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I see Marine deals is selling 'mastervolt' branded AGM's - anyone have any experience with these re quality, cycle life etc? Are they true deep cycle - product blurb looks a bit confused https://www.marine-deals.co.nz/batteries-and-accessories/mastervolt-mv-12-90-ah-agm-battery

Curious IT was the Epever model not adjustable?

Fish tape like this May work- https://nz.element14.com/proskit-industries/22-8618/50-ft-fish-tape-reel/dp/2787714?

aah Computer says no... "You need to give evidence of new boat pushing against the tide in Whitianga harbour channel. Any engine that can do that is fit for purpose. I would suggest a large portion of boats would not pass the test." Chariot Strange the above is simply another subjective measure that can't complied with either, while it may practically demonstrate the appropriateness of the available thrust of the engine in a particular craft ( entering or leaving Bluff harbour is another good example...sometimes no amount of horsepower is enough). Although this has been d

pics?

Witchdoctor is in Nelson with local owners

The above is primarily why I got out of TY sailing after owning an E5.9, a N25 and an E7 between 1996 and 2015. I raced and cruised TY's all round the South island and across Foveaux and the safety requirements in situations have been well tested at times by boats cruising and or competing. IMHO as past NZTYA committee member and SI VP - NZTYA as an institution failed to transform and adequately integrate newer, faster designs and appropriate safety regs. Note that the sportsboat regs at the time were/are pretty minimal. There a number of incidents where they would have been found wanting

T???4161 the vickers right?

Its the registration as a T not S750 design approval as I see it that is the issue...Obviously, NZTYA has only been allocated by YNZ a certain range of numbers and a 9000 number isn't one of them. Computer says no...

Well that was helpful wasn't it?...isn't it funny that that someone, some entity, somewhere is mandating you do something for a disproportionate admin fees so you can pursue a choice you enjoy and have paid for with your discretionary allocation. No wonder we have problems growing the sport in NZ and encouraging new builds when this sort of crap is still going on 10 or so years on after that particular boat was built...I'm well over it. I have raced against DP, T number or otherwise in a T (and beaten it on line). However, too ignore the sports T rules is very poor form-that is like your loc

do you have an adjustable clamp type arrangement to prevent lateral spreading?

No Jon definitely not.. flare expiry moved from three years to four years from date of manufacture within the last policy cycle...simply a case of practice ahead of policy

Originally , the KORC committee had a NZTYA rep sit with them to align/or resolve/guide such perceived conflicts in the regs ( makes sense No?) As I understand it this was done away with during the last review. The NZTYA regs in places are onerous and archaic in my IMHO particularly with respect to the faster TY's ; and especially more recent additions such as DP and FForty. Although as a Cat 3/ Cat 2 keelboat owner a number of the regs impose significant ongoing cost which are a clear barrier to entry and participation.

Maybe up north... north is not everywhere

Any of you actually read the YNZ constitution? https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/resources/ynz-constitution Curiously, I note you can also be an individual member of YNZ by applying to the board. Anyone done that?

most regional council Navigation bylaws require registered number on hull also not sure if being a member of a "recognised body" eg. YNZ exempts this requirement

this storm

funny topic... I only recently installed class B and it is still on while the boat is in the berth. It shouldn't be - but I can't get to the boat to turn it off. Haven't installed a 'stealth switch yet'. kinda ridiculous... as it appears to be updating very regularly.

It will be very interesting if you get a reply to that request...

Realistically, after assuming a 12m -14m marina berth p/y, engine maintenance p/y, rig maintenance p/y , bottom maintenance - haul outs p/y, sail budget allocation p/y - safety gear, cat inspections etc it isn't going to be chump change. Assume a syndicate would be good way to go but I know what it costs to run a 9m version that I cannot currently use and have hardly used in the last 6 months and it isn't cheap...

KM - Got any pics of your running rigging set up you want to share?

Agree with KM - I'm in the midst of replacing most of my running rigging also. All my clutches are either 6-12 or 8-14mm. New reefing lines are 8mm Poly outer/UHMWPE core which will be stripped and coverless where required. The 8mm has good hand which I think will work well when I'm cold, tired and getting smashed. Do they need to be this diameter for overall strength - absolutely not. Main halyard is 8mm, Jib halyard is 8mm, Fractional kite 8mm, Masthead kite is 8mm, Topper is 8mm (can double as 2nd jib halyard). Outhaul tail is 8mm = in boom two to one is 7mm coverless 16 Carrier UHM

Yip pretty small really...

key thing in my view is the engineering certification/ construction supervision/ build quality to enable the boat to get category for cat 3, 2 or 1 events.

we have been advised the Marina is closed...