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Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-04-2018, 11:41
Replies: 45
Views: 15,449
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Lagoon 450 Windlass Quick,Dylan FAIL

So the motor Sounds shot. Could be the brushes as mentioned before.

But if you need parts it will take time.

To make the windlass manual drop the gear box off. This will allow the gypsy to free...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 15-01-2018, 06:25
Replies: 15
Views: 3,703
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Trysail and Heaving to

Nope not yet, 35 knots and 3 meter waves is probably the biggest we have done.

I am not sure that our 440 would like heaving to in 50+

Given the sea room we would probably opt for running down...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 14-01-2018, 07:43
Replies: 7
Views: 4,040
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Fuel transfer procedure lagoon 440

We have a system, but 99% sure it was retro fitted by the last owner and not a Lagoon Std Fit.

But if it is then it is in the Stb Engine locker on the bulkhead above the engine bay and towards the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 14-01-2018, 07:37
Replies: 15
Views: 3,703
Posted By Two Drifters
440 Heave To

Hi there, not a 450, bit close.

We have a 440 and regularly heave to. Usually to get a big fish in without dropping the sails.

We find that for simply stopping the boat nothing is better and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2017, 17:21
Replies: 2
Views: 1,688
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Northern Caribbean to Colombia and Belize

Thank you
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-11-2017, 11:29
Replies: 2
Views: 1,688
Posted By Two Drifters
Northern Caribbean to Colombia and Belize

Hi All

We are sailing on our cat Two Drifters (Lagoon 440).

We have crossed the Atlantic from Europe, spent the hurricane season in Maine, USA and now are back in Antigua.

We have planned a...
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 26-09-2017, 14:10
Replies: 21
Views: 10,595
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Re-galvanizing anchor chain

They quoted me for chain 2 weeks ago. And I double checked that they still did chain. Said they did, so fingers crossed, just working out how to get it to them now.
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 01-09-2017, 10:50
Replies: 29
Views: 5,610
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Large Symmetric spinnaker

Looks like a screacher. Flat cut genneker for reaching.

We have one. Great in winds 70 to 140 degrees. We fly it up to App wins of 15 to 20. Which past the beam means we have had it up in 25 to 30...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 01-09-2017, 10:40
Replies: 29
Views: 5,610
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Large Symmetric spinnaker

with

No offense meant. And I like the 450. But if you want a big spinny for racing why did you buy a 450?
Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 30-08-2017, 07:36
Replies: 21
Views: 10,595
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Re-galvanizing anchor chain

FYI Just spoke to commonwealthgalv.com (https://commonwealthgalv.com/)

And they still galvanise chain, we have about 700 lbs of chain I think. (350kg) and the quote over the phone to dip clean and...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 26-08-2017, 05:16
Replies: 23
Views: 13,588
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Swinging on a mooring buoy - how to use bridle?

Have done the same, made a short bridal - the two sections together are slightly wider than than the boat. Have a shackle at each end that fits through the eye bolt where the main bridal is and the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 26-08-2017, 05:10
Replies: 29
Views: 5,610
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Large Symmetric spinnaker

LOL we have a 120 sq m Symetric Spinny which we like, our friends have a 140 sq m Parasail. Now that sail rocks. Set and forget.

The Symetric needs constant attention, even on a cat. If I were to...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 17-08-2017, 14:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,817
Posted By Two Drifters
Lagoon Bulkhead Tabbing Glue

Does anyone know who manufactures the glue that Lagoon use to tab the bulkheads? I have been told that it is

Tikaflex Contact 12

But cannot verify this from the manufacturer or from Lagoon (no...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2017, 05:45
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Bahamas to Maine Routeing

We are up in Seal Cove now, and I must say that last night as the sun was setting and seals were honking and we were eating our fresh lobster from Boothbay Lobster Wharf cooked on the boat, was one...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 24-07-2017, 05:06
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Bahamas to Maine Routeing

So far.

- Charleston, SC
- Beaufort, NC
- Ocracoke, NC
- Cape May
- Sandy Hook, NJ
- Huntington, LI
- Port Washington, LI
- Block Island
Forum: General Sailing Forum 23-07-2017, 04:24
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Bahamas to Maine Routeing

General update. We are now up in Maine. The trip has been fantastic and we have enjoyed many of the suggestions posted on here so Thank You :)

Maine is stunning
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-07-2017, 04:40
Replies: 3
Views: 2,393
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Ocracoke Inlet - June 2017

PS when we left the buoys off station had been moved to the right place.

But Green 1 was still missing it's top half
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 08-07-2017, 04:23
Replies: 23
Views: 13,588
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Swinging on a mooring buoy - how to use bridle?

Agreed the setup on lagoon is not ideal. We take the ball using a line from each side cleat run under the front bow seats. Then once attached and relaxed we clip the bridal on using a big caribeaner....
Forum: General Sailing Forum 27-06-2017, 06:18
Replies: 3
Views: 2,393
Posted By Two Drifters
Ocracoke Inlet - June 2017

Well after a lot of umming and arring we decided to have a go at the Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina.

We are a cat and draw 4.5ft.

Local Beaufort opinion was divided as was the internet reports...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 01-06-2017, 13:23
Replies: 3
Views: 1,059
Posted By Two Drifters
USA Travel / Health Insurance for UK Sailor

Hi

We have sailed from the UK, via Europe, to the Caribbean and are now headed up to the USA.

Our insurance with AXA covers us for the world except the USA. I asked them to quote me for 5...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 16-05-2017, 12:40
Replies: 10
Views: 2,723
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: US Visa Requirements

Just got our B2 Visas done in Nassau. Could not have been easier.
A bit of form filling, turn up at the embassy with the correct photos and forms.
Asked why we want to go to US. A: To avoid the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 03-04-2017, 04:43
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Bahamas to Maine Routeing

Wow, can't thank you all enough. This is great stuff.

Draft is not an issue really as we are sailing on a Cat. Draws 4.5 feet
Forum: General Sailing Forum 31-03-2017, 04:54
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Bahamas to Maine Routeing

Anchor out definitely
Forum: General Sailing Forum 29-03-2017, 06:38
Replies: 26
Views: 7,316
Posted By Two Drifters
Bahamas to Maine Routeing

We are in the BVI's at the moment which is fantastic and will be leaving in a week or so for The Bahamas.

The plan is to sail up to the Abaco's and then cross over to the US before heading North...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-03-2017, 11:16
Replies: 4
Views: 2,632
Posted By Two Drifters
Re: Lagoon 440 Solar Question

If you can stomach the extra cost mount the solar on the back over the davits or on its own rail.

Putting it on the cabin top will spend a lot of the time in shade or partial shade. Solar hates...
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