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by Andrew
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Investigators For Sale
Topic: I563 in Ravenshoe, Qld
Replies: 2
Views: 23

I563 in Ravenshoe, Qld

Spotted this I563 on FB awhile back, up on the Atherton Tablelands, NQld She may have flown under the search engine radar, (posted 22 weeks ago) as they call her "Endeavor 20", definitely an Investigator 563 in pics, sail number 73 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/674404381424147/...
by Andrew
Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General interest Links and Videos
Replies: 50
Views: 22592

Re: General interest Links and Videos

Sounds like you were careful in croc country top end Ozzie. Follow up correction on Rollingstone croc, the drone spotted three large crocs 3-4m long in Rollingstone ck estuary (near fishermans landing/free camp grounds) one was 3m and was possibly the croc in the fresh swimming hole which returned t...
by Andrew
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: General interest Links and Videos
Replies: 50
Views: 22592

Re: General interest Links and Videos

Years ago my daughter got a job in Ingham in Nth Qld. I took her up and stayed with her for a week before coming home. We bought some fishing gear for her and went out to the coast a couple of times. A few weeks after she arrived it flooded and there we’re supposed to be reports of crocs in the Mai...
by Andrew
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USEFUL STUFFS
Replies: 35
Views: 21106

Re: USEFUL STUFFS

Always keep a roll of cloth tape onboard Ozzie, it's amazing what it can repair when out. Patch a hole, hold something in place, wrap some wires together.. Another useful thing. Black Polyethylene pipe. polypipe 19mm lowdens 25d 2024-02-28 082341.png It also has many potential uses (apart from irrig...
by Andrew
Sun Feb 11, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Members in FNQ
Replies: 9
Views: 2388

Re: Members in FNQ

All good Ozzie, still a fair few piles of branches etc on the roadsides for collection. Fine weather again so shaggy lawns and growth getting cut back to normal. Bought a couple of DC fans, 12v and 18v. It brings the DC fan collection to 3 units. They might come in handy if power goes out next time ...
by Andrew
Wed Jan 31, 2024 4:45 pm
Forum: Getting Out and About
Topic: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot
Replies: 24
Views: 11704

Re: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot

Thanks Ian,
Finally got my pushrod extensions, after 2+ months wait. Must be the far extremities of the wartimes supply chain. The minimalist packaging said "made in Hungary" with a few code numbers etc. It fit onto the ST1000 ok, 3 cheers to the factory in Hungary (where's USA or China?).
by Andrew
Wed Jan 31, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric yachts - the future?
Replies: 88
Views: 344137

Re: Electric yachts - the future?

Before going electric check this out, from an experienced circumnavigator from Norway. Thomas's practical experience, analysis, conclusions about all-electric vs hybrid-electric vs conventional diesel is an eye opener. He says not eveyone would agree with him but it his honest opinion. He does the b...
by Andrew
Mon Jan 29, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Members in FNQ
Replies: 9
Views: 2388

Re: Members in FNQ

Cyclone Kirrily aftermath, Teria (and us) made it through without damage. It was forecast Cat2-3 (120-170k/hr winds) a direct collision course with Townsville a day out (the first direct hit since TC Althea, cat 3 in 1971).Gets the blood pumping, we wer well prepped. windy and meteye indicated south...
by Andrew
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inflatable life jacket use by dates
Replies: 2
Views: 140

Re: Inflatable life jacket use by dates

The trouser pants might be a good backup if the old inflatable PFD pops! 10 years is the manufacurer recommended "lifespan". But In the thread , its pointed out that good storage extends the life of Inflatable/any life jacket. It's a yachting forum, so most of their LJ's would be kept on b...
by Andrew
Mon Jan 22, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Sail Trim
Replies: 2
Views: 256

Re: Sail Trim

Thanks Peter, That's a great tutorial on headsail setup and trim. may have to watch it a few times and take notes/apply. "If in doubt - let it out" is a good saying, often gets the boat going when it feels "sluggish". The bit on sliding the sheets track foward for reaching a new ...