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Under Spinnaker Cruising under spinnaker, she looks the goods. Caught here in ideal conditions. Tip: Bring along some friends to do the spinnaker work, so you can sit back and enjoy the beer.

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Under sail Pushed hard the GBE will start to lift a hull as she sprints across the water. Most times the boat will stay so settled that you can expect to find your beer where you left it, even if it has been hours. Tip: Don't leave your beer for hours, it will get hot or someone will drink it.

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Under sail Comfortably accommodate up to 7 people while sailing, with two helming seats (port and starboard), and any number of people on the benches under the cockpit hard top. Tip: Get an autopilot, so you don't end up being the poor sod on the tiller and in the rain when the heavens open.

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Under sail While the GBE can sail near as high as most mono's, she goes the best with the sheets cracked a little. Review the numbers, or tack against a mono to see that you end up in the same place during windward work against the tilt boats. Tip: Sail past mono's at great pace and give em' a wave, as they heal over.

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Under Spinnaker Like most cat's the GBE loves to have the spinnaker up, whether fractional or masthead. Get there that little bit quicker and with some more colour at the pull of a halyard. Tip: Bring some crew and have them venture forward of the mast for all kite setting.

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Departing For the extended cruiser, this is a familar shot. With the wind aft, the GBE settles into gentle runs with the available swell, as you put the miles behind you. Tip: Make sure you have some lures to catch some of those mackerel that are feeding around you.

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At Moreton Island The duckboard is a recommend option, as it adds an ideal place to hang out on hot days. It also makes an ideal place for the boarding ladder. The older style aft sections of the hull include full height retractable rudders. New GBE's now include a step down stern, smaller rudder blades and boxes. Tip: Stay wary of sharks when taking photos of your boat at the Sand Hills.

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At Moreton Island With rudders and centreboard fully retracted, the GBE draws very little water. Tuck deep into that sandy anchorage, but stay afloat for the most comfort. Tip: Extend yourself with the purchase of a boom tent to keep the hot sun off your head while enjoying the summer.

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Two's Company With the new step down stern and rudder assembly. The stern sweeping down to the water gives the boat a more attractive look. Tip: Take plenty of photos of your boat when it is new!

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Two's Company Looking closer, the new rudder configuration include a different tiller assembly, smaller blades and rudder boxes. Tip: The optional Lazy jacks shown here make main sail management a breeze

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Two's Company Close up, its obvious how everything tucks neatly together. Attractive, while also providing the full practicality of the lift out rudder blades.

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Two's Company Standing aft, the "step down" name becomes apparent. Inside the outside sweeping stern lines, is the rudders with the "steps" apparent in front of the blades.

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With large hardtop With a number of GBE's built, there are now three choices of hardtop. This "middle size" hardtop offers more respite from the weather than the smaller canopy. Tip: Choose carefully to suite the climate and conditions that you will most often encounter.

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Large hardtop The "middle" canopy offers width over a quite a portion of the cockpit, and extends overhead cover to the winching positions. Tip: Make sure you understand the dimensions and cover of all the canopy options before choosing.

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With standard hardtop and targa This recent example included a Stainless Steel targa bar and clear covers. Ideal for hard weather climates, with the targa bar suitable for solar panel placement.

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With standard hardtop and targa The comprehensive set of clears maintains visibility, with zip out panels for easy access to the winches, sheets, etc.