Hello Robert, You might get in if your combined contracts are for many 10’s of thousand. Rigging: 2 companies in Opua. NSR. Or my preferred option: NZ Yacht Services. They rigged my boat 8 months ago

Be very careful. When I wanted to change to a 1500w motor, I noted that the shaft was bigger for the 1500 motor. No fit for my gearbox Luckily, the motors are easy to repair Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleut

Hi Bernd, Having been in NZ for quite some time, the City of Sails should be named Bay of Islands. 160 kms N of Auckland. Named “world’s best cruising ground” by NatGeo. Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuth

Sorry Pat, PropSpeed works well for me too Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera SM007.

Bill Rouse, We concur with your view: we have 1 X 20 litre of diesel and 1 X 20 litre gasoline for the outboard. Neither one was used during our longest sea legs Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera SM007

Hi Ken, I think it’s the key way and locknut for the fixed pitch prop. Is Z back in Thailand too Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera SM007

Hello 2 X Bills, My previous boat had an identical TDM22. It was setup to reach 4200 rpm. Was very noisy with lots of vibes... but the 46 footer reached 9.5 at full power. I’ve noted exacty the sympto

When doing aerobatic training in the RCAF, we could use Scopolamine patches. Luckily, I never needed one even when surrounded by very sick people. I am lucky. Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Amel has now chosen Facnor as their furler manufacturers for the new Amel 50...maybe the 60 as well They have a good selection of sizes. Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hello Paul, I know a great rigger in NZ. He changed my rigging in 2 days at very reasonable cost He also rigs most racing vessels in the Bay of Islands area. Kind regards, Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthe

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Hello Ulrich, I’ve been told the A50 uses Facnor furlers A friend refitted his yacht with some and they work well. Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

Hello Richard, I’ll get to it later today Cheers Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007 Opua NZ

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Helllo Richard, Our Unold induction cook plate has suction cups and is very secure on our Corian counter top during very heavy weather. Otherwise, it resides on top of the gas burners and stays well i

Hi Richard, Somehow, the comments were lost.. Pic1: shows suction cups Pic2: induction cooktop resting on Corian counter Pic3: vertical photo. Forward part is at top Pic4: induction unit resting on th

Hole is 1 1/4 inch. A broom handle works but a length of 1/19 wire which is peeled back will get rid of most barnacles Good luck. Jean-Pierre Germain, SY Eleuthera, SM007, New Zealand jp.germain45@gma

Actually, though cruisers are allowed in Fiji waters, they have a very high COVID infection rate. Go there at your risk now Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007, NZ

I will confirm Alan’s sentiments. Wind generators are, by and large, a myth. My good mate has one on his boat and from transiting the Pacific in company, I confirm that their performance is poor. My m

Very nice Danny Jean-Pierre Germain, Eleuthera, SM007

I know the answer…. PEANUTS!! :-) Jean-Pierre Germain,Eleuthera SM007 Opua

Hi Danny, I was pulling your leg… :-) Jean-Pierre Germain jp.germain45@...