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| Knysna Yacht Club celebrates its Centenary |
Several boats from Honda Marine Knysna participated in the highly exciting ‘Sail-Pass’ where a total of 147 boats took to the water as they saluted and honoured the Knysna Yacht Club (KYC) and its Commodore, Chick Ramsay. The KYC is South Africa’s 3rd oldest and 3rd largest yacht club with membership currently standing at 1 500. It’s located right on the water and this combined with an excellent social atmosphere makes it a highly desirable venue in which to spend some quality time - hey and you can sail through the Club as well!
All went fairly well during the ‘Sail-Pass’, however with the density of marine traffic it’s probably best that larger sailboats use their engines rather than sail power, as one particular yachtsman found out to her peril when a gust of wind pushed her yacht hard to starboard resulting in the decking in front of the newly constructed Asche’s Cabin being mounted. No real damage was done and all went on to enjoy what was a really momentous day. Well done and congratulations to the KYC!
When 1050HP Gets Away from you!
Some say that the American owner of this 37’ Contender was an overambitious ‘marine landscaper’ trying to cut his own inlet across the small chunk of land separating two stretches of water, others say that he still hadn’t quite come to terms with the 1050HP of his less than 6 hours old boat. Either way it cost him $10 000 and 4 tow lines before he could get his new beast back on to the water – to date there’s still no news as to whether he was able to safely dock back at the Marina or whether this Contender has taken him for an unplanned Atlantic crossing attempt?
Dominique Doroba sharing his Skills
Not only is Dominique one of the most experienced mechanics in our workshop, he’s also a Staff Instructor and the Head of the Engineering Department at the Knysna Sea Cadets. It’s there that he shares his mechanical and engineering skills, particularly with regards to the workings of marine outboard engines, with the 75 Cadets who range in age from 10 to 18 years old. Great to see Dominique passing on the knowledge that he’s built up over the years and dressed up like this he must surely one day either become the Head of the SA Navy or at least a fashion icon back here at the shop!
Visit the Honda Marine Stand at the Cape Town International Boat Show
Don’t forget to visit the guys on the Honda Marine Stand (No.A5) at the Cape Town International Boat Show which takes place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 8-10 October. On our stand you’ll be able to view some dynamic new boats whilst benefiting from some special boat show pricing. See you there!
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| PRODUCT NEWS |
BENGUELA 19 CC
The Benguela 19 Centre Console is one of the exciting new arrivals from Angler Boats which will compete directly in the offshore fishing boat market. Powered by twin mount Honda BF60HP outboards to a maximum of twin BF90’s, the Benguela 19 will offer exceptional performance as well as outstanding reliability, fuel efficiency, quietness and smoothness as one would expect from a Honda 4-stroke outboard engine. Backed up by a high level of specifications including a self bailing deck, a flush fish hatch and built-in stainless rod racks, the Benguela 19 will offer the offshore angler a very dynamic and highly affordable fishing vessel option.
- Boat Make : Angler Boats
- Boat Length : 19.5ft/ 5.95m
- Weight : 780kgs
- Engine Rating : 2 x Honda BF60HP to 2 x Honda BF90HP
- PERCENTAGE FLOTATION WITH 6 PERSONS AND EFFECTS - 85%
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS :
- Specially Injected High Density Foam Flotation under floor - 1550 litres
- Buoyancy Certificate
- Guage Kit
- Hydraulic Steering
- Side Mount Controls
- Switch Panel
- Boat Cover
- Sun Canopy
- Self bailing deck with scuppers
- Non skid fiberglass sole
- Stainless Bowrails
- Stainless bow roller and bollard
- Stainless trolling bars with adjustable/removable rod holders
- Boarding step and ladder – specify single or dual installation
- Driver console with acrylic screen and stainless screen rail
- Storage under console with conduit to aft for all connections
- All doors and hatches with stainless hinges and secure catches
- Driver/co-pilot bum-seat with aft facing seat contains useful storage compartments
- Storage for up to 8 fuel cans
- Large anchor hatch in bow
- Large storage hatches under bow seating
- Flush fish hatch with drain and split lid
- Dry storage cupboards under engine well
- Built in stainless rod racks in sides
- Fold-up stainless frame seat in front of console
TRAILER
Single axle braked. Spare wheel bracket standard.
TYRE SIZE 185 X 14
T 410kgs
GVM 1500kgs
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Crosswind Landings
To be in the air or on the water, that is the question? Based on these clips anything nearer the water is probably better
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X_7Xt2ga-s
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Most Penguin Populations Continue to Decline, Biologists Warn
ScienceDaily (Sep. 9, 2010)
Penguin biologists from around the world recently met in Boston and are warning that ten of the planet's eighteen penguin species have experienced further serious population declines. The effects of climate change, overfishing, chronic oil pollution and predation by introduced mammals are among the major factors cited repeatedly by penguin scientists as contributing to these population drops. Prior to the conference, thirteen of these penguin species were already classified as endangered or threatened. Some penguin species may face extinction in this century.
More than 180 penguin biologists, government officials, conservation advocates, and zoo and aquarium professionals from 22 nations convened in Boston for the five day International Penguin Conference, which is being hosted this year by the New England Aquarium. The conference is held every three to four years, and this is the first time that it has been held in the Northern Hemisphere. Penguins are found exclusively in the Southern Hemisphere with a single species on the Galapagos Islands at the Equator to four Antarctic penguin species that are most well known to the public, yet 13 other species also live in South America, southern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and on the many sub-Antarctic islands. Throughout their ranges, nearly all of penguin species are in significant decline or under duress due to a host of common factors.
Climate Change Concerns
Many penguin species are highly dependent on small schooling fish for food. These masses of anchovies, sardines and other small finfish are seasonally brought to many penguin habitats by cold water currents. In years with El Nino events in the Pacific, there has been a dramatic warming of sea surface temperatures which effectively blocked cold water currents coming up the western coast of South America.
Earlier this year, African penguins, found in Namibia and South Africa, were reclassified internationally as endangered as many breeding colonies in the western part of their range have disappeared. Important food bearing cold water currents have shifted and are now routinely found much further offshore. The increased roundtrip commuting distance for African penguins to obtain food has been devastating to their population.
The effects of climate change on penguins are very real. Many environmental conditions are changing and much less predictable. For penguins living in harsh conditions, the ability to properly time when to migrate, nest, mate and seek food are critical decisions often with a very small margin for error, both for both individual animals and entire species.
Overfishing and Bycatch
As fishing efforts around the globe have multipled several fold over the last few decades, penguins are now competing with people for enough food. The large scale harvesting of anchovy and sardine stocks have directly reduced the prey available to many penguin species including Macaroni and Chinstrap penguins in the South Atlantic. Combined with the effects of climate change on the locations of fish stocks, reduced food availability leads to higher starvation rates, increased vulnerabilty to disease and lower breeding success. Thousands of penguins are also killed annually when caught in fixed fishing nets.
Chronic Oiling
Large scale oil spills make worldwide headlines, but chronic petroleum pollution has killed thousands of penguins particularly off the coasts of South America and South Africa. The most common sources are illegal operational dumping from ships, long term leaks from sunken ships and some land-based discharges. Better legislation and law enforcement efforts can yield positive results. The incidence of oiling of Magellanic penguins off the coast of Argentina has decline signficantly in recent years due to increased public awareness and enforcement.
Introduced Mammalian Predators
Many penguin species evolved in extremely remote settings devoid of any mammal predators. Prior to the arrival of humans, New Zealand's only mammals were bats. Now, introduced weasels have had a large impact on the small populations of Yellow-Eyed and Fiordland penguins. In Australia and Argentina, the arrival of foxes has had impacts while feral cats in the Galapagos have reduced penguin populations there.
Let’s hope that the 7th International Penguin Conference has achieved positive results in terms of ongoing research, the identification of current and emerging conservation issues and the creation of action plans that will help create a strategic global effort on behalf of these threatened species.
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| OCTOBER PRODUCT SPECIALS |
| Swift 190 Forward Console |
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This Swift 190 Forward Console is less than a year old and has only 17 hours on the 2 x Honda 4-stroke BF60HP outboards. She comes with a high level of specifications including hydraulic steering, 5 mile safety equipment, Garmin 520s GPS/ Fishfinder, together with rod holders, live wells, fish tanks, a bait board and tackle draws for that ultimate fishing experience. This boat is in immaculate condition and has to be seen to be fully appreciated.
Boat Make: Mallards
Boat Length: 19ft
Engines: 2 x 4-Stroke Honda 60HP
PRICE : R315 000 (incl.VAT)
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| Honwave Inflatable 2.5m |
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Honda’s Honwave range of inflatable boats are made from premium quality materials, and are built for comfort, safety, reliability and durability. This 2.5m boat is an entry level model and is proving highly popular as an affordable means of getting on the water, as well as the ‘tender of choice’ for the yachting fraternity.
Model : Honwave T25SE2
Length : 2.5m
Weight : 34 kgs
Floor : Slatted
Max HP : 5HP
Max no.of people : 3
10 key features of all Honwave Inflatables:
1. Four lifting rings allowing hassle-free stowing
2. Top quality security features such as safety handles and lifelines
3. Reinforced fibreglass transom and seat
4. Inboard one-way drain valve for fast efficient bailing
5. Detachable oars for convenient stowing
6. Reserve tank fixed under seat for space saving and weight distribution
7. Largest buoyancy tubes in the market, ensuring stability and floatation
8. Extra-wide exterior rubber strake, ensuring maximum protection
9. Deep-V hull design, enhances overall performance
10. Reinforced keel and tube bottoms
PRICE : R8 900 (incl.VAT)
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| Tarpon 120 |
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The Tarpon 120 can be used for surfing, snorkelling, diving, fishing, photography, nature observation, touring / overnight/weekend camping trips. What’s more it’s at home in the surf, moderate ocean swells, slow moving rivers, lagoons, dams, estuaries. Certainly the most popular kayak that we currently stock.
Manufacturer : Wilderness Systems
Material : Gen 2 Polyethylene
Length : 373cm
Width : 76cm
Weight : 29kg
Depth : 35cm
Max Capacity : 159kg
Standard Specifications
Comfort Carry Handles
Large Oval Orbix Bow Hatch
8-inch Orbix Midship Hatch
Tankwell with Bungee
Phase 3 SOT Seating System
Side Carry Handles with Paddle Holder
Tarpon Storage Pockets
SlideTrax System
Optional BTS Rudder
PRICE : R8 740 (incl.VAT)
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| PRESS RELEASES |
Honda Conducts European Public Research to Perfect Human-Robot Interaction
September 1, 2010 - A research project has just been conducted in Linz, Austria, to discover what the ideal interaction between people and humanoid robots ought to be in the future, Honda R&D and Ars Electronica Futurelab announced. The research, the first of its kind in Europe, involved members of the public directly interacting with ASIMO, Honda's humanoid robot.
The findings from this and similar research around the world will be integrated into the functionality of future versions ASIMO. It will also help realise a humanoid robot that can interact effortlessly with people in a living environment and take on some the tasks that would help make people's lives easier.
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| BOATING TIP OF THE MONTH |
Understanding the Danger of Propeller Strikes
Did you know?
- A typical three-blade propeller running at 3,200 rpm can inflict 160 impacts in one second.
- A typical recreational propeller can travel from head to toe on an average person in less than one tenth of a second.
- Most propeller accidents CAN be prevented!
What Can You Do?
- Wear your engine cut-off switch lanyard and your life jacket at ALL times. If the lanyard is removed from the switch, the engine will shut off.
- Assign a passenger to keep watch around the propeller area of your boat when people are in the water.
Safety Tips
- Before starting your engine, walk to the stern and look in the water to make certain there is no one near your propeller (people near the propeller may not be visible from the helm).
- Never allow passengers to board or exit your boat from the water when engine(s) are running - even at idle and in neutral your propeller may continue to spin.
- Educate passengers about the location and danger of the propeller(s).
- Call attention to the potential dangers of the propeller to any of your crew who may be going into the water to swim, ski, tube etc.
- Be especially alert when operating in congested areas and never enter swimming zones.
- Take extra precautions near boats that are towing skiers or tubers.
- Never permit passengers to ride on the bow, gunwale, transom, seat backs, or other locations where they might fall overboard.
- Children should be watched carefully while onboard.
- Establish clear rules for swim platform use, boarding ladders, and seating (if possible, passengers should remain seated at all times).
- If someone falls overboard, STOP! Then slowly turn the boat around, and keep the person in sight as you approach. Assign a passenger to continuously monitor the person in the water. Turn your engine off FIRST and then bring the person to safety.
- NEVER reverse your boat to pick someone up out of the water. If necessary, go around again.
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| CUSTOMER FEEDBACK |
We warmly welcome the following new boat owners to our Honda Marine Knysna family.:
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| Paul Lynch and family |
Geoff Davidson |
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| Shaun Opperman with Iaan Marx (Honda Marine Somerset West) |
Charles Ranger |
NB. We sincerely hope that you are enjoying our regular monthly Newsletter. With this in mind should you have a friend or 10 whom you would like to introduce to the world of Honda Marine Knysna then please send us their email addresses… Thank YOU!
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