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ISSUE 132 MAR/APR 2016
Editor: Hugo Montgomery-Swan ‘If you’re someone who may be thinking of buying a boat,
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you need to know the real facts about the RCD. If you are a
Technical Editor: Greg Copp
Design: Paul Crosby manufacturer or boat seller, you need to understand the real
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meaning and true implications regarding this complex array of
Production: Michaela Montgomery-Swan
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legislation – its strengths as well as its limitations...’
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his issue of PBR has been a true of legislation – its strengths as well as its
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say that all the planning, research, to give attention to this subject, as there
Credit Control: Ruth Thornton
Email: [email protected] interviewing of people and hours good old are now less than twelve months for boat
Contributors: Simon Everett, Greg Copp, fashioned keyboard bashing, have resulted builders and the industry in general to
Alex Smith, Jim Russell, RYA, Alex Whitaker,
Paul Glatzel, Greg Goulding, Peter Talbot, in the biggest and most editorially rich become fully compliant with the latest
Ross Wombwell BMF, Alasdair Reay HPiVS. magazine we have yet published. In fact, version of the Directive. We also stand
PB&R Team
editorially speaking, I believe it’s one of on the threshold of the season with the
Photography: Simon Everett, Alex the most signifi cant editions produced fi rst of the 2016 boat shows kicking off
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Chance, PB&R Team + Key contributors. by any marine publisher within the last in just a few days of our going to press.
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Printing: Warners Midlands plc, The ‘special feature’ on the Recreational Craft benefi t of being informed as well as being
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Contents
March/April 2016
66 Selva Elegance 6.7m
When it comes to design, the Italians are masters of their
craft. Simon Everett savours the stylish Selva Elegance 6.7
against the beautiful backdrop of Lake Como.
38 Tests and Reviews Boating Tech
38 Damen RHIB 1050 24 Iridium Go Portable Satellite
We lift the lid on a new multi-purpose craft Greg Copp describes the wireless benefits
from the Damen stable that touches the of the new Iridium GO!
very heart of purist RIB design …
26 Raymarine New Products
42 Axopar 28TT
Raymarine’s latest, the Quantum CHIRP
Greg Copp faces the wrath of a feisty sea to radar and Dragonfly 7 PRO sonar/GPS
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test a craft clearly designed to tackle all but combination.
the most challenging of conditions.
Boat Show Update
48 Marlin 23S
After a bit of a lay-off for a few years, Marlin
RIBs are back in the UK with a new range of
models. Simon Everett visits JBT Marine to
see how the new 23s shapes up.
48 84 Barracuda
PBR go fishing for Barracuda to give us the 28 Boot Düsseldorf 2016
low-down on Safehaven Marine’s new high-
Show review & PBR’s top 10 powerboats
speed interceptor …
worth getting excited about for 2016.
124 New Engine for Yamaha PWCs
Greg Goulding discusses the changes Weird but wonderful:
in the modern-day PWC with a focus on
Yamaha’s WaveRunner. 22 Gibbs Biski
84 The latest amphibian from one of the
124
world’s greatest masters of the art.
Used Boats for sale:
130 Windy Grand Mistral 37
Greg Copp looks back with fond
memories as he savours the abundant
qualities of a Grand master.
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On The Water Practical Skills
54 West Coast Adventure 150 Man Overboard!
Peter Talbot recounts the tale of his 65- Wearing seat belts and installing smoke
mile, fi ve-day journey from Arisaig to alarms are among the many things we do
Sligachan in a 3m Zodiac SIB through to improve safety while hoping we never
some of Scotland’s remotest and most need to use them in anger. Preparing
spectacular scenery. and practising for a ‘man overboard’ is no
diff erent, as Paul Glatzel explains …
72 Finding the Faroes 136 Unwin’s Odyssey...
Simon Everett goes on a personal Peter Unwin is an unusual powerboat 154 ‘Big Foot’ Investigation
pilgrimage to the land where his father enthusiast. His heritage may hail back Jim Russell, of AeroMarine Research,
was stationed during the war. to the swinging 60s but his passion for explains how lower-unit gear case design
performance propels his continuing aff ects drag and performance.
88 Air Today, Gone Tomorrow exploits fi rmly into the future. This is the
fi rst part of Peter’s story 158 Q&A
Ever thought of removing the infl atable
part from infl atable boats? It might not David Martin Technical
142 Venture Cup 2016
be as wacky as it sounds … Director of Swaymar
Exclusive Interview with Aiden Foley, Event Marine, bespoke
92 Scorpion - Sting to Silurian Director for the Venture Cup 2016. marine petrol engine
In this special 3-part feature we look at the specialists, answers
146 Honda RYA Youth RIB
history of the iconic Scorpion Sting, review your questions...
Championship Turns 15
its successor, the all new Silurian, and have
an exclusive chat to Scorpion RIBs MD Honda RYA Youth RIB Championship
Patrick Byrne, the man behind the wheel. celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Special 19 page feature:
102 RCD OR OCD? That is the Question...
19 page three part look at the whole subject of the Recreational Craft Directive & its
aff ect on the trade and consumer alike.
Part 1: The essential overview of the RCD 2 - Ross Wombwell BMF
Part 2: The case for the CE Mark - Alasdair Reay, CEO, HPi Verifi cation Services 
Part 3: The case against Categorisation - Hugo Montgomery-Swan
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PBR ISSUE 132
March/April 2016
In the news
GOLDEN ARROW
MARINE NAMED
SEA-FIRE SERVICE
The latest news, product releases, new
DEALER
boats and gear from around the world.

Sea-Fire, manufacturers of a
wide range of high-performance
fi re detection and suppression
systems, have named Golden
Arrow Marine their newest
service dealer.
Since 1935, Golden Arrow
Marine have served recreational,
commercial and military
mariners on the south coast of
the United Kingdom. Operating
out of four branches, they off er
a wide range of new boats,
engines, generators, thrusters,
stabilisers and other marine
equipment, as well as full service
and technical support. They
will supply, install and service
the entire range of Sea-Fire
Humminbird HELIX 9 Available in UK products, including engineered
systems and 3M Novec 1230 Fire
Protection Fluid.
Marathon Leisure have unveiled the three- Each model can be paired with the
www.goldenarrow.co.uk
model HELIX 9 Series, the latest addition Humminbird 360 Imaging unit (sold
www.sea-fi re.co.uk
to the HELIX family of compact-format fi sh separately), which off ers a 360-degree view
fi nders, which features a widescreen colour around the boat. Five beam speed settings
display and powerful, professional-grade allow adjustments as required.
features. Packed with the latest technology, The Helix 9 range is supplied with a quick- MDL MARINAS
the HELIX 9 series is easy to use, and clear, release gimbal mount, allowing for easy UPGRADE WI-FI
bright and fast. removal or angle adjustments. In-d ash

The 9» model features upgraded RAM, mounts can be purchased separately. All
increasing the speed by 25%, to enable units are compatible with Navionics, Gold/ MDL Marinas have invested
fast map refreshing and quick navigation Hotmaps and Platinum cartography. £250,000 in a new superfast
through the menu function. With the For more information visit www. Wi-Fi service across their
addition of built-in AutoChart LIVE, owners marathonleisure.com network of UK marinas. The
can custom-contour their chart without new hardware will off er fast
having to update or share data. Internet access across all of
MDL Marinas’ 19 UK marina and
NEW
boatyard sites. It will enable
Bravo 20 12v Pump FOR berth holders and visitors to
2016 quickly and easily connect,
stream video, Skype and handle
large fi le downloads from the
IBS Parts have announced the launch of the Bravo 20, comfort and convenience of
a 12v high-effi ciency low-noise infl ator that includes their own boats.
an integrated 12v DC battery rechargeable through
 The complementary service
a cigarette plug or standard 110–240 AC/DC adaptor.
is off ered as part of MDL’s
The pump covers a wide pressure range selected
Freedom Berthing membership
using a dial indicator, which has an automatic shut-
and will be accessible for all
off device. Maximum pressure 1.5 bars (22.00psi).
Wi-Fi-enabled mobile devices,
The pump has a rubber base for maximum stability off ering a high-speed, low-
and there is a protected fi ltration system fi tted. It latency connection.
weighs 3.5kg and comes supplied with carry bag,
For more information about
hose, fi ttings, alligator clips, cables etc.
MDL Marinas visit www.
For further information visit www.ibsparts.co.uk
mdlmarinas.co.uk
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Suzuki Launch
Trio of Portable
NEW
Outboards 
FOR
2016
Suzuki launched their brand-new DF6A,
DF5A and DF4A portable outboards with
an exclusive preview at the Düsseldorf Boat
Show. 
The new models are lightweight – weighing
in at only 23.5kg – and quiet, and also feature
a new design and colour. Suzuki have also
made stowing these outboards easier with
a new three-way storage capability. The
improved fuel and lubricating systems enable
convenient storage of the outboard on any of
three sides (port, starboard or front) without FAIRLINE’S FUTURE
the worry of fuel or oil leakage. 
SECURED
The new forced lubrication system has an
additional oil passage to the upper and lower  
crankshaft and connecting rod big end, and The future of Fairline Boats has
the addition of a new oil fi lter is designed to been secured, thanks to a deal
increase the reliability of this system.  that sees assets of Fairline Boats
The new gravity-fed fuel delivery system bought out of administration for
means that the fuel line doesn’t need to be an undisclosed sum. 
primed before starting after storage. An easy The new company, Fairline Yachts,
recoil starter means less eff ort is required to is funded by two long-term UK-
get up and running, and once underway the based Russian investors, who
new tilt system improves the overall operation are both highly experienced in
of the outboard.  managing and developing marine
For full details on these new outboards visit businesses and in the production
www.suzuki-marine.co.uk of high-technology products, IT
and media services. Both are also
passionate boat owners
Russell Currie has been appointed
as managing director to lead the
new business. With nearly 30 years
of relevant experience, Russell has
a very strong background in the
luxury motor yacht industry. A
Fairline dealer since 1998, Russell
is CEO of Fairline North Mallorca,
where he has achieved over £90
million of sales. Prior to this role,
Russell was engineering director at
Sunseeker International’s factory
team based at Mallorca, and was
chief test engineer at Princess
Yachts International before that.
The newly formed company
will operate from its
manufacturing facilities in Oundle,
Berthon FPB Programme Growing Northamptonshire. To ensure
continuation of production of
the boats, the company invites
Berthon have announced the imminent addition of the FPB 70 to their growing previous employees to apply
range of FPB craft. The new FPB 70 will incorporate many of the capabilities and for the c.100 jobs that will be
characteristics of her larger FPB 97 and 78 siblings, as well as some of the best immediately available.
features of the FPB 83 and 64s. For more information visit
To fi nd out more about this latest addition and the complete FPB programme, www.fairline.com
visit www.berthon.co.uk
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PBR ISSUE 132
March/April 2016
New
Getting
Connected 
Mobile satellite service operators
Thuraya have introduced their new
400 Sundancer Debuts at boot SatSleeve+ and SatSleeve Hotspot
aimed at today’s generation of
sailors who want to stay connected
The Sea Ray 400 Sundancer made second head and shower, while t he aft and share their experiences,
her offi cial European debut at the boot stateroom sleeps three and features a however remote their location. 
Dusseldorf International Boat Show. It settee and sliding bunks that convert to The new SatSleeve Hotspot is a
features a fresh design both inside and a double bed when preferred. portable Wi-Fi hotspot, designed to
out with an eye to daytime socialising The galley area off ers high-end make it easier to check emails, make
and relaxed overnighting. appliances and plentiful storage, and important phone calls or post on
The 400 Sundancer has an open fl oor the helm station features joystick control social media from any location by
plan that creates connected social zones from the double-wide helm seat. simply switching on and connecting
throughout the boat. The salon features For further details about the 400 to Thuraya’s satellite network.
large windows and a power-actuated Sundancer visit www.searay.com SatSleeve+, also new to the market,
sunroof. Plush seating, including is a simple, sleek accessory that
an L-shaped lounge, looks like a phone cover and clips
accommodates up to easily onto smartphones, turning
eight people, and there is them into satellite smartphones.
a triple-pane entry door With Thuraya’s SatSleeve+, users
and retractable cockpit. can make calls, send emails and
The bow off ers multi- messages, and use their apps
position sun pads and an directly on their smartphone.
optional shade system.
Both devices have an SOS button
The living area below that connects to a preset number
opens to two full-beam of the owner’s choice if they fi nd
staterooms. The master themselves in trouble.
stateroom comes with
For further information visit
an expansive closet
www.thuraya.com
system, or an optional
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