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Forum: Marine Electronics 03-07-2015, 08:34
Replies: 75
Views: 10,414
Posted By Flacky
Re: Music storage and access

I also have a Fusion system with the Unidoc. I can plug in music via ipod, Android, USA device. For movies you need an ISO
disc to play via Fusion connected to your TVTV as it won't play avi files...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-04-2015, 17:20
Replies: 88
Views: 17,824
Posted By Flacky
Re: How big is too big?

For us, we went looking at the 44'-47'ft range when we travelled to the Med. We were introduced to an American couple (Barb & Frank) sailing on an Island Packet 51 and had been cruising for many...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 01-04-2015, 17:41
Replies: 34
Views: 7,456
Posted By Flacky
Re: On the market but unsure which one

Oi - careful!!!

:whistling:
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 25-03-2015, 15:57
Replies: 66
Views: 12,860
Posted By Flacky
Re: Foolish Late 50's Sell it All and Head North

G'Day Jill,

I can hear where you are coming from. Maybe it's mid-life crisis but I/we based our decision on some of the following.

1. Over the past 2-3 years many family and friends around our...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 16-02-2015, 13:06
Replies: 100
Views: 18,394
Posted By Flacky
re: Two sailors rescued 150 miles off Nantucket-Sedona (Merged)

I read the thread last week, agreed with all the comments but didn't post thinking as a fellow Aussie, I would give them the benefit of the doubt but knowing I would hear more about them sooner...
Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 18-12-2014, 20:22
Replies: 4,794
Views: 1,048,658
Posted By Flacky
Re: The Joke Thread

Aussie humour


Sheila stepped delicately out of the shower and slipped on the wet bathroom floor.
Instead of falling over, her legs skidded apart causing her to do the splits and suction herself...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 26-11-2014, 17:34
Replies: 86
Views: 109,673
Posted By Flacky
Re: Difference between Amel models

I've got a Super Maramu and it is so strong!! The previous owner had a photo of the boat being craned up using the 4 lifting eyes. He then went inside and opened and closed each watertight door and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 02-01-2014, 07:28
Replies: 22
Views: 6,777
Posted By Flacky
Re: Fender Storage

Is the Ovation ok to leave on board? I might bring one back from Australia with me when I return :)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2013, 10:18
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By Flacky
Re: Amel Super Maramu

Yes she is Zanshin, I have to remember I have another all behind me!!!

Has all electrics, watermaker, washing machine, dishwasher, A/C. All pretty incredible really :-)
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2013, 08:51
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By Flacky
Re: Amel Super Maramu

She is a 1990 version No. 31. As you know I was earlier looking at a Jeanneau 45 or 49 but this just has everything and can be worked single handed from the centre cockpit.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 10-11-2013, 08:24
Replies: 4
Views: 2,421
Posted By Flacky
Amel Super Maramu

Well we left Australia 3 weeks ago to fly to Turkey to look at an Elan 434 for our cruising future then planning on looking at other production boats throughout the Med,

We ended up not leaving...
Forum: Europe & Mediterranean 07-10-2013, 14:53
Replies: 0
Views: 854
Posted By Flacky
Pulled the Pin!!

Well we finish up work this week and fly out from Melbourne on 19/12 arriving Istanbul for a few days and possibly look at a few yachts there but haven't been able to find many that are not...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-04-2013, 18:08
Replies: 11
Views: 1,094
Posted By Flacky
Re: G'Day From Australia

G'day Chris, be good to see some photos of the her

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-04-2013, 03:52
Replies: 13
Views: 909
Posted By Flacky
Re: Hi I'm new here

G'day from Melbourne Georgie
Forum: Mantus Anchors 04-03-2013, 15:29
Replies: 82
Views: 24,943
Posted By Flacky
Re: March Giveaway: Waterway Guides

What a great idea!!

Waterway Guides

Atlantic ICW Guide
https://www.waterwayguide.com/shipstore/product_info.php?cPath=21&products_id=146

Bahamas 2013 Guide ...
Forum: Meets & Greets 03-03-2013, 03:12
Replies: 33
Views: 2,803
Posted By Flacky
Re: Hello from Tasmania

G'day from Melbourne Jim!!! Why are you so mixed up?? :)
Forum: Meets & Greets 27-02-2013, 15:19
Replies: 45
Views: 3,726
Posted By Flacky
Re: Ahoy Matey!! Care To Weigh My Mizzen?

G'day from Downunder, you sound quite a character :)
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 13-02-2013, 01:48
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

What a great yarn Brian and an adventure you won't forget. I'd like to hear the whole story one day :)

Cheers Chris
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 12-02-2013, 15:53
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

Hey Mr B - tell us about your trip, getting over there, picking it up and the sail back or have you written this up elsewhere? :)
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-02-2013, 23:09
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

I guess that's what happens when we indulge in a so called 'elitist' sport.........

We wouldn't get it past the greenies now
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-02-2013, 22:32
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

Might have to retire to Opua in NZ - they know how to welcome yachties
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-02-2013, 22:25
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

Yes, I've found a number of them as we are now looking in the Med an you are right I DO have square eyes :(

That's a great idea about the enclosed cockpit otherwise might look up north further...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-02-2013, 21:52
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

Nice work!! How did you find her, on YachtWorld? Do they have a large fleet of boats for sale?

Yaringa might be where we could bring back whatever we get - the only place 'nearby' that allow...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-02-2013, 20:04
Replies: 25
Views: 3,359
Posted By Flacky
Re: Boat Purchase in Phuket and return to Aust

G'day Mr B - how was the trip and what's Yarringa like?

Were you happy with the process and the final purchase?

Cheers
Chris
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 14-01-2013, 14:32
Replies: 27
Views: 7,787
Posted By Flacky
Re: Jeanneau 45 or 49?

Good Morning Carstenb, Dave and Arnd, thanks again for your insights. There is a new Oceanis 45 a couple of doors up from the Bavaria 40 I sail and it looks very big and beamy and think that size is...
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