Cruisers Forum
 

Go Back   Cruisers & Sailing Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Cruiser Wiki Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 25 of 40
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: LotNick
Forum: Dollars & Cents 15-10-2021, 20:32
Replies: 0
Views: 780
Posted By LotNick
Selling a cat - Caribbean vs Bahamas vs PR

Hello,
The time has come to start thinking about selling our catamaran.
As we are about to haul out in Trinidad for the usual yearly maintenance, we need to start planning our last season on the...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 08-12-2020, 21:55
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By LotNick
Re: Troubleshooting Westerbeke Rotary Aire 17000BTU AC

Well, mystery solved! After compressor check I ended up swapping capacitors (I have a similar second unit) - no joy, swapping the whole control box - no joy, swapping sensors - nothing, something...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 06-12-2020, 17:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By LotNick
Re: Troubleshooting Westerbeke Rotary Aire 17000BTU AC

Thank you guys, I do actually follow the troubleshooting guide and yes, the water pump is running and voltage is there. I am unfamiliar with AC in generał so this one is a challenge, but will make it...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 04-12-2020, 15:11
Replies: 5
Views: 1,100
Posted By LotNick
Troubleshooting Westerbeke Rotary Aire 17000BTU AC

Hello, I'm trying to figure out why my AC is not working. The system is charged with gas, 110V is coming in, and the grounding test on the compressor shows no ground. The compressor is not starting,...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-02-2020, 15:25
Replies: 28
Views: 9,086
Posted By LotNick
Re: 2001 Leopard 45 and what $64k in refit gets you

Thx for all your comments. To adress some of your questions:
- the rig quotes we've got were very similar. I wish I could pay less, but we wanted a reliable outfit doing the job and FKG was...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2020, 18:55
Replies: 41
Views: 15,834
Posted By LotNick
Re: Lagoon 380 a blue water boat?

3 years ago we were chartering in Raiatea, and the chareter base manager talked about delivering one and being caught in really bad weather. He said he would trust his life to one. He was a very...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2020, 18:32
Replies: 28
Views: 9,086
Posted By LotNick
Re: 2001 Leopard 45 and what $64k in refit gets you

Pictures:
- painting underway @Powerboats, Trinidad
- $200 screetcher
- lookin' good!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2020, 17:59
Replies: 28
Views: 9,086
Posted By LotNick
Re: 2001 Leopard 45 and what $64k in refit gets you

Secon hand, bought at Powerboats Trinidad!https://www.facebook.com/syRybka/photos/pcb.835085896914523/835085873581192/?type=3&theater
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2020, 17:47
Replies: 28
Views: 9,086
Posted By LotNick
Re: 2001 Leopard 45 and what $64k in refit gets you

Well, not sure you can roll Awlgrip. This was done spraypainting sides first, then flat surfaces on deck, then non skid. All spraypainted. Took 6 men 5 weeks.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 26-01-2020, 17:18
Replies: 28
Views: 9,086
Posted By LotNick
2001 Leopard 45 and what $64k in refit gets you

Inspired by the post of a Lagoon 440 owner and his grand upgrade on that boat that went to about $190k, I have written a summary of our boat rebuild in preparation for a 3 year sabbatical that will...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2018, 09:43
Replies: 95
Views: 10,824
Posted By LotNick
Re: heavy displacement repower dilemma

What about one of those Chinese clones? Simple, naturally aspirated, HF-4102 at 70HP should be less than 4k USD with gearbox included. I would definately investigate...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 30-08-2018, 03:41
Replies: 4
Views: 1,097
Posted By LotNick
Re: Insurance for German flagged boat in US/Caribbean

We bought the boat in the Caribbean from a German owner and registered it in Poland, the Topsail Insurance from UK had no problem insuring it and in researching the subject we found out people are...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-07-2018, 02:50
Replies: 30
Views: 3,569
Posted By LotNick
Re: Need new 55hp diesel engines - where to buy

Hi, I haven't ordered yet but I am negotiating with them on 4JH5E's and they seem very professional, give 2 years warranty, quote for shipping 2 engines to Guatemala was 1850USD.

I am sure...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 05-07-2018, 02:22
Replies: 0
Views: 561
Posted By LotNick
replacing 4JH3E with 4JH5E

Hello; has anyone done the swap? Any afterthoughts? How difficult was it? Anything you would do different second time around? One of our engines approaches 9000hrs, it's time...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-06-2018, 11:53
Replies: 0
Views: 708
Posted By LotNick
repower 4JH3E/KM4A with 4JH4E/KM35P?

Has anybody attempted such a swap? Does it fit the space? Any comments?
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 09-06-2018, 09:35
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By LotNick
need helping hand in Peake's, Trinidad

So life dictated that my wife is left with the boat, hauling out in Trinidad at Peake's in 2 days and while she is a tough cookie I'd sleep much better knowing that she is not left alone to do all...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 07-06-2018, 01:10
Replies: 8
Views: 4,144
Posted By LotNick
KM4A lube oil - again...

Hello; I'm trying to get the right oil for my first oil change in our Leopard 45. In search for the right oil, I consulted our forum and - as always, a lot of conflicting info. Some even suggested...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 30-05-2018, 10:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,074
Posted By LotNick
FK Rigging, St. Maarten or suggestions for Leopard 45 rigging replacement

Just wanted to ask for your experience dealing with this company with respect to standing rigging. We need to replace the rigging in the new to us Leopard 45, it is 2001 original and starts to show...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-05-2018, 12:17
Replies: 26
Views: 15,122
Posted By LotNick
Re: Catamarans with direct drive

We just bought a 2001 Leopard 45, direct drive with Yanmar 4JH3E and Kanzaki KM4A gear box. It's a dream come true for us - it has the AC, generator, water maker and lower helm but all were made with...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-05-2018, 13:49
Replies: 72
Views: 20,063
Posted By LotNick
Re: Lagoon 380 cat vs Amel Super Maramu for tradewinds RTW

Well, thank you for sharing your experiences and thoughts on the subject. Some great insight in this thread, and we've learnt a lot just reading through these posts. Today we have closed the deal and...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 26-04-2018, 14:33
Replies: 12
Views: 3,555
Posted By LotNick
Re: Lagoon 380S2 2017 Owner Version

Hi, do you have details available? I’d be interested. Regards
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 09-02-2018, 00:43
Replies: 14
Views: 4,828
Posted By LotNick
Re: Selling our beautiful boat

PM sent.
Looking forward to hear from you.
Regards
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 28-01-2018, 09:51
Replies: 10
Views: 6,666
Posted By LotNick
Re: 2006 Beneteau Cyclades 39.3 top condition! Lying Greece (Poros), EUR 64,500 VAT p

The boat is sold.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 29-12-2017, 10:40
Replies: 229
Views: 32,243
Posted By LotNick
Re: Excuse me sir, don‘t wanna lowball but...

I think it depends on the boat.. I just sold our Cyclades 39.3 and the final price was 6% lower than asking... I had tons of lowball offers, after a week of posting my ad I didn't bother to answer...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 14-12-2017, 04:29
Replies: 72
Views: 20,063
Posted By LotNick
Lagoon 380 cat vs Amel Super Maramu for tradewinds RTW

Hello, I posted this earlier on Liveaboards forum but since I only got one answer, I'll try one more time. We are fairly experinced sailors, much more on monos than multis but have done quite a few...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 40
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 10:20.

Contact Us - Cruisers & Sailing Forums - Sitemap - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Google+
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Social Knowledge Networks
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
close

Privacy Guaranteed - your email is never shared with anyone, opt out any time.


ShowCase vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.