AMF 660 Vee Berth Cabin Factory Overview

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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.

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 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 (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. 

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 200hp to 225hp up to 280kgs.

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"

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

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.

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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

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.

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AMF Boats First Time at Melbourne Boat Show

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

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

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

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.

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AMF 2011 FISHING COMPETITION

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

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”.