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On Watch with TIM SIMPSON

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Sea Dogs of Yore

HORIZON SHINES AT SIBS

GARMIN ECHOMAP STANDARD ACROSS CRUISE CRAFT RANGE

SUPERYACHT AUSTRALIA FAREWELLS FOUNDING CHAIR

LUXURY NEW VESSEL HITS TASMANIA’S WATERS

BLUEFIN TUNA TORO WITH CARAMELISED APPLE, CAULIFLOWER, AND BLACK TRUFFLE • Once on the brink of destruction, bluefin tuna has made a real comeback in the past decade or so.

PRESERVING HULL INTEGRITY IN POLYETHYLENE HULLS

WHAT’S BITING

COMFORTABLE CRUISING IN GRAND TRAWLER 62 • Beneteau’s 100 years of experience and know-how is reflected in its Trawler range flagship, the Grand Trawler 62.

SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2022 • Five perfect days of sunshine, boats, fun and dreams – the Sydney International Boat Show once again shone as a glistening showcase of the best of Australia’s boating lifestyle. Tim Simpson reports on what again proved to be a must-see event.

MAGNIFICENT MULLET • Askari epitomises a perfect collaboration between a boat builder that listens and experienced buyers who know what they want.

BRINGING BOATING BACK TO NATURE • Magonis combines the creativity and coolness of Barcelona with the quality and the savoir-faire of Italian handcrafting

MULTIPLE CHOICE • Sailing multihulls offers an unbeatable boating lifestyle because of space, performance and freedom from the bowser.

LONG RANGE LUXURY • European builder Numarine has entered superyacht territory with its 45XP, designed to travel the world in comfort.

NEW HOME FOR CENTURY • Century Boats has found a new home in Australia. This 2600 centre console has the fishing room and blue water potential to win a lot of locals.

THE EXCESS 14 DEBUTS AT CANNES • Excess is proud to announce the launch of its newest and brightest cruising yacht, the Excess 14, at the Cannes Yachting Festival from 6-11 September 2022.

GOING DEEP • In August 2019, the Deep Submergence Support Vessel (DSSV) Pressure Drop completed one of the most ambitious and scientifically valuable expeditions of the modern era.

FD90 FOR AUSTRALIAN MARKET • Horizon Yachts has launched its new Fast Displacement (FD) yacht specifically for the Australian market.

GAME ON • The Surtees 610 Game Fisher might be the entry model in the New Zealand-built range, but this tough alloy trailer boat ticks a lot of boxes for blue water fishing.

TACKLING HISTORY • An avid angling historian and collector of vintage fishing tackle, Tim Simpson provides a fascinating insight into the development of recreational fishing equipment, including the significant proliferation of Australia’s own tackle manufacturing industry prior to World War II.

GET SERIOUS • Looking for the ideal boat for your next offshore fishing adventure? Add the Haines Hunter 675 Enclosed to your shopping list, as these boats are designed for the serious anglers who demand the best in terms of performance and fishability.

TOP ENDER • Great bottom end torque for a small displacement 140

DISPLACEMENT MOTOR BOATS • A deep-keeled motorboat is one of the most seaworthy vessels, just ask any commercial fisherman, writes Kevin Green.

THE BUSINESS END • News & Features dedicated to the Commercial Sector

Contractor chosen for NT ship lift

ADDITIONAL PATROL BOATS CONFIRMED

New RIB for whale watching season

Auriga gets outboard-powered pilot boat

South-west Victorian port upgrades complete

TAFE gets refitted training vessel

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