices
at a time.
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INBOX
STAR LETTER
Woodbridge pub is a must
I would like to take this
opportunity to say how much
I have enjoyed your magazine
since its launch last September.
It is full of articles and
information relevant to boaters
like myself who enjoy cruising
both locally and abroad, but do
not have a bottomless bucket of
cash with which to do so.
I particularly enjoy the articles
about the East Coast around
Essex and Suffolk as this is where 15th century
Kings Head
I am based. The article about
Inn is on
Woodbridge in the May issue
Market Hill in Woodbseriydge
was excellent, and I hope will
Guern
Woodbridge
encourage more boaters to cruise
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up the beautiful Deben River.
However there was one very
notable omission regarding the pubs that I would like to put right. The King’s
Head Inn at the top of the Market Hill is considered by many to be a very rare
find. A vibrant, local community pub that has superb draught ales and is almost
always busy. They cater for all, whether you just want to stand at the bar with a
pint, have a quick snack or a full three course meal. In winter the real fire draws
you in and there is even the “Mutt’s Menu” for your dog. No visit to Woodbridge
seems complete without a visit to this gem of a pub. Tally Clift
The Editor replies: Thank you very much for your letter and recommendation.
We are East Coast boaters too, so we’ll be sure to visit next time. For those who
missed it, you can download the May issue by visiting our back issues section.
For more information about the Kings Head Inn visit their website.
Destination
SUFFOLK
WOODBRIDGE
Woodbridge
Brightlingsea
ESSEX
Burnham-on-Crouch
of the
was built on the site
30 years ago and
original Tidemill almost from both home
it attracts visiting boaters
be
to Woodbridge will
and abroad. A visit
on skills but it is well
a test of your navigati
worth it.
Approaches River Deben needs
a treasure
of the East Coast are
The sleepy backwaters s and picture postcard
orage
trove of idyllic anch
by boat is
best places to visit
by Claire Frew
villages. One of the
ge
of Woodbrid
Suffolk’s unspoilt town
diverse crafts,
upstream on
ine nautical miles
the riverside
the River Deben lies
idge.
Suffolk town of Woodbr
has been a tidal
This charming place
s. It was
centurie
for
bolthole for boaters
settlement, and a
once an Anglo Saxon
ruler, Redwald,
7th century East Anglian treasure across
of
full
was buried in a ship
Hoo. Woodbridge
the river at Sutton
l market town
developed into a medieva
port. Its
and ship building
making, sailcloth
such as wool and rope
also thrived during
and salt manufacture,
h I. The town suffered
the reign of Elizabet
pandemic of the
during the second
German Zeppelin
from
plague and again
Great War.
bombings during the
has a stunning mix
Today Woodbridge
all different eras, Tudor,
of buildings from
and Victorian. The 2014
Regency
n,
May
Georgia
The entrance to the
The sandbanks shift
careful navigation.
usually as a result
from year to year,
therefore the
of strong easterly winds,
and the entrance is
buoys are relocated
reproduced
ed regularly. We have
remapp
h advice using
painted town houses,
a chart and the approac
unspoilt town has
and
ets
e to us at
backstre
availabl
sleepy
the latest information
narrow alleyways,
is
on the quayside. There the time of publication. However, it
working boatyards
around every corner. essential before any passage to the River
is literally a surprise
Estuary
serving locally
you visit the Deben
Woodbridge has pubs
nts, Deben that
print off the
restaura
and
of
ad
range
downlo
to
Pilot website
brewed ale, a diverse
shops. Not to mention latest entrance chartlet.
tearooms and cake
not be attempted
hfare of galleries,
The entrance should
its quirky thoroug
south-easterly winds,
boutiques and local
in strong easterly or
independent clothing
ended that you enter
and it is not recomm
food stores.
the channel marker
to a working tide
at night, as none of
The town is home
on
be aware that the ebb
que landmark, first
buoys are lit. Also
mill. This pictures
now a
is
,
strong. There is
century
very
be
12th
a spring tide can
established in the
with
weather boarded mill an eight knot speed limit in the river,
museum. The white
ski areas. You will
Yacht Harbour, the
the exception of water
overlooks Tide Mill
give
to
to
able
are
carefully
passage
where you
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need to plan your
only visitor berths
The yacht harbour
stay afloat at low water.
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Elysian 27
Thanks for the article on the Elysian
27 (July issue), it was a good read.
Just one point, we ‘layed-up’ our own
GRP moulds on patterns that we built,
using timber, plywood and filler. All
finished off, in highly polished, twopack lacquer, or polyurethane paint.
After being released from their pattern,
the resultant moulds were polished to their own glossy finish. From these moulds, we
produced our individual GRP mouldings, which we then sold/supplied to our paying
customers. So it is wrong to say that we sold moulds to our customers. We didn’t, we
sold them mouldings from our moulds. Hugh Easton
Claire replies: Thank you for your letter Hugh and also for your support in the feature.
There is such a great story behind the 27 and it is clearly much loved and respected.
Broads holiday on Elysian 27
Your article on the Elysian brought back
many happy memories, as it was this boat that
introduced us to boating over 40 years ago.
For our first holiday in married life, my husband
wanted to hire a boat on the Norfolk Broads. I
fancied myself lounging around in the sunshine,
so readily agreed. A week before we were due to
go, he took me down to Chertsey Lock to watch
the boats locking in and out. I was horrified! Seeing all those people jumping on an
off of boats really destroyed any ideas of a leisurely holiday and I nearly made him
cancel it. However, we went and have never looked back. The Norfolk Broads is an
ideal place to “cut your teeth” in boating, the Elysian was very easy to handle and we
had a wonderful time. We purchased our first small, marine ply Dolphin soon after
and have had a series of boats since then. We have gone on to enjoy a lifetime of fun
on the water, all thanks to that first trip on the Elysian. Pam Born
Claire replies: Thank you for your letter and what a great story (and photo).
The Elysian was definately one of the staple hire boats on the Broads in the 1970’s.
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PRACTICAL
HOW TO
Fitting a water filter system
DAVID HUTCHINSON
YOU WILL NEED
D o you carry large containers of mineral
water when cruising because the water
from your tank is tainted? Even worse, are
you afraid to drink the water that comes
from your tanks because of what it might
contain?
Well we did, and we were. Large five
litre containers of shop bought water
were stowed in the galley aboard our
Princess 430 motor cruiser AquaVit.
These provided us with a safe and secure
drinking water supply whilst cruising,
and ashore in the marina, but they were
cumbersome, inconvenient to store, heavy
TOOLS
• Screwdiver
• Electric Drill
• 20mm Hole saw
• Spanner for hose tails
• Sharp knife
CONSUMABLES
• Masking tape
• Hose connections specific to your system
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DIFFICULTY RATING
to carry back from the shops, and an
ongoing expense.
Despite treating our water tank with
AquaPur liquid, we generally only used
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the 560 litres in our tanks for washing up,
showering and general cleaning tasks. The
AquaPur did a fine job but, depending on
the dose used, left the treated water with
a slight chemical smell and sometimes a
little eye soreness when showering. Very
occasionally we risked drinking tap water
after filtering through a Britta jug using
a carbon filter, but then we upgraded the
onboard toilets to fresh water flush and,
despite all the assurances that there was
no back flush into the fresh water supply
we were not prepared to take any chances.
One dose of E Coli was not worth the
risk. From this point onwards, all of the
We used to carry five litre containers of water
water we drunk, boiled or not, came from
containers of mineral water.
It was then that we decided to
investigate the effectiveness and cost of
fitting an onboard drinking water filter.
Choosing a water filter
A convincing display at the boat show
in Southampton, followed by some
research, persuaded us to buy, and have
fitted, a Seagull IV X-2KF drinking
water purification system provided
by General Ecology Europe Ltd. This
organisation provides water filter
systems for major airlines, who take on
and use water from all over the world of
varying quality. They also supply some
major boat brands such as Fleming and
Sunseeker.
Our considerations were:
• the method and effectiveness of
purification
• the taste of the end product
• the flow rate through the filter
• the ability of the filter to withstand
periods of no use
• how often the filter has to be changed
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd • the cost of the unit and the filters
• the ease and cost of fitting
The unit we selected is an ultrafine
microstraining purification device
that traps and holds contaminants and
tiny particles down to 0.4 microns.
This removes pathogens, harmful
bacteria and viruses that lead to
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PRACTICAL
illness, such as E Coli, Campylobacter,
Salmonella and Listeria. The filter
also uses broad spectrum molecular
capture to remove organic molecules
and chemicals such as pesticides,
herbicides, solvents, chlorine and
other trace elements. This takes away
bad tastes, smells and discolouration.
There is no filtering through carbon,
and there are no chemicals involved in
the purification process. The filtering
process will also remove algae, fungi,
amoebic cysts, microscopic worms and
other undesirable life. The test data
is impressive, but the proof is in the
sniffing and tasting.
The unit we selected has an
exceptionally good flow rate and is
delivered via an attractive, stainless steel,
dedicated tap in the galley. Smaller, less
expensive, but equally effective units are
available in return for lower flow rates.
Most kits are fitted with the dedicated
tap, leaving all other taps dispensing
raw tank water. You can choose to buy
the kit without the tap, and dedicate
an existing tap on the boat as drinking
water, or you could fit a filter anywhere
Filter
cartridges
have a life
span from
around
3,800 litres
Our Princess 430 water tank holds 487 litres
else in the system to provide filtered
water wherever you want it. You could
even fit it just after the pump and have
the whole boat filtered.
Some systems continue to provide
water, even when the filter is no longer
effective. This means that you can never
be sure that they are working at full
capacity. The Seagull, however, reduces
flow rate as the filter is nearing the end
of its life so you have a visual indication
that it is time to change, plus the
knowledge that it will still be operating
at full effectiveness, albeit at a reduced
rate. The model of filter we chose has a
service life of around 7,600 litres. Based
on 1.5 litres per day per person that is
over 1200 days of water for a family of
four. Smaller models such as the X-1F
have a service life of around 3,800 litres
and, for larger installations there is the
X6 that treats up to 23,000 litres. When
the time comes, a replacement cartridge
for our model costs £130, for the X-1F it
is £74 and for the X6 is £377. Whichever
model you chose the cartridge price
works out at less than two pence per
litre, a small price to pay for clean,
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contaminate free, fresh tasting water.
The units are also very simple to fit,
they have no power requirement and
just need to be mounted somewhere it
can be connected to, or in line with, the
water supply. The kit contains the filter,
which for our model is around 14cm tall
and 17cm in diameter, a mounting
bracket, the dedicated tap, a pair of
hoses for inlet and outlet and suitable
fixings. You may need to add to this
some fittings to connect the filter to the
existing supply hoses depending upon
the installation type on your boat.
HOW TO IN 12 STEPS
1
The kit. Ours had the
dedicated tap but General
Ecology supply both the
X-1 and X-2 filters without,
if required
4
Cut into the water supply.
If you are using a special
tap, tee off and connect the
hose that comes with the
kit to the tee and the filter
2
3
You need to find a suitable
location with space enough
for the canister and access
to the water supply pipe
5
6
If you are using an existing
tap, the cold water supply
for that tap is diverted
through the filter, so no tee
piece is required
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd We fitted ours right in the
corner of the cupboard
under the sink. Ensure you
will have enough space for
filter changes
The outlet hose from the
filter is either connected to
the new dedicated tap, or to
the hose tail of the existing
tap
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7
9
8
If you are fitting a dedicated
tap, tape up the work surface
to protect it and mark where
the tap is going
Then carefully drill
the 20mm hole in the
work surface. The tape
should help protect the
surrounding area
Open the filter canister
and install the new filter
element, tighten the clamp
back up and refit the
canister into the bracket
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Each kit comes with a
service label. Fill in the date
of installation, stick it to
the canister, and upate it
when you do filter changes
Once complete, run the
tap for a few minutes to
purge air and flush the filter
element through. Check all
connections for leaks
The finished job. No more
carrying water bottles back
from the supermarket,
and no risk of drinking
contaminated water
TIME TAKEN
“This has been a major
improvement to our boat.
We can take water on board
from marinas in the UK and
abroad without having to be too
concerned about water quality.”
Around two hours, slightly more if there
is internal dismantling to undertake to
gain access to the boat’s pipework.
COST £
The X-2KF with separate tap as fitted
to David’s boat currently retails for
£613. The smaller non tap X-1B as fitted
to April Fool is currently £316. Filter
elements are £130 and £74 respectively.
There are also some smaller units, with
lower flow rates, called Nature Flow.
These are available from £230.
ENQUIRIES: General Ecology Europe Ltd Tel: 01293 400644 www.purewateronline.co.uk
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tested
The water showed
improvements in
odour, taste and
some measurable
parameters
Motorboat
Owner
During our recent Cruise in Company
to Normandy, we fitted the smaller X-1F
system to the control boat, a Sealine SC35
April Fool. The owner complained that the
tank water had a strange taste and smell,
although I must be quite insensitive as I
hadn’t really noticed. Like the one above,
it took around two hours to fit. We didn’t
go for the dedicated tap, instead fitting the
unit to the galley cold water supply.
Once fitted there was a noticeable drop
in water pressure. Although not enough to
be a problem, it is something to be aware
of if you decide to forego the separate tap
option. The flow rate of the X-1F is 3.8
litres per minute. For faster water delivery,
the X-2 models have a flow rate of 7.6
litres per minute.
Next up came the taste test. With one
glass of water taken from the cockpit tap
and one from the now filtered galley tap
I was expecting to be under whelmed.
How wrong I was. The odour that I had
not smelt before, was so prominent on the
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd unfiltered glass, as opposed to the filtered,
I really couldn’t understand how I hadn’t
previously noticed it. Then there was the
taste. The unfiltered water had a distinct
tank taste, with plasticy overtones, while
the filtered water tasted exactly like bottled
water. I was very impressed.
Just to be a little scientific about it, I
took two samples and tested them for
various parameters. The results speak
for themselves. Nitrates, chlorine and
dissolved solids were all lower on the
filtered water.
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Motorboat
Owner
affordable boat
CHALLENGE
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Affordable boating? You bet!
E
ver since we launched Motorboat
Owner last year, we have used
the tag line ‘Affordable Practical
Boating’, to describe the kind of content
you will find inside. Over the last 10
months I have lost count of the number
of times people have come up to me at
various shows and said something along
the lines of, “there is no such thing as
affordable boating”.
This got us thinking. Affordable is,
after all, a very loose term. One person’s
affordable boat could quite literally be
another person’s lottery win purchase. So
we have decided to set out, once and for
all, to prove that boating doesn’t have to be
expensive.
First thing’s first, we need to define
‘affordable’. While £10k is certainly at the
cheaper end of boat buying, it is still a
figure that some people may find difficult
to justify spending on a boat. What we
need is an amount that almost everyone
could afford. An amount that can be
justified like any other regular purchase.
An amount that could be easily saved
over a short period of time from a modest
income. So what is that amount?
I think everyone would agree that a 10
year old Ford Focus is affordable. Equally
a self catering holiday for a family of
four to the Costas, out of season, is also
inexpensive. How about a pair of season
tickets to a lowly second division football
club? Affordable? We think so. All of the
above sit at or around the £1000 mark,
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eBay is a great place to find
bargain boats and kit
so our aim is to see if boating can be
achieved on a similar budget. Clearly
we are not going to be looking at a coast
hopping twin diesel flybridge cruiser with
this sort of budget, but I guarantee that
getting out on the water, any water at all,
is more fun than watching Southend get
beaten at home, again.
So here’s the challenge. In Top Gear
terms, the producers have given us £1000
and we have to buy, equip, prepare and,
most importantly, go cruising in a boat
next season. The reality is that we have no
producers, so we are putting up the money
ourselves, and we will absolutely not be
calling upon any industry contacts for
freebies, cheap deals or trade discounts.
Everything we buy will be from sources
available to anyone. We expect auction
websites, forums, boat jumbles and little
gems such as the Chandlery Barge in the
Hamble, to provide everything we need.
Now we are not going into this
completely blind. A little bit of research
tells us that you can actually buy an up
and running package for around £1000.
The problem is that most of these still
need quite a lot of work to make them
truly usable, and with the budget blown
there will be nothing left in the pot to
rectify, modernise and generally make
good. It would also make a pretty dull
Budget cruisers at Andy Seedhouse Boat Sales.
Does your local boatyard have a bargain corner?
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We spotted this
lovely Relcraft
19 project on
ebay. It was an
inboard boat
in need of an
engine
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series in the magazine.
So what we are going to do is to buy the
bits separately. We’ll find a decent hull to
start with, pair it up with a suitable engine
and trailer and carry out all the necessary
repairs, upgrades, and modernisation
ourselves to save money. We’ll report
back every month through these pages,
explaining how the project is progressing
and listing all of the work carried out that
month, with useful practical features and
ideas springing off the back of it. We’ll
also be keeping a running total of money
There are plenty of affordable boats out there
if you know where to look
spent so you can see how we are doing.
We are not setting out to restore a boat,
we are simply going to put all the pieces
together to form a safe, comfortable and
usable vessel. If we can improve its looks
without spending too much, we’ll do it,
but ultimately with a small budget any
expenditure will be on improvements
and kit that are required, rather than
cosmetics.
Ultimately our plan is to not only get
the boat in the water in time for next
season, but for us to take a holiday of at
least one week, onboard. Mad? Maybe.
But if we can pull this off, then affordable
boating no longer needs to be a myth.
Initially our thoughts were that it would
be really great to buy a little boat with a bit
of pedigree. A Fairline 19 caught our eye,
as did an old Sunseeker, before they were
called Sunseeker. The reality though is that
we are going to have to aim for something
a bit more obscure to get the best bang
for our buck. Paying for a well-regarded
name has no place in our plans, and the
above boats would have certainly taken
us over budget. Ultimately, getting on the
water is all that matters. You can have just
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as much fun, sometimes more, on a small
inexpensive boat, and I would rather be
out on a boat, any boat, than be standing
on the shore or riverbank wishing I was
out there.
At the time of writing we are already
well into the search. We have narrowly
missed out on a lovely little Relcraft 19
without an engine, that would have made
a great inboard to outboard conversion.
We have also watched many little
Shetlands and Fletchers go above our
budget on eBay and the like, but watch
this space, because I am currently in
negotiation on a little frog of a boat that I
think we could turn into a prince. I won’t
put the mockers on it by revealing any
more, but hopefully in next month’s issue
we will be able to unveil what we hope
is going to be the £1000 boat. Watch this
space.
The Chandlery Barge, and similar outlets, offer
great opportunities to obtain inexpensive gear
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CUTTING
Mente Marine ACS
Mente Marine has launched a new version of
its automatic trim tab control system. The
ACS R and ACS RP system is all included
inside the control panel, meaning you simply
replace your existing controls with the
new one to turn your trim tabs into a fully
automatic system. ACS is compatible with
most electric and hydraulic systems including
Bennett, Instatrim, Lenco and Lectrotab.
Price from £463 www.mente-marine.com
Crewsaver Hamble
Horseshoe Buoy Set
Crewsaver’s new Hamble Horseshoe
Buoy Set consists of a buoy, bracket
and a lithium powered LED light with
a five year life span. The yellow Buoy is
constructed from layered EPE foam and
tough PVC material for durability and is
an essential piece of equipment in case of
a man overboard.
Price £60
www.crewsaver.com
Raymarine DBW
Raymarine’s Evolution autopilot is
now available for vessels equipped
with Yanmar’s joystick control system.
Evolution DBW comes with the EV-2
9-axis sensor and p70R control head.
Once integrated the autopilot can also
be controlled via a Raymarine touch
screen multifunction display. Yanmar
owners may also be interested in the
new ECI-100 engine and control
interface, which provides Yanmar
engine data to a Raymarine MFD.
Price Evolution DBW £2400 ECI-100 £300
www.raymarine.co.uk
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the latest boating gear and technology
Hatch Hooks
Tidier lockers could be just a couple of sticky
hooks away. The low profile Hatch Hooks
are designed to stick inside lockers, or on the
underside of the lids, using marine-grade
adhesive pads. They are made from UV stable
nylon and can help organise ropes, fenders,
lifejackets or any other suitable kit. For heavier
loads, Hatch Hooks can also be screwed in
place. Price £4.99 www.rochemarine.co.uk
Quba X600 Jacket
Evinrude G2
Price £199 www.quba.com
Price £TBA www.brp.com
Quba’s X600 is a mid-weight mens
waterproof jacket. It has fully
taped seams, light weight lining, a
roll-away hood, double front zip
with storm flap, internal pocket,
lycra hand gaiters, handwarmer
pockets and drawcords at the
hem, waist and hood. The X600
Jacket is available in two colours
Navy or Kelp, with printed and
embroidery details.
G2 engines are Evinrude’s
next generation of
E-TEC outboards. They
are colour customisable
and come with integrated
digital controls. Evinrude
claim 15% better fuel
efficiency, 75% fewer
emissions and 20% more
torque than leading four
stroke engines.
Puzzle Book
The Adlard Coles Nautical
Puzzle Book looks like a
useful thing to stow on board
for those odd wet and windy
days. Packed with over 150
nautically themed brain
teasers, it should help keep
crew, both young and old,
entertained while weather
bound.
Price £6.99 www.bloomsbury.com
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Q&A
Your Questions Answered
Trailing methods
Q What is the correct
method of strapping
a boat onto a trailer? I
have been told that my
straps, that go right over
the boat fore and aft, are
not correct and could
actually damage the boat?
A Personally I don’t like straps that go right over the top of the boat. These ratchets
can exert a significant force that may cause damage. I would only do this as a last
resort in the absence of any other tie down method, such as using the boat’s cleats.
Most boats destined for a trailer will have a pair of D rings on the transom as well as
the bow D ring. The transom ones should be used to strap the back of the boat onto
the trailer, and I use the bow ring to strap the front of the boat straight down onto
the trailer chassis. The winch strap will stop the boat moving backwards, although I
would not rely solely on this and another strap from the bow D ring forward can be
used to back this up. Lastly, in the event of an accident or sudden stop, you want to
think about stopping the boat moving forwards. The winch post will help, but a strap
going from the bow D ring back to the trailer aft would be another worthy addition.
Freeman spares
Q Last year I bought a Freeman 23
and have really enjoyed using it on the
Thames. This year I would like to spend a
bit of time bringing it back to its former
glory and wondered what the best source
of parts are for this boat. I am specifically
looking for deck fittings such as cleats
and handrail brackets.
A Sheridan Marine should be able to supply everything you need. The deck
equipment section on their website shows some very original looking replacement
cleats, bollards, handrails and everything else besides. www.sheridanmarine.com
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Handheld VHF
Q How does the range of a hand held
VHF compare to a fixed set? I am weighing
up the pros and cons and like the idea that
a handheld is completely independent from
the boat and could even be taken with you
if required. I am concerned about leaving
myself incommunicado if I am a few miles
out when fishing.
A VHF range depends upon the transmit power, the height of the transmitting and
receiving aerial, the quality of the aerial and even on atmospheric conditions. In my
experience a 5 or 6 watt handheld can start to falter at as little as two or three miles. On
a good day you might get more, possibly up to eight or nine miles, but you will always
do better with a 25w fixed set combined with a decent aerial. I am guessing the either/
or scenario relates to budget, so I would suggest buying an entry level, but good quality
fixed set from someone like Icom (IC-M323) or Standard Horizon (GX1100E). You
could always add a handheld later when budget allows, or keep an eye on the classifieds
for a used one, they do come up quite often.
Prop pitch reduction
Q I have been told that a reduction in
the pitch of my prop will help acceleration,
which would be particularly useful for
when we are waterskiing. Is it ok to just put
a smaller pitch prop on the drive or would
this cause any other problems?
A A smaller pitch will certainly help a boat get up on the plane quicker, which
would be beneficial for skiing. The downside is that it will knock a few knots off
the top speed. The other consideration is that a smaller pitch will allow the engine
to rev higher, potentially beyond what it is rated to, and this may cause damage.
Ideally having two props, one for skiing and one for cruising would be the perfect
solution, but if skiing is your main activity go for the smaller prop but watch that
rev counter.
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Q&A
Your Questions Answered
Halon extinguisher
Q My engine room fire extinguisher is Halon, which is not
only very out of date but which I understand is now banned.
What should I replace it with? The options seem to be dry
powder, or FM200, which is a Halon replacement. The cost
difference is considerable. I don’t want a complex install, so a
stand-alone automatic is all I am looking for.
A If you have a fire, a correctly sized dry powder or FM200
will do the job. My main concern would be an accidental
discharge. I don’t know if you have ever seen the mess a dry
powder extinguisher makes when it goes off, but it is very
difficult to clean up and can damage metal and electronic components. It’s not as
rare an occurrence as you might think either, I have heard two stories recently of dry
powder engine room extinguishers activating after an engine overheat caused the
temperature to rise enough to set them off. Buying FM200 would seem a small price
to pay in comparison to the clean up operation. One point worth making though, is
to ensure that you have just a single extinguisher big enough to deal with the whole
volume of the engine bay. Don’t try and cover the area with multiple smaller units.
Marking Anchor Chain
Q I have about 50 metres of anchor chain,
but as it is not marked and I don’t have a
chain counter, I never really know if I am
putting enough, or even too much, chain
down. What’s the best way of marking it?
A You can of course simply paint sections of the chain every few metres, but I
have found that if you anchor often the paint doesn’t last very long. My preferred
way of chain marking is the cable ties and snooker method. I get hold of cable ties
in red, yellow, green, brown and blue. In snooker these coloured balls are worth 1,
2, 3, 4 and 5 points, so I add red ties to the chain at 10 metres, yellow at 20 metres,
green at 30 metres and so on. As long as you can remember your snooker scores
you can see at a glance how much chain you have let out as soon as the next cable
tied link comes into view.
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Q We are planning a trip to the Netherlands this
summer, and thinking about our return journey we like
the idea of perhaps combining some inland waterways
of Belgium and France into the itinerary. We have a
spare week to play with, what would you recommend?
Toerisme Brugge
Cruising Belgium
A It has to be Bruges. On your way out of the Westerschelde, lock into the inland
waterways at Terneuzen on the southern coast. A gentle days cruising and you can
be in the centre of Bruges, the Venice of the north. From here you can head east and
exit at Ostende or, if air draft permits, you can continue into France and pop out at
Dunkerque, or even Calais. For a slightly longer detour, head to Antwerp and come
home via Ghent and Bruges.
Princess 32 loosing coolant
Q Our Princess 32 runs problem free on the river,
but when we take her out into the estuary and open
the engines up we loose coolant out of the header
tank on one engine. Any ideas what is causing this?
A The first possible cause is that the engine is overheating. If you have a small
blockage, faulty thermostat or partially worn pump, the engine may remain at the
correct temperature at slow speeds, but when opening her up the cooling system
can no longer cope and it boils over. What is the gauge reading when this happens?
If it is overheating, test the thermostat, clean any heat exchangers and check the
pipe work. You may need to flush the system through with a cleaning/descaling
product such as Rydlyme. If it’s not overheating it could be a pressure issue with
either air or raw water being forced into the fresh water cooling system. This may
be caused by a faulty head gasket or a split heat exchanger. The former can be
diagnosed with an exhaust gas detection kit used on the header tank. Don’t panic
yet though as it could be something as trivial as the pressure cap on the header tank
being faulty. Swap caps between engines to rule this in or out. It could even simply
be that you are over filling the cooling system and it is expelling the excess. Some
engines, if left alone, settle down to their own level, which is sometimes below
the minimum level indicated on the tank. Obviously if it gets to a stage where the
header tank looks like it is going to run dry this is unlikely to be the problem.
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CLASSIC CRUISERS
a complete guide to the best boats on the used market
Trader 41+2
I
f you are looking for a spacious
cruising liveaboard and are prepared
to throttle back, you certainly won’t
go wrong with a Trader. These boats are
built like tanks, spacious and robust are
understatements. They are imposing on
the water and offer home-from-home
comfort inside.
If your budget is around £100k, we
think the Trader 41+2 is the perfect
compromise in size, accommodation and
ease of handling for two people, without
being too big. This flybridge aft cabin
cruiser certainly offers a lot of boat for the
money. But what are these boats like to live
with?
The Trader 41 and 41+2 are basically
the same boat, both were designed by
Tarquin Boat Company in Hampshire and
built in Taiwan. The 41 was introduced in
1980 and the 41+2 followed a year later in
1981. The production of these two models
lasted over 19 years and in the region of
170 boats were built. Many of these were
shipped abroad and surprisingly few
entered the UK. The 41 offers four berths
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Built 1980-1999
Prices then 1984 from £82,738
Prices now £80,000-£140,000
Length 41ft 2in / 12.6m
Beam 14ft / 4.2m
Draught 4ft 1in /1.2 m
Air Draught 16ft / 4.9m
Radar arch down 12ft / 3.64m
Fuel 1362 litres / 299 gallons
Water 720 litres / 158 gallons
Displacement 14 tons
in two separate cabins, both are usually
doubles. The 41+2 has three cabins, and
for the purpose of this feature we will be
concentrating on this popular model.
Interior
Stepping aboard you are greeted by a
mass of wood set off only by the seating
upholstery and light headlining. A
daunting sight perhaps. Traders are
finished with teak and apart from galley
worktops, headlining and white wipedown toilet compartments, every surface
is wood, extraordinarily crafted and
edged. While the wood finish is hard
wearing, do bear in mind that some of
these boats are over 30 years old so some
wear is to be expected. A close inspection
of the joinery throughout the boat should
give away any leaks, past or present.
With three separate cabins it is an
ideal boat for a family, or a couple with
occasional guests. It has two forward
cabins, a V-berth which converts into a
double and a bunk-bedded side cabin.
The forward cabin is an impressive
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There is plenty of room for the family to stay,
bunks in the side cabin and a V-berth forward.
The guest toilet compartment has a shower
size and the wood surfaces provide a
traditional feel. There are two chunky
rectangular portholes, one on each side,
and an escape hatch above the berth. With
a hatch cover fitted it is quite a dark cabin,
but it can also be a very cool place on a
hot day. There is a half height wardrobe
on the starboard side. When it comes to
under berth storage we noted that only
the bow panel of the V lifted. There are
plenty of small storage drawers and cubby
holes but we think there could be more
storage to be utilised here.
The side cabin is a great third cabin,
perhaps more impressive than those
found on a modern 50ft flybridge cruiser,
and could easily double as, or convert
into a dressing room or office if you are
planning to live aboard. It features two
wide bunk berths, a half height wardrobe
and drawers. Light is provided by a
porthole above the berth, and a clever
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The Trader 41+2 offers eight berths. The dinette in the saloon converts into an occasional double
slide-close skylight gives further light
from the saloon. Opposite you will find
the day toilet. This has a shower via a
mixer tap and a panel which provides
access to the electrics behind the helm
console. The taps and shower fittings in
the two toilet compartments may be a
little dated and tarnished but these can
always be replaced. The wood trim in here
is fairly resiliant, but it is worth checking
its condition carefully due to it being
exposed in a wet compartment.
Three steps bring you up to the saloon
and the inside helm position. At the
helm, the dash is quite high but there
is still good all round visibility, and
having a sliding door next to the helm
is an excellent feature. The navigation
equipment may be original and you might
have to upgrade some electronics if you
are looking to cruise great distances. Teak
rails run the length of the saloon ceiling
and are an excellent safety feature for
when you are underway.
The saloon is the main area for
entertaining and lounging. Here there is
usually a half moon shaped dinette area
on the port side and further seating to
starboard. The dinette table is a bit on
the small side and dining for 4 people
will be cosy but achievable. Underneath
the seating are lockers but these are
only suitable for crates and boxed items,
as the lockers are open to the engine
room in places. The seating opposite is
commonly two angled single seats with
storage beneath and between, or a long
bench seat. In 1988 Trader introduced
the option of a door out to the aft deck,
and the saloon layout was updated. On
these versions there is no seating on the
starboard side, with a storage unit and
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The inside helm seat
is tight for two people.
Handy chart storage
on the port side
steps up to the deck. It is a desirable
feature but do examine the door frame as
these have been known to leak. Another
sliding door on the port side was an
option and is very practical for deck and
shore access.
Opening ports on the lower levels and
the saloon’s large sliding windows provide
light and ventilation. However, what the
saloon does lack is a porthole or window
that can be left open when it’s raining.
The galley is unusually located in the
aft and master suite section of the boat.
It’s very private and ideal for stepping
out of the master cabin to put the kettle
on in the morning. On the example we
viewed the oven had been removed and
a small drum washing machine was in its
place. There is space for a microwave or
combination oven on the galley worktop.
A washing machine is a great addition
for long term cruising or living aboard,
but a buyer would surely miss a proper
oven for entertaining and home comforts.
Perhaps a washing machine could be
installed in the side cabin? While the
The standard
layout has an
off-set double.
Some later
boats have a
central double
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1991 £79,950 (as featured)
Twin Volvo TAMD 61A 306hp
Ancasta Chichester
01243 885380
www.ancasta.com
The galley is aft and outside the master cabin door
galley has a fairly big fridge, with a small
freezer compartment, it is the only one on
the boat. This is something to bear in mind if
you are looking to live aboard. An idea would
be to sink a top opening fridge unit into the
galley worktop or under the saloon seating.
Alternatively a small chest freezer could go
into the side cabin. A generator and inverter
are two key features to look for.
The master cabin is impressive and has an
adjoining en-suite toilet compartment. Most
commonly the cabin features a double island
berth, which is angled and faces the door. On
later models you may find the bed centralised
through customisation in build. Either layout
provides plenty of room to move about, but
the angled version offers one large offset
space, which works really well. There are two
wardrobes in this cabin and a small settee
conceals access to the stern gear. There is also
a dressing table in the starboard corner. The
1993 £99,500
Twin Caterpillar 3116 300hp
Ancasta Brighton
01273 673232
www.ancasta.com
1994 £129,500
Twin Volvo TAMD 61A 306hp
Clarke & Carter Essex
01621 785600
www.clarkeandcarter.co.uk
The aft toilet has a hip bath with shower
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Some post
1988 models
have a door
to the aft deck
which is a
great feature
toilet compartment has a shower over bath
Teak hand rails run around the whole
arrangement. Shower standing room is
boat, and these will require some TLC
tight for anyone over 6ft and the hip bath now and then. The rails will be expensive
is small but great to have all the same.
to replace so some teak oil, or a gentle
rub down and coat of varnish should
On Deck
bring them back to life and help preserve
The Trader 41+2 is incredibly safe and
them. Be aware that varnishing can be
practical to crew, the side decks are huge
painstaking work, and once you have done
and the chunky deck hardware is suitable it once it becomes an almost annual job.
for thicker rope gauges. These boats are
There is a vast amount of chunky teak
often referred to as trawlers but luckily
decking on this boat, particularly on the
they lack the fiddly through-bulwark
aft deck. Replacement of worn out teak on
fairleads that can be found on many other this scale could be very expensive, so you
Taiwanese/Far East built trawler style
should check that it is all in good order.
boats.
Real teak is very resilient but it needs to be
The exterior teak is good quality but
will require some maintenance.
The spacious aft deck can be enclosed
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Steps are necessary when boarding from pontoon height. Its wide side decks are excellent for crewing
cleaned and maintained. Consider visiting
the boat you are interested in buying when
it is, or has just been, raining. Strange
as it may sound, this will give you the
opportunity to investigate any leaks to
the interior. It will allow you to walk on
the wet teak to check for any squelching
underfoot, which could indicate lifting
teak and, potentially, a forthcoming repair
bill. If replacement is required, synthetic
teak might be an option. Just be aware that
plastic teak can get very hot on bare feet,
so this would not be the best option for a
boat heading for sunnier climes. Other,
possibly cheaper, alternatives might be
composite cork decking, or Kebony wood.
The spacious aft deck is often covered
with a bimini or a GRP hardtop.
Sometimes it is completely enclosed
with full canopies and it is a superb area
for dining and entertaining. If you are
dreaming of a Mediterranean escape,
some examples have folding arches, giving
an air draught of around 3.6m to the top
of the windscreen.
Flybridge
A three-rung step ladder brings you
up to the flybridge level. A ladder may
not suit everyone and is something that
can’t be negotiated in a rush. On the
flybridge there is a basic single helm seat,
L-shaped seating in the starboard corner
and a single bench seat on the port side.
These fixed seating units all have storage
underneath, ideal for ropes and other deck
equipment. On one example seen, the
helm seat had been made to accommodate
a coolbox. Under the console there is a
cavernous storage locker with two 7kg size
gas canisters on the starboard side.
The central helm position on the
flybridge is well forward on the boat and
gives an excellent view over the wide
foredeck. However, judging distance
alongside at this height might be difficult
and you need to remember that there
is alot of boat aft of you. It is easy to see
why most helmsman prefer standing up
during close quarter manoeuvres, and the
favoured side to moor will be port, as the
dip in the flybridge coaming for the ladder
gives a better view aft. Even so, with such a
large and uncluttered flybridge it is so easy
to step across to look over the side.
A flybridge cover should be fitted to
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The flybridge
is spacious and
functional, but
lacks forward
facing seating
protect the wood and upholstery. Ensure
this is in good condition, that the fabric
hasn’t become porous, and that it is tight
and well supported to stop rain gathering.
Hull and Handling
The Trader 41+2 is a semi displacement
There is crawl in or through-floor access to the
engines. Twin Volvo TAMD 61A’s pictured
cruiser. Its underwater hull shape has
a medium vee with a fairly deep keel.
The boat draws 1.2m and its keel is the
lowest point, being below the props. A
combination of a keel and a displacement
of 14 tons make these boats great to
handle at sea and during slow speed
manouvering. It does, however, have a
reputation of wallowing in a beam sea.
Like most high-sided boats they can be
susceptible to the wind and a bowthruster
and/or a sternthruster would certainly be
worthy additions to look for.
Engines
Earlier boats were fitted with twin 120hp
Ford diesels, or twin 255hp Caterpillars.
In 1984 these models were priced £85,107
and £100,564 respectively. Thirty years
on, these versions make great out-and-out
displacement cruisers. Later boats fitted
with the Volvo TAMD 61A 306hp push
the boat that little bit faster, achieving a
top speed in the region of 18 knots.
Engine access for basic checks is
excellent for a boat of this size. Both sets
of interior steps hinge back and doors
give crawl through access between the
engines, fore and aft. The raw water filters,
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seacocks, batteries and fuel filters are
located forward. This is also where you
may also find a generator and hot water
tank fitted. There is further engine access
through large panels in the saloon floor.
On a sea trial, consider helming from
inside to check the effectiveness of the
soundproofing.
While in the engine bay it is important
to have a look at the fuel tanks which run
parallel, outside of the engines. Look for
leaks or signs of corrosion. Fitting new
tanks is a costly exercise as it involves the
removal of the engines. Perhaps check
with the owner or the broker to see if the
tanks are original.
Some boats have separate throttle and
gear shift controls. These may not be to
everyones taste, and will take some getting
used to if you have not used them before.
Check the engine hours and cross
reference these with the servicing records.
Regular and recent servicing are signs
of a good maintenance regime. Boats
like to be used, so be wary of an old boat
with seemingly very few hours. If you get
the opportunity have a look at a boats
logbook for evidence of regular and recent
usage. Running a large, twin shaftdrive
diesel boat at sea is not going to be cheap.
Opting for a steady slow speed will pay
dividends. These boats should easily cruise
at anything between 8-16 knots, with fuel
consumption at just under one nautical
mile per gallon at faster cruising speeds.
Conclusion
The Trader 41+2 offers a lot of boat
for your money and a relaxed, slow,
comfortable style of boating. Whether
you’re looking to cruise distances or
live aboard, if you are prepared to
do maintenance yourself and run at
displacement speeds, these boats are
an affordable prospect. Look for a well
maintained example over a bargain.
Before buying any used boat, always employ the services of a IIMS or a YDSA accredited surveyor
and, if you have any doubt about the engines, employ a suitably qualified person to carry out a
separate mechanical survey.
Family
41 1980-1999
Prices £70,000-£100,000
Length 41ft 2in Beam 14ft
The same hull as the 41+2 but
has a spacious, two double
cabin layout.
Buy one (pictured) 1981
£70,000 Lying Spain
www.tradermotoryachts.com
44 1985 –2001
Prices £130,000-£140,000
Three cabin layout with larger
master cabin with central
double berth.
£134,950
www.solentmotoryachts.co.uk
50 1986–1994
Prices £110,000-£150,000
Great value for a spacious
55 foot cruiser, with the
traditional three cabin layout.
£125,000
www.tradermotoryachts.com
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Motorboat
Owne r
Cruise in C
ompa n y
Normandy Cruise 22nd June -5th July
Normandy landings
T
he 70th anniversary of the D
Day landings was all the excuse
we needed to plan a Normandy
Cruise in Company. Unfortunately work
commitments meant we were not able
to be there on the 6th of June, but on the
22nd a fleet comprising 15 participants,
together with support boat April Fool, a
Sealine SC35, gathered at Royal Clarence
Marina in Portsmouth harbour for a
briefing.
The weather gods were smiling on us,
as the forecast for the following day was
perfect for a channel crossing. With barely
any wind forecast and a favourable tide
the first boat to depart in the morning at
0730 was AquaVit, a Fairline Targa 47,
which was acting as fast transport for
team member Claire, who was detailed
with the tough task of getting into port
first and sorting out everyone’s fuel and
moorings. David and Neil from AquaVit
also volunteered to help out, which
was gratefully accepted. AquaVit was
immediately followed out of harbour by
the boat with the fleet’s slowest cruising
speed, a Grand Banks 47 called Kittiwake.
At 16 knots the Kittiwake crew were
looking at a passage time of around
five hours to cover the 75nm passage to
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“In this 70th anniversary year,
passing beneath Pegasus Bridge
was really quite moving”
Cherbourg. The rest of the fleet were
happy to cruise between 20 and 28
Portsmouth
knots giving them a crossing time
between three and four hours, apart
from Neo Two, A Hunton RS43 who
ENGLISH CHANNEL
would be cruising at 35 knots.
The crossing was fantastic with
flat seas and sunshine all the way.
Cherbourg
Despite leaving last, even after April
St Vaast
Fool, Neo Two was one of the first
boats to arrive, and by mid afternoon
Ouistreham
all boats were refueled and moored
Dives sur Mer
up. The plan was to spend two nights
Caen
in Cherbourg, which would give the
crews a rest day and time to explore The route took boats past the D-Day beaches to Caen
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Cherbourg
Cross-Channel celebrations, the pontoon party
at Port Chantereyne, Cherbourg
the many delights that Cherbourg has to
offer. The rest day turned out glorious,
one of those rare occasions where air
conditioning on a UK based boat makes
sense. Crews ventured into town, explored
the surrounding area by bike, visited the
Cite de la Mer (Cherbourg’s fabulous
maritime museum), or simply stocked up
with essentials at the local hypermarket.
That evening a briefing was held where
the plans for the next day’s passage to
Carentan were revealed. Unfortunately
the forecast was looking a bit gloomy so it
was decided that April Fool should venture
out first to check conditions off Barfleur,
a headland with a reputation on this
coastline second only to Cap de la Hague.
With Carentan being tidally restricted,
and the group needing to depart at 0600,
it was a 0430 start for the April Fool team.
Before turning in for an early night there
was just time to join David and Neil on
AquaVit to watch England’s last World
Cup game. I’m not sure why we bothered.
The historic harbour of Cherbourg
is an ideal cross-channel port
offering Port Chantereyne, an all
tides marina. See our Cherbourg
destination feature in the June issue.
Visitor Pontoons: N, P & Q
Access: All tides
Fuel: Petrol & Diesel
Overnight Price 10m boat: €27.70
Telephone: 0033 2 33 87 65 70
VHF Channel: 09
www.portchantereyne.fr/en
By 0530 the next morning April Fool
was off Barfleur and getting bounced
around by some big rolling waves. The
wind had gone easterly, which was the
worst possible scenario, and were forecast
to get stronger as the day progressed.
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Liberation Day in Cherbourg and fireworks lit up the sky and bangs echoed around the marina
The passage was cancelled, a radio call
sent everyone back to bed, and April Fool
returned to port in time for breakfast.
Despite the weather out at sea, on shore
it remained glorious. The sun shone all day
and the breeze, which had reached force
6 in the Channel, was gentle and cooling
in the marina. A second rest day gave
participants the chance to further explore
the area and an impromptu pontoon party
was planned that evening to coincide with
the day’s skipper’s briefing, where the
crews were informed about the next day’s
plans to get to Carentan.
The tides were a little later but the
forecast was more or less the same the
next morning. Another early departure
for April Fool, another lumpy passage
around Barfleur and another rest day
in Cherbourg beckoned. Some crews,
perhaps foreseeing the inevitable, jumped
on a train to visit Carentan. Today was
the 70th anniversary of Cherbourg’s
liberation and veteran troops gathered to
commemorate, while several historic ships
assembled in Cherbourg’s inner basin.
During the day the wind went round to
the southwest and the forecast was looking
good for the next day. At the briefing that
evening, plans were altered to account
for the two lost days. Carentan was now
out of the question, so it was explained
that the plan for tomorrow would be an
impromptu night, just around the corner,
in St-Vaast-la-Hougue. As darkness fell,
liberation fireworks lit up the sky and the
bangs crackled around that marina. It was
a spectacular display and a lovely way to
end our stay in Cherbourg.
The next day it was a more civilized start
for everyone, with April Fool checking
conditions at 0800. With lovely flat seas,
Isle Tatihou lies to the east of St Vaast la Hougue
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St Vaast la Hougue
Boats assembled in the delightful fishing
harbour of St Vaast la Hougue in the sunshine
the call was given and the fleet departed
en masse at 0930 to catch the east going
tide. While grey clouds gathered overhead,
the rain stayed away and the passage
was as smooth as silk, with the bonus
of a three-knot tide under us. Sam and
Paul from Mister Green even reported a
dolphin sighting en route.
By midday all boats were safely tied up
in St Vaast and crews went off to explore.
Penny and Stephen from Gîte took the
amphibious ferry out to Isle Tatihou,
where they climbed to the top of the
Norman fort and visited the shipwreck
museum. On arrival in St Vaast, Neo
Two reported that one of the sterndrives
was stuck in gear. The diagnosis was a
detached cable in the leg, so a lift was
arranged and Keith from the Motorboat
Owner team helped Neo Two’s crew fix
the problem. It turns out that a spit pin
had disintegrated and there were a few
St Vaast la Hougue is an unspoilt
Normandy town with oyster beds
and Norman forts. The harbour has
a tide gate and a marina with visitor
berths.
Visitor Pontoons: E, B,C & A
Access: HW +/- 21/4 hrs
Overnight Price 10m boat: €27
Telephone: 0033 02 33 23 61 00
VHF Channel: 09
www.saint-vaast-reville.com
others on both legs looking like they may
follow. All were replaced as a precaution,
and Neo Two was back in operation in just
over an hour. In the evening many of the
crews made hasty plans to eat in St Vaast’s
Michelin guide restaurant, Fuchsias.
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At Ouistreham the lock keeper kindly held the west lock for all 16 boats
The next morning the tidal gate at St
Vaast opened at 0919hrs and the fleet
departed, bound for Ouistreham and onto
Caen. The 56-mile passage took the boats
along the historic Normandy coastline,
and past the D-day landing beaches of
Omaha, Utah, Sword, Juno and Gold, in
flat calm conditions. The navigation plan
included a waypoint right off the entrance
to the mulberry harbour at Arromanches,
and some of the participants ventured into
the harbour itself. The flooded concrete
hulks protruding out of the sea at jaunty
angles are an eerie reminder of the past.
The friendly lock keeper at Ouistreham
was expecting us and had readied
the larger western lock for the whole
Motorboat Owner fleet. The lock has flat
concrete sides with wires running down
the walls to secure lines around, no long
lines or fender boards required. The lock
opens around five times over each high
water period, and for those boats that are
heading up the canal to Caen, the three
lifting bridges are timed to coincide with
this. Just inside the canal is Ouistreham
marina, a useful place to stop and refuel
if required. We were carrying on up the
canal all the way to the basin, right in the
centre of Caen. The speed limit on the
canal is seven knots and with a small wait
for bridge lifts it takes around an hour and
half from lock to mooring. The first bridge
we had to negotiate was the iconic Pegasus
Bridge. The bridge and the cafe opposite
were the first places to be liberated on D
Day. It was a very moving and memorable
moment passing beneath it. The boats
snaked their way up the canal at a very
civilised five knots, and when the last
road bridge lifted and the 15 motorboats
entered the Caen basin, the Caen harbour
team was ready to receive and berth the
boats. A pontoon party was held in the
evening where the Motorboat Owner team
laid out plans for a visit to Pegasus Bridge
and the museum by boat the next day.
The next morning marked the first of
two planned rest days in Caen. It was
market day in town, and everyone awoke
to find the marina basin lined with stalls
selling produce from all over the world.
At midday, two boats, April Fool and
Portunas, loaded up the 20 crew who
had expressed an interest in visiting the
museum and bridge and headed back
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Crews enjoyed a slower pace and surroundings as the boats snaked seven miles up to Caen
down the canal. Just downstream of
Pegasus Bridge is a concrete quay where
boats can tie up. When we arrived it was
quite full, but a bit of shifting by those
already there gave us enough room to raft
our two boats on the end. We had three
hours to explore before the final bridge
lift of the day. Just upstream of the bridge
Crews visited the Musée Memorial Pegasus and
Cafe Gondree on the opposite side
is a path, with monuments marking the
position where the three gliders landed in
the very early hours of June 6th 1944. It
really brings home the skill and bravery
of the crews, many of them young men in
their early 20’s.
The bridge across the river isn’t the
original, that now resides in the grounds
of the museum and is still pock marked
from the action it saw. The Cafe Gondree
on the opposite side is still in the same
family ownership today as it was when the
owners became the first French civilians to
be liberated. The visit to the museum was
extremely emotional. Seeing the artefacts
and reading the incredible accounts of the
soldiers was very moving. The video that
is played in the museums central atrium is
a real tearjerker, it showed original footage
of the beach landings and interviews with
the glider pilots. There is also a replica
of a Horsa glider in the grounds of the
museum, together with some remnants
of one of the originals. Mike and Liz
from Phoenix, and Penny and Stephen
from Gîte, donned their walking boots
and travelled by train to visit the Bayeux
Tapestry.
The second rest day started with a heavy
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Caen Plaisance
Caen’s town hall is one of many magnificent
buildings in the city
rain shower but soon the skies brightened.
It was an emotional day for Penny from
Gîte. Her relative was involved in D-Day
operations around Pegasus Bridge, so
she, and husband Stephen, cycled to the
Pegasus Memorial Museum and visited his
grave near Utah Beach.
The crews from AquaVit and Portunas
went to see the grave of William the
Conqueror in the Abbey of Saint Stephen,
and visited the impressive grounds of
Caen town hall. The town was virtually
flattened during the war and its many
stunning abbeys and churches still bear
the battle scars. On the cosmopolitan high
street, some of the original four-storey,
ornately carved timber framed buildings
remain.
A briefing that evening detailed plans
for the next day’s short coastal hop to
Dives sur Mer, just five nautical miles to
the east of Ouistreham. The departure
time was planned for the first bridge lift
at Caen, which was at 0845. Following
Situated in the centre of the diverse
and historic city of Caen, Caen
Plaisance is a marina basin offering
residential and visitor berthing.
Visitor Pontoon: E
Access: Ouistreham Lock HW +/- 3hrs
Overnight Price 10m boat: €22.35
Telephone: 0033 02 31 95 24 47
VHF Channel: 09
www.caen-plaisance.com
the briefing, all crews were invited to
a reception at the adjacent Caen Yacht
Club where the members gave us a warm
welcome, a glass of wine and some nibbles.
Commodore Remi addressed the crowd
before exchanging burgees with cruise
leader Neale. That evening France beat
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David and Neil aboard Fairline Targa 47 AquaVit pass under Pegasus Bridge going downstream
Nigeria in the World cup; celebrations and
car horns continued well into the early
hours.
On the morning of day 10, the boats
retraced their steps back down the canal
to Ouistreham and the lock. Once locked
through, the short passage to Dives would
be over almost before it had begun. For
the crew of one boat though, the passage
would take just a little bit longer. In the
distance we saw a customs ship launch
their rib and send it our way. With 16
boats it was anyone’s guess who was going
to be stopped, but in the end it was Gary
and Dawn from In Motion who were
targeted. Luckily Gary is very organized
and the Douanes were rather impressed
Neale is presented with a Caen Yacht Club flag
by his neat folder of paperwork. After a
short delay they were back on track and
carrying the tide up the winding and
shallow approach to Dives. The port of
Dives is where William the Conqueror
based his fleet, and from where he set sail
when heading for Hastings. The marina is
called Port Guillaume, which means Port
William, in his honour.
The marina is centred between three
lovely towns. There is the medieval market
town of Dives itself, a few minutes walk
to the south, Houlgate to the east and
Cabourg, with its fantastic beaches, to the
west. Crews ventured off in all directions
to explore, or just find somewhere for
lunch. After a rest day it was our intention
to head back west again. The five east
coast boats, Portunas, Jomina, Mister
Green, Mahalo and Savannah Blue, had
already indicated their intention to depart
from Dives and continue east. With that
in mind the Motorboat Owner team
organized a cruise gala dinner for the
second night in the restaurant Bistro du
Port, overlooking the marina. At dinner
Neale’s briefing laid out the plans for the
coming days. We are due to head back
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Port Guillaume
This impressive residential, beachside
marina with a tidal gate and three
towns closeby. Visitor finger berths
are either side, near to the entrance
and facilities.
Access: HW +/- 21/2 hrs
Overnight Price 10m boat: €30
Telephone: 0033 2 31 24 48 00
VHF Channel: 09
www.calvados-nautisme.com
All 15 boats took up berths on the northern side
of the marina at Port Guillaume
departed. The rest of the fleet followed
half an hour later and April Fool stationed
themselves just off the entrance for a
photo shoot, before continuing on to St
Vaast in perfect conditions.
By 1500 the first boats were entering
St Vaast and crews had the rest of the
afternoon to get into town for some last
minute provisions. Tony and Amanda
from Barefoot have had fresh fish or
shellfish everyday during the cruise and
today was no exception. They came back
to the boat armed with a bag of fresh king
prawns bought from the fish stall on the
to St Vaast for one night, and then back
quayside. Mike from Phoenix sat on the
to Cherbourg for another night, before
pontoon in the sunshine devouring a
crossing the Channel and returning home. batch of oysters he had also bought fresh
The weather for the coming weekend was from the quayside just 10 minutes before.
looking suspect, so plans would be kept
By 1800, the five east coast boats had
fluid.
reported their safe arrival in Boulogne.
On the day of departure from Dives
The plan for the next day was to leave
the tidal gate opened at 1240 and April
before the gate closed on the morning
Fool, followed by AquaVit and Kittiwake
tide at 0530. It meant an early start and
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Neil Mountain
Crews witnessed the most spectacular sunrise and flat conditions crossing back over the Channel
weather check of 0400hrs for control boat
April Fool. With the weather closing in it
was going to be a dash for home straight
from St Vaast, but with the extra days in
Cherbourg at the start of the cruise no
one seemed to mind. By 0500 the next
morning all boats were on passage in
the still dark conditions. Just a few miles
out of St Vaast the sun rose and we were
treated to a spectacular array of colours
in the morning sky, which was mirrored
in the perfectly flat sea. The fleet would
be heading north for the eastern Solent,
apart from two Poole based boats, Phoenix
and Barefoot, who after rounding Barfleur,
headed west of the Isle of Wight. The
crossing was about as good as it gets, and
only spoilt by a patch of thick fog in the
westbound shipping lanes. Speeds were
adjusted, AIS and radar units were fired
up, and skills put to the test, but thankfully
the poor visibility did not last long.
By 0830 boats were beginning to log out
with the team, reporting that they were
safely back in their home berths. Control
boat April Fool slowly edged closer to
the Solent waiting for the slowest boat,
Kittiwake to call in their arrival. Kittiwake
logged out at 1203, and with all the boats
safely in port the Motorboat Owner team
signed off.
By early afternoon the wind had
picked up, reaching 26 knots (F6) in the
Channel, and with a worsening forecast
this reaffirmed the decision to return
a day early. It had been a superb two
weeks; the cruise achieved its ultimate
goal of reaching Caen, most memorably
passing under Pegasus Bridge. Seeing
Arromanches and D-Day beaches by boat
were also incredible experiences. First
channel crossings were made and for
some it was their first experience of a lock
too. The weather has been kind, despite a
few early morning rain showers in Caen,
and participants had experienced the
Normandy coastline at its very best.
LOGBOOK
‘April Fool’ Sealine SC35
Twin Volvo Penta D4 300hp diesels
Distance cruised: 426nm
Fuel used: 1201 litres (264 gallons)
Average fuel consumption: 1.61mpg
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AquaVit Fairline Targa GT47
Barefoot Beneteau GT 38
Cooper Buoy Bavaria 29 Sport
Friday Night Sealine S41
Gîte Princess V39
In Motion Fairline Phantom 43
Jomina Broom 425
Juniper Fairline Targa GT44
Kittiwake Grand Banks 47
Mahalo Jeanneau Prestige 390S
Mister Green Broom 450
Neo Two Hunton RS43
Phoenix Nord West 430
Portunas Fairline Phantom 38
Savannah Blue Broom 425
Cruise participants
Motorboat
Owne r
Cruise in C
ompa n y
If you would be interested in joining us on a
Cruise in Company in 2015, please come and see
us at the PSP Southampton Boat Show stand B073A
April Fool Sealine SC35
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USED BOAT
second look
Hardy 25 1988 ‘Bathsheba Everdene’
T
he Hardy name is synonymous with
sturdy, practical boats. Whether
you are looking at a little outboard
powered 18 foot Navigator, or the flagship
Hardy 62, you know that, pound for
pound, a Hardy will look after you as well,
or better than, any other boat out there.
The 25 was originally launched in 1982
and Hardy has continued to produce
a boat of this size right up to today.
Bathsheba Everdene is a quirky name for
a quirky boat, for this 25 has, like many
other boats of its age, had quite a few
modifications over the years.
The 25 was sold with a number of
different engine configurations, but most
commonly was fitted with a single petrol
engine of 120hp, providing power through
an outdrive. There was even an outboard
option. Bathsheba is fitted with the less
common saildrive configuration. The
35hp Yanmar looks in good condition and
confirms that this particular 25 is most
suited to life inland, with occasional forays
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FOR SALE
£17,500
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The forward
seating converts
into a double but
there is currently
no table here
in tidal waters where she should run all
day long at around 6 knots.
The open plan cabin has a vee shaped
seating area in the bow that can act as two
single berths or, with an infill, convert
into a large double. You would usually
expect the infill to raise and act as a table
for daytime use and, while it would seem
like a good use of space, and indeed some
25’s do have this setup, there is no socket
in the floor for a table here on Bathsheba
Everdene. This could be easily rectified
and is one of a few modifications worth
This single berth converts into another double
and has plenty of storage underneath
thinking about on this particular boat. Just
aft of this, on the port side, is a long bench
seat that can be used as a single berth, or
by pulling out a framework from beneath
and using some infill cushions, converts
to another double. Many 25’s have a table
mounted in the floor in front of this seat,
which means the bow area can be left
permanently set up as a berth. This boat
doesn’t have this either, instead it has been
modified to have the table mounted on the
base of this port side bench seat. This kind
of works, although you need to sit twisted
sideways to eat from it, unless you are
flexible enough to sit cross legged in the
lotus position. It does also keep the floor
space clear. The downside is that with the
table in place, there is nowhere for the
large single berth cushion, so it would
probably be best to leave this at home
and stick with the two separate cushions
provided unless you decide to relocate the
table to a more traditional place.
Beneath the V berth cushions there is
a flexible 82 litre (18 gallon) water tank
plus plenty of open bilge storage. Under
the port side seating is a large carpeted
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A previous owner has modified the side berth to accomodate two at a small table
locker and opposite is the boat’s galley.
This area comprises a double gas hob next
to a sink, with a pair of cupboard below.
The forward cupboard has been fitted with
a modern gas oven and grill, the aft one
offers a decent stowage area. There is also
some open storage behind the galley for
crockery. The galley has been modified to
create a bit of extra flat workspace with a
hob cover that lifts, folds back and is held
in place with a wooden leg. It’s a bit Heath
Robinson, but serves a useful purpose.
Hot water is provided by an instant gas
water heater, mounted on the galley
bulkhead, evidence of which can be seen
outside on the coach roof with a small
chimney to take away the fumes. These
are often fitted to comply with Boat Safety
Scheme requirements and Bathsheba is
certificated until March 2016.
Just aft of the galley is a storage unit
that would originally have been a hanging
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USED BOAT
second loOk
The galley has everything you would need apart from a fridge, which can be found in the cockpit
The toilet compartment houses a slide out sink,
porta potti and shower
locker. This has been modified to offer
a slide out TV stand, while still offering
some useful nooks for storage. Next to
this is the toilet compartment. Again some
modifications have been carried out in
the form of a rough wooden platform to
level off the floor. Luckily this simply lifts
out to restore the standing headroom, and
the use of the shower sump beneath. The
compartment also houses a sink on a slide
out worktop, and a porta potti.
On the aft bulkhead on the port side the
original shelving units have again been
slightly modified, this time to incorporate
a small cupboard with a door. Overall the
cabin is bright, due to the large all round
windows, and headroom is a uniform
5ft 11in from front to back. There are
no opening windows in the cabin so any
fresh air will have to come from the roof
hatch of via the companionway door. The
windows in the cabin sides are all plastic
and show no obvious signs of leaking,
although one or two of them are starting
to suffer from minor crazing. All round
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curtains offer cabin privacy when moored
and a split curtain rail in the ceiling offers
the opportunity to install another curtain
or two to section off the bow berth from
the rest of the cabin. The soft furnishings
all look in good order and we suspect a
recent re carpet and re-upholstery has
been undertaken.
The cabin and wheelhouse are divided
by a pair of lockable wooden bi-fold
doors and wooden sliding top hatch. The
latter cleverly slides into a void in the
headlining when pushed back. Two steps
up take you into the wheelhouse, which
would originally have been a wheel shelter
but has been modified with a full width
bulkhead with a set of double doors that
completely enclose the helm area, and
turn it into a compact, but secure and
weather free area. While these doors and
surrounding bulkhead are clearly DIY,
they have been added with some thought,
and a decent level of skill, so that they do
not immediately feel out of place. This
division of the cockpit and wheelhouse
does mean that both areas are quite small
Slide out TV stand in the old hanging locker
but it seems to work well. The wheelhouse
contains two large fibreglass storage units
on which the helm and navigator’s seat are
mounted. In front of the navigator’s seat
on the port side is a clever modification
that offers a small chart locker and a flat
area for charts, books or a cup of tea. The
A wheelshelter
to wheelhouse
conversion should
keep the weather out
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bi-fold cabin doors fold back and store in
front of this seat, and a flip down footrest
offers comfort to the second in command.
On the starboard side is the helm seat with
a removable infill that acts as a footrest.
If you want to stand and helm you would
need to remove this infill and make some
amendments to the seat as, at the moment,
there is not enough room between the seat
and steering wheel. With the seat tight up
against the new bulkhead behind, it is also
not able to slide it back, even if adjustment
was an option. A lifting bolster for the
helm seat would be a good modification.
The helm console is very basic with
engine instrumentation, a fuse panel and
a digital depth sounder. This sounder does
somewhat restrict forward visibility but
there are very few options for relocating
it, or indeed adding additional kit, so you
would probably have to live with it. As it
is, the VHF radio is already mounted well
out of the way in front of the nav seat.
There are a pair of 12 volt fans on either
side of the helm and when we visited
during the hottest spell of the year so
far, we could see why. With no opening
windows, and the back enclosed by doors,
bulkhead and canopy, the wheelhouse
A basic dash with little room for any additions
The driving position is good, but a modification
would be needed to helm while standing
could be rather airless. There is a hatch
in the roof that can only be opened by
taking off the canvas cover from outside,
but this was little consolation in the 25°C+
conditions. Modifying the side windows
to open in some way would be a worthy
consideration for those rare hot days.
The wheelhouse woodwork is generally
in good condition, although one or two
areas on the helm seemed very dry and
brittle. A light sand and some varnish or
oil should bring them back. Between the
seats there is a waterskiing type rear view
mirror. With 35hp on tap this won’t be
used for its original purpose, but it offers
a great view out the back, through the rear
canopy, without having to turn around.
I don’t know why more boats don’t have
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The transom
seat provides
access to the
engine. The
emergency
tiller handle
is mounted
above
them just for this purpose.
In the cockpit floor a hatch lifts to give
access to a large lazarette type storage area.
The floor in this locker lifts to reveal access
to the bilge pump down in the depths of
the keel. This hatch also provides access to
the fuel tank. This looks to be mild steel,
but has been painted and at first glance
appears to be in good condition.
The cockpit is compact and features
a full width bench seat, and two large
side boxes that act as steps down into the
cockpit as well as the gas locker on the
starboard side and storage on the port.
The former holds two 4.5kg Calor Gas
bottles. The middle section of the transom
seat lifts to gain access to the engine. Being
a saildrive unit, the engine is mounted
the opposite way round to usual, and
service points, such as belts and water
pump, are located up against the transom.
Despite this there is still enough space to
get at them when required and all other
service items look easily accessible too.
The gearbox oil level is checked through
an access panel in the cockpit sole just
in front of the seat. Under either end of
the transom seat is open storage and this
is where you find the boat’s refrigerator
in the form of a 12/240 volt coolbox. On
the transom above the seat is mounted an
emergency tiller. This slots into the rudder
through the gap just below.
The canopy provides good headroom
The cavernous locker in the cockpit is where you
will find the fuel tank and bilge pump
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The 35hp Yanmar and saildrive unit look to be in excellent condition. Service access is good too
in the cockpit but, although it is currently
serviceable, it will require replacing soon.
Sealant has been applied along the aft join
and the material is starting to look porous.
High stern rails help, and offer security,
The canopy is servicable but will need renewing
soon. Its black-out panels are a great feature
when climbing out of the cockpit onto the
side decks. The decks are very wide, and
a good six inch upstand along the entire
length adds an element of safety. They
are also equipped with scuppers to shed
any water that finds its way onboard. This
boat does not have rails down the side,
unlike many 25’s, but grab rails on the
wheelhouse and cabin roof mean progress
along them is perfectly safe. The downside
to no rails is that fender attachment points
are all very low, and therefore awkward to
get to while underway. The foredeck offers
a great flat working area and a decent
anchor locker, although the latter requires
a handle or some other method to get
hold of it, as it is currently quite difficult
to open. The hull is equipped with lots
of built in fendering. There is a typical
rubber rubbing strake on the gunwale and
then the distinctive Hardy rope fendering
just below. Both look in good order
although the rope fendering could do with
a clean. On the transom there are a pair
of swivelling davits, useful for taking your
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dinghy with you, but even better for saving
a metre or so a year on your mooring fees.
There is also a lifting outboard bracket
that provides the option of mounting a
small auxiliary outboard if required.
The hull and fibreglass is in very good
condition for its age. The white is still
shiny and generally unmarked apart from
a couple of small areas of stress cracking.
The blue hull has faded and has a couple
of very small scrapes. A good compound
polish would bring this up a treat and,
once completed, would make the hull look
much younger that its 26 years.
Conclusion
Bathsheba Everdene would make a great
inland boat for a couple. The various
modifications range from being really
useful, (enclosed wheelhouse) to ones that
you might like to return back to normal
(dinette arrangement). Nothing that has
been changed is irreversible though, so
for not a lot of money you could be the
owner of a tough little boat that will take
you anywhere you want to go, including
trips into tidal waterways. It will do all
this with very low running costs from
its small diesel engine. While a saildrive
unit is an unusual propulsion method on
a motorboat, maintenance is relatively
straightforward. Just remember to keep
an eye on the diaphragm and change it
at the required service intervals, or if it is
showing signs of wear.
Boat Name:
Bathsheba
Everdene
Make/Model:
Hardy 25
Year: 1988
Engine: 1 x Yanmar 3HM35 35hp
LOA: 8.0m / 26ft 3in
Beam: 2.74m / 9ft 0in
Air Draft: 2.38m / 7ft 10in
Fuel: 150 litres / 33 gallons
Water: 82 litres / 18 gallons
Penton Hook Marine Sales
01932 570055
www.thamesboatsales.co.uk
SPECIFICATIONS
The fibreglass is in good overall condition but
the blue hull would benefit from a polish
The side decks are very wide, deep and safe
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PRACTICAL
ADVICE
Boating abroad with pets
BY TALLY CLIFT MRCVS
M any boaters, myself included, cruise
in the UK with their dog, and some with
their cat, on board. This can be great fun
and very rewarding. While boating in
or around the UK mainland is simple
enough, what happens if you want to sail
to foreign shores such as the Channel
Islands, France, Belgium, Netherlands or
even Ireland?
Many pet owners are confused about
the law regarding European travel. This
can lead to, at the very least, being turned
away at the destination before docking.
However, it can end with legal confiscation
or quarantining of your pet, heavy fines
and/or arrest.
This article is an overview of the
requirements as they stand today. I
cannot stress enough how important it is
to contact the Department of Food and
Rural Affairs (DEFRA), and the custom
officials in the country you are cruising to
prior to your departure, to get up to date
information, preferably in writing.
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Pet Passports
Since 2004 all EU countries have required all dogs,
cats and ferrets (but I’ve yet to meet anyone that
cruises in the company of a ferret) crossing EU
borders to have a European Pet Passport. This is
not as involved as it once was. To obtain an EU Pet
Passport your pet needs to:
• have a permanent means of identification by way
of a microchip (or ear tattoo if tattooed before July
2011 and still legible);
• have been vaccinated against Rabies at least 21
days before travel. This vaccine must have been
given after implantation of the chip, and it must
still be ‘in date’ (rabies vaccinations given in UK
are valid for 2 or 3 years depending on the manufacturer).
In addition, when returning to the UK from any EU country (except Norway,
Finland, Malta or Ireland) your pet needs to be treated for tapeworm with a
product containing praziquantel. This treatment needs to be within 24-120 hours
of the scheduled departure time and administered by the vet, or by you in sight of
the vet. The Passport needs to be signed accordingly.
Treatment requirement before re-entering UK
There is no longer a requirement
for treatment against ticks, but
most UK vets would still advise
that this is a sensible disease
preventative measure.
When travelling further south
in Europe, such as South West
France or Spain, I strongly advise
you contact your vet for advice on
control of local disease-spreading
parasites such as Sandflies, and
Worming product Drontal Plus and Frontline for ticks.
any other precautions that may be
Treatment should be administered by, or in the
necessary. Pictured is one of the
presence of the vet 24-120 hours prior to departure
worming products licensed for use
before re-entering the UK and also shows Frontline, which is recommended but no
longer required to be applied prior to re-entering UK against ticks.
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PRACTICAL
Pet Microchips
It is a good idea to have your pet’s
microchip checked before you go abroad
to make sure it is working.
Microchip
in wrapper
Travelling within the European Union
If you have a passport it is easy.
Just cruise to your chosen destination,
moor up and off you go. Having
contacted the officials in France,
Belgium and the Netherlands, they all
say the Pet Passport only needs to be
shown if asked for. In addition I was
told no contact with the authorities is
required before landing. Cruising to
Ireland is similar, but here contact with
the Harbourmaster or Ministry before,
or at the time of docking, is required.
Sounds easy, so what is the problem?
Most issues arise when returning to
the UK. Contrary to popular belief,
Contrary to belief, pets must return to the UK
via an approved route, by ferry, air or tunnel
you cannot just cruise home with
your pet on board your private boat.
Firstly, dogs, cats and ferrets can only
legally enter this country by approved
routes, i.e. specific ferry and airplane
routes with specific companies, or
via the Eurotunnel Shuttle Service.
For example, from Belgium, the only
approved ferry route is P&O Ferries
from Zeebrugge to Hull. Secondly,
veterinary certification is required to
confirm your dog has been treated for
tapeworm.
So, when you want to return to the
UK, rather than just worrying about
tide and weather windows, at least
one member of your crew has to find
transport to a local vet 24-120 hours
prior to departure. They then have to
get to an approved ferry or airport with
all the paperwork filled in, and on some
routes an approved carrying crate is
required. An alternative option is that,
in certain circumstances, your pet could
travel unaccompanied, usually by air.
Plenty of research to plan your pets
route home is needed, before setting off.
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Cruising to the Channel Islands from the UK
Sailing directly to the Channel Islands
should be straight forward, but is it? The
islands are part of the British Isles, hence
no passport is required, but what happens
if you make an unscheduled stop in
France on the way?
The Government’s Pets Travel Scheme
Helpline assure me that sailing to and
from the Channel Islands and the rest of
the UK is fine, even if you pass through
French coastal waters, as long as you
(dog or human) have not docked or gone
ashore in France itself, and have not come
in to contact with any animal that has
been outside the UK. All you need is your
Ship’s Log to show the officials if asked.
However, to get this information I had
to talk to three different representatives
on the Pets Travel Helpline 0870 241
1710 and was referred to a manager who
checked with their Veterinary Staff for
An approved route to Guernsey from France is
by Ferry from St Malo on Condor Ferries
clarification. Therefore, remember to get
this in writing before you travel.
It would be prudent to have a valid Pet
Passport when travelling to and from
the Channel Islands, in case a stop in
France becomes necessary (such as for
mechanical or weather emergencies).
Without a passport, and following correct
proceedures, a stay in quarantine on
returning to the UK would be mandatory.
FINAL ADVICE If, having read this article you still
want to cruise abroad in the EU with your pet, I say
‘go for it’. Just make sure you understand the laws and
get up to date information, in writing, before you set
off. I know some people have cruised abroad with their
pet and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. For me,
whose longest break from work can only be two weeks,
the return journey would detract so much from the
pleasures of a relaxed foreign boating holiday, I would seriously have to think twice.
But when I am retired and time is less pressing, who knows?
For more information visit: www.gov.uk/take-pet-abroad
or contact the Pets Travel Scheme Helpline [email protected] 0870 241 1710
Tally Clift GPCert (cardio) BVSc MRCVS is a Clinical Director in a Private mixed Veterinary
Practice in Bedford. She has been practicing for over 20 years and has had experience in
Quarantine Kennels and dealing with the increasing number of illegally imported dogs into
the UK from Europe and beyond. She is also the owner of a Fairline Phantom 38 based in Suffolk.
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tested
Renapur
PRICE for 200ml
£12.00
You may have been accosted at a
boat show recently by someone
brandishing a product and
wanting to clean your shoes. If
you are like me, you probably
said “no thanks”, and continued
on your way. At the London
Boat Show I thought about it
afterwards and went back later,
when it was quieter, for a chat.
The reason for my change of heart
was remembering that I do have numerous
pairs of leather boating footwear that are
showing their age, shoes and boots that,
when wet, seem to absorb water rather than
shed it.
Renapur is a balsam that is said to clean,
nourish, condition, restore and waterproof
all leather products. For boaters we are
talking about deck shoes and boots, but it
can be used on any other leather product
you use, as long as the leather is smooth
and not suede or nubuck.
For the test, I dug out my well worn and
The results are easy to see. The boot on the left has
not been treated, the one on the right has
faded Dubarry boots.
Motorboat
Owner
Renapur is easy to
“An inexpensive
apply; you just wipe
way to prolong
it on sparingly with
the life of your
a small sponge.
deckies.”
Value
4/5
The application
Usability
4/5
immediately darkened
Performance 4/5
the leather, taking
it back to its original colour, more than
changing it. The comparison with the
untreated boot is obvious. A quick splash
with water and it can clearly be seen how
the untreated leather absorbs it, while on
the treated boot it beads and rolls off.
Renapur say that the 200ml pot I have
would treat 500 pairs of shoes. I can’t make
any promises about that, but at £12 a tub it
would probably last me a good few years,
even if I used it on every pair of leather
shoes I own every year. Expensive, it is not.
In fact it has actually saved me money, as a
pair of trusty Sebago’s that were destined for
the bin have also now been treated and look
good for a few months more service.
Contact: Renapur Ltd www.renapur.com
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All tests in Motorboat Owner are carried
out by real boaters in real life situations
Fendergrip
Fendergrip is the latest fender hanging product to hit the
shelves. These gadgets allow you to adjust fenders quickly
and easily without untying. They are not that quick to attach
or detach, so are probably best suited to inland waters
where the fenders are left out and in regular use. The rope
is simply looped over the guardrail and clamped by the
Fendergrip. A stopper knot will prevent
Motorboat
the loss of fenders overboard. Fenders
Owner
“A good solution can be easily slid along the rail, but only
for fender as far as the next stanchion without
adjustment in removing them completely. Simple
inland situations” construction and a stainless steel spring
Value
3/5
should ensure longevity.
Usability
3/5
Performance 4/5
Contact: Roche Marine rochemarine.co.uk
PRICE
£16.99
Adjustment is easy, press and
pull fenders into position
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Finnmaster Pil
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lot 8.0
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd BOAT TEST
Length (LOA): 8.4m / 27ft 6in
Beam: 3m / 9ft 10in
Displacement: 3000kgs
Fuel Capacity: 410 litres
Water Capacity: 65 litres
RCD category: C
Engine as tested: Twin Suzuki DF150
Other engine options:
Single 200-300hp outboard
Price from £93,840
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The wheelhouse is light, airy and
suitably equipped for cruising
I
f you are in the market for a circa 8
metre wheelhouse sportsfisher, you
have never had it so good. Hot on the
heels of their clever Pilot 7.0, and going
head to head with the Merry Fisher 855
and Beneteau 8.80, Finnmaster has just
launched the Pilot 8.0. A full metre and a
half longer, a third of a meter extra beam,
and a hefty lump of extra displacement
over the Pilot 7.0, the Pilot 8.0 offers 4+2
berths and the credentials to make it a
truly serious little cruiser. We tested it in
its own backyard, on the fabulous Turku
archipelago in southern Finland.
Getting on board many outboard
powered boats can be problematic. The
transom gate is usually on one side, and
the engine, or engines, block access from
the other. The Pilot 8.0 is unusual in that it
combines a full width
bathing platform
with an outboard
installation, meaning
access to the boat is
easy whichever side
you end up moored
to. The bathing ladder
is on the starboard
side and, although
mounted on top, has
been recessed into the
platform. This makes
it easy to get at and
deploy, but minimizes
the tripping hazard.
Entrance to the
cockpit means
negotiating quite a
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large step, but once through, and with the
door shut behind you, this does help to
ensure the cockpit is a safe environment for
kids and pets and is unlikely to suffer any
backwash. The cockpit itself is very versatile.
The almost full width transom seat hides
a deep and spacious locker, big enough to
store tables, unused cushions and anything
else that needs tidying away. Another small,
but deep, locker is located under the aft seat
on the port side and this would probably
act as a gas locker if required, although our
test boat was gas free. On the starboard
side, the coaming incorporates a useful
moulded fender storage, big enough for
four good sized fenders. On the port side
there is a recessed seat that, when lowered,
joins the aft seating, and another optional
seat forward, to create a really sociable area
around the cockpit table. This forward seat
section thoughtfully includes a flip up end, so
you don’t have to stand on the cushion when
negotiating the port side deck. A lifting floor
hatch on either side provides access to the
fuel filters, manual bilge pump and batteries,
while the middle section lifts to reveal a lined
storage locker, perhaps slightly smaller than
you would expect, but moulded to provide
proper storage for the cockpit table and
table leg when it’s not required. The test boat
was fitted with the optional canopy, which
although very useful in providing shade and
shelter for the cockpit, doesn’t do much for
“The cockpit is versatile with
storage and clever seating”
The Pilot 8 offers great outside space, a safe route forward and good access across the bathing platform
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The galley is
compact
“the dinette is big enough for four
people, but more suited to two”
the aesthetics.
Like many boats of this design, the Pilot
8.0 has an asymmetrical deck. The port side
is quite narrow and steps up to gunwale
height immediately upon leaving the
cockpit, while the starboard side is much
wider and deep, only rising up once you
reach the foredeck and the safety of the
bow rails. In the aft part of the starboard
side deck is a lifting section that contains
the fuel filler and a catchment area and
drain for any overspills. The foredeck offers
a useful flat working area and the anchor
locker is a good size and ready moulded to
install a windlass should it be required. The
wheelhouse roof is fitted with full-length
grab rails down both sides, particularly
useful on the port side, and our test boat
was also equipped with a pair of solar
panels too. There is no mention of these
on either the standard or options list but
they would be a great way of keeping
your batteries topped up while away from
shorepower.
From the cockpit, access to the
wheelhouse is via a three section door,
which can be locked either fully open,
closed, or slightly ajar. The wheelhouse
layout is pretty much standard fare. There
is a raised dinette, big enough for four
but more suited to two, on the port side,
with storage by way of a pair of drawers
beneath the aft seat. The backrest of the
forward dinette seat flips back turning this
into a double forward facing navigator’s
seat. Next to this seat is a nice big sliding
window, with a storage pocket below and
a chart table and storage in front. There is
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The Pilot 8 offers two
separate cabins, both
with double berths
The nicely appointed
toilet compartment
is short on headroom
also a well-placed grab handle and some
moulded storage for useful small items
such as a handheld radio or binoculars.
On the starboard side, immediately as
you enter the wheelhouse, is the small
galley unit. This contains a sink, with
optional hot water, a single diesel hob,
a double cupboard below and a little bit
of open storage behind. A fridge is fitted
forward, beneath the single helm seat.
The helm is quite compact but still
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd manages to have space for a 12 inch multi
function display. Having said that, any
other equipment, even a radio, is going
to need to be placed elsewhere, as the
engine instrumentation takes up pretty
much all the remaining dash. Luckily the
overhead panel should be able to absorb
some additional small kit, such as a VHF.
The helm seat is adjustable fore and aft,
and the lifting bolster allows a comfortable
standing position and easier access to
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performance
As tested 75% fuel, 4 crew, Force 2
RPM
Idle (650)
Knots
LPH
GPH
MPG
2.1
2.4
0.52
4.04
1000
3.6
4.4
0.97
3.71
1500
5.2
8.0
1.76
2.95
6.5
13.0
2.86
2.27
7.8
24.8
5.46
1.43
10.4
35.0
7.70
1.35
14.7
50.8
11.2
1.31
18.4
28.9
32.5
35.3
56.6
73.0
93.4
103.0
12.5
16.1
20.6
22.7
1.47
1.80
1.58
1.56
the very useful side door. A sliding
2000
sunroof overhead allows a flow of air
2500
when underway and you can even
3000
3500
stand with your head out if required,
4000
although the visibility forward wasn’t
4500
great like this. There is a matching
5000
sunroof over the navigators seat, and
5500
both lock open in different positions
as required.
Step down from the wheelhouse
into a small companionway and you
have the boats master cabin in front of
you. Headroom is quite tight in the main
dressing area at around 5ft 8in, but there is
a handy bench seat to port if needed. The
large double berth is offset to starboard
and takes up most of the forward cabin.
To help with access to the berth, the Pilot
Range
(nm)
364
334
266
205
129
122
118
133
162
143
141
Noise
(dB)
56
65
67
72
73
78
82
84
85
86
92
8.0 has a small moulded step in the centre
of the cabin. Natural light is plentiful, with
large side windows and an opening overhead
hatch, and extra ventilation is provided by a
small vent fitted into each cabin side window.
Storage is adequate with a hanging locker to
port, a high-level shelf on either side, storage
under the bench seat, plus more under the
bunk.
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The twin 150hp outboards
produced 35knots but needed
lots of throttle to make good speed
“The Pilot 8 was fun to drive.
Its hull is grippy and the
acceleration is brisk”
Back in the companionway the toilet
compartment is to starboard. With 5ft 6in
headroom this is really best suited to seated
showers, but the facilities are all there
including decent storage courtesy of highlevel cupboards, some ventilation, and even
a waterproof toilet roll holder, something
often overlooked on boats with an all in one
heads compartment.
Opposite the heads is the second cabin.
This provides a generous sized double berth
positioned fore and aft, rather than the
usual amidships. A large side window offers
plenty of light, and a small vent provides
some fresh air. There is no separate door to
this second berth, but a curtain pulls across
to provide a private dressing area with
nearly 6ft headroom, a small bench seat and
Motorboat Owner © Digital Marine Media Ltd a half-height hanging locker.
Underway
The Pilot 8.0 is surprisingly fun to drive.
It’s not that I had low expectations of
the Finnmaster, but more the fact that
sportsfishers, as a breed, tend to be built for
a purpose, and while they are usually very
good at what they do, being exciting to drive
isn’t always right up there on the priority list.
This boat is different though. It feels solid,
the hull grips the water very well in tight
turns, the propeller doesn’t show any signs
of ventilation, and the acceleration with the
twin Suzuki DF150 was brisk enough to
provide an almost sportsboat experience.
Even the mid range pickup was surprisingly
good. With the twin 150hp set up we did find
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that you needed to use lots of throttle to
make good speed, with 20 knots not being
reached until we were pulling well over
4000 rpm. The single 300hp option would
no doubt provide improved performance
figures in a slightly less fussed manner,
but with the loss of the security offered by
having a second engine.
The driving position is good, although
at times the throttles felt a little too far
forward, and visibility was excellent,
thanks to the all round glass and a forward
raked windscreen that reduced glare
from the dashboard. The power assisted
hydraulic steering was light and easy to
use, but precise and responsive too, as were
Suzuki’s electronic controls. At speed the
hull handled some confused conditions
very well, with only the occasional heavy
landing. At displacement speeds the boat
did tend to wallow a little, but this is
symptomatic of many wheelhouse boats
with their higher centre of gravity.
With the rear door open, noise levels
The forward raked windscreen reduces glare and
provides the Pilot 8 with a purposeful look
were quite high and rather intrusive when
flat out, but close the doors and things
become much quieter. In fact we recorded
a 7dB reduction in noise at full throttle
with the door closed. When you consider
that a10dB reduction is perceived as a
halving of noise levels, you get the idea
how significant the effect is.
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Conclusion
The Pilot 8.0 brings a touch of Finnish
class to the sportsfisher market. It feels
more like a cruiser, than a fishing boat,
and as such it offers a great entry-level
boat, capable of tackling just the sort of
conditions you will find around the British
coast. For those that think you can only
go cruising with diesel engines I would
suggest that at just under 2nm per gallon
at cruising speeds, the twin outboard Pilot
8.0 is actually quite an affordable boat to
run, especially when you take into account
the reduced servicing costs of outboards
over sterndrive diesels. Personally I’d forget
the second engine and stick a single 250 or
300 on the back. The 250 should provide
A optional canopy offers protection to the cockpit
similar performance figures, the 300 slightly
improved, together with a reduction in fuel
usage and a much smaller service bill. If
you go that route, the optional bow thruster
would be a good investment to help out
with close quarters manoeuvring.
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