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Forum: Welcome Mat 05-31-2015, 02:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,120
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi Brissy, Welcome on board, we are also in...

Hi Brissy,

Welcome on board, we are also in Manly, QLD and moor our Ray Kemp TAS built bay cruiser/motor sailer there. Only got the boat three weeks ago after two years of looking and down sizing...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-26-2015, 03:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi George, If you are heading out Saturday...

Hi George,

If you are heading out Saturday morning keep an eye out for us. RQYS is doing a power boat log event starting east of Green I, heading north then around St Helena Island and finishing...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Is that a Lemon Beagle

Hi Blue Yonder,

She sure is, No. 5 Beagle we have had the pleasure of owning and the third Lemon.

That was her first outing on the boat and not too sure of the environment, during the next two...
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Smile Hi all, More recent photo of Polaris are...

Hi all,

More recent photo of Polaris are attached, she was designed and built by Ray Kemp a respected Tasmanian shipwright. Unfortunately, Ray destroyed plans and half models after builds.
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi all, More recent photo of Polaris in my...

Hi all,

More recent photo of Polaris in my Avatar, she was designed and built by Ray Kemp a respected Tasmanian shipwright. Unfortunately, Ray destroyed plans and half models after builds.
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-21-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi Bruce, Attached is a photo of...

Hi Bruce,

Attached is a photo of Polaris40336 this photo is circa 2002 in Hobart before road transport to Queensland. I will upload more recent photos from my desktop computer.

MG
Forum: Welcome Mat 05-19-2015, 05:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,877
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
George, Welcome, I am also in Briz at Manly...

George,

Welcome, I am also in Briz at Manly and ex ARA. Two weeks ago we settled on a Tasmanian built Huon Pine bay cruiser/motor sailer, berthed at RQYS.

MG
Forum: Power Systems 10-02-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi, I had immediate success with a...

Hi,

I had immediate success with a comprehensive response from the email provided by Bruce K above.

MG
Forum: Power Systems 10-01-2014, 05:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Bruce K, Thanks have sent an email to your...

Bruce K,

Thanks have sent an email to your suggested address.

MG
Forum: Power Systems 09-30-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Bay Pelican, Thanks, no I was after a...

Bay Pelican,

Thanks, no I was after a contact for American Marine Diesel who I am told are the gurus on Ford Lehman motors fitted to GB's.

MG
Forum: Power Systems 09-30-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,148
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Contact email address for American Marine?

Hi all,

Can anyone give me an email address for American Marine?

I am have a pre inspection done on GB32-650 tomorrow in Australia.

I know one engine mount is oil damaged and the water trap...
Forum: Power Systems 09-20-2014, 05:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Thank you to all who replied good food for...

Thank you to all who replied good food for thought.

I have also posted a new question on water trap/muffler replacement for those who might be interested.

MG
Forum: Power Systems 09-20-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,148
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Advice on experience with Vetus water trap mufflers with a 120hp Ford Lehman

Hi all,

Following on from my previous post about engine mounts for a 120hp Lehman.

The same motor has had the water trap muffler pong box removed and seems to be straight plumbed to the transom...
Forum: Power Systems 09-18-2014, 05:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,268
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Ford Lehman 120hp recommended engine mount replacements?

Hi,

I am currently negotiating the purchase of a GB32 in Queensland Australia. The owner has just contacted me and advised that the starboard forward engine mount has deteriorated due to an oil...
Forum: Grand Banks 09-12-2014, 02:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,950
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Talking Owners Manual for Singapore Built 32 - 600 -700

Hi all,

I am chasing an Owners manual for a Singapore built GB 32 for a hull in to 600 plus range??

I have posted on the Grand Banks owners forum and no response.

The Manual on the same...
Forum: Other Trawler Systems 01-23-2014, 06:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,523
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Holding Tank Systems

Hi,

Seeking advice on simple holding tank systems that are readily available in Australia suitable for fitting in an Island Gypsy 32?

Thanks,
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-03-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,042
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
A big thank you to all responses to date. ...

A big thank you to all responses to date.

Moving ahead I have a Garmin GPS72 early model with a data cable that has a multipin computer end and I would like to experiment further with interfacing....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 09-02-2013, 01:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,042
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Laptops for Navigation

Hi all,

I am seeking thoughts/guidance on using a laptop for navigation?

Pardon my ignorance but some options I am considering if feasible are:
1. Laptop with chart software connected to a...
Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs 07-29-2013, 12:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,876
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments. ...

Thank you everyone for your thoughtful comments.

I have looked at all available photos for the IG32 and GB32 to try and get a better perspective.

MG
Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs 07-28-2013, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,876
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Island Gypsy Question

Hi,

I have looked at an IG30 and was disappointed with the small size of the forward cabin.

So I am now looking at the IG32 can anyone advise if the 32 forward cabin is bigger than the 30?
...
Forum: Power Systems 07-24-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,170
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Thanks all fro your advice. MG

Thanks all fro your advice. MG
Forum: Power Systems 07-23-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,170
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
80hp Ford Tempest Engines

Hi all,

I am currently looking at an Island Gypsy 30 fitted with twin 80hp Ford Tempest engines.

Can any one help with fuel consumption figures and availability of parts, especially in...
Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs 06-27-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Hi Peter, Thanks for your thoughts re trying...

Hi Peter,

Thanks for your thoughts re trying before installing if there is not one on the boat.

We live in Manly, QLD so would be keeping the boat in Manly probably at RQYS and cruising the...
Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs 06-26-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Bruce, Good to hear from someone in Oz. I...

Bruce,

Good to hear from someone in Oz. I had heard there were some twins done and ther is also a 30ft twin for sale on the Gold Coast.

Do you know what the key differences between the 30 and...
Forum: Island Gypsy/Halvorsen Designs 06-25-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,856
Posted By Brizvagas Mark
Thanks

Hi Allen,

Thanks love your simple idea. However, what I had in mind was through hull and if there is sufficient space between the bow and watertight bulkhead.

Cheers,

MG
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