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Matt, I might come up and come for a sail with you guys sometime.

This is my understanding if it through Im sure Smithy will update. On each side of the cockpit there is a Running backstay (aft), mainsheet (middle just in front of the wheel) and genoa/brace winch (front end of cockpit), then 2 on the cabintop each side for the halyards and spinnaker sheets (also used for the jib when sheeted on the cabintop tracks). Remember on boats of this size jib and spinnaker halyards need to be kept on winches.

Custom after market modification...

Still a long way out Smithy, most people havent even thought to enter yet.

Ha they were replaced ages ago! Its not the cockpit speakers that makes all the noise its the party stereo.........

There will be a spot prize for the loudest raft up, and the biggest raft up!

Flash your torch at us if you would like more base......

Ha, boat draws 2.1, stereo draws about 20amps.....

As Jon says we are working with the classes and associations to try and put on races they want to do and encourage more boats to get out there. Yes it does take some boats out of the Shorthaul 100 but they not racing in the same division anyway. Another big change this year, we are keeping the same order of 60, 100, 50 so the shortest race last but then finishing at Islington Bay to allow boats to stop for a raft up or what ever they want to do. So get your friends to bring their boats out too and lets make a night of it. Everyone is welcome to raft to the Sun Fast for the after party

People all use their boats for different things. For some its a quiet weekend away, others its family time but there are a lot of people who go out to socialise and some that party pretty hard. If you go into a crowded anchorage then there is a good likelihood of coming across one or more of the later type of cruisers. I have done all of the different types of cruising, plenty of partying but more of the family cruising these days. I'm not going to be a hypocrite and tell other people they cant party on their boats just because my priorities have changed with 3 kids on board (and at the a

Went Caving, Abseiling (yes even me...) Rope Bridging and Rock climbing with my 2 older boys (4 and 6) at Waipu caves. It was an epic weekend. Damn cold in the tent overnight though! Anyone wanting a cool caving experience that's totally free let me know and I will fill you in on the details. Its only 1.5hrs drive from Auckland and family friendly (if you don't mind a bit of mud!). My 4 year old LOVED it.

Here is a video of our cruise on the Pork Chop this year. Big Thanks for Tom and Emma for letting us use this awesome boat while we wait for the new boat to arrive (big news to come soon). The Pork Chop really is the ultimate boat. perfect for family cruising with all the cruising extras and also a very fast race boat. Nice to be able to motor everywhere at 7.5kts with the super quiet and smooth new engine!

Places in the hauraki gulf that I have been to that are good for kids. Kawau - -Mansion house bay, beautiful grass area with a cafe (ice creams..) and peacocks. Our kids always talk about the peacocks there. Perfect place for kicking a ball around and having non sandy fun. - -Kawau island boat club, so glad this has been started up again. Perfect for rainy days too as there are heaps of games and toys(haven’t been there this season yet but I hope its the same!). kawau burgers were legenary too! - -Comper mine, good for exploring with older kids. Some nice walk

These days our kids(2, 4 and 6 year old boys) actually (most of the time) put their own life jackets on before venturing out on deck as they are well aware of the dangers the ocean presents. We have the rule that when outside the cockpit (or on deck at all in rough weather) they have to wear lifejackets, not the 6 year old as he can swim around the boat twice without a life jacket but the 2 younger ones for sure. We will make the 6 year old wear one if its a bit rough because its much harder to swim, but in flat water he is fine. Downstairs or in the cockpit we don’t enforce life jackets at a

I thought it would be good to share ideas to make it easier and also places to visit that are good for kids (or just cool places to visit even without kids) Cruising guides seldom have any of that type of information on waterfalls, swimming holes, caves, Wrecks, glamour beaches and lagoons, walks and anything else that worth visiting. I know for us we simply have to get ashore once a day or its just not much fun with 3 young boys. Maybe if we get enough information then it could be published or something? Im sure there are many people that would love to get there hands on that type

Cordite has sold now so im currently boatless. Tom has very kindly offered us the Pork Chop for the holiday as he is not using it. Pretty stoked with that as she is a minta. We are heading to the Mercs and outside of the barrier if the weather cooperates. Hopefully getting away christmas day or boxing day to the corromandel or bottom end first.

I am the "stupid person" you guys are referring to. I have sold all my boats this way and it works. The boat sells and I move on. I think its stupid to list your boat for the same price for over a year and then blame the state of the market. I don't go boating to make money. Sell your boat for what someone will pay you for it and move on. Life is too short. +1

To me that just looks like a normal spinnaker tacked to the bow but with a photo take with a fish eye lens.... Nothing special there. But this is an unnecessary thread drift.

John B, you are spot on. Its about priority and how much you want it. Some people have established that they are boating people and will always have a boat. Just like us, we could never be without a boat and have a good % of our net worth tied up in a boat and always will. We have never been on an expensive family holiday or spent any money on luxury items. We own probably the worst house out of most of our friends (but on a good street) and a house full of second hand stuff (mostly kids toys) but we have a boat and we love it. Both of us were brought up on boats and spend all our holiday

I agree with everything you are saying Craig. Owning a boat within your time/budget constraints is the key. I would love a 1020 but sadly it will never happen as I couldn’t afford the 12m berth needed at Westhaven. My next boat will be under 10m so I can keep it in a 10m berth but I want it to pack as much punch as it can for 10m. I have my eye on a lotus 950 which ticks all the boxes for me but need to move mine first. I know the value of being a cashed up buyer in this market which is why I need to sell mine before going to the next boat. I don’t have to sell and am quite happy cruising

Well on the positive side, its a good time to be upgrading. That's why my boat is on the market!

I wonder if the biggest issue in the boat market is that there are just simply less buyers in the mid range 25-40ft boat market. Its just getting harder and harder for people to afford boat ownership. I have been watching it for a long time deciding what boat to get next. I reckon there is a big train wreck about to happen in the boat market. Just so many of each class on the market. Look at the popular designs, marauders, whiting 29s, davo 28s, lotus 9.2, lotus 10.6, F1020, Y88..... there are literally hundreds of them for sale. 2 years ago there were zero marauders on the market, now there

I heard of a 1020 selling for 40k. Are you thinking of the 1104 that sold for 15k?

Nice post Matt.

what time friday and where abouts?