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Sand crab · 15-01-2014, 13:31

Boatman, was the L380 set up as standard from the factory or was it optioned that way. I'm thinking the electric winch might not be standard and maybe more.

**boatman61** · 15-01-2014, 13:54

To the best of my knowledge yes.. but.. to be sure... hopefully Monte or Rod is reading this and will come in with the definitive answer as they both bought their boats new..

goat · 15-01-2014, 14:09

Here you go. You're welcome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2VyNiDWJqk#t=421

bevcory · 15-01-2014, 14:25

Check out the Maxim 380 and also the Voyage 440 - there used to be snaller Voyage but have not seen them on the ads of late. I have the Maxm 380 owners version - 2 queens, 1 double, 2 singles and 2 heads. All lines come back to the cockpit, the dinghy lifts on it's own boom to the back dive platform and she is easy to handle - I single hand her. Very spacious boats

ElmBrook · 15-01-2014, 14:33

Great info - thank you all from someone new to posting one this forum

**boatman61** · 15-01-2014, 14:41

New....!! NEW...!!!!
Welcome to CF...

Sand crab · 15-01-2014, 14:56

Check out this Manta. Notice how the lines route to the helm. It has a removable windshield too. This is what you want no matter what brand you choose. The Manta owners are fanatics about their boats.
2001 Manta Endeavour 42 Sail Catamaran Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

belizesailor · 15-01-2014, 16:17

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Originally Posted by ElmBrook

A two person crew is large enough to sail any size catamaran?

Sure, depends much more on the set up of the boat than the LOA. I captain cats up to 65 feet with only 1 other crew/cook and often they are not really competent crew (their skills in the galley are more important for charters, crew skills become more important for cruising) so in effect single handing. Might ask them to hold a line occasionally, but that's about it. Competent crew is of course more convenient.

belizesailor · 15-01-2014, 16:20

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Originally Posted by Sand crab

Check out this Manta. Notice how the lines route to the helm. It has a removable windshield too. This is what you want no matter what brand you choose. The Manta owners are fanatics about their boats.
2001 Manta Endeavour 42 Sail Catamaran Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

+1. For cruising use a Manta is a good set up. Self tending jib is handy.

Dulcesuenos · 15-01-2014, 16:39

Id ask what your budget is before suggesting cats. I

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**boatman61** · 15-01-2014, 16:39

This is the set up on the Lagoon 380... the big winch is the electric/manual one the smaller just manual.. as you can see all lines easy to reach from the helm..