Zozza
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This is the model with the flip up lever. New and unused - $300, which is well below cost.
All details at:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/anchors/listing/5740224469?ed=true -
See screenshot to confirm the total price I paid - yours (for both 4kg cans incl. the MEKP) $80 and you get both. Basically better than two for one at my price.
Was going to use it as part of my current ongoing yacht rebuild project, but decided to go a different route with the boat where I was going to use it.
PM me or text the Zozzman on 0220485474 - pick up only - in Mt Roskill, Auck.
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Thanks for this. Sent off the survey.
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The biggest bomb threat on a boat in my opinion is not batteries or electrical systems gone wrong, but are gas cookers because idiots don't know what they are doing to safely install a gas cooker on their boat. As I am an idiot, I stay away from gas cookers, and use alcohol cookers - which yes, can still cause idiots to start a fire but generally are way safer than gas.
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Try the Classic Boat Builders that are in Whangateau. They might know about how to get a mooring.
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/287523138699/whangateau-traditional-boats/ -
Chubasco the Chico 30? If so, I sailed on her for a day years ago with previous owner of many years, Mike Kalaugher , who is very nice man, and also wrote a fantastic book showing how ridiculous the whole Sounds Murder case against Scott Watson was. Anyway, if you are looking for a manual windlass, hit up Grant at 'Chains Ropes & Anchors' as he often has 2nd hand manual windlasses available. I actually sold / exchanged (for a discount on an electric winch), a manual windlass a few years ago - so he could be a good bet.
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On 23/10/2025 at 5:28 PM, Island Time said:
Modern Radar is a better watch keeper than most crew - can can have a LOT of different alarms - Zones, Proximity, Collision risk (via MARPA or Doppler), and can, via a relay, run any alarm you want. Low power consumption, never needs a piss, doesn't get tired, grumpy, or distracted...
Better leave the wife at home then...
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Radar, AIS, etc.... good aids for sure, but my question is -> you gotta sleep, even as a single-hander, so you truly cannot always be keeping a watch, at least not a human one. I guess the gizmo's do a beepy thing loud enough to wake you up from dreaming about mermaids when another ship is near..... AIS does for sure, not sure about radar.
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Yes, men who make their wife walk the plank have been saying this for years....
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Option 1 - they need to get real and live with it and educate, but cut the banning anchoring crap.
Latest evidence I heard / read sometime ago, is natural currents are way more effective in spreading it than an anchor ever could be.-
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15 minutes ago, Elenya said:
A friend arrived in Auckland on the second to last plane before airport closed due to strong winds. They sat on plane for two hours unable to leave due to the wind strength.
i have seen this in Wellington a couple of times in the eight years I lived there but never heard of it in Auckland. Must have been a real good blow...
I could hear the roar of the particular gust as it hit our house- nothing like I have heard before. The whole house shook, and then the crash as the tree did it's thing. Next thing to do at sun up is phone my mate in Mangawhai to see if my boat shed up there is still standing.
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Its blowing out there. Bound to be reports of boats ashore after broken loose on moorings tomorrow.
This massive Pine just uprooted and smashed our carport and landed at the front of the house - amazingly it seems the carport saved the car from being mashed, and probably helped save our front porch.
Be careful out there crewdotorgers.
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8 hours ago, Black Panther said:
Bit of a longshot but here goes. Sounds like a kiwi cruiser over there has passed away suddenly. The family is on the way but none of them are sailors and they are looking for a 'skipper ' to help with logistics.
If anyone has a possible lead let me know.
This guy - seen a few of his vids on Youtube - UK coastal and continental Europe deliveries I think:
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Double dipping by IRD is an artform. For example - if you get made redundant with a payout - that payout is added to your annual salary WITHOUT staggered tax brackets - so for most people that means their payout gets taxed at a full 39%.
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3 hours ago, Elenya said:
Oh dear, do read posts thoroughly and take time to understand what has been said prior to hitting the keyboard.
and evidence should be the basis for all decisions, quite agree.
Yes it is politicians who make the decisions and it is those politicians you should pass your thoughts to in a reasoned, clear and no aggressive submission. Good on those people who do take the time to do that.
I don't see Grant suggest spending money and effort on something that is low risk.
I hope everyone is going to put a submission in to the private members bill currently progressing through parliament. The bill is about a national rule for mandatory wearing of life jackets on vessels 6m and under.
I can remember grumpy old men condemning early windsurfers when I was a kid. Dangerous sport, always looks like they are in trouble, inconsiderate etc. Windsuring carried on regardless. Now it seems the modern generation of grumpy old men have turned 180 degrees and don't want things banned. I wonder what the old grumpy old men would say about the new generation of grumpy old men?
Oh how society changes. 😊Did someone say Grumpy Old Men?
Now come and join us for a pint Elenya - always room for another grump|
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1 hour ago, Elenya said:
Good on those who have put their thoughts in words and made a submission.
We never used to wear seat belts as kids in the 70's and now there are all sorts of rules and requirements . Society changes with time.You are equating wearing a life jacket on a tender ride / row to shore to wearing a seatbelt in a car.
Seriously?
There are many aspects to this debate. But, if you’re so worried about danger on a dinghy ride to shore, maybe you should wear a helmet and elbow pads too just in case you trip over your own paranoia. Life jackets have their place, but rowing a tender isn’t one of them. They restrict arm movement, catch on oar handles, and can actually tip you in if they snag at the wrong moment. Not to mention if you do end up in the water and the jacket rolls you face-down, congratulations - you just upgraded from safe arrival to slow drowning. Let’s use some judgement instead of mandating stupidity for everyone. -
5 hours ago, K4309 said:
My understanding is that a significant proportion of drowned males are found with their willies out of their pants.
And I always though 'Free Willy" was about a whale...
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2 hours ago, Elenya said:
Actually a group of people from industry bodies, sporting associations and local and central government from all over NZ. Their names will be on every meeting minutes which is available under the OIA. Yes one or two may even be from Wellington.
sadly I was working when a person slipped from his moored yacht while getting into the dinghy one winter day in Auckland. He could not get back into his dinghy, not even with help from a nearby boater. He did not have strength to hold on to his friends dinghy as he was pulled towards the shore and drowned.
I cannot imagine the effect that had on his friend who watched him die, the St. John's staff and police ashore and his family. A life jacket may have helped him stay afloat and be towed to shore...Right, so because of that guy, we all should be made to wear a life jacket in our dinghy? If not, I don't see the point of your post other than to pull at emotional strings. I am sorry for that guy, I am also sorry for everyone that dies every day from accidents the world over from slipping in showers to my 99 year old grandad that would have reached a 100 if he didn't fall down the front door steps of his own home. And I am not kidding, that is what happened.
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So newsflash... I will be ignoring their rule. What are they gonna do? Have a cop at every dinghy landing to "arrest" me?
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What about a system like Banks and FInance Companies have = you go on a bad credit report, and Debt collectors can chase you up.
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1 hour ago, Frank said:
How so ?
I think he is referring to cruising permits and other fees - price is going up up up.
Maxwell VWC 1000 Vertical Windlass (12V) - Capstan + NEW 8mm Gypsy
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These are $5k+ new retail. All details incl. start price and buy now on the Trademe advert:
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/anchors/listing/5755844471