Terry B

Maybe pick a decade - eg 60's or 70's? Or do another letter one like T as done previously - it gives a lot of latitude to come up with something original (and not to costly) plus you're guaranteed to have a big variety of costumes - which is always a laugh. Or pick a colour as a theme? Xmas theme? Music? Wild West? Olympics - come dressed in your fav sport costume? Dress as a Beatles song (Yellow sub, Walrus, Eleanor Rigby etc)

Haha, didn't see that And thanks for the thoughts - I'll have a little play - I've got some leftover non-skid from a previous job so I'll see what that works out like.

After scanning all the replies from everyone - I've had a closer look at the areas that are non-slip. And that much neglected, ill-used part of me called 'the brain' tells me the non-slip is indeed part of the mould. The highest part of the nonslip areas are at the same level as the rest of the deck area - so it's obviously (tho' not to me at first ) part of the mould. Soooo, next question for you to ignore : What sort of pain should I paint it with - given that it doesn't need non-slip as such?

Gidday experts, I was going to re coat the non-slip on a couple of areas on my whiting 29 that are discoloured. But when I started to sand the old non slip, it very quickly became white (the non stick colour is light grey). But the non stick pattern is still very apparent, and just as non slip as when it was grey, just not grey any more. Could the non slip have originally been embedded in the grp? I'm specifically talking about the sugar scoop stern which was added after original boat manufacture. But the pattern is identical across all the non slip areas on the boat. Don't want to

If you go the Wet & Forget way, go to TARGET CLEANING SUPPLIES in Onehunga, 49 Victoria Road. They have the same product for WAY, I mean WAY less than Wet & Forget. I've been using it on paths etc for a few years now. as always, check contents etc, don't take my word on it. They don't do delivery though so it's helpful for Aklers only.

Wheels, its jammed on the shaft, bolt busted, only way to get it off is cut it off. It was marginal whether it was repairable if we got it off anyway, so I was kinda resigned to getting a new one. And ta Wheels for the Trade Me link. Hadn't even thought of second hand!

Hi all, thanks for the great feedback! Sorry I didn't get back to you lot earlier. Waikiore - engine is volvo 18hp series 2000, 2 cylinder drive shaft. As to gearbox reduction ratios - thats just gobblydgoop to me I'll see if I can find out. And I understand the whine of freewheeling versus locked and that some gearboxes require freewheeling and others don't. And ChrisC - ta for that info. and all the other info from you guys. My inclination is to go folding (I own a yacht to sail it, not motor, so I'd like to get as good a performance out of her as my limited ability wi

My old folding prop is beggared. Not repairable. So I have a choice of buying another folding prop OR putting on a 3 blade standard prop (which I already own, came as a spare with the boat) on my Whiting 29. I don't race the boat, I cruise her. Aside from the obvious advantage of not spending on a new prop, what are the disadvantages (or advantages?) of a fixed vs folding? I understand that performance wise it's about a 10% loss in speed when sailing????? Is that right? Is there an advantage in speed when motoring? Also, what about other factors - like prop walk (i reverse into t

As long as I have a yacht (or even if I go to the dark side in my dottage) I'll support them. Have been a member since I went sailing in boats bigger than a laser. Not supporting them just for me, for everyone. That's maybe not a popular stance? And I say to those who moan about what it costs to get their help if they're not a member - 'tough'.

Two things: I wasn't talking about Issy Bay, I was talking about bottom end and Te Kouma. Secondly, yes we shouldn't expect the population of boat owners/crew to be any different from the rest of the nz population on average - in fact, you could argue they're,/we're more arrogant and up themselves/ourselves than the average. But - thats not an excuse for common courtesy. Arseholes - are still arseholes. Alcohol isn't an excuse. And believe me, I drink more of it than most of you.

Of 3 nights away in the weekend, 2 were interrupted by selfish idiots (men & women) late at night with either music or loud talk on the transom. Monday at 2am is not a good time to choose to START drunken man chatter on the transom. For fecks sake, at least go into the cabin!. It's 1 of the major reasons I don't like going away on the big weekends. But sometimes, the weather forecast is to good to ignore! And the catch up with friends. And it was great cruising weather in the Hauraki gulf over easter.

I used "weathersheild" exterior semi gloss in the heads 4 years ago - still looks fine. But I ain't a liveaboard, don't use the boat anywhere near enough, so high wear & tear might be more of an issue. Having said that, it's probably a lot easier to do patch ups and repairs than using some of the marine paints. But, as with all my knowledge, I'm no expert. And I have the same interest re SanFran on headlining paint.............

Thanks Clipper, that makes sense. I thought that sitting on the mast "seat" was just a tad to far forward! And placing a temporary seat over the centre case is an easy fix.

A large topic swerve..............Aspenforte: You row the Optimist? Do you have an extra seat of some sort or do you use the "seat" that the mast sits on when rowing? I'm not overly familiar (as you can tell) with the Opti - sailed Ps/Flying Ants/Moths/Cherubs when I was a nipper I'm thinking of buying an Opti to tow behind the keeler when I take the grand kids out on cruises so they can play in that when we're at anchor.

Any updates on this subject??

Part of the new plans for Westhaven are to make more room for liveaboards (according to Tom Warren GM Marinas at the Thursday meeting on the Westhaven plan last week) - and provide better amenities for them. Which (I'd assume) berth holders will gain some advantage from. Be interesting to see what actually happens.........................but these are plans, not laid in concrete................. 4.38pm. Beer time........ must run.