LakeMacquarie.boats

24/02/2026

Was Martin Luther right??

Martin Luther may have been against indulgences paid to the Catholic Church bringing about atonement, but he still had the Papal viewpoint for Mary being the eternal virgin, etc. This was a Pagan insert. She was married to Joseph and became his wife (not housekeeper, wife - in every sense of the word), This marriage resulted in Jesus' brother Andrew and he had sisters as well....

Martin Luther may have been against indulgences paid to the Catholic Church bringing about atonement, but he still had the Papal viewpoint for Mary being the eternal virgin, etc. This was a Pagan i…

01/01/2026

Smoke Management Systems Testing.

The National Construction Code in (previously called the Building Code of Australia ) requires the installation of smoke management systems and this varies with the age of the building , its effective height as well as interconnection with differing classes of building and the class of the building itself. There are also specific conditions associated with buildings having an atrium, and other conditions requirements for large industrial or storage buildings....

The National Construction Code [NCC] in  (previously called the Building Code of Australia [BCA]) requires the installation of smoke management systems and this varies with the age of the buil…

08/10/2024

Great video from Maritime NSW https://www.facebook.com/nswmaritime/videos/1034018008510726/

08/08/2024

Went down to the Marmong Point and around the marina wet berths - here are some 360deg views

07/04/2024

As we hustle and bustle through our daily lives, finding those moments of genuine happiness and enjoyment sometimes feels like a distant dream. Yet, your Bible provides a timeless source of wisdom and guidance. It offers profound insights into the enjoyment of your life. Let’s examine a few Bible verses about enjoying life, about savouring every moment, and learn from the teachings of our Saviour about finding joy in our very existence....

As we hustle and bustle through our daily lives, finding those moments of genuine happiness and enjoyment sometimes feels like a distant dream. Yet, your Bible provides a timeless source of wisdom …

12/03/2024

An increase in the amount of lithium-ion battery yacht fires has prompted The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to release new fire safety and storage guidelines of small electric powered craft on yachts. Engineers Australia’s Society of Fire Safety is currently developing guidelines for mitigation and controls for Battery Electric Vehicle fires and one of the prime issues is that rupture of the battery containment expels some very toxic materials and it is imperative that this remain separated from human contact....

An increase in the amount of lithium-ion battery yacht fires has prompted The UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) to release new fire safety and storage guidelines of small electric powered c…

18/01/2024

What Australia Day is about...

I SUSPECT THAT MANY OF YOU, LIKE MYSELF, ARE GETTING THOROUGHLY SICK AND TIRED OF THE MISSINFORMATION BEING PUT AROUND ON THE INTERNET ABOUT JANUARY 26TH, AUSTRALIA DAY. Here is how it actually cam…

26/06/2023

We had a great time being part of the 2023 Lake Macquarie Float your Boat festival 23rd & 24th June - the Eternity sign is double sided illuminated on a 2.4m x 1.2m backing board and we folded a square 2m x 2m 400 LED stage light curtain to go above = all supported by the 6m flagpole we fastened onto the transom.
It was a bit windy on the night and sometimes it seems we were under sail with constant steering adjustment needed.

04/10/2022

We're probably familiar with the story of the sleeping Jesus in the boat when the storm arose. (Matt 8:23~27)(Mark 4:3739) which are a reflection of Psalm 89:10 and Psalm 107: 29~30.
Any of us who have gone out into a stormy sea can recognise the immense power that the storm contains, yet God remains in control and Jesus Christ has power over the natural forces.
This is something of which I am aware, whenever I go out and my trust can and does remain in him.

04/10/2022

I've finally got the 245SB pretty much the way I want it but its taken a while.
I've replaced the cabin carpet with teak vinyl and did the table to, new berth mattress (previous owner must have put damp stuff on it), new flat plate microwave and relocated, added some more 12VDC and USB charge outlets plus changed out all the US power sockets to AU 240VAC and added some more, put in a TV, overhauled the toilet, overhauled the engine, added 1140W of Solar Panels on a frame mounted on the Bimini with front lightbar flood/spot + stern worklights and mounted the anchor light there, Charge Controller & 3kW PureSineWave Inverter and Shore Power/Inverter Changeover and added additional LiPo 100AH Battery, lined the underside of the bimini with foil insulation + I've put in some insulated curtains (which makes it dark and snug) and added additional cockpit ceiling lights, plus installed 2x EFO fireball automatic fire extinguishers in the engine bay and upgraded the cockpit AB(E) from 1kg to 2.5kg + a Class F first Aid kit and an appropriate complement of life jackets.
So now my floating mobile home away from home is pretty well complete.
The grandkids also love getting dragged along on the tow toys, lazing on the floating aquapad or taking the electric outboard powered inflatable (with solar array) for an explore.
It helps to have the largest salt water lake in the Southern Hemisphere to get out on and enjoy.