[Battery isolators, -ve or +ve side?]

I assume DPST refers  to : Double Pole Single Throw Switch

[Adjusting very tight Graham Rigging screws]

ATF = Automatic Transmission Fluid 

[Rib has brown stuff on it helppp]

Was it sitting under a tree at all.

I have seen similar result from honeydew sap coming from the leaves.

[Lucas capstan on Cav 32]

You need a Breaker sized for the cable mm2/ length

[Nanni Diesel problems - Fuel Filters]

If you had a gradual loss of revs/thrust  I would check the exhaust elbow for blockage.If completely blocked  you will also see a carbon buildup in the cylinders with unburned diesel  resulting in  no combustion.

[Lead Casting?]

Kawerau Engineering

[Tauranga Shipping Channel Screw-Up]

Didn’t get very far, heading south at 3knts just off Little Barrier.
Any reports?

[What is the name of the cruise ship]

Noordam and Le Laperouse I believe, are out there at anchor.

[Clams]

Check out Southern Clams, supplier to most NZ supermarkets.Based out of Dunedin

[Battery Drills]

Hilti for me all the way.Have 3 at work and they are used 5 days a week ran for 15 years.Dropped often from 1.8m ladder no problems.2 new battery pack in that time.Finally the variable speed/ braking started to go.Just got a new 18v Hilti with new steel chuck,hoping for another 15 years

[BBQ for crusing]

Webber Baby Q all the way

Mounting it can be challenging but I have mine mounted on a bait board that has a sliding fitting I adapted

Easy to store, clean , simple and great taste