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.

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

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.

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

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”.

Do it once and do it right!

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

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

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.