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by IanS
Sun Jul 27, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Trailer repairs
Replies: 3
Views: 633

Re: Trailer repairs

Thanks Ozzie, I'll make a small contribution here. These are the hubs/brakes for the standard trailer: https://sunriseint.com.au/product/9-mechanical-trailer-brake-kit-drums-and-backing-plate-caravan-set/ Holden HT 5 stud 63.9mm centres Bearing LM11 My notes say 10" but the invoice says 9"...
by IanS
Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:14 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Cabin Heating
Replies: 14
Views: 25787

Re: Cabin Heating

Take some photos and start a thread on your trailer repairs Ozzie. I did the wheels/brakes on mine, but the rust is now starting to creep. I am unsure how to stop it.
by IanS
Thu May 22, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 24340

Re: Insurance

Insurance update: New Wave 3rd party purchased online, comprehensive available with photos submitted by app Topsail (selling New Wave) requires survey Club Marine we are unable to offer an insurance policy due to: How the boat is stored Youi requires survey NRMA requires survey Nautilus Marine requi...
by IanS
Thu Mar 20, 2025 7:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 24340

Re: Insurance

Swing mooring...
by IanS
Wed Mar 19, 2025 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 24340

Re: Insurance

Hi Ozzie, Yes insurance is getting difficult, the premium for my parent's house in Brisbane went up to $10k because the flood map shows a corner of the property 10m below the house floor level got flooded in 1974. The house has been there since 1969 and never flooded, but it's on a steep block above...
by IanS
Mon Mar 03, 2025 4:52 pm
Forum: Technical Articles
Topic: Toe Rails? Anyone?
Replies: 7
Views: 32572

Re: Toe Rails? Anyone?

Hi Simon, You can see my toe rail narrative here: https://investigator563.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?p=9469&hilit=toe+rail#p9469 Here's a picture of a wood solution from elsewhere in the forum: I563 Wooden toerail AFC 20201019 (1).jpg Alu toe rail: Toe Rail Brochure amended. 2022.pdf TOE RAIL &...
by IanS
Mon Feb 24, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 24340

Re: Insurance

Thanks Ozzie and Geoff, I suspect that with the survey comes the need for the standing rigging to be less than 10 years old, and so it goes... I'll let you know what NRMA have to say for themselves. Topsail requires survey Club Marine we are unable to offer an insurance policy due to: How the boat i...
by IanS
Sat Feb 22, 2025 2:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 14
Views: 24340

Insurance

Strangely, I couldn't find a previous thread so I made a new one. As some of you may know, my boat is on a swing mooring. My current insurer, Topsail, told me I need a survey. This happened with my last insurer before Topsail. I can't afford a survey just for insurance. Can anyone recommend an insur...
by IanS
Mon Dec 02, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Getting Out and About
Topic: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot
Replies: 28
Views: 365452

Re: Hawkesbury and tiller pilot

Nice one Andrew.

Just started reading your “Sailing Background” article. Great reading!
http://wyloyard.blogspot.com/p/sailing- ... d.html?m=1