FP Mahe 36 - Page 14

Scott730 · 20-11-2007, 12:50

therapy
You live in Florida and you have a problem with the ventilation on the Mahe? I don't know where in Florida you live but if your depending on port holes to cool the boat you will die of heat exhaustion. Any boat will need A/C in Florida period.
I'm 6 feet and the boom will not hit me, by the way, do you use a preventor when sailing with the wind, helps prevent those accidental Gybes
The boat is an entry level cat and is very easy to sail short handed, and pretty fast in the process, so while I'm out enjoying the beautiful sailing conditions now, your pinching pennies to buy the Seawind. Sorry but I don't like to be landlocked.

Therapy · 20-11-2007, 16:56

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Originally Posted by Scott730

therapy
You live in Florida and you have a problem with the ventilation on the Mahe? I don't know where in Florida you live but if your depending on port holes to cool the boat you will die of heat exhaustion. Any boat will need A/C in Florida period.
I'm 6 feet and the boom will not hit me, by the way, do you use a preventor when sailing with the wind, helps prevent those accidental Gybes
The boat is an entry level cat and is very easy to sail short handed, and pretty fast in the process, so while I'm out enjoying the beautiful sailing conditions now, your pinching pennies to buy the Seawind. Sorry but I don't like to be landlocked.

I have some time on boats with ventilation and for a good part of the time it is OK. Summer on worst days - you bet. I don't want a boat without AC but I don't want one that requires me to use AC on a day like today was because I cannot get any air to move through it.

If it is an "entry level cat" then I think it is very, very nice. I was astounded at how much room was to be had in the Mahe as compared to the Seawind 1000.
Is that "entry level" label because it is only 36 and most "real cats" are now around 40?

Therapy · 20-11-2007, 16:50

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Originally Posted by pguillemin

Hi Guys
6'4" ...you can still sit at the helm station and not be hit by the boom.At the show we keep the boom low for looks..but the mainsail make it fly higher
Rigging.Boat because of infusion technology is a lot lighter than older cat so rigging is also smaller ( and lighter ) etc...
Mahe 49 just arrived in Fort Lauderdale after an Atlantic crossing..boat look like new.
Another Mahe went to Cape Town so miles of open ocean speak for themselves

Good points.
Thank you.

jean1146 · 20-11-2007, 13:57

Good point scott.Anyway when the sail is up,the boom comes way up,no way it will hit you.As for ventilation,yes the Mahe could use more hatches,when sailing it is sufficient,when at anchor or in a Marina in the summer,anyway you will need AC.When we get older we need our little confort.....you know like cold air,good wines,and a good cook onboard.
JC.

goldfish · 20-11-2007, 14:14

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Originally Posted by jean1146

I just was wondering if they are any menbers on this forum who have ordered the new FP mahe 36'.it would be interesting to exchange thoughts about the boat.

from La Rochelle France I leave this week with the mahé number 60 is possible see the blog every day on skymate .com denis

pguillemin · 21-11-2007, 07:54

Therapy
Entry level as the boat was built as a first boat and we are trying to keep the price low.
Also the new Mahe have an extra opening hatch in the saloon
We just received number 49 with the hatcj=h and white gelcoat and she looks beautiful

Scott730 · 21-11-2007, 15:01

Therapy
I just got back from spending last night on my boat and I needed covers with just the hatches open. In fact I haven't needed to run the A/C for almost a month now.
You seem to make statements about the Mahe as if you have experience with the boat. When in fact you don't. The last 3 replys are from people who really do have quite a bite of experience with this particular "Real Cat".
Are there things I would change, Sure. But none of them justifys me paying a few hundred thousand dollars more for a SeaWinds or any other Cat at this point in time.
Just my opinion, based on experience, take it for what it is.

Therapy · 21-11-2007, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Scott730

You seem to make statements about the Mahe as if you have experience with the boat. When in fact you don't.

You are correct, I don't own one so I do not have experience (with a Mahe) because I don't own one.
I am shopping.
I have opinions on what I want in my boat. There are a lot of them out there and I have read thousands of posts here and know that people decide what they want in a boat. Then they buy it and for the most part will rigorously defend most if not all points brought out.
This just seems to be human nature.
I don't want to offend you.
I have been in FL for 30+ years.
I have been on a couple of boats too.
I listen to all and look at what I can.
I saw Jean1146s boat that he was kind enough to have at the show and spoke to him about the salon ventilation, among a couple of other things. His has none but will, in the near future I believe.
I will not state my negative impressions any more.

And yes, the point about pinching for a Seawind as opposed to sailing is well taken. Want to show me how things work for real?

PS - the Mahe is back on my list of possible boats.
PPS - Where else can you put the Generator?

DtM · 21-11-2007, 20:36

John (Seadog),

I will email you a photo.

daniel

Wayward Wind · 21-11-2007, 15:25

Guys, I have just specified the factory fitted stainless steel support for liferaft, but on checking the photos of Mahes, noticed that none of the "models" show BOTH liferaft support & davits together. My question is, will there be enough room for a tender if both the stainless steel support & davits are installed?

John

kev&jo · 22-11-2007, 03:33

Hi John,

I was in La Rochelle recently and please see the attached photo, which show both davits and life raft craddle fitted, on boats number 59 and 63.

The one on the far right has a zodiac 6 man life raft in it.

hope this helps

Kev & Jo

jean1146 · 22-11-2007, 06:22

Therapy the only other location for the gen would be the anchor locker,but you would have to really protect the gen from the element because you will get sea water in there when the weather gets rough.I thought about it.Sure the Mahe is not perfect,if I had to do it again I would change a few things,but is there out there a PERFECT CAT? for us the price was very important,and we like what we got.My next step would be a Lavezzi,it is a very nice boat,you need to look at it,very well made.Well I need to go,we are heading down to Captiva untill Sunday.JC.

Therapy · 22-11-2007, 08:41

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Originally Posted by jean1146

Therapy the only other location for the gen would be the anchor locker,but you would have to really protect the gen from the element because you will get sea water in there when the weather gets rough.I thought about it.Sure the Mahe is not perfect,if I had to do it again I would change a few things,but is there out there a PERFECT CAT? for us the price was very important,and we like what we got.My next step would be a Lavezzi,it is a very nice boat,you need to look at it,very well made.Well I need to go,we are heading down to Captiva untill Sunday.JC.

Thanks Jean.

It really is a nice boat.

Have fun!

Wayward Wind · 22-11-2007, 14:03

Thanks Daniel, kev&jo. Your photos do put the size of the Mahe 36 back into perspective. The stock photos made the boats look too narrow for a tender when both davits & ss cradle are fitted, but as I can see from your pics, there is plenty of room to swing the proverbial "baby" cat.

IrieCat · 23-11-2007, 14:23

After a short trip from La Rochelle, irie cat is resting in Fort Lauderdale. She looks great. The delivery was painless and as described. Now a week or so of rigging and then we will sail her to death!! Thanks to Wilmar (Harold), JC and Scott for all the guidance.
Lonnie

21-11-2007, 15:25	#10
Wayward Wind Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Harbour Boat: Mahe 36 Wayward Wind Posts: 76	stainless steel support for liferaft Guys, I have just specified the factory fitted stainless steel support for liferaft, but on checking the photos of Mahes, noticed that none of the "models" show BOTH liferaft support & davits together. My question is, will there be enough room for a tender if both the stainless steel support & davits are installed? John

22-11-2007, 03:33	#11
kev&jo Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Boat: Mahe 36 Posts: 37	Hi John, I was in La Rochelle recently and please see the attached photo, which show both davits and life raft craddle fitted, on boats number 59 and 63. The one on the far right has a zodiac 6 man life raft in it. hope this helps Kev & Jo Attached Thumbnails

23-11-2007, 14:23	#15
IrieCat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Stanford/Jupiter Boat: FP Mahe 36 IrieCat Posts: 39	irie cat made it!! After a short trip from La Rochelle, irie cat is resting in Fort Lauderdale. She looks great. The delivery was painless and as described. Now a week or so of rigging and then we will sail her to death!! Thanks to Wilmar (Harold), JC and Scott for all the guidance. Lonnie

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20-11-2007, 12:50	#1
Scott730 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mt Dora Florida Boat: Mahe, 36' "Oceanview" Posts: 223	therapy You live in Florida and you have a problem with the ventilation on the Mahe? I don't know where in Florida you live but if your depending on port holes to cool the boat you will die of heat exhaustion. Any boat will need A/C in Florida period. I'm 6 feet and the boom will not hit me, by the way, do you use a preventor when sailing with the wind, helps prevent those accidental Gybes The boat is an entry level cat and is very easy to sail short handed, and pretty fast in the process, so while I'm out enjoying the beautiful sailing conditions now, your pinching pennies to buy the Seawind. Sorry but I don't like to be landlocked.

20-11-2007, 13:57	#4
jean1146 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa fl Boat: Mahe 36' Posts: 251	Good point scott.Anyway when the sail is up,the boom comes way up,no way it will hit you.As for ventilation,yes the Mahe could use more hatches,when sailing it is sufficient,when at anchor or in a Marina in the summer,anyway you will need AC.When we get older we need our little confort.....you know like cold air,good wines,and a good cook onboard. JC.

21-11-2007, 07:54	#6
pguillemin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida east cost Posts: 65	Therapy Entry level as the boat was built as a first boat and we are trying to keep the price low. Also the new Mahe have an extra opening hatch in the saloon We just received number 49 with the hatcj=h and white gelcoat and she looks beautiful

21-11-2007, 15:01	#7
Scott730 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Mt Dora Florida Boat: Mahe, 36' "Oceanview" Posts: 223	Therapy I just got back from spending last night on my boat and I needed covers with just the hatches open. In fact I haven't needed to run the A/C for almost a month now. You seem to make statements about the Mahe as if you have experience with the boat. When in fact you don't. The last 3 replys are from people who really do have quite a bite of experience with this particular "Real Cat". Are there things I would change, Sure. But none of them justifys me paying a few hundred thousand dollars more for a SeaWinds or any other Cat at this point in time. Just my opinion, based on experience, take it for what it is.

21-11-2007, 20:36	#9
DtM Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Australia Boat: FP Mahe36 "2gether" Posts: 251	John (Seadog), I will email you a photo. daniel

22-11-2007, 06:22	#12
jean1146 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa fl Boat: Mahe 36' Posts: 251	Therapy the only other location for the gen would be the anchor locker,but you would have to really protect the gen from the element because you will get sea water in there when the weather gets rough.I thought about it.Sure the Mahe is not perfect,if I had to do it again I would change a few things,but is there out there a PERFECT CAT? for us the price was very important,and we like what we got.My next step would be a Lavezzi,it is a very nice boat,you need to look at it,very well made.Well I need to go,we are heading down to Captiva untill Sunday.JC.

22-11-2007, 14:03	#14
Wayward Wind Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Harbour Boat: Mahe 36 Wayward Wind Posts: 76	Thanks Daniel, kev&jo. Your photos do put the size of the Mahe 36 back into perspective. The stock photos made the boats look too narrow for a tender when both davits & ss cradle are fitted, but as I can see from your pics, there is plenty of room to swing the proverbial "baby" cat.