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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 06-10-2021, 09:57
Replies: 39
Views: 8,021
Posted By dptconst
Re: Where to spend a week sailing in the Bahamas

April in Abacos should be lovely.
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 07-12-2020, 08:05
Replies: 59
Views: 12,689
Posted By dptconst
Re: Throttle Fwd But engine in reverse

Could be the transmission linkage cable parted. I had this happen when leaving a slip in my catamaran. In very low speed situations I choose to drive with helm locked straight ahead. Steering is like...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 27-11-2020, 06:25
Replies: 12
Views: 2,596
Posted By dptconst
Re: Will the Big 3 Cat Builders offer Boom Furling?

Had a friend who tried for years to get jiggly with furling boom on his cat. Kept having issues even after having sail remade. Eventually went back to lazy bag and lowers jacks part way to make...
Forum: Marinas 23-04-2020, 09:55
Replies: 48
Views: 16,063
Posted By dptconst
Re: Looking for Affordable Good Marina in North Carolina

Bennett Bro’s and Wilmington Marine Center in Wilmington, NC might interest you.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-10-2019, 21:54
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-04-2019, 16:19
Replies: 18
Views: 4,845
Posted By dptconst
Re: FSBO transaction (contract, escrow, lawyers, etc)

yachtclosers.com did a good job for me.
Forum: Rules of the Road, Regulations & Red Tape 14-04-2019, 05:23
Replies: 18
Views: 7,292
Posted By dptconst
Re: Florida without a holding tank

I would search your conscience and common sense. Not having a holding tank poses potentially serious consequences to environment and humans if in close proximity to shore. I have been snorkeling in...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 06-04-2019, 14:47
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Re: Lagoon 380 owners version Catamaran 2004

More pics on sailboat listings.com.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 06-04-2019, 03:09
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 07-03-2019, 14:29
Replies: 31
Views: 4,225
Posted By dptconst
Re: MOB - broad reaching or DDW, what is the best approach?

In such conditions, ie short handed, downwind, significant wind, spinnaker or double head sails, prevention is the key. While cutting the spinnaker loose is one option as stated above, Jack lines and...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 26-02-2019, 09:49
Replies: 15
Views: 3,047
Posted By dptconst
Re: Sailing Community: Wilmington vs Charleston

Southport has sailing school boats at Southport Marina. Google.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-02-2019, 13:10
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By dptconst
Re: Brand New Lagoon 42 Screechers for sale Big Discount!

The colors are? Is a picture possible?
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-02-2019, 08:23
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By dptconst
Re: Brand New Lagoon 42 Screechers for sale Big Discount!

What is the material and weight of cloth.
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 03-02-2019, 09:29
Replies: 10
Views: 1,731
Posted By dptconst
Re: Brand New Lagoon 42 Screechers for sale Big Discount!

What would the total be with shipping to Wilmington, NC?
Do not be confused with Lagoon 38 below, I also have a 2008 420 and the 38 is for sale.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 12-01-2019, 08:34
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Re: Lagoon 380 owners version Catamaran 2004

the pdf of the survey which is on the notice has some pics.
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-01-2019, 10:21
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 11-01-2019, 09:44
Replies: 8
Views: 4,434
Posted By dptconst
Lagoon 380 owners version Catamaran 2004

Moon Pearl is a 2004 Lagoon 380 owners version. We purchased her in 2011 and I sailed her back from St Martin. Since then my wife and I have sailed her locally (100 mi ) spring, summer, and fall, and...
Forum: Boats For Sale and Wanted 04-01-2019, 06:03
Replies: 58
Want To Buy: Looking for a cat
Views: 37,107
Posted By dptconst
Re: Looking for a cat

Check out www.sailboatlistings.com
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 28-12-2018, 07:23
Replies: 38
Views: 13,115
Posted By dptconst
Re: ICW & Open Water Sailing - Mast Height

There are some good articles about this on the Lagoon Forums under cutting mast height.
A fractional rig solves energy loss
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 21-01-2018, 10:03
Replies: 13
Views: 1,607
Posted By dptconst
Re: Looking For A Yard In The SE To Have My Rigs Pulled

An ex-Mainer, Hank Hinckley is running the service side of Wilmington Marine Center on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC. Great yard with good people.
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 19-06-2017, 13:22
Replies: 64
Views: 9,501
Posted By dptconst
Re: Amateur Crew Boat Delivery

If you make it to Fla, why not check weather window, lay over if necessary and get in gulf stream and head for Charleston or Cape Fear/Southport NC. This time of year weather can be nice. ICW is...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 16-01-2016, 08:36
Replies: 105
Views: 26,181
Posted By dptconst
Re: Rice and other long-term rations storage

I have heard that micro waving grains prior to sealing in storage containers will prevent the weevil and other worm problems? Does anyone have experience with this?
Forum: Marine Electronics 24-11-2015, 10:05
Replies: 30
Views: 5,897
Posted By dptconst
Re: New Satellite Internet Apps

Predict Wind has a weather app for the Irridium Go that does GRB files and weather overlays on charts via Apple or Android phones or tablets.
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-10-2015, 08:51
Replies: 70
Views: 11,913
Posted By dptconst
Re: Peel A Way paint removal system

Try calling Peel Away tech dept. They have been very helpful in the past. I believe they have a specialty product for hulls. Keep in mind the environmental advantage of not grinding that stuff into...
Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations 09-10-2015, 03:20
Replies: 70
Views: 11,913
Posted By dptconst
Re: Peel A Way paint removal system

I've used PeelAway for years in my historic home restoration business. There are several different products they offer. Their technical staff has always been very helpful. I would call them and ask...
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