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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-05-2016, 16:35
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

The boat is stored on the hard and still for sale "cheap"
Looking back, it was definitely and adventure, no keelboat could have gone where we went, and cruising at night is definitely out.

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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-07-2015, 15:12
Replies: 101
Views: 100,820
Posted By beau
Re: Building a Kit Catamaran

I built a 12meter trimaran out of Aluminium, anything less than 4mm warps terribly when welded. There are advantages with aluminium however my boat came in heavier than planned.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-08-2014, 00:28
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

Hi, After cruising to Northern Indonesia and having the boat put into a 40 ft container for a return trip to Brisbane.
I now have a medical problem which means my cruising days are over. The boat is...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 16-02-2014, 16:10
Replies: 20
Views: 5,439
Posted By beau
Re: CAIT for Indonesia

I would not recommend going to West Papua (Irian Jaya) the Indonesians do not want you there.
Overall the Indonesian police were very helpful. However they control West Papua with guns and they do...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 16-02-2014, 16:05
Replies: 20
Views: 5,439
Posted By beau
Re: CAIT for Indonesia

I would not go to Indonesia without a visa, I met a person who flew into Meurake expecting to get a visa on arrival and he was jailed for two years by the Indonesians.
I was never asked for a bond ,...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 12-10-2013, 16:28
Replies: 20
Views: 5,439
Posted By beau
Re: CAIT for Indonesia

We travelled though Indonesia two years ago, used Helen of Ambon, very good service. Did not need a bond and were never asked for one. Make sure your Indonesian visa is up to date at All times,...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 12-09-2012, 23:21
Replies: 16
Views: 5,541
Posted By beau
Re: Merauke, Indonesia

Sorong is better than Merauke being further north.
I agree that the authorities in Merauke did not know what to do with us. They kept treating us as a cargo vessel.
We met a fellow cruiser in Fak...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 12-09-2012, 14:28
Replies: 16
Views: 5,541
Posted By beau
Re: Merauke, Indonesia

I was in Merauke August last year, Monohulls with keels are not good here, all shallow mud for miles out to sea. The entrance is difficult at Merauke, look for the large beacon miles out from land....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-06-2012, 17:17
Replies: 505
Views: 100,708
Posted By beau
Re: Catamarans - Current Market Situation

Our boat was custom built. How do you establish title.
Forum: OpenCPN 27-06-2012, 00:26
Replies: 13
Views: 4,467
Posted By beau
Re: KAP Charts - Indonesia/PNG, Raja Ampat, Birds head Area

Hi Jonas,
Merauke, West Papua, frontier town. Immigration took our passports and did not return them for two weeks demanded 1.3million ruphiah and a bottle of scotch. Westerners are not welcome....
Forum: OpenCPN 26-06-2012, 21:38
Replies: 13
Views: 4,467
Posted By beau
Re: KAP Charts - Indonesia/PNG, Raja Ampat, Birds head Area

I don't know what a KAP chart is but we have just returned from that area and had GPS Cmap charts which were NOT accurate, at all, also the tide charts were totally inaccurate. We were in a 40ft...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 23-05-2012, 15:39
Replies: 44
Views: 11,958
Posted By beau
Re: Casual Queensland Moorings

We were up that way last year enroute to Thursday Island and Indonesia.
Bowen was the worst harbour along the coast.
Rosslyn bay and Yorkes Knob were the best with Mackay the most expensive.
We...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-04-2012, 02:51
Replies: 1
Views: 1,873
Posted By beau
beau's boat Indonesia

Currently in Menado Sulawesi Indonesia (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/indonesia.html).
We left Brisbane (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/brisbane.html) 1 year ago, cruising up...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-04-2012, 02:27
Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Posted By beau
Re: currently in Indonesia

I am not sure you really need a Cait, just say your "In Transit".
I think a visa is needed to avoid problems.
A visa can be purchased on arrival in most large ports in Indonesia for $25.00. it...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 07-04-2012, 20:22
Replies: 2
Views: 1,384
Posted By beau
currently in Indonesia

Be aware that in Indonesia, every immigration office intrepretes their rules and regulations differently. Some offices are friendly to foreigners some are not.
Bitung/Menado, in Sulawesi and Merauke...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-04-2012, 20:03
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

I was aware of the 13 week limit, but they track you when you exit through immigration when you leave the country whether by boat or flying.
If you do it more than once they "decide" you are not...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-04-2012, 19:04
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

Sorry Dave I don't have a link, just go to centrelink.
My payments were cut off without notice. I flew back to Darwin to sort it out and was told of the "new" rules for disability pensions, I do not...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-04-2012, 18:07
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

Currently in Menado Sulawesi Indonesia.
We left Brisbane 1 year ago, cruising up the QLD coast to Thursday Island. Our first overseas port was Merauke, Irian Jaya. It is possible to check in there...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 28-12-2011, 18:01
Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Posted By beau
Re: alkali cleaner

Thank you for your comments.
I put together a DIY watermaker using a 6.5 hp gasoline powered pressure washer (3 gallons a minute flow rate) I am using 2x 40 inch Film Tec membranes. The unit works...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 27-12-2011, 16:38
Replies: 4
Views: 1,616
Posted By beau
alkali cleaner

What is a common name for an alkali cleaner I can use to clean my RO membrane and at what rate per gallon should I use
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 12-12-2011, 17:58
Replies: 4
Views: 1,814
Posted By beau
Stainless Steel Props

I have just damaged my aluminium props on a reef in indonesia.
Should i get stainless steel next time.
What are the advantags or disadvantages of both.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-12-2011, 17:31
Replies: 0
Views: 1,560
Posted By beau
refilling propane in Indonesia

We are currently in Sorong Indonesia and have Australian Propane tanks that need refilling, and suggestions for hooking up to the Indonesian system.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-11-2011, 16:59
Replies: 207
Views: 63,493
Posted By beau
Re: Beau's Boat

Currently in Fakfak, Irian Jaya,
This is not a place for cruising boats, the water is shallow, and there is no wind.
We have a shallow draft trimaran and outboard powered, fuel is cheap.
Spare...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 11-11-2011, 16:47
Replies: 13
Views: 5,063
Posted By beau
Re: Australia East Coast to Manilla

We went Thursday Island to Merauke and then up the coast to Fakfak, Irian Jaya.
I cannot recommend it.
Mud, shallow water, Papuans, no wind, nobody speaks english at all.
Plus side is cheap fuel...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 06-11-2011, 18:39
Replies: 16
Views: 5,541
Posted By beau
Re: Merauke, Indonesia

well if you think Merauke is off the track, try FakFak Irian jaya. No tourists come here. Nobody speaks english and the Internet doesn't work.
We blew up our inverter, I asked a local Chinese store...
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