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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-01-2022, 07:40
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico

Asking a newbie question....being it's a different country, would there be any issues with a work Visa (or other documents) required to perform work in Mexico?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-01-2022, 06:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico

Thank you! I did see his name in a different thread when I was searching for information.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-01-2022, 08:53
Replies: 7
Views: 1,104
Posted By piratelooksat40
Surveyor Recommendation West Coast of Mexico

Hello all,

We are in the research phase of a potential catamaran purchase in the next few months. We would very much appreciate any recommendations for a good, qualified surveyor that you may have...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 19:09
Replies: 20
Views: 5,768
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?

Ok, yes, that system makes sense. Thank you for the video & the illustrations, most helpful.
I mentioned the setup to the charter company rep checking us back in...thinking that being that I didn't...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 18:35
Replies: 20
Views: 5,768
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?

Yes, a lot of roach & full batten sail. No backstay, just the shrouds outboard of the mast (catamaran rigging). The sail would get hung up on the boom topping lift though. We tried letting the...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 18:17
Replies: 20
Views: 5,768
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?

Tin, I couldn't get to your link. It just takes me to the general FP forums, with all the different categories & topics listed. I'm not sure which one you're trying to reference.
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 17:03
Replies: 20
Views: 5,768
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?

I thought the same thing at first, but the boat is a 2020 model & it has the Fountaine Pajot
icon on it as well. I guess it is still possible though for them to replace the sails already!
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 04-04-2021, 14:22
Replies: 20
Views: 5,768
Posted By piratelooksat40
Why is the main rigged this way to the halyard?

Hello all,

Probably a newbie question here, but this is how we learn!

See the attached picture. We recently did a charter on a FP Astrea 42 in the Bahamas. The mainsail was connected to the...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-02-2021, 14:16
Replies: 17
Views: 6,615
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Bahamas provisioning

Thank you for the clarification on the Ship's Store definition. That is what I was thinking as well.

So, other than us over-thinking the meat situation (packing our own) & not worth the hassle,...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 07-02-2021, 12:10
Replies: 17
Views: 6,615
Posted By piratelooksat40
Bahamas provisioning

Hello! We are going to the Bahamas in mid-March for an 8 day catamaran charter out of Palm Cay (New Providence Island). We are coming in from the US, and are wondering about the possibility of...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-09-2018, 11:02
Replies: 2
Views: 865
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Advice on where to charter for spring break

I would strongly recommend sending Contrail a note here on the Forum. He is based out of the beautiful BVI, and, not to speak for him, but he is very knowledgeable, has a great deal of experience and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-02-2018, 06:27
Replies: 0
Views: 738
Posted By piratelooksat40
Recommendations for Catamaran Surveyor in the Pensacola area

Hello, we might be needing the services of a marine surveyor very soon. We are looking at a catamaran located in the Pensacola, FL area. (I did a topic search, but I did not see any specific to this...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 16-11-2017, 15:36
Replies: 69
Views: 20,638
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Hurricane Damaged Boats Available

Looking from the outside (as in, someone that is not at Ground Zero) this would seem like a very interesting & tempting option to consider. However, Contrail has so eloquently & accurately depicted...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 12-10-2017, 18:12
Replies: 43
Views: 9,366
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: BVI Charter

If you are a Facebook'er, search for "BVI Abroad Hurricane Irma" This group was started for people wanting to check on the status of family & friends in the BVI, but has morphed into overall updates...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 26-09-2017, 18:21
Replies: 36
Views: 7,092
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Food Allergies and world travels

What an exciting journey for your family! Sailing with allergies can be a bit of an obstacle, but absolutely doable with some advance planning. I do not have a ton of sailing experience, but I do...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 30-01-2017, 12:23
Replies: 29
Views: 3,940
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December

Hello Mr. Schaaf, I had previously contacted you about a year ago regarding seeking info about a BVI charter. Also, I recently sent you an email to that you suggested in a private message in which...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 25-01-2016, 17:49
Replies: 29
Views: 3,940
Posted By piratelooksat40
Re: Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December

Thank you for all the replies - yes, even the little side-bar between American & Hoofsmit! :-0 I appreciate all the information & insights you all have. I know not every opinion will be the same -...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 24-01-2016, 19:08
Replies: 29
Views: 3,940
Posted By piratelooksat40
Interested in sailing charter w/Capt in December

Hello! Very first post here in the CF! I am interested in obtaining some information about chartering a sailboat w/Capt for 5-7 days in the latter part of Dec 2016. This would be for 5 adults,...
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