Jon

No, I’ve got a power point just below that’s powered by a 300W inverter, I also use it for phone charging etc Old one was 24” and 12volt, replacement was over $800 and only one option as not a common size any more Replaced with 32” smart tv $250 plus $100 inverter that I already had

Tell you the truth, I had similar issues Ended up binning TV and replacing it with a smart tv with Netflix installed, I just hotspot tv off my phone now and it works Probably an age thing

In Huse bay tonight 20 boats in the north end of channel, seen more in a winter weekend I think most have gone home or are further a field

Mean while North Harbour is practically empty

Left Barrier yesterday (it has emptied out to quite quiet) Arrived Bottom End mid arvo, ManOwar was full but everything else was like a weekend outside holidays

Speaking of strange messages I keep getting one or two targets showing in my target list of boats that are thousands of miles away, up to 8000nm They are in range or I’d not pick them up, so either they are transmitting an incorrect position or my raymarine system is receiving it incorrectly anyone else with this issue ?

Lots of boats left GB this morning on the easterly today A few arrived this afternoon Fitzroy looked normal to light this afternoon

Left Moturua Is (rabbit) at 0900 this morning Anchoured in Red Cliffs, 1245 Nice little downwind sail 33nm Saw 12 to 14kts apparent in the channel doing 9 to 10kts so probably 24kts wind speed

Been in Deep Cove last three nights A mate has been on eastern side of Ruapukia the last few nights and has said that’s been good, sandy beach and good island walk. probably head to Moturua (Rabbit) Island today Then Fitzroy next year

Could also seem more as this SW is keeping everyone from spreading out

Yep could be either I guess

Lots of boats in Coromandel area, 50% more at a guess

Easy enough to do yourself here https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/ships/registration/part-B/default.asp hardest part for you is you firstly need to de register your boat in the UK, but you will probably know how this is done, you need to send a copy of this with your application as above, it can all be done online at this end

I have mine plumbed into the anchor well with a hose barb in the top of the bulkhead, then if it gets turned on by mistake it runs into the well and drains. I run a short hose (2m) to wash off anchor chain if needed and also connect a 20m garden hose if I need to wash the decks

Time to Burn completed the 2008 RNI, sailed back to Napier and was then sailing up to Tauranga with same crew as the keel needed removing as they suspected an issue Keel fell off at daybreak within 20nn ? of Tauranga, Clarkie the crew was down below at the time and drowned. Hindsight they should have removed the keel in Napier Yacht is now called Omega, it had a conventional keel fitted after this, originally it had a Z keel

Timing of tide, swell size and direction plus advise from harbour master. Watch some YouTube videos of bar crossing in AU to give you the idea.

49 at present out of possible 50 Saving a spot for a Australian skipper and New Caledonian boat and crew, but not likely to get into the country. So if you’ve ever thought one day you’d like to have a go at a longer shorthanded race, now’s you’re chance.

Was thinking that too Wonder if you could make one out of pvc pressure pipe ? The cost of the fittings would make it more expensive that stainless or Ali

I know someone that was there when it was announced A local come out in a small boat and gave them a serve

Booboo what did you make the solar arch from ? looks heavy

Next time I’m over there (with lockdown it’s been our local) I’ll take a photo from the same angle as first photo Its all full of our invasive imports Mangroves Nice to see what the natural state would have been like

Don’t know but they all use the same base elements id try just flooding cockpit with fresh water to start and work the tiller, the higher the water level the greater head to push it through. Lifting the tiller head should let more water through but firstly just try as is, half an hour of playing with your stick should tell you if it’s getting better

I’d be trying flushing it first before you drop it, will need dropping next haulout but it should free up if you get the salt and dirt out. It won’t just drop if you remove the bolt as it’s stiff, try removing the bolt then replace with a longer one so you can work the tiller whilst flushing but it can’t drop too far if it suddenly frees up Chances are it’s a tube from cockpit sole to hull with plastic bushes top and bottom so it can flex between

Firstly I’d try blocking the cockpit drains with corks or similar and flood the cockpit with saltaway or similar solution then work the tiller and try to flush out the dirt and salt There will be a key way cut into the head of the rudder stock and tiller base, remove the bolt and washer and the rudder will drop through, but will be tight so will probably need flushing anyway If your brave remove the bolt and washer then replace the bolt with a line tied to it then work the tiller, this will allow you to see what’s happening and allow liquid better access