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other yachts to consider around this size include Mull 40 (K Eade built) Cav 39 Lidgard Regardless 40-42 Note the Passport and the 1220 have one thing in common, quite small cockpits. Also with the Passport, be careful of some of the Taiwanese compromises in their construction eg steel fuel tanks which may be at the end of their life and difficult to replace.

He has been almost permanently anchored off Snells for some years. Wonder if the cat dragged and the rudders got pushed up thru the hulls in bouncy conditions. That sure is a lot of rain, seems to be a monthly event, insurance company is still tidying up my home after the last downpour which caused little interior flood. Meanwhile in Santiago we are having a mini heatwave, day time temps in mid 20's and snow on the adjacent mountains melting quickly

The "trick" can be getting the trysail track past the spreader fittings, depending on their size and attachment to the mast. Had this problem on CZ when I converted from leisurefurl to car system.

Hi Matt, according to the latest list http://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/racing/safety-regulations/safety-certificates Graham Browne Jim Varney and (possibly) Bob Wilson are all out your way. I have not had any contact with any of them but all have been around a long time

unfortunately your Forester is not a great tow vehicle, towing max load will probably see your transmission fail in a relatively short time and the body will possibly stretch - these are a lightly built car. The Subaru engines do not have alot of low down torque. Also remember tow ratings come with alot of proviso's, you often find to utilise the max tow rating the car's payload is significantly reduced eg see this link for a general explanation https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/ The reality is with the Forester loaded

This Bill is also designed to remove the opportunity for regions in the Auckland Council area to petition to break away from its clutches eg Northern Rodney (Northern Action Group http://www.nag.org.nz/) and Waiheke Island (www.ourwaiheke.co.nz). The Local Government Commission is a joke, it is supposed to be independent but takes its instructions from the minister pushing the government's super council agenda. It was found to have acted illegally by the High Court in 2014 in not properly considering NAG's application. It continues to act in concert with Auckland Council behind the scenes, e

you are quite correct Becarra, and in fact the YNZ safety regs say CO2 extinguishers should not be located in living spaces, no doubt in case of leakage.

you will pay $150+ at Burnsco, same extractor on trademe http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-marine/parts-accessories/engine-parts/auction-1117471499.htm Alternatively set up a permanent sump pump using a Fynspray pump and a suitable hose (ENZED or similar) to the sump plug. http://www.whitestarproducts.co.nz/products/pumps/sump/ws280b.html Yanmars are bit of a pain to set one of these up, because they have used the sump plug for the dip stick, but there are ways around this. PM me if you would like further info Oil absorbent pads - just use disposable nappies

and if you still have old yellow BCF extinguishers (Halon 1211) in good visual condition (and check their weight) suggest you keep those on board as well. There is a reason FAA, CASA and Civil Aviation NZ still approve them for aircraft, in spite of all the new alternatives none have come close to 1211's performance. When they are handed in the Halon is collected for re-use and resale eg http://amerex-fire.com/products/halon-1211-extinguishers/ They even have agents in Australia The military still use it as well, but then they always have exemptions from emissions rules. Other things we sh

The CO2 is probably up for a cylinder test, I think this is required every 5 yrs. Given their price I think it is probably worthwhile. I would be careful with the Burnsco ones, not sure they can be relied on. Suggest you go to someone like Actron who specialise in this, and they will dispose of your old dry powder extinguishers for you

if you want to go the sealed battery route these are a pretty good option http://www.enertecmarinesystems.com/product-category/batteries/hybridgel/ and they may well come out of the same factory as IT's trademe link. I have them on all 3 banks(house, start and winch) and so far they have been good Here are the carbon foam batteries Wheels mentioned http://www.bruceschwab.com/advanced-energy-storage-systems/firefly-energys-oasis-group-31/ Conventional wet batteries are OK as long as you have decent external ventilation - the gases given off during charging are nasty and include hydrogen,

I know of one person who has been offshore cruising now for 7 yrs collecting his super. I understand the important distinction is that his yacht is his registered home, he does not have any property in NZ, or anywhere else.

have a look at Seafarer as well http://www.nkconsultancy.co.nz/nk-services.html locally made from the German material

It was dredged a couple of years back so should be ok. The most shallow spot is where Henderson creek meets the channel, and there is a bump just outside the marina entrance. As long as you are 2 hrs either side of low tide you will be ok

Carboline's Isotal enamels are good and reasonably priced

nothing wrong with the mast as designed by Farr - Farr's design would have specified mast stiffness characteristics and safe working loads for standing and running rigging and deck fittings, just as he did for my yacht's design. The problem (devil is always in the detail) was the selected Navtec system (by Blake, supplied by Terry Gillespie) which included bending solid rod rigging around the spreader tips with a sleeve around the outside. You would think no one had ever heard of fatigue before. There were questions about this when Ceramco was first rigged in Auckland. On arrival for the star

It's going to get worse http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/Commercial/Ship-registration/Ship-registration-fees-Part-B.asp fees increasing about 10% p.a

Probably about the only useful thing he has ever done - Labour's D Cunliffe is making some noise about this, see http://www.radionz.co.nz/news/political/287564/maritime-nz-investigated and September's Professional Skipper mag has a lengthy article about MNZ's extortionate fees. It cost me over $400 to have the change of engine recorded on my registration!

unfortunately not so (from UK gov website): Goods you can’t get a refund for You can’t get a VAT refund for: mail order goods, including internet sales goods you’ve already used in the EU, such as perfume service charges, eg hotel bills new or used cars goods worth more than £600 exported for business purposes goods to be exported as freight goods that need an export licence (except antiques) unmounted gemstones gold over 125g, 2.75 troy ounces or 10 tolas a boat you plan to sail to a destination outside the EU

sorry to be the downer, but the ATO have SD's scheme covered, with very prescriptive regulations - GST refund is for "new" boats only - no more than 12 mths old and rules about usage, mods, on-selling etc. One other "surprise", a friend recently bought a power cat in QLD to be delivered to NZ, and he could not find a surveyor there. Apparently they do not want to know pleasure boats because there is no money in them but large potential liabilities. Cabrinha - are you sure you cannot find want you want in NZ? Australian market is way overpriced and you would take both the FOREX & GST hi

If the yacht was built in Australia I do not believe duty is applicable (CER agreement). You will not get an Australian GST refund exporting a used ítem, be it car, motorbike boat etc, from the ATO. They have no interest in taxes you might have to pay elsewhere

there is a guy in Australia doing solid looking Kubota marinisations http://wm-diesel.com/ could be worth talking to. There is also Beta Marine out of UK who lean towrds replacement (rather than OEM) engines and are prepared to make custom mounts