Product & industry review
 You can have your Kayak and eat it, too!
Show how much you really care with a unique gift that will be remembered for years to come.
The Venus 11 kayak from Ocean Kayak has been designed by women for women and is a comfortable lightweight kayak that makes the ideal present. Whether Mum is a first-time paddler or experienced adventure-seeker, she’ll fall in love with the Venus 11.
This stunning pink kayak makes a great first impression and looks fantastic out on the water. The Venus 11 is also available in oceans, flame or mango flame colours. Constructed from strong hard wearing polyethylene, the Venus 11 suits kayakers up to 90kgs and at under 20kgs with specially designed and positioned carry handles, the Venus 11 kayak can be comfortably managed by one person.
Don’t just let mum have all the fun – with four great colours to choose from, there’s a Venus 11 suitable for all the women in your life.
BLA – 07 3907 5500; www.bla.com.au
Navman Marine to become Northstar
Navman Marine is set to move forward as part of equally respected marine electronics brand Northstar.
Northstar represents over 35 years of high-performance navigation solutions. Its strong marine values will see the legacy of Navman continue well into the future.
Navico Asia Pacific chief operations officer John Scott said that for Navman customers Northstar would be the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
The advanced technology, user-friendly features and quality for which Navman is known will be incorporated into all future product ranges under the Northstar label. Manufactured in New Zealand for the past 20 years, Navman products will continue to be distributed by Navico in the Asia Pacific region while stocks last. All existing Navman customers will continue to receive full warranty including extended and enhanced service levels through Navico’s extensive dealer and distribution network.
Navico Australia – (02) 9936 1000 or visit: www.navico.com
 Dufour 525 Grand Large luxury sailing yacht
Cruising in Australia will take another leap forward with the introduction for the first time in Australia of the flagship of the Dufour range, the Grand Large 525 at this year’s Sanctuary Cove boat show.
Designed by Umberto Felic and Patrick Roseo to take you comfortably on your passage in understated luxury, the Dufour Grand Large 525 shows a nimble turn of speed for club and twilight racing.
While predominantly targeted at the cruising market, the Dufour range covers the vast majority of sailing yacht ownership in Australia from the Grand Large 325, 365, 385, 425,455, and now the Grand Large 525.
 Antill Marine is Australia’s exclusive importers and distributors for Dufour Yachts built in La Rochelle, France. The company has offices at Cabarita, Pittwater and Lake Macquarie and provides an extensive after sales program.
Antill Marine – tel: (02) 8004 2035; www.antillmarine.com.au
Prosail Maxis for 2008 Hamilton Island Race Week
The 25th Anniversary Hamilton Island Race Week will see the first running of the Retro Big Boat Division and two maxis have confirmed their attendance.
Condor, the 81ft Ron Holland designed IOR Maxi and Hammer of Queensland, the 76ft Steinman Maxi will compete in the event. \
Prosail Queensland operates the boats as charter boats in the Whitsundays and Managing Director Dave Molloy says the event gives 40 people the opportunity to participate in the event, take the helm of these awesome boats and experience the thrill of sailing a maxi in one of the world’s most beautiful settings.
Anyone from first time sailors to experienced hands can take part and will take something special away from the experience.
Prosail Maxi – Enquiries Dave Molloy 07 4946 7533; operations@prosail.com.au or visit www.prosail.com.au.
 Lamoore expand to Victoria
No longer content to stay within the Sydney market, Lamoore Yacht Sales of Palm Beach are expanding into Victoria, with the appointment of Aron McClean in Melbourne.
From here, all the services Lamoore have become renowned for in Sydney will be available, including the selling of used yachts and cruisers, valuations, insurance and finance services.
Lamoore Yacht Sales director John Moore says that this move has been in the pipeline for a while.
“We’ve always had interest from Victorian customers, but up until now they’ve had to come up to Sydney to view the boats we had for sale. Now, with new listings coming from Melbourne, they don’t have to travel interstate to buy or sell a boat through Lamoore.”
Aron McClean has worked with the team at Lamoore Yacht Sales Sydney office, and is looking forward to starting up the agency in Melbourne.
To contact Aron phone 0413 747 747 or email aron@lamoore.com.au
 New for 2008 – the Arvor 280 A
Featuring a large cockpit and great interior, the 9.50m Arvor 280 AS can accommodate up to nine people. The spacious entertaining areas can also be easily converted to offer four berths.
The Arvor 280 AS has a vast cockpit with separate shower and baggage compartment; a fish locker with ice; AM/FM/CD/Radio with speakers in the cabin and pilot house; three wooden foldable cockpit benches; and live well with an electric pump.
The pilot house includes an electric switch panel, full engine instrumentation, weather gauges and hydraulic steering as standard. The Arvor 280 AS also comes complete with a bow thruster, three electric bilge pumps and an electric anchor windlass that is controlled from the helm.
The Arvor 280 AS is powered by the 4.2L Cummins Mercruiser Diesel and is set to reach 320HP.
Collins Marine – 02 9319 5222; www. arvor.com.au
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