Seems you have a unique and interesting boat! If it is the same Donzi I saw images of on the internet, then the cockpit area and saloon has a lot...
Finally loading for the trip to Australia. Big thanks to Bob Downey! She willl need a good hull polish after a month on the deck!
"Sea Morons" Why? Because they do something about their convictions? OK, as YF is a dedicated site for Yachting Professionals, I expect many...
Lawyers, money, more lawyers, more money. Then you may get some judgement in your favour and find the Company is a "Shelf" company and no...
To ask for the best dive is as much a matter of mood at the time as location. For bragging rights I could say Mocambique, or Mauritius or...
This is good advice. By the look of it, you have a LOT of research to do, so as many have pointed out to others before, charter a boat for a few...
Just a light hearted joke that if you are buying 65 foot boats without seeing them, then be wary of the guys selling waterfront land which...
High tide, er, not so good, bit wet.
An Island for the Donzi Hey Shazam.... Wanna buy an Island to go with your new boat? Beaut location, especially at LOW TIDE!
So you bought a high level, semi-custom, 65 foot sportfishing boat wihout looking at it first? No survey? No sea trial? No research? If you...
So who told you K1W1? It is really embarrassing that it was only a 50 footer and my hands WERE not tied behind my back! Get your facts right...
Sounds like Rocna is now in the lead! Thanks for all the responses!
I'll go with that. Touch wood, no drifting in many years so more is better. Crowded areas are another issue, especially when one boat drifts and...
Thats because most the NZ team had Aussie training........ BtW which anchor do you suggest, and don't say a used IVECO cause it won't suit the boat!
Hi James, Obvious question: best operating temperature? Hope you are well Mate.
Good advice, thanks. As for not letting out enough chain, here are my numbers: 40 feet depth. Let out 80 feet plus boat length: 133 ft Sounds...
It's not the business, or the cricket (does NZ still have an 11?) It's the bloody RUGBY!
If it is good enough to keep a KIWI from driftin', is good enough for me, Mate!:D
Hi Pascal, So its a Bruce! What wieght do you recommend, 100lb? As for amount of chain let out, I usually go by twice depth plus boat length....
I was recently told by a friend in Stuart, while sharing a drink or 5, that the 3 things you never discuss whilst cruising with a group are;...
