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Forum: General Discussion 08-30-2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,207
Posted By BeagleBoy
Mine is a 90/91 model Nova branded 42, with the...

Mine is a 90/91 model Nova branded 42, with the factory optioned fishing cockpit - makes it a 48. Probably not the answer you are looking for, but the following is probably good for your general...
Forum: Cruising and Events-Down Under 07-07-2016, 02:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By BeagleBoy
Thank you members. Our dog is a boat dog and...

Thank you members. Our dog is a boat dog and will quite comfortably relieve herself on the deck, so no issue there. It is more a query about giving her a run every few days to stretch.
I fully...
Forum: Cruising and Events-Down Under 07-06-2016, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,423
Posted By BeagleBoy
Dogs onboard in the Whitsundays

My forum search results are showing negative results. So if this has been discussed please forgive me as I simply couldn't find it.
Has anyone cruised the Whitsundays with a dog onboard? I accept...
Forum: Power Systems 06-06-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,319
Posted By BeagleBoy
Have the same engines and had the same issue. ...

Have the same engines and had the same issue. High Wire could be on track - my problem was that my tachs were out, so Port engine was burning a lot more fuel by physically running at a bit over...
Forum: General Maintenance 07-15-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,773
Posted By BeagleBoy
Mine have been a god send for all of the non...

Mine have been a god send for all of the non boaters that come on board. It is really simple for them to grasp - push the button and it all gets mince up and pumped out.
They simply couldn't grasp...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 06-28-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,091
Posted By BeagleBoy
There is a poster getting around another forum...

There is a poster getting around another forum with the initials GG whose life may make for an interesting reality TV program. They have missed filming the start of the story but even tuning in...
Forum: Anchors and Anchoring 06-28-2014, 08:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,156
Posted By BeagleBoy
My vessel is 48ft and 20 tonnes (40,000lbs). It...

My vessel is 48ft and 20 tonnes (40,000lbs). It came with a CQR. My first week at sea we were hit with continuous 50knt winds. I freely admit that I was a complete newbie with a vessel of this...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-03-2014, 07:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
:rofl: Pete, I have been to your end of Oz many...

:rofl: Pete, I have been to your end of Oz many times - mostly in winter and while I am enjoying swimming in the pools (by myself) and loving the warm winter weather, you locals are rugged up...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-03-2014, 01:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
Many thanks Bruce. This is great advice. I...

Many thanks Bruce. This is great advice. I actually thought that I would cut the templates out of ply timber and then go to window manufacturers to get them made.
I will see if Riviera or Maritimo...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-02-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
Many thanks for the continued suggestions. ...

Many thanks for the continued suggestions.

I am glad to hear that some of you live in climates where you can go without clears altogether - I would absolutely love that!
I am also happy for...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-02-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
Looks like plastic is still the preferred option....

Looks like plastic is still the preferred option. I just cringe with the extra maintenance. I can wash the glass salon windows with a broom and hose them down the same as the deck. Bit of glass...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-01-2014, 08:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
The EZ2CY looks good. Website shows a dealer...

The EZ2CY looks good. Website shows a dealer about 1500NM from me - may not be practical to go down this path.

Do you get away with washing yours with a soft broom and normal wash, or do you...
Forum: General Maintenance 06-01-2014, 08:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
Probably won't be able to go there at lunch time...

Probably won't be able to go there at lunch time for a look then........
Forum: General Maintenance 06-01-2014, 06:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,828
Posted By BeagleBoy
alternatives for replacing flybridge clears

I need to replace my flybridge clears. They will probably last another couple of years but they are quite scratched and starting to go cloudy. It irritates me to no end looking through something that...
Forum: General Maintenance 05-10-2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,254
Posted By BeagleBoy
I just replaced all the glass in mine. Yours...

I just replaced all the glass in mine. Yours look a similar design to mine - if so once you remove the dowel caps, there are screws that fix the bead to the fibreglass. Remove those screws, prise...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 04-23-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,873
Posted By BeagleBoy
We confirmed the problem by using a laser tach. ...

We confirmed the problem by using a laser tach. Then by setting both engines at the same RPM's with the laser tach whilst underway, we saw that the fuel burn was very similar for both engines across...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 04-23-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,873
Posted By BeagleBoy
Recently, my Maretron system indicated I was...

Recently, my Maretron system indicated I was burning 50% more fuel on the starboard engine. Really odd when both engines were doing the same RPM's. Immediately thought fuel was spewing into the...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 04-08-2014, 06:02 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,873
Posted By BeagleBoy
I purchased my first larger boat (89 48ft Nova)...

I purchased my first larger boat (89 48ft Nova) in June last year. I had completed many hours of research on forums about how much fuel a cruiser of this size would use prior to buying. Definitive...
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