Island Time

Use a scraper, as frank says. About 1/2 the width of the blade at a time, work along. Surprising how efficient it is. I scraped 100 KG of antifouling off IT! Must have been about 20 layers... I know because I vacuumed it up and the bags were about 100 KG....

Same way some people think they can out-think an industrial chemist. Or an epidemiologist with vaccines for that matter! It's nonsense 🙄

But also you might like to consider why the additives were banned. Take tributinal tin for example. It causes mutations in small sea life - that often ends up in our food chain. Every story has different points of view...

It has recently become apparent that multiple people are adding Ivermectin to their antifouling here in Auckland. I'd just like to point out that this is illegal. "Ivermectin is not a legal antifouling option in New Zealand, as the Environmental Protection Authority has phased out several harmful antifouling paints, and using substances like Ivermectin in antifouling paints may not comply with regulations. Always check current regulations and consult with local authorities before making any changes." and; "Illegal addition or use of prohibited antifouling substances in New Zeala

Its certainly a project Richard has for himself - almost a new build - raise the gunnels, new deck, cabin, add a pilothouse, new interior etc etc. The advantages of being a a pro boat builder I guess. She will be, like most of Richard's work, a work of art I'm sure!

I thought it was pretty cool, went aboard Rainbow 11 and some others, and the dinghy hall sure bought back some memories!

Gust map...

Yep, this bit looks a bit miserable! The Data hub on Vixen has peaked at 40 odd knots.... Not ideal for going to windward! Stay safe everyone!

Or maybe with a major leak in an engine room, keeping going with sterns to weather may not have been the best possible plan. How about heave to, and try to contain it. The water level in that engine room was above sea level, it was being forced in by pressure of water flow under way??

This is an interesting read https://svmagicbus.com/sv-magic-bus/ Thoughts about what they could have done differently??

Already done that- responses that is. It is unworkable in it's current format. It may be like the 2018? Version - never passed and not cited.

Not even 12m I reckon, >13 only...

Someone must know an inspector at westhaven??

As CD said. Like all of it, up to the inspector. I don't have a plate, but my keel is connected to the bonding system, and is used as both a SSB ground plane, and ships ground. Bigger by a fair bit than a plate...

Not stock, about 5 days from order. Commonly installed on hanse boats and others. Not as reliable as the rams. Normally seized solenoids and internal water ingress issues. It's usually not a big issue to put in a removable end on a ram, held by an r clip...