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I've been looking at https://weatherwatch.co.nz/maps-radars/wind/wind-forecast as it makes it easy to compare forecasts (and has the predictwind models, too).
If more models start to agree on a break in the SW pattern I think we'll go for it and let the wind blow us out from Kawau on Monday or Tuesday, return to Kawau Fri/Sat.... either way, we'll be out on the water so it's not the end of the world if we don't make the barrier this time around.
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2 hours ago, K4309 said:
be flexible and head to Kawau Bay area, if the forecasts firm up do a mish to the Barrier, but don't pin any great expectations on it.
Yeah that sounds like the best bet right now.
Just me and the Mrs, but myself I'm not too keen on sailing 8+ hours into big swells and high gusts, and I don't think the Mrs is going to handle rough seas too well, either.
What forecast models do you think work well for the Hauraki? Metservice tend to underestimate wind I reckon. I try to look at various options, and as you said, if they don't agree then things are generally going to be unpredictable.
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What do you guys reckon for next week? Different models are giving very different answers and while I'd love to have an easy run out to the Barrier on Monday, I'm not so keen on fighting it for the return leg on Friday....
If I had to guess, I'd say more of the same SW 20kts gusting 25 until that high moves over and the wind eases up 10kts east maybe nor-east, but maybe I'm just being overly optimistic.
Keen to hear your thoughts and preferred forecast models.
Of course if it doesn't let up we'll just have to settle in at Kawau for the week, but I was hoping to finally get our little 25ft tracker over to the barrier this year and tick it off the sailing bucket list.
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I know electric is a big challenge for general boating, but for a little tender to get to and from the beach or a mooring there seems to be some half decent options.
My little Honda 2.3 is starting to reach retirement and I was looking at the ePropulsion eLite. Has anyone tried one of these? What's your use case and how far do they go?
Back on my old mooring, I was looking for a way to not have a smelly/oily outboard in the car and the eLite was a far more manageable 7kg to carry up and down the pier. However, in my new mooring that's no longer the case as I can keep the outboard in a dinghy locker, so suddenly the old 4 stroke is actually looking more convienient as it's easier to refuel....
Do these little outboards have the power and range for a small inflatable tender? Will I need to pay for the 12v charger, too?
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Just going to revive this one to say that knotted halyards have been great; easy to do and no complaints.
If anything it's better as the old spliced ones could get stuck if pulled hard into a block or masthead sheave.
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Well, it's been just over 24 months since posting this thread and I'm very pleased to say that I've moved my little tracker into a spot on the Weiti River.
I'll save you all the rant, but the Westahaven poles literally have fist sized holes in them at the low water mark and westhaven has NO plan to fix this. Yes, they have been snapping off, and yes, mine snapped off last year. They're just gambling that nobody gets hurt while they wait for everyone to leave. They even mucked us around (again) on the dinghy racks, with a big step down in security, services and parking. Absolutely disgusting behaviour from a Council controlled organisation. Be very careful navigating in that corner of the marina as I'm pretty certain there are snapped off poles below the water that they still haven't removed.
Very glad to be out and very much enjoying the community/club vibe up at Weiti. I just hope one day Westhaven gets a new directive to cater to a wider range of Auckland boaties.
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So, just in time for christmas, my trusty honda BF2.3 has developed a serious oil leak from what appears to be the valve cover. Does anyone have an old one of these kicking around suitable for parts?
It seems that the last decade of use has caused a number of corrosion issues with bolts, carby bowl etc all needing replacement on an otherwise faultless little runner.
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On 21/11/2024 at 10:13 PM, Psyche said:
Maybe opportunists, but salty tools from a boat, a solar panel and petrol containers? Sell for a fortune on marketplace, yeah right!
This still have to get in a dinghy and row/motor out there for what is really an oddball and not very valuable collection of boat gear. Yes we know to replace new is hundreds but second hand its worth very little. Why didnt they break into the cabin or go for the electronics etc, Id say they went for the solar panel and the other stuff was just there so they took it.
If these individuals had any intelligence they'd not be mucking around flogging gear off boats to sell for next to nothing online.
The reality is they don't care what damage they do nor what value is destroyed by their antics.
I'm sure half of what they take ends up dumped on a kerbside anyway
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Maybe this should be posted in the stickied okahu bay thread
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On 11/06/2024 at 7:22 AM, Psyche said:
Found in Leigh now
And now it's gone? seems they misplaced it.....
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/519854/invasive-seaweed-caulerpa-proves-elusive-for-divers
A team of divers is in the water this week hoping to destroy the first patch of the invasive seaweed caulerpa found near mainland Auckland - but first they have to find it.
A roughly one square metre patch of exotic caulerpa was found in Leigh's Omaha Cove, north of Auckland, by divers carrying out routine surveillance on 7 June.
The fast-growing weed, often described as the world's worst invasive marine pest, is already well established at Aotea Great Barrier with other infestations around the Hauraki Gulf, the Bay of Islands and the Coromandel Peninsula.
However, when a different dive team went back to Omaha Cove, the patch of caulerpa seemed to have gone AWOL.
Liz Brooks, of Auckland Council, said divers returned to the water on 12 June to treat the patch, but could not locate the caulerpa despite having GPS coordinates of the initial find.
Divers resumed their search this week and, once the weed was located, would cover it with mats and dose it with chlorine.
That technique had proven effective for treating small areas of caulerpa in the past.
"Divers will also continue to look for any other patches of exotic caulerpa, in addition to checking for other marine biosecurity pest presence in these areas," Brooks said.
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On 19/06/2024 at 6:54 PM, Dagwood said:
If an engine alarm goes off, isn't it a normal instant reaction for virtually any skipper (let alone an experienced one)
it would seem that dangerous incompetence is a legal defence strategy these days
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On 19/06/2024 at 8:51 PM, brendong said:
If Auckland then there's where's the course? ...........Up and down the habour (Westhaven to Orarkei)? Whilst it's a convenient Wednesday night course it's still a crap course on what we have to offer further out in the Gulf,
That was the idea until council stuffed it up.... it would've been ideal for general spectators
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/503112/auckland-businesses-blindsided-by-sailgp-cancellation
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I've often wondered about this to replace my boom...
Are there any issues with galvanic corrosion that need to be taken into account?
What about general requirements for maintenance inspections and/or surveys?
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4 hours ago, ex Elly said:
Meanwhile the Weiti river is full and has a 3 year waiting list.
Why don't Hoppers provide 10 and 12 metre berths to provide some more affordable options?
Same question to be asked of Westhaven slowly clearing out all the pole mooring users. It was the only real middle ground in terms of price and they seem determined to get rid of it.
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23 hours ago, Island Time said:
Paywalled. What does it say?
Matt
there you go
22 hours ago, kiwi_jon said:This is the email that was sent to Gulf Harbour Marina berth holders last week.
Hoppers will apply for fast track consent. Presumably once the legislation has passed into law.
Given the protest at waiheke about extending an exisiting sea wall for a fully consented marina project, I can't imagine a fast track project is going to go terribly smoothly either....
The RMA does need reform, but I don't think buying taking Shane Jones to lunch is the fix we need. Very concerning that a sole minister can override the courts that are the only mechanism to keep parliament in check.
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On 16/05/2024 at 1:41 PM, Sudden5869 said:
Very topical.
This just in,.... fire at a marina in Croatia has destroyed 22 boats and caused huge damage but no injuries.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/croatia-fire-medulin-boats-latest-b2545424.htmlguess that's one way to sort out all the surplus boats filling up marinas....
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12 hours ago, Guest said:
Don't recall any of my cars having fuse in main start cable, so why have it on boat. Switching circuit does, but not heavy cable to SM.
My bmw has an explosive battery lead among other safety features.
Nope, that's not a typo! It's meant to cut power to the engine bay in event of accident to reduce fire risk....
Now that might be a be a bit overkill for my little boat, but at least having a starter circuit fuse probably makes sense in a lot of vessels. I've seen a few tractors and utes melt their battery leads due to things like short circuits from chafing, or even alternator issues melting cable insulation!
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3 hours ago, Black Panther said:
Happens quite a bit, although the management can be a pain, I know people who have moved back into the main marina as a result.
Having looked now, there appears to be an agent on trademe dealing in these!
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/marina-berths/listing/4390587382
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1 hour ago, waikiore said:
When are insurance companies going to wake up to the Lithium battery issue, they worry about Ewof and gas lines -but the really dangerous fires lately have been battery started -I witnessed one , the intensity would make short work of boats in close proximity such as a Marina..
do you know what type of lithium it was? I understand some chemistries are far safer than others, and having the correct chargers and circuit protection is also important.
You make a good point though.... I'm sticking with AGM lead in mine securely strapped down low where they can act as ballast. The keel is already 900kg of lead so whats the harm of another 40 right?
LiFePO is less energy dense than what you get in your phone for example, but far far safer. That, and I certainly would not be mucking around with some unknown brand of battery cells.
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One bad batch of fuel and the ship has to be sent to Singapore?!
Is this ship robust enough for us, or are we just that short sighted when it comes to maintaining skilled people and capability?
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On 9/04/2024 at 12:25 PM, aardvarkash10 said:
a disposal bond on all moored boats. Bond is held by the applicable regional authority. Just like a tenant bond, but different. It would probably require registraion and formal ownership tranfer I guess...
this idea just sounds like an annual registration with levy to me
those disposal (and admin) costs go up with inflation, and the existing abandoned boats wont be paying any bonds
I'm surprised that the aluminium, copper and lead aren't enough to cover a an old rusty digger smashing it up for an hour.... but I suppose it gets to be made much more complicated than that.
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"A proper lookout is not required at all times at anchor. However, at times a proper lookout will be required at anchor, such as when the prevailing circumstances and conditions indicate a risk to vessels or people.
"Generally accepted standards of seamanship will always apply, even if a continuous watch is not required. The master is responsible for ensuring an adequate watch is kept that is appropriate for the conditions, such as intermittent checks and the use of anchor alarms."
common sense prevails! becoming a rare event these days it seems.
On 5/05/2024 at 2:00 AM, DrWatson said:Rule 30, Vessels at anchor or aground
part c. A vessel at anchor may, and for vessels over 100m shall, show available working lights to illuminate her decks
good - I'd never get any sleep with deck lights shining into the cabin!
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Interesting discussion here, having just had recent drama again with Westhaven mucking us about on the Pole moorings - they clearly have no plans to keep any cheaper options available long term.
$450 a month for an 8m pole mooring! - it's 5 times the going rate from harbourmaster or any boat club.
It's really no wonder though that yachting is getting older and less of us younger generation are taking it up - all our money, time and effort is being sucked up into real estate via rents and mortages.
There certainly is a reckoning coming via westhaven in 2026, and while it's totally avoidable and a product of greed and mismanagement, I can guarantee the general public response will be that it's just for "rich pricks". The sad matter is that the regular Aucklander is indeed being pushed out of there - many very large and very expensive new boats on those new berths and many of the owners are nowhere to be found outside of the peak season when they choose to visit.
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On 13/05/2024 at 7:47 PM, Black Panther said:
It's not unusual to get enquiries for gh apartments from people wanting the berth and then rent out the apartment.
..... what about boaties looking to rent a berth without buying an apartment? Sounds like owners can lease them out, so I suppose we just keep an eye on trademe?
Scumbag at large in the Weiti River
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I'm genuinely surprised this was someone moored in the river.... just the sheer audacity/stupidity of stealing from your neighbours and then putting their stuff out on your lawn....