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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 23-02-2024, 18:01
Replies: 30
Views: 2,941
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Dinghy tow lines, best products, type of line, etc.

Would definitely use floating line. A Lagoon 500 was sunk in Thailand by the tender line getting caught in the prop..
Forum: Marine Electronics 08-05-2023, 11:12
Replies: 35
Views: 5,466
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Got hit by lightning - suggestions for repair path

Got hit twice in Hong Kong. Fried almost everything. As others have mentioned you really need to test everything before you settle the insurance claim. We missed a few things and the insurance...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 05-07-2022, 02:34
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Cost to put in A/C and heating

A friend recently installed a chilled water system on his Lagoon 450. Quite a bit involved with the ducting. He has lithium and solar and can run a single cabin overnight on battery. Also has a...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 19-02-2022, 10:58
Replies: 24
Views: 3,897
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Safe mooring and Multihulls - costs

I was in the Med a few years ago on a charter cat and they were talking about charging by square meter. Not sure if that’s happening now there or other parts of the world.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-02-2022, 18:21
Replies: 94
Views: 14,701
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Lagoon Catamaran Smashed To Bits

I have Microcommander engine controls. The boat has had 2 lightning strikes and each time the controls were fried. The engines would run but there was no way to get them in gear.
Forum: Navigation 16-09-2021, 00:22
Replies: 141
Views: 23,610
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Seen various people say to never use a phone/tablet for navigation. Why?

Sailed from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi using navionics on chartplotter and 2 iPads. Didn’t hit anything and got to where I wanted to go…
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 31-03-2021, 10:15
Replies: 51
Views: 5,687
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: How Many BTUs AC on your 50ft(ish) catamaran

We're on a Lagoon 500, full time liveaboard in Abu Dhabi. I've installed a 2 ton samsung inverter split system. The fixed boat AC doesn't have a chance during summer here as the water temp gets too...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 17-03-2021, 10:08
Replies: 16
Views: 2,867
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Leaking raw water pump

I would fix it sooner rather than later. Had a leaking raw water pump on the generator and ended up with salt water inside the engine. Didn't notice it for a while and when I did it had made a real...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 02-03-2021, 07:30
Replies: 16
Views: 3,868
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Can Yanmar Starter Solenoid be Repaired?

Have replaced both of mine with similar units from the auto store. Way cheaper than Yanmar.
Forum: Asia 24-11-2020, 19:47
Replies: 10
Views: 1,585
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Transporting goods to Vietnam

Beware of items going missing. Used to travel to Vietnam and often items would be missing from baggage carried in the aircraft hold. Would definitely talk to the manufacturer about shipping.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 12-10-2020, 20:04
Replies: 57
Views: 13,819
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Using home air conditioning units on a boat?

We're living onboard full time in the Middle East. We, along with almost all other livaboards use household split systems. Much more efficient than marine systems. Also water temperature here during...
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 06-07-2020, 10:16
Replies: 22
Views: 3,831
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: AIS Confusion re: boat name

Easy and free to reprogram a Vesper AIS. I've just done it due to change of registration. New owner will have to contact Vesper for the procedure.
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-07-2020, 19:54
Replies: 10
Views: 1,838
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Shore water intake conundrum

I was using shore water for a while until my partner woke me up one morning and said the boat opposite us was sinking. Looking at the boat she was absolutely right! Apparently the hose for the...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 16-06-2020, 06:25
Replies: 76
Views: 10,855
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Would a lightning strike be a deal-breaker?

Have had 2 strikes in the last 5 years. Anything with a PCB was toast. Complete upgrade on the electronics package each time. insurance company wasn't too happy..
On the downside I have electronic...
Forum: Pacific & South China Sea 23-12-2019, 09:35
Replies: 62
Views: 10,578
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Singapore to Phuket

Did that trip last year. Whatever you do don't stay in Port Klang -Royal Selangor Yacht club. The marina is falling apart and the strong tidal current bring all sorts of rubbish/logs with it. Very...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 11-10-2019, 12:48
Replies: 63
Views: 45,068
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Insuring Aus registered boat

I’m with Simi 60, haven’t heard anything about Australian registered vessels requiring Australian insurance company. Just changed my boat to Aussie rego and didn’t see anything about insurance in the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-07-2019, 08:19
Replies: 23
Views: 4,312
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: In gear but no thrust - Yanmar engine question

Agree with DK2. I have SD50s and have had to repair both saildrives.
I think the SD60s have a different clutch setup. Plate instead of cone.
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 12-07-2019, 20:18
Replies: 168
Views: 36,171
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Replace GPS with Tablet + software

I use 2 iPad Pro 12.9 tablets operating Navionics . One with the Lifeproof cover.
I also use the Iriduim Go system and that systems work well with the iPad.

I've found the iPad very useful when...
Forum: Marine Electronics 29-01-2019, 18:51
Replies: 25
Views: 8,127
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Best plan for Iridium Go!

Have used the Iridium GO for a couple of years now. Works very well and have had no problems with it so far. I use it for weather and email. I bought the unit from Satphonestore and I use their...
Forum: Marine Electronics 07-01-2019, 07:02
Replies: 51
Views: 7,928
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Has this boat suffered a lightning strike?

Have had 2 lightning strikes. Everything that had a PCB was dead. All displays, electronic engine control, autopilot, washing machine...the lot!
No obvious visual damage on any screens..
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-12-2018, 08:36
Replies: 0
Views: 626
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
SD50 seal replacement

I’m replacing the leaking prop shaft seals on the saildrives. Both saildrives have saltwater contamination (not extreme, units are still operating normally) and would like to try and flush them prior...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 15-12-2018, 10:24
Replies: 14
Views: 1,912
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Flybridge Cats & Main Sail

My Lagoon 500 was based in Hong Kong for the last 8 years and subject to a few typhoons. The previous owner and myself always lowered the bimini and then the boom and was then able to lash the sail...
Forum: Crew Positions: Wanted & Available 18-08-2018, 23:28
Replies: 30
Views: 7,412
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: new yacht owner in Hong Kong needs help

My brother and I own a Lagoon 500 based at Gold Coast Marina in HK.
I would definitely recommend going to Hebe Haven yacht club and having a chat to the members there. A very welcoming club and a...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 24-07-2018, 09:31
Replies: 14
Views: 6,498
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Cost to replace Standing Rigging on Lagoon 420

Replaced all standing rigging on my Lagoon 500 in April after a rig survey found a cracked cap shroud eye end. Rig was 10 years old at the time.

Cost of rigging; 120k HKD.
Labour; 40k HKD.
...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-02-2018, 06:47
Replies: 9
Views: 2,053
Posted By AndyinAbudhabi
Re: Cap shroud replacement

Boat and rig are 10 years old. 8 of those years were alongside in the marina or local sailing so very little wear and tear.

I'll contact my insurer and see what they say.

Thanks Bean Counter.
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