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CONTENTS VOLUME 45 ISSUE 3
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FEATURES
18 Boat Handling: Embarrassment-free Docking Tips
Docking your boat is not rocket science but it also can be intimidating.
Follow these clearly outlined techniques to improve your
docking performance. By Brenda and Doug Dawson
26 Shafts and Propellers: Props Part 2
Part 2 focusses on the other parts of your drive system that can be critical
to either maximizing your propellor’s effectives, or robbing it of the ability
to perfom its best. By Rob MacLeod
32 Destination: Azores
The Shards take sabbatical in the Portuguese islands of the Azores in the
middle of their transatlantic crossing. Offering stunning landscapes
14 steeped in history, this traditional provisioning waypoint for pilots and
sailors is now a blossoming charter destination.
By Sheryl Shard, Photos by Paul and Sheryl Shard
40 Behind the Scenes: MJM Yachts
Made exclusively by Boston BoatWorks, learn how MJM combines old
principles of boat design with modern techniques to produce, light,
stable and extremely fuel-efficient yachts.
By Kate Fincham
DEPARTMENTS
4 Vantage Point: Wood you ever go back?
6 Waterfront: Marine News
14 Club Profile: Midland Bay Sailing Club
46 Sail Review: Marlow-Hunter 31
50 Power Review: Jeanneau Leader 46
54 Power Review: Everglades 230 CC
74 Crossing the Line: The 180-second Workout
On the Cover: The new Marlow-Hunter 31 under sail. Read about this
50 impressive new yacht on page 46.
Photo Credit: Marlow-Hunter Yachts
www.canadianyachting.ca 3
VANTAGE POINT
May 2016
PUBLISHER Greg Nicoll
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Recently, end-of-life fiberglass boats have been drawing more attention. Wherever and Katherine Stone
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A Cornerstone at Kerrwil:
Lynn Lortie Retires the Office and Opens
the Sails on a New Chapter
When the backbone of our office
crew announced that her final day
of work would be April 1st,
of course nobody took it very
seriously. However, as the day
approached, it became more
apparent that Lynn Lortie was not
working on an elaborate April
Fools prank. After six years of
extremely cheerful telephone
greetings and a can-do attitude
toward any task that cannot be
matched, Lynn retired from
Kerrwil Publications on April 1st.
During her time at Kerrwil,
Lynn spearheaded many daunting
projects, not the least of which
was print ad production, trade
show organization, extensive
online directory creation and
exemplary customer service. She Lynn Lortie at the helm of Adamant 1 Credit: Pat Lortie
and her husband, Pat, were also

yearly fixtures representing profile on page 14) as they make Lynn’s presence a great deal and
Canadian Yachting at the Toronto their way into the Great Loop and know that any of our colleagues
Boat Show. head out on a three year sailing and readers who have had the
You don’t have to lose sight of odyssey. At CY we’ll be chroni- good fortune to know Lynn will
Lynn just yet though. She and Pat cling their travels and experiences join us in wishing her safe travels
will be setting sail this July from in the form of a blog at canadi- and an abundance of adventure
the Midland Sailing Club (see club anyachting.ca. We will miss along the way.
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Value of Volunteers
By Katherine Stone
It is always an interesting dilemma when crossing willingly and without pay, or someone who gives
into another country; what exactly should one say to time, effort and talent to a need or cause without
a Border Official? profiting monetarily. There are many definitions for
Why are you travelling to our country? volunteering but no universal agreement on the
An answer that entails “officiating at a regatta” wording. In 2010, 13.2 million (46%) of Canadians
will land you in the customs office with no sign of over the age of 15 volunteered hours with an annual
parole until a member of the regatta organizing average of 154 hours/person. In 2013, that number
authority is called to vouch for your identity, your dropped to 12.7 million (42%). Sail Canada’s Race
credentials, your criminal record, unpaid status and Management Program has been developed to pro-
the fact that the event requires an international race vide competent regatta management skills for vol-
official. unteers organizing and running sailing competitions.
Unlike many other sports, sailing officials are vol- The program consists of four levels, starting with an
unteers and are not paid for their services. On the Assistant Race Officer who assists in the running of
other side of the coin, sailing is technically an “ama- a race as a member of the Race Committee.
teur sport” without high paid athletes. However, its Certification requires successful completion of a
officials need qualifications to do their “jobs”. A Race Management Course. At the top of the
lowly NFL referee can only make up to $120,000, an Canadian pyramid is the National Race Officer who
NHL official $255,000, and NBA and MLB must manage the ‘on-the-water’ operations of
referees/umpires get a mere $300,000. national and international championships of above
So, let’s back track to research what exactly being average size and complexity, is familiar with all rac-
a volunteer entails. The dictionary defines it as a per- ing formats, has experience conducting multi class
son who voluntarily offers himself/herself for a serv- regattas, and sitting as a member of the OA.
ice or undertaking, a person who performs a service Certification requires a minimum of two years as an
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RRO, successful completion of the Advanced Race

Management Course, experience at different venues
and an ‘on-the-water’ assessment.
What makes a good judge? The person must dis-
play a confident knowledge and understanding of
the Racing Rules of Sailing, be unbiased in their
judgments, be a sympathetic arbitrator and draw on
their personal experience to reach sound decisions.
SAILING TO WIN SAILING FOR LIFE Judge
Program overviews three Levels of Sail Canada
Judges from Club to National Judges. Criteria
include attending seminars, passing a written test,
practice, protest committee work, Race Committee
experience, reporting /record keeping and contin-
ued active participation in racing.
Sail Canada’s Umpire Program trains Canadian
judges to become effective on-the-water umpires.
Umpires are used in match racing and team racing
to make instant decisions on protests initiated by
competitors. Sail Canada certifies Canadian and
Senior Canadian Umpires. Both require an individual
to be at least certified at the Sail Canada Canadian
Judge level, attend a Sail Canada approved umpire
training clinic, pass the Sail Canada standard umpire
knowledge test and demonstrate instant rule knowl-
edge as well as proper boat positioning for calls.
I haven’t even touched on all those volunteers at
regattas and your boating clubs who put in count- Some volunteers take their jobs very
less hours of their “spare” time on committees, seriously - just like Paul Clissold.
securing sponsors, helping out with BBQs,
hauling/launching boats, cleaning up boatyards,
repairing sailing school boats, billeting athletes and ence. One size does not fit all. Some like a thank-you
the list goes on. note, some a handshake, most enjoy a free meal, and
So, remember to get to know them and thank the least we can do is cover their transportation
them. Officially, Volunteer Week is April 10-16, 2016 costs and billet them with other volunteers from
– but you don’t have to do it then! Remember that your club.
they’re the roots of our strong clubs and sport. They If you aren’t already part of the 12.7 million
have a resilient, profound and lasting impact on our Canadians who do volunteer, maybe you would find
most cherished recreational pastime. Most of them it rewarding to become one.
are not interested in traditional recognition methods
– but they DO want to know that they made a differ- The full article can be read at www.CanadianYachting.ca.
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CLUB PROFILE
Midland Bay
Sailing Club
Sunrise in the Fall of 2014. Credit: Lynn Lortie
By Katherine Stone
Ontario resident what they remember traditional chores of fire starting, grinding
I n the heart of the Huronia

wilderness, the Jesuits estab-
lished the first French outpost
best about field trips in their middle
school years and you can be assured that
Sainte-Marie will be top on their list.
corn, tanning hides, iron smelting, or con-
struction without nails.
By the 1840s more settlers arrived to
outside of the area we now know as Skilled and experienced interpreters don an area known as Mundy’s Bay, Harley’s
Quebec. It was called Sainte-Marie authentic garments and teach students Landing and Aberdare. When the area
Among the Hurons in 1639. Wendake, through “hands-on” activities to perform was selected as the western terminus of
“the land apart”, was the ancestral home-
land of the Huron nation. The Wendat
were a matrilineal society of skilled
traders and farmers. They introduced the
‘three sisters’ (corn, beans and squash) to
the French and taught them how to grow
these crops in mounds. Sadly, the mission
was to last only 10 years. With the Huron
decimated by disease and rising tension
of more frequent Iroquois attacks, the
Jesuits burned the mission to the ground
and moved all inhabitants to nearby
Christian Island.
Today, the mission has been recon-
structed on the Wye River, on the same
site as a living museum depicting mis-
sionary life in the 17th century. Ask any MBSC Clubhouse at sunset on that perfect summer night.
Credit: Lynn Lortie
the Midland Railway from Port Hope via
Beaverton, the town site was renamed
Midland City. Incorporated as a town in
1872, they dropped the “city”. The town
developed harbour facilities to accommo-
date shipping lumber and then grain ele-
vators soon followed. It only seemed
natural then, for shipbuilding to evolve as
Midland served as the “waterway” to the
popular Thirty Thousand Islands of
Georgian Bay.
The Midland Bay Sailing Club
(MBSC) is located in an inlet at the
southern end of beautiful Georgian Bay.
The club enjoys immediate access to
some of the best freshwater sailing in the
world, about 145 km by road north from
Toronto. As a non-profit, sailing co-opera-
tive it provides the opportunity to enjoy
spectacular cruising and racing in a very
friendly community. From the beginning,
the club leased a portion of the west end
of Midland Bay waterfront from the Town
of Midland and then started to develop
the swampy land.
Officially becoming the Midland Bay
Sailing Club in 1967, the members (who
are required to complete 20 work
hours/year) built the breakwall, dredged
the lagoons to accommodate larger boats, Moon rise over the lagoon.
built docks to move away from mooring are the AbleSail youth and adult pro- Credit: Don James
balls, and installed a mast/small boat grams, which offer programs for those
crane. The harbour is small, so the club with mental and physical handicaps.
limits the size of boats to 40’ which allows With a grant from the Ontario Trillium the sailing school will be happy to
them to accommodate more than 140+ Foundation, MBSC was able to upgrade instruct you)
boats. The original clubhouse, which their facilities to include wheelchair • You’ll never start younger!
belonged to the Midland Rowing Club accessible pathways, ramps and a hoyer
was pulled apart and relocated to the club lift to transport persons with disabilities The keelboat sailors are also a keen,
property. The club now boasts a newly into the world of freedom on the water in passionate, dedicated group of racers
renovated clubhouse with a dining room their two access dinghies and an with Wednesday night, weekend, single-
that has seating for 110, a beautiful Independence 20 keelboat. handed, spring and frost bite races, along
kitchen, gas fireplace, media centre and A big promoter of dinghy racing, with Shark regattas. MBSC is also often
screened-in porch. members are encouraged to enjoy these seen manning the start or finish of the
With both dinghies and keelboats, key “benefits”: Georgian Bay Regatta every year.
there is something for everyone. If you • The nicest competitors you’ll ever During the summer months the social
don’t know the ropes yet, the sailing meet, it’s delightful, you might even calendar is packed with racing, weather
school, established in the 1960s offers win a trophy and safety seminars, open mic nights,
CAN Sail 1,2,3 and 4, as well as a • Three starts each Monday night with guest speakers, wine and cheese tastings
Chutes and Wires course for those who three close races, but no intimidat- and pub nights. The Friday night Pub
want to improve their skills with racing ingly huge/fast boats Nights started out as modest affairs 25
starts, right of way rules, mark roundings • No additional costs (as they use the years ago hosting some 30 people.
and learning how to tack with wind shifts. sailing school boats) and refreshments Members would volunteer to bring their
Integrated into the regular sailing school • No experience necessary (friends of house specialty, which has become so
Sailing school docks. Credit: Lynn Lortie
to the bow of the anchored boat that he the “ROCK” award given to the person
actually got his rudder tangled up in the who admits that they have run aground
popular that you now see close to 100 anchor line, causing the race to be that year. “Sadly, it is not handed out that
hungry participants. Although the club delayed with much fussing about. Turned often because the poor sod who ran
“officially” closes at the end of October, out it was the Club Commodore who was aground won’t mention it,” Lynn laughs.
the social calendar certainly does not the skipper of the fouled boat. At the “However, it is often their friends who tell
with curling bonspiels, theater/movie/ Commodore’s Ball he received an old the tale with embellishments which
restaurant nights and potlucks. prop fouled with a piece of rope mounted allows the trophy to be awarded to the
Past Club Historian, Lynn Lortie, was on a board so that he would never forget!” delight of guffaws and laughter at the
generous with her time recounting many She also sheepishly recalled the one presentation night.”
events, dates and good stories. One of her time she and her husband raced this Members are hugely involved with
most memorable occurred during the event. Running late, due to picking up local charities. During Sailpast, members
Annual Pig Roast which takes place the supplies for dinner, they rushed to the will take the Mayor of Midland, the local
first Saturday in September on Beausoleil boat and headed out the lagoon with hus- MP and MPP for a sail. The Big
Island. Prior to the dinner there is a fam- band, Pat, putting up the main and the Brother/Big Sister charity sail for children
ily friendly Hog Sailboat Race. “A couple headsail. “It wasn’t until he went to attach and their caregivers is an annual event
of years ago, the host of the race the sheets that he realized that he had the and members will volunteer to take the
anchored out in the bay as one end of the headsail on upside down!” children sailing for an afternoon, then
start line. For a lot of members this is the Carrying on with this great tradition of treat them to a BBQ. SAIL FOR HOPE
only race they do. One boat came so close “blunders” the members have initiated is a day set aside for capitalizing on dona-
tions to the Canadian Cancer Society,
taking non-sailors out on the water for the
day and then back to the club for a dinner
cooked by the Cancer Society volunteers.
This event is now entering its 26th year.
All these events and many more will help
members, reconnoiter memories with
good friends as they celebrate their 50th
anniversary in 2017. With 163 active
members, Norm Marshall, the club social
director puts it simply, “It’s a great place
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By Brenda and Doug Dawson
W hile docking a sailboat has remained largely

unchanged over the centuries, power boat designs
have changed dramatically, even over just the last
boats because they were basically all the same—low freeboard,
full-length keels, single inboards, large rudders, props, big wide
side decks and flat foredecks. Not anymore!
four decades. Now, power boats come in dozens of styles, Boaters who don’t understand that each requires different
shapes and sizes from runabouts to motor yachts, trawlers, handling and docking techniques, are those needlessly suffering
houseboats, pontoons, ski boats and many more. They also through sometimes disastrous docking experiences and who risk
come with many different drive systems; single, twin, triple and alienating their families from boating forever.
in some cases, quad motor installations. In this article we will illustrate just two of the many signifi-
Each of these engine and drive systems perform and handle cant challenges in power boat handling and docking; docking
differently and as a result, different handling and docking tech- mid-cabin express cruisers and whether or not to use the steer-
niques are required to accommodate these various designs and ing wheel with a twin engine boat. We will share a few tips and
the challenges they create. In the 1940s and 1950s, the old solutions you can use this summer.
fashioned method of handling and docking suited all power
NARROW SIDE DECKS OR NO SIDE DECKS
• To create more room on the inside, some space had to be
taken from the outside, leaving the side decks narrow to
non-existent. So, how do First Mates move safely from the
cockpit to the bow to tie the bow line when docking?
The answer is, they can’t. Even if they could, the foredeck
is often sloped, slippery when wet and the rails are too
low for safety.
• Also, the cockpit sole which is built up over the motor and
mid-cabin, elevates the crew above the typical low floating
dock. This configuration makes it difficult to attach a dock
line from the cockpit to the dock cleat.
• Complicating that, the often shallow cockpit gives crew
MID-CABIN EXPRESS CRUISERS members a feeling of insecurity, when leaning out to reach
Since the mid 1980’s, mid-cabin express cruisers have become a dock cleat because of the shallow cockpit depth (height
the most popular style for families, giving them two distinctive freeboard compared to waist height).
sleeping areas—mid-cabin and forward v-berth. Most boaters • First Mates should stay off the bow when docking. It is not
don’t realize though that the layout changes have made these a safe place and you can’t reach a floating dock cleat from
more difficult to dock than many earlier power boat designs. there anyway—even with a walk-thru windshield.
Manufacturers re-designed smaller cruisers to include more
sleeping accommodation with the introduction of the mid- TIP
cabin. A mid-cabin cruiser is an express cruiser with a cabin To outsmart the “narrow side deck” or “no side deck” challenge
under the forward cockpit sole. Having extra sleeping amidships of today’s mid-cabin boats, the First Mate should use the swim
is a great feature for family or guests, but what was compro- platform, or aft corner of the cockpit when docking. For the
mised to gain this space? First Mate, either is closer to the cleat on low floating docks and
easier to reach with a dock line.
The right answer depends on several factors, but most impor-
tantly, whether you are docking twin inboards or twin stern-
drives/twin outboards.
SOLUTION On twin inboards, the propellers and rudders are under the
• The First Mate starts by securing the eye splice through the boat; whereas, on twin sterndrives/outboards, the propellers and
stern cleat. Hold the balance of the line in two hands to outdrives are out behind the boat. Therefore the thrust and its
form a large loop. effect on the boat cannot be the same.
• Once the First Mate is ready, the Captain can bring the The biggest problem using the wheel on any twin engine boat
stern in close to the dock cleat—regardless of where the is not returning the wheel back to top dead centre; i.e. straight
bow is. ahead, thus not slightly off to port or starboard. For the maneu-
• When close enough, the First Mate tosses the centre of the ver that follows, the boat won’t go straight ahead or straight back
line beyond the cleat, pulls in the loose end, tightens to or pivot on the spot, when the wheel is not dead centre.
eliminate all the slack, then ties on the boat’s stern cleat There are tricks you can use to mark your wheel like black
with a figure eight cleat hitch—short, fast and tight. electrical tape or a notch, but in the heat of the moment, with
• When the line is secure and fingers are clear of the knot, so many things going on, even with the wheel marked, seasoned
the First Mate immediately signals the Captain with a captains can get it wrong.
thumbs-up. Still, the most important thing to consider is whether you are
• Now the Captain can nudge the shift into forward idle. The docking a twin inboard, or a twin sterndrive/outboard because
boat will swing in tight to the dock and hold there while handling for the inboards is totally different when docking.
either of them steps off to tie the docking lines.
• Pull the shift into neutral. Turn off the motor(s). Smile and LET’S LOOK AT TWIN INBOARDS FIRST.
take a bow to your amazed (previous doubting) admirers. The thrust on a twin inboard is from two fixed propellers under
This docking procedure works when kneeling in the aft the boat with two rudders behind the propellers for steering.
corner of the cockpit or standing on the platform—just The boat’s bottom traps or captures the propellers’ energy
remember to hold on to the stern rail for safety. improving the leverage to pivot the boat.
• This procedure should be practiced on a spacious parallel Using the wheel and one shift won’t work for you. You’ll end
dock. Once mastered, proceed to your tight slip. up just going back and forth on the same path—i.e. forward to
port, then backwards to port. As a result, you never go to star-
TO “WHEEL” OR “NOT TO WHEEL” WHEN board. When you add throttles, you overload the brain, because
DOCKING A TWIN ENGINE POWER BOAT both throttles must be re-synchronized for the next command;
There is great discussion and confusion around the question, otherwise, you are rowing harder on one side than the other.
“Should I use the wheel when docking my twin engine You need to be able to control your boat’s movements to
power boat?” make it do exactly what you want it to do.
Wheel is off-centre but must be on dead centre to
dock twin inboards.
TIP
Don’t use the wheel when docking a twin inboard, use only the
shifts. Set the wheel dead ahead, then forget it exists.
Synchronize the two motors at say, 800 rpm. Then, forget the
throttles exist. These two distractions are out of your overloaded
mind all the way from the fairway until you are tied.
When handling or docking a twin inboard, one of the most
important lessons to master is turning/pivoting your boat on the
spot so that you can maneuver in the confines of the harbour
and your slip.
SOLUTION
• To dock a twin inboard, use only the two shifts—one in
each hand. Mentally duct tape one hand to each shift until
docked, then you won’t grab a throttle by mistake. Now use
your “body language” to control the boat.
• To turn to port (left), turn your body to port. Your right
hand goes forward, pushing the starboard shift into forward
and your left hand goes back, pulling the port shift into
reverse. Your boat turns to port. TWIN STERNDRIVES OR TWIN OUTBOARDS
• Similarly, to execute a turn to starboard (right), turn your If you use the wheel on a twin sterndrive/outboard, handling
body to starboard. Your left hand pushes the port shift for- both motors like a single, you will be able to dock, but your turn-
ward and your right hand pulls the starboard shift in ing radius will be much larger than it should be and you will be
reverse. The boat turns to starboard. advancing too fast. This isn’t the ideal way to dock and could
• To stop forward motion, leaning back, pull both shifts into result in a much bigger scrape.
reverse. Also, to advance the boat ahead, lean ahead—both If you use the wheel and only one motor, as if it were a single,
shifts get pushed into forward. it will turn well one direction, but not the other. You could dock
• Practice using body language in open water to watch and this way, but it isn’t ideal because the active propeller is off cen-
experience your boat following your body language. Master tre.
making your twin inboard do exactly what you want it to do If you use the wheel, with one motor in forward and one in
before approaching the dock/slip. reverse, the reverse thrust is cancelled out because the one in
reverse is aimed the same direction as the one in forward. As a
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a twin sterndrive/outboard like a twin inboard, you don’t stand a
chance to control the boat.
TIP
Don’t do any of the above. Don’t do what doesn’t work. Practice
only makes perfect when you practice the correct procedure;
otherwise, you get good at doing it wrong! Another tip is to use
the palm of your left hand to turn the wheel. Keep your right
hand across both shift levers and don’t remove your right hand
to steer the wheel hand-over-hand. This way, your right hand
result, the boat won’t turn and the boat certainly won’t pivot the will remember which shift it is on and which gear it’s in. Too
way a twin inboard will. often, when boaters turn the wheel hand-over-hand, the right
Centering the wheel on a twin sterndrive/twin outboard and hand returning to the shifts forgets where it was and grabs the
using the two shifts like you would on a twin inboard, won’t wrong one. In other words, mentally duct tape your left hand to
work well for the following reasons: the wheel and bridge the shifts with your right.
• The propeller thrust on a twin sterndrive/twin outboard is
lost out behind the transom of the boat because this thrust SOLUTION
is not contained under the hull bottom. • To execute a tight turn to port (left), turn the wheel hard
• The leverage is poor because the props are usually closer over to port, then push the starboard (right) motor into for-
together than on twin inboards, which also decreases lever- ward for 10 seconds. Leave the port in neutral. The boat
age resulting in a weak pivot. will turn sharply to port.
• Next, pull the starboard back into neutral momentarily. The
So, when you add all these factors together and try docking boat continues to pivot almost on the spot to port. Wait
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again for 10 seconds. The bow will continue turning to port. boating industry professional,
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Part 2
By Rob MacLeod Figure 1: Components of the Marine Drive System
A propeller is only as effective as

the rest of the drive system. This
is a bold statement; but the two
experts I talked with while researching this
article agree. Robert Huber of Wiggers
Marine in Bowmanville, ON and Jamie
Fuderer of Kawartha Prop Repair in
Buckhorn, ON confirmed that, although it
is critical to have the right size, pitch and
type of propeller for your boat to gain max-
imum power from your marine engine,
there are a number of inhibitors in the rest
of the system that can rob your engine and
prop of their ability to propel your boat at
maximum speed.
Those other parts of the system components and some of their variables. rest of the system “is essentially a free-
include the motor mounts, coupling, For the sake of this article, we are assum- floating, semi-self-aligning system”. How
stuffing box, shaft log, strut (sometimes ing the engine and transmission are oper- does he explain that? Rubber. Starting
referred to as a P-bracket) and the cutlass ating at peak efficiency. with the rubber in the engine mounts the
bearing. In addition, if the sacrificial propeller shaft floats – and flexes – on a
anode attached to the propeller shaft is THE MARINE DRIVE SYSTEM combination of flexible mounts through
installed too close forward of the cutlass In an excellent article on Drive System the stuffing box, the shaft log and the cut-
bearing it can restrict the flow of water Alignement in YachtSurvey.com (www.- lass bearing in the strut.
over the bearing resulting in increased yachtsurvey.com/Alignment2.htm),
friction, loss of power and pre-mature David Pascoe explains that although the Engine (Motor) Mounts – play the vital
failure of the cutlass bearing. Water is the connection of the shaft coupling to the role of holding the engine off the hull of
lubricant for the cutlass bearing. transmission coupling can be aligned to the boat, absorbing vibration from the
Let’s define each of the drive train within a few thousands of an inch, the engine and having the capacity to adjust
Figure 2: Figure 3: Coupling Misaligment
Damaged Motor Mount
the engine alignment relative to the pro-

peller shaft. Absorbing engine vibration an inch (.001 in. or .025 mm) as per resistance is felt. Note the thickness of
not only makes the ride of the boat more American Boat and Yacht Council the blade. Repeat the process on the
enjoyable, it also prevents the vibrations (ABYC) standards. opposite side (1800) of the coupling con-
from wearing away at the other compo- nection. Calculate the difference
nents, especially the stuffing box, shaft There are two basic types of mis- between the 2 blades. For example, if the
log bearing and the cutlass bearing. alignment of the shaft – offset and gap on the port side measures .011 inch-
Engine mounts can lose their ability to angular. Offset misalignment occurs es and the starboard side measures 0.21
absorb vibration if they are damaged. In when the centre of the prop shaft is not in – that is a .010 in (or 10-thousands of
Figure 2, the motor mount was damaged centred on the centre of the transmission an inch) difference, and that is far too
when a line fowled the prop. The bend in coupling. The sign of this is the gap much. Next, rotate the shaft 90 degress
the bolt is obvious. Not so obvious, unless where the couplings meet shows the face and repeat the same 2-reading process.
closely inspected, is the deteriorated rub- of one of the couplings. The process for aligning the engine to
ber isolation. This breakdown can be The second type of misalignment is eliminate the large gap is beyond the
caused by oil leaking onto the mount, sea angular and occurs when the coupling scope of the article.
water and time. All four motor mounts faces have a gap that is larger on one side
should be inspected each season and of the coupling connection than the Shaft log and Shaft Seal – The shaft log
replaced at the first sign of damage or opposite side. allows the shaft to exit the hull and helps
fatigue. The alignment reading is taken by a align the shaft to the transmission. Some
feeler gauge at opposite sides of the cou- shaft logs are metal (many power boats)
Coupling – The coupling is used to con- pling. To complete the measurement, and can be replaced when necessary while
nect the output shaft of the transmission loosen the nuts holding the shaft cou- others are molded into the hull of the boat
to the propeller shaft. For the most part, pling to the transmission coupling. Insert – common on production sailboats.
this is a metal on metal connection and the blade of the feeler gauge in the gap The shaft seal is an integral part of the
can be aligned to within a thousandth of between the two couplings, changing to shaft log and prevents the water from
thicker or thinner blades until a slight entering the boat through the shaft log.
Figure 4: Measuring gap
Figure 5: Transmission and Shaft Coupling
between transmission
and shaft coupling
Figure 6: Shaft Log and Stuffing Box Figure 7: Strut and
Cutlass Bearing
Various types of shaft seals can be used – the shaft is out of the boat. casing – the cutlass bearing.
packing gland (Figure 6) or dripless – A cutlass bearing is a metal tube,
such as PSS® and Lasdrop® .The pack- Strut and Cutlass Bearing –The strut is slightly larger in diameter than the prop
ing-type gland can be repacked while the designed to allow the smoothest flow of shaft and with rubber strips that cushion
shaft is in the boat. The seal-type requires water over its surface to minimize drag the shaft. Spaces between the strips allow
that the shaft be removed to replace the and to align the prop shaft through the water to flow through to lubricate the cut-
rubber Neoprene seal unless a second shaftlog to the transmission coupling. lass bearing.
(spare) seal is installed on the shaft while The shaft is mounted in a flexible rubber
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Anode – A poorly installed anode can significantly improved the funtioning of Feathering Propellers (or Variable
substantially shorten the life and effec- today’s folding props and for racing Pitch Propellers) – Propellers that can
tiveness of the cutlass bearing. Used to sailors, they remain a very viable method alter their pitch while underway provide a
protect the metal parts of the boat from of reducing drag while sailing. Compare significant improvement in both power
electrolysis, if installed too close to the the shape of the blades in the 80’s era and drag. In addition, the efficiencies
bearing and forward of the strut, the folding prop (top) with those of the more improve engine performance by allowing
anode can reduce the flow of water to and recent Volvo folding prop (bottom). the engine to run at its rated RPMs. In
through the bearing. Most effective
installation is 2 – 3 inches forward of the
cutlass bearing.
PROPELLER OPTIONS
FOR SAILBOATS
That brings us right back to where Part 1
of this article left off – the propeller itself.
So far we have only looked at fixed pro-
pellers for both power and sail boats.
When a boat is under power the propeller
options are pretty much the same – size
and pitch and number of blades. Boat insurance.
When a sailor turns off the engine and
starts the sail, the propeller changes from
being an asset to being a potential liabili-
It’s what we do!
ty. Once you eliminate the thrust of a pro-
peller, all you have left is drag. That leads
us to the three primary choices of propel-
lors for a sailboat – fixed, folding and
feathering (or variable pitch).
Fixed Propellers – For general purpose
sailboats, a fixed two-blade propeller is
the best trade off. It will move a boat
through the water at the rated rpms and
will produce the least drag of any fixed
blade prop. If one of the blades can be
positioned vertically while sailing, then
drag from the prop is minimized as the
top blade can ‘hide’ in the wake of the
keel and strut.
Three- and four-blade props add more
power when motoring and increased drag
when sailing. The resultant drag has been
described as equivilant to dragging a
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Bareboating
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Part Two – Azores
By Sheryl Shard
Photos by Paul and Sheryl Shard
W e had been out on the ocean for 17 days, just the

two of us, keeping watch around the clock. One of
us was always asleep while the other kept a sharp
eye out for ships and floating debris while trimming the sails.
Four hours on, four hours off, 24/7.
Fortunately, the winds had been light, making for a slow but
comfortable transatlantic passage aboard our Southerly 49 sail-
boat, Distant Shores II, as we clocked off the miles over
sapphire seas sailing from St. Maarten in the Caribbean to the
Portuguese islands of the Azores. We’d set sail on May 17th to
make the 2,200 nm passage in the company of playful dol-
phins, soaring shearwaters diving for fish and the occasional
curious whale.
For centuries, the nine islands of the Azores, strategically
placed in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, have been a way-
point and rest stop for long-distance sailors from around the
world. They are mentioned in countless stories of seafaring
adventure from Herman Melville’s classic novel, “Moby Dick”,
Inset Above: The smallest marina in the Azores is at Lajes do

Pico on the island of Pico. It is often hard to find a spot there
without calling ahead plus it has a tricky entrance. It cannot be
entered in the dark. Many sailors leave their boats at Horta
Marina on Faial and make the 15-minute ferry ride over to
explore the island of Pico.
Left: There are many picturesque lighthouses throughout the

Azores. This one at Ponta do Arnel is located on the northeast
corner of São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores.
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John Cabot. In 1498, João Fernandes
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knowing you’re protected. Terceira with John Cabot’s fleet to explore
the land that still bears his name. The
Azores have also played a part in the his-
tory of intercontinental flight. In the early
Take advantage of a days, these islands were an important
comprehensive solution mid-Atlantic refueling and provisioning
that includes: waypoint for pilots, as well as sailors.
Getting to the Azores has, for many
Coverage for the agreed years, been a major endeavour. With
value of your boat international airlines now offering direct,
non-stop flights from Toronto, and the
Flexible survey requirements development of new marinas and a blos-
soming charter industry, it’s no longer
Extended navigation options necessary to spend weeks at sea to get to
available for southern trips these remote and enchanting islands to enjoy cruising there.
Although Paul and I were passage-making on our own boat, part of our mission was
Emergency towing to investigate the recently formed charter industry in the Azores along with filming four
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Top: One of the most popular attractions in the Azores is Lagoa Verde
home & auto insurance (Green Lake) and Lagoa (Blue Lake) located at Sete Ciadades on the main island
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Right Above: The Azores are a popular destination for nature lovers, sailors and
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The crossroads of the Atlantic. For
centuries sailors crossing the Atlantic
have made Horta on the island of Faial
a waypoint and rest stop. It is now an
important commercial port and sports a
modern marina that is continually
expanding. There is a safe anchorage
behind the breakwall here too.
boasts its own specialty, so sampling is a

pleasant activity while visiting here.
The climate is also appealing. It’s never
too hot, but certainly warm enough for
shorts and t-shirts or bathing suits during
the day and cool enough at night for great
emigration in the 1950s and when they means “flowers” in Portuguese and the sleeping. It does rain from time to time,
learn where you’re from, they often treat island abounds in them. Throughout the hence the abundance of flowers and rich
you as family. Azores, thick blue hydrangea hedges are vegetation. You’ll often see mist up at the
On June 3rd, two and a half weeks after used to keep the cows in their fields and top of the volcanic peaks or “calderas”, but
leaving St. Maarten, we made landfall at you can see these pastel flowers from the at sea level you can generally count on
the port of Lajes de Flores on the island of sea appearing as blue threads stitched sunshine and gentle breezes.
Flores, the most western island in the across an emerald green quilt. Cows live a June through September offer perfect
Azores archipelago and the most western good life here – fresh air, surrounded by temperatures and conditions for cruising
point of Europe. The island is actually as flowers and an ocean view. Needless to say, due to the zone of high pressure known as
close to Newfoundland in Canada as it is the cheese is good here. In fact, the cheese the Azores High that settles in producing
to Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. produced on the island of São Jorge is light winds and calm seas, perfect for
The island is aptly named. “Flores” exported internationally, and each island novice sailors and family crews wanting
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Faial in Horta Marina and São Jorge out are about to sail in. He really teaches Arriving in Flores, we pulled into the
of Velas Marina in the Central Island them how to use it and spends whatever small marina at Lajes do Flores on the
Group. The third base on São Miguel, the time needed to ensure each new group is south coast and were lucky to get an
commercial centre of the archipelago, in really comfortable. He has also prepared along-side slip since several boats were
the Eastern Island Group operates out of detailed boat manuals and cruising leaving to begin the passage to Faial in
the Ponta Delgada Marina. guides for every boat, all of which are also the Central Island Group. This little
Sail Azores is a family-run business equipped with a local cell phone so cus- marina often fills up in the high season
started by two sisters and their husbands tomers can reach someone at the base, if when many sailors migrate across the
in 2011. Following much research and there are any difficulties or questions. ocean. If there are no slips, there is a large
planning, they started with one boat for
charter, a Dufour 375 Grand’ Large. With
their high standards and the international
sailing community’s excitement at now
being able to charter in this well-known
but remote cruising ground (without hav-
ing to sail across the ocean to get there),
their business has grown steadily. They
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have also had enthusiastic support from
the Azores government, who has helped
the team add new boats of varying lengths
to their fleet every year.
We met with one of the Sail Azores
owners, Nicolau Faria, to get a tour of
their boats, just before he was to greet a
new group of charterers flying in from the
UK. We were genuinely impressed by the
immaculate condition of the entire fleet.
“Although you can see from one island 370 HP
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to another in the Central Island Group ZT370 sterndrive
and the conditions are generally good in
the summer months, you are in the mid-
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all boats are equipped to high standards
for safety in offshore waters,” says Faria.
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The Azores has a long seafaring and
whaling heritage. Whaling is no longer
practiced and has been replaced by
whale watching. Lajes do Pico was the
centre of whaling life in the Azores and
here is a fascinating museum explaining
how it helped the communities in the
Azores survive.
favourite among visiting sailors here.

The scenery throughout the Azores is
spectacular. The nine islands in this
archipelago lie on the mid-Atlantic ridge
where three continental plates rub shoul-
ders with one another and so are volcani-
cally formed. In Flores, we visited small
lakes which fill the craters of the extinct
anchorage in the shelter of the harbour climbing the steep hill up to the town to volcanos there, gazed across the channel
breakwall so you can always drop your enjoy a meal and get more Euros from an at the tiny island of Corvo to the north
hook there, although it can be a little rolly ATM. Modern banking is another plus to (there is no safe harbour in Corvo, so fly
at times. sailing here. The Azores, an autonomous or take the ferry to see it), felt the splash
We found the marina office and were region of Portugal, is part of the European of many waterfalls and gazed in awe at
greeted by marina manager, Tiego Union. Since the islands are small, there fascinating rock formations. Silvio also
Pimental, who spoke perfect English, as is virtually no crime, another great thing dropped us off at several excellent trails
do all the marina staff we encountered about exploring this area. so we could do some hiking on the well-
throughout the Azores. We were able to Over the next couple of days we enjoyed marked island trails, once the only way to
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off the docklines and made a bee line for
the famous harbour of Horta. Faial was to
be our base for the summer months from
which we explored and enjoyed the
unique personality of each island from
west to east.
Bareboating has come to the Azores
and sailing itineraries to suit all levels and
schedules can be found in these charm-
ing islands. Once only accessible to high-
ly experienced sailors, anyone can enjoy
the magical cruising ground of the Azores
now while getting a taste of Atlantic off-
shore sailing. •
hikers and anyone enjoying peaceful nat- and Cape Verdes” by Anne Hammick Paul and Sheryl Shard have been
ural settings. There is an official trail net- published by Imray, which is the sailors’ cruising internationally since 1989.
work throughout the archipelago that is bible for the mid-Atlantic. (In fact, Anne They did their first transatlantic cross-
well maintained and leads you to beauti- was in Flores when we arrived, working ing to the Azores in 1990, returning in
ful and significant points of interest. on updates that are published online.) 1991, 1997, 1998 and 2015. The Shards
Since these islands cater to hikers, beau- We left that afternoon making the are award-winning travel documentary
tifully restored traditional homes and overnight passage of 135nm to Faial in filmmakers and the fun-loving hosts of
small spotlessly clean hotels are available the Central Island Group along with 20 the Distant Shores sailing adventure
if you want some time ashore. or so other cruising boats flying the flags TV series. Watch video excerpts from
After three delightful days in Flores, of Canada, the US, France, the the series at www.canadianyachitng.ca
we heard a forecast for strong winds from Netherlands, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, www.distantshores.ca
the east that can make the harbour at Denmark, the UK and Ireland who cast
Lajes do Flores untenable. With strong
encouragement from the harbourmaster,
Top Left: For three generations the Azevedo family have been welcoming visiting
everyone left the marina and set sail to sailors at the Cafe Sport. They hold mail, exchange money, provide weather
the more secure harbour in Horta on the information and generally help out where they can. Here José Henrique Azevedo
island of Faial in the Central Islands. helps Paul check for an incoming package.
There are a few small harbours in the Top Right: Love the water and can't get enough of it? Canyoning is a popular new
Azores where certain weather conditions watersport in São Jorge where there are lots of enticing water courses from
or wind directions can make them beginner to advanced. Paul tries it out for the first time and is hooked on climbing
uncomfortable or even untenable but this down waterfalls now.
is well documented in the RCC Pilotage Bottom Left: The Azores are rich in marine life and many whales and dolphins can
Foundation’s guide, “Atlantic Islands: be seen as you sail between the islands. Here the Shards see Risso's Dolphins sailing
Azores, Madeira Group, Canary Islands from Faial to the island of São Jorge in the Central Island Group.
Behind the Scenes at
MJM Yachts
By Kate Fincham
N estled under an old iron bridge spanning Boston’s

Mystic River lies a modern glass and concrete-pan-
eled building, seemingly incongruous with the sur-
ed by Scott Smith, the co-founder of BBW and Christopher
Hughes, strategic marketing partner at MJM, and led to a bright
conference room with a large window overlooking the historic
rounding 1930s factory structures. This is the new facility of Charlestown Navy Yard. In this auspicious space we were given
Boston BoatWorks, the exclusive builders of MJM Yachts. The an enthusiastic briefing on MJM Yachts, from their initial pro-
location is an apt metaphor for the
incredible yachts produced in this space;
MJM combines old principles of boat
design with modern techniques and
materials to produce extremely light, sta-
ble, fuel-efficient yachts.
It was at this facility that Captain John
Armstrong and I were invited for a tour
on a snowy day in January. We were greet-
This is the split mold for the hull of the

MJM 50z, getting detailed and polished
after the post curing process. To the left
is the deck after removal from the mold
and prior to having the companionway
and hatch openings cut out. The blue is
a protective covering removed after
final assembly.
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Scott Smith, the President and co-founder of BBW, Boston
BoatWorks and Mark Lindsay, Master Boat Builder and
co-founder of BBW are the exclusive builders for MJM Yachts.
through which resin is pushed, after which the room is trans-

formed into asort of enormous yacht convection oven, heated to
145°F and left to cure for 24 hours. Compared to the industry-
standard chopper gun fiberglass method of manufacturing
motor yachts, this is an arduous process that is expensive and
labour-intensive, but is one that produces unparalleled durabil-
ity and lightweight hulls.
A large part of this unique construction method of the MJM
hulls Smith attributes to the BoatWorks’ historic involvement in
the production of America’s Cup and development class sail-
boats. With sailing yacht design, a significant component of
speed is determined by weight; the lighter the better. With
motor yachts, on the other hand, weight comes at a very slight
duction of the 34z model in 2002 to the current exclusive man- premium; added horsepower is relatively cheap, so hulls can
ufacturing of 40zs and 50zs, before being taken down to the afford to be heavy and bulky. “The difference between a carbon
manufacturing facilities. fiber America’s Cup boat and an MJM” Smith joked, “is that if
In the initial portion of our tour with Hughes and Smith we the carbon fiber boat survives the last America’s Cup race, it was
were introduced to MJM’s impressive and unique hull manufac- probably overbuilt.” The most significant benefit of this
turing process, one which enables them to be extremely durable reduced-weight hull is fuel economy, allowing for cheaper oper-
and lightweight. Firstly, the inner layer of woven isotropic lami- ating costs and a more environmentally friendly boat capable of
nate material is saturated with resin before travelling through travelling long distances. The range of their largest yacht, the
rollers to remove any excess liquid. This produces a material that 50z, is up to an astounding 1,450nm cruising at 8 knots; at a
is atypically composed of a higher percentage glass to resin ratio, speed of 35+ knots a Canadian boater could easily take a day
making it much stronger and lighter. This pre-impregnated trip from Toronto to Kingston and back on a single tank of gas.
epoxy material is layered with a one inch thick closed-cell foam While we walked through the preliminary stages of the hull
core and then with an outer layer of puncture-resistant Kevlar manufacturing process, a half dozen workers were laying resin
composite. The entire structure is then sealed in a large bag saturated laminate pieces onto the hull mold. The rest of the
The team at Boston BoatWorks are swiftly laying up the pre-impregnated Eglass, Epoxy,
and Corecell materials for an interior liner.
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This workstation is where the biaxial
and triaxial Eglass is pre-impregnated
with epoxy resin before being vacuum
bagged and oven post-cured.
stated that “Everybody here is as invested

in the build as Scott and Mark are”. And
indeed, from an outside view it seems like
a well-oiled machine. Due to increasing
production demand, the workforce at
BBW has increased by nearly 50% over
the past four years. This growth has not,
however, greatly affected manufacturing
factory was a similar hive of activity, with time of the boats. They build to a pace
electricians pre-preparing wiring harness- which ensures that the standards of qual-
es, builders installing deck hatches and ity are rigorously preserved. “We could
technicians fitting various parts. On a 40z build it in less time if we wanted to, but
in the final stages of construction, a work- we don’t” Smith casually remarked. This A look at the deck liner with cutouts
er carefully measured the side door (a timing means that they will be building ready to begin the assembly process
unique selling feature of MJMs, enabling 18 yachts in the factory this year (each and receive its interior features.
boaters to step straight out on to the one takes about 6 ½ months to com-
dock), ensuring that the gap around the plete), with their 200th yacht scheduled these inner workings are not something
door was flawlessly uniform and that the for completion in February. that the buyers would ever really see; it is
levelling was perfect. Meanwhile, Mark After seeing the meticulous manufac- insinuated in the proud reputation MJM
Lindsay, Smith’s partner at BBW, careful- turing process and carefully selected holds for superior quality boats, and in
ly inspected the yacht with the produc- materials, it was apparent that every facet receiving the highest category certifica-
tion engineer and production manager. of MJM yachts are of the highest quality tion by the ISO for the 40z and 50z
Hughes raved about this team and and intended to last. But, as Smith noted, (meaning it is licensed to travel in weath-
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swells are over 4m). Part of this stability
in rough seas comes from the Seakeeper
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of joystick docking ensures a comfortable
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20, the climate controlled pilot house
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SAIL REVIEW | MARLOW-HUNTER 31
Impressive Space
and Solid Quality
The Marlow-Hunter 31 has clean lines, with a hull form that
By Simon Hill minimizes drag and allows it to display a good turn of speed
even in light conditions. Photo: Marlow-Hunter Yachts
Over the past two decades the number of small cruising sail-
boats available on the market dwindled significantly as buy-
ers and manufacturers turned to bigger, more expensive of the stern wave. Distinctive details like the arc-shaped side
vessels. Where 28 feet was once considered the minimum widows and mainsail traveller arch give the vessel an unmis-
for a cruising boat, these days it’s typically 36-feet and up. takable – and overall quite pleasing – Marlow-Hunter family
Hunter boats (now Marlow-Hunter), however, never gave up resemblance.
on the smaller end of the market and with the new Marlow- Since David Marlow took ownership of Hunter Marine in
Hunter 31 it’s clear the company doesn’t expect buyers of 2012 he has upgraded the build quality to match that used
smaller boats to give up their desires for space, performance in the renowned lineup of Marlow luxury power yachts, cre-
and quality construction. ating a stout and well-finished product. Instead of balsa
wood coring, the hull and decks use Nida-Core, a polypropy-
lene honeycomb that’s lighter than balsa, much stronger, and
Design-wise, the Marlow-Hunter 31 hull expands on themes immune to moisture and rot.
expressed by naval architect Glenn Henderson in previous Woven fibreglass cloth has been replaced with multi-
Hunters and Marlow-Hunters while the deck and interior directional knitted cloth, allowing more consistent glass-to-
design display the thinking of David Marlow and his design resin ratios and reducing weave print-through. Kevlar
team in Alachua, Florida. augments the fibreglass in the bow sections and well into the
At nearly 12 feet wide it’s beamy for a 31-footer, although hull bottom towards the back of the keel for collision resist-
that’s partly because in terms of hull length it’s really more of ance. The Kevlar also wraps the hull completely at the chain
a 32-footer. Maximum beam is carried well aft, and com- plates building in a bullet-proof roll bar into the hull and
bined with a chined hull form this allows for tremendous deck. Plus, vinylester resins are now used throughout the
interior volume while contributing to good form stability and boat (not just the hull bottom) for superior strength, osmosis
sail-carrying power. Below the waterline the boat has slightly resistance and better cosmetics throughout. The high-end IP
hollow bows to help pierce waves and reduce pitching, and gelcoat - an easy-on-the-eyes Oyster White rather than bright
pronounced stern reflex to minimize drag and reduce the size white – is 100 percent NPG-Isophthalic resin, which pro-
The gelcoat is an easy-on-the-eyes Oyster White colour, with
contrasting beige non-skid on the deck. All control lines are SPECIFICATIONS
led conveniently aft.
Length Overall: 32’ 4”/9.86 m
Length Waterline: 29’8”/9.04 m
Beam: 11’10”/3.61 m
Draft (Deep/Shoal): 5’5”/1.65 m/4’5”/1.35 m
Displ. (Deep/Shoal): 11,854lbs/5,377 kg/12,000lbs/5,443 kg
Sail Area: 581 sq ft/54.4 sq-m
Engines: 21 hp (29 hp optional)
Fuel: 21gal/80 L
Water: 50gal/189 L
Holding tank: 20gal/76 L
Designer: Glenn Henderson and David Marlow
vides improved resistance against fading and cracking plus,

additional protection against osmosis in the hull because of
its high water resistance. A quick look in the bilges and settee
lockers reveals careful attention to build quality and finish
even in these hidden areas.

On deck, the most striking aspect of the MH 31 is how big
the cockpit is for a 31-footer. This was accomplished by dis-
pensing with side decks aft of the companionway and push-
ing the seating right out to the hull sides. Flip-up footrests in
the cockpit floor allow you to brace yourself when heeled The main cabin is bright and spacious, with plenty of room to
over which is necessary because the cockpit is so wide that move around. It’s fitted to a high standard, with cherry wood-
it does not allow your feet to reach centerline when seated. work and Dura Leather upholstery. Photo: Simon Hill
There’s also an ingenious canting Lewmar wheel pedestal

that tilts 30 degrees to either side, providing the easy-to-
reach advantages of dual wheels without their space require- age bins for excess running rigging tails to stow so the cockpit
ments and complexity. does not become cluttered.
In the aft cockpit corners are Hunter’s much-loved push- While the winches may perhaps seem small for a 31-foot-
pit seats, with a fold-down transom between them. This er, the fractional B&R diamond-stay rig features a large main-
makes it easy to board when tied up stern-to, although its sail with an easy-to-manage 110 percent jib that eliminates
height above the waterline makes it more of a dive platform the need for larger winches. And because the primary and
than swim grid at anchor (a starboard-side boarding ladder cabintop winches are matched, dodger-equipped boats can
provides access from the water). At the bow there’s an ample run the jib sheets to the cabintop winches and thus avoid
anchor locker with electric windlass. Flush-mounted stain- removing the dodger side panels when using the jib.
less handrails provide security when moving forward or aft, Specialty Yachts in Vancouver has all its boats built with addi-
and there are six folding cleats to secure the boat at dock. tional inboard jib car tracks for this purpose.
Standard sails consist of a Furlex furling headsail and a
Selden in-mast furling main with vertical battens (a non-furl-
ing track-mounted main is optional). Principal sailing gear Three secure steps lead down to the MH 31’s bright and spa-
with the Mariner package includes a pair of Lewmar 30 self- cious main cabin. By keeping the furniture to the perimeter
tailing primary winches and matching Lewmar 30 self-tailing of the boat, Marlow-Hunter has created lots of open space to
cabintop winches, with a 4:1 double-ended mainsheet run- move around: About the onlytime you’ll remember you’re not
ning on an arch-mounted traveller. The mainsheet is dual aboard a 40-footer is when sliding into the dinette past the
ended so the tail is led to the port side of the arch and the microwave cabinet. A linear galley is located aft, with most of
starboard bank of clutches, and all other sail controlsare like- the amenities (12V refrigerator and freezer, two-burner
wise led to the cockpit, so there shouldn’t normally be any propane stove and oven, sink with hot and cold running
need to leave the cockpit under sail. There are even line stor- water, and plenty of storage) set to starboard, and a
The aft cabin has standing headroom at the entrance and
sitting headroom in the berth. A translucent overhead hatch
lets in diffuse natural light. Photo: Simon Hill
The cockpit is a great space to socialize. A drop-down

microwave and additional storage to port. transom makes boarding easy, and the folding wheel keeps
Forward of the galley there’s an L-shaped dinette to port things open when not underway. Photo: Simon Hill
and a short settee to starboard. Proper ceiling grab rails pro-

vide security underway and there’s 6’1” minimum headroom
pretty much throughout. A remarkably spacious head com- Slipping out of the crowded Granville Island docks the MH
partment (with separate shower, no less) is housed in the aft 31 demonstrated excellent manoeuvrability, and motoring
port quarter of the boat, and a roomy double cabin to star- out of False Creek at 5.1 knots (at 2,200 rpm) created virtu-
board. In the forward cabin the V-berth narrows substantially ally no discernible stern wave. An easy cruising speed of 6.8
at the front, but both cabins offer well over 6’5” of room to knots was recorded at 3,100 rpm, and top speed was 7.1
stretch out in bed, and both include hanging lockers and knots at 3,500 rpm with noise levels in the cabin showing
storage space. between 75-80 dB.
When some breeze appeared it was easy to deploy the
furling sails, and we were quickly able to get the boat moving
Standard power for the MH 31 is a 21-hp Yanmar 3YM20 at nearly three knots in wind that was topping out at about
saildrive diesel with 120 amp alternator, and an optional 29- four knots, tacking upwind without difficulty despite the
hp Yanmar 3YM30 was fitted to the test boat as part of its light conditions. The true test of a slippery hull form is how
Mariner Package. Comprehensive 12V house and 120V well it accelerates, and the MH 31 proved quick to build
shore power systems are standard, with a Smart Plug shore- speed in even the slightest puff, and equally quick to respond
power cord set. Also included is an integral battery charger, to the helm. With a sail area-to-displacement ratio of 17.9
galvanic isolator, automatic bilge pump, isolated shower and good form stability the MH 31 should prove to be a lively
sump pump, water heater, LED lighting, Raymarine knot performer in good breeze, and Specialty Yachts owner
meter and depth sounder, and much more. Lawrence Fronczek confirmed that aboard a sistership in
We found it interesting that nothing drained to the bilges. Annapolis, MD he was able to achieve 7.8 knots upwind in
All water drained to a common drain with a sump box to be 15 knots of breeze.
pumped overboard in an effort to keep the bilges dry. This
design is just one of many features that David Marlow has
carried over to Marlow-Hunter from his Marlow Yachts. Small boats make sense for many reasons, from moorage
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POWER REVIEW | LEADER 46
Jeanneau’s
New Beauty Queen
Striking looks and and industry-leading features distinguish

By Kate Fincham and John Armstrong the new Leader 46 by Jeanneau.
Credit: Jeanneau/Jerome Kelagopian
Style, beauty and grace; these are all traits that both pageant
queens and Jeanneau’s new Leader 46 have in common.
With sleek lines, a chic cream and walnut interior and well- boat is available either way, so the climate-controlled salon
designed spaces for entertaining and relaxation, this yacht is (equipped with both AC and heating) can be either fully
an expression of class and style. enclosed or opened up to the air. With the touch of a button,
Captain John Armstrong and I had the pleasure of taking the optional aft bulkhead window can be raised (where it
this yacht on a two-hour sea trial out of Dania Beach, automatically latches to the overhanging roof), seamlessly
Florida, in early March. One of the things that initially struck integrating the salon with the cockpit and stern-facing
me was the multi-functionality of the design- the boat rec- couch/lounger.
ommends itself to warm, sunny Florida days as much as it At the same time, the forward third section of the cabin
would to a cooler Canadian fall day. roof retracts to provide ample access to the outdoors, and the
Partly, this depends on your choice of the fully open salon helm and passenger lounge side windows slide open. All of
and cockpit, or the optional opening glass bulkhead. The these features combined, are capable of completely changing
the feel of the main deck area, enabling varying degrees of
privacy, wind, sun exposure and climate control.
The helm station, directly underneath the sunroof, has a
matte black finish, tilting steering wheel and adjustable seat-
ing for two. Across is a passenger seating area that easily con-
verts into an aft-facing sunbed with the addition of a cushion
stowed under the seat. A tinted curved partition beside the
helm, slides across and latches to seal off the companionway
from the lower deck area.
Teak decking extends right from the companionway back
to the expansive swim platform that hydraulically lifts and
lowers and has a pocket ladder hidden beneath a hatch cover.
This allows for ease of access when launching the tender
from the wide and deep tender garage in the transom.
One of the great features aboard the Leader 46 is the tran-
som-mounted electric grill and sink located just above the
tender locker hatch. This layout is very versatile and multi-
functional, where guests can relax on the lounger bed/bench,
make lunch, have drinks and go for a swim all in the same
space. Dual stairs lead to the main deck, into the salon and
up to the side decking.
With Capt. John Armstrong at the helm and author Kate

Fincham in the companion seat, it’s easy to see the value of
the massive electric sliding roof!
Credit: Billy Black
Real teak decking is easy on the feet and on the eyes too. It
unites the main deck living spaces and the transom mounted panel and door, with a wooden panel that folds over the toilet
grill is a great feature! for more counter space, indirect accent lighting underneath
the mirrored cabinets at face-height and a modern-looking
white bowl sink.
The forward guest cabin features a queen bed accessed
At the bow there is a large sunbed capable of comfortably on either side by stairs. This is a “scissors” design that can be
accommodating two or three people and this features cup split apart to provide a twin bed conversion. The room also
holders and a section which can be raised as a lounge back- contains two drawers and a good-sized walnut hanging closet
rest. A small square segment of cushioning on the sunbed with an attractive black leather accent handle.
can be removed to give the forward stateroom’s skylight The aft master stateroom is similarly well appointed, with
access to sunlight. a king sized bed with a grey suede surrounding (like the guest
Moving down into the cabin, aft and to starboard is the room). The head of the bed is recessed with a textured fabric
main galley with a two-burner stovetop, sink, large fridge, backing surrounded by narrow mirrored panels and with
freezer, space for an optional microwave and several cup- accent lighting and side tables.
boards and drawers providing ample storage. Concealed The master head boasts an ingenious design whereby the
under the companionway stairs is an available washer/dryer frosted glass doors can be closed to section off the entire
combo unit for extended cruising comfort. three-part area (toilet, sink and shower) or the doors can be
Directly across from the galley is a large U-shaped dinette. individually shut on the shower and toilet rooms, leaving the
An attractive system of recessed lighting flanked by two large sink and vanity area open to the room and providing direct
panels in the ceiling provides unique illumination to the access to the head porthole. The Fusion entertainment sys-
open air dining space (lighting which is also mirrored in the tem in the salon is also in the master stateroom, with controls
salon). The style is modern and clean, with sleek cream- for music located beside the bed.
coloured furnishings and Alcantara faux-suede and textured Not to solely praise the Leader 46 for her beauty, taking
fabric accent walls which beautifully offset the walnut finish- the boat out for a test run showcased the ease of handling
ing throughout. and comfortable cruising afforded by this yacht. With dual
The dinette seating, covered in white stain- and UV-resis- Volvo Penta IPS power (with the option of a 370, 400 or
tant faux-leather, surrounds a large dining table and has a 435HP D6) and joystick docking, the yacht is a terrific com-
small stool that tucks underneath. It would comfortably seat bination of power and maneuverability. For the start of our
5-6 people and faces a large flat screen TV with a storage trip, our sea trial Captain Tony Pedraja, was able to smoothly
cupboard for barware underneath. and easily navigate out of the narrow slip and marina area.
Forward of the galley is an attractively designed head Heading up the Florida Intracoastal Waterway, Captain
compartment with a seated shower stall separated by a glass John took over. Here is what he had to say about running the
SPECIFICATIONS
Engines: Twin Volvo Penta IPS 600 - D6 435 hp diesels with

Joystick docking.
Cruising Speed: 29 mph

Top Speed: 40 mph
Length Overall: 46’10”/14.30m
Beam: 13’5”/4.10mm
Displacement: 23,369lbs/10,600kg
Fuel Capacity: 238gal/900L
Fresh Water Capacity: 106gal/400L
Base Price: $579,999 US $
Test Boat Supplied by: InterMarine, Dania, Florida and pricing

supplied by Jeanneau America, www.jeanneau.com
The dinette has a wonderful, spacious feel especially with the

optional aft glass bulkhead fully opened up.
In the guest cabin forward, it’s easy to convert the layout

Jeanneau Leader 46. from twin beds births to a queen.
I was introduced to the Jeanneau Leader 46 at the 2016
Miami Boat Show in Virginia Key during a Jeanneau Press
Release Event. Both Editor Andy Adams and I were
awestruck with the beauty and design features of this new “no speed restriction” area, the fun started. We were up on
addition to the Leader line. plane in no time and put the 46 through her paces. The boat
Several weeks later I travelled to Inter Marine in Dania was very responsive and carved her way through a series of
Beach, Florida accompanied by Kate Fincham, to sea trial 360 degree turns in a very comfortable and flawless manner.
the 46. Captain Tony Pedraja was at the helm and his knowl- The ride, sound level and comfort were all outstanding.
edge and seamanship was most evident during our time on Putting the yacht through her paces a bit more, Captain
the water. We also had the pleasure of having Billy Black, a Tony did several runs at 35 knots. Exhilarating performance!
renowned marine photographer, aboard for the sea trial and With its smooth handling, stylish interior and functional,
a photo shoot. well-thought-out design, it’s not difficult to see why the
We left the dock with the sun shining and the wind blow- Leader 46 was nominated for the 2016 European Power
ing, the boat was a dream to handle thanks to the twin Volvo Boat of the Year award in the over 45’ category. The collabo-
Penta IPS 600’s with Joystick. ration between the designer Garroni and naval architects J&J
We manoeuvred out to the ICW and after opening the Design have made the Leader 46 a yacht that is turning
large electric sun roof we headed south. When we reached a heads and making waves. •
POWER REVIEW | EVERGLADES 230 CENTER CONSOLE, YAMAHA F300
Versatility,
Accommodations and
Unsinkable Construction
By Andy Adams
There are some good reasons why we’re seeing more and up on the dock, you know how important this can be.
more center console saltwater fishing boats appearing on our The decks are all finished in diamond pattern nonskid
inland bodies of water across Canada–versatility, comfort that continues right to the transom where you could also step
and performance–and yes, they are great for fishing! on to the casting platforms or the swim platforms.
The exterior provides functionality from bow to stern. At
the stern, the swim platforms include a port side fold down
Let’s start at the top–literally. Like most center consoles, our boarding ladder and these let you get close enough to the
Everglades 230 Center Console test boat featured a full water to bring in a really big fish, or to put on your ski or
fiberglass hardtop and it was fairly long, offering a bit more wakeboard with equal convenience.
sun protection than many. Of course, it keeps the rain off,
but the hardtop also offers a handy mounting spot for lights,
speakers, electronics, aerials and more. Our test boat includ- Those port and starboard aft casting platforms are key fishing
ed a zippered overhead compartment to keep lifejackets features and Everglades has cleverly added latches and
within arms reach. hinges so you can swing these up to reveal port and starboard
The top is on a large-diameter, white powder coated frame jump seats for family seating space.
which is sturdy, attractive and allows you to grab it anywhere In between these is an enormous 27 gallon aerated live
for a secure handhold. Around the trailing edge of the hard- well. A thick clear plexiglass lid lets you keep an eye on
top is an array of rod holders on very strong framing. All of things and it has a gasket to prevent spills. Locating the live
these features make it much easier to step into the boat – well at the stern like this gives the fish the softest ride.
just grab on anywhere and step down. If you’ve ever had the Also in this area are controls for the live well and easily
misfortune of slipping and falling into a fiberglass boat from accessed switches for the dual batteries.
This shot reveals a huge number of features; the white pow-
der coated deck rails and frame for the hard top, big bow
cushion over the live well and the port side entrance to the
head compartment in the console.
Credit: Andy Adams
To protect the boat and make anchoring easier, there is

also a stainless steel chute and bow roller.
The main feature in the bow is a large nonskid-finished
casting platform and our test boat had a removable sun pad
over this area as well as padded bolster coaming. These
details make the bow a much more comfortable area for pas-
sengers to relax or tan and yet, it is well laid out for working
a fish down the side.
The Everglades 230 combines high style and versatility with There is also a forward facing bench seat for two that is
outstanding quality. sure to be the best seat in the house on hot summer days.
Credit: Everglades Boats
Below that seat is a large space in the head compartment of
the center console. This makes the head compartment more
accommodating and is also useful for storing large items or
The cockpit is where the fishing action is centered and locking up valuables. Brackets in here secure another padded
there is a generous amount of floor space for moving around
and landing a fish. There is rod storage in the hull sides and
underneath the helm seat is the standard fiberglass 65 quart
Yeti cooler. Just above that is the optional slide out drawer
where you can keep your favorite lures near at hand.
There are also a pair of tackle boxes built into the starboard
side about amidships. That’s a good location because a lot of
the fishing action happens near the stern of the boat and you
don’t want to get in the way when the action heats up.

A lot of the family-friendly part happens in the forward sec-
tion. Our test boat had upgraded white powder coated
handrails running from the anchor locker back to mid ships.
The anchor locker is laid out to handle a good length of chain The helm / companion seat is very versatile with standing,
rode and a big hook plus, there are brackets to secure a bow leaning or seated positions, tilt steering and the benefit
boarding ladder for swimming or beaching the boat. The lad- of a windshield that can be raised or lowered depending on
the weather. Credit: Andy Adams
der stows neatly in the head compartment.
SPECIFICATIONS
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TRUST IN STOCK FOR LESS and the forward facing bench seat into equipped V6 four-stroke engine, 300
one long sun lounge – very nice! hp. 15 ½ x 17 stainless steel prop.
Lift the sun pad and it reveals a huge
60 gallon self-bailing fish box that could ENGINE RPM MPH
also serve as a very large storage area or Idle 2.7
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and a huge zippered compartment to
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CROSSING THE LINE By John Morris
The 180-second workout

- Get in shape for summer!
Boating is a demanding sport and, as I’m need a screwdriver to loosen the securing you’ll have to torque your triceps as fol-
sure you know, boaters invariably exhibit screw. Jog across the cockpit, down the lows: tension, release, tension, release,
topnotch physical conditioning. companionway stairs and select a screw- tension, scream with pain. Ten reps will
Here is a simple regimen of exercise driver, then return up the companionway insure you never attempt this again.
you can do now that the boat is in the stairs, across the cockpit to the flagstaff.
water. We recommend you keep your pro- Checking the flagstaff, on closer inspec- 5. SAILOR’S STRETCH
gram to less than three minutes so it tion it’s apparent that you need an Allen For sailboat owners, there’s a particularly
doesn’t cut into socializing and other key, rather than a screwdriver. You head nifty way to actually use your boat as a
leisure activities. back across the cockpit, down the com- strengthening apparatus similar to a
panionway….well, you get the picture. Bowflex but minus the six easy payments
1. THE EVINIRUDE PRESS And look at those glutes! Wow. of $249.95. My personal trainer Dwayne
On the dock beside the boat, place a will demonstrate.
comfortable berth cushion. Lie on the 3. DOCK PLANK Dwayne sits with his back to the tran-
cushion with your head supported by a On the mat, on the dock, get on all fours. som and two spinnaker sheets bowlined
nice fluffy pillow, knees bent. You’ll like- Place two bottles of beer on either side of to his ankles. Routing the lines aft
ly enjoy a quick nap, but once that’s the mat. (Special note: if substituting through two Harken 55mm low-friction
complete, the idea is to take your dinghy pina coladas for beer, removing the cock- return blocks, forward to the primary
outboard and lift it straight up over your tail umbrellas is recommended in order to winches and into the self-feeders. With
chest. That’s actually a pretty bad idea avoid potential eye injury). two Lewmar long winch handles,
and you could hurt yourself. Instead, With elbows on the mat, extend your Dwayne can use his bicep strength to
simply raise your arms up. Down for the legs to form a powerful bridge with your tension the sheets and work his inner
count of three, back up for the count of firm abs. First with the left arm, then thighs, hamstrings and Achilles tendon.
three, back down for a count of three with the right bend up from the shoulder Pulsing those muscles for five reps is
and that’s probably enough. On to the and take a sip. Continue alternating until excellent warm-up for the fun to follow.
next exercise. both drinks are empty in our three minute By using the winch handles to take up
exercise timeframe; the effects will be the sheets, Dwayne can increase the ten-
2. COMPANIONWAY SPRINTS apparent quickly. sion on his legs. Unfortunately, since
This exercise, related to the Stairmaster these are ratcheting winches, Dwayne
used in many conditioning gyms, com- 4. DOWNWARD FACING cannot relax the tension, and as he works
bines the natural rhythms of simple boat- OIL FILTER REMOVAL those handles, you can see the energy and
ing tasks with the rigorous ascending and Borrowed from Yoga, this series of perspiration indicating the effectiveness
descending of the three steps down into stretches will certainly strengthen your of the exercise. This is incredibly benefi-
your cabin. resolve to have a trained professional do cial for both arms and legs. Up to a point.
Pick a chore you’ve been putting off your spring oil change next year. You can see from the colour of
for some time like, say, refinishing your Remove the front access panel from Dwayne’s face that he has perhaps over
flagstaff. You go up the stairs, across the the engine compartment. Bandage the tightened the sheets a tad. Dwayne, hang
cockpit to assess the project. Back across gash in your left hand from removing the on now, please don’t turn those winch
the cockpit, down the companionway to incredibly awkward panel and its idiotic handles. And Dwayne, if you can hold off
get sandpaper. Once you discover there’s securing latch. Lying prone in the bilge on that howling for just a second I have
no sandpaper aboard, you return up the with your left knee pressing into your right 911 on the phone. Dwayne, just please
companionway, across the cockpit, onto cheek, attempt to reach the oil filter by stop grinding. They’ll be here shortly and
the dock and up to the car. Return from extending your right arm behind the intake we’ll get you to Emerg. It’s all going to be
the car down the dock, across the cockpit water hose, under the wiring harness and all right. •
to the flagstaff, where you realize you around to the oil filter. To loosen the filter,
Turnkey
Starts
Mercury Electronic
Fuel Injection (EFI)
Quiet, Reliable, Powerful delivers reliable
turnkey starts
and improved fuel
Mercury 40 - 60hp FourStrokes are the most popular outboards efficiency.
on the water because they deliver what every boater wants –
no-worry reliability and outstanding performance.
curymarine.com.
Visit your Mercury Dealer or mercurymarine.com.
Electrical
Support
A high-output
alternator keeps
batteries charged and
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Performance
Hole Shot and A compact, single-overhead-cam design
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Deeper in the water, a bigger prop low-end torque and excellent acceleration,
and lower gear ratio provide even with heavy loads.
unmatched performance
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