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LET THE FUN BEGIN
Incorporating Boat & Yacht Buyer Summer 2009
HUNDREDS OF BOATS FOR SALE - SEE INSIDE
www.boatmart.co.ukONLY £3.35
YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO GETTING AFLOAT ON A BUDGET FROM FINDING YOUR PERFECT BOAT TO THE UK’S BOATING HOT SPOTS
PAGES & PAGES OF USED
BOATS FOR SALE
YOUR PERFECT HOLIDAY?
WIN A GILL INSHORE JACKET PLUS FLOATABLE SUNGLASSES
SUMMER 2009
LOOKING GOOD YOU’VE GOT YOUR DREAM BOAT, NOW YOU NEED THE CLOBBER TO MATCH
BUYING USED: MAC ATTACK 360
A FUN, ALL ROUND BOAT
FOR UNDER £7K
LOVE RIBS?■ AVON 4M SEARIDER WE TEST THIS CLASSIC RIB■ RIBCRAFT’S BIG PLANS FOR THE FUTURE■ USED RIB PACKAGES FROM £1,450■ NEW RIB PACKAGES FROM £4,899
COMBINE A BOATING COURSE WITH YOUR HOLS
EditorialEditor: Jane Rickard
Email: [email protected] Editor: Mark HydeContributors: Peter Caplen, Angela Clay, Simon Everett, Adrian French, David Greenwood, Susan Greenwood, Colin Jones, Phil Pickin, Irving Stewart, Ted Tuckerman, David Webber
AdvertisingTel: 01223-460-490Jody Bratley: Group Sales Manager Tel: 01223-444-087Senior Sales Manager: Samantha BroomeSales Executive: Claire BroadmoorePrivate Advertising Queries: 01223-460-490
Designers: Flo Terentjev, Sarah Hughes, Ben Ingham
Production Studio Manager: Sal LawProduction Controller: Anthony GibbonsTel: 01223-460-490 Email: [email protected]
SubscriptionsSubscription Hotline: 01223-444-081Fax: 01223-315-960Email: [email protected]
Managing Editor: Keith MoodyManaging Director: Sue BaggaleyWeb: www.boatmart.co.uk
Published by:CSL Publishing Ltd, Alliance House, 49 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HXTel: 01223-460-490 Fax: 01223-315-960 © 2009 CSL Publishing Ltd CSL Publishing also publishes All At Sea, Sports Boat & RIB, Jet Skier & PW and Boat & Yacht Buyer magazines.
Printed by Garnett Dickenson
Distributed by Comag Specialist
Tavistock Road, West Drayton UB7 7QE
DISCLAIMERThe views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors. While reasonable care is taken when accepting advertisements, the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. They will however investigate any written complaints. CSL prints advertisements provided to the publisher but gives no warrantee and makes no representation as to truth, accuracy or sufficiency of any description, photograph or statement. CSL accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relied either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. The advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it in any way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or of the British Code of Advertising Practice.
For artistic purposes lifejackets are not shown in all of the photographs. Boat Mart strongly advises that lifejackets are worn at all times for watersports.
COPYRIGHTNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without the prior written permission of the publisher. Photocopying or other reproduction without the publisher’s permission is a breach of copyright and action will be taken where this occurs.
This magazine is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
BOAT MART REGULARS
Throw Us A Line ............... 09Newsline ........................... 15Mystery Boats ...................22Courses ..............................83Subscribe ......................... 86Boats & Yachts For Sale .. 130Boat Test Database ........ 127Classifieds ...................... 150Next Issue ...................... 160
BUYING ADVICE
AVON 4M SEARIDER ......... 26
Simon Everett takes to the water in this
classic little Avon RIB.
INVESTING IN
THE FUTURE .................... 31
Discover Ribcraft’s big plans for staying
ahead of the game.
NEW BOATS ...................... 37
Take a look at these great new boats.
BUYING USED ................... 40
Making an offer on a boat, plus the MAC
Attack 360 spotlighted.
WHAT CAN I BUY? ............ 46
Zodiacs, Bayliners, Merry Fishers, all these
and more can be yours for £17,000.
GET HITCHED ................... 52
Trailer security along with the latest
towcar news and reviews.
HALYARD .......................... 59
The one stop shop for high quality marine
exhausts and sound insulation.
EQUIPMENT
TOP GEAR ........................ 62
Our pick of the best latest gear including a
test of BilgeWatch 8.
WHAT TO WEAR Q&A ....... 78
Making sure you have the right kit for
this summer.
INSHORE SKIPPER ........... 75
Colin Jones’s guide to living aboard moves
on to power options for your boat.
ELECTRONICS
MADE EASY ...................... 79
Colin Jones meets one of the biggest
names in marine electronics, Raymarine.
LIFESTYLE
LEARN TO SAIL ................. 82
Combine this year’s holiday with learning to sail.
CLASSIC CORNER ........... 85
A classic summer of boating lies ahead.
LESS IS MORE .................. 88
Do you really need to spend a fortune to
enjoy boating?
DINGHY WORLD ............... 91
Which boats are classified as dinghies?
ANGLING GUIDE ............... 93
Having fun with mackerel and David
Greenwood talks landing nets.
GREEN BOATING .............. 99
The latest green news, plus how to
appreciate wildlife whilst on your boat.
READER STORY .............. 102
Kevin Bygrave shares his story about his
re-newed love of Freeman cruisers.
A QUESTION OF BOATS .. 107
Find out how much you know about boats.
DIARY DATES ................. 109
Upcoming shows and festivals, plus a spotlight
on the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
PRACTICAL
TECH TALK ..................... 111
Osmosis - prevention is better than cure,
but how do you treat it?
PRACTICAL MONTHLY .... 114
Catch up with the latest practical news.
PROJECT NO.95 ............. 121
Do you need a bow thruster on your boat?
COMPETITION
WIN GILL GEAR ................ 73
A Gill Inshore Lite Jacket plus
floatable sunglasses.
BOAT MART FEATURES
79
FIND YOUR DREAM BOAT
PAGE 130
37
RAYMARINE’S STORY
97
ANGLING
93
26
AVON 4M SEARIDER
NEW BOATS
EditorialEditor: Jane Rickard
Email: [email protected] Editor: Mark HydeContributors: Peter Caplen, Angela Clay, Simon Everett, Adrian French, David Greenwood, Susan Greenwood, Colin Jones, Phil Pickin, Irving Stewart, Ted Tuckerman, David Webber
AdvertisingTel: 01223-460-490Jody Bratley: Group Sales Manager Tel: 01223-444-087Senior Sales Manager: Samantha BroomeSales Executive: Claire BroadmoorePrivate Advertising Queries: 01223-460-490
Designers: Flo Terentjev, Sarah Hughes, Ben Ingham
Production Studio Manager: Sal LawProduction Controller: Anthony GibbonsTel: 01223-460-490 Email: [email protected]
SubscriptionsSubscription Hotline: 01223-444-081Fax: 01223-315-960Email: [email protected]
Managing Editor: Keith MoodyManaging Director: Sue BaggaleyWeb: www.boatmart.co.uk
Published by:CSL Publishing Ltd, Alliance House, 49 Sidney Street, Cambridge, CB2 3HXTel: 01223-460-490 Fax: 01223-315-960 © 2009 CSL Publishing Ltd CSL Publishing also publishes All At Sea, Sports Boat & RIB, Jet Skier & PW and Boat & Yacht Buyer magazines.
Printed by Garnett Dickenson
Distributed by Comag Specialist
Tavistock Road, West Drayton UB7 7QE
DISCLAIMERThe views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the publishers. Every care is taken to ensure that the contents of the magazine are accurate but the publishers cannot accept responsibility for errors. While reasonable care is taken when accepting advertisements, the publishers cannot accept any responsibility for any resulting unsatisfactory transactions. They will however investigate any written complaints. CSL prints advertisements provided to the publisher but gives no warrantee and makes no representation as to truth, accuracy or sufficiency of any description, photograph or statement. CSL accepts no liability for any loss which may be suffered by any person who relied either wholly or in part upon any description, photograph or statement contained herein. The advertiser warrants that the advertisement does not contravene any Act of Parliament nor is it in any way illegal or defamatory or an infringement of any other party’s rights or of the British Code of Advertising Practice.
For artistic purposes lifejackets are not shown in all of the photographs. Boat Mart strongly advises that lifejackets are worn at all times for watersports.
COPYRIGHTNo part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted without the prior written permission of the publisher. Photocopying or other reproduction without the publisher’s permission is a breach of copyright and action will be taken where this occurs.
This magazine is printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
BOAT MART REGULARS
Throw Us A Line ............... 09Newsline ........................... 15Mystery Boats ...................22Courses ..............................83Subscribe ......................... 86Boats & Yachts For Sale .. 130Boat Test Database ........ 127Classifieds ...................... 150Next Issue ...................... 160
BUYING ADVICE
AVON 4M SEARIDER ......... 26
Simon Everett takes to the water in this
classic little Avon RIB.
INVESTING IN
THE FUTURE .................... 31
Discover Ribcraft’s big plans for staying
ahead of the game.
NEW BOATS ...................... 37
Take a look at these great new boats.
BUYING USED ................... 40
Making an offer on a boat, plus the MAC
Attack 360 spotlighted.
WHAT CAN I BUY? ............ 46
Zodiacs, Bayliners, Merry Fishers, all these
and more can be yours for £17,000.
GET HITCHED ................... 52
Trailer security along with the latest
towcar news and reviews.
HALYARD .......................... 59
The one stop shop for high quality marine
exhausts and sound insulation.
EQUIPMENT
TOP GEAR ........................ 62
Our pick of the best latest gear including a
test of BilgeWatch 8.
WHAT TO WEAR Q&A ....... 78
Making sure you have the right kit for
this summer.
INSHORE SKIPPER ........... 75
Colin Jones’s guide to living aboard moves
on to power options for your boat.
ELECTRONICS
MADE EASY ...................... 79
Colin Jones meets one of the biggest
names in marine electronics, Raymarine.
LIFESTYLE
LEARN TO SAIL ................. 82
Combine this year’s holiday with learning to sail.
CLASSIC CORNER ........... 85
A classic summer of boating lies ahead.
LESS IS MORE .................. 88
Do you really need to spend a fortune to
enjoy boating?
DINGHY WORLD ............... 91
Which boats are classified as dinghies?
ANGLING GUIDE ............... 93
Having fun with mackerel and David
Greenwood talks landing nets.
GREEN BOATING .............. 99
The latest green news, plus how to
appreciate wildlife whilst on your boat.
READER STORY .............. 102
Kevin Bygrave shares his story about his
re-newed love of Freeman cruisers.
A QUESTION OF BOATS .. 107
Find out how much you know about boats.
DIARY DATES ................. 109
Upcoming shows and festivals, plus a spotlight
on the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival.
PRACTICAL
TECH TALK ..................... 111
Osmosis - prevention is better than cure,
but how do you treat it?
PRACTICAL MONTHLY .... 114
Catch up with the latest practical news.
PROJECT NO.95 ............. 121
Do you need a bow thruster on your boat?
COMPETITION
WIN GILL GEAR ................ 73
A Gill Inshore Lite Jacket plus
floatable sunglasses.
BOAT MART FEATURES
79
FIND YOUR DREAM BOAT
PAGE 130
37
RAYMARINE’S STORY
97
ANGLING
93
26
AVON 4M SEARIDER
NEW BOATS
BUYING ADVICE ORKNEY 592BUYING ADVICE AVON 4M SEARIDER
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AVON 4M SEARIDER Simon Everett takes to the water in this classic little Avon RIB.
There are few such icons
in the boating world as
the baby Avon. The 4m
Searider is credited with
being the first commercially
produced RIB, originally
built with a wooden hull, then in 1972 the
hull became fibreglass and in that form the
boat has been built ever since and is still a
popular model from the Avon line-up. How
many other models of boat can boast an
uninterrupted production run of 45 years?
From the early days the 4m Searider
was made with side by side forward
seats with a windscreen and a covered
foredeck, just like a small sports boat. As
RIBs evolved jockey seats became the norm
and the little Avon sported an open deck
with a console and double jockey seat. The
loose fuel tank, previously lashed in place
in the stern, was brought forward into the
console, but essentially the boat remained
the same. The forward space under the
soft foredeck was useful as a protected
area to put picnic bags and other loose,
lightweight gear. The open foredeck of the
modern boat doesn’t have this protection,
or the windscreen, yet the console seating
arrangement is probably just as heavy and it
does provide stowage within the seat base
for things narrow enough to be squeezed
into the opening under the saddles.
The original boat created an aura
around her as being a little boat with huge
sea-keeping abilities. The stories of rough
water passages could fill a book, such as
the circumnavigation of Scotland in an
Avon 4m Searider by Michael Alexander
and Richard Frere in 1989. This one
voyage changed the way people thought
about boats forever and the fascination
with RIBs began; people could now see
the possibilities these boats opened up.
The 4m Avon was originally conceived
with a 50hp, two-stroke Mercury as its
power plant. In modern times two-stroke
has given way to four-stroke motors,
which are heavier and do not pick up so
BUYING ADVICE ORKNEY 592BUYING ADVICE AVON 4M SEARIDER
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AVON 4M SEARIDER Simon Everett takes to the water in this classic little Avon RIB.
There are few such icons
in the boating world as
the baby Avon. The 4m
Searider is credited with
being the first commercially
produced RIB, originally
built with a wooden hull, then in 1972 the
hull became fibreglass and in that form the
boat has been built ever since and is still a
popular model from the Avon line-up. How
many other models of boat can boast an
uninterrupted production run of 45 years?
From the early days the 4m Searider
was made with side by side forward
seats with a windscreen and a covered
foredeck, just like a small sports boat. As
RIBs evolved jockey seats became the norm
and the little Avon sported an open deck
with a console and double jockey seat. The
loose fuel tank, previously lashed in place
in the stern, was brought forward into the
console, but essentially the boat remained
the same. The forward space under the
soft foredeck was useful as a protected
area to put picnic bags and other loose,
lightweight gear. The open foredeck of the
modern boat doesn’t have this protection,
or the windscreen, yet the console seating
arrangement is probably just as heavy and it
does provide stowage within the seat base
for things narrow enough to be squeezed
into the opening under the saddles.
The original boat created an aura
around her as being a little boat with huge
sea-keeping abilities. The stories of rough
water passages could fill a book, such as
the circumnavigation of Scotland in an
Avon 4m Searider by Michael Alexander
and Richard Frere in 1989. This one
voyage changed the way people thought
about boats forever and the fascination
with RIBs began; people could now see
the possibilities these boats opened up.
The 4m Avon was originally conceived
with a 50hp, two-stroke Mercury as its
power plant. In modern times two-stroke
has given way to four-stroke motors,
which are heavier and do not pick up so
70 I Summer 2009 I Boat Mart www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements Boat Mart I Summer 2009 I 71www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
EQUIPMENT
BOAT MART
WHAT TO WEARThere have never been so many choices about what to wear afloat. Pretty pastels, cool classics or high tech sportswear, Angela Clay answers your questions and looks at marine wear to suit your style as well as your purse.
Q&AOur two weeks summer holiday
on the Broads is the only time
that we set foot on a boat, do we really
need to fork out for special clothing?
John, Somerset
You probably already have some
suitable things in the wardrobe such as
T-shirts, sweaters, cotton trousers and, most
importantly, for both children and grown-ups,
a hat to keep the sun off your neck. Be aware
that the weather can change quite suddenly
and what started as a pleasant afternoon can
turn cold and wet, so always have a sweater
and a light waterproof to hand. Why not invest
£50 in the new Gill inshore sport vest, which
is light, rolls up into a small space and has a
zipped internal pocket for your wallet or mobile
and an exit point for headphones. You should
wear well fitting flat shoes that won’t slip and, it
should go without saying, a lifejacket is a must
for each person on board. If you are hiring a
cruiser these should be supplied, but for boat
owners there are many light, comfortable styles
that are not bulky and don’t cost the earth.
Children will love the vivid yellow Seapro Kids
Foam lifejacket, costing £21.99, from Marine
Warehouse, which comes with a signal whistle
and the essential crotch strap and reflective
stripes. Seapro also make a lightweight 720g
adult lifejacket that is recommended for both
inland and coastal waters and costs just
£34.99. The RNLI lifejacket slogan can’t be
repeated too often, so please remember it,
‘useless unless worn!’.
Q
A
1. Buoyancy aids - make sure the youngsters are properly kitted out2. The Gill inshore sport vest in charcoal3. Gill’s technical sailing sun hat - great for land and sea
1
2
3
I am looking forward to
my first sailing holiday
in the Med and wondered
whether I need special
sunglasses to cope with the
sun and sea or will any do?
David, Gloucestershire
Sunlight reflecting off water
is particularly dazzling and
can cause damage from harmful
UV rays. Polarised lenses are
engineered to reduce reflection
and glare in strong light, keeping
your eyes safe and comfortable.
Children’s eyes are especially
sensitive so do make sure that
they are protected. I like the online
Sunglasses Shop for their huge
range of designer styles for adults
and children. There is a wide range
of prices too, from £5.99 for a pair
of children’s red sunglasses and
£15.99 for SXUC Drivers, black or
tortoiseshell, to £158 for the very
cool Maui Jim Sandbar Gold. In
case you drop them overboard, it’s
worth investing £4.99 for a floating
sunglasses strap.
Q
A
I am a busy mum with a
full time job and little time
for shopping; where can I find a
good range of children’s sailing
clothes online?
Carol, Windsor
You can shop from home at the
online Sailing Clothing Store,
although they do have retail outlets at
Cowes on the Isle of Wight. You will
find a good and sensibly priced range
of junior sailing wear including rash
vests, high fit trousers, dinghy tops and
buoyancy aids from Musto, Gill and
Henri Lloyd.
Q
A
People talk about the importance
of the right footwear for boating
but won’t most flat shoes do?
Julie, West Glamorgan
Slips and trips are a potential hazard
of boating, particularly if you have
unsuitable footwear, and owners certainly won’t
thank you for damaging an expensive deck with
heavy shoes or leaving black marks. Footwear
should be well fitting (not flip-flops) with a light
coloured, slip resistant sole, and if shoes also
look good enough to wear ashore then you
are on to a winner. Chatham Marine offers an
excellent range of deck shoes for men and
women with prices starting at £59. The shoes
come in attractive colours and are beautifully
made in soft nubuck/leather with a high grade
rubber sole designed to increase your grip and
stability, especially in wet conditions. Specialist
footwear for sailing can cost as little as £19.99
for Gill Aquatech shoes and £22.99 for their
short cruising boots in natural rubber, both from
Marine Scene UK.
1. Here’s the £59 Pacific Lady deck
shoe from Chatham 2. Make sure you’re
wearing suitable footwear
3. The men’s Classic from Chatham at £65
12
3
Q
A
WHAT TO WEAR Q&A
Days out are often ruined because
bugs seem to make a beeline for me;
is covering up the only answer?
Phillip, Banbury
I am delighted to report the launch of
Chatham’s new Aloe Vera range of clothing that
will not only repel insects but soothe those sunburnt
shoulders as well. The collection includes the Cadiz, a
long sleeved T-shirt for summer with a flattering boat
neck and stripes, and the Sacha, a sleeveless polo.
Both of these tops have moisturising properties and
come in a variety of colours with sizes 10 - 20 and an
affordable price of £39.
Q
A
Chatham’s new Aloe Vera range of clothing that will not only repel insects but soothe those
sunburnt shoulders as well
Can you recommend some
quick drying clothing?
Johnathan, Essex
We have come a long way from
the soggy cottons that took
forever to dry, even in summer, and
Gill’s Technical apparel collection is
designed to be not only fast drying but
to give UV sun protection as well. The
range includes T-shirts, shorts, trousers,
vests and jackets. Gill’s new Micro Knit
Fleeces for men and women are made
from a knitted polyester that is warm and
comfortable and, most importantly, quick
drying. The fleeces can be worn as either
a casual sweater or as a technical mid-
layer beneath a waterproof or a smock.
Q
A
➧
1. Gill’s Escape Quick Dry Shorts are ideal for boaters 2. Gill’s Micro Knit Fleece
1
2
70 I Summer 2009 I Boat Mart www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements Boat Mart I Summer 2009 I 71www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
EQUIPMENT
BOAT MART
WHAT TO WEARThere have never been so many choices about what to wear afloat. Pretty pastels, cool classics or high tech sportswear, Angela Clay answers your questions and looks at marine wear to suit your style as well as your purse.
Q&AOur two weeks summer holiday
on the Broads is the only time
that we set foot on a boat, do we really
need to fork out for special clothing?
John, Somerset
You probably already have some
suitable things in the wardrobe such as
T-shirts, sweaters, cotton trousers and, most
importantly, for both children and grown-ups,
a hat to keep the sun off your neck. Be aware
that the weather can change quite suddenly
and what started as a pleasant afternoon can
turn cold and wet, so always have a sweater
and a light waterproof to hand. Why not invest
£50 in the new Gill inshore sport vest, which
is light, rolls up into a small space and has a
zipped internal pocket for your wallet or mobile
and an exit point for headphones. You should
wear well fitting flat shoes that won’t slip and, it
should go without saying, a lifejacket is a must
for each person on board. If you are hiring a
cruiser these should be supplied, but for boat
owners there are many light, comfortable styles
that are not bulky and don’t cost the earth.
Children will love the vivid yellow Seapro Kids
Foam lifejacket, costing £21.99, from Marine
Warehouse, which comes with a signal whistle
and the essential crotch strap and reflective
stripes. Seapro also make a lightweight 720g
adult lifejacket that is recommended for both
inland and coastal waters and costs just
£34.99. The RNLI lifejacket slogan can’t be
repeated too often, so please remember it,
‘useless unless worn!’.
Q
A
1. Buoyancy aids - make sure the youngsters are properly kitted out2. The Gill inshore sport vest in charcoal3. Gill’s technical sailing sun hat - great for land and sea
1
2
3
I am looking forward to
my first sailing holiday
in the Med and wondered
whether I need special
sunglasses to cope with the
sun and sea or will any do?
David, Gloucestershire
Sunlight reflecting off water
is particularly dazzling and
can cause damage from harmful
UV rays. Polarised lenses are
engineered to reduce reflection
and glare in strong light, keeping
your eyes safe and comfortable.
Children’s eyes are especially
sensitive so do make sure that
they are protected. I like the online
Sunglasses Shop for their huge
range of designer styles for adults
and children. There is a wide range
of prices too, from £5.99 for a pair
of children’s red sunglasses and
£15.99 for SXUC Drivers, black or
tortoiseshell, to £158 for the very
cool Maui Jim Sandbar Gold. In
case you drop them overboard, it’s
worth investing £4.99 for a floating
sunglasses strap.
Q
A
I am a busy mum with a
full time job and little time
for shopping; where can I find a
good range of children’s sailing
clothes online?
Carol, Windsor
You can shop from home at the
online Sailing Clothing Store,
although they do have retail outlets at
Cowes on the Isle of Wight. You will
find a good and sensibly priced range
of junior sailing wear including rash
vests, high fit trousers, dinghy tops and
buoyancy aids from Musto, Gill and
Henri Lloyd.
Q
A
People talk about the importance
of the right footwear for boating
but won’t most flat shoes do?
Julie, West Glamorgan
Slips and trips are a potential hazard
of boating, particularly if you have
unsuitable footwear, and owners certainly won’t
thank you for damaging an expensive deck with
heavy shoes or leaving black marks. Footwear
should be well fitting (not flip-flops) with a light
coloured, slip resistant sole, and if shoes also
look good enough to wear ashore then you
are on to a winner. Chatham Marine offers an
excellent range of deck shoes for men and
women with prices starting at £59. The shoes
come in attractive colours and are beautifully
made in soft nubuck/leather with a high grade
rubber sole designed to increase your grip and
stability, especially in wet conditions. Specialist
footwear for sailing can cost as little as £19.99
for Gill Aquatech shoes and £22.99 for their
short cruising boots in natural rubber, both from
Marine Scene UK.
1. Here’s the £59 Pacific Lady deck
shoe from Chatham 2. Make sure you’re
wearing suitable footwear
3. The men’s Classic from Chatham at £65
12
3
Q
A
WHAT TO WEAR Q&A
Days out are often ruined because
bugs seem to make a beeline for me;
is covering up the only answer?
Phillip, Banbury
I am delighted to report the launch of
Chatham’s new Aloe Vera range of clothing that
will not only repel insects but soothe those sunburnt
shoulders as well. The collection includes the Cadiz, a
long sleeved T-shirt for summer with a flattering boat
neck and stripes, and the Sacha, a sleeveless polo.
Both of these tops have moisturising properties and
come in a variety of colours with sizes 10 - 20 and an
affordable price of £39.
Q
A
Chatham’s new Aloe Vera range of clothing that will not only repel insects but soothe those
sunburnt shoulders as well
Can you recommend some
quick drying clothing?
Johnathan, Essex
We have come a long way from
the soggy cottons that took
forever to dry, even in summer, and
Gill’s Technical apparel collection is
designed to be not only fast drying but
to give UV sun protection as well. The
range includes T-shirts, shorts, trousers,
vests and jackets. Gill’s new Micro Knit
Fleeces for men and women are made
from a knitted polyester that is warm and
comfortable and, most importantly, quick
drying. The fleeces can be worn as either
a casual sweater or as a technical mid-
layer beneath a waterproof or a smock.
Q
A
➧
1. Gill’s Escape Quick Dry Shorts are ideal for boaters 2. Gill’s Micro Knit Fleece
1
2
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COMPLETE HAND PROTECTION
Although fantastic fun there’s no denying that boating can be a little harsh on your hands at times, so here’s a new hand care range, called Hands First, to help protect, cleanse and condition your hands.
Hands First Dry Feel Barrier Cream is applied before and after you head out and creates an invisible pair of gloves to protect against dirt, grit and harsh weather, while First Power Scrub+ & Moisturiser is a dual-action formula containing natural pumice, walnut shell and blue cypress oil for deep cleansing and effective conditioning. Dry Feel Barrier Cream (125ml) and Power Scrub+ & Moisturiser (225ml) are priced at £7.99 and £5.99 respectively and are available online from www.handsfirst.co.uk, independent pharmacies, John Bell & Croyden and www.pharmacy2u.co.uk.
REAL CLASSIC, REAL VALUE
Bicycles are back in fashion, it’s official. If you’re taking a holiday on your boat this year perhaps you plan to take a bicycle along to explore the local countryside. Here’s a bike you’re bound to love - combining traditional looks with modern components. The Real Classic comes in a men’s and women’s size and costs £249.99. Halfords: 08457-626-625 / www.halfords.com
CORGI REPLACED
Did you know that since 1st April 2009 the Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI gas registration in the UK? Although CORGI has long been the official authority for registered gas installers the contract to oversee the new Gas Safe Register has been awarded to Capita.
The register will provide enhanced levels of service and clearly written rules of registration. There will also be new services and benefits designed to improve the existing registration scheme and to promote gas safety. Don’t worry, though, about your CORGI Gas Safety Certificate for your boat as any certificate issued by a CORGI-registered installer will continue to be valid until its normal expiry date.
Standard Horizon’s GX1100E is one of the
smallest fixed VHF DSC radios around and is
the first fixed DSC they’ve produced on which
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
can be fully programmed and switched on and
off via the front panel. ATIS is an identification
system used on inland waterways in many areas
of mainland Europe.
On the DSC side, when the set is connected
to a GPS receiver via an NMEA cable, your
current position is clearly shown on the bright
LCD screen. The set can then be
programmed to poll for the
positions of up to 48 other
DSC-equipped vessels
and can automatically
(or manually) volunteer
your own position when
asked. Your position is also
automatically transmitted when
the distress button is used and can
be entered manually if a GPS is not connected.
Standard Horizon has also taken this function
one step further by allowing the positions of the
polled vessels to be displayed on any Standard
Horizon plotter connected to the GX1100E.
The Standard Horizon GX1100E
retails at just £119.95.
www.standardhorizon.co.uk
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COMBI PLOTTERS & FISHFINDERS DRESS FOR
SUMMERHere are two great new bits of electronics
kit from Standard Horizon - the CPF180i
and CPF300i combined chartplotters and
fishfinders. The 5” CPF180i has a built-in
EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS compatible 50-channel
receiver with pin-point accuracy to within 3m
and LCD screen that can be viewed even in
direct sunlight. The new Dual Chart Window
feature displays two independent chart scales
side by side. Another new feature is the ability
to create and navigate an Olympic Route, a
route with the same starting and ending point,
rather than having to start a route at your
vessel’s current position.
For even greater functionality, the CPF180i
has one NMEA input and two outputs, which
allow it to be connected to a wide range
of NMEA devices. It is AIS enabled (when
connected to a compatible AIS engine). When
connected to a Standard Horizon VHF DSC
radio, it can also be used for DSC polling.
The CPF180i costs £499.95 and the widescreen CPF300i £829.95. Web: www.standardhorizon.co.uk
LIGHT FOR LIFEThis torch is great for use on the boat - it’s fully
charged in just 90 seconds and keeps shining
for the best part of 24 hours. The new Light for
Life™ UC3.400™ rechargeable torch doesn’t
use batteries and comes with a 12V DC charging
base, as well as a mounting plate and a belt
ring. The torch’s three LED bulbs are rated for
50,000 hours and never have to be replaced.
Not only, then, does it have a low operating
cost but it’s light, robust, water resistant and
maintenance free. The Light for Life UC3.400
torch will be available in the autumn with prices to
be confirmed.
We’ve a couple of new pieces of clothing
for you from Boat Mart regulars, Gill. First
up, and ideal for summer, is the Inshore-
Sport Vest, which is similar to the Inshore
Sport Jacket but with the styling of a
body warmer.
It has a drop tail design at the back
to stop it riding up, a mesh lining to
keep you cool and a zippered internal
pocket for a wallet, phone or iPod. Gill
has even added a separate exit point
for headphones. The Inshore-Sport Vest
is available in Charcoal or Silver Grey in
sizes XS - XXL for £50.
Gill has also launched a new women’s
version of their popular Coast-Sport
Jacket, as well as a new colour for the
men. The jacket is not only comfortable
to wear, but the pockets are lined with
micro-fleece to provide a warm refuge
for cold hands and a fully waterproof
lightweight hood stows neatly under the
fleece-lined collar.
The new Women’s Coast-Sport Jacket
is available in sky blue and graphite, while
graphite is the new additional colour
choice for men. The jackets cost £135.
Gill: 0115-946-0844www.gillmarine.com
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COMPLETE HAND PROTECTION
Although fantastic fun there’s no denying that boating can be a little harsh on your hands at times, so here’s a new hand care range, called Hands First, to help protect, cleanse and condition your hands.
Hands First Dry Feel Barrier Cream is applied before and after you head out and creates an invisible pair of gloves to protect against dirt, grit and harsh weather, while First Power Scrub+ & Moisturiser is a dual-action formula containing natural pumice, walnut shell and blue cypress oil for deep cleansing and effective conditioning. Dry Feel Barrier Cream (125ml) and Power Scrub+ & Moisturiser (225ml) are priced at £7.99 and £5.99 respectively and are available online from www.handsfirst.co.uk, independent pharmacies, John Bell & Croyden and www.pharmacy2u.co.uk.
REAL CLASSIC, REAL VALUE
Bicycles are back in fashion, it’s official. If you’re taking a holiday on your boat this year perhaps you plan to take a bicycle along to explore the local countryside. Here’s a bike you’re bound to love - combining traditional looks with modern components. The Real Classic comes in a men’s and women’s size and costs £249.99. Halfords: 08457-626-625 / www.halfords.com
CORGI REPLACED
Did you know that since 1st April 2009 the Gas Safe Register replaced CORGI gas registration in the UK? Although CORGI has long been the official authority for registered gas installers the contract to oversee the new Gas Safe Register has been awarded to Capita.
The register will provide enhanced levels of service and clearly written rules of registration. There will also be new services and benefits designed to improve the existing registration scheme and to promote gas safety. Don’t worry, though, about your CORGI Gas Safety Certificate for your boat as any certificate issued by a CORGI-registered installer will continue to be valid until its normal expiry date.
Standard Horizon’s GX1100E is one of the
smallest fixed VHF DSC radios around and is
the first fixed DSC they’ve produced on which
ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service)
can be fully programmed and switched on and
off via the front panel. ATIS is an identification
system used on inland waterways in many areas
of mainland Europe.
On the DSC side, when the set is connected
to a GPS receiver via an NMEA cable, your
current position is clearly shown on the bright
LCD screen. The set can then be
programmed to poll for the
positions of up to 48 other
DSC-equipped vessels
and can automatically
(or manually) volunteer
your own position when
asked. Your position is also
automatically transmitted when
the distress button is used and can
be entered manually if a GPS is not connected.
Standard Horizon has also taken this function
one step further by allowing the positions of the
polled vessels to be displayed on any Standard
Horizon plotter connected to the GX1100E.
The Standard Horizon GX1100E
retails at just £119.95.
www.standardhorizon.co.uk
SMALL IN SIZE, BIG ON FEATURES
www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
COMBI PLOTTERS & FISHFINDERS DRESS FOR
SUMMERHere are two great new bits of electronics
kit from Standard Horizon - the CPF180i
and CPF300i combined chartplotters and
fishfinders. The 5” CPF180i has a built-in
EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS compatible 50-channel
receiver with pin-point accuracy to within 3m
and LCD screen that can be viewed even in
direct sunlight. The new Dual Chart Window
feature displays two independent chart scales
side by side. Another new feature is the ability
to create and navigate an Olympic Route, a
route with the same starting and ending point,
rather than having to start a route at your
vessel’s current position.
For even greater functionality, the CPF180i
has one NMEA input and two outputs, which
allow it to be connected to a wide range
of NMEA devices. It is AIS enabled (when
connected to a compatible AIS engine). When
connected to a Standard Horizon VHF DSC
radio, it can also be used for DSC polling.
The CPF180i costs £499.95 and the widescreen CPF300i £829.95. Web: www.standardhorizon.co.uk
LIGHT FOR LIFEThis torch is great for use on the boat - it’s fully
charged in just 90 seconds and keeps shining
for the best part of 24 hours. The new Light for
Life™ UC3.400™ rechargeable torch doesn’t
use batteries and comes with a 12V DC charging
base, as well as a mounting plate and a belt
ring. The torch’s three LED bulbs are rated for
50,000 hours and never have to be replaced.
Not only, then, does it have a low operating
cost but it’s light, robust, water resistant and
maintenance free. The Light for Life UC3.400
torch will be available in the autumn with prices to
be confirmed.
We’ve a couple of new pieces of clothing
for you from Boat Mart regulars, Gill. First
up, and ideal for summer, is the Inshore-
Sport Vest, which is similar to the Inshore
Sport Jacket but with the styling of a
body warmer.
It has a drop tail design at the back
to stop it riding up, a mesh lining to
keep you cool and a zippered internal
pocket for a wallet, phone or iPod. Gill
has even added a separate exit point
for headphones. The Inshore-Sport Vest
is available in Charcoal or Silver Grey in
sizes XS - XXL for £50.
Gill has also launched a new women’s
version of their popular Coast-Sport
Jacket, as well as a new colour for the
men. The jacket is not only comfortable
to wear, but the pockets are lined with
micro-fleece to provide a warm refuge
for cold hands and a fully waterproof
lightweight hood stows neatly under the
fleece-lined collar.
The new Women’s Coast-Sport Jacket
is available in sky blue and graphite, while
graphite is the new additional colour
choice for men. The jackets cost £135.
Gill: 0115-946-0844www.gillmarine.com
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If your idea of fun is the latest biggest
boat you can find, bristling with the latest
electronic gear, moored in the most
expensive location, then it would be fair to
say that boating is a very expensive hobby. For
some people, though, there is little correlation
between spending and enjoyment - in fact
some would argue that the more you spend
on your boat, the less you enjoy her. Are we
talking here about the grumpy old men and
women of the boating world - people who
would resent any kind of expenditure no matter
what, or is there some wisdom that we all
could learn from - especially at this time of
economic uncertainty?
Boat Mart set itself the challenge of finding
out if ‘less’ (expenditure) could actually
generate ‘more’ (enjoyment). Here’s what we
discovered chatting with boat owners in two
locations less than an hour from London.
BRAND NEWPaul bought his boat brand new at a boat
show. He got a good discount, but agreed
to pay in Euros and lost a significant amount
when Sterling took a dive before the final
payment. The boat was a new design and by
the time she was delivered the boating press
had crawled all over her and their verdict was
not good. Still, he determined to make the best
of it - adding a significant amount of electronic
equipment and generally bringing her up to be
state-of-the-art.
She’s moored in a five star marina and he
spends most Friday nights aboard her. Not that
he particularly wants to - it’s just that Friday
night is when the French arrive bashing into
moored boats and often each other as they
struggle to find a mooring spot in an unfamiliar
marina. Paul is there fender in hand to look
after his pristine white topsides that cost him
so much. The more you spend, the more
anxious you are about your investment.
The same concern for maintaining a polished
gelcoat ensures that his voyages are limited to
one or two other five star marinas; he’d never
consider risking his investment at the end of
an anchor. A quiet weekend feeling his way
up the estuary to some romantic secluded
drying anchorage would be just too stressful.
Weekends when he can’t get away seem to
be spent polishing, although rumour has it that
he polishes her in foreign marinas too. Paul
often talks about selling her but, after the press
reviews, he knows that what he’s got isn’t a
floating asset - he’s got ‘negative equity’.
The Canal du Mdi is super but is silting up
SECOND HANDSteve, by contrast, spent a long time listing
the qualities he wanted from a boat and
researching different designs through the
yachting press. He settled for a smaller second
hand cruiser, of a tried and tested design, at
a price he could afford and he knows he’d
recoup his money if he decided to sell.
His major additional investments were
prioritised around essential safety gear and
‘comfort’. He also signed up for a number of
RYA theoretical and practical courses and used
his own boat to rehearse what he was learning
about navigation, anchoring, boat handling
and seamanship. His budget was limited and
so careful thought went into each purchase.
Good paper charts took precedence over
electronic chartplotters. Freebie booklets of tide
tables mean that he can avoid the expense of
tide-predicting software, and a transistor radio,
backed up by VHF, gives him all the weather
news he needs.
Half tide moorings cost less than a tenth of
five star marina fees, and although he can’t
connect to shore power, he still has some
battery powered electric lighting backed up by
oil lamps. He is rarely disturbed by other craft. It
takes local knowledge to get near him.
Is he happy with his more Spartan approach
to boating? You bet! He’s running a boat
he can easily afford and he’s really using his
skill as a seaman and navigator. Repairs and
maintenance are based on careful research
followed by DIY and each time he successfully
completes a job, his confidence grows.
“She’s not the fastest boat in the world,” he
admits, “but I bought a boat to spend some
time at sea so lack of speed isn’t a problem,
and anyway, the longer I spend at sea, the less
money I can spend.”
TWO EXTREMESOkay, what we have here are probably two
extreme approaches to boat ownership, but
there are some lessons here for all of us.
Maybe we should all resolve to increase our
time on the water; it’s only in harbour where
you have to spend money. Maybe we should
also spend a bit more time thinking about what
we really need to achieve from our boating
ambitions and a bit less time buying expensive
gear that allows us to cut corners on skill and
seamanship but which add nothing to our
sense of achievement.
Paul can jump aboard his boat, flick two
switches, press two buttons and be ready to
sail to Guernsey within five minutes, the route
flashing on the computer screen in front of him.
Steve would need to check tides and plot his
course on paper charts a few hours before.
For Steve, that is part of the fun, an essential
contributor to the sense of achievement gained
from a voyage under his own steam.
The truth is that for all his electronics Paul
should be making his plans on paper like Steve,
just in case the electronics go down. I know he
doesn’t and I sometimes wonder what would
happen if he lost his GPS connection half way
across. Would he know where he was and how
to complete the trip? Probably not - no wonder
he’s anxious.
So, to the essential messages for a spot of
less is more boating:
■ no electronic gear is essential except
VHF (and maybe a handheld backup)
■ an echo sounder is probably the first
‘luxury item’ you should purchase -
although a lead line will do the job if you
have willing crew
■ everyone needs traditional paper charts,
plotters, pencils and logbook, just in case,
so why not save money and use them
■ boating is about stepping away from the
heard and celebrating your freedom - you
get more of this and save money away
from the marina
■ there is no substitute for seamanship -
the better you are the less you need to rely
on electronics or other people
■ the more time at sea, the greater your
enjoyment and the less you’ll spend
■ less expenditure can mean less
anxiety about your investment - you’ll
probably have to devote more time to her
maintenance and to developing your DIY
and seamanship skills – but isn’t that what
boating is all about? �
If you have tips and hints for keeping boating
costs down - why not write to Boat Mart and
share your ideas with other readers?
LESS IS MORE
LESS IS MORE
So, do you really need to spend a fortune to enjoy boating? David Greenwood has been finding out.
£ £
£
£
FROM THE BOAT MART FORUMYou say, “I have just started boating and have started out with just the basics, but I’m having a fab time. There are a
few bits I’d like, but I’ll save up for them.” ForumHave your say on this and many more topics at www.boatmart.co.uk/forum
You should be planning your passage on paper anyway – electronics are convenient but not essential
Half tide moorings outside of the marina are cheaper and
often in prettier locations
LIFESTYLE
88 I Summer 2009 I Boat Mart www.boatmart.co.ukPlease mention Boat Mart when replying to advertisements Boat Mart I Summer 2009 I 89www.boatmart.co.uk Buy & sell for FREE with Boat Mart’s private classifi ed ad service
If your idea of fun is the latest biggest
boat you can find, bristling with the latest
electronic gear, moored in the most
expensive location, then it would be fair to
say that boating is a very expensive hobby. For
some people, though, there is little correlation
between spending and enjoyment - in fact
some would argue that the more you spend
on your boat, the less you enjoy her. Are we
talking here about the grumpy old men and
women of the boating world - people who
would resent any kind of expenditure no matter
what, or is there some wisdom that we all
could learn from - especially at this time of
economic uncertainty?
Boat Mart set itself the challenge of finding
out if ‘less’ (expenditure) could actually
generate ‘more’ (enjoyment). Here’s what we
discovered chatting with boat owners in two
locations less than an hour from London.
BRAND NEWPaul bought his boat brand new at a boat
show. He got a good discount, but agreed
to pay in Euros and lost a significant amount
when Sterling took a dive before the final
payment. The boat was a new design and by
the time she was delivered the boating press
had crawled all over her and their verdict was
not good. Still, he determined to make the best
of it - adding a significant amount of electronic
equipment and generally bringing her up to be
state-of-the-art.
She’s moored in a five star marina and he
spends most Friday nights aboard her. Not that
he particularly wants to - it’s just that Friday
night is when the French arrive bashing into
moored boats and often each other as they
struggle to find a mooring spot in an unfamiliar
marina. Paul is there fender in hand to look
after his pristine white topsides that cost him
so much. The more you spend, the more
anxious you are about your investment.
The same concern for maintaining a polished
gelcoat ensures that his voyages are limited to
one or two other five star marinas; he’d never
consider risking his investment at the end of
an anchor. A quiet weekend feeling his way
up the estuary to some romantic secluded
drying anchorage would be just too stressful.
Weekends when he can’t get away seem to
be spent polishing, although rumour has it that
he polishes her in foreign marinas too. Paul
often talks about selling her but, after the press
reviews, he knows that what he’s got isn’t a
floating asset - he’s got ‘negative equity’.
The Canal du Mdi is super but is silting up
SECOND HANDSteve, by contrast, spent a long time listing
the qualities he wanted from a boat and
researching different designs through the
yachting press. He settled for a smaller second
hand cruiser, of a tried and tested design, at
a price he could afford and he knows he’d
recoup his money if he decided to sell.
His major additional investments were
prioritised around essential safety gear and
‘comfort’. He also signed up for a number of
RYA theoretical and practical courses and used
his own boat to rehearse what he was learning
about navigation, anchoring, boat handling
and seamanship. His budget was limited and
so careful thought went into each purchase.
Good paper charts took precedence over
electronic chartplotters. Freebie booklets of tide
tables mean that he can avoid the expense of
tide-predicting software, and a transistor radio,
backed up by VHF, gives him all the weather
news he needs.
Half tide moorings cost less than a tenth of
five star marina fees, and although he can’t
connect to shore power, he still has some
battery powered electric lighting backed up by
oil lamps. He is rarely disturbed by other craft. It
takes local knowledge to get near him.
Is he happy with his more Spartan approach
to boating? You bet! He’s running a boat
he can easily afford and he’s really using his
skill as a seaman and navigator. Repairs and
maintenance are based on careful research
followed by DIY and each time he successfully
completes a job, his confidence grows.
“She’s not the fastest boat in the world,” he
admits, “but I bought a boat to spend some
time at sea so lack of speed isn’t a problem,
and anyway, the longer I spend at sea, the less
money I can spend.”
TWO EXTREMESOkay, what we have here are probably two
extreme approaches to boat ownership, but
there are some lessons here for all of us.
Maybe we should all resolve to increase our
time on the water; it’s only in harbour where
you have to spend money. Maybe we should
also spend a bit more time thinking about what
we really need to achieve from our boating
ambitions and a bit less time buying expensive
gear that allows us to cut corners on skill and
seamanship but which add nothing to our
sense of achievement.
Paul can jump aboard his boat, flick two
switches, press two buttons and be ready to
sail to Guernsey within five minutes, the route
flashing on the computer screen in front of him.
Steve would need to check tides and plot his
course on paper charts a few hours before.
For Steve, that is part of the fun, an essential
contributor to the sense of achievement gained
from a voyage under his own steam.
The truth is that for all his electronics Paul
should be making his plans on paper like Steve,
just in case the electronics go down. I know he
doesn’t and I sometimes wonder what would
happen if he lost his GPS connection half way
across. Would he know where he was and how
to complete the trip? Probably not - no wonder
he’s anxious.
So, to the essential messages for a spot of
less is more boating:
■ no electronic gear is essential except
VHF (and maybe a handheld backup)
■ an echo sounder is probably the first
‘luxury item’ you should purchase -
although a lead line will do the job if you
have willing crew
■ everyone needs traditional paper charts,
plotters, pencils and logbook, just in case,
so why not save money and use them
■ boating is about stepping away from the
heard and celebrating your freedom - you
get more of this and save money away
from the marina
■ there is no substitute for seamanship -
the better you are the less you need to rely
on electronics or other people
■ the more time at sea, the greater your
enjoyment and the less you’ll spend
■ less expenditure can mean less
anxiety about your investment - you’ll
probably have to devote more time to her
maintenance and to developing your DIY
and seamanship skills – but isn’t that what
boating is all about? �
If you have tips and hints for keeping boating
costs down - why not write to Boat Mart and
share your ideas with other readers?
LESS IS MORE
LESS IS MORE
So, do you really need to spend a fortune to enjoy boating? David Greenwood has been finding out.
£ £
£
£
FROM THE BOAT MART FORUMYou say, “I have just started boating and have started out with just the basics, but I’m having a fab time. There are a
few bits I’d like, but I’ll save up for them.” ForumHave your say on this and many more topics at www.boatmart.co.uk/forum
You should be planning your passage on paper anyway – electronics are convenient but not essential
Half tide moorings outside of the marina are cheaper and
often in prettier locations
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