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Forum: Marinas 04-05-2020, 15:19
Replies: 48
Views: 16,001
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

Sailcraft is no longer owned by Alan and the crew have moved on. I agree Oriental NC is a great area.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-11-2016, 23:38
Replies: 2
Want To Buy: C80 chart plotter card
Views: 671
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: C80 chart plotter card

Hi Vasco,
Got that area but my card isn't for the complete east side.
Derek
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-11-2016, 14:13
Replies: 2
Want To Buy: C80 chart plotter card
Views: 671
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
C80 chart plotter card

Hi All,
Looking for a card for my C80 of North America , eastern states and lower Canada east side?
At present we are heading toward St Lucia from Las Palmas and will arrive late December.
Not a...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 22-02-2016, 01:11
Replies: 4
Views: 1,776
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Forum: Classifieds Archive 20-02-2016, 19:04
Replies: 4
Views: 1,776
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Exhaust Elbow for Volvo D2-55

I have a use for a d2-55 exhaust elbow but how much do you think the post to Australia is?
Derek
Forum: OpenCPN 18-02-2016, 12:26
Replies: 279
Views: 39,828
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: OpenCPN Version 4.2 Released

Just brought a Leveno Yoga pro 3 with windows 10 , nice and light etc but windows and or nortons wont let me down load open or run the exe for cpn 4.2.0.
Any ideas please?
Derek
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-02-2016, 20:16
Replies: 3
For Sale: Monitor Windvane
Views: 1,638
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Monitor Windvane

Windvane is now sold
Forum: Classifieds Archive 30-01-2016, 21:43
Replies: 3
For Sale: Monitor Windvane
Views: 1,638
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Monitor Windvane

Monitor windvane has been sitting in my garage ever since I sold the yacht. Unknown age but comes with wheel adapter and manual and deck diverts.
New owner to sort fitting. Parts are available from...
Forum: Our Community 19-11-2015, 21:28
Replies: 118
Views: 20,201
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: 2GM Yanmar Oil in Exhaust

Hi Wotname,
Yeh great tale and all in a Van De Stat design boat , to boot.
:whistling:
Forum: Our Community 19-11-2015, 21:20
Replies: 118
Views: 20,201
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: 2GM Yanmar Oil in Exhaust

Hi Brian,
I'm sorry you had some problems with them but too their credit I've always been treated really well and thought of them as good at their jobs.
I had a 2gm20 pump out all the oil on a trip...
Forum: Our Community 19-11-2015, 12:28
Replies: 118
Views: 20,201
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: 2GM Yanmar Oil in Exhaust

Hey Brian,

I had a Dehler that went through 2 2gm20 Yanmars and 2 3gm30's so I have some experience and I'm local.

You should try Minards Diesel service, the local Yanmar agent. They helped me...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 19-10-2015, 04:07
Replies: 69
Views: 11,444
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Dolphins smashing into rudder

Ok all very funny HA HA.
As the previous owner of Melanie and now Zaria.
Listen you guys, I sold you that boat too cheap.
I expect a makeup cheque to come close to the Hobart model.
Otherwise the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 27-08-2015, 13:59
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Wind Vane Self Steering (Monitor)

Hi Sevi,

I am located in Newcastle NSW Australia.

Derek
Forum: Classifieds Archive 25-08-2015, 23:33
Replies: 7
Views: 2,006
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Wind Vane Self Steering (Monitor)

Hi Anthony,
I have a Monitor windvane for sale includes wheel adaptor , sheet diversion blocks books and three different vanes.
Location Newcastle Australia
Derek
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 17-12-2014, 23:54
Replies: 31
Views: 12,271
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: When Ideal is not ideal - Cheap source of good hose clamps?

I like these clamps for the safety factor, strong and have a positive all round pressure on the hose. I don't end up stabbing myself with the screwdriver.
Forum: Marine Electronics 16-12-2014, 13:41
Replies: 9
Views: 4,731
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Talking Re: Is a Dynaplate worth it for HF SSB?

I got a kiss ground plane a while back and I still haven't returned it.
Had it about a year now and its still in the plastic wrapper
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-12-2014, 16:39
Replies: 11
Views: 2,640
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: A Light on Your PFD May Save Your Life!

Must be a fault with the one your had as ours seem to work fine. We did a water test thinking they might be just toys but all worked well with the water activation and turned off once dried. ???...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-12-2014, 12:07
Replies: 11
Views: 2,640
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: A Light on Your PFD May Save Your Life!

We have these units attached to our life jackets and are cheap and water activated.
Survivor Distress LED Light

A handy safety device that is a must when you are venturing out in open water....
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 18-11-2014, 12:53
Replies: 37
Views: 30,441
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Autostream Propellers - feedback?

I love my Autostream.
Went from a two blade folding to the autostream and cannot believe the difference in maneuvering. Better thrust for stopping, its great.
I noticed I only need to replace my...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 09-11-2014, 20:54
Replies: 14
Views: 2,096
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Australian Source for Retroreflective Tape for Foul Weather Jackets?

Hi Ann,

SOLAS grade reflective tape for lifejackets, lifebuoys etc. This is a retro-reflective material which increases the detection range of lifesaving devices marked with this material by 8-10...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 27-10-2014, 21:08
Replies: 21
Views: 14,572
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Repairing Volvo Saildrive Oil Leak

Hi Targa96,

Yes I think you have it. The oil seals or "O" rings on the dipstick I think were the problem with my issue. It looks like the said techo at the original service damaged them and this...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 04-09-2014, 22:22
Replies: 20
Views: 4,379
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Height of solar panel above Bimini

Hi All,

I havent any gap between my 200 watt panel and the canvas.
I bolted the panels directly to the stainless bar and had leather patches placed where the holes for the bolts went through....
Forum: Mantus Anchors 01-09-2014, 16:06
Replies: 454
Views: 92,678
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

Thanks for the support guys,

This is what I really need.

https://mantusanchors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/dingy-prod.jpg
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-08-2014, 14:26
Replies: 16
Views: 7,758
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Raymarine chartplotter recommendations?

Dave I agree with your install but we went down the C95 path and love its wifi to our EEpad at the nav station. The Seatalk to Seatalkng converter worked perfectly and I also was surprised by the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-08-2014, 22:53
Replies: 42
Views: 12,239
Posted By Ocean Diamond 2
Re: Australia third party only (liability) insurance without Survey?

We just insured with Pantaenius yacht insurance.
They were much cheaper, give em a try.
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