Wired up the new batteries and repaired some of the old wiring.Installed new Ctek charger adaptor on main panel connected directly to Start Battery.See Specs Page for updated Electrical wiring chart.
Electrical Wiring – 20 Sept 2015
New Batteries – 17 Sept 2015
Did measurement of the power consumption of all devices on the boat: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BVUDbUxx8YhdkFe8LrYbmSFKEjpJVQlVcFrQClP4FNs/edit?Purchased 3 new batteries from Travis at TS Marine: 2 x Deep Cycle House battery - Hella Endurant Cyclemaster MDC31/130 - Flooded Lead Acid 130 A/Hrs each, 24 month warranty. 1 x Cranking Start battery. Hella Endurant Boatmaster MMF27/780 - CCA 780, MCA 910 Maintenance Free , 24 month... Continue Reading →
Engine Service 9 Sept 2015
First Nanni scheduled engine service. Done by Travis of TS Marine Ltd. Replaced: Oil filter, Fuel filter, Engine oil, Replace faulty grease nipple for prop stuffing box.
Ward Island with Peter & Malcolm – 13 Sept 2015
Marine Forecast: Southerly 20 knots rising to 25 knots gusting 35 knots this evening. Sea becoming rough this evening. Cloudy, fair visibility in the odd shower. Hiked up Mt. Kaukau in the morning. Clear skies and light northerly breeze motivated us to go sailing in the afternoon. With Peter and Malcolm W. we started rigging... Continue Reading →
G&G First Time Two-handed – 6 Sept 2015
Marine Forecast: Southerly 15 knots, rising to 20 knots this afternoon then turning southwest 20 knots this evening. Sea becoming moderate for a time this afternoon. Fine spells. First time Graciela and Geoff have taken Halo out sailing two-handed. All went very well. And with practice even better. Used mainsail and No. 3 jib. Calm conditions... Continue Reading →
New Control Panel Cover Installed
The original wooden box made by Kim fell apart on the first outing, so I tracked down and ordered a perspex model "MP-8-7" from Sr\eawothy Goods in the USA: https://seaworthygoods.com/collections/panelvisor Looks much better. Hope it lasts longer!
Wgtn Harbour with Peter & Caroline – 25 July 2015
Marine forecast: Northerly 10 knots developing late morning. Sea slight. Fine. Crew: Peter & Caroline, Graciela and Geoff. Finally got out for some sailing after 6 weeks away in Europe and Arctic. Beautiful day out on the harbour. Graciela and Geoff did the berth exit and return two-handed as an exercise. All went well! Not... Continue Reading →
Somes Island with Marjorie, Paul and Malcolm – 3 May 2015
Marine forecast: Variable 5 knots. Northerly 10 knots developing late this evening. Sea slight. Mainly fine. Beautiful day's sailing with Malcolm Wood, Marjorie and Paul, and Graciela. Started out with the Mainsail and No,1 Genoa but winds was stronger than expected (15 Knots variable) and the ride was a bit hairy for the newbees. At one... Continue Reading →
Evans Bay with Grant – 24 March 2015
Crew: Grant, Geoff and Graciela Marine Forecast:Northerly 15 knots, rising to 20 knots for a time this afternoon and early evening. Sea becoming moderate for a time this afternoon and early evening. Cloudy periods. Sailed with Genoa No.3 and Mainsail. Got some good speed while tacking and downwind, up to 6 kts!Lots of big ships... Continue Reading →
Wgtn Harbour – 12 March 2015
Marine Forecast: Southerly 15 knots, easing to 5 knots this evening. Late afternoon sail with Eduardo, and first-time sailors Vaite and Josefina. Used full sail rig, Mainsail plus No. 1 Genoa. Good light breeze to start reaching 4.5 kts but when we were retuning speed dropped down to 1 kt so powered up the Nanni... Continue Reading →
Halo Log Book 