Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
02-12-2010, 18:36
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Replies: 24
Views: 14,910
Second Hand Sails
There's a guy who sells a lot of second ahnd sails on Ebay, who is located in St Ives - northern Sydney suburb, who may be interested in buying.
He trades on Ebay as Alansecondsail I think, but...
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Forum: Navigation
26-06-2008, 02:28
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Replies: 222
Views: 25,374
Paper Charts
While undertaking studies in Navigation for a commercial qualification, we were taught (and reinforced many times over) that paper charts should be your primary source, electronic devices secondary....
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
21-05-2008, 20:05
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Replies: 31
Views: 4,758
Hull Colours
A couple of points to bear in mind:
1. The higher the gloss level and darker the colour, the harder it is to hide any imperfections, and as mentioned, the more that normal wear and tear will show...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-05-2008, 19:47
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Replies: 29
Views: 5,869
Epoxy Putty
I used some manufactured and marketed by Ramset here in Australia. Part of its advertising blurb says it is suitable to fair and repair ferro-cement.
Not forgetting that boats are not the only...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
07-05-2008, 19:32
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,809
Cradle
There have recently been some cradles advertised on Ebay.com.au, somewhere in Boats and Boat Parts.
Can't remember where in Aust they are located, but log on and give it a go.
Fair winds
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
12-03-2008, 21:27
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Replies: 15
Views: 13,546
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Forum: Cruising News & Events
27-02-2008, 22:46
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,061
Trawler Sinks Off Byron Bay
Australian press has been covering this story over the last day where a trawler overturned and sank some 8nm off shore.
Deckhand's heroic swim - National - smh.com.au...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
24-02-2008, 22:19
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Replies: 50
Views: 12,224
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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany
24-02-2008, 21:48
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Replies: 73
Views: 14,553
Boat Names
My boat's name is Vixen, that was it's name when I bought her and I don't intend changing it as it is also her registration "number".
I was buying a new ute a few years ago - a Ford Falcon XR8;...
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Forum: Navigation
19-02-2008, 17:59
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Replies: 11
Views: 4,264
Chartplotter
During recent navigation courses as part of working towards a Skippers Ticket, lecturer went to great lengths to ensure we understood that paper charts were the primary source of information to be...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
19-02-2008, 17:44
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Replies: 26
Views: 4,157
Project Boat
If buying a boat to restore/rebuild whatever, be prepared for it to take 2,3,4 or more time than you initially thought. Similar experience with costs.
For the first part of your project, you will...
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Forum: Forum News & Announcements
16-02-2008, 21:20
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Replies: 164
Views: 48,838
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
13-02-2008, 18:10
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Replies: 53
Views: 26,425
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
12-02-2008, 17:34
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,232
Won't Start Warm
Had exactly the same problem with a skiboat I had years ago.
Had a Chev 307 V8 that would start like a dream when cold, but would give symptoms of a flat battery when trying to start hot.
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
21-01-2008, 23:26
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,103
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Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink
20-01-2008, 22:49
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,437
Chateau de Cardboard
We are lucky here in the land down under that our wines are both good quality and well priced, meaning value for money, even the cask wine.
We started our association with cask wine when we used...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
16-01-2008, 17:44
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Replies: 23
Views: 10,743
Air Cond for Cruising
A little while ago there was an article in Cruising Helmsman ( an Australian cruising magazine) addressing the issue of power requirements for running an air conditioner, and from memory the...
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
15-01-2008, 23:40
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Replies: 14
Views: 5,142
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Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures
15-01-2008, 23:33
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Replies: 25
Views: 4,727
What a Sh$#ty problem to have!! :devil:
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What a Sh$#ty problem to have!! :devil:
Seriously though, I have no idea how to solve your problem, just been waiting forever to use that joke :D
Maybe a change of diet :D Beer only perhaps;...
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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems
15-01-2008, 19:08
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,898
4.108 Engine Mounts
I used a company in Brisbane (Qld) - Australia called Polyflex for my engine mounts.
They manufacture a range of polymer based mounts and couplings that electrically isolate the engine from the...
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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea
10-01-2008, 19:44
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
10-01-2008, 19:38
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,936
Depth Sounder
I am nearing completion of my re-fit and at same time have installed tranducers for depth and log.
I opted for Navman instruments and installation instructions for depth transducer included for...
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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea
10-01-2008, 19:21
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,323
I know exactly what you mean. I travel around...
I know exactly what you mean. I travel around Sydney quite a bit, and I usually try to take the routes that take me past or over the waterways for much the same reasons.
We live in a beautiful...
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Forum: Meets & Greets
04-01-2008, 15:58
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,418
Welcome
Hi Rod,
Welcome to another Aussie; we might just build enough numbers to mount a takeover, particularly if we annexe NZ and count them as well :devil:
I have not sailed a Martzcraft, but...
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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar
01-01-2008, 19:41
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Replies: 42
Views: 9,255
LED Lights
I have installed LED lights in my boat during re-fit and find them great.
Bought them through one of our regular hardware supplier. They are very slimline and flat, and could even be rebated into...
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