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Gosh is chalk like cheese, after been trailer yachts the differences kick in. The C7 has a deep Skeg, with the pivoting centreboard intruding the length of the main salon. While the N25 has a vertical dagger board set forward giving an 'open' salon area. There is also a difference in the static height in the cabin due to the raised floor in the C7 compared to the N25. Visit a trailer yacht club or compound and step from one to the other.

Garmin have some 6" models complete with transducers for under $1k, NZ charts preloaded.

Hi There are a few Taranki refugees with the BOPTYS at Lake Rotoiti. We may have 2-3 Catalinas in the compound, if you want to ses several at once, not aware any are for sale.

Yes .....all to our selves ...

Lake Rotoii ....vey busy trim.DBE3C020-5051-43A2-A47F-1451097F30DA.MOV

Came as a set from 'mother' about four years ago, obviously found online somewhere. She is enroute to Tasmania.... I'll ask but suspect she will have no idea.

Cruising ...

Thanks guys, I would like to think I'll not be replacing it, so will bias to the 4000, 4200, just in case.

Jonty Farmer had a 2nd and 3rd many years ago.

Hi Fibreglass hull replacing a thru hull transducer; the question is what sealant to use or maybe more importantly what not to use. Thanks

Your not alone .....

As trailer yacht races go , that one is often epic.

The BOP Regional Council have a wave bouy out off the coast. It records a lot of variables, one is the period. Check it out as the significant period has ranged 3-11sec over the last month, mean period 3-8 sec and height around 3m and a max of 8m etc. http://monitoring.boprc.govt.nz/MonitoredSites/cgi-bin/hydwebserver.cgi/points/details?point=822 Considering its fixed these are large variations in water behaviour .......

Been long enough to go from the boat, around something secure and back to the boat really helps. Yes to floating also ... a must

That's a very good question. Not sure on the full or accepted definitions, ,but the usually interpretation taken around here is something like this: Direct supervision of a club: This is where the racing is run from an onshore tower or patrol boat on the start/finish line. The race stays essentially within sight of race management. Substantially enclosed water: A lake, or sailing area sheltered from open ocean (Tamaki Straight), harbors like Tauranga etc Other craft: usually taken as other race boats that could assist (may extend in busy areas to all other craft ?) Be interesting if t

Ok I'm seeing a theme developing here, along the same theme I was thinking ... Thanks Tazzy, White Pointer, Vorpal

Hi I currently have the 'standard' pressed grommet in the main, that is looped over the horn/J hook on the gooseneck when putting in a reef. Often this not the easiest of task shorthanded etc. The webbing strap with rings appears to be a nice solution. Also useful for pulling sail down etc Questions: How long should the strap be ? Could shackles be used in place of ring (saves taking sail off and transporting to sail maker) if a webbing strap is made. Are there other options,I'm thinking maybe a rope/soft shackle ? Thanks in advance for feed back

Very very abrasive, basically tuff glass. Google SEM pumice to see images like this;

A submarine eruption started near Tonga on August 8 and has produced a reasonable pumice raft that heading of to the west at present. It can be seen on lots of satellite images and is now getting some media attention. I nice video clip can be seen here: https://youtu.be/PEsHLSFFQhQ This article has a nice compilation of the satellite images; https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/115251006/sailors-discover-rock-carpet-floating-towards-australias-great-barrier-reef

From NZ Herald:

so cool ....

Interesting read this morning; https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12256972

Check it all out here; https://goldengloberace.com/changes-to-2022-ggr-notice-of-race/

Drone (UAV's) register flights here .. https://www.airshare.co.nz/ A registered user maybe able to look up the flight if logged.

Great to see Ariel III still going well .. started her life on Lake Rotoiti (North Is) as a charter boat.