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Posted By impi

Re: Lagoon bulkheads

Ok Guys - well the pitch forks are out and coming at a pace that I won’t be able to keep up with and that’s fine by me - I’m sitting on my boat in a beautiful place writing to you all with the best...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

27-08-2022, 01:15

Replies: 321

Views: 57,607

Posted By impi

Re: Lagoon bulkheads

You've not read my comment in it's entirety so it's senseless for me to say add to the statement I've made.
Wether I purchased the Lagoon 440, the Catana 471 or the Leopard 48 or whatever I'd be...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

26-08-2022, 23:10

Replies: 321

Views: 57,607

Posted By impi

Re: Lagoon bulkheads

Sure - My cousin Kent Grimbeek owns the company - my son Terry Grimbeek sells cats but worked in the tech department before hand. You are welcome to call them and tell them Brent on Impi referred you...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

26-08-2022, 22:41

Replies: 321

Views: 57,607

Posted By impi

Re: Lagoon bulkheads

Hi fellow sailors and boating enthusiasts.

It seems everytime there’s a post about bulkheads I get asked to please comment.

There’s not much to say except catamarans IN GENERAL are exposed to...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

22-02-2021, 19:32

Replies: 116

Extending a Lagoon 40

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Posted By impi

Re: Extending a Lagoon 40

A friend asked me to look at this post:

For interested folks ... no judgement for or against it - one makes up ones own mind ...

Just completed the extension to our 440 lagoon after coming...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

08-02-2020, 18:41

Replies: 472

Views: 85,916

Posted By impi

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Thanks Pallaran - I can see by your replies you are a great part of the sailing community and spirit.

It’s awesome to have folks sharing their experiences and totally agree with mono hull tactics...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

03-02-2020, 09:29

Replies: 472

Views: 85,916

Posted By impi

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

:thumb: Nicely done - Thanks

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

03-02-2020, 08:51

Replies: 472

Views: 85,916

Posted By impi

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Replying to Palarran

Nicely said Palarran https://www.cruisersforum.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif
It's quite a topic to cover and very difficult to cover all the angles.

I agree with the...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

02-02-2020, 17:35

Replies: 472

Views: 85,916

Posted By impi

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Wow, I'd think a storm jib would be out. We couldn't have 2/3 of our genoa out in 50+ knot winds... and as a side note, I don't want to ever be in 50+ knot winds :)[/QUOTE]

Absolutely - We very...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-02-2020, 20:36

Replies: 472

Views: 85,916

Posted By impi

Re: Catamarans in 50kt winds

Hi Everyone - it's been a while since we've been here on account of being busy with the sailing life.
A friend asked us to look at this thread and comment on cats sailing in 50 knot winds which...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

27-03-2017, 08:18

Replies: 91

What $190k Gets You: Updating a Lagoon 440

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Posted By impi

Re: What $190k Gets You: Updating a Lagoon 440

An awesome job Steve - you can be proud !!! You took the meaning of 'project' to a whole new level. Looking forward to your travels :thumb:

Forum: Marine Electronics

14-12-2016, 01:00

Replies: 1

AIS 500 SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING - no led

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Posted By impi

AIS 500 SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING - no led

Hi Everyone - just thought to share this with fellow cruisers having issues with their Raymarine AIS 500.
Our AIS stopped sending and receiving without warning.
I toggled through the chart...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

02-12-2015, 02:45

Replies: 255

Amps v Amp hours v Amps/Hr

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Posted By impi

Re: Amps v Amp hours v Amps/Hr

Thank you so much for posting this to the forum - I must say it has clarified some issues for me too after a number of years sailing. I guess in the end we become accustomed to understanding our...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

19-11-2015, 18:09

Replies: 149

Views: 32,100

Posted By impi

Re: Gunboat International sues Chinese boatyard

Luxury catamaran company files for bankruptcy - YBW (https://www.ybw.com/news-from-yachting-boating-world/luxury-catamaran-company-files-for-bankruptcy-15220)

Here is a similar cat out of the mould...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

03-10-2015, 17:46

Replies: 149

Views: 32,100

Posted By impi

Re: Gunboat International sues Chinese boatyard

I may be way out here guys ... but ... I have heard rumours that GB will be back in SA building - if not already ... 'hear say' ... lets see!

Forum: General Sailing Forum

03-10-2015, 16:55

Replies: 39

Choosing a Boat: A Lil’ Help Please

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Posted By impi

Re: Choosing a Boat: A Lil’ Help Please

... just as an 'add on to my last post here' ... should mention that rig on cats plays an important role when 'going to weather' ... the spreaders play a role ... on our cat we have two shorter...

Forum: General Sailing Forum

02-10-2015, 18:59

Replies: 39

Choosing a Boat: A Lil’ Help Please

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Posted By impi

Re: Choosing a Boat: A Lil’ Help Please

Ok - I hear you - but I must say that after almost having circumnavigated the globe with many sailors on both Multi hulls and monos its not quite our experience. But then again - the trick is to keep...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

02-10-2015, 06:34

Replies: 149

Views: 32,100

Posted By impi

Re: Gunboats coming from South Africa...

Very interesting - yes thats the one! I am not sure - think it was Lloyd. It was launched right alongside us in Elliot Basin (where we berthed Impi) so we got to chat to them 'on and off'. In fact a...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

02-10-2015, 06:29

Replies: 149

Views: 32,100

Posted By impi

Re: Gunboats coming from South Africa...

Yes - very true !!

And yes, certainly GB were also produced in Cape Town South Africa - in fact - I watched the launch of Phaedo, I think it was called - met the owner there - some years back now...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

02-10-2015, 06:14

Replies: 149

How Do You Afford the Cruising Lifestyle? What's Your Story?

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Posted By impi

Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living

02-10-2015, 05:43

Replies: 65

Views: 19,589

Posted By impi

Re: How Do You Afford the Cruising Lifestyle? What's Your Story?

It really sucks when one is working so hard and it just seems to be taking so much effort without much return, but at age 22 to be in your 'first 6 digit saved' you really ought to be proud because...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

02-10-2015, 04:46

Replies: 149