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Focus on the multihull When it comes to buying a multihull some unique factors have to be considered, reports Jo Djubal. Anybody who has purchased a boat of any size or design can attest to the research needed to ensure…
BTBoats is a newly established NZ company, aimed to market and distribute a new all NZClass 40 yacht. BTBoats has announced that it has recently commissioned FarrYacht Design Ltd. to design a new Class 40 yacht. The name of this…
Launches: Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45DS Launching at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May this year, the SO45DS is based on a lengthened and modified version of the popular Sun Odyssey 45 hull, outfitted with an all-new interior design. The…
The SO30i is a product of collaboration between marine architect Marc Lombard and the Jeanneau design team. The new Sun Odyssey has a performance hull, an injection deck, elegant lines and contemporary interior design in teak. Several versions are available….
Focus on multihulls Why are catamarans becoming so popular? Is it just a simple case of more bang for your buck? Jon Neeves donned his super-sleuth hat to investigate. It was three years ago, on my wife Jo's and my…
SUPERYACHT PEOPLE Thinking big and fulfilling dreams in the glamorous world of superyachts takes special people as Lynn Fitzpatrick finds out by talking to those with that Midas touch. If anything, Andrew Farkas knows how to build it big. Farkas…
ARRIVALS Conceived by a yacht builder and experienced ocean racer this rectangular frying pan gives maximum cooking area for minimum stove area. It measures 25 cm x 20 cm with deep 4.5 cm vertical sides creating a pan with a…
Award winning blocks now available with stainless attachment points Ronstan has expanded their award winning line of Orbit BlocksTM by introducing several new Swivel Head blocks. These blocks are exactly the same as the original Orbit BlocksTM, except the soft…
On Friday the 30th of October, a crowd of over 130 onlookers watched as the world's newest blue water catamaran was officially launched off the Newport Marine Service's slipway at the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Newport north of Sydney,…
Kincrome have released a wire stripper which strips wire automatically and doubles as a crimping tool. The Kincrome Automatic Wire Stripper automatically strips wire to a predetermined length and removes waste automatically. This quality wire cutter features a a ABS…
The Ultimate 270 is based on a Northshore 27. Boatbuilder Jerry Hendry bought the 27 stripped the hull then rebuilt it . “I wanted to show that Australians could match the best European boatbuilders and I wanted to do something…
Sydney by Sail announce the launch of its third Hunter Yacht syndicate on Sydney Harbour. The brand new Hunter 39 has many great features including a modern appearance, spacious cockpit with dual helm stations, Raymarine navigational equipment, large gourmet gallery,…
First unveiled to the world at the Cannes International Boat & Yacht Show, the new Oceanis50 ushers in the fifth generation of the Oceanis range, with a new look and new, practicaland functional design solutions. As with the Oceanis 58,…
The new 42DS is based on the same hull incorporating a completely new deck and cockpit and for the first time, an option of a 3-cabin layout. The coach roof windows extend further aft and the hull now boasts six…
Gold Coast's Ensign Yachts announce their appointment as the Beneteau Yacht dealers for Queensland. “This is a very exciting time for Ensign – the business is going from strength to strength and with our new alliance with Beneteau we know…
Boat Review: Brenta B42 Italian daysailer is big on style as well as function, by Vanessa Dudley AFTER living abroad for years, returning to Australia to a new home on Sydney's waterfront has been made all the sweeter for the…
Maritimo, Australia's premier luxury boat builder, has completed a new range of boats of a very different kind. Staff at the Coomera, Queensland, company have turned their skilled hands to building a fleet of 15 Sabot junior training dinghies for…
Dunbier Marine Products has released a new range of alloy wheels, available as an upgrade for all Dunbier boat trailers. Available in 13″, 14″ and 15″ sizes, the new wheels have a highly-polished finished, which will boost the appearance of…
On November 3, when the 556-foot Super Servant 4, one of Dockwise Yacht Transport's (DYT) fleet of four semi-submersible ships, leaves Newport, R.I., it will be packed stem to stern with a record load of 50 recreational cruising and racing…
Hamilton Island owner Bob Oatley and famed yachtsman Iain Murray AM have collaborated to create the magnificently designed Yacht Club and Villas, which were launched at the end of August during Audi Race Week 2009. The Yacht Club and Villas…
Musto Australasia has sought to strengthen its ties across theTasman by inking a three-year sponsorship agreement with New Zealand's Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club (RPNYC). The deal, effective from October 1, sees the brand take over as naming rights sponsor…
Musto Australasia has been awarded the exclusive rights to provide clothing merchandise and staff uniforms to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. Additionally, Musto joins the family of CYCA Youth Sailing Academy sponsors through their sponsorship of an Elliot 6.0m…
New Boat: NorseBoat 17.5 Caroline Strainig goes for a sail on a boat a little different from the norm – the classic-looking NorseBoat 17.5. Driving from the NSW Central Coast where I live to Pittwater just north of Sydney gave…
Navico's technological expertise was recognised during the 2009 National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) convention held in the US recently, with the BR24 Broadband Radar and Simrad AP24 and AP28 autopilots receiving awards. In a slightly different format than previous years,…
What a fitting scene to launch a new blue water cruiser, with a strong southerly blowing and the wild Tasman Sea in the background, as the 41ft Seawind 1250 splashed down into Wollongong Harbour. This brand new design encompasses 27 years…
Multihull Solutions has been appointed exclusive Australasian distributor of the new NEEL Trimarans. The company has just unveiled the NEEL 50 trimaran, a new generation multihull . Designed to offer large volumes whilst maintaining offshore performance, the trimaran has a…
Morrelli & Melvin have collaborated with Nacra's design team to introduce the latest addition to the Nacra range of high performance racing catamarans. After 18 months of controlled testing of beams, rigs, hulls and foils, the Nacra F20 Carbon performance…
Sunsail Sailing Holidays will soon take delivery of the innovative Sunsail 384, which has been exclusively produced for the global operator – whose Australian base is located in the Whitsundays – in conjunction with yacht builders Robertson & Caine, in…
With the summer boating season fast approaching, SOS Marine is ‘tickled pink' to support Cancer Council's Pink Ribbon Day with the sale of a new Pink adult life jacket. The adult's Pink inflatable life jacket on sale from the 26th…
The new generation of Profurl flying sail furlers is now available in Australia.A lighter, more compact, ergonomic and easier to use furler with a higher performance. S-Grip is the special design of the groove allows deformation of the rope for…
With the return of summer, Cancer Council Australia is again urging outdoor-loving Aussies to SLIP, SLOP, SLAP, SEEK and SLIDE. To celebrate the 09/10 season, Cancer Council has launched a range of new products designed to provide the best possible…
ince 1969, West System® Epoxy manufacturer Gougeon Brothers, Inc has been known for its consistent, high-quality epoxy products and unparalleled technical support. This year, the company celebrates its 40th year in business. Company founders Meade and Jan Gougeon started out…
Every now and then something a little different comes along to shake up the typicallyconservative racing scene. This time it's the S40 One Design from the design board ofJavier Soto Acebal. In between his designs for Wally Yachts and the…
Australian adventurers Geoff Wilson and Garth Freeman, and New Zealanders Craig Hansen and world multi-sport champion, Steve Gurney, have just achieved two new World Records: The MadWaySouth team completed the first trans-Saharan crossing by wind-power alone, and the longest kite…
North South Yachting announce Bavaria Yachts development of the new Cruiser 45, an addition to the new Cruiser range. This forthcoming model is the third in a new series of yachts designed in conjunction with Farr Yacht Design and BMW…
The launch of the Performance 40e provides an opportunity to develop the fully revamped Performance series in Australia. The New 40e maintains a similar luxury cruising fit out of the old model, however with a lighterinterior, like its big sister…
A curious blend of old and new, Turkey combines simplicity and sophistication Holidaymakers looking for the ultimate Turkish experience can discover towns untouched by tourism and beautiful bays still only accessible by boat as part of a Sunsail sailing flotilla….
BOAT REVIEW: DUFOUR 525 Elegant blue-water cruiser This boat's full name is Dufour 525 Grand'Large, and it is the Grand'Large model name which tells us what the designer and builder were thinking when they conceived and drew the 525, reports…
Sixteen-year-old Jessica Watson is being sponsored by marine apparel brand Musto Australasia.The epic journey covering around 21,600 nautical miles and expected to take around 230 days to complete. Jessica approached the Dee Why-headquartered company earlier this year seeking to have…
Echomax already produce passive RTE's commonly known as radar reflectors, which are built to the world's highest standards – SOLAS. Newly released on the market is another top performing state of the art Active-X-Band Radar Target Enhancer. This device receives…
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