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Also EPIRB's go directly to the RCC. Not some third party non dedicated rescue center. The fewer links in the chain the better...
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If not as BK says above and you must do this, Lead can be melted out into an old pot with a basic butane torch. Then, when putting it back, melt in the pot, pour back in...
Torch alike this https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/marketplace/home-living/outdoor-garden-conservatory/bbqs-outdoor-ovens/bbq-utensils/listing/4125631697
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That's disappointing. But not particularly surprising....
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I have one. Don't use it often - actually almost never. But I should....
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Here is an article about fan worm. https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/bitstream/handle/2292/58141/Brand-2022-thesis.pdf?sequence=4
When spawning events happen, the tides will move it considerable distances up and down the coast. Local boats are IMO only ever going to be a minuscule part of this issue. Are there really none at the Poor Knights? I'd be surprised, they are everywhere else along the northland coast....
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5 hours ago, CarpeDiem said:
Completely rediculous.
Isn't there some Coastguard RYA/MCA certification available in NZ which has worldwide recognition but MaritimeNZ refuse to recognise it?
YNZ seem to be aligned with Coastguard. While Coastguard and MaritimeNZ refuse to acknowledge each other.
Yes. I have those RYA/MCA master offshore certs. I also have the NZ SRL 24m - they would not give me the NZ coastal master because they (MNZ) wont recognize my sea time as appropriate (not on NZ vessels, or under NZ certification), although they did recognize it for my NZ Yachtmaster <24m. I have all the other ancillary tickets and requirements.
So an example is this. For RYA/MCA the change from sail to power ticket is a 3 hour practical test (in power vessel) and an interview. Seems logical, navigation is navigation. For NZ, it's a completely different training course, different sea time requirements, and separate exams. IMO a sailing vessel is more complex than an equivalent sized power vessel, although I could accept additional engineering requirements
MNZ say they will recognize MCA tickets, but not the RYA ones, as they are issued (under license) by the RYA not the MCA! Even though the ticket says issued by RYA/MCA on them!
There is no logic in this.
For MNZ to endorse my ticket (SRL 24m) for passengers (currently only allowed 19) they want me to spend another 6 months as a deckie on a commercial vessel (ferry etc). All of this nonsense is why the ferries can't get crews. - plus the low pay of course..
At this point I've given up!
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Cross crediting martime certificates in NZ is a nightmare. YNZ don't accept maritime NZ certs and vice versa. Coastguard accept some but not all. Its this stupid;
If you want an RYA cert to be commercial you need the STCW base pack (fire fighting, first aid, survival etc) that you can get at Mahurangi tech. The RYA cert is not recognized by MNZ (except as a pre-requisite for the Master Yacht <24m commercial ticket), but they do recognize the STCW certs. The STCW stuff is required by MNZ for pretty much any of their tickets.
Sea time required for RYA tickets is not accepted by MNZ - except that if you have RYA Offshore master, you don't need any further sea time for the NZ Yacht Master <24m. That time is not able to be used for any of the lesser local (SRL etc) tickets in NZ.
STCW is the commercial standard of most international seafarer training. NZ uses this, and the Colregs, as well as SOLAS.
YNZ is a small, amateur sailing organization at the bottom of the world. No one cares what they think, and being a private entity, they can make their own rules...
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Anchor Balls are commonly used in some countries, but here mostly only by larger commercial vessels.
The actual international rule is:
“STCW Code,Part A, Chapter VIII.
If the Master considers it necessary, a continuous navigational watch shall be maintained at anchor. “
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She specifically stated this included private recreational vessels. Previously this was a requirment when underway...
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ANCHOR WATCH
Maritime NZ has declared all vessels must keep watch at anchor at all times. This was in response to a question about their new watchkeeping guidelines for fishing vessels.
MNZ Director Kirstie Hewlett confirmed yesterday at the Marine Transport Association conference that ALL vessels, including recreational boats must keep a watch at anchor.
What are your thoughts?You can read their position here https://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/content/commercial/safety/watchkeeping-on-vessels/documents/watchkeeping-regulatory-approaches-commercial-vessels.pdf
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19 minutes ago, chippie said:
Sorry IT, haven't seen it yet.
look in your messages - envelope at top right (in browser version)
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I did reply to your PM??
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Bug should NEVER get to an injector. Filters block with it, but would have to fail completely to allow bug into HP pump then injectors....
Water though, can get past some filters and will damage injectors. And bug needs water in fuel...
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So it does not do this under sail? Check engine mounts, alignment, cutless bearing and strut.
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Ok, so what is the boat, what model engine, what gearbox system (saildrive or shaft)?
If it does not happen sailing something is moving. Engine mounts, saildrive mounts broken, shaft alignment if shaft drive. Engine mounts is most likely - they can look ok at rest, but failed. Lift them with a decent lever and make sure the rubber is still vulcanized to the mounts.
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7 hours ago, Clint said:
Would anyone know why this Yacht pulls to the left only under motor?
Slow speed or fast? Or initial take off? Initial kick to one side is common, due to prop walk…
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Does not matter what electronics you have. The colregs say you must keep watch by all available means - so sight, radar and AIS if you have it etc. People who have radar and "oh I hardly ever use it" risk issues if there is a collision. It's amazing on a boat with modern radar and AIS how often the electronics see stuff the crew on deck dont!
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I'd have to say that Alan Yardley in Melting Pot (Elliot 9) is doing well for a small boat...
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There should be no movement. Zero. The key should be a slight interference fit, when clamp is tight. Most tiller arms are like that, and provided there is no movement at all, they will last a very long time... Any tiller arm joints with pins should be bushed, and bushes replaced when needed. Vesconite bushes are self lubricated and last incredibly well.
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Multiple entries have done this several times. Trevor Hill was 1st keelboat 2010, and Alan Yardley's done 2 before as well...
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Live tracking here https://www.solo-tasman.co.nz/race-live/
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The issue is they don't know how to clean them in the water, without causing further propagation.. If you scape them off, one becomes 3 - or more. if you poison them, other species suffer. Its not easy.
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The issue is that even if they find one small fanworm, say in a thru hull, then that kicks off a whole bio containment issue, requiring a cleaning plant to be submitted, and a bunch of Xtra costs to the owner.
Oh, and the cleaning in water bit - broken fan worms heal, even the parts regrow into whole ones! It is one way they can propagate.
If you keep your boat clean, and wipe off the slime every 3/4 months, antifoul every year (or 2 in some places) then your doing all you practically can...
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1 hour ago, harrytom said:
Bio security would over rule private marina if issued by MPI??
Nope, the approach to us was purely council....
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