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Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-02-2020, 15:33
Replies: 8
Views: 2,217
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: PVC rollup inflatable dinghy in Florida?

I live in the Whitsundays, in the hot and very humid tropical North Queensland here in Australia. I have yet to see a roll up on any of the hundreds of boats around here. Apart from the heat/humidity...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 17-01-2019, 13:21
Replies: 29
Views: 7,361
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Marinas in Queensland Australia

I suggest you use the Abell Point Marina in Airlie Beach. As long as you are insured you can leave it there any time of the year as I do. You can get cheap flights from Proserpine (30km from Airlie)...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 15-08-2018, 16:48
Replies: 124
Views: 21,153
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Cruising and the aging sailor

You've had lots of very good comment here. We have a "legend" down under called Gordon Ingate, a prolific sailor and interesting character. He was still racing sailboats in his late 80's and probably...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-08-2018, 21:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Fuel Cells vs Solar and Wind

I spoke to someone who used a unit in the Melbourne to Osaka yacht race and was very positive. The fuel runs out about AUD1.00 per hour, not bad at all. I would only use it a lot during solo coastal...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-08-2018, 20:30
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By Seas the Day
Fuel Cells vs Solar and Wind

I recently came across a blog which highlighted the great satisfaction a single handed sailor had with his EFOY Comfort fuel cell system. This methanol based battery charging system requires not...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2018, 03:01
Replies: 104
Views: 16,493
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Docking Interactions, or "Get Outta The Way, The Witch Is Here!"

When your bow was snug why not put your engine into reverse and turn the wheel towards the dock or am I missing something, which if so wouldn't surprise me.
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 17-05-2018, 02:56
Replies: 104
Views: 16,493
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Docking Interactions, or "Get Outta The Way, The Witch Is Here!"

Ann are you sure you are not my missus Margaret or her sister! "You'se"! all sound the same! As a very tactful/diplomatic individual I'm always thinking of the other person until they get under my...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 13-05-2018, 02:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,269
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Cowboy stile boat mooring

I'm a great believer in not re-inventing the wheel. I doubt you are a Robinson Crusoe in regard to this issue and this location. Hunt around and find someone who has already solved this issue. It may...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 29-04-2018, 15:18
Replies: 7
Views: 1,758
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Profurl in boom roller mainsail

I agree with Dale. If we can't say anything constructive and with consideration then don't say it.
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 25-04-2018, 02:49
Replies: 5
Views: 2,564
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Delivery Crew Costs

Thanks Pete. I'll ask at the Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron but most of the members are too busy making money. I own a property at Havannah Harbour so if I come over there maybe I can recruit you but...
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 23-04-2018, 03:37
Replies: 5
Views: 2,564
Posted By Seas the Day
Delivery Crew Costs

Hi,

I'm looking to move my Catalina 350 from Sydney to Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays around August. I can't sail it that distance on my own as it will be a coastal navigation requiring an around...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 10-04-2018, 05:03
Replies: 38
Views: 5,019
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: In honor of National Beer Day...

We all have our job specifications, some are meant to brew or vint, mine is just to drink. This is my specialisation.
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 07-04-2018, 03:08
Replies: 19
Views: 8,183
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: I went for a swim

It's any vessel, from paddle propelled through sail to motor. I've only been pulled over twice, once during the Olympics in 2000 and a few years ago, both in my runabout. In regard to sail, nothing...
Forum: Navigation 04-04-2018, 00:46
Replies: 1
Views: 2,726
Posted By Seas the Day
Star Finder 2102-D vs Sextant

I've used a sextant around 20 years ago and am considering re-acquainting myself by buying a new one for upcoming cruising. Over the last few days I've come across information on the 2102 Star Finder...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 27-03-2018, 21:42
Replies: 36
Views: 20,543
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: catalina cruiser...good and bad?

My Catalina 350 (2007) currently lives in Sydney but will move permanently to Airlie Beach, Whitsundays, Queensland - God's best playground for sailing - later this year. The 350 is as honest a boat...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 24-02-2018, 17:29
Replies: 109
Views: 16,630
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: How long is your snubber

I'm interested in the details of how you release the shorter snubber. Do you pull the chain up to the point of connection with the snubber so as to release it then hook up the longer snubber or do...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-01-2018, 15:19
Replies: 36
Views: 7,034
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Can You Identity This Creature?

The probability of Iukandji in Coffs is extremely low as it is not warm enough. They were recently reported moving south to Harvey Bay so still a long way to go to Coffs. What you have there seem to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-11-2017, 15:42
Replies: 18
Views: 8,590
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: How to listen to SSB Voice Radio

I think the above model has been replaced by the Sony ICF-SW7600GR AM/FM Shortwave World Band Receiver with Single Side Band Reception. It's on Amazon for 199 but nil stocks.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 15-11-2017, 12:29
Replies: 65
Views: 8,555
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Hurricane wind effect on rigging on the hard

I'm moving from Sydney to Vanuatu over the next year where they get a cyclone (NH Hurricane) every year or so. My preparation choices are 1) to leave the boat on a 'cyclone rated mooring' in my deep...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 12-11-2017, 12:21
Replies: 26
Views: 3,455
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Calculate Amps From Charging Voltage

Found a bunch 30A-40A on eBay quoted in AUD from $19- 85 and beyond including postage.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 07-08-2017, 14:54
Replies: 33
Views: 5,644
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: hi wind and screecher unfurl

Totally agree. First thing that came to my mind. Maybe not perfect but a much easier method than pulling the sail down. Everything is relative.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-08-2017, 18:41
Replies: 23
Views: 4,201
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Noisy shaft when sailing after installing new engine and new seal

My first thought was a misalignment between gear box/shaft coupling however given there is no noise when motoring then that scrubs that. However when you are motoring maybe you can't hear it because...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-08-2017, 23:03
Replies: 35
Views: 6,108
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Selling in AU or NZ?

Don't second guess anything. Check the Customs department's web site in each country or customs brokers and get the facts. The latter may be quicker as these web sites often require a PhD in binary...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 30-07-2017, 15:12
Replies: 4
Views: 1,643
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Salt water on and around my engine?

1. yes

2. almost any cleaning products you like, but usually stuff like a degreaser, Dawn dish soap (or similar), 409, Kaboom, citrus cleaners, pressure washer, steam cleaner, whatever. Just pay...
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 13-07-2017, 16:52
Replies: 66
Views: 9,295
Posted By Seas the Day
Re: Best kind of Jet Ski

I do not like governments interfering in lifestyle politics but I have to say since the government banned jet skis in Sydney Harbour it has made for a significant improvement for all other water...
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