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Issue—430
March 2018
This issue:
Committee 2
CYAV Contacts 2
Months Speaker 2
President’s Page 3
Editor 4
Shanti at Cape Town 5
What’s on at CYAV 5
Blue Flyer travels 6-8
RACV Insurance 9–10
White Night Outing 11
Member adverts 12
Member Deals 13
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THE CRUISING YACHT ASSOCIATION OF VICTORIA INC
Official Journal of The Cruising Yacht Association of Victoria Inc
Finistere Tragedy in WA
TWO local sailors are dead and several others deeply traumatised after a well-known WA yacht overturned in windy seas off Mandurah. It is believed Finistere’s crew of six were experienced sailors. It is also understood the vessel’s keel separated from the hull, which caused it to turn over quickly. The drama began when one of the crew let off their distress beacon just before midnight as the yacht was about 11 nautical miles south-west of Mandurah. The signal was picked up by AMSA in Canberra, which unsuccessfully attempted to contact the boat via radio. When Finistere’s tracker failed to update itself 15 minutes later, AMSA then contacted Fremantle Water Police and the RAC Rescue helicopter. It arrived on the scene within 30 minutes and found Finistere upside down and semi-submerged. Two other yachts, Huckleberry and Fourth Dimension, were diverted to the scene and between the two boats, five of the six crew were dragged aboard. It is understood a female crew member was trapped inside at the time it capsized but she was rescued. Four surviving sailors were not seriously hurt, one of the men who was dragged on to one of the two rescue yachts was dead. A sixth crew member could not be found at the time. Police began a major search at first light covering a 233sqkm area 40km south-west of Mandurah, and a second man’s body was found floating in the search area. RFBYC Commodore Dean McAullay said it was too early to speculate about how Finistere overturned. He said it was a Category 3 race, meaning all the sailors had personal beacons on them that would set off a signal when they hit the water. By the rules, they should have been wearing life jackets and been tethered to the yacht.
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President: Vice President
Maralyn Bengert 0401 109 950 Egils Stokans 0417 382 581
Email: [email protected] or
Hon. Secretar y Membership Secretary
Mitch Davis 0411 532 516 Peter Hopkins 5981 0828
Email: [email protected]
Hon. Treasurer Cruising Victoria Editor
Eric Field 0419 138 257 Andrew Garrett 0418 306 623
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Ebb Tidings Editor & Web Master Video Librarian
Ian Reichelt 0455 286 399
Email: [email protected] or
General Committee
Harm Ellens
Lisa Garnsworthy
Alan Coxson
The Cruising Yacht Association of Victoria Inc.
Mail Address: PO Box 2055 South Melbourne Vic 3205
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.cyav.com.au
Meetings
1st Monday of the month during 2018 (Second Monday in November)
Venue: Bells Hotel, Corner Moray and Coventry Streets, South Melbourne at 8.00 PM.
Ebb Tidings: Contributions, articles and letters can be emailed to:
Format: Microsoft Word document and photos as jpg
Deadline: 12th of the month
Your Committee Members
Next Meeting— Monday 5 March 2018 8pm, Bells Hotel,
Corner Moray Street and Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Topic this month : Speaker TBA
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Progress can be measured in as many categories as there are stars in the sky. It can refer to time, distance, gain, loss, growth, improvements, academic achievements, intensity, emotional intelligence, recovery from grief or addiction and so many more. When I am at the gym, progress is measured very specifically – how many repetitions, how much weight lifted, duration of activity, speed achieved, angle of inclination. And while the daily or weekly improvements may not be visible to the naked eye, our internal perception is aware of the changes. Progress in a work setting may be measured by promotion, salary, bonuses, title or number of staff. We’ve all heard of progression through an organisation by moving office location or even the size and number of potted plants. However, it is often only through looking backwards that we can truly identify our progress. When I think about progress in my yachting I find that I consider where I started and review where I am now: A broad category has me growing up in the
Canadian prairies with no immediate access to water or even inclination to learn to swim - to now being a yacht owner and having sailed in both bay and ocean races, and circumnavigated the Pacific.
Specifics include having qualifications from
recognised yachting authorities – although I find these often mean more to others than to me.
Actual sailing experience gained through time
spent in different weather conditions. A good example of that was my lack of experience (or maybe confidence) in heavy weather sailing
when we left on the Melbourne-Osaka Race. When we started I did the mainsail reefing and Ian did the helming when such sail changes were necessary. By the time we’d completed a few thousand miles the roles were reversed, giving us more options when necessary.
Within those examples are multiple individual situations which give pause for reflection. Some-times it is just necessary for us to stop and consider the gap between an original point and the current spot. This may only be recognised when placed in a circumstance when knowledge or experience is necessary to resolve an issue. However I concede that I have not progressed in one area – I still cannot swim – it is a constant source of humour with friends that I don’t enjoy being in the water, but I love being on it. That acknowledgement of my lack of ability means that I have a careful risk plan in place (never go out without a pfd on). We are fortunate at the CYAV in that we have support and recognition for our progress from our peers in the cruising world. This is whether you have circumnavigated the world or had your first venture outside Port Philip Heads. Our shared interests and general willingness to complement each other and share experiences and knowledge are the true benefits of our association. Please remember to take the time to recognise your own progress in all your yachting and personal achievements. Maralyn
President’s Page Maralyn Bengert
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Thanks to Geoff Heriot for his presentation of his book IN THE SOUTH at our last meeting in February. It was great to re-introduce this book to our members. Many of us knew of the history of the Herreshoff Marco Polo design ILEOLA from Geelong and her owner Geoff Wood and his many ocean voyages and training of many young Victorian sailors. Thanks again Geoff. Geoff has left some of his books for those of you who may have missed out at $20.00 per copy. Please see me at the meeting. Some of our yachting colleagues recently have had electrical interference to instruments from lightning storms, we also have had our Brookes and Gatehouse masthead instrument shorted out, this same thing happened to us in Vancouver some years where the local B&G agent managed to replace the microchip inside the head and also fitted a new bearing, we are hoping the Sydney agent can do the same. So off on my research to find some mechanisms to help protect these instrument and the instruments on our chart table, Whilst we were in Vancouver many boats fitted a Lightning Master static Dissipater by a company Forespar in California. This device looks like a 21 inch rod of stainless steel with a fuzzy head like a bottle brush fitted vertical orientation screwed and tapped to the side of the mast, at the top and at the base of the mast all rigging and mast base are attached by a stainless strap to a grounding plate fixed to the outside of the hull. I have a copy of some current articles on lightning strikes for those who want to take this a step further and help to understand how this installation works. I can also supply the codes and descriptions for those interested. Further to that research I have sourced some antenna attachments to protect both your VHF Radio and HF Radio as well from a local Tasmanian supplier.
Our Docklands cruise to Melbourne City Marina stay over to spend Saturday 17th February evening viewing the city White Night art installation which was visited by 600,000 people from 7.00pm to 7.00am. Eight boats managed to stay over at the marina and we ran a social bbq at the lounge which was well supported this year and hopefully we can encourage others to come up and visit the Docklands marina on future events. Melbourne City Marina has suggested we may want to come stay and take advantage of the football when on at Etihad Stadium or some of the concerts when they come up. This marina and club lounge is a great place to meet friends, hold casual meals and even social meetings. We use this marina frequently during school holidays for up to a week to spend time with grand children who thoroughly enjoy it. Look forward to seeing you at the March meeting. Ian R
Your Production Editor Ian Reichelt
Hello Members
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Hi from Cape Town The last of Des Casons’ chicks are safely home. It was a good call, coming directly here to CT, and the weather window that our weather guru forecast couldn’t have been better. I was a bit worried about the sleepless nights of coastal passaging, but arrived here at 2100 on the fourth night, so all good. I was especially lucky as the wind died right out to nothing just on dusk and I was able to get into the very narrow marina by myself in the dark with no help. They really cram them in here at RCYC with hardly a boat’s length between rows. Feeling quite proud of myself today, as my next door neighbour (a Maverick 440 cat) just smashed into 4 others getting out. Interesting approach through the port with all the distract-ing lights, and did consider anchoring off, but I had downloaded a Marina map so had some idea of where to go and was tired enough to chance it. Luckily also that the vacant berth didn’t have ropes across it, like some of the others. They will move me to a smaller berth, a bit closer in after my mast gets pulled, so hopefully I won’t stuff up then. The riggers have already been down to boat first thing this morning so they’re onto it quickly, which is great. I’ve asked for quotes to replace the aluminium window frames too, which are exploding with serious corrosion. There are several other things to see to, like the alternator /regulator, the salt water pump, the toilet pump, etc.
Shanti Update from Cape Town
Things stop working the minute you turn your back. That’s boats. When asked how long I will stay here, I said about a year. It looks like a beautiful and interesting place to explore. At least have to walk up Table Mountain according to my daughter, who lived here for a year, long ago. Seriously though, I’m thinking between 2-3 weeks for all the work to be done, then off across the Atlantic. Will get a blog out with more pics shortly. All the best, Jacquie Hope
What’s Happening at CYAV?
Meeting venue Bells Hotel, South Melbourne—
monthly meetings on first Monday of each month.
Dates for 2018 Calendar: Monday 5 March, 8pm Speaker: TBA Topic: Monday 9 April, 8pm Speaker: RACV Topic: Marine Insurance coverage Sunday 22 April Rip Tour departing Sorrento ORCV
Monday 7th May Monday 4th June Monday 2nd July Monday 6th August Monday 3rd September Monday 1st October Monday 12th November (after Cup Day) Monday 3rd December
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Panama – Sunday July 9, 2017 We're all set to go in the morning. Refuelled this afternoon, water tanks are full and he crew is ready. The first leg is only 30 odd miles to the Las Perlas Islands that lie to the SW of Panama. Depending on conditions we will be there for a couple of nights on anchor, then it's on to the Galápagos Islands, 800 miles away and part of Ecuador. Panama has been expensive with the long stay on this Marina, and all the fees and agents charges, but it was good to get to see so many friends and rellies in Dublin. I thank them all for coming to the service. We stocked up in a Panamanian Costco, it even has some Kirkland products. Although it's a carded cash and carry the agent sent us a driver and pickup truck with a member’s card. I'm still not convinced that the likes of Costco are any better value than Aldi, etc.
Blue Flyer—Panama to Tahiti Hugh Pilsworth
It doesn't look like much wind tomorrow so we will be motor sailing again, however the engine only uses about 2.2 litres per hour with wind assistance so there's enough diesel on board for over 1200 miles. The forecast winds toward Galápagos look reasonable for us so fingers crossed.
San Christobal – Friday July 21, 2017 8 days to cover 1100 miles, not brilliant going! Full tank of diesel used too. This leg from Panama was unpleasant with a lot of motor usage and confused, lumpy seas, and some boat damage. Namely a seam on the Genoa completely unstitched and the UV cover torn as well, and the port lower shrouds starting to break with 2 strands broken. This we reinforced with a halyard through the spinnaker pole slide ring and the mast stayed up. On arrival the agent met us on the boat in the har-bour with his bill! On payment of some of it he got all 7 officials to clear us in in the afternoon. No problems there, but very annoying to be told that the expensive certification obtained in Panama has no meaning here. A diver went down to check the hull cleanliness and the boat was fumigated. We were ashore for that one! This is a very pleasant island. We have had a tour by road and visited the usual tortoise breeding station, a volcanic lake and a couple of beaches too. Nothing spectacular though. The generator has stopped working in that it shuts down at random intervals and, on restart runs for only a couple of minutes' not enough time to achieve
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Blue Flyer (continued) Hugh Pilsworth
anything useful. An electrician from the Coast Guard has repaired some of the problem, but now I'm waiting to hear when he's returning. The Genoa was taken down and dropped off at another yacht with a sailmaker owner. It arrived back today and we'll hoist it later in slacker wind.
As soon as the generator is done we are off to Puerto Ayora on Santa Cruz to fill diesel and food stores, and look around of course. Then 3 weeks to the Marquesa Islands to meet up with Chris's wife Gabrielle who is flying in from Melbourne and will leave in Tahiti. Despite the problems all is well on board, but I think we all want a change of scenery at this stage. Santa Cruz – Saturday July 29, 2017 Having spent a few days on San Cristobal, mainly waiting for the agent to do things as promised, we finally moved over to Santa Cruz, Puerto Ayora, where we anchored 9 years ago.
The whole harbour and town have been transformed in my absence. There are quays and water taxi landing platforms, the roads are block paved, the traffic has increased and there are real shops selling food, diving, tours, clothes, souvenirs, etc. Amazing. The agent here is much more proactive and met us out on the boat, with a rigger! Could not believe it, and, unfortunately, my disbelief proved true. There is no rigger on these islands, and no rigging wire eiher. After waiting for a few days Chris, Graham and I decided to beef up the shroud with stainless wire, thimble, D clips and turnbuckle. This done I think it's a stronger arrangement than the original. Chris went up the mast and down the forestry sorting out the foil joints and rearranging the grub screws. I cleaned up the head of the sail around the bolt rope and then we hoisted the genoa with no problems. The repair to the sail looks like a really well done job. John who did it is moving to Auckland from the States with his wife and joining Evolution Sails there, I wish them all the luck. They are sailing south to Pitcairn and then west due to the bond required in French Polynesia. Chris then took it on himself to service the aft toilet as it was back filling. New joker valve and a good clean-up of the valves has done the trick. The generator, which has been misbehaving, is now running properly. I don't know why but hope it lasts. The desalinator has been in use and all 3 tanks are full, ready for this, the longest leg of the trip. All the diesel tanks are full, as are the Gerry cans, so we're all set on those fronts. We did a shop this afternoon and topped up the supplies. Chris is confident that we'll be eating fresh fish en route, we'll see! The plan is to leave in the morning and hopefully arrive around the 23rd of August in Hiva Oa, the Marquesas. All is well on board and we're looking forward to the next stop where Gabrielle is joining us to Tahiti. Nuku Hiva – Wednesday August 30, 2017 It's been a while since my last blog from the Galápagos Islands, due to awful internet speeds.
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We arrived safely in Fatu Hiva after a 19 day trip, 4 days faster than my previous one, despite taking it easy with the rig damage. We were not supposed to stop anywhere before Hiva Oa check in but we stayed overnight in The Bay of Virgins. Judging by the number of kids there the name is not appropriate! A very picturesque place. On then to Hiva Oa and check in with the Gendarmes, all very friendly and easy. We spent 7 days there, mainly dealing with generator problems, no output and a leaky pump. Diagnosed as a faulty capacitor so got one from Tahiti, $300 cost, result nothing. We anchored in the harbour fore and aft facing into the swell, no problems. We spent a couple of nights in a beautiful bay on Haitea, next to Hiva Oa and then back to fit the capacitor. That night we set off at 6 pm having had a chat with a Hungarian, Attila, who sailed from Dublin, where he worked, in a 24 foot boat, God what a thought. 42 days from Ecuador to Hiva Oa. As well as the generator the rudder is giving grief. The stock is moving around although it is quite secure, and is making a loud groaning noise as well right next to the aft cabins. I had a look today and found a bit of play in the top bush, but the securing nut etc is all OK. Big spray of WD40 and we'll see what happens. There's nowhere to do repairs before Tahiti. So no water maker, no dive compressor, no aircon, no battery charger and now the Yanmar has to run every day to keep the batteries charged. So much for a new Paguro generator. Otherwise all is good on the boat. Papeete - Thursday 14 September 2017 We made it, with problems. It's 600 miles from Nuku Hiva to Rangiroa and that passed without any new problems, or developments of old ones! Good sailing and pleasant conditions. Rangiroa was popular with the crew, diving, snorkelling and a boat tour to the Reef Island and the Aquarium. It really is the brochure island for coral atolls, amazing place but no repair facilities at all. Couldn't even rent a generator. We stayed 5 days and then left for Tahiti, another 200 miles. The reason
Blue Flyer (continued) Hugh Pilsworth
for the generator is simple, the on board Paguro 6000 just stopped making electricity. No reason given. The main engine had to take over battery charging duties and that's not good for it. I have been in touch with the Aus agents from whom I bought it and now the Tahitian agents by email, hopefully it will be looked at before I fly home for 6 months. On the way to Papeete the engine stopped several times due to pipe blockage, cause unknown at the moment, but a fuel polisher is coming over tomorrow to clean the fuel so maybe I'll find out then. The engine has had 2 impellers replaced in 12 years and 50,000 miles and has been flawless otherwise. Yanmar really make great engines! The well recommended local rigger, Mat Angelin, came over this morning and is putting together a quote to repair the rig, ie all new standing rigging and replacing some of the running rigging.
Hopefully my insurance will cover some of the damage caused by the rough conditions after leaving Panama. The hull remains remarkably clean looking considering it was last cleaned in Cape Town in December last year. A quick waterline scrub was done in the Marquesas but otherwise no mainte-nance. The generator exhaust outlet continues to stain the hull with rust and some of the stanchion bases are showing rust, but it's easily removed. All in all the present crew, who leave the boat here, have had a more interesting trip than was envisaged, but no catastrophes thank goodness. This is the last blog until next March/April when I will return to the boat in Papeete.
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Marine Insurance by RACV
Can you answer these 7 questions about your marine insurance? Marine insurance probably isn’t the first thing you think about when you head out on the water. And yet, it’s an important aspect of boat ownership. It’s a fact of life that accidents, thefts and mishaps occur all the time, yet many boaters don’t fully understand what they’re covered for. When we finally do start thinking about a marine insurance policy, it’s often after an incident has already occurred. So just how much do you know about your boat insurance cover? Ask yourself these seven questions. If you find you couldn’t quite recall some answers, then it may be time to revisit your policy — or give RACV Marine a call on 137 228. 1) Do you know who can drive your boat? Anyone who is legally licensed can drive a boat in Victoria — but are they covered by your marine insurance policy? Boating is an inherently social activity where we often let others drive. While this is usually for the simple reason that we enjoy being on the water together, quite often another driver is needed for a more practical reason. “Sometimes we need to have someone drive our boat because we’re water-skiing or wakeboarding, or we’re fishing and trolling,” says Neil James, General Manager at RACV Marine. If the weather blows up while you approach a crowded ramp, you might even have to jump in and steer while a family member takes the helm. Do you know if these drivers are covered under your policy? 2) Do you know exactly what’s covered… and for how much? A boat is more than just a hull. All those components, from the motor (including trolling and auxiliary motors) to sails, spars and masts are obviously worth something. Then there are all those accessories: fishing gear and electronics, the fridge and TV, the stainless add-ons and even the canvas. When it comes to getting the right cover, it’s not just
a case of making sure everything is covered, but also establishing how much those items are covered for. “There’s a whole range of equipment that’s covered, and so you need to know exactly what’s covered in your policy and the value that it’s covered for,” says Neil James. Most people can recall how much they paid for something, but can you recall if it’s covered in your policy? And if you need to make a claim, do you know what value all those parts are covered for? And talking of accessories… 3) Are those new accessories covered? Go to any boat show or chandlery and you’ll appreciate just how much people love to customise their boats. If there’s one thing we love almost as much as our craft, it’s spending thousands of dollars (and often more) on gear and accessories. Each year, manufacturers release a dazzling range of gadgets, toys and add-ons, from the latest lures to next-generation electronics. Suppose you got a good deal at a show and after finally fitting the new transducer you can’t wait to try out that next-generation 3d fish finder. It might work beautifully on the water, but is that expensive new item covered in your policy? “You need to be careful that you’ve always included those things in your policy, and know how they’ll be covered if you need to make a claim,” says Neil James. 4) Who is covered when your boat is on the ramp or being towed? Did you know that a huge proportion of marine insurance claims are for incidents that occurred while the vessel was not actually on water? Getting the right cover for when someone is driving the boat on the water is one thing. But do you know who is covered when the boat is being backed into the water? RACV Marine (along with most insurance companies) requires at the very least that the driver be licensed. A valid driver’s licence is also a
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Boat Insurance (continued)
requirement if they’re driving your car and backing your boat into the water. It’s worth noting that the rules on the water are the same as those on the water in relation to alcohol and drugs. So do you know who is covered to back your boat down the ramp? 5) Is how you use your boat accurately reflected in your policy? How we use our boat can directly affect the premium that we pay. Sailboat owners might do a lot of weekend racing, whereas a wakeboat owner probably spends their time (unsurprisingly) wakeboarding. A family runabout is probably used differently again, with more time spent fishing, along with a bit of water skiing. Regardless of how your boat is used, it’s important to understand what is covered. Sometimes, certain activities may require an additional premium. And don’t forget that heading offshore is yet another important consideration. 6) Are you covered for engine breakdowns? Typically, motor breakdowns are not covered by marine insurance. And while it may seem obvious, you may not be covered if you’re driving a boat that is overpowered (according to the manufacturer’s guidelines) or have a boat that is overloaded. “All these things can affect your policy, so, it’s important that you understand these well before you need to make a claim,” says Neil James. 7) Are you paying too much for when you’re not using your boat? In the southern states, fewer people use their boats during winter. So if your boat doesn’t head out during this period, why pay as if it were being used? A popular option at RACV Marine (and at a number of other insurance companies), is layup cover. Basically, it allows you to insure your boat at a different level during winter (or during a period when you’re not using your boat). This means you pay less during this time.
Another option for reducing your premium is to opt for a higher excess. This means that you pay an additional fee should you need to make a claim, but long-term it reduces your premium. RACV Marine would never recommend that you under-insure your boat. However, it’s highly recommended that you check out the RACV Marine insurance options, as these can help reduce your premium. The final word “Boat insurance is not necessarily as complicated as you might think,” says Neil James. “But it’s always important to read the product disclosure statement from your insurer, to make sure that you’re getting the cover that you need, for the amounts that you want, for the way that you use your boat,” he says. Want to know more? Contact RACV Marine or call 137 228.
Latest News
We have been successful in securing a specialist marine insurer who present to our group at the April meeting
He will cover the policy details and main ser-vices RACV will be able to provide from their company and will be able to answer all of our questions and enable us to compare what other insurers do or don’t offer.
RACV has been insuring larger yachts and mo-tor boats over the years and many ocean boats can attest to there reliability.
Some of our members have already changed over to RACV Marine over the last few years and have had excellent service from them.
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White Night Cruise and Overnight at Docklands
On Saturday 17th February eight boats from three Clubs headed
up the river for White Night, with about 16 guests at the evening
BBQ before going out to see the city lights. Melbourne put on a
great show, with spectacular exhibitions all around - we encourage
more people to get involved next year, and make the most of the
Melbourne City Marina - it's a great spot to entertain, and a
central location to visit so many inner-city venues.
Thank you to all the people who came along and made it so
successful.
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Members Ad—Relocation Sellout by Mal Botterill
Relocation sellout
Following is a list of equipment and fittings which are now redundant to my requirements as I move to Tassie.
Most are as new and have never been installed, however, the anchor winch was installed on Uhuru and used
twice before realising Uhuru had grown a bit bigger ( 12 tonnes) during construction requiring a 1250 Watt
unit.
1 Neilson 1000 Anchor winch c/w 3/8 inch chain gipsy, chain pipe and 100 W circuit breaker.
In good working condition but could use re-chroming. $ 1000.00
Mast & Boom Sections. c/w misc. fittings suitable for 12m x 9 tonne yacht. $ 2500.00
1 15M length Tasker T 11 mast section 216 x 140 .
1 Anodised alloy 4 sheave mast cap c/w sheave and axle bolt fitting to suit T 11 section.
1 Anodised alloy mast base end fitting to suit T11 section. And S.S. Inner forestay fitting.
1 5.5M length Tasker T9 boom section 152 x 108 c/w 4 sheave gooseneck and end fitting.
4 Anodised alloy spreader bases c/w mounting bolts & 4 plastic end spreader boots.
Raymarine Autopilot. $ 1500.00
1 Raymarine ST6002 smart autopilot computer and controller c/w S100 remote controller:
still in original packaging including mounting and operating instructions. Also includes
Fluxgate compass and rudder angle indicator .
1 Galvanised plough anchor 20kg. $ 100.00
1 Galvanised sand anchor 10 kg. $ 80.00
Vetus flexible coupling to suit 50hp motor and 1.5 inch propeller shaft. $ 100.00
1 Briggs bronze cutlass bearing for 1.5 inch propeller shaft. $ 50.00
1 Bomar deck hatch alloy framed Polycarbonate glazed 568mm x 568mm . $ 300.00
1 Bomar deck hatch alloy framed Polycarbonate glazed 520mm x 393mm. $ 200.00
Line jammers. 2 single horizontal: 2 double horizontal: 2 double vertical $ 100.00
4 Teak Louvre doors suit 470 x 240 opening. $ 150.00
2 Teak door frames suit 470 x 240 opening. $ 40.00
4 Teak door frames suit 510 x 285 opening. $ 80.00
12 M 1.5 inch dia. Spiral hose to suit bilge pumps. $ 60.00
Misc. Door buttons: Ball catches: cupboard catches. Free.
Contact Mal Botterill 0408 388 989 or [email protected]
EBB TIDINGS TOPICS March Topics will include
How to protect your mast and equipment from damage from Lightning strikes
Radio equipment and mast head instrumentation
Grounding plates and installation tips
Data downloads using Iridium Go system.
These latest items can save you time & money. Also includes info on antennas, modem and
practical use.
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Special Deals for CYAV Members
ROPE We cater to all types of marine yachting needs. This include versatile ropes that could be used for anchor lines, mooring lines, tow lines, running rigging repairs and replace-
ments. We also have the expertise to customize braided mooring lines or halyards or simply any braided rope requirement.. Austral Rope are offering CYAV members all rope at wholesale price. Just bring a copy of Ebb Tidings or tell them you’re a member of the CYAV. Contact Will Young, Managing Director 18 Avlona Street, Mordialloc Phone: 9580-1923 Email [email protected] Type of rope available include: Polyester Double Braided Yachting Roper
Polyester covered shock cord
8 Plait Polyester
High Performance Dinghy Braid
High Performance Polyethylene (UHMPE)
Tweeka Rope
BATTERIES
Established in 1947, Ariel Batteries Pty Ltd is an Australian owned business servicing the community for over 60 years. Ariel Batteries is a family business with a genuine interest in our customers and the community at large. Our skills and
experience have been passed down through three generations. Our experienced staff provide specialist service and free installation on most vehicles. We supply automotive, motorcycle, marine and solar batteries and also offer free delivery to your home or office within a 5km radius of our premises. All batteries offered at a special wholesale rate for members of CYAV. Contact Ariel Batteries Pty Ltd 660 Smith St, Clifton Hill Phone: 9481-5731 Email [email protected]
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