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Old 17-06-2022, 11:37   #1
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French Polynesia

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Just joined up ,we are a New Zealand couple Grant and Fran currently in French Polynesia where we have just picked up our 2004 lagoon 380:,bought sight unseen online from NZ in January ,( very strange experience )
We are sailing Here until at least late September before sailing back to NZ ,,possible we may keep the boat here until September next year .
We Have some issues with the boat as expected and working out way through them.
Current issue is new throttle system needed ,I have posted a thread on the appropriate forum
Anyway that us .
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Old 17-06-2022, 14:54   #2
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Well, welcome aboard CF, Grant and Fran. I envy your time in FP... one of our very favorite cruising areas, and not visited for many years now. Enjoy the islands and the people, and have a pamplemousse (sp?) for us.

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Old 17-06-2022, 16:20   #3
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Thanks for the message Jim and Ann.
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Old 17-06-2022, 20:49   #4
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Good luck with your new boat and welcome to the forum.
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Old 17-06-2022, 22:43   #5
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hi grant

snap !

we have just purchased a 2002 Dean 440 (also sight unseen !) in FP and heading over there soon to meet her

will pm you about catching up etc

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Old 18-06-2022, 00:45   #6
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Hey Chris and Debbie
Looking forward to catching up with our Aus cuzzies .
Got two of our kids over your way ,one in Sydney and another in Byron B
Where’s the boat and when are you over
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Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Grant and Fran.
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