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Same way some people think they can out-think an industrial chemist. Or an epidemiologist with vaccines for that matter! It's nonsense 🙄
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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...
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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."
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"Illegal addition or use of prohibited antifouling substances in New Zealand can be enforced under multiple laws; typical penalties include:
Infringement fines (on-the-spot): NZ$600–$2,000 for individuals and NZ$1,200–$4,000 for companies for RMA infringement offences (ranges set by the Resource Management (Infringement Offences) Regulations). environment.govt.nz
Criminal fines on conviction under the Resource Management Act: recent amendments raise maximum fines up to NZ$1,000,000 for individuals and up to NZ$10,000,000 for companies (actual penalty depends on the offence and court). duncancotterill.com1
Additional enforcement outcomes: orders to stop use, removal or disposal of products, remediation costs and liability to pay council/EPA investigation and cleanup costs; insurers cannot cover fines in many cases. duncancotterill.com1
If the issue also breaches hazardous-substances or biosecurity rules (e.g., ACVM, HSNO, Biosecurity Act), separate offences, enforcement actions and penalties may apply under those Acts. mpi.govt.nz"
Just so you know....
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Kiwi
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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!
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I thought it was pretty cool, went aboard Rainbow 11 and some others, and the dinghy hall sure bought back some memories!
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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??
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This is an interesting read https://svmagicbus.com/sv-magic-bus/
Thoughts about what they could have done differently??
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9 hours ago, marinheiro said:
Could be just in time to be too late seeing as the draft update AS/NZS 3004.2 2025 has been out for review (at least in Australia)
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.
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Not even 12m I reckon, >13 only...
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Someone must know an inspector at westhaven??
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On 12/01/2026 at 3:59 PM, Neil said:
@IslandTime Do you know if this is still true? My eWOF is about to expire and I'm being told I'll now need to have grounding plate. Is that a new thing?
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...
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On 14/01/2026 at 5:07 PM, Vivaldi said:
@Island Time - Matt, do you stock these?
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...
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53 minutes ago, Jonquil said:
How is the furling drum attached to the stay? The stay, if properly toggled (and i'm sure it is) will naturally sway in an even arc. But if you introduce a hard spot, even for a few inches then you have a fatigue point.
This, as it's an alado furler. Has a 50mm plastic clamp on the stay. But with the 2 toggles it "should" self align.... Had done about 30000 miles though.
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Dual toggle at base of forestay pin at base, T connector above it. No sign of bending, thread is dead straight. The break is spotlessly clean and shows no corrosion. Yes there is a small tear on one side, maybe 1-2mm of ripped thread. This fitting, for some stupid reason was 1/2 inch, but all the other stays are 5/8. New forestay on today, all 5/8, and 10mm wire (up from 8). Last time the rigging was replaced I just asked the rigger to duplicate it. I should have looked closer!
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Ok, we were sailing yesterday fully loaded. But it failed at anchor today with a decent bang as the preload released. Damn lucky not too lose the rig...
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Well, this year id planned to replace the standing rigging on IT.
Have to be sooner now, broke the forestay today, inside the furler drum, the threaded part of the swage failed as per pics below.
Not my specialty, but seems to be an embrittlement failure which is not common.
14 years old. No visible corrosion.
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2 hours ago, Magic Bus said:
It is quite hard to see in the photos but luckily there doesn’t appear to be any corrosion where the plate goes through the deck.
The issue is that it could be cracked inside the deck. You can't tell without removing it. AT 40yrs it's due anyway!
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This is moving too, and hides corrosion
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This bolt is likely pulling thru or broken. Only solution is to remove the bracket, clean it up and inspect carefully for cracks, crevice corrosion etc. A "quick fix" could result in considerable damage and loss of the rig. I don't like the flowcoat and sealant covering - can't see what's under it, and more than that part of the fitting has moved....
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Show us a Pic. Are the bolts loose/broken or is the timber the issue???
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See https://www.yachtingnz.org.nz/news/have-your-say-proposed-update-nz-maritime-rules
Thoughts?
Seems to me Maritime NZ are finding it to hard to do what YNZ used to do (cheaper) and are now proposing just not to do it!
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Indeed. There is one here at GH that's using the 2025 draft already. I think that's wrong, as it is not even a ratified standard yet, and may not be...
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Has anyone tried this? - DeFoul
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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....