approached Greg Shine of BladeRunner Boats. Greg
designed and built Spot On in 5083 H321marine grade
alloy with 6mm plate hull, 5mm hull sides, and 4mm
cabin structure, plan approval to Maritime NZ SSM
standards was carried out by SGS naval architects with
the construction surveys and SSM system approval by
Steve Mabbett Ltd of Whangarei.
All the windows and doors were designed and
manufactured by SeaMac of Whangarei who have
developed unique sturdy aluminium framed windows
and doors suitable for seagoing vessels and marine use.
It's interesting to note just how much real estate you
can get out of a 12 metre boat. The cockpit is expansive
with space on the rails for at least a dozen bottom fishers
for party trips when catching a feed of snapper. Outside
the transom there is a fully fenced and gated portofino
stern and boarding platform that gives full protection
to the Volvo Penta stern legs below. Above each leg is a
lift up hatch to give safe access when needing to clear
a fouled duo-propeller or two. Mounted on the stern
is a lift up spoke dive ladder outside the gate, so even
when the ladder is deployed the gate may be closed
to keep passengers safe. Moving 900mm forward is the
official transom with another drop-down gate that can
be raised to ensure the cockpit is secure at sea. Built into
the transom on the port quarter is a large live bait tank
with its own viewing window, while on the opposite
side is the main bait station and prep board with a drain
into a small wash sink complete with hot and cold water.
An installed waste-master that operates off the vessel's
Alphatron Inverter 240v power supply soon makes short
work of the burley.
In central position is the game chair, although the
vessel is more suited for stand up fishing and it is a breeze
for light tackle. As already stated there is plenty of
VIP.WB12
Fly bridge helm station
New Zealand - Volpower NZ Limited Ph. 0800 865 769
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