Boating NZ

LOCK-DOWN DÉJÀ VU

I have a particular boat project I have been planning for some time, and a key part of that project will involve removing the interior of my boat’s large saloon and cabin and re-configuring the layout. The original boat was built as a commercial fishing charter vessel, and it was woefully short of the standard I desired as a family vessel. I also wanted to play around with an idea I had for moving the fuel tanks and helm position, which required some trial and error to see what would be practical.

Drawing pictures and sketches was not an option for me, given my lack of artistic ability. Also, there is nothing like actually what things will look like when planning new layouts for seating, galley and toilet. On a practical note, I want to be sure of my layout before I

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Boating NZ

Boating NZ5 min read
SHRINE to SAILING
There’s a museum in Rhode Island that should never fall off the ‘radar’ of boating enthusiasts. It’s the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, dedicated to the legendary Nathanael ‘Nat’ Herreshoff, almost certainly the most brilliant sailing boat desi
Boating NZ5 min read
Fishing Smarter With Lures
Perhaps most critically, the rapidly increasing price of fuel is encouraging many anglers to fish closer to home. Which isn’t necessarily bad. After all, near-shore waters around northern New Zealand host plenty of snapper, especially during the warm
Boating NZ2 min read
An Exceptional Circle Of Friends… our New Zealand Riviera Family.
WOW what a year it has been – The Riviera Showcase held simultaneously with the Auckland Boat Show was sensational! With two impressive Riviera displays, one located at the R Marine Flagship on water Sales Arena in Westhaven creating the perfect plat

Related