Forum: OpenCPN
26-06-2017, 10:55
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,376
Re: Call for Developers
PULL request? Do you mean a standard HTTP GET? Where do you get these grib files from currently? Is there a service that already does this or you want to roll your own? What kind of load would you be...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
01-05-2016, 19:36
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Replies: 357
Views: 51,382
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
27-03-2016, 13:22
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,457
Re: Dufour
We heard about the Bavaria build it sounded comprehensive. We also enquired about the Delphia 47, which seemed to have an interesting build but they didn't have one in NZ to actually have a look at. ...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
26-03-2016, 19:28
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Replies: 26
Views: 11,457
re: Dufour
We looked at the new Dufour 460 and 500. Nice boats if you are after a plastic fantastic/weekend warrior. The interior is a little strange and the fancy photos on the website look better than...
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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling
04-02-2016, 17:49
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Replies: 19
Views: 2,429
Re: Start small?
If you are planning on buying/selling in NZ then get the biggest one otherwise you could be stuck with the smaller boat longer than you would like. Boats can sit on the market in NZ for years. A lot...
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Forum: Marine Electronics
07-01-2016, 23:08
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,212
Re: Need Help With Navigation Electronics
The Simrad GoFree wireless module allows you to mirror the chart plotter on an iDevice and issue some basic commands. However according to app docs the autopilot controls are not implemented in the...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
31-10-2015, 00:03
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Replies: 91
Views: 13,323
Re: A down played failed survey
I never said the deposit was kept it was fully refunded almost immediately. It was part of the contract. Just a lot of other expenses when travelling abroad to do this deal. But hey that's boats...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-10-2015, 14:49
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Replies: 91
Views: 13,323
Re: A down played failed survey
Extremely interesting opinions across the board.
Let's start working through a few.
To the guy who said a $200 fix, I don't know what forum you have been reading but from what I have read you...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-10-2015, 05:55
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Replies: 91
Views: 13,323
Re: A down played failed survey
So the broker is right and the surveyor is wrong?? Are you the broker?
This is not the kind of thing I want to muck around with. Plenty of other boats for sale.
Sent from my iPhone using...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-10-2015, 05:50
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Replies: 91
Views: 13,323
Re: A down played failed survey
Oceanis 50. I wasn't present at the survey so the surveyor had spoken to the broker about it. When I rang the broker I expected him to be sympathetic and understand that the deal was not likely to go...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
30-10-2015, 05:33
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Replies: 91
Views: 13,323
A down played failed survey
Well I have just been through my first failed survey.
Hull and liner separation near the keel bolts and mast step. Pretty major structural issues according to the surveyor who said the...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
20-10-2015, 01:27
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,577
Re: Teak Deck Condition
Thank you all so much for some great information and was very happy to hear that its not a deck to run away from. I agree the colour is wrong and from what I hear they do use a product on it and...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
18-10-2015, 22:14
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Replies: 20
Views: 5,577
Teak Deck Condition
Hi all
Is anyone able to provide an opinion of the condition of these teak decks. Approx 10 years old, i've been told they have recently been treated/oiled and it sounds like they clean them a...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
21-09-2015, 08:21
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,751
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
21-09-2015, 07:41
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Replies: 43
Views: 7,751
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
07-09-2015, 03:15
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,358
Re: Exporting a Med Boat to NZ
I found out more about this particular boat.
It was launched in EU waters, owners are outside the EU and registered it in the BVI. Like I've said earlier no VAT was ever paid and have been told...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
05-09-2015, 09:20
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Replies: 65
Views: 22,485
Re: Why are yachts so much cheaper in Europe?
I'm in NZ and looking to do the exact same thing as the OP.
From what I understand being up for tax when purchasing the boat will depend on where the boat is currently registered. For example I am...
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Forum: General Sailing Forum
15-08-2015, 20:44
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Replies: 19
Views: 9,090
Re: Tips on selling an older sailboat
Being in the market and having looked at hundreds of listings and seen lots of boats the biggest tip I could give anyone selling their boat no matter how old, is declutter your boat.
I don't want...
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats
28-07-2015, 13:58
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Replies: 31
Views: 5,065
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Forum: Dollars & Cents
26-07-2015, 03:52
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,358
Exporting a Med Boat to NZ
Hi all
Looking to purchase a boat currently in the Med. The tax has not been paid and the idea is to just pay the purchase price and ship it out. I realise I have to pay duty and GST once its in...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
03-06-2015, 20:24
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,616
Re: Teak Deck on 1999 Beneteau 50
Im surprised to hear so many talk about how hot teak is to walk on. Ive always been a bit over the top about wearing footwear while on deck, ever since watching the skipper of a cat we were on who...
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
01-06-2015, 20:16
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,616
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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit
01-06-2015, 14:48
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,616
Teak Deck on 1999 Beneteau 50
Hi
Wondering if someone would have any information and knowledge regarding the teak decking of a 1999 Beneteau 50
I am looking at perhaps buying one but are concerned as the teak is in need of...
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Forum: Meets & Greets
01-06-2015, 14:19
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Re: Hello From Auckland
Thanks Ann, matauwhi
Haven't decided on a boat yet unfortunately, we have a very short shortlist. Still not sure whether to go older and bigger or smaller and newer.
Currently looking at a 1999...
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Forum: Meets & Greets
01-06-2015, 13:26
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,338
Hello From Auckland
Hello all
Currently looking to purchase my first sail boat, mainly for cruising around our local gulf but want to be able to take a trip to the pacific islands in the future.
Spent many years...
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