Pacific PowerBoat Magazine - November - December 2014

In this issue

FEATURES
HIDDEN CORNERS
John Nicholson went North of Auckland to explore the Puhoi, Matakana and Mahurangi Rivers where he found an area deep in history.

SAFETY ESSENTIALS
It is a skipper’s responsibility to ensure that those aboard the boat are safe and the equipment is up to the standard required. Are you ready for summer?

FACTS ABOUT ANTIFOULING
We go through the process of deciding which antifouling you really need and then consider some hints and tips on how to go about putting it on.

2015 PWC BUYERS GUIDE
The PWC market has not changed a lot for the 2015 model year, with some rebranding, model upgrades and even some consolidation. We take a look at what’s available.

RETROFITTING A BOW THRUSTER
Fitting a new Vetus bow thruster to a 30 year old cruiser proved an interesting job for boat builder, Brin Wilson Boats.

CARE & MAINTENANCE – GALVANIC CORROSION
Is your boat ‘fizzing’ away under you? You might be surprised what’s happening below the waterline.

CRUISE OF THE ENVOY
Laurie and Diane Cranfield cruise to legendary Start of Messina and Sicily, as well as visiting the legendary city of Syracuse, first settled 3000 years ago.

REVIEWS
- ELANDRA 53
- TRISTRAM 701 VANQUISH
- HUDSON BAY 32
- SURTEES 8.5 HT
- RIVIERA 6000 SPORT
- BRIG 700 NAVIGATOR
- FOUNTAINE PAJOT – SUMMERLAND 40 LR