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A very special day for “Minor Variation” 🥂
From the very beginning, this boat has been more than just a build. It has been a project shared by father and son, Mark and Taylor, bringing them together from opposite ends of the country as they worked through the ideas, details, and decisions that would shape their dream boat.
With Mark in the South Island and Taylor in the North Island, “Minor Variation” became a shared goal and a journey they could enjoy together long before she ever touched the water.
Today, that journey reached a milestone as they officially christened their new custom Image 8.25m Fishmaster before her first launch.
Taylor sent her on her way with a fitting boater's blessing:
"Fair winds, fair seas, tight lines, good times... cheers!" 🍾
With the champagne sprayed, a celebratory swig from the bottle and smiles all around “Minor Variation” was ready to meet the water and begin the adventures she was built for.
Thank you, Mark and Taylor, for trusting Image Boats to be part of your journey and for allowing us to help bring your dream boat to life.
We wish you safe travels, tight lines, unforgettable adventures, and plenty of stories to share along the way. We can’t wait to see where “Minor Variation” takes you both.
16/06/2026
Winter Maintenance Tips for your Image Boat -
Now is the time to catch up with any maintenance that needs doing either on your boat or trailer.
If you are wanting to “Winter-ise” your motor & boat the best option is to bring it in to us & we can drain the water from your plumbing & engine. Also, using a Fuel Conditioner & Diesel Bug Treatment will help prevent filter blockages or injector failure. (Note: keep your diesel tanks full to help prevent condensation build up.)
With new trailers now receiving a 3year WOF for the first year, and yearly every year after, it is important to keep an eye on bearings, brake pads and tyre wear. An easy way to do this is when you launch your boat. Give your trailer a good once over. It is a lot cheaper to catch worn pads before its metal-on-metal which will require your rotors to be re-skimmed which is a much more expensive job.
Draining Your Califont
1. Take cover off at bottom of Califont.
2. Underneath Califont is a brass screw. Undo screw & let the water out.
3. Put all hoses on the ground & open up all taps, including freshwater taps in the kitchen. It doesn't hurt to blow down shower hose to push any trapped water out of the Califont.
We don't have any problems with freezing water pipes & tanks, but it wouldn't hurt to empty those if concerned. Also check your deck wash hose as it can have trapped water.
15/06/2026
Days like these are exactly why we build our Image Boats the way we do. Fishing, diving, family time, comfort and safety all wrapped into one unforgettable adventure! Thanks for sharing your fabulous day out on "Gratitude".
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