Boating New Zealand — January 2018

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CONTENTS

FEATURES 118

032 Holy Bicycle

Riding across water is one way to avoid heavy traffic.

But you will have to wear your bathing trunks.

BY LAWRENCE SCHÄFFLER

038 AC 75– Will it fly?

The release of the design for the proposed foiling

monohull has attracted both admirers and critics.

BY LAWRENCE SCHÄFFLER

054 Lion roars again

An iconic lady receives a makeover. The upgraded

vessel begins a new chapter catering to youths.

BY ROGER MILLS

082 Lifes ‘uh-oh’ moments

Your insurance cover may be more forgiving than you

think. Check your policy.

BY SARAH ELL

090 In Cook’s wake

A useful guide to exploring one of the country’s

cruising treasures, the Marlborough Sounds.

BY TOM FRASER

098 Still going with the wind

Raising a family – as well as a few other creatures

• on a small cruiser. Cramped, yes. But boring? Never.
  BY JOHN MACFARLANE

118 Classics enliven Akaroa

Unusual, odd, enigmatic, magnificent – a collection

of remarkable vessels owned by colourful enthusiasts.

132 Enduring reaction

One of New Zealand’s best-loved designs celebrates

a major milestone this year - half a century on.

BY LAWRENCE SCHÄFFLER

BOAT

WORLD

BOAT

BUSINESS

RETRO

BOATS

THE

MARINA

062 Boat business news

076 DIY boating

Be seen with LED

BY NORMAN HOLTZHAUSEN

103 Crossword

104 The catch

Holiday fishing

BY JOHN EICHELSHEIM

108 Boat bling

012 Boat world news
058 boat brief
Calling all MRX
greybeards

144 Brokerage

Boat sales yards

184 Directory

For all your boating needs

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122 Reflections
The Don Burnnand Story
BY JOHN MACFARLANE
128 Sailor scribes
David Lewis
BY MATT VANCE
138 Vintageview
A happy new year
BY HAROLD KIDD
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