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Salthouse Marine 54 -

Salthouse Marine 54

Principle Dimensions

DESIGNER: Bob Salthouse
LOA: 53' 5" 16.3m
LOA* 60' 1" 18.3m
BEAM: 16' 4" 5.0m
DRAFT: 4' 6" 1.4m
DISPLACEMENT: 23,000kg

Aegean Flybridge A60 -

Maritimo Aegean Flybridges - A60

Featuring the same hull and long list of luxury features of the recently launched C60, this new model takes it up a level with a beautifully styled open flying bridge flowing into the design.

Length Overall 18.8(M) 61'7"(Ft,Inches)
Beam 5.3(M) 17'4"(Ft,Inches)
Draft 1.4(M) 4'7"(Ft,Inches)
Fuel 5600(L) 1480(Gal)
Water 800(L) 210(Gal)
Holding Tank 300(L) 80(Gal)
Weight 28(Tonnes) 31
Sleeping Capacity 8
Cruise Speed (K)
Standard Engines 2 x CATERPILLAR C12 715HP
No.Sleeping Cabins 4

Fluoro prop covers -

Fluoro prop covers

Be seen – be safe

With the weather warming up and more and more boaties heading back to the water, Quicksilver has released a must-have safety item – hard-wearing, high visibility propeller covers.

The covers ensure other road users – and pedestrians – are aware of exactly where your trailered boat ends.

Featuring reflective tape for improved night vision, the propeller covers have a draw cord and stopper so they can be securely attached in an instant.

They are also UV-rated to ensure colour fastness.

Designed to fit all outboards above 40hp, the covers come in two sizes; 38cm and 45cm diameter.

Avoid damaging property and individuals – make sure you’ve got a new Quicksilver fluorescent propeller cover for this summer.

529 Northern Fisher -

529 Northern Fisher Centre Console

This big beauty is born to fish and comes with a long list of standard features including grey carpeted floor and casting platform, roto moulded motor well, side pockets, tall console with mechanical steering, transom step and rail and a 70L underfloor fuel tank. What are you waiting for? Get out there!

Length Maximum: 5.51m Length of Hull: 5.51m
Beam: 2.32m Depth: 1.29m
Length on Trailer: 6.32m Height on Trailer: 1.80m
Bottomsides: 3.00mm Topsides: 2.00mm
Transom Material: 3.00mm Transom Shaft Length: L/S
Weight (boat only): 453kg Rec. HP: 60hp
Rec. KW: 45 Kw Max. HP: 75hp
Max. KW: 56 Kw Main Motor Weight: 182kg
Number of People (Basic): 5 Max Load (Basic): 632kg
Number of People (Level): N/A Max Load (Level): N/A

STANDARD

Mechanical Steering And Wheel Full Carpeted Floor
Casting Platform Tall Centre Console with Mechanical Steering
Bowroller & Mounting Plate Composite Hatches
Transom Step & Rail Transducer Bracket
Anchorwell Bungs (40mm X 2)
Rod Holders (4) Bilge Pump Plate
Underfloor Fuel Tank 70 Litres Transom Handles (2)
Solid Corners Extruded Side Decks
Boweye Alloy Cleat on front deck
Transducer Bracket Side Pockets (2)
Roto Motorwell High Split Bowrail & Bowroller

OPTION

Hydraulic Steering Upgrade Bimini & Envelope
Underfloor Seat Position Accessory Kit
Alloy Cleat Transom Step & Rail
Upgrade to 118L Fuel Tank Painted Hull
Two Tone Paint Aft Short side rails
Low Split Bowrails Short Low Bowrails
Hull Stripe

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 15 -

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 15

Tohatsu 2-stroke benefits:
Excellent reliability with proven 2-stroke technology
Simple in design Easy operation and handling:
Loop charged induction for smooth operation and fuel economy
CD ignition system for quicker starts
Fundamentals for user convenience and reliability:
Through-the-prop exhaust for a quiet ride
Thermostatically controlled cooling system for consistent engine temperature
Stainless steel water pump housing for outstanding durability
High grade marine aluminum alloy that provides the ultimate protection against corrosion
Zinc coating on internal water passages for superior corrosion resistance
Aluminum propeller

Protection:
Safety lanyard (an essential protection feature standard on all Tohatsu outboards)
Start-in-gear protection for safer engine starting
Engine: 2-Cylinder
Displacement: 247cc (15.1 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke: 55 x 52mm (2.17 x 2.05 in.)
Starting: Manual (option electric)
Controls: Tiller Handle (option remote control)
Gear Shift: Forward - Neutral - Reverse
Gear Ratio: 1.85:1
Propeller Pitch Range: 6” - 10”
Transom Height: 15”, 20" (kit available for 25")
Fuel Mix: Pre-Mix (50:1)
Oil Type: Premium TCW3 or Recommended
Fuel Tank: 25 litre seperate fuel tank
Weight (Min Version): 41 kgs
RPM Range: 5,200 - 5,800

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 18 -

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 18

Tohatsu 2-stroke benefits:
Excellent reliability with proven 2-stroke technology
Simple in design Easy operation and handling:
Loop charged induction for smooth operation and fuel economy
CD ignition system for quicker starts
Remote control**
Fundamentals for user convenience and reliability:
Through-the-prop exhaust for a quiet ride
Thermostatically controlled cooling system for consistent engine temperature
Stainless steel water pump housing for outstanding durability
High grade marine aluminum alloy that provides the ultimate protection against corrosion
Zinc coating on internal water passages for superior corrosion resistance
Aluminum propeller

Protection:
Safety lanyard (an essential protection feature standard on all Tohatsu outboards)
Start-in-gear protection for safer engine starting

** Remote control models
Engine: 2-Cylinder
Displacement: 294cc (17.9 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke: 60 x 52mm (2.36 x 2.05 in.)
Starting: Manual (option electric)
Controls: Tiller Handle (option remote control)
Gear Shift: Forward - Neutral - Reverse
Gear Ratio: 1.85:1
Propeller Pitch Range: 6” - 10”
Transom Height: 15”, 20" (kit available for 25")
Fuel Mix: Pre-Mix (50:1)
Oil Type: Premium TCW3 or Recommended
Fuel Tank: 25 litre seperate fuel tank
Weight (Min Version): 41 kgs
RPM Range: 5,200 - 5,800

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 3.5A -

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 3.5A

Tohatsu 2-stroke benefits:
Excellent reliability with proven 2-stroke technology
Simple in design

Easy operation and handling:
Loop charged induction for smooth operation and fuel economy
CD ignition system for quicker starts
Carrying handle

Fundamentals for user convenience and reliability:
High grade marine aluminum alloy that provides the ultimate protection against corrosion
Zinc coating on internal water passages for superior corrosion resistance
Resin propeller
Built-in fuel tank 1.4 litre

Protection:
¦ Safety lanyard (an essential protection feature
standard on all Tohatsu outboards)

* Certain models
Engine: 1-Cylinder
Displacement: 74.6cc (4.6 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke: 47 x 43mm (1.85 x 1.69 in.)
Starting: Manual
Controls: Tiller Handle
Gear Shift: Forward (360 degree steerability)
Gear Ratio: 1.85:1
Propeller Pitch Range: 4.5” - 7”
Transom Height: 15”
Fuel Mix: Pre-Mix (50:1)
Oil Type: Premium TCW3 or Recommended
Fuel Tank: 1.4 litre integral fuel tank
Weight (Min Version): 12.5kgs
RPM Range: 4,200 - 5,300

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 3.5b -

Tohatsu 2-stroke M 3.5b

Excellent reliability with proven 2-stroke technology
Simple in design

Easy operation and handling:
Loop charged induction for smooth operation and fuel economy
CD ignition system for quicker starts
Carrying handle

Fundamentals for user convenience and reliability:
High grade marine aluminum alloy that provides the ultimate protection against corrosion
Zinc coating on internal water passages for superior corrosion resistance
Shifting: F - N with shift lever, R by 360 degree steerability
Resin propeller
Built-in fuel tank 1.4 litre

Protection:
¦ Safety lanyard (an essential protection feature
standard on all Tohatsu outboards)

* Certain models
Engine: 1-Cylinder
Displacement: 74.6cc (4.6 cu. in.)
Bore & Stroke: 47 x 43mm (1.85 x 1.69 in.)
Starting: Manual
Controls: Tiller Handle
Gear Shift: Forward - Neutral (360 degree steerability)
Gear Ratio: 2.15:1
Propeller Pitch Range: 4.5” - 7”
Transom Height: 15”, 20"
Fuel Mix: Pre-Mix (50:1)
Oil Type: Premium TCW3 or Recommended
Fuel Tank: 1.4 litre integral fuel tank
Weight (Min Version): 13kgs
RPM Range: 4,200 - 5,300

Maxum 2900 SE -

Maxum 2900SE

Specifications
Without Trailer With Trailer

Length overall (LOA) 30'0" (9.14 m)
Beam 9'11" (3.02 m)
Deadrise 18°
Approx. Weight (w/Std Engine) 10,187 lbs (4,621 kg)
Length rigged 31'3" (9.53 m)
Draft hull 2'3 (.69 m)
Draft max 3'3 (.99 m)
Bridge clearance max 9'9" (2.97 m)
Fuel capacity 125 gal (473.1 L)
Holding tank capacity 30 gal (113.6 L)
Water capacity 30 gal (113.6 L)
Model Name Length 29'

Description

The 2900 may be Maxum's best example of style, performance and versatility. The cockpit's Active Seating™ includes twin rotating forward seats and a three-position convertible rear seat. The cockpit also features an entertainment center with optional fridge and grill, and advanced helm instrumentation with SmartCraft® digital gauges. The cabin is accented by designer Sunbrella® interior fabrics, three levels of solid-surface countertops and an art-deco inspired cluster of port lights on the starboard side.

Key Features

New for 2009:

Optional real teak swim platform adds beauty and a comfortable touch, using only sustainably farmed teak wood.
New stereo upgrade option includes digital storage for up to 20 CDs and USB input.
New Sunbrella interior color option - Baltic.
Premium Mercruiser control cables for smoother, more accurate shifting.
Teak entry steps designed for marine environment look great and resist wear.
Stainless steel accents on galley appliances (microwave and refrigerator).
New through-bolted elliptical cleats with no exposed fasteners and polished stainless steel anchor roller offer a stylish look.
Optional Axius vessel control system makes docking and maneuvering in tight spaces easier by using a joystick to move and rotate the boat in any direction.
Optional 1800W inverter to run microwave and small appliances without a generator or shore power.
Optional 2KW radar improves confidence and safety when operating in low visibility.
Optional cross-tie cleats mounted low on the swim platform offer safer mooring options.

New standard features including:

Electric engine hatch lift for easier engine room access.
Teak cabin floor that is beautiful and easy to keep clean.
Stainless steel portlights look great and are more durable.
Solid surface counter inserts for more counter space.
Port windshield wiper for better visibility in rough weather.
TV & DVD player in the salon.
Windlass with chain and rode.
Spotlight (stainless steel) with canvas cover.

Active Seating - helm and port seat both rotate to face the rest of the cockpit when not underway and the cockpit seating area easily converts into a large sun lounge.

Standard SmartCraft® digital gauges provide engine vitals including fuel flow for confident control.

Large entertainment center will be the focal point of the evening activities featuring a sink standard with optional electric grill and cockpit refrigerator.

CANVAS

Bimini Top
Front/Side Curtains (Pair)
Console Cover
Canvas Back Cover

COCKPIT

Molded Deck Access Steps
Seating
Self-Bailing Fiberglass Liner
Sliding & Lockable Acrylic Cabin Entry Door
Stainless Steel Beverage Holders
Stainless Steel Courtesy Lights
Stainless Steel Grab Handles
Transom Shower
Transom Storage
Weatherproof Speakers (4)
Entertainment Center
Engine Access Hatch
Carpet Runners, Snap-In
Removable Table
Transom Door

CONSTRUCTION FEATURES

Acoustical Insulation
ArmorFlex™ Buff-Back Gelcoat
Carpeting
Color-Coded Electrical System
30-oz. Omnova Vinyl Cockpit Upholstery
ISC Construction
Maxum Integrated Hull System
Transferable Limited 5-Year Structural Hull & Deck Warranty
Vinylester Skin Coat
Handlaid Fiberglass

FORWARD BERTH / SALON

AM/FM/CD MP3-Capable Stereo
Cushioned V-Berth
Fixed Forward Berth
Overhead Lighting
TV/DVD Package
Solid Cherry Table
Sunbrella® Interior Package Color Choice
Vinyl Headliner
Side Storage Shelves

GALLEY

110V Outlet
Teak Floor
Dual-Voltage Refrigerator
Grab Handle
Microwave
Single-Burner Ceran Top Electric Stove
Solid-Surface Countertop
Stainless Steel Sink
Storage Cabinet
Storage Cabinets
Storage Drawers
Storage Shelf
Trash Receptacle
Sink Insert
12V Accessory Outlet

HEAD

110V Outlet
Storage Shelf
Locking Door
Marine Head
Mirror
Molded Fiberglass Liner
Overhead Lighting
Portlight
Shower
Shower Curtain
Sink
Storage Cabinets
Toilet Paper Holder
Towel Rod
Grab Handles

HELM

12V Accessory Outlet
Digital Depth Indicator
High-Temperature Engine Alarm
Ignition Safety Switch
Illuminated Flush-Mount Danforth® Compass
Mahogany Steering Wheel & Dash Panels
Non-Glare Custom-Molded Dash Console
Power Tilt & Trim
Rack & Pinion Steering
Side-Mount Engine Controls
SmartCraft® Instrumentation
Trim Tab Controls
Premium Mercury® Control Cables

HULL AND DECK

Anchor Line Locker Hatch
Anodized Aluminum Wraparound Windshield Frame
Windshield Wipers
Windlass
Spotlight
Opening Stainless Steel Portlights
Stainless Steel Thru-Hull Fittings
Stainless Steel Stern Rail
Bow Hatch
Deck Fittings
Electric/Hydraulic Trim Tabs
Engine Ventilation
Gunwale Trim
Integral Anchor Station
Integral Transom Platform
Mooring Cleats (9)
Prewiring to Radar Wing
Radar Wing
Stainless Steel Bow & Transom Eyes
Stainless Steel Bow Rails
Stainless Steel Navigation Lights

MID-BERTH

Storage Shelves
Opening Window
Berth
Privacy Curtain
Overhead Lighting

CERTIFICATIONS

Meets USCG Standards
NMMA Certification

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Carbon Monoxide Monitor
Bonding System
Battery Switches
15-Amp Guest® Battery Charger/Converter
12V Horn
110V/30-Amp Shore Power

ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Electric/Hydraulic Engine Hatch Lift
Blower
Manual & Automatic Bilge Pumps (2)

WATER SYSTEM

Pressurized Hot/Cold Whale® Water System
Water Heater

Engine

T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) - Opt
T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) ECT Carb Compliant - Opt
T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) w/Axius Vessel Control System - Opt
T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) w/SeaCore™ & Axius Vessel Control System - Opt
T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) w/SeaCore™ Freshwater Cooling - Opt
T-350 MAG MPI Bravo® III (T-300 HP) w/SeaCore™ Freshwater Cooling & DTS - Opt
T-4.3L MPI Bravo® III (T-220 HP) Carb Compliant - Opt
T-4.3L MPI Bravo® III (T-220 HP) Carb Compliant w/Freshwater Cooling - Opt
T-5.0L MPI Bravo® III (T-260 HP) - Opt
T-5.0L MPI Bravo® III (T-260 HP) - Opt
T-5.0L MPI Bravo® III (T-260 HP) w/Axius Vessel Control System - Opt
T-5.0L MPI Bravo® III (T-260 HP) w/Freshwater Cooling - Opt
T-5.0L MPI Bravo® III (T-260 HP) w/Freshwater Cooling & DTS - Opt

Swift Trawler 42 Review -

WORDS: IAN MACRAE
PHOTOS: ALEX MARTIN

Here's the best value on-water apartment around.

Elsewhere in the magazine I called a $170,000 Whittley 2800 Cruiser a good value-for-money "caravan on water". And she is, considering what you get for your buck from that 28ft trailable boat. But at only $800,000, the Beneteau Swift Trawler 42 has to be the best value "on-water apartment" around. Where else in Sydney could you get luxurious apartment-sized accommodation, with a water view you can change daily for less than one million dollars?
Space saving design
An LOA of 44ft 6in and a beam of 13ft 7in have given the boat's designers plenty of space to play with and they haven't wasted any of it. The clever design starts in the aft cockpit where all underfloor crevices are used for storage. There are twin fish boxes, a lazarette and a massive central locker that even with the Onan generator installed still has plenty of room for a swag of extra gear.
The cockpit's teak deck adds to the luxurious feel of this vessel, as do the wide, easy-to-climb, teak stairs leading to the flybridge and high, teak cockpit handrails. But the biggest plus for this area are the port and starboard bulwark doors and flybridge overhang that enclose the aft cockpit from the elements and make it a useable area even in poor weather.
But it's when you venture into the traditional main saloon and become immersed in the smell of fine leather and surrounded by all that quality joinery and dark timbers that you will begin to appreciate the finer things in life. (However, I did find one small flaw in the saloon roof grab rail. The screws holding it in place are countersunk, but the screw heads need to be plugged, so the workmanship throughout the entire boat is on par).
This saloon may be traditional in design and oozes old world charm, a bit like a comfy gentlemen's club, but it offers modern functionality, has all the mod cons and quickly makes passengers feel at home when they step onboard. The helm is a beautiful wooden affair, the dual skipper's seat is adjustable, the dash features comprehensive instrumentation, including a Raymarine E120 Chartplotter, and all-round visibility from this lower helm station is excellent.
There's ample storage in the handcrafted cabinets and lockers to port and a stylish U-shaped lounge that converts into a double bed to starboard. But it's the galley that's a stand out. Again using clever design, there's a skipper's door on both sides of the saloon, but the port door is right in the middle of the galley. So what would normally be a single purpose space now has a dual role. The galley has a fridge/freezer, dual sinks with mixer tap, plenty of bench space and a microwave oven. Used in conjunction with a rail-mounted barbeque in the cockpit and entertaining would be a breeze.

The Swift 42 has dual helm positions, so if the weather turns bad while cruising the skipper doesn't have to sit in the cold up on the flybridge by him or herself to make port.
Below decks
The 42's main cabin is in the bow and has its own en-suite. The guest's double cabin (a third bunk is optional) uses the day head. With the third bunk this boat sleeps seven in the cabins and the saloon. You could set up another double bed on the flybridge in the right weather conditions.
The flybridge has ample seating, a bar fridge and sink and a huge open area where the davit is used to remove the optional 3m RIB tender that can be stored there.
Covered bulwarks lead to the teak foredeck where an optional sunpad can be fitted for those wishing to work on their tans. The anchoring system is a beauty. It's basically foolproof, doesn't tangle on retrieval and utilises an anchor that is big enough to hold this almost 11-tonne vessel at rest.
Performance & handling
Out on the water this semi-displacement hull boat is a pleasure to drive. As there's no transition to the plane, the power from the twin D4 300hp Volvo Penta common-rail diesels comes on effortlessly up to a cruise speed of 16 knots at 2400rpm. This is an ideal cruise speed offshore, but if you want more speed the 42 remains highly economical right up to 20 knots at 2800rpm. Top speed is 27 knots at 3450rpm. The 42 has a deep keel and her props are mounted in shallow tunnels, so even if you were to touch bottom the props are protected — to an extent. Her deep keel also aids straight tracking, so in a following sea the hull has no tendencies to broach.
Want to change the view? She has a massive cruising range at 12 knots, making this "waterfront apartment" an ideal passagemaker.