Boating New Zealand — February 2018

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built in the 70s and 80s.

Her 900-litre fuel tanks give her 320hp Cummins V8

diesel a considerable range, and a similar water capacity

means Venter and his wife can take her on extended

expeditions while remaining completely self-sufficient. He

has also invested in the electronics and interior of the vessel

to suit his preferences, and she is comfortable and stable.

But there were a couple of things he wanted to change.

The existing soft canvas roof and clears on the flybridge

regularly required attention and in bad weather were not

completely waterproof.

Two married daughters raises the future possibility

of grandchildren and, with multiple families potentially

coming on board he wanted to create different areas so

each would have a choice of whether to socialise or occupy

their own space.

LEFT Nitro before her conversion,

with the bimini and poorly-

functioning clears.

BELOW LEFT A new extension over

the cockpit adds protection from the

elements.

BELOW RIGHT The newly-built hard-

top, prior to being lifted into position.

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