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by Ozzie
Tue Jan 30, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $1000 investigator
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

Re: $1000 investigator

Well spotted Geoff. My mate had a Court 750 that had that system. It’s is very good but you do have to wear four rods in the cabin. Note also he has cut the bulkhead away into the st’bd lazaret to create a full length bunk next to the added galley. Very inventive. Maybe the lazaret has been sealed u...
by Ozzie
Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Members in FNQ
Replies: 9
Views: 4831

Re: Members in FNQ

Hi Andrew. Good to hear you are ok. I was going to post a general thread wishing our FNQ members well but figured you would be too busy to worry about reading forums. I like the Townsville area as my daughter started her career in Ingham and we were regular visitors. Nice part of the world. Probably...
by Ozzie
Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: $1000 investigator
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

$1000 investigator

https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/warragul/sail-boats/investigator-563-sail-boat/1320644378 For some odd, odd reason I can’t past this URL in Boats for sale so here it is . Fixer but looks to be good bones. No sails so no number. Ray ? Any ideas? Unique paint scheme. A4FA0CB3-9FDF-4910-8B96-160D20BB4B...
by Ozzie
Mon Jan 29, 2024 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inflatable life jacket use by dates
Replies: 2
Views: 2086

Re: Inflatable life jacket use by dates

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNTSoKg6xHM
This US navy training film shows three ways to achieve this technique.

My wife says some of the old trousers I wear sailing have reached their use by date and are not suitable for this purpose :shock: I have promised to do annual testing.
by Ozzie
Sat Jan 27, 2024 11:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inflatable life jacket use by dates
Replies: 2
Views: 2086

Inflatable life jacket use by dates

https://forums.ybw.com/threads/when-does-a-life-jacket-needs-replacing.605213/ Just a thread currently being debated on Practical Boat Owner. I, as I’ve stated, am not big on inflatable stuff . I have two inflatable sit on top kayaks but we wear non-inflatable PFDs when using them. I know I’m probab...
by Ozzie
Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: USEFUL STUFFS
Replies: 37
Views: 27863

Re: USEFUL STUFFS

Aldi have their ropes on sale this Saturday the 27th. Seems good value for 20 plus metres depending on type. As I’ve mentioned before I’ve had several brands of knockoff coremantle rope out in the elements on the mooring and it is ok for non critical use. Check prices against the green shed to see i...
by Ozzie
Tue Jan 23, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric yachts - the future?
Replies: 88
Views: 353365

Re: Electric yachts - the future?

In keeping with the electric power possibilities for boats you have to follow the market trends so I think this article translates ultimately to boats as well. Ford cuts more F-150 Lightning production amid declining demand https://7news.com.au/motoring/ford-cuts-more-f-150-lightning-production-amid...
by Ozzie
Sun Jan 21, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Xmas 2023
Replies: 4
Views: 4387

Re: Merry Xmas 2023

We had some nice days on the boat over the break while daughter mk2 was home from UK . Seeing more and more of these hand held foils on the Lake now . The thing that is amazing from a straight physics of sailing thing, to me anyway, is how little wind there was, as you can see by the water surface o...
by Ozzie
Sat Jan 20, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING Gumtree Scammers
Replies: 20
Views: 12602

Re: WARNING Gumtree Scammers

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-19/what-is-credential-stuffing-scams-how-to-prevent-and-protect/103367570?utm_source=abc_news_app&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_campaign=abc_news_app&utm_content=safari Another warning from Auntie ABC this morning. I’ve had a few ads on gummy this mont...
by Ozzie
Mon Jan 15, 2024 6:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WARNING Gumtree Scammers
Replies: 20
Views: 12602

Re: WARNING Gumtree Scammers

Marvin, the paranoid android wishes you a happy new year🤖

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/the ... news:na:na