Volvo Penta power below Bladerunner Boats Ltd
CRAFTSMEN IN ALLOY 4b Loft Place, Kumeu, AucklandWest wwwbladerunner co n Gregmobile : 027 2899508
Phone 64 9 412 8096 fax 64 9 412 6223 email: bladerunner@xtra.co.nz
curve at this speed is a bit hefty but as we moved through the rev range and built to her cruising or service speed, the curve dropped away to a 2.5 litres per nautical mile, which for a vessel of this size was not all bad giving a 600nm range plus fishing options. Our sea trials with tanks pressed up with light ship gave a top speed of 38.4 knots although we would expect a more conservative 37 knots once loaded in working mode and the projected service speed of 25 to 27 knots was looking good. Sound proofing within the machinery spaces was adequate to hush the puppies down below to an acceptable growl as we clipped along at better than service speeds. We note that in addition to the key exterior paint and graphics the hull has been coated in Nyalic to give it the new grey look. Now there has been some debate about giving an added protective coating to preserve the new polished alloy look, or whether it is better to leave it with the dull grey natural patina look. Well, its horses for courses from our perspective. If you are happy with the dull grey natural appearance which tends to look a bit scruffy and 'workboatish' for your pride and joy, one can only say you get what you pay for. But if you have a desire and pride to keep the new boat look, then you need to consider a protective coating. In the case of Nyalic the boats look good and if you do get a bit of localised damage, it is easy to clean and polish the damaged area with a solvent and then recoat without all the problems associated with repaints and epoxies.
Below the water the hull is protected using International Paints alloy compatible anti-foul painting system provided by Interlux Trilux 33, which incorporates the latest in biocide technology to block slime and improve antifouling performance. In summary we found that in the design and construction of Spot
We can build custom alloy craft to any design for work or pleasure to 20 metres plus and we design and build our own computer cut hydrofoil supported catamarans for twin hulled safety economy and performance – over eighty boats on the water – 5m-15m for all uses – these offer large fuel savings and a wonderful ride – call Greg for more information.
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4b Loft Place, Kumeu, Auckland West Phone 64-9-412 8096, Fax 64-9-412 6223 email: bladerunner@xtra.co.nz, Greg Mobile: 027 289 9508
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On, every care has been taken to make maximum use of all space, while not loading the boat to a level that will destroy performance. The risk is that this may still happen as gear tends to creep on board when you are not looking, meaning that a disciplined purge of surplus gear must be done periodically to get rid of excess baggage. During our sea trials Spot On performed well and will make a welcome addition to the northern charter boat fleet.
SPECIFICATIONS
LOA 12.5m LOHull 10.8m Beam 4.1m Draft .700mm Legs down
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Designer Greg Shine Builder BladeRunner Boats Power
Fuel 1800lts Water 240lts Service speed SSM
25knots Steve Mabbett Ltd Twin Volvo Penta D6 330hp on DPH stern legs
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