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Allison Vulcan 189 Boat Review

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Allison's Vulcan 189 is a successful hybrid between a cuddy cab and a runabout. Whether it's a low profile cuddy or a big runabout with bunks under the foredeck is immaterial, it works!

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Garmin Echo 550c Review

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Garmin have recently introduced a range of keenly priced, easy to use fish finders culminating with the top of the line Garmin Echo 550c.

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Victorian Boatie Benefiting from Switch to Hyundai SeasAll

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Ross and his family covered 212 nautical miles and used just 165 litres of diesel – much to the surprise of his fellow Club members

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Boat Raft Up Tips Boating Articles

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Rafting Up – How To Guide Reviewed:  October Author: Barry Traner Boat Review – Boating Tips: A few months ago I was talking to the Kiwi owner of a Riviera 37 who said something that stuck in my mind. “The fun of boating,” he said, “is being able to raft up in the evening in the bay and talk about the day.” This stayed with me. For my Kiwi mate, the most important aspect of boating was the raft-up. Not the run out through the Hauraki Gulf, not the thrill of the throbbing diesels, the challenge of defying the savage sea or trying to land a mighty marlin, but the simple social act of meeting others for a chat, a drink, perhaps a meal, then retreating to the privacy of his own boat. Rafting up is worth doing properly because there may be unexpected rewards.  Last time I tried it,…

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Cobalt 262 Boat Review

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The Cobalt has plenty of well-considered stowage areas including a huge, hinged space forward of the helm large enough to take a dozen life vests and all my camera gear.

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Hanse 350 Review

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As with all Hanses, the self-tacking jib helps define the boat’s character. Social sailors who may be put off by the busy-ness of tacking headsails will be astounded by the way this boat handles under sail.