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    Chromecast and netflix

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    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

     

     

    Random AIS safety message

    in TechTalk

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    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 ?

    Xmas Cruise (C)rush?

    in MarineTalk

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    21 hours ago, Black Panther said:

    Where are you? Tell Kouma? We are still pondering g when to leave, quite like it here.

    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

    Technical advice

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    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

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    Cat 3

    in RaceTalk

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    7 hours ago, ex Elly said:

    That looks like a different Cat 3 to what we have here.

    They are talking about Round Ireland being Cat 3 - whereas in NZ, the Round NI and Round NZ are Cat 2+.

    However a keel has fallen off a yacht here. In 2008 'Time To Burn' skipper drowned, but they were not racing at the time. However, YNZ still tightened up the safety rules regarding welded attachments.

    In NZ, an inspector can request the withdrawal of a keelbolt for any category (yep, even cat 5).

     

     

    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 

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    Xmas cruise

    in MarineTalk

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    1 hour ago, Ohana said:

    On a Christmas cruising note, has anyone anchored a (shoal draft) yacht in Tairua/Pauanui? 

    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.

     

    Northern Triangle race

    in ShortTalk

    Posted

    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.

    Old Pics

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    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

    Ross 830 - Rudder stiff, creaking.

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Rgvkiwi said:

    Does Salt Slayer(Burnsco) or Salt Terminator (CRC) work as well as Salt Slayer?

    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

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    Ross 830 - Rudder stiff, creaking.

    in TechTalk

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    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 

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    Ross 830 - Rudder stiff, creaking.

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    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

     

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