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Forum: Fountaine Pajot 18-03-2024, 07:24
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By vdavena
Re: Advice Request: What Should I Focus on at Survey

Yes, thanks the 101 Survey article is a great one!
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 18-03-2024, 03:45
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By vdavena
Re: Advice Request: What Should I Focus on at Survey

Thank you Captain and Cate, really appreciate the feedback!
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 17-03-2024, 06:43
Replies: 5
Views: 571
Posted By vdavena
Advice Request: What Should I Focus on at Survey

Hello All Saba 50 Owners,

We're in the process of purchasing a Saba 50 and about to conduct a pre-survey inspection.

From all accounts this boat appears to be in good shape, but we still...
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 17-03-2024, 06:02
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By vdavena
Re: Is 55 hp enough for a SABA 50 offshore when needed?

Hello Captain, much appreciate the feedback. Thank you for the detail and summation!
Forum: Fountaine Pajot 02-02-2024, 04:52
Replies: 3
Views: 745
Posted By vdavena
Is 55 hp enough for a SABA 50 offshore when needed?

Good Morning All,

As we seek boats to purchase this season we're looking at the Saona 47, SABA 50, and Elba 45's primarily. During our reviews we've noticed a few of the SABA 50's we're seeing...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members! 24-07-2022, 14:59
Replies: 80
Views: 10,066
Posted By vdavena
Re: ULTRA MARINE WEST GIVEAWAY! - Ends July 28th, 2022

Dreaming of an Ultra Anchor!

After sailing and living aboard with a competitors anchor I loved, for over a year, we started seeing these anchors more and more! Everyone praised them, we did our...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-05-2021, 03:02
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
Re: 2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - (under contract as of 5/19)

Hello All

Thanks to everyone who's taken an interest in our boat.

She is now under contract, after we pass papers and close on the deal I will update this. Timeframe ETA later summer.

Best
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 19-05-2021, 03:00
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
Re: 2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - Soon

I would be happy to edit the title with the pricing but I cannot find the edit controls for older messages.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 18-05-2021, 14:12
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
Re: 2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - Soon

would you mind sending a private message?
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 09-05-2021, 12:11
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
Re: 2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - Soon

Hello All,

Its time for us to sell Our Peace, we're now headed back to the USA and return to our somewhat boring lives.

Our Peace has been amazing for us and hope its even better for the...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 28-03-2021, 10:07
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
Re: 2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - 725K

Hello All,

I'm updating my original message, we've added a few pictures and have a you tube link you can check out at https://youtu.be/M8682FEBXPY

Please let me know if you have any questions?...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 20-02-2021, 12:19
Replies: 17
Views: 8,208
Posted By vdavena
2020 Lagoon 450s For Sale - Soon

Hello Cruisers,

I'm about to get serious about selling our 2020 Lagoon 450s which we bought in Europe this past summer and have been living on ever since. We crossed the Atlantic as a family, and...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 26-12-2020, 11:04
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Hello Everyone,

Thanks to all for helping us with what is a critical part of our boat! After numerous attempts and denials by Lagoon (they say this is not an issue for anyone but us!!! so not...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 31-10-2020, 00:05
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Hello All,

Such fantastic help and advice. I've been sailing now for a few thousand miles further and have been managing this without alteration. What I'm finding is the worst slipping from the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 10:16
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Good thoughts, the system is not adjustable unfortunately. I'll test the block system, and confirm the line direction, then continue to tweak as you suggest if needed.

Thanks!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 06:50
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Jeff and Bean, thanks!

I like the idea of a block, and yes the Delta is a backup, have a sufficient Rocna properly installed. 78lbs i believe... thanks!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 04:05
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Excellent, I so very much appreciate the feedback! I'll give this a shot in light wind dockside and gather based on the feedback that it will work :).

Much apprecaited!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 03:48
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

That could be, they look identical but worth a shot!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 03:20
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Re: Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Hi S17!

Thanks, nothing more than is needed.

Here are some pictures, they should show the connection and the down angle on the line. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Vinny
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 28-09-2020, 01:20
Replies: 50
Views: 6,061
Posted By vdavena
Lagoon 450S Roller Furling Spool Slipping and Jamming

Hi All,

I hope someone can point me in the right direction.

I have a fairly new 450S and have had trouble with the roller spooling drum on the jib as the furling line is rolling onto the lower...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 08-09-2020, 23:05
Replies: 894
Views: 265,361
Posted By vdavena
Re: Just signed on a new 450s!

Hello Ian and Jackie!

Congrats, Just in case Dave can't reply, I figured i'd add my .02. We just picked up a new 450s about 20 days ago from La Sables! Actually, had it shipped to Plymouth as...
Forum: COVID-19 | Containment Area 07-09-2020, 06:46
Replies: 0
Views: 417
Posted By vdavena
Access to Spain and Portugal for a sailor with a US Passport

Hello All, I've been in England, quarantined, sailed to Gibraltar, and am now finalizing some work on the boat. I will eventually end up in the Caribbean this winter even if only USVI/Puerto Rico.
...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 22-07-2020, 09:54
Replies: 2
Views: 1,470
Posted By vdavena
Re: Home Schooling

Hello, we're just beginning a curriculum for two teenagers and hopefully about to begin cruising ourselves. We followed one of the youtuber's we watch, met with someone from Switched On Schoolhouse...
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