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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 29-08-2014, 14:24
Replies: 9
Views: 5,087
Posted By Quintessa
Re: Cruising the Louisiades

Go to Alotau.

We went on rally last year and was lead to believe Alotau was big problem for clearing in and out.

When we were there a boat cleared in and out of Alotau on route to solomon...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 04-08-2014, 03:25
Replies: 31
Views: 23,057
Posted By Quintessa
Re: Washing Machine Onboard?

We have a companion twin tub camping machine and absolutely fantastic. Can wash 1 queen sheet at a time. If you want use salt water to wash and do fresh rinse. No detergent and drain overboard. Ok...
Forum: Powered Boats 03-08-2014, 13:44
Replies: 7
Views: 11,735
Posted By Quintessa
Re: LectraSan vs Holding Tanks

I had lantra San. Threw it out and put holding tank on. Back toilet always goes to tank and other toilet can go over side or to tank. I use bio side stuff in tank. All poops done in back toilet and...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-07-2014, 03:18
Replies: 17
Views: 3,394
Posted By Quintessa
Re: Gday from new liveaboard in Sydney

Hi we are heading off from the Gold Coast early next year with the intentions to go to Indonesia with sail Indonesia. How far are you planing to go?



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Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 14-08-2013, 04:36
Replies: 92
Views: 10,496
Posted By Quintessa
For mine you will have more southerly yet to come...

For mine you will have more southerly yet to come and grab them and move north. Even to go to lady Musgrave and bunker group is worth the trip. Yellow patch is well worthy bit of time as well. You...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 14-08-2013, 03:19
Replies: 0
Views: 1,617
Posted By Quintessa
Echo Tech Watermakers 12 Volt

Thinking of purchasing the 50 litre echo tech watermaker. Anyone had good or bad experience????
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-07-2013, 10:17
Replies: 50
Views: 5,812
Posted By Quintessa
I have purchased thousands of tonnes of steel...

I have purchased thousands of tonnes of steel from china and providing it comes from a reputable supplier it is fine and in many cases superior to quality supplied in Australia and other so called...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-07-2013, 14:14
Replies: 16
Views: 2,528
Posted By Quintessa
Your poor little alternator is looking at...

Your poor little alternator is looking at climbing mt Everest. If it charges any more than 30 amps it will burn out. If your batteries are say half charged it would take at least 10 hour as the...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-07-2013, 13:56
Replies: 8
Views: 1,433
Posted By Quintessa
I would follow the epoxy west system with filler...

I would follow the epoxy west system with filler to bring in extra strength. Good stuff
Forum: Marine Electronics 22-06-2013, 13:01
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Quintessa
HF reciever

Was wanting to get Hf reciever for weather reports around SE Asia South Pacific Any ideas where from?
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 29-05-2013, 04:24
Replies: 92
Views: 10,496
Posted By Quintessa
We are leaving Gold Coast about the 18 th June....

We are leaving Gold Coast about the 18 th June. Need to get north to warmer weather. Probably try to get totownsville in about a month. Need to be in Cairns by end of August as going on Louisiaide...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 18-05-2013, 11:37
Replies: 53
Views: 7,160
Posted By Quintessa
Have a good look at the light wave 45. They put a...

Have a good look at the light wave 45. They put a very good product together without the big international brand name. They also sail to windward quite well unlike other production cats.


Have...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 15-05-2013, 01:04
Replies: 81
Views: 19,320
Posted By Quintessa
I replaced mine at 9 years and they looked fine...

I replaced mine at 9 years and they looked fine in the boat. When we pulled them out they were at end of their life and glad to replace them. Would well and truly be replaced them now and soon than...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 13-05-2013, 14:17
Replies: 0
Views: 1,092
Posted By Quintessa
Security

Do you need security system on your boats traveling South Pacific SE Asia. Thinking strobe light and an alarm
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 13-05-2013, 14:06
Replies: 5
Views: 1,542
Posted By Quintessa
Flags

How important is it to fly the countries flag you are going to. We are planing South Pacific islands and SE Asia. If important where can you buy them in Australia cheap.
Forum: Meets & Greets 12-05-2013, 03:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By Quintessa
I have had a lot of experience in RL24. They can...

I have had a lot of experience in RL24. They can be pretty quick but they are also unforgiving. They WILL capsize quite easily. Make sure you lock your board down outside. I saw one come in full of...
Forum: Powered Boats 10-05-2013, 11:49
Replies: 67
Views: 9,753
Posted By Quintessa
I have a Bruce on my boat and have put it to the...

I have a Bruce on my boat and have put it to the test in 50 knots 3 times in the last couple of months around Tassie. It has a lot weed seagrass and sand. I must say that the Bruce has not been the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2013, 11:05
Replies: 4
Views: 1,283
Posted By Quintessa
Agree with factor. Make sure you dangle a spoon...

Agree with factor. Make sure you dangle a spoon over the back around Bribie. Should pick up mackerel this time of the year. Good sailing.
Forum: Powered Boats 06-05-2013, 10:54
Replies: 52
Views: 6,717
Posted By Quintessa
Chris The thing I have dealt with...

Chris


The thing I have dealt with Quintessa is to set it up with 12 volt systems so get set is used as little as possible. We have wind generator and solar panels. I would love to put on...
Forum: Powered Boats 04-05-2013, 18:59
Replies: 52
Views: 6,717
Posted By Quintessa
I have changed to power after having many yachts...

I have changed to power after having many yachts cats.i really don't think it any more expensive. The expense come from putting on more goodies and creature comforts. Water makers hot water gensets...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-05-2013, 18:44
Replies: 15
Views: 7,499
Posted By Quintessa
On low pressure you will not see a leak as it is...

On low pressure you will not see a leak as it is sucking air. Good luck
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-05-2013, 18:43
Replies: 15
Views: 7,499
Posted By Quintessa
Most likely to where you have hose clamps. Make...

Most likely to where you have hose clamps. Make sure they are the correct sizes for rubber hoses.if your hoses are old and starting to get soft same sort problems. Had the same problem with one of...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 04-05-2013, 12:54
Replies: 92
Views: 10,496
Posted By Quintessa
We are on route slowly. Been in Tassie all summer...

We are on route slowly. Been in Tassie all summer and currently at lake maquarie. Might go today to port Stevens and port maquarie by Thursday to pull the boat out to do a bit of remodelling on fit...
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-04-2013, 14:09
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By Quintessa
Yes it would cut the aerial in half as it would...

Yes it would cut the aerial in half as it would on a lot of boats
Forum: Marine Electronics 25-04-2013, 14:08
Replies: 9
Views: 1,197
Posted By Quintessa
I don't use the radar that much and on trip from...

I don't use the radar that much and on trip from tasmania to Gold Coast I have noticed the problem.
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