Doug

13.5 m berth at Gulf Harbout to lease as from 1 Jan 2026. $800 a month. Txt 0272502593

Actually I think proper name is The Maud

Does anyone know the location of two older boats, one called Maude on called Rainbird. Friend used to own both many years ago. Maude is a ketch built over 100 years ago I believe. Rainbird is a 40 fter . Thx.

It was at Westhaven but now on B pier GH

Does anyone know who owned a 2015 Beneteau 45 called Starling? Just wanting to find a bit of history on the boat. Thx.

Very impressed with quality , big tubes and plenty of depth in the 2.6. And a really good price compared to imports.

Are the Dolphin RIBs a good product. They seem a better price than the imports?

Yes definately need EWOF compliance and risk free installation as far as that is possible. Insurer requires installation or sign off by marine electrician . Burnsco have confirmed none of the lithium battery brands they sell are compliant.

This seems a good over view

Ok that’s helpful, 2015 Beneteau. Currently running a 125Ah alternator.

Well I’m just starting to look into the lithium option on a fairly new production boat. My first query is whether it’s possible to give a ball park $$ cost of changing out the house batteries for two 200ah lithiums that are EWOF capable. I’m assuming all the components will need changing including existing charger, solar regulators , fuses etc and alternator protection. I read somewhere only 3 brands will meetEWOF requirements…Juice, Victron and ?? . What kind of budget is realistic assuming current installation of AGMs is clean and tidy .

Can anyone recommend a good marine electrician to install lithium batteries. I’m in Auckland/ Gulf Harbour. Thanks.

I’ve sent him an email so all good thx

Ok thx..does he have a business contact? Thx.

Can anyone give me a marine electrician contact near Gulf Harbour ? Thx

Has anyone had rope clutches rechromed? And if so who by? Thx

Thx

Any recommendations for who can test and tag shore power extension at Gulf Harbour thx

Are people with their stack packs? Any suggestions regarding suppliers. They seem to get mixed reviews.

Thanks very informative

I was told the lotus 10.6 can be a handful in stronger winds due to width at back?? And that the Shiraz is likely to perform better upwind?

Hi looking for some comment regarding comparison between Alan Wrights Shiraz and Lotus 10.6 thanks. It would seem the Shiraz is a better sailing boat and perhaps more suitable offshore ?