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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 07-02-2016, 14:48
Replies: 48
Views: 6,780
Posted By Ian R
Re: Lures chewed off again. What to do?

I agree with Teddy use single strand wire ,it's harder to cut but easy to kink. It's not only the fish on the hook but also his mates that will bite the line.
Sharks around here are only a problem...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2015, 13:15
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By Ian R
Re: Yamaha 9.9 lower drive oil plug can not be opened.

Electric impact drivers are good, but I haven't seen any large bits that would fit these plugs.
The largest hand screwdriver I could find was still a little small, an allen key plug would be...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-12-2015, 23:04
Replies: 13
Views: 1,837
Posted By Ian R
Re: Yamaha 9.9 lower drive oil plug can not be opened.

I use a spanner to turn the screwdriver.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2015, 14:31
Replies: 16
Views: 5,305
Posted By Ian R
Re: Parachutes for downwind sailing.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f90/parachutes-126723.html

There's a video in this link.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2015, 14:19
Replies: 16
Views: 5,305
Posted By Ian R
Re: Parachutes for downwind sailing.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f54/sailing-with-a-real-parachute-63113.html

Link to another thread.

https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f90/emergency-kite-34373.html
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-12-2015, 13:14
Replies: 16
Views: 5,305
Posted By Ian R
Re: Parachutes for downwind sailing.

I have tried this a couple of times. Had a lot of trouble with tangles. I think the lines need to be replaced with a thicker line that doesn't tangle easily.
In the videos I've seen the lines look...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-12-2015, 23:09
Replies: 28
Views: 3,756
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Croc's

Snorkeller attacked by croc at FNQ’s Lizard Island | Cairns Post (https://www.cairnspost.com.au/snorkeller-attacked-by-croc-at-fnqs-lizard-island/story-fnnjfpar-1227633175741)

This bloke was...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 06-12-2015, 16:30
Replies: 28
Views: 3,756
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Croc's

Crocodile eating crocodile - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-01/crocodile-eating-crocodile/6989722)

Some good recent photos in the above link....
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 09-11-2015, 13:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,908
Posted By Ian R
Re: Engel Fridge and Iota IQ4 Battery Charger

I think they mean don't run it directly off a charger without a battery. I use my engel and charger without any problems.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-10-2015, 16:54
Replies: 116
Views: 33,842
Posted By Ian R
Re: Ultrasonic Antifouling Info

Any barnacles Bill ?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-09-2015, 22:45
Replies: 11
Views: 4,458
Posted By Ian R
Re: High Peak Island

I have years ago in a strong wind warning, wasn't great. Should be tolerable overnight in good weather.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-04-2015, 16:20
Replies: 155
Views: 16,151
Posted By Ian R
Re: Reeving a Tackle to Advantage -- What am I Missing?

I had to try this for real without the theory with spring scales and a weight. The results are indeed 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 ,but I think many of the explanations are wrong.
In both cases pulling the...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-04-2015, 16:50
Replies: 19
Views: 8,452
Posted By Ian R
Re: Yamaha 9.9 chruising rpm

You will only be wasting fuel and making noise running WOT except if you need to get somewhere before a tide change or other reason.
I would guess 5 knots would be a reasonable speed on that boat...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 05-04-2015, 15:11
Replies: 19
Views: 8,452
Posted By Ian R
Re: Yamaha 9.9 chruising rpm

WOT will damage the motor if it's over propped. What is the motor on ?
44's advice is good.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2015, 22:12
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

I should have had more weight in the boat.
I was only booked to fight a lightweight but they substituted a heavyweight at the last second. I demand a rematch, but not right now.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2015, 22:02
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

It's not a Fastcat it's a John Gross Fastback, made in Brisbane.
I pumped the jack up with an air mattress hand pump, more pressure can be added with a tyre pump. I didn't use a tyre pump in case...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-03-2015, 21:16
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

A photo of the exhaust jack I used to get the mast from under the boat and lower it down so the tide would float it.
Atoll I did manage to force a cold one down, you must be a mind reader.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2015, 22:46
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

Here's a couple of photos for a start.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-03-2015, 19:54
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

I couldn't use the motor to get out of the actual mangroves. I dropped an anchor in the creek and pulled myself into the creek by hand.
After a couple of days repairs I motored to Yeppoon without...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-03-2015, 12:49
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

Cyclone Ita last year was Cooktown's first cyclone in 60 years, now they may have 2 in 2 years.
I escaped from the mangroves yesterday after 26 days, the midges will be disappointed.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-03-2015, 15:09
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

I have just been out recovering some lines, one line I assumed had broken was OK, the mangrove has broken, this was at least 150mm or 6 inch diameter.
The type of mangrove I'm in is yellow...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-03-2015, 18:55
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

Thanks Ann , at least life isn't boring.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-03-2015, 01:15
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

I will probably come out of the water eventually not sure where.
Cyclone Pam makes Marcia look trivial, Cat 5's don't appear to be rare anymore.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-03-2015, 01:02
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

Not sure yet , maybe Ross creek Yeppoon.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-03-2015, 21:06
Replies: 125
Views: 13,794
Posted By Ian R
Re: Aussie Cyclones

Everything above deck level is smashed, no serious hull damage found so far. One rudder should be OK, motor should be OK , steering pedestal is broken but can repair I think.
I'm getting internet...
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