courageous

Hi All, I've not logged on to comment on a subject for more than three years, but the potential loss of moorings in Okahu Bay is close to my heart as I've been moored in the bay for the last 35years. I'm keen to put together a user group objection and would invite interested or affected parties to contact me at vahry@xtra.co.nz. Our window of opportunity is extremely limited so do it now. Cheers Paul Vahr

There is a very tidy Whiting 29 listed on TM. with late model 30hp Yanmar..Well worth a look. Great boats and very capable..one sailed to the UK.. plenty have been up to the pacific. Bigger than your Cav inside and no pox..

My Choice..Whiting 29 Masthead version. These boats are pretty dammed bullet proof, a few have been offshore one was sailed back to the UK... Lots of room for 30ft and man they are strong, sail nicely and are easily handled by one person..Gotta say I'm biased as the family own two... Have a look a Pukeko she is for sale and has been well cared for by her owner..

Gave a mate a hand to put the finishing touches on the bottom of his cat at Little Shoal Bay.What A great cross section of folks and boats, It's probably one of the last classic kiwi hardstands where there's always time for a chat and a cold one ... Cheers Courageous

Today was a real early start with one Boat back into the tide after it's annual maintenance, bottom job, cut & polish, oil & filters & yes a new freezer compressor. It was then a case of hauling the next boat..my daughters. All went very smoothly...Emer geled the topsides, sanded the bum, shimmed the two blade prop and cleaned up the shaft and prop prior to prop speeding. Tomorrow will be anti foul and boot capping.. Weekend cut & polish, oil & filters... Then it will be time to get out there and use them before the benefits of clean bums are negated. Cheers Courageou

Re the cost of your mooring in Auckland City, my understanding is that it has now been standardised under the new city..my latestMooring Owners bill for Okahu Bay $215.50 There are quite a few living on their boats in the immediate area.However I don't imagine you will find too many relatively sheltered spots near downtown that will accommodate a 14m vessel with your your draft. Talk to the Harbour master would be my best advice..they might be able to suggest a site somewhere up the Tamaki River or in the upper reaches of the Harbour..Herald Island is lovely and sheltered there is also som