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Dagwood

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  1. Not defending muppets but that seems fundamentally unjust. If you have a licence you can loose it, it you don't - no equivalent penalty...
  2. If it took an hour, I'm guessing you had more socks hanging up than were used in the last world cup! Would have been quite a sight - "look at those nice young men over there doing their laundry"!
  3. Was a long time ago but yes I can't imagine any issues - just choose the weather if they're a bit on the light side!
  4. We had a 2.6 Seabird. Sailing was probably it's weakest mode but it was a pretty good all rounder.
  5. If you're going to use this ramp, I'd suggest you check it out at low tide to see where the rocks are relative to the transit marks. Also be aware that during a holiday weekend it turns into a zoo.
  6. I'd buy one for that purpose alone...
  7. The fact that they've partnered up with Wilson Parking says it all.....
  8. I've always wondered how many dangerous problems have been uncovered by a test and tag professional that a user with half a clue wouldn't have spotted...
  9. So they actually introduced a bylaw that means you can't mow your lawns at any stage on the weekend??? Perhaps an "organised" campaign of lodging complaints so they drown in their own utter stupidity would be more effective than objecting?
  10. Total madness - Sure, I wouldn't want a full time panel beater next door but common sense has served us pretty well until now. Must have been 40 odd years ago my Mum said not before 9 on a Saturday morning and 10 on a Sunday. So far no complaints....
  11. My understanding is if they aren't anchored, moored or secured to a wharf they are technically "underway" and would then have to give way to sail etc..
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    BOI rescue

    The beacon may have sparked a distress relay call by Maritime NZ or Coastguard if the vessel didn't issue a distress call themselves...
  13. A very interesting article on the issue with regards to timber boats here: https://waitematawoodys.com/2015/05/15/electrochemical-damage-to-wood-the-marine-version-of-leaky-homes/
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    Boat wrap

    Might pay to double check that any warranty applies to horizontal surfaces. When I was selling the stuff (approx. 10+ years ago) the warranty was based on vertical applications.
  15. That I personally whole heartedly agree with. One point, doubling nothing is still nothing! However Maritime NZ are stepping up their enforcement this summer: http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/public/news/media-releases-2016/20161222a.asp Let's hope some common sense is applied.
  16. Not a commercial fishing vessel but a commercial vessel in the sense that it's being operated for hire or reward. As such it must be operated under a MOSS system (in old language we'd say it's "in survey") with the master holding a commercial qualification such as a SRL or ILM / LLO.
  17. You sure about that legal responsibility being applicable for recreational boaties only? That strikes me as "odd" at best. Kaipara was a commercial vessel on a paying charter.
  18. From: http://www.maritimenz.govt.nz/recreational/safety/lifejackets/ "Maritime rules provide that it is the skipper’s legal responsibility to ensure that lifejackets are worn in situations of heightened risk, such as when crossing a bar, in rough water, during an emergency, and by non-swimmers." Seems pretty clear to me.
  19. Well all this nonsense coupled with the compliance around hull cleanliness is certainly pouring ice cold water on my desire to own a keeler. It all seems too hard.....
  20. We did, she lit a fire and we sent a platoon of fire firefighters and a squadron of helicopters with numerous men in other uniforms to assist. Surely she's got to be happy with that!
  21. As a Coastguard volunteer master NOT speaking on behalf of the organisation - let me quickly assure you our training clearly and continually reinforces the fact that we have absolutely no more authority on the water than any other member of "Joe Public". The vast majority (if not in fact all) of the volunteers I've met over the years are not interested in any form of enforcement or confrontation - they just enjoy lending a hand.
  22. I believe they shouldn't use the word "wave". A wave as most people know it that is 30cm high would be ok for a toddler to splash in. A 30cm surge that is 10 miles deep doing warp factor 9 has the potential to spoil your day.
  23. Check the price against the volume of product and the dilution ratios of this stuff: http://www.trademe.co.nz/building-renovation/carpet-tiles-flooring/other/auction-1147803078.htm
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