capdiy

G'day cap, I read your posts with great interest and it's great to see someone with some real practical experience here. The boats actually an Offshore 44 with a slightly different interior to the normal Roberts layout. I believe it was sailed to Fiji and completely refitted inside about 10 years ago now making it very comfortable for 2. It does now have a second double berth in the bow but that is rarely used. My only gripe is that I feel it's a bit underpowered with a 3cyl Pisces 40hp which is a bit small for a 13 tonne vessel at times but at 3lt p/h for 5knts I shouldn't complain. We have a walk in engine room which gives great access for servicing and also contains a 2.5kw single cyl Onan generator matched to a Heart Interface 2kw invertor/charger which we use when the 300watts of solar and Air-x can't keep up. All this power goes into a 600 amp house bank which serves us quite well. Good luck with your new web site and take care of yourself. Mark.

Hi capdiy
Good to have you aboard the Cruising Australian Waters social group. When Judy and I travel north am I sure we will call on you for your expertise.