AMF 660 Hardtop Cabin Enclosed - Factory Overview

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.

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. Built into the buoyancy pods are cavities to allow the mounting of trim tabs when requested. This hull can be powered either two or four stroke outboard engines 200hp to 225hp up to 280kgs.

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 Expand Tender Range with Release of New 580 RIB

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.”

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Captions:

AMF 580 RIB1

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

AMF 580 RIB2

Powered by a 200hp MerCruiser Sport Jet, the 580 RIB makes for a fast and manoeuvrable tender.

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 660 Vee Berth Cabin Factory Review

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

Hyundai SeasAll Sets Performance & Economy Benchmarks

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

Global - Looking for dealers / distributors

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

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

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!!

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!!