In this issue

IN THIS ISSUE

6 2013 Launchings
A selection of some of the more interesting new boats either in the water or under construction during 2013.

16 Cruising Norway
Ocean adventurer Tony Fleming takes us up to the far North as he cruises his Fleming 55, Venture II around the delights of Norway.

30 Havana - Gentleman's Cruiser
Built in 2003, Havana is a trawler style gentleman's motor yacht of rare distinction with classic looks.

36 On Demand Power
Even on the smallest boat, you’ll need a generator to run many of your accessories. We look at some of the many options available.

50 Communication At Sea
Mark Upson looks at the very latest in satellite phones, that have become a kind of extension of the cell phone.

66 LivingTheDream
Laurie Cranfield tells us about cutting loose and living aboard your passage- maker. But is it for everyone?

72 Classic Cruiser - Sirdar
Sirdar has had a long and sophisticated career on both sides of the Tasman. Currently for sale, Sirdar still retains all the style and grace of when she was launched.

76 Riviera to PNG
Ian Reynolds has had many adventures, amongst them a month-long sojourn aboard ‘Investigator V’ in Papua New Guinea for the 2nd annual Louisiades Rally.

82 The Evolution of LED
LED based lamps, an acronym for Light Emitting Diode, have been finding their way onto our boats for over 10 years, be it inside, outside or below the waterline.

24 Alaska 59 Sedan
The Alaska 59 Sedan represents the perfect balance of luxury, quality and practicality but without the complexity. Text by Barry Thompson.

44 Integrity 440 Sedan
The all new 440 Sedan is a larger and tweaked up version of the 380 Sedan. Text by Warren Steptoe.

60 Explorer 50
The Explorer 50s takes its lead from the Clipper 48, previously made in the same yard. Text by Barry Thompson.

Pacific PassageMaker Magazine Description:

Pacific PassageMaker is Australasia’s first and only publication dedicated to trawler style and passage making powerboats. While the Annual magazine (January) is certainly focused on offshore and coastal cruising it will also from time to time look at inshore cruising. The publication includes features on equipment that are of special interest to owners of such boats, technical articles, exciting destinations and profiles of some of the world’s leading builders of trawlers and Passagemakers.

Published annually in January.