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Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 05-08-2022, 18:08
Replies: 63
Views: 8,220
Posted By Macsea
Re: Are these edible fish?

Yes very good eating but watch out for the teeth they will take a piece out of you if you are not careful. Triggerfish/ leather jacket type, few bones leathery skin no scales, cut off head and peel...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 26-01-2021, 23:50
Replies: 53
Views: 8,603
Posted By Macsea
Re: PLB Saves Solo Sailor

He was tethered, problem was is life jacket auto inflated when he hit the water and with a bit of a tangle in the tether his head was forced under water due to drag so he had to let go his tether and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 14-09-2020, 14:11
Replies: 11
Views: 1,479
Posted By Macsea
Re: Private Purchase - Australia. Advice Needed

Relax, good boats come up for sale every week, save yourself the stress, get your move sorted first then go shopping in person when you are here and enjoy the experience.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 19-06-2020, 20:07
Replies: 54
Views: 8,411
Posted By Macsea
Re: 12 volt or mains power fridge?

Thanks all,
I will add that I operated the now dead fridge entirely from a single 300watt solar panel and deep cycle battery, the existing unit is a 10 year old Dometic 12/220v one.
I am not on a...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 18-06-2020, 23:34
Replies: 54
Views: 8,411
Posted By Macsea
Re: 12 volt or mains power fridge?

Thanks, all good points, I will need to do more homework.
Cheers!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 17-06-2020, 23:52
Replies: 54
Views: 8,411
Posted By Macsea
12 volt or mains power fridge?

Hi cruisers, I need to replace my fridge, (aprox 100 litre capacity)
"Marine" 12 volt units are expensive and there are few brands to choose from, compact mains power units are made in lots of...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-03-2020, 20:40
Replies: 90
Views: 18,603
Posted By Macsea
Re: Sea Sickenss - The Holy Grail of Pills.....

Nile Compounding Chemist
Home (https://www.nilecompounding.com.au) makes a great anti seasickness pill that wont cause drowsiness and is very effective.
You can order online or go into the shop if...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 03-10-2019, 18:17
Replies: 49
Views: 13,019
Posted By Macsea
Re: Boat on my mooring

Make a large sign and hang it off the side of the offending vessel that says " Boat for sale only $1 contact owner" That should get lots of amateur detectives on the case!
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-10-2019, 18:04
Replies: 10
Views: 2,271
Posted By Macsea
Re: Engine Oil level too high

You may have a faulty seal in the sea water pump, allowing water into the sump pushing up the oil level, check the pump for any signs of dripping water indicating a worn lip seal, drain the oil out,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 02-06-2019, 16:40
Replies: 0
Views: 658
Posted By Macsea
MS3 gearbox

Hi all ,looking to have my Volvo MS3 gearbox serviced in Sydney if there is anyone you would recommend? I have lost reverse gear ( a seemingly common problem with these old units) I may consider...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-04-2019, 00:39
Replies: 43
Views: 8,607
Posted By Macsea
Re: Recommendations needed for an Aussie insurance company - Aust Pantaenius useless

Have been very happy with Topsail Insurance, have just had a claim settled for damage (about $5000) pleasant to deal with, approval and money paid quickly,
reasonable premium.
Hopefully the premium...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-12-2018, 17:56
Replies: 5
Views: 2,631
Posted By Macsea
Re: Edward William Insurance

I have gone with Topsail, they seem pleasant and efficient to deal with and the price is competitive, I suppose you will never really know till you make a claim.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 03-11-2018, 22:22
Replies: 22
Views: 6,660
Posted By Macsea
Re: Severe corrosion on Suzuki 15hp

Have you put any anti-fouling paint on it? ie copper based?
Or any brass screws or bolts?
Are the anodes painted over?
All of these will cause a lot of problems on outboards.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-09-2018, 21:28
Replies: 13
Views: 6,607
Posted By Macsea
Re: oil coming out the air intake

Sounds like the raw water pump bearing leaking water into the sump, it will need a rebuild or replace the whole pump assembly not too expensive. If it has been leaking into the sump for some time you...
Forum: Navigation 20-05-2018, 22:09
Replies: 0
Views: 840
Posted By Macsea
Navionics card duplicate

I have purchased a second plotter/sounder for an upper helm station, do I have to purchase a new navionics card for this unit or can I make a copy of my existing card (is this possible)?
Cheers.
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 06-05-2018, 19:39
Replies: 2
Views: 709
Posted By Macsea
plastic coated solar panel

Hi , I installed a new flexable solar panel a couple of weeks ago, when delivered it had a layer of plastic, like food wrapper on the surface to protect it during install, now I know i should have...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-05-2018, 19:11
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By Macsea
Cooling system flush

I have a pair of TMD40A volvos and one of them overheats when running above 3000rpm, what is the easiest way to flush the cooling system(is there an easy way) what de-scaler products would you...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-10-2017, 16:32
Replies: 5
Views: 2,631
Posted By Macsea
Edward William Insurance

Hi Cruisers,
I am shopping around for insurance for my Mariner 31 Flybridge, (I am in Sydney Australia) has anyone had experience with Edward William ??
There was much discussion about this mob...
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