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Forum: Multihull Sailboats

04-11-2012, 10:23

Replies: 21

FP Marquises 56 or Eluthera

Views: 4,550

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: FP Marquises 56 or Eluthera

For the record: A new Outremer 5x will cost Euro 850k and a Catana 59 Euro 1.3 mil
That is the basic version. What you spend after that is another matter. There is a difference of 5+ tons in weight...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-11-2012, 15:30

Replies: 25

Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Views: 13,862

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Johnson makes lots of different pumps, like most pump manufacturers. They are not all equally good. They are also not all at the same price, delivery volume, impeller materials, seals, gaskets etc....

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-11-2012, 14:47

Replies: 25

Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Views: 13,862

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Mark

Please read again
I said not one word against Volvo saildrives. I did not even say SD50s were perfect. All I said was that I had no problems with MINE in 1500hrs.
I did not say I changed my...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

01-11-2012, 08:04

Replies: 25

Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Views: 13,862

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Hi Peter
The seals I refer to are the propshaft seals. They should be replaced annually. You may get away with it for longer, but it is not worth the risk of getting water in the drive. There are...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

31-10-2012, 16:36

Replies: 25

What would you choose: Lagoon 420 or Orana 44?

Views: 16,919

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: What would you choose: Lagoon 420 or Orana 44?

In my experience Lagoons are typically better and more solidly constructed than FPs, especially the interiors. I have been running a private 420 for several years now and have been constantly...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

31-10-2012, 15:37

Replies: 25

Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

Views: 13,862

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: Yanmar 40 versus Volvo saildrive

I have worked in charter companies for many years and have experience with both engines. IMHO the Yanmar is far superior to the Volvo engine.
The Volvo electrical system is a disaster, especially...

Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures

31-10-2012, 14:15

Replies: 219

The Best Marine Toilet

Views: 195,336

Posted By slosaileddie

Re: The Best Marine Toilet

Jabsco Silent Flush is among the best heads to install in a normal cruising boat. I have installed many to everyone's satisfaction. If installed properly, used correctly and serviced once a year,...

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