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this runs at the level of paranoia seen in various other conspiracy theories. You'll be burning effagies on the steps of Parliament next. Commercial shipping and others can be addressed directly - its a pretty small group, easily identified and well controlled. Recreational boats, not so much. The various statements from Regional Councils, MPI etc to "boaties" (a broad church that covers everyone from the owner of a 4m tinny to the Gin Palace brigade) are communications to the largest un-unified group. That group is largely ignorant of the biology, the risks and the methods of con

Everyone ok?

They appear to be pressed in. Most larger auto electrical workshop should be able to do this

I'm picking that the total amount of material is not enough to make either weight or price material overall. I'd use just one so you can match the tone throughout. If you are painting, just choose the best grade (no voids, no fill).

Sigh. Moving dangerously close to a political argument here folks. Back on topic please. *Removes moderator hat*🥳🥳

40kg on the stern may affect performance, but if you stow it centrally, not a lot. Can't comment on the suitability of a particular short shaft motor on your particular transom, but bear in mind that in a howling onshore gale and rising sea, having the prop riding in AND out of the water is not a splendid situation to find yourself in.

yup - the washing machines are huge, you can put everything in in one load. And you can walk away while they are banging around in there. Do remember to remove the anchor from its rode.

I have an acquaintance who owned a 6m fishing fizz boat. Pauanui based. It rained for a couple of days and looked like it would continue, so they hitched up the boat trailer with the uncovered boat (hint as to conclusion) and headed off over the Kopu hill. Coming down the other side, 2 days of rainwater washed forward in the boat hull and the resulting loss of steerage in the tow vehicle caused a derailment into the bank and an underwear failure. He can almost laugh about it now.

all things the survey should cover. Unless the cause is obvious and obviously reasonable to repair, I'd walk away.

helps light garbage fires too... *hands back green credentials*

No Really? $25 saved vs $1500 of risk? Just no. Take it to the same places that accept waste oil.

Gondolier. He's a tenor and sings romantic Italian songs at the finish line.

Insurance contracts almost universally exclude cover where the insured claimant is grossly negligent or knowingly breaking the law.

Pick me!!! Our Spencer draws 1.7m. We can reliably get in and out at 3 hours either side of high tide. We have risked 3.5 hours on a rising tide and have stuck for a few minutes on one occasion, cleared it with mud plumes on another. PM me for any other questions. The location suits us and the pricing is good.

gosh, imagine that! We got all up tight about it on the water, pethaps carrying out clandestine and nefarious deeds, but failed to notice it docked for 8 weeks in the middle of a secure defence location with its insides hanging out. Phew. International crisis averted. We can eat coissants again.

The usual suspects have been noted. My only advice is about the kids Getting to Barrier (or indeed anywhere) safely, kids or not, is a skipper thing. Kids are an entertainment and experience thing when sailing. If they are not entertained or having a learning experience your life is miserable. Very age dependant obviously.

three spreader mast, so something on the larger end.

If you like it, get a survey done, work out your budget and place a bid. You don't have to be there when the auction closes, just committed with a realistic offer. Surveyor will be able to provide additional images if you want them. Alternatively, engage a broker to act for you and do all the groundwork, and place a bid accordingly.

I would also consider a look into Picton and Nelson. Picton and Nelson are home to a lot of yachts that are owned from a distance - owners live in Canterbury, Wellington, west Coast etc. This gets tedious pretty quickly and so the yacht sits, not being used but not actively for sale. Brokers in those locations will know the target yachts

Bought and sold by GM as well. Great innovators (turbo, fwd, and the funky ignition-key-in-the-centre-console thing) but very British in that stuff broke all the time or didn't work and oil leaked everywhere... Made planes that weren't great too.

A 10mm socket will drop so far it enters a different universe

It would be remiss of me not to note this one https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/3626359069

Get a survey. If you don't do that, at least get a survey. You'll need one for insurance anyway, and the surveyor is not emotionally invested in the deal. As I said earlier, a well maintained older boat beats a poorly maintained younger boat hands down. And get a survey.

That's a novel. Good to get the background though. Pulling back to coastal significantly changes the picture and your budget becomes far more realistic. Still tight though. Now you have a more defined target, I'd say look at lots of yachts in the size range you are looking at. Rule out nothing. Most NZ yachts are built in the performance cruiser mold and your requirements fall just outside that model. However, it's a continuum not a fixed point so your boat is out there somewhere. Don Senior, Lidgard, and others built beamy cruisers with good headroom. There are many more.

Sounds like you read the Lotus Eaters too many times. The economics of liveaboard crising are not as they are depicted on YouTube. As IT says above, getting to Cat 1 (off-shore) could cost up to twice your stated purchase budget, or may not even be attainable depending on the yacht. In your price range, you wiill be getting a very used vessel. It will be either badly compromised in design, or nearing the end of its service life. Thats fine in sheltered waters within easy range of whatever you call home. Outside that, its a recipe for disaster. Operating costs alone for a 35