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Boating NZ : FREE TO READ March 2014
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attachment moulded into the hulls. “Many RIBs use existing fibreglass or alloy hulls and add tubes,” Carlson says. “That’s OK, but often a purpose-designed model is better than a hybrid and I think that’s the case with the Brig range.” Fibreglass certainly gives the Brig a solid feel to match its soft, quiet ride. The mouldings are nicely finished with smooth gelcoat and no rough edges and the general standard of finish is good, including fixtures and fittings. The centre- console layout is fairly standard for RIBs of this size, but the Brig is well designed with plenty of seating and stowage. PRACTICAL AND FUN In many ways RIBs are the ideal family fun boat, especially for a seaside holiday home like Carlson’s. The Carlson family uses its Brig 610 Navigator for fishing, diving and towing the kids around. It’s easy to handle, performs well and the ride ensures comfort for its occupants. It’s also a dry runner, according to Carlson – conditions weren’t rough enough for us to find out on the day we reviewed the boat – but we did establish that it hangs on like a limpet in the turns, which makes all those handholds doubly welcome. The anchoring arrangement is often a weakness with RIBs, but the Cleats Easy tie-off points Hull Track Recessed area guides and straightens your craft on the dock Buoyancy Beam Provides lateral support and extra lift when needed Aluminum Structural Beam For strength and rigidity across the dock, reducing friction and stress points on your craft Fasteners Create a strong, stable platform Pivoting pedestal winch Makes pulling and launching your craft easy KDS System Lifts the keel during drive on Bunk System Cradles your craft like a boat trailer Winch-assisted launch system. Z - Pulley design pulls craft backward for launching 249 Ti Rakau Drive, Pakuranga, Auckland, N Z. PO Box 51340 Pakuranga. Ph: 09 274 0511 Fx: 09 274 0108 sales@familyboats.co .nz www.familyboats.co.nz 0314-2 C800 for boats to 11m $1243.15 including switch C1600 for boats to 14m $2283.90 including switch C400 for boats to 7m $902.75 including switch CH400 Marine $1279.95 including switch • 69 Hillside Road, Glenfield, Auckland • Tel: (09) 444 5219 • Fax: (09) 444 5222 • Email: sales@jamesnilsson.co.nz • www.jamesnilsson.com • Freight extra ex Glenfield store: Auckland Metro $6.00 Other N.I . $11.00 All S.I . $18.00 All winches give you fast recovery with plenty of reserve power and low battery drain. Auto brake prevents back run for safety and control. Install or remove in minutes. New ZeAlANd made. lower ratio models are available for slower speed utility and docking operations. Prices shown are for 12v dC. 24v option extra cost. All prices shown include GST. NEW V900 Rope/Chain or All Chain Option. For effortless Anchor Recovery. Suitable for boats up to 10 mtrs. $2043.55 inclusive CHS800 Marine davit winch $1711.20 control system extra 0314-17 68 Boating New Zealand March 2014 Tested_Calson rib_March14.indd 68 19/02/2014 8:35:42 a.m.
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