maharg 2 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Starting to feel a sense of concern over not being able to wash the boat down. Surely a quick wash down wouldn't be more than the equivalent of two showers and would only be once or twice a month for most boat owners in Auckland?? Will Watercare be paying for damage to finishes and fittings, due to their failure to ensure Auckland's water supply? Also just found out that you can only use a bucket for wet sanding of antifoul, no hoses. Sounds like about 100 trips to the tap to fill up the bucket and probably more water wastage than using a hose. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fogg 245 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Good question re salt damage. Why not contact Watercare and ask them directly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 714 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Only if you are on town supply. Our club hardstand is on bore water... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 8 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Would be making life a bit difficult on some of the town hardstands at the moment - assume they are still waterblasting ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 37 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 40 minutes ago, 1paulg said: Would be making life a bit difficult on some of the town hardstands at the moment - assume they are still waterblasting ? Yep. The two I have been too are just pumping salt water and dealing with the corrosion issues. One I spoke to said there are salt water capable blasters they just come at an high price point, so for them it's a numbers game as to when the corrosion maintenance costs outweigh the salt water blaster costs coupled with when water restrictions will ease. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 15 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 or move to tank supply, i am still only 2min to the marina and i currently have 51000l spilling into the drains it has rained so much in auckland recently. Rigged up a 500l container in the back of the ute with a submersible pump and 100m hose an and good to go 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 309 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Back in June Phil Goff said no problem to wash/rinse outboards on the tv3 AM show,but watercare said no. Thanks for your query This statement has not come from Watercare. The restrictions are still in place. You are unable to flush your boat engine with potable(treated) water and must continue using a non-potable (untreated) water source. The below link will take you directly to Auckland Council non potable where you can obtain information on sites around Auckland. https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/articles/news/2020/02/auckland-council-supporting-rural-communities-as-dry-weather-continues/ Thank you for contacting Watercare Kind regards, Sara Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maharg 2 Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 15 minutes ago, Young Entertainer said: or move to tank supply, i am still only 2min to the marina and i currently have 51000l spilling into the drains it has rained so much in auckland recently. Rigged up a 500l container in the back of the ute with a submersible pump and 100m hose an and good to go I am in Gulf Harbour marina, so difficult to move to tank water. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 289 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 take a brush and wait for the next rain shower... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dutyfree 91 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, aardvarkash10 said: take a brush and wait for the next rain shower... washed my boat in the rain on sunday Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1paulg 8 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 5 hours ago, CarpeDiem said: Yep. The two I have been too are just pumping salt water and dealing with the corrosion issues. One I spoke to said there are salt water capable blasters they just come at an high price point, so for them it's a numbers game as to when the corrosion maintenance costs outweigh the salt water blaster costs coupled with when water restrictions will ease. Just as well I am going to Whangarei for my next haul out which is shortly by the sounds of it ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KM... 947 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 21 hours ago, harrytom said: You are unable to flush your boat engine with potable(treated) water and must continue using a non-potable (untreated) water source. That's just saying don't wash your outboard using your tap at home, take it and give it a run in the Western Springs pond instead or maybe the one by the War Memorial Museum or what about Phils private council bathroom, I'm sure we'd find those taps aren't restricted. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigal.nz 46 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Anyone know the situation at HMB? We are due to haul out there, and while I am sure they will squirt the boat down in the slings, I am guessing there will be no hose use once in cradle? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 247 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, bigal.nz said: Anyone know the situation at HMB? We are due to haul out there, and while I am sure they will squirt the boat down in the slings, I am guessing there will be no hose use once in cradle? Don’t fret it has been raining everyday for a while so you get a fresh water rinse for free. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erice 381 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 65.9% as of this morning hoping for 66% today https://aucklandwatersupply.co.nz/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whitepointer 5 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 im in the HMB marina, always rinse boat off when returning, no issues so far, plus hauled out at Pine harbour bout 6 weeks back, no problem using the hose while sanding, and they encourage you to wash your work area down each day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Young Entertainer 15 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 pine harbour is on a bore so no restrictions on the hard stand or the marina as no mains water. beachlands and maraetai is all tanks so no restrictions either Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zozza 135 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Is it just me or has it seemed like its rained daily here in Auckland the last 10 weeks..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rats 11 Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 2 hours ago, Zozza said: Is it just me or has it seemed like its rained daily here in Auckland the last 10 weeks..... With a few pearler sailing days mixed in that unfortunately all occurred during lockdown.....grrrr. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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