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Price reduced to $440 and please no more tire kickers

PRICE REDUCTION Full package (incl. Gull oars) $280 Without oars (but everything else incl.) $220

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/government-says-it-will-push-ahead-with-biofuels-plan-raising-cost-of-fuel-5-10-cents-a-litre/PFPJY53PRQRQTLHZGWAJKSPAK4/ I am not trying to raise any sort of political fight, nor a fight about carbon emissions -- no doubt some poster will come along and stuff that up and this thread will be locked eventually...but what I really am concerned about is that these bio fuels mixed in with normal petrol, appear to be the single biggest cause of giving increased business to North American Outboard Repair Shops, while at the same time causing frustration to

I've put the the whole shebang up for sale on 'Classified' sites, for a pretty knock down price for anyone interested - mast, furler, sails and all components of the rig.

It took my apparent ignoramus comment, to bring this all out.. You should. write a book, Wheels, you have been through and seen a bit in your maritime life.

What I find funny is that "Are you wearing your life jacket" is a mantra of a lot of boaties, but they then allow a bomb on their boat in the form of a gas cooker. Much like people that buy Bavaria mono's and Condo Cats - I just don't get it. But hey, just my opinion. And if it proves to be lithium, then that raises all sorts of questions about competency of installs....there are probably some rubbish lead acid installs, but who has really heard of major fires and explosions from them?

NZ Herald says gas bottle, but if lithium rumour is right then that will be interesting.

Another tick for alcohol cookers

Bad Kitty is correct. A fixer upper will break you in so many ways. Triple whatever you think it is going to cost, then add in 10% for the psychologist you will need to see as the refit drags on and on and on.....

Mobile phones don't need to be within cellphone range to give you your lat and long

Yeah Im not going to put it on for a $1 reserve as it's worth a few thousand at least -- good masts are not cheap. Just was after an idea of both mast, and sails including furler, if its $4K, $5K, $6K or more if in quite good shape. I understand a brand new mast these days for a 28 foot plus boat, would be north of $8K .... and that is without all the fittings, stays - then a suit of sails on top....might start auction at $3K no reserve....

I sailed about 20 years ago when I wanted to learn about sailing, on Chubasco for a day with Mike Kalaguher (the then owner who also wrote a very good book on the Sounds New Years Murders) - felt a very solid boat from memory. Saw it for sale on Tme not too long ago.

Just out of curiosity, I'd be interested. I did follow that auction with interest

Selling yeah. I sail junk rigs, but have a second hand bermudan sloop rig with furler as per my OP that I might stick on Trade Me at some stage. $50K new sounds ridiculous, but I'm not in the loop and I don't doubt your right - no wonder people buy second hand

Usual sail wardrobe with a furler Anyone got a ball park idea?

You could be onto something Steve. If MC gear works well at 100K on a bike, it is sure to work even better on my speedy vessel roaring along at 5 knots Edit: Where's KM when you need him? He flies around on an MC too. I hear he even keeps a eye on this forum 😉

How long did it take for the coating to shred? I was thinking of buying.a set of Gill WW gear but you have given me pause...

Auckland, City of Sails, but soon nowhere to haul. your boat and DIY.

Gulf Harbour quite well protected from the northerlies...

correct Kevin

Yep fully charged , no leaks. That is encouraging thanks, Psyche

I've a delay in being able to get my marine electrical system installed. The batteries - standard Deep Cycle 100ah AGMs - have been in the boat close to a month. Boat is in a marina, so I cannot leave my boat unattended 24/7 with a trickle charger. How long before they are kaput via self discharge?

Slight 'Fred Drift' - I have tremendous respect for Maori when it comes to their maritime history, (so consequently have no issue if they want to help protect the Hauraki Gulf if only in a symbolic manner). Coming all the way from Tahiti in those outrigger canoes, navigating visually only via the stars, ocean currents, wave formation, bird life near land etc....absolutely awesome. You can imagine the bashing those outrigger canoes / rafts would have taken when they hit the temperate / variable zones on the way to New Zealand from Tahiti...just awe inspiring maritime skill.

Previous to current refit, rented cradle off B/Haualge for three years! heh heh 😀 Good luck with it all bro Cheers