https://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php?/discover/Crew.org.nz - All ActivityenThere are different sizes and shapes for different manufacturers. Make sure you get the right ones.Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:52:37 +0000Most decent chandleries should have or be able to get them. Try Fosters in Auckland or All Marine in WhangareiTue, 14 Jul 2026 04:46:47 +0000All the sheet winches I have had have been pretty bulletproof, but the one little thing which does seem to break are the little pawl springs. Does anyone know if a] they are a standard size, and b] if they can be had in NZ. ? I can send to OZ if I have to, - it's a Maxwell 22, but I have to buy 10 of 'em and nearly $70.Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:13:42 +0000There are bottles designed for horizontal installation.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:50:52 +0000Kinda thought so. Thanks Ashton.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 03:25:44 +0000No. It's got liquid inside ( the L bit of LPG). It's designed to pick up the vapor from the top of the cylinder, not convert liquid to vapor downstream.Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:17:38 +0000Just a quick question. Im thinking of moving the gas bottle to make it a bit easier to get to the valve, my days of being a contourtionist nearly over. Is it okay to lie a bottle permanently on its side, without compromising the delivery system?Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:53:19 +0000Agree, how long does it take you to get familiar with a boats vital systems ? quite a bit of cruising in my experience. I suppose if you are confident the boat has been well maintained you could take the owner along for insurance ie he/she knows what to do when something fails.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:06:39 +0000There is more to this story, buying a boat then a delivery cruise up the west coast more or less straight away? One would think that the new owners would spend some time getting familiar with the systems and having been onboard Paea and given the guided tour, all I can say is that there is a lot going on. The engine room is complex, lots of pipework, valves and whatnot, if something went wrong you would definitely not be working it out in 5 minutes. Maybe its just me but I'd want to fully understand the boat before heading out into open sea.Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:10:05 +0000Hopefully those who abandoned her did the logical thing and opened some seacocks.Thu, 09 Jul 2026 21:50:06 +0000What do actually need ? Priscilla II what happened ? I met the new custodian and his partner, they'ed done a huge clean up job on MarkoneThu, 09 Jul 2026 02:32:30 +0000Guessing it's Train Smash you're interested in DKD, LOA 7.9, beam 2.4, draft 2.0 from a 2010 PHRF cert, noting though beam for SR26 boats is all over the place, from 2.4 to 2.9 so I wouldn't trust the beam, guessing 2.7 is closer.Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:11:55 +0000It was blowing Easterly when it was abandoned. Given the prevailing weather, especially the few days after it was abandoned, I'm not surprise there is no sign of it. Would have been mid Tasman relatively quickly. Blown away from NZ at the least. And that is assuming it stayed afloat. I get mixed up exactly why they abandoned, but wasn't there talk of water ingress around the shaft seals etc? Or am I assuming that from the line around the prop leaving the wharf?Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:53:50 +0000Surprising that no bits have washed ashore...Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:46:01 +0000Is all fixed now, I can continue exploring again.Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:35:52 +0000Spark in the bottom half and vodafone elsewhere, VHF reception is pretty patchy as wellTue, 07 Jul 2026 06:41:07 +0000Talking of SR26’s Markone’ recently became a total loss under the harbour bridge after languishing on the marina for many many moons.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:36:03 +0000Yes the VHF nowcasting is a bit tedious to use, but very useful when you are out at Barrier and have no mobile reception.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:11:36 +0000You could always looks up similar SR26s PHRF certificates for measurements. Draft will vary... https://phrf.yachtingnz.org.nz/#Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:15:48 +0000What a deal indeed. Pay the money and 5 days later you're in Fiji.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:58:22 +0000The PredictWind app is way more useful - dozens of sites all over the gulf (in fact the world) and webcams too.Mon, 06 Jul 2026 03:40:18 +0000TBH the VHF nowcasting service sucks, waiting for advertisements either for CG or various companies is just annoying and if possible I always go to my phone first.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:34:42 +0000Coastguard's VHF Nowcasting services in the Auckland region (channels 19 and 20) are currently experiencing a nationwide outage due to a major server failure. There is no exact estimated time for repairs, but weather data, forecasts, and tides remain fully accessible. While technicians work to restore the VHF repeater sites, you can access real-time marine weather instead through these alternative options: The Coastguard App: Access live Nowcasting, tide information, and detailed forecasts directly on your phone. You can download it and view support info at Coastguard New Zealand. MetService Marine: Check localized, real-time marine forecasts on the MetService Marine App. Maritime NZ Forecasts: Continuous marine weather forecasts are continuously broadcast by Maritime NZ on VHF Channel 16 at scheduled intervals (0533, 0733, 1333, 1733, and 2133 hours). Mobile Direct Dial: Call MetPhone at 0900 999 followed by your regional area code for the latest conditions.Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:28:28 +0000To go with the tall stories...Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:10:08 +0000There is an 'SR owners chat' group on Facebook Messenger. Someone there may be able to help.Fri, 03 Jul 2026 07:45:40 +0000