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Saturday SundayMangonui

Kaipara HeadsKohukohuRussellWhangareiAucklandOnehungaManukau HeadsMuriwai BeachRaglanCoromandelMercury BayTaurangaWhakataneGisborne

Saturday height (m) Sunday height (m)

Maori fishing guide by Bill Hohepa

Saturday Sunday

Auckland sun/moon rise & set

Windknots

Swell mE.g. SW 2m 1-6 7-16 17-21 22-27 28-33 34 plus

These model forecasts are computer-generated and may differ from the marine forecasts and warnings. Marine forecasts and warnings take precedence over model forecasts if there is any conflict. Check latest forecasts and warnings on metservice.com.

Note: Gusts are 50% stronger than average winds

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12:03pm 2.3 1:30am 1:53pm 1:19am 1:42pm 2.9 11:30am 11:50pm 2.2 11:51am 2.7 11:23am 11:40pm 3.0 1:55am 2:20pm 3.9 1:24am 1:49pm 1:15am 1:40pm 1:27am 1:50pm 3.0 11:02am 11:19pm 2.7 11:06am 11:25pm 1.8 11:12am 11:31pm 1.7 10:50am 11:09pm 1.7 10:01am 10:19pm 1.8

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Downunder makeover givesEuropean powercat a local feel

Capable of coastal cruising and trips further afield, the spacious, practical Summerland 40 is likely to find favour with private owners and charter operators.

Aussie revamp brings quicksales benefit for theversatile Summerland 40

DimensionsLOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.98mBeam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.45mDraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.07mDisplacement . 12.8 tonnes (loaded)Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . CompositeEngines 2 x 220mhp D3 Volvo PentaMax speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 knotsCruise speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 knotsFuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400 litresWater capacity . . . . . . . . . . 600 litresPrice . . . . . . . . . . . . . From A$690,000

Want to know more?Check out the comprehensive boattest on the Summerland 40 in theJuly/August issue of PacificPowerboat magazine or atwww.pacificpowerboat.com

T he first time I sailed on aFountaine Pajot was inTahiti and it was somethingof a revelation. It was in the

early 1990s and, until then, I had noidea that short waterline yachts couldbe so large and spacious.

Founded in 1976, French-basedFountaine Pajot was one of the first torealise the potential of beamy cruis-ing catamarans.

Its first sailing cat hit the water in1983 and, a little over a decade later,when I was on board, it had the con-cept well under control.

There were three or four marinejournalists, a similar number of travelagents, a ‘‘tour director’’ and a localskipper and chef. We had our owncabins, with ensuites, and there was ahuge saloon opening onto an equallylarge cockpit spanning the two widelyspaced hulls. And this all on a yachtjust 13 or 14 metres LOA.

Sailing cats have since becomepart of the world’s major charterfleets. They are easy to sail, excep-tionally easy to manoeuvre underpower (because the two propellersare so far apart) and can accommo-date large groups.

Seeing the success of its under-sailofferings, Fountaine Pajot decided toexpand into power cats. Its firstmodel, under the TrawlerCatamarans brand, was launched in1998. Not surprisingly, considering ithas many of the same advantages —lots of space, stability at anchor andunderway, seaworthiness andeconomical performance — as the sailversion, it was equally successful.

In recent years, the company hasdropped the Trawler Catamaransbrand and now markets thesepowercats under its own name.

Its most recent offering is a new‘‘antipodean’’ version of its popularSummerland 40. Released in 2010,the model has recently had somethingof a makeover, driven largely by itsAustralasian distributor, MultihullSolutions.

Multihull’s Conrad Gair says thelayout initially was very similar to thaton Fountaine Pajot’s sailing boats andthat didn’t always work as well on thepowerboats, especially in this part ofthe world. ‘‘What is popular in termsof layout in Europe isn’t always whatour clients want,’’ he says.

He is clearly proud that FountainePajot’s designers have listened andthat the latest version of theSummerland 40 incorporates these‘‘Downunder’’ influences.

He is also obviously pleased at howwell the new model is being acceptedin this part of the world. Showcased atthe Sanctuary Cove boat show in May,the new offering instantly attractedfour buyers, including one from theMarlborough Sounds. The companyhad sold only three of the previous in-carnation, so the changes clearlywork.

The improvements are mainly inthe large saloon. Panoramic windowsprovide 360-degree visibility, somecabinetry has been lowered to im-prove external viewing and a dualfridge unit has been repositioned.

The result is more open space,improved integration of the galleyand cockpit areas, and more stowage.

The interior is now all matt-finished oak, with no other timberoptions. Light and fresh, itaccentuates the solid surfaces andsoft fabrics.

The internal helm station facia hasbeen lowered to improve forwardviewing.

Although there is now a moreenclosed flybridge, the downstairsstation is still fully featured. While itwas once common to have two com-plete (or nearly complete) stations,this has become something of a rarityas demand for more living spaceprompts most designers to opt for asingle flybridge station. But Gair seesthe Summerland 40 as a truepassagemaker, capable of passagesacross the Tasman and to the PacificIslands.

He believes the greater comfortdownstairs will be welcomed, especi-ally when short-handed and in badweather. On a recent trip from theGold Coast to Sydney, he says, hedrove most of the 800km from thedownstairs station.

With three cabins and two heads —as well as those two helm stations andthat large, spacious saloon — theSummerland 40 is likely to provepopular in the fast-growing powercatcharter fleets on both sides of the Tas-man.

It also has a lot to offer the privateowner, including a spacious owner’ssuite with raised queen-sized islandbed, office desk, dressing table, pri-vate bathroom and a huge amount ofstowage.

The two guest cabins can havedouble or twin single berths andshare a bathroom.

There is also an extremely handy

utility cabin. This is a great place for awasher/dryer and to stow tools andservice equipment, especially for ex-tended voyages.

Owners can stick with a soft topfoldaway canopy to protect theflybridge, but most will probably gofor the new Australian designed andmanufactured fibreglass hardtopwith Strataglass clears.

They will also have several layoutoptions from which to choose. At thehelm, one can have a standard benchseat or twin chairs; further aft, thechoice is between a standard three-cushion daybed or 30 per cent morefloor space.

Although small, the cockpit is wellthought out and includes a centraltransom seat/storage/barbecue

module, twin boarding platforms anda telescopic stainless-steel ladder.

A locally fitted soft-top overhangextension, which provides shadewithout getting in the way of rodswhile fishing, is another option as is asolid GRP hardtop extension. Thislatter has the advantage of providingspace for both a davit and a tender tobe stowed, out of the way, at the rearof the flybridge.

The Summerland 40’s hull is a

semi-displacement design, giving asoft ride and reducing wave impactstress on the hull. There is also a gen-erous freeboard and high bridge deckclearance (to provide a quiet and dryride in most sea conditions). The de-sign also ensures a dry deck whileunderway and a stable ride with mini-mal bounce and roll in dangerous anduncomfortable conditions.

Fitted with a pair of five-cylinder220hp D3 Volvo Penta diesels andconventional shaft drives, theSummerland 40 will give a top speedof 24 knots while burning 45 litres perhour per engine. Drop back to 17knots (at 3000 rpm) and the fuel burndrops to 28 litres per hour per engineand the range is an impressive 430nautical miles.

Beware of wind,it can be a killer

Geoff Thomas

Fishing

Fishing at this time of year is allabout working the weather. Rain isnot a major problem apart from thediscomfort, but wind is a killer. It isnot only cold but can createdangerous conditions, and therehave been reports lately offishermen getting into trouble andspending many hours in the water.

Not only warm clothing andlifejackets are vital, but a means ofcommunication. As well as a VHFradio on the boat, a cellphone in aplastic bag and, preferably, a hand-held VHF are recommended byMaritime NZ. A cellphone is no goodif it gets wet and a VHF in a boat halfunder water is useless. You can getgood plastic covers for cellphonesthat allow you push all the buttons,and a portable VHF is useful butshould be connected to the person.It is no use if it is locked away in acubbyhole.

It is also important to letsomebody know where you areplanning on going and when youexpect to return, and to also put in atrip report to Coastguard. It is theskipper’s legal responsibility toensure there are lifejackets for everyperson on board and that they fit.

The skipper should also makesure somebody else knows how tooperate the boat in the event ofsomething happening to him. It is allabout thinking ahead and beingprepared.

But much of the fishing at presentdoes not require extensive travel, assnapper can be found close to shorein most areas. These are fish thathave elected to remain and feed oncrabs and shellfish after most oftheir brethren have departed fordeeper, warmer water.

Our coasts are rich in such

habitat — all the way fromWellington to North Cape there areendless stretches of reefs and rocks.Around Auckland, the choice is alsovaried, from the foreshore along theEast Coast Bays to North Head, BeanRock, Browns Island, St Heliers BayReef, Meola Reef, Musick Pt and allaround the islands.

FreshwaterLake Okataina has been the pick

of the Rotorua lakes this winter interms of the size of spawning trout,producing the biggest individuals.Fish and Game has recorded 580fish through the Te Wairoa Streamtrap on Lake Tarawera this winter,which is about normal, but nonewas over 4.5kg.

Bite timesBite times are 3.30am and

3.55pm today, and tomorrow at4.15am and 4.40pm. These arebased on the moon phase and posi-tion, not tides, so apply to the wholecountry.

Tip of the weekUse light line with no trace and

small baits when fishing theshallows. Plenty of berley is also im-portant.● More fishing action can be foundon Rheem Outdoors with Geoff, 5pmtoday, TV3.

Tidelines

The Global Ocean Race will be stopping over in Auckland.

Auckland has been confirmed asthe halfway stopover port for theGlobal Ocean Race, which starts inSouthampton on Sunday,September 21, 2014.

Nine teams from six countriesare currently entered in the30,000-mile round-the-world raceand race director Josh Hall saidAuckland was the prime choice fora stopover.

‘‘Auckland’s hospitality forround-the-world race teams islegendary and public enthusiasmfor sailing is virtually unmatched,’’he says.

‘‘Following the hardships of leg 2

in the Indian Ocean, our teams willhave easy access to expertise in allaspects of offshoreyacht racing to repair anydamage to sails or gear andprepare fully for the 4000 miles ofthe Pacific’s Southern Oceanbetween New Zealand and CapeHorn in leg 3.’’

The race starts from the PSPSouthampton Boat Show and willfinish at Gunwharf Quays,Portsmouth, in early May 2015.

The stops for the fleet are CapeTown, South Africa, Auckland,Punta del Este, Uruguay, andCharleston, United States.

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