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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 25-09-2020, 11:48
Replies: 105
Views: 15,192
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: 31.2Kw Victron LiFePO4 Split System Install

Thanks for all of your answers! I hadn't considered the possibility that you were using the Autotransformer to feed balanced power to/through the 120v Multi's rather than accept their power and feed...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 24-09-2020, 09:56
Replies: 105
Views: 15,192
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: 31.2Kw Victron LiFePO4 Split System Install

Hi Tom, it's John from Neverland here. Congratulations on getting this massive setup installed and operational! And thanks for sharing all of your information with us--it's been hugely helpful and...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-05-2020, 17:28
Replies: 68
Views: 21,047
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: 2019 Saba Ordered!

What are those underwater lights off the bows?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 03-05-2018, 08:30
Replies: 18
Views: 5,564
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: What is the status of Helia and Saba?

Surprised to hear that sales of the Saba 50 weren't very strong. Does anyone know how many hulls will have been completed by the time production stops in 2019? We're happy to have hull #47!
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 06-12-2017, 04:54
Replies: 68
Views: 21,047
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: 2019 Saba Ordered!

Do you have any pictures or additional information about this electric multi-function table? We went with the standard coffee table in ours since she's in crewed charter for the time being, but...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 01-11-2017, 03:21
Replies: 68
Views: 21,047
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: 2019 Saba Ordered!

We have a 13ft (4m) AB Oceanus VST console tender w/ 60hp Yamaha on our Saba 50 with the hydraulic davits. It's a pretty tight fit but it's manageable. I've heard of others having 14 and 15ft tenders...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-10-2017, 02:42
Replies: 19
Views: 4,551
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Buying first boat, no idea where/how to register!

Can't make that assumption...the US taxes its citizens on worldwide income regardless of where they reside or earn the income (with some limited exclusions for income earned outside of the US and/or...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 09-10-2017, 02:28
Replies: 22
Helia 44: Irma's Wrath
Views: 5,386
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Irma's Wrath

Terrible news and really sorry to hear about your loss. As it appears that it's the tie-downs which failed, could you please let us know what it was tied down to, and the number and type of tie-downs...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 09-10-2017, 02:19
Replies: 4
Saba 50: Polar Diagram
Views: 6,194
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Polar Diagram

Here's the same polar diagram for Saba 50 along with some supplemental data and polar tables with detailed figures.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-10-2017, 01:57
Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Saba 50 Fountaine Pajot Info Sharing

There's already a sub-forum specific to the Saba 50 which has a lot of great information, especially from Cuvee. I'm also a Saba 50 owner and am happy to share whatever information I can. PM me if...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-08-2017, 14:09
Replies: 22
Views: 3,483
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Anchor chain fall

Looks like somebody's filed a patent for that: CHAIN FLAKER SYSTEM, TO DISTRIBUTE ANCHOR CHAIN EVENLY IN ANCHOR CHAIN LOCKER - Sierra Madre Marine LLC...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 27-08-2017, 09:29
Replies: 6
Views: 6,407
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Updated Fountaine Pajot price list

Will be very interested to see what the new factory hardtop option looks like...and how much it costs!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2017, 03:40
Replies: 160
Views: 41,432
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEW 47? ok, nice, but what's the diff' ??

Also make sure you understand the distance between the scoops on the FP47 as this will limit the maximum length of your tender. We have the FP Saba 50 with the hydraulic aluminum davits and an AB...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-04-2017, 08:16
Replies: 89
Views: 24,248
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: Choosing my Catamaran

We spent about 4 years chartering and shopping different 44-50 ft catamarans, looking for something that struck the right balance between comfort, blue water ability, and the space to comfortably...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 19:06
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

I am an accountant, I've just never owned a boat. :)
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 19:00
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

And I suppose it's worth acknowledging that there is a certain amount of risk involved in the financing and investing theory--because it only works if your investments do actually outperform your...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 18:51
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

No offense taken--that's exactly what I'm looking for is for somebody with practical experience to tear the theory apart and shower me with real life examples of reasons why the logic doesn't work or...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 18:21
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

That's really good to know, thanks!
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 18:17
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

I believe I have the basic financial theory figured out, but I'm applying it to a realm in which I have no practical experience . . . so I'm trying to flush out any gremlins from everyone's real life...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 18:02
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

I hadn't considered that but it's a great point--now I'm even more convinced that conventional advice isn't necessarily savvy advice.



Precisely!



I don't think appreciation/depreciation...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 17-12-2013, 16:20
Replies: 70
Views: 10,110
Posted By wanderlust42
Re: NEED HELP WITH FUNDING...EXCELLENT CREDIT

Hi everyone, I've been a longtime lurker/knowledge absorber on CF as I prepare for the next phase in my life . . . which will hopefully involve breaking my ties with a land-based life, buying a...
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