Dagwood
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Ahh.... I was once of the same mind but having a boat with less luxuries than a Mongolian Monk I did give it a go to find you can get5 them surprisingly cold, note the use of 'cold' and not cool.
What I did was rugby sox and then hang them by the vang under the boom tent so you get the breeze and cooling but without the sun working against everything. It takes 30mins odd to bring warm to bearable, another 30 to cold. The boom tend funnelling the breeze also increases the goodness.
So I'm in with BP on this one. It works and works very well.
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"!
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Good to know, thanks. Easy enough for a capable 10 yr old?
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!
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We had a 2.6 Seabird.
Sailing was probably it's weakest mode but it was a pretty good all rounder.
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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.
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I have a few out of date but I needed a nice pencil line, not a 100mm wide scorch mark
Found the flare is also very good at scaring the crap out of Cats. I have a problem cat that has learnt to be wary of me when I hold long skinny things. I've got it a couple of times with the slug gun, at range, so rather than pull out the far better range Rugar, a tad harsh in suburbia, I pinged it the other night with the flare. Holy crap you would have thought I did Rugared it. A wicked shriek as it leaped and took off hell fast, it's never looked that freaked before, nice. As a FYI, I think it maybe a tad wild, it is a scabby shitter who has climbed on and in my boat.
I'd buy one for that purpose alone...
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The fact that they've partnered up with Wilson Parking says it all.....
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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...
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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?
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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....
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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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Nice website.
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The beacon may have sparked a distress relay call by Maritime NZ or Coastguard if the vessel didn't issue a distress call themselves...
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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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But to be honest we do not need greater regulation of an already under enforced area of public activity. Doubling enforcement of current laws, i.e. skippers responsibility etc. would already have a far greater effect than adding yet another law.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.....
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The real problem is over 1,000,000 jafa's and not one could read smoke signals
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!
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am using chrome
others?
anyone else?
Same..
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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.
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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.
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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
Speeding fines on the water
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Not defending muppets but that seems fundamentally unjust. If you have a licence you can loose it, it you don't - no equivalent penalty...