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Latest Issue: Jan / Feb 2010

In the Jan-Feb 2010 issue we present a detailed history of the Salthouse family, iconic boatbuilders for almost 60 years in New Zealand. We also take a look at what is happening in the New Zealand super yacht industry and explore the options of using multi outboards to power your 10m plus cruiser.
As well there are very informative technical issues on batteries, cranes and the second part of Peter Morgan’s explanation of how to read manufacturers engine charts.

4 Leading Comment – NZ
Roll on 2010 – Barry Thompson

6 Leading Comment – OZ
Who is conning who? – Barry Tyler

10 Seen & Admired
New releases and arrivals in recent months: Salthouse 68 Summersalt, Cabo 38 Sport Fisher & Southstar 37.

18 Waterline
Outer Reef stimulus package, Formula unveils new Icon models NZ Yachts in receivership, Quad Zeus in water, Princess new models and dealers, Maritimo go for IPS, Tornado reborn, Sulis launch Sulis 24, plus more.

46 Exploring the Outboard Option
Outboards have improved fuel efficiency so much
that they are now a highly considered option for non trailerable sized boats. Text by Barry Thompson.

56 Expedition to Wreck Reefs
A “boys weekend” to Wreck Reefs, over 300nm off the Queensland coast proved a great shakedown for a new Perry 62 powercat. Text by Barry Tyler.

68 Kiwi Super Yacht market review
Despite the global meltdown, the Kiwi super yacht builders and designers have work ahead in both sail and power.

74 The Salthouse Family Dynasty
For over 60 years the name Salthouse has been part of the New Zealand boatbuilding heritage and today is as strong and active as ever. Text by Barry Thompson.

80 Sydney to Perth on a Tank of Gas
Barry Wiseman recalls the epic journey by Michael Antalec who drove his Secret Harbour 46 on a 2375nm journey home after the Sydney Boat Show.

84 Refit News
Formula Marine Services busy, Stevenson’s finish Te Whara III, Cookers release certified hoses and fittings. and Maxaflow HV fuel transfer pump.

86 Knowing Your Anchor
We look at the different types of anchors and what they are designed to do.

90 Batteries Demystified
No longer is a battery just a battery, but having a little understanding may keep us out of trouble. John Dale explains.

94 Passagemaker News
New models from Beneteau, Nordhavn and Azimut.

96 Passagemaker Review: Nordhavn 55
The Nordhavn 55, a long-range, full-displacement passagemaker incorporates the company’s modern styling and heightened focus on enhanced interior accommodations. Text by Barry Thompson.

102 All You Should Now About Davits & Cranes
Before you buy your new davit or crane you need to find out what’s going to work best for you and as importantly, how and where to fit it.

98 Transom Notes
How to understand manufacturers engine performance graphs. Part two.

REVIEWS
40 Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht
Powered by triple Volvo Penta IPS 600s, the Riviera 5800 Sport Yacht has become The Riviera Groups best selling model. Text by Barry Tyler.

52 Pegiva 33
The Pegiva Eclipse 33 is a boat inspired by tradition,
handcrafted with passion and epitomises the builder’s obsession with perfection. Text by Barry Thompson.

62 Cabo 40
After experiencing the new Cabo 40 Flybridge, Barry Tyler writres that this has to be the best Cabo ever built – regardless of size.

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