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Is that the Malcolm Tennant cat, that came off the mooring in Auckland and grounded? It was forsale in Tauranga for a while?

Whangarei. But, I would still like ideas and suggestions....based on my questions so I can talk to the rigger and at least pretend to make informed decisions? Especially on the cutter rig idea and running rigging? Or just tell me I am over thinking it all and why?

I will not be doing this myself...I should have put this in my initial post....sorry.

I have a few questions about rigging. I am replacing the standing and running rigging on a Nebe Miura 31 http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=7591 Masthead sloop. The boom/mainsail foot, is about a foot longer than the designer specified. Furling 140% genoa [on its very last legs] There is a single forestay, twin backstays, on a single spreader mast, with common garden variety setup of cap shrouds and two lowers per side. With the standing rigging. I am currently thinking of replacing stainless wire rigging with the same. What are the local options? What is t

Haha!! That is gold!

Can someone please explain or give the royal brief, on the death rolling, IOR boat thing, etc.... basic issues and cause, etc? Thanks in advance.

Compass's reversed as mentioned. Some species would get cold, instead of warm. Turtles would get lost. Its happened a few times before. Interestingly enough, the climate has changed before too. True story.

Where is the 'like' button on this forum??

Mechanical engine shut off on the side of the injector pump?

You will be fine mate. A small generator in a dinghy. Worst case is it will catch on fire and the dinghy will sink and put the fire out. Honestly, that is what I would actually do in your circumstance. It ticks all the boxes and allows for the future.

If you convert to watts it is easy. Voltage x amps = watts. Divide watts by voltage you will apply, to get the correct amps for this new voltage.

The easiest solution is to get one of these, get up after a few hours and top up the tank...at 58db it's pretty quiet and likely useful for other adventures. --> https://www.trademe.co.nz/business-farming-industry/industrial/generators-power-supply/petrol/auction-1516551735.htm?rsqid=ac886b8242ae4a91b74ac1538b239977 Maybe buy a 30 meter extension cord and an anchor for the dinghy.

Also, how many hours with this device run for? Is the car battery, also the start battery for the yachts motor? There is a motor in your yacht with an alternator?

Is it a 24 volt machine or does it have a 240v plug?

Do you know if they will accept registration of a vessel that is not registered anywhere? Like a lot of NZ boats.

How did you get langkawi reg, without proof of cancelling your old reg?

He could tape a few to his LPG cylinder while making dinner?

What are the ratings of the thrust bearings in the gearbox? or are there actually thrust bearings in there?

So... Ummm... I now own my first yacht I now have to figure out how to get it from tauranga to whangarei where I have a mooring reserved.

Ahhh...roger

What drafts would AM cup mono's like these have?

2.5m below chart datum at the travel lift. A dedge would make it lower I would imagine.

Hmmm... Port Nikau in whangarei. Just sitting there ready to go? http://portnikau.co.nz/about/location/

What are peoples opinions on small outboards in the 2.5-3.5hp size 2 stroke or 4 stroke? Reliable brands? Simple maintenance? I'm thinking 2 stroke at this sage.

Make filters for Perkins engines and most other OEM's. Also, make the famous Racor filters