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Would love to see some pics.

Same in QLD. It is mandatory for everybody in vessels < 4.8m to wear lifejackets when crossing a designated coastal bar, but it is encouraged for everybody to wear lifejackets no matter the size of the vessel. Some good tips here; https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/safety/crossing-a-bar

Probably a 3LW. https://gardnermarine.com/engines/gardner-diesel-engine-3lw/

We have a bright orange Outward Hound lifejacket for a 12kg Cavoodle.

We see the virtual ATONs in Australia typically on shifting sandbar entrances where they are used to show the best way across the bar, which may not correspond to the physical marks. e.g. buoys and leads.

I removed the wiper and apply Rain-X with very good results.

It has only been a month since we were back in the water, but I am very happy with my choice of Awlwood too.

I just went through this same decision making process and landed on Alwood. Check out this thread; https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s32/alwood-application-process-70225.html

I was surprised at how many recent commercial vessels they have built too.

These guys posted about buying one, but then have gone quiet; This video was 11 months ago, but I remembered watching it.

Lots of cases of sailing rigs being added to "trawlers" here in Australia. Here is an example; https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/power-boats/kevin-mackenzie-46-ketch-rigged-motor-cruiser/306264

There were a few osmosis blisters that I had ground out, left to dry, then glassed and epoxy barrier coated. I knew about them from the pre-purchase survey. There were only about five blisters the size of a 20c piece, but given I was out of the water for a few months, thought I would get them...

Not sure if you have seen this; https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s3/we-upgraded-our-nordhavn-n3520-stabilizer-70862.html?highlight=magnusmaster and this;

I detest all of the popups! But remember it is the internet....if something is free, then you are being used for their purposes. In this case YW is not interested in you, they are tailoring the site to their paying customers, both Brokers and advertisers, and to their own benefit. Have been...

Here she is emerging from the shed on launch day. Still working on canvas replacement, cleaning the teak decks, filling some of the seams and polishing the stainless railings.

Just coming back to this thread to close it out. I sanded both the radar and the TV antenna, sprayed them with a plastic primer and then three coats of white. They are back on the boat now and instead of replacing the Raymarine logos, I added the vessel name. The mast was also painted, along...

Especially with all the rain we have had lately, the salinity in the river is probably lower than normal.

She has a new owner and been through a refit, including painting the hull white. Attached is a screengrab and below a link to the timestamp, from the YouTube video just published; https://youtu.be/pw72Mpt951c?t=434

When in the marina and the boat is on shorepower and locked up I use a dehumidifier on a timer so it runs between 10am and 4pm daily (hottest part of the day). Not the same I know, but it does keep the interior fresh and dry.

Yes I was surprised when they were first brought into service and were Yanmar powered. Was not what I was expecting. There have been a number of Transport NSW debacles, including the River Class ferries built in Indonesia. These were built to operate in the Parramatta River and they couldn't...

This thing is powered by 2 x 12V Detroits. Not sure if 71 or 92 Series, but is 56' long and says it cruises at 30 knots. I could only imagine the fuel burn at that speed! https://www.boatsonline.com.au/boats-for-sale/used/commercial-vessel/precision-56-sports-fisher-custom-commercial-vessel/307073

I use an Ocean Signal RescueME Personal Locator Beacon strapped to my inflatable lifejacket.

Same as my boat. I always dock bow in, starboard side to. Not sure if it has been mentioned, but the amount of prop walk is also determined by the shaft angle. The greater the angle the more prop walk.

I haven't seen it mentioned in this thread, but what about heat? With the dry exhaust you have hot gases passing up through the salon, which in turn would heat the boat. I do understand a lot of these installations have blowers to move the hot air, but it is still a consideration. Well maybe...

Roger that! :thumb: