Bradz

Thinking further, I'd hazard a guess that Panuku is the lease holder of all Silo and Viaduct berths, that would blow my theory above, out of the water re management fees. Guessing with the proposed fee to drop an anchor per/metre in ACC controlled waters, that the current berthage/rental fees would be well in in excess of a million.. I'll join you with that wine.

I've believe that as a berth lease owner, if you have Westhaven manage your berth in the rental pool you get market rate less 15%, this may be a part of the management fees of $604K?

Recently used http://cambrianplastics.co.nz took my old portlight in and have a few made from the template. They did a great job.

Spinlock discounts weren't great at all, tiller extension down from $500 to $456. On the shelf at Burnsco $399.

Differences between Y88 Mk1 and 2 are minor. Mk2 has the cabin bulkhead 100ish mm further aft giving slightly larger galley area and better access to port quarter berth. Both come with various interior layouts, in particular the rear quarter berths, single/double can be found. Most will have the aft galley, this is desirable moreso that forward. Mk2 has an non slip that is factory done at time of build out of the mould, its a plus to some, negative to others, me personally didn't like it as it is harder to sit on and ironically, more slippery when wet. You will always have a supply of dece

Kilwell in Rotorua for sure. It would pay to take a drive and see them business hours. Take some cash, there is a good few seconds out the back they will show you through. Modify your design to suit what you can get. Last I was there I picked up a few bits that together made a 49er mast for nix. Longest section was about 4m from memory.

We went with an Autex product, latex backed. It was easy to cut to shape and stays in place pretty well. When it get dirty, wet etc pull it out, hose it down, let it dry and back in the boat. Been in a year now, still looks new.

Do you know which one for that money?

Pretty Woman.

Looks a lot like the Tackhammer on steroids...

worked it out.

Week #1 saw the installation of a saloon table and water system. #wifey still happy. Pic to follow when i work it out!

Young 88, Mindbender Best part was having wifey say she has had a wonderful weekend, not think of work once! Furthermore she had never sailed prior to yesterday.

Spent the weekend getting up at Opua getting acquainted with my new love obsession. Purchased our first keeler last week and took possession on Friday. It's been most relaxing and exciting.