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Forum: General Sailing Forum 26-09-2021, 18:02
Replies: 62
Views: 5,124
Posted By MickB
Re: Boat purchase test sail, mainly for the Aussies.

From the look of the brokers window with sold plastered over most of the photos at the marina boats in Townsville are like the real estate and caravan market here; being bought sight unseen by...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-03-2021, 19:46
Replies: 1
Views: 519
Posted By MickB
Need help with alternator replacement choice.

I have a Yanmar 4JH4BE 54hp engine in a Catalina 42' MkII. The 80amp Alternator is in need of replacement.



1. I would like to replace with DB Electrical ADR0439 from Amazon, which from the...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 05-03-2021, 19:30
Replies: 17
Views: 1,748
Posted By MickB
Re: Portable Generator for Imported Boat

Oh that my electrical problems were as simple, I have just purchased a Catalina here in Oz (Florida built). The original wiring is 12 and 110v (Including the hot water service), someone has also run...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 19-12-2020, 16:01
Replies: 1,011
Views: 62,033
Posted By MickB
Re: Vaccine Certification Restriction of Travel

Well said, and factual
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2020, 15:36
Replies: 116
Views: 16,276
Posted By MickB
Re: Deep fryer oil in diesel

Andy, You've never heard of a Troopy? i was working in Saudi in 2016 and I saw them then, they are also extreamly common in Africa, Asia and Australia where Toyota is the bush workhorse of choice, I...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2020, 14:31
Replies: 116
Views: 16,276
Posted By MickB
Re: Deep fryer oil in diesel

That's interesting, I haven't spoken to Al in 6 months but I'll ask him if he has had any similar issues. He's been using cooking oil in his Toyota for at least four years that I know of.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-12-2020, 14:18
Replies: 116
Views: 16,276
Posted By MickB
Re: Deep fryer oil in diesel

I can't help with why the added performance but I have a mate in Charters Towers who owns an older non-turbo diesel Toyota Troop Carrier with twin fuel tanks. He starts on diesel then swaps tanks to...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 19-12-2020, 13:07
Replies: 1,011
Views: 62,033
Posted By MickB
Re: Vaccine Certification Restriction of Travel

A. There is no "u" in QANTAS.
B. The CEO of QANTAS claims he didn't make the statement.
C. From an OH&S prospective not allowing anti-vacxers to board makes perfect sense, not exposing staff and...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 22-11-2020, 12:49
Replies: 38
Views: 7,242
Posted By MickB
Re: How do tall guys deal with

I'm 193cm or in the old vernacular 6'4". I can't guarantee you will clear but I have plenty of head room in Catalina's I've looked at a number from 36-42ft. The 42 forward bunk was queen sized so I'm...
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 31-10-2020, 16:53
Replies: 20
Views: 5,835
Posted By MickB
Re: ENG 1 Medical & color blindess

I was diagnosed complete Red/Green, partial Blue/Yellow colour blind in the 70's, I failed the book, seeing one number which is only visible to those that are Red/Green colour blind, I also failed...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 13-07-2020, 23:23
Replies: 0
Views: 490
Posted By MickB
Whitsunday 43

Does anyone know good/bad points of the Ben Lexcen designed mid 80’s Whitsunday 43?
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-04-2020, 21:03
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

Finally, regarding the wallaby, that smaller kangaroo. Australia 'invented' the brain drain. That said, I retain fond memories of the great country it once was :)[/QUOTE]


Ahh! an ex-antipodean...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-04-2020, 00:48
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

PBMAISE, Your post continues to be overwhelmed by political comment. It's a bit of fun though.



You may or may not have heard that the Oz, Kiwi and Fiji Govts. are talking about possible near...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 27-04-2020, 00:32
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

Mackay was/is only one of many advising the government.


In Summary:



Wallaby, you use a name of an Australian marsupial? Do you realise it's a small Kangaroo?
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 21-04-2020, 22:04
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

Have a look at this site, if you follow it the skys of USA and China are full and there appears to be a lot more air travel in Oz and Asia than I would have thought.

...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 11-04-2020, 17:23
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

Woodland Hills, Unfortunately your thoughts are proving correct immediately. And not just for rear of foreigners in person but their cargo. There were reports yesterday of rejection of the supplies...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 10-04-2020, 23:42
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

I agree; that's a very good point. Also a significant part of the fruit and veg crops in both Oz and NZ are harvested by South Pacific Islanders on short term work visa's or European Backpackers. As...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 10-04-2020, 19:59
Replies: 691
Views: 57,823
Posted By MickB
Re: The end game: What is the future of travel between contained and endemic countrie

pbmaise, your thread seems to have been hijacked:biggrin:.

I'm a happy Ozzy, not an academic or an expert in any of these fields but I'll share my observations for what they are worth.

I think...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 15-03-2020, 20:54
Replies: 140
Views: 14,041
Posted By MickB
Re: Fleeing Pestilence.... flight of fancy... or rather voyage of fancy

I have one of these at home they are out of NZ, out of two 25L fermentation tanks I distill 6-7.5L of 90%+ ethanol depending on time of year, the yeast prefers the cooler months so <27deg. When...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 04-01-2020, 18:03
Replies: 18
Views: 2,025
Posted By MickB
Re: Hydraulic Starters any experience? Makers? Ex Landing craft ww2

Michael, underground coal diesel equipment is fitted with pneumatic starters if that's any help.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 06-12-2019, 11:58
Replies: 48
Views: 6,932
Posted By MickB
Re: Hybrid Electric Sail Boat Generator Question

If you want a cheap but reliable petrol gen set google Kings 3.5kva. It's open frame pull cord start very basic but will do the job and has a largish tank. AUD399. I live in Nth Qld so power supply...
Forum: Marine Electronics 18-11-2019, 19:07
Replies: 3
Views: 2,072
Posted By MickB
Re: Android Tablet or Apple IPad for navigation.

Thanks Gents, Ranger that's a good point about the built in GPS. Tillsbury thanks for the thought about a 2nd hand iPad, looking at the Mac store refurbished unit prices I might try both as an...
Forum: Marine Electronics 17-11-2019, 17:54
Replies: 3
Views: 2,072
Posted By MickB
Android Tablet or Apple IPad for navigation.

Okay I realise this is very possibly a "Best Anchor Question" or a possible start to WWIII. But here goes, I'm not just looking for opinions but reasons and specific models and Apps as I'm about to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-10-2019, 00:15
Replies: 119
Views: 15,018
Posted By MickB
Re: Month 37 Expenses of Cruising and Living on the Boat

K.I.S.S Yes
Forum: Oceania - Australiana 30-09-2019, 15:28
Replies: 25
Views: 3,958
Posted By MickB
Re: Cat 1 nz and work arounds...

Ozzy citizenship for my Kiwi better half took 12 months, Megs had lived and worked in Oz for 20 years.
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