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BOAT WORLD

Boat World News

TIMELESS QUALITY • When Kingsley and Lance Fink pulled up at Westhaven boat ramp with the Tristram 691 Offshore in tow, it was easy to appreciate the appeal of this new model with its all-white gelcoat, new Tristram graphics, and white Mercury Verado 250hp outboard with custom matte-black lettering chosen to match the boat’s Mannix-black powder-coated windscreen surround

Hull design and balance PART II • High performance vee bottoms (monohulls) can be a challenge to drive at high speed, especially designs with steeper deadrises and smaller pads/planks on the base of the hull, or none at all. Such hulls must balance on just the bottom section of the vee, often leading to them chine walking when not managed properly.

ONE MAN’S VISION • The Spirit of Adventure Trust has hosted 85,000 youth trainees over its 50-year history. Long-time supporter and sometime Spirit of New Zealand skipper Jim Lott has the story.

Steady as she goes • Until recently, stabilising systems were the preserve of large vessels due to their bulk, weight and complexity. Nomore.

WAIKAWA BERTHS AVAILABLE

OCEAN WOMEN • Female participation in competitive sailing is increasingly coming to the fore, with the introduction of a women’s America’s Cup event in Barcelona this year and a women’s pathway in the SailGP series, not to mention strong contenders in the 2024 Olympic sailing team. But there’s also a drive to get more women in general involved in the sport – and to bring back those who might have found life has got in the way of them participating.

HEAVENLY TWINS • Combining the space of twin hulls with the capabilities of a proven design from a vastly experienced Australian yard makes this 40-footer a worthy addition to the cruising fleet Downunder.

Lowe Yachts • Lowe Yachts is a newcomer to the local yacht sales scene, offering a boutique service specialising in high quality new and pre-owned yachts and powerboats.

BOAT BUSINESS

Boat Business News

MADE 0F METAL • Southern Boats has been building top-quality aluminium trailer boats for more than three decades. Its factory in Mosgiel has gained a reputation for extremely well-finished and high spec products. The latest model, the XF650, is a departure from the norm for Southern, aimed squarely in the middle of the fishing boat market rather than at the higher end.

BOAT BLING

Fi-Glass upgrades benefit boaties • Iconic New Zealand boat builder Fi-Glass is entering an exciting phase with new features being added to many existing models while the company also prepares to launch its eagerly awaited new flagship model, the Viscount.

Just gaff it! • There it is, the prize you’ve worked so hard for, still swimming, but much more slowly. Soon it will be boatside and you’ll need to determine how best to secure it…

Kerry Hamill’s Last Sail • A family’s cruise finds them in the footsteps of a brother captured by the Khmer Rouge.

RETRO BOATS

For the love of boats • Lance Fink is the founder and director of Tristram Marine. Having recently passed the batten onto his sons and semi-retired, it seemed appropriate to recap his business career and its successes, challenges, and obstacles. This is his story.

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Antifoul – the boatie’s friend • Applying antifoul is a regular chore for boaties seeking to protect their vessels from damage by encrusting organisms and maintain their performance moving through the water.

The Zealandia • From around 1902 mechanisation of dairy farms with milking systems in...