Pacific PowerBoat - January - February 2015

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FEATURES

DESTINATION: BAY OF ISLANDS
With 144 islands, this is a true maritime wonderland that is the destination for trailer boats and cruisers every summer.

KEEPING BAIT COOL & FRESH
Preserving your bait is important and needs to be kept fresh and appealing to the predatory fish. We look at the various options.

20 BITS OF TRIVIA
Danny Casey suggests 20 things you might not know but really should, from Bearcat outboards to PT109.

POWER ON DEMAND - BATTERIES & CHARGERS
In the first of a three part series on power on board your boat, be it a 6m trailer boat or 20m motor yacht, we look at the basics of batteries and battery chargers.

TECHNICAL - TRANSOM LIFTS
If stowing your tender or PWC on deck doesn't suit, then maybe you should consider a rise & fall boarding platform.

COMPANY PROFILE: GME
Sydney based GME has been making ‘sound’ waves in the telecommunication market for over 50 years and today is regarded as one of the world leaders in the field.

RETROFITTING ELECTRONIC CONTROLS
In the last issue Colonsay underwent a transformation with the fitting of a bowthruster. In this issue we look at the replacement of mechanical for electronic controls.

CRUISE OF THE ENVOY
Laurie and Diane Cranfield explore Sicily’s stunning Egadi Islands and offer some more technical notes when cruising.

BOAT REVIEWS
- BUCCANEER EL DORADO
- PATHFINDER 17M POWERCAT
- STABICRAFT 2100 ST
- BOSTON WHALER 315 CONQUEST
- SMUGGLER STRATA 750 RIB
- AQUALINE 595 HT