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Steve, what were your reasons for wanting an open transom?
Mainly the ease of getting on and off the boat when at anchor or tied up at the marina (we reverse in). It make it so much easier (and safer) for the family to get on and off the dinghy.
It's also very nice to be able to get up in the morning and jump off the back of the boat for a swim.
Personally I wouldn't go back for a coastal cruiser.
Steve
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Just to add to the confusion, there are a couple of Lotus 950's listed on Trademe that might be getting close to the stated budget range with the right level of negotiation. While they are not quite as balanced as the Lotus 9.2s to sail but they do have an open transom. An open transom was high on my priority list when I was looking.
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You could try posting the question on the BBYC Facebook page and see what sort of response you get.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/BBYCsailing/
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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The Self Righting Index is a calculation based on a formula that provides an indication on how well the boat will self right from a 90 degree heel (think knock down).
It has nothing to do with speed and is all about safety. The bigger the number the better hence Dambo's comment that the Aqu (0.860) is safer than the Car (0.450) for a 90 degree knock down as it is more likely to self right.
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I have recently replaced my old 2.4m inflatable with a Seafarer RIB. While I haven't put it in the water as yet I am very happy with it's construction and the service I received. The dinghy is NZ made just out of Warkworth by Neil (who is the owner of N&K Consulting and has created the Seafarer brand). Neil was also the founder of Southern Pacific so mine looks very similar to a SP but at price direct from the manufacturer. He created a custom 2.4m version to fit my 1020 and I opted for a heavier German Tiger fabric (an alternate to Hypalon but much cheaper).
I looked at some of the Chinese made imports and the price difference wasn't that great but there was a remarkable difference in build quality. All the Chinese ones I looked at had glued seams not welded so weren't going to last as long (my old "Protector" failed at the glue seams after approx. 6 years). Even the more expensive Zodiac's had move to Chinese manufacture.
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An interesting (for some) article on Lithium Air batteries popped up on IFL Science just recently
http://www.iflscience.com/technology/lithium-air-battery-breakthrough-explained
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Have you tried talking to the HMB Marina Office? They regularly have temporary berths available.
The other option is trying BBYC as it's right next door.
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You planning on water skiing behind the Mafia boat Marshy? I was considering downgrading to an 20HP next time around from the 27HP VP 2003 I have.
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We use Man O War only because it is closer coming from South and are typically heading to Smokehouse Bay. There is also a good fishing spot by the mussel farm just before you go through the narrow passage. A couple of other points I should have mentioned
There is a hygienic composting toilet at Smokehouse up the walkway. This saves the holding tanks.
The beach at the Eastern end of Katherine Bay is a nice place to visit in anything other than a NW.
Enjoy. It's a wonderful place to visit.
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Second that.
Keep an eye out for pagets rock in man o war passage
Carry plenty of anchor rode
We have found a rock bottom in Kiwiriki Bay (two Island bay) just past the entrance that caused us to drag once.
The Kauri dam has been washed away now (along with our favorite bathing spot just before the DOC hut) but you can still walk up to the top of Mt Hobson from the other side if you are energetic
I haven't been into Wairahi Bay but I have always heard rumours of the locals not appreciating boats anchoring in that bay. The RAYC handbook says residents strongly object to visitors and consider them to be trespassers.
Fresh water can be got from Smokehouse Bay (tide dependent) and Fitzroy. Last time I was there the water station by the DOC hut by Quion Island was closed due to the washout.
The Royal Akarana Coastal Cruising handbook is a good one to have as it details most of the bays.
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For those that haven't seen this in the nzherald
A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile's capital Santiago, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets.
The Ministry of Civil Defence has issued a tsunami warning for East Cape, Chatham Islands, Coromandel and Banks Peninsula.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11514540
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I would have thought 70m total is probably a bit on the short side. A lot of bays are in the 10-15m depth range but in a blow you will want more than 5:1
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I have 15m of 8mm chain, approx 80m warp and a 25 lb Manson Supreme and it all fits in my 1020 locker. I have approx half the warp loose in the locker and the other half is neatly tied up and clipped on out of the way just for Barrier trips. The extra warp is there for the very odd times where I need to anchor in deeper water and it's blowing. I had 20m chain last time around and if I was going to do it again I would go for the longer length; 15m is a bit short for me. I see Max Headroom has 30m chain for cruising and that looks to be really useful for tight anchoring situations.
My 2c go see KM for the warp. I bought some rubbish stuff from a local swindlery (was sold as top of the line) two years ago and it's nearly due for replacement.
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I only picked the EFOY 80 and 140 models as they were shown as being installed in a mini 650. How about this one
http://www.rvsupplies.co.nz/categories/classic_display/fuel-cells
From the NZ listed dealer off the EFOY main web site. 140Ah per day, max output 72W.
RVK 475 - Efoy Comfort Fuel Cell $7295.00 Inc GST -
Yeah the Efoy units for 110w will run just north of $15k, You can distill your own fuel tho!
They may have come down in price a bit
EFOY 80 Full Cell £2,364.00 inc. VAT
EFOY 140 Full Cell £3,660.00 inc. VAT
http://www.fuelcellsystems.co.uk/shop/SFC_Fuel_Cells.html
The down side being there will be alcohol on the boat ...... second thoughts maybe a really good self steer system is required
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Here's an example that google found for a fuel cell on a mini 650. It looks like a sexy beast to me and I'm picking it would run a hydraulic self steering system no problem. All you need is some sponsorship or more $$$
http://www.fuelcellsystems.co.uk/fcapplications/marine-fuel-cells/installations/pip-hare/
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Here's a video of one. I'm a mono guy myself but gotta say this did peak my interest. If only I could talk the wife into a 3 year holiday
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I have always wondered about the benefits of Lithium-iron batteries vs. the additional cost. Claims of 10x the charge cycles, high power density and lighter weight are appealing.
http://www.lithiumion-batteries.com/lithium-marine-batteries.php
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I read this article and while it was written from a car club enthusiast point of view, I wondered if it would apply to yacht clubs also.
"The change had arisen due to an amendment in the legislation – intended to broaden responsibility for health and safety and reduce "workplace" injury and death figures by 25 per cent by 2020 – redefining "employer" as "Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking" (PCBU), Tapp said. In case of accident leading to injury or death, that meant volunteer-run organisations would now be defined as PCBUs under most circumstances, and therefore liable for fines of up to $600,000 and five years' imprisonment."
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I understood Micron 66 was being phased out and was being replaced with Micron 77? I use International Ultra on my 1020 and it seems to last 12-18 months with semi-regular washes. I inquired about Micron 66/77 and was advised that it would likely last less than the Ultra with how I use it. Micron 77 was more expensive than the Ultra in a recent quote.
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Kevin, try this link. It works for me.
Steve
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I like your display. Another thing to add to my wish list.
Is this the level of output typical for winter months? 63W from a 280W array, 22.5% efficiency.
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I don't understand why we need to build yet another monument to sailing. What can't we share one of the (to many) yacht clubs we have already.
2015 Crew.org Rum Race
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Where's the entry for the wickedly fast Ross 930 that was going to be so fast that it broke PHRF