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Of doubtful interest unless in Australia or NZ, this Masters 51 Yachtfisher with revamped(non traditional) interior is impressive. Comes with ER pics too.I`m assuming the designer is Clem Masters, whose designs were were highly regarded for sea keeping abilities. The 34 I one owned started life...

Saw this advert for Simi`s boat, after a price reduction. I think she`s had a fresh coat of paint, a great boat for someone. https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/millkraft-classic-timber-cruiser/305390

That you did the same in 2020-2021, successfully,presumably with inferior batteries, doesn`t seem well explored. Were there any possible added/changed loads this time? Were there any known loads last time? Something added directly on the batteries not covered by the main switch? Whatever the...

Can`t you pay your half of $650 and leave it in the water until you decide? If you reject it you share another $650 back to storage. But if you buy it there`s no final $650 from dry storage back to water. Of course you need to resolve marina fees pending accept/reject.

If it was an otherwise lovely boat with questionable engines which you planned to keep long term, knowing you had to get the engines right, it might be reasonable to proceed. But with those engines, in that condition with plenty of potential for trouble, repairs, and down time, and a 3 year...

Discussion about bar crossing is important, but I was impelled to discover the meaning of pupusa: "A pupusa is a thick griddle cake or flatbread from El Salvador and Honduras made with cornmeal or rice flour, similar to the Colombian and Venezuelan arepa. In El Salvador, it has been declared...

The Seahorse 52 is fiberglass. KitL, RTF`s first rule of boat advert rejection was/is no ER pics, it`s a fair one. With lots of pluses, maybe it`s oversight,not concealment, but...just as long as you don`t travel from Sydney to FNQ to see the bad news, as we once did. Well remembered on the...

KitL, I was thinking of you when I posted it. An old sales practice is provide only enough info to generate interest and inquiry. It`s not a new boat and has some hours on it, it must function to some extent. Mind you there was a thread about excessive vibration in one, but I think it had a...

Surely the "buyers broker" has an absolute duty to tell his principal(the buyer) all he learns about the boat and the transaction. The Sellers broker ought realize that. Still seems weird the seller, via his broker, pays the buyers broker. That leaves a nasty taste in the mouth( the late Barry...

It can`t matter if it`s kept out of the head. Sounds like it`s quantity rather than quality that`s the problem.

A small used cruise ship might work. Holland America had smaller ones.

Bidet at home is great. Surprised more people don`t have one.

There was a recent thread about NOT putting TP into the toilet. Views varied from "Ugh" to "works well". TP goes in a plastic liner bag in a lidded container kept beside the toilet, bag goes in the trash. Not that confronting, you only use one side of the TP. Surprisingly, unpleasant odor is not...

Seahorse 52 2001 380K Aud. Sounds like value, twin Cummins 210s (no aftercoolers?)looks nice too: https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/seahorse-marine-52/295965

Curiosity compelled a search which I`ll share. Looks like a lot of fun!

Portable units are attractive especially on price, but the compressor is in the room with you. They can be very noisy, check noise ratings and choose carefully.

Liked Christchurch, especially pre earthquake. Enjoyed visiting Lyttleton just south ("Lyttiltun") particularly a memorable trip on a coal fired steam tug run by a preservation society.

Probably only of interest to Aussies and New Zealanders, celebrating the variance in vowel pronunciation either side of the Tasman Sea (aka "The Ditch" (or Dutch)which lies between the 2 countries.I puzzled over some "translations" but, "viva la difference". For example "Sucks Peck"=" six pack"...

Just noticed this:https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/mainship-340-trawler/308194 Twin 4cyl Yanmars, pics suggest there`s space between the engines. This broker thoroughly prepares boats for sale (at sellers expense), good presentation should not deter from careful...

I looked seriously at a 2012(?) Mainship 395 a few years back. Single 6cyl Yanmar, Kohler genset. ER a crawlspace, the genset had to be approached from either side for servicing. I liked the boat,a lot, regrettably passed due to freshwater capacity of about 150/160L with a Vacuflush freshwater...

And there`s the annual inflatable service check to ensure the condition of the inflation capsule. An Aussie kelpie (or maybe even a border collie) muster dog might have the smarts to do it but most won`t. A non starter I suspect.

More "last resort" than "best idea", repairing the hull to standard is the issue.

Not pretty, but practical. Here in Sydney`s Broken Bay/Hawkesbury region there are several charter/hire boats organizations usually renting outboard powered houseboats, renting eg. a Mariner 34s, with twin outboards replacing the inboards. Presumably it`s way cheaper than replacing the diesels...

I think I already did. Replaced an IG36 owned for 10 years with an Integrity 386, a direct but vastly improved descendant based on the same moulds. The extra 2ft 6" (36>386)comes from incorporating the swimstep into the hull, the revamp of the interior and the handling were big improvements. The...

I bought tiny replacement globes like those for the dash lights of my IG36, from an old long established auto electrician. They came from a cardboard display card which looked anything but fresh stock, I grabbed 6. An old established auto electric might be a good source. From memory mine just...