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Flares
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Just realized I need to renew my flares on the boat for the race to Whangarei next week, which started me thinking, when was the last time any life was saved by the use of a flare. When I think of the thousands I have spent over the years, I realize it is not actually about my safety that I buy them, but about a tick off box on a form that compels me to purchase something I will probably never ever use and that I have at least two or three other methods of seeking help if needed, all of which will achieve a far more positive result than a random flare.
Is this an anachronism perpetuated by interested third parties or am I being rather cavalier in my attitude?
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David, I've had Transformer in there but no swinging room at all at low tide. Water depth OK and yes, the narrow starboard entrance is the deep channel in. A midweek job for you I would say. And yes, I too have had to vacate in a hurry at night (in a smaller boat).
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You do need to tap it with a hammer as you install it and do up the bolts - quite surprising how you can tighten it then tap it around the shaft and how much more you can then re-tighten.
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Loose fanbelt? Doesn't explain loss of power though.
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No idea how it seized - had been making a bit of rattly noise prior to big bang. Luckily owner had already semi decided on a new motor so had money put aside for this. Talking to Westhaven staff, they had to assist a lot of boats in with engine problems this year - maybe a function of most boats now being 20 to 30 years old as are the motors (and freezers).
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Wheels, that was Extract Digit being towed out by me - seized his motor completely (New one on order).
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Am not to sure contractually where a marina operator has the say and control on who and how people can work on your boat?
A better mind than mine for an answer?
I would think that if I use a contractor on my boat, its my call and responsibility for that job- should it go wrong I carry the insurance in the first instance (and I have to furnish details of this to the marina). Health and Safety is surely my concern as I am the employer. An analogy may be that I rent a house but employ a mechanic to work on my car there - does the landlord have any say on that job?
The marina is, after all, only renting space and while I can see a need for certain controls to protect other users, reasonable duty of care should apply. Legislation provides for controls and penalties , not the marina operator.
Is Big Brother Marina over reaching themselves?
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saw it up at Kawau and thought that would suit me in my retirement. A great motorsailor with a heap of benefits.
Shallow draft
Enclosed wheelhouse
Heap of room
Character
Budget special (maybe)
Simple systems
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My understanding is that like a car, registration is only proof the car or boat is registered, not proof of ownership. A receipt or series of receipts is the only real proof except where the vessel is registered as a New Zealand ship - this I think does guarantee title or ownership.
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Some Volvo saildrives have a three piece anode which is secured into a slot around the saildrive by three bolts which need an Allen Key. Real easy to do underwater.
You should have a quick snorkel to check before committing to a haul out.
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Transformer entered and payment made 11 Dec but a no show on list of entries.
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I use a 10 litre paint bucket and lid - handy as it doubles as a bucket!
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We'll be there - crew working on how to follow on last years successful efforts.
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could always reconvert Prawnbroker - I think the keel is fixed in the original case.
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Slice of Lemon? - moored Tamaki River at least 20 years ago with the bulbous bit. Maybe recent is a relative term in a 40 year old boat.
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No bias or self interest but have you looked at Prawn Broker - Jim Young Rocket, seems to tick all your boxes. Also High Spirits at about half the price. Both optimized to full, good cruising and both have relatively new rigs and sails. Prods, square tops, t keels, gennakers and kites and both outboard powered.
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Used him for years - yes he is slow but good sails at fair price. Must be known as No Hurry Murray for a reason.
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N22 needs a short shaft to fit well.
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Had a N22 in the 80's at New Plymouth - came with a 7.5 4 stroke Honda which I replaced with a 6 horse 2 stroke Johnson. Standard prop on both and both worked well, even in the Tasman swells and waves. A four stroke may give you better battery charging ability.
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Always thought Scow was an Alan Mummery design.
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So far in Auckland, no real controls enforced and no major dramas. I suspect all naughty weeds/growth are mainly on wharves, marina pontoons and the like, with the biggest of these being under the control of the environmental policing body which takes a lot of money from us - Auckland Council or the Council owned Port Company. There are many severely fouled boats lying on Council administered moorings which have remained unloved for many years with no action again by Council.
Lack of Council action could be
1 Why bite the hand that feeds you, or
2 Auckland Council is more enlightened and doesn't see the reds under the bed that Northland sees or
3 It will be a tiger by the tail they don't want to grab or
4 It is all around the corner for us.
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Like we race our boats with 30cm of growth underneath. Also why a full diver to inspect - 3 minutes with a snorkel can do the job.
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Sure did. Westhaven clawed back what they knocked off the annual service fee in one month! If mine is one to go by, they either lost hugely on power in the past or are on a massive windfall.
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I have a brilliant crew who run a contribution scheme through one of the crew - $10 a race, not compulsory and certainly unsolicited by me. When we blow a kite or whatever, their contributions pay for most if not all the repairs and the money just arrives.
Am aware that some put in more, some less, whatever they can afford at the time. Can't appreciate them and their philosophy enough and it is part of why we get on so well and have a great time regardless of results. Some of them have been crewing for me for over 15 years and average age probably 60 - the young bowman is 38. And we always have enough beer although with around 12 crew sometimes a dozen doesn't go far.
Flares
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could be ok but what if the stuff hits the fan and they do not go off?
Who would know?