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07-23-2014, 07:30 AM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

Masina's back in the water, mast's in but not tuned yet, boom's on, no leaks and all the names and numbers are on. I did those so they're all a bit...

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07-23-2014, 07:12 AM

RFNK replied to a thread impromptu photo contest in Misc. Boat Related

It would better suit the name if he'd put the red on the starboard and the green on port - surely? Rick

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07-23-2014, 07:08 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

VS is the only one that would interest me. I might have mentioned before that there's a group of fizzgigs on Lake Macquarie trying to revive the VJ...

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07-23-2014, 01:33 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Ms T really loves Karmann Ghias. It's probably the only toy left that I could buy without getting shot. Rick

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07-22-2014, 03:50 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

The old Alfa Spyder gets my vote! I'd never heard of an Escort Mexico til I saw that show. I had a Series 3 Landrover that I restored. I had to get...

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07-22-2014, 06:52 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Well done Gary!! Rick

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07-21-2014, 11:59 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Schooner Nina seriously overdue on Tasman crossing in Misc. Boat Related

I can understand NZ being reluctant to impose their Cat 1 requirement on visiting boats. But I think there's a case for imposing some set of...

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07-21-2014, 11:48 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Schooner Nina seriously overdue on Tasman crossing in Misc. Boat Related

On Masina we each have an 'on watch' bum bag with bits of safety gear in it, including a PLB. At sea, if you're on deck at all, or even in the...

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07-21-2014, 11:02 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Wiggled it out, drilled a new hole and put the pin in. Hooray - can't believe it! Boat's in, mast goes on tomorrow. Rebuilding the boom this arvo. ...

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07-21-2014, 04:42 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

The bolt runs through the spreader fitting, mast and small compression post, threaded at each end. It holds the tangs for the intermediate shrouds....

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07-21-2014, 05:03 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Thanks Greg and Peter! If the welder is there in the morning, I'll just get him to weld the nut to the bolt. Otherwise, I'll have to try to split the...

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07-21-2014, 03:22 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Sounds more like an accident to me! Ouch indeed! My left index finger is going on strike as it's been in the receiving end of nearly every stupid...

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07-20-2014, 10:49 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Looks great Gary! Waaaay too much information for lunchtime Greg! But glad you're better! Rick

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07-20-2014, 05:19 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

I took the photos already but haven't had time to post them. Thanks for the tip Slug! I'll check the auto shop. Rick

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07-20-2014, 04:56 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Schooner Nina seriously overdue on Tasman crossing in Misc. Boat Related

Did we ever find out how many EPIRBs Nina had on board? Are there EPIRB black spots? Rick

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07-20-2014, 03:07 AM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

All being well, we should be able to bolt the rigging back onto the mast in the morning and refloat the boat. I still haven't put the new names on...

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07-19-2014, 03:05 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Huon Seal - Portland Vic. in Misc. Boat Related

Oh, that reminds me - I was supposed to post some wood samples! I'll get onto it when I get home. Rick

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07-18-2014, 05:41 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Good news all round - Gary's outboard and Tom's inboard. Rick

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07-18-2014, 04:14 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

The Volvo cost $2200. The new shaft, new bearing and fitting it all cost a further $1500. Not money I was planning to spend! So I wouldn't want to...

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07-18-2014, 04:24 AM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Looks grate! It's a stove for a kitchen? Rick

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07-17-2014, 04:15 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

No. Rigging, aluminium welding, prop shaft manufacturing and spray painting to blend are out of my league. I could have done the hull repair but it...

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07-16-2014, 10:47 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

And it's great to see you back on Scamp! Rick

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07-16-2014, 10:44 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

I hope it isn't. If it is, I'll spend the rest of my life wondering if the pitch is set right. We sanded it for Propspeed this morning. So it's no...

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07-16-2014, 08:04 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Have you tried Youi? Rick

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07-16-2014, 08:01 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

I was quite keen to go for three blades as I'm assured they're smoother - I hope so. I haven't even seen the manual for this prop yet so I know...

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07-16-2014, 04:23 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

No. The prop was an unplanned addition so I had no time for research. Rick

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07-16-2014, 03:38 AM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

Hmm, I don't remember there being any anode built into the propellor like that. I don't think ours is the same as the one in the picture after all,...

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07-15-2014, 08:28 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Carbon is fragile. in Misc. Boat Related

My Skoda has a crank that drives it, but, fortunately it doesn't come as standard equipment. Rick

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07-15-2014, 08:24 PM

RFNK replied to a thread Antipodean Boats Connection in People & Places

Nanni parts ain't cheap. Check to see if the new parts are alloy or cast iron. If the new ones are alloy, go for the new. One day I'll post a photo...

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07-15-2014, 08:14 PM

RFNK replied to a thread A Boat for the Tasman in People & Places

Yep, like I said - kinda funny lookin' Getting a lot done as I have the boat on the hard in Newcastle and a crew working. There's a shipwright...

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