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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 20:31
Replies: 82
Views: 17,303
Posted By BillAU
Re: Outboards V Diesels

Yes mate, I spotted that but why not contact the company direct...They're in Queensland, Australia (https://www.klaxondieseloutboardmotors.com/contact-us/)

Klaxon Diesel Outboard Motors
16...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 31-05-2015, 03:52
Replies: 82
Views: 17,303
Posted By BillAU
Outboards V Diesels

On the matter of which are best, outboards or diesels, how about using diesel outboards... like these (https://www.klaxondieseloutboards.com/) :whistling: Petrol/Gas problem/concerns solved :thumb:
Forum: Powered Boats 01-07-2014, 18:20
Replies: 103
Views: 18,489
Posted By BillAU
Re: Large older MY's, cheap to buy but....

Good luck with your new boat GG :thumb: To help save on using the Geny, have you considered installing a 600W wind generator and, if you like a little extra, a couple of 250W 12/24V solar panels. You...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-05-2014, 03:11
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Peter,

Good to see you back again, looks like things are coming together with your boat and from the pictures, most of the hard work is behind you ;)
Sorry I can't advise you on hull prep...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-12-2013, 22:52
Replies: 88
Views: 48,560
Posted By BillAU
Re: Steel Boat Building Price and Advise?

Thanks mate, Billy Bollard and his brother, Jim I think, have passed away. He did not design the Morning Mist line of yachts.


G'day Gord, they do not have a website so I called the number and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-12-2013, 02:57
Replies: 88
Views: 48,560
Posted By BillAU
Re: Steel Boat Building Price and Advise?

G'day mates,

As this seems to be the place on CF to find information on steel yachts, I wonder, does anyone on here know anything about, Morning Mist Bilge Keeled line of steel yachts? Apparently...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-11-2013, 19:34
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

If the listed price is right...This could be the cheapest 2000 built Cat (https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sail-catamarans/38-ft-catamaran/137351) yet :popcorn:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-11-2013, 17:31
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

Now that's what I call a go anywhere beaut Tri :thumb: She's much to much boat for my needs...Plus she's Stateside but I reckon she would be a great buy for someone at that price.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 27-11-2013, 06:31
Replies: 4
Views: 2,602
Posted By BillAU
Re: 42 hp Nanni diesel

The boat is a 1985 Hartley Queenslander with a few little problems, as the seller puts it, hence the low asking price.
I have stripped-out, rebuilt and reinstalled quite a few boat and truck engines...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 26-11-2013, 20:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,602
Posted By BillAU
42 hp Nanni diesel

G'day mates,

Can anyone here advise me...How difficult is it for one man to remove a 42 hp Nanni diesel motor from a Hartley Queenslander and, how difficult is it to rebuild that motor :confused:...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2013, 03:05
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Atoll,

With that 60'er, the engine is a 150hp John Deere (1700hrs) and she burns 11L/hour @ 6Kts, so your fuel burn figures are spot-on :banghead:
I wonder how well that Fisher in NZ would...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2013, 01:04
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

Thanks for all the advice mates, it's much appreciated. Atoll, Thanks for pointing-out the cost and providing some figures. I do have a few other FC boats on my list, from 36' to 45', some are in NZ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 21:30
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day mate,

Yes, I too would like a good bow thruster, a good water-maker...And bilge keels, for beaching the boat when her bum needed doing :D but none are listed on the spec sheet :( Like the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 21:19
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Steve,

Point taken on confusion mate, I also believe she would make a beaut comfortable full-time live aboard boat, anyway she's a couple of thousand KM away from me, so I would have to...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 21:07
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Kevin,

My sailing experience is pretty limited. My previous sailboat was a plastic Careel 22. I would use the boat as a full-time live aboard, most time laying on the hook. I would enter...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 20:56
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day DM,

After the purchase price, I don't mind spending a few bob on gear that would help me safely manage the boat. As I said in my earlier post, I guess I need to get-up to inspect the boat,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 20:51
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Kevin,

Yes mate, the boat does have an autopilot, as for all lines coming back to the cockpit, that I'm not sure about. Guess I'll need to go check her out in person.

Cheers mate,

Bill...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 18:46
Replies: 1,093
Views: 391,236
Posted By BillAU
Re: Ferro Cement Hulls ?

G'day Ferro Mates,

I'm still looking for a good Ferro Cement boat. I have a few on my watch list, one of which is a Hartley 60'er and she's no El-Cheepo, I really like that boat but I'm wondering,...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-11-2013, 17:38
Replies: 16
Views: 3,834
Posted By BillAU
Re: Aussies owning a boat in New Zealand

It's not so much the cruising in NZ, it's more the living in NZ, the sea fishing, Trout fishing and the hunting that appeals to me. Then there's the living aboard thing. It seems to me NZ is more...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 23-11-2013, 18:00
Replies: 16
Views: 3,834
Posted By BillAU
Re: Aussies owning a boat in New Zealand

Yes Rob mate, the Careel went shortly after I listed it. A young bloke from Sydney flew down, checked the boat, paid me a 25% deposit, then drove down the following weekend, paid me the rest of the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-11-2013, 19:04
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

Yes Sand Crab but you didn't want that check presented for payment till 2020, or was that 2030 :D :D :thumb:
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-11-2013, 18:19
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

G'day Steve,

I have found another listing by the seller for this Tri' (https://yachthub.com/list/yachts-for-sale/used/sailing-trimaran/harris-42-sundowner/121746). In one listing he list the boat...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-11-2013, 18:34
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

The Tri was pro' built in 1981 so I'm guessing it would be epoxy but I don't know for sure.
Dam! I wish I could get-up there to check it out.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-11-2013, 18:24
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

If that Tri is in sound condition, I would buy it quick-smart at 40 grand. I know nothing about Foam Sandwich built boats, so I have no idea on what problems to look for (before calling in a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-11-2013, 18:13
Replies: 3,673
Views: 1,172,917
Posted By BillAU
Re: Cheap Multis and Projects

If that 24' Crowthers was here in Oz, the seller could more that triple his asking price and it would still be considered a cheap boat :whistling: Have a look at some crazy prices being asked for...
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