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the easiest but maybe not the cheapest option https://www.oceaniamedical.co.nz/collections/recreation-first-aid-box/products/coastal-racing-first-aid-kit-yachting-new-zealand-cat-2

still in Bundaberg QLD?

Starlink Mini, https://www.techspot.com/news/103471-starlink-mini-299-dish-provides-100mbps-wifi-6.html runs a bit slower than the Gen 2/3 units but still very useful. Runs off a USB point so no need for any DC conversions

Do you know if any of the existing inspectors have signed up with MNZ for cruisers' Cat 1? I know of at least 1 inspector up IT's way who said no way. It is a real worry as to the level/lack of experience "new" MNZ inspectors may have, particularly as their spiel says a second fee will be charged if you "fail" the first inspection.

Is that a Gen 2 or Gen 3 antenna? The Gen 3, even without the motors has a higher power draw. We run a Gen 2, have not done the 12V conversion yet, however power draw was generally manageable on last summer's cruising, except when we were not getting much solar output. We would switch it off when not in use. Found the antenna only orientated itself on startup and rarely moved after that, it was not continually on the mover. 12V conversion on the spring job list.

There is a rather extensive set of requirements to obtain Part A including a survey, see https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/commercial/ships/ship-registration/part-a-ship-registration/ Also the fees can be somewhat eye watering, I was charged `~$450 when I notified them of change of engine, I see "alterations" are now $613. Obviously you would have to consider how long you intended to own the boat to see if worthwhile.

Part A registration is also available for recreational vessels if you choose to pay the fees, my yacht is Part A, legacy from previous owners and lasts the lifetime of the vessel. Closest document you can get to a title for a boat

Couple of things to consider If you register the yacht in Canada, will you immediately incur Canadian sales tax? Where do you intend to base the yacht? Need to think about this vis-a-vis obtaining insurance if you intend to have coverage. NZ owned/based foreign registered vessel generally cannot get local coverage, have to go with the reducing pool of international insurers. Also if you are based in NZ and stay longer than the TIE duration you will need to pay duty and GST. If you are a NZ citizen you may get pinged for duty and tax immediately upon arrival, country of registrat

Crew delay. Also I believe their Iridium GO was not working, it had been problematic all season so they were probably not receiving any updates other than what they might have received on SSB (can't remember if they had one) Sailing to the timetable set by crew members unfortunately sees more than a few yachts venturing out into conditions they really should not.

It does still happen, but there is alot of info/support out there to help mitigate the risk. When Essence left Fiji, the forecasts were showing they were likely to run into crap when they got close to the coast of NZ and sadly they did. 7 weeks ago I was intending to leave Noumea when the forecast predicted a good weather pattern for the passage to NZ. But at the same time there was a little low forming up in the Solomons. I use Bruce Buckley and he advised he was concerned it could form into a cyclone and recommended leaving 2 days earlier than we planned, even with less than ideal condi

Hull came off the Young 41 Jipcho, with a widened transom. Most built over period 1974-79, 1 or 2 more in the early 80's. Balsa cored GRP hull and decks. Majority were sloop rigged but also a couple of ketches around. Most had a shallow draft, 1.5m keel. Sailed alot of miles including several circumnavigations. There was a Sea Spray Boat Test, I think in 1974 (I have the issue) and design discussed in Jim's memoirs, "Jim Young - designer, Builder, Sailor"

And this is just getting "passage ready". Next is "living ready" for want of a better expression, ie for once you are on the hook. Typical upgrades can include more batteries, charging system, solar panels, wind generator stainless steel work - davits, arch etc canvas work - dodger, bimini, awnings etc extra tankage, water maker bigger dinghy and outboard water toys Not saying these are essential but most people seem to finish up spending a fair few $$'s on the above which can start at $10k and just keep growing. Agree with Jon that a boat

Not alot more info. At that time Wrighty was churning out designs almost as fast as Richard Hartley and Frank Pelin, the plan business was very lucrative in those days. There were a few more built including the original "Transit". Design looks to be a mix of Townson and Lidgard hull and cabin shapes Gemini was a twin keeler, built for Jim Varney, one time Auckland Harbour Master and Cat 1 Inspector. There was a Sea Spray feature in the early 70's on her which I have in my magazine hoard archives, I can send you a scan when I get back to NZ in a couple of months if you cannot find one befo

Quartermaster was lost in the 94 Queens Birthday storm with all 3 crew. The empty liferaft was found by the Monowai The conjecture at Sandspit where she sailed from was that the super structure was on the light side and she may have lost windows or had the cabin sides stove in. I have been told there was a very harrowing call, shortly before she went off the air, from skipper Bob Rimmer to Kerikeri radio in total despair saying "I just don't know what to do". Tragic stuff

the first boat(white hull and decks) is a Townson 30, "Magic Flute" design. The blue yacht is an Alan Wright "Transit" design. Wright's early designs Nova, Variant, Nerissa and others certainly had some Townson influence.