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Romany

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  1. Thanks E. I got Steve from Auckland Marine Boat Valet to do propspeed for me. My 'neighbour ' on the yard got his done at same time so it was efficient for all. Reasonable price, done properly, with the good stuff and I did other things too so everybody wins
  2. Thanks all - I am coming to the conclusion that taking the prop to an applicator is the way to go.
  3. anybody in Akld area have a part pack they want to sell (aside from retailers I mean)? I presume it doesn't go off in the can so I guess I could keep it for next time but would rather spend my cash on topsides paint atm. I have 16 x 9, 2 blade so I need bugger all of this stuff.
  4. Beware, summer may be the biggest scam of all. So far it is absent without good reason.
  5. Romany

    Lag screws

    Thanks that all makes sense.
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    Lag screws

    Thanks for reply. Lag screws to secure cutlass bearing housing and resist it spinning with the shaft. My understanding is that there isnt much load and logic says it gets less as time marches on. 45mm embedding into deadwood I think. I intend to apply some 4500 sealant/adhesive onto the screws as they begin to reach max penetration and also on the mating face of housing as it screws onto shaft tube as well as thread sealant for tube to housing. I did think about setting threaded rods into the hole but it feels like reinventing the wheel. The old screws lasted 48 years so i
  7. Romany

    Lag screws

    I have new 7/16th lag screws and assume the hole into which they are going should be smaller. The big question is how much smaller? Going into glass sheathed kauri. Is 3/8ths too tight?
  8. Romany

    SailGP

    Never let the facts get in the way of a good story, but lets not forget this is all about the back pockets of a few. If I could be arsed, I'd rather watch it on tele in any case. Each to their own.
  9. Praising Piedy boys?!! What next.what the hell? Following the most noble of tenets - to help another at sea.. yes, well done them men -
  10. i i . Either my stutter is worsening or I was in the presence of a superior when typing that
  11. 3= nothing. Effectively becomes option 2. Hell will freeze over before option 1 occurs.
  12. Now Im ready to reinstall the housing and have to drill out the holes in housing to accomodate 7/16th lagscrews. Would 3/8 holes in deadwood be ok for the screw to 'bite' or is that too tight? And what thread sealant should i i apply to the thread? Teflon based as I understand it is best but I cant find any.
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    Poo pipe part 2

    I never realised how much heat a richard contained until I had to unblock the Lavac after someone who was a benefactor of the Spencer family had been there. No, not the boatbuilder - the waiheke family that owned Caxton paper Instant case of the sweats
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    Poo pipe part 2

    Bog paper is the culprit
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    Coastal 2023

    I remember Simon as an enthusiastic, positive guy with a kind manner. He knew much and spoke it quietly without fanfare. Such a loss in many ways. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Fair winds and following seas & all that...
  16. What kind of cannon? I have always wanted one of those jobbies you put in the top of a winch
  17. Does anybody know if I could stop my galvanised mooring chain from corroding by fitting an anode to it - say at slightly above the point where the chain sinks to seafloor at lowest tide?
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    whoops

    They should be declared an invasive pest and a significant eradication programme should be commenced with urgency.
  19. Looks great doesnt it? Funny though - we used to have one mag for boating and it seemed to cover many interests. Perhaps they should have left sailing where it was and started another one called "Invasive NZ" where they could include bloody stinkpots (now masquerading as yachts), fizz nasties of varied shapes and sizes, and sub surface invaders. I'm gonna buy one of this new one cos theres more sails in one mag than I have seen in yonks and thats worth the price
  20. din't even look that fast until i changed play speed to x 2
  21. Romany

    Paint

    Thanks for that - the comment from guest was related to kiwigrip although i suppose its applicable to any paint system and your reply about the tape is equally so.
  22. Romany

    Paint

    Thanks all. Guest - can we talk further? You have used it which is the experience I need to tap into. Please gis a bell on 0212408404 or text me a number and I'll call u. Cheers
  23. sings There's a foiling thing on the starboard bow, starboard bow, starboard bow... The problem? Its sailing Jim but not as we know it.
  24. Maybe both but I do have ex frames.
  25. Minor drift here but can anybody give recommendations on who to talk to about making a dodger for me? Auckland area.
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