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    small form factor 40amp alternator

    in TechTalk

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    I am after a small alternator for my northern lights genset, the current one is shot and local agents say $580  nzd...

     

    the after market one is a kubota 40amp small tractor alt , but denso sp? also do a simllar one for about $100 usd but many amazon stores dont ship to nz

     

    where in AKL could i source a small form factor 40 amp self regulated alt?  even second hand considered , but happier new

     

    iPads nav

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    yeah i got sent a replaement lowrance in New Calidonia... and put it on, went out and headed to a new harbour...   said to myself that doesnt make sense breaking water in 2m... new unit was set to ft.....

     

    got to always trust the chart and your instinct and stay in deep water

    iPads nav

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    i used to use ipad navonics but now use open CPN and a bluetooth gps unit ,  on my macbook inside   amazing.  have 3 gps on board excluding phones and ipads , paper charts ... still loving open cpn some amazing addons out there as well

    Kawau Island yacht club

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    you wherent at bottom end or te kuma last weekend scottie....          must have been 150 boats in te kuma one night

     

    i have not been to kawau for ages...    maybe a short weekend = less people

     

    be sad to lose but how could you make $$$ from it,   we load up fuel at discount these days before going...    take 100L in cans if needed, i did put $150 into matiatia as apprciate water access fopr free, added 600L of water   8)

    Coromandel Town - easy access?

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    Anchored at long bay and walked to town (3lm about 30 mins with kids in tow)  then walked to the driving creek train (40 min walk) ,  did train and walked to town...    got a taxi to long bay to avoid a meltdown...   $15 from the admiral hotel.

     

    Anchorage was good,  moved across to an outside island to shelter from a reasonable breeze Friday night, then onwards to Te kuma.

    Coromandel Town - easy access?

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    I am thinking long bay.... and walk into town, weather looks settled for Saturday.... will see what its like when i get there , I draw 2.2m so inside is not really an answer..... also long bay looks an interesting place to visit, then head to te kuma for the overnight...    or out behind an island, swell dependant.   thanks for the advice guys

    Painting gelcoated decks/cockpits

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    I am in the process of sanding things back and filling....   I can suggest wyatt machine tools for sandpaper, 50m rolls of paper about $60 they also have velcro backed 25m rolls for $75, cut your own profiles out for detail sanding , buy acetone in BULK.  Autofinish shops sell bul;k and also cloths etc...  I am using 3m dry guide coat to find defects and intend to goto 150grit then 2 rolled coats of Awlgrip 545 primer, before Awlgrip Topcoat sprayed on.  

     

    Learn to love sanding, everything takes twice or three times as you first think it will.

     

    These flexible long boards are the dogs nuts as well

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/tools-repair-kits/other/auction-1243452190.htm

     

    By the time I am finished I reckon the deck paint will cost me 3-4k done myself vs $$$ for a  pro job....

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