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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-10-2023, 14:35
Replies: 79
Views: 12,307
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Outremer 45(48 ft)

We owned a 2010 Outremer 49. We sailed her from Rhode Islander to New Zealand and the back to Victoria BC Canada. We loved her and would buy an outremer again when we buy another.
Forum: Fishing, Recreation & Fun 20-09-2020, 10:50
Replies: 17
Views: 5,682
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Best drone for sailboats? (solo sailing and under $2k budget)

I have had several Mavics and catch them in the air with no problem.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 20-08-2019, 10:55
Replies: 0
Views: 350
Posted By gilligansail
Best mechanic in Port Townsend

Who’s the preferred mechanic in Port Townsend?
Forum: Destinations 20-05-2019, 18:11
Replies: 6
Views: 6,170
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Bora bora anchoring

Yes 3000,5000 and 10000
My bad
Thanks
Forum: Destinations 19-05-2019, 18:05
Replies: 6
Views: 6,170
Posted By gilligansail
Bora bora anchoring

A few changes in Bora bora.

Bora bora mooring service now manages the lagoon. New mooring balls are available at a few spots in the lagoon with plans to install more. Francis from BBMS will...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-02-2019, 14:10
Replies: 44
Views: 15,585
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Air X silent Wind Generator

I have owned a Silentwind 400 for 8 months now. The product is ok. I don’t think it’s too noisy and the power out put us ok. Like other wind generators I guess

The customer service however is...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 24-01-2019, 14:44
Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Saildrive seacock stuck

I poured vinegar into the raw water filter down the intake side and let it sit for a few days. Now I can close them :)
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-01-2019, 14:41
Replies: 6
Views: 2,256
Posted By gilligansail
NZ to Seattle by August 2019

Hello team,
We have sailed out Outremer 49 from Newport RI to New Zealand. Now we want to get back to Seattle by August 2019. I have no insurance restrictions and shipping is off the table. If you...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-12-2018, 10:28
Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Best diesel heater

Thanks for the reply
I like the simplicity of the dickenson heater
How big is your cat and did you have mold/ condensation issues? I’m also curious about hot warm you kept you boat and fuel...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 28-12-2018, 15:45
Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
Posted By gilligansail
Best diesel heater

I have an Outremer 49 and want to install heat
What’s the best heater and did you use one per hull one one for the entire boat?
Thanks Stefan
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 28-12-2018, 15:39
Replies: 2
Views: 1,033
Posted By gilligansail
Saildrive seacock stuck

My Yanmar SD50 saildrive throughhulls are stuck. They are the screw down type. I am only able to screw them down part way.
I can’t reach them from below because they are inside the saildrive...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 20-11-2017, 14:45
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By gilligansail
Re: mastervolt charge regulator fuse blows

Thanks for the help
I’m getting a new regulator later this week
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 16-11-2017, 07:57
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By gilligansail
mastervolt charge regulator fuse blows

I have a mastervolt 12v/130 amp alternator which was rebuilt about 3 months ago. The line that goes from the mastervolt alpha MB regulator to the pos terminal of the alternator has an inline 10 amp...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 18-10-2017, 17:43
Replies: 190
Views: 83,153
Posted By gilligansail
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-08-2017, 09:55
Replies: 77
Views: 37,576
Posted By gilligansail
Re: How fast do sailing catamarans motor?

6-8 knots on my Outremer 49
6 with one engine
7.5 with 2 running
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 11-08-2017, 12:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,451
Posted By gilligansail
Forum: Our Community 30-07-2017, 10:40
Replies: 23
Views: 3,267
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Taking a Leave of Absence

My girlfriend and I are taking two years off. She quit her job. I work in a small group and was able to take a two year sabbatical.

I'm renting my house out. I sold one of my cars. The other car...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-07-2017, 23:15
Replies: 6
Views: 2,451
Posted By gilligansail
Re: B&G Zeus 2 taking autonomous control of autopilot

Hi, I have Zeus 2 also. I just bought my boat.
I'm currently shopping for echarts that will work with this system. What do you recommend?
Thanks Stefan
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 14-07-2017, 10:43
Replies: 49
Views: 9,678
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Safety tethers. Why webbing?

Thanks Ben,
I agree.
I have more climbing experience than sailing. Somethings are different for a good reason and some are different for A reason.
I appreciate everyone's input, good food for...
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-07-2017, 12:17
Replies: 49
Views: 9,678
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Safety tethers. Why webbing?

Yes I'm talking about the life jacket tether
My jack lines are webbing to prevent rolling underfoot
Are the life jacket tethers long enough that you get them caught underfoot?
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 10-07-2017, 11:20
Replies: 49
Views: 9,678
Posted By gilligansail
Safety tethers. Why webbing?

Why are safety tethers made from webbing ?
I've been a rock climber for years. I could easily put together a section of line with an auto-locking carabiner and a snapshackle. What makes the...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 20-06-2017, 11:38
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By gilligansail
Re: I would love some more experience, Chesapeake bay area

We will be in that area Sept October.
Pm me if your interested
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 14-06-2017, 22:40
Replies: 9
Views: 2,632
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Iridium GO! Marine Package

Did it work well for you?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 13-06-2017, 17:18
Replies: 9
Views: 2,632
Posted By gilligansail
Re: Iridium GO! Marine Package

Why did you sell it?
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 13-06-2017, 16:37
Replies: 1
Views: 1,844
Posted By gilligansail
2010 Outremer 49 Rhode Island to Caribbean

Better than new, Baloo, heading to Caribbean this fall.

We will sail Sept/Oct New England and down to the Chesapeake Bay. From there to Bermuda and then in November to the Caribbean for the...
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