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Forum: General Sailing Forum 06-05-2024, 04:45
Replies: 7
Views: 348
Posted By nuku34
Re: Best 8D non lithium battery

I've not used an 8D size lead acid battery, but I have had very good performance and life from Trojan T-105 6V batteries (in series to make 12V). I believe Trojan make good batteries and they do make...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 06-05-2024, 04:29
Replies: 2
For Sale: marriage savers
Views: 413
Posted By nuku34
Re: marriage savers

It would help to state your location so I can get some idea of shipping charges from there to New Zealand. I would also help if you would state the brand and model number of these units.

I'm...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 18-04-2024, 22:49
Replies: 20
Views: 2,763
Posted By nuku34
Re: How to be away from home for extended periods

Leaving your yacht unattended anywhere, whether in or out of the water has its unavoidable risks.
In a marina berth: another yacht could hit and damage yours, your mooring lines could chafe through...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-04-2024, 05:18
Replies: 1
Views: 552
Posted By nuku34
Re: FOR SALE: Optimizer by Redport Global * US$100

The price of my Optimizer by Redport Globalunit is now NZ$50
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-04-2024, 05:17
Replies: 1
Views: 481
Posted By nuku34
Re: Balmar Alternator Series 9 Offshore Rebuild Kit

Price of the Balmar Alternator Series 9 Offshore Rebuild Kit is now reduced to NZ$35
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-03-2024, 20:20
Replies: 6
Views: 448
Posted By nuku34
Re: Dripless shaftseal?

a photo or 2 of your engine and propshaft and existing stuffing box would be worth a 1,000 words.. I've not seen a dripless seal that would fit in a 2.5" space.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 18-03-2024, 20:22
Replies: 1
Views: 579
Posted By nuku34
Re: Isomat NB-16 section staysail boom casting removal

There might be hidden screws under those small bails. Can you slide them out of the way to see what's under them?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-03-2024, 20:14
Replies: 9
Views: 1,096
Posted By nuku34
Re: Install Full Size Fridge In Older Cat?

Old time innovative cruiser Shelly DeRider on the 48ft bilge keel monohull Magic Dragon had a full-sized multi-fuel absorptive type fridge running on propane installed in the galley. It was gimballed...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-03-2024, 22:48
Replies: 36
Views: 3,077
Posted By nuku34
Re: Are Solar Mats usable on a yacht?

Fair enough Warren,

How big are the panels and what is the freeboard of your Morgan?
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 09-03-2024, 22:37
Replies: 2
Views: 321
Posted By nuku34
Re: Source vehicle for a Bosch Style K1 Alternator

Any good auto supply store should have a list of vehicles that use that type of Bosch alternator. Explain your situation to a friendly looking sales person who might take a minute or two to look up...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-03-2024, 01:54
Replies: 36
Views: 3,077
Posted By nuku34
Re: Are Solar Mats usable on a yacht?

Re mounting panels on the lifelines: IMHO not a good idea if you plan to go anywhere with waves over a 1m high. A breaking wave has tremendous force and will trash the panels and bend the stanchions....
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 05-02-2024, 14:56
Replies: 19
Views: 1,671
Posted By nuku34
Re: Corrosion on maststeps, problematic?

From where I sit, its impossible to tell the extent of the underlying corrosion given the photo evidence. If it were me, I'd be scraping off that flacking paint, manually wire brushing the areas, and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2024, 14:42
Replies: 6
Views: 524
Posted By nuku34
Re: UV for roller furling

Adhesive only application is a waste of your time and money. It will not last long especially on the leech which is subject to fluttering. That cloth is meant for letters and numbers in the middle of...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 04-02-2024, 04:42
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By nuku34
Re: How To Inspect and Service a Life Raft

Thanks for the plug Ann:smile:. For the newbies, if you have heaps of $ and always get everything done by "professionals", then you can stop reading here. My many years of full-time cruising were...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-02-2024, 21:08
Replies: 4
Views: 650
Posted By nuku34
Re: How To Inspect and Service a Life Raft

With respect, many people including myself have inspected their own life rafts. With the proper equipment, it can be done well.
Of course it will not be a "certified" inspection, but that was never...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-02-2024, 20:45
Replies: 2
Views: 366
Posted By nuku34
Re: Wind Turbines under $500

With respect, I beg to differ with SailingHarmonie. We have a Rutland wind generator (note to the OP: it does cost more than $500). We are located in Nelson N.Z with quite strong winds in and around...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-02-2024, 22:59
Replies: 19
Views: 2,092
Posted By nuku34
Re: Bulkhead finish recommendation

Hello n5ama,
I spend many years making custom furniture using various hardwoods, oak, ash, cheery, European beech, NZ matai, etc. My preferred finish was the following: 1/3 spar varnish, 1/3 boiled...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-02-2024, 21:24
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By nuku34
Re: Lewmar Hatch Friction Stays Frozen

Yes, there is a spring inside the 2 halves of the friction lever. And yes getting the adjustment right is fiddly. Too lose and the hatch won't stay open, too tight and it is difficult to open (and...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-02-2024, 04:27
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By nuku34
Re: Lewmar Hatch Friction Stays Frozen

A couple of photos would help us visualize the problem area.
I have Lewmar Ocean hatches, but I'm not sure what the "levers" are that you mention in your post. My friction stays can be adjusted...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-01-2024, 04:15
Replies: 13
Views: 2,760
Posted By nuku34
Re: Centerboard mechanism Alden 44

Ok boys and girls, let's cut to the chase here and answer the Op's question shall we?


Disclaimer: I actually own an Alden 46. This yacht and the Alden 44 and the Alden 52 all have the same...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-01-2024, 22:51
Replies: 79
Views: 6,824
Posted By nuku34
Re: What is good switchboard wiring?

Re documenting your electrical system:
It is a very good idea, and I've done it on some of my 5 yachts. Also numbered tags at each end of all the wire runs and a list of all those numbers.
I crewed...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-01-2024, 22:36
Replies: 13
Views: 6,885
Posted By nuku34
Re: Navtec System V Multifunction Panel

hello Pagan Ways,
I have the complete Navtec service manual which includes all System 5 components.
I can e-mail the 1.4 MiB pdf file to you if you give me your e-mail address.


I haven't...
Forum: Our Community 28-01-2024, 21:29
Replies: 60
Views: 12,382
Posted By nuku34
Re: Deck shoes. What's good, and affordable?

Except in really cold weather, I wear Teva sandals like these:
https://www.teva.com/men-sandals/hydratrek-sandal/1150510.html
They are grippy, stay on my feet, don't smell, are great for hiking...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-01-2024, 21:08
Replies: 9
Views: 966
Posted By nuku34
Re: Vent Screens

The screen material used in those vents is stainless steel. Window screen material is some sort of plastic; not fine enough and won't last long.
I suggest you try a company that supplies...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 26-01-2024, 13:00
Replies: 23
Views: 2,302
Posted By nuku34
Re: Another cutless bearing replacement question (or two!)

Just a suggestion to the OP: I personally wouldn't use Allen hex head grub screws. There's too much chance of the hex recess getting striped out when its time to remove them. Then you are forced to...
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