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Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-12-2016, 17:52
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Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 Survey

Hi guys
I found these drawings in my collection of things Belize.
Hopefully they may assist the discussions here re the unfortunate loss of the rudder(s).
Maybe someone with greater language...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 19-03-2015, 04:58
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 Survey

Hi Stefano
How has the new 10mm chain been working out for you. Is it still performing as desired and not piling up.
Which windlass are you using and did you change your windlass to accommodate the...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 19-11-2014, 04:11
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 Survey

Hi Paul Congratulations of your purchase of the mighty Belize.
It will be worth the work and the effort to polish her up a bit:smitten:
I have not yet installed a hard top but have collected some...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 07-08-2012, 06:51
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Hi Schmacko
I have purchased a Belize 43 Maestro in Cyprus.
I will be adding hardtop bimini with solar panels and a prodder with gennaker/screacher up forward.
The Australian and NZ boats are...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-08-2012, 07:25
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks Cameron I will secure the bungs with fishing line or cord as I agree it just makes sense to do so. 23 through hull fittings sounds like an awful lot so no wonder you removed some. I will have...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-08-2012, 07:06
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks Dave I think that is very sensible advice for me and for others. I did find a good surveyor and he produced a detailed report that I am overall happy with. I do know that I have to spend a lot...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-08-2012, 06:59
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks for that KiwiKat I am not sure that I would embark on cutting a hole in a perfectly good locker and hull to end up with that. But points for thinking outside the square to whoever came up with...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-08-2012, 06:54
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Hi Wayne the Lavezzis do the same as do many boats, I fitted a wireless winch control which allows you to control the winch from anywhere on the boat, but yes you do need someone to clear it out.
I...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 22-07-2012, 05:31
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Hi Lucky
Apologies for the late reply but I have been absent a lot lately.
The photos look great and I can see it would be very practical especially in colder climates like yours.
I hope to design...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 13-06-2012, 02:51
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
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Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Bill Thank you for stimulating some informative commentary.
There is definitely no debate here about monos and multis on this little forum.




See if you had bought a cat you would have had...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 13-06-2012, 02:41
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks Lucky as well for some worthwhile advice on the the good and the bad aspects of the Belize.
I sure would like to see some photos of that hardtop bimini as it is high on my list to add when...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 13-06-2012, 02:08
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

DotDun that is very impressive, now tell me you were fully loaded with full cruising complement, water. fuel and at least 10 crew plus 2 dirty bottoms!!

They are informative answers to the points...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 11-06-2012, 19:57
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks Bill for your well constructed and laid out comments. You raise some good points most of which I really cant argue about from experience as I don't have that Belize 43 experience... yet....
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 11-06-2012, 17:44
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Hi Bill thanks for your opinion. That is what this and other Forums are about, peoples ideas, comments and opinions. We collectively and individually are not necessarily going to agree with all...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 08-06-2012, 05:51
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Re: Belize 43 survey

Thanks for that DotDun.:thumb: Yes I have a very good surveyor (hopefully) and he will look out for all the basic things and should be able to identify any problems. It is good to know that so far...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 07-06-2012, 17:46
Replies: 69
Belize 43: Belize 43 Survey
Views: 33,125
Posted By AussieWayne
Belize 43 Survey

Hi guys I am having a Belize 43 surveyed very shortly and wanted to ask in your collective opinions what things in particular should we look out for.
I understand that all models have their unique...
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