Antipodean Boats Connection

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  • Phil Y
    Banned
    • Apr 2010
    • 21066

    Originally posted by WX
    Got all the tools packed including more screwdrivers than I know what to do with.
    Any flat heads? I seem to lose all mine. Got a million Phillips but can I find an ordinary screwdriver when I want one?

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    • brucemoffatt
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2012
      • 8495

      Boat withdrawl sucks.


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      When I first joined WBF they made me write a book to prove I was a real yachty. I was so gullible.

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      • brucemoffatt
        Senior Member
        • Apr 2012
        • 8495

        Originally posted by Phil Y
        Any flat heads? I seem to lose all mine. Got a million Phillips but can I find an ordinary screwdriver when I want one?

        Sent from my CPH1851 using Tapatalk


        Look for the flatheads in the chisel box or on a sandy bottom.


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        When I first joined WBF they made me write a book to prove I was a real yachty. I was so gullible.

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        • auscruisertom
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2011
          • 3522

          Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

          Mike’s boat has found a new owner one of the Tweed Head. schools is taking it over and will be using it as a playground for SEU students.

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          • WX
            Uki NSW Australia
            • Feb 2002
            • 35918

            Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

            Originally posted by Phil Y
            Any flat heads? I seem to lose all mine. Got a million Phillips but can I find an ordinary screwdriver when I want one?

            Sent from my CPH1851 using Tapatalk
            Yes and of every conceivable size.
            same with rasps and files.
            Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.

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            • WX
              Uki NSW Australia
              • Feb 2002
              • 35918

              Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

              Good to hear Tom but what does SEU stand for?
              Without freedom of speech, we wouldn't know who the idiots are.

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              • Geftb
                Good Enough For the Bush
                • Aug 2017
                • 973

                Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

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                You little butyl!
                Thats a lot of tape for $30+$40

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                • MattSplatt
                  Senior Member
                  • Feb 2014
                  • 1615

                  Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                  Originally posted by WX
                  Good to hear Tom but what does SEU stand for?
                  Special Education Unit. Autistic kids and such.

                  Tom, that's good she's not being cut up, at least. (well, not completely)
                  She'll get more use as a playground than most of our boats get from their owners as boats.

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                  • Phil Y
                    Banned
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 21066

                    Originally posted by Geftb
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                    You little butyl!
                    Thats a lot of tape for $30+$40
                    That is. Remind me where, was that an Adelaide supplier?

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                    • Geftb
                      Good Enough For the Bush
                      • Aug 2017
                      • 973

                      Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                      Yeah. eBay. You may be able to save the $40 postage

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                      • auscruisertom
                        Senior Member
                        • Mar 2011
                        • 3522

                        Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                        Originally posted by MattSplatt
                        Special Education Unit. Autistic kids and such.

                        Tom, that's good she's not being cut up, at least. (well, not completely)
                        She'll get more use as a playground than most of our boats get from their owners as boats.

                        Quite true.
                        AltoughI am not so sure how the implementation and the logistics of transport the necessary cradle ,WHS compliance and issues such as antifoul paint and oil in the bilges will be addressed.
                        Undoubtedly the kids will have a unique playground but as we all know there is no such thing as a free boat.

                        Mike is sad but relieved and he did end up with 1000 for the boat, which will pay for the haulout and hard stand.
                        As it stands the real value is his prime position mooring in the Broadwater at Labrador ,which he aquired years ago at a costs of $50 annually.

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                        • brucemoffatt
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 8495

                          Originally posted by Geftb
                          Yeah. eBay. You may be able to save the $40 postage


                          Got an ebay item number or seller name? I need lots for resealing Arawana's cabin side lights.


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                          When I first joined WBF they made me write a book to prove I was a real yachty. I was so gullible.

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                          • Geftb
                            Good Enough For the Bush
                            • Aug 2017
                            • 973

                            Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                            Butyl Mastic Tape 150mm x 3mm x 10mtrs PRICE REDUCED TO $30 but not for long

                            At home now, Hotlinked above text

                            "Sorry Bruce. Not sure how to copy the link with my phone. Just search the above on ebay. "
                            Last edited by Geftb; 03-01-2019, 09:19 PM. Reason: Just cause I could

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                            • brucemoffatt
                              Senior Member
                              • Apr 2012
                              • 8495

                              Antipodean Boats Connection

                              M-Arawana news.

                              I checked the sticks and rigging and found the aluminium sticks to be very corroded, so I've given up on the idea of sailing her as is.

                              Preps for splashing her for a row are progressing well in this wicked heat. The bowsprit and mainsheet blocks are off. Blocks are in great nick. I checked the tow ring assembly and all seems good and sturdy.

                              I went out and bought more rowlock sockets. This time I got the ones that mount almost flush to the gunnels, down through the top near the edge. Unfortunately I now need to install two extra inspection hatches so I can get nuts on the bolts that go down through the gunnels. There may be a simpler solution but it's very hot here, I'm very hot, and my brain has stalled. It's officially a tomorrow job now.

                              I've thought more about the kite business and still intend to do some of that. I'll be wearing a life jacket. It could be great.


                              ETA compulsory photo

                              Last edited by brucemoffatt; 03-01-2019, 09:57 PM.
                              When I first joined WBF they made me write a book to prove I was a real yachty. I was so gullible.

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                              • skuthorp
                                Senior Member
                                • Jan 2002
                                • 73600

                                Re: Antipodean Boats Connection

                                Sky here is full of thick smoke and fine ash falling but the fire is 50K north west of us in the state forest (lightning) and going NW towards Jindivik-Gembrook area. Not in control yet. It's quite still here.
                                Smoke has reduced the temperature and the birds are very nervous but there's nothing in our area at all. So far. But it looks like it's just over the hill.
                                Princes highway and freeway closed, Wilson's prom campers being moved off because of the risk.
                                Good luck to the fireys and those nearby.

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