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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

No gave them away - to an Aussie

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 .

Just got some Evolution Laminate sails on P'zazz and they are pretty good

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

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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

Pretty sad development - certainly a big set back

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

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

The Rahui definitely is not over - no taking scallops or any shellfish with the exemption of kina

https://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain&region=nzni&tim=078

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 ....

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

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.

I have the Ultrasonic wind sensor - been pretty happy with it- compact and no moving parts...

Assume 888 is still out there drifting ? Am sure he will be hugely relieved to have got off.... great effort Navy and Trust Heli

Looks quite small but at that price you could have another as back up ...Thanks for the link -will look into them

Mine has died and no new ones coming in the country for quite a while.. The specs are 12v 7 psi just used to pump fuel from tank up 1 metre to holding tank - dont suppose anyone has one they arent using or something that could do the same job ?

It depends on what your tolerance is to a slightly bumpy anchorage - forecast is light E at the moment swinging to SE overnight then fluctuating between E and SE until Wednesday afternoon when it normally will swing to S . With those conditions it is doeable - not 100% ideal -if you do decide to anchor there make sure your pick is well dug in. Looking out there at the moment there are a couple of boats and it is mild. SE actually works ok there - just tuck up into the Little Oneroa end.....

My understanding is that a carbon filter will take out the chlorine in a shock dose but it will most likely end up needing to be replaced afterwards - small amounts are ok but not shock doses ....Tryiing to remember who told me that -was some marine outlet but can check on this....

chlorine destroys carbon filters pretty quickly - I wouldnt recommend using anything v low concentrations otherwise factor in writing off your carbon filters as part of that process and replace

Dont think Apartments are on the Agenda - from memory the other option besides keeping it as a hardstand was to convert it to a reserve /park

The Landing at Okahu Bay has a doubtful future depending the outcome of a recent survey and Council decision making

Yep - thats the one - he touched a few people's hearts -v sad that he passed away. I havent finished the full doco -intend to do that tonight