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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
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No gave them away - to an Aussie
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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 .
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Just got some Evolution Laminate sails on P'zazz and they are pretty good
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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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Great sheltered position ,v close to carpark, finger both sides... contact me for further details 027 623 8366
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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
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Pretty sad development - certainly a big set back
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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
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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
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The Rahui definitely is not over - no taking scallops or any shellfish with the exemption of kina
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https://www.metvuw.com/forecast/forecast1.php?type=rain®ion=nzni&tim=078
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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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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
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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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I have the Ultrasonic wind sensor - been pretty happy with it- compact and no moving parts...
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Assume 888 is still out there drifting ? Am sure he will be hugely relieved to have got off.... great effort Navy and Trust Heli
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Looks quite small but at that price you could have another as back up ...Thanks for the link -will look into them
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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 ?
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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.....
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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....
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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
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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
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The Landing at Okahu Bay has a doubtful future depending the outcome of a recent survey and Council decision making
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Cool Sailing Documentary from a Novice- Chasing Bubbles
1paulg replied to 1paulg's topic in MarineTalk
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