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AMF 660 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed - Factory Overview

2011-10-14T11:47:00.001+13:00

AMF 660 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed is 6.8mtr (21'8") heavy duty plate aluminium hull, pleasure boat. Constructed to commercial level for recreational boaters this boat can easily be put in to survey. Ideal for family boating, water sports like skiing and wake boarding, fishing, scuba and free diving. The enclosed wheel house with full length glass sliding door makes this an ideal boat for those wanting a little extra comfort in a trailer boat.

6mm Hull Plates

5mm Transom Plates

5mm Treadplate Floor 5251F

4mm Side plates

4mm Side Decks

3mm Shelf & Dodger/Hardtop

All Plate except Treadplate is 5083 Marine Grade

All Extrusions used are 6061T5

Underfloor Fuel Tank Size 220 Litres

Beam 2.45 mtrs

Length Over All 6.8 mtrs

Actual hull length 6.3 mtrs

Overall Trailing Length 8.75 mtrs (Tip of trailer draw bar to skeg on outboard tilted up)

Trailing weight with 220 liters of fuel 2,100kgs

A practical layout, standing or seated position for the skipper, controls and steering wheel lay comfortably to hand. A large skipper console for gauges and switches and large deep full length shelf for mounting electronics and storing the likes of charts, clothes, phones sunglasses etc. The Skipper has a fold Down seat this provides plenty of space when actively moving in and out of the skipper position. The Port side passenger seat consists of a large "L" shaped seat. this allows two crew to have a seat and ample room for storage under the seats. Optional seating can be added in the form of a centrally mounted ice bin with a three inch squab, or separate smaller ice bins that can be bungy hooked back to the side pockets or back shelf. A removable rear bench seat is another option. Both port and starboard sides there are storage compartments handy to both the skipper and passenger.two large windows fitted in the back wall allow good vision to the deck area, the walls below these windows are sound deadened.

The Vee Berth Cabin are is 2 meters long and is the smallest model specifically suitable as an over nighting hull or for day boating purposes this area is ideal for allowing children to shelter, or a couple of people can have a nap, the option of a center infill in the foot well can make this area even more suitable as a bunk. There is enough room for one adult to sit up right, the foot well is large enough for foot space. Two vinyl covered squabs have storage underneath. A back rest features both port and starboard side. In front of the squabs is a step to stand on while using the foredeck access hatch, a capstan foot switch can be mounted on this step. A plastic hatch provides access to the skipper console or basic fuse replacement type work, or the whole back cover can be removed for full service/rig up access. A large cover also can be removed to access, any radios or speakers mounted in the large parcel shelf area.

The bow sprite extends to fit a small plow style anchor, a quality bow roller is fitted with a pin to hold the rope in the fairlead, Split Bow rails constructed from heavy walled 32mm alloy tube, beautiful Tig welds, being low level means it is easy access the bow when pushing off a beach or ramp for example, also by keeping the bow rails low they are stronger and more likely to with stand being hooked up on a wharf for example. The lower part of the rail is a great hand hold while standing at the ramp or in the surf, and over all the bow rail has lots of style a shape to complement the lines of the foredeck and hull. The raised foredeck adds head room in the cabin, the rolled treadplate foredeck has long been a trademark look for the pro sport series, this is a strong shape, the treadplate offers a robust no nonsense non slip surface. A quality "Clue" hatch in the foredeck, provides safe access to the bow, it has four latches two provide a vent setting while the other two make the hatch lockable form the inside. Forward of the foredeck hatch is a generous self draining anchor bin, most often this model is optioned with a windlass deck mounted winch or another option is to leave the anchor bin open and have a mounting pad for a capstan winch. On the deck a AMF Custom made bow bollard is also incorporated.

The Hardtop (Wheel House) is enclosed with a full length sliding glass door. This door slides to the port side and can be latched open or locked closed from inside or outside the wheelhouse. The full glass door allows for excellent vision of the deck area from inside the wheel house. The back wall of the wheel house has two large windows. The three pillars in the forward window corners have heavy walled extrusion channeling to run cables and give strength to the wheelhouse structure. A large beam runs through the centre of the ceiling and this provides ample space for running cables for antennas and lighting etc. Either side of the this beam are handrails for over head hand holds. The Hardtop Cabin Enclosed is 300mm longer than the wheel house of the AMF 660 Hardtop Cabin to allow for the rear wall and sliding door. 6mm toughened glass windows in anodized alloy frames for both front and side windows, these are bonded and screwed in place. These windows offer excellent vision through flat glass. A wiper with fresh water washer can be optioned for the skippers forward windscreen. A fixed mount rocket launcher features six capped rod buckets and is mounted at the rear and of the wheelhouse and off this an all round white pole light is mounted and a flood deck light can be optioned. This rocket launcher is a great sturdy high point for towing wake-boarders. Handrails either side make access around the wheelhouse safe and sturdy, handrails also make great aerial mounts minimizing the amount of holes needing to be drilled through the roof. a walkway around the side of the wheelhouse is large enough for a good footing and provides safe access to and from the bow, maximizing the shoulder room inside the wheelhouse. LED port and starboard lights are mounted to the brow. When optioned Remote search lights and thermal imagining have been mounted on the roof of the wheel house. Handrails on the rear of the wheelhouse are mounted both Port and Starboard, angled inward knuckles are clear of winter chill factor. Carpet finishes most areas and vinyl panels cover the ceiling. A sturdy capet acts a floor covering and this can be lifted out to clean and dry.

Side decks are wide with excellent freeboard (940mm - 1000mm) and provide great seating for while at rest, fishing or gearing up for a dive, unobstructed (no rails) so gauges cant get hooked up when rolling over the side. There is plenty of toe space around the work area of the boat, this is provided by the wide side decks, and under the transom. Side pockets are generous in length and volume, ideal for a paddle, gaff, net or for those that like to store a rod and reel. The transom is enclosed and two large plastic hatches provide access through to the battery/storage areas on each side and access to the center fuel system area. The transom shelf is mounted high to protect the batteries in the unlikely event a large amount of water enters the boat, and also to provide a space for a standard 44 litre style fish bin to be placed either side. This deck space is also an ideal area to lay dive bottles (necks out), as the hull carries weight best toward the stern of the hull. Each stern corner features an AMF custom built cross bollard, built from the same quality material as the hull, these bollards offer the strength and corrosion resistance unmatched from off the shelf cast alloy or plastic bollards. Four rod holders, two in each side deck, made from composite plastic these offer superior corrosion resistance to stainless steel rod holders in and aluminium boat, but similar strength

The bait board when optioned features a simple but strong slanted single pole mount which is bolted to the transom, this provides positive hand holds when walking around the deck in heavier sea conditions and rattle free mounting. The fact that the bait board is bolted in place means this can also be used as a ski tow point and there is a lug welded to the rear of the bait board for doing this, some engine models can be too tall for this to be used effectively. Two rod buckets are mounted on the board and they have gimble pins and plastic caps, theses are ideal for trolling, extra rod storage, keeping your rods off the deck while re-baiting or just extra hand holds for divers boarding. There are hand rails either side and along the back edge, these great handholds or for tying lanyards to. The bait tray measures 550mm long x 350mm Wide x 40mm High, the front has a lowered edge for easier knife use. So this is a good strong functional bait board at a good height so you don't have to stoop and while using this station.

5mm Transom with an outboard bracket for a pod mounted engine set up. Engine pod is built tough, with the same pod used for 90hp-250hp over the varied AMF models. The engine pod doubles as a live bait set up, a flap covers the drainage and a venturi pick up on the transom delivers water to pod while on the run, an over flow backs on to the engine mounting area. At rest water in the live bait pod finds it's own level. A second water pick up enters the transom and is blanked off but can be connected to was down pump if optioned. Four 32mm hand rails on the stern are not only useful while boating or maneuvering the the boat on land, but the two inside rails also are used to run transducer and other cables to a high entry point on the transom, this way no holes need to be drilled below the water or even close to water level. A doubler pad is welded in place for the mounting of transducer brackets, this way mounting screws do not compromise the buoyancy compartment. AMF have their own custom made clamp for holding the engine looms and steering hoses, this keeps the rig up looking tidy helps prevent "wear and tear". A walk thru transom is a useful option for the 660 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed, side are higher than other models in the range and this entry and exit of the boat is made easier with a walkthru transom, the walk thru how ever is only about 50mm lower than a stand height sides. A auxiliary bracket can be welded on the starboard boarding platform and on the post platform a custom AMF dive ladder is fitted, this ladder folds against the sloped transom, and when in the water offers easy access for a fully kitted diver.

The AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin is trailed on either a AMF Marine Trailer or a Voyager A22 multi roller tandem axle trailer. The Voyager is galvanized steel, 40 wobble rollers with double ups towards the stern to support the weight of an AMF hull, 165 x 13" 8 ply tyres, galvanized steel spoke rims. Rolled edge guards with flat tops for standing on, Galvanized spring suspension. LED trailer lights, The winch post is welded on solid and the double boomerang snub system hold the bow firmly, two point safety chain with turnbuckle tensioned the hull is prevented from moving forward or backwards on the trailer, And tie points for transom tie-downs. A quality winch and wind up jockey wheel are fitted, duo fit coupling will fit either 1"7/8 or 50mm ball size. Brakes are normally specified as 1500kg hydraulic override one axle, with stainless steel hoses and calipers. Each model of Voyager trailer has been designed to support the hull where it is strongest, set up to make fueling at a level fuel station a simple task and it looks just right!

Each AMF Marine Trailer is custom built to fit each AMF hull. Using 5083 Marine Grade Plate for the chassis construction. This is an aluminium frame built to an unrivalled standard.

Benefits :

No Galvanized frame to deteriorate,Very Quiet to tow with out wobble rollers,Self centers and levels every retrieve, Easy launch and retrieve, Slightly lighter than a quality steel trailer, Tows Beautifully, LOOKS FANTASTIC!

Features:

The frame is folded into a tapered C section with large radius bends. Large gussets strengthening joins correctly welded to prevent stress points. The hull sits on plastic skids and polyprop keel rollers. Nylon vee entry, the complete rear of the trailer will capture the hull and center every time. Rolled Guards are fitted and welded in place with large steps front and rear. Stainless Steel Safety chains with captive pin stainless steel D-Shackles. Stainless steel Brakes calipers and hoses, and LED trailer Lights Dual 1 7/8" and 50mm Coupling, Winch.

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AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin - Factory Overview

2011-10-07T10:54:00.000+13:00

AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin is 5.8mtr (19ft) heavy duty plate aluminium hull, pleasure boat. Constructed to commercial level for recreational boaters this boat can easily be put in to survey. Ideal for family boating, water sports like skiing and wake boarding, fishing, scuba and free diving.

6mm Hull Plates

5mm Transom Plates

5mm Treadplate Floor 5251F

4mm Side plates

4mm Side Decks

3mm Shelf & Dodger

All Plate except Treadplate is 5083 Marine Grade

All Extrusions used are 6061T5

Underfloor Fuel Tank Size 120 Litres

Beam 2.25 mtrs

Length Over All 5.8 mtrs

Actual hull length 5.33 mtrs

Overall Trailing Length mtrs (Tip of trailer draw bar to skeg on outboard tilted up)

Trailing weight with 120 liters of fuel 1,480kgs

A practical layout, standing or seated position for the skipper, controls and steering wheel lay comfortably to hand. A large skipper console for gauges and switches and large deep full length shelf for mounting electronics and storing the likes of charts, clothes, phones sunglasses etc. two pedestal seats with quad action seat mounts, gas struts allow the seats to move forward for sitting and can be pushed back to give plenty of leg clearance for standing. The seats swivel and can be locked in any facing position. The plastic seat shells used have hand holds molded into them which is useful for extra crew standing behind the seats, along with the rockets launcher they are provided with plenty of useful handholds. Optional seating can be added in the form of a centrally mounted ice bin with a three inch squab, or separate smaller ice bins that can be bungy hooked back to the side pockets or back shelf. A removable rear bench seat is another option, or built in king queen arrangements.Beside each pedestal seat there storage compartments handy to both the skipper and passenger. When optioned a solid aluminium drop in door adds security to the vee berth cabin area, while boating this door can be left in the vehicle, a door in a small boat is in the way either opened or closed, and hinges never last, by leaving it in the vehicle while boating any potential door rattles are also eliminated.

The Vee Berth Cabin are is 1.6mtrs long and is deal for allowing children to shelter, or one person can have a nap with folded legs, there is enough room for one adult to sit up right, the foot well is large enough for foot space. Two vinyl covered squabs have storage underneath. A back rest is on the starboard side, by having just one back rest this helps to keep the cabin space open. In front of the squabs is a step to stand on while using the foredeck access hatch, a capstan foot switch can be mounted on this step. A plastic hatch provides access to the skipper console or basic fuse replacement type work, or the whole back cover can be removed for full service/rig up access.

The bow sprite extends to fit a small plow style anchor, a quality bow roller is fitted with a pin to hold the rope in the fairlead, Split Bow rails constructed from heavy walled 32mm alloy tube, beautiful Tig welds, being low level means it is easy access the bow when pushing off a beach or ramp for example, also by keeping the bow rails low they are stronger and more likely to with stand being hooked up on a wharf for example. The lower part of the rail is a great hand hold while standing at the ramp or in the surf, and over all the bow rail has lots of style a shape to complement the lines of the foredeck and hull. The raised foredeck adds head room in the cabin, the rolled treadplate foredeck has long been a trademark look for the pro sport series, this is a strong shape, the treadplate offers a robust no nonsense non slip surface. A quality "Clue" hatch in the foredeck, provides safe access to the bow, it has four latches two provide a vent setting while the other two make the hatch lockable form the inside. Forward of the foredeck hatch is a generous self draining anchor bin, and forward of the anchor bin is a mounting pad for a capstan winch and AMF Custom made bow bollard. The acrylic warp around windscreen has long been another AMF feature, an aluminium dodger is first built into the hull and then capped and welded with a shaped extrusion, the screen area is then cut out and the acrylic is bonded to the 50mm borders with 6 tubes of sealant. This tensioned shape is super strong.

The AMF rocket launcher is a fantastic utility arch, built AMF strong and robust from heavy walled 38mm extrusion. Folding rocket launcher for garaging, features six capped rod buckets, mounts for the L.E.D navigation lights, mounts for aerials, deck lighting, hidden wiring and of course supports the AMF canvas targa top frame. The rocket launcher provides sure hand holds for extra crew standing behind the pedestal seats or working the deck in heavier sea conditions. Height and rake of the rocket launcher is perfect to allow ample deck space for casting and rod action. the AMF targa top is a strong and dependable alloy frame tightly covered in black canvas. Built strong this targa top can be left up while trailering the boat at open road speeds limits, it provides a stable hand hold when walking around the side of the screen to the foredeck. The peak extends past the screen and clears follow the same angle of the screen to clip on to a second tube under the targa. By unbolting a bolt either side the targa can be folded down along with the rocket launcher for garaging.

Side decks are wide with excellent freeboard (670mm - 700mm) and provide great seating for while at rest, fishing or gearing up for a dive, unobstructed (no rails) so gauges cant get hooked up when rolling over the side. There is plenty of toe space around the work area of the boat, this is provided by the wide side decks, and under the transom. Side pockets are generous in length and volume, ideal for a paddle, gaff, net or for those that like to store a rod and reel. The transom is enclosed and two large plastic hatches provide access through to the battery/storage areas on each side and a smaller hatch provides access to the center fuel system area. The transom shelf is mounted high to protect the batteries in the unlikely event a large amount of water enters the boat, and also to provide a space for a standard 44 litre style fish been to be placed either side. This deck space is also an ideal area to lay dive bottles (necks out), as the hull carries weight best toward the stern of the hull. Each stern corner features an AMF custom built cross bollard, built from the same quality material as the hull, these bollards offer the strength and corrosion resistance unmatched from off the shelf cast alloy or plastic bollards. Four rod holders, two in each side deck, made from composite plastic these offer superior corrosion resistance to stainless steel rod holders in and aluminium boat, but similar strength

The bait board when optioned features a simple but strong slanted single pole mount which is bolted to the transom, this provides positive hand holds when walking around the deck in heavier sea conditions and rattle free mounting. The fact that the bait board is bolted in place means this can also be used as a ski tow point and there is a lug welded to the rear of the bait board for doing this, some engine models can be too tall for this to be used effectively. Two rod buckets are mounted on the board and they have gimble pins and plastic caps, theses are ideal for trolling, extra rod storage, keeping your rods off the deck while re-baiting or just extra hand holds for divers boarding. There are hand rails either side and along the back edge, these great handholds or for tying lanyards to. The bait tray measure 550mm long x 350mm Wide x 40mm High, the front has a lowered edge for easier knife use. So this is a good strong functional bait board at a good height so you don't have to stoop and while using this station.

5mm Transom with an outboard bracket for a pod mounted engine set up. Engine pod is built tough, with the same pod used for 90hp-250hp over the varied AMF models. The engine pod doubles as a live bait set up, a flap covers the drainage and a venturi pick up on the transom delivers water to pod while on the run, an over flow backs on to the engine mounting area. At rest water in the live bait pod finds it's own level. Four 32mm hand rails on the stern are not only useful while boating or maneuvering the the boat on land, but the two inside rails also are used to run transducer and other cables to a high entry point on the transom, this way no holes need to be drilled below the water or even close to water level. A doubler pad is welded in place for the mounting of transducer brackets, this way mounting screws do not compromise the buoyancy compartment. AMF have their own custom made clamp for holding the engine looms and steering hoses, this keeps the rig up looking tidy helps prevent "wear and tear". A auxiliary bracket can be welded on the starboard boarding platform and on the post platform a custom AMF dive ladder is fitted, this ladder folds against the sloped transom, and when in the water offers easy access for a fully kitted diver.

The AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin is trailed on a Voyager A20 multi roller single or tandem axle trailer, galvanized steel, 40 wobble rollers with double ups towards the stern to support the weight of an AMF hull, 165 x 13" 8 ply tyres, galvanized steel spoke rims. Rolled edge guards with flat tops for standing on, Galvanized spring suspension. LED trailer lights, The winch post is welded on solid and the double boomerang snub system hold the bow firmly, two point safety chain with turnbuckle tensioned the hull is prevented from moving forward or backwards on the trailer, And tie points for transom tie-downs. A quality winch and wind up jockey wheel are fitted, duo fit coupling will fit either 1"7/8 or 50mm ball size. Brakes are normally specified as 1500kg hydraulic override one axle, with stainless steel hoses and calipers. Each model of Voyager trailer has been designed to support the hull where it is strongest, set up to make fueling at a level fuel station a simple task and it looks just right!

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AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin Flickr Photo Set Click Here.

AMF Production Process for 580, 610 and 660 Hulls Click Here.

AMF 610 Vee Berth Cabin - Factory Overview

2011-09-01T14:24:00.003+12:00

AMF 610 Vee Berth Cabin is 6.1mtr (20ft) heavy duty plate aluminium hull, pleasure boat. Constructed to commercial level for recreational boaters this boat can easily be put in to survey. Ideal for family boating, water sports like skiing and wake boarding, fishing, scuba and free diving.

6mm Hull Plates
5mm Transom Plates
5mm Treadplate Floor 5251F
4mm Side plates
4mm Side Decks
3mm Shelf & Dodger/Hardtop
All Plate except Treadplate is 5083 Marine Grade
All Extrusions used are 6061T5
Underfloor Fuel Tank Size                 160 Litres
Beam                                  2.35 mtrs
Length Over All    6.1 mtrs
Actual hull length                  5.88 mtrs
Overall Trailing Length                        8.2mtrs      (Tip of trailer draw bar to skeg on outboard tilted up)
Trailing weight with 160 liters of fuel    1,680kgs

A practical layout, standing or seated position for the skipper, controls and steering wheel lay comfortably to hand. A large skipper console for gauges and switches and large deep full length shelf for mounting electronics and storing the likes of charts, clothes, phones sunglasses etc. two pedestal seats with quad action seat mounts, gas struts allow the seats to move forward for sitting and can be pushed back to give plenty of leg clearance for standing. The seats swivel and can be locked in any facing position. The plastic seat shells used have hand holds molded into them which is useful for extra crew standing behind the seats, along with the rockets launcher they are provided with plenty of useful handholds.Optional seating can be added in the form of a centrally mounted ice bin with a three inch squab, or separate smaller ice bins that can be bungy hooked back to the side pockets or back shelf. A removable rear bench seat is another option, or built in king queen arrangements.Beside each pedestal seat there storage compartments handy to both the skipper and passenger. When optioned a solid aluminium drop in door adds security to the vee berth cabin area, while boating this door can be left in the vehicle, a door in a small boat is in the way either opened or closed, and hinges never last, by leaving it in the vehicle while boating any potential door rattles are also eliminated.

The bow sprite extends to fit a small plow style anchor, a quality bow roller is fitted with a pin to hold the rope in the fairlead, Split Bow rails constructed from heavy walled 32mm alloy tube, beautiful Tig welds, being low level means it is easy access the bow when pushing off a beach or ramp for example, also by keeping the bow rails low they are stronger and more likely to with stand being hooked up on a wharf for example. The lower part of the rail is a great hand hold while standing at the ramp or in the surf, and over all the bow rail has lots of style a shape to complement the lines of the foredeck and hull. The raised foredeck adds head room in the cabin, the rolled treadplate foredeck has long been a trademark look for the pro sport series, this is a strong shape, the treadplate offers a robust no nonsense non slip surface. A quality "Clue" hatch in the foredeck, provides safe access to the bow, it has four latches two provide a vent setting while the other two make the hatch lockable form the inside. Forward of the foredeck hatch is a generous self draining anchor bin, and forward of the anchor bin is a mounting pad for a capstan winch and AMF Custom made bow bollard. The acrylic warp around windscreen has long been another AMF feature, an aluminium dodger is first built into the hull and then capped and welded with a shaped extrusion, the screen area is then cut out and the acrylic is bonded to the 50mm borders with 6 tubes of sealant. This tensioned shape is super strong.

The bait board when optioned features a simple but strong slanted single pole mount which is bolted to the transom, this provides positive hand holds when walking around the deck in heavier sea conditions and rattle free mounting. The fact that the bait board is bolted in place means this can also be used as a ski tow point and there is a lug welded to the rear of the bait board for doing this, some engine models can be too tall for this to be used effectively. Two rod buckets are mounted on the board and they have gimble pins and plastic caps, theses are ideal for trolling, extra rod storage, keeping your rods off the deck while re-baiting or just extra hand holds for divers boarding. There are hand rails either side and along the back edge, these great handholds or for tying lanyards to. The bait tray measure 550mm long x 350mm Wide x 40mm High, the front has a lowered edge for easier knife use. So this is a good strong functional bait board at a good height so you don't have to stoop and while using this station.

5mm Transom with an outboard bracket for a pod mounted engine set up. Engine pod is built tough, with the same pod used for 90hp-250hp over the varied AMF models. The engine pod doubles as a live bait set up, a flap covers the drainage and a venturi pick up on the transom delivers water to pod while on the run, an over flow backs on to the engine mounting area. At rest water in the live bait pod finds it's own level. Four 32mm hand rails on the stern are not only useful while boating or maneuvering the the boat on land, but the two inside rails also are used to run transducer and other cables to a high entry point on the transom, this way no holes need to be drilled below the water or even close to water level. A doubler pad is welded in place for the mounting of transducer brackets, this way mounting screws do not compromise the buoyancy compartment. AMF have their own custom made clamp for holding the engine looms and steering hoses, this keeps the rig up looking tidy helps prevent "wear and tear". A auxiliary bracket can be welded on the starboard boarding platform and on the post platform a custom AMF dive ladder is fitted, this ladder folds against the sloped transom, and when in the water offers easy access for a fully kitted diver.

Pod mounting allows the outboard to be mounted higher this keeps the power head further out of the water and with the steering pivot point further back from the end of the hull plates this gives the boat an extended feel to its actual length. To support the extra weight of a four stroke floatation pods are built in under the boarding platforms, built with shape and style, these two separate floatation chambers perform well for both reversing and a swell approaching from the stern. This hull can be powered either two or four stroke outboard engines 130hp to 150hp up to 220kgs.

The AMF 610 Vee Berth Cabin is trailed on a Custom Elite Voyager A20 Multi Roller, Tandem Axle Trailer. It features a fully galvanised steel frame, galvanised components, with strategic large flush holes to ensure you can rinse and or wash the trailer thoroughly inside and out. 40 wobble rollers with dual roller sets towards the stern for extra support, 165 x 13" 8 ply light truck tyres, and galvanized steel spoke rims. Equalizing spring suspension, galvanised hubs, and chrome dome wheel nuts. The strong 3mm steel guards have nicely finished rolled edges for added strength, with flat tops line with anti slip deck tread, perfect for standing on. The Voyager is equipped with fully submersible LED trailer lights. The winch post is welded on solid and the double boomerang snub system holds the bow firmly. With the two point safety chain and turnbuckle tensioned, the hull is prevented from moving forward or backwards on the trailer. Tie down points are strategically located for securing the boat to the trailer. The Voyager features quality New Zealand made parts, such as a Christine Winch (with Dyneema Winch Rope), a Whareora adjustable Jockey Wheel, and a Trojan duo fit coupling, which will fit either 1"7/8 or 50mm ball size at the turn of the handle. Brakes are optional, but recommended for the 610 rig; Hydraulic Override brakes on the front axle, with stainless steel hoses and calipers. Each model of Voyager trailer has been designed to support the hull where it is strongest. The Voyager’s low centre of gravity optimises towing, means a simple task of refueling, and makes your launch and retrieve a breeze.

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AMF Boats Nautical Newsletter

2011-09-01T09:25:00.000+12:00

AMF Boats Nautical Newsletter November 2011
4th Newsletter for AMF Boats, send us an email if you would like to be added to our email list.In this November issue, Editors Corner, AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin, Back In The Day, AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Pacific Power Boat Review, Voyager Marine Trailers, Transom, Toe Space, Red Hot Marine, Boating Safety Tip, Rod Holders, AMF Fishing/ Diving Tournament, Joke Of The Month, Boats For Sale, Links Of Interest, AMF Maintenance Tip.
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AMF Boats Nautical Newsletter September 2011

3rd Newsletter for AMF Boats, send us an email if you would like to be added to our email list.In this September issue, EditorsCorner, Back In The Day, AMF 610 Vee Berth, AMF Marine Trailers, Voyager MarineTrailers, Double Sheathed Tinned Copper Cable, AMF Fishing Diving Tournament, AMF“Naked” RIB, Boating Safety Tip, Nyalic Clear Coat, Joke of the Month, BoatsFor Sale, Links of Interest, AMF Maintenance Tip.
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AMF Boats Nautical Newsletter July 2011

2nd Newsletter for AMF Boats, send us an email if you would like to be added to our email list.

In this issue, Editors Corner, Your Boating Images, 2012 fishing and Diving Tournament, AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin, Coastguard Manawatu Voted for AMF 750 RIB, AMF Expand Tender Range with Release of New 580 RIB, Highest Grade Alloys, AMF Vintage Series, Boating Safety Tip, Joke Of The Month, Boats for Sale, Links of Interest, AMF Maintenance Tip

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AMF Boats Nautical Newsletter June 2011

Welcome to the first Newsletter from AMF Boats, we have a lot to say and we intend to do this on a regular basis, send us an email if you would like to be added to our email list.

In this issue, Editors Corner, Social Media, Coastguard Taranaki fundraising AMF 1170 RIB, Russell Cairns Marine & 4x4 Vic Australia, Mount V's Wanganui, 2011 AMF Tournament, Structural Hull Warranty, AMF & Hyundai SeasAll Diesel, Dive Flag, Melbourne Boat Show, Boating Safety Tips, AMF Maintenance Tip, Boats For Sale, Links of Interest, Joke of the Month.
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Production Process of AMF Pro Sport Series 580, 610 & 660 Boats

2011-08-25T15:43:00.002+12:00

Use of jigs is a substantial part of the quality control in the production of AMF boats. Just about all of AMF construction is using jigs and the jigs are very substantial structures at that. In New Zealand not many boat builders use jigs and when they do they are normally flimsy structures. By using substantially strong jigs AMF can be sure to have the same hull shape time and time again, not unlike a glass boat does from a mold. Before construction starts the jig is measured and checked. AMF have jigs for wheel houses, foredecks, side pockets, transom selves, the dash, targa tops, bait boards, boarding platforms, ladders, rocket launchers, even our own in house bollards. A lot of NZ boat builders build hulls straight off the floor. And a jig that twists out of shape when it is shifted is only going to build a problem into a boat.

All aluminium used in the construction of AMF is highest grade plate available. Plate used is 5083, Tread plate used is 5251 and all extrusions are 6061. If 5083 were rated ‘out of ten’ for marine use it would get a ‘ten’, to go one grade down in plate grade you would need to rate that plate at ‘five out of ten’ it is half the rating, then some boat builders are using grades of aluminium that you could only rate as ‘two to three out of ten’ suitability for marine use. It is important to check what the marine grade of plate being used is and is it being used on more than just the hull plates. AMF use only 5083, the highest marine grade available and we demand the best unmarked plate as our finished product, as the whole boat is clear Nyalic finish over acid washed aluminium. No Paint or bog filler to hide bad material or workmanship. AMF handle their plate as though it is glass.

AMF are very much about crafting a hull to achieve the ultimate build and performance. First of all a 10mm x 75mm Keel Bar is laid on the jig, this has a slight rocker in it. A rocker in the keel attributes to the hull being able to break free of the water surface as the hull powers onto the plane. This way the boat travels more efficiently and is able to be trimmed for all conditions, a very important ability in a big following sea or bar situation. Some boat builders get a sheet of aluminium and put a fold to create two hull plates; this gives the hull an absolutely straight keel with no shape to it at all.

Box beams are placed on the jig and these are trimmed to create a hull shape. The box beam creates a full depth girder system between the hull plates and the main deck. With this construction method there is no way the hull or deck will move and the hull won’t buckle out of shape, this also means your AMF won’t suffer a loss of performance over time. Mini bulkhead frames are fitted with in the box beams to add to the stiffness and then a bulkhead frame is added at the front of the box beams and at the front of the fuel tank position. The box beam is far superior to the old stringer system, 50x5mm stringers are still common with a lot of boat builders and often break away, crack, or wear through the bottom plate. If aluminium can move it will eventually fatigue and crack. AMF is built solid!

All of the welds from Box beam to hull plates are full length longitudinal, AMF don’t use lateral welds on the hull plates with water pressure hull plates push in at the hard point of a lateral weld and this again is another reason a hull can lose its fair shape. This won’t happen with an AMF. Each hull has 25 full length longitudinal hull welds alone, this at minimum of five meters per weld is around 125mtrs per boat. If a welder could work non stop this would be six and a quarter hours of continuous welding.

The transom is welded to the box beams and then one 6mm hull plate is welded full length to the keel bar and transom, then pulled around under tension and bolted to the jig. Then the other 6mm hull plate is welded full length to the keel bar and transom, then pulled around under tension to the jig and bolted down.

The belting is a 50 x 50 radius edge with its beefy 5mm wall thickness; this extra thick wall thickness isn’t easily dented and is handy when maneuvering around wharfs and Jetties. Far better than flimsy PVC bumper strips most boat builders use that damage so easily. This belting is welded to the keel bar at the bow and then pulled around the jig with a block and tackle and welded to the top of the transom.

Now its time for the side plates to be fitted, these side plates are again like the hull plates pulled around under tension and tortured into shape. Another benefit of 5083 and its High Tensile strength is it ideal for our compound curve construction, meaning the plates are pulled in both directions to create a compound curve giving egg shell type strength. This is far better than using a lower grade of alloy and using pressed ribs for strength, a technique very commonly used in aluminium boat building.

The chines are 50 x 50 x 5mm angle bar, after the side plate has been fully welded to the bottom plate this angle bar is pulled around and welded under tension. This is fully welded both side and when the inside hull weld is complete the chine will have four full length welds. In the worst case some boat builders will grind the out side weld off, and only have one and bit welds holding the chine together. These reverse angle chine works as a fantastic water deflector and will manage to keep the screen dry in most conditions. Some boat builders add a flat bar deflector to the outside of the bow to keep the boat dry, but in some conditions this can catch under the water and pull the boat over on its side.

With both bottom hull plates having each received a full length weld to the keel bar it is now time to fit the 5mm doubler pad or wear strip this is a 100mm wide and tapers off to a vanishing point in the bow. This doubler pad is great for the wear and tear of launching of a beach or the hull touching the concrete ramp. With six full length welds holing the keel together you couldn’t get a stronger hull. As a comparison some boat builders don’t use keel bars or wear strips, and once they grind the outside weld off they are left with only a one and half welds holding the keel together. Badly designed/built aluminium boats will typically crack in the chine or keel.

The outboard pod is fitted. Platforms are made with curves by cutting tread plate with curved corners and then pulling an extrusion around this shape then welding and finishing. this again is far more complex and time consuming to fabricate than the easiest option of simply putting two down turn folds in a piece of plate welding the corner join and welding to the hull. A 15-20 minute process verses three hours for our platforms. Platforms are added, and then the platforms are built into buoyancy pods on each side of the engine bracket. Complex curves are used to create buoyancy pods with style and shape. This adds phenomenal strength to the transom of the boat, two more separate reserve buoyancy chambers, and extra floatation for handling the extra weight of four stroke outboard engines. Building these extra buoyancy tanks adds another day to the build.

At the transom, bottom and side plates over run past the transom leaving a full visible weld in stead of being ground off flush, this makes for a far stronger transom than one that has had its welds ground. If the hull was ground the transom has a far greater chance of staying intact, where as a transom that has had the welds ground can be ripped out.

After an AMF hull comes off the jig, the hull is bolted to the floor and has large steel beams fitted and chained to the floor to insure the hull measures the same as it was on the jig, then the hull is fully welded along every join.

The anchor bin bulkhead is fitted and fully welded, and then the base to the anchor bin is welded in place. There is a hefty lug welded in each anchor bin to shackle the Anchor rope off to.

The fuel tank 580 has a 120 litre, 610 has a 160 litre and 660 has a 220 litre fuel tank that has been pre made and this is suspended between the box beams and welded in place. It is better to weld the tank in place that to screw it in place with s/s screws that will only react with the aluminium and look messy. AMF have never had a fuel tank that has needed to be removed and one did need to be removed it could be removed quickly and efficiently with a skill saw along the welds. Each fuel tank is constructed of 4mm 5083 Marine Grade Aluminium with a 5mm Tread plate top to the tank, this top of the tank makes up part of the floor. Each tank has baffles with small cutaways in the corners and centers of each baffle. The 580 has three baffles, 610 four baffles and the 660 five baffles. The top of the tank then has drop down stiffener/baffles every 200mm. this helps control the movement of fuel and also keeps the floor sturdy and movement free. It certainly isn’t a nice feeling walking on a “soft floor” in an aluminium boat.

The each fuel tank has a large expansion box at the rear of the tank that comes up through the back shelf. This expansion box fills to floor level and breathes off the top of the box. This means that on level surface like for example at a fuel station the fuel tank will fill as fast as the pump will operate and when the pump “clicks off” the tank is full. On a hot summers day this expansion box can help prevent the spillage of fuel due to expansion of the fuel. By stopping at floor level the fuel has the whole expansion box and hose to expand into before overflowing. Another benefit of the fuel expansion box is the fuel lines and filler/breather hoses are kept short as they exit the transom, unlike a tank that has hoses coming up from an under floor/bilge cavity. It would be impossible for the fuel hose to fall off with this set up. The fuel filler used is a Perko with an incorporated breather so any fuel that is pushed up the breather should go back down the filler hose.

580 and 610 Models have a 5mm T-Bar stringer between the box beam and chine, the 660 has a full depth stringer welded each side. The 5mm tread plate centre floor panel complete with stiffeners is welded in front of the fuel tank and then the 5mm tread plate panels are welded in down the sides of the box beams. This completes the floor which is then flooded with water and pressure tested. Any pin holes in the welds are then re welded. You can hear the pressure release when the bung is removed. A lot of boats still use blocks of foam or injected foam as buoyancy. Foam holds moisture either from water entry or condensation between the foam and aluminum and you have the effect of a battery happening, meaning you end up with pitting/pin whole corrosion through your hull plates. A lot of aluminium manufacturers still use ply wood covered in vinyl for their flooring. The advantages are: cheaper to buy, quicker to screw down, the disadvantages how ever means that dirt and grime gets through the internal hull and cant be cleaned properly, and eventually causes corrosion. The vinyl flooring has a very limited life. And if it breaks away in a sinking the blocks of foam buoyancy are lost.

In the next step side deck are fitted, AMF boats are designed so you can comfortably sit and fish on the side decks, or gear up with dive equipment etc. with no hand rails or clutter on the side decks you wont foul dive gauges etc when entering the water. Wide sides decks also give you toe space when standing at the side of the boat. This allows you to stand straight and have the side deck against your thighs. With Narrow side decks you feel like you are going to fall out of the boat when you lean against the gunnels.

The side pockets are welded to a forward side pocket stanchions and welded to the transom. There is large post under the side pocket that gives this pocket rigidity and strength. The side pocket is not welded to the side panels of the boat. A non acid cure sealant is used to bond the side pocket to the side panel of the boat. If this was welded all the tension that was put into the side sheets with the compound curve would be lost. This would make the side plates ripple. AMF boats boast very fair sides

The fully enclosed back tray is fitted; this is a tricky shape to fit, having to be maneuvered into position around side pockets and top of the fuel tank turret. A large plastic hatch is fitted port and starboard. These large hatches are great for keeping batteries and oil tanks up high and protected from the elements. A smaller hatch is fitted in the middle of the two large hatches for access to fuel fittings. A lot of boats have batteries and oil tanks mounted on the floor or worse still in the bilge sump. In the worst event of taking water on board, these boats are compromised. The back shelf has been mounted high enough to slide a fish bin under each side. Or handles dive bottles laid down in this area.

Models with cabins have a raised foredeck; the sides of the raised foredeck are 4mm plate curved around the top of the belting, using 4mm helps to keep this panel fair. Then a jig is placed in position so the tread plate foredeck can be pulled around under tension and welded to the raised sides. This creates foredeck with curve from side to side as well as front to back. This creates a strong stylish shape, and is a contrast to the use of angular sheet metal folds most aluminium boat builders use. A large parcel shelf/dash is then mounted with a depth of 450mm and a 70mm lip this creates a great area for electronics to be mounted and safe place for sunglass, sunscreen etc, or a dry place for clothes while down diving.

Because a curved foredeck has been created the foredeck access hatch needs a flat frame to mount into. So a 3mm x40mm x 40mm box section is used. The frame is constructed and the corners are fabricated to create round corners, the anchor bin framing is incorporated into the base for the fore deck access hatch. Boat builders that construct flat fore decks with no shape for style or strength can screw a hatch straight onto the flat surface. For economy a lot of boat build fabricate their own access hatch from alloy, this doesn’t allow any light to enter the cabin. AMF use weaver hatches, renowned world wide for building a quality hatch.

When it comes to the windscreen on the AMF cabin models AMF cut out a full 3mm aluminium dodger (very bad shape for cost effectiveness) then it is folded to create the sides on the screen. This large folded sheet of plate aluminum is then fitted to the fore deck to create an aluminum dodger, and then a 50 x 25x3mm radius edge extrusion is shaped to the curve of the screen and then slotted to cap the dodger off. This capping is then slotted in place and welded on to the dodger. A 50mm perspex bonding area is marked out for the windscreen. Once this is aluminium is cut out, the off cuts are laid out on the Perspex, marked and cut out. Then the bonding area is buffed and rubber blocks are mounted to the alloy to guarantee the thickness of the sealant. This also allows for the movement in the Perspex due to temperature change. Then the screen mounting area is covered in seven tubes of black, polymer natural cure sealant the Perspex is fitted and the corner caps are made of alloy and painted and screwed in place, this gives the three panes of Perspex room to expand and contract with the change of temperature. This screen makes up around 10% of the value of the boat. It is about 3- 4 day procedure and makes for the most amazingly strong windscreen. You have a great hand hold that will take no end of punishment. Terrific to mount the rocket launcher from which keeps the rods forward and the deck area clear for fishing. Just about all boat builders use commercially available windscreens to bolt on to the cabin top. These screens can be fitted in fifteen minutes with a tube of sealant and amount to about 10% of the value of the AMF screen.

AMF hardtop models are built on a jig; this way when the hull starts on the wheel house can be started on a separate jig, once the hull has had the fore deck fitted the wheel house is ready to be fitted and welded to the foredeck. The front of the wheel house is cut in one piece and folded to create the mounting area for the front screen; the sides are welded to this. Again there is a great amount of wastage as the area for the windows is cut out. The side panels are folded and to create the down pipe guttering for the roof, this also creates an extremely strong pillar for the rear of the hardtop. Each of the three front corners has a u shape extrusion welded in to create a full length pillar and an area to run cables in to the ceiling cavity if required. The brow is again a bad shape for cost effectiveness but is pulled around and built in solid, the side roll up and curve around the built in rocket launcher, giving the brow the strong look that it deserves. 6mm toughened glass windows are set into genuine aluminium boat window frames. These window sets are then bonded and screwed in place. Some boat builders will bond the glass straight to the aluminium while others use perspex. AMF wheel house windows are large and set on the perfect angles for maximum visibility. Side sliding windows are standard on all wheel house models. Hand rails are placed on either side of the roof to make access around the out side of the boat easier. Hand rails at the back of the wheel house are angled in side the boat to keep your knuckles out of the wind chill.

For an AMF runabout model the floor in the bow area is raised to give a dry area for gear stowage. If the boat is a Cabin model the floor is lowered to create a foot well for the vee berth bunks. Both the 580 and 610 cabin bunks are 1.6mtrs long and the 660 bunks are 2mtrs long. Under the floor in the bow area in all boats have 50x5mm stringers running off the end of the box beams until the join back up with the keel bar. With out this continuation of the boxes beams a weak point would be created and lots of other brands have substantial cracking problems at chine/console area. The framing for the bunks is built in place before the Skippers console and Passenger console/bulkhead are fitted. The consoles are full length built in panels unlike some boat builders who make the most minimal sized console for fitting gauges and steering. The console is set to the perfect angle for a comfortable steering position. The whole shelf, console area has been engineered into an extremely strong structure.

Rocket launchers are made from heavy wall tube and are built in a jig. Mounting plates for navigation lights and aerials are provided, by mounting them on the rocket launcher the rest of the boat is kept clear. Rod buckets have gimble pins welded in place so rods don’t swivel under way. The rocket launcher is so solid it is a hand hold that can be depended on in the heaviest of sea conditions. The rocket launcher folds for garaging.

Bow rails are built in a jig. AMF use a low split rail. Low bow rails are excellent for boarding when pushing off the bank/ramp and boarding the bow. Jumping of the bow on to land, and when maneuvering around wharves and jetties. The split bow rail opposed to a full bow rail makes deploying, retrieving and changing anchors easier. A large heavy wall tube is used. Some other brands don’t have bow rails, this also makes it hard to push the boat around on a trailer with no hand holds, some are to flimsy to hang on to and put any weight on. And others have no style and shape and could more appropriately be called a handle than a full bow rail.

Targa Tops are welded in a jig; this keeps the targa top consistent with the jig built rocket launcher. Most canopies and targa tops are flimsy structures, AMF have built a robust Targa top that serves as a great hand hold when walking around the side of the boat. The frame has been built to put great shape and style into the canvas work. And the canvas is taught so flapping canvas isn’t and issue. The Targa top folds for garaging

Pedestals, transducers, and anything else that is mounted to the pressure tested hull have doubler pads that they are mounted to, so that fixings don’t compromise the buoyancy chamber.

All aluminium edges are de burred before they are welded in place. Grinding and sanding is kept to a minimum, almost all welds are fully visible, and most panels don’t have any sanding. At AMF the aluminium is treated with great care to provide an aluminium boat in its purest form.

The boat is chemical washed next, this gives the boat its white finish, and it cleans the oils from the plate and blends the welds into the plate and extrusions. Once the boat is dry Nyalic clear coat is applied and this prevents the boat from oxidizing and turning a dark grey colour. Like all coatings Nyalic does need to be up kept, but from AMF’s point of view it is the best way of keeping an aluminium boat functional and looking great with the easiest care when required in time.

The AMF is then moved into the finishing bay, flexible marine carpet is then fitted in the cabin area this lines out the area making it soft and comfortable. The side pockets, dash, back tray and foot well are lined with a stiff backed marine carpet. This helps with noise, protects stored items and adding colour breaks up the look of the aluminium boat. All panels of carpet that lay flat are able to be lifted out to dry, this is important to prevent corrosion problems occurring. If aluminium can not breathe it will corrode due to oxygen depletion. A lot of manufacturers will glue carpet straight to the floor – seriously reducing the life span of their customer’s hull. Fore deck hatches, rod holders, bungs, steering, bilge pumps, navigation lights etc are fitted at this stage. The weight of carpet used is twice the thickness of the weight most manufacturers use and stands to reason it works out to be twice cost. But the finish is quality and the AMF will still look good long after it has left the show room.

The basic wiring is completed, navigation lights, bilge pump, main engine loom, switch panel and fuse box. Wiring used is tinned copper and appropriate weight of cable is used for each job.

Entirely through out the boats production AMF use construction techniques that don’t just take 10% longer to do but three to four + times longer. The materials used to create AMF’s time consuming curved shapes equates to far more than that of some cleaver sheet metal designed boats are built to a price, and you definitely get or (don’t get) what you pay for. But with an AMF you end up with is a hull where no compromises have been made, a boat that is functional and performance based, An AMF has been built with permanence in mind.

AMF Boat Company Mission Statement

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AMF Boat Company is a industry leader in providing boat building to the highest standards for our clients by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process.

Our pledge is to establish lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional performance by every member of the construction team.

Buying Quality V's Buying Cheap

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"There is scarcely anything in the world that some man cannot make a little worse, and sell a little more cheaply. The person who buys on price alone is this man's lawful prey."

John Ruskin (1819-1900)

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AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Factory Overview

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AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Factory Video Overview Click Here.

AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin is 6.8mtr (21'8") heavy duty plate aluminium hull, pleasure boat. Constructed to commercial level for recreational boaters this boat can easily be put in to survey. Ideal for family boating, water sports like skiing and wake boarding, fishing, scuba and free diving.

6mm Hull Plates
5mm Transom Plates
5mm Treadplate Floor 5251F
4mm Side plates
4mm Side Decks
3mm Shelf & Dodger/Hardtop
All Plate except Treadplate is 5083 Marine Grade
All Extrusions used are 6061T5

Underfloor Fuel Tank Size 220 Litres

Beam 2.45 mtrs

Length Over All 6.8 mtrs

Actual hull length 6.3 mtrs

Overall Trailing Length 8.75 mtrs (Tip of trailer draw bar to skeg on outboard tilted up)

Trailing weight with 220 liters of fuel 2,100kgs

A practical layout, standing or seated position for the skipper, controls and steering wheel lay comfortably to hand. A large skipper console for gauges and switches and large deep full length shelf for mounting electronics and storing the likes of charts, clothes, phones sunglasses etc. Two pedestal seats with quad action seat mounts, gas struts allow the seats to move forward for sitting and can be pushed back to give plenty of leg clearance for standing. The seats swivel and can be locked in any facing position. The plastic seat shells used have hand holds molded into them which is useful for extra crew standing behind the seats, along with the rockets launcher they are provided with plenty of useful handholds. Optional seating can be added in the form of a centrally mounted ice bin with a three inch squab, or separate smaller ice bins that can be bungy hooked back to the side pockets or back shelf. A removable rear bench seat is another option, or built in king queen arrangements.Beside each pedestal seat there storage compartments handy to both the skipper and passenger. When optioned a solid aluminium drop in door adds security to the vee berth cabin area, while boating this door can be left in the vehicle, a door in a small boat is in the way either opened or closed, and hinges never last, by leaving it in the vehicle while boating any potential door rattles are also eliminated.

Side decks are wide with excellent freeboard (740mm - 800mm) and provide great seating for while at rest, fishing or gearing up for a dive, unobstructed (no rails) so gauges cant get hooked up when rolling over the side. There is plenty of toe space around the work area of the boat, this is provided by the wide side decks, and under the transom. Side pockets are generous in length and volume, ideal for a paddle, gaff, net or for those that like to store a rod and reel. The transom is enclosed and two large plastic hatches provide access through to the battery/storage areas on each side and a smaller hatch provides access to the center fuel system area. The transom shelf is mounted high to protect the batteries in the unlikely event a large amount of water enters the boat, and also to provide a space for a standard 44 litre style fish been to be placed either side. This deck space is also an ideal area to lay dive bottles (necks out), as the hull carries weight best toward the stern of the hull. Each stern corner features an AMF custom built cross bollard, built from the same quality material as the hull, these bollards offer the strength and corrosion resistance unmatched from off the shelf cast alloy or plastic bollards. Four rod holders, two in each side deck, made from composite plastic these offer superior corrosion resistance to stainless steel rod holders in and aluminium boat, but similar strength

The bait board when optioned features a simple but strong slanted single pole mount which is bolted to the transom, this provides positive hand holds when walking around the deck in heavier sea conditions and rattle free mounting. The fact that the bait board is bolted in place means this can also be used as a ski tow point and there is a lug welded to the rear of the bait board for doing this, some engine models can be too tall for this to be used effectively. Two rod buckets are mounted on the board and they have gimble pins and plastic caps, theses are ideal for trolling, extra rod storage, keeping your rods off the deck while re-baiting or just extra hand holds for divers boarding. There are hand rails either side and along the back edge, these great handholds or for tying lanyards to. The bait tray measure 550mm long x 350mm Wide x 40mm High, the front has a lowered edge for easier knife use. So this is a good strong functional bait board at a good height so you don't have to stoop and while using this station.

5mm Transom with an outboard bracket for a pod mounted engine set up. Engine pod is built tough, with the same pod used for 90hp-250hp over the varied AMF models. The engine pod doubles as a live bait set up, a flap covers the drainage and a venturi pick up on the transom delivers water to pod while on the run, an over flow backs on to the engine mounting area. At rest water in the live bait pod finds it's own level. Four 32mm hand rails on the stern are not only useful while boating or maneuvering the the boat on land, but the two inside rails also are used to run transducer and other cables to a high entry point on the transom, this way no holes need to be drilled below the water or even close to water level. A doubler pad is welded in place for the mounting of transducer brackets, this way mounting screws do not compromise the buoyancy compartment. AMF have their own custom made clamp for holding the engine looms and steering hoses, this keeps the rig up looking tidy helps prevent "wear and tear". A auxiliary bracket can be welded on the starboard boarding platform and on the post platform a custom AMF dive ladder is fitted, this ladder folds against the sloped transom, and when in the water offers easy access for a fully kitted diver.

The AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin is trailed on a Custom Elite Voyager A20 Multi Roller, Tandem Axle Trailer. It features a fully galvanised steel frame, galvanised components, with strategic large flush holes to ensure you can rinse and or wash the trailer thoroughly inside and out. 40 wobble rollers with dual roller sets towards the stern for extra support, 165 x 13" 8 ply light truck tyres, and galvanized steel spoke rims. Equalising spring suspension, galvanised hubs, and chrome dome wheel nuts. The strong 3mm steel guards have nicely finished rolled edges for added strength, with flat tops line with anti slip deck tread, perfect for standing on. The Voyager is equipped with fully submersible LED trailer lights. The winch post is welded on solid and the double boomerang snub system holds the bow firmly. With the two point safety chain and turnbuckle tensioned, the hull is prevented from moving forward or backwards on the trailer. Tie down points are strategically located for securing the boat to the trailer. The Voyager features quality New Zealand made parts, such as a Christine Winch (with Dyneema Winch Rope), a Whareora adjustable Jockey Wheel, and a Trojan duo fit coupling, which will fit either 1"7/8 or 50mm ball size at the turn of the handle. Brakes are optional, but recommended for the 660 rig; Hydraulic Override brakes on the front axle, with stainless steel hoses and calipers. Each model of Voyager trailer has been designed to support the hull where it is strongest. The Voyager’s low centre of gravity optimises towing, means a simple task of refueling, and makes your launch and retrieve a breeze.

Each AMF Marine Trailer is custom built to fit each AMF hull. Using 5083 Marine Grade Plate for the chassis construction. This is an aluminium frame built to an unrivalled standard.
Benefits :
No Galvanized frame to deteriorate,Very Quiet to tow with out wobble rollers,Self centers and levels every retrieve, Easy launch and retrieve, Slightly lighter than a quality steel trailer, Tows Beautifully, LOOKS FANTASTIC!
Features:
The frame is folded into a tapered C section with large radius bends. Large gussets strengthening joins correctly welded to prevent stress points. The hull sits on plastic skids and polyprop keel rollers. Nylon vee entry, the complete rear of the trailer will capture the hull and center every time. Rolled Guards are fitted and welded in place with large steps front and rear. Stainless Steel Safety chains with captive pin stainless steel D-Shackles. Stainless steel Brakes calipers and hoses, and LED trailer Lights Dual 1 7/8" and 50mm Coupling, Winch.

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AMF Stanley Bay Steamer "Handy Billy"

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AMF Stanley Bay Steamer is a 9.1M old style (although a brand new design) made from the latest high tensile Selium Aluminium, giving top strength without the added weight. Powered by a Honda 135Hp outboard engine, the very stable AMF Vintage series boat is bound for the Marlborough Sounds as a private commuter boat.

Designed by Wal Edwards to blend with the environment with old world style, This boat looks great on the mooring in the Marlborough Sounds or tied to the jetty, "Handy Billy" charmfully suits it's location.

The Stanley Bay Steamer has been designed for carrying gear in both the bow and the stern and commuting passengers between the Bach and town. With an Anti fouled hull and bare alloy finish this boat will require the minimum amount of maintenance, the interior has native wood panel ceilings and vinyl bench seats behind both skipper and crew bucket seats. With access doors forward and aft of the wheelhouse, transporting equipment and use off all areas of the boat is a breeze.

This configuration can be designed in alternative layout, for instance an forward cabin with bunks and galley is possible and the level of finish can be specified to the highest standards with high quality paint finishes.

The outboard was chosen for ease of maintenance and the ability to re-power quickly and simply.

For a large boat and a small engine the Vintage AMF produced astounding performance in both speed, ride and maneuverability! A stunning little performer.

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AMF Expand Tender Range with Release of New 580 RIB

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1 July 2011

Immediate Release

New Zealand custom RIB tender builder, AMF, has expanded their range with the release of the new 580 RIB model.

Designed to suit a variety of on water applications the new 580 RIB is powered by a 200hp MerCruiser Sport Jet power plant. With a top speed of 40 knots it makes for a fast and manoeuvrable tender vessel with a long-term hull life thanks to its aluminium construction.

The heavy-duty plate aluminium construction and great hull design gives excellent performance and makes it not only suitable as a superyacht tender but also as a Coastguard vessel, search and rescue, pilot boat, Police vessel, fire fighting, military, or a high speed pleasure cruising boat.

“We’ve designed the 580 RIB to be a great all rounder that will suit a variety of user applications,” says AMF Director, Brian Collings.

“It’s the type of tender that owners who are serious about their boating and on water activities will appreciate, making it ideal for expedition style superyacht’s to use to explore shallow inlets and bays, go fishing and diving or going ashore hunting.”

Power options for the 580 RIB are all optional, with the tender able to be fitted with outboard power from 115-150hp, and inboard petrol/diesel sterndrive or jet configurations.

Given the aluminium construction of the hull, AMF aren’t limited by moulds as many GRP builders would be, and so can craft nearly any boat for any owner.

“As well as the 580, we also do a 750, 900, 950 and an 1170, however everything is relatively customisable at the owner’s request.”

The release of the 580 QRV follows on from the recent launching of a custom 915 RIB superyacht tender ‘Mostrino II’ built for ‘MY Karima.’

The 915 RIB tender vessel was designed specifically around passenger transfer and spear diving/fishing with the owner also specifying a Caterpillar 450hp diesel engine with a Hamilton jet drive and the vessel had to be no more than 2.25m in height for storage on deck of mother ship.

Underway the 915 RIB has a cruise speed of 27 knots and a top speed of 39 knots.

Key features include Shockwave superior seating, folding dive bottle racks either side of engine bay, a hinged spear gun cavity on top of engine box cover, a sleek design, extreme heavy duty alloy construction, clean lines, excellent sea keeping and performance.

“The owner couldn’t be happier with the 915 RIB Tender, he’s told us “Mostrino II is a home run.”

ENDS

Captions:

AMF 580 RIB1

The new AMF 580 RIB is the latest vessel in the company’s tender range.

AMF 580 RIB2

AMF 915 RIB1

This 915 RIB was built for a superyacht owner who wanted a custom heavy duty RIB tender for fishing and diving.

AMF 915 RIB2

Shockwave seating in the cabin provide added passenger comfort when underway at speed.

Note to Editors: Further high res images are available for download at:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amfboats/

For Further information:

AMF Boat Company Ltd

234 Taupo Quay

Wanganui

New Zealand

Ph: 64 6 345 8513

Email: jodi@amfboats.co.nz

http://www.amfboats.co.nz

AMF 580 QRV Specifications:

LOAL 5.8m

Beam Inflated: 2.8m

Beam Deflated: 2.05m

Deadrise: 18.5 Variable Degree

Recommended HP: Outboard 115-150hp

Recommended HP: Sport Jet 200hp

Cruise Speed: 30kts

Top Speed: 40kts

Weight: Approx 1400kgs on trailer fuelled

5083 Marine Grade Plate Aluminium

6061 Marine Grade extrusions

6mm Hull Plates

6mm Side Plates

4mm Wet Deck

5mm Transom

10x75mm Keel Bar

Reverse Angle Chines

150 Litre Underfloor Fuel Tank

Tube Diameter Tapered 500-400mm

About AMF

A New Zealand marine pioneer, AMF was founded on a philosophy to build the best Aluminium boat money could buy - be it a workhorse or a high speed sports craft. The strategy was to mould every vessel to individual needs and desires. Each is custom designed and built by hand - unique.

Such foresight has made AMF one of New Zealand's longest running aluminium boat building companies.

AMF RIB ADVANTAGES

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Integrity
Performance
Stability
Strength and Rigidity
Quality and Reliablilty
Appearance
Crew Comfort
Innovative Design and Construction

Integrity

AMF have a 27 year proven track record of vessels for private and commercial use, with Government departments and the New Zealand Coastguard also choosing AMF for their superior quality long life product and excellent support service

Performance

High speed innovative proven hull design with system matched power plant and drive units to achieve optimum performance

Stability

The stability of the vessel is designed into the hull. In the unlikely event of a tube section deflating the vessel is still operational even in heavy sea conditions giving a built-in safety margin not offered by craft that are reliant on tubes for stability.

AMF’s high speed hull designs minimize tube contact with the water eliminating tube drag, tube bounce and reducing wear and tear

Strength and Rigidity

AMF boats are designed to withstand some of the harshest sea conditions in the World. Members of our design team have been involved in operating Coastguard and Search and Rescue vessels over many years, and along with feedback from numerous New Zealand Coastguard units AMF have incorporated features into the designs of our vessels which have been gained from this experience

Quality and Reliability

All processes throughout construction are quality controlled by in-house quality assurance systems and also surveyed throughout construction and at completion by independent survey company.

All welding personnel at AMF are certified and all staff are trained on site to work to high standards in Aluminium fabrication and construction. Our team of highly skilled engineers is focused on quality thus delivering superior products.

All electrical systems are fitted with double insulated tinned copper wiring most suited to the marine environment

Appearance

AMF has the ability to fabricate heavy gauge Aluminium in a modern and ergonomic way giving aesthetically pleasing appearance over a rugged heavy duty construction

Crew Comfort

Air conditioning (to applicable models)
Soft riding
Ergonomic layout and design features with rounded corners
Ample grab rails
Shock mitigating flooring to crew positions and shock absorbing suspension seats with full harness seat belts to 1170 model vessels
Excellent visibility

Innovative Design and Construction

All Aluminium plate used is 5083 top marine grade giving a long service life without the loss of hull performance over time due to distortion in the hull structure and plating. The high tensile marine grade of plate also gives the best anti-corrosive properties. This in conjunction with immensely strong and innovative design and construction methods, allows AMF to expect a hull service life of 25-30 years

When at rest the tube position is approximately 100mm above the water line. This allows for the hull to run efficiently (no drag), also provides a softer ride and superior turning capabilities. This feature also allows for the deck of the vessel to be raised to enable scuppers to work effectively

The AMF robust tube attachment system allows for ease of removal or replacement of tubes.

AMF use only the best quality Hypalon material for tubing, being heavy duty 866 Pennel & Flipo Orca Hypalon 1500 gsm constructed with two-way anti peel internal bulk heads, extra heavy duty 4mm thick belting, Ceraldi 3 psi pressure relief valves, Halkey Roberts inflation valves and Bostik glues.

The inflatable tubes provide reserve buoyancy in extreme sea conditions, when the boat heels in a turn and also provides the fender system.

http://www.amfboats.co.nz/cs/prodList.asp?idCategory=5318

AMF Boats First Time at Melbourne Boat Show

2011-06-09T11:20:00.006+12:00

Two of AMF Boats most popular New Zealand models will be on display for the first time at the Melbourne boat show this weekend. Russell Cairns Marine and 4x4 of Warrnambool, the Victoria dealer for AMF Boats will have the AMF 580 Vee Berth Cabin and the AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin on display. Russell Cairns Marine are a progressive marine retailer with are a professional profile offering full sales and service back up for Yamaha, Evinrude and Mercury Outboards.

Brian Collings, Managing Director of the AMF Boat Company in New Zealand where the boats are built will be on hand at the Melbourne Boat Show to show and tell all about the AMF range of boats. Mr Collings is also keen to talk to dealers from other states interested in becoming stocking dealers.

AMF Boats boast an impressive stable of models, from a high end recreational series of boats to Commercial Boats, Landing craft, Rescue RIB’s, Super Yacht Tenders and Custom Design/ builds to suit clients requirements. As a stocking dealer of the AMF Pro Sport Series of recreational hulls Russell Cairns Marine has full access to supply all other specialist builds.

Built to uncompromising standards from only the highest grades of plate aluminium, AMF Boat Company confidently supply these hulls with 10 Year Structural Hull Warranty on the welded hull unit. Performance is outstanding with all hulls sporting a variable degree deadrise hull, giving all models a fine entry for a soft ride and moderate dead rise in the transom along with a generous beam to offer stability and load carrying.

The exchange rate currently offers Australians an excellent opportunity to buy a lot of NZ boat for their money. The boat show gives buyers the opportunity to touch and see just how much boat AMF is offering.

Melbourne Boat Show, 9^th to 13^th June 2011, Melbourne Exhibition Centre on stand B82

For further information and contact details visit www.amf.co.nz and www.russellcairnsmarine.com.au

AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Factory Review

2011-05-14T12:15:00.006+12:00

For some time now I have been giving thought to doing my own review or tour of our boats before they leave the factory. The window of opportunity between the boats completion and the owner taking delivery can be very small.

There are so many items I would like to discuss that I found it is very hard to summarize and cover the boat well in one video suitable for you tube.

I have decided I need to start making smaller videos as well to describe a smaller part of the item of the boat in more detail. So all features and benefits are covered.

Here is my first attempt at a review of a 660 Vee Berth Cabin. I used my Nokia N8 Mobile phone, pleased with the results for a phone but it didn't handle some of my movements and the footage is a bit shaky.

http://www.youtube.com/user/AMFBoats?feature=mhsn#p/u/6/dPraP3oU8jU

Windows & Doors - Anodising V's Powder Coating

2011-04-04T16:24:00.008+12:00

The following is an article from our window and door supplier " Seamac Aluminium" explaining the differences between Anodising and Powder Coating aluminium doors and windows in a marine environment. The difference between a quality product and an average or poor product can be all in the details. - AMF Boats

There are two forms of finishing or applying protective coatings to aluminium marine windows. There is Anodising, or Powder coating.

There is also spray painting but I do not include this as an option as I have never seen an acceptable job done this way, and many have tried!

Powder coating is a process where the mill finish alloy is etched and then covered with a fine powder of the colour required. This mix is then heated to a point where it melts and forms a hard ‘skin’ on top of whatever it is applied to. There have been many different types of powder introduced over the years, some even have a sort of Teflon in it. Powder coat it is a fairly thick film of paint and has excellent coverage characteristics. The one with Teflon is very difficult to stick or seal to, so be ware.

Anodising is a controlled acceleration of the natural oxidisation of aluminium. It is a process that involves the opening of the pores of the metal, the application of colour dyes into these pores and then the sealing and cleaning of the chemicals from the surface. This is all done in baths where electricity is applied to the metal, which causes the oxidisation to occur but in a controlled environment giving you a smooth and consistent finish. This process leaves the colour in the metal, not on it, so whatever the surface condition is before anodising, is visible afterwards. The big benefit being this finish is in the metal and will not ever flake or peel off.

As for colour fastness, powder coating is a paint and as such will fade, dry out and go powdery on the surface if left with little maintenance. Cleaning down with fresh water and waxing, as you would do with your car, will prolong this finishes ability to withstand the harsh marine environment. Anodising presently is supplied in Silver and Black. I personally have seen Silver windows that had been in the marine environment for 27 years and they showed little sign of deterioration. The Black colour, especially from the early days, does have a tendency to get a ‘blu’ish’ hint about it and can go a little flat or dry looking, but this takes many years with little or no maintenance. This is a changing of the dye colour within the pores, it is not a breaking down of the finish itself. The metal is still protected and the finish will never ‘peel or flake’.

Powder coating is a relatively heavy paint that hides many surface impurities thus less time is required for metal preparation during window production. The paint hides minor surface defects such as scratches and minor marking etc etc.

Powder coating is a bit like ‘shrink wrapping’ something. As long as the surface maintains its integrity, it is ok. But, once it cracks, or is cut, marked or stressed in anyway, moisture gets underneath and wreaks havoc on the metal. It is trapped beneath the skin and runs along underneath like an acid eating the metal away in its path. Once this begins it is all but impossible to fix. We have all seen winch handles, masts and powder coated patio furniture after a few years in the sun and rain. Yes there are good and bad powder coaters and some do a better job than others, but a film of paint applied onto the surface of most anything used in a marine environment will break down eventually, and need re-coating.

Anodising is by far the most reliable and long lasting finish for marine windows. It is hardwearing and permanent. With little maintenance, it maintains its appearance for years and will never peel or flake off. So long as the windows are glue fixed to our recommendations and totally isolated from dis-similar metals, anodising will last indefinitely.

Powder coating requires regular maintenance as does the surface of your car. If not cleaned and waxed regularly, it very quickly begins to look run down and failure is all but impossible to prevent.

SeaMac windows are all anodised unless powder coating is specifically requested or required. We supply powder coated windows at owners risk. If the finish must be white, then they must be powder coated. In NZ, there is no such thing as white anodising. Most, if not all, of our opposition powder coat their windows.

When the pro’s and con’s are spelt out to customers, almost everyone I have talked to goes with anodising. It is simply better!

I base this opinion on 42 years in the aluminium window industry, both residential/commercial, and marine. Yes we do supply powder coated windows/doors on the odd occasion, but this scenario is always pointed out.

In the case of doors on the aft wall of a vessel, this is the best case scenario as they are protected somewhat by the overhang of the roof from the sun, and, because the vessel generally swings into the wind protecting these units from the sand and saltwater blasting from mother nature. Although still not my preferred or recommended finish, in this situation there is a limited amount of ‘protection’ offered enhancing the paints ability to perform.

To summarise,

Seamac Aluminium prefers anodising as it has stood the test of time. Yes it takes us longer to prep the frames and yes we must take greater care with handling and processing, but the end product is one that will last. Does it cost more?? I suppose it must, a little bit. But the end product is something that you can rely on and trust in. Is this not worth just that little bit more???

If you are a boat builder, this is a great sales point when marketing your boats. You are not offering the cheapest option, you are offering the best available!

If you are an owner, you know you’ve gotten the best there is and your windows will look as good as they do now, for many years to come.

http://www.seamac.co.nz/

Hyundai SeasAll Sets Performance & Economy Benchmarks

2011-03-09T08:47:00.011+13:00

Caption:

The AMF 720 Pro Sport powered by a Hyundai SeasAll S250 Marine diesel is using an average of just 10litres per hour of fuel.

8 March 2011

For Immediate Release

The first new build install of a Hyundai SeasAll S250 marine diesel has been installed into an AMF 720 Pro Sport in Tauranga.

The boat, built for a repeat AMF customer and is the first 720 Pro Sport built with a diesel sterndrive.

The boat is to be used extensively off the Tauranga Coast, and even going as far as Waihau Bay on the East Coast, and will be used primarily for game fishing, trolling and bottom fishing. Since being launched in early January, the boat and engine has accumulated 46 hours of running time and used an average of 10L/hr of fuel.

The S250 Hyundai SeasAll marine diesel powers the 720 Pro Sport to 37 knots @3800rpm and using just 37.8L/H. At a trolling speed of around 6.5knots @1000rpm, the S250 Hyundai SeasAll consumes 2.5L/H of diesel.

The Hyundai SeasAll S250, is a 3.0L V6 Common Rail diesel and produces 250hp @3800rpm and 490nm of torque @ 2500rpm. On the 720 Pro Sport it is coupled with a MerCruiser Bravo III sternleg.

Brian Collings of AMF Boats says the acceleration and power to weight ratio of the Hyundai S250 is and is one of the most impressive attributes of the engine.

“The figures are certainly the best I’ve seen for quite sometime, the engine is very lightweight and delivers great torque and power right through the rev range. There’s certainly no turbo lag from when you put the throttle down, the power comes on very quickly,” says Collings.

“I had a feeling that the engine would be good, but it has definitely exceeded my expectations. There is a lot of useable power right through the rev range, the customer couldn’t be happier.”

“We’ve powered a lot of boats over the years with a lot of different engines, both diesel and petrol outboard, with the ease of the actual install itself on this boat, and all these great numbers we’re seeing, we’ll definitely be looking at installing another engine into another AMF boat soon.”

Hyundai SeasAll Business Development Manager, Mark Harrison says the AMF 720/S250 results were very pleasing and matched all expectations.

“At the core of Hyundai SeasAll’s diesel technology is performance, fuel efficiency and reliability. We expected this boat and engine combination to set some performance benchmarks and to become a class leader, it certainly has delivered,” says Harrison.

“With its impressive power to weight ratio and fuel efficiency the new Hyundai SeasAll S250 is a motor that is going to suit a wide variety of applications from recreational to light commercial.”

“We see reliability, performance and fuel efficiency being a key factor in attracting users to Hyundai SeasAll. The Hyundai brand has an enviable reputation for innovation, quality and reliability and this is clearly flowing through to the marine division.”

Harrison says the availability of fuel at wharfs is a contributing factor in people’s decisions to use diesel engines in vessels.

“For boaties who are wishing to venture further a-field then a diesel inboard is a very good option, particularly when you look at the availability of petrol on wharfs, and there are obvious safety advantages of using diesel. What’s more, you get excellent economy without sacrificing performance.”

Currently there are two engine series in the Hyundai SeasAll range, the V6 S-Series and the four-cylinder D-Series, with more engines to join the range later in the year.

ENDS

Engine Specifications

Model: S250

Output: 250hp @3800rpm

Torque: 490nm @ 2500rpm

Cylinders: V6

Displacement: 2959cc

Turbocharger: Electric Variable Geometry Turbine (E-VGT)

Bore: 84mm

Stroke: 89mm

Compression ratio: 17.5:1

Injection: Common Rail Direct Injection (Piezo injector)

Alternator: 150A

Weight: 334kg

Performance Figures

RPM Knots LPH

680 4.4 1.3

1000 6.5 2.5

1500 8.9 7.9

2000 13.4 15.5

2500 21.8 20.4

3000 29.1 26.9

3500 34.7 33.0

3800 37.0 37.8

AMF 720 Pro Sport

LOA: 7.5m

Beam: 2.45m

Deadrise: 18.5 Deg

Hull: 6mm

Sides: 5mm

Transom: 5mm

Hull Weight: 1400kg

Towing Weight: 2500kg

For further information:

Mark Harrison

Business Development Manager

Allpower Industries – Marine Division

T: + 64 9 269 1160

M: + 64 21 376 800

mark@allpower.co.nz

www.hyundaiseasall.co.nz

About Hyundai SeasAll

Hyundai SeasAll is a corporate venture network of Hyundai-Kia Motors and is a dedicated marine engine developer and manufacturer whose range will be expanded based on the Hyundai’s premier engine technology and proven power.

http://amf.co.nz/images/stories/amf_720_hyundai_review_may_2011.pdf
AMF's 720 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed / Hyundai SeasALL S250: Pacific Powerboat reviewby Freddy Foote

http://amf.co.nz/images/stories/amf_720_hyundai_review_mar_2011.pdfAMF's 720 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed / Hyundai SeasALL S250: Boating New Zealand review by John Eichelsheim Photo's Mike Hunter March 2011

AMF 2011 FISHING COMPETITION

2011-01-19T08:45:00.001+13:00

For the third year in a row now New Plymouth will be converged upon by AMF boats for the annual AMF fishing competition. Numbers are growing each year for the popular competition for AMF boats only with participants stating “it is the best competition they have ever been in”!

Major sponsor (Dive HQ, AMF Boat Co, Kilwell, Taranaki Hunting & Fishing, Hydraulink Taranaki Ltd and Almondie Distribution) have been confirmed for the 2011 event along with AMF’s regular support from some very generous suppliers and supporters adding to the prize pool.

The local organizers have again generously offered a communal camp site with facilities and a bus to the club rooms and back each night. This is a well organized event making it a breeze for the entrants to enjoy their weekend with the AMF team and mix with other AMF owners.

Last years event saw many fish caught, many laughs had with Derek the Chef, a hangi put on at the AMF camp site by team Ngawha for everyone and a great deal of AMF team spirit enjoyed by all who attended from far and wide - from Havelock (ocean going trip made by Caroline Rose and her crew) to Whangarei (road trip by Ian, AKA Mac, and his mad crew) and yes there is a prize for the furtherest travelled!

There was also a prize for Paul Laugesen who took out a strainer post at the camp ground with his boat trailer, Paul is now the proud owner of the said post!

There are plenty of locals to guide you in the right direction to get to the right spots around Taranaki, that goes for divers as well as those fishing.

So if you own an AMF get in touch with the administration team at amffishingcomp@gmail.com for information and book your spot for the 18-19^th March 2011 and get fishing in some serious West Coast blue water along with fun and laughter at the New Plymouth Game Fishing club rooms.

Putting Smiles On Kiwi & Aussie Faces

2010-12-16T14:53:00.002+13:00

Summer 2010 is going great guns for local aluminium boat builders AMF Boats. Two AMF boats a 580 Vee Berth Cabin and AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin were loaded on a Shades Trucking deck and trailer (pictured) today destined for Melbourne.

These new boats will be shipped via a Roll On Roll Off service arriving in Melbourne start of January. AMF Boats signed on Russell Cairns Marine in Warrnambool Victoria as a dealer for the AMF recreational range of boats built in Wanganui, this also gives the dealer access to wide range of high end Commercial craft built by AMF Boats, from Coastguard Rescue RIB’s to Landing craft. AMF Boats also have a dealer Fivestar Marine in Fremantle Western Australia which has done very well with the AMF product.

“Sales in recent months have gone through the roof and all of our main stock lines have cleared. Leads that we have spent the last two years working on have come to fruition creating a flurry of work in our Taupo Quay, Wanganui and Hewletts Road Mt Maunganui Yards. We have boats heading all over the country at the moment, looks like quite a few kiwi blokes will have big smiles on their faces this Christmas! And we should put a few more smiles on Aussies faces too!” Said Wanganui manager Bevan Collings

Mr Collings said “We have very exciting opportunities in both domestic and export markets arising for next year and remain confident about what we can achieve for 2011”.

Do it once and do it right!

2010-07-27T15:58:00.004+12:00

Here is a little quotation that we at AMF Boats feel summarizes our product and it position in the market well.

“It’s unwise to pay too much, but is unwise to

pay too little. When you pay to much you

lose a little money and that is all, but when

you pay to little you sometime lose

everything, because the thing that you’ve

brought isn’t capable of doing the thing

which it was brought to do."

“The common law of business balance

prohibits you from paying a little and

receiving a lot- it can’t be done. If you deal

with the lowest bidder it would be as well to

add something for the risk you run, and if you

can do that you can afford to buy

something better.”

John Ruskin (1819-1900)

Keel Construction

2010-07-23T11:50:00.004+12:00

At AMF boats we always aim to build our boats heavy and robust. If an aluminium boat isn't built strong enough it will fail. If aluminium moves it eventually work hardens and cracks. But it is not all bad news, as well constructed aluminium boats have proven them selves to be around for decades so far.

When we lay the keel on our jigs we use a 10mm x 75mm extrusion, we then individually weld each 6mm or 8mm hull plate to this keel bar, then fully weld either side of the keel bar inside the hull, and a wear strip or doubler pad is fully welded to the hull. with six full length welds the full length of the hull this process creates an extremely strong and robust keel structure.

At worst I have seen boats with no keel bar and no wear strip and hull plates are literally butt welded together and ground off on the outside. These poorly built boats will not last!

Global - Looking for dealers / distributors

2010-05-25T09:42:00.004+12:00

At AMF boats we supply our boats direct to the consumer in New Zealand and most export markets. We have a dealer in Fremantle, Western Australia and that leaves a lot of potential for everywhere else!

At AMF Boats we are always interested in hearing from potential dealers / distributors to help market the AMF Boats product line globally.

AMF Boats have a very wide a varied range of models that not many manufactureres can match within one brand

A high emphasis on providing a quality product and customer satisfaction are essential.

If you are interested give us a call and lets talk further.

Growing up with Aluminium Boats

2010-05-25T09:11:00.001+12:00

Most New Zealanders will have fond memories of growing up an aluminium boat. Most will recall summers where the humble 12ft dinghy was pulled along the shore and rowed with a pair of oars, or if you are lucky an old seagull outboard engine. Or the best yet the 12ft Dinghy was powered by a 15hp outboard.

They were riveted together and tended to leak like a sieve after a few years and the thin alloy would wear through from all the abuse it recieved on the beach. These little boats were able to be patched up and would be around for decades. They stored well upside down and a lot of back yards had one laying around waiting for the family holiday. Floundering, and fishing in estuaries remain great memories from my child hood.

Aluminium boat building has come along way, and the options available are endless. From cheap boats to super-yachts aluminium can provide the building basis for fantastic boats that will provide great memories.

If an aluminium boat is built correctly and cared for well it will last for many decades and out live many other boat building materials, it seems that aluminium boats in New Zealand are as popular as ever and New Zealanders see past any negative experience they may have had with an old leaky tiny and love the virtues of an alloy boat. So the barriers are constantly being pushed and quality aluminium boats have evolved into a product with very few draw backs for their proud owners.

AMF 950 QRV Rescue Craft

2010-05-24T22:06:00.011+12:00

Video footage below of an AMF 950 QRV (Quick Response Vessel) This particular boat was built for Coastguard North Shore, New Zealand.

Quick Response Vessel designed for Coastguard rescue or patrol work.

Powered with twin 250Hp four stroke outboards this vessel reaches a top speed of around 47 knots and hull design allows for an easy ride at these speeds.
Heavy duty plate Alloy hull construction makes for a long life hull and great sea keeping abilities.
Can also be modified for pleasure use or super yacht tender.
Suitable for Coastguard, search and rescue, Pilot vessel, Police vessel, fire fighting, military or high speed pleasure cruising boat.

http://amfboats.blogspot.com/2011/06/amf-rib-advantages.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/amfboats/sets/72157621628654809/

Link to AMF 950 QRV Information

AMF Boats - First Blog!!

2010-05-24T15:26:00.000+12:00

Well here we go, my first blog I hope this is as boring as it gets! I hope to be informative about both our AMF Boats product line as well as aluminum / aluminium / alloy (take your pick) boats in general.

My name is Bevan and I work within our family boat building business. I am based in Wanganui New Zealand, From this boat building yard we build a range of production alloy boats that range from 5.65 mtrs to 6.6mtrs. Our other yard is Mt Maunganui, New Zealand and we build 7.2mtr vessels to around 15mtrs. with a range of production and custom vessels built from this yard.

AMF Boats specialize in plate aluminium construction and aim to build to the highest level we can achieve.

I often find it amazing the misconceptions around alloy boats and along the way I hope I can go some way towards sharing our knowledge and opinions here at AMF Boats. Demos and boat trials are a perk of the job and if I can share my work place perk with the world I will give it my best shot here.

I have up until now shared on Flickr, Youtube, Twitter and facebook, I have decided a blog is another medium that will help get my message across I guess in more depth or obviously as much depth as can type.

For more in depth look into our two boat building yards you can take a look at www.amf.co.nz and www.amfboats.co.nz

See you again soon!!