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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-07-2022, 22:49
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Allan M
Re: Anchor winch problem

If only it were that simple!! You are correct about the electrics, and in fact most new winches of a spec. to suit my yacht have 'forward and reverse' for setting and retrieving the anchor. The...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 27-07-2022, 00:12
Replies: 8
Views: 832
Posted By Allan M
Anchor winch problem

I have recently stripped the teak off my deck, fitted a new layer of ply and glassed over and am now looking to upgrade my anchor winch. My existing winch is a simple vertical capstan with 800W motor...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-06-2022, 17:42
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By Allan M
Re: OpenCPN and Vesper AIS

Thanks for your response. The Vesper output is wireless.
Forum: OpenCPN 05-06-2022, 23:54
Replies: 4
Views: 757
Posted By Allan M
OpenCPN and Vesper AIS

Hi, I have just replaced my laptop after an accident with a cup of tea (!) and am going through the pain of getting email up and running, reinstalling software etc. I have downloaded the latest...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-11-2019, 12:16
Replies: 19
Views: 2,122
Posted By Allan M
Connecting batteries

Hi, My house bank is 2 6v flooded cell deep cycle batteries connected in series for 12v 232 ah. I have a spare near new 12v 680 CCA 78 ah battery. Can I connect in parallel to the house bank or will...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2019, 22:17
Replies: 55
Views: 10,736
Posted By Allan M
Re: Building a solid dodger

Hi Mal,

I built it myself so no labour cost! I’m guessing NZ $1200 for materials and fittings. My neighbour said he had a similar job quoted at $18K – he went with canvas on a s/steel tube...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2019, 20:41
Replies: 55
Views: 10,736
Posted By Allan M
Re: Building a solid dodger

Hi Mal,

More photos of my recently completed dodger.

Cheers
Allan
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-04-2019, 20:32
Replies: 55
Views: 10,736
Posted By Allan M
Re: Building a solid dodger

Hi Mal,

I'm a liveaboard in Nelson Marina, Berth G27 if you want to have a look at my recently completed project - almost identical situation to yours.

Cheers
Allan
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-07-2015, 03:11
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By Allan M
Re: Renaming a Sailboat?

When I bought my yacht a few years ago I considered changing her name and asked the same question as the OP. Someone told me I needed to find a virgin willing to take a pee in the bilge! I'm too old...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 15-05-2015, 19:36
Replies: 2
Views: 1,842
Posted By Allan M
Re: Yanmar 3HM35 F exhaust manifold wanted

Hi Bris4fun, Thanks for the response. Fortunately a clever engineer was able to repair my manifold for about the same amount $NZ. Good idea getting one fabricated though - rather than paying through...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-12-2014, 01:15
Replies: 9
Views: 6,817
Posted By Allan M
how to clean air intake filter

Hi I have a yanmar 3hm 35f engine and want to know the correct procedure for cleaning the foam air intake filter. The manual says clean every 250 hrs with a neutral detergent. Does that mean wash...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 13-11-2014, 17:32
Replies: 17
Views: 6,167
Posted By Allan M
Re: Propeller has Fallen Off!

Cadence is on the right track! Apparently most of these props have long since fallen off and the ones that remain attached were modified with an extra spacer which I have ordered at a cost of NZ$89....
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-11-2014, 22:18
Replies: 17
Views: 6,167
Posted By Allan M
Re: Propeller has Fallen Off!

A miracle has happened in Nelson New Zealand! My diver mate found the propeller under the boat, with 6 inches of visibility and just the tip of a blade sticking out of the mud. Also the shaft nut and...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 09-11-2014, 11:26
Replies: 17
Views: 6,167
Posted By Allan M
Propeller has Fallen Off!

Hi, I went to shift my boat back to her permanent marina berth yesterday and nothing happened when I engaged forward gear ( I reverse into my berth so as to drive straight out)! After checking all...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2014, 15:47
Replies: 35
Views: 23,822
Posted By Allan M
Re: Jacklines - how to?

I like the external 'bow to stern' catenary jackline idea. If you go over the side and get hung up on your tether unable go anywhere, you could cut yourself free and work your way down the catenary...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-07-2014, 00:53
Replies: 31
Views: 5,122
Posted By Allan M
Re: Single handing no AIS

AIS gives you a lot more information. In addition to the name and contact details of transmitting vessels, it tells you their course and speed and compares your course with theirs and lets you know...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-07-2014, 22:19
Replies: 31
Views: 5,122
Posted By Allan M
Re: Single handing no AIS

I sail my 37' sloop single handed most of the time but only coastal New Zealand to this point. We do have some tricky stretches of water and quite a lot of international and coastal shipping, to say...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 30-03-2014, 20:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,842
Posted By Allan M
Yanmar 3HM35 F exhaust manifold wanted

Hi, I am looking for a replacement exhaust manifold for my Yanmar 3HM35 F engine. I have been quoted $NZ 1,600 for a new one (plus additional cost for gaskets etc. and another $NZ 390 for a mixing...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-10-2013, 01:11
Replies: 25
Views: 10,445
Posted By Allan M
Re: Mast shake

I think that akkebeng is describing the effect that I am getting and I understand his solution - similar to the helical wrapping of tall slender chimney flues to prevent them oscillating. I will...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-10-2013, 02:19
Replies: 25
Views: 10,445
Posted By Allan M
Re: Mast shake

Hi, Thanks for the interest and comments to date. Like Capt. Bill the shaking only occurs when alongside the dock, but in my case when the wind is more fore and aft than abeam. Coincidentally last...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 03-10-2013, 19:48
Replies: 25
Views: 10,445
Posted By Allan M
Mast shake

Hi, I live in a marina aboard my 37 foot sloop and in certain wind conditions get significant fore and aft wobbling / shaking in the mast - the movement is transmitted to the hull and can easily be...
Forum: Navigation 24-07-2013, 18:14
Replies: 914
Views: 239,068
Posted By Allan M
Re: Schooner Nina - MERGED 3 THREADS

Isn't that what Equsearch are now being paid to do? Figure out the best places to search based on the information available and any modeling they may be capable of doing. I would be interested to see...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 22-07-2013, 14:38
Replies: 5
Views: 17,973
Posted By Allan M
Re: Yanmar engine panel

You could try asking an advertising signwriter to make up for you in self adhesive vinyl - should be a piece of cake with the digital technology available today. You might be able to borrow and scan...
Forum: Navigation 21-07-2013, 14:48
Replies: 914
Views: 239,068
Posted By Allan M
Re: Schooner Nina - MERGED 3 THREADS

I find it hard to believe Equusearch claims that New Zealand SAR has been less than helpful! I could imagine that they would have wanted to pass on only the best and most accurate information thay...
Forum: Navigation 13-07-2013, 03:07
Replies: 914
Views: 239,068
Posted By Allan M
Re: Schooner Nina - MERGED 3 THREADS

Various media sources in New Zealand are continuing with the line that Nina was not seaworthy when she left NZ. The most recent was today when TV3 News put the camera their so called blue water...
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