Issue #27

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Back order issue #27 of The Captain Magazine.

The Captain’s crew explores: 

• Veitch 23 centre console – Roger shares the trials and tribulations of developing his all-Aussie deep-vee, now in a pocket-sized 23ft version.
• Murrifin rescue – Rod Findlay shares the DIY tools that saved his pride and joy from going under.
• AMM tinnie in Nambucca Heads – barefoot battler Liam Williams gives a masterclass in soft plastics and bottom bashing.
• Boston Whaler Outrage – we test an Italian-made Quick gyro to see if it tames the roll.
• Seacruiser Bulldog 4.8m – Tom Webb’s tough-as tinnie that runs on petrol fumes and dogged determination.
• Stabicraft 1850 in NZ – we ride with Kiwi legend Matt Watson and check out his Bay of Islands hideaway.
• Black Watch 26 – The Captain dials in some digital tricks and ditches the trim tab rocker switches.
• Short Marine – we get schooled on keeping our floating fortress in tip-top condition.
• Port Lincoln, SA – we spend 48 salty hours with Jamie Crawford in the seafood capital of Australia.
• Halvorsen Osprey – the Cornish crew recall the 1978 sea battle with Jack “the Bear” Niklaus and his 1358lb grander.

Also inside:

• Golf, beer, and big fish – Jerry Pate naps through a marlin marathon.
• Bow configurations – Ally Wielder breaks down the part of the boat that does all the hard work.
• Commercial fisho wisdom – Gawaine Blake reckons it’s time to get cosy with the pros who catch more and spend less.