Sailing adventures on our Whiting 29
Marine forecast: Northerly 10 knots rising to 20 knots for a time this morning. Changing southerly 15 knots this afternoon, then easing to 10 knots this evening. Southeast becoming moderate for a time this morning. Fine spells. Excellent afternoon's sailing with crew: Peter and Caroline, Eduardo and Sandra, Graciela and Geoff. Used No1 Genoa and... Continue Reading →
Relaunched Halo with engineer Travis Stoddart, completed sea trials and Nanni engine commissioning, and motored Halo back to berth at Chaffers Marina. Other work completed while in dry dock: Removed old (dead) Humminbird chart plotter. Installed new Nanni A4 engine control panel in hole left by Humminbird. Removed old Navman Speed Gauge and thru-hull transducer.... Continue Reading →
Motored Halo from Chaffers Marina to Evans Bay for the installation of the new engine. Crew: Geoff & Peter (Graciela - support driver and photographer). Northerly 25 knots gusting 35 knots. Seas fairly rough especially just after we cleared the end of the Container Terminal. Travis had done a temporary fix to the exhaust system... Continue Reading →
Our new Nanni 21 HP Engine! Nanni.n3.21 BrochureDownload
Beautiful day sailing in the harbour with Peter, Caroline and Graciela.10 knot southerly winds, clear skies, calm sea. Used Genoa 1 and Mainsail and sailed to Matiu/Somes Island. Put anchor down and had a swim and afternoon tea. Cleaned the outside of the hull with cloth and noticed the flange had fallen off and water... Continue Reading →
Marine Forecast: Northerly 20 knots, easing to 15 knots late afternoon, and to 10 knots this evening. Crew : Geoff, Nick, Kerry, Sam, Ruby Time sailed: 3pm Sails used: MainsailNotes: Cloudy day with a fresh breeze. Small problem getting out of pier - need to revise procedure. Nice days sailing.
Winds too strong today so decided against sailing. Had sandwiches and cup of tea on board. Fixed the starboard small winch by disassembling, cleaning and reassembling. Working great now.
Kim McMorran - Mobile (0274) 415 863Quote: July 2014Motor yacht to Evans Bay Slip.To waterblast antifouling.To remove rudder and prop shaft plus strud.To wet and dry antifouling and prime up areas if needed.To antifoul / two coats.To fit back strut shaft plus new prop and new anode.To prop gold shaft and new prop.Update 1 sept... Continue Reading →
Crew: Geoff, Peter, Graciela, Nick, Ruby, Sails used: Main Notes: Light winds, easy sail. First time out sailing for Graciela!
Marine Forecast: : Light winds Crew: Geoff and Grant Sails used: Main and Genoa
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