Romany

Many moons ago I went to Fiji on a Salthouse 48, and at Lautoka the customs guys did not accept that excuse even though it is a fact. Short but true story, boat impounded, crew free to roam, but not near the airport. I think the Gods (bastards that they can be) had a plan for me - the owners oversight saved me from coming back on Lionheart, which did not quite get the arrival proceedings correct. RIP, all hands lost, iirc.

Thank you for expanding my vocabulary I did look it up before I posted but could not see how it applied - now I get it.

doing wot to the thread?

So it seems Mike Havoc was not taking the piss about sea monkeys

When they ban figureheads featuring mermaids with bared breasts I believe it will be time to quit. I fear this silliness has already started

and without wishing to offend anybody (living or passed) I have been told that H28's have a lot of stowage. That's lucky cos u will be at sea for a while... Each to their own I guess, and there is no doubt that Mr H designed a vessel that will look after you

not if ur a fish. Speaking of whom. Has he come back from the dark side?

Call me dumb, but to be open, is that picture of bloke with the grey inflatable the accused?

There is a marine service place in the original orams boat stacky thing beside what used to be pier 21. Showing my age - I think its AB Marine?? Anyways I had my 3gm30F waterpump rebuilt there a whileback. I thought they were reasonably priced, but regardless - parts for mine were obtained there

Why? It's a pretty strong reaction from an observation..

Oops. Wrong subject

Why?

I would love to be a spectator to the conversation when Russ tries to squeeze a royalty out of the squadron

Bugger. Unsurprising I guess

On my boat I had some navman instruments which suffered the fate of many of them (LCD screens went wonky), but have recently been gifted some replacements that were in working condition when removed from prev vessel. Focusing on wind gear, I have to get aloft and remove the anemometer, free it up and test. Can anybody offer hints on how to remove it as well as disassemble, and - if anemometer is kaput AND assuming the 'new' screens do function - is it possible that an anemometer from another manufacturer will talk to the screen? I think the language is NMEA 0183 but stand to be corrected.

That woulda ripped your undies wokldnt it! $125 used ob has nothing on that...

I'd imagine its big boy trousers stuff north of the cape now but interested to know - are the boats that have withdrawn turbo charged coastal & harbour racers or are they more than capable offshore boats? Respect to them all regardless - its a pretty serious bit of water and I guess even just starting requires significant prep & expertise not to mention investment.

Happened to me many years ago except I didn't fall off. I was a deliberate step around the stern of my dinghy. Didn't quite expect to be stepping off the dock. At night, 'W' pier where you could tie up freely for it seemed as long as u wanted (that is another story entirely), winter, wet weather gear on cos it was blowing a hoolley and raining , on my jack jones, but the worst of it was - holding a 'new to me' 8 horse long shaft Merc outboard that I had bought from fast eddie the outboard guy in Ellerslie (used to be a Miller Moyes place there by the motorway and the guy worked there. TB

Yes I am willing to try it myself but I don't have a bearing press, and so think I would have to resort to primitive procedures - like a f...ing big hammer to remove the bearings . I have yootube too, and of course it looks simple enough. D2 has a mechanical boyfriend so I think I will get his help and do it under supervision

Yes i was disappointed with that reply. That the pump is off a boat meant i was handed onto the marine guy. Clearly cos its a boat its so much more complex.

Just been guesstimated between $1500 & 1800 to sand blast,pull a 3gm30f raw water pump apart, and fit 2 new bearings and seal, repaint. I supply the bits! I think they are taking the piss. Anybody know an engineering place i could try for sensible pricing? I have removed the pump from boat so no farting around.

Thanks E. I got Steve from Auckland Marine Boat Valet to do propspeed for me. My 'neighbour ' on the yard got his done at same time so it was efficient for all. Reasonable price, done properly, with the good stuff and I did other things too so everybody wins

Thanks all - I am coming to the conclusion that taking the prop to an applicator is the way to go.

anybody in Akld area have a part pack they want to sell (aside from retailers I mean)? I presume it doesn't go off in the can so I guess I could keep it for next time but would rather spend my cash on topsides paint atm. I have 16 x 9, 2 blade so I need bugger all of this stuff.

Beware, summer may be the biggest scam of all. So far it is absent without good reason.