Pacific PowerBoat - July - August 2013

In this issue

IN THIS ISSUE:

18. WATERLINE - Reports on SCIBS and NZ Boat Show, plus what to look forward to at SIBS, GC Expo and Auckland On the Water Shows, Icon Expands, Formula Closes Doors, FC 640 big hit, Chaparral goes Xtreme and much more.

42. KELLY'S EYE - Praying to the Gods of Marine Mischief - Shane Kelly.

44. POWER ON - Cummins unveils new 550 hp QSB6.7, plus other new releases from the world of power.

46. FOCUS ON ELECTRONICS - New developments and products in electronics, including Garmin's new GPSMAP 8000 Glass Helm.

48. RACING - Offshore racing in New Zealand & Australia plus opening round of SI Marathon Series.

130. CRUISING MATTERS - Laurie Cranfield asks - Have You Checked Your Lifejackets Recently?

FEATURES

144. OVER THE TRANSOM - Maritimo celebrates 10th year in business.

58. NZ BOAT SHOW WINNERS - The annual Hutchwilco NZ Boat Show, Boats of the Show awards, saw a wide variety of new winners.

70. DESTINATION BISMARCK SEA - Chris Beattie recounts his idyllic cruise around this enchanting range of islands off PNG.

82. LET THERE BE LIGHT - Flood lights and spot lights are all about illuminating a specific area with high intensity light. We look at how they work and what’s available on the local market.

96. DOUBLE EXPOSURE - The difference between displacement and planing catamaran hulls explained, plus we look at what some of the leading powercat designers are now offering.

110 - PRACTICAL - RESTORING YOUR GELCOAT Some hints and tips on maintaining your boat’s gelcoat finish.

115. VETUS-MAXWELL FISHING SECTION - Sounders explained and we go fishing for Gurnard on the Kaipara Harbour.

116 TRUTH ABOUT SOUNDERS - If you are confused about selecting a depth sounder/fishfinder, then here are a few simple questions to ask.

and much more..

REVIEWS
- AQUALINE 645 HT
- SUMMERLAND 40
- RIVIERA 565 SUV
- ENDURANCE 720 SKYLOUNGE
- EXPLORER 6000 RIB
- MCLAY 4.8 FORTRESS

Pacific PowerBoat Magazine Description:

Pacific PowerBoat is a bi-monthly magazine targeting powerboats from 3m to 30 metres, from trailerboats to cruisers and motor yachts. This high gloss publication features boat reviews, new products, product shootouts, destinations and technical articles – all 100% powerboat focused.

Published bi-monthly: Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept and Nov.