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Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 22-01-2019, 22:51
Replies: 12
Crew Available: loveTheWater-
Views: 1,585
Posted By watevaworx
Re: loveTheWater-

Hi I i'm Glenn and my boat is in New Zealand . I am coastal cruising around the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Island until the end of summer then going to the States to do the Great loop. I am early...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 11-12-2018, 19:36
Replies: 84
Views: 36,118
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Planning a dinghy with 3.5hp

I have a 3.1 m Highfield with a 3.5 hp Merc and it plans great with just one person and ok with 2 as long as they are not to heavy . I had a Proline 3.1 m
high pressure inflatable floor dinghy...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-01-2018, 13:49
Replies: 19
Views: 18,845
Posted By watevaworx
Re: SF Bay marinas with liveaboards

Hi,
Try Emery Cove Yacht Harbor , We stayed there in 2013 and the
experience was fantastic. Diane and her staff were helpful and friendly. The place was immaculate and the bus and train trip to...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 12-11-2017, 00:52
Replies: 16
Views: 5,103
Posted By watevaworx
Re: First Charter in Croatia

I spent the last three years in Croatia with my own boat. I spent most of it
in the north on the Island of Ugljan at Preko Marina and loved it. You could contact them and ask for the contact details...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-07-2017, 16:54
Replies: 23
Views: 16,871
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Beneteau 48 ocean crossing capability

Hi, I sailed my 54 from Croatia to New Zealand through some pretty horrible stuff and not one thing failed or gave me concern . Check everything before you go then head to sea for the adventure of a...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 10-07-2017, 15:25
Replies: 34
Views: 6,843
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Overwintering Afloat in Croatia - Recomendations ?

Hi , I spent three seasons in Croatia in a small marina called Preko . It's just off the coast from Zadar and is easy to get to by ferry (15minutes) from Zadar. Alan , Anita and Helena run it and are...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 11-03-2017, 14:03
Replies: 72
Views: 38,530
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Newbie in the Med concerned about crowds and prices

Hi, I spent a few years in and around Croatia before I sailed back to New Zealand . I applied and got a residence permit which was not that complicated and took about 3 weeks. I think the cost was...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 03-03-2017, 14:29
Replies: 22
Views: 6,488
Posted By watevaworx
Re: 3.5 hp on inflatable (on plane?)

I have a 3.3 hp 2 stroke on a 3.1 m inflatable floor and it plans pretty easily. The killer for you will be the weight of the 4 stroke engine. You might get it to work but you will need to keep the...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-01-2017, 14:59
Replies: 46
Views: 13,690
Posted By watevaworx
Re: "Fixed Position Lost" Raymarine E120W

Hi , I had the same problem some time ago and found I had added a bait table and rod holders .As the antenna is factory mounted on the aft deck the table and holders were shielding the satellite...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 22-01-2017, 23:47
Replies: 26
Views: 11,063
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Panama to Marquesas how much diesel? March.

Hi,
We did the trip last year in May and the weather was unusual to say the least . We carry 540 litres and used about 250 of that. We do run the generator about 4 hours a day. good luck and have...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 10-12-2016, 00:44
Replies: 14
Views: 5,733
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Safe mooring in Auckland

Hi,
No where in Auckland is cheap but you could try Westpark Marina inside the Waitemata Harbour. Cheapest will probably be Whangarei . You cannot see New Zealand in a month . It takes a lifetime...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 02-10-2016, 13:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,193
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Yanmar 3YM30 burned out alternator and starter motor

Have you considered a lightning strike . We met some people on a cat crossing the Pacific and lightning had taken out both the starters and alternators on both engines
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2016, 12:48
Replies: 8
Views: 2,080
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Color Me There - Lets Go Hit The Open Sea!!!!

Hi Karen
We are transiting the Panama canal late April the heading across the Pacific with New Zealand as the end destination.
I am a retired businessman (kiwi) and am taking the boat (Watevaworx...
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2016, 12:33
Replies: 3
Views: 2,121
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Female experienced sailor looking to cruise south from panama

Hi Sarah We will be transiting the Canal late April then heading across the Pacific early May.
We do share food and drink expenses and personal country entrance fees.however I take care of all...
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2016, 12:20
Replies: 1
Views: 1,556
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Two crew available in Nassau today.

Hi,
I did message you however I think I gave you the wrong contact details. We are transiting the Panama canal at the end of April
Then heading across the Pacific to New Zealand as an end...
Forum: Crew Archives 08-04-2016, 12:02
Replies: 9
Views: 1,701
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Anywhere In The World, January 1st. Can Share Expenses

Hi,
Not sure if you are still interested or on the road to Terra Del fuego . We will be transiting the Panama canal late April then on to
The Galapagos , Marquesas Tuamotos, Tonga an home to New...
Forum: Crew Archives 05-04-2016, 19:08
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Couple available in St. Martin - from mid April

Hi I did email you however I listed the boat email incorrectly . We are looking for crew from Pan am to New Zealand.
Leaving late April early May .Boat is built 2011, 54ft long and 4 separate...
Forum: Crew Archives 31-03-2016, 14:56
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Couple available in St. Martin - from mid April

Hi We will be transiting the Canal mid to late April on our way to New Zealand . I have been sailing the boat in the Med and we are on our way home. The boat is a 2011 54ft sloop and very tidy . At...
Forum: Crew Archives 31-03-2016, 14:46
Replies: 1
Views: 1,303
Posted By watevaworx
Re: I want to sail across the Pacific. Need crew?

Hi Indian Summer,
We are heading for Panama as we speak . Will leave Aruba tomorrow morning for Cartegena then the San Blas and should be in Colon by mid April with a transit through the Canal as...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 30-01-2016, 12:54
Replies: 23
Views: 3,456
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Keeping an Aussie boat in NZ

Hi, It's worth talking to customs to discuss depreciation. I have talked to customs in NZ and they will allow me to import my boat based on the original cost and depreciate it each year to come to a...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-01-2016, 14:20
Replies: 13
Views: 2,670
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Commuter Cruisers help - Buy/berth a boat on West Coast or East Coast?

Hi , I agree with Anacapaisland. I have done both extensively and in my opinion the East coast would be my pick. Lots of places to go. Outside sailing or the Intra Coastal waterway if the outside...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-01-2016, 13:32
Replies: 433
Views: 59,987
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Oceanis 485 steering failure

Hi , Sounds to me like the charter company may be trying to lay the blame on your friend. Twice my autopilot (raymarine) has thrown a wobbly and gone to hard port for no apparent reason . If this is...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-01-2016, 13:15
Replies: 9
Views: 2,839
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Buying A Sat Phone In Mexico - Suggestions please?

Hi,
I got my Iridium Go from the Satphone store at 35th Avenue in Miami. Contact Conrad at alexg@atlanticrt.com They sent it to New Zealand for me with all the right paperwork and an invoice that...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 25-01-2016, 12:58
Replies: 78
Views: 11,747
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Severely anxious dog on board

Hi , I agree with dgz3 . My dog never got used to sailing . She was fine at the marina and loved the boat as long as it didn't move. If we went away for long periods she stayed with someone else ....
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 22-01-2016, 14:50
Replies: 59
Views: 10,419
Posted By watevaworx
Re: Buying a boat in the Med

Hi , It is a residence permit for Croatia which is now a member of the EU so I would double check , but I would think it clears you for the rest of the EU. It is a card type ID which is exactly the...
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