WINTER 2011
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The ultimate sportfisher project
Anyone with a portly figure might need to think about changing the helm seating arrangement, which is designed for sitting,
not standing. A slim fellow like me doesn't mind the standard set-up because it provides enough space to stand and brace against the seat, but a bigger stomach might struggle to squeeze between the wheel and seat while standing. However, sitting is very comfortable thanks to luxuriously thick-padded pedestal seats, which can be adjusted up, down, forward and back. A storage pouch is mounted into the back of each pedestal seat, which is handy for storing leader, cutters and other bits. The stainless rail running over the console provides ample grab positions.
The console has a moulded forward seat with two recesses for drinks.
The casting platform has a folding panel that can be secured to the main forward hatch or folded aft to join the forward console seat. This forms an extended casting platform, or, with the cushion set in place, the spacious sunbed.
SAFETY
All Beneteaus are built to CE certification. I was pleasantly surprised to see two manual bilge pumps fitted as standard on the Flyer. However, I did remove them from positions under each aft quarter seat to use the six-inch holes to fit the speakers for the Fusion stereo. I relocated one of the pumps to a more accessible position. An electric bilge pump was installed but I like the idea of having a manual version as a back-up.
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The hull also features a lot of foam strategically placed for positive buoyancy, meaning that if the hull is swamped, it will remain upright?Beneteau thus proving that positive buoyancy and ample storage don't have to be mutually exclusive.
The self-draining deck is great for cleaning and adds to offshore safety. An EPIRB, fire extinguisher and fire blanket are mounted just inside the door of the console. I added nav lights to complement the retractable samson-post anchor light. I also added three blue courtesy lights?one forward and one each side of the console?for night fishing. I chose blue instead of white to minimise the effect on my night vision. I carry oars and a spare anchor set-up in the console as well as fenders, spare ropes and tools. There is a full-width storage area under the forward platform where I keep lifejackets and safety gear, so it's within easy reach. That hatch has user-friendly gas struts fitted, which is handy in a lumpy sea when you want both hands for rummaging. The anchor lives forward of that. There is a bowsprit and roller. The anchor hatch is small so I'm considering altering this forward section to allow a rode spillover.
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not standing. A slim fellow like me doesn't mind the standard set-up because it provides enough space to stand and brace against the seat, but a bigger stomach might struggle to squeeze between the wheel and seat while standing. However, sitting is very comfortable thanks to luxuriously thick-padded pedestal seats, which can be adjusted up, down, forward and back. A storage pouch is mounted into the back of each pedestal seat, which is handy for storing leader, cutters and other bits. The stainless rail running over the console provides ample grab positions.
The console has a moulded forward seat with two recesses for drinks.
The casting platform has a folding panel that can be secured to the main forward hatch or folded aft to join the forward console seat. This forms an extended casting platform, or, with the cushion set in place, the spacious sunbed.
SAFETY
All Beneteaus are built to CE certification. I was pleasantly surprised to see two manual bilge pumps fitted as standard on the Flyer. However, I did remove them from positions under each aft quarter seat to use the six-inch holes to fit the speakers for the Fusion stereo. I relocated one of the pumps to a more accessible position. An electric bilge pump was installed but I like the idea of having a manual version as a back-up.
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The hull also features a lot of foam strategically placed for positive buoyancy, meaning that if the hull is swamped, it will remain upright?Beneteau thus proving that positive buoyancy and ample storage don't have to be mutually exclusive.
The self-draining deck is great for cleaning and adds to offshore safety. An EPIRB, fire extinguisher and fire blanket are mounted just inside the door of the console. I added nav lights to complement the retractable samson-post anchor light. I also added three blue courtesy lights?one forward and one each side of the console?for night fishing. I chose blue instead of white to minimise the effect on my night vision. I carry oars and a spare anchor set-up in the console as well as fenders, spare ropes and tools. There is a full-width storage area under the forward platform where I keep lifejackets and safety gear, so it's within easy reach. That hatch has user-friendly gas struts fitted, which is handy in a lumpy sea when you want both hands for rummaging. The anchor lives forward of that. There is a bowsprit and roller. The anchor hatch is small so I'm considering altering this forward section to allow a rode spillover.
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