Priscilla II

September 20

1 hour ago, K4309 said:

I love it how in every one of the examples in that vid, the conditions are perfectly glassed off.

The real question would be if those automated systems can handle the jandal in yesterday's Sou'Wester.

Apparently the next “big thing” in AI land is a chip that can change the weather conditions on demand… for a fee of course.

September 20

I’m all in if AutoCaptain can successfully reverse our Logan into her berth.😀

September 16

I’m adding a tether and paddle to my inflatable…😀

September 9

15 hours ago, Bad Kitty said:

Anyone been using the #5 plus?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

I have recently applied it to our Logan my thoughts… #5 plus = plus $50 a can than #5.

The sales and marketing says it has a greater copper content the tin did feel a wee bit heavier.😀

August 14

I’ll bang on further…aside from the excessive cost of marina fees corrosive impact on vessel values.

One week on the hard 10m stinkpot for diy bottom job all up lift wash relaunch and yard fees $1800.

I have no objection at all to people making money I do however object to being robbed.

There is little difference in yard costs here in the City of Sails a buddy recently had a serious open wallet osmosis surgery done and the hardstands fees alone were eye watering.

Whangarei is cheaperer a bit of a commute though.

The Okahu Bay debacle further adds weight to evidencing the unrelenting war on owners of smaller moored vessels and multihulls within Auckland City.

The growing number of vacancies at the “proletariat” end of where I am moored is proof that price gouging is at play.

It’s not all about the money contrary to popular opinion it is however a matter of fairness and by precluding future generations access to affordable boating will most definitely only result in fewer and fewer young people ever enjoying being out on the sparkling Waitemata.

August 14

1 hour ago, Psyche said:

Old boats are worth nothing in Auckland.

It wasn't that long ago that people were asking double, triple or more than todays prices- and getting it! I know people who got what they thought were screaming bargains a couple of years ago are now lamenting they paid way too much.

Old wooden boats? if the maintenance gets away and you haven't got the time, skills or the cash, its time to run over it with a digger and sell the lead.

$900 pm for a 10m marina $1200 pm for a 12m marina has also made a major contribution to reducing the value of moored vessels.

August 14

Putting emotion to the side in my view it takes a “special” kind of individual to take a sound well fettled vessel and reduce it to a near wreck.

The only positive I can take away from this wanton disregard and vandalism is the fact that Priscilla was superbly built initially and she may well grace the sparkling Waitemata again however I am not exactly overflowing with confidence of that ever eventuating.

My original family ride has been locked far from the sea too and most probably will never rise and fall to a tide nor bend her shoulder into a decent breeze again either.

August 13

20 minutes ago, Zozza said:

Handsome vessel, that you could sail anywhere with a bit of TLC and updated equipment. Looks to be based on my Kim Holman Twister, though slightly larger.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/6079265262?rsqid=1876a0b414a34c8082fed9f7ed90e2d0-002

Sadly Zozza yes she is our old boat.

Whoever has done this to her needs to be locked up.

Claude Smith designed beautifully built by Jim Cross.

Breaks my heart to see her in this state.

August 9

Wow the power of the internet, makes a offer on a replacement boat whilst onboard the rescue vessel.

July 26

July 9

Hopefully those who abandoned her did the logical thing and opened some seacocks.

July 6

Talking of SR26’s Markone’ recently became a total loss under the harbour bridge after languishing on the marina for many many moons.

June 21

Maybe Tasman may come across her....

May 31

On 29/05/2026 at 5:33 PM, Frank said:

I still think its a worthwhile treatment regardless of the brand.

Yup , I use it liberally as epoxy sealer gives the timber more density before applying primer coats and penetrates end grain and crevices brilliantly.

May 31

https://www.solo-tasman.co.nz/race-live-2026/

Certainly been a bit frisky but the Westerly change has emerged.

May 24

I have been using this for years does what it says.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/other/listing/5947961191

May 21

2 hours ago, Psyche said:

Not going to happen, our only hope lies in technology, and considering boats live in the primordial soup from which life arose on this planet I suspect we will be cleaning boats mechanically for a long time to come.

Yup it doesn’t say much for the development of human intelligence when you need to regularly water blast off the product you paid heaps to put on.🤔

April 30

I know I bang on endlessly about the impact that berth costs has on savaging vessel values, however this low wage high cost economy is far divorced from the time that saw me initially take up boating ownership.

Swing moorings ready and affordable access to hardstands ,a do it yourself maintenance program etc etc all now fond but faint memories.

Student loans little job security moonbeam housing costs the list of barriers to boat ownership are many and varied in this neo liberal financial landscape.