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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 22-05-2019, 16:14
Replies: 23
Views: 4,390
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Fernando de Noronha: a new Ibiza?

We sailed into FeN in 2016 where our previous stop was Salvadore. We did a lot of research before hand. We were also advised to clear out in Salvador and to clear in again at FdN. Which we did. We...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 11-12-2018, 12:53
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Delivery Skipper Needed to take Cat from Van to Anecortes in early Dec

This position is now closed. Thanks to all that applied.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 30-11-2018, 12:36
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Delivery Skipper Needed to take Cat from Van to Anecortes in early Dec

Please send details via email. Thanks.
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 29-11-2018, 13:51
Replies: 4
Views: 1,215
Posted By Emerald Sea
Delivery Skipper Needed to take Cat from Van to Anecortes in early Dec

Im seeking an experienced/qualified skipper with references to take my 45ft catamaran from Vancouver to Anecortes. Availability within next 2 weeks.

Preferably someone from this area.
...
Forum: Challenges 02-05-2018, 15:21
Replies: 29
Views: 5,176
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Longest Navigable Route with out hitting land

And that took a scientist to figure this out!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 13-04-2018, 13:33
Replies: 48
Views: 10,485
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Folding Props a must have?

Its interesting when people say its worth the money? Just what is that based on when spending $4000? Lets look at few things here
- There is no internal rate of return, simply as you are not...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 07-04-2018, 14:29
Replies: 11
Views: 1,414
Posted By Emerald Sea
Generator Spares for Remote Cruising

Befriend your local Kohler parts & service manager. They know better than most what breaks, how often and make suggestions.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 22-03-2018, 16:21
Replies: 8
Views: 1,998
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: ABC Islands to Cartagena - Routing suggestion

As we did, plan your passage from Aruba so that you meet the outflow of Rio Magdalena in daylight hours. You can cross this area within the 12 hrs of daylight. The further you stay out, the less...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-03-2018, 16:03
Replies: 23
Views: 13,318
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Adhesive for solar panels

Yes, better over your sunbrella. Flexible panels over your gel coat are going to destroy, or at least permanently discolor, the underlying coating. You can fry an egg on these panels in the...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-03-2018, 16:00
Replies: 41
Views: 10,086
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Negotiating a new catamaran?

Yes, there are some excellent used 450s on the markets at the moment, bugs sorted, upgraded for cruising, etc. still reasonably priced. Email me if your interested.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 22-03-2018, 15:57
Replies: 41
Views: 10,086
Posted By Emerald Sea
Negotiating a new catamaran?

Discounts will only be provided on new Lagoons by the Lagoon agents and its their choice whether to grant this. We received a 5%discount on our new 450 and I just asked it it was given. But I know...
Forum: Navigation 20-03-2018, 13:41
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Navionics on I-pad

Cartography institutions also pay for the exclusive rights to use a country's nautical charts. For instance, Garmin bought the rights to Indonesian waters a few years back (for areas where proper...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-03-2018, 13:34
Replies: 17
Views: 5,017
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Thinking of New L42 Order, What do I include from the factory?

There are a few excellent 450's available on the market - fully kitted out, bugs solved, not too old and still significantly cheaper than a loaded 42. If you're squeezed on budget then you should...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-03-2018, 13:30
Replies: 15
Views: 2,959
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Drips from cockpit roof

We have used plastic type weather stripping that you can find in most DIY shops. Its quite flexible and good on large diameter curves. You can also get some with sticky tape attached to it so makes...
Forum: Navigation 20-03-2018, 13:23
Replies: 10
Views: 2,206
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Navionics on I-pad

What you are experiencing is not the fault of your iPad, its GPS or any other chart plotter for that matter. Marine charts cannot be written in stone! Most are produced from near ancient soundings...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 20-03-2018, 08:41
Replies: 14
Views: 4,698
Posted By Emerald Sea
Singapore and AIS rules, is it possible to not stop but sail through without AIS?

Yes you can pass by Singapore without AIS. Remain in the correct shipping lanes. As for all ships and yachts, you will need to call up VTS on VHF 14 upon entering SG waters.

If your interested...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 20-03-2018, 08:27
Replies: 23
Views: 4,521
Posted By Emerald Sea
A few questions before making an offer

www.escrow.com

The escrow fees would normally be to the buyer.

You’d be wise to use a local notary, of where the boat is flagged or purchased from, for the final sales agreement.
Forum: Our Community 12-03-2018, 13:53
Replies: 21
Views: 8,439
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Dessalator DUO 100 Watermaker Blues

Interesting! Not exactly as prescribed in the operating manual.
When ours runs normally, I turn it on, and immediately bring it up to to the green zone and in about 10 sec it reverts from orange...
Forum: Our Community 12-03-2018, 11:32
Replies: 21
Views: 8,439
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Dessalator DUO 100 Watermaker Blues

The control panel is located behind your WM controls (pressure, On/Off, etc). Simply unscrew the panel cover....
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 07-03-2018, 14:57
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Delivery Skipper Wanted - Victoria to S Fran

Thanks for applying Ben. At the moment I have shortlisted three and presented these to the new owner of Emerald Sea for their final consideration. If anything changes I will let you know.
Cheers...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-03-2018, 08:43
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Delivery Skipper Wanted - Victoria to S Fran

Thanks, will keep that in mind!
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 04-03-2018, 08:25
Replies: 5
Views: 1,489
Posted By Emerald Sea
Delivery Skipper Wanted - Victoria to S Fran

Delivery Skipper/Captain (with his/her mate) is required to sail a 45ft catamaran from Victoria British Columbia to San Francisco before beginning May 2018. Owner likely to extend this to SFran to...
Forum: Our Community 03-03-2018, 08:10
Replies: 21
Views: 8,439
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Dessalator DUO 100 Watermaker Blues

An update on our issue with our DUO100. Well there is still a problem of stalling out on both AC or DC but making some progress. Dessalator has been involved and they've been very responsive and...
Forum: Our Community 03-03-2018, 07:57
Replies: 21
Views: 8,439
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Dessalator DUO 100 Watermaker Blues

Im not familiar with your grinding noise, but from what you're describing, its not good. Have you tried to turn the motor by hand and inspect where the exact location of this grinding is coming from?...
Forum: Meets & Greets 02-03-2018, 15:03
Replies: 16
Views: 1,578
Posted By Emerald Sea
Re: Hi to everyone from Vancouver, BC

Welcome onboard from Victoria, BC
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