johnmac

Hi all Does anyone have a contact for the current owner of Innovator of Mana? She's a modified Nova 28. I appreciate any help in tracking them down. Cheers John

Hi Terry Oratia, West Auckland cheers John

Complete set of North Sails wet weather gear, jacket and trousers, black. Three-layer, breathable fabric, excellent quality. Brand new, unworn. The jacket features two external and one internal pocket, while the trousers have elasticised shoulder braces and are doubled in the knee area. Jacket size: Large, trousers size: Medium. These suited an average Kiwi male, 1.78m tall. Branded 36th America's Cup; issued to a volunteer marshal, but never used. Worth $1,400 new at the time. For sale $500. Please email me for photos. Cheers.

Yes they are the most efficient once up & running, but not the best overall. I've done back to back tests of the Optimist 207, Optimist 9007, Bertschi and the new German made 207 types. The best overall are the original Optimist 207 type - fastest to preheat & quickest overall to heat a measured litre of cold water. In this case you can't bets the original. I service & repair kero & meths stoves if anyone needs one brought up to speed.

Please note 316 stainless is very susceptible to crevice corrosion so its not a good material for chainplates which are buried inside deck timbers. I've seen several yachts with broken masts from either 316 stainless bolts or 316 stainless chainplates fracturing from unseen crevice corrosion. Far, far better to use mild steel galvanised (budget option), or 2205 stainless (bling option), or best of all - use the old fittings as patterns to cast new ones in AB2 bronze - which should pretty much last forever. Same with the bolts - bronze bolts will outlast 316 stainless and have no issue with cr

Bad news this morning, Colman dismasted last night, with only 700 miles to the finish. He's cut away his mast and sails but saved the boom. He'll have to wait a couple of days for the weather, then he's planning to jury rig and hopefully finish. Bummer for him after doing so well in an old boat. Hopefully he's done enough to get funding for a better one for next race.

Sold last night, $37,550. Amazing. All one can do is wish the buyer lots of luck.