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Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 23-09-2017, 04:47
Replies: 3
Views: 1,410
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Victron BPP Wrong voltage

Hello,

I replaced the CAT5 cable. a bit of an improvement.

I am waiting for a new 500Ah shunt... although the shunt still looks brand new. That is the next low cost item to replace.

I did...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 04-06-2017, 09:38
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

Comprehensive insurance as a Hong Kong vessel is not over the top for the first 4 years,

I will never sail the vessel without 2 other mates (2 VIP cabins means 6 people in total on the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 04-06-2017, 09:13
Replies: 12
General Info: New Lagoon pricing?
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hkalan
Re: New Lagoon pricing?

Hello,

It is not the discount I focus on, it is the vessel I desire to fulfil my every need !!

That is from the heart... a topic of any point of view, but If I'm willing to pay the cost... that...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 04-06-2017, 04:53
Replies: 12
General Info: New Lagoon pricing?
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hkalan
Re: New Lagoon pricing?

Wise man !!

On my Seventy 7 I ordered, the John Deer 230 HP engines come stock as 24v from the John Deer factory, but Nanni France change it to 12v for Lagoon. Not many nice written replies from...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 04-06-2017, 02:21
Replies: 12
General Info: New Lagoon pricing?
Views: 2,928
Posted By Hkalan
Re: New Lagoon pricing?

Hello Jessec,

I'm in Hong Kong.

I'm working with the Lagoon Broker here. Really great people ! My issue is that the lagoon factory is so set in what (I think is) a small and simple adjustments...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 09:28
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Wise input !!!

On a wood boat the VAWT do not cause much noise or vibration that is perhaps due to wood hull, but fibreglass is a completely different animal !!

Alan
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 07:22
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Anyone recommend a quality wind turbine controller for 3/phase AC output (38v) to a rectifier to DC that is made for LiFePO4 banks, that will auto switch to AGM, or a water heater DC element. I have...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 04:55
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

This is solar for gen sets....

Not an alternator !!

The Victron SmartSolar 150/100 leaves a wide range when all solar for the Gen goes to an 80 amp output combiner.

The boat is...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 04:33
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Lagoon Seventy 7

Balmar alternators and voltage regulators are leap years in advancements to charging a wide range of battery types... this is not an AC Delco on a GM built greyhound bus !!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 03:22
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

If the factory won't build it as I want... why buy New and deal with depreciation !!!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 03:17
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

Now I understand why my father told me in 1985... buy a boat that you feel obeys every turn of the wheel and every crank of the winch as you observe the shape of the sail, with or without...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 03:03
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Keep in mind that 220w at 18v open circuit goes to each Gen bank !!!!
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 03-06-2017, 02:51
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

Great feed back, thank you..

Since September 2016 this has been my plan...

149080

But France says NO when I bought the kit in March !!!
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 03-06-2017, 00:34
Replies: 249
Views: 27,194
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Installing serial solar panels

Hello,

The use of a combiner box at each array, on its own breaker (isolate negative and positive). To the controller, and a 200a on/off...

Take in the current available.

As they say... use...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 02-06-2017, 23:57
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

Just received some very disturbing information about the DC electrics of the Seventy 7.

It is common knowledge that the house bank is 24vDC, but the engine banks are 12v

The N5.230...
Forum: Electrical: Batteries, Generators & Solar 30-05-2017, 17:08
Replies: 249
Views: 27,194
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Installing serial solar panels

Hello,

I made my own combiner boxes with the breakers that isolate the negative and positive.

It can be done DIY and that is one part of owning a boat that I do enjoy so very much......
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 29-05-2017, 17:14
Replies: 6
Views: 2,606
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon 440 Low Fresh Water Pressure

Hello,

Replace the fresh water pump. Sounds like the diaphragm is bad.

There are rebuild kits you can buy for most pumps, but if you want the quick fix, just buy a new pump.

Make sure the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 24-05-2017, 15:48
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

I received the Tech Handbook for the Seventy 7 yesterday. This should show the ease of operating this gentle giant single handed from the flybridge !

Note: I am having all electric...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-05-2017, 23:57
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

I was told that there are already 15 confirmed, but I was told they place priority on the order of received deposits.

I will know if that is fact once we fly to the factory next month....
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 20-05-2017, 03:22
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

Thanks for the reply.

The contract we signed yesterday states cargo delivery to Hong Kong by 20 November 2019, allowing 14 day grace.

We will be flying to France to meet with the...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 17-05-2017, 21:46
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

I went out on the Seventy 7 with the owner yesterday. It is a joy to sail !!

Does not require a crew. All winches are at the flybridge helm. Can easily be sailed by 1 person.

It truly...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 17-05-2017, 15:16
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello, this video should tell my tail... LOL

https://youtu.be/qvlieoK34sY

Alan
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 15-05-2017, 21:53
Replies: 46
General Info: Lagoon Seventy 7
Views: 16,285
Posted By Hkalan
Lagoon Seventy 7

Hello,

On 10 May 2017, I was surprised to see the Lagoon Seventy 7 at a birth in the marina here in Hong Kong.

It is hull #1 that is pictured in all the brochures and video's.

147876...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 25-03-2017, 23:17
Replies: 7
Views: 2,954
Posted By Hkalan
Long Time No Sea (getting a boat to Asia)

I live in Hong Kong and a lot of people buy boats here as there are no taxes on pleasure craft the same as the BVI.

I make a nice income in the summer sailing vessels from Hong Kong to their new...
Forum: Lagoon Catamarans 21-03-2017, 23:39
Replies: 4
Views: 1,955
Posted By Hkalan
Re: Selling a 220V Lagoon in Florida or the US

Here in Hong Kong, there is a seriously heavy buying trend over the last 20 months from Philippines.

It may be advisable to extend your advertising to that market for a fast (and cash) sale. I...
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