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1.5 COMPLIANCE
This Standard applies to new installations, alterations and extensions commenced after its publication date or the date of adoption by the relevant
Technical Regulator. It does not apply retrospectively to existing installations, but any repairs or modifications to existing installations shall comply with the requirements of this Standard.The standard doesn't appear to apply retrospectively.
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My 14 year old son who is, already 6 ft tall is ready to move out of his P class . He is a bean pole presently weighing sround 53 kg. He is likely to be 6'2" or more by summer.
Question is do we go Starling next or just progress to a Laser. I would prefer to not be buying a boat now then another next season.
Anyone have a suggestion as to best way to progress ?
My only other comment would be to let your son sail what he is interested in sailing. That is likely to be the same boat type as his mates are planning on sailing. Don't look too far in advance as there seems to be a natural drop off point of about 16 years old where the kids start finding things other than sailing to interest them.
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From memory the optimum weight for a Starling is 65Kg with minimum entry weight considered as 55kg. When my daughter was sailing there were a few trying to sail at 50kg but they really struggled in the heavier conditions. Having said that the girl that was previously sailing my daughters boat was just over 50kg and had developed techniques to cope and was very competitive. They boys she was sailing against really started to become noncompetitive at around 70-75 kg depending on their skill level.
I don't know much about the Lasers other than there are three rig sizes - 4.7, radial and full. A quick google search shows the weight ranges for each as
Laser 4.7 - 35 - 55kg
Laser radial - 55 - 70kg
Laser (full rig) - 60kg +
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Is there such a thing as a gas WOF? Last time I went through the process of getting Cat 3 I had a gas fitter to check my boats gas installation. He said he could only certify a new install and there was no mechanism in the regulations to certify or warrant existing installs.
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We are hoping to add at least two more Farr 1020s to the cruising division.
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Some details here. They are a big volume boat for their size.
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Ray
As Scott mentioned, there are two entrances to the Tamaki Estuary to get to Half Moon Bay; one via Musick Point and the other via West Tamaki Heads. The area is well charted but I'd recommend you sticking to one of the two channels for deepest water. Musick Point has a CD of 1.2m at the lowest point and West Tamaki Heads has a CD of 1.8m so you will need to watch the tides if you draw 2.4m. Make sure you follow the channel markers as the channel does take a dog leg around a large sandspit that many a boat has parked up on trying to take the direct line of sight route.
There are two marina's (Half Moon Bay and BBYC) with separate entrances; HMB is the first entrance and BBYC is the second. You will need to follow the estuary down past little Bucklands Beach and past the marina hardstand area. Both marina's have a jetty with public access although it's not immediately obvious how to access the HMB fuel jetty from the roadside (see below). The BBYC jetty is theoretically meant to for club members but I don't think short term use will cause any issues. It also has limited turning space that is compounded if there are already other boats in there using the space.
To use the HMB fuel jetty take the first marina access and take a hard left turn and you will see the jetty. There is space to tie up if you are not taking on fuel or water a little bit further down if not already occupied. Public access is via a gate down by Bryant Marine but involves walking through the hardstand area. Take a left after the gate entrance and follow the pathway to the marina office, turn right and walk in front of the travel lift area pass the little sheds and turn left. You will see the jetty entrance. I must admit I haven't been down this jetty for a couple of years but last time I was there it wasn't gated.
To use the BBYC marina take the second entrance and turn hard right. This jetty is where the ferries tie up on the other side. There is plenty of water depth in both marinas.
There is a reasonable amount of public parking although it fills up fast this time of year.
Steve
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An article on Intersleek Pro here. I assume it's something similar to 1100SR although in this case they are talking about prop speed alternatives.
http://www.boatingmag.com/how-to/high-performance-bottom-coatings
Seidel estimated that the whole process would cost $5,000 to protect the hull of a 30-foot boat. Seidel said that Interlux hasn’t pushed the Intersleek products for recreational use because of the price and the fact that it primarily should be applied by trained professionals.I assume that's $5K USD?
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Try this
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An easy way to tell the Mk1 vs. MK2. The MK1 had a hydraulic lift centre plate whereas the MK2 had an electric winch.
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The woodwork/finish on the old gaffer looks stunning.
I do like the ladies sailing atire
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I am assuming that most of the production boats are built to different specifications depending on the intended market (much like cars). You might have to factor upgrades to handle the local conditions depending on the boat. And then how do you handle warranty issues? Finally there is the profit that the local importer makes that part of is used to promote the brand and hence hold up the resale value.
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400w with a 30amp mppt controller.
Holy Horse hocky Batman
That's a lot of sunbugs you are catching there
A quick calculation puts it over 30A @ 12V on a sunny day. You planning on subsidising your marina berth by selling the power back to the local power company 
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Last time I looked the bar/bistro was only open certain times of the year. If that's changed that is fantastic.
Personally I think there are many better bays to stay at barrier overnight than Fitzroy. Fitzroy is normally crowded, it's deep and depending on the time of years its busy so you get lots of wash.
In behind Quion island by the water jetty can be nice if you want to be close to Fitzroy. There are lots of moorings there from memory. Otherwise take your pick of virtually any other bay. It's absolutely stunning out there all year around.
I'm looking forward to my annual pilgrimage
Laser or Starling ?
in MarineTalk
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A mate of mine is considering selling his daughters Starling. It's an ex Wellington boat from the late 70's that was completely stripped down and rebuilt. It's been put through the jig and has the certificate to compete in the nationals. PM me if you are interested and I'll pass on his contact details.
Steve