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+1 for Lanocote and apply liberally

Arts and craft supply shops sell it for about $20 per A4 sheet, or you can buy it online. Googles your friend https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/570166347/carbon-fiber-sheet-for-prototypes-rc?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=carbon%20fibre%20sheet&ref=sc_gallery-1-10&plkey=0b0f4ce53642a9a521fb69467cd204829764aacf:570166347

+1. I just showed this photo to the missus and her first comment was - "thats the F*&^knuckle" He cut us off when we were approaching Tiri channel from Tuts a few years ago. Threw up a dirty big wake as he crossed our bow to close and gave her a major fright.

Agreed. Its one thing to throw shite from the sidelines, but its a big commitment to jump into the cesspit and wrestle. A big thanks needs to go to them.

I was thinking the same thing. Either erosion or its floating free as it drys out

We're in the initial stages of planning an extended period of living aboard and cruising NZ and we're wondering what others do to handle postal mail and couriers while theyre moving around? - we dont want to burden family or friends. A google search and I found these guys www.privatebox.co.nz. From what i can see, they give you a fixed address that they clear the mail from, they'll then scan your mail to you (via email?) and hold courier packages until you notify them of a collection point nearest you. Just curious to know what others have done and if anyone has used a service like t

Back in the mid 2000's I was given a ballpark number of $30k plus cradle for a 42fter, hence sailing was a no brainer. IIRC, duty no longer applies but GST was payable.

Thanks for the feedback everyone, much appreciated. I took a look over the weekend and I was pleasantly surprised at the PBC facilities and the area in general. Now I need to get my head around the boat jobs that need to be addressed if I sever the marina umbilical cord.

Is there anyone here who can comment on the suitability and usability of the pile moorings in the Tamaki River? The lease is up on my Hobsonville marina berth shortly and co-incidentally AT/harbourmaster have a 40ft pile mooring available in the 3 rows opposite the Panmure Boat club. I've never used a pile mooring before and always enjoyed the walk on, walk off ease of use with a berth however the close proximity to the gulf and cost of a pile mooring are appealing, hence im keen to hear feedback from others that keep their boat there or are familiar with the setup. Key things I'd

Good tip Wheels except that stuff only works on ferro boats

One of these in a bucket hoisted up the mast will give you mobile wifi in surprisingly remote places.

I hate to say it but I had the exact same problem with my old Autohelm (Raymarine) AP and a new 6002 head unit didn't fix the problem I'm sorry to say. My next step will be replacing the old course computer and see if that fixes things. I've wondered if its caused by a voltage spike from the next step regulator as it only seems to happen when motoring?! but then again, there's very little rhyme or reason to when it happens

Interestingly, Auckland Transport (Akl City Council) are moving into the Vodafone building shortly hence I wonder where their staff are parking?!.

If you replace the bank, do you need AGM's? 6 x 6volt golf cart (lead) batteries, wired to give 12 volt would give you the same amp hours and cost about half as much by my reckoning. Just a thought

Swing or pile mooring wanted for a 40fter drawing 1.5m Due to a deceased estate, we're looking to move a 40ft motor sailer up from the south island and need somewhere to park it other than a marina berth. Prefer upper harbour, Herald Island way but all options are of interest. Many thanks TL

Your kids are clearly more advanced than mine. Our 18 month old was just pleased to be up at 5am drinking milk with the TV on rather than screaming Dadda from the cot. . . . . and so was I

Do these systems have enough grunt ie battery power, to haul a large anchor and chain off a deep bottom? Its a big 12 volt drain on my boat, or would you need to go to a manual winch for this? I don't hit the button on my windlass without the engine running as it draws some big amperage especially in deep water.

Ahh, the old TBC!. I'm glad I wasn't the only idiot to get a keeler under that bridge on a flood tide and into a power boating club. I trust Charlie didnt pickle your liver

The same gig applies when you stay at a hotel or rent a car. That is, you're required to swipe your credit card so they can pre approve their potential liability should you drink the contents of the mini bar, trash your room and leave, or in the case of a rental car, have a prang and they need the excess money for the insurance.

Hey E, Just to confirm, is that a Noelex 30/Farr 9.4? The reason I ask is that my head is telling me we'd get more use for less cost out of a trailer sailor rather than the current 42ft keeler and the Noelex 30 is on my "interested" list as a large, production TL Nice boat and set-up btw. Thanks TL

I've been progressively swapping the old 12v filament style bulbs with LEDS as the old ones expire. Its a straight forward bulb swap that works fine unless they're on dimmers . Mitre 10 were selling 5 packs for $20. IIRC an old 50 watt bulb is replaced with a 4 watt LED

Not sure I buy that explanation Wheels. I can buy retrofit, 12V, broad spectrum LED's for my house from Mitre 10 for $4 and there's no noticeable difference with the old filament bulbs.

Did you ever use that Maxon 12v - 240v inverter with this setup? I ended up giving them all away and never kept one for myself hence I'm interested to know if it was any good?

7 years sounds pretty good depending on the fine print. As comparison, my white two-pot painted topsides are 7 years old now and have lost their gloss and are starting to look a little shabby.

I probably would but only because I have a diesel inboard with twin alternators and twin battery banks hence I've got plenty of good charging backup if it failed. If it was the sole source of charging it'd be a different matter. The AA Solar and RV World panels probably come from the same factory