Silver Fox

40" steel Ganley Pacemaker cutter rig sloop.

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Posted: Fri, 26 May 2017 - 00:00

Up on the hardstand. Fuel contamination and no way to access the keel tank except through the keel itself. The beginning of a very uncomfortable time and a massive drain on finances. Here we are

Posted: Wed, 24 May 2017 - 00:00

<p>Here we are back at Opua. How upsetting for us all. Checked in at customs and headed to the berth to decide what to do.</p>

Posted: Mon, 22 May 2017 - 00:00

Started engine at midnight and noticed that the fuel filter is beginning to block up. Having to clean the filter at regular hourly times. Still no wind and sea slight. Oil filter change has been done

Posted: Mon, 22 May 2017 - 00:00

Just having dinner and Mark has just asked me if I had changed the engine revs. No I hadn't. The engine was suffering from fuel starvation. After checking the filter Mark informs us that we are

Posted: Sun, 21 May 2017 - 00:00

Well, we left Opua at midday and are heading out towards Tonga, via Minerva Reef. There is not much wind so we are having to start the engine.

Posted: Wed, 10 May 2017 - 18:54

Well, we're still in Opua waiting for someone to open the window (weather window that is) so we can head north to sunnier climbs. We've used the time as best as possible, with Gail catching up on

Posted: Fri, 28 Apr 2017 - 17:20

Arrived at Opua this afternoon after yet another day of motoring first from Mimiwhangata to aptly named Paradise Bay on Urapukapuka Island yeserday, then up the channel. At least we had the enjoyment

Posted: Wed, 26 Apr 2017 - 18:59

Another day of motoring with no wind, but no shortage of swell though. Arrived at Mimiwhangata at 1630. Always a beautiful place, allthough a tad colder now. Met up with Manutaki who are also on

Posted: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 - 21:43

Well, that was an interesting day. Mark went with Elan and Sean to dawn parade, then back to Silver Fox with Gail for last minute loading and sorting - always seems to be last minute I've noticed

Posted: Tue, 25 Apr 2017 - 14:42

We are on our way. Late start, but Mark enjoyed the dawn parade with Elan. Missed the good breeze north yesterday but enjoying being on the move ... even if we are under motor. Tried the mps but the

Posted: Sun, 23 Apr 2017 - 17:15

Well, the time has finally arrived after 4 years of preparation. Tomorrow we leave Gulf Harbour for our trip north to Opua in preparation for our departure north to Tonga approximately on May 6. We

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