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  1. I used to order stuff from the UK but I was confident cos it was the chandlery that I used to shop at when living there. Haven't done it for a while. I became convinced that the whole 'location and scale of NZ' argument is bollocks when my UK chandlery quoted me significantly cheaper prices for Navman instruments, back in the days when they were made in NZ. In other words I could buy kit that had been made in NZ, transported to the UK and could be transported back to NZ (inc all the tax sh*t) for cheaper than I could buy it locally. For some strange reason I decided to NOT buy the Navm
  2. Yeah I don't know whether the NZ example I quoted includes or excludes GST. I'm assuming that in general the quoted prices will be on a like-for-like basis, either including or excluding tax. For example the 'sailaway' price of Bavaria 46 Vision in AUS is actually higher than the $425k figure quoted here in NZ so I wonder whether the NZ price is excluding GST.
  3. I don't know. I don't understand new boat prices in NZ either. I know they have to be transported a longer way but the premium does seem huge. Take another example of what will I'm sure be a popular version, the brand new Bavaria Vision 46. Local new price here in NZ seems to be about NZD$425k: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts-sail-boats/moored-boats/auction-455913259.htm But back in Europe it's looking a bit cheaper at equivalent NZD$340k. http://www.boatshop24.com/en/sailing-boats/bavaria-de-vision-46-neuvorstellung-3417378 So that $85k price difference i
  4. Yes yes of course importing involves major extra cost and hassle which many people aren't up for however big the bargain is - they just want the ease of a local purchase. But if you are of that mindset AND your budget is over about $300k, then I reckon that is the threshold at which imports start to merit serious consideration (even after import costs/taxes).
  5. I empathise with the OP because I think every issue of Boating NZ includes a fair whack of "you've got to be joking" examples of optimistic pricing. In terms of your response, I think a lot depends on your budget. Over the years I've done a lot of research and roughly worked out that if you are thinking of spending $300k+ and if you are thinking of a mainstream production type boat, then buying offshore and importing makes sense. Because it's pretty hard to stomach paying the premium that you do pay in NZ. Example, if you were in the market for one of the world's most popular large fam
  6. Yeah I had some problems with some the Indian security services and had to make some changes to get out. Worked fine. Just can't go back.
  7. Popped out of GH Sat am, dropped a long-line off little Manly beach, blasted down/up the N Shore to kill an hour (and 2 kawahai) then retrieved long-line (a bit of a maneouvre in 25kts+) which included 3-4 decent snapper and the biggest beast I've ever landed. Nearly had an octopus too but he baled just in time.
  8. After 2 weeks in W'haven for the VOR activity I delivered AC back home to GH - had a fantastic sail up the N Shore y'day afternoon, borderline over-canvassed in the gusts but did the 16-odd nm trip in record time for AC - 1hr 30 mins. Had a bit of help from the tide, went down the Waitemata at 10.5kts SOG which is good going for us.
  9. Enjoyed soaking up the VOR atmosphere and was out on AC with various friends and family for the full 3 days Fri-Sun. Wouldn't have missed it for anything. Slightly sad that the VOR carnival is packing up and the viaduct going back to normal. I miss that cosmopolitan offshore flavour when it leaves town.
  10. Oh OK. Wonder about the kawhai though. Tried some kina the other day too.... I'm pretty partial to trying anything esp seafood but I didn't love the taste of it must say, not sure what the fuss is about!
  11. Had best ever fishing y'day. After Sat's blow was pleasantly surprised to find Sun looking so good so headed out for some dinner. Came home with 6 snapper and 6 large kawhai. Other fish caught but thrown back included what we assumed to be a very very baby shark - actually looked quite cute but the jaws and teeth clearly had growth potential. After years of trawling lines behind the boat and catching nothing I've got no idea why y'day was so different - at one point we had 3 kawhai on the go - one on each of the lures - was hectic but fun.
  12. Refitted my previously defunct but recently refurbished Navman 3100 multi to AC. Happy to wave goodbye to the awful Northstar unit which I had reluctantly installed in it's place for the last couple of years, it was a shocking thing, even worse than the Navman which is saying something. So touch wood I'm now back to full strength with all instruments working as they should..... famous last words.... something will probly blow in the next 5 mins.
  13. Fogg

    Costa Concordia

    Girlfriend - "Can I drive?" Italian Stallion - "No. I'm fine" Girlfriend - "Oh, please let me. I really want to!" Italian Stallion - "No" Girlfriend - "I tell you what, if you let me drive, just for a bit, I'll give you a blowjob" Italian Stallion - "Really?" Girlfriend - "Yes I Promise" Italian Stallion - "Oh go on then" And that, your honour, is the final entry from the black box on the cruise ship Costa Concordia.
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    Costa Concordia

    So the Costa Deliziosa is berthed at town today, flying a Euro (not Italian flag). I'm guessing she might be a sister ship of Concordia? In which case anyone willing to help them avoid Bean Rock and North Head as they leave tonight? For your efforts there might a Moldovian waitress ready to thank you...
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    Costa Concordia

    http://www.oldsaltblog.com/2012/02/04/costa-concordia-captain-schettino-and-the-mystery-woman/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+OldSaltBlog+%28Old+Salt+Blog%29
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    Costa Concordia

    A new twist. You couldn't make this up, could you? http://www.smh.com.au/travel/travel-incidents/the-woman-on-the-bridge-with-the-captain-officials-probe-crew-member-domnica-20120120-1q92u.html
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    Costa Concordia

    Puts our little Rena 'catastrophe' into perspective doesn't it?
  18. Fogg

    liveaboard

    I don't think I was designed for work but it doesn't stop me doing it now and again.
  19. Fogg

    liveaboard

    That would be my fear with this specific boat, the bills of a 60-70 footer but the living space of a 40 footer i.e. not a great combo! RobT, given your budget of around $150k and a desire for a boat that is metal-hulled and ready to go again (not a DIY project) here is a nice looking option: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/yachts-sail-boats/moored-boats/auction-386813230.htm
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    liveaboard

    Well it was only on the biggest monos that I've done trips on (74ft and 84ft) that started to feel bigger than a well-designed 45ft cat, which can have a lot of user-friendly space for everyday living. I've 6'2" so also need good headroom to avoid claustrophobia!
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    liveaboard

    RobT, no idea what your budget is (i.e. whether the examples you've picked so far on TradeMe are indicative of what you want to spend or not) and what your planned usage is but if you are looking for a geniune liveaboard option within minimal 'shock' to the system moving from house to boat, then a catamaran has to be a serious option. A 40 ft cat would offer a much better living option than a 65 ft monohull because the living space is spread out evenly. A long monhull will involve trapsing the length of the hull from stem to stern which will quickly become tiresome if you are not used to it. W
  22. Well considering NZ is one of the only countries where you can still buy a brand new 2 stroke o/b I think we have a while before we get our sh*t together regarding boatie effluent (pardon the pun)
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