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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

What can I say, 6 months ago in my excitement of the whole process and as a first time being involved in a boat building
Process I completely misjudged the time to completion. That date was never...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

18-02-2023, 09:26

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Thank you, I did not receive any message, try again?

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

18-02-2023, 09:24

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Yes, I clearly had no idea how long it actually takes and the process to bring something from the drawing board, manufacturing all the molds and getting all the materials and equipment from suppliers...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

17-02-2023, 08:51

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Rudders are in!

Exting times here at the factory in Dubai. After some delays the mast and steering system has arrived from Europe. The interior fit out is well underway and looking great.

16-01-2023, 00:23

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Best composting head?

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Best composting head?

I can only comment on the OGO. We looked at all available designs and decided to buy two units for our new catamaran.

Compact with a small footprint, looks the best (in my opinion), well designed...

24-10-2022, 00:09

Replies: 13

Toilet Options for 31 Footer

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Toilet Options for 31 Footer

I will also recommend the OGO.

We are putting 2 of them in our Seaquest 46. OGO is a well designed product that works as advertised. Very good customer service too.

We actually trialed one in...

07-10-2022, 03:13

Replies: 69

Air conditioning brand

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Air conditioning brand

Any further news from Velair? New models etc?

23-09-2022, 21:26

Replies: 44

Composting toilet choice

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Composting toilet choice

The only experience we have is with OGO. Well designed, works very well and the customer service we received from Kevin there was fantastic.

12-09-2022, 01:22

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Ogo (composting) toilet - any users?

The OGO has a small fan pulling air into the unit and forcing it out of the vent.

As I've mentioned, we had no smells after one week. Using a carbon filter will make double sure :thumb:

11-09-2022, 07:28

Replies: 111

Views: 36,121

Posted By Ratel

Re: Ogo (composting) toilet - any users?

We already know the OGO is a good product that works as advertised. We also now know that their customer service is excellent!

About 15 min after contacting them with my question, Kevin replied. ...

11-09-2022, 06:35

Replies: 111

Views: 36,121

Posted By Ratel

Re: Ogo (composting) toilet - any users?

I've sent a message to OGO asking about the expected life and replacement of the timer as well as the electric motor. Will update this post when I get a reply.

A quick search on Amazon shows...

11-09-2022, 03:40

Replies: 111

Views: 36,121

Posted By Ratel

Re: Ogo (composting) toilet - any users?

We bought 2 OGO heads to install in our Catamaran. A little bit of scepticism is never a bad thing, so we decided on a trial run here in the house.

2 Adults
7 days
No venting outside, enclosed...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

16-08-2022, 08:36

Replies: 136

[ended] - ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY! - *Ended*

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Just a quick update. Out of the mold with all carbon stringers infused on the bridge deck. Can't wait for the roof structure to be fitted. Starting to take shape now!

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22-07-2022, 06:47

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Posted By Ratel

Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY! - Ends July 28th, 2022

https://ultramarinewest.com/ultra-anchor/

New catamaran, needs a new anchor, 35 kg should be more than enough.

Add some stainless chain, yes please.
...

Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar

14-07-2022, 07:40

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Checking the math on 1.65 kwatt off grid solar system

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Checking the math on 1.65 kwatt off grid solar system

Try this handy calculator:

https://www.explorist.life/solar-charge-controller-calculator/

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

08-07-2022, 01:02

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

We made a final choice on our sail package. Main sail, self tacking jib and asymmetric spinnaker. Should be good for a start.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

08-07-2022, 00:56

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

I am not aware of a “versa helm” option. Might be possible. I don’t really see the advantage for us. If the weather is that bad keep the roof closed and steer with the autopilot. Sailing is an...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

07-07-2022, 07:12

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Hi Neil,

We can’t wait for launch day :thumb:

As far as I know the SQ46 is available in a twin helm (our choice) and a single helm. The twin helm makes mores sense to us.

All lines run from...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

27-06-2022, 07:54

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

Preparing to cut holes in the hull for the foils. The guys are holding up a dummy board to get the exact placement correct.

We should start the lamination of the carbon foils this week.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

24-06-2022, 04:31

Replies: 52

Deck Hatches on Aft Deck That Are Walked On?

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Deck Hatches on Aft Deck That Are Walked On?

Don't worry, Mike agrees that you are doing it correctly :thumb:

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

22-06-2022, 23:40

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

I feel that a comment is warranted here.

I'd like to say as clients and soon to be owners of Hull #1, our dealings with Eaton Marine (Seaquestcatamarans) and Mike Eaton has been nothing but...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

16-06-2022, 19:46

Replies: 136

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

With big balls (fenders), some skill and a lot of swearing :biggrin:

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

16-06-2022, 06:52

Replies: 70

Cats with Dagger Boards?

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Posted By Ratel

Re: Cats with Dagger Boards?

Seaquest 46, new to the market.

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

16-06-2022, 05:49

Replies: 136

Views: 27,745

Posted By Ratel

Re: Seaquest 46 Performance Cruising Catamaran

In an alongside situation we would always prefer to use a roving ball fender at the stern and use the motors to move the bow away from the dock. Squeeze the ball fender between the stern and the dock...

Forum: Multihull Sailboats

15-06-2022, 23:00

Replies: 136