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On 5/12/2023 at 9:32 PM, ex Elly said:
Yes, you should still go if you want to. Fitzroy is the main place that people head for. You could spend a week or more inside anchoring in a different bay each night. There are some people who don't go anywhere else as their wives need millpond conditions to get to sleep. However I find it a bit claustrophobic and usually prefer Broken Islands to Whangaparapara which are now closed. Plus there is still Abercrombie (explore the camp at the head of Karaka bay) and Katherine bay on the west (good fishing and anchorage behind the mussel farm). If the swell isn't too high you can still go up round the Needles to the eastern side and if you tow a lure you may catch a tuna. Head down to Rakitu (Arid) island (for some of the best snorkeling in NZ), then Harataonga (good walks ashore) and Whangapoua (swimming with sharks). Also the side trip to Mokohinaus is only a few hours (more good snorkelling, and an interesting walk up the railway tracks to the hut). This is not a good anchorage so needs settled conditions. However doing the circumnavigation will be a lot harder this year, since you can't tuck round the bottom into Tryphena. All this has been done in a Tracker, so you will have no problem in a Lotus.
Thisi is awesome! - thanks so much Ex elly.
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Have done several offshore passages in one. Great sea boat - very capable in snotty whether. Have been in sustained 50kn winds and felt safe.
My memory is that it didn't point that well and made a fair bit of leeway.
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Hi folks - I'm a GBI virgin and was hoping to take my lotus 9.2 out there this xmas. Does only having fitzroy available for anchoring limit the experience in your opinion? Will there be enough space there to swing safely? Interested in your thoughts.
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Ok - I've dropped the hammer on one of those, Will report back on how good they are
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Cool - am doubting many will be open when I'm up there so if anyone has a unit to borrow I think that would be preferable.
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Sorry - Should have said. Am running cables for a windlass. 35mm sq cable.
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Does anyone at gulf harbour have a cable crimping tool they'd be willing to lend me for a day? Catch is that I'm in Welly and won't be at gulf harbour till around boxing day to a few days after NY or so. Any leads gratefully accepted.
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Sailbrokers used to have a shed full of them when I went there a year or two ago.
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answer is 2, no?
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4 hours ago, Y88 5241 said:
We just anti fouled a boat with the Hempel Silicone Antifoul, very slippery stuff
Really keen to hear your experiences with this....
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As a matter of interest, how did you know this job was due? Loss of steerage? 😉
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be great to see photos...
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Hi all,
Thanks for the responses. it was definitely the colour that put me off thinking it was teak/mahogany etc. I think it does look like oak too - I might try and match that way or perhaps go with a mounting plate has other have said.
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Not too clued up on timber types but need to do some woodwork inside my 1983 Lotus 9.2.
Any thoughts on what I'm dealing with? Looks like oak to me but not sure that's very commonly used.
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First few mins of this might be useful.
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Hi IT, I'd love a roll please. Will PM now.
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19 hours ago, chariot said:
That must be one of the last ones built. Good cruising boats and well balanced. If you are ever in the Mercury Bay area, let me know. Might be able to catch up.
Will do!
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Those vids inspired me to put a 9.2 high on my list! Fast forward a few months and I'm now the owner of Sojournie, a factory 9.2 from 1987.
Had a great xmas cruise around Kawau and beyond.
so...Thanks!
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1 hour ago, 44forty said:
Can this please be moved to small boat talk
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Hi all,
Thanks all for your thoughts. Extra tin purchased (on special at the mo in burnsco). Now on to the fun bit.....
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Does anyone have a specific roller sleeve they recommend? Mine have always failed halfway through the job.....
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Thanks guys. I talked to Altex and they recommend up to 150 micron dry which I'm going to try and get with 4 roller coats. Anyone got any thoughts about how 'multi year' #5 is when laid on thick?
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Hi all,
About to antifoul my lotus 9.2 that lives in the Mahurangi. I've been recommended #5 and have got 4l (enough apparently for 2 coats plus a bit for rudder etc).
I'm keen on some opinions as to whether its worth getting another can and getting some extra coats on. how much is too much?
The boat spends a lot of time static and has long periods between cleans.....
look forward to your thoughts...
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I was bought up in Chch on a diet of Scott's heroism. One of the best books I've read in recent time in The last Place on Earth by Roland Huntford. Dissects beautifully the differences between Scott's abortive attempts and Amundsen's clinical precision in getting to the pole. Shackleton was a crew member on one of Scotts earlier expeditions - once was enough for him I believe. Scott only got the nod over several others due to him having a rich and powerful benefactor.
Shackleton a personal hero of mine. Check out the scotch!
Recommendations for getting gas checked
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Would love to see the relevant parts of the standard if you're able to share them. It's a job that's overdue on my boat.