Tidelines: Aussies take Mustang range to Europe

Mustang Cruisers, the Australian builder of powerboats with a reputation for style and performance, is tackling the European market. The British company Ocean Cruising has signed an exclusive deal to distribute the six-model Mustang range in Holland, Spain and Britain. Mustang produces motor cruisers from 8.5m to 14.6m (28ft to 48ft). Under development is a 15.2m (50ft) flybridge model that will be available internationally in late 2007. Ocean Cruising managing director Peter Clarke says the deal means European boat-buyers will be able to experience the style of boating that over three decades has established Mustang as a market leader in the South Pacific.


Website has all info on featured anchors

Readers have been quick to inquire about the Rocna anchor range featured in Weekend Marine (September 10-11). Inventor Peter Smith has all the answers on his website rocna.co.nz (see link below).

C & N to build new 42 cruiser in Finland

Camper & Nicholson, the British shipyard established in 1782, is to begin building the Endeavour 42 express cruiser in Finland. Now owned by Nautor, C & N developed the Express 42 at its Gosport yard. It will now move the cruiser to the Nautor yard at Pietarsaari, where the Swan range is produced. The company says it will offer several new layout options for the 14m (46ft) boat, including a double state cabin as an alternative to the existing V-berth.

Water-watch

The spotlight is on the Devonport Yacht Club this weekend as it celebrates its 100th year with a Centennial Regatta today. Tomorrow the Manly Sailing Clubs Icebreaker regatta is the main event.

Organisations planning events on or in the Waitemata or Manukau Harbours should register in advance with the Auckland Regional Council on (09) 366 200. The 24-hour response number for the ARC maritime unit is (09) 362 0397.