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Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-10-2020, 08:28
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

It seems that the 46 is also close to 65 ', plus antennas, making some parts of the ICW difficult if not impossible, depending on the wind/ tides.
The extra weight uusinks the boat by 2inches, not...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 04-10-2020, 07:22
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

Thank You for the answers About the the actual weight vs the specs:
I asked the operator of the travellift during the survey: 20 t.
I checked with another owner of Contest 46: 20 t.
With 2...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 03-10-2020, 08:05
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

Hi,
Thank You for the info.
I am ready to buy a 1994 Contest 46, but I am puzzled with the difference of actual weight( about 20 tons) and the advertised displacment( 15,4 tons).
Why such a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-09-2020, 12:41
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

Thank You for your comments.
The 46 seems great,but I didn't find the engine access very convenient.
Certainly a great boat for long distances.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-08-2020, 17:53
Replies: 26
Views: 16,834
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Island Packet Tank question

Thank You.
I found two small propane tanks in a outside locker.
I had 4 twenty pounds on my cat , good for about 4 months.
Difficult to refill in the Pacific or Indian.
Almost impossible in...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 21-08-2020, 15:18
Replies: 26
Views: 16,834
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Island Packet Tank question

I am concern about the lack of propane storage in the IP 420, for circumnavigation.
And also for fenders, liferaft, diving compressor, etc...
Any comments.
Thank You
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 06:37
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

I sailed from Mazatlan to Kiribati, Line Island on my FP45 catamaran, and the noise/ chocs were terrible.
A good mono allways gave me much more confidence , physical and nervous rest.
So it will be...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-08-2020, 06:32
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

Hi,
Thank You for your nice answer.
I would like to sail around the globe before it is too late.
I am 72, and the 8 years on the catamaran became exhausting.
Beautiful boats for calm oceans....
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 11-08-2020, 07:29
Replies: 38
Views: 53,574
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Contest Sailboats

I am ready to buy a 46 contest 1994, but still hesitate because of the shallow draft wing keel.
I was caught in many traps, nets during my last circumnavigation.
Plus the grounding problems.
Thank...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 21-07-2020, 12:22
Replies: 0
Views: 730
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
IP420 or Contest 46

Which one of these: IP 420 ir Contest 46 seems to be the best boat for another circumnavigation.
I owned two cats, sailed 100000 with them, and will never do it again on this perfect caribean boats,...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 21-12-2013, 20:43
Replies: 19
Views: 29,964
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Volvo Saildrives - Type of Oil?

I asked to 5 differents dealers in Florida.
Including the one who was in charge of the maintenance of the catamaran before I purchased it.
-I received 3 different types of answer.
-synthetic...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-12-2013, 11:55
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Re: Volvo Lack of Concern

Hi Ann,

thank You for your answer.
I am short of time and and no other option than to reuse the same old oil rings.
What surprises me is the lack of responsibility from a dealer...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-12-2013, 09:54
Replies: 14
Views: 1,948
Posted By LAMOUISSE34
Thumbs down Volvo Lack of Concern

Hi,

I was many times told many bas stories about Volvo .
What happened to me is unbelievable.

Having ordered some parts from a Ma dealer.shipped to Phoenix Az,I drove back to...
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