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Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 15-04-2024, 06:39
Replies: 36
Views: 2,681
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Fiberglass spider cracks

You're right. We developed spider cracks at our code zero attachement point. Too much stress caused the fiberglass deck to flex causing the spider cracks. We resolved the problem by installing a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-12-2023, 07:43
Replies: 28
Views: 2,637
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Damaged Stained catamaran salon floor acid

Yacht Concepts in La Rochelle, France is a third party vendor who has access to Lagoon woods. They do fantastic wood work.

If it was me and I was in France, I would take it to them and have the...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-09-2023, 07:16
Replies: 39
Views: 5,042
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: ARC or Alone

Depends on you. If you are a loner and on a budget, probably not.

We did it and thoroughly enjoyed it. There are 225 boats that participate. There are several large parties the week before...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 07-04-2023, 06:30
Replies: 59
Views: 14,356
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Nautitech build quality

I’ve always been of the opinion, if you are sailing you are not in a hurry, so be comfortable. I’ve always owned Lagoons.
Forum: Marine Electronics 01-06-2022, 03:57
Replies: 68
Views: 12,423
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Internet at sea, now!

KVH has had internet service for years, but at a price. I’m hoping emergence of Starlink will impact KVH pricing lower.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 25-11-2021, 06:17
Replies: 18
Views: 1,951
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Did you have to get a formal Tonnage Certificate?

BVI registration requires it. It’s a royal pain in the ass to get done. I hated doing it both times.
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 12-10-2021, 08:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,128
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Panama Canal - transit from Pacific to Atlantic

We did it in 2017. It was a one day trip with no over night stay on Lake Gatun. We arrived Shelter Bay in the dark. If you do it, be careful of making a straight line for Shelter Bay or you could...
Forum: Navigation 01-10-2021, 19:32
Replies: 31
Views: 10,394
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Can you use Starlink on a boat?

The technology is already there with onboard services like KVH.

I've had it and it works fantastic. The only current problem is cost.

If Starlink can lower the cost it will be a godsend.
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 20-07-2021, 10:25
Replies: 238
Views: 44,628
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: My yacht is impounded

I'm sure the authorities have heard this story a 1,000 times, "You didn't know he was going to use your boat for illegal purposes". How do the authorities know you were not going to receive a piece...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 17-07-2021, 10:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: US Citizen - Foreign Flagged Boat - US Waters

Simple. I’m an American Citizen who owned a BVI flagged catamaran. We sailed into Key West, for the first time in US waters. Applied for a US cruising permit which cost $12 and is good for one...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-01-2021, 08:12
Replies: 12
Views: 4,471
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Registry, Flag, registration of boat in Caribbean

If you want to register in BVI's, I used the following.

Trident Trust
https://tridenttrust.com/
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 01-01-2021, 09:14
Replies: 0
Views: 863
Posted By sailingforfun
Currently, best market to sell a Cat - US or EU?

Given lockdowns and travel restrictions I'm interested to know if the US or the EU is a better place to sell a Cat with upgrades and 220v? If Buyers cant move about to view boats I assume selling...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 18-12-2020, 11:49
Replies: 72
Views: 8,816
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Dollars to Euros for New Boat Purchase

We converted dollars to euros to purchase our new Lagoon 52. You’re right Banks do not provide a good service. We used OFX.com to make all payments at very good rates. You can only send money to a...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 28-11-2020, 08:27
Replies: 49
Views: 9,677
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Paying Tax Again on your Boat

I sold my BVI flagged boat in Florida.

1) I paid a 1.5% import tax to be able to sell it in the US.
2) I had to surrender control of the boat to the broker while listed. Not a big deal, it just...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 21-10-2020, 08:39
Replies: 20
Views: 3,432
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: January delivery from La Rochel to BVI

Great idea and you’ll love the experience. We did it in 2015.

Make sure get a competent Captain, but just as important a personable Captain. We got the former, but not the latter and it put a...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-10-2020, 10:08
Replies: 18
Views: 4,273
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Take delivery in Europe or USA

I bought without paying VAT. You have 90 days to depart Europe to avoid VAT. You need to declare at purchase you will be exporting the boat and complete the necessary paperwork. Exporting the Boat...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 18-10-2020, 09:40
Replies: 18
Views: 4,273
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Take delivery in Europe or USA

I have done it twice from both Lagoon factories for the exact reasons you mention. After some sailing in Europe we joined the ARC in November to sail across the Atlantic. Great experience and easy...
Forum: Americas 14-10-2020, 08:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,353
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: use tax and cruisers license in TX

I'm a Texas resident and had a BVI flagged catamaran. I entered the US via Florida, paid my $12 for the one year cruising permit. After one year you are required to leave the US. You can then...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 27-09-2020, 09:03
Replies: 97
Views: 11,604
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Texas or Florida better living abroad?

How does a live aboard question become a second amendment issue?
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 18-05-2020, 17:15
Replies: 2
Views: 578
Posted By sailingforfun
Is Guernsey ex-Vat?

I am purchasing a new catamaran in France. I am not an EU citizen or EU resident. I have 60 days to export the vessel from the Schengen Area in order to avoid Vat tax on the purchase price.

I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 24-04-2020, 09:23
Replies: 147
Views: 25,662
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Red light at night is a MYTH?!??!

For what it is worth, all airplane cockpits use red light. Given the risks involved in flying passengers I would like to think they have spent a lot of time and money researching this subject and...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-04-2020, 08:14
Replies: 38
Views: 5,006
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Considering the change to cat before purchasing

If you are a cruiser like we are, our experience has been there is not a lot of sailing in sailing. You can’t sail when there is too little wind, too much wind or wind in the wrong direction....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 25-03-2020, 20:19
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By sailingforfun
EU export tax And stuck in EU

Purchased a new cat for EU export. The EU allows 60 days to depart the Schengen area to avoid VAT tax/sales tax, but we’re stuck in France. The marina is closed so we cannot leave and all other...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 17-03-2020, 09:41
Replies: 176
Views: 24,693
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Used catamaran prices, availability during recession or crisis?

Spot on! Ports in Europe are closed. You have to stay where you are right now. Currently, sitting in La Rochelle and everything is closed. No services available.
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 09-02-2020, 10:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,955
Posted By sailingforfun
Re: Did I miss it? Certifications and training to start sailing.

I agree, the only piece of paper I consistently get asked for is insurance, but this is where you might encounter the problem. The insurance company will want to know what experience you have, per...
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