FEATURES

4 Leading Comment - NZ
Sticking to our knitting - Barry Thompson

6 Leading Comment - OZ
The rebirth of Mustang - David Toyer

12 Seen & Admired
We look at some of the interesting new releases: Activa 5800 and Aquabay 70.

18 Waterline
New Formula Icon, Riviera 70, Mackeddie launch Platinum, Cat International extends range, Maritimo new for SCIBS, new Voyager Conquest, Fiji upsets boat visitors and much more.

56 Destination Nth Sulawesi
Fiona Simon dives one of the world's premier diving spots in Indonesia.

66 Quick Look - Cougar RIBs
They are the hottest new inflatables on the market, with great looks and great performance to match.

70 A Question of Paint
Achieving a super yacht finish is easily achievable and as Ron Brown explains, it’s just a matter of the right application.

80 The Right Light Inside
Lighting levels, when designed and installed properly can make a wonderful transition from daylight to dark.

92 The Professionalism of Boat Crewing
PMY talks to Mitchell Thompson, a recent graduate of the MTI Super Yacht Crew course.

96 A Brief History of the Marine Diesel
The modern diesel engine has come a long way since its birth 116 years ago.

103 Passagemaker News
New releases from Selene, Eagle, Halvorsen and the latest Warwick expedition motor yacht.

REVIEWS

50 Salthouse Corsair Cabriolet
The Salthouse Corsair Cabriolet continues a heritage but brings a fresh approach to a planing hull that has spanned more than 30 years. Text by Barry Thompson.

60 Doral Alegria XL
Barry Thompson looks at the new Doral Alegria, the first boat in Australasia powered by Zeus pod drives.

74 Brava 45 Powercat
The latest Brava 45 continues designer Peter Brady's tradition of economy, performance, durability and now more than ever – styling. Text by Barry Tyler.

86 Squadron 58
David Toyer reports on the Squadron 58, a motor yacht that he says has the all important..Wow factor.