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Forum: Our Community 01-01-2019, 13:00
Replies: 159
Views: 15,148
Posted By dochueb
Re: Question re: guns on board in Bahamas

A bit off-topic, but someone mentioned it - do things like fish billy clubs and machetes generally need to be declared?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 11-10-2018, 18:50
Replies: 583
General Info: Astrea 42: Owners?
Views: 165,317
Posted By dochueb
Re: Astrea 42: Owners?

We had a deposit down on a July 2020 build - we decided to give it up as we didn’t think the interior space and the sun deck was quite what we were looking for (a bit smaller than our Helia). Now...
Forum: Marine Electronics 10-10-2018, 17:30
Replies: 3
Views: 4,890
Posted By dochueb
Fountaine Pajot - Garmin “Smart Cruising” Package

Does anyone know what FP’s Garmin “Smart Cruising” package is? Is it just a Garmin chart plotter, instrument set up - or something more?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-05-2018, 17:19
Replies: 583
General Info: Astrea 42: Owners?
Views: 165,317
Posted By dochueb
Astrea 42: Owners?

We recently put our 2013 Helia 44 up for sale, and have put down a deposit on a July 2020 Astrea 42.

No idea on a hull #. We have Hull #11 on the Helia - it will be a nice change to have some real...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-10-2017, 21:24
Replies: 2
Views: 1,464
Posted By dochueb
Helia swim platform

Retrofitting Helia 44 with a hydraulic swim platform like the new Sanoa 47 - possible?
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 09-08-2013, 21:11
Replies: 93
Helia 44: Rig and Sails
Views: 46,741
Posted By dochueb
I like it. Thoughts on what size line would...

I like it.

Thoughts on what size line would be needed for such a setup? Same as halyard or lighter?

DH
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-08-2013, 20:31
Replies: 93
Helia 44: Rig and Sails
Views: 46,741
Posted By dochueb
Anyone know what size would be needed for the...

Anyone know what size would be needed for the Helia's main?


DH
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 11-06-2013, 23:22
Replies: 243
Views: 39,190
Posted By dochueb
Fat Iguana I got it from the name of a...

Fat Iguana


I got it from the name of a fictional bar in a Jimmy Buffett novel I read.

I suggested the name to my wife as we were in the process of buying our boat. It just stuck.

I hope,...
Forum: Challenges 11-06-2013, 22:49
Replies: 46
Views: 6,204
Posted By dochueb
Gilligan's Island reference, I believe...

Gilligan's Island reference, I believe...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 23-05-2013, 10:47
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
My guys (Bay Yacht Agency) are currently telling...

My guys (Bay Yacht Agency) are currently telling me that according to FP, the 63'6" number inaccurate, & that the Helia is not ICW compatible. Got a guy shimmying up the mast with a tape measure to...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 21-05-2013, 05:17
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
Does anyone know REAL mast height. I've seen...

Does anyone know REAL mast height. I've seen 63'7" listed and 20.44 m (67') both listed.


The real #?

Dave
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 19-05-2013, 07:07
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
Answer from Bay Yacht: There has been...

Answer from Bay Yacht:



There has been a known problem with the steering system on the
Helia's. The Telflex unit originally provided proved insufficient when the
autopilot was engaged as...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 09-05-2013, 22:52
Replies: 116
Views: 157,766
Posted By dochueb
Fat Iguana No compelling reason...

Fat Iguana


No compelling reason...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-05-2013, 05:49
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
Does anyone know the length between the hulls at...

Does anyone know the length between the hulls at the stern of a Helia?


Biggest dinghy she'll reasonable carry?

Dave
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 28-04-2013, 06:10
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
I'm assuming a warranty fix, but didn't...

I'm assuming a warranty fix, but didn't specifically ask.


Dave
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 27-04-2013, 21:20
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
Saw our Helia (hull #11 - Fat Iguana) for the...

Saw our Helia (hull #11 - Fat Iguana) for the first time today after she arrived in Annapolis last week.

Apparently, FP has a fix for he davits. They will be raising them & reinforcing where they...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 21-04-2013, 19:48
Replies: 60
Views: 8,708
Posted By dochueb
How does it fit under the trampoline? DH

How does it fit under the trampoline?

DH
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 14-03-2013, 20:56
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
On the move again! Madeira Friday night...

On the move again!


Madeira Friday night most likely.

Then next stop - Annapolis.

:-D
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 13-03-2013, 22:33
Replies: 168
Views: 19,184
Posted By dochueb
Can I still pee at the swim-up pool bar??

Can I still pee at the swim-up pool bar??
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-03-2013, 05:32
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
In touch with captain indirectly thru...

In touch with captain indirectly thru broker...but,

"considerable period of strong SW winds forecast" was the info I got.

Dave
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 04-03-2013, 22:03
Replies: 130
Helia 44: Owners
Views: 53,051
Posted By dochueb
Fat Iguana left La Rochelle yesterday!! ...

Fat Iguana left La Rochelle yesterday!!


230 nm in her first 24 hour stretch. :-D

Unfortunately, unfavorable winds will keep her parked at Porto for the next 5 days or so. :-(

So far so...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 10-02-2013, 20:51
Replies: 35
Views: 4,402
Posted By dochueb
They did in the last minute budget fiscal cliff...

They did in the last minute budget fiscal cliff whatever deal.


Dave
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-02-2013, 22:07
Replies: 35
Views: 4,402
Posted By dochueb
Sorry about your continence issues. My...

Sorry about your continence issues.

My disclaimer was not made out of fear. My point was that I am not an agent of either of these companies and was not vouching for their legitimacy. Just...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-02-2013, 21:13
Replies: 35
Views: 4,402
Posted By dochueb
I believe he's referring to these or similar...

I believe he's referring to these or similar programs.


https://www.bayacht.com/invest.htm

https://www.floridayacht.com/sales/boatasbusiness.php


Just a hunch.
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 06-02-2013, 10:26
Replies: 184
Helia 44: Buying a Helia 44
Views: 101,447
Posted By dochueb
To those few in possession of their...

To those few in possession of their Helias...anchor selection?

I'm leaning towards a 73 lb. Ronca. Any issues fitting that on bow rollers / anchor assembly?

Thoughts? That weight may be a bit...
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