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I went to the marina office yesterday. They were very good. They said they could only release camera footage to the police, which they were happy to do. I went to the police to file a report. They couldn't be less interested. The lady behind the counter said they would take the details but would not be doing anything about it. She then put on her best patronising tone and said I should check the boat more often and take the electronics home. I can't say they impressed me much. Unfortunately my excess is reasonably high to keep the premium a bit less nasty, so no point claiming. First time in 3

right on the end by the floating dock in westhaven

Hi You might like to be aware that there is a thief around on the piles. My boat was broken into and the GPS and Autohelm was stolen within the last few days. Be wary ! Was very kind of the b#$#@^& to leave a set of sailing gloves.

Done. They actually answered and were aware of it.

Rang coast guard, no answer. Rang non emergency police, no answer. Welcome to the modern automated don't give a s#$@ world. Anyone got any ideas on who to contact ?

I have a mate who owns a Beale. He is always a bit disparaging of it. I keep telling him that in 50 years it will be seen as a 1980's Logan along with Townson's Youngs etc

Hadn't thought of that !

Hi I've got a leak I want to do a temporary repair on until the boat comes out next year. I want to put a copper tingle on it but can't figure out where to buy copper sheet from. Any ideas ? Thanks

Only the first 2 rows are going. The rest are safe for quite a while.

Thanks

Hi I went to fill my 4kg gas bottle at Caltex stanley street only to find the station has gone ! Does anyone know where to get a bottle filled near westhaven. Cheers

My boat is 50 metres from the floating dock and even the tired old bungy cord on the cockpit cover isn't broken. Consider myself VERY lucky !

I think the barge thing is a bit of a smoke screen. Even if it happens it will be years away. Resource consent to dredge Tamaki River ? I think the biggest thing is when Wilson points out that the cruise ships could use Bledisloe wharf more or less already. I think the problem is POAL's empire building ethos. The dolphins look like a dead dog now thank god.

I used to sail out of Okahu bay in the 90's. I would be sailing at 5 knots in my old classic trying to stay clear of all the 12 footers screaming around. They used to think it was great fun to come straight at me on port and turn at the last moment. It used to scare the s@#t out of me. In the end I gave up trying to stay clear. (sometimes they were racing so i would try and stay clear even on stbd)They got the message in the end.

Bunch of thieves. I remember going to buy some screws there $3 for 5, 1 inch screws. Cheaper on K rd!

This is worth a look about the black box

Hi Absolute. I found one in the Netherlands which I should get in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your offer. If you have a spare paddle I would be keen to buy it as a spare Cheers

I have been told about a company in the Netherlands that cuts GRP boats into strips, puts it in some form of resin and makes them into sheet piling. With 6000km of canals in the Netherlands there is a requirement for a S@#t load of sheet piling.

Is it black base or painted black ?

Hi KM. I've done a bit more research. They are either green (35knot) or white (12 knot) I need a white one. If your's is green don't worry about it. Thanks for the offer anyway. Cheers

hI KM that's right. I am pretty sure it needs to be white as the other colour (I'm not sure what it is ) is for a 35 knot speedo

Hi. I have an old Auckland Instrument Speedo which I have had restored. I'm looking for the drive for it ie the stuff underwater. Anyone got one they want to sell. The paddle must be white apparently (up to 12 knots). Cheers

Hi. I have an old Auckland Instrument Speedo which I have had restored. I'm looking for the drive for it ie the stuff underwater. Anyone got one they want to sell. The paddle must be white apparently (up to 12 knots). Cheers

I presume the old shitters in the silo area will get the boot for the cup too

Does anyone know anything about this. Apparently it's being towed to Titan's to be scrapped.