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Forum: Anchoring & Mooring 13-04-2016, 23:47
Replies: 45
Views: 11,326
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Over-specifying a Rocna anchor on a cat

I have a Rocna 40 on my 50ft. Cat. Never had any problems. 55 Kg is a bit overkilled I think.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 30-10-2015, 21:24
Replies: 9
Views: 4,319
Posted By KatKokomo
German catamaran kidnapped in Indonesia

Two Germans were kidnapped after yacht was hijacked in Strait of Lombok.

see report on noonsite: Noonsite.com — (https://www.noonsite.com/)
Forum: Cruising News & Events 30-10-2015, 20:03
Replies: 16
Views: 5,059
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Australian travel advisory for Philippines

We appreciate the advisory but everyone has to make their own decision. We are finishing up re fit of our boat in Danao/Cebu and wanted to go south.
We are a German flagged vessel and lately our...
Forum: Monohull Sailboats 20-10-2015, 14:19
Replies: 10
Views: 1,863
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Boat refit in February in the Philippines

In a shipyard in the Philippines? Both will kill you.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 20-10-2015, 03:21
Replies: 454
Views: 88,105
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Pirate attack Phillipines ?

The mayor and his son were found dead this morning. Very sad
Forum: Our Community 16-10-2015, 01:51
Replies: 27
Views: 4,255
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Broad Questions About Buying Liveaboard Cruiser

Hi, a friend of ours is selling his 44 ft.mono hull in the Philippines. Great boat with everything on it for live aboard. If you are interested give me your e-mail so they can contact you.
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 08-08-2015, 18:31
Replies: 14
Views: 5,529
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: 50' Prout in Grenada

Hi oldbiker,So far I had no issues with my Quasar 50. We crossed the Pacific and we are currently in the Philippines. She is a great live-aboard for us. We are doing a re- fit right now, to upgrade...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 05-04-2015, 22:02
Replies: 14
Views: 5,529
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: 50' Prout in Grenada

I bought my quasar 50 in grenada years ago.
PK 3 was for sail at this time as well. Bob did a great job on my survey.
Forum: Marine Electronics 11-03-2015, 22:47
Replies: 6
Views: 2,710
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Can't decide which tuner

Thanks for the reply. I had an Ah-4 on my old Icom718. Worked great for many years.
Comparing the price with the SGC 230.......i ordered the Ah-4
Thanks again
Peter
Forum: Marine Electronics 09-03-2015, 03:35
Replies: 6
Views: 2,710
Posted By KatKokomo
Can't decide which tuner

I just purchased an ICOM 7200 radio and I can't decide what tuner to buy.
I am looking into the SG-230 smartuner Antenna Coupler. How about it?
Any other suggestions?
Forum: General Sailing Forum 12-02-2015, 02:17
Replies: 4
Views: 4,161
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Where to haul out in Dominican Republic?

You can haul out in Luperon.


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Forum: Multihull Sailboats 09-01-2015, 00:04
Replies: 170
Views: 31,246
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: CAT BRIDGE DECK CLEARANCES??

I can see the poblem with the smaller Prouts like the Quest 33, Snowgoose etc.
We are sailing a Quasar 50 made by Prout halfway around the world in all kinds of weather. We have not experienced...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 12-07-2014, 23:22
Replies: 0
Views: 1,195
Posted By KatKokomo
Honeycomb targa bar

hello,
I wanted to build a targa bar out of honeycomb and epoxy for my catamaran.
I was planning to move my traveler from the coach roof to the targa bar.
Does anyone have ideas or advice for me?...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 23-09-2013, 16:16
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Problems with Garmin e-charts

Anthony,
Did not get any help or response from Garmin.
I try to get my money back and do not buy Garmin charts anymore.
I keep you updated
Peter
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 21-09-2013, 23:04
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Problems with Garmin e-charts

With "detail" I mean,
markers, depths, location of entrance channels, reefs, anchorages .....
The only thing that Garmin show is the rough contour of the Island.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 20-09-2013, 20:17
Replies: 5
Views: 1,459
Posted By KatKokomo
Problems with Garmin e-charts

Hello,
I have 2 Garmin chart plotters and lots of Garmin e-charts for my circumnavigation.
So far I was happy with their product.
Now I am sitting in American Samoa and ordered more e-charts from...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 18-08-2013, 21:19
Replies: 1
Views: 766
Posted By KatKokomo
Refit in NZ?

Hello,

does anyone have personal experience with companies in NZ doing refits like rigging, electrical and woodwork. Any recommendations?
I understand that NZ has plenty of companies that do...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 16-07-2013, 20:50
Replies: 8
Views: 3,965
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Mast extension

Thank you all for your reply. I met another Quasar 50 with a 10ft. taller mast. It makes a difference in light wind.
I am sailing the South Pacific right now and I wanted to refit the boat in new...
Forum: Deck hardware: Rigging, Sails & Hoisting 06-07-2013, 12:56
Replies: 8
Views: 3,965
Posted By KatKokomo
Mast extension

I have a 50ft tall mast on my boat and I would like to add a 10ft extension to get more sail area. Is that a safe way to go or should I purchase a new 60ft mast?
(much higher cost)
I would...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 08-02-2013, 14:26
Replies: 6
Views: 3,008
Posted By KatKokomo
Life raft inspection

Hello,
when I bought my boat it had an AVON, 6 Person Liferaft in an Container.
The paper work shows: Date of Manufacture 30.Nov.1987
Last inspection 08.Nov.1992

What are my changes of it...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 01-12-2012, 14:37
Replies: 4
Views: 1,496
Posted By KatKokomo
Transmission Oil?

I just bought two new yanmar 4JH5E Diesel engines with KM35P transmissions.
The specification calls for SAE 30 for the Transmission.
Why not ATF? :confused:
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-11-2012, 09:17
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: De-Bug Fuel treatment system????

Thanks so much for the input.
I heard of this system for the first time a few days ago.
I do not think I will buy it.

Thanks again
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-11-2012, 13:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,170
Posted By KatKokomo
De-Bug Fuel treatment system????

"De-Bug" fuel system treatment unit which is designed to eliminate all microbial
contamination in your diesel fuel.

Does it work????
Pros and cons please
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 22-09-2012, 11:10
Replies: 29
Views: 9,179
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Honda 2000i generator is too reliable

I am very happy with my Honda 2000i generator.
Any suggestions where to download a free Repair/Service Manual?
Forum: Privilege Marine Catamarans 31-08-2012, 15:07
Replies: 9
Views: 4,063
Posted By KatKokomo
Re: Delamination in a Privilege?

I was looking for a Privilege out of the charter fleet a along time ago. I talked to the maintenance crew of the charter company. That is where I got my first information.
They warned me about the...
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