Cameron

If anyone has a Volvo D1-13, D1-20, D1-30 apparently it's not uncommon to get a small oil leak from the throttle input shaft. Ovlov will quote north of $1k to fix and insist on taking the whole front of the motor apart to remove timing cover. I saw them and showed them schematics about an easier way that meant only undoing 1 nut and 4 bolts but when the mechanic went to the boat and after inspecting he said it couldn't be done without removing the timing cover. At this point I told them I would do the jib myself! I have successfully completed the job in the way I always thought

Probably a deceptive image... but the rig almost looks forward of vertical... certainly very little if any rake.

For an extra $250 go the Suzi all day long... At least you can always sell it. Parsun you would probably have for life as not many would want it!

I disagree... Easier to sail than a P. Never had to get in over the transom or had issues avoiding a roll over. I had one to play with early on in my sailing career. Dad loved it when the ""P" mum's and dads got upset about this kid in another sort of boat passing their little Johnny. At that stage I have no doubt that "little Johnny" was the better sailor (a couple of years more experienced)... but the Sprint was faster.

The solid colour vinyl lasts ages if you get quality stuff.... It's the printed ones with colour changes / fades etc that don't last all that well

A pleasant sail up and down the harbour under No2 and full main followed by a few rums...

Wahoo!

Don’t call it too early... forecast is to reduce and the first half is all downwind anyway...giving more time for wind to drop for the bash home. I’m keen to sail even if ending up two handed...might just go out regardless.

Been out of the water for a while.... more like been trying to keep the water out for a while!

Funny how the cruising version of the MRX gives them a 2 minute head start! Must be the full fridge and freezer and better stereo that makes the difference!

I recently put in a 15l Isotemp.... absolutely brilliant system. Heats up so fast. Very impressed. The boat has a compressor driven fridge/freezer... so running the engine each day charges the batteries, heats the water and cools the fridge/freezer all at the same time. As the engine needs to be run regardless it made sense to maximise what it does when running.

Is it on? If so add Hard Labour to the list

$1500 ?

Really??? Can we see photographic evidence???

Keeping it simple. I want the boat for my winning bid. The owners wife won’t honour it as she wants more. I have had a legal opinion to say the winning auction bid is/was valid. I’m reserving my right to exercise my legal options. I have reported the relisting to trademe.

Fairway Marks The following will be deemed to be obstructions and shall be passed on the main channel side. ( a ) Beacon on Sewer Outlet (Orakei) ( b ) Bean Rock light and Doris Rock Beacon (approx. 25 metres north of Bean Rock) ( c ) Green Beacon on Sandspit (SW of Torpedo Wharf by No.19 Buoy) ( d ) Small Craft mooring Areas as defined on chart 5322 including all moored vessels and mooring buoys adjacent to these areas ( e ) Rangitoto Lighthouse ( f ) Emu Rock Iliomana Rock Beacon ( g ) Red Buoys eastern side of Motuihe Channel ( h ) Yach