BROKER'S CORNER 425 — Buyer Beware
We've all heard of purchase horror stories, but compliance for brokers saves boat buyers from costly mistakes. ANDY HOWDEN and TONY ROSS from Ensign Ship Brokers explain why
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NEWS — Rose Bay welcomes Princess
Luxury English marque opens new Sydney office
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Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Look for it in print and on our new iPad app
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BRIGHT SPARKS 425 — Smarts Stimulus
Retrofitting electronic gear will enhance the boating experience, says KEVIN GREEN, and there is a wealth of new product out there
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BOAT SHOWS — 2012 Gold Coast International Marine Expo
Held from November 2 to 4; exhibitor bookings open
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BOAT TEST — Deltacraft Islander Genesis
With a bloodline going back to the ’70s, Deltacraft has been reborn with a bigger version of its evergreen cruiser. We sent JOHN FORD on a leisurely trip up river to savour life in the slow lane
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NEWS — Multihull Central expands QLD presence
New service representative appointed
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NEW BOATS — Hatteras 95 Raised Pilothouse
From Euro Report 426 by Tim Thomas
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SCIBS — Fairline to exhibit award-winning Targa 58 Gran Turismo
Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show, starts Thursday, May 24 to 27
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HOW-TO — Re-cover your Boat
The transformation of a classic sailboat’s upholstery and covers emphasises the importance of communication between owner and fabricator, reports MARK BROCK
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BOAT TEST — Back Cove 34
Whether as a first boat for those looking to enjoy life some more or as a downsizer for experienced mariners, many consider the Back Cove 34 to be at the top of the list. JEFF STRANG takes a look for himself…
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NEW BOATS — Princess 40M
From Euro Report 426 by Tim Thomas
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BOAT TEST — Alaska 460 Sedan Gen II
A go-anywhere escape machine, the Alaska 460 Sedan Gen II has the legs to race away from the madding crowds. JEFF STRANG puts the pedal to the metal
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NEW BOATS — Northern Marine 85
From Stateside Report 425 by Capt Ken Kreisler
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HISTORICAL FEATURE — Aged in Wood
The Pompeis have been a Victorian institution for almost 100 years, the old ways of wooden boatbuilding still very much in vogue at the Mordialloc factory run by a never-say-die septuagenarian
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SAIL TEST — Hanse 385
The latest addition to the new Hanse 5 Series yacht range is the 385. This replacement for the outgoing 37-footer has greatly improved windward performance and brilliant space utilisation, notes ALLAN WHITING
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NEWS — Maritimo undergoes corporate restructuring
New CEO announced among recent executive appointments
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NEW BOATS — Fairline Targa 45 Open
From Euro Report 425 by Tim Thomas
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SPORT — Gold Coast Australia wins Race 10
Clipper 11-12 Round the World Yacht Race, Race 10: Oakland to Panama, Day 18
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HOW-TO — Tackle Preparation
Want to know the difference between the guy in the photo on the dock and guy telling the “one that got away” story? Preparation
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