Mahe 36: Buying a Mahe

[jase]

MKB53, thankyou. I am looking forward to the pictures! On the later Mahes they installed the FI50s from Furuno, so the setup seems to be different. Because I also want build in a radar which is not from Furuno, it seems that I have to dig a little deeper. I will report in one or two months, if somebody is interested.
The danger coming from rolled Gennakers in stronger winds seems to be an issue, two sailmakers told me, that the do not recommend roller systems for fuller cut asymetrics any more.
Jan

[pguillemin]

Originally Posted by lavi08

thanks Therapy and Cotemar!

have been surching for while in FP calendar shows and, boat show">Miami Boat Show is not there and also if you go to The Mia Boat Show site they dont mention FP.

Thanks again.

Lavi08

We will have a Mahe and an Orana at theshow.Both brand new
Sorry for late answers
Philippe

[Therapy]

Originally Posted by pguillemin

We will have a Mahe and an Orana at theshow.Both brand new
Sorry for late answers
Philippe

Dang.
I wanted to see the Lavezzi.
But I don't have the money just yet so don't worry.

[WaveRunner]

I just joined the forum. I hope I am doing this right. I am currently looking for a LA Cat. I live near Annapolis Maryland and I have not seeing much in Cats this time of year. I have not seen any FP's with brokers I have contacted. I would like to see a FP Mahe for Logoon 380. Any Suggestions?

[Jef & Marin, Netherlands]

Hi Waverunner, welcome to this forum
Mahe 36 vs Lagoon 380:
Both have 77 square meter of sail, Mahe is officially 5000 kg, Lagoon is 7000 kg. Both will be a bit heavier really, the French like to understate weight.
I guess you will find back the difference in sailing performance, better for the Mahe, and room, better for the Lagoon. The Mahe is cheaper if you wait for the september special offer which is a set of extra's for a relatively small amount.
Sailing performance:
In our Mahe we have had a peak speed of 16.4 knots with spinnaker surfing down a wave (with calibrated log), sustained around 14 knots, and a 12 hour average of 10 knots. A Lagoon will not do this probably, the hulls are too wide. And then there is the question of looks, but that is personal.
Kind regards, good luck choosing,
Jef

[Cotemar]

Waverunner,

Both the Mahe 36 and the Lagoon 380 will be at the Miami boat show.
Willmar USA sells a lot of Mahes on the East Coast. I have been on both boats and you can tell the Lagoon is more of a charter boat and much heavier than the Mahe. The Lagoon 380 is roughly $100,000 more than the Mahe if you are looking at new ones. I really like both boats, but the Mahe 36 fit my budget.

Mark

[Palarran]

Therapy, did you make it to the show? The Lavezzi at the show had a really nice bimini with side curtains. They also put a 2' wide fiberglass walkway near the centerline. PM me if you'll be around tomorrow. David

[Cotemar]

Well the excitment is building. Our Captain and crew leave LaRochelle France today 4-3-09 for the journey across the Atlantic to Newport RI USA to deliver our new mahe 36 names Catatude. This trip should take 38 days.
Mark & Margaret (M&M)

[Scott730]

Mark
Congrats on your new boat! I know you've waited a while for this moment. Keep us posted on the progress.

Scott

[Cotemar]

Scott,
Now I can contribute to the posts from a first hand perspective.
It will be nice to be touchy feely with the real boat.
Started a blog also www.sv-catatude.blogspot.com
Much to do in the next 38 days to get ready.
Thanks,
Mark

[DtM]

Mark,

Congratulations.

What hull number is your new baby.

daniel and elaine 2gether (hull #29)

[Cotemar]

Daniel,

Catatude's hull # is 96

Mark

[Cotemar]

Hi Kev & Jo,

You are right, we can not wait. Hey great Blog. We have been follow you journey from the start. You guys really now how to enjoy life

Mark & Margaret

[RoadRacer]

Hello fellow FP cat lovers! Found this forum and Mahe thread a few days ago and read every post........man, has the work piled up!
Great information on specific systems, fixes, installations, etc. I appreciate the details on d-w sail options and rigging tips!
We're taking delivery of our Mahe, Normandie, in September in Annapolis as it will be part of the FP contingent for the 10/8 -10/12 boat show. Plan on sending her to the Bahamas for next season....can't wait!

Not sure if Scott (MaheMahe) checks this forum but would like to thank him for the use of his beautiful Mahe, Mistina, last Thanksgiving in the BVI....we took care of her like she was our own!

Regards,
Chuck

[Scott730]

Chuck
Welcome aboard.
We will be doing the Bahamas this winter as well, currently planning on leaving late December, early January. If you want to make the crossing with us your welcome to.

Scott