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by amfboats
Mon Dec 12, 2011 3:45 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Added another to the crew
Replies: 10
Views: 5455

Re: Added another to the crew

Thanks everyone, Henry is a mad keen fisho, and Maggie is following close behind, the sad bit is we don't do it nearly enough. recently a local sports store held it annual take a kid fishing at the lake where they release a few hundred trout into a penned off area, the kids for $2 get 10 mins to try...
by amfboats
Sat Dec 10, 2011 3:41 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Added another to the crew
Replies: 10
Views: 5455

Added another to the crew

Hi all,

Had a busy week on Tuesday 4.40am NZ time my wife gave birth to another daughter, Sally Cate, a sister to Henry Oliver now 5 and just started school and Maggie Mae 3.

All is going well and enjoyed a week off with the family.

cheers

Bevan
by amfboats
Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:44 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Helicopter crash in Auckland Viaduct
Replies: 3
Views: 2794

Re: Helicopter crash in Auckland Viaduct

Oh it gets better... there is always some helpful dude that manages to help stuff things up :shocked: about 3 mins 20 into this news clip there is new footage shown, and a guy can be seen to reach up and grab the cable and give it a good yank (that is pull to you Yanks). i have read a few bits aroun...
by amfboats
Tue Nov 22, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Helicopter crash in Auckland Viaduct
Replies: 3
Views: 2794

Helicopter crash in Auckland Viaduct

This crash happened this morning, expensive christmas tree. Man this guys is one lucky guy to come out of this un harmed
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6LJkjcMO_U
by amfboats
Mon Nov 14, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Todays date...
Replies: 10
Views: 4715

Re: Todays date...

Thanks Welder, updated profile, still waiting on #3 but hey not due till 25th.
by amfboats
Sat Nov 12, 2011 5:41 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Todays date...
Replies: 10
Views: 4715

Re: Todays date...

It meant it was my birthday, been waiting for this one to roll around since I was a wee fellow. There was even a chance of baby number three sharing it but we still wait for the baby, 2 weeks till it is due. It was a cool date for a birthday. Next year my Nephew has 12/12/12 for his 6th birthday.
by amfboats
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,
Replies: 11
Views: 5707

Re: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,

http://www.twitvid.com/I7ZWZ
This video shows how the ship Rena is stuck on the reef.
by amfboats
Tue Oct 18, 2011 8:59 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,
Replies: 11
Views: 5707

Re: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,

This Satellite pics isn't bad either but as it says the image is "likely" to show the oil.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/environment/rena ... l-revealed
by amfboats
Tue Oct 18, 2011 6:16 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,
Replies: 11
Views: 5707

Re: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,

Thanks Capt PJ for the link I had heard of the link but I hadn't seen it yet, very interesting and useful I have been using it even tracking a ship I had a boat on going to Melbourne. I have a real problem with posting too much about this oil, as the media get thing unbelievably wrong and so much en...
by amfboats
Wed Oct 12, 2011 7:44 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Happy Birthday Welder
Replies: 6
Views: 3579

Re: Happy Birthday Welder

Happy Birthday, Welder
May all your welds be long clean and have no porosity.

mmm chocolate Cake Squish it in your teeth and post a photo to show how good it is.

Glad to here your having a good one.
by amfboats
Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:04 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,
Replies: 11
Views: 5707

Re: OUR FRIENDS BELOW,

Hi this certainly is a disaster in one of NZ's most iconic holiday destinations, but also has been one of NZ's fastest growth areas for family's shifting to live. Beautiful white sand beaches, rocks, and huge estuary area. The biggest holiday destination the Coromandle is a close neighbor. The reef ...
by amfboats
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:32 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Miles Per Hour or Nautical Miles Per Hour?
Replies: 13
Views: 9069

Re: Miles Per Hour or Nautical Miles Per Hour?

I was born and breed in Km/h, first motor bike was in MPH, and then all the boats I started selling we quoted speed in MPH and in more recent times we refer to speed in Nautical Miles. Chart work has always been Nautical Miles and so all of my GPS use is in Nautical Miles for distance. To sum it up ...
by amfboats
Mon Jul 25, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: 1000 MEMBERS
Replies: 16
Views: 6271

Re: 1000 MEMBERS

Congrats Welder, well done you have a great site.
by amfboats
Tue Jul 05, 2011 11:05 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Cleaning Grandpas boat
Replies: 7
Views: 3995

Re: Cleaning Grandpas boat

Pretty lucky grandkid to have a grandpa into all the cool stuff, ....like alloy boats Great pics Welder
by amfboats
Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF Commercial 1300
Replies: 6
Views: 5868

Re: AMF Commercial 1300

Thanks John

As it so happens this boat has come on the market, this is a whole lot of boat for what he is asking.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/boats-m ... 757932.htm
by amfboats
Thu Jun 30, 2011 12:03 am
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF 580 RIB
Replies: 8
Views: 6358

Re: AMF 580 RIB

Cheers John

Here is the thinking behind our RIB's and especially our tubes that are mounted high on the hull.

http://amfboats.blogspot.com/2011/06/am ... tages.html
by amfboats
Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:55 pm
Forum: Alloy Pictures
Topic: AMF 580 RIB
Replies: 8
Views: 6358

Re: AMF 580 QRV

Been out taking photos of this boat for our PR man, its winter and and it is cold, he said to make it look like summer wear a t-shirt, and take a harden up pill. So we delegated the boat driving job to one of our boat builders. :smitty: :-) No good for a heater hugging office dweller like me ;) :bee...
by amfboats
Sun Jun 26, 2011 6:59 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Just as good as getting on the cover of the Rolling Stone
Replies: 10
Views: 4455

Re: Just as good as getting on the cover of the Rolling Ston

Ha ha Love the Song, Love the photo! Well Done
by amfboats
Sun Jun 12, 2011 11:03 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: NZ Earthquakes
Replies: 1
Views: 1929

NZ Earthquakes

Well Christchurch is literally been a shocker today, A 4.4, 5.5, 4.3, 3.4, 6.0, 4.9, 3.4 and a 3.7 on the Richter scale. All within a few hours. Talked to my uncle he, his wife and family are safe but very shaken up, as it seems luckily so has the rest of the population so far. Still to hear from fr...
by amfboats
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:05 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Multiuse alloy part two
Replies: 14
Views: 7204

Re: Multiuse alloy part two

Hey Pete, your a School teacher right? Man alive you must kick some serious butt in the "What I did in my school Holidays" and "Show and tell" segments. I once got told by a primary teacher when I was about 7 to sit down and stop telling lies during one show and tell. I was telli...
by amfboats
Thu Jun 09, 2011 4:12 pm
Forum: Aluminum Boats For Sale
Topic: aluminum mini tug boat for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 19973

Re: aluminum mini tug boat for sale

Haha fantastic! Great little tug looks like you have made a nice job. Welcome to the forum Greg and look forward to seeing more of your pics.We have a guy that works here that would be in his element cruising up our river in that tug.
by amfboats
Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:05 pm
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Eating my way through Louisiana
Replies: 5
Views: 3073

Re: Eating my way through Louisiana

So far the list of TASTY MUNCHIES is ...and watch for updates. Boiled crawdads Grits,Eggs, Sausage [Sausage custom made in house] Pork BBQ like no other Crab Fingers ...WOOOOOOEEEEEEE dem good Thin Fried Cat Fish & Hush Puppies Venison stuffed Mushrooms with Cheese Sauce and Pomegranate Tea to ...
by amfboats
Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:58 pm
Forum: Alloy Boat Forum
Topic: Props are not Safe.
Replies: 35
Views: 16977

Re: Props are not Safe.

LOL here are two topical news links today to this discussion in New Zealand http://www.3news.co.nz/Irate-man-says-Coca-Cola-killed-his-wife/tabid/423/articleID/214082/Default.aspx?utm_source=TV3&utm_medium=twitter http://www.wanganuichronicle.co.nz/local/news/crossing-fears-drivers-blamed/395469...
by amfboats
Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:09 pm
Forum: Fishing your Alloy Boat
Topic: Dirty Boat Photos
Replies: 8
Views: 5354

Re: Dirty Boat Photos

You must have patience of a saint. Well I think a man shouldn't turn his hobbie into a job, keep the fun stuff fun! Yeah no arguments taking people fishing is hard work, they just don't think about the whole picture until you train a good crew. I am completely grateful that my rugrats are no snot go...
by amfboats
Mon Jun 06, 2011 1:05 am
Forum: Sittin' on the Dock
Topic: Eating my way through Louisiana
Replies: 5
Views: 3073

Re: Eating my way through Louisiana

Watch out!! You'll end up with Gout eating like a rich man, and that will slow your adventrue down!

salivating now :popcorn: