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Yeah and yours would be somewhat of a shorter one if you spent $250K and Mrs KM found out.

What? No we don't. Hrs get shorter as we get older, I'm sure of it. I can't fit anywhere near as much into my 24hrs as I used to. The Day rushes past far to fast.

US boats definitely 110V 60Hz. They can also have a non standard colour code. I don't know if any NZ regs make that something that has to be rectified or not. Europe is 220V 50Hz ( We are 230V 50Hz) and we adopted the European Colour code, so is not an issue. 110V means more current required to get the same power, which means it requires heavier gauge cable and high current rated switches and thus tends to be a bit more expensive than 220/230V installations. But any difference is not going to be that much. I have heard stories of ex Charter boats from Europe being really thrashed, so so

There is a slot rule. You can't go to big or too small. I agree two Cod os still plenty. Same with the snapper argument in Auckland. 7 is faaaar too many. Anyway, I'm side tracking.

You have it pretty much in the Nutshell David. One question I have, is this Ship Diesel Electric? SOW has commented a couple of times now about the Ship having added two more engines to make a total of Four. So unless they are added in front of the originals and driving in tandem, I was wondering how they would be coupled to the shafts.

Great opportunity yes, but sadly then yet another boat no sold in NZ, helping to compound the local problems. There are a heap of different issues that have all had some form of an affect on the present day market. I remember many in the industry making the comment many years ago, that bringing in the Bendies and like was going to dramatically change the market and it has. Then there is the exhorbitant cost trying to keep a boat in a Marina. That has had a major impact on owning larger boats. I come across people all the time that would love to own a Boat, but when they find out what keeping i

When is your estimate of returning Tempus?

First of all, my advice does NOT come from experience, so take advice from anyone with experience first. From Havelock, straight up the West coast is a good course, but you have New Plymouth as the only easy place to go to if you really have to. That time of the year tends to see the Norwest Gales. If you don't mind that, then lack of wind should not be a problem to push you up there. But it may not always be comfortable. Further North, you have the entrance to the Manakau and entrance to Kaipra, but both are Bars not to be taken lightly.

First question, is the battery good? You made mention about the House batt being on the way out. What about the engine start? Slow to turn and our colder weather at this time of year can lead to starting failure. Before you try starting, push the engine throttle all the way forward and then pull back to high idle. The rack is then locked in a prestart position that ensures extra fuel is shunted in till the engine fires, then the rack clicks back to normal. Not always. But crank engine as you slowly nip up the injector again and that should have bleed all the air out. You only need to do o

Thanks SOW, and no it's not too long a post. I had thought the Ship sailed night crossings also. Or is that just a summer thing? Sooo could it be said that at a very upper level management area, or perhaps a bad set of numbers supplied by the Designers, there has been a major stuff up by lengthening the Ship and not taking into consideration the loads the Shafts have to take??? I certainly understand that Props are not simple and off the shelf. But someone somewhere in the picture has made some poor judgment. As you say, these ships are being used in a tuff piece of Ocean, but alterations sh

You won't believe this, but she is probably going to Oz middle of next year for new Props. They are looking at having two new larger props made for it. Apparently the two props are too small. Yes I agree IT, surely they should have worked that out while still over there and even when she was back here, how did they not pick up the problem before she entered back into passenger service. She spent a week or more on Freight only. First sailings on Passenger service and they find its a problem?? I dunno, maybe we are not getting the whole story, but from what we are getting, it makes it all look

First of all, I am not going to take the Media reporting as Gospel. I forget who our Creworg member is that is on the "inside", but can he get us up to date with some accurate info if he is reading? So from what I can confirm, the thing is going slow. The Media are saying 15min slower on a trip across, but I don't think that is quite correct...maybe... because it was reeeeealy late docking this morning and then they canceled the next trip back across. So either it is so slow it might be almost quicker to swim....if it wasn't so darn cold.....or there are other problems that delayed it. P

Hard to really tell from the pic, but the rest of the chain is looking pretty light on Galv as well. If it is a temporary fix, go for it, but I suspect you may be looking for new chain rather than just a joining link. And no, don't weld a link.

It's Galvanic. It has been reacting between the two metals, (or Carbon). I am also wondering if that Bearing carrier piece has been welded on the the greater piece of metal. It is highly possible for the Weld area to be dissimilar enough to cause Corrosion also.

There are (I think) 5 different Grades of Monel. They are made mostly of about 2/3rds Nickel and 1/3rd Copper(ruffly, the amounts Vary with Grades. Then depending on the Grades, they have small amounts of Iron and Magnesium. One Grade is ultra hard and has additional amounts of Aluminium and Titanium. Monel can withstand tremendous heat without deforming and oxidizing. It is highly prone to Galvanic corrosion if placed against any other metal though. It must always be isolated if in contact with Iron or SST. So if you use it as Keel Bolts, ensure you use Monel washers and Nuts as well. Ther

If it is stamped with BS1088, then it must comply with the standards, which means no voids, so if they are selling anything stamped and it has voids, they should be given a mighty big kick up the rear end. Being Kauri, you have chosen a fairly expensive material. Although it will most likely be Fijian Kauri and that does not look anything like NZ Kauri. It is very plain, very little grain and sometimes a very light greenish tinge to it. If you want something that looks really nice grain wise when Varnished, maybe Oak or hehe...Ash. But I doubt you will get Marine versions of those.

FNG should be able to help you with Ply, or point you in the best deal direction. There are quite a few suppliers. A question though, are you wanting Kauri as a Finish? Because if not and If you are wanting to be very light weight, think about a Ply called Gaboon. Here is a link that has information on types, sizes available in each type and etc. Not saying this is the best deal supplier, it's just the info that could be helpful. http://www.gunnersens.co.nz/products/ma ... ywood.html Also do a Google "Marine Plywood Suppliers NZ"

Yes, he has Rum errr....that was the question wasn't it??

Great stuff AA.

I am not speaking on behalf of the Marina. A legal Crossing must have white lines. It also must have signs to state there is a crossing ahead and it must have the poles with Orange discs or Lights. At 25m(I might be wrong on the distance) along the road before the crossing, there must be a Diamond. If the car is on or past that Diamond before a pedestrian enters the crossing, the Car has legal right of way. If the Pedestrian is on the crossing before the Vehicle reaches that Diamond, the Pedestrian has legal right of way. A raised unmarked crossing area is Not a Legal Crossing. It is for co

Sounds like a near perfect trip then BP.

No idea where the first lighthouse is. The second I am pretty sure is right near a very large Hole in a Rock. The third, well I hope you weren't having to pay anymore than a short visit to there.

You mean you didn't come back upright again?

Really important rule with Electronics. Keep it simple and don't put all your eggs in one basket. While Matt is clever with the stuff maybe I have a slightly differing attitude with electronics. Matt loves gadgets and the power and ability they give you. My point of view is ruggedness of the system and simplicity. If one thing fails, it doesn't mean you lose all available info but just one part of that info and that one part can usually be easily substituted. One really interesting item out now and one that I would be seriously looking at getting if I was buying new today, is the new Ultras

Blimey Ash. I'm sure you've got the leak by now OK.