Belize 43: Belize 43 owners operating manual

[AussieWayne]

Does anyone have a link to a Belize 43 Maestro owners operating manual if such a thing exists.
Also any links to archived information at FP that might be useful to have.
I have looked all over the FP site to no avail.
Thanks
Wayne

[DtM]

The actual FP "operating manuals" are not really very useful at all. You will not get one form the FP site.

We have had one for the Mahe and one for the Orana. Both with no real information.

Crawling around the boat is the best way to get your information I am afraid.

[AussieWayne]

Originally Posted by DtM

The actual FP "operating manuals" are not really very useful at all. You will not get one form the FP site.

We have had one for the Mahe and one for the Orana. Both with no real information.

Crawling around the boat is the best way to get your information I am afraid.

Thanks for that, I was not sure so thought I would ask and you have replied. Now I know for sure.
Wayne

[wongai64]

Originally Posted by AussieWayne

Thanks for that, I was not sure so thought I would ask and you have replied. Now I know for sure.
Wayne

Hi Wayne
I just bought a 2003 Belize which has an "operators MAnual" on board.. Unfortunately i am out of the country at present and cant tell you exactly whats in it .. but i do know it has some useful info in there.. Ill scan to PDF when i get the opportunity and post it on here.

Cheers

[AussieWayne]

Hi Paul
When you get a chance post a photo or two of your new boat. Did you buy her here in Oz?
Look forward to downloading a .pdf copy of the Belize 43 manual in time.
Good luck with all the works, maybe you could keep us advised as you progress.
AussieWayne

[wongai64]

Hi Wayne

I'll post some pics very soon. I'm currently in PNG for work but I live in cairns and the boat is in townsville where I bought her. She needs a good clean and polish after I have finished the mechanical and rigging overhauls .. But.. Being a Belize she has good "bones" and attractive lines..

Where did you buy yours? I was looking OS but it ended up being cheaper buying in Australia after a trip to Singapore and Indonesia to see others.

My hard top Bimini concept is evolving .. I like the chunky stainless steel frame look but not sure whether to go soft or hard top over ..? The existing Bimini frame and fabric is original aluminium and now 10 yrs old and held together with many patches.

Cheers
Paul


Once freedom has exploded in the soul of a man, not even the gods can contain him - Jean Paul Satre

[wongai64]

Once freedom has exploded in the soul of a man, the gods have no more power over him -
Jean-Paul Sartre

[AussieWayne]

Paul
Very nice and as you say 'good bones' to work with.
Good luck with it all.
AussieWayne

[Bill Brealey]

Try contacting Multihull Solutions in Mooloolaba Queensland, they may have some archival information.

[wongai64]

Hi Wayne
I'm back on deck in Aus now so will start on copying the owners manual. Is there anything specific you were looking for?


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[AussieWayne]

Hi Paul
Nothing specific but would like to have a copy on board so if you have had a chance to scan it to PDFs I would love to get a copy.
I hope you have had a chance to spend some time on your Belize whilst back in Oz.
AussieWayne

[wongai64]

Hi Wayne

I've tried scanning the manual but am having issues.. It's been laminated in some sort of reflective laminate that acts like hi viz material ?

I'll try photographing without flash and see how that goes ?

Cheers, Paul


Once freedom has exploded in the soul of a man, the gods have no more power over him -
Jean-Paul Sartre

[wongai64]

Hi Wayne ,
I now have a PDF copy of my owners manual if u are still interested ?

I can email to you .. Only 27 pages

Cheers

Paul


Once freedom has exploded in the soul of a man, the gods have no more power over him -
Jean-Paul Sartre

[filmsea]

Paul,

Would you mind emailing me a copy of the Belize 43 owners operating manual?

Also, how do you connect your mainsail reefs to the mast. There is a looped strop on one side of the mast and and eye on the other.

Do you pass the strop through the cringle and use a snap shackle onto the eye?

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

Peter

[AussieWayne]

Peter
When I do receive the manual I would be happy to pass it along providing Wongai has no objections.
Maybe someone else can chime in on the mainsail reef for you.
AussieWayne