Bad Kitty

Possibly losing the 2.8 tonne wine cellar would achieve more? Very few yachts carry the equivalent of a Glengarry wine shop around with them?

I understand 1 drifted/dragged aground, and the rescue attempt wasn't as successful as it could have been!

Level 4 boredom. Next it'll be your lemon muffins or something. It's ok, we're all being kind & not mocking things that would usually attract a fair level of scorn,

Level 4 projects. Carbon prop struts for Bad Kitty.

Orientals. Same as a Siamese but without the colored points. 2 brothers. Troublemakers!

Litter tray in the shower. They're fine. Lot cleaner than those Piedy guys.

Good feedback BP, sounds pretty appealing!

Good questions the Psyche. Personally, and professionally, we're working on the assumption that most of the world population will contract Delta, or some other variant. NZ included. If not this year then next, when we eventually have to rejoin the world. Plan on seeing more focus on vaccinated vs unvaccinated and various controls related to that?

Agree, a project with a lot of people involved, but driven by one incredibly generous family.

As a diver that's had more than their fair share of seafood over the last 50 years this makes me sad, but it's a reality that we can't keep going like this. With more & more people in NZ, and more fishing & diving pressure, much more capable boats that are the most affordable ever, something has to change. My home waters, the Hauraki Gulf, desperately need a break from the constant take.

Yep we'd be right into this, adopt a project! What are some ideas? I like that mussel project, but maybe something more visible, an Island thing maybe? Revive Our Gulf

Yep between Covid 19 & Starlink it may never look the same again!

Yep and on our cat either the rig falling over or the boat tipping over is kind of coin toss once the load gets to that point. Maybe why the resident engineer gets a bit edgy when half the rudder is out of the water?

Well hopefully the bondage & whips guy will jump in here, who specialises in string, but for me there's a bit difference between 2010 & 2016. One is fine, the other would have a question mark over it for me?

If you keep attacking people, then don't be surprised when they push back. Actions have consequences. Welcome to the world.

And anyone that is even remotely good, is busy & no cheaper than NZ

Having done a lot of marine work in Fiji, I wouldn't even contemplate getting any finishing work done there. If something was so urgent that it was needed to prevent sinking, then maybe, but anything else,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,?

So the estimated weight was a bit out then?

I'd be surprised if anyone is still voting National? But that doesn't change the facts that the Waiheke anti marina group have exhausted every legitimate avenue to stop the Marina, and now will resort to more illegal bullshit to try & force their opinion on everyone else. After getting a free pass on a massive legal bill, that they had no way of paying? WTF has that got to do with National or Labour?

Yes gone from a "vocal minority" to a "screaming minority"

Lagoons & more commonly Fontaine Pajot cats have a lot of issues around global structure, or lack of. Looking from the aft cabin to the bow with only a couple of poorly designed & constructed bulkheads gives lovely flow, aesthetics etc, but is not conducive to holding a cat together. Hull deck joins are another issue, very common in FP cats.

Hiya all, I've got 2 Yanmar 40hp 3JH4's I think they are, went into Bad Kitty in 2006, with SD40 sail drives, flexofold props, and looms & instrument panels. Panels are mounted inside the saloon, so not too weather beaten. Engine hours around 2500 each. Will have new alternators, off the replacement engines. All being replaced later this year with shafts & v drives. Will suit a cat build, or replacement, or can split the pair. Not splitting engines & drives. Engines are fine, always well maintained by Westpark Marine Engineering. Changing drives, so putting new

Get rid of the plough, doesn't matter whose it is or where it came from. Go see that turkey Grant at Chains Ropes & Bondage or whatever they are called, and get the Crew discount! Any of the high or super high holding power modern designs will deliver you to a new world of bliss when the wind comes up overnight. We use Rocna's, Excel & Manson Supreme on various work boats, and the Sarca Excel on Bad Kitty, changed from a Rocna but only because it fits better without the roll bar. Both excellent anchors. And don't scrimp on chain, I'd add 20% to what you think is ple