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  1. No one local would fill mine as they need to be NZ registered and certified - seems odd if they are available as close as Aussie and no manufacturer has bother to register them here as corrision on steel ones in a marine environment is an issue
  2. No gave them away - to an Aussie
  3. I think it is the manufacturers responsibility to get them registered in NZ? I had 2 fiberglass bottle that came in from Aussie and it was so good being able to see levels in the tanks and no corrosion on the bottle being left in a wet locker for longer periods - unfortunately the drama of trying to titrate from a steel bottle was too hard and stopped using them .
  4. Just got some Evolution Laminate sails on P'zazz and they are pretty good
  5. It is looking as though the next Island cruising season is going to be a nightmare getting clearances - the system is definitley breaking down - they have lost quite a few experienced Inspectors who will be hard to replace
  6. Great sheltered position ,v close to carpark, finger both sides... contact me for further details 027 623 8366
  7. I found Navionics pretty variable in accuracy - going into Vanabulava was probably 400 metres out - luckily we had Isailor as back up on an ipad which was pretty spot on for most of Fiji
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    37th AC

    Pretty sad development - certainly a big set back
  9. Without knowing the exact details - my guess is that wasnt a Lee shore when so many boats dropped anchor there but with a front like that coming through like a freight train it is likely to have come from a different angle and turned it into one - too late for all those there to respond other than doing what little they could as a reaction - ie running motors , securing any sails not properly lashed etc. Having been in an anchorage in winds probably of a similar strength (Cyclone Bola) I can say that although Bola came down on NZ quickly once we knew it was imminent we still had hours to
  10. It has happened last few seasons - with the predominance of E/NE winds over summer it means that Blackpool and Surfdale dont get the recirculation that a fresh SW provides and ends up providing great Algae growing conditions - was bad last year but even worse this year with Globules of it making its way along to Putiki Bay as well....Hopefully a few strong SW blows will shake it all up but smells terrible and definitely not what you need going into your salt water intake
  11. The Rahui definitely is not over - no taking scallops or any shellfish with the exemption of kina
  12. https://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=078
  13. Few boats removed from Putiki Bay , Waiheke by Harbourmaster the other week - a fraction of the number that should have gone but such a major logistically ....
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    Poo pipe part 2

    I always have a bin (with a liner) for used bog paper ( as well as fresh water and vinegar last flush) - none goes through the Loo. Everything you can do to minimize potential blocking is worth it having endured a xmas day and a new years eve blockage to sort I do whatever I can to avoid blockages
  15. The process to apply and get permission to lay one took me around 10 months - that was 4 years ago - not sure if that has changed since however there are limited spaces available and depending on your boat size that could be a limiting factor.
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