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Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-08-2017, 08:24
Replies: 33
Views: 6,088
Posted By Candyman
Re: ROUTE from FT Lauderdale to New orleans in end of August

Thanks for the good advice on safety. I understand the weather issues. We are both asa 201-104 certifed and will have another experienced couple with us. But this route is new and we are looking for...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 05-08-2017, 06:35
Replies: 33
Views: 6,088
Posted By Candyman
pirate ROUTE from FT Lauderdale to New orleans in end of August

Hello everyone.

My Girlfriend and I are taking possession of a L45 in Ft Lauderdale in coming weeks. We have never sailed before (lots of boating). Looking for any good tips, comments, concerns,...
Forum: Navigation 08-05-2017, 14:04
Replies: 8
Views: 4,369
Posted By Candyman
pirate Key west to New Orleans in August?

Hello Everyone

We will be taking delivery of a new 45 Leopard in August and would like some advice on the best Ports/Marina's along the way for sailboats, following the coast? We are in no hurry,...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 30-04-2017, 10:17
Replies: 12
Views: 10,031
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Dingy weight and size

Thanks for the input!

The davit system is very strong and can handle up to 800lbs, thats not the issue Iam concerned about, my main concern is will the difference between 400lbs and 650 lbs...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 30-04-2017, 07:38
Replies: 12
Views: 10,031
Posted By Candyman
pirate Dinghy weight and size

Hello Mates

We are new to sailing, first boat is a new Leopard 45 we taking delivery on in July. While I was talking with the folks from Leopard at the boat show, they told me they would not...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 30-04-2017, 07:20
Replies: 19
Views: 7,834
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Buddy boat for March 2018 Pacific crossing

Hey there Nigel,

WOW,,sounds like a good possibility ,,if your a little flexible on the crossing time. We expect to leave the Gallopogo's around Mid- late March. We are thinking it maybe a good...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-04-2017, 03:44
Replies: 40
Views: 7,025
Posted By Candyman
Re: Won Lottery now what

APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 21-03-2017, 09:57
Replies: 79
Views: 33,548
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Leopard 45 or 40?

Any questions about the L45 performance, google youtube video of Leopard 45 with Commentary by Alex Simone! ( The X naval architect who designed the L45)

Boat performs very well and has best...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 21-03-2017, 06:50
Replies: 79
Views: 33,548
Posted By Candyman
Re: Leopard 45 or 40?

The 45 is a much better layout then the older 48 style.( brand new this yr on the 45)

The 45 has considerably more sail area ( then even the 44') and needs the slightly deeper draft for better...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 15-03-2017, 08:57
Replies: 19
Views: 7,834
Posted By Candyman
Re: Buddy boat for March 2018 Pacific crossing

Hi Mike

Great to hear from you. We are practically neighbors. Happy to pop in bsl and visit a bit. Discuss plans etc.

I am taking all of the good advice from the experienced mates in the...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 23-02-2017, 05:47
Replies: 79
Views: 33,548
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Leopard 45 or 40?

Hello there!

Both are GREAT boats!

If the budget will allow it,,no question the 45 is the boat! And gives you the option to cross the big pond more comfortably if you should decide in future!...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 04-12-2016, 18:37
Replies: 19
Views: 7,834
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Buddy boat for March 2018 Pacific crossing

Thnx SV,,, I will look into it.

Hoping to find others crossing similar time to kind of look after each other! Any assistance is greatly appreciated as well as all input! :-)

We hope to avge...
Forum: Sailor Logs & Cruising Plans 04-12-2016, 06:43
Replies: 19
Views: 7,834
Posted By Candyman
pirate Buddy boat for March 2018 Pacific crossing

Hello Everyone

Sandy and I are new to the sailing world. We plan to spend this year honing our sailing skills on our leopard 45.

After Christmas next year and a full year of prep and...
Forum: Meets & Greets 13-09-2016, 11:11
Replies: 3
Views: 1,162
Posted By Candyman
Re: Hello everybody

WELCOME Aboard! May your sails stay full and your bildge dry!
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-08-2016, 15:43
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: New couple, putting plans together to sail around the world!

Thnx Tom and Deb for the good advice!! We will do as you suggest!

WOW 55 Outreamer!! NICE.. Way out of our league :-)

Lets keep in touch as we will be cutting the land cord Jan 1 2018, hoping...
Forum: Meets & Greets 20-08-2016, 05:16
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: New couple, putting plans together to sail around the world!

Hi there Dollar side,,,, Searching for the perfect yacht is a long process and need lot of patience as everything changes and evolves for us. The more we learn the more we realize how much we dont...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 19-08-2016, 02:16
Replies: 102
Views: 34,885
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: The new Leopard 45!

NICE,,thanks!!!!!!!!!! Making me crazy,,patience is not my strong suit!!!!

Paul
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 19-08-2016, 02:09
Replies: 102
Views: 34,885
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: The new Leopard 45!

NICE,,thanks!!!!!!!!!! Making me crazy,,patience is not my strong suit!!!!

Paul
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 19-08-2016, 01:42
Replies: 4
Views: 9,281
Posted By Candyman
pirate Re: Leopard 45 Should I wait?

Not sure yet,, Leopard is not giving ANY details about the 45 yet.. making us wait to Annopolis boat show :-)
Forum: Classifieds Archive 18-08-2016, 07:48
Replies: 3
Want To Buy: Leopard 44
Views: 2,746
Posted By Candyman
pirate Leopard 44

Looking for late model Leopard 44 (front cockpit) with the light interior colors. Low engine hours and never chartered.

Any help is greatly appreciated and if you have better alternative Similar...
Forum: Meets & Greets 18-08-2016, 07:37
Replies: 8
Views: 1,301
Posted By Candyman
pirate New couple, putting plans together to sail around the world!

Hello everyone!

Sandy and I are now putting together our dream plans to sail around the world and we would like to get to know some of you! We have both been around the water, power boating our...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 18-08-2016, 07:22
Replies: 4
Views: 9,281
Posted By Candyman
Leopard 45 Should I wait?

Hello Everyone

We are wanting to get into a Leopard 44 in near future and have been searching the world over for the perfect one to no avail so far.

Being new to this world,,I have one big...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 18-08-2016, 07:10
Replies: 102
Views: 34,885
Posted By Candyman
Re: The new Leopard 45!!

If anyone knows of someone upgrading to the new 45 and wants to deal on their old 44 :-) Iam in the market. Love the forward Cockpit/lounge and the light color interior.

Cantact me if any news.
...
Forum: Leopard Catamarans, Robertson & Caine 12-03-2016, 10:48
Replies: 29
Views: 23,393
Posted By Candyman
Re: Leopard Owners Group

Hello Everyone

Looking for as much info on the 2014-newer 44 leopard. Anyone with real life owner or experience, I would love to hear from you!

Cheers and Happy Sailing!

Paul & Sandy
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