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If you don't offer a dispute to the original fee (and I call it fee because as above I do not believe it to be a fine) and return to a wilson's parking area they will clamp you or detain you in some way! I would be wary of just doing nothing.. You must dispute it: then they must justify is my understanding.

I think you Must reply to them and state that you "Dispute" the fee..

You should be able to get your current headsails modified to suit. I had mine taken back to hank on as when we got the standing rigging re-newed a replacement furler was quoted at 3k. That's like nearly 1/2 the value of the boat

Yes mine is an old engine: Bukh. Mono 30 is not a term I have come across yet, I don't think. Is that the same as SAE30? I was under the impression that synthetic oil for the bukh's was a major no no.. Also finding pure mineral oils using the SAE30 spec is getting expensive. I have tried to stick to the spec's: SAE30, CD/CF, API, and 1st and foremost 20/40. It tends to get a bit confusing to someone that only buys oil once in a blue moon but the engine seems to be coping so far..

That is what I thought would be the answer Will just have to keep buying the bigger brand names and hope for the best: which is what the previous posters have suggested.

I agree 100% Good advice! But how can I tell what is good oil? Currently buy branded oil that meets the spec's that I need. But how do I know it is good oil?

Vacuum Oil extractor as above.. They work an absolute treat for jobs like that. My last chore for mine was to vacuum all the rubbish out of my diesel tank as it was very conveniently constructed with no drain This however let me leave the tank installed for cleaning.

Nice reply and I accept it as offered Keep up the good work Island Time! this is a good site and I like it a lot. Your job is not one that I would like to take up and apologies for making it more stressful (even as a flea). Only thing that bothers me is that some can see and do and some not: I accept and condone moderators have to be above the main group to maintain the order and structure of the concept: but one shouldn't be classified as untrusted for too long to maintain trust..And as you have stated you are addressing that so I am happy at this stage.. And hope to use and be useful he

Hmmm That is why my profile now shows less info than yours! Good site but does seem big brotherish and secretive. Sorry for the topic diversion: does this mean I get a warning now

You have an excellent memory me thinks Better than mine anyway: I didn't own her then but she would have been back in the Auck area by then. She went to Whangamata for about 18mths after I sold her about 1997.

Were you based in Pineharbour? That vessel name seems to ring some bells.. There was a Nova 28 Assoc going in the mid 90,s as well. I agree: Starfinder used to dig in and the water would occasionally come green back to the cabin top. I don't miss that: However it is not dangerous as long as everything is tight and in good order. Been on more than one commercial fish boat where this is a normal state of affairs

Not sure. But I don't recall seeing the dinette layout in any of the production boats I looked at... Someone else will no doubt know a bit more..Mine was professionally built hull and deck: the interior finished off by the owner.

That is a Dinette layout and not that uncommon: but I think more common in the wooden nova's. So yours may have been a home build possibly. Mine was dinette with the galley to port and the table/dbl berth: freezer was stb with a single berth. Head and v berth in the bow. We only had 1 quarter berth to stb as the port side space was used for a cockpit locker. The engine was mounted on the center line of the vessel under the galley sink. A very useful and workable layout in my opinion: and I miss it today. Unfortunately I don't have any pics I can share. Even your squab fabric looks very famil

I used to own a Nova. Great reliable design.. She was Dble diag Kauri with a non-standard cabin top. I preferred the wooden ones as they had a bit more room inside. One of things that put me off getting another one is they are all under powered in in the engine dept and you need a minimum of 15knots to get any decent sailing. And we had some fantastic trips in the 20 kn wind range. Is Waimanu II glass or wood?

Chris... I would love to build one of your tenders. We currently have the 8' deflatable at home for repairs (done) and are using a 7' pram. The reason I haven't switched back is we are looking for a better option and you have it. We are happy to pay our share.. I will pm you my email.

Very very nice Chris!! An inspiration to anyone who sees her I am sure

Thank you Kevin.. I will.

Can anyone recommend somebody with engineering skills who may be interested in replacing a cutlass bearing, engine mounts and stern gland for me. I can have the boat slipped at Pine Harbour, Halfmoon Bay or Clevedon river: whichever suits best or anywhere else suitable for a boat that only draws 3'.

I would agree that the staff are usually helpfulish. But unless you are a berth holder they are not particulary interested in providing any services. I have found this at HMB and Pineharbour within the last 12mths. HMB being more amenable of the two. In 1996 when I rented a berth at Pineharbour one of the guys dived in and changed my prop for me no charge: and when the waste oil container got washed into the marina they hauled and washed my boat before I even knew it had happened. Things are definitely different now I am a mere visitor: But I don't think the core business is really to provide

We use a "high line" to pick up the mooring lines on our poles. This makes it a breeze to pick up either end to suit wind or tide. I can do it solo on and off no problem. When all is secure I just unsnap it in middle and stow the ends so no chafe against the rigging or on the dodger. Have also left the dinghy on it a couple of times as well..

She's a Pelorous 25 ex Compass Yachts. Probably one of the very 1st from what I can gather. However They were all ballasted with concrete and steel punchings as you probably know already. Most of that was removed because the steel had started to/was corroding and I replaced it with lead set in resin. Because the person who removed the original ballast forgot to weigh it we have had to rely on a gross recommendation from a noted designer and estimate what is left and I have had to do some educated guessing using the original waterline to decide how much to install. So anyway I left 200kg out so

Finally put the last 200kg of ballast into the foreward bilge to balance the boat: Should finally get a good even sleep..

12mths ago I wanted 3rd party for my old grp boat and no one would do it! I had to take out full cover or nothing.. Weird.

Yes me too. If the HM did step in: I wonder then if you could invoke any public liability clauses?