OFF to New Zealand

pop · 02 September 2006, 15:14

Off to Kiwi land

well after the 11th of September there will be the first scorp going to NZ, thanks to your post before i got a great deal from complete fright total for 40ft container with cradle etc £2,800

My rib will be based in opua/Paihia, bay of island, north island there are over 140 islands and for my codeing i have to drive around the area for one month hahahaha hard work I say

. I cant wait my dad and brother have been out there for 5 years and say its amazing for boating

So good bye to the Solent and hello to paradise, if any of you are in NZ then I will see you out there soon

Ben

matt h · 02 September 2006, 16:02

sounds awesome !! love to come out and do some ribbing!! colleage lives in a place called Nelson, it think and he says its f_____g awesome !! good luck dude,

pop · 02 September 2006, 16:24

yer i am so excited mate i surfed the coast of the north island back in 2004 but i have a 5 month old now and i cant wait to get him out on the water. if you ever find yourself on that side of the world paihia only has one marina at opua the rib will be there ill be happy to take you around

Richard B · 02 September 2006, 16:29

Good luck pop!

Bay of Islands is where my Brother-in-Law used to keep his yacht when he was in NZ. Beautiful place.

All the best to you and your family.

Shaggy · 02 September 2006, 18:09

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Originally Posted by pop

yer i am so excited mate i surfed the coast of the north island back in 2004 but i have a 5 month old now and i cant wait to get him out on the water. if you ever find yourself on that side of the world paihia only has one marina at opua the rib will be there ill be happy to take you around

Is there waves in LYMINGTON?

Ragland

Shaggy

pop · 02 September 2006, 19:55

No waves in lymington mate no and its bloody cold

raglan in NZ is great big swell though

i prefer shippys

Shaggy · 04 September 2006, 10:48

Nice camp site there stayed for about a week but no waves tipical..

Got Ragland like a dream but packed out.

I really liked Taranaki around New Plymouth, some really nice spots.

Spent Xmass on Great Barrier Island thats a great place, have a great time.

Shaggy

pop · 04 September 2006, 18:18

yer the campsite is perfect location for a good surf in the morning, as long as the bull sharks are not over 4ft im in

on the way up from Auckland i will go out to great barrier island and then up to the mokahino islands, the poor knights and cape brett. i have done this trip 3 times on riviera 55 but this time its a sleeping bag and the deck, should be fun i cant wait to get a burger from that little van at the harbour wall on great barrier. mmmmmmmmmmmm

if you are in the bay give us a shout would be good to go for a surf

John Kennett · 05 September 2006, 09:49

Good luck! Keep in touch.

John

PS I HATE YOU!

Apherel · 05 September 2006, 12:30

quote [its amazing for boating]

Sure is - maybe one of the best cruising areas anywhere. As a expat Kiwi, it's the thing I miss most about NZ. Lots of islands, quiet and private anchorages - extensive costal cruising and challenging places to go offshore if you are so inclined.

My dad sometimes leaves his yacht in the BoI over summer so I'll get him to keep a lookout for you.

Enjoy

Shaggy · 06 September 2006, 12:30

pop
Make sure you post some pics, plezz

Shaggy

pop · 11 September 2006, 21:02

Well my box of toys is off to NZ

, fit quite nicely in a 40ft with a motor bike and surfboards

codprawn · 11 September 2006, 21:39

Why don't you inflate the tubes slightly to stop it moving about??? Don't over do it though - you may pop the container!!!

Shaggy · 11 September 2006, 22:16

hope hes got food and water in there... Its going to be a long journey

Shaggy

pop · 11 September 2006, 22:39

The reason we did not inflate the tubes was to get it really tightly tied down, its crancked to the cradle pretty hard so it sould not go anywhere and then ofcource to the container. i hope the guys at the Docks dont going doing loop-di-loops with my container, they are complete nuters on the forklifts.

no i forgot to give him water but he has loads of stainless cleaner and rags!

MCL Marine · 11 September 2006, 23:06

Hope you have a blast in NZ Ben!

Guess i'll have to find someone else to tie up to next year during Cowes week! Don't forget to leave me all your charter contacts before you go!

All the best matey,

BogMonster · 11 September 2006, 23:14

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Why don't you inflate the tubes slightly to stop it moving about??? Don't over do it though - you may pop the container!!!

Not a good idea in fact I would say you want to make sure that the tubes are not touching the sides AT ALL.

The reason for this is that on large cargo boats the engine vibrations and ship movement can and will cause an unbelievable amount of chafing on a long journey. I'm involved in importing vehicles to this part of the world, and they used to be shipped with general cargo rather than in containers. If the cargo moved at all, even the lightest thing leaning gently against a vehicle (a roll of lightweight loft insulation for example) would chafe right through the paint to bare metal or make a massive impression in plastic trim. I'd guess a RIB tube will chafe through in no time at all if its rubbing on the side of the container at all.

Limey Linda · 12 September 2006, 02:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by codprawn

Why don't you inflate the tubes slightly to stop it moving about??? Don't over do it though - you may pop the container!!!

That has to be a about the dumbest thing you ever posted Codders.
Please post two photos of yourself with Landie in background. One face on, the other profile. This will give us all an opportunity to pin them up and throw darts.
Cheers, T.

Rodan · 12 September 2006, 09:10

There is a much better reason and a lesson to all... always ship in container with tubes deflated when ex UK. As the ship passes the equator etc it gets very hot in that container (especially if you are stowed up high) and partially deflated tupes will expand against the lashing points and grubby container sides.

pop · 12 September 2006, 10:06

i was happy with the way my rib went in the container the tubes are flat and have carpet where all the tie downs are so as not to mark. but lets not forget they also like RHP have insurance so i hope my rib comes out in perfect condition. i have also requested to be center packed but who knows.

who do you ship with? this container is clean you could eat your food of it and to new zealand i thought it would be at the bottom till sigapore and them get moved to the top from there to NZ

Mat i will be in contact soon i have a few people who can pass some work your way ill give you ABN Amro numbers they are back soon