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And anyone that is even remotely good, is busy & no cheaper than NZ
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Having done a lot of marine work in Fiji, I wouldn't even contemplate getting any finishing work done there.
If something was so urgent that it was needed to prevent sinking, then maybe, but anything else,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?
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On 20/12/2019 at 7:48 AM, Priscilla II said:
Aren’t all Underwoods home builds.
This one was a home wrecker.
So the estimated weight was a bit out then?
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On 11/06/2021 at 10:04 AM, Black Panther said:
Yeah, bloody national voters. Just a vocal minority. 😁
I'd be surprised if anyone is still voting National? But that doesn't change the facts that the Waiheke anti marina group have exhausted every legitimate avenue to stop the Marina, and now will resort to more illegal bullshit to try & force their opinion on everyone else. After getting a free pass on a massive legal bill, that they had no way of paying?
WTF has that got to do with National or Labour?
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On 10/06/2021 at 8:28 AM, marinheiro said:
just typical of the "mob rule" that is becoming more and more prevalent in this country.
Yes gone from a "vocal minority" to a "screaming minority"
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Lagoons & more commonly Fontaine Pajot cats have a lot of issues around global structure, or lack of.
Looking from the aft cabin to the bow with only a couple of poorly designed & constructed bulkheads gives lovely flow, aesthetics etc, but is not conducive to holding a cat together.
Hull deck joins are another issue, very common in FP cats.
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Hiya all, I've got 2 Yanmar 40hp 3JH4's I think they are, went into Bad Kitty in 2006, with SD40 sail drives, flexofold props, and looms & instrument panels. Panels are mounted inside the saloon, so not too weather beaten. Engine hours around 2500 each.
Will have new alternators, off the replacement engines.
All being replaced later this year with shafts & v drives.
Will suit a cat build, or replacement, or can split the pair. Not splitting engines & drives.
Engines are fine, always well maintained by Westpark Marine Engineering. Changing drives, so putting new engines in at the same time, but these have plenty of life left in them.
I'll work on pricing, and get some photos up, but who's building a cat out there & may be interested?
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Get rid of the plough, doesn't matter whose it is or where it came from.
Go see that turkey Grant at Chains Ropes & Bondage or whatever they are called, and get the Crew discount!
Any of the high or super high holding power modern designs will deliver you to a new world of bliss when the wind comes up overnight.
We use Rocna's, Excel & Manson Supreme on various work boats, and the Sarca Excel on Bad Kitty, changed from a Rocna but only because it fits better without the roll bar.
Both excellent anchors. And don't scrimp on chain, I'd add 20% to what you think is plenty.
The last time a plough could be considered a good anchor a big wooden boat loaded up with animals was about to run aground on Mt Ararat.
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Main benefit of SSB is free weather & email via sailmail. (paid subscription though)
Cheaper than sat phone. And if you scream mayday there may be a boat handy that's listening, although I'd put my 10 cents on an EPIRB for that.
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15 hours ago, Black Panther said:
Just a matter of population pressure. Florida is very close to a ban on anchoring.
Lot's of these issues should start with a debate on population numbers for NZ. But they won't.
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Yep, not much info in some of these posts that relates to privately owned yachts, I’ve tried really hard, with a pretty open mind on budget, and can’t make electric drives seem viable for Bad Kitty.
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Yup.
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Picked up a spinnaker bag between Motuihe & Browns Island Saturday PM.
Let me know if you want to pick it up, Castor Bay
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Crystal ball gazing; There will be talk from Dalton of UK, Dubai, Easter Island, etc. etc.
Tanties from NZ public, NZ marine industry, NZ Govt.
NZ Govt will up the cash input, Cup back in Auckland.
Probably take 3 months for that to play out.
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Hope & kindness Fogg, don't forget the kindness.
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1 hour ago, Fogg said:
Even IF you could find the money and commitment to restore this wreck and even IF the total cost came in close to fair market value for a similar boat - forget it. After this much publicity this boat will always be recognisable and carry the stigma - I’m guessing the true market value would be discounted by 30-50% as a result. The only likely motivation to take this on would be someone with an existing emotional investment in the boat eg family or former owner etc.
A lot of well known boats have been on the bottom. Nothing wrong with a good pickling! But I agree it's a big project. Someone may well learn that a boats hull is the easy & cheap bit.
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Tonga boats are tired & not really well maintained.
Whitsunday boats were much better, and it's really nice cruising there.
No bare boat charters in Fiji, has to have a Fiji skipper.
I think there's bare boat in New Cal, but the waters a fair bit cooler than Fiji or Tonga!
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12 hours ago, Fogg said:
Have you looked closely at the upgrade kit and what it does to apparently mitigate the SD40/50 problem?
Also the choice of lubricant apparently makes a huge difference.
I’m still learning about this issue myself but this kind of info is interesting me:
Yep we're running that mod. It's helps, but doesn't overcome the inherently sh*t design.
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44 minutes ago, Veladare said:
BK, I just motored to North Cape, and then back again, at 7 knots. And then just to kick myself in the nuts again I motored up to Kawau for the weekend, and then back again
For $693000 I have a the solution to all your problems.....
I still remember your dipstick shooting out of the engine bay at Barrier!
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43 minutes ago, Adrianp said:
You could always swap down to the smaller Yanmar 3ym30AE and SD25 saildrives with the basic dog clutch. This is what we have in Lady Nada (well the older 3YM30 and SD20) and 95% of time is more than sufficient. There are some times when we feel a little underpowered with a big headwind, but that's more just being a little slow than a safety issue. If we had to repower the boat, I'd chose the same engine/SD20. The 3ym30 is a great engine and very smooth.
Big weight saving too:
3YM30AE + SD25 - 160kg x 2 = 320kg
3JE5E + SD50 - 220kg x 2 = 440kg
But then last time we saw you, you passed us while we were both motoring, doing about 0.25kts faster with a little smug smile on your face, so I'm guessing the extra HP is essential
No I've actually been doing the calcs on the 30/SD25 myself. The SD20's & 25's have a great reputation.
Dog clutch, no frickin cone clutches! It's definitely an option.
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On 3/02/2021 at 9:58 PM, BOIGuy said:
I figured my yacht has cost me $6 per mile so far, it was worth it.
I wish!
But yep, it's still worth it.
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2 hours ago, Tamure said:
Shafts and struts are very reliable, lighter too. A consideration on a cat may be "taking the ground" i.e if you have kick up rudders then will the props will be the lowest most exposed part of the boat? If so then maybe a SD is a better option?
Yep but no, the carbon rudders are the lowest point, no sitting on the beach for us!
Rich guy puts weight behind anti-Waiheke Marina movement
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If you keep attacking people, then don't be surprised when they push back. Actions have consequences.
Welcome to the world.