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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 25-09-2019, 00:09
Replies: 40
Views: 11,709
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Two men found dead inside drifting boat off Queensland coast

I have sailed around the area the boat was found. The power cat appears to be a fisherman’s boat and although offshore is relatively clear, inshore there are quite a few hazardous rocks. Most are...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-09-2019, 17:06
Replies: 65
Views: 20,621
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Single-handed cruising lifestyle: what is it REALLY like?

Free Range Sailing have an excellent cruising channel on YouTube. They have. Clansman 30 and are currently circumnavigating Australia. Lots of practical advice on living sustainably and sailing as...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 17-06-2019, 15:34
Replies: 119
Views: 13,080
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Am I changing the oil too often?

Currently overhauling my engine at the moment and received great advice from my marine engineer - “regular oil and filter changes is the cheapest engine rebuild you’ll ever do.”
After going through...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 20-05-2019, 13:12
Replies: 153
Views: 14,871
Posted By Hotboy
Re: RV After Cruising???

We’ve been refitting for about 2 years so our sailing is, obviously, curtailed. To ‘scratch the itch’ I have disappeared overseas on my bicycle occasionally, and explored other ports that way. The...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 04-06-2013, 11:09
Replies: 4
Views: 2,839
Posted By Hotboy
pirate Re: Australia to New Caledonia in 2013

Hoping to sail north this Friday morning so might see you out there.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 04-06-2013, 01:03
Replies: 4
Views: 2,839
Posted By Hotboy
Australia to New Caledonia in 2013

Hasn't the weather on the east coast of Australia been unseasonal. Our original intention was to sail to NZ in May and then onto Tonga but weather was against us. Starting in Darwin with the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-02-2012, 17:41
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,474
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Apologies for going off on a tangent but I had another discussion with Australian quarantine and customs very recently and I was surprised by one of their answers. My surprise was more to do with...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 07-01-2012, 20:12
Replies: 15
Views: 5,665
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Southport, Qld to Port Stephens, NSW, Australia

Hi Teeto,
It has been a few years since I sailed into Iluka. I recall having no problem as the weather was good and the swell about a metre. But a note of caution from the 2nd book on...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2011, 23:22
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Home Foundry

Thanks for the info so far. I have included some links to a few interesting websites about casting. I have also discovered google bookswhich is a good source of published info. My curiosity is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 07-08-2011, 20:42
Replies: 4
Views: 1,470
Posted By Hotboy
Home Foundry

Has anyone posted anything about setting up and using a home foundry. I have in mind a project to manufacture bronze ports etc. I did see a brief article by Larry Pardey once. Has anyone...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-04-2011, 02:34
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,474
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

I have an friend who joined the Australian Customs and seemed very stressed when he discussed work, complaining about dealing with people coming into Oz. I made the point to him, that as a customs...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-04-2011, 15:57
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,474
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

The AQIS lady advised that the dog is not a definite. The initial inspection is visual where they look for signs of activity like sawdust. AQIS also use an electronic device that detects insect...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-04-2011, 15:54
Replies: 1,057
Views: 195,474
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Importing a Boat to Australia

Capt Phil I recently made some enquiries with Australian Customs and Quarantine. I hope The above info helps.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2011, 16:22
Replies: 9
Views: 11,122
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Replacing Acrylic Windows

I agree totally. Tempered glass is the way to go if possible. For offshore I prefer smaller opening ports with glass and storm covers as you only need one freak wave to cave in a large window to...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-04-2011, 07:40
Replies: 9
Views: 11,122
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Check thickness...

I used butylmastic on my last boat.:whistling:Not very successfully. Recently I had the opportunity to watch the professionals in action.
They first positioned the window over the opening and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-03-2011, 16:07
Replies: 53
Views: 15,942
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Parachute anchor vs series drogue vs tires, any thoughts?

Pardon my ignorance as I have Monohull experience only, but as is it happens we (collectively) get to meet all sorts of interesting people who happily share their experience as we travel about. I...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2011, 20:34
Replies: 30
Views: 21,674
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Other peoples dreams...

Those rust marks can be dealt with by making up a solution of oxalic acid and painting it on the stain. Brick layers use it to clean wood stains off bricks. Just be aware that it can take the gloss...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2011, 14:52
Replies: 30
Views: 21,674
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Welding a steel boat while she is in the water?

Re:batteries. I know most would be aware of this but just in case you've forgotten to remember, many batteries vent off hydrogen. Please ventilate before welding.
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-03-2011, 06:07
Replies: 44
Views: 11,961
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Casual Queensland moorings

Sorry guys I should have read on before posting my last.:whistling:
Just a note about a passage through the narrows on the inside of Curtis Island. It was a nice motor north to avoid the rough...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 19-03-2011, 05:58
Replies: 44
Views: 11,961
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Casual Queensland moorings

I agree with these sentiments. The marina was friendly. Just be aware the nearby coal loading terminal can share its dust with your boat. Nothing major but still a clean up may be required when...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2011, 05:52
Replies: 30
Views: 21,674
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Welding a steel boat while she is in the water?

P.S. David. Also disconnect your batteries to protect your alternator from possible damage.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 19-03-2011, 05:22
Replies: 30
Views: 21,674
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Welding a steel boat while she is in the water?

Hi David,
I have welded internally and dockside on a steel vessel without any problems. Just a couple of things to remember, and perhaps others can add to it, keep all leads away from water and be...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-03-2011, 05:09
Replies: 25
Views: 10,383
Posted By Hotboy
Re: Do you wait for slack water?

I wonder if it is safe to generalise and apply the same rationale as with crossing a bar. That is to aim at crossing 2 hours before the top of the tide?
Forum: The Sailor's Confessional 17-03-2011, 05:43
Replies: 111
Views: 33,994
Posted By Hotboy
Re: My Boat Scares Me

I can understand you being hesitant and concerned. When I first stepped up from 17ft to 55ft I noted the new boat had the beam of the old boats length (almost). I soon learnt when you handle a 26...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 13-03-2011, 14:05
Replies: 7
Views: 3,402
Posted By Hotboy
Re: San Pedro to Galapagos - Sailing Directions, Please

Thanks for the great feedback.
I know a month sounds ambitious to prepare a vessel. I have done some pretty extensive repairs to previous vessels. My experience is this, think of a time to finish...
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