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    SSB - would you bother??!!

    in TechTalk

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    5 hours ago, idlerboat said:

    Starlink ( Elon Musk) will go mobile at the end of this year , and it promises to be much cheaper and faster per data amount than anything else currently available by satellite. It will need a stabilisation system on a moving yacht..

    Starlink looks alot like Global Star, with Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. Needs alot more satellites than Iridium for coverage so it is natural they will be located over high density population areas for best revenue. So I would be doubtful there will be much coverage for the South Pacific for quite some time

    Winch grease

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    12 hours ago, aardvarkash10 said:

    the pawls are the little teeth that stop the drum from spinning backward.

    Trinquete_no_watermark.png

    pawls are pesky little spring loaded components that love to make a leap for freedom into the tide when you lift the drum off the shaft🤣 

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    Young 8.4 design info

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    9 hours ago, Alex-Chch said:

    Hi to all

    I recently purchased a Young 8.4 and I’m trying to find the specs for the yacht.  Found plenty about Y88’s but not Y8.4’s

    does anyone know where I may find them, as internet search’s so far have drawn a blank

    many thanks 

    Alex

    Try Roger Hill, he has access to all Jim's designs https://www.powercatsnz.com/

    Pier 21 for sale

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, waikiore said:

    Back when I started all marine companies-be they chandlers sailmakers riggers engineers had a system of putting the newbies under the wing of an experienced hand, a sort of pastoral care if you like, this had two benefits - training on the job and avoiding cock ups for the company.  

    That was the long proven way of training young people for a profession or trade right back to the time of druids and witch doctors 😁. Remember the old 8,000-9,000hr apprenticeship system where at the end of their time a boatbuilder could build a boat from lofting to final fitout and similarly for a chippy to almost build a complete house (except for brickwork/roofing/electrics and plumbing).

    General Jackson

    in My Boat

    Posted

    On 11/07/2021 at 3:40 PM, Deep Purple said:

    Was mainsheet trimmer on Mint owned by John Faire in the early 90's. Fun boats. Many an after-race function on the Dave Giddens skippered Jenny G. Namesake owners wife Jenny Gibbs always turned up with massive food platters and rum.

     

    I sailed on Flight Path in the early 80's with 2 owners. Had alot of great racing. We had a few wins, Amnesty would have had the most with Angstrom and White Lightning fighting it out with us. When Bevan Woolley showed up with his (can't remember her name) she was often first across the line

    The Akarana winter series were awesome, first season they had downwind starts, everyone running line abreast under spinnaker until we reached Izzy Bay buoy with a mega pileup of about a dozen trying to get around.

    Pier 21 for sale

    in MarineTalk

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    2 hours ago, Fogg said:

    Yes. Up to a point. Many of the gripes I’ve had with shabby service would not actually cost anything to fix. These are real examples that would not cost a small business anything extra to improve but make the difference between me being happy or unhappy with the service:

    1. Contractors not turning up on time with no courtesy call to explain why they’ve wasted 2hrs of my time to travel to/from my boat. But they have no problem charging me for their travel time FFS.

    2. Contractors going to my boat in my absence (usually after they started a job when I was there but have to come back to finish off) and leave debris, dirt or damage eg gouges in my coamings from dragging a dirty metal toolbox onboard lazily or leaving their grubby boots on whilst working onboard or leaving debris from their work lying around (I’ve found nails, screws, wires, crimps even tools left behind).

    3. Contractors do poor job. I turn up after they’ve left and see problem. Call them back (or their boss if AWOL) and boss turns up all defensive. Then they see problem, fix it in minutes but with begrudging attitude and with no sign of any service recovery ethic eg. “Sorry yes I agree that wasn’t very good was it - but I hope you’re happy that we’ve fixed it now?”

    I could go on. But the point is none of these issues require technical skill or deep pockets to fix.

    Yes I’ve had issues with technical incompetence by people who should have known better. But that’s a different complaint. And I’ve never had a problem with anyone who admits “Actually I don’t know the answer to this one but I’ll find out.” I understand that sometimes even experienced and competent professionals learn on the job. In fact that’s a good attitude to have. But I hate it when they pretend they know - screw it up - and then get defensive when you call them out on it.

    In summary, the problems seem to be more more about pride and work ethic than technical competence. Why is this is absent in this niche area in NZ (small marine services)?

    unfortunately it is not just the little guys nor is it just the marine industry. It is really a case of finding some good guys and sticking with them. That being said one employee from a local boatbuilder is banned from ever setting foot on my boat again, still have the glue stains and other damage he left behind

    A mate had a new engine fitted to his launch, brand "C" (so you get 2 guesses), there were some minor problems that required attention, and altho he could have repaired them himself, he insisted the supplier attend to them, the number of visits it took to resolve was ridiculous. Look at the attitude of Yanmar in relation to their sail drive issues, just do not want to know.

    Then take your gripes and instead of the word "boat", insert the word "house" and think of all the issues of trades not showing up, bad workmanship, overpriced work.

    Then think about cars and the issues people have getting problems addressed - the old "wow, first time we have seen that" when a quick internet search finds it is an endemic problem.

    I see the same in the construction industry, crap work and people not wanting to rectify their screwups but still expecting to get paid.

    It is much the same in Australia.

    Mindset of many seems to me to be one of "entitlement", basically (and of course I generalise) the view is if they show up and do something they have the expectation to get paid whether work done correctly/problem fixed or not.

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    Pier 21 for sale

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    17 hours ago, DoT said:

    Passing ORAMS on the way - not a single "normal" yacht on the hard, and only 3 "normal" launches. They seem to only be interested in hauling superyachts now they have their 800T travel hoist.

    Unfortunately economic reality for them, a lot more money to be made from hauling and working on superyachts than a typical 12m yacht/launch where the owner does most of the work

    Engine control lever

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    some advice I received from Bill "overall man of action" Falconer re these shifts, try and keep them covered when moored and keep the red button from the old unit as a spare (if still in 1 piece), these are a very common failure no doubt due to weathering

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    Foreign passenger vessel embarking/disembarking paying passengers

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    7 hours ago, DrWatson said:

    Just wondering whose safety regs a foreign ship needs to meet/pass inspection for, to embark and disembark paying passengers in NZ? Flag state?

    I mean like the cruise ships that pick you up in AKL and drop you off in some other city. They're not NZ ships, so i assume they don't have the whole NZ safe ship management thing going on. What's the deal there? And moreover, do you pay GST on your fare?

    R

    It is no different to a cruising yacht picking up crew in a foreign country

    They are bound by the rules set by the IMO and the state whose flag they sail under - yes, I appreciate the latter is potentially open to abuse. However I doubt if many cruise ships sail under flags of convenience.

    International maritime law allows a country to prevent a foreign ship sailing if they consider the ship unseaworthy - a few ships have been caught by this provision in Australia and NZ. That being said I have heard a few stories of very dodgy fishing boats being bought in NZ, re registered to one of the islands and sailing off over the horizon, a couple never to be seen again 

    ps same rules apply to aircraft, with IATA being the governing body. All planes should comply with FAA standards, but...

    Searching for this block and cleat

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    11 minutes ago, Keylime said:

    Thanks. I got this recommendation on cruisers forum. https://www.velasailingsupply.com/viadana-swivel-base-w-adjustable-ball-bearing/?sku=VIA20.03&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpKyaip3S8QIVhLaWCh0npQyrEAQYAyABEgJoLPD_BwE

     

    Keen to find something in NZ as shipping atm takes ages.

    Good to have a couple of options. Thanks for your post.

    interesting, never heard of Viadana before. The SWL is listed as 140kg, I suggest you find an online calculator (see Harken's web site) to check this would be adequate for your sheet loading

    Anyone here have a Boat Repainted in Fiji, how did that go for you?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, Adrianp said:

    Interesting situation. I think Martin Robertson has taken over the Mahurangi Marinas yard by the old Cement works, so he gets a nice payout from the land auction and gets rid of the competition? 

    I had heard that too, but a search of the companies register shows it is still owned (as of Dec 20) by the Dixons (better known for their stainless steel work)

    Anyone here have a Boat Repainted in Fiji, how did that go for you?

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    8 minutes ago, Black Panther said:

    There is a yard further up ghe waiting river that hauls using a mobile crane. Sorry don't remember the name. Seems the harlots and handstand are a bigger issue than painting 

    That is Fusion Marine at Manga Rd Silverdale. Use the crane to tow a trailer

    I do not know who owns it, but there is also the big shed on the north side of the Weiti River where Jon Douglas built the 2 big Roger Hill cats (Kotuku and Cation) 

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    Anyone here have a Boat Repainted in Fiji, how did that go for you?

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    18 minutes ago, Fish said:

    Are you sure? Houses are moved all over the place all the time. It needs to be done at night, and with a specialist company, but it is fairly straight forward. Basically a truck with a hydraulic deck and a pilot vehicle. A phone call or two to the appropriate company would tell you if it is viable or not. If boat movers say no, I'd try house movers under google.

     

    NZTA allows a max width of 11 m, so 8m is no problem. The tri would sit on a standard low loader with a cradle. Need all the relevant permits, pilot vehicles, permissible routes etc but nothing that has not been done 000's times before.

    I am sure Pete at Boat Haulage would have all the answers, and similarly any of the house movers. I know of a 14m x 7m cat moved from the back of Hunua to Maraetai by a house mover without a problem. 

     

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    advice on a spinnaker halyard leader please

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    47 minutes ago, aardvarkash10 said:

    I need a 1m long leader to go between the halyard and the head of the spinnaker to accommodate  the new you-beaut sock / douser.  I'm ok with any solution that is easy, cheap and good (yeah, yeah choose any two...).

    Halyard is some skinny dyneema-looking cord with a pelican on it. 

    Have at me with your suggestions.

    Make a Dyneema strop, loop in each end, the one for the head of the spinnaker should be long enough to cow hitch it thru the head eye.

    By the way, I think you are better off having a halyard with a little "spring" in it to absorb shock loading - not like a main or genoa where you need a tight luff

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    SSB - would you bother??!!

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Black Panther said:

    Failure rate as in ceased to function? Need more data  I've used one and consider it it more than sufficient. 

    All i really want is the ability to send a text once a day to my wife.

    failure rates as in software going crazy, refusing to turn on and the stupid little charging pin coming away from the motherboard. As I said they are good but not perfect

    If you just want to send a message home then one of the satellite messengers eg In Reach would be more than sufficient

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