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    Watermaker Hoses

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Adrianp said:

    Does anyone have a recommendation to where to get a flexible high pressure (1000psi) hose made up for a watermaker ? 

    I need a new 2.5m long one for our Rainmain but its $250+ to get from supplier or made up at the shops I've visited so far. Seems like its the stainless ends that makes them expensive. 

    I need a new and a spare, so its an expensive exercise!

    General Marine Services, Westhaven? Good guys.

    A few days in Whangaruru

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    On 16/02/2020 at 7:01 AM, harrytom said:

    Been in whangaruru a few times,lovely place,up towards the head of the harbour is a great pipi bed,went ashore to collect and met by an od lady asked what we were doing,told her and she said to early come up to the house for a cuppa,she explained the best way to collect,wait till tide starts coming in and they come up out of the sand and the walk ashore so need to dig,she was correct then she point down towards the DOC camp and said if you want gurnard thats the place to fish,correct again.

    Hope stopped at Mimiwhangata on the way out another DOC area well worth the ramble ashore.

    Working the shoreline towards Whangmumu is rewarding as well ,only real obstacle is danger rock

    Hiya, anyone got clues as to where the Pipi bed is?

    Looks like we might be in Whangaruru for a few days.

     

    Heading to Barrier? Read this.

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    19 hours ago, Bad Kitty said:

    We've never eradicated a marine pest once it's been introduced.

    That doesn't stop the crayon eaters in Wgtn spending eye watering amounts of money trying, like the tens of millions spend trying to kill off Undaria in the Chatam's where it was on the hull of a boat that sank.

    Still there, plus all around the place now.

    And currently a dive team working in Fiordland, living on a large boat, new dive team heli's in each week for a changeover and back to manually killing Undaria.

     

    Heading to Barrier? Read this.

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    We've never eradicated a marine pest once it's been introduced.

    That doesn't stop the crayon eaters in Wgtn spending eye watering amounts of money trying, like the tens of millions spend trying to kill off Undaria in the Chatam's where it was on the hull of a boat that sank.

    Still there, plus all around the place now.

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    For Sale, Iridium Extreme sat phone

    in Classifieds

    Posted

    Update. might be able to get 60% off if I sell them all, 7 available less the 3 spoken for.

    So if you keen they may get to $800,

    If you've committed at $1000 & we get them all done you'll get the new low price. As said, I don't want to make anything, this is a bonus for all the good crew groupies!

    Don't pussy foot around, Veladare churns thru that in Pinot in a good weekend! 

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    For Sale, Iridium Extreme sat phone

    in Classifieds

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Steve said:

    Excuse my ignorance but would this do data?  As in pulling down weather to a laptop etc??

     

    Yes I think this model can usb to a laptop for weather gribs etc. Island Time is the geek that will sort mine out. We've used SSB, Iridium, Iridium Go, and now we'll use this.

    I didn't particularly like the Go, found the connection to devices more finicky than a straight Iridium phone, but then some people love them. I have an Iridium Go that'll be for sale when I get round to it if anyone is keen?

    For Sale, Iridium Extreme sat phone

    in Classifieds

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Psyche said:

    Bk, definitely its a nice to have item and sounds like a good deal, whats the prepay options in NZ?

    Sorry I meant to include a link, here's the phone;

    Iridium Extreme® Satellite Phone - Ready for harsh Australian conditions. (pivotel.com.au)

    And here's the plans, these all have a sim card from Pivotel, which they may be able to reconnect. You'd need to check with them.

    We use Pivotel (used to be called Wright Sat Comms) and they are great to deal with.

    Iridium Call Rates, Plans, Special Calls, Value added services (pivotel.com.au)

    For Sale, Iridium Extreme sat phone

    in Classifieds

    Posted

    We have a few Iridium Extreme sat phones now surplus from a big job.

    About 18 months old, very light use, good condition.

    Still got the boxes, manuals, accessories.

    These are $1995 retail, I can probably get them for $1000 each.

    If you're interested let me know & I'll try & sort a deal out with the Production Company.

    Please don't bother making stupid offers, I think this is a good deal for Crew members, & I'm not making any money on it. 

    About 6 available at last count. Pic is of my one, they are all the same.

    Thanks, 

     

    Iridium Extreme.jpg

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    Police need your help

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, DrWatson said:

    Now that the topic has become about that most vital of sailing liquids, I have this year discovered that this is my new gold standard for Firefly’s medical cabinet. 

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    Absolutely Dr Watson, we've done extensive market research on rum, and that's been the favorite for about 15 years now. 

    Cape brett tidal streams

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    9 minutes ago, Zozza said:

    Who here cuts through the gap between Cape Brett and Piercy Island...

    Sailing, racing, pretty much never.

    Sightseeing, fishing, diving all the time.

    It's a great place to park up if you're sailing!

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