Zozza

I recently purchased a Vesper Marine 750 AIS (Receiver only). It has an excellent anchor watch. Very low draw, and means I don't have to eff about with apps on a phone. Anyway - whats a good rule of thumb for the amount of distance to set the anchor watch at? Thanks in advance for any tips.

Well, Wheels, just bright enough so I don't bang my head or knee on something making my way to the head at midnight! In all seriousness, I can't stand bright light, much prefer a more subtle ambience. I was hoping to get away with two lights, one in the main cabin, and one in the for'ard area, but no idea of what lumens or whatever, as never had any experience fitting lights to a small yachts cabin.

I just bought three GoFlex, and while still expensive, they were still less than half the price of the equivalent in Solbian.

Raising this old thread to ask a question. Set on getting Hella LED down lights for cabin. Its a 26 foot yacht. How many you reckon I would need?

I am selling my never used C-Head composting toilet - for the only reason that he now makes a smaller version better able to fit in the tight space on my pocket cruiser. http://crew.org.nz/forum/index.php/topic/15007-composting-toilet-for-sale/

Little Green Men - they do exist!

Add some form of EVA Insulation?

This has morphed into a political discussion. I thought it was about eWOF in marina's? My answer to that is, don't plug in - go solar

Sharks? Or Crocodiles in Northern Australia?

Do keep us updated KM!

Hi Wheels, I don't see Igarol on the safety data sheet where it lists the compounds in it - top of pg 3 on link below http://www.pettitpaint.com/fileshare/product_sds/1677-pettit-trinidad-sr-red-a1167706-sds-pdf.pdf Never heard of this brand for sale in NZ before - and your are right, it consistently gets the best reviews everywhere online on all sailing forums. Edit: Actually, this 2015 report says "Igarol" is the slime resistant forumla they use, and that is what the "SR" stands for: Bottom paints containing Irgarol are usually marketed as having a boosting agent that enhances the

Anyone know, or anyone tried? Particular brand is called: Pettit Trinidad SR, basically a cuprous oxide antifoul with PTFE (teflon). I am pretty sure PTFE is not a banned substance in NZ paints, and I know for sure cuprous oxide isn't. I know there are strict restrictions on importing 'hazardous substances', but if the paint contains none of the additives banned in NZ, which I don't believe it does, then I shouldn't have an issue - right? Here's a data sheet: http://www.go2marine.com/docs/mfr/petit/Trinidad-SRproductsheet.pdf

Oh, the old 'google is your friend' and I find this: https://www.cstcomposites.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/How-to-paint-your-composite-mast.pdf Looks like 80 and 120 grit "emery' sand paper, whatever the hell that is.

I have a carbon fibre mast - currently out of the boat during refit. My original clear coat too is fading badly as I have no space to store it but outside, but will look good with a two pot paint. However, I have been told you have to be careful when sanding so you don't start sanding off carbon. I was thinking of a 220 grit hand sand, primer, then the the two pot finish....not sure if this is correct process, so please chip in with anything different to above

...no worries, don't mention it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/marina-berths/auction-1391505444.htm

Now predicted to strengthen back to a category 5 before hitting the Keys and Florida.

I guess the moral is, get a parking pass even if you are only gonna be 5 mins in case something unforeseen happens. I would have thought they could have let you off this time, and forewarned you that next time you wouldn't be so lucky.

For some reason your exchange reminds me of this scene from Gran Torino https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXD8yOxIPB0

Well if the rigger dude is as experienced and as good as you and a few others say he is, what is he doing quoting $600 if its too cheap? He should know better. And, if he has cocked up - yep, we are all human - then what is the problem with him fronting up to Sabre on the phone and admitting he cocked up, and working it out with Sabre? Sabre seems like a genuine good bloke - I am sure they could meet halfway. And Sabre is spot on - its not up to Sabre to take time off work to go chasing this rigger.

What? I don't believe it! Marine related bad customer service?

Could also mean times are better than we all think - Billy English says so and wants your vote - and they make enough that the odd, or even more than a few customers they give sh*t service too, doesn't matter to their bottom line. One thing I have noticed in the marine industry, if your boat is under 30 foot, bar a few exceptions - those almost "lotto" type moments that Sabre talks about - they just do not wanna know.

Oh jeezuz that is a SHOCKER Wheels. Lost for words.

Communication and a dose of common courtesy. I am sure some customers are assholes, but most of us are are reasonable people. In my case a simple phone call or text a bit earlier in the day, saying "Sorry Zozza, things have got a bit busy, and haven't been able to complete your windows, but I will have them ready Monday afternoon for you". That would not have been a problem. Instead I get a rundown of his "industry", which was preceded by a rude "Not going to happen". In Sabres case - the guy has dropped the ball big time. Just how many times does he have to phone this guy?

This forum, any forum, in fact any medium, whether it be internet, TV, radio, whatever,,, largely gives "one side of the story".Whether you choose to believe that "story" is up to you. I've stated my "story". Sabre has stated his. You can, as can any punter, decide what you want to believe, and make your own judgements. Last time I looked I lived in New Zealand, not North Korea.