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Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-05-2016, 08:21
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By monte
Re: 3G Caribbean Internet.

The three I've got are from Antigua - St. John's, Martinique - le Marin and st Lucia - Rodney bay mall.
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 08-05-2016, 06:25
Replies: 3
Views: 1,906
Posted By monte
3G Caribbean Internet.

Recall.
Hi guys, I've just realised I've spread some misinformation on here in the past regarding 3G coverage in the Caribbean. I had thought you just needed 2 digicel sims to cover Grenada to BVIs...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 08-05-2016, 04:13
Replies: 30
Views: 10,813
Posted By monte
Re: Deep cycle and dual purpose in same bank

Our cat came with 4 exide duel 160Ah lead acid batteries. We couldn't source the same batteries so added 2 similar standard 160Ah lead acid batteries. So far so good after a couple of years constant...
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2016, 04:00
Replies: 13
Views: 2,488
Posted By monte
Re: Catamaran shopping in S. Florida????

Lots of options there, mostly pretty inexpensive. Most of the boats run on 12V systems so it's just a matter of recharging house batteries. Cheapest option maybe a shore power cord that converts 110...
Forum: Powered Boats 07-05-2016, 05:11
Replies: 227
Views: 29,617
Posted By monte
Re: Toilet paper and head cog

Not yet. It's up and running but will experiment with different antenna locations before attempting to run it up the mast I think.
Back to the poo...yes I agree bags of dunny paper are a pretty...
Forum: Our Community 07-05-2016, 04:40
Replies: 13
Views: 2,488
Posted By monte
Re: Catamaran shopping in S. Florida????

Good luck. With the USD being strong against the EUR it might make sense to try buy in EUR. At least you can use those prices to compare. A lot of the Caribbean yachts for sale are European so the...
Forum: Powered Boats 07-05-2016, 04:20
Replies: 227
Views: 29,617
Posted By monte
Re: Toilet paper and head cog

Yeah do a simple test of the different tp. Some will dissolve in 20 seconds in a bucket, others don't at all, like Kleenex tissues turn into a soggy ball. I think single ply is usually best.
Forum: Our Community 06-05-2016, 17:38
Replies: 13
Views: 2,488
Posted By monte
Re: Catamaran shopping in S. Florida????

I'd probably jump on a plane and head to Martinique if you have the time.
https://www.leboncoin.fr/nautisme/offres/martinique/?q=Catamaran&sp=1
Forum: Training, Licensing & Certification 06-05-2016, 17:22
Replies: 38
Views: 15,117
Posted By monte
Re: Buy or charter in prep for 2018 World ARC circumnavigation?

Really? 33K for the ARC. What do you get for that? Seems like a lot of coin to be told when and where you have to sail on a circumnavigation. Maybe it's worth looking at some of the alternative...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 06-05-2016, 04:47
Replies: 8
Views: 2,272
Posted By monte
Re: Sailing and Diving Video 1160 Lite Catamaran

well done mate, very nice vid! A couple of questions. We dont have a genset either and considering refilling dive tanks. What is that compressor? Is there no 240V compressor that will run off the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 06-05-2016, 04:17
Replies: 11
Views: 6,044
Posted By monte
Re: Where (in the boat) did you install your watermaker?

we put our similar system in the starboard hull, partly to balance the batteries in port. pump and filters and through hull are below the floor at the foot of the stairs, easy to change filters and...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 06-05-2016, 04:12
Replies: 80
Views: 14,482
Posted By monte
Re: 2016 Weather to the Azores

lets see if this Azores high forecast for 16/5 develops and holds her ground..
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 04-05-2016, 13:02
Replies: 55
Views: 7,662
Posted By monte
Re: Polars building

That might be overstating the performance a bit. I wouldn't rely on the log for too accurate data. It tends to change a bit depending on the tack. There's probably more pressure when the log is in...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-05-2016, 06:39
Replies: 55
Views: 7,662
Posted By monte
Re: Polars building

5kt sog sounds a bit slow in 15 TWS, but 43twa is probably a bit high for the best VMG. 15tws is pretty much the sweet spot for the L400 upwind and we would only see 5kt STW in a pretty crappy sea...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 02-05-2016, 03:57
Replies: 15
Views: 14,258
Posted By monte
Running a wire up the mast, tips and tricks?

Ok so I bought a groovy wifi antenna and 25m of cat6 cable to fit it. Has anyone run a wire up the mast, or down, and any advice on how to do it? One option would be fit it at the spreaders or even...
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 02-05-2016, 03:23
Replies: 33
Views: 10,157
Posted By monte
Re: Buying new in France or buying used in the Caribbean?

Bacchus, yes delivery quirks are pretty normal across the board with all boats. Sorting them out can be a bit of a pain, especially if you are on a restricted timeline. Ideally you want to allow...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 30-04-2016, 00:16
Replies: 25
Views: 4,165
Posted By monte
Re: Favorite wind speed?

10-20 from any direction. Over that the boat noises tend to drown out the acoustic guitar sounds. No need for reefing or keeping an eye on the spinnaker and boat speeds usually 6-8kt. Sweet spot,...
Forum: Atlantic & the Caribbean 29-04-2016, 07:03
Replies: 38
Views: 7,388
Posted By monte
Re: Martinique - Grenada Suggestions

its not looking great for heading south on the 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th at this stage...ugh..
Forum: Multihull Sailboats 29-04-2016, 01:43
Replies: 8
Views: 4,363
Posted By monte
Re: Lagoon 380 waste tank

the owners side tank is an optional extra at ordering stage. We ordered without and worked fine for us using the port dunny in marinas.
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 28-04-2016, 15:56
Replies: 80
Views: 14,482
Posted By monte
Re: 2016 Weather to the Azores

Phil I think it has a lot to do with waiting for the Azores High to settle in place which should be around about your departure time, fingers crossed. Once it settles we will have the Portuguese...
Forum: Weather | Gear, Reports and Resources 28-04-2016, 04:32
Replies: 80
Views: 14,482
Posted By monte
Re: 2016 Weather to the Azores

Thanks Nick. Great to read your synopsis. I've been noticing the fairly long range gribs to be quite accurate around the Caribbean and Atlantic. Much more so than the Med.
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 22-04-2016, 06:01
Replies: 14
Views: 3,201
Posted By monte
Re: Water speed sensor

Yours sounds similar to ours. I think I recalibrate by 20% across the board. Having accurate STW log is indispensable for determining current as well as TWS and TWA. It will never be prefect and...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-04-2016, 21:38
Replies: 16
Views: 4,855
Posted By monte
Re: Would you put the batteries into the cockpit locker ?

We have 6x140 Ah batteries under the port berth. I guess the weight is around 150 kg for 840Ah. That's nowhere near enough to offset the weight balance, let alone sink the transoms inches more. The...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-04-2016, 21:27
Replies: 11
Views: 3,147
Posted By monte
Re: My new Hardtop and Clears

Looks neat, well done
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-04-2016, 21:24
Replies: 14
Views: 3,201
Posted By monte
Re: Water speed sensor

The sensor is a paddle wheel log, located in front of the port keel. They clag up with marine growth every month so a swim and unclagging is the easiest fix if the water is warm enough
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