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Forum: Flotsam & Sailing Miscellany 23-10-2018, 10:28
Replies: 365
Views: 182,287
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Catchy or Witty Boat Names

Heard on a radio call on the Chesapeake Bay:

"Always Something"
Forum: Cruising News & Events 19-01-2017, 17:59
Replies: 46
Views: 13,546
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Abandoned catamaran "Be Good Too" found 3 years later

Hi Cotemar, Yes that is us [Platypuss] with the Aussie flag flying from the port spreader about a month ago in Marsh Harbour, Bahamas. Good eyes to pick her out!!
We are indeed having a great...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 19-01-2017, 15:34
Replies: 46
Views: 13,546
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Abandoned catamaran "Be Good Too" found 3 years later

Here's a copy of what I posted on the old Be Good Two thread:

Kookaburro and Cruisingkrol [me], as owners of Alpha 42 Hull (https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/tags/hull.html) #3, are thrilled to...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 19-01-2017, 15:21
Replies: 815
Views: 129,869
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Alpha 42 "Be Good Too" rescue 300 miles off Cape Henry Merged

Ok. Kookaburra says the shafts are now 2.5 in solid stainless; rudders have stainless steel cores. Skipper will post a pic when he finds it.
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-01-2017, 14:44
Replies: 815
Views: 129,869
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Alpha 42 "Be Good Too" rescue 300 miles off Cape Henry Merged

Kookaburro and Cruisingkrol [me], as owners of Alpha 42 Hull #3, are thrilled to read that Be Good Two was found. Thanks for the heads up terah. It's tragic that the bad publicity had the negative...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-04-2015, 10:11
Replies: 421
Views: 42,581
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: April Giveaway: GMN Long Range WiFi Extender Systems

Thank you for your support.

Halo WiFi Extender | Global Marine Networks (https://www.globalmarinenet.com/redport-halo-wifi-extender.php)
Forum: Mantus Anchors 30-09-2014, 08:29
Replies: 454
Views: 92,666
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Sept Giveaway: Mantus Beats a Thousand Again!

This is the anchor range I am considering.
Mantus Anchors | WHY THE MANTUS? (https://mantusanchors.com/why-mantus/)
Forum: Cruising News & Events 20-01-2014, 11:21
Replies: 815
Views: 129,869
Posted By Kookaburra
re: Alpha 42 "Be Good Too" rescue 300 miles off Cape Henry Merged

For all you that love quotes here is one to help you avoid mistakes. It is far too late to hope that it could be applied on this forum.

It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data....
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-10-2013, 11:18
Replies: 56
Views: 39,555
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Why are Fountaine Pajot cats so much cheaper than Lagoon or Leopard?

Sorry. That reply was from CruisingKrol. I'm on the Skipper's computer. Bad girl!
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 30-10-2013, 11:16
Replies: 56
Views: 39,555
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Why are Fountaine Pajot cats so much cheaper than Lagoon or Leopard?

Alpha 42 #2. Husband wants something new to sail home (his) to Australia.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-10-2012, 17:21
Replies: 38
Views: 6,976
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Is feasible to buy a used Cat (40/44 feet) in great conditions for US 300K?

Hi Luciano,

I probably have the ideal boat for you: FP Lazezzi 40 Owners version (2003). In very good condition. Asking $245,000. Located near Annapolis USA. Send me an email:...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-04-2012, 07:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Thanks DOJ. Crew for longer legs is an option too. Some logistical problems in getting them to rendezvous points and home again at the end of the leg but insurmountable. Your comment about 24/7 on...
Forum: Crew Archives 13-04-2012, 08:08
Replies: 26
Crew Available: The Dream ...
Views: 4,597
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: The Dream ...

Hi Belle,

Have look at my recent thread on Plans and Dreams on the Multihulls forum. See what you think.

Kookaburra
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2012, 07:07
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Jennius: That sail handling set up sounds interesting. At present we have to go to the mast to clip the reef cringles on but everything else comes back to the cockpit. How did you arrange the down...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2012, 06:58
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Thanks Tomahawk - similar crew issues for us.
On the anchor windlass: I was aware that that was a possibility so I gave it a try. Main halyard was almost exactly half way up when it slipped off...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 13-04-2012, 05:45
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Yes FP's certainly seem to have had some issues with Osmosis - they have been discussed elsewhere on CF. Our Lavezzi is 2003 - surveyor checked it out when we bought her and she had a few blisters...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-04-2012, 15:35
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Thanks Mike. Would love to catch up with you to pick your brains when you are in the MD area. You might contact me privately with details.

Kookaburra
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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-04-2012, 06:39
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Thanks Mike. Certainly something to think about. Did you find the watch schedule with just the two of you was too tiring?
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 11-04-2012, 14:25
Replies: 15
Views: 3,130
Posted By Kookaburra
Cruising plans and Dreams of Partnership Possibilities

Plans and Exploration of Possibilities.
Background: We are a retired couple and dedicated catamaran owners planning on extensive cruising. I am an Australian and my First Mate (or “she who must be...
Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems 24-01-2012, 10:38
Replies: 8
Views: 8,101
Posted By Kookaburra
Re: Yanmar SD 20 Saildrive- in gear wile sailing?

An old post that I just came across and I suspect it may have already been answered, but here is my tuppence worth. Fountaine Pajot says to leave it in reverse on their Cats while, as noted above,...
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