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Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 23-03-2017, 20:30
Replies: 66
Views: 20,502
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Wanted - 40'(approx) Blue-water live-aboard

G'day, Mate. Another option here. Mason 53, well kept, no teak decks and COULD be secured for less than $125,000 USD. Fully imported to New Zealand, so can come and go without any Taxes. Link...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2017, 21:42
Replies: 44
Views: 6,956
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Ocean passage for 30 yr. old boat - Good or bad idea?

How about considering retiring down under, Mate?? I have a well kept, 32 year old, Mason 53 in New Zealand that will can take you safely back and forth to the tropics for years to come. Pics in the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-03-2017, 02:00
Replies: 15
Views: 5,384
Posted By matauwhi
Re: How much does it cost to get a boat to Cat 1 in New zealand?

There were no additional costs. Cheers.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 12-03-2017, 19:45
Replies: 35
Views: 17,758
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Boat for family of 5

Roger that, Mate. Don't completely rule it out. Relatively easy to live 6 months in New Zealand, sail up to the Islands and back the other 6 months. Kids can easily get into the local schools. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2017, 19:38
Replies: 15
Views: 5,384
Posted By matauwhi
Re: How much does it cost to get a boat to Cat 1 in New zealand?

G'day, Variant. Since you're NZ flagged, then it will just depend on the state of your yacht against the requirements. The liferaft, offshore radio or Sat com gear and the cost of the actual...
Forum: Navigation 12-03-2017, 16:19
Replies: 10
Views: 5,423
Posted By matauwhi
Re: New Zealand to Alaska

G'day, Mate. I had Good Canadian Mates do the trip (except they went into Papeete) a few years back. They got caught in a big high pressure system that parked after it moved east past New Zealand. ...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-03-2017, 15:56
Replies: 15
Views: 5,384
Posted By matauwhi
Re: How much does it cost to get a boat to Cat 1 in New zealand?

G'day, Mate. Just a clarification, what flag will the boat be using? If the yacht is not New Zealand flagged, you do not have to go through the Category 1 process. Cheers
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 07-03-2017, 16:57
Replies: 74
Views: 27,970
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Should I change my mind about teak decks on older boats?

G'day, Mate. My 1984 Mason 53 never had teak decks. I was lucky to find it when I was looking.
Offshore Cruising Yacht | Trade Me...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 07-03-2017, 16:45
Replies: 35
Views: 17,758
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Boat for family of 5

G'day, Mate. I have a very nice Mason 53 that meets your criteria, except it is in New Zealand. Have a look:

Offshore Cruising Yacht | Trade Me...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2017, 14:42
Replies: 61
Views: 12,362
Posted By matauwhi
Re: How much balls do you need on the West Coast?

You need a good set, Mate!!. San Diego all the way up to Cape Scott on the north end of Vancouver Island and back in '98. Lived to tell the tale. Enjoyed the sleigh ride back after the bashing on...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 13-02-2017, 17:54
Replies: 12
Views: 6,172
Posted By matauwhi
Re: South Pacific Diesel and Provisioning Prices

G'day, Mate. Diesel price today here in New Zealand $1.21NZD/Liter or roughly $3.30 USD / gallon based on today's exchange rate. Beef mince was on special this week at $8 NZD / Kilo or roughly...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 08-02-2017, 21:53
Replies: 41
Views: 7,166
Posted By matauwhi
Re: New Zealand is a great country!

Shhh...it's a well kept secret, Mate. Glad you got it back!! All the best with the voyage when you sail back out!. Cheers.
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2017, 18:28
Replies: 32
Views: 3,999
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Foriegn flagged vessel ??

G'day, Mate. Just an FYI for the readers on the subject here in New Zealand. NZ does not require boats to be registered if you are not sailing into international waters. I fully imported (all duty...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-02-2017, 18:13
Replies: 30
Views: 10,970
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Expected Lifespan of Lifeline AGM's

G'day, Mate. Just replaced my 3 8D house bank Lifeline AGM's after 18 years. I rarely deep cycled them past 25% over the years and wasn't living on the hook the last 3 years, so would have probably...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 31-01-2017, 11:37
Replies: 38
Views: 14,905
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Max draft for South Pacific cruise?

G'day, Mate. Another point of consideration with a 10 foot draft is when you haul out to do the bottom maintenance. The deeper the draft the higher the ladder you have to work off of to get the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-01-2017, 11:26
Replies: 9
Views: 1,295
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Advice needed buying in a different locale

G'day, Mate. Consider looking a little farther afield. Nice Mason 53 available here in New Zealand. Currently in longer term storage on the hard at $19 a day. The east coast of New Zealand from...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-07-2016, 11:27
Replies: 33
Views: 17,415
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Irwin 65 / 68 for world cruising

G'day, Mate. I have a nice Mason 53 down here in New Zealand that has a great layout for our family. The Mason's are known for their solid construction and can handle most conditions. Let me know...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-06-2016, 20:55
Replies: 76
Views: 12,442
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Ham vs SSB for marine purposes

G'day, Mates. For the money (at times they can be had for less than $500 USD), it's hard to beat a good used ICOM 706, capable of most all frequencies including marine VHF. It is up to the user to...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 17-06-2016, 21:23
Replies: 172
Views: 28,090
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Merged Thread: New Zealand Yacht with One Deceased and Another Missing

A piece in the New Zealand Herald yesterday regarding Stephen Forno:
Missing sailor on Platino was superette hero - National - NZ Herald News...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 16-06-2016, 02:38
Replies: 172
Views: 28,090
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Merged Thread: New Zealand Yacht with One Deceased and Another Missing

Today's New Zealand Herald article regarding the incident:

Ship captain recalls dramatic Platino rescue effort - National - NZ Herald News...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 30-05-2016, 18:27
Replies: 37
Views: 25,500
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Sailing Experiences on Mason 43/44

G'day, Harley. Here is the link to the Mason Owner's Group on Yahoo:
https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/PAE_Mason_sailboat_owners/info
All the best. Cheers
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-02-2016, 14:38
Replies: 4
Views: 20,944
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Perkins 4.236 Oil Change / Maintenance

G'day, Mate. WIX-521773 is the oil filter number. Mine uses 8.5 quarts (give or take). Good time to check the heat exchanger zinc and oil cooler (if you have one and it has a zinc). Make sure the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-01-2016, 19:59
Replies: 5
Views: 1,773
Posted By matauwhi
Re: 8D as starter battery

G'day, Mate. I chose to use a 8D as a starting battery 16 years ago when I update the electrical system on my Mason 53 with a Perkins 4-236. The reason I used the 8D was to enable the windlass and...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-01-2016, 17:14
Replies: 87
Views: 15,759
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Want to Buy 44' to 48' bluewate cutter rigged monohull

G'day, Mate. I have a Mason 53 available here in New Zealand that meets most of your requirements. The 6'8" draft isn't too far off your mark. I have pics in my album on my profile page. Send me...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 08-01-2016, 13:15
Replies: 1
Views: 2,957
Posted By matauwhi
Re: Mason 53

G'day, Mate. I sent you a PM also. The Mason 53 is an excellent cruising live aboard yacht that will take you almost anywhere you want to sail. I have owned mine for 17 years. I can verify that...
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