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1 hour ago, motorb said:
But given the Dyneema is stronger to begin with, then end strength is about the same isn't it?
My halyards are sized for comfort in the hand well above load, so is there much advantage to using Dyneema over polyester? Doesn't it have less stretch to it?
Yes, if replacing polyester with same diameter dyneema, you will have more than enough strength.
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Hoping lots of you can make it along to the meeting this afternoon?
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Be aware that dyneema rope doesn't like being knotted, and will lose a lot more strength than a polyester rope.
For example a bowline in polyester could reduce the rope strength by 30%, but in dyneema may reduce strength by 50%.
When strength is important a splice is much better, as it will only reduce strength by 20%.
This is why you should always splice your dyneema halyards.
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3 races, 3 days, 3 crew.
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Storm warning issued for Waitemata, Hauraki Gulf and Bream Head to Colville, Bay of Islands, Bay of Plenty.
NW gusts of 55knots predicted for Tuesday 22nd.
https://www.metservice.com/warnings/marine
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Want to find out about changes and developments at Westhaven?
Head along to Ponsonby Cruising Club - Tuesday 29 November, 7pm.
The WMUA is holding its annual meeting where it will update all attendees about progress and issues.
https://westhavenmarinausers.org.nz/
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On 18/11/2022 at 10:11 PM, Scott F said:
Some members of the board want to see the site turned into a park...
That is the strange thing. There is a park just few hundred metres away!
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1 hour ago, Terry B said:
And even if he/she/they are doing a poor job - we still don't want to lose the hardstand do we?
Correct, even if some people don't like the current manager, we don't want to lose the hardstand.
It is a valuable resource for boat owners, and will be hard to reinstate once its gone.
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Bayswater Marina terrace, apartment housing sliced by a third to new $300m+ scheme
The number of terrace and apartment residences proposed for land beside a North Shore marina has been cut by around a third from 119 to 78 homes after hearings at Takapuna closed yesterday.
A $300 million-plus scheme is still planned there but less intensive than originally proposed.
Simon and Paula Herberts’ Bayswater Marina Holdings revised plans for the scheme beside the marina not far from the Auckland Harbour Bridge and within a few minute’s journey from Auckland CBD via ferry.
Hearing commissioners now have 30 working days to make their decision and rule whether the revised scheme will be allowed but they can extend that timeframe.
Plans last year were for a 250-home scheme. The original plans changed after Auckland Council officers withdrew their support for the scheme in September.
In 2018, the Herald reported the Auckland Marina Users Association opposed plans to change marina areas with housing developments but Herbert said the Unitary Plan encouraged regeneration of barren marina carparks with new waterfront developments.
The association opposed the sale of land around waterfronts by public bodies but Herbert said use could be improved by development.
As for the new 78-residence scheme, whether critics will accept even that scaled-back new plan if it wins approval from the commissioners is yet to be decided.
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So have Squadron hijacked the crew.org race? Or has the editor handed this over?
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On 9/11/2022 at 1:44 PM, Ex Machina said:
Check the thread BP wrote about it , very enlightening
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14 hours ago, Black Panther said:
No but I wish I had as it was a clusterf*ck that almost ended in court.
So who should we steer clear of?
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Cookes have 7 colours, but Burnsco only stock 3.
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Some people think they are prone to kink and twist more than other brands.
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Been thinking about replacing some ropes? Now could be a good time! So long as you don't mind Fineline. 🤮
Cookes have 50% off Fineline ropes. So head out to East Tamaki, or shop online.
https://shop.cookes.co.nz/collections/fineline-braids
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But if they had a diesel engine they could then install a diesel heater, and have a warm cabin. They look a bit cold!
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Wow, the race was won by the second smallest boat! 👏
Elevation first overall, and lots of other small boats in the top ten. Well done!
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Will be interesting to see how the easterly change affects the race tomorrow.
And looking like a lot of motoring on Sunday...
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New paint and new keel for Hotdogger! Anything else?
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Damn, the end of a little legend!
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Nice looking boat called ChitChat selling for $45K in Wellington.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/boats-marine/yachts/keeler/listing/3819201320 -
On 15/10/2022 at 12:48 PM, harrytom said:
Oh I sold it Fred,why say yes I own it when you are likely to face a bill for removal when the good ole rate payers will pay.
If selling an older boat, maybe a good idea to get a signed purchase agreement from the new owner.
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Sounds like they don't even salvage the hardware. 😪
“We end up with the crap. These boats individually have items that have value whether small bronze winches, bronze portholes and aluminium scrap in the boom, mast and rigging wire. The keel might be lead.
“The issue we face is the time it takes to strip the boat while meeting all the health and safety requirements. It’s far cheaper and safer to have a machine break it into pieces and take it into the tip.”
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Looking for a good condition Southern Pacific 2.4 Puffin RIB.
Anyone have one they are not using?
Knotted or Spliced Halyards?
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But only half of that when you tie a bowline in the end. So will only support the Corolla without a good splice!