[Electric propulsion and conversion questions]

40 minutes ago, CarpeDiem said:

We were told to over spec the generator so it was never running at full output? It was described as a range extender and battery charger. I could see it only being used a few times a year. However, if we had gone down that path we'd also have removed the Lpg and gone full electric cooking and water heating so it would of been a bit more than just a range extender on long cruises. 

20kw genny was matched to a 15kw motor. 

Lwl is 10m. Weight is 5200kg. We cruise at 6.2knots which is 2200rpm.  If we take the engine to ~2800rpm we hit Hull speed at ~7.1knots.  At that point we have 300rpm in reserve, the engine maxes out at 3100rpm iirc but we don't go there. 

Sounds about right. I run our D1-30 at about 2200 rpm and sit at about the same speed, maybe a tad more. Need those extra horses to get in and out of Whitianga harbour against big tides.

[Cruisair A/C]

Sounds a bit too fancy for my old clunker.

[Advice on places to stop TGA to Great Barrier]

17 hours ago, Steve said:

The Katabatic thing is really a Stony Bay issue.  Very steep behind the bay.

If it happens, head out to sea, quickly.

Yes Peachgrove Bay and surrounds has been voted best place in the world, by us.

That area has regular visits from large dolphin schools and pods of Orca.

[Cleaning inflatable dinghy]

15 hours ago, Fogg said:

Burnsco sells dinghy cleaner. It works great.

I'll second that

[Further woes - removing an engine via companionway and boom]

Yep,I have done it on the hard using a chain block. Just take your time and it is easy. And yes, don't rely just on the topping lift.

[Further woes - removing an engine via companionway and boom]

I know of a Raven 26 who tried this manuover by dropping into a fiz boat. Bloody near went through the bottom of the fizzy. That was only an 8hp Yanmah.

[Coppercoat]

3 hours ago, Fish said:

Where do you keep your boat chariot? 

I moved away from the ablatives because I would wipe all the product off cleaning for racing.

BP, the Altex agent told me with the abliatives, it washing off when using the boat, i.e. first half hour it would wash off. I would imagine any wave action increases the shear stress enough to wash things off. The main concern I have is the high growth in the river. I don't think its had to reach a tipping point where growth becomes too thick, and wont wash off under use.

I find a good bash to windward gets rid of most slime except for the rudder which is easy to clean. Our boat is kept in Whitianga marina.

[Coppercoat]

I use Ultra 2 and find it ok. The main reason being that I can scrub it without watching all my antifoul disappear around the bay.

[Viking Vee-Drive for Cavalier 32]

3 hours ago, Black Panther said:

My cav i put in a little Volvo with sail drive. Meant the engine went back under the cockpit and opened a lot of space in the cabin.

I believe that would be the best option. Probably what I would have done if I had kept the Cav.

[Viking Vee-Drive for Cavalier 32]

I had a remotely located ZF box on our Cav 32. Took it to the agents and what a bloody disaster. Went in as a V drive and I got it back as a straight drive. That's what you get when the experts have a play with it. I would look at options away from V drive units.

[Advice on places to stop TGA to Great Barrier]

You are right. The Mercs are spectacular. Would be criminal to go past without stopping there.

[Waiheke Island no take zone]

That's if they get prosecuted. Remember it is only LIKELY not will.

[Waiheke Island no take zone]

What gets me is that they are only likely to face prosecution.

[Halyard for 11.6meter cruiser.]

Do you have to splice Spectra. Need to replace the wire to Kiwifurl drum which pulls back the spring loaded locking pin. Can I just tie the ends off without splicing.

[new ac race dates set]

13 hours ago, Deep Purple said:

We'll be watching on our phones during Wednesday pre-start in Mercury Bay

 

Why on a phone? Hope you are not still waiting up the top of Centennial Drive for the Tsunami.

[herald ban?]

What happened to no personal attacks.

[This Weekend's Achievements]

Watched one poor Jav loose his rig before he even got in the boat. Got caught in the shore break, couldn't hold boat straight, capsized and rig went into sand. Next wave was too much for the rig. Carbon fibre mast snapped, sounded like a gunshot.

Felt so sorry for them as it was only Saturday, so regatta over very early for them. 

[Spencer 28 vs nova 28 vs compass 790]

What did you end up with

[primer before applying new antifoul?]

You will get plenty of advise around the PYBC haulout yard. Not all of it good but much of it helpfull. 

[Idiots?]

The idiots have flipped it.

[primer before applying new antifoul?]

Not a good day to haul out at PYBC. I have bailed out up there in less wind than probably getting today. Not ideal.

[Mooring wanted near Panmure Yacht Club - Sunday 14 February only]

You can rent the inside of the PYBC wharf for the night if required for the night. Just contact the office and i'm sure they will see you right.

[Bare Boat Charter in the Islands?]

Why not the Whitsundays. Boats probably beeter maintained and Aussie bubble could be happening before the end of winter.

[Damn!!]

I have a Gori 3 blade for sale if you are interested. 16.5 X 15 L/H 1" shaft. Was on a 28 hp Volvo pushing a Lotus 9.2. Found it very good with high thrust.

[Suggestions for Budget keeler 25-32 ft]

I would seriously consider a Raven 26. Well balanced and ideal first keeler to teach the family how to sail and has as much interior volume as many older 30 footers.

We had one for 13 years. Several trips up north with 2 kids on board. You adapt to the space you have. We would all love bigger boats but reality sets in and financial restraints rear thier ugly head.