Spring 2003 Issue

Spring 2003 Issue

On the Cover: The Sunchaser, designed by Roger Hill and built by Roger Tongs.

Contents:

Editorial:
Natures Hydraulics are better than Boston Whalers

Featured Products:
∙ New NavNet2 1/2/3 kW Net-Work Sounder
∙ Solution to Galvanic Corrosion
∙ Rugged & Reliable Battery Charging with "Big Boat" Shore Power Capabilities
∙ Complete Anchor-in-a-Bag SportKit
∙ Compact, Rugged, & Powerful Marine Diesel Engine
∙ Clear Film Preserves Boat & Trailer Appearance
∙ Versatile Adhesive is Ideal for Quick Repairs

News Briefs:
∙ TrawlerCat Marine Inc...Appointments & Expansion
∙ Suzuki Unleashes Three New V-6 Four-Stroke Out-boards for 2004
∙ Suzuki Marine Wins 03 NMMA Innovation Award for New 250 HP V-6 Four-Stroke Outboard
∙ Boat Show Concludes with Onstand Deals in Excess of AED 16 Million
∙ Moose Boats delivers 36 All-Aluminum Catamaran to Cortez Expeditions

A Success, A Failure
Charles K. Chiodi gives a report on the Miami Boat Show.

Skates Along the ICW
The Captain wasnt the one driving when, at a speed of 15 mph the boat made a sudden soft landing on a mudbank.

What Happens When Boaters Try to Break a Glacier Bay?
Tales of Survival - Owners and dealers share their rough water stories.

Where Have All the Cruisers Gone?
Jill Knight takes us on a journey from the Philippines to Port Villa while stopping at places like Baganga and Jaypura, and sailing through the Solomon Islands.

Pacific Harmony
Pacific Harmony has been launched and will be leaving New Zealand on a leisurely trip through the Pacific that will end with the vessel on show at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in October.

Kelsall Power Catamarans
This article shows the difference beween the P60, P60 Offshore, and the P61 Classic Style. Also discussed are Kelsalls approach to design, the KSS build method, the KSS advantages, and resin infusion advantages.

Designed by Roger Hill / Built by Pachoud
A look at the 17.6 m & the 13.7 m semi-displacement power cats along with the 19.5 m Planing Power Cat.

Sunchaser
Sunchaser is a Roger Hill-designed power cat that is destined for cruising the Northwestern coast of North America with its owner.

Sea Cats are Coming on Strong
SEA CAT BOATS has introduced a new 18' Center Console model designed to be as rugged and versatile as todays fisherman.

New Trawler Cat from Chile
As a result of the excellent reception from visitors at last years United States Powerboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, a contract was received by Alwoplast Ltda of Valdivia to design and build a 50' power cat for cruising the IntraCoastal Waterway (ICW) and the East Coast.

Morrelli & Melvin on the Move
Morrelli and Melvin have been busy this year with its new designs and expansions.

A New Definition for Chaos
The dictionary defines the word CHAOS as A condition or place of great disorder or confusion. Chaos is then the antithesis of order. And boating on the south shore of Long Island, NY is anything but order.

Out There... A Valuable Feedback to the Designer
How does power cat ownership translate to the real world?