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Electric Outboard Engines Market to hit $175 Mn by 2027; Global Market Insights, Inc.

Some of the major players in electric outboard engines market participants are Aquawatt; Torqeedo, MINN KOTA, Elco Motor Yachts, PARSUN POWER, Combi outboards, Pure Watercraft, ePropulsion, Golden Motor, Evoy, E-Tech, and Stealth Electric Outboards.

Selbyville, Delaware, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —

Global Market Insights, Inc. has recently added a new report on the electric outboard engines market which estimates the market valuation for electric outboard engines will cross US$ 175 million by 2027. Stringent regulations to minimize marine fuel emission, rising marine tourism, and recreational activities will propel product usage.

The marine tourism industry is growing globally due to the improved costal infrastructure and various government initiatives to further develop coastal areas for trade as well as for tourism. According to Ocean Wealth, more than 350 million people worldwide travel to coral reef coast. The coral reef tourism sector is expected to be valued at over USD 35 billion in 2019. Water sports is increasingly becoming a major attraction for the marine leisure and entertainment industry. Increasing inclination of youth population toward engaging in leisure water sports activities, such as sailing, watersports, and fishing trips, is primarily augmenting the demand for recreational boats, thereby increasing electric outboard engines market demand.

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The 50 – 150 kW electric outboard engines industry are experiencing an exponential demand growth as these are capable of hauling larger vessels such as recreational yachts, luxury yachts, cruisers, and tugboats. Significant technological advancements and advent of lighter engines have resulted in efficient engines with better reliability and reduced environmental emissions.

Remote steering is poised to witness around 5.5% growth rate during 2021 to 2027. These have cables and harnesses that extend to the console and control the steering system and the steering wheel. This requires constant maintenance and might have the possibility to fail at one point. Tiller control system keeps it simple and inexpensive and will dominate the market. Rising naval expenditure from various countries to further enhance their costal security with rapidly changing geopolitical conditions has compelled countries to strength their naval capabilities. Manufacturers around the world are investing in research and development to develop and tailor electric outboard engines specifically designed for military use. Due to rigorous R&D efforts to upgrade the operational parameters of electric outboard engines, significant development has been achieved in advanced electronic propulsion systems.

Asia Pacific electric outboard engines market is projected to grow at more than 6% CAGR through 2027. Growing income levels in the developing countries of APAC aid in consumer spending on premium recreation activities involving boating and cruising. Improved economic conditions along with growing marine tourism will support the market growth over the forecast timeframe. Improving boating infrastructure and supportive government policies promoting coastal tourism will significantly augment the market size across the region.

Some major findings of the electric outboard engines market report include:

  • Below 25kW power variant to dominate the market owing to extensive usage in recreational applications.

  • Tiller controlled electric outboard engines are more popular owing to the ease of use and less maintenance.

  • Recreational applications will dominate the market throughout the forecast timeframe.

  • North America will lead the electric outboard engines market owing to strong recreational and boating industries.

  • Prominent industry players include Aquawatt, Torqeedo GmbH, MINN KOTA, Elco Motor Yachts, PARSUN POWER, Combi outboards, Pure Watercraft, ePropulsion, Golden Motor, Evoy, E-Tech, and Stealth Electric Outboards.

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Chapter 2 Executive Summary

2.1 Electric outboard engines industry 360⁰ synopsis, 2017-2027

2.1.1 Business trends

2.1.2 Power trends

2.1.3 Control trends

2.1.4 Application trends

2.1.5 Regional trends

Chapter 3 Electric Outboard Engines Industry Insights

3.1 Industry segmentation

3.2 Industry ecosystem analysis

3.2.1 Profit margin analysis

3.2.2 Value addition analysis

3.2.3 Distribution channel analysis

3.2.4 Vendor matrix

3.3 Pricing analysis (with impact of COVID-19)

3.4 Cost structure analysis

3.5 Technology landscape

3.6 Regulatory landscape

3.7 Patent analysis

3.8 Industry impact forces

3.8.1 Growth driver

3.8.1.1 Increasing recreational boating activities

3.8.1.2 Growing marine regulation to drive electric penetration in outboard engines

3.8.1.3 Growing marine tourism

3.8.2 Industry pitfall & challenges

3.8.2.1 High product cost and complex technology

3.9 Growth potential analysis

3.10 Porter’s analysis

3.11 Competitive landscape

3.11.1 Top players overview

3.11.2 Strategy dashboard

3.12 PESTEL analysis

3.13 Impact of COVID-19

3.13.1 Marine industry

3.13.2 Recreational boating industry

About Global Market Insights

Global Market Insights, Inc., headquartered in Delaware, U.S., is a global market research and consulting service provider; offering syndicated and custom research reports along with growth consulting services. Our business intelligence and industry research reports offer clients with penetrative insights and actionable market data specially designed and presented to aid strategic decision making. These exhaustive reports are designed via a proprietary research methodology and are available for key industries such as chemicals, advanced materials, technology, renewable energy and biotechnology.

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KnowWake Announces Expansion into the Caribbean & Hawaiian Islands

KnowWake continues to grow its global boating community by officially expanding into Caribbean and the islands of Hawaii.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — KnowWake (https://www.knowwake.com), a first-of-its-kind, waterway navigation app powered by real-time user updates, announces further commitment to boating, yachting, sailing, and maritime law enforcement communities by formally expanding into the Caribbean and Hawaiian Island chains.

Home to one of the world’s largest networks of boaters navigating together, KnowWake’s mission is to improve the entire boating experience by making it safer and more enjoyable for all. Driven by proactive reporting from on-water app users, as well as historical data sourced from the U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement and government agencies, the app consistently recommends the safest routes, the best places to go boating, and the proximity to critical marine services like fuel docks, marinas, and boat ramps.

“Following our goal to truly become a resource for global navigation, we are thrilled to be adding these regions and invite the community to open it up and have a look.” said KnowWake founder, Dan Karsko.

“With features that allow users to update the chart easily, we are growing faster than ever and getting the best information online quickly.”

A social navigation pioneer for the water, KnowWake has established its position as the leading app for boaters navigating the continental United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—including inland bodies of water, with more than 350 lakes and rivers, and all of America’s Great Loop. Leveraging mobile technology and a passionate community of boaters, sailors, anglers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the platform aims to redefine the ability of today’s navigation and communication tools.

Comparable to a Waze or Google Maps for the road, KnowWake creates an easy way to find dockside and waterfront destinations available by boat. Users will locate everything from local restaurants, marinas, fuel docks, launch ramps, dive shops, inlets, dive sites, snorkel areas, bridges, locks, and much more. This also includes the ability to share current location, save voyages and communicate within the app.

To download KnowWake, please visit KnowWake.com. For more information on KnowWake’s privacy policy, visit KnowWake.com/legal/privacy.

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Staffan Persson set to take part in national laser champs, after launching a rocket into space.

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He’s a rare international competitor at regattas in this country right now – Eroni Leilua will also compete at the nationals under the Samoan flag but is based in New Zealand – and will contest the grand masters fleet for 55-64 year olds.

Persson plays down his sailing pedigree, saying he’s happy to finish in the top half of the fleet, but has contested a couple of European masters Laser championships and is a regular at Swedish masters events.

Rocket Lab's mission 'Another One Leaves the Crust' is due to take off from Mahia on Saturday night, January 16.

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Rocket Lab’s mission ‘Another One Leaves the Crust’ is due to take off from Mahia on Saturday night, January 16.

“Don’t expect me to be some kind of Laser ace but it’s a wonderful opportunity to do what I like the most,” he said.

“To have this coincidence of this rocket launch in this beautiful country and a couple of days later I can go to a Laser event is just amazing. Of course, I am a bit nervous knowing Wellington is a windy place.

The main issue Persson usually has to contend with on the lake in Stockholm his club is based is ice and darkness, but he goes racing most Tuesday afternoons between April and October.

“Unfortunately, the water we sail on in the middle of Stockholm is very constrained so the winds are very gusty and shifty and we have never seen any waves there, so wave technique is not my best,” he explained.

“I’m just glad to be here and see how New Zealand Laser sailors are performing. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me.”

It’s also a rare opportunity for Rio Olympic bronze medallist Sam Meech to compete at the national championships, something he’s never won before, and he headlines an overall entry list of about 90 competitors that contains a good mix of elite, youth and masters sailors.

Persson is borrowing a boat from a local Worser Bay sailor for the four-day regatta but brought his sailing gear and a race sail with him from Sweden.

After that he intends heading to the South Island for a few days touring around before returning to Sweden in early February and his life of rockets and lasers.

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Anytime Fitness in Berowa on December 16 and 17 between 5:30am to 6:30am both days

Bangkok Sidewalk Restaurant in Avalon on December 14 between 7pm to 8pm

Birdie Noshery & Drinking est. on January 3 between 12pm – 2pm 

BodyFit Gym in Blacktown on December 16, 17 and 18 between 7am to 8am every day.

BoThai in Crows Nest on December 13 between 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Barramee Thai Massage and Spa in Avalon on December 14 and 16 between 2pm to 3:30pm both days  

Cortex Gym at Alexandria on December 15 during strength and conditioning class

Cafe Relish at Avalon on December 17 between 10:30am to 11:30am

Cafe Junior at Neutral Bay on December 13 between 12:45pm to 2:30pm 

Cafe Toscano (outdoor verandah area) at Forster on December 16 from 6pm to 7:45pm

Cronulla RSL on December 16 between 5pm to close  

Chicago Jones Coffee & Chocolate Maison at Auburn on December 20 between 2:50pm to 4pm

Cibo Cafe at North Sydney on December 16 between 12pm to 12:45pm 

Coast Palm Beach Cafe in Palm Beach on December 13 between 10am to 11am 

Coffee Club in Shellharbour on ​Sunday December 19, All day

Earlwood Bardwell Park RSL on December 28 between 6pm-11.30pm  

Fitness First Mona Vale on December 14 all day, December 13 between 2pm to 4pm and December 17 all day and December 16 between 8:30pm to 10pm

Garfish in Manly on December 17 between 7:10pm to 8:15pm 

G Fitness Freshwater at Freshwater on December 15 between 11am to 12:45pm

Gourmet Cribtin in Broken Hill on January 2 between 10am – 10:40am (ACDT) 

Hair Management at Bass Hill Plaza on December 24 between 11:15am to 12:30pm  

Kirribilli Hotel at Milsons Point on December 17 between 12.45 to 3pm

Kirribilli Club in Kirribilli on December 14 between 12pm to 3pm 

La Piazza at Bankstown Sports Club on December 28 between 12pm to 2pm

Monkey Mania at Bankstown Sports Club on December 28  between 10am to 12pm

Motorserve Narrabeen Car Servicing North Narrabeen on December 18 between 10:30am to 2pm

Oceana Traders Seafood Merchants at Avalon on December 14 to 17 between 6pm to 8pm each day   

OKS Beauty and Hair in Lidcombe on December 31 between 10.30am to 12pm

Palm Beach female change rooms on December 13 between 9am to 9:15am

Penrith RSL Club on December 13 between 1pm to 6pm

Pilgrims Vegetarian Café at Cronulla on December 16 between 11:30am to 2:30pm  

Premier Academy League Under 8s Macquarie University Soccer Fields at Macquarie Park on  December 13 between 9am to 10:45am Only the U8 Northern Beaches Futbol Academy Azul team, who played Premier Academy League, are considered a close contact. They have been contacted by NSW Health and need to isolate until 27 December  

Park House Hotel in Mona Vale on December 16 between 8pm to 10pm  

Pearly Nails and Beauty in Mona Vale on December 14 between 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Pilates KX in Mona Vale on December 14 between 7pm to 9pm

Reading Cinema Auburn on December 30 between 10.10am to 12.10pm 

Rose of Australia in Erskineville on December 15 between 7pm to 9pm   

Rosnay Golf Club Bistro in Auburn on December 20 between 11:15am to 12:15pm

Restaurant Lovat in Newport on December 15 between 6:30pm to 8:30pm   

RSL Club in Avalon Beach on December 11, 14, 15 and 16 between 8.30pm to 9.15pm

Santa Claus Photo Booth at Westfield Burwood on December 22 between 11:15am to 11:45am     

Surf Life Saving Club at Avalon Beach on December 15 between 8:30am to 9am  

Sneaky Grind Cafe at Avalon on December 14 between 9:30am to 11am  

Sankaku Izakaya in Newport on December 17 between 2:30pm to 3:30pm 

Salon X in Paddington on December 17 between 9am to 8pm and December 16 between 9am to 6pm 

St Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church at Wollongong on December 27 between 9am to 10:15am   

The House Nail Salon in Avalon on December 14 between 10:30am to 11:30am   

The Boatshed Cafe & Bar at Narrabeen on December 14 between 2pm to 3pm 

The Sands at Narrabeen on December 15 between 6pm to 8pm

The Salon of Hair at Turramurra on December 15, 16, 17, 18 – all day  

United Cinemas in Avalon on December 15 between 12pm to 2:15pm

USA Nails in Gordon on December 17 between 12:30pm to 1:30pm

United Cinemas at Warriewood on December 15 between 12pm to 2:30pm     

Venus Nail Salon at Bass Hill Plaza on December 24 between 12:30pm to 1pm                

4 Pines at Newport on December 15 between 6pm to 10pm and December 16 between 4:30pm to 9pm   

Birdie Noshery and Drinking Est, Orange, January 3, between 12pm and 2pm 

Gourmet Cribtin, Broken Hill, January 2, between 12pm and 2pm

 

Get tested and isolate until negative result

Anytime Fitness at Avalon Beach on December 11 , 17, 7 and November 23 all day

Anytime Fitness at Belrose on December 11 between 9:45am to 11:30am, December 18 between 9:30am to 11:30am, December 14 between 9:30am to 11:30am, December 12 between 9:30am to 11:30am, December 9 between 9:30am to 11:30am, December 6 between 9:30am to 11:30am and December 7 between 9:30am to 11:30am

Australia Post Avalon Beach at Avalon on December 16 between 3:30pm to 3:50pm 

Aura Threading and Beauty in Hornsby on December 17 between 10am to 11am 

Arthouse Hotel, Sydney on December 17 between 11:15am to 12:15pm 

Balmain Post Office on December 22 between 3:30pm to 4pm   

Bankstown Sports Club on December 28 between 10am to 2pm 

Bass Hill Plaza on December 28 between 11am to 2pm

Beach Bums Cafe at Forster on December 16 and 17 between 8am to 9am both days 

Belrose Hotel at Belrose on December 11 between 12pm to 6pm 

Blend @ Grantham Cafe at Riverstone on December 16 between 11am to 11:45am

Bowan Island Bakery in Newport on December 18 between 9am to 9:30am

Buckley’s Opera House Promenade, Sydney on December 17 between 7:30pm to 9pm 

Bunnings at Ashfield on December 28 between 12pm-1pm 

BWS at Berala on Sunday December 20 between 12:30pm – 2pm

BWS at Berala between Tuesday December 22 and Thursday December 31 inclusive, at any time of the day

BWS at Bass Hill Plaza on December 24 between 1:10pm-1:30pm    

Cafe Bodrum at Auburn on December 21 between 2pm to 2.30pm  

Careel Bay Dog Park & Hitchcock Park at Avalon Beach on December 16 between 7am to 7:30am

Casula Mall Coles on December 24

Central Park Food Court in Chippendale on December 17 between 5pm to 6pm  

Chillbar at Avalon on December 14 and 16 between 10:30am to 11:30am on both days 

Charlie & Franks in St Leonards on December 16 between 9am to 10am 

Chullora Fish Market on December 23 between  6.40am and 7.10am

Coffee Club Stockland at Shellharbour on  December 17  between 11am to 12pm and December 27 between 11am to 12pm

Coles at Figtree Grove Shopping Centre on December 28 between 4.45pm to 5.20pm 

Commonwealth Bank Avalon Beach on December 15 between 12pm to 12:15pm

Cuckoo Callay on Crown at Surry Hills on December 15 between 11am to 12pm 

Davidson Pizzeria in Davidson on December 18 between 6:15pm to 6:45pm

Flower Power Garden Centre at Warriewood on December 18 between 8:45 to 9:30am     

Greenwell and Thomas Pharmacy in Katoomba on 26 December and 27 December, all day for both days     

Harris Farm Warehouse, Homebush on December 16, 17 and 18 

Hi-Tek Aquariums at Brookvale on December 16 between 1:55pm to 2:55pm 

Hipster Clothing Store at Westfield Burwood on December 19 between 8am to 6pm

HongFa BBQ Restaurant in Dee Why on December 15 between 4:30pm to 4:45pm

IGA Rozelle on December 17 between 8:25am to 8:35am       

Jim’s Cellars at Waitara on December 17 between 7:15pm to 7:30pm

Liverpool Westfield on December 23 between 1pm to 3pm

Local Bar Cafe at Rozelle on December 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 between 8:30am to 9:30am all the days

London Hotel at Paddington on December 17 between 8:15pm to 9:30pm 

Marketplace in Leichhardt on December 19 between 2pm to 2:30pm

Massage Link (formerly known as Time To Massage) in Leichhardt on December 19 between 12:30pm to 1:15pm

Mitre 10 at Avalon Beach on December 15 between 12pm to 12:20pm  

Mitre 10 at Mona Vale on December 15 between 8:30am to 5:30pm and December 16 – 8;30am to 5:30pm 

Mr Cafe and Bar at  Balmain on December 17 between 9am to 10am    

McDonalds at Raymond Terrace on December 15 between 11:45am to 12:15pm

McDonalds at Warriewood on December 17 between 1:30pm to 2pm     

Mentmore and Morely Cafe and public toilets in Rosebery on December 14 between 10am to 3pm

Nick Scali at Belrose on December 16 between 10am to 5:30pm  

Nomad Restaurant at Surry Hills on December 16 between 12:45pm to 2pm

Nourished Wholefood Cafe and Lounge at Avalon on December 12 between 7:15am to 7:40am and December 13 10am to 11am 

Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre at Warriewood on December 15 between 6:30pm – 9:30pm

Oliver Brown in Crows Nest on December 21 between 10am to 10.30am

Oliver’s Pies at Avalon on December 14 between 9am and 9.15am and December 16 between 3.30pm and 3.50pm 

Officeworks at Punchbowl on December 21 between 8.30pm to 9.00pm and on Tuesday December 29 between 3.45pm – 4.45pm 

Paris Seafood Café at Cronulla on December 15 between 8:30pm to 9pm and December between 3pm to 6pm 

Paragon Hotel Sports Bar, Sydney on December 16 between 12:45pm to 3:30pm 

Palm Beach Pool on December 14 between 9:30am to 10:30am and December 16 between 8am to 9am    

P’nut Street Noodles Thai Restaurant in Balmain on December 16 between 6pm to 6:15pm  

Priceline at Centro Bankstown Square on December 24 between 1pm to 5pm 

Priceline in Rhodes Waterside on December 24 from 9am-12pm 

Proust Optical at Figtree on December 21 between 9:30am to 5pm and December 23 between 9:30am to 2pm          

Pure Thai at Berala on December 26 from 2pm-4pm and December 28 from 2pm-4pm

Results Laser Clinic Sydney on December 16 between 12:30pm to 1pm 

RAN Sailing Association, Navy Bear Café and Christmas party in Darling Point on December 13 between 10am to 4pm   

Roof Racks World at Artarmon on December 15 between 2pm to 2.30pm

Ruby’s Diner at Waverley on December 17 between 10am to 10:30am 

Radio Bombay restaurant in Casula on December 24  

Sappho Books Cafe and Bar in Glebe on December 20 between 11am to 12:30pm  

Sabiang Thai Restaurant at Avalon on December 13 between 6pm to 8pm     

Scoop Wholefoods at Mona Vale on December 17, 18, 19 , all day        

Sir Reuben at Rozelle on December 20 between 11am to 11:30am      

Strawberry Hills Hotel at Surry Hills on December 16 between 3:30pm to 6pm

Sydney Trapeze School in St Peters on December 15 between 10am to 12pm 

Shot Lab in Newport on December 15 between 11am to 12pm               

The Anglers Rest at Brooklyn on December 17 between 5:30pm to 7:15pm   

Twenty-One Espresso at Double Bay on December 15 between 7.10pm to 9.10pm

The Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church at Wollongong on December 27 between 10:30am to 11am

Westpac OpenAir Cinema at Lady Macquarie’s Chair on December 17 at the evening showing of ‘Prom’ 

​Trovatino Cafe in Wareemba on December 24 between 3.10pm to 4.10pm 

Zeus Street Greek in Drummoyne on December 22 between 6pm to 6:15pm   

2108 Espresso in Palm Beach on December 14 between 8am to 9am   

BWS Wentworthville on December 27 between 8.30pm and 8.35pm 

Domino’s Wentworthville: December 27 between 8.50pm and 9pm 

Taj Indian Restaurant in Huskisson on December 27 between  4.45pm and 5.20pm

The Nostalgia Factory in Kangaroo Valley on December 27 between 11.20am and 11.30am  

 

Get tested and self-isolate until they receive further advice from NSW Health 

Bermi’s Beachside Café in Bermagui on December 31 between 9am-10am  

Great Southern Hotel in Eden on December 30 between 5pm-6:30pm 

The Swallowed Anchor in Wollongong on Saturday December 19, all day 

Merrylands RSL in Merrylands on December 28 between 4pm and 4.45pm

Saravanaa Bhavan Indian Restaurant, Parramatta, December 28 between 10.20am and 10.50am

Ollie Webb Cricket Ground, Parramatta, December 28, between 7.30am and 11am 

Sydney Murugan Temple, Mays Hill, January 1 between 12.40pm and 1.30pm

Sydney Marina Dine In and Take Away, Pendle Hill, January 3, between 12.30pm and 12.50pm  

 

Watch for symptoms and get tested if they appear

Aldi in Mona Vale on December 13 between 12:45pm to 1:30pm        

Auburn Redyard Entertainment Centre on December 20 between 4pm to 5pm               

Australian Motor Traders in Haberfield on December 29 between 4:30pm – 5pm

Australian Red Cross Op Shop at Avalon Beach on December 15 between 1pm to 2pm  

BCF (Boating Fishing Camping) at Auburn on December 23 between 10:15am-10:45am 

Bing Lee Gateway in Mona Vale on December 14 between 4:30pm to 4:45pm   

Bistro, Hornsby Railway Hotel in Hornsby on December 17 from 6pm to 6.30pm

Bondi Icebergs Club (Pool Deck Level) on December 21 between 7am to 8am and December 20 between 8am to 9:30am

Bunnings at Greenacre on December 26 between 12.30pm to 1pm       

Bunnings at Belrose on December 17 between 4pm to 5pm 

Bunnings at Lidcombe on December 24 between 4pm-4:20pm 

Bunnings at Smithfield on Tues December 29 between 1.15pm – 1.35pm 

Casula Mall in Casula on December 24 between 6.30pm to 8pm          

ChaRice Noodle Bar in Newport on December 16 between 1pm – 2:30pm 

Clark Rubber in Haberfield on December 28 between 12pm-12:15pm 

Coles Newport on December 11 between 5pm to 7pm, December 12 between 3:15pm to 3:30pm, December 16 between 2pm to 2:15pm and 8pm to 8:15pm, Decemver 18 between 9am to 10am 

Coles Mona Vale on December 19 between 12pm to 12:45pm and December 13 between 1pm to 3pm      

Coles at Turramurra on December 18 between 10:30am to 11am and December 17 between 10am to 10:30am     

Coles Stanhope Gardens on December 19 between 7am to 3:30pm and December 20 between 7am to 2pm 

Costco at Lidcombe on December 24 between 10am-10:20am and between 4:20pm-4:45pm

Cotton On in Westfield Hornsby on December 17  between 10am to 10:20am 

Cronulla Mall on December 15 between 8pm to 9pm and December 16 between 3pm to 6pm 

Culture Kings in Mid-City Centre, Sydney CBD, on December 28 between 1pm-2pm   

De’assis Collaroy Café in Collaroy on December 12 between 9:15am to 10:10am

El Jannah in Blacktown on December 28 between 3.20pm – 4pm 

Figtree Grove Shopping Centre in Figtree on December 21 between 12:30pm to 1:20pm, December 23 to 8:45am to 9am and December 24 between 6:45am to 9:30am         

Fresh Delights Café, Belrose Super Centre on December 17  9am to 10am – Monitor for symptoms            

Harris Farm Markets in Mona Vale on December 13 between  1pm to 3pm  

Hills Campus Hillsong Church in Norwest on December 29 between 8pm – 8.45pm  

Hungry Ghost Café in Avalon Beach on December 13 and 15 between 9:30am to 11am both days  

KFC Mona Vale at Warriewood on December 18 between 12pm to 1pm      

Kmart in Westfield Hornsby on December 17 between 6.30pm to 7pm              

Mancini’s Pizza @ Belfield on December 24 from 7pm to 7:15pm

Macquarie Shopping Centre at North Ryde on December 13 between  11am to 1pm 

Martin Reserve, Seymour Street, Croydon Park on December 27 between 12pm-12.40pm 

Mr Green & Co North Sydney on December 16 between 1pm to 2pm 

Myer Stockland in Shellharbour on December 27 between 12pm to 12:40pm      

MLC Building Food Court, Sydney on December 15 between 1pm to 2pm   

Orange Central Square Shopping Centre on December 19 between 4:05pm – 4:15pm 

Pittwater Place in Mona Vale on December 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 , all day     

Pronto Creative Foods at Palm Beach on December 16, 17 between 7:30am to 8:30am both days        

QVB Level 3 Santa Photos, Sydney on December 23 between 10:15am to 11am   

Reading Cinema Auburn on December 30, all day 

Rowland Reserve Dog Park in Bayview on December 16 and 17 between 4pm to 5pm both days   

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club in Newport on December 16 between 4:30pm to 6pm     

RSL Club in Avalon Beach on December 13 between 8.30pm to 9.15pm 

Service NSW at Blacktown Service Centre on December 30 between 12.15pm – 1pm

Service NSW at Warriewood Square on December 15 between 1:25pm to 2:05pm       

Surf Life Saving Club in Avalon Beach on December 13 to 15 between 9am to 9.30am each day      

Star Nails in Rose Bay on December 20 between 12:15pm to 1pm  

TFO, Tile Factory Outlet in Smithfield on December 29 between 1.30pm – 3.30pm    

The Ian Potter Children’s Wild Play Garden at Centennial Park on December 22 between 10am to 11:15am 

​The Swallowed Anchor in Wollongong on  December 27 between 11:30am to 12:45pm           

Warriewood Square on December 17 between 11am to 3pm, December 8 between 12:30pm to 2:15pm and December 16 between 11am to 12:15pm  

Warriewood Square Nails  on December 15 between 3:30pm to 4:30pm  

Warriewood Valley Playground Rocket, Park on December 17 between 10:15am to 12:30pm      

Westfield Bondi Junction on December 15 between 1pm and 2.30pm and December 19 between 10am to 1pm       

Westfield Warringah Mall, Brookvale on December 15 between 12:15pm to 2:45pm and December 16 between 10:40am to 1:40pm and December 19 between 1:30pm to 2:30pm     

Westpoint Blacktown on December 28 between 2.40pm – 3.20pm 

Wollongong Central on December 23 – between 3:30pm to 4pm 

Woolworths in Avalon on December 12 between 12pm to 12.15pm, December 13 between 12pm and 5pm, December 14 between 7pm to 7:30pm December 15 between 5pm to 5:30pm and 7pm to 7:30pm         

Woolworths in Berala at any time, all day between December 20 and December 31 

Woolworths Metro in Cronulla on December 16 between 11am to 12pm 

Woolworths Lidcombe on December 31 between 12.15pm to 3.45pm 

Woolworths Strathfield Plaza in Strathfield on December 20 between 9am-9.10am    

1 Bligh St, Sydney on December 17 between 10:30am to 10:50am     

7 Eleven, Greenacre on December 26 from 4.30pm to 5pm 

Green Farm Meat Halal Wentworthville: December 30 between 12.10pm and 12.15pm

Uduya Supermarket, Wentworthville: December 30 between 6.30pm and 6.35pm, January 3 between 6.30pm and 6.40pm and January 4 between 6.30pm and 6.35pm.

Ambeys Big Apple, Wentworthville: January 1 between 5.30pm and 5.40pm and January 2 between 8.45pm and 8.50pm

Sri Lakshmi Supermarket, Wentworthville: January 1, between 5.40pm and 5.45pm 

Swagath Biryani House, Wentworthville: January 4 between 6.40pm and 6.50pm

Cases on public transport routes 

Get tested and self-isolate for 14 days regardless of the result

Bus Route B1-2, December 16, between 4:31pm to 5:25pm from Wynyard Station Stand B to Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Road

Get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result 

Bus Route B1-1, December 16, between 6:53am to 7:41am, from Warriewood BLine, Pittwater Road to Wynyard Station Stand B

Bus Route 273, December 16, between 7:10am to 8am, from Jamieson Square, Forestville to QVB (Queen Victoria Building), Sydney

Bus Route 304, December 16, between 7:46am to 8:11am, from Bourke Street (opposite Lachlan Street) Rosebery to Martin Place Station Stand C

Bus Route M52, December 16, between 8:24am to 9:06am, from Ryde, St Charles Primary School to Elizabeth St, Sydney, Martin Place Station, Stand C

Bus Route 27, December 16, between 5:25pm to 6:28pm, from QVB (Queen Victoria Building), Sydney to Austlink Business Park, Belrose 

Bus Route M52, December 16, between 6:12pm to 6:55pm, from Elizabeth Street, Sydney, Martin Place Station, Stand C to Ryde, St Charles Primary School

Bus Route 304, December 17, between 8:05am to 8:30am from Bourke Street (opposite Lachlan Street) Rosebery to Martin Place Station Stand C

Bus Route M52December 17, between 8:25am to 8:59am, from Ryde, St Charles Primary School to Elizabeth St, Sydney, Martin Place Station, Stand C

Bus Route 199-49December 17, between 11am to 11.25am, from Barrenjoey Road opp George Street to Barrenjoey Rd opp Village Park

Bus Route B1-2, December 17, between 4.15pm to 5.15pm, from Wynyard Station, Carrington Street, Stand B to Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Road

Bus Route 188X-2, December 17, between 5.20pm to 5.40pm, from Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Road to Barrenjoey Rd after George Street

Ferry Palm Beach to WagstaffeDecember 16, between 6:15pm to 6:35pm

Train T1 North Shore Line Central to ArtarmonDecember 16, between 7:12am to 7:35am

Monitor for symptoms and if symptoms occur, get tested    

Bus Route 431December 20, between 10:48am to 11:02am, from Castlereagh Street before Bathurst Street to Glebe Public School, Glebe Point Road

Bus Route 325, December 20, between 4:31pm to 4:41pm, from Town Hall Station, Park Street, Stand G to Bayswater Road before New Beach Rd

Bus Route 324, December 20, between 10:33am to 10:45am, from New South Head Road opp New Beach Road to Town Hall Station, Park Steet, Stand J 

Train T3 Bankstown Line Erskineville to CentralDecember 16, between 7:03am to 7:12am 

Train T1 North Shore Line Waitara to WynyardDecember 16, between 8:16am to 9:05am

Train T1 North Shore Line North Sydney to Wynyard, December 16 between 1pm to 1.09pm

Train T1 North Shore Line Wynyard to WaitaraDecember 16, between 4:52pm to 5:31pm

Train T1 North Shore Line Waitara to Wynyard, December 17, between 8:17am to 9:01am

Train T1 North Shore Line Wynyard to Waitara, December 17, between 6:40pm to 7:22pm

Bus Route 333, December 21, between 7.30pm to 7.45pm, between Bondi Junction Station to Bondi Beach, Campbell Parade, Stand C

Train Redfern via Town Hall to Bondi JunctionDecember 21, between 7pm to 7.30pm

Train Bondi Junction via Town Hall to RedfernDecember 22, between 10.05am to 10.35am

Bus Route 333, December 22, between 9.45am to 10am from Bondi Beach, Campbell Parade, Stand A to Bondi Junction Station

Bus Route 333December 23, between 9am to 10am from Bondi Beach, Campbell Parade, Stand A to Taylor Square, Oxford Street, Stand A

Bus Route 333December 23, between 10.40am to 11.30am from Taylor Square, Oxford Street, Stand D to Bondi Beach, Campbell Parade, Stand C

Bus Route 724, December 30, between 12.02pm – 12.14pm, departing Blacktown Station, Stand F    

Bus Route 400, December 30, between 6.07am to 6.18am, from Sydney Airport Terminal 1, Internation to Westfield Eastgarderns, Bunnerong Road

Bus Route 400, January 1, between 6.19am to 6.28am from Macot Station, Coward Street, Stand to Westfield Eastgardens, Bunnerong Road, Stand A 

Bus Route 420, January 1, between 10.46am to 11am, from Westfield Eastgardens, Lower Level, Stand B to Mascot Station, Coward Street, Stand B  

Train T1 Western Line from Strathfield to Blacktown on December 30 between 11.33am to 11.58am 

Train T1 Western Line from Blacktown to Strathfield on December 30 between 6.43pm to 7.24pm 

Train T9 from Burwood to Mortdale on December 30 between 9.29pm to 10.16pm 

T8 Airport and South Line from Macquarie Fields to Mascot on December 30 between 5.08am to 5.51am

T8 Airport and South Line from Mascot to Macquarie Fields on December 30 between 2pm to 2.47pm

​T8 Airport and South Line from Macquarie Fields to Mascot on January 1 between 5.22am to 6.17am  

T8 Airport and South Line from Mascot to Macquarie Fields on January 1 between 11.03am to 11.47am.   

Light rail from Mascot to Macquarie Fields on January 1 between 11.03am to 11.47am

Updated advice

Bus Route B1-1, December 17, between 11.30am to 12.36pm from Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Road to Wynyard Station, York Street, Stand M. If you were on the bus at this time and date for 30 minutes or more, get tested immediately and self-isolate for 14 days regardless of the result; for less than 30 minutes, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result

Bus Route B1-1, December 17, between 4:15pm to 5:15pm, from Wynyard Station, Carrington Street, Stand B to Mona Vale BLine, Barrenjoey Road. If you were on the bus at this time and date for 30 minutes or more, get testted immediately and self-isolate for 14 days regardless of the result; for less than 30 minutes, get tested immediately and self-isolate until you receive a negative result 

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The Ultimate Package – Tiara 43 LE Boat Review

All Aboard the Luxury Express

Is the Tiara 43 LE a cruiser, weekender, or entertainer? You decide.

Sporty goes stylish in Tiara Yachts’ Sport Series that now includes three lines built on shared hull designs in the 34- to 43-foot range. The 43-foot Luxury Express (LE) flagship was just added to the existing LS and LX lines. Built atop the proven 43 LS hull, the new LE is an express cruiser that can enclose its double helm and companion seating in motoryacht style, which makes this design very versatile. A bit of history: The LS Series, which also has a 43-footer, is a center console while the LX is a crossover bow rider. The 43 LE takes the day boat aspect of the LS and LX and folds in just the right amount of accommodations and an enclosed interior to broaden its (and your) horizons.

Transformational Cockpit

Today, many boats are going “origami” with sassy deck layouts that morph from one use into another, but nobody has dialed in the transformational cockpit quite like Tiara. In 2017, they introduced the rotating lounge on the 38 LS. Sitting on one of these was like being a judge on that popular singing show. It was electrically actuated and as it spun, it drew crowds at the boat shows. But now, three years later, Tiara has upped the game. The lounge doesn’t just spin from forward to aft-facing, it can also stop in the middle while pointing to port where the hull side folds down into a terrace. The lounge also has cupholders in the armrest, a removable table between the two Barcalounger-style seats with leg rests, and a Kenyon grill integrated into the aft section. You can cook either standing on the swim platform facing the cockpit or standing in the middle of the cockpit, closer to the galley, facing aft.

But wait, there’s more. Inside, both the helm and companion seats swivel aft so you can seat at least eight people facing the party and making the 43 LE the ultimate entertainer. Just like at home, the group will gather in the center section around the galley. But if crowds are not your thing, you can always sneak up to the bow (via either side deck) and relax on the double sunbed with pop-up headrests and more cupholders.

Two nice practical touches include the retractable sunshade that extends from the hardtop back to cover the aft deck and the hull side door to starboard for easy boarding and loading from the dock. In addition, the integrated swim platform with extensions outboard of the engines and the telescopic boarding ladder along with a recessed transom shower make swim time a joy. Altogether, this is the kind of cockpit where the eye lingers on one detail after another, and it’s bound to be a conversation starter.

The Ins and Outs

Much like all express cruisers, the 43 LE has an open layout, but that doesn’t mean it has to stay open. Two isinglass and canvas “doors” slide together to create an enclosed helm and galley area so you can keep the cold in or out, depending on your cruising grounds.

The hardtop is nearly full beam, and the custom windshield is tempered glass with sliding windows. With large windows that slide open on each side, the cabin feels like it’s wrapped in glass, so even when you’re inside, you’re still enjoying the outdoors.

The helm is to starboard. Twin Garmin screens face the driver with a well-ordered row of flush, push-button switches just below. The throttles are outboard and to the left of the wheel is the joystick that’s placed perfectly for a right-handed driver to use while facing aft and backing into a slip. Tiara’s Sport electronics package provides integrated power and control for just about everything at the helm and much of it is controlled from the multifunctional displays (MFD). The driver has two cupholders built into the dash and two more in the armrest outboard, and high and low footrests below the dash accommodate various sizes of drivers. The portside console adds another MFD so the companion has a separate information source and a Fusion stereo head.

Between the two consoles is the door to the accommodations below which include two cabins and a head with a separate shower stall. The master is in the bow with a queen island berth, two lockers, and more stowage space below the bed. Plenty of light pours in through the fixed hull side windows as well as the opening overhead hatch. The second cabin is tight, but it too has a double berth, perfect for kids or the occasional guest. Otherwise, it will make spacious stowage space for all the necessities of an extended outing. Basically, a couple on a long weekend cruise will lack for nothing even if the weather outside is frightful.

Vroom! Vroom!

Sure, the 43 LE is comfortable for overnighting and a wiz at docktails, but Tiara’s boats are built to go places, and this one is no exception. After all, she’s in the “Sport” series. You can spec triple Yamaha XF 425-hp outboards or choose Mercury 450R racing engines. That’s 1,350 horsepower in lightweight, high-performance motors that ensure this model is no slouch. For something a little different, you can even opt for outboards by Seven Marine.

What will the 43 LE do with all that power? Depending on load and sea state, expect the top end to be just a kiss above 46 knots. For a more economical cruise, dial back to around 4,000 rpm and 27 knots and you’ll burn around 45 gph, giving you a range of 200-220 nautical miles. You can cruise quite a distance on a tank (400 gallons) if you slow down even more and that means there are few places you can’t venture whether it’s to Bimini, down the Intracoastal Waterway, or out to the Dry Tortugas.

Josh Emmick of Tiara Yachts, who brought the boat down most of the Eastern Seaboard to Fort Lauderdale, gave us a glowing report. With the Mercury racing motors and fully loaded with fuel and water, they topped out at 60 mph with the boat tracking well regardless of some sloppy conditions. In tight turns, the boat dug in and spun easily without ever feeling like she would lose her grip. “The best part was the quiet ride once we closed those doors,” adds Emmick. “It has to be four times quieter with them closed even though that’s just isinglass. We worked with a designer to develop this system so there’s no more messing with canvas and snaps.”

“L” is for Luxury

It’s clear that the Tiara 43 LE is versatile and will do double and triple duty. You want a weekend getaway? She can do that. You want to cruise a swath of the ICW? Check. You want to swing at anchor and have kids jump off the side? Yep. You want to enjoy a bottle of bubbly at the dock with friends? Absolutely. You could even wet a hook while standing on that lovely drop-down terrace, but she’s not really a fishing boat. She’s a multi-tool in the best sense of the word, but she’s the kind of tool you’d buy at Tiffany’s. The finishes are excellent, the design is contemporary, and the engineering is top-notch which all adds up to luxury that will set you back seven figures if you load her up with all the goodies, including a Seakeeper 6 gyrostabilizer. So, the questions remains: Is she a weekender, a cruiser, or an entertainer? Ummm…yes.

Specifications:

LOA: 43′ 6″
Beam: 13’
Draft (motors down): 3′ 5″
Displacement: 22,100 lbs.
Fuel/Water: 400/60 U.S gals.
Power: 3x Mercury 450R outboards
Range (estimated): 191 nm @32.6 mph
Price as shown: $1,284,000

Contact:

Tiara Yachts
(616) 392-7163
tiarayachts.com

By Zuzana Prochazka, Southern Boating December 2020

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