Multihulls4us Forums http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums multihulls4us is where sailors meet to share ideas and advice - a forum for every make of multihull en Fri, 18 May 2012 06:04:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Multihulls4us Forums http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums New Alpha 42 to be built in US http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4611&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 01:43:29 GMT Here's a new boat to be built in New York state. It's the first midsized US built production boat since Manta folded. I like it. With Gemini and the new Gunboat 55 it looks like we might have a cat building industry again.
http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2012...maran-2470855/ ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum Sand crab http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4611 Seawind 1000XL2 Video http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4610&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 23:21:13 GMT While I am posting videos Seawind 1000XL2 ]]> Seawind Catamarans Ozmultis http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4610 Seawind 950 Video http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4609&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 23:15:23 GMT First Footage of the new baby

Seawind 950 - Sydney Harbour
 ]]> Seawind Catamarans Ozmultis http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4609 UV protection for sprayhood windows http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4608&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:57:34 GMT Someone was discussing on here, quite a while ago, about a spray that can be used on the clear windows of sprayhoods to delay the effects of UV on... Someone was discussing on here, quite a while ago, about a spray that can be used on the clear windows of sprayhoods to delay the effects of UV on the plastic window material. I can’t find the thread, can someone please point me in the right direction.
Thanks ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum bigwow http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4608 Sheet lead Poistion http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4607&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 03:15:15 GMT Ok we have sliders for out genoa sheet leads but seeing as the position of sheet in the slider has a big effect on the twist of the genoa and it is... Ok we have sliders for out genoa sheet leads but seeing as the position of sheet in the slider has a big effect on the twist of the genoa and it is very difficult to adjust car position under load how many of you have cockpit control of the car's movement up and down the track?

This seems to be a very desirable feature to me but I have yet to see one on a multihull. ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum ForumAdmin http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4607 Free Training Rescource documents http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4606&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:11:06 GMT David Whitehead of Penguin Sailing has published some FREE information sheets that look pretty good. If anyone is interested here is his link ... David Whitehead of Penguin Sailing has published some FREE information sheets that look pretty good.

If anyone is interested here is his link http://www.penguinsailing.com/trainingresource.html

Mike ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum dmmbruce http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4606 How strong is your password? http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4605&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 13:15:47 GMT How strong is your password? Test it here: www.passwordmeter.com

No, I don't want to know your score, but if you get less than 100% then consider changing it, before someone else does! ]]> The Members Bar ColdFusion http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4605 PLANNING TRIP UK TO SPANISH RIAS http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4603&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 12:23:12 GMT Greetings y'all,
:help. I am tentatively planning a trip from Portsmouth across the Channel to Audierne and then on via another couple of stops in France down to the Spanish rias this summer.
Anyone fancy coming along? You would need to know what you are doing, not because I don't (although this may well be the case :)) but because there will just be the two of us and I can't stay awake 24/7 ::)
PM me if you're interested :thanks

Cheers
Cliff ]]> Crew Wanted/Available cliffdykes http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4603 St Augustine FL to Sag Harbor NY - Catana 582 http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4602&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 11:39:33 GMT Hello We will be departing from North Florida for Montauk/Sag Harbor area - towards the end of May ( May 23rd tentatively) The intention is to go... Hello
We will be departing from North Florida for Montauk/Sag Harbor area - towards the end of May ( May 23rd tentatively)
The intention is to go outside non-stop - around 4 days.
However, stops in Charleston, Beaufort, Atlantic City are possible, and will therefore extend time indefinitely. (can disembark anytime).
Experience not necessary but positive attitude, flexibility with dates, and ability to keep watch are.
No cash necessary - and no cash paid. But must pay own travel/expenses to/from vessel (wherever that may be).
There may be a legal requirement to haul and survey before heading north - either at Ft Lauderdale or Savannah, Georgia.
Either way there are crewing possibilities.
Please message me with contact details, experience, time constraints etc., and we'll see if timing works.
cheers ]]> Crew Wanted/Available iXenophon http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4602 Cored Hulls Question http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4601&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 09:57:19 GMT Hello, and would like some opinions about a cat with hulls cored below waterline. Cat is not made anymore, the literature states its construction is... Hello, and would like some opinions about a cat with hulls cored below waterline. Cat is not made anymore, the literature states its construction is FRP, isopthalic resins, and kledgecell coring. not sure if this indicates coring below Waterline but owners suspect so.
Question is, is this still concern if no moisture exists during survey. ]]> Considering A Multihull? HappyEnding http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4601 Stern tube/ Shaft log for 9m http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4600&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:59:33 GMT Hello all. This is my first post. I have found this forum in duress looking for information I need promptly. But I feel it is rude to post... Hello all. This is my first post. I have found this forum in duress looking for information I need promptly.

But I feel it is rude to post without introducing myself. Please forgive me. My name is John, and I have a Catalac 9m I am almost done refitting to a point where it is cruiseable


But I have discovered a crack in my port stern tube/ shaft log, and am looking for info on dimensions of it, and or where to procure one. I'd like to know if I can find one before I pull it out of the water, but to find out exactly what I need, I need to pull it out of the water to look at it. Quite a pickle. SO.... help. :o ]]> Catalac Owners New Song http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4600 240V to 120V conversion http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4599&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 17:00:52 GMT Has anyone performed an electrical conversion from 240V to 120V on their cat? Or vice-versa? I would be curious to know how much cost and effort... Has anyone performed an electrical conversion from 240V to 120V on their cat? Or vice-versa? I would be curious to know how much cost and effort was involved? ]]> Considering A Multihull? lhsmith http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4599 Solar Success http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4598&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:39:07 GMT Hooray! Just a quick chortle. Today we saw a record high on our solar output: 51 amps off a 630 watt capacity. (We have 3 x 210 watt Sanyo... Hooray! Just a quick chortle. Today we saw a record high on our solar output:

51 amps off a 630 watt capacity. (We have 3 x 210 watt Sanyo units.)

Normal highs are around 45 amps.

That the Honda portable generator still isn't working, hasn't been a problem during this cruising season with solar and wind keeping us tootling along just dandy. Come the hurricane season, it might not be such a sunny picture (sorry) - but by then we hope to have the Honda EU20i operating again.

Worth mentioning, perhaps, that after reliability problems with Blue Sky, we switched to TriStar (made by Morning Star) and have never looked back.

(Ah, but what madness is this - Murphy might be listening. So pretend I didn't say that.) ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum Karen http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4598 H A L F a Wharram tiki ! http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4597&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:24 GMT I have about 60 to 70% of a Wharram Tiki 31 for sale. One hull only, but two masts and gaffs, four cross beams, assorted deck boxes and gratings.... I have about 60 to 70% of a Wharram Tiki 31 for sale.

One hull only, but two masts and gaffs, four cross beams, assorted deck boxes and gratings.

On a trailer about 30 miles from Exter. I need the trailer urgently (it is not part of the deal) so the boat sells by Friday evening, or becomes a plant pot on the nearest big roundabout.

£1000 and free delivery within 50 miles of Tiverton
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]]> Multihulls On The Market RocnaONE http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4597 Icom VHF radio Tip http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4596&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:30 GMT I had an Icom VHF M603 fitted to my boat but found to my surprise I could not get the USA channels and that it was the international version. The USA... I had an Icom VHF M603 fitted to my boat but found to my surprise I could not get the USA channels and that it was the international version. The USA version cannot get international channels but the UK version can switch to either. Theyt are all the same - its just what they are told they fare that changes them. So ll that is needed is for a dealer to plug in the computer and tell it that it is a UK model - that is what I had done and it cost $120 for the few minutes work

So if you ever plan to cruise the USA and internationally buy a UK model!!! ]]> Multihull Sailing Forum ForumAdmin http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4596