Cheap Transport

As per above, any length will do but ideally 10-15 feet in length.

I'm sure it's been asked multiple times but I'm looking for the above, preferably sourced locally. Fairly simple set up of B&G Vulcan and DST Triton package - I'm simply wanting to link my older Navico 300c tiller pilot (same as earlier TP32) to steer to a preset waypoint. I sailed on a R930 with this exact set up so I know it can be done, just need a converter. Would this do the trick? https://www.lusty-blundell.co.nz/product-group/13392-actisense-ngw-1-nmea-2000-0183/category/1755-converters If not, recommendations please.

We've come home after a week in Coro. Had never been to Te Kouma before (only been a boat owner for 18 months, 9 of which was a re-fit). Blown away by the beauty of this place, especially so close to home in the Weiti River. Came back on Sunday with the easterly pushing us along nicely, top speed of 10.5 with the number 2 up, surfing down a few swells much to the delight of my kids (not so much the Mrs😅). Will definitely be back there soon. Favourite spot - Rangipukea Island

Did some new tweaker lines out of 6mm last week, was so much harder that a 10-12mm rope! Got there in the end... though I did end up cutting the end of one as I grabbed the wrong tail and ended up with a low friction ring at each end of one line🤣🤣🤣

Nice work on the pull fids, they look bloody good! I've just started playing around with different ropes and learning to splice too. I find it somewhat relaxing despite the challenging nature out can sometimes bring. I just started out with 6mm dyneema, uncovered, so nice and easy, and like you made my own fid from a bic ball point pen with the top cut off. Worked a treat. Have now got to the stage you're at with a 10mm double braid eye splice.

I can tell you from first hand experience that an 830 with a lifting keel up will very easily roll over with a little weight to the top of the rig.... will try to find the photos so you can all have a laugh 😃

As FLC said above, at Weiti you go on a waiting list to get a pile mooring. Current wait time is approx 3 years and growing. Sublets are currently at a minimum, possibly only a couple at the moment. The club however is great, good facilities, hardstand etc and a beautiful spot to boot. A Tracker could probably get out of the river an hour and a half either side of low tide.

+1 on the fan heaters Frank. I had 1 in the boat and 2 others in the shed. They were just enough to take the chill out of the air. Have seen others (in other painting situations) using lpg or diesel heaters. While these warm up the air they also put a sh*t load of moisture in the air, ultimately slowing down the curing process.

Looking good IT. Mine is still shrinking back after 6 weeks - I'm really happy with the finish now. Will pop down for a look next time I feel the need to throw more money away at Burnsco🤣

So yesterday Cheapy was finally put back in her happy place, Yes, she's wet again. Not quite complete but a couple of days of reinstalling fittings and a couple of weekends to paint the rig and she'll be good as new. Few shots from the last couple of days.

BTW if the above-mentioned on my painting reads a little like an advertisement for Altex, it wasn't intended. I initially was going to use International Perfection but my final decision was based on budget, and advice from those who have used both products in similar wintery conditions.

Thanks I.T. 👍

Hi K88, I used west Systems epoxy with various powders for filling and fairing, and Upol Dolphin Glaze for minor pin holes etc. I sanded the gelcoat back using orbital or hand sanding with 60 and 80grit. Applied first coat of Epoxy undercoat and when fully cured, sanded with 180grit. Applied second epoxy undercoat and again sanded with 180grit. For my epoxy undercoats I used Durepox (with 10% thinner), in hindsight I would use a hi build epoxy from Altex and I probably would have got away with 1 coat. Altex Polyurethane undercoat was then applied (with 10% thinner) and when cured this was sand

She hasn't decided whether she wants a divorce or to burn the boat to the ground😅 work in progress I guess🤣

Pretty happy with how she looks in natural light.

Will be spending the next week or so fitting hatches, port lights, electrics etc. Will post a few pics once she's out of the shed.

Windows in today, coving tomorrow.

Boot top😍

Deck tread

Masking out for me deck tread. I've gone with the International grits that you add to the paint. Roll on a coat of paint, sprinkle using a purpose made shaker, then roll another coat

Hatches, dash board etc

Hull top coats, again rolled.

Top coats😍 we're not allowed to spray in our club shed so all coats are rolled.