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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-10-2021, 14:58
Replies: 17
Views: 3,923
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Markings for an Australian registered boat

Mike,

I went through this recently. The instructions are quite clear and this is what I ended up with on my Moody 425.

Regards

Russ
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-10-2020, 16:42
Replies: 18
Views: 5,676
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Moody 38 CC fair price?

I have a Moody 425 based in Qld. I am currently changing insurance and had it surveyed and valued a couple of weeks ago when she was on the hard. The survey came back all good with nothing to...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 15-08-2020, 15:55
Replies: 84
Views: 8,126
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Fiji to Bundaberg September

Dale,


I live in Bundaberg. I was recently contemplating visiting my brother in regional NSW and after I read up on the current restrictions I gave up. Currently the ONLY way to enter Qld is to...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 01-10-2019, 23:59
Replies: 7
Views: 1,190
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
International Registration

Hi all,
When I purchased Njord she was registered under a Norwegian flag. I am trying to complete an Australian international registration and one of the requirements of AMSA, the regulating...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2019, 22:54
Replies: 0
Views: 1,305
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Raw Water Pump-Yanmar 4JH3E

Hi,


I recently went out for a sail and came back to an engine bilge full of salt water. I have traced it to the raw water pump. I have the service manual but I think it assumes you are in an...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-02-2019, 15:36
Replies: 10
Views: 4,083
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Lewmar Opening Portlights won't hold.

Allan,
I empathise with you. I recently removed one of my Port lights only to find that three of the four “springs” in the hinges were broken. I tried numerous places to get replacements but could...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 10-11-2018, 19:00
Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Anchorage review web site - lost the link

Dave,


It's Zulu waterways, https://www.zuluwaterways.com/


Regards


Russ
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-10-2018, 15:48
Replies: 27
Views: 9,832
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Yamaha 5hp outboard gear repair?

Hi,


I have a Honda 5HP and had exactly this issue along with being very stiff to turn and the throttle cable being stiff. As has been previously indicated it was in the shift mechanism as...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-10-2018, 15:32
Replies: 15
Views: 9,901
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Amel Santorin vs Moody 42 for a Bluewater family cruising boat

Hi,


I have a Moody 425, Based in Queensland. The young couple I bought it from sailed it from Norway with one, then two small children aboard. I did a lot of research before buying it and came...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 26-08-2018, 15:15
Replies: 70
Views: 14,151
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: propshaft driving an alternator , when sailing

Hi,


When I purchased my Moody, it came with a propshaft alternator, although not fitted. The couple I bought it from were Norwegian and he, a Rolls Royce marine engineer, had fitted it. ...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-08-2018, 15:11
Replies: 18
Views: 4,458
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Water Power 200 Generator

Many thanks for all your responses. I’ll find an old prop and give it a go.

Regard

Russ
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-08-2018, 23:41
Replies: 18
Views: 4,458
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Water Power 200 Generator

Newhaul,


Thanks for that. Any idea of prop size? I am guessing fairly small as if they put out say 10 A at 14V its only 140W or 0.18HP.


Thanks


Russ
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 15-08-2018, 21:03
Replies: 18
Views: 4,458
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Water Power 200 Generator

Hi,


I have just been given a Hamilton Ferris Water Power 200 towing generator but it is missing the prop, torque line and regulator. Has anyone had any experience with these? I have contacted...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 01-06-2018, 15:39
Replies: 82
Views: 19,951
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Sydney to Perth over top end of Australia

Hi,
I recently did Bundaberg to Dampier and return ( it wasn’t planned that way but ended up that way). Coming up the east coast expect a lot of commercial traffic in the shipping channels. The AIS...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2017, 13:55
Replies: 27
Views: 16,548
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Moody 42: Bluewater family cruiser?

I have a Moody 425 which I bought in Queensland. The boat sailed from Norway to Australia with a young couple and two small children. I have just completed a 10,000 nm partial circumnavigation of...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-10-2016, 14:42
Replies: 11
Views: 2,893
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Water water everywhere, nor any drop to drink

Stainless steel.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-10-2016, 00:27
Replies: 11
Views: 2,893
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Water water everywhere, nor any drop to drink

Hi,
In a few weeks I will be leaving my boat in Darwin, Australia, for the cyclone season. It will be very hot and humid. I was after advice on what to do with the water tanks to minimize any...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 11-05-2016, 19:55
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Marinas in Darwin

We are currently on Groote Eylandt and headed for Darwin in a few days. Does anyone have any recommendations for marinas in Darwin, preferably one with haul out facilities for a 42ft mono.

Thanks...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2016, 15:39
Replies: 1
Views: 1,023
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
SMEV gas stove

Hi
I am currently a month into a circumnavigation of Australia and for some time now the grill on the stove fails to remain alight once the igniter is released. I have tried cleaning the...
Forum: Navigation 06-09-2015, 14:14
Replies: 19
Views: 6,615
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Calling all Queensland sailors, Fraser Island info needed.

I am moored in the Burnett R. When going to Fraser in my Moody 425 (1.8m draft) I tend to go to Rooney Pt first then anchor off Wathumba Ck and go ashore in the tender. From there head down into...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-04-2015, 15:39
Replies: 155
Views: 16,108
Posted By Blue Reef Cafe
Re: Reeving a Tackle to Advantage -- What am I Missing?

Provided the free end of the rope is pulled parallel to the other lines there is no difference between the two scenarios - they are both a 3:1 purchase. If there were, then the force at either end...
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