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I wouldn't have known this existed either, until a couple of minutes ago...

Maybe depends if you have a car on shore. Quite a long way to the supermarket from Opua.

Matauwhi Bay , they are universally known as the mudcrabs, and fouling no where near as bad as Opua

@LBD - Did you go for those fancy composite cylinders in the end?

Not as far as I know, but it would be worth getting local knowledge. I think the presence of millions of dollars in big yachts at the marina would be a big disincentive to boatyard pollution. If you look on satellite view you’ll see plenty of moorings well upstream from the boatyard, as well as plenty downstream adjacent to the marina.

Is dust from the boatyard a concern in that area?

No. The 800's and the 810's use the 51mm thru hull...

Does the 810 fit into the older Hydra through hull?

My pick would be just upstream from Opua. Well away from stray ocean swell; away from most vessel wake; handy to supplies; close to marine services; handy to fuel and water; possible to rent a temporary berth when cyclone forecast (which I have done twice); car parking; bike hire; walkway to Paihia; bus to Auckland at top of hill.

Hiya all, looks like this has gone to Carpe Diem, who replied a couple of days ago, thanks,

Matauwhi Bay is pretty popular with liveaboards. Short walk to Russel town and supermarket, Boat club right there for social stuff, nice dinghy pontoon. Also very sheltered for most wind directions

I could use that to isolate my electronics from potentially high LiFe spikes, right? I am on Hobsonville hardstand as soon as there's a decent dry weather window. But can pick up from anywhere in Auckland I see BK regularly.😍 Cheerrs.

In a hypothetical situation, which may or may not be part of your or my plans in the future - if you have decided that the Bay Of Islands is the area you wish to purchase / rent a mooring with view to it being your liveaboard base, which area would you choose? The obvious choices are Opua/Kawakawa, Opua Basin, other nearby Opua areas (English Bay?), Russell, Matauwhi Bay, somewhere in KeriKeri river or it's tributaries, Doves Bay etc... Cheers.

They have a few days ago I believe. She's an interesting character that's for sure. Had plans to do the longest ever solo passage without stopping, needed to be 3 years or something at sea to break the record.

Make sure you navigate to http://www.roguesails.co.nz unless you need an electrician and then https will be just fine Booboo makes great sails

Great news someone should tell the authorities.

Friends of pur saw the boat in Fitzroy a few days ago. Storm in a teacup.

I can't find many specs for the Nova 28 online or in my database right now but I would think I could supply both a main and genoa in Tri Dacron for around 5k. If you have any basic dimensions then I can price it up properly for you or if the boat is in Auckland I could come down and measure it up then quote. www.roguesails.co.nz

Was power supply for SSB which is now removed, may have other applications. 9-18v input 12v output. Has some surface rust, but this is cosmetic, was functioning when removed. p/up North Shore Auckland. too good to go in the bin.

Bugger, we shared an anchorage a few years back. Hope she's OK.

Police are looking for her https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/559024/police-concerned-for-safety-of-missing-woman-julie-butler?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ3oGxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHs31vn5aNh1NNepJ-chNmLV3q8EXPtyQfsDikNYga-mTZbFJZDaff3aeUGyr_aem_fQk5nZOlrc1FeeEg5ohpqQ

Is this missing in the police sense or just someone wanting to catch up.?

We were out at Barrier a month ago and it was parked up behind the mussel farm just outside Fitzroy, but this Easter trip we noticed it was gone. Pretty hard boat (and owner) to miss, someone must have seen it around.

Anybody seen Julie or her boat Blazing Shadz.