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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

and NZD$176.00 on eBay

Does Westhaven charge you separately for your power consumption, or is it included in your opex/rent?

You'll be fine. I draw 7'3 and regularly come and go at close to low tide without much trouble. I occasionally have to push my way through a lump of soft slurry but that's at the bottom of a low tide. The marina management has changed recently and there's been a lot of investment made bringing the whole place up to a better standard ie dredging, increasing the height of the breakwater, landscaping, security etc etc. I've been pleasantly surprised at the improvements since the old (bean counter) management sold out to the new crew. The place is on the up. BTW. The name has changed fro

I wouldn't touch gloss unless youve got a pretty mint surface, it'll accentuate imperfections. Satin or semi-gloss would be my pick

Steve, do you have any pictures of your underwater profile? It sounds like a really interesting setup. I've never heard of twin CB's in line before.

Never! Such unscrupulous behaviour doesn't exist in the yachting fraternity. Similar rumours surrounded a certain race yacht that 'accidentally' went under the Chelsea Sugar works wharf and lost its non-performance mast. Thankfully they were insured and got a new and improved rig as a result.

As a guide, I just had my diesel mechanic do a full rebuild on my Volvo 3cyl and the total cost was about $8k, including parts.

Have you been drinking? Last time I checked, staying afloat was a desirable trait in a boat.

+1, totally agree. I did a similar thing a few years ago with an old 42fter and I've got the receipts, results and fun credits that prove it. There's a lot of false assumptions about what things cost, and what effort is involved to achieve it and what individuals desire. There's an saying in my industry (process outsourcing) that I live by and that applies to most commercial decisions we make in life, Price, Quality, Time - pick two. I.e. if you want a job done to the best price, you'll need to sacrifice either the quality or the time taken, if you want a job done of the highest quali

If that's the mob up in silver dale I completely agree.

Is there an easy way to determine whether your keel bolts are stainless or monel? I've just assumed mine were stainless but they could easily be monel and I'd be keen to find out especially after the doom and gloom pics here!

Only from a mate that did a rough Fastnet on one. Owner wasn't concerned because 'it was common' on that model. Havent searched/confirmed it myself but I'll have a look. The pics above seem to show rust on the aft bolt which maybe a symptom of it

Apparently water comes through the keelbolts on these things when the backstay is cranked on. Hardly desirable.

Be careful of that Ross 35, its often used for sheep and cattle storage in rainy weather according to the meteorologists.

Nope, but you can buy 10,000 'Likes' for about US$150 if you want to get really serious about self promotion

+1. That looks beautiful! Old skool woodies are just gorgeous.

Fark! oops, i meant per month

CCYC members get a $175 lift, blast and splash deal at Westpark. I think a haul-out, storage for a week and splash is around $500 - $600. No problems with living on board Im living in Sydney at present with my boat back in AKL as the holiday crash pad. I looked at bringing her over here, but marina costs etc are right up there. Rushcutters Bay is about NZD$800-900 per week and the water nazis wont let you do any maintanence on your boat while its in the water. The cruising is far better in NZ as well