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Lustys have the scanstrut ones…

easy to make. Any stainless fabricator can make one. Where are you based?

Then you need to convert it to the NMEA2000 standard. Looks like on of these would do it https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/pn/010-01226-00

Wind transducer or wind instruments? Vulcan has no NMEA0183 input so if instruments you'd need a NMEA2000 adapter ...

That's my understanding as well, and some have disabled the motors. No personal experience - yet.

While this is true, the current antenna's are not designed for mobile (boat) platforms. The RV one is ok when stopped. New ones are coming that are designed for movement...

Still a fair way off, here is the current coverage map; The light blue places are covered, and only about 15nm offshore so far. But it's coming...

Good question! But you'll be able to have a NZ phone number (via IP phone) from anywhere, and broadband level internet

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No issue with that Jon, again, enforcement (lack of) is the problem... If a few decent fines were issued, it would get round, and perhaps some would book training courses?

Yes, seems unfortunate to me how close some people think getting to a ship - which is the stand on vessel inside harbour limits - is OK. If, as in this case, you hear 5 short blasts - that is the WTF are you doing signal. If you hear it directed at you, you have f%^$ed up! Keep out of the shipping channels when you can, and cross as fast as you can, at 90deg if possible. Within a mile of the bow is too close!

Do you guys know that there are already rules for boat ID? Often local body rules, Auckland ones say a boat must have a name on it, clearly readable, min 90mm high lettering. Jet skis have to have a number. Again, the rules are there, just need enforcing.

Yep. That and the enforcement/policing of existing rules would work fine. No need for yet more regulation. The harbour masters and maritime nz can already fine people.

Other anchoring ideas. when wind not same direction as waves, use the chain hook to attach a bridle to chain, pay out a bit more, take bridle to sheet winch, then adjust angle as required, with bridle length. stern anchor to keep boat alignment as required. spare chain/warp for deep anchorage catenary weight for towing line (chain works better though)

As a kedge. Sometimes might be needed in a hurry - like to get off the hard stuff on a falling tide! stream anchoring in tight space - one anchor each way into flow direction, can keep boat basically where it is when flow direction changes. storm anchor - either series or parallel If you’ve had to buoy main anchor

Question one. Read the PDS for the specific make and model of the batts, it will have min and max charge voltages in it, for both Bulk/Absorbtion and Float. Question 2. Depends. Read the PDS for both batteries and see if the required voltages given there match each other. Unasked question - Dont rely one what anyone online says, or even your local marine sparky. Read the manufacturer's PDS.

Licensing has not worked in any country I have been to (except as a revenue gathering exercise) , similar issues to NZ seen every day. We already have sufficient laws, they are just not policed.... Mostly.

Hi Kenny, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club. Give me a call, we can likely find you a spot. Matt, 0221539176

If you have a float on trailer, bearing buddies are a good idea, or you'll be changing bearings pretty often. Unless it's really only used for launching, not road transport. Brakes can be an issue as well..

Most of those trailers don't have Keel Rollers. They are float on trailers completely without rollers...

It's a float on trailer. Steep ramps are good. Thee last little bit can be winched, loads are big if your dragging it! Some vesconite slides on the base would help a lot.

Fair point. When I posted this I was thinking about an example of Alternator load dump management, not an instruction diagram of how to install a complete system. It is NOT saying any particular LiFePo4 units can do a bank of 4, does not say how to config BMS's, or fuses. But it DOES show a basic way of using your alternator (externally regulated with correct voltages, and hopefully temp sensing) with LiFePo4 batts. Which many web sites say you cant.

Try a warm swimming pool...

This is a good example of a basic system

I suggest anyone who has an inflatable jacket manually blows it up and jump in with it on. Try it. Make certain it works for you. Then try again with foul weather gear on, and whatever you normally carry. This will give you confidence if it works fine, and let you know if you need to upgrade. My offshore jacket has crotch strap, hood, knife, plb, and a small but decent led torch attached. It is deliberately a manual unit, as I have had to use it several times as a harness, getting overboard to cut crap off the prop etc. seems that’s always the middle of the night….