[This Weekend's Achievements]

Looks good what paint system did you use?

 

[Coastal cruiser for NZ waters]

10 minutes ago, Jono G said:

If it gets any cheaper I might have to have a chat with my wife! 

Better to ask forgiveness than permission

 

[Lifting teak decking]

Scraping is the best to remove the bulk, I have then used acetone to remove the residue, but it will depend on exactly what has been used

  

[Warpaint Antil foul problems]

I have Warpaint over Alex No.5, Its been on for 3yrs, due for replacement, I've had no problems still working ok 

   

[Stepping Out, Spencer Saraband, 2389]

Put in a non return fuel valve.

[Stepping Out, Spencer Saraband, 2389]

First thing I would have done is put in a new fuel filter, If that is cloged it creates a vacum and could allow air in to the system  

[Wellington Electric Ferry]

My understanding is it is not ready for public service until end of February 

[Stolen Yacht]

STOLEN Yacht - Scarlet Dancer. Lotus 9.2. Taken sometime between Tuesday 4pm  14 December and Friday 17 December from her mooring at Anakiwa, Grove Arm, Queen Charlotte Sound. 
Gary Lokum 0276314450 anytime.
 

[Chillibin - one very old Noelex 22.]

21 hours ago, Deep Purple said:

What does the N22 weigh? That trailer looks very light. No diagonals?

about 725-750 KG

[Further woes - removing an engine via companionway and boom]

I have used a hiab truck to remove boat motors, make life much easier

 

[How to remove folding prop hub on saildrive]

I put a steel rod thru the pin holes so you can pull aganst each other, when you put the hub back on make sure you put a good amout of marine grease on the spline  

 

[Really???]

1 minute ago, 44forty said:

Yes it just may remove that spare tyre 

Do they sell it in 20kg containers ? 

[Wgtn's Sealion]

From the Trade Me ad 

"The water tight integrity is somewhat compromised due to the (localised) areas of erosion & resultant water ingress There was a towel/rag pushed in to a hull breach at waterline. The port side appeared to have more areas of potential diminished (watertight) integrity, however there was a similar occurrences on both sides."

It would take enormous amounts of money to make the hull water tight. The Detroit hasn't run for many years (decades) and the steel superstructure is so rusty you can see thru it.

The harbour master has said that they would not let it leave the harbour !  

[Trio rescued, but family dog dies in Wellington Harbour capsizing]

I guess they left the bung out ?

[Replace saildrive gasket with foam]

How well does the prop speed work on the sail drive ?

[Cabin Heater]

22 hours ago, grant said:

I know someone that has installed on of those.  He is a marine engineer and a bit fussy, he is very happy with the unit.

Should stop you guys getting cold when eating your roast dinner in next years 24 hr race

[Help after old galv chain]

You could also try you local wreckers or mechanic for an old cast Iron engine block they work well 

[Yacht Maintenance]

I have in mine the fuel / oil filter numbers, impeller numbers oil grade and quantity for engine and sail drive 

 

[Volvo MD2030 dumping coolant]

Sounds like a head gaskit , but could be in the heat exchanger too based of you coment about the reduced flow from the raw water flow  

[Anodes]

Zinc (saltwater) rule of thumb was replace when 1/2 used

[2 blade folding prop had its day]

Aleana are you using copper based anti foul next to your sail drive ?

[Mid 70s Kauri logs]

They were built to a standard not a price 

[Seaview Marina members on here?]

Yes there are a few of us on here 

[Antifouling of a sumlog paddle wheel]

I use lanolin seems to work ok, it is easy to remove the paddle wheel and can be re apply in the water too

[Jump Starters]

If your after weight reduction with your battery go lithium ion. Depending on how big your motor is you maybe able to use a motor cycle battery