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Forum: Fountaine Pajot 06-07-2022, 00:51
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: What Goiot Model is the escape hatch, 44C? Correct seal and how to replace it

Hi there, the seals are glued in place with contact cement, I bought the seals from Clark Rubber. Southern Seas Marine on the Gold coast will be able to help you if the Clark rubber section is not to...
Forum: Our Community 04-09-2020, 14:22
Replies: 216
Views: 21,156
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: "Everyone is buying boats'"during the pandemic, and it's causing a short supply

Sweden is happy? I thought that they were a basket case after they let COVID 19 run unchecked through their community. If you are looking for cheap boats try Australia we have plenty. Just allow 2...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 25-04-2020, 14:32
Replies: 2
Views: 1,159
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Lavezzi 40 mattresses & stuff

Hi Andi,

Congrats on your purchase, I hope you enjoy your Lavezzi they are great boats.
Do you still need the mattress dimensions?
They are quite odd shapes, I think that it would be much better...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 25-04-2020, 14:14
Replies: 55
Views: 37,865
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Yanmar SD20 Saildrive Oil Seals - Water in Drive

On the raw water pump seals I replace the spring with an o ring, even so called marine seals can corrode very quickly.
Forum: Marine Electronics 14-11-2019, 10:14
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

Hi all,

I have decided to go with the Raymarine AIS700 class B, whilst not the cheapest it fits in with my existing ST60 system and Axiom multi function display. I have had good service from my...
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-04-2019, 12:10
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

So do all LED light emit RF interference at a level to cause a problem?
My mast head lights need replacing and I was going to put LEDs up there but perhaps i should stick to incandescent ones.
Forum: Marine Electronics 02-04-2019, 03:51
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

That must be a good feeling, better than staring at a big black moving wall in front of you.
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2019, 11:17
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your input and experience.
As I only have one mast the splitter seems to be the way to go.
What range are we talking about here?
I would be happy with 1 nm...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2019, 03:32
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

Thanks for the advice, I would like to transmit as well as receive and I want to use an iPad so a wireless or bluetooth connection is required, either inbuilt or as an add on unit.
I'm prepared to...
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-04-2019, 01:48
Replies: 65
Views: 13,523
Posted By Dragon Lady
AIS starting from scratch what's best way to go at the moment?

I want to instal an AIS transponder in my boat and my old GPS has died.
So I'm looking at a whole new set up and don't really want to spend unnecessary money on a chat plotter when my iPad using...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 26-06-2018, 14:52
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Rear window replacement Lavezzi

Thanks I'll try that and yes I won't be cutting up the old window.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 26-06-2018, 05:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Rear window replacement Lavezzi

Thanks cuffy, I'll give that a try.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 25-06-2018, 12:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Dragon Lady
Rear window replacement Lavezzi

Hi all,

Has anone replaced their rear fixed window?
Mine has been crazed ever since I bought the boat 8 years ago so there must be a lot of FPs with this issue, hence putting it in the general...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-12-2016, 08:55
Replies: 115
Views: 39,611
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Gel Coat Blisters Above the Water Line

I haven been told that this issue was caused by the resin used not the process and that FP successfully sued the resin manufacturer. Whilst vacuum bagging produces a lower resin to fibre ratio which...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 20-12-2016, 23:21
Replies: 115
Views: 39,611
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Gel Coat Blisters Above the Water Line

Good luck I hope it works well for you.
My boat has just been up on the slip and it was all good!
There are still some small blisters in the topside from before but all the ones that I have ground...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-12-2016, 14:33
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,113
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Belize 43 Survey

Hi all, I believe is issue is called "crevice corrosion" and is caused when a small area of the shaft is exposed to running water. It seems to prevalent on this era of FP cats. There have been...
Forum: Other 02-09-2016, 19:55
Replies: 54
Views: 20,464
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Lord Howe Island Trip

Good luck with your trip, it is a wonderfull destination.
Pick your weather window and cruise at pace if you go too slow you may end up with headwinds. It's not the end of the world in a monohull...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-07-2015, 01:43
Replies: 6
Views: 3,586
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Goiot anchor winch parts

OK thanks
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 13-07-2015, 00:34
Replies: 6
Views: 3,586
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Goiot anchor winch parts

No sorry,

I machined up a new clutch spindle, I'm waiting for it to come back from the anodizes.
Where did you get the clutch lining from?
I was going make one up but would prefer to avoid...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 09-07-2015, 03:09
Replies: 27
Views: 11,262
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Clearance Certificate for a French Flagged Boat

Hi yes, the boat has been here for four years now.
Is your boat an ex charter?
If it is there may be fees outstanding for the French equivalent of a merchant seaman's superannuation fund like mine...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-02-2015, 20:08
Replies: 6
Views: 3,586
Posted By Dragon Lady
Goiot anchor winch parts

Hi,

Does anyone know where you can buy Goiot anchor winch parts now?
I have asked the Australian agent who told me to try other countries.
It would appear that the Goiot company has become...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 01-01-2015, 22:24
Replies: 13
Views: 4,972
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Screecher (or Code Zero) Sail

Have you set up the bow blocks yet?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 01-01-2015, 21:56
Replies: 3
Lavezzi 40: Mainsail Replacement
Views: 2,263
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Mainsail Replacement

I've just replaced my Genny with a Fareast one from Hong Kong which cost $2800 delivered to my door for a radial cut 9.9 oz dacron.
I'm pretty pleased with it so far.
If you want to get a local one...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 07-11-2014, 13:15
Replies: 13
Views: 4,972
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Screecher (or Code Zero) Sail

Sorry to hear that Tomahawk, unfortunately Lavezzi's are well known for their osmosis issues.
There are a few threads talking about it and the manufacturers ambivalence towards owners.
How bad is...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-10-2014, 16:52
Replies: 10
Views: 3,086
Posted By Dragon Lady
Re: Traveller car & control ends

No worries Bill,

I'd better have a look at mine and give it a service to get the most out of it.

DL
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