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    Okahu Hard Stand meeting

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    13 hours ago, motorb said:

    OK so things got a bit hard to follow towards the end there but it looks like there's potentially the option to investigate a reduced and/or seasonal hardstand at Okahu Bay.

    Sensible outcome but I wouldn't say it's over yet.

    and Council will pick up all costs incurred by the previous haul out operator to reestablish themselves... Sorry, I can't any of it happening... It's a dead duck and that local board are holding the smoking gun and trying to find somewhere to hide it.

    Would be great if I'm proved wrong and I certainly have full respect for everyone who has been fighting the case...

    Okahu Hard Stand meeting

    in MarineTalk

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    On 1/11/2023 at 6:55 AM, otto said:

    OLBConsultationResults.pdf 259.97 kB · 22 downloads

    Clear public support for a hardstand at The Landing 
    Ōrākei Local Board asked for feedback on their decision to close the hardstand at The 
    Landing and the response from ratepayers is NO. 
    Results of the Ōrākei Local Board public consultaton on retenton of the hardstand at Okahu 
    Bay shows a clear majority (64%) support retenton of a short stay haul out and hardstand 
    facility for boat cleaning and/or ant-foul applicaton. 
    There were 1,558 respondents of which 617 were Ōrākei residents. The response shows the 
    hardstand is a regional issue and the Ōrākei Local Board does not have a mandate for 
    closure. 

    And what's likely to happen next?

    1. The Board Holds their hand up - admits they got it wrong and the previous operator is "invited" back to re-establish their operation or a version of it? or
    2. The Board ignores the feedback, goes to ground on the issue and simply lets time cement their preferred option or
    3. ???

    Okahu Hard Stand meeting

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    I appreciate hearing from the other side and credit to you for standing up - few others have.

    4 minutes ago, Okahu Sailor said:

    I know that hardstands are important and hope that as or when demand increases in the future commercial and club yards are allowed to increase their footprints and operations without encountering unneeded bureaucracy and red tape

    However that's got to be the best line I've read on here for years... Not going to happen and everyone knows it and that's why the demise of this facility has upset so many.

    You don't need much infrastructure to rig a fleet of Optis in a safe and environmentally manner but the same can't be said for the annual maintenance of a 30' keeler...

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    $1 reserve boat

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    12 hours ago, MsKellySails said:

    Are there any things special about a marine engine he should know?

    Yeap, parts pricing for some marine engines are in another universe compared to industrial, transport and agricultural engines. Worth some research as sometimes there is an equivalent obtainable from those sectors at a much reduced cost.

    VHF radio help

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    18 hours ago, Rgvkiwi said:

    Yes, that was a consideration.

    I did wonder about the range with such a short, close to sea level antenna though.

    And around 6 watt transmission power as opposed to 25 watts....

    NAVY BUOY

    in Everything Else

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    Can't actually remember seeing it being used and given it's in busy piece of water, been poorly lit for years, as well as a fairly rubbish radar target, the risk / benefit equation didn't add up in my book. 

    Mooring holder wins case

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    3 hours ago, harrytom said:

    Regardless of the mans capabilities. He was using a council/harbourmasters approved mooring for his vessel, as the findings show was laid incorrectly. As renter of a mooring how would he know if laid correctly or not.

    Would it not fall under the consumer act??not fit for purpose?.

    Going back a few decades I think the following questions would be asked:

    1. Was the mooring arrangement inline with accepted best practice for the location and intended use (vessel size etc)?
    2. Was a reputable contractor used for it's installation and/or inspections?

    If the answer to both of those questions was yes, then it was more often than not put down to a "stuff happens" incident. NZ now seems much more ready to crawl over things to look for opportunities to nail it on someone.

    As someone else eluded to - I can almost hear the conversations at Auckland Transport - "I'm calling a staff meeting to discuss how the heck we can get out of administering recreational moorings. They're not profitable, a PIA for our staff and look to be a significant liability..."

     

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    Today’s pillock

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    I doubt if many CG volunteers would want to be involved in enforcement - it's not what they signed up for so unless you want to turn the organisation on it's head and also write a huge cheque... it's a no go.

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    Leccy ferry for Auckland

    in MarineTalk

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    Talking to someone who delivers diesel in our wee region last night and it was eye opening how many 1,000's of litres are being delivered on a weekly basis to generate electricity when the network either can't supply enough or there are pricing spikes due to demand / supply making diesel a cheaper option. 

    I suspect the funds being spent on the ferries would be better spent on boosting renewable power generation and distribution but I guess that isn't as sexy.

    A genuinely independent report into the state and future options for our electricity infrastructure based on engineering would be a sensible investment and make interesting reading.

    Been to check your mooring lines yet?

    in MarineTalk

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    On 24/02/2022 at 4:08 AM, harrytom said:

    was up Northcote point way several yrs ago and saw a vessel I had sold and noticed it was moored by the bouy rope,rang the owner and told him what might happen as he really needs to put a hook through ring,"nah she right,been like that 18 months" That week as fate would have it,a storm came through,broke bouy rope and ended up under Northcote point.

    Hope my insurance company didn't have to pay out for that one...

    Sailing La Vagabonde

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    Have enjoyed watching Sailing Parlay Revival's channel while they've been dealing with a bulkhead issue in his cat. Thought he carried himself through a challenging situation from both technical & political perspectives rather well - and he's a Kiwi! :-)

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    Pier 21 for sale

    in MarineTalk

    Posted

    1 hour ago, waikiore said:

    a system of putting the newbies under the wing of an experienced hand, a sort of pastoral care if you like, this had two benefits - training on the job and avoiding cock ups for the company.

    Our eldest is nearing the end of his apprenticeship (Electrical) and this is how he's spent most of his time and it shows - I was quietly impressed when he habitually pulled out a small bubble stick to verify a light switch he had just reinstalled was plumb after checking something minor at home.

    I think the issue might be challenged by the attitude and work ethic he's described of some of his peers. That and the fact that the older hand has limited means to correct said attitude and behaviour. I couldn't handle 8 hours with a feckless handbrake 5 days a week...

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    Rudder.

    in TechTalk

    Posted

    Without wanting cause any offence from where I'm sitting, money spent getting her back to original could be viewed as an investment as it'd add to the current value. 

    Money spent on improving the rather unique solution that's there - perhaps not so much.

     

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