Jon
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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
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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
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Could also seem more as this SW is keeping everyone from spreading out
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12 hours ago, Black Panther said:
I read that as he wanted to re register in the UK
Yep could be either I guess
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Lots of boats in Coromandel area, 50% more at a guess
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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
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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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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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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. -
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.
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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
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I know someone that was there when it was announced
A local come out in a small boat and gave them a serve
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Booboo what did you make the solar arch from ?
looks heavy
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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
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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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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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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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26 minutes ago, ex Elly said:
Is the reason they can't hold it in Auckland, because they have given away the 26 brand new chase boats?
https://www.coastguard.nz/news-media/coastguard-great-barrier-first-unit-to-receive-new-4unz-vessel/
Should they have held onto them a bit longer?
They were the course Marshel boats, always belonged to CG, just on loan to AC for the event
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47 minutes ago, Shimmer said:
Looks like a Lot of new boats have made the starting line up for the SSANZ Northern Triangle Race.
Shimmer has cat 3 inspection next week amazing how many little things I needed to do to comply. Starting to get excited about racing!
Wait list is almost emptied out, so it’s been re opened, lost a few boats due to Covid restrictions stopping some from getting into country or getting boats ready or just regulations. Plus lost a couple because of work or life commitments
I don’t think this event will be fully subscribed come start day so if your keen get in touch
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It’s not possibly full of salt/marine growth ?
If it’s just plastic of a type bushes top and bottom it may just need a good clean and grease (of the correct type) I’ve seen this in boats that have sat for a while
Sometimes there’s a grease nipple between the two bushes which would be hard to get to on a 830
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SSANZ Evolution Northern Triangle will be a fully vaccinated event under these rules
We will also need to amend requirements to split briefings and prize givings to stay under the 100 as this stands
On the good side is with the traffic light system regions will be open and we will just have to abide by the level at the stops
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As for using the motor, won’t he a problem as the stick will float away from outlet and you have a inline filter or two I’m hoping ?
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Go fishing with a hook bent onto the end of a length of seizing wire, easiest if the tank is about half full
Then make a new dipstick that’s too long to drop in.
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Xmas Cruise (C)rush?
in MarineTalk
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Lots of boats left GB this morning on the easterly today
A few arrived this afternoon
Fitzroy looked normal to light this afternoon