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  1. Nathan1000
    Hi Nico, if you can delay your departure till May you are much more likely to find a boat looking for crew. Feb is mid pacific cyclone season. Most insurance companies exclude cover during this time. Cheers.
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    Paint

    Nathan1000 replied to Romany's topic in TechTalk

    We used Durepox last year on the deck. Main reason I chose Durepox was I could get it colour matched to our paint colour. Was easy to use and has a very hard finish. I liked it. Also stripped and painted aluminium hatch covers and used on them, no primer needed. For non stick we sprinkled intergrip which worked fine. Tried mixing it in but didnt give the same grip as sprinkling it out a large salt shaker. I would recommend.
  3. Nathan1000
    I love the community knowledge. So good thanks heaps. Will let you know how I get on.
  4. Nathan1000
    Hi all, My wind sensor at the top of the mast was a casualty of the cyclone wind - no longer spinning. Can anyone tell me what brand it is. Its connected to a B&G instrument in the cockpit so Im guessing its one of those. Repairable or replace? Thanks Nathan Wind sensor.MOV
  5. Nathan1000
    I see that there is a sunk boat that was moored by harbour bridge. Can see the mast poking out. That was last weeks storm.
  6. Nathan1000
    We wont be using our swing mooring from May to end Oct 2023. Available for rent $50pw. Rated up to 15m. Lifted and inspected 2022. Very handy location directly opposite the Hobsonville boat ramp.
  7. Nathan1000
    Hi all, Does anybody have any recommendations for chainplate manufacturing? Did a little google search but nothing obvious. Auckland based. thanks
  8. Nathan1000
    We have insurance through club marine for a swing mooring at Hobsonville.
  9. Nathan1000
    Thanks Ex Machina, does resene tint it to a range of colours - I'll take a look at that option.
  10. Nathan1000
    The limited range of paint colours is a frustration, esp when you can see what is available elsewhere in the world. International 'Interdeck' offers a grand total of 4 colours! I guess we are just a small market.
  11. Nathan1000
    Ready for take off
  12. Nathan1000
    That is a great idea, there is a potential little business there. Plus drogues.
  13. Nathan1000
    Can you please contact me on nathanbirchnz@gmail.com
  14. Nathan1000
    Shouldn't cruise ships be getting in on this action. How dumb is our govt. 14 day quarantine cruise from Aussie to NZ. Negative test before you get on and off the boat.
  15. Nathan1000
    Hi, I am looking at a boat that needs a teak deck removed, and will need some of the core replaced. Im happy to do the grunt work but would rely on professionals to do the core replacement and fibre glassing. Any recommendations on who would be good to approach about this? Upper north island. Thanks
  16. Nathan1000
    For someone exploring options it was worth a watch. I can handle bolt on keels but I do find it odd that skeg rudders aren't more common. Along with dinghy storage, it does seem like getting on and off the boat into the water is an after thought on a lot of bluewater boats. Def a marketing piece but what isnt.
  17. Nathan1000
    LOA unfortunately. I might nab that space at St Heliers while its free. $14000 a year times 10 years and boat is paid for.
  18. Nathan1000
    We have a swing mooring rated to 15m / 50ft. This is the max Auckland Transport allows. We like the look of a 52ft boat. From what I see renting a marina in the Auckland region requires approx $1200 pm. What the options for those of us with a limited supply of cash? Any ideas?
  19. Nathan1000
    I wonder what will happen when borders open up again and people can travel. Will the reverse happen as people realise they dont want their cash tied up, or the boat is not used as much as expected.
  20. Nathan1000
    Hi, In the market for a family cruiser to suit 2 adults, 3 teenagers. Need at least 3 cabins with one a bunk set up. For coastal cruising and offshore plans. Something generally set up preferred but ok if it needs some reasonable TLC. I'm scared of older screwed down teak decks. Budget up to $250k. If anyone is intending on selling please make contact. Been through the trademe options. Cheers Nathan
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