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Naish Boardriders Centre
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Stand Up Paddlesurf-Kitesurf-Windsurf specialists
$20 for 1 hour Stand Up Paddleboard lesson (valued at $45) on Orewa beach. On presentation of this coupon or mention this ad!
Board sales and rentals also available
Bookings essential Ph Deane 09 215 1233 or 021 954 022 Naish Boardriders Centre: 278 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
INFLATABLE BOAT REPAIRS
• Cleaning • Re-tubing • Custom-made new boats • Annual servicing • Repairs/Restoration • Free pick up and delivery on the North Shore • All workmanship guaranteed • Trade-ins welcome
LOW & HIGH TIDE TABLE (times & heights) AUCKLAND ~ NOVEMBER 2011 MONDAY
31/10
04:05 10:35 16:34 22:57
0.2 3.4 0.4 3.2
7/11
04:34 10:42 16:56 23:02
2.7 0.9 2.8 0.8
14/11
03:05 09:29 15:27 21:50
0.6 3.1 0.8 2.9
21/11
02:48 08:51 15:12 21:24
2.9 0.8 3.0 0.6
28/11
02:56 09:26 15:24 21:47
0.2 3.5 0.4 3.3
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4/11
5/11
1/11
2/11
3/11
8/11
9/11
10/11
16/11
17/11
18/11
23/11
24/11
25/11
30/11
1/12
2/12
04:55 11:27 17:29 23:50 05:27 11:30 17:43 23:48
0.4 05:48 0.5 00:44 3.0 3.3 12:22 3.2 06:43 0.7 0.5 18:25 0.7 13:18 3.0 3.1 19:23 0.8
2.8 06:14 2.9 00:31 0.7 0.9 12:13 0.9 06:57 2.9 2.9 18:28 2.9 12:53 0.8 0.8 19:10 2.9
15/11
03:43 10:08 16:09 22:31
0.6 3.1 0.8 2.9
22/11
03:52 09:55 16:12 22:24
3.0 0.7 3.1 0.5
29/11
03:45 10:16 16:16 22:37
0.3 3.4 0.4 3.2
04:24 10:49 16:53 23:14 04:55 10:55 17:12 23:23
04:34 11:06 17:07 23:27
01:39 07:44 14:15 20:21
2.8 0.8 2.9 0.8
11/11
01:11 07:37 13:31 19:51
0.6 3.0 0.8 2.9
0.6 05:07 0.7 00:00 2.9 3.0 11:34 3.0 05:54 0.7 0.8 17:40 0.8 12:23 3.0 2.9 18:31 0.8 3.1 05:54 3.2 00:19 0.3 0.6 11:52 0.5 06:50 3.4 3.2 18:10 3.3 12:46 0.4 0.4 19:07 3.3 0.4 05:23 0.6 00:17 3.0 3.3 11:56 3.2 06:14 0.7 0.5 17:59 0.6 12:47 3.1 3.1 18:51 0.7
02:38 08:46 15:11 21:18
2.7 0.9 2.9 0.8
12/11
01:49 08:15 14:09 20:31
0.6 3.0 0.8 2.9
19/11
00:51 06:48 13:16 19:25
2.8 0.8 3.0 0.8
26/11
01:14 07:43 13:40 20:02
0.2 3.5 0.3 3.3
3/12
01:08 07:08 13:39 19:44
2.8 0.9 2.9 0.8
SUNDAY
6/11
03:37 09:47 16:05 22:12
2.7 1.0 2.8 0.8
13/11
02:27 08:52 14:48 21:10
0.6 3.1 0.8 2.9
20/11
01:46 07:47 14:13 20:24
2.8 0.8 3.0 0.7
27/11
02:06 08:35 14:32 20:55
0.2 3.5 0.3 3.3
4/12
02:01 08:05 14:31 20:36
2.8 1.0 2.9 0.9
*Remember to add an hour for daylight savings
Phone Dan 0800 inflate (463 528) or 021 886 642 Laurie Southwick PdeGulf Harbour Marina
ghiboats@gmail.com
marinescene Choice of boat batteries can cause confusion By John Dale With battery development progressing at a faster pace than ever before you could be forgiven for being confused when choosing that replacement. There are currently five different technologies in the lead acid range and all are good but only for specific applications. With more creature comforts finding their way on-board, most boats will have at lease two batteries, one to start the engine and the other to run the electronics, entertainment and communications systems. These batteries need to be kept separated from each other when using them. The five battery technologies can be summarised as: yy The traditional ‘flooded’ battery (some call it “vented”) is available as a marine battery and is still the best choice. It is internally robust but perhaps more importantly, is compatible with the recharge voltage delivered by most engines. yy The Maintenance-free battery is a calcium battery and you have the convenience of not needing to top up the electrolyte. However it does need a higher voltage to recharge completely and most outboard motors or even inboards do not produce this higher voltage. yy Sealed AGM batteries are good quality spill proof batteries and are
Mobile phones go fishing
ideal for runabouts.They cost up to 50 percent more than the ‘flooded’ battery but are super convenient. The AGM may not last any longer but they are trouble free. yy There are two other sealed batteries, Gel and Hybrid but they are not necessarily suitable as a start battery or cyclic house battery for the trailer boat. Which one each boatie chooses is mainly a matter of budget or convenience. The most economic option is the tried and true ‘flooded’ battery – a start battery, and deep cycle for the house duty. If you’re looking for a trouble free option, AGM is a good choice and this technology is also available as a start battery or deep cycle. Whether your batteries are ‘flooded’ or AGM, it’s important to take care of them to ensure they last the distance. Keep them on a ‘float charger’ for the entire time when you are not using the boat. This means they are not recharged just before you go ou,t but maintained all of the time that the boat is sitting in the driveway week after week and all winter. Whichever battery you choose, be professional – it’s wet out there. John Dale owns Gulf Harbour Electronics. He has been in the marine industry since 1961.
The Ministry of Fisheries has launched two new mobile phone services to aid recreational fishers when out on the water. The free services deliver important fishing regulation information such as catch limits or fish size limits to both standard mobile phones and smartphones, 24 hours a day. Those with standard mobile phones can text the species they are fishing for to 9889; they will receive a reply with the relevant rules for that species. Fishers can also join a register to receive updates such as temporary closures. To join, text ‘Register’ to 9889.
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