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Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-05-2020, 09:36
Replies: 121
Views: 18,306
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Boat prices after Covid 19

I believe Tillsbury was only refering to New Zealand and not the world in general, or USA, which was in reply to my previos post specifically on New Zealand.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-05-2020, 14:41
Replies: 121
Views: 18,306
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Boat prices after Covid 19

Sorry for taking so long to answer.

At the moment the NZ and Australian borders are totally closed to any foreigner Only returning nationsal or permanent residents can enter the countries. Then...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-05-2020, 18:24
Replies: 60
Views: 10,759
Posted By Mexdon
Re: What boat would you buy?

I was of the same thinking/desire as your wife. However after reading about the number of boardings in the Caribbean and the advice that sugar scoop sterns make it too easy for would be...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 18-05-2020, 16:36
Replies: 121
Views: 18,306
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Boat prices after Covid 19

barnakiel "I expect even more AUS and NZ buyers to be booking flights to the Med towards the end of the summer"

I doubt it...neither citizen can leave their country and they may be allowed in time...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-05-2020, 16:20
Replies: 60
Views: 10,759
Posted By Mexdon
Re: What boat would you buy?

Having researched yachts the same as you are doing for the past few years when I had to quit sailing on a Swan 47 I have identified the next boat I will get after I have had my double hip replacement...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 19-12-2015, 09:10
Replies: 502
Views: 126,758
Posted By Mexdon
Re: The Death of the Ketch ?

Looking at the photos posted and without seeing the under water configuration those two yachts look very much like yawls to me.
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 26-07-2014, 12:16
Replies: 133
Views: 15,567
Posted By Mexdon
Re: July Giveaway - AirKayaks

Late but I am sure not last...here is my selection

Inflatable Kayaks | Kayaks made for recreational, high performance, sit-on-top self bailing and multi-use....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 24-07-2014, 17:56
Replies: 77
Views: 66,883
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Who is your Favorite Boating Manufacturer

Cabo Rico
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-07-2014, 13:22
Replies: 42
Views: 7,658
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Foreigner buying a sailboat

@Mexdon. Why would I need a trust? Im a Kiwi, so i have no need to get around nationality constraints if registering in NZ.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, didn't realise I was communicating with another Kiwi.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-07-2014, 12:47
Replies: 42
Views: 7,658
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Foreigner buying a sailboat

Wannabe-007 Look into the NZ trust situation as a trust can own a yacht an is 100% NZ entity. The Trustee is a NZ'er and it doesn't matter that the settlor and beneficiary are non NZ'ers. It could be...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-07-2014, 11:51
Replies: 42
Views: 7,658
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Foreigner buying a sailboat

Here is a link for the Maritime NZ and Yachting NZ regulations for a yacht going offshore from NZ.
...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 24-07-2014, 10:47
Replies: 42
Views: 7,658
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Foreigner buying a sailboat

It is important to note here that to register with Maritime NZ you MUST be a New Zealand citizen or corporation or trust. I have not Investigated if foreign owners of a corporation have a negating...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 22-07-2014, 20:33
Replies: 42
Views: 7,658
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Foreigner buying a sailboat

To Arrive in the USA on a sailboat you MUST have a B1 B2 visa. It is recommended to have this before you check out of the USA just in case you need to return for whatever reason.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-07-2014, 11:01
Replies: 13
Views: 2,337
Posted By Mexdon
Re: A Good Sailing Live Aboard

Cabo Rico 47 2014 Cabo Rico 45/47 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com (https://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2014/Cabo-Rico-45-47-2337747/United-States#.U8wDbeOHg6Y)

I don't know your budget. The...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-07-2014, 10:20
Replies: 52
Views: 11,213
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Is there a good downwind sail that's easy to manage for 2 people?

I haven't tried this sail personally but I have done a lot of research on it and every report I read gives the sail a really good reference. I will go down this road for my new boat, which will be...
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 19-07-2014, 16:31
Replies: 41
Views: 7,882
Posted By Mexdon
Re: What's wrong with me

Try living in Mexico City for 15 years.:banghead:
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-07-2014, 10:19
Replies: 43
Views: 6,060
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Hybrid Diesels

Cabo Rico 56 foot centre cockpit, Ketch rig.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-07-2014, 17:15
Replies: 43
Views: 6,060
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Hybrid Diesels

The idea is to sail, I would rather sit and drift and wait for wind than start the engine to motor out of a calm, however sailing in a marina is usually frowned upon or totally prohibited and...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-07-2014, 12:31
Replies: 43
Views: 6,060
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Hybrid Diesels

At this stage I want to thank everyone for the comments and suggestions, I am now starting my investigations based on what I have learnt here, I am not looking to be green for the sake of being...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-07-2014, 11:48
Replies: 17
Views: 3,520
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Looking for Opinions about this Boat and Alternatives

Here is a link for one in Annapolis, I don't know your location but but if it's close enough it a visit will let you see what they are like.
1981 Liberty 45 (Liberty 458 prototype) Sail Boat For...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-07-2014, 11:36
Replies: 17
Views: 3,520
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Looking for Opinions about this Boat and Alternatives

PirateBooty, have you considered a Liberty 458 Listing linked here:1985 Liberty 458 Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 15-07-2014, 10:38
Replies: 17
Views: 3,520
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Looking for Opinions about this Boat and Alternatives

If I am not mistaken VirtualVagabond bought a CT54 about 18 months 2 years ago and sailed back to Australia. You could PM him as I don't know if he is active on the forum at the moment.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-07-2014, 18:04
Replies: 43
Views: 6,060
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Hybrid Diesels

Thanks Capt Hugh, This is the type of info I am looking for and the info you have given just rules out Styer as a contender.
Thanks.:thumb:

I will look into the Northern Lights and Lugger...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 14-07-2014, 16:17
Replies: 43
Views: 6,060
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Hybrid Diesels

David thank you for your comment. But I don't see it as a futile attempt at being green, I am just thinking if these systems work and I can contribute less contamination in marinas and especially...
Forum: The Library 14-07-2014, 13:47
Replies: 46
Views: 7,452
Posted By Mexdon
Re: Kindle vs physical books

Was it his kindle to piss him off more?:whistling:
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