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2 hours ago, Zozza said:
I detest 'Boaties' full stop. I have no respect for anyone on a stinkpot.
Sorry that post says more about you than people on powerboats.
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1 hour ago, harrytom said:
I thought be best seeing how the tugs couldnt tow in to the wind,way tow back to picton?
If they couldn't get it back to Wgtn, I'd be terrified getting towed across the Straight & into the Sounds. I'd probably jump off & swim for it!
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3 hours ago, otto said:
And here is a comment (unofficial) i heard through the grapevine. One of the reasons the give a little page was started is to gauge support from the wider boating community. So if a few donate a bit there is not much support and perhaps they need to reassess what they are spending. If thousands (which there are) donated a little it would show support and help send the message.
This is about pushing for a commitment from council to have a plan that existing marine facilities and regional assets that allow marine users to access the water are kept and improved on whether it be for rowing clubs, trailer boats, haul outs or those in marinas.
One squeaky wheel alone is not going to be enough.
Just donated to this, everyone that's interested in boating in Auckland could try & give something, even $5? And maybe show that we care? Or we'll have no facilities at all to support our habit. (Addiction?)
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Our one is like that, 20 ltr cylinder that will run off the genset or shore power using the element, and with the Eberspacher pumping hot glycol thru cylinder like an engine heat exchanger.
Eberspächer Airtronic and Hydronic for boats (eberspaecher-marine.com)
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Have you looked at Eberspacher diesel ones? They also do a tank version or one that uses a normal type water cylinder.
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Just now, Bad Kitty said:
These guys for Vybar.
Much better than the Forman stuff, which takes a lot of work to clean up when it craps out. Ask me how I know!
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These guys for Vybar.
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Plus one for Boat Fix, great team there,
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On 28/11/2022 at 6:42 PM, motorb said:
Orams is dreaming if they think they are going to be immune to reverse sensitivity in there with all the new high density housing going in. Give it 10-20 years and they'll all be getting shut down under onerous requirements being imposed on them.
Pier21 was just a soft target that the developers have already picked off.
The owners put Pier 21 on the market & sold it. Not sure how that becomes "a soft target that the developers have already picked off."
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Norwester PM me if you want to chat & I'll get some pics to you.
It was only a couple of hundy in materials, but labor is up there. Maybe 50% more expensive than bronze?
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We've made some carbon ones for Bad Kitty, can't post a photo for some technophobe reason? I'll try & send a photo to IT & see if he can post it.
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On 7/09/2022 at 9:06 PM, Island Time said:
You going on BK, or land based Willy? Looks like Jo and I will be there, on a launch called Southern Cross...
Land based I think?
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Thanks Matt, done.
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So anyone got any good info on the Sail GP in ChCh, March next year?
Best place to watch, will there be practice days before the 2 race days, that sort of stuff? We're planning a trip, keen to be in the right place at the right time.
Thanks,
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Only negative is Robertson's is a full service yard, so I don't think you can do any work yourself? Is that the case AS?
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18 hours ago, Sailor808 said:
Or a sat phone
I've got an Iridium Extreme for sale, surplus from a film job, little use, great condition.
Has all it's extras, earphone, 240v & 12v charger, external aerial.
Message me if you want a chat, still got 3 left I think
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Hiya all, anyone know about the salt springs shown on the chart at Rangi?
is there anything visible, or ?
thanks
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On 24/03/2022 at 7:58 AM, ballystick said:
I heard the Predictwind route planner has Romanza breaking the Race record, how accurate are these tools and will it happen??
Always dangerous breaking out the Veuve days before the race I think? 😂
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We put some soft foam in the gap between the saildrive & the hull. But it doesn't replace anything, just stops growth in that dead space. And it's soft enough to not put any load on the hull or leg. So it's just streamlining.
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1 hour ago, Island Time said:
Nyalic will work for a while, but will Crack and peel eventually.
I considered all this, and decided to repaint. Too hard/expensive to remove all the paint to leave bare. Sanded, epoxy prime and topcoat, with brush/roller. Came out pretty good. Last paint job lasted over 20 years.
Agree, Nyalic isn't the long term solution it's cracked up to be.
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Great read, keep up the good work!
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On 7/02/2022 at 1:58 PM, Dawie said:
Hi there,
My 5 year plan is to buy a small keeler. Looking at something like 32 cavalier / 30 chico etc. Hoping for 20-25k and I'd prefer GRP. I want to do short sails to get the family hooked and would probably consider longer shorthanded sails offshore.
I am fairly handy and can do most small maintenance a boat might need including non structural fibreglass, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work. So a fixer upper is probably the way as long as the boat is sound.
I almost fast tracked the plan this week and stopped just short of winning an auction on TradeMe. This made me think about the other costs involved.
I have never owned a yacht and was wondering if someone could give me some ball park figures for a 32ft (ish) keelboat.
The first few things I could think of was:
1. Cost of hauling a boat on the dry
2. Cost of keeping on the hard for a day.
3. Cost of a survey
4. Cost of re rigging in either SS of dyneema (as I understand this is something that needs to get redone from time to time for insurance.)
5. Cost of insurance for a 20-25k boat
6. Delivery from Auckland to Wellington since looks like most boats are up there.
7. Any big things I should consider.
For members that might worry about a complete novice getting in trouble out there:
I did a 4 week "yacht captains" course in Durban 26 years ago. Since then I have sailed (as crew) on and off on various boats from flying dutchman and darts to racing and deliveries on bigger boats up to 63ft. I am also an operational crew member at coastguard NZ. This is not heaps or anything to brag about, I just want to say that I know enough to know what my limitations are
Thanks in advance,
Dawie
I'd look for the best yacht you can find in the flavor/size/class you're after, and see what you can buy it for.
One that's had a refit, or is currently racing & well maintained.
If you can't afford that, then buying a "fixer upper" will break you. Saving a bit of labour because you're handy doesn't help much really if any of the big ticket items are a problem. Engine, rig, sails, fridge, electrics..........
It goes on & on, and labour is not the big number in any of those areas.
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2 hours ago, Black Panther said:
While we're here, I live aboard and the putt put is in constant use. 4 stroke 4 horse. Every few months it dies and I can get it going by draining some fuel from under carb. I hoped with time it would sort itself out, but that hasn't happened. Ideas?
Drain the tank, check for water?
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RNZYS is facing a trading loss of up to $1.6 million
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Squadron? What Squadron? Isn't that some place down on the waterfront, tied up with AC racing in Spain?