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2 hours ago, muzled said:
don't normally read fb much and I know the fact that it's posted by Chloe Swarbrick will have multiple eyes rolling in peoples head, but...
WTF are the developers on to actively get offside with even more people than they're offside with already.
They might have the consents required but if they are actually breaking them at the first step as she suggests then surely you're putting the whole project at risk?
Have got word from Protect Kennedy Point peaceful occupiers on the ground/moana that developer works are firing up to dismantle the rock wall home to our little blue penguins, kororā. I contacted Waiheke’s Local Board Chair, Cath Handley, who has now publicly said that officials had yesterday received a statement these works would not start until at the very least a solution to rehome these penguins was found.Am in touch with the protectors and officials and will communicate any and all updates, but if any folks are able to get down to Pūtiki Bay/Kennedy Point to support, please do.
This was covered extensively in the Environment Court Hearings
it can be downloaded and searched for "Penguins". Usual story of the objectors not accepting the umpires decision
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4 hours ago, Island Time said:
Looks like an anderson - https://andersenwinches.com/aw/default.asp
Actually I reckon it is a Maxwell someone has messed with. The black base and the top securing cap look very Maxwell (I have 8 of them), then it looks like the top flange of the winch has been cut off in a lathe (no idea why that would be done) and those grooves machined using a milling machine.
If Sounds pulls it apart and checks whether it has the little dog clutches (for want of a better name) that were used by Maxwell, or spring loaded pawls used by everyone else will confirm or eliminate my suggestion
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2 hours ago, Bigmac said:
New to the thread and looking to purchase our first family cruiser. Have looked at several 30footers including a L9.2
One thing that puts me off it is the closed in transom - i have 3 kids who love being in and out of the water all day. Are there any 9.2 owners who've given their boat the chop and opened the back up?
or consider a Farr 1020
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13 hours ago, DrWatson said:
Agreed. Marina in France, 2,300 euro per year for 11m berth. Marina has ALL the facilities, and they replaced my finger over the winter, AND this marina has to be dredged regularly. There are two marina's in the city. So it's not like there's a massive choice.
Compare to Westhaven: 883.50 * 12 (12m berth) $10,602 NZD a year = €6,278 per year.OK so a 12m berth in my marina is: €2522,90 per year... Westhaven is nowhere near as nice.
Given France's strong workers rights, excellent employment laws, strict environmental rules, reasonably high taxes, excellent infrastructure and high (globally) living standard you can't argue it's not comparable to NZ. France median income was about 12% less (2010 can't find newer comparative data) but that's not really going to explain the price difference.France appears to be an "outlier" in this respect, maybe berth rentals are subsidised there as the government does put a lot of money into boating.
Looking across the channel searched a couple of UK examples. The south coast is dominated by Premier marinas, who if you believe letters in the UK yachting mags can give Westhaven lessons in how to rip off customers.
For a 12 m berth pa
Brighton: €5,900 https://www.premiermarinas.com/UK-Marina-locations/Brighton-Marina/Rates-and-charges
Port Solent: €8,275 https://www.premiermarinas.com/UK-Marina-locations/Port-Solent-Marina/Rates-and-charges
which explains why quite a few UK boat owners have chosen to berth their boats in France
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20 minutes ago, Tamure said:
I know that any marine work is expensive times 1000 but when a see a concrete pontoon worth not much and 4 poles in the ground, I wonder what I am really paying for.
Its what you don't see that is the expensive part. The raft of consultants, lawyers etc to get the approvals, more consultants, project managers for the design, purchase and build, then the biggie - dredging, which if memory serves me correctly is around $60-90/m3 depending upon disposal method. There will be some form of breakwater, could be floating, piles or rock fill. Each of your berth piles is around $2,500 placed, cannot remember pontoon cost but probably around $5000/3m unit installed. Then all the sundry services, power, water, security etc. Power is a big one these days with all the Rivitimos leaving their battery chargers and refrigeration running 24/7.
same sort of question as why does it cost ~$250k to build a 65m2 cottage
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On 5/04/2021 at 1:50 PM, raz88 said:
I was a bit shocked when I last bought a water pump impeller from my local yanmar agent for a bit over $130. But wow, 1900 for a pump is impressive!
https://www.bayshoremarineengines.com/129670-42610impellerkit.aspx
when I was in Annapolis for the boat show 3 yrs ago I bought all the Yanmar filters and impellers I could fit in my bag
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1 hour ago, bigal.nz said:
Where do you find tide stream data for north cape - or at least a way to work out which way the current is flowing at a given date and time?
Thanks
Al
you could try having a play with this and comparing various locations.
need to use the Search function for North Cape or Cape Reinga
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1 hour ago, Fogg said:
Anyone know if the plan is to fill it with permanent berth holders or keep a significant number of berths aside for higher paying (pro-rata) short-term visitors? Reason being due to its location I could imagine lots of demand for casual visitors (I would have used it last weekend for example instead of anchoring in Putiki Bay). I could also imagine a fair number of Aucklanders with holiday homes on Waiheke keen to park their runabouts which they’ve used to get the family + bags to the island each Friday afternoon. Until they’ve saved up for a Sealegs of course!
It will be permanent berth holders, and probably casual rentals of those berths when the berth is vacant, at the berth owner's discretion
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4 hours ago, CarpeDiem said:
What do people use for their boats external shore power inlet?
I am struggling to find a 16amp panel mount inlet that is water proof when connected and not connected to shore power.
Found this, it is the only IP56 I have found. Quite pricy.
This is obviously IP nothing if it's unplugged.
I understand that Ewof requires an external inlet. Our boat is very wet when racing, there isn’t a dry spot in the cockpit. If I could have the inlet inside then that would be best but I don't think that's allowed.
SCAME fittings are the "default" option in NZ
https://www.firstflex.co.nz/product-category/scame-plugs-connectors/
these are designed to be in the weather, both for IP rating and plastic type, but better if you can locate it in a locker if possible.
You should buy an IP67 rated inlet.
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41 minutes ago, Fish said:
Wow, looks like you got your money's worth out of that
You could possibly utilise a python drive / thrust bearing with CV joint in the set up. From my investigations at the time, they cost as much or more than a new gearbox though (noted I don't know what a V drive box costs), but I did exchange a new down angle GB for another one with a different ratio with Moon Engines. If you go with a belt drive and thrust bearing would you still need a regular GB off the engine?
The Python drive only helps for alignment issues.
To go belt drive a new gearbox is required with a top lay shaft with bearings at each end. The propshaft will need to terminate in a bearing that can accommodate both thrust and sideways loadings
Gear boxes are not designed to take the sideways loadings present in this type of installation
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3 hours ago, Dtwo said:
Trying to source some to replace my failing headlining. I got the old lot about 2 years ago from Reid and Twiname. Went in Thursday and they no longer stock the same stuff, but have some thinner, which would be fine but it's a little too dark.
Any idea of who/what/where?
Wiggins are another wholesale supplier, otherwise try your friendly local auto upholsterer, or one of the local boat builders who would use it eg Lloyd Stephenson/Allan Tongs/Scott Lane
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On 24/03/2021 at 2:17 PM, alibaba said:
Common problem I believe. Intermittent start on button push on Yanmar 3GM.
I've traced wiring and I already see a solenoid fitted. I by-passed the start button with a temporary switch and got starting first time every time, therefore likely the push button has corroded contacts.
To replace it is around $110, but it is only an intermittent switch. Jaycar sell them for about 22 bucks.
I can't find the characteristics of the switch though, so does anyone know how much current goes through such a switch?
cheers
it will only be in the order of 5-10 amps
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1 hour ago, aardvarkash10 said:
Who is this Bill Falconer of which everyone speaks?
Big Bill "spreader of grease" Falconer is a Yanmar agent/service guy who mainly works around Westhaven. Did the new install on my boat and many others. Has/had a half share in the Stewart 34 Princess
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the trick is use the boom (or spinnaker pole)as a compression strut.
First, check the gooseneck is solidly fixed and (after removing mainsail and disconnecting boom vang)will allow the boom to pivot to whatever height you need to have a straight drop from its end down the hatch (suggest using both topping lift and main halyard for security).
Assuming all good connect your lifting device (i prefer a chain block or come-along for better control rather than just a block and tackle) to boom end, lift the motor out, then once clear you can lower and swing the boom to offload the engine. When I pulled my engine out the boom was off the boat so I used the spinnaker pole (it is 100 dia so solid) attached to the boom vang base, using same procedure and was very quick.
By the way I would not bother taking the gear box off in the boat, easier to do it once engine is out unless there are particular space constraints going thru the hatch -it would have gone in the the gearbox fitted
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3 hours ago, wheels said:
The new owner of my boat has just recieved a horrible shock from the local Port Marlborough Travel lift. The told him the cost of lifting out the Boat was $600 and that if they had to drop, adjust and relift, they wou;ld charge him another $400. So total cost could be $1000. That is daylight robbery.
So he asked around for a diver and got told off. Apparently the Port Company have said that you cannot clean your boat in the water anymore.
http://www.marinebiosecurity.co.nz/downloads/4741190/in-water+cleaning.pdf
sounds like he needs to take it out of the marina to a quiet bay to do the job. We went thru this nonsense at Sandspit for a while but now we can dive on boats in the marina.
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57 minutes ago, Martin Wright said:
Thanks for the tip. I contacted Bill. He says he has a "kanzaki". I'll jhave to look it up on Google.
that is a japanese gearbox normally fitted to Yanmars, it would bolt up to the bell housing whereas you have a remote mounted vee drive.
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9 hours ago, Martin Wright said:
Hello
My mecahnic thinks I need to replace my v-drive.
It's a "Viking Vee-Drive" and it's probably 47 years old dating back to when my Cavalier 32 was built. The engine faces to the fore, and the engine's drive reverses (through the v-drive) to connect with the propellor shaft which comes through the hull under the engine.
So far, all my internet searches have turned up nothing similar to the unit I have. I wonder if any knowledgeale old salts can advise what I should do?
Thanks for your help in advance.
Martin
This was locally made (they also used to make stern drives) but any trace of the company would be long gone.
Has it actually been opened up for inspection? I would expect it is fairly simple inside just some bearings, gears and most likely dog clutches for shifting. The bearings and gears would be easy enough to replace, the dog clutches might be a bit more of a challenge.
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12 minutes ago, Fogg said:
I’ve recently taken a fancy to TrueKit. High quality and v light and NZ product. I went to see them and was impressed. Going to get one. The thinking man’s Takacat. I think their 2.5m is 24kg and the 3m is about 30kg. Take a look:
I don't think Truekit are made in NZ, lots of references to NZ designed on the web site but silent on where they are manufactured. What did they say on your visit?
If you want NZ designed and built, and not too heavy inflatable, have a look at Neil Curtling's Seafarers, made at Dairy Flat
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3 hours ago, Black Panther said:
Anyone can recommend someone? We are hauling may 3rd and I want the bulb taken back to the steel.
Have you checked what your haul out location will allow in the way of blasting - lots of OH & S issues.
Some may allow soda blasting but garnet grit blasting is a challenge, for the latter you will probably have to go to a commercial slip
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2 hours ago, Yourmomm said:
Kauri can handle outside with no treatment?
Stick to the hardwoods, teak or iroko. If Kauri is exposed to fresh water it can rot. i had an expensive bill to prove it
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23 minutes ago, KM... said:
They face gobsmacking regulatory related costs us recreational don't.
A lot of that regulation demands using $1000 dohicckys when a $100 dohiccky would do exactly the same job. The difference between the 2 dohicckys is often only a sheet of paper.
speaking of regulatory stuff, I see Keith Manch (ex cop), who made a mess of Maritime NZ is now director and chief executive of Civil Aggravation, whilst the new CE of MNZ is an ex RAF pilot(https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/about/people/chief-executive.asp), all of which makes perfect sense if you live on another planet....
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27 minutes ago, wheels said:
What is it with the cost of these vessels. Why so much? Is there some $1m of medical equipment on board? And even then, still leaving the cost of a Naiad at $400K, I would have thought that still too much.
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/300251852/ocean-rescue-of-the-past-and-present-celebrated-with-14m-coastguard-vessel
A professionally built 11m pleasure launch with a medium level of finish and nothing fancy in the propulsion department will cost around $800k.
For this Coastguard boat you would add
cost to build to survey
big engines and the jet units
huge electronics inventory
all the other fittings/toys Coastguard deem essential- eg if they have fancy sprung seats those can be $10k a pop
the ambulance bay stuff (I understand a fully kitted St Johns ambulance goes for circa $300k and that is just a tricked out delivery van)
Not saying it is justified, just where the spend sits.
Our local Coastguard, Kawau, is fund raising to replace the engines in their boat, looking for $250k. Why 10 yr old engines with only 4000hrs on the clock need replacing is beyond me unless there has been some serious misuse
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If you want machined profiles Mitchells are very good
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Wanted to borrow - 56mm flywheel nut socket for Yanmar 2QM20
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Have you checked the isolation mounts to make sure they have no "de-bonded"?